1/25 Scale Model Automobiles
The 1/25 scale is one of the most popular and enduring scales in plastic modeling, offering a balance of size, detail, and subject variety that appeals to beginners and experienced builders alike. This scale encompasses a wide range of automotive subjects — from classic American muscle cars and vintage coupes to long-haul semi rigs, heavy commercial equipment, and custom detail parts. Manufacturers across the hobby industry have produced kits in this scale for decades, making it one of the most accessible and well-supported categories in the hobby.
The cars category within 1/25 scale is one of the broadest in the hobby, spanning decades of automotive history. Subjects range from pre-war classics and postwar coupes to muscle cars, gassers, stock cars, and custom street machines. Kits in this segment are well-suited to a variety of finishing techniques — from box-stock builds to full custom paint and detail work. Manufacturers such as AMT, MPC, and Moebius Models have long histories producing 1/25 car kits across a wide range of eras and styles.
Light-duty trucks, 4x4s, sport utilities, and vans represent a popular segment of the 1/25 scale lineup. This category covers utility and recreational vehicles from the mid-20th century through modern production, offering subjects that appeal to off-road enthusiasts, truck fans, and general automotive modelers. Kits in this segment often include detailed engine compartments, opening hoods, and optional custom or stock configurations.
Long-haul trucking is one of the most iconic subjects in 1/25 scale modeling. Tractor kits in this category span conventional and cabover configurations, while trailer options include flatbeds, reefers, tankers, and specialty haulers. Manufacturers such as AMT have produced an extensive catalog of trucking subjects over the decades, making this one of the most historically rich segments in the scale.
Heavy commercial and construction vehicles occupy a specialized niche within 1/25 scale. This category includes dump trucks, garbage trucks, utility rigs, and other working vehicles that reflect real-world commercial equipment. These kits appeal to modelers interested in industrial and municipal subjects, and often feature detailed cab interiors, working components, and realistic livery options.
Aftermarket detail parts allow builders to customize and upgrade their 1/25 scale builds beyond what comes in the box. This category includes replacement wheels and tires, chrome rim sets, super-single tractor tire packs, and other detail accessories designed to enhance realism or support custom builds. Manufacturers such as Moebius Models and Pegasus produce a range of detail parts compatible with popular 1/25 scale subjects.
Explore the Full 1/25 Scale Lineup
The 1/25 scale automobile category is part of a broader range of plastic model kits available at MPM Hobbies. Explore related scales and subjects in our Plastic Model Cars collection or browse the full Plastic Model Kits catalog to discover additional scales, subjects, and categories.
