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Tamiya TAM32578 GERMAN BIKE & SIDECAR (1/48)
Tamiya TAM32578 GERMAN BIKE & SIDECAR (1/48) Mobility and speed for the front lines. The German Motorcycle & Sidecar set in 1/48 scale ...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 Sea Harrier FRS Mk. 1 New
BAe Sea Harrier FRS Mk.1 Royal Navy Fighter/Attacker Hasegawa | No. D19 | 1:72 Brand Hasegawa Age range (description) 14+ Material Plastic ...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F9F-2 Panther
Hasegawa 1/72 F9F-2 Panther About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F9F-2 Panther is a finely detailed scale model of the classic U.S. Navy jet fighte...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32554 GERMAN 20MM FLAKVIERLING 38 (1/48)
Tamiya 1/48 German 20mm Flakvierling 38 (TAM32554)The Flakvierling 38 was one of Germany’s most formidable light anti-aircraft weapons of WWII — fo...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 21
Hasegawa 1/72 A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 21 About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 21 model kit accurately recreates the iconic Ja...
View full detailsTamiya TAM77502 HMS RODNEY BATTLESHIP (31601)(1/700) New
Tamiya TAM77502 HMS RODNEY BATTLESHIP (31601)(1/700) Some ships are famous. HMS Rodney is infamous. When you’re the battleship that helped finish o...
View full detailsTamiya TAM77504 HMS NELSON BATTLESHIP(31602)(1/700)
1:700 British Battleship Nelson With a design that placed its three triple 40.6cm turrets, engine room, and other important areas in the well-prote...
View full detailsTamiya TAM77510 USS HORNET CARRIER (31705) (1/700)
USS Hornet Carrier (1/700) The Hornet was the eigth aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy and the third one of the Yorktown type constructed under the ...
View full detailsTamiya TAM77520 GNEISENAU BATTLE CRUISER (31802) (1/700)
GNEISENAU BATTLE CRUISER (31802) (1/700) Introducing the Tamiya TAM77520 GNEISENAU BATTLE CRUISER (31802) in 1/700 scale, a meticulously crafted mo...
View full detailsTamiya Paint Remover 250ml
Tamiya Paint Remover 250ml This multi-purpose liquid is capable of removing acrylic-, enamel- and lacquer-based paints, including paints for use on...
View full detailsTamiya TAM31909 BRITISH E CLASS DESTROYER (1/700)
British E Class Destroyer (1/700) Previously packaged together with the battlecruiser HMS Hood in ITEM 31806, naval modellers can now purchase the ...
View full detailsTamiya 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 Roman Legionary – II Century A.D. (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Roman Legionary – II Century A.D. (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Roman Legionary II Century A.D. is a 1/16 scale plastic figur...
View full detailsMiniArt Athenian Hoplite – V Century B.C. (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Athenian Hoplite – V Century B.C. (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Athenian Hoplite V Century B.C. is a finely crafted 1/16 scal...
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 Greek Hoplite – IV Century B.C. (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Greek Hoplite – IV Century B.C. (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Greek Hoplite IV Century B.C. is a premium 1/16 scale plastic f...
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 Jaguar GR. Mk. 1/A
Hasegawa 1/72 Jaguar GR. Mk. 1/A About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 Jaguar GR. Mk. 1/A model kit replicates the rugged Anglo-French ground attack...
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 brings to life the U.S. Marine Corps' legendary vert...
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.