Building Models

How often do we get an opportunity to bring something back to life? Ever wonder how many items, possibly with sentimental value, have been tossed because the damage and/or age have depleted their...

Marshmallow guns and cork guns have kept kids fascinated for decades. The problem is, that they are not easily found anymore. While I personally scoured the internet and local toy stores for a...

DNA molecules have a double-helix structure, a twist of two strands of nucleotides. Each nucleotide serve as building blocks of a DNA molecule. Each nucleotide (A, C, T or G) is composed of a...

In my physics class we were assigned to create a near-frictionless surface, so a friend and I, using home tools and wood bought from a Home Depot, built an air hockey table from scratch, powered...

Building a popsicle stick bridge can be a very fun craft to do with a friend or a child. Once you read the tips in this article you will be well prepared to build a popsicle bridge project. I will...

So you have a project that requires some realistic solar panels on a small scale. If it is a smaller scale project like a satellite, moon rover, space buggy, whatever, I have the perfect...

you will learn how to make snowshoes out of PVC pipe

Model building is a hobby that appeals to people of all ages. Model railroads, model cars and model planes are only the start. A passion for building in miniature can develop into a lucrative...

Tin toys were the mainstay in the "good ole' days." This article helps you to make your own tin toy using a rubber mold but there are other ways to make tin toys. See the resource links...

Playing around with paper mache can be fun for the whole family, or great for an art project. Many people make it too complicated when really it's very simple and easy! Here is how you do it!

Polyurethane finishes provide a hard, durable gloss for crafts and model-making and can be applied to almost any surface. There are several types of polyurethane finishes and paints, and several...

Building model bridges can be a fun and exciting experience for budding engineers of all ages. The experience can teach you a lot about real bridges and the work that goes into building them....

From the days of the Wright brothers, mankind has been fascinated with flight. Boys and girls are equally fascinated and easily amused by planes, whether they be the real thing, models, remote...

While not as popular as it once was, airplane modeling remains a satisfying pastime for creative aviation enthusiasts. While there are many ways to make model airplanes, such as sculpting from...

The purpose of this project is to make an easy, affordable, AA battery LED Flashlight. The light is good for little nooks and crannys, and also for finding your wa around the house at night.

The sphinx is a creature with a human head and the body of a lion. Rooted in Egyptian mythology, it has been depicted throughout history in a variety of forms. Creating a sand sculpture of this...

This is a great way to start building a toy town, where you can create buildings out of the simplest of materials--mud. The best part about it is--it's free!

Considering how abundant they are in homemade Christmas ornaments, and school art projects, the pipe cleaner is rarely used for its intended function. Pipe cleaner figurines are another in a long...

Children, men, and women around the world seem to have a growing fascination building and flying remote control airplanes. These beautiful creations are not only fun to watch in flight, but also...

NASA's space shuttles are the world's premier orbital payload and launch spacecraft, making them among the most recognizable icons of space travel. As such, they inspire children around the world...

Teenagers stand at the threshold of an expanding world and are always ready for new experiences. Find models that mirror his new interests, and you may be starting a teen on the road to enjoying a...

Many model rocketry enthusiasts find their interests soaring to new heights when they begin to build the model rockets they launch.

Make a dog bone mobile as a treat for visiting four-legged friends. You can use store-bought dog bone treats or make your own using our "Make Dog Cookies" eHow.