Chun Yu, an anime character models creator, shows his model named "Zhongqing" inspired by chime bells from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of the ancient Zeng State. (Photos: Xinhua)

Chun Yu makes model kits at his studio.

Chun Yu makes model kits at his studio.

Chun Yu carves an eye for a model.

Chun Yu teaches how to make model kits to followers via livestraming.

Chun Yu makes model kits at his studio.

"Zhongqing", a toy model made by Chun Yu.

Chun Yu makes model kits of a mythical creature inspired by The Classic of Mountains and Seas, or Shan Hai Jing, a 2,000-year-old collection of mythic geography.

Tools for making model kits at Chun Yu's studio.

Chun Yu learns about new methods for making model kits on the internet.

A model of Emperor Yu taming the flood.

Model kits inspired by the Chinese animated film Ne Zha.