Our Brands

Trevor Bringans Ltd. imports hobby models from all the around the globe from the world's leading hobby manufacturers. The Brands we have chosen to represent are below. Click Brand for latest product or Logo to visit their Website:

Brand	Logo	Description
TAMIYA		Tamiya revolutionised the art of plastic kitset building, focusing on a range of product to suit the demands of modellers worldwide. We are proud to present this product to New Zealand and offer modellers the opportunity to choose from top quality kits in sports cars, motorbikes, aircraft, battleships, R/C, craft and educational, accessories, tools and paints. And spare parts are our speciality.
FUTABA		Futaba Radio Control systems are a fundamental requirement for you to enjoy your R/C fun. Whether it be cars, boats, planes, gliders or helicopters, Futaba has you covered. Plus all units are backed up by full spare parts and a special One Year Warranty.
O.S. ENGINES		O.S. Engines have a reputation as the best in the world. Made in Japan, they will give you the performance you need from your R/C plane, car or boat that you thought was only possible from life-size equipment. There is full spares back up for all engines, plus all engines purchased in New Zealand are covered by a One Year Warranty.
ITALERI		Italeri manufacture a broad range of plastic kitsets to suit the needs of all modellers. From the Napoleonic wars to the latest Scania truck, Italeri has them all.
HASEGAWA		Renowned for their accurate replication of any modelling subject, Hasegawa features an exhaustive range of plastic kitsets to suit the aircraft, car, military and ship modeller.
AMT/ERTL		AMT/Ertl are the leading manufacturer of 1/25th scale "muscle car" plastic kitsets. They also make a range of truck and aircraft kits on a limited issue basis.
JOYRIDE		Joyride Studios® - Today's premiere movie & video game characters & vehicles brought to collectible life.
AMERICAN MUSCLE		American Muscle are legendary manufacturers of high quality diecast collectible cars in 1/18th scale.
BRITAINS		The foremost name in model farm vehicles and machinery. Realistic replicas of Tractors, Land Rovers, Excavators, Combine Harvesters and many other items all offering great play value.
JADA		When Jada's Street Low? 1:24 and 1:64-scale automotive collectibles hit the shelves, they were an immediate success. Sleek, extra low to the ground, Street Low's eye-popping detail blew the minds of true collectors. The series' quality and authenticity reflects the same design and manufacturing values they apply to all their products.
CAT		Collectible diecast scale replicas of the most prominent trademark in Heavy Machinery. Like the real thing these models are of trusted quality with an exceptional attention to detail. Produced by NORSCOT Scale Models USA.
HIGHWAY61		Highway 61 is a new line of 1:18 scale replicas built specifically with the serious collector in mind. Intricately-detailed interiors, faithfully -reproduced engines, & realistic working mechanisms composed from hundreds of meticulously crafted parts make these models a prized addition to every collection.
BILLING		The Billing Boats range of classic sailing ships, schooners, tug boats and sports craft is made to suit the modelling skills of the beginner through to the advanced. Some vessels are Radio Controllable whilst others like the Bounty or the Blue Nose will sit majestically in any living room.
PARMA		PARMA slot and R/C car accessories add variety to your R/C selection.
FLYING KIWIS		Flying Kiwis kits are a commemorative look at the aircraft and decals of our ever diminishing Royal New Zealand Airforce. The Skyhawk, Aermacchi, Iroquois, Hercules stand next to the wartime classics like the Dakota, Corsair, Mustang and Spitfire.
VERLINDEN		Verlinden Subjects are diverse, ranging from resin figures of ancient warriors, fantasy femmes and military pose. Accessories complement dioramas with etched parts giving that extra realistic touch to the finishing of a model.
SQUADRON		The Squadron/signal range of reference books is useful for many modelling projects. These colour and B & W pictorials are ideal for those who are keen on accurately finishing their military and fighter aircraft subjects.
AIRSAIL		AIRSAIL represents a range of boxed balsa kits featuring speedboats (that go), rubber powered planes and sailing craft. Winter or summer they are fun to build and sail or fly.
BADGER AIRBRUSH		Badger Airbrush has been a household brand in New Zealand for over 20 years. Badger revolutionised the art of painting and with it came an energy that all hobbyists (whether you be painting a plastic kitset to designing a mural on the side of your car) conspired to harness.
