You know you're a model collector when …
11 tongue-in-cheek signs that you have turned into a model collector – from the sacred original box to the display case that is never full enough.
MAN DHAS Conventional Cab Truck with MEILLER Tipper Semitrailer (1:50)
The MAN DHAS conventional cab truck with MEILLER tipper semitrailer as an exclusive collector's model in 1:50 (Conrad 1046/01): the history of the combination and details of the limited model (200 ...
The fascination with construction machinery: When technology becomes a passion
What is it that fascinates people about construction machinery – and how does this enthusiasm live on in the collecting of construction machinery models? On technology, machine types, scales, and t...
Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic: The original and the 1:50 scale model
The Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic weighs around one hundred tons and shovels up to 7.2 m³ at once. Technical data of the original according to manufacturer specifications – and the WSI collector's mo...
Mercedes-Benz LAK 1624 Round-Hood Tipper (1:50): History & Model
The Mercedes-Benz LAK 1624 Round-Nose Tipper: History of the Classic "Hauber" and the 1:50 Collector's Model from Conrad (1057/02) – Features, Target Audience, and FAQ.
Pop Race – JDM, Drift & Supercars in 1:64
Pop Race in Portrait: JDM Legends, Drift Icons, Widebody Tuning, and GT Racing in 1:64 – what defines the brand and how to find your first model.
Conrad, WSI, NZG & Co. – which brand builds what?
Conrad, WSI, NZG, Pop Race, and COBI at a glance: origin, specialty, scale, and price – plus a clear recommendation of which brand suits your collection.
COBI – Brick sets that belong in a display case
COBI explains: printed bricks, official licenses, and building projects for adults. The COBI worlds, from Aviation to Rally – plus tips on how to find your first set.
1:50 vs. 1:64 – which scale is right for you?
1:50 or 1:64? Size, level of detail, brands, price, and space in a direct comparison – plus clear decision-making guidance on which scale is right for you.
How to care for your models: The collector's guide to model care
Dust, light, climate, handling, cleaning, display case, storage – the seven factors to keep your collector's models like new. From a collector, for collectors.