As an Autopian reader and former child, you probably at some point assembled at least one or two plastic model-kits with ...

Model making is a great hobby, but knowing how and where to start is another story. It can be overwhelming for novices: Injection-molded plastic models have been on the market for close to a ...

SHUNSAKU Tamiya, chairman of the board and representative director of premier scale model maker Tamiya Inc., passed away on ...

He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and ...

Using his knowledge and experience, Aoshima started manufacturing wooden model airplane kits, which he began to sell in 1932. The models were used to teach aviation, becoming popular items nationwide.

Bandai is opening a new museum dedicated to its Mobile Suit Gundam plastic model kits on September 2, 2025 in Shizuoka, Japan. The museum will not only allow visitors to learn about everything ...

Model airplane enthusiasts first saw new 50-fgoot power poles being put up next to their airfield.

Another critical factor to consider is the type of model kit. There are many different types of model kits available, including plastic models, wooden models, and metal models.

A group of model aircraft enthusiasts are planning an event Saturday that will include airshow demonstrations, flight instruction and a raffle for charity. The club, the Sonoran Desert Flyers ...

Airbus and Boeing are exploring how they could replace tried and tested aluminum with thermoplastics to implement cutting-edge production methods on future models, Reuters reports.

An initiative to build model planes has helped English and science skills soar among students at a school in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Christ the King Primary School teacher Quyen Thai began ...