A common question people have is “What are the best model car kit brands?” Understandably, no one wants to waste money on a kit that ends up being low quality.
There are lots of great options on the market — Tamiya, Revell, Aoshima, and so on…
But they all vary in:
In this post, I’ll share (1) What are my favorite brands of model kits and (2) the “Why” behind my choices.
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Here are 2 popular Tamiya model car kits with great detail:
Tamiya 1/24 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Plastic Model Kit
Tamiya 1/24 Scale Sports Car Series Toyota Supra Model Kit
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Here are 3 popular Revell model car kits you may enjoy building:
Revell Ford Bronco Plastic Model Car Kit
Revell 1:24 55 Ford F-100 Street Rod
Revell Corvette C7.R Race Car
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Here are 2 popular Fujimi model car kits you may enjoy building:
Ferrari F430 Challenge Fujimi Kit
Fujimi 1/24 Ferrari 458
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Here’s a popular Aoshima model car kit that you might enjoy building:
Aoshima 1/24 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 w Engine Detail
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Here’s a popular Hasegawa kit that you may enjoy building:
Hasegawa 1:24 Scale VW Type 2 Pick-Up Truck
Summary
There is no good answer to the popular question of “What is the best model car kit brand?”. Tamiya is my preferred brand/company personally, and it’s also the general consensus pick among most modelers. That being said, it’s hard to give a blanket recommendation, because every company has released a very large number of model kits through the years, and there are bound to be some poor quality kits. That’s why it’s vital to research each kit individually, read the reviews, and then determine if it’s the right fit for you.
Common Beginner Question: How Do You Build a Model Car Kit?
If you’re a beginner, then I highly recommend that you watch the video below to understand how to build your first ever model car kit, and what materials/tools are needed to get started. So you can be on your way to confidently build a Chevy, Dodge, Pontiac, Ford, Porsche, or whatever model car you personally prefer!
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