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The top 50

Model kits of all time

50 standout choices selected for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

What earns a placeEngineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation. Every pick combines lasting value with current availability.
#1

Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam

Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#2

Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3

Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#3

Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc

Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc by Airfix is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#4

Revell 1/96 USS Constitution

Revell 1/96 USS Constitution by Revell is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#5

Bandai Master Grade Sazabi Ver.Ka

Bandai Master Grade Sazabi Ver.Ka by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#6

1/24 Porsche 911 GT3

1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#7

1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc

1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc by Airfix is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#8

1/96 USS Constitution

1/96 USS Constitution by Revell is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#9

Master Grade Sazabi Ver.Ka

Master Grade Sazabi Ver.Ka by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#10

Real Grade Nu Gundam

Real Grade Nu Gundam by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#11

Master Grade RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0

Master Grade RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0 by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#12

Perfect Grade Unicorn Gundam

Perfect Grade Unicorn Gundam by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#13

Real Grade Hi-Nu Gundam

Real Grade Hi-Nu Gundam by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#14

Master Grade Barbatos

Master Grade Barbatos by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#15

Master Grade Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka

Master Grade Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#16

1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc

1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#17

1/32 F-4U-1 Corsair

1/32 F-4U-1 Corsair by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#18

1/32 P-51D Mustang

1/32 P-51D Mustang by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#19

1/48 F-14A Tomcat

1/48 F-14A Tomcat by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#20

1/48 F-4B Phantom II

1/48 F-4B Phantom II by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#21

1/48 P-38F/G Lightning

1/48 P-38F/G Lightning by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#22

1/48 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon

1/48 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#23

1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight

1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#24

1/35 Tiger I Late Production

1/35 Tiger I Late Production by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#25

1/35 Panther Ausf. D

1/35 Panther Ausf. D by Meng is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#26

1/35 King Tiger Interior Set

1/35 King Tiger Interior Set by Takom is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#27

1/35 T-34/85 Plant 112

1/35 T-34/85 Plant 112 by MiniArt is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#28

1/35 M1A2 SEP Abrams

1/35 M1A2 SEP Abrams by Rye Field Model is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#29

1/350 IJN Yamato

1/350 IJN Yamato by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#30

1/350 USS Enterprise CVN-65

1/350 USS Enterprise CVN-65 by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#31

1/200 HMS Hood

1/200 HMS Hood by Trumpeter is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#32

1/200 RMS Titanic

1/200 RMS Titanic by Trumpeter is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#33

1/48 De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV

1/48 De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#34

1/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III

1/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#35

1/72 Avro Vulcan B.2

1/72 Avro Vulcan B.2 by Airfix is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#36

1/72 Handley Page Victor B.2

1/72 Handley Page Victor B.2 by Airfix is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#37

1/24 Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB

1/24 Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB by Airfix is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#38

1/48 P-51D Mustang

1/48 P-51D Mustang by Eduard is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#39

1/48 Spitfire Mk.IXc

1/48 Spitfire Mk.IXc by Eduard is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#40

1/48 Bf 109G-6

1/48 Bf 109G-6 by Eduard is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#41

1/48 MiG-21MF

1/48 MiG-21MF by Eduard is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#42

1/48 F/A-18E Super Hornet

1/48 F/A-18E Super Hornet by Meng is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#43

1/48 Su-27 Flanker B

1/48 Su-27 Flanker B by Great Wall Hobby is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#44

1/72 Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade

1/72 Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#45

1/72 X-Wing Starfighter

1/72 X-Wing Starfighter by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#46

1/5000 Star Destroyer

1/5000 Star Destroyer by Bandai is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#47

1/12 Ducati 1199 Panigale S

1/12 Ducati 1199 Panigale S by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#48

1/12 Honda RC166 GP Racer

1/12 Honda RC166 GP Racer by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#49

1/12 Porsche 935 Martini

1/12 Porsche 935 Martini by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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#50

1/24 McLaren Senna

1/24 McLaren Senna by Tamiya is a durable model kit choice, recognized for engineering, build experience, accuracy and hobby reputation.

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