The 8 Best Model Building Kits for Adults

Have nothing to do? Spend your time in zenful bliss with these awesome model building kits for adults.
The 8 Best Model Building Kits for Adults

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You just don't outgrow model-building. This satisfying hobby never gets old, especially when you create something you're proud of.

Whether you're new to model-building, or you're a model-building fiend, there are model kits for all levels.

Model kits come in all kinds of material, including wood, metal, plastic, and even paper, so you might want to try out a few different types to see what you like best.

Here are the best model building kits for adults who want to spend time creating something epic and impressive!

1. CubicFun 3D Pirate Ship

This incredibly detailed pirate ship model is comprised of paper and foam parts. You simply have to pop out the pre-cut pieces from a set of sheets, and then carefully construct the ship.

When you're done, it'll look great on display in your home—plus, it even lights up! Make a few other 3D pirate ships, deck out an entire bookshelf or organizer, and you'll have some sweet decor.

2. Metal Earth ICONX Silver Dragon 3D Metal Model

Before you create this beautiful metal model, you'll want to make sure you have a pair of tweezers and clippers.

Each steel piece starts out completely flat—you'll need to bend and secure each part as you build. This Metal Earth model is a challenge, but the end result makes the whole process worth it.

3. ROKR 3D Vitascope Model Kit

Most models don't serve a purpose other than decoration after you're done building them.

However, this wooden vitascope kit functions like an old-school film projector when it's all put together. Place the included film in the projector, crank the handle, and you can watch a short clip!

4. LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle Kit

There are a ton of awesome LEGO kits for adults, including the LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle Kit.

This 962-piece LEGO kit challenges you to create a detailed ship that comes equipped with cannons, masts, and a crow's nest.

When you're done, you can place the ship inside of the brick-built bottle, put it on display, and impress your friends.

5. Paper Nano Tokyo Tower Building Kit

Paper Nano's Tokyo Tower model kit requires a steady hand.

Not only do you have to delicately fold and bend each paper piece, but you also have to fasten each piece with a small dab of glue.

With a bit of patience, you'll have a tiny Tokyo Tower sitting on your desk in no time.

6. Amy & Benton 3D Wooden Clock Kit

This wooden clock model is yet another kit that you can put to good use. The 47 wooden pieces fit together like a puzzle—it's a quick kit that you can finish in about an hour.

Once you get the clock running, you can mount it on your wall, or set it on a table. It's elegant and rustic!

7. Destiny Gundam #11 Model Kit

You don't have to be a diehard Gundam fan in order to start building Gunpla models.

This Destiny Gundam model is made of high-grade plastic parts that you can snap or clip out from the included trays.

Each piece fits together without glue, making for a fun and clean building experience.

8. Bandai Spirits Hobby Star Destroyer

Any Star Wars fan will have a blast building this Star Destroyer Kit. This highly-detailed model gives you an accurate look at the ship.

It even comes with an in-scale Millennium Falcon to recreate the scenes from Star Wars: A New Hope. When assembled, it totals about 12.5 inches long.