Here are a bunch of links that are helpful in model building
Model Kit Sales
- modelroundup.com
- scalehobbyist.com
- modelcars.com -I have already purchased from this site (2 post lift, vehicle, tools)
- upscalehobbies.com
- hobbylinc.com
- megahobby.com
- wonderlandmodels UK Hobby shop
- macsmodeling.com special tiny parts etc.
- ak-interactive.com amazing paint and detail parts
- rocketfin serious detail parts
- kentmodels a good source for high end Japanese kits.
- Wahwahmodelshop specializing in Japanese kits including 17 different 1:24 small pickup trucks by Aoshima.
- Speed City Resin Models resin printed drag car model kits
- Spotlight Hobbies have a lot of historic model kits
Model Parts, Etc.
- connkurmodelparts.com 1/24 scale model car parts, plug wires etc.
- Pro Tech 1/25 scale wires hoses belts etc.
- printmini great place for printable 1:24 scale pieces
- kitkraft styrene brass, balsa supplier
- fireballmodels Engine parts
- shapeways printed casters
- spotmodel amazing parts
- MakeITRC an great way to make a model into an RC car along with 3d printable parts
Model Dioramas
- fstoppers.com Force Perspective images –
- 125scale.com car junk yards
- nicest Engine Shop Diorama I have ever seen
- evandesigns.com LED lighting
- Daves Model Workshop is a beautiful blog filled with how to videos
- Larry G Scale has a ton of 1:24 scale accessories
- Speed Hunters has Some beautiful VW based dioramas
Model Kit Research
- scalemates.com the history of when a model was released and how it has changed over time.
- https://modelcars.goaffpro.com link to referral url to purchase at a discount from my vendor.
- italianhorses.net Tutorials on modeling
- modelaces.com Site set up to sell amazon but with decent model airplane builds
- www.scalemodellingnow.com English modeling club that charges for entry
- ModelCarsMag a forum of talented fanatics
Tools
- fosterlaser laser cutter
Modeling Groups
- Hobby Talk online community very large forum