RC cars & planes vs Scale model kits
RC cars & planes and scale model kits have 84% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | RC cars & planes | Scale model kits |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | $150 | $30 |
Choose RC cars & planes if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- Less repetitive
About $150 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose scale model kits if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- RC cars & planes: About $150 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Scale model kits: About $30 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown