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Models & RC
Buildable models, radio-controlled machines and the tools that support them.
2 published guidesPlastic aircraft tool kits
Mellbree is the low-cost first-build bundle; Humbrol's four-tool set is compact and aircraft-relevant; stedi TZ-01 spends the premium on a single-blade nipper, metal knife, useful grits and a proper case. None includes cement, paint or a safe cutting surface.
Open the guideBuild-your-own RC car kits
Tamiya's Audi V8 TT-02 is the simplest-value on-road route; Plasma Edge II adds buggy tyres, oil dampers and off-road clearance; the Ford Mustang GT4 rewards careful body finishing. All are true assembly kits, and none should be mistaken for a complete ready-to-run package.
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