Now, more men than boys build model cars and planes. The first plastic model kit was a Royal Air Force bomber made in England in 1936, Jessee said. After World War II, car kits began using plastics ...

Explore the craftsmanship behind the Tamiya Opel Astra V8 Coupe Phoenix Edition, a detailed scale model kit admired by ...

BILLINGS – Building model cars and airplanes from kits once was as much a part of an American boyhood as baseball. “In 1960, a lot of kids had a ball, glove, baseball cards and a model kit,” said ...

Many auto enthusiasts first develop their passion for cars by building models. You know, the kind where you break the parts off of a plastic “tree” and then get glue all over the house trying to ...

A model of a Lockheed Constellation built from a non-standard scales nearly 60 years old. Back then, most models were designed to fit a very specific box size. [Courtesy: Terry Moore] Scale modeling, ...

Explore the Tamiya Royal Navy Sea Harrier model kit, featuring sharp detailing, clean parts, and accurate representation of ...

Which ‘Star Wars’ model kit is best? “Star Wars” is among the most loved film franchises, spanning 12 feature-length productions across 45 years. Including several television show additions and ...

Making a model boat kit is not just great fun, it can improve a kid’s coordination and can also be educational. Of course, model boats aren’t just for children. Complex models give hours of pleasure ...

Sometimes a piece of band merch comes out that’s just… *chef’s kiss * spectacular. Such is the case with the latest drop from ...

This 1/8th scale 1967 Ford Mustang “Eleanor” is 22.9-inches long and weighs 17.6 pounds when completed. Based on a weekly subscription model, this kit is broken up into 110 smaller kits that make ...

3D printing tiny cars isn't new, but this creator's work lets you print a Revell- or Tamiya-style kit you can assemble yourself, just like the good old days. The site is kind of like Etsy for folks ...

There's an uncontested rule that giant robots make everything better, from film and television to video games and quickly settling disputes with your neighbors. Until the technology to make a massive ...