Plastic car model kits have long been a popular hobby, not only for children, but also for many adults as well.
Assembling these kits and painting these cars (and trucks) can be a fun hobby for both individuals, and for father and sons or even daughters to do together.
Here is a look at some popular car model kits that both children and adults enjoy putting together:
Content:
The Revell Monogram Shelby Cobra 427 Plastic Model Kit Review
The Revell ’50 Olds Coupe 2-in-1 Plastic Model Kit Review
The Revell 1:24 ’70 Mustang Boss 429 ‘N1 Car Model Kit Review
The Tamiya 1:24 1966 VW 1300 Beetle Model Car Kit Review
The Tamiya Frog Off Road 1/10 Kit (TAM 58354) RC Model Car Kit Review
The Tamiya (58346) The Grasshopper RC Car Model Kit Review
The Revell Monogram Shelby Cobra 427 Plastic Model Kit
Revell Incorporated has for 6 decades been a leader in making fun, affordable, easy to build models of automobiles for those who love model building.
The Revell Monogram Shelby Cobra 427 Plastic Model Kit is just one of the many model kits available through this company.
Features of this model include:
- Highly detailed pieces molded in red, white, and clear
- Chrome plated parts with soft black tires
- Opening hood with fully detailed 427 cubic inch engine
- 2 piece wire wheels
- Side exhaust
- Separate raised convertible top
- Waterslide decals with authentic cobra markings and racing stripes
- Model glue and paint not included
- Measures: 6.6” X 2.9” X 2.9”
- Recommended for ages 10 and up
First Impressions
This car kit is not only fun to put together, but since the paint is not included, kids will have a great time choosing the paint to make their car unique.
This is a great project for a slightly older child, or even for a younger child to work on with a parent.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for the Shelby Cobra 427 Model Kit are extremely good, with many customers stating that they like kits by this company.
They found this specific kit:
- Fun to assemble
- Nicely detailed
- Comes with clear easy to follow and complete instructions
Overall, customers really loved this Revell Monogram Shelby Cobra 427 Plastic Model Kit, and thoroughly enjoyed working on it.
The Revell ’50 Olds Coupe 2-in-1 Plastic Model Kit
Another great car model kit by Revell Incorporated is the 1950 Old’s 2-in-1 Coupe Plastic Model Kit.
This car brings back those solidly built cars of another era that your grandparents or great grandparents may remember all too well.
This model kit features:
- Highly detailed pieces in white and clear
- Chrome plated parts and soft tires
- Separate frame
- Stock car racer interior
- Rear fender skirts
- Chrome trim wings
- White wall tires
- Waterslide decals with factory stock markings – Pan American road racer and stock car racer
- Glue and paint not included
- Designed for children 12 and up
- When completed measures 8” X 3” X 2.6”
First Impressions
This model car kit of the ’50s Olds Coupe brings back a time when life was simple and cars were built to last and last.
This model should be fun for kids who love the look of old cars.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for the ’50 Olds Coupe are good, with customer finding this kit:
- Fun to assemble and proud to display the finished result
- Beautifully designed
- Makes a nice addition to any model car collection
All in all, customers enjoyed working on this ’50s Coupe model car kit and were really pleased with the end result.
The Revell 1:24 ’70 Mustang Boss 429 ‘N1 Car Model Kit
A third model car kit by the Revell company is the 1970 Mustang Boss 429 ‘N1.
This kit is especially fun to build, and has all the right features to allow builders to customize their car in one of three ways.
Features of this plastic car model kit include:
- Can be built 1 of 3 ways: Factory Stock 1970 Boss, Customized Street Machine, or Modern Muscle Car
- Choice of chrome mags, chrome magnum 500 wheels or large diameter chrome custom wheels
- Build highly detailed dual quads or tunnel ram intake manifold or stock engine
- Waterslide custom graphic and factory stock decals
- Illustrated assembly instructions
- Measures: 9” X 7” X 4.3 “
- Recommended for ages 10 and up
- Glue and paint not included
First Impressions
Giving model car builders the choice of building their model in 1 of 3 ways is a great idea, and it allows customers to really feel as though they are customizing their pint size car.
It can really take car model building to the next level.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for this 3 in 1 Mustang Car Kit are exceptionally good, with most customers being very pleased with this kit.
