The History of Plastic Scale Modeling
Posted by MegaHobby.com on Feb 16th 2018
Scale modeling has been one of the most popular crafting
hobbies for years but did you know how it all got started? There’s more history
to your injection-molded plastic kits than you would have ever thought. In this
post, we’ll discuss how scale modeling first started.Where it All BeganScale modeling has existed for millennia, to depict military
installments, defense mechanisms and other large machines cost-effectively
before construction began. Leonardo Da Vinci was famous for creating in
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Top Five Benefits of Having a Hobby
Posted by MegaHobby.com on Nov 16th 2017
In today's hustle and bustle life, many people often lose
track of the importance of having a hobby outside of working and caring for a
family. We're always caught up in the projects at work and our family life, and
often lose sight of the importance of devoting a few hours a week to something
that we enjoy doing.There are numerous benefits to having a hobby, including
health benefits and emotional support. In this post, we’ll discuss our five
favorite benefits of having a hobby.Improve Yo
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5 Tips For Building a Plastic Model Kit
Posted by MegaHobby.com on Nov 2nd 2017
One of the
things that attracts so many hobbyists to scale modeling is the fact that you
can start with thousands of pieces, some basic tools, and from that, bring something
truly incredible to life! Not only is it fun to work on a project, it’s also
rewarding to see the final product. But there’s more to model building than throwing
some plastic or wooden pieces together with glue and then slopping on a coat of
paint. So, to help any modeler in need, we’ve put together these tips to help
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Weathering Military Models -- Full Seminar Video
Posted by MegaHobby.com on Apr 24th 2017
Thanks to everyone who joined us at AAA Hobbies for our seminar on Weathering Military Models, hosted by Jack Lynch. We had a great time and look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Top 8 Selling Model Aircraft from 2016
Posted by MegaHobby.com on Dec 16th 2016
As always
model aircraft were some of the best-selling plastic model kits of 2016. This
year we saw an increase in new tooling from some old and new manufacturers,
culminating in a “year in review” that is hard to beat. Aircraft modelers of
all ages have been stupefied by the quality of some of these new kits. Below
are the seven top-selling model aircraft kits of 2016. Which ones do you have?1/32 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog (Roden, ROD619)Used by the
US Air Force for over two decades, the Bir
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