Model Foliage
Model Foliage – Create Realistic Scenery for Your Models
Creating realistic landscapes and dioramas is an essential part of the modeling hobby, and vegetation plays a crucial role. Our Model Foliage category offers a wide selection of materials to help you bring your models to life. Whether you're building natural landscapes, backdrops for wargames, or recreating movie scenes, you'll find everything you need to give your projects a unique touch. We provide products that perfectly replicate natural elements – from grass to trees – ensuring your creations look incredibly realistic.

A Wide Selection of Model Foliage
In our range, you'll find a variety of materials for modeling any type of green space. We offer static grass, perfect for creating lawns, meadows, and wild terrain. For more varied textures, we recommend grass tufts, which add three-dimensional realism