Plastic Model Kits
Tamiya TAM77518 SCHARNHORST BATTLE CRUISER(31801) (1/700)
SCHARNHORST BATTLE CRUISER(31801) (1/700) The German battleship SMS Schamhorst, part of the Kriegsmarine during World War II, was a formidable cap...
View full detailsMiniArt Spartan Hoplite. V century B.C. (1/16)
MiniArt Spartan Hoplite – V Century B.C. (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Spartan Hoplite V Century B.C. is a highly detailed 1/16 scale...
View full detailsMiniArt Imperial Guard French Grenadier – Napoleonic Wars (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Imperial Guard French Grenadier – Napoleonic Wars (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Imperial Guard French Grenadier – Napoleonic ...
View full detailsMiniArt Hermann Göring – WWI Flying Ace (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Hermann Göring – WWI Flying Ace (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Hermann Göring – WWI Flying Ace is a 1/16 scale plastic figure ...
View full detailsMiniArt Anti-tank Obstacles (1/35)
MiniArt Anti-tank Obstacles (1/35) About this Product The MiniArt Anti-tank Obstacles kit offers a 1/35 scale plastic model set designed to represe...
View full detailsMiniArt Hessian Bags (sand, cement, vegetables, flour, seeds etc) (1/35)
MiniArt Hessian Bags (Sand, Cement, Vegetables, Flour, Seeds etc) (1/35) About this Product The MiniArt Hessian Bags set is a 1/35 scale plastic mo...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-15C Eagle C6
Hasegawa 1/72 F-15C Eagle C6 About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-15C Eagle C6 plastic model kit brings to life one of the most iconic air superi...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-15D/DJ Eagle
Hasegawa 1/72 F-15D/DJ Eagle About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-15D/DJ Eagle model kit captures the twin-seat variant of the renowned F-15 air ...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 AV-8B Harrier II
Hasegawa 1/72 AV-8B Harrier II About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 AV-8B Harrier II model kit faithfully replicates one of the most versatile and ...
View full detailsHasegawa F-14A Tomcat (High Visibility)
Hasegawa 1/72 F-14A Tomcat (High Visibility) About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-14A Tomcat (High Visibility) kit brings to life one of the most...
View full detailsMiniArt Railway Tools & Equipment (1/35)
MiniArt Railway Tools & Equipment (1/35) About this Product The MiniArt Railway Tools & Equipment is a 1/35 scale plastic model accessory s...
View full detailsMiniArt Railroad Water Crane (1/35)
MiniArt Railroad Water Crane (1/35) About this Product The MiniArt Railroad Water Crane is a 1/35 scale plastic model kit that brings authentic rai...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (Block 50) New
Hasegawa 1/72 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (Block 50) About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (Block 50) is a high-quality plastic mo...
View full detailsTamiya TAM35076 BRITISH LAND ROVER PINK PANTHER (1/35)
Tamiya TAM35076 BRITISH LAND ROVER PINK PANTHER (1/35) Nicknamed for its distinctive pink camouflage, the British Land Rover “Pink Panther” was a h...
View full detailsTamiya TAM35125 US M151A2 MUTT w/TOW MISSILE LAUNCHER (1/35)
Tamiya TAM35125 US M151A2 MUTT w/TOW MISSILE LAUNCHER (1/35) Designed for mobility and firepower, the M151A2 MUTT (Military Utility Tactical Truck)...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32501 GERMAN KUBELWAGON TYPE 82 (1/48)
Tamiya TAM32501 GERMAN KUBELWAGON TYPE 82 (1/48) In February 1936, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche presented his first prototype of the “People’s Car”, which...
View full detailsMENG WWT-009 FRENCH MED TANK SOMUA S-35 WORLD WAR TOONS New
MENG WWT-009 French Medium Tank Somua S-35 World War Toons The MENG WWT-009 French Medium Tank Somua S-35 is a delightful model from the World War ...
View full detailsMENG WWT-010 US HEAVY TANK M26 PERSHING WORLD WAR TOONS New
MENG WWT-010 US Heavy Tank M26 Pershing World War Toons The MENG WWT-010 US Heavy Tank M26 Pershing model from the World War Toons series brings a ...
View full detailsMENG WWT-014 A12 MATILDA II TANK WORLD WAR TOONS New
MENG WWT-014 A12 Matilda II Tank World War Toons The MENG WWT-014 A12 Matilda II Tank from the World War Toons series adds a playful, stylized twis...
View full detailsMENG WWT-016 FRENCH HEAVY TANK CHAR B1 WORLD WAR TOONS New
MENG WWT-016 French Heavy Tank Char B1 World War Toons The MENG WWT-016 French Heavy Tank Char B1 is a charming addition to the World War Toons se...
View full detailsICM Bf 109F-2 with German Pilots and Ground Personnel
ICM Bf 109F-2 with German Pilots and Ground Personnel About this Product The ICM Bf 109F-2 with German Pilots and Ground Personnel is a comprehensi...
View full detailsMiniArt Railroad Track (Russian Gauge) (1/35)
MiniArt Railroad Track (Russian Gauge) – 1/35 Scale About this Product This MiniArt model kit includes a highly detailed section of Russian gauge r...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM35052 GERMAN HORCH TYPE 1A (1/35)
Tamiya 1/35 German Horch Type 1A The Tamiya 1/35 German Horch Type 1A model kit recreates one of the most widely used German military staff and tra...
View full detailsMiniArt Gladiator (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Gladiator (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Gladiator figure kit offers a striking 1/16 scale representation of a Roman arena fig...
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.