Model Kit Building

I built model kits as a kid, and rediscovered the hobby when I turned 40 (in 1998). These aren't quite the Aurora models of old (that's not entirely true; some of them actually are the old Aurora models!); a lot of them are so-called "garage" kits made of hard resin that require an awful lot of work. Anyway, I like to think I'm a little better at the whole process than I was back in the 1960s. In any case, they're kind of fun, and definitely a challenge for a guy who never could paint within the lines.

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Superman #1 A 120mm resin kit based on the Golden Age cover to Superman #1.	Kingdom Come Superman Terrific Shawn Nagle sculpt of Alex Ross' Kingdom Come Superman, from Amok Time.	Christopher Reeve Superman The classic IDC resin kit of Christopher Reeve from the original Superman movie.
Last Son of Krypton A dynamic old-school flying Superman. Great pose, great cape!	Kingdom Come Superman Bust A first-class solid resin bust of the Kingdom Come Superman, from Amok Time.	George Reeves Superman IDC resin kit of the Man of Steel from the classic Adventures of Superman TV show.
Alex Ross Superman A dynamic updating of the Aurora "bursting-through-the-wall" Superman, in the very realistic Alex Ross style. From Castle Creations.	Aurora Superman The 1978 Monogram reissue of the classic Aurora model, customized as the older Supes from the Kingdom Come mini-series.	George Reeves Superman Bust Diceman Creations' bust of the George Reeves Superman, sculpted by Ed Ed White.
Superman in Flight Interesting kit of unknown origin of a flying Superman -- mounted on a model aircraft stand!	Aurora Superboy The 1974 Comic Scenes reissue of the classic Aurora model kit.	Fleischer Superman A resin garage kit of the squinty-eyed Superman from the classic Fleischer Brothers animated cartoons.

Batman Return of a Legend Huge Killer Kits model of the Alex Ross Batman from the War on Crime graphic novel—great cape!	Batman: The Dark Knight Cool new resin kit from ace sculptor Shawn Nagle—sort of based on the Jim Lee Batman in the "Hush" storyline.	Batman Returns The Horizon vinyl kit of Michael Keaton in Batman Returns—extremely realistic!
Batman Dark Knight Bust 1 A Batman bust based on Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns, this one from the first issue of the mini-series (with the yellow Bat-oval).	Batman Dark Knight Bust 2 A really big resin Batman bust based on Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns mini-series, this one from the later issues.	Batman Dark Knight Bust 3 A long-eared Batman bust of questionable origin, but a really cool sculpt and cast.
Batman War on Crime Bust Extremely realistic Batman bust, based on the almost-real world Batman in Alex Ross' War on Crime graphic novel.	Neal Adams Batman Huge resin model of the Neal Adams-style late-1960s Batman. Impressive!	Aurora Batman The 1984 MPC Super Powers reissue of the classic 1960s Aurora kit, with customized costume.
Dark Knight Batman Another great Shawn Nagel resin kit based on Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns mini-series.	Batman Year One A resin model kit based on the Batman: Year One mini-series.	Batman by Gaslight A turn-of-the-century Elseworlds Batman, from the Gotham by Gaslight graphic novel.
	Batman's Whirly-Bat Miniature resin model kit, from Horizon, of Batman's copter-like solo vehicle.
Koma Green Lantern The best Green Lantern model yet, a big 1/6 scale Hal Jordan kit from Koma Designs.	Koma Green Arrow Oliver Queen is in the house! A terrific, highly-detailed 1/6 scale Green Arrow model from Koma Designs.	The Flash A limited-production (#10 of 25) model of the Silver Age Barry Allen Flash, from Nut-Hut Productions.
120mm Emerald Gladiator A companion to the 120mm Flash, a small-scale Silver Age Green Lantern from MojoResin.	120mm Scarlet Speedster A very small (120mm scale) but well-sculpted Flash model from MojoResin.	Silver Age Flash A very professional garage kit (is that an oxymoron?) of the Silver Age Barry Allen Flash -- complete with Flash logo base!
JL Green Lantern A scratch-built resin version of the John Stewart GL from the Justice League animated series, based on a "blank" generic figure.		Horizon Flash A resin recast of the old Horizon model, complete with lightning-bolt base. Big!
Aurora Amazing Spider-Man The classic Aurora Amazing Spider-Man kit, from the 1974 Comic Scenes reissue series.	Horizon Silver Surfer Horizon's 1988 vinyl model kit, spray-painted sterling silver.	Let Freedom Ring A dynamic diorama featuring the WWII Captain America and two somewhat startled German soldiers.
Aurora Incredible Hulk The 1974 Comic Scenes reissue of the classic Aurora kit -- updated with a 21st-century paint job.		Toy Biz Captain America The Toy Biz Captain America vs. Red Skull model kit, with major modifications.
Other Kits
	Tonto (Aurora) The 1974 Comic Scenes reissue of the classic Aurora kit, with minor modifications.

Modeling Links

If you want to learn more about modeling and kit building, check out some of these links:

• The Clubhouse Modeling Community
  Includes many interesting discussion boards—check out the the Hero's Emporium

• Model Museum & Modeler's Database
  Features a lot of great models, searchable by kit or builder

• Gremlins in the Garage
  A Webzine and site devoted to figure kit modeling—lots of great how-to advice and tips

• Aurora Models
  A wonderful site dedicated to buildups of classic Aurora kits

• CultTVMan's SF Modeling
  Great site with lots of great kits -- including lots of superhero and classic Aurora kits

• Plastic Model Building Mania
  Another very good site for model kit building—lots of buildups and modeling tips

• Buc Wheat's Modeling World
  A great resource for new kit releases