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, ...

In an era where digital interactions often overshadow tactile experiences, the popular resurgence of model kit building offers a hands-on respite for adults seeking both challenge and relaxation. This ...

For enthusiasts of a certain age, building a model-car kit—or multiple kits—was a rite of passage. But regardless of when you were born, it's a fact that many car fanatics from Detroit designers to ...

Explore the top manufacturers producing the best F-35B aircraft model kits, comparing accuracy, detail quality, fit, and overall build experience. This guide highlights the leading brands preferred by ...

Model making is a great hobby, but knowing how and where to start is another story. It can be overwhelming for novices: Injection-molded plastic models have been on the market for close to a century, ...

A scale model figure of the HAL Ajeet. To ensure accuracy in his models — including armaments and cockpits — Roy hunts for reference photographs of aircraft online.(Courtesy: Basu Roy) Seven years ago ...

There’s a natural progression for most young gearheads, anxious to get their hands on totemic representation of the cars and trucks they covet, but are still too young to legally own. It usually ...

Fancy building your dream home? Well now you can for €59.99 – if you don’t mind your dream home being of miniscule proportions. Arckit is a modern take on old-fashioned model making, a tool designed ...

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