What customers like most about this plastic model car kit is:
- The 3-in-1 option
- The great price
- How realistic the completed car looks
All in all, customers were exceptionally pleased with the Mustang Plastic Car Model Kit and loved working on it.
The Tamiya 1:24 1966 VW 1300 Beetle Model Car Kit
Tamiya USA Incorporated has been in the model business since 1948, starting with scale model wooden cars.
Today, they offer a number of different model kits.
The 1966 VW 1300 Beetle Model Kit is one of their popular products and it has the following features:
- Plastic Model VW Bug designed for children 10 years and up
- Kit mounted on spruce trees
- Paint, model glue and tools needed to complete kit not included
First Impressions
While this model looks great, it would have been nice if the seller had listed more features to give consumers more information.
This would have helped immensely and would have allowed consumers the opportunity to learn more about the product being offered.
What The Reviews Have To Say
There are only a few reviews for this VW Model Kit, but the reviews that are available give this model kit top marks.
Customers who purchased this VW 1300 Beetle Car Model Kit feel that this model is:
- Highly detailed
- Like that the hood and trunk both open
- Great replica of the real car
Despite the lack of features listed by the seller, this VW car model kit was well received by customers, who were more than happy with their purchase.
The Tamiya Frog Off Road 1/10 Kit (TAM 58354) RC Model Car Kit
Another of the Tamiya model car kits is the Frog Off Road 1/10 RC Kit (TAM 58354).
This kit is for the building of your own Remote Control car.
The features of this kit include:
- Includes the Frog buggy chassis and body
- 540 size motor, body, tires and front bumpers
- 52 tooth spur gears
- TEU-101 BK forward/reverse
- ESC decals and building instructions
- Requires 2 Channel with 1 standard Servo
- 6 flat pack battery with Standard Tamiya connector
- Charger AC/DC timed or Peak 6 cell battery
- Paint for body
- Measures 16” X 9.4” X 5.7”
- Recommended for ages 10 and up
First Impressions
The Frog Off The Road Model Kit is a great kit for anyone who loves to build working models, as once this model is completed, it is a working RC vehicle that can be used for outdoor play.
What The Reviews Have To Say
The reviews for the Tamiya Frog Off Road 1/10 Kit are fantastic.
Most customers who purchased this kit love it, and many bought this kit for their child because they owned this same kit when they were younger themselves.
Here are some of the things that customers had to say about this kit:
- Great instructions that are easy to follow
- Durable
- Teaches children how RC vehicles work from the bottom up
- Fun to build and more fun to drive
- Best used on dirt or grass (off road)
This RC Frog Off The Road Model Car Kit was a huge hit with customers, who not only enjoyed putting it together, but they enjoyed watching it in action afterwards.
The Tamiya (58346) The Grasshopper RC Car Model Kit
Another Tamiya RC model kit is the Grasshopper RC Car (58346).
The key features of this car kit include:
- Build it and drive it model kit
- Made to be used off road 2WD RWD
- 380 type motor ( chassis compatible with 540 type motor- sold separately)
- Requires A 7.2 battery and charger
- Requires B: 2 channel radio gear
- Requires CTS plastic model paint
- Independent swing axle front suspension rolling rigid axle rear suspension
- Recommended for ages 15 years and up
- Measures: 15.3” X 8.8” X 5.3”
First Impressions
This is a nice model car kit that you can actually drive once it is completed.
Customers do need to know that they have to purchase the control and 2 servo motors in order to operate this kit.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for the Grasshopper RC Plastic Car Model Kit are excellent, with customers liking just about everything this model kit has to offer.
They find this kit to be:
- A perfect starter kit for RC enthusiasts
- Fun to build and fun to drive
- Durable
- High quality parts
If you are looking for a great way to get your child off the computer, then giving them a plastic model car kit just may be a great way to encourage their interest in a new hobby.
Content:
The Revell Monogram Shelby Cobra 427 Plastic Model Kit Review
The Revell ’50 Olds Coupe 2-in-1 Plastic Model Kit Review
The Revell 1:24 ’70 Mustang Boss 429 ‘N1 Car Model Kit Review
The Tamiya 1:24 1966 VW 1300 Beetle Model Car Kit Review
The Tamiya Frog Off Road 1/10 Kit (TAM 58354) RC Model Car Kit Review
The Tamiya (58346) The Grasshopper RC Car Model Kit Review
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