Explore Atlantis model kits at DiecastModelsWholesale.com, featuring plastic scale models that combine classic American model-kit subjects with the heritage of vintage tooling. Atlantis Models is an American model-kit company known for preserving and reissuing classic plastic model kits while also producing new subjects for today's builders and collectors. Its range covers automobiles, dragsters, aircraft, ships, military subjects, figures, space and science-fiction themes, and other hobby subjects.
Unlike ready-to-display diecast models, Atlantis products are primarily plastic model kits that you assemble yourself. Depending on the kit, construction can involve multiple parts, painting, decals, and other traditional modeling techniques. The current Atlantis selection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com is particularly strong in classic American cars, custom vehicles, drag racing subjects, and show rods, with products available in 1:24, 1:25, and 1:32 scales.
For model builders who enjoy automotive history, vintage kit design, classic box art, drag racing, and hands-on construction, Atlantis offers subjects that can be both enjoyable projects and collectible representations of the history of plastic modeling.
The History Behind Atlantis Models
Atlantis Models was founded in 2009 by Peter Vetri and Rick DelFavero, who had previously operated MegaHobby. The company was established with an interest in producing model kits while preserving the traditions associated with classic American model companies such as Aurora and Revell-Monogram.
A significant part of the Atlantis story involves bringing older tooling back into production. In 2018, Atlantis acquired a large collection of historic molds associated with Revell, Monogram, and Aurora-related tooling. According to Atlantis, some of these molds dated back to the 1950s. The company moved the tooling, original artwork, and archival material to its facility in Deer Park, New York, where the kits could be restored and produced again.
That connection to vintage tooling is an important part of the appeal of Atlantis. A kit can represent not only the real-world vehicle or subject but also a piece of plastic model kit history. Atlantis describes its mission as preserving classic hobby history while introducing these subjects to new generations of builders.
Classic American Car Model Kits
Automotive subjects are especially well represented in the Atlantis collection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com. Current products include classic American automobiles such as the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop, 1955 Chevrolet Custom Street Rod, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, and 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop "Route 66."
These subjects are well suited to collectors who enjoy the styling of 1950s American automobiles, including long body lines, chrome trim, distinctive grilles, tailfins, and custom-car culture.
A traditional plastic car kit also gives the builder more control over the finished appearance than a factory-assembled model. Paint color, finishing techniques, decals, weathering, and assembly choices can all influence the final result.
1:25 Scale Classic Cars
1:25 scale is a familiar format for American plastic model car kits and is represented by several Atlantis releases. Current DMW examples include the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop, 1955 Chevrolet Custom Street Rod, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, and 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop.
At this scale, a model is approximately one twenty-fifth the length of the original automobile. It provides enough physical size for builders to work with detailed body components, interiors, wheels, engines, and other parts while remaining practical for a typical hobby display.
Drag Racing and Funny Car Model Kits
Atlantis also has a notable connection to drag racing and custom-car modeling. The DMW collection includes several kits based on famous drag-racing subjects, including Tom McEwen's "Mongoose" Rear Engine Dragster, Don "The Snake" Prudhomme's "AA" Fuel Front Engine Rail Dragster, and the 1974 Funny Car "Jungle Jim."
These kits allow builders to explore an important part of American automotive culture through scale modeling. Dragsters and funny cars are visually distinctive subjects, with specialized chassis, engines, bodywork, graphics, and racing configurations that make them very different from conventional production-car kits.
Atlantis also produces custom and show-rod subjects associated with designer Tom Daniel, including the Red Baron Show Rod, Lil' Red Baron, and Groovy Grader Dragster.
For collectors of custom cars and hot rods, these kits offer an opportunity to build subjects that reflect the imaginative styling of the classic American custom-model era.
Snap-to-Build Atlantis Kits
Not every Atlantis kit requires the same level of traditional assembly. The DMW collection includes Snap-to-Build products such as Tom Daniel's "FAKE OUT!" Classic Funny Car, Lil' Red Baron Show Rod, and 1974 Funny Car "Jungle Jim."
Snap kits can provide a simpler construction experience than conventional glue-assembly kits, depending on the individual design. They can be useful for builders who want to complete a project with fewer assembly steps while still enjoying the appearance and subject matter of a traditional scale model.
Always check the individual product description for the exact construction method, skill level, and included components.
Skill Levels and Model Building
Many Atlantis kits use a skill-level classification to help builders understand the expected complexity. DMW's current Atlantis products include Skill 2 and Skill 3 kits.
In general, skill levels provide a useful starting point when choosing a project:
- Skill 2: Suitable for builders looking for a relatively accessible project.
- Skill 3: Intended for builders ready for more involved assembly and finishing.
- Snap-to-Build: Designed around simplified assembly rather than a traditional glue-built experience.
Skill classifications should be considered alongside the specific kit's parts count and construction instructions. A modeler's previous experience with plastic kits, painting, and decals can also influence how challenging a particular project feels.
Atlantis Model Kit Scales
The Atlantis range covers several scales, particularly within its automotive products. Current DMW examples include:
1:24 Scale
Atlantis 1:24 kits include several drag racing and custom subjects, such as Tom McEwen's "Mongoose" dragster, Tom Daniel's Red Baron, Groovy Grader Dragster, and Don "The Snake" Prudhomme's fuel dragster.
1:25 Scale
The 1:25 format is represented by classic American car kits including the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1955 Chevrolet Custom Street Rod, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, and 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air "Route 66."
1:32 Scale
Atlantis also produces smaller 1:32 scale subjects, including Snap-to-Build funny cars and show rods. The smaller scale can be useful for builders with limited display space or collectors who prefer compact automotive models.
When comparing different Atlantis kits, it is important to check the listed scale because vehicles in 1:24, 1:25, and 1:32 are not interchangeable in physical size.
More Than Automotive Models
Although the Atlantis selection at DMW currently emphasizes cars, dragsters, and custom vehicles, the company produces a much broader range of plastic model subjects. Atlantis' current catalog includes aircraft, ships, military vehicles, figures, space, science fiction, engines, STEM models, snap kits, and hobby supplies.
This broader product range reflects the company's roots in the traditional plastic model hobby, where builders could choose projects ranging from aircraft and tanks to ships, automobiles, monsters, figures, rockets, and science-fiction subjects.
As the Atlantis collection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com develops, shoppers may encounter subjects from several of these areas in addition to the current automotive selection.
Why Collect Atlantis Model Kits?
Atlantis kits appeal to several types of hobbyists:
- Plastic model builders looking for a new project
- Classic-car enthusiasts interested in 1950s and 1960s automobiles
- Drag racing fans looking for historic racing subjects
- Hot rod and custom-car collectors interested in show rods
- Vintage model-kit collectors interested in classic tooling and box-art heritage
- Experienced builders looking for unusual or nostalgic subjects
- New modelers looking for accessible projects or snap kits
The collectible aspect of Atlantis goes beyond the finished model. For some hobbyists, the connection to historic tooling and classic American model-kit culture is part of what makes these products interesting.
Choosing an Atlantis Model Kit
Before selecting an Atlantis model kit, consider:
- Subject: Choose a classic car, dragster, funny car, show rod, or another subject that interests you.
- Scale: Check whether the kit is 1:24, 1:25, 1:32, or another scale.
- Skill level: Match the kit to your modeling experience.
- Construction type: Determine whether it is a traditional assembly kit or Snap-to-Build.
- Finishing: Consider whether you want a project involving painting and decals.
- Display space: Larger scales require more room once completed.
- Collection theme: Consider building around classic cars, drag racing, hot rods, a particular decade, or a specific designer.
Because parts, features, skill levels, and construction methods vary between releases, the individual product listing should always be checked for the exact specifications of the kit you are considering.
Shop Atlantis Model Kits
Whether you are returning to a hobby you enjoyed years ago or starting your first plastic scale-model project, Atlantis model kits offer a combination of classic subjects, vintage hobby heritage, and hands-on model building. From 1950s American automobiles and Cadillac luxury cars to dragsters, funny cars, and Tom Daniel show rods, the current selection provides plenty of distinctive projects for automotive modelers and collectors.
Browse the Atlantis collection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com to explore available model kits, compare scales and skill levels, and find your next project.
