<![CDATA[Gizmodo: model kits]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: model kits]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/modelkits http://gizmodo.com/tag/modelkits <![CDATA[1:1 Scale 1940 Ford Model Kit]]> This was just too awesome to go without posting. All kids remember popping open one of those boxes, taking out all of those blister kits and begin piecing together a car. This 1:1 model scale 1940 Ford was the work of the St. Joe Valley Street Rod Club in South Bend, Indiana. The setup is complete with a giant X-acto knife, Testor's paint and glue. Add it all to another lonely Friday night and this is pretty much my childhood. –Travis Hudson

1:1 Scale 1940 Ford Coupe Model Kit [OhGizmo!]

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Fans of meccano might enjoy this — a series of aluminium insect model kits to create your very own army of terror with which to send out and conquer the planet whilst you sit back stroking a luxurious cigar and smoking a fine white cat. Alas, these model kits don t feature motorised parts, but they do look rather menacing nonetheless. Japan has something of an obsession with large insects and a popular pastime for many elementary schoolchildren in Japan is collecting stag beetles in the forest and making them fight each other — which was the inspiration behind Pokemon. These metal renditions are a nice way for older generations to rekindle some of their childhood, and could definitely act as an attractive paperweight or bludgeoning tool.

Aluminium Insect Model Kits [Product Page]
Photo Gallery: Creating A Kabuto Beetle [Livedoor]

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