I have one nephew from my older brother who happens to be into AMT model kits. These things are what he collects these days, and he would normally save up his allowance just so he can afford these items. I admire him for having to work hard in order to get what he wants. I [...]

I have recently chanced upon those polar lights models on the internet. The shop I usually go to in our town has run out of stock for these items, and I would have to wait at least a month before they can get to restock on these items. Since I needed one of these things [...]

My parents asked all of us for our Christmas wish lists so they would have an idea as to what we want for this coming holiday season. My parents would usually ask these from us ever since we were little kids, and more often than not they are able to get us exactly what we [...]

In our tables, we would usually display the items we are most interested in. Essential things usually found on top of one’s table are those pictures of loved ones. Apart from that, there are other items being displayed which capture the interests and hobbies of the particular person. The items found on the table top [...]

When we think of displays for our home, we would want to get ourselves something that we are interested in or passionate about. Our home décor would usually reflect our tastes and interests. One can know more about the person simply by looking at the decorations they have in their house. And when it comes [...]

AMT stands for Aluminum Model Toys. The company started off by supplying model toys for Ford dealerships. This was facilitated because the owner of AMT had close connections with the company. They made models for promotional purposes. The first model was a Ford sedan cast in aluminum.
When injection plastic molding became available, production shifted [...]

The popularity of model building has stayed fairly consistent over time. Model builders hone their crafts using different techniques and materials. If you are new to the hobby, you may want to consider focusing on one type of model building as a start. At present, plastic model kits are probably the most popular because they [...]

A model car is a miniature representation of an actual automobile. Other types of miniature motor vehicles, such as trucks, buses, or even ATV’s, are usually included in the general category of model cars. Miniature models of automobiles, such as Chevy models, first appeared as slush cast plaster or iron toys made in the early [...]

Slot cars are miniature replicas of vehicles that are constructed to scale. These cars are used in racing competitions that involve a specialized set of tracks equipped with a groove or a slot. In addition to the intricate details of these cars, the design includes a small blade on the underside of the vehicle that [...]

Aluminum Model Toys or AMT for short manufactured pre-assembled plastic promotional models. This was in 1948. These became very popular. Their favorites were American cars and trucks which were produced in 1:25 scale. They were later sold as kits which became a hit with youngsters.
A typical AMT model kit consisted of car parts [...]