What is a model car kit?

Scale miniatures of real production vehicles, designed as kits for children or the enthusiast to construct, can be made of plastic, die-cast metal, resin, and even wood. In plastic model kits, parts are molded in single cast ‘trees’ with thin connections that can be easily severed for painting and assembly.

Are model car kits worth anything?

The most sought-after kits are the 1966 Aurora Monsters on Wheels series, which can be worth up to $1,000. Most kits will only bring about $10 to $50. There are a few elaborate or scarce models such as 1955 Revell model of a United Airlines 707 jet, which can be worth $900.

What is car scale model?

The easiest way of categorising model cars (or vehicles) in general is by their size. From as large as 1:2 to as small as 1:87, the larger the second number of the ratio, the smaller the car. Difference in scale between 1:18 and 1:76. The most popular scale globally for model cars is 1:64.

Which is the best brand of model car kits?

Shop online for over 400 model car kits at discounts up to 49%. 1/20-1/29 Scale Cars is the most popular of the 7 model car kits categories, then Military, and 1/30-1/39 Scale Cars. Revell-Monogram is ranked #1 out of 31 model car kits manufacturers, followed by AMT/ERTL, and Tamiya.

How many plastic model cars can you buy?

Shop online for over 4,800 plastic model cars / trucks / vehicles at discounts up to 63%. Military is the most popular of the 11 plastic model cars / trucks / vehicles categories, then 1/20-1/29 Scale Cars, and Motorcycle.

Where can I buy a used model car?

Welcome to the MegaHobby.com model car section. We stock thousands of model cars in various cateories, in addition to aftermarket detail parts to make your model look like a true showstopper.

What kind of model cars do you get at Walmart?

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