Model car
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A model car is a toy which represents an automobile, generally reproducing the shapes of actually produced vehicles, as a small scale model.
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Model cars from kits
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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. Major manufacturers are AMT, Revell, and Monogram, but many smaller companies abound.
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:
- Benbros
- Biante - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars
- Britains
- Burago
- Classic Carlectables - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars
- Corgi Cars
- Dinky Toy
- Lone Star
- Herpa - for railway modelling
- Hot Wheels
- Lesney-Matchbox
- Maisto
- Marqueart - suppliers of scale model cars
- Morestone-Budgie
- Tamiya
- Wiking - for railway modelling
Radio control model cars
Main article: Radio controlled car
Radio controlled cars which can be built from kits make for a popular hobby. These cars are remote controlled by a radio signal, and can be powered by electric motors or internal combustion 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.
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