So many people out there will actually call themselves model collectors, gurus or whatever you like but what actually makes one of these? So what is it that makes them the guru, the amount of models they own, the passion they have, or the skill it takes to make the models that they own. Let Us Take A Look. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘models’
What Makes A Model Expert?
Monday, June 21st, 2010Surely Scalextric Has To Pick Up Again
Sunday, June 13th, 2010Well in case some of you do not realise what Scalextric is it is a form of slot car racing what was introduced in the later 1950s, currently the massive model train giant, Hornby own the brand. The majority of all of the Scalextric products are 1:32 scale but other scales have been introduced, you will find that most of the time you cannot merge the scales together in any way at all.
A lot of people used to use the models, a lot more than the people today, it was such a great hobby to get into when it was popular. (more…)
Thomas And Friends Began Over 65 Years Ago
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Thomas was actually founded in 1914 but the books were not actually written until the 60’s which is where of course that figure stems from so as you can see it is very old indeed. Now I remember watching the show as a child and I have to say I have never read any of the books. I used to have a lot of the RC models of the trains and they most likely still be found in my loft somewhere. (more…)
Custom Model Building
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
There seem to be a lot of people out there that like to go out and pick one of those model kits that they like and simply build it and stick it on their shelf but are there many people out there that have all kinds of parts and build them to their liking? Well of course there are and this is what is known as custom model building.
Where Does This Occur? (more…)
People Assume Model Kits Are Just For Kids
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010I was chatting away to my friend the other day when I let slip that I wanted to pop into the model kits store as I wanted to see if I personally could put one of these things together. He immediately burst out laughing and started to call me a little kid and that I should do something a lot better with my time. I have to say that I was slightly frustrated with this so I decided to investigate whether or not it was common mistakes for people think that model kits were for kids. (more…)
Models: Are They Geeky
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Many people simply assume that the everyday Sci-fi models such as the Dr Who ones and of course models such as Star Wars and comic book models are geeky but is this strictly true or are people just a bit ignorant?
The Models
If you take a closer look at some of the fantastic models out there you will see exactly why people buy them. When you look into some of the detail on these models there is no doubt that a lot of work has gone into it. (more…)
RC Vehicles Are Worth the Money
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010So many people cannot actually go out and purchase something like remote control helicopter or one of those RC tanks simply because they do not think they are worth the money. You will be shown overtime that the large investment in something like this has been well worth the money.
Having to build it yourself almost sets up a connection between you and the hobby, it certainly adds to weighing up the time to cost. (more…)