Guillow's
During the war, Guillow’s shifted its focus to producing scale model kits of military aircraft for the US military. These models were used for training purposes and helped to familiarize pilots with the different types of aircraft they would encounter in combat. This partnership with the military not only brought in significant revenue for the company but also solidified Guillow’s reputation as a top-quality model manufacturer.
In the post-war years, Guillow’s continued to expand its product line, introducing new and innovative designs such as rubber band-powered models and flying gliders. The company also began to produce larger, more detailed scale models of popular commercial and military aircraft, catering to the growing interest in aviation among the general public
In the 1960s, Guillow underwent a change in leadership as Paul Guillow retired and passed the company down to his son, Paul K. Guillow Jr. Under his leadership, the company continued to thrive and expand, introducing new technologies and materials to improve the quality and realism of their models.
In the 1980s, Guillow made a significant move by acquiring the rights to produce model kits of famous World War II aircraft from the Smithsonian Institution. This partnership allowed the company to produce highly accurate and detailed models of iconic planes such as the P-51 Mustang and the B-17 Flying Fortress.