Building My Favorite Fantasy Plastic Model Kits

I've spent way too many hours hunched over my desk lately working on fantasy plastic model kits, but honestly, it's the best way I've found to actually switch my brain off after a long day. There's something specifically satisfying about taking a box full of grey or multicolored plastic runners and turning them into a three-dimensional dragon, a knight in ornate armor, or some eldritch horror that looks like it crawled out of a nightmare. It's a hobby that demands just enough focus to keep you off your phone, but not so much that it feels like a second job. ...

February 14, 2026 · 7 min · And Patty