Dioramas vs Scale model kits
Dioramas and scale model kits have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Dioramas | Scale model kits |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $40 | $30 |
Choose dioramas if
- More creative
- Less about collecting
About $40 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose scale model kits if
- More about following a method
- More about collecting
About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Dioramas: Hobby Knife Set, Cutting Mat, Tweezers Set, Small Paint Brushes Full cost breakdown
- Scale model kits: About $30 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown