This category features hobbies that involve the assembling of small part in order to create something bigger. Many of these items are miniatures, whether it is furniture for dollhouses, scale models of boats or homes or paper or plastic-built items. You can access lists of kit manufacturers and prices, as well as general articles, glossaries, club listings and discussion pages. Find links and information about hobbyist beneficial events, model and toy shows, seminars, and contests.

Site Listings

• About Miniatures - Large site offering projects, printables, articles, interviews, chat, and message boards.
• Card Models - Various types of models made of paper including a collection of French card models. Tips and links. Download free card models.
• Cyber Modeling Competition - Monthly online Gundam modeling competition.
• Glue-It - The Home of Model Making - Covering all forms of model making. Articles, glossaries, club listings and full discussion pages.
• Lock Picking 101 - Learn about locks, lockpicking and lock security through example.
• Scale Model Miniatures - SMM creates models of modern and period ships, architectural models, 1/12th scale antique furniture, musical instruments and other fixtures and fittings of distinction.
• The Dollhouse and Miniatures Directory - Geographical and alphabetical links to shows, makers, museums, publications, shops, and workshops.
• The Modeller's Home - A collection of scale model aircraft, rockets, cars, and armor. Reviews and buildups are listed, as well as a brief table of manufacturer, price, and kit information for each kit.
• Wolters' Plastic Models - Includes a photo gallery of aircraft, armor, sci-fi, and other models. Also pages of tips and tricks, links, and a showcase of current kits as they develop.