About Masterbilt Models

Masterbilt Models is owned and operated by Bob Johnson, who has been deeply involved in the 1/87 (HO) scale vehicle modeling community since 1995 as a member of the 1/87 Vehicle Club. Bob presented a proposal in 1998 to the officers of the club to create and maintain a web site to promote the club’s goals of advancing and promoting the hobby with higher quality models and assist in the development of new models. He has been solely responsible for the content and maintenance of the club’s web site throughout its 25+ year existence. Bob became an active partner in Lonestar Models, a manufacturer of high quality 1/87 scale trailer and accessory kits and parts in 1998. He became a partner in Classic Mint Collectibles, the supplier of museum quality 1/87 scale brass models, in 2002. Bob’s responsibilities for Classic Mint included the extensive reeasearch and development of the landmark 1/87 scale Peterbilt 379 brass truck tractor models. Bob continues to maintain the 1/87 Vehicle Club web site and participates in the organization and planning of the groups annual gatherings in W. Springfield, Massachusetts and, more recently, St. Louis, Missouri.

Masterbilt Models was started in 2006 to provide high quality 1/87 (HO) truck kits and detail parts to complement the available products at the time. In 2022 we added a line of high quality 3D resin printed wheels and accessories to upgrade available truck models.

We continue to selectively add manufacturers' product lines that complement our mission to provide the best products possible for 1/87 (HO) scale model modelers and collectors.

Bob Johnson