PROEDGE		Proedge knives and blades are suitable for many uses ranging from balsa cutting, balsa stripping, whittling, carving, miniature saw work and hand screwing to suit all manner of projects ranging from jewellery work, school and craft projects, doll houses etc. etc.
HOTSTUFF CA		Hotstuff CA comes to you Instant and Fresh every month. We specially airfreight direct from the USA this fantastic INSTANT cement to suit the rigorous demands of kiwi modellers.
ACOMS		Acoms radios complement the range from Futaba with their 2 Channel stick and 2 Channel wheel radios, plus their very good AT motor controls.
GREAT PLANES		The Great Planes Radio Control collection boasts the worlds best in R/C planes and accessories. Made in the USA to exacting standards, whether the kit be ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) or in full kit form, all instructions are in easy to follow English that make from the box to the flying field a simple and exciting transition.
TOPFLITE		Topflite follow in the same tradition as Great Planes but different in that the range is of BIG aircraft. Monokote covering and tools for assembly add to the line-up, making sure of your perfect building experience in all aspects of R/C flying.
HOBBICO		Hobbico flight accessories aid all levels of flyer and complement both the Great Planes and TopFlite range.
DYNAFLITE		Dynaflite add to the excitement of R/C flying with a full range of Glider Trainers, Sailplanes and Fun Scale. Also featuring a range of launch systems.
DU-BRO		Du-Bro is essentially the Number One accessory for model flyers. Whether it be a nylon hinge, a clevis, lead weights, a tail wheel, a fuel pump, a kwik-klip, a spinner or any manner of aircraft parts the Du-Bro range is exhaustive and excellent value for money.
ORACOVER		Oracover self-adhesive and iron-on coverings provide the R/C flyer with a range of coverings to suit their requirements.
SOLARFILM		Solarfilm coverings provide the flyer with a huge selection of covers from the light to the heavy to the tight to the textured. Whatever the aircraft there is more than enough cover to suit your needs.
HOBBY SQUADRON		Texson, Ty1 and CSP equipment ensures the flyer has at his fingertips the best possible selection of power panels, nicad chargers, glowhead starters and other accessories that allow him full enjoyment of his chosen hobby.
SULLIVAN		Sullivan flying accessories complement the Du-Bro range offering all flyers from the Pylon pilot to the ¼ scale champ everything they will need. Fuel tanks, lightweight wheels etc. etc.
MASTER AIRSCREW		Master Airscrew propellers are manufactured in the USA and lead the market in providing specific props for flyers needs. For example, the high density glass filled nylon props will out perform other plastics on water, sand and gravel runways. The Scimitar prop will deliver greater thrust at lower rpm and decibles. Whether you be a sport flyer, a 4-stroke flyer, a giant scale flyer or a fun flyer, there is a Master Airscrew to suit you.
BALSAWOOD		Balsawood is used in many projects from R/C aircraft through to architectural designs. We cover the full range of sizes to suit your needs.
PLASTRUCT		Plastruct combines versatility with function. Its use is far ranging and can be used specifically in professional architectural scale model projects where actual items like air conditioning ducts, water pipes, textured walls, windows, building structures etc. are essential to the success of the project. Or it can be used in other projects like scratch building plastic kits, detailing, conversions, model railroading, designwork, etc. etc. there are no limits to what you can do. Ground covers, foliage and even minute optic cables all feature in the Plastruct range. Ask for it by name.
EVERGREEN		Evergreen Styrene is great for those plastic component projects that require a versatile product at an excellent price. Huge range of styrene strips, tubes, plain sheets & patterned sheets.
K & S METALS		K & S Metals are another product useful in hobby projects. Also, often used in engineering workshops as the product is manufactured to extremely small dimension for fiddly jobs. K & S is popular in New Zealand as many kiwis enjoy the challenge of using metals in their hobby work.
MIDWEST WOOD		Midwest Wood products have created materials specifically for those who enjoy the hobby of wood craft. Walnut, basswood, cherry, spruce, balsa, lumber…all combine in a manner of shapes and sizes to suit the demands of those who make dolls houses, scratch build buildings, design miniature furniture, enjoy minimalistic pursuits, put together scale projects etc. etc.
MIDWEST FLYING		Midwest Flying products cater for the younger age group with a variety of easy to build craft that really do fly. Class packs are also available for scout groups, after school care etc.
MIDWEST RAILROADING		Midwest Railroading features a range of cork products to suit the building of railways.
MIDWEST STEAM		Midwest Steam also combines to produce a fully working Steam engine.