Plastic Model Kits
Aoshima 1/24 Work Chaser SGS (Toyota)
Aoshima 1/24 Work Chaser SGS (Toyota) This particular kit is of the Toyota Chaser, a model of car that was popular in Japan and known for its perfo...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Works Grande Mark II (Toyota)
Aoshima 1/24 Works Grande Mark II (Toyota) The Aoshima 1/24 Works Grande Mark II (Toyota) model kit is another finely detailed scale model from Aos...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 RE AMEMIYA FD3S RX-7 '99 (MAZDA) New
Aoshima 1/24 RE AMEMIYA FD3S RX-7 â99 (Mazda) Product Info Aoshima 1/24 RE AMEMIYA FD3S RX-7 â99 is a detailed plastic model kit depicting Mazdaâs ...
View full detailsRevell REV4526 1981 CAMARO Z-28 (1/25)
Revell REV4526 1981 CAMARO Z-28 (1/25) A symbol of late muscle car evolution, the 1981 Camaro Z-28 closed out the second-generation Camaro lineup ...
View full detailsRevell REV4522 1970 BUICK GSX 2IN1 (1/25)
Revell REV4522 1970 BUICK GSX 2IN1 (1/25) One of the most powerful muscle cars of its era, the 1970 Buick GSX blended luxury with brutal performanc...
View full detailsRevell REV4517 1967 CORVETTE COUPE (1/25)
Revell REV4517 1967 CORVETTE COUPE (1/25) Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Corvettes ever made, the 1967 Corvette Coupe marked the fina...
View full detailsMiniArt Trumpeter â 1st Westphalian Cuirassiers Regiment 1813 (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Trumpeter â 1st Westphalian Cuirassiers Regiment 1813 (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Trumpeter â 1st Westphalian Cuirassiers R...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/48 AH-64D Apache Longbow PT23
Hasegawa 1/48 AH-64D Apache Longbow PT23 About this Product The Hasegawa 1/48 AH-64D Apache Longbow PT23 model kit faithfully recreates the U.S. Ar...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 SUBARU ZC6 BRZ '12 New
Aoshima 1/24 Subaru ZC6 BRZ â12 Product Info Aoshima 1/24 Subaru ZC6 BRZ â12 is a detailed plastic model kit recreating Subaruâs lightweight rear-...
View full detailsTamiya GERMAN PANZERKAMPFWAGEN 3 AUSF L (1/35) New
1:35 German Pz. Kpfw III Ausf. L The German Pz.Kpfw. III, along with the IV, played an active part in the early stages of WWII as their main streng...
View full detailsTamiya GERMAN TIGER 1 EARLY PRODUCTION (1/35)
1:35 Tiger I Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I AusfĂźhrung E (Sd.Kfz.181) Early Production It was the end of 1942 when a German heavy tank with extra thic...
View full detailsTamiya TAM35221 BRITISH CROMWELL MK.4 CRUISER (1/35)
Tamiya TAM35221 BRITISH CROMWELL MK.4 CRUISER (1/35) This is a Tamiya 1/35 Scale Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank Model Kit. Prior to the outbreak of WW...
View full detailsTamiya TAM14084 KAWASAKI ZX 12R "NINJA" (1/12) New
Tamiya TAM14084 KAWASAKI ZX 12R "NINJA" (1/12) New The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R (another name: ZX-1200 A1) is a Japanese sports motorcycle that was fi...
View full detailsTamiya TAM14057 HONDA VFR750R (1/12)
Tamiya TAM14057 HONDA VFR750R (1/12) The Honda VFR800 is a Japanese sports touring motorcycle that was first presented to the public in 1998. Its p...
View full detailsRevell REV4195 '90 MUSTANG LX 5.0 DRAG RACER (1/24) SL2
Revell REV4195 '90 MUSTANG LX 5.0 DRAG RACER (1/24) SL2 The 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 is a true legend of the late â80s and early â90s performance s...
View full detailsRevell REV4520 1966 CHEVY MALIBU SS 2IN1 (1/25)
Revell REV4520 1966 CHEVY MALIBU SS 2IN1 (1/25) The 1966 Chevrolet Malibu SS is a classic from the golden era of American muscle cars. With its ...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-15C Japan U.S. Treaty
Hasegawa 1/72 F-15C Japan U.S. Treaty About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-15C Japan U.S. Treaty model kit highlights the shared defense commitme...
View full detailsTamiya TAM35197 GERMAN STURMGESCHULTZ 3 AUSF G EARLY PROD. (1/35)
Tamiya TAM35197 GERMAN STURMGESCHULTZ 3 AUSF G EARLY PROD. (1/35) A powerful symbol of German armored tactics, the StuG III Ausf. G Early Productio...
View full detailsRevell REV4533 SHELBY 427 COBRA S/C
Revell REV4533 SHELBY 427 COBRA S/C Blending British design with American horsepower, the Shelby 427 Cobra S/C (Semi-Competition) stands as one of ...
View full detailsRevell REV4521 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 COUPE (1/25)
Revell REV4521 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 COUPE (1/25) A true icon of 1980s performance and engineering, the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Coupe delivered r...
View full detailsRevell REV4512 1971 MUSTANG BOSS 351 (1/25)
Revell REV4512 1971 MUSTANG BOSS 351 (1/25) A true icon of American muscle, the 1971 Mustang Boss 351 was the last of the legendary Boss series and...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32600 NASHORN (1/48)
Tamiya TAM32600 NASHORN (1/48) Long-range firepower on a nimble chassis. The Nashorn (German for âRhinocerosâ) was a powerful tank destroyer fielde...
View full detailsRevell REV4527 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 TARGA (1/25)
Revell REV4527 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 TARGA (1/25) The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa, produced between 1983 and 1989, represents one of the most ...
View full detailsRevell REV4529 1939 CHEVY SEDAN DELIVERY (1/24)
Revell REV4529 1939 CHEVY SEDAN DELIVERY (1/24) The 1939 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery is a classic example of pre-war American automotive design, bu...
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.