Plastic Model Kits
Tamiya BRITISH CHURCHILL MK.7 (1/35)
1:35 British Infantry Tank Mk.IV Churchill Mk.VII - 6 figures Despite the serious teething problems in its mechanics, the British Infantry Tank MK....
View full detailsTamiya TAM35248 GERMAN TANK DESTROYER MARDER 3 (1/35) New
1:35 Ger. Tank Destroyer Marder III In the summer of 1941, Germany's invasion of Russia was unfolding favorably for the Wehrmacht. However, German ...
View full detailsRevell 2022 Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe (1/25)
Revell 2022 Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe (1/25 Scale) The Revell 2022 Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe model kit is a stunning 1/25 scale replica of Che...
View full detailsREVELL REV4561 1970 DODGE CHARGER R/T (1/25)
Revell REV4561 1970 Dodge Charger R/T (1/25) The 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is an American muscle car legend, renowned for its aggressive styling, pow...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 C-WEST CZ4A Lancer Evolution '07 Mitsubishi
Aoshima 1/24 C-WEST CZ4A Lancer Evolution '07 Mitsubishi Bring street racing style and rally-bred performance to your scale model collection with t...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/32 F6F-3/5 Hellcat New
The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an American carrier based fighter aircraft from World War 2. It was designed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat and to c...
View full detailsRevell REV4534 1970 FORD TORINO COBRA (1/25)
Revell REV4534 1970 FORD TORINO COBRA (1/25) Built for speed and born to race, the 1970 Ford Torino Cobra was a no-nonsense muscle car designed to...
View full detailsTamiya TAM35160 RUSSIAN T72M1 ARMY TANK (1/35)
1:35 Russian Army Tank T72M1 - 1 figure Modern Russian tanks are well known for superb mobility and a distinctive, low silhouette, offering as smal...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Datsun Truck Custom '82 Nissan New
Aoshima 1/24 Datsun Truck Custom '82 (Nissan) About this Product The Aoshima 1/24 Datsun Truck Custom '82 model kit brings the classic style of the...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Initial D Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 New
Aoshima 1/24 Initial D Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 New ďťż Keisuke Takahashi's Mazda ÉĚfini RX-7 Type R (FD3S) (known simply as the FD, or the FD3S),...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Initial D Toyota Fujiwara Takumi AE86 Trueno Project-D Ver
Aoshima 1/24 Initial D Toyota Fujiwara Takumi AE86 Trueno Project-D Ver About this Product The Aoshima 1/24 Initial D Toyota AE86 Trueno Project-D ...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/48 A-4F Skyhawk "Blue Angels"
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4F Skyhawk "Blue Angels" About this Product Celebrate the precision and performance of Americaâs elite flight demonstration squadro...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II 301
Hasegawa 1/72 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II 301 About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II 301 model kit recreates the upgraded version of Ja...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 A-10C Thunderbolt II
Hasegawa 1/72 A-10C Thunderbolt II About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 A-10C Thunderbolt II model kit brings to life one of the most rugged and re...
View full detailsMiniArt Medieval Castle (1/72)
MiniArt Medieval Castle (1/72) About this Product The MiniArt Medieval Castle is a 1/72 scale plastic model kit designed to bring historical grande...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Initial D RIN HOJYO BNR32 Skyline GT-R New
Aoshima 1/24 Initial D RIN HOJYO BNR32 Skyline GT-R About this Product This Aoshima 1/24 scale model kit captures the iconic R32 GT-R driven by Rin...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Initial D Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 (Hakone Battle Ver.)ďźMazda)
Aoshima 1/24 Initial D Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 (Hakone Battle Ver.)ďźMazda) ďťżRyosuke Takahashi VS Rin Hojo A fierce battle revives!Reproduce FC3...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Initial D Toyota Akiyama Wataru Ae86 Levin New
Aoshima 1/24 Initial D Toyota Akiyama Wataru Ae86 Levin New ďťżAoshima 59654 1/24 scale Toyota Akiyama Wataru Ae86 Levin. This kit includes parts for...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 VZN 130G Hilux Surf Lift Up '91 (Toyota) New
Aoshima 1/24 VZN 130G Hilux Surf Lift Up '91 (Toyota) Recreate the rugged charm of Toyota's iconic off-road SUV with the Aoshima 1/24 VZN 130G Hilu...
View full detailsTamiya TAM14016 HONDA CX500 TURBO (1/12)
Tamiya TAM14016 HONDA CX500 TURBO (1/12) The Honda CX500 Turbo (another designation: CX500 TC) is a Japanese sports motorcycle that was presented t...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 Vf-19Ef/A Isamu Special âMacross Frontierâ
Hasegawa 1/72 Vf-19Ef/A Isamu Special âMacross Frontierâ This kit of Isamu Dyson's VF-19EF/A from "Macross Frontier" comes with new parts for the l...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/24 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV "Detail Up Version"
Hasegawa 1/24 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV "Detail Up Version" About this Product Experience the golden age of Italian supercars with the Hasegawa 1/2...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/20 Lotus 79 1978 German GP
Hasegawa 1/20 Lotus 79 1978 German GP About this Product Bring home one of Formula Oneâs most legendary machines with the Hasegawa 1/20 Lotus 79 19...
View full detailsTamiya TAM60792 F-35A Lightning II (1/72)
Tamiya TAM60792 F-35A Lightning II (1/72 Scale) The Tamiya 1/72 Scale Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II (TAM60792) model kit is an intricately det...
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
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1. What are some popular Plastic Model Kit brands?
Here are some popular plastic model kit brands:
1.Tamiya: Tamiya is a Japanese brand that is known for producing high-quality model kits of various types, including military vehicles, aircraft, cars, and motorcycles.
2.Hasegawa: Hasegawa is another Japanese brand that produces a wide range of plastic model kits, including aircraft, ships, and cars. They are known for their attention to detail and accuracy.
3.Aoshima: Aoshima is a Japanese brand that produces plastic model kits of cars, motorcycles, ships, and anime characters. They are known for their unique and creative designs.
4.MiniArt: MiniArt is a Ukrainian brand that produces plastic model kits of tanks, armored vehicles, and other military vehicles. They are known for their high level of detail and realism.
Other popular plastic model kit brands include Revell, Dragon Models, Academy, Italeri, and Airfix, among others.
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2. What type of glue is needed for plastic model kits?
The type of glue needed for plastic model kits depends on the type of plastic being used in the kit.
For polystyrene plastic kits, which are the most common type, plastic model cement or polystyrene cement is typically used. This type of glue works by chemically melting the plastic slightly, so that when it dries, the two pieces of plastic are fused together as one. Popular brands of plastic model cement include Tamiya Extra Thin Cement, Testors Cement for Plastic Models, and Humbrol Poly Cement.
For other types of plastic model kits, such as resin or vinyl kits, different types of glue may be required. For example, superglue (cyanoacrylate) can be used for some resin kits, and heat can be used to melt and bond vinyl kits.
It's important to follow the instructions for the specific glue and model kit you are using, as different types of glue can have different drying times and bonding strengths. It's also a good idea to work in a well-ventilated area when using glue.