Top products from r/ModelCars
We found 27 product mentions on r/ModelCars. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Master Airbrush Brand Lighted Portable Hobby Airbrush Spray Booth with LED Lighting for Painting All Art, Cake, Craft, Hobby, Nails, T-Shirts & More. Includes 6 Foot Exhaust Extension Hose
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Master Airbrush Brand-Powerful: 25 Watts with a 4 Cubic Meters/Minute Fan Extraction Rate & LED Lighting to light your work surfacePortable and Compact : Easily Folds into a Suitcase Shape w/Handle for Carrying or Storing, Lightweight: Only 8.5 Lbs. (3.8 Kg)Booth Filter: 2 Layer High Density Fibergl...
2. Liquid Cement For Plastics 1 oz
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
Testors8872C
3. Tamiya America, Inc Model Stand, TAM74522
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Diameter: 16 cm.
4. Micro Sol Setting Solution, 1 oz by Microscale Industries
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Microscale BMF128 Micro Sol setting solution MSSOL
5. AMT 2017 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE 1:25 Scale Model Kit
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
AMT - Model kitAccurate Scale ModelAssembly Instruction ProvidedHighly Detailed Model KitDetailed Instructions Provided
6. Tamiya 24123 1/24 Scale Sports Car Series Toyota Supra Model Kit (300024123)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
1: 24 scaleGlue and Paint sold separatelyPlastic Model Kit-Assembly RequiredTAM24123
7. Tamiya 24090 1/24 Nissan Skyline GTR
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately.
8. SE Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass - MZ101B
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Built-in magnifying glass (4x) aids in minute detail work12 diopter2 alligator clips on 4-way swivels—holds items securely (leaving hands free)Heavy-duty base for stabilityGreat for electricians, hobbyists, jewelers, and users who work with solder or small details
9. Optima Batteries 8020-164 35 RedTop Starting Battery
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Reserve capacity of 90 minutes for constant performance.Voltage: 12 VoltsOptimal starting power even in bad weather. Case material is PolypropyleneFifteen times more resistant to vibration for durabilityThis item is not for sale in Catalina Island12-Volt, 720 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 9.38 x 7.69 x ...
10. ERTL Co 1:25 Scale Joker Goon Car / Gotham City Police Car Plastic Model
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Can build Joker Goon car, Gotham City Police Car, or '77 Dodge Monaco 4-door SedanSkill level 2. 109 Parts440 cu in engine with three 2-barrel carbsRequires assembly - paint and glue not included
11. Air King AK150LS Energy Star Deluxe Quiet Series Bath Fan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Energy Star high performance bath fan with low sound levels and a contoured grill150-CFM blower at 0.8-sone for quiet operationExhaust capacity for rooms of approximately 150-square feetEasily install by using the included adjustable hanging bracketsComes with a 5-year limited warranty
12. Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Paint, 37ml tube, Lamp Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colours are high quality yet affordable, delivering trusted performance.Series: 1/Color Code: 337Permanence Rating: AA - Extremely PermanentTransparency / Opacity: OLightfastness Rating: ASTM I - Excellent
13. Testors 9146XT Promotional Enamel Paint Set( Packaging may vary)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Ideal for use on wood, plastic and paperEnamel-based paints add vibrant color that is durable and long lastingComes with one bottle of paint thinner which can be added to enamels for use in airbrushingFeatures a range of shades and finishes appropriate for wide range of projectsSet includes: eight 1...
14. Pacer Canopy Glue Flexible 2oz. Zap
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Exceptional quality. Easy to use. Ease of application. Brand new in factory packaging. Precision pThis is a 2 fl. oz bottle of Formula 560 Canopy glue from Pacer Technologies. The world's best canopy glue. Works on all materials, and dries clear. Logo and cap color may vary
15. Tamiya America, Inc Acrylic X22 Gloss,Clear, TAM81022
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Ages: 8+Tamiya P/N: 81022
17. Sprue Cutters
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Testors Item#: 50628CDoes not bend, tear or distort small, delicate brass or stainless steel etchings.Can also be used to trim and fit the brass screening material for detailing cars and aircraftRecommended for ages 10 and olderTo avoid choking or injury, keep this product away from small children
18. Revell Ferrari Enzo 1/24 Scale Sports Car Model Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Gorgeously detailed chassis and interiorRealistic V-12 engineTreaded black vinyl Bridgestone Potenza tires with aluminum finish 5-spoke wheelsPositionable front wheelsIllustrated assembly instructions
19. Quakehold! 88111 Museum Putty Neutral
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ideal for securing antiques, collectibles, and other breakable items from fallingWorks on almost any surfaceEasy to apply with its pliable textureNon-toxic and non-damaging to your walls, surfaces, or furnitureEasy to remove and reuse without leaving behind unsightly residue
Here's a quick list of goodies to consider:
Testor's Model Master Glue - works on all of the kit's plastics except clear glass (use Elmer's glue for that). Be sure he scrapes any paint or chrome plating off the parts before gluing.
