 Metal die-cast model of a Checker taxicab A model car is a toy which represents an automobile, generally reproducing the shapes of actually produced vehicles, as a small scale model.
Model cars from kits
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.
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:
- Biante - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars
- Classic Carlectables - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars
- Benbros
- Britains
- Burago
- Mettoy-Corgi
- Dinky Toy
- Lesney-Matchbox
- Lone Star
- Hot Wheels
- Maisto
- Morestone-Budgie
Radio control model cars
Main article: Model radio-controlled car
Radio control cars which can be built from kits make for a popular hobby. These cars are remotely controlled by radio signal, and can be powered by electricity or by nitro-fueled engines.
See also
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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