Modellbau Lindinger

What Modellbau Lindinger does

Modellbau Lindinger is an Austrian privately held online specialty retailer headquartered in Inzersdorf Im Kremstal, operating in the radio-controlled (RC) model sports category. The company sells RC aircraft, drones, helicopters, vehicles, boats, electronics, batteries, and construction/model-building accessories to individual hobbyists across Austria, Germany, and 16 other European countries (France, Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia). The storefront at lindinger.at is multilingual (German, English, French) and supports Click & Collect pickup at a physical location whose retail floor is currently temporarily closed. Headcount is in the 11-50 employee band.

The catalog is organized across six primary categories (RC Flugzeuge, Drohnen & Helikopter, Fahrzeuge & Boote, RC Elektronik, Akkus, Bauzubehör & Mehr) and features authorized distribution relationships with major RC manufacturers and sub-brands including Robbe Modellsport, Horizon Hobby (E-FLITE, HANGAR 9, HOBBYZONE, PROBOAT, DYNAMITE, Spektrum), Traxxas, Hobbywing, DJI, Hacker Motoren, Krick Modellbau, Jeti, ARRMA, Freewing Model, Saito, ISDT, and Seagull Models. Individual product prices range from approximately €2.40 to €1,849.99, and product coverage spans beginner-ready-to-run vehicles through advanced carbon-fiber gliders, EDF jets, FPV equipment, and complete electronics/battery ecosystems including replacement parts. The technology layer is a standard e-commerce platform with category navigation, search, cart/checkout, and account management; there is no proprietary technology stack.

Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of third-party RC products at retail margins over wholesale procurement. Pricing is standard retail with country-tiered free-shipping thresholds (Austria €89, Germany €99, other EU countries €299) and payment methods including Klarna, PayPal, Amazon Pay, and credit card. Order fulfillment uses DHL, GLS, Post, and EMS across the EU. Marketing is conducted through the e-commerce storefront, a dedicated RC Blog with test reports and event coverage, an email newsletter, a TikTok presence, and a WhatsApp channel. There are no disclosed funding rounds, parent companies, M&A activity, named enterprise customers, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Modellbau Lindinger

Legal name

Modellbau Lindinger

Website

https://lindinger.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modellbau Lindinger is an Austrian online specialty retailer selling radio-controlled model aircraft, drones, helicopters, vehicles, boats, electronics, and accessories to individual hobbyists across 18 European countries via its lindinger.at storefront, operating as an authorized multi-brand distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RC Model Hobby Retail

NAICS

Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423920)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

RC Model Kits & Parts (Cars, Drones, Boats, Planes) (CRALAKAI)

Keywords

• RC hobby retail
• Radio controlled models
• RC drones helicopters
• RC vehicles boats
• RC electronics batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Inzersdorf Im Kremstal

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Retail): Revenue is generated through direct product sales of RC models, electronics, accessories, and related hobby components. The company acts as an authorized distributor for multiple branded manufacturers, selling products at retail prices with margins on the markup from wholesale to consumer pricing. The business operates as a traditional retail model with inventory procurement from manufacturers and resale to end consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Modellbau Lindinger is an Austrian online and physical retailer of radio-controlled (RC) model sports products, operating as an authorized distributor for multiple premium RC brands. It sells RC aircraft (gliders, jets, warbirds, FPV planes), drones and helicopters, RC vehicles and boats (crawlers, drift cars, off-road trucks, marine models), RC electronics (transmitters, servos, ESCs, motors, battery chargers, FPV equipment), batteries (LiPo, LiFe, NiMh, lead-acid), and building accessories/tools, dispatched across Europe with free-shipping thresholds.

