Product Categories

In this branch of the catalogue the plastic model kits have been grouped together in brand to offer our customers an alternative method for manually searching for a kit.

The Model Catalogue specialises in stocking a wide range of current kits of selected brands rather than stocking just the popular kits. Our current brand line-up includes Revell, Trumpeter and Airfix.

Having the right kit model building tools is essential to help you create that masterpiece. At The Model Catalogue we have a huge range, more than the average kit builder is ever likely to need.

Every once in a while most modellers might to fix a broken part or create their own original enhancements to their project through scratch building. This section provides a number of really useful tools and materials to help your ideas come to life.

There are so many different types and glues available to the plastic kit modeller now, and with all the different types of media available it is important to get the right type. Our glues and adhesives have been sorted into categories and extremely useful descriptions have been provided to help you make the correct decision.

All the acrylic, enamel and lacquer paints you could need from some of the best brands in the business: Revell, Humbrol, Xtracrylix and Alclad 2.

To help modellers achieve a realistic finished look to their scale works of art we stock a large range of paints, brushes, airbrushes, masking materials, weathering products and many other useful goodies.

Creating your own decals is essential if you want to create a totally unique scale kit model. Whether you have an inkjet or laser printer, we have got the decal paper you will need to create that unique waterslip or dry rub off decal to make your project truly unique.

Once you have built and painted your model, you might want to add a little bit of realism by overlaying some weathering artwork. There are lots of ways to achieve this and we have got a great selection of raw materials to help you achieve that realistic look!

Working at a dimly lit workbench is a pain in the eyes! Make sure that you have adequate lighting equipment so that you can see your project clearly at all times.

Storage solutions are essential for the modeller, particularly if space is limited and tools and accessories, together with the model and partly made sections, have to be packed away after each modelling session. Stay tidy - keep from losing parts - and protect your project when you are not working on it.

Are you new to modelling and don't know what tools and accessories to invest in? Perhaps you are buying a model for a loved one and want to start them off with some essential tools but have no idea where to start? Well this section is for you! It contains a range of essential tools and accessories for the starter modeller. All the products can also be found in more specific sections on the site, it is simply that they have been brought together in this new section for your shopping convenience.

Are you new to modelling and don't know what kit to start off with? Are you buying a gift for a complete beginner to modelling and want to start them off with something really basic? If you answered yes to either of those questions you should find this category useful as it contains a selection of kits, some of which need gluing and painting and some of which simply need cutting off the sprue frame and snapping together. Obviously the latter are more suitable for children not old enough to handle sharp knives, glue and paint on their own.

All the products can also be found in more specific sections on the site, it is simply that they have been brought together in this new section for your shopping convenience.

If you are interested in introducing the world of plastic kit building to a young person, but that special someone is not experienced enough to handle some of the tools and materials typically used in modelling, then this section is for you. All the models in this section do not require painting, and only require cutting off the sprue with a pair of scissors. Sometimes gluing is required but non-hazardous PVA glue will be quite suitable.

We always have kits on offer and some are discounted by large amounts. This is where you can find those products that have been discounted so much that they are simply really great bargain deals.