A Guide to Boat Model Building Kits

Revell Boat Modeling Kit

Model building is an exciting and productive leisure activity that helps stimulate the brain and keep it engrossed for long. It requires extensive focus and problem-solving skills, thus enabling the builders to engage in the activity actively. Many model building kits are available online and in stores – of which boat model … Read more

The Educational Benefits of Model Building for Children

a kid playing with blocks

Model building is a hobby that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Model building can be done with a variety of materials, including plastic, wood, metal, and even good old cardboard. The most popular models are those that depict buildings or vehicles such as cars and planes.  Building … Read more

The Importance of Plastic Model-Building

Hand-painted 1-72 plastic model of the Kamov Ka-58

Model-building has been around for centuries. It can be traced back to classical antiquity and even earlier, but it became popular in the 18th century. The first models built were made from wood, but now plastic models are more common since they are easier to make and transport. The best part about … Read more

Reasons Why Model Kit Making is good for Your Brain

A model builder working on a model

Model kit making is an activity that has been around for centuries. It helps develop various skills that are required in life and can be beneficial to both children and adults alike.  Here are some of the benefits of model kit making: 1. Improves Fine Motor Skills Model kit making requires fine … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 1 of 4

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 1 of 4

Model building is an art form that involves replicating real-life objects. The idea is to get as close as possible to being able to tell the difference between a model and its real counterpart. Let’s now take you through some of the basic principles of model building, how to get started with … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 2 of 4

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 2 of 4

While hobby model building has been around for a very long time, it’s still one that seems to keep growing. Thousands of individuals and groups all over the world build models from all kinds of kits available on the market today.  The process of building a model building is a lot like … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 3 of 4

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 3 of 4

Important Tips for Model Building Model building is a great hobby for adults and kids alike. It can be a fun way to get creative, improve your hand-eye coordination, and even exercise your brain! If you’re new to model building, the process can seem overwhelming at first. However, with these tips from … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 4 of 4

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building: Part 4 of 4

Model Building tools for Advanced Builders At this stage, you are probably already pretty familiar with the basic tools available for model building. So, let’s jump right into which advanced tools can be used to help you do an even better job at building professional models! 1. Alligator Clips for Model Building … Read more

The Guide to Paper Airplane Kits

The Guide to Paper Airplane Kits

Being a kid, we made several easy paper airplanes hoping for them to fly for a while longer than the previous ones. When we were in luck, our paper airplanes flew through the window of our neighbors making a perfect landing on the floor. Fast forward to the technological era in which … Read more

VR Games That Let You Feel Like You’re Flying

flight simulation

There are so many flight simulators that are available today, and a lot of them offer great gameplay mechanics that make you feel like you are controlling a real plane, although you may need to buy accessories, peripherals, or controllers to enhance the experience. While plenty of flight simulators are already excellent … Read more

Finding Hang Gliding Simulators for PC

hang gliding activity

There are so many outdoor activities that we can do while on vacation, although there are some that are considered to be more popular than the others. One of these popular outdoor activities is hang gliding, which is an air sport wherein the pilot flies a light aircraft called the hang glider. … Read more

The Importance of Good Lighting When Photographing Hobby Models

The Importance of Good Lighting When Photographing Hobby Models

Modeling is a hobby enjoyed by people all over the world. Kids start making models when they are only two years of age. They use play doh or Lego blocks to create towers, castles, robots, etc. Adults, on the other hand, usually use paper, metal, plastic, or wood materials to make mini … Read more

LEGO City Town Center

LEGO City Road Plates 60304 Building Kit

Like many indoor hobbies and activities, LEGO building also takes a unique space in every child’s heart. While outdoor hobbies can be enjoyable and exhilarating, learning an indoor hobby or two, like building an entire LEGO train station, for example, can be equally fascinating. Speaking of which, LEGO City, the company that manufactures and produces these tiny … Read more

Having Fun with the Lego City Passenger Train

Having Fun with the Lego City Passenger Train

Despite having the opportunity to be with the family due to lockdowns, missing the outside world for long periods can sometimes be stressful and depressing, especially for kids. Now more than ever, we need to come up with several different ways to stay sane while being forced to stay at home to … Read more