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Choosing the right paint for your model is an important step in the build process. So what's the difference between the paints available?  Acrylics...

Plastic model kits require a basic set of tools to complete them including paint and glue.  We have put together a list below of our recommendations for...

Unless otherwise specified all our plastic model kits require paint and glue to complete.  You can learn more about what you need to finish your kit here

Unfortunately we are unable to source replacement parts or sprues for plastic model kits. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly.

Extra thin glue can be a good choice for fine or delicate parts, where strength is not necessarily important. Because it is so thin, this glue will run ever...

While super glues can be used on plastic, it is not recommended to use them for a whole kit build. They are however useful for gluing metal and resin, eithe...

Not all glues dry clear, using some glues on clear part, such as windows and canopies, will cause a fogging/blooming effect that is almost impossible to fix...