Guides & Checklists

From a first snap kit to a fully equipped model bench. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.

The Beginner Model Bench

A complete starter loadout for new modelers: a forgiving first kit, the core cutting tools, the right cement, and a mat to build it all on.

The full parts-prep toolkit: precision cutters, blades, sanding sticks, files, and scribers for nub-free parts and crisp panel lines.

Build out a complete adhesive drawer: solvent cements for styrene, CA for mixed media, accelerators for speed, and a debonder for slip-ups.

The core paint system in build order: primer to grip the plastic, a solid starter paint set, thinners that behave, and clear coats to seal it.

Everything for a proper airbrush setup: the brush itself, a quiet compressor, a vented booth, plus the cleaners and traps that keep it running.

The grime toolkit: all-in-one weathering sets, panel line washes, dry pigments, and the diorama supplies to ground your model in a scene.

A dedicated decal workflow: setting solutions that melt film into panel lines, fine tweezers for placement, and a clear coat to lock it in.

Aircraft-specific picks for a first build: a well-fitting kit, canopy glue that dries clear, masking tape for the tricky bits, and a stand.

Gunpla needs no glue, just the right tools: a solid starter kit, clean-cutting nippers, sanding sticks for nubs, and a panel wash for detail.

Your finished models deserve better than a shelf: dust-tight display cases, aircraft stands for dynamic poses, and turntables for viewing.

Bench upgrades that pay off daily: paint racks, tool organizers, parts trays that end carpet searches, and proper lighting for detail work.

Safe-bet gifts for any scale modeler: a kit in their favorite genre, a quality brush set, a hobby lamp upgrade, and a case for the shelf queen.