Is some sort of glue or cement needed to build this model?
1079855
Yes you will need glues. The plan calls for epoxy but you could use either regular model cement or CA. A word of caution about using CA though...be very careful and use either a medium or thick viscosity CA and a micro-tip for exact placement of the glue.
1079856
yes model cement is needed, I think the kit includes some, but maybe not enough to finish the kit.
188319
If this is your first model, you will need a sharp razor type knife and model cement. if you want to paint it as well, you'll need model paints. The model comes in grey. I know Michaels has most of what you need. So does Hobby Lobby. Fit each piece together in each step Before gluing together, incase you need to make any adjustments. Once it's glued, your screwed. lol
964307
No it does not require any glue. You may want to have some on hand anyway, as sometimes you may want to add something to the model. Also, all the missiles are individual, which is nice but chances are one or more of them won't stay in on it's own.
1938607
I don't know, but why couldn't you glue styrofoam insulation to the inside before you assemble it
1576377
None - these are ready made display models. They have very good detail, especially for the low price.
1783140
A lot of it will snap together but you will need glue for some of it. When I built mine I found I needed glue for some of the smaller parts like the gun turrets along the sides, they wouldn't stay in place without glue to hold them there.
2160563
The material is not usual plastic as used in most models. There is a metal, square bar (for rigidity) that the pieces align upon. I personally wouldn't want to put it into concrete, or sand for that matter. It is about three feet long and is meant to be displayed on a shelf or possibly in a self-constructed diorama, similar to a museum display. As a retired paleontologist I find it a very fine model.
1750297
It does not fly. It is a model that requires much time and patience putting it together.
138765
My husband assembled it without using the glue. The glue must be something extra in case something comes off (the wooden knobs).
1342257
My son assembled this Gundam. There is no glue, no screws. It's all snap together, and then applying some stickers. And as Daren said, it's best to have a model tool kit with cutter and file- my son found the tools very helpful.
816501
no glue or paint. but it a nice model go on ebay u find paint very cheap.. he going to love it. it give him extra wheels.
1151693
no glue required, just teeny tiny screws and snap together. do not know what effect repeated assembly/disassembly would have on plastic. is a very well made kit tho.
1512343
No tools needed. There's a tool provided and some wood glue. I did go ahead and use a higher grade of wood glue where the unit came together for a solid hold. I put this together in about 30 minutes. A novice could put it together in less than an hour.
1140346
No, you have to build it. My husband was able to do it himself in a few hours during two days. Worth it, I am addicted to this machine!
1496525
Yes, it is an unassembled model. It has a lot of small plastic parts that have to be assembled.
1588851
Sorry, it was a gift but I would guess a talented child model builder could assemble it. B
1263751
It does not come with glue, paint, or any model building tools. While not overly intricate, the rigging is not accomplished easily and requires some skills beyond that of a novice builder. My son 12 yrs old and I have been slowly finishing rigging the ship since mid winter.