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What is model building?<\/h2>\r\nIn modeling, you recreate various objects to scale. That means making a miniature replica of a car, boat, plane, store, house, animal or a fictional character from a movie. It is a hobby through which you recreate your favorite objects and vehicles in minute detail via a kit.\r\n\r\nIt is easy to become a modeler. In fact, not all construction kits require you to use tools and glue. At Speedcube we have a large selection which means we have plenty to choose from for both children<\/a> and adults<\/a>.\r\n

Why is modeling so popular?<\/h2>\r\nBecause of the user-friendly look of the hobby, it appeals to many people. You can get off to a good start as a beginner because the various brands of all difficulty levels have kits. You just need to pick one that suits your level. You can recognize this by the number of parts, the construction process, the material and the size of the parts. If you need help picking a suitable model kit, please contact us.\r\n\r\nModeling is also a fun way to get busy and stay busy. After all, you spend quite a few hours putting together large models. Then you can give it a nice place in your room in one of the displays<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAnother reason many people get involved in modeling is because it allows you to express your creativity. After all, you don't have to adhere to the building plans. You can make your own creations with the parts from different construction kits. Moreover, you can make it into a diorama and create your own color scheme for when you paint it.\r\n

What type of construction kits are there?<\/h2>\r\nWithin modeling, there are many different types of construction kits. Wood, plastic but also metal building kits<\/a> and even stone are materials that are all prevalent in this hobby. Each has a unique way to incorporate them into your construction project. Wood gives a special look, while metal lends itself well to vehicles. Plastic construction kits<\/a> are a good middle ground in terms of quality and cost.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important features is scale. You can tell by the scale of a model how much detail you will see in it. This also usually tells you whether it is a difficult or easy kit in combination with the number of parts. Wooden construction kits<\/a> are often suitable to start with.\r\n\r\nYou have within modeling kits that you have to glue, screw or solder, but you also have just parts that click together. Once finished, some models have the option of sound or light. Others again have moving parts that can only move after the project is completed. The most standard thing you encounter in modeling, however, are static objects.\r\n

Speedcube's model kits<\/h2>\r\nIn Speedcube<\/a> 's large assortment you will find all kinds of things within model making. To obtain the model kits, we only partner with top brands within the Dutch market. With most, you don't need glue to put them together. This comes in handy if you are a newbie wanting to get involved in the hobby. For example, in our assortment you will find construction sets from Ugears<\/a> and Robotime<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWe have model kits of all shapes and sizes. Take for example the construction sets for animals, cars, vehicles<\/a>, miniature houses<\/a> or instruments for the real enthusiast. We have all kinds of objects and figures from the real world, but also plenty of choice for fiction fans like Avatar and Harry Potter.\r\n

Free shipping and fast delivery times<\/h2>\r\nWe believe everyone should be able to participate in this wonderful hobby. Therefore, we offer only quality construction kits in our wide category of model building. Through Speedcube's webshop, you get the benefit of fast delivery times and free shipping on amounts over \u20ac50.\r\n\r\nWe are constantly looking for new construction sets to add to our assortment. As a result, we offer the latest collections and keep them current. We buy enough so that we have many products in stock. This means they can be sent directly. If you order before 11:30 p.m., you will have it delivered the next day.","link":"https:\/\/www.speedcube.nl\/en\/modeling\/","name":"Model building","slug":"modeling","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"image_link":"https:\/\/www.speedcube.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Speedcube-website-Nieuwe-Huisstijl-2024_ICONS-04.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.speedcube.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.speedcube.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.speedcube.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.speedcube.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}