Models

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...

Model airplanes depend on their wings for flight. The wing of a model airplane is one of the most important and complicated elements of a model airplane to create. The wing must be very light but...

Many old-fashioned toys and models were made of tin because it could be easily shaped into many things. A great project for any model-car enthusiast is the Tin Lizzie itself, the Ford Model T. It...

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...

Viking long boats were some of the best-made ships of the ancient world. These extremely well-balanced ships ransacked the coasts of Europe, and the Vikings became wealthy off their well-executed...

For the sponge boat, cut the top sponge layer out of the first sponge if there is enough remaining, or out of a second sponge if necessary. Cut the top sponge for a sponge boat with tips from an...

For the cardboard model car, measure and cut black or brown felt strips for the tires. Cut felt for the wheels of a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on...

Castles provided shelter and protection for rulers and their people for thousands of years. They are an important part of world history and beautiful examples of sophisticated design. Building a...

The Star Wars movies and their robot characters are popular among many people. Finding many different types of robots in the various Star Wars movies is common. Wishing for one of these robots is...

Model planes are a terrific hobby for those who love planes and enjoy building things with their hands. Most model planes are built using balsa wood and other light materials, but foam is also a...