Models

A CO2 car is a fun project for boys to take part in because they can design their dream car and actually see how it would perform in real life. A CO2 car places a CO2 cartridge in the back of the...

Model jets are advanced and complicated pieces of machinery which require careful handling at all stages of operation. This includes starting the engines for flight. Model jet engines work just...

A mold of your child's feet can be a prized keepsake. Making a mold of your baby's feet requires two sets of hands. According to Casting Gifts, one person will need to hold the baby and the other...

Mylar is a polyester film used in many industrial applications. It has a high tensile strength, chemical stability, electrical insulation properties, and is a gas and aroma barrier. The bright,...

Mylar is a plastic film that is created by DuPont. Mylar has chemical properties that make it difficult to adhere to other materials. Spray contact cement, such as 3M Super 77 multipurpose...

Lego has always followed the pop-culture of the day and provided figures from popular movies for fans to enjoy. But while Iron Man has gathered a lot of attention, there is currently no Lego...

Making paper buses can be an ideal hobby for fans of bus transportation or transit, and is fun for all ages. It's a much faster process and is easier than making detailed kit models. Using the...

Constructing plastic models is a popular hobby that can supply you with decorations for yourself or thoughtful gifts for others. Whether a mistake was made or tastes have changed, removing paint...

Constructing plastic or metal models is a popular hobby that can supply you with decorations for yourself or thoughtful gifts for others. But even the most skilled model maker can make mistakes...

The pueblo house is the easily recognizable domicile of the ancient Native American tribe, the Pueblos of the Southwest. These adobe clay-formed masses dotted the desert landscape and are a symbol...

A set of wooden coffins, for placing smaller models or dolls in, is a great way to add that macabre feel to a display. Ideal for making a Halloween setting, these mini coffins require minimal...

Whether you are creating a mold of a doll or model which you have purchased, or creating a mold based on a design of your own creation, forming your own silicon-rubber mold enables you to create a...

The first jet airplane was built and designed by a Romanian engineer in 1910. Since this jet was first built this type of airplane has been used for commercial flights as well as playing major...

Building a model police car is a great way for any model enthusiast or police officer to spend a relaxing evening. You can find model police car kits in a variety of different skill levels, from...

Conservation includes three major principles: recycling, reusing and reducing waste. You can reuse waste products including paper, cardboard and other common household goods in a variety of...

The price of oil has spiked in recent years, attracting the attention of speculators and more conservative investors. But making a model of the moneymaking element of this industry is much easier...

Do you want to create a photo box that you can print at home or at any store that provides printing options. You can give the photo box as a gift to your friends, family, display at your desk etc....

I will teach you a very easy craft that kids love! making little catapults it's easy inexpensive, and fun

Make a miniature village for your train display or window scene using a few simple tips to design and assemble. A little imagination will transform simple cardboard and craft supplies into a...

The desire for most scale modelers is to create the most detailed and accurate models possible. Because most models today are made of plastic, accurately simulating different surfaces can be...

No matter what kind of models you like to make, putting them in a landscape setting will enhance your hard work. Whether you want to put your village on a hill with a duck pond at the bottom or...

Ship model building has long been a popular hobby for some and a near-obsession for others. Some die-hard model builders insist that ships be considered true fine art, rather than "craft" or "folk...

Airplanes inspire all of us with their speed, freedom and even style. These vehicles inspire the creation of airplane-related toys, movies and video games, simply to give people the feeling they...

Wind turbines could be a large source of energy in the future. Because of this, many students need to construct wind turbine models for science projects and class presentations. Creating a wind...

A model of a solar panel can be a great visual aid for your science projects. Models help people to visualize how an object works. You can create labels that denote each part of the solar panel or...

Styrofoam, or plastic foam, is a light material ideal for making crafts. It's cheap and easy to find. It takes well to most glues and paints, and is safe for children to work with. Here's how to...

Medieval times can inspire the imagination of young children and help increase their enthusiasm about history. Creating a model tower is an inexpensive and fun activity that will help teach your...

A monument is a physical commemoration of a person or event. Some examples of monuments include the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Monuments are often examples of...

Hardening Styrofoam, or extruded polystyrene foam, is one Hollywood's greatest tricks. The rocks and bricks of most sets are carved from Styrofoam and then artificially hardened. Because it is so...

Building a model of a geodesic dome is a detailed introduction to its superior design and simplicity. Using common household items, you can make a model of a third-degree geodesic dome.

Building model airplanes has been a popular hobby since the early days of aviation. Both kids and adults have built enduring fascinations with planes and flying, and making model airplanes can be...

A tornado is rotating air that forms a destructive column extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes are best identified by their interesting shape, a funnel that is larger at the top...

Although the term igloo actually refers to many different houses used by the Inuit, most people use it to refer to dome shaped snow houses. Igloos are made by cutting out and stacking bricks of...

Fake food displays have a number of practical purposes, from restaurant and supermarket cases, to retail store setups, to theater props. While the number of techniques and materials used to create...

Making fake food art can be a fun and artistic project, resulting in convincing fake food to spruce up your kitchen or dining room table. While real food displays can go bad or get eaten, fake...

Fake food props are useful for ongoing theater shows, movie productions and plays. Actors can slip on a fake banana or carry a glass of fake milk, without fear of spilling it. Fake fruit won't...

The tin can robot is a science fiction classic. Originally popularized by low-budget science fiction movies during the 1950s and 1960s, this vision of the clunky but powerful mechanical man is...

Many hobbies involve miniature replicas of full-size items such as cars, trains and boats. This model sailboat is a great one for your child to play with in the bathtub or at a swimming pool.

Just about every introductory level chemistry class will ask students to build an atom model, which helps to visualize what an atom's components are and how they are arranged. There are many...

A mosque is a house of worship for followers of Islam. Making a mosque out of a cardboard box lets you teach your children about religion in a hands-on way. This is the perfect project for a rainy...

Building junk robots out of common household objects is all about seeing trash in a new context. A small light bulb looked at in the right way can become an eyeball. An alligator clip could become...

Someone that practices casting spells will tend to use a spirit doll. It can be used to cast good or bad spells on a specific person. Many times you will see a spirit doll used to cause harm...

Build your very own "robot" from household items collecting dust in your home. These cute little scrap robots make a great rainy day project for children. You can also collect parts for...

Yurts are dome-shaped nomadic huts, traditionally covered with a felt canopy. Although they are traditionally used by nomads in central Asia, yurts have recently become popular with campers and...

This is a step-by-step guide about how to make sequined flowers. The best way to get the proper effect is to never skip the steps that are required here. Step 2 cannot be a starting point until...

Before that fateful September day, the Twin Towers were regarded as an architectural triumph. At one time, they were the tallest buildings in the world and home to some of the most important...

Diamond is made of nothing but carbon atoms. The geometrical arrangement of the atoms is what makes diamond so hard. You can make a model of the molecular structure of diamond using toothpicks and...

If you love to build models, design dollhouses, or make crafts projects that involve the application of different colors, you've probably encountered such problems as running out of paint after...

Plastic models are made in a range of skill levels that make it easy to start out with a kit that is suitable for kids around eight years old. Building plastic models is a great way for kids to...

Model rockets have several important factors that determine how they fly. A stable model rocket can resist force to reach maximum altitude in flight. Model rockets have the capability of causing...