The Horst Gebauer brand was birthed from the passion of its eponymous founder, Horst Gebauer. An artisan by nature and a true lover of history, Gebauer devoted his life to creating high-quality miniature models starting from the 197s. His dedication saw him rise to fame in the niche of military modeling, with his piece de resistance models being German WWII units. These models quickly gained fame for their striking accuracy and detail, a testament to Gebauer's pursuit of perfection and his artistic prowess. An interesting fact about Horst Gebauer is that he was so committed to historical accuracy that he travelled extensively, visiting WWII museum collections and veteran reunions to glean maximum information and insight for his creations.