Product overview

Modellbau Lindinger is an Austrian RC model sports online retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of radio-controlled models and accessories. The product ecosystem centers on five main categories: RC Flugzeuge (aircraft including gliders, jets, warbirds, FPV planes), Drohnen & Helikopter (drones and helicopters), Fahrzeuge & Boote (vehicles and boats including crawlers, drift cars, monster trucks, and marine models), RC Elektronik (electronics including transmitters, servos, ESCs, motors, FPV equipment, and battery chargers), Akkus (batteries including LiPo, LiFe, NiMH, lead-acid), and Bauzubehör & Mehr (construction supplies, tools, materials, and training services). The company distributes multiple sub-brands including Robbe Modellsport (premium wooden, ARF, and full GFK/CFK aircraft models), HOBBYWING (brushless ESCs and motors for vehicles/boats/aircraft), TRAXXAS (American RTR vehicles), Horizon Hobby brands (E-FLITE, HOBBYZONE, PROBOAT), HACKER (German motors and drive systems), Freewing Model (EDF jets), DJI (drones), and Jeti (transmitters and marine ESCs). The store operates with payment methods including Klarna, PayPal, Amazon Pay, and ships via GLS, DHL, and Post across Austria, Germany, and other EU countries.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RC Flugzeuge (RC Aircraft) Radio-controlled aircraft including gliders, electric gliders, sport and scale planes, aerobatic planes, warbirds, jets, biplanes, micro and indoor planes, paragliders, throw gliders, and FPV planes, plus electric and combustion propulsion systems (motors, ESCs, propellers, spinners, impellers, fuel systems, exhausts, plugs) and aircraft accessories and replacement parts. Sold to individual RC aviation hobbyists, beginners through advanced.
• Drohnen & Helikopter (Drones & Helicopters) RC drones and helicopters with various models, drive systems (electric motors, ESCs, fuel), stabilization systems, propellers, and replacement parts, sourced from brands including DJI, ALIGN, and BLADE. Sold to individual drone and helicopter hobbyists.
• Fahrzeuge & Boote (Vehicles & Boats) RC vehicles (crawler and scale cars, on-road and drift cars, off-road and 4x4 cars, trucks and lorries, excavators and construction vehicles, tanks, motorcycles, building blocks, stand models) and boats (racing boats, sailboats, scale ships, boats with drives, propellers, shafts, couplings). Sold to individual RC car, off-road, and marine hobbyists.
• RC Elektronik (RC Electronics) Electronic components and accessories including RC transmitters, receivers, telemetry, stabilization systems, analog and digital brushless servos (including waterproof variants and high-torque options such as X-Series Servos), power supplies, bus systems, electric motors, ESCs, battery chargers, LED lighting, sound modules, FPV equipment, and RC simulators. Sold to individual hobbyists assembling or upgrading RC aircraft, vehicles, boats, or drones.
• Akkus (Batteries) Battery products including LiPo, LiFe/LiIon/LiFePo, NiMh and NiCd, lead-acid, transmitter batteries, and receiver batteries, as well as battery cases, chargers, and battery-related accessories. Sold to individual RC hobbyists needing power for their models.
• Bauzubehör & Mehr (Building Accessories & More) Construction supplies and general modeling accessories: screws, nuts, washers, control cables, hinges, rudder horns, adhesives, balsa/plywood/profiles/plates, covering materials, paints, fillers, cleaners, lubricants, mold-building supplies (resins, fabrics, silicone), tools, plastic modeling supplies, books, magazines, and training services. Sold to individual model builders.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Robbe ModellsportmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModellbau Lindinger serves as an authorized reseller and distributor for Robbe Modellsport products including their full range of aircraft models (wood kits, ARF, EPS, VOLL-GFK/CFK models), X-Series Servos, and accessories. Robbe is featured as a top brand and major partner on the platform.
• Horizon Hobby (Proboat)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Horizon Hobby brands including Proboat marine products, Hobbyzone aircraft, E-FLITE, and associated replacement parts. Featured prominently in boat and vehicle product categories.
• TraxxasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Traxxas RC vehicles, boats, parts, and accessories. Traxxas products are prominently featured across vehicle and boat categories.
• HobbywingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Hobbywing electronics including brushless motors, ESCs (Seaking, Skywalker, QuicRun series), and accessories. Extensive product portfolio featuring Hobbywing brands across aircraft, vehicle, boat, and drone categories.
• DJIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for DJI drone products and accessories in the Drones & Helicopters category.
• Hacker MotorenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Hacker Motoren products including RC boat Kaiser K-700, aircraft models, motors, and drive systems. Products include A40-10S V4 motors and MEZON EVO speed controllers.
• Krick ModellbauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller for Krick model boat components including propellers, shafts, couplings, and MAX Marine motors in the boat accessory category.
• DYNAMITE (Horizon Hobby brand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for DYNAMITE products including batteries, motors, ESCs, connectors, and accessories across RC vehicle and aircraft categories.
• DRIVE & FLY MODELSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller for DRIVE & FLY MODELS (DF-Models), a company founded in 2010, offering Ready-to-Fly aircraft models, quadcopters, and Ready-to-Run RC cars with associated accessories and spare parts.
• JetiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Jeti radio control systems, SPIN marine brushless controllers, and related electronics in the RC electronics category.
• Spektrum (Horizon Hobby)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller for Spektrum radio control systems, Firma marine motors and ESCs, and related RC electronics products.
• ARRMAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for ARRMA RC vehicles including KRATON, GORGON GROM monster trucks, and associated parts and accessories.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HobbyKing: Global online retailer of RC hobby products (aircraft, drones, vehicles, electronics, batteries). Directly comparable as an online-first RC model hobby shop serving hobbyists internationally, with similar product breadth.
• Tower Hobbies: Established US online and catalog RC hobby retailer carrying aircraft, vehicles, electronics, and accessories. Closely comparable business model — specialty e-commerce focused on RC hobbyists.
• MRC (Model Rectifier Corporation): US-based hobby distributor and retailer of RC models, trains, and accessories. Comparable business model as a multi-brand RC hobby distributor serving enthusiast customers.
• AMain Hobbies: US online RC hobby retailer carrying aircraft, vehicles, drones, and accessories from major brands. Comparable as an online specialty RC retailer focused on enthusiast hobbyists with broad SKU coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Horizon Hobby: Major US-based RC manufacturer and distributor with multiple brands (E-FLITE, HOBBYZONE, PROBOAT, ARRMA, Spektrum). Overlaps with Lindinger as both a brand partner and a competing specialty RC retailer with broader scale and proprietary IP.
• Conrad Electronic: Large European electronics and hobby retailer with an RC and drone section. Overlaps with Lindinger on RC electronics, drones, and accessories, but operates as a broader multi-category electronics distributor.
• Reichelt Elektronik: German online electronics retailer with components, batteries, and RC-relevant electronics. Comparable as a European e-commerce destination for electronics hobbyists, though broader than RC alone.

Emerging players

• Banggood: Global online marketplace with a deep RC hobby category including drones, vehicles, electronics, and accessories. Comparable as a price-competitive cross-border online RC seller, especially within Europe.

Regional players

• Multiplex Modellsport: German RC model manufacturer and retailer with aircraft, electronics, and accessories. Comparable as a European (DACH-region) RC hobby brand/retailer with similar customer base and product categories.
• Robbe Modellsport: Premium European RC aircraft brand featured as a major partner of Lindinger. Comparable as a DACH-region RC aircraft specialist with overlapping customer segments and product focus on gliders, jets, and scale models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@modellbaulindinger
• Xx.com/lindingernews
• Facebookfacebook.com/ModellbauLindinger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modellbau-lindinger-lindinger-modelisme

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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