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Model Kit Cars
Find out the inside scoop to collecting model kit cars in this information-packed article. Model car history, the most popular model kit cars, and model kit scales are all covered in this introduction to model cars.
Radio Controlled RC Cars
Want to feel the thrill of racing an RC vehicle? Find out the basics in this information packed article. Topics discussed include nitro vs. electric and radio controlled drag racing.
Radio Controlled Crawlers
RC crawlers are larger and tougher than their normal car and truck counterparts. Crawlers can climb over rough and rocky terrain... they can drive through mud and water... they are an off-roader's best friend!
LiPo Batteries
How are LiPo batteries different from conventional rechargeable batteries? What are their advantages and how do you safely handle LiPos? Find out in this article!
RC Transmitters and Receivers
What are RC transmitters and receivers? In this article we describe the basic principles behind these devices and why you need both to power your RC car.
RC Nitro Engines
How do RC nitro engines work? Join us as we delve into the fundamental principles of how to power your vehicle with the proper engine size. Tuning nitro engines is also discussed.
Model Rocket Engines
When shopping for the appropriate engine to power your model rocket, make sure you know what to look for. In this helpful article we discuss engine sizes, types of engines, ignition sources, and how they work.
Welcome to ModelKits.com
Hello and Welcome to ModelKits.com! Thanks for stopping by to our little space on the web that is devoted to everything about model kits! On this site you will find many interesting and informative articles about the various types of hobby model kits currently available. From diecast models, to radio controlled cars and radio controlled airplanes, to G.I. Joe figures, to model rockets... we have information on them all.
We have also been busy putting together extensive tips and techniques to help you get started in your adventures in model building. Check out our articles on model painting tips, children's model kits, model kit collectibles, and how to find model kits, plus many more.
Building and painting model cars and model trucks can be a great hobby for young and old alike. The reason many hobbyists enjoy it so much is that it provides relaxation from everyday stresses and also helps to stimulate the imagination. The same can be said for model trains... collecting model trains and building the cities around them can be very fun. It's like owning your own fleet of trains with you as the conductor!
Building model rockets can also be a ton of fun. From choosing the correct model to equipping the correct propulsion system, model rocketry is fun as well as educational. Launching your rocket can be a very rewarding experience... from watching the take-off to the gentle glide back down to earth, model rockets are great for many hobbyists.
Model kit collecting can also be lucrative. If you are the type of hobbyist who enjoys the thrill of a live auction or simply hunting around yard sales for bargains, you can be handsomely rewarded. There are many collectors who are willing to pay top dollar for rare and mint condition models and action figures.
So take your time, have a look around the site and enjoy it to it's fullest. Thanks for stopping by!