"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re a car fanatic and you enjoy building things, chances are you’re also an avid model car kit ...

Which metal model-car kit is best? Metal model-car kits combine problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, automotive design, mechanical engineering, and arts and crafts into an engaging exercise for ...

If you’re a car fanatic and you enjoy building things, chances are you’re also an avid model car kit hobbyist—or want to try your hand at the DIY craft. The cooler months are the perfect time to dive ...

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, ...

Most of the kits found on the toy floor of the Akiba Yodobashi aren't even cars; if you seek to build a room-sized diorama of, say, the Battle of Tsushima, this place offers all the ship kits you'd ...

“This little engine has been so fun to put together” ...

Kids weren't the only hot rodders building models. These kits appealed to adults, too—and still do. That's proven by the quality of models you'll find at shows, and by the fact that some of the kits ...

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 ...

I have the utmost respect for people who are patient and skilled enough to build model car kits. I've chosen the more straightforward path of buying read-to-go vehicles. It takes a lot less time and ...

Model car kit box art from the '60s is one of the most overlooked styles of American illustration—except by hot rodders. The level of model building has never been higher than it is today. The ...