Hello, I’m Nezih İçöz

Founder of Fine Built Models, grandmaster scale modeler, graphic designer, illustrator, history enthusiast, metalhead, and lead guitarist.

Also proud father of two cats, a dog, and a horse.

My journey into scale modeling began at age 11,

when I assembled my very first kit: an Airfix Messerschmitt Bf-109. I couldn’t have imagined then that this simple moment of fascination would spark a lifelong passion for precision craftsmanship and artistic storytelling.

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With a background in fine art and graphic design, I spent two decades navigating the fast-paced world of advertising, making my mark in global agencies.

 

But in 2014, I made a bold choice: to step away from that career and fully dedicate myself to the world of scale modeling...  A dream I had quietly nurtured for years.

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Since then, I’ve created award-winning works that have inspired countless modelers around the globe.

Today, I serve as a juror in prestigious competitions and lead hands-on workshops to share my knowledge and passion with the modeling community.

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Fine Built Models is more than a workshop, it’s a place where stories are brought to life in miniature form. Each piece I create is crafted with care, historical insight, and a signature artistic touch. Museums, collectors, and enthusiasts seek out my work not just for its detail,

but for the soul it carries.

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Sincerely,
Nezih İçöz