Category AI Visibility Report
Model Aircraft AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈2,888
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Model Aircraft across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,888 AI queries per month.
- Tamiya leads the AI shelf with 18.1% of brand mentions, followed by Eduard (8.4%) and Airfix (4.9%). The top three hold 31.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “1/200 scale model aircraft” (top keyword “1:200 model aircraft”, ~480 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (35.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamiya | 2,009 | 18.1% |
| 2 | Eduard | 935 | 8.4% |
| 3 | Airfix | 548 | 4.9% |
| 4 | GeminiJets | 460 | 4.1% |
| 5 | JC Wings | 448 | 4% |
| 6 | NG Models | 413 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Guillows | 408 | 3.7% |
| 8 | HobbyZone | 308 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Zoukei-Mura | 294 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Volantex | 289 | 2.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/200 scale model aircraft | ≈602 | 1:200 model aircraft | 480 |
| WW1 model aircraft | ≈599 | wright brothers aircraft model | 320 |
| 1/48 scale model aircraft | ≈589 | 1 48 model aircraft | 320 |
| 1/400 scale model aircraft | ≈584 | 1:400 model aircraft | 390 |
| model aircraft kits for adults | ≈514 | aircraft model kits for adults | 880 |
| scale model aircraft | — | scale model aircraft | 590 |
| plastic model aircraft | — | plastic model kits aircraft | 720 |
| model aircraft kits | — | model airplane kits | 6,600 |
| flying wing model aircraft | — | flying wing | 8,100 |
| balsa model aircraft | — | balsa plane models | 2,400 |
| WW2 model aircraft | — | world war 2 aircraft model | 1,000 |
| diecast model aircraft | — | diecast model aircraft | 1,000 |
| commercial model aircraft | — | boeing aircraft model | 1,000 |
| RC model aircraft | — | rc airplanes | 12,100 |
| model aircraft for beginners | — | rc airplanes for beginners | 8,100 |
| jet model aircraft | — | rc jet | 6,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 673 | 35.6% |
| aeronauticsmagazine.com | 170 | 9% |
| finescale.com | 138 | 7.3% |
| hyperscale.com | 94 | 5% |
| xwinglet.com | 92 | 4.9% |
| flightstore.co.uk | 53 | 2.8% |
| modelrec.com | 52 | 2.7% |
| modelairlinerforum.com | 50 | 2.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for model aircraft?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Tamiya (18.1%), Eduard (8.4%), Airfix (4.9%), GeminiJets (4.1%), JC Wings (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about model aircraft?
GEOly estimates ~2,888 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “1/200 scale model aircraft”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for model aircraft?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, aeronauticsmagazine.com, finescale.com, hyperscale.com, xwinglet.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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