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Revell M109 A2 (1/35)
Revell M109 A2 (1/35) The Revell M109 A2 in 1/35 scale offers a highly detailed build of one of the worldâs most widely used self-propelled howitze...
View full detailsRevell GTK BOXER sgSanKfz (1/72)
Revell GTK BOXER sgSanKfz (1/72) The Revell GTK Boxer sgSanKfz in 1/72 scale captures the modern German Armyâs highly advanced armored medical evac...
View full detailsRevell CHALLENGER 1 (1/72)
Revell CHALLENGER 1 (1/72) The Revell Challenger 1 in 1/72 scale recreates one of the most advanced British main battle tanks of the late Cold War ...
View full detailsRevell REV0880 '55 FORD F-100 STREET ROD (1/24) SL4
Revell REV0880 '55 FORD F-100 STREET ROD (1/24) SL4 The 1955 Ford F-100 is one of the most beloved classic trucks, often customized into stunning s...
View full detailsRevell REV1238 2015 FORD MUSTANG GT SNAPTITE
Revell REV1238 2015 FORD MUSTANG GT SNAPTITE The 2015 Ford Mustang GT marked the beginning of the sixth generation of the legendary pony car, bl...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM32505 US M4 SHERMAN EARLY PRODUCTION (1/48)
TAMIYA TAM32505 US M4 SHERMAN EARLY PRODUCTION (1/48) The M4 Sherman was the most widely used American tank of World War II, serving in every majo...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32572 MATILDA Mk Mk III/IV (1/48)
Tamiya TAM32572 MATILDA Mk Mk III/IV (1/48) Heavily armored and battle-proven in the deserts of North Africa. The Matilda Mk III/IV was the...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM32569 JAGDTIGER EARLY (1/48)
TAMIYA TAM32569 JAGDTIGER EARLY (1/48) The Jagdtiger was the heaviest armored fighting vehicle to see service during World War II, designed as a ta...
View full detailsTAMIYA TAM35050 GERMAN 8T HALF TRACK SDKFZ 7/1 (1/35)
Tamiya TAM35050 German 8T Half Track Sd.Kfz. 7/1 (1/35 Scale) Build one of World War II's most recognizable German anti-aircraft vehicles with the ...
View full detailsTamiya TAM31003 OSUMI LST-4001 JMSDF DEFENCE SHIP(1/700) New
1:700 JMSDF Defense Ship LST-4001 Ohsumi The largest new transport ship of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, which was commissioned in March 1998, i...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32598 RUSSIAN MEDIUM T-55 (1/48)
1:48Â RUSSIAN MEDIUM T-55 Tamiyaâs 1/35 T-55 model kit is regarded as a staple model kit among model contest aficionados. Tamiya brings this fan-fav...
View full detailsREVELL REV4489 70 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2N1 (1/25) New
REVELL REV4489 70 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2N1 (1/25) An all new Pontiac Firebird was introduced for 1970 and represented a new high for Pontiac Styling wi...
View full detailsREVELL REV4501 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON (1/25) New
Revell 1/25 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Originally produced as a military vehicle, the iconic Jeep vehicles have survived to be one of the longest, conti...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 WINGSWEST CF2 ACCORD WAGON '96(Honda) New
Aoshima 1/24 WingsWest CF2 Accord Wagon '96 (Honda) About this Product The Aoshima 1/24 WingsWest CF2 Accord Wagon '96 model kit recreates the aggr...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 NISSAN PS13 SILVIA K's Dia-Package'91
Aoshima 1/24 Nissan PS13 Silvia Kâs Dia-Package â91 Product Info Aoshima 1/24 Nissan PS13 Silvia Kâs Dia-Package â91 is a detailed plastic model ki...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 NISSAN BNR34 SKYLINE GT-R V-spec '02 New
Aoshima 1/24 Nissan BNR34 Skyline GT-R V-spec â02 Product Info Aoshima 1/24 Nissan BNR34 Skyline GT-R V-spec â02 is a detailed plastic model kit re...
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-w...
View full detailsMiniArt Trumpeter â 2nd Westphalian Cuirassiers Regiment 1809 (1/16 Scale)
MiniArt Trumpeter â 2nd Westphalian Cuirassiers Regiment 1809 (1/16 Scale) About this Product The MiniArt Trumpeter â 2nd Westphalian Cuirassiers R...
View full detailsAoshima 1/24 LB WORKS KENMARY4Dr New
Aoshima 1/24 LB WORKS Kenmary 4Dr Wide arches, slammed stance, and unapologetic attitude. Liberty Walk takes the classic four-door Kenmeri and drag...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/48 T-4 "Blue Impulse"
Hasegawa 1/48 T-4 "Blue Impulse" About this Product The Hasegawa 1/48 T-4 "Blue Impulse" model kit delivers a strikingly detailed replica of Japanâ...
View full detailsHasegawa 1/48 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon "Misawa Japan"
Hasegawa 1/48 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon "Misawa Japan" About this Product The Hasegawa 1/48 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon "Misawa Japan" model kit delivers a...
View full detailsTamiya TAM24199 SUBARU IMPREZA WRC (1/24)
Subaru Impreza WRC (1/24) This is a plastic model assembly kit recreating the 1998 version of the famed Subaru Impreza WRC. From the honed body to ...
View full detailsTamiya TAM32599 RUSSIAN MEDIUM TANK T-34-85
Tamiya 1/48 Russian Medium Tank T-34-85 (Item No: 32599) The Tamiya 1/48 Scale Russian Medium Tank T-34-85 is a highly detailed plastic model kit t...
View full detailsTamiya ISRAEL MERKAVA MBT (1/35)
1:35 Israel Merkava MBT - 1 figure This is Tamiya 1/35 Military Miniature Israeli Merkava Mbt Scale Model Kit. In 1948, one of the many problems fa...
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.