A model car is a toy which represents an automobile, generally reproducing the shapes of actually produced vehicles, as a small scale model.

Contents

1 Model cars from kits 2 Toy and collectible cars 3 Radio control model cars 4 See also 5 External links

Model cars from kits

Model car most frequently refers to scale miniatures of real production vehicles, designed as kits for the enthusiast to construct. They can be created in plastic, die-cast metal, resin, even wood. The best kits have incredible levels of detail, even in parts unseen when the finished model is on display.

Toy and collectible cars

Some toys which mimic production vehicles qualify as model cars. These are generally sold complete, needing no construction by the consumer.

Brands of model cars:

Biante - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars

Classic Carlectables - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars

Benbros

Britains

Burago

Mettoy-Corgi

Dinky Toy

Lesney-Matchbox

Lone Star

Hot Wheels

Maisto

Morestone-Budgie

Radio control model cars

Main article: Model radio-controlled car

Radio control cars which can be built from kits make for a popular hobby. These cars are remotely controlled by radio signal, and can be powered by electricity or by nitro-fueled engines.

See also

• Die Cast cars
• Slot cars
• Crusader 101, an example of model car

External links

Joe Johnson's Hollywood Die-Cast http://www.hollywood-diecast.com/ - has many pictures of model cars representing vehicles from film and television.

Model Masters Diecast Model Cars http://www.diecastmodelcars.com/ - offers a wide array of pictures and descriptions of model cars from numerous eras and countries.