Tamiya Fine Surface Primer - painting is much easier with a primer coat. It gives the paint something to bite into. This can be used on the body and really any other parts that get paint. Makes it much easier to brush paint on smaller parts, too.
Model Master Black Lacquer - this will give him the base for a great matte black finish.
Model Master Flat Clear - this is a clear, non-shiny protective top coat that will take the shine off the black paint and give him a nice, matte finish.
Here is a build guide - much more than he needs, but the painting process is the same, except he'll be using a flat clear instead of gloss.
Feel free to ask any questions or send him over to /r/modelcars when he gets the kit. Have fun!
Good questions. Yes there is Testors special glue for clear parts. It's basically PVA (Elmer's) glue and it has a fairly weak hold. Wood glue is a type of PVA glue - that's probably why you read that it will work. Let me list a few other options that I use.
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https://www.amazon.com/Pacer-Canopy-Glue-Flexible-2oz/dp/B0006O8EVM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3L2U59ZA98WJS&keywords=formula+560+canopy+glue&qid=1558440227&s=gateway&sprefix=formula+560%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-3
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https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Smith-Industries-BSI-139H-Super-Gold/dp/B01FWZNQ1M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=supergold+%2B+glue&qid=1558440381&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spell
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Hope this helps
Looks like washes and pigments. For this and a lot of the weathering I've come across, a couple simple cheap things can give a really convincing result:
Washes
Put a pea-sized drop of oil paint in a small container, add some oil-based thinner, and mix it up. You'll end up with a mixture about the consistency of milk or coffee, in whatever color you're using. (Neutral darks -- blacks/browns -- are good starting points)
Now dip your brush and do a test on scrap plastic. Too thick? Add thinner to the container, re-mix, re-test. Too thin? Add paint. Once you've got it how you like it, apply it to the model. Can go heavy or light depending what you're going for.
Then brush/swab the excess away, leaving behind however much you want in whatever places you want. Voila, you have washed the piece. Plus you can spot-add wherever looks good (probably don't want it too thin for this -- fuel stains, grime, oil residue, etc) then use a q-tip to blend it just right.
Don't need the "system" that Vallejo/Tamiya/all the others are happy to sell you. Using basic oils gives you way more flexibility and control. And it's dirt cheap.
Pigments
Same idea as above: find the color(s) you like/need. Crush up a bit of the pastel, get it on the brush, dab it on the model wherever you want, however much you want. Gives a dusty/used look.
Thank you! To make the clear coat finish would I use a clear acrylic like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-Acrylic-X22-Gloss-Clear/dp/B0006O523U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484747292&sr=8-2&keywords=tamiya+clear+acrylic
Since this is my first model I want to keep it cheap. I was wondering if you have anything to say about either of these models: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DEWA6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
lastly: the Revell 302 Mustang Boss
or the Tamiya #24090 Skyline
I made a spray box out of a plastic box/tub from home Depot ($7) and a washroom box fan ($18 or so) and see extendable metal vent tubing (maybe $10,it can be extended). I also threw in a furnace filter to pick up all the paint particles. I then cut a hole in the bottom of the box and put the fan there. It works extremely well, the suction power is pro ably 10x better than the expensive spray boxes you buy elsewhere.
I think I got the idea from Google or YouTube.
edit: if you're in the USA http://www.amazon.com/Air-King-AK150LS-Energy-Deluxe/dp/B000EWEB9K/ref=sr_1_101?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421813412&sr=1-101
I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush%C2%AE-Portable-Airbrush-Extension/dp/B00NLQ019A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469039471&sr=8-1&keywords=paint+booth
Loved it so much I bought another one to increase the size! One is enough for all cars and most planes. If you like to built huge 1/48 planes you'll need two pushed together.
Can you find this kit: "Joker Goon Car/Gotham City Police Car"?
$50 is pretty high though. I should have bought it when it was $15 at K-Bee.
It is this one. It is nice, it has that stand and then a flat turntable in the set.
Hey that makes two of us! I got it from amazon, it’s made by AMT model number 1074. here
Currently using this one from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/SE-MZ101B-Helping-Hand-Magnifier/dp/B000RB38X8/
It's made by Tamiya. It should be available at your local hobby store, but it is also, of course, available on Amazon.
There is a tutorial to scratch build an Optima battery, and it is quite simple. Let me see if I can find it.
Edit: here is a tutorial.
The Tamiya kit https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-24090-Nissan-Skyline-GTR/dp/B000WN57X0/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=tamiya+r32&qid=1570458542&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.ca/Tamiya-Sports-Building-No-123-Japanese/dp/B000WN57YE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493298958&sr=8-1&keywords=tamiya+supra
This has detailed engine, if I recall correctly.
You need these.
https://smile.amazon.com/Testor-Corp-50628C-Sprue-Cutters/dp/B0006NDZG2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468433924&sr=8-3&keywords=sprue+cutter