Car Plastic Model Kits

Aoshima plastic model car kits

Aoshima has been producing high-quality plastic model kits since 1961, although the company was founded back in 1924 as an aeroplane research facility. The company moved to wooden model kits in 1929 and today its plastic models are still created on that foundation of aeronautics precision and craftsmanship.

Along with the quality of its plastic car models, Aoshima is well known for its box designs, many of which feature retro-style illustrations like the 1/32 Scale Initial-D #2 FC3S RX-7 Riyousuke Takahashi and the 1/32 Scale InitiaL-D #3 Sileighty Mako & Sayuki.

Revell plastic model car kits

Founded in Venice, California back in the mid-1940s, Revell’s founder Lewis H. Glaser built a lifelike scale model car and thus the idea for plastic car model kits was born. The popularity of plastic model building grew and expanded worldwide and a German subsidiary was started.

Nowadays Revell produces some of the finest car model kits along with ships, motorcycles, planes and other model kits.

Revell offers a great variety of plastic model cars from tough and gritty off-road models like the 1/24 Scale Land Rover Series III and the 1/25 Scale Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Special Release through to sleek sporty design classics like the 1/24 1970 Pontiac Firebird and the 1/16 Porsche 356 Convertible.

Hasegawa plastic model car kits

Hasegawa produces plastic model car kits out of Shizuoka, Japan, along with a wide range of military vehicles, aircraft and ships. Hasegawa is well known for its Egg Planes which are modified versions of real-life vehicles and aircraft designed to be extra easy to assemble making them a great option for beginners.

Indulge your need for speed with one of Hasegawa’s many racing scale models including the Historic Series 1/24 Scale Advan Corolla Levin Ae92 "1989 Inter Tec" along with racetrack icons like the 1/24 Scale Alpha Porsche and the 1/24 Scale Italya Nissan R90vp "1991 JSPC".

Tamiya plastic model car kits

Tamiya is one of the foremost plastic model car kit manufacturers in the world. The company is famous for its ease of assembly and fine attention to detail. The company is also famed for its RC cars and holds two world records in this category: greatest distances travelled by an RC car on a single set of batteries (38.28 km) and the greatest distance travelled by an RC car in a 24 hour period (269.7 km).

Tamiya plastic model car kits are favourites among serious collectors for their accuracy and high-quality finishes. Tamiya’s range includes everything from a 1/24 Scale VW Beetle to a 1/24 Scale Porsche 911 GT2 Road Version 24247.

Recreate all your favourites with our huge collection of classic car models

Own your own mini piece of history with our great collection of classic and historical plastic model car kits. Assemble your own iconic 1/24 1913 Ford Model T Roadster from Revell or take it back to the 60s with the Hasegawa 1/24 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 "Flower Power" Model Kit.

You can even recreate a piece of film history with the Aoshima 1/24 Back To The Future Delorean.

What supplies and tools do I need for car model building?

Once you’ve got your model building supplies ready, you’ll be all set for hours of enjoyment. To start modelling, you need the following basic supplies:

Glue — you’ll need some strong glue to assemble your model. We recommend using a specialist plastic modelling glue such as Plastic Cement from Deluxe Materials which is low-odour, comes with a precision brush and is suitable for use on most plastics.

Plastic modelling tools — modelling requires precision so having tools like the Artesania Modelling Cutter makes life a lot easier. Grab the Vallejo 9 Piece Plastic Modelling Tool Set and you’ll be ready to roll.

Paint — some kits come with paint but others require you to obtain your own. Refer to the instructions to ensure you buy the right brand and colours.

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