Trends define scale modelling. Perhaps surprisingly, there are modellers who tend to follow the current fashion. They will build what is new, what is popular, the latest fad. The scope of contemporary history often provides the information and the inspiration we seek when building scale models.

A quick look back at the history of model building bears this premise out.

True, the old standbys are consistently popular. Modellers will always build tanks and aircraft. Also, there will always be a small number of modellers who specialize in heavy and light wheeled vehicles, vintage tracked armour, or customs. And of course, there is one eternally popular subject: the newest kits.

This is where you come in. Tell us what you think is the current trend. What inspires you today? Based on your answers, what kind of articles would you like to see on our website?