3 min readBengaluruApr 8, 2026 07:47 PM IST For most people, cars, planes, and trains are simply modes of transport. For the members of Bengaluru’s Beantown Model Collectors Association, they are objects of high-precision obsession. Founded in 2017 by three friends, the association has grown into a diverse community of 29 members, ranging from 18-year-old students to enthusiasts in their 60s. Their collection spans everything from cars and bikes to aircraft, ships, and architectural structures. The hobby is defined by the “scale,” which dictates the model’s size and detail. “We collect models ranging from 1/64 scale to 1/12 scale; the latter can result in a car model nearly two feet long,” says association president Aditya Menon. In the world of model collecting, detail is directly proportional to investment. While a basic 1/64 ‘Hot Wheels’ style car might cost Rs 190, a high-end collector’s version of the same size, featuring opening doors, a detailed engine bay, and underbody accuracy, can fetch between Rs 7,000 and Rs 8,000. Menon’s passion was sparked by a lifelong love for …