Best Models Articles

The human race is naturally competitive and it's only natural that airplane modelers are going to find a way to pit their flying skills against each other. In recent years, model airplane combat has grown exponentially. In combat, competitors tie a lengthy streamer to the rear of their model, and take to the skies in an attempt to cut their opponents streamer with their propeller or ..

Model train manufacturers have done a great job of recreating life size trains as realistic models. And they?ve been doing it since the late 19th century when electric model trains first appeared. Take a moment to discover the magic of model trains. Germany is where it all began when Marklin introduced their full line of model trains back in 1891. Their first trains were based on earlier toy models and were available in three scales. They were made from tin and were very c...

A guide on where to start when beginning a model railway or railroad, where to site it and how to construct baseboards.

A clear explanation of the inner working of the most popular 2-stroke model engine and why it dominates the market. What happens where and when and why these little monsters are models of efficiency and reliability.

Radio controlled cars (RC cars) have been around since the 1960's, and they've held our attention ever since. This fascination with small radio controlled replica cars is not only beheld by little boys, but by male and female, young and old, too.

A simple craft kit can be enough to help a family decide if the hobby is right for them.

Different types of model ships available as collectibles.

Seen those great looking model airplanes whizzing around the park recently - but without the noise? Whatever happened to that mosquito snarl? Discover the impact that Li-Po is having, the most recent advance in power for electric model airplanes. Discover how to calculate their normal and max power as well as their endurance - and a safety warning.

Home cured modeling clays are easy to work with and can yield beautiful craft products.