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...

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 a dollhouse or an architectural model, building a wooden house can be a challenging yet satisfying accomplishment. Taking your time and doing things in the proper order can make this task...

There are certain hobbies that have an undeniable amount of charm to them. These hobbies are generally the kinds that create entire little worlds. Homemade dollhouses, model-train villages and...

Balsa wood bridges are a staple craft in beginners wood shop classes. While there is no "right" design for a balsa wood bridge, there are several key principles which can be followed to help...

Pine car derbies are one of the most recognized activities of the Boy Scouts of America. Derbies allow participants to create their own racing machine from the drawing table to the final...

Wood model cars are small blocks of wood that you customize any way you like. You can be creative and make a wood model car like a 1950 Chevy or a 1920 Ford Model-T or a Ice Cream truck on...

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...

A way to honor your Viking heritage or to celebrate history is by making a tiny Viking ship. This ship is suitable for building inside of very small bottles or other containers as a gift or to be...

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...

Anyone who likes working with his hands, regardless of age, will likely find model boat making to be a satisfying, rewarding hobby, whether the goal is to create something to display, or to...

London Bridge (really the Tower Bridge) is a well-known symbol of the United Kingdom. Craft suppliers sell lots of model kits of this famous landmark. If you enjoy a challenge and love to draw and...

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.

Building models is a terrific hobby, and one of the more popular forms of models are airplanes. Airplanes models placed around the home will be admired by house guests for years to come. Here are...

Used by the Greeks and later adopted by the Romans the ballista is a formidable weapon used to hurl stones up to 50 pounds and as far as 400 yards. You can build your own model ballista in a day...

Store-bought model cars typically come with everything you need to make a complete model. Sometimes they even come with extras that you can incorporate to give your model a unique, customized...

Although it's rare to see a replica of a classic American "muscle car" crafted in wood, hobbyists who enjoy the distinctive look and warm texture of wood models can construct replicas of...