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Tamiya TAM35068 BRITISH CHIEFTAIN HEAVY TANK (1/35)
1:35 British Chieftain Mk. 5 Tank - 3 figures The Chieftain Tank is one of the best known of the present generation of battlefield weapons and is o...
View full detailsAoshima 1/32 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R (Midnight Purple III) New
Aoshima 1/32 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R (Midnight Purple III) New This is an injection-plastic passenger car kit.Aoshima brings us a model kit of the ...
View full detailsRevell Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn
Revell Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn (1/35) Recreate a piece of World War II history with the Revell Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn (1/35) model kit. This highly detaile...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM35064 WEST GERMAN LEOPARD 1 TANK (1/35)
Tamiya 1/35 West German Leopard 1 Tank Build one of the most influential Cold War main battle tanks with the Tamiya 1/35 West German Leopard 1 Tank...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM32570 PANZER II A/B/C (FRENCH) (1/48)
TAMIYA TAM32570 PANZER II A/B/C (FRENCH) (1/48) The Panzer II was one of the most important early German tanks of World War II, forming the backbon...
View full detailsTamiya TAM12645 YAMATO DECK SHEET (1/350)
Yamato Deck Sheet (1/350) This set of deck sheets allows easy and beautiful reproduction of the wooden deck on Item 78025 1/350 scale Japanese Batt...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32519 US DESTROYER M10 MID-PRODUCTION (1/48)
1:48 US Tank Destroyer M10 - Mid Production America's first tank destroyer, the M10 was mounted on a Sherman hull and had an open-topped turret car...
View full detailsTamiya US M48A3 PATTON HEAVY TANK (1/35)
1:35 U.S. M48A3 Patton Tank - CQ220 - 1 figure Design of the M48 series of medium tanks commenced in October 1950, with the Chrysler Corporation co...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM35055 US M41 WALKER BULLDOG TANK (1/35)
Tamiya 1/35 U.S. M41 Walker Bulldog Tank The Tamiya 1/35 U.S. M41 Walker Bulldog Tank model kit recreates the iconic American light tank that enter...
View full detailsBolt Action Italian Alpini Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935 Medium Machine Gun team
Bolt Action Italian Alpini Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935 Medium Machine Gun team The Alpini were Italy’s elite mountain infantry, specially trained to ...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM35040 US M113 APC (1/35)
Tamiya 1/35 U.S. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier Build one of the most widely used armored vehicles in military history with the Tamiya ...
View full detailsTamiya TAM31711 CVE-9 BOGUE US ESCORT CARRIER (1/700)
1:700 US Escort Carrier CVE-9 Bouge (1/700) During the early stage of World War 2, the German Navy's "U-Boat" submarines posed a great threat to t...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-15C Eagle "U. S. A. F. "
Hasegawa 1/72 F-15C Eagle "U.S.A.F." About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-15C Eagle "U.S.A.F." is a highly detailed plastic model kit that accura...
View full detailsMiniArt Dinner on the Front
MiniArt Dinner on the Front About this Product MiniArt's Dinner on the Front is a 1/35 scale plastic model kit that captures a rare and humanizing ...
View full detailsMiniart Garage Workshop (1/35)
MiniArt Garage Workshop (1/35) About this Product The MiniArt Garage Workshop is a 1/35 scale plastic model accessory kit that recreates a highly d...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 Nissan KGC110 Skyline HT2000GT-X '74 New
Aoshima 1/24 Nissan KGC110 Skyline HT2000GT-X ’74 Product Info Aoshima 1/24 Nissan KGC110 Skyline HT2000GT-X ’74 is a detailed plastic model kit re...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/72 F-14A Tomcat (Atlantic FS)
Hasegawa 1/72 F-14A Tomcat (Atlantic FS) About this Product The Hasegawa 1/72 F-14A Tomcat (Atlantic Fleet Squadron) is a finely crafted plastic mo...
View full detailsTamiya WEST GERMAN FLAKPANZRT GEPARD (1/35) New
1:35 Flakpanzer Gepard The Basis of the Gepard weapon system is the remarkable Oerlikon-Contraves 35mm which was developed and put into production ...
View full detailsTamiya GERMAN 88MM FLAK 36/37 GUN (1/35) New
Tamiya GERMAN 88MM FLAK 36/37 GUN (1/35) 1:35 German 88mm Gun Flak 36/37 - 10 figures This famous weapon is well known for its role in World War II...
View full detailsTamiya TAM14010 SUZUKI GSX 1100 "KATANA" (1/12)
Tamiya TAM14010 SUZUKI GSX 1100 "KATANA" (1/12) The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana is a Japanese sports motorcycle that was presented to the public for the...
View full detailsZvezda 1/100 Shermans Well Painted JYS87
Zvezda 1/100 Shermans Well Painted JYS87
TAMIYA TAM35149 RUSSIAN T/34/76 "CHTZ" VERSION (1/35)
Tamiya 1/35 Russian T-34/76 "ChTZ" Version Build one of the most important tanks of World War II with the Tamiya 1/35 Russian T-34/76 "ChTZ" Versio...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32606 US LIGHT TANK M5A1 STUART (1/48)
Tamiya TAM32606 US LIGHT TANK M5A1 STUART (1/48) Fast, reliable, and battle-proven across multiple fronts. The M5A1 Stuart was a key light tank use...
View full detailsRevell REV4552 1977 CHEVY STREET PICKUP (1/25)
Revell REV4552 1977 CHEVY STREET PICKUP (1/25) The 1977 Chevrolet pickup is a classic of American automotive history, representing the rugged utili...
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.