Find glues and adhesives for building kits, miniatures and dioramas: plastic cements, cyanoacrylates, water-based glues and contact adhesives from Tamiya, Revell, AMMO, Deluxe Materials and Border Model.
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Glues and adhesives for scale modelling
This category covers adhesives for every material and technique: from fusion-setting plastic (styrene) cements, to cyanoacrylates of different viscosities and water-based acrylic glues ideal for photo-etch and clear parts.Available subcategories
- Adhesives | AMMO — water-based acrylic glue (e.g. Ultra Glue) for clear parts, photo-etch and dioramas.
- Adhesives | Border Model — low-residue gel cyanoacrylates for clean, controlled bonds.
- Adhesives | Deluxe Materials — Roket range (fast, dense, extra thin) for plastics, metal and wood.
- Adhesives | Revell — precision liquid cements for plastic (e.g. Contacta).
- Adhesives | Tamiya — Extra Thin and standard cements with an applicator brush for styrene.
Which glue to choose by material
- Plastic/styrene: use cement (Tamiya/Revell) to weld pieces by fusion.
- Metal, resin, small parts: cyanoacrylate (Deluxe/Border) in thin, medium or gel viscosity depending on the gap.
- Clear parts and photo-etch: water-based acrylic glue (AMMO Ultra Glue), won't whiten or fog.
How to use them (step by step)
- Dry-fit the parts and clean flash with cutting tools, files and sandpaper.
- Apply a small amount (several light applications beat one excessive one).
- Hold with tweezers and protect edges with masking tape.
- Check the joint and, if needed, correct with putty and sand again before priming.
Accessories and paints that pair well
- Cutting tools · Tweezers · Masking tape · Cutting mats
- Files and sandpaper to prepare the joint before gluing.
- Primer, acrylic paints and varnishes to complete the finish.
FAQ about glues for kits
What glue should I use for plastic kits?
For plastic or polystyrene kits, the usual choice is plastic cement, such as Tamiya's or Revell's liquid adhesives. This type of glue slightly melts the pieces and creates a strong bond.
What's the difference between plastic cement and cyanoacrylate?
Plastic cement is designed to fuse plastic parts together. Cyanoacrylate bonds by adhesion and is useful for metal, resin, photo-etch, small parts or materials other than plastic.
What adhesive should I use for clear parts?
For clear parts, avoid adhesives that can whiten or fog the plastic. Water-based glues or adhesives specific to clear parts work best.
What glue is best for resin or metal?
Cyanoacrylate usually works best for resin, metal or photo-etch. Clean the part well before gluing and check the fit to avoid having to correct the joint afterwards.