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Leading Model Making Company celebrate their 1st Birthday

On 1st November 2008, The Leading Model Making Company celebrate their 1st Birthday and what a year it has been! With over 60 individual projects completed and an order book of important projects taking them into 2009, Leading Models couldn't have asked for a better start in life.

"As we look back over the past year, it's amazing to see how far we've come since launching The Leading Model Making Company. With the assistance of Ian Lea and Lea International, we have been able to create a fantastic little company, giving us the opportunity to carry on doing what we do best - providing bespoke models to the very highest quality. Everyone has been so encouraging not least our clients whose belief in our abilities has seen the company go from strength to strength. During 2008 we've worked on some really interesting and high profile models and our 2009 order book is already looking good with some very exciting projects in the pipeline. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their help and support over this year." Ian Birch, Director

"When Ian Birch and the team approached me over a year ago to see whether Lea International would be interested in forming a new model making company, I knew it was an opportunity too good to miss. Ian and his colleagues already had a fantastic reputation for producing beautifully crafted models with amazing detail so all I had to do was to give them the framework in which to carry on. Over the past year the team have worked incredibly hard, producing models across many industries to the very highest standards - their skill, dedication, enthusiasm and passion have been second to none and I couldn’t be more proud of our new company." Ian N. Lea, Managing Director

Cessna Invites Leading Models to assist with models

The Cessna Aircraft Company recently confirmed the development of their Large Cabin Concept aircraft now named COLUMBUS. With such an exciting new venture they have invited the Leading Model Making Company to assist them in their quest to provide customers and potential customers with high quality models.

Leading Models will now make a range of models for them from desk top size through to a variety of 1/15th scale models including a highly detailed cutaway aircraft with additional interior configurations.

All in all, a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Cessna Team and their continued success.