DIY kit cars don't have a reputation for looking sleek and expensive, but these replica models wouldn't look out of place next to their inspirations.

If you buy a newer car, chances are you'll discover it's been made with a plastic oil pan instead of a metal one. Here's what led to that change.

Model making is a great hobby, but knowing how and where to start is another story. It can be overwhelming for novices: Injection-molded plastic models have been on the market for close to a century, ...