Metal die-cast model of a Checker taxicab

A model car is a toy which represents an automobile, generally reproducing the shapes of actually produced vehicles, as a small scale model.

Model cars from kits

Model car most frequently refers to scale miniatures of real production vehicles, designed as kits for the enthusiast to construct. They can be created in plastic, die-cast metal, resin, even wood. The best kits have incredible levels of detail, even in parts unseen when the finished model is on display.

Toy and collectible cars

Some toys which mimic production vehicles qualify as model cars. These are generally sold complete, needing no construction by the consumer.

Brands of model cars:

Benbros

Biante - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars

Britains

Burago

Classic Carlectables - manufacturers of Australian Touring Cars and V8 Supercars

Mettoy- Corgi

Dinky Toy

Lone Star

Herpa - for railway modelling

Hot Wheels

Lesney-Matchbox

Maisto

Marqueart - suppliers of scale model cars

Morestone-Budgie

Tamiya

Wiking - for railway modelling

Radio control model cars

Main article: Model radio-controlled car

Radio control cars which can be built from kits make for a popular hobby. These cars are remotely controlled by radio signal, and can be powered by electricity or by nitro-fueled engines.

See also

• Die Cast cars
• Slot cars
• Crusader 101, an example of model car

External links

Joe Johnson's Hollywood Die-Cast - has many pictures of model cars representing vehicles from film and television.

Model Masters Diecast Model Cars - offers a wide array of pictures and descriptions of model cars from numerous eras and countries.