Here’s yet another tiny masterpiece by master model maker Ron Colonna: a World War I-era Gnome rotary aircraft engine in 1:5 scale. And like all his creations, it runs like a fine watch. Continue reading
Category Archives: Models & Miniatures
1959 Film: The Precision Models of Rex Hays
Meet Rex Hays, the master craftsman who inspired a generation of model car builders, in this 1959 film. Continue reading
Video: The Miraculous Miniature Model T Fords of Ruben Vinyolas
Ruben Vinylos of Argentina builds exquisitely detailed scale models of the Model T Ford. See one of his magical creations spring into life here. Continue reading
Patelo’s Latest Miniature Masterpiece: a W32 Engine
Here’s the latest astonishing work of art by José Manuel Hermo Barreiro, known to the world simply as Patelo: a working, palm-sized W32 engine. Watch this stunning and moving video. Continue reading
Video: the world’s smallest running V8
At only 2.648 cubic inches, this dinky V8 is claimed to be the smallest in the world—but when it starts, it sounds just like a big one. See and hear it run in this fascinating video. Continue reading
Eight plastic classics from the golden age of model cars
If you were a little junior gearhead growing up in the ’60s, you probably built lots of model cars. Here’s a look back at some memorable kits of the time.
Video: Tiny miracle radial engine—see it built, watch it come to life
Here’s another stunning work of art by Jose Manuel Hermo Barreiro: a miniature 10-cylinder radial engine. See it come to life in this short video. Continue reading