Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Assembling a plastic model kit is a rewarding hobby and it makes a welcome change from digital activities. No other pastime allows ...

Whether you’re building your first plastic kit or crafting a hyper-detailed diorama, the right construction techniques can make the process smoother and more rewarding. From pre-assembly dry fits to ...

If you’re reading this and you were born after about 1945, it’s a near-certainty that you spent much of your youth building plastic scale model kits, probably including the timeless Visible V-8 or ...

While we're pretty accustomed to seeing those dedicated to plastic modeling (puramo, as it is often shortened in Japan) craft impressive anime-themed works such as dioramas that look stunningly like ...

Shizuoka is known for its plastic models and other hobby items. Home to manufacturers like Tamiya and Bandai, it boasts a legacy of skilled craftsmanship dating back to feudal times. We visit ...