When you are building a model tank you can easily classify it by the manufacturer or scale to which it was built. Many model builders, however, prefer to classify their models according to the country of origin or by the purpose for which it was built.
There are many ways to make known the...
Many model tanks today are made of styrene plastics. As such there is always the chance of a defect making its way into the manufacturing process. Whether it is an air bubble in the plastic itself, excess flashing or parts ending up much too thin or too thick there are many different defects that...
If you love building model tanks and would like to know more about them then you are helping to keep interest in the past alive. Model tanks are just physical replicas built to scale from the real thing. When you hear the term "scale" used it is in reference to the direct proportion of size that...
Model tanks can be very fun and interesting to assemble. The can be very educational as well. There are many different manufacturers that create model tank kits. Some of the most highly sought after ones include those made by Tamiya, Revell, Dragon, Trumpeter and Academy. Manufacturers today have...
Did you know that during the Civil War, more than 1000 different types of bullets were used? This is one reason Civil War bullet collecting has become a popular hobby. Another reason is that the time of the Civil War saw changes taking place in the development of firearms and ammunition. The...
Collecting gold coins is an enjoyable way to have fun while building your investment portfolio. Gold is a liquid asset, easy to buy or sell on a worldwide 24/7 market. It is a hobby that provides a hedge against a declining dollar and inflation, and you only pay taxes when you sell them. Whether...
In today's age of digital technology, most correspondence is conducted via e-mail and text. The long tradition of letter writing has fallen by the wayside and along with it beautiful handwriting, elaborately decorated notepaper and matching envelopes. The pastime of writing to pen pals has been...
One of the fastest growing hobbies for model tank builders is the construction and/or battling of remote controlled tanks. These so called R/C tanks are booming in popularity but you might not have seen them at your local giant retail store.
So, how do you get into this hobby, and more...
If you are looking for a great gift to give an adult in your life that has an artistic bent and that is interested in militaria then you might try giving them a model tank. Building model tanks are a great way to learn more about military operations. Since their advent before WWII they have...
Handcrafted beaded jewelry is jewelry that is handmade using beads and a material to hold the beads together. The handcrafted beaded jewelry includes rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, belts, anklets, pendants, children's jewelry, bridal jewelry sets and other jewelry sets. The beads found in...
