Welcome to Tasmodelshop.com

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Our strength? We are real model builders!

Tasmodelshop is a webshop for military modelbuilding kits primarily in 1:72 scale, but also in other scales like 1:35 and even 1:16!

From day one, Tasmodelshop has been run by real model builders who know the products and the people. That’s why we want nothing more than to grow this wonderful hobby and keep it affordable for everyone.

We do this in a practical way, for example, we reuse collected packaging materials and focus on efficiency and transparency.

We also believe in transparency toward our customers. Informing people about our products and even the history behind them is very important to us. That’s why this webshop still exists today: to share history with everyone.

The Team of Tasmodelshop

The Big Boss

I’m Alex Tas. I’ve lived my whole life in Gellicum and became the owner of Tasmodelshop on June 1, 2024, when I took over from my uncle, Rob Tas. I studied Transport & Logistics Management at MBO level 4 and am currently pursuing a part-time study HBO bachelor’s in Commercial Economics.

Taking over a webshop with quite a bit of stock was a challenge since I still live with my parents (I’m 23 and buying a house is already hard enough in the Netherlands). Luckily, my father cleared some space in the shed so I could go “hobbying” and “kit building.”

My passion for model building didn’t come from home, it grew as I got involved with Tasmodelshop when Rob was still in charge. My passion for history, however, has been with me since childhood, spanning from prehistory to modern times. My brother, our cousin, and I regularly plan trips abroad to visit museums, monuments, and other historical sites.

This passion is the main reason I decided to take over Tasmodelshop, and later Tabletopper. I believe it’s an amazing way to learn about history, make it tangible, and share it with others.

The Rest of the Team

At Tasmodelshop, I’m never alone. Behind the scenes, a tight‐knit network of family and friends helps out. Their enthusiasm and dedication make all the difference and allow me to focus fully on expanding our range of military model kits.

Rob Tas, my uncle and the previous owner of Tasmodelshop, remains my rock. He’s always ready to help during an Open Warehouse event, support us at trade shows, and give honest advice whenever I need it (and sometimes when I don’t).

Marthijn Tas, my brother, came up with the idea to set up a 3D-printing service. Thanks to him, we’ve built a unique offering. He’s also always on hand to help during Open Warehouse events and joins us at trade shows.

Stefan van Loon, my cousin, is a fixture at every booth and never hesitates when I ask him to come along.

I’m incredibly grateful to Rob, Marthijn, and Stefan. Without their effort, knowledge, and enthusiasm, Tasmodelshop would never have reached its current level.

Our history

Tasmodelshop started as a shop in 2002 by Rob Tas, he had a vision:

"Promoting the hobby of model building and keeping it affordable for everyone, by model builders for model builders". In the same year he started his own line of 1:72 resin products that has grown to more than 200 different kits. 2002 was also the start of the webshop, which made our products even more accessible to everyone.

2005 was the start of an expansion, we started offering other brands such as IBG and Early War Miniatures.

In 2011, Tasmodelshop started selling the book ‘’Holland paraat 1’’. A book that Rob helped to create himself. In 2016, ‘’Holland paraat 2’’ was released, also made possible by our own Rob Tas.

Since 2018, Tasmodelshop has grown rapidly in volume due to a significant expansion of the range. Most brands were included in the range, and the sale of 1:35 construction kits began.

In his vision, Rob has certainly succeeded, because Tasmodelshop is now the largest supplier of 1:72 military model kits, and a true expert in the field of history and model building.

In June 2024, the big choice was made to hand over the baton to Alex Tas. His vision is in line with Rob's:

‘’Introducing everyone to this wonderful hobby and ensuring that it remains affordable, while we share the history behind the kits with each other’’.

We’ve also launched our very own 3D printing service. This allows customers to request custom-made parts or models, tailored to their specific needs. With this service, we bring true craftsmanship and personalization to every modeler's workbench — fully aligned with our philosophy.

On May 6th, 2025, we took another major step forward: Tasmodelshop and Tabletopper officially joined forces, forming the new company Tas eCommerce. By combining our strengths, we're building a future-proof platform for model building and tabletop wargaming — with a strong focus on passion, expertise, and accessibility. This partnership enables us to better respond to our customers’ needs and expand our range in a smarter and more efficient way.

And we’re confident the future holds even greater opportunities.