Top 10 Plastic Model Car Kits of 2024
Every year, the Plastic Modeling Car community is showered with great kits from all the top manufacturers. In 2024, we saw a slew of awesome releases - some of them becoming instant favorites, some of them not so much. From iconic American muscle cars and legendary rally racers to cutting-edge supercars and nostalgic classics, last...
5 New Tamiya Kits Slated for 2025
With the 2025 Nuremburg Toy Fair kicking off this week, we were sure to see some new kits announced from Tamiya and boy, they didn't disappoint. They're bringing back a few as well as launching something new, so let's check out what they got going on!!! Model Kit: Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Manufacturer: Tamiya Part #:...
Academy Hyundai Porter II Cargo Truck
MRC has announced a cool new truck under the Academy line - the Hyundai Porter II Cargo Truck! It comes to us in 1/24 scale and in Academy's 'MCP' version, or Multi-Color parts. This means that painting is not necessary, however most modelers will most likely add their own flavor to the truck during assembly....
Coming Soon – MPC 1976 Dodge Dart Weekend Warrior
MPC has dropped a new beauty for 2025 - the 1976 Dodge Dart "Weekend Warrior" in 1/25 scale! This kit comes to us as a Level 2 build with roughly 145 parts and is molded in white, clear, transparent red and a chrome-plated parts tree. Features include a 4-in-1 build option, allowing you to assemble...
4 New Hasegawa Kits Released in January 2025
Happy New Year - and welcome to the first awesome releases from Hasegawa for January 2025! We're getting 3 new cars and a new motorcycle kit and they're looking quite cool! Here's the early details on these Hasegawa kits. Model Kit: Asano Racing Service Starlet KP61 Manufacturer: Hasegawa Part #: 20734 Scale: 1/24 Scale Price:...
Coming Soon – Italeri Jaguar XJ 220 Racing Model Ki
Italeri is coming in hot with their new Jaguar XJ 220 Racing road course car kit! This thing is a beauty and features some amazing bodywork, suspension and interior (sorry all - no engine). It is molded in white, black, satin and clear and comes ready for the Martini livery (included in the kit). Here's...
Video: Vintage Unboxing – Tamiya’s MINI Cooper RACING
Model Kit: Morris Mini Cooper Racing Manufacturer: Tamiya Part #: 24130 Scale: 1/24 Scale Colors Molded In: Green, black, chrome and clear Price: Around $50.00 BUY NOW: Tamiya Morris Mini Cooper Racing Tamiya's Morris Mini Cooper Racing kit is one we've been wanting to build for quite some time - years, in fact. My dad...
6 New Hasegawa Kits Released in December 2024
Hasegawa has dropped 6 new vehicle kits for the month of December 2024. We've got 5 1/24 scale car kits and a 1/12 scale motorcross bike! Here's the details on these Hasegawa kits. Model Kit: 1998 Nissan Fairlady Z Twin Turbo Manufacturer: Hasegawa Part #: 20730 Scale: 1/24 Scale Price: $TBA BUY NOW: Hasegawa 1998...
Dancing Bear Wheels and Brake Discs
While browsing one of our favorite Facebook Groups (Beginner Scale Modeling - sorry, it's Private, but anyone can sign up for it), we came across some absolutely killer-looking wheels for 1/24-1/25 scale models - Dancing Bear Scaled Components. They have a ton of different wheels for both Race and Street builds while also offering 'matching'...
Unboxing Video: Tamiya Honda City Turbo Plus Motocompo
Model Kit: Honda City Turbo Plus Motocompo Manufacturer: Tamiya Part #: 24369 Scale: 1/24 Scale Colors Molded In: White, grey, satin and clear Price: $30.60 BUY NOW: Tamiya Honda City Turbo Tamiya's Honda City Turbo is their latest kit to be unveiled, replacing the 1982 version that came to us as a motorized model. It...
