Vehicles of the past bring a certain type of nostalgia and having a small replica of a vehicle that reminds you of the good old days can help keep your memories fresh. While some people do model building to add something to their collection others do it for the building itself. Model building cars is not only a great way to keep your mind off things but it is also beneficial in many other ways.

For example, you get to de-stress after a long day at work and you get to exercise your artistic skills too. This sparks up creativity and makes your brain work better. You also get to learn a thing or two about a certain vehicle's history and it helps sharpen your organisational skills. You also get to learn new skills such as sanding and painting.

Scale modelling or model building requires some essentials to bring your race car to life and one of these essential supplies is glue. Especially when it comes to plastic model race car kits you can't go without glue. The model kit you get will provide you with information on what glue will be best for you to use.

Also known as modelling putty, this gap-filling supply will ensure that your race car model looks like one solid object and not one made out of Legos. Since gaps will be present between each piece it's crucial that you use putty.

While not every race car model will need to be painted, if you do get one that does need to be painted then you'll need paint. There are two types of paint you'll need to choose from acrylic and enamel. The former dries faster and it is far easier to thin while the latter doesn't require a primer to be used and hold their colour better.

If the kit requires painting the model then alongside paint you'll need paintbrushes too. It's important to get a wide range of them so you can paint all surfaces of your model without having issues.

A steel ruler is going to be needed when working with model car kits as it can be handy when working with a hobby knife for scoring. A pair of pointed tweezers will be crucial for when you need to handle small parts and do so accurately in small spaces.

When you open your plastic model race car kit you will find a tree of parts called the sprue. Every single piece you need to build the model car is on it and you need to remove each one from the sprue in order to build the model car. Here you need to be careful when removing the parts so that you don't leave any plastic pats on them. Make sure to submerge the entire sprue in warm soapy water before removing any parts as it can be covered in a slight film due to the manufacturing process.

To trim parts and cut them away safely from the sprue you will need to use a hobby knife. By making clean knife strokes you will detach the parts both easily and without taking a piece of plastic from the sprue. Put a poster board to protect the surface you're going to be cutting the parts on. Make sure to cut on a surface that you wouldn't want to get damaged as a hobby knife is extremely sharp.

1. As you already know all plastic model race car kits will require you to use glue. Gluing parts together is one of the most crucial parts when building scale plastic model cars. First, make sure to read through the manufacturer instruction provided in the kit.

2. Before you start gluing parts together inspect them for any excess plastic and trim it off with a hobby knife. Apply a small drop of glue or a trail of glue depending on the parts you need to join. Make sure to apply glue on every part but also ensure that you don't put too much glue.

3. It's best that you assemble small parts last and start with bigger parts first. This way you will reduce the chances of you snapping more fragile parts when assembling the bigger parts of the model as they are usually a lot sturdier than smaller parts.

4. It can take some time when gluing plastic model cars as gluing is a skill in itself that takes some time to learn. Take your time when gluing parts and take breaks when you are stuck on a part.

1. Painting is done after cutting the parts from the sprue and before gluing them together. Again if your model doesn't require getting painted you don't need to invest time in making it look good or more realistic. But if it does, then you need to should paint it with the right brushes. Fine or extra-fine brushes are used for smaller parts while larger parts are painted with larger brushes.

2. You only need to dip the tip of the brush as otherwise there will be too much paint for the part which can make things messy. Apply the paint in even strokes and if you don't like the end result you can always use a little bit of paint thinner to clean it off the part. Make sure when using thinner that you do so by putting some on a rag and then cleaning the part off with it.

If your model car has come with some decals or you've purchased some on your own then make sure you apply them last. Just soak the decals in water for about 15 seconds, then remove the paper backing and stick them on the scale model.