Crafting History, Sharing Passion.
I’m Chema Martínez, a modeler specialized in WWI aircraft scale models. Here I share my crafts, techniques, and the research behind each project.
Books & Guides
I’m creating a collection of guides & books based on the materials and methods behind my award-winning models. Building process: structre, rigging, textures and historical research. If you’d like early access and previews, join the list.
The Craftsman
Behind the Wings
I’m Chema Martínez, a scale modeler passionate about aviation history. For more than 15 years, I´ve been building 1/32 historical aircraft, combining accuracy, craftsmanship, and both traditional and innovative techniques.
Wings & Rigging is where I share the stories, methods, and creative process behind each build—mainly WWI aircraft, along with other projects that inspired me over the years.
Awards & Recognitions
My work has received international and institutional recognition, including Best of Show awards across Europe—honors that reflect my dedication to craftsmanship, accuracy, and the stories behind early aviation.
GOLD MEDALS MOSON 2023
RED BARON TROPHY SWIDNICA POLONIA
AIR FORCE AWARD 2024
AWARDS SMC EINDHOVEN
GOLD MEDALS TELFORD
BEST OF SHOW EME LINGEN
Featured Builds
A curated selection of my handcrafted aircraft models, built using the same methods I’ll share in the upcoming guides. Each project blends research, detail, and the joy of recreating aviation history in scale.
Techniques, Stories & More
Updates from the workbench—project progress, research notes, techniques, and thoughts on aircraft scale modeling.
Voices from the Hangar
What readers, collectors, and fellow modelers say about my work, books, and techniques.
Country: Hong Kong – China
It´s a truly amazing book! I love how the steps are being shared and shown. It is defintely complete and a masterpiece. A work of a great Master!
Country: Chicago - USA
The Bristol book was excellent. The photographs of the steps were particularly helpful. . . Looking forward to future books!
Country: Buenos Aires - Argentina
Es un libro espectacular!!!! Imperdible para cualquier modelista, especialmente aquellos que buscan darle a sus modelos un alto nivel de calidad.
Country: Monmouthshire - UK
. . . .reading it again reminded me what a brilliant book it is. Really impressive work well presented in the pictures and text. . . .Love it.
Scale modeling with soul—focused on WWI aircraft and the craft behind every build.
