It would seem that the older plastic model kits are not as popular as they used to be, is there a reason for this.

The Putting Together

These kits will always come with the right instructions and simple steps to build them, people just cannot be bothered to take the time into doing it. Usually the models have to be glued together with a plastic solvent based adhesive. Of course for the people that actually do this thing a lot they tend to use epoxy glue as it works better. 

One of the brilliant reasons that people will sit down on a horrible winters evening and build one of these is because they are worth doing. It really seems that it takes a lot of skill to build some of the bigger ones. Another plus point is that you get to spend some really important bonding time with your children as they may be interested in giving you a hand with one of these models. There have been recent updates in the models making them a lot simpler for the kids to build.

RC

So many kids nowadays are not interested in spending hours on building Airfix cars and want to get playing with the toy straight away. This is why things such as RC Tanks have been introduced as the kids can simply rip open the packaging, put in the batteries and drive it around the living room to their hearts content.

Lasting Appeal

I do think that when it comes to time spent on the project you are better off getting one of those plastic model kits and the simple reason for this is that you achieve something once you have built and painted it making it such a rewarding activity. After a few hours playtime the RC’s are left in the corner of the room to gather dust until next Christmas.

del.icio.us Digg Furl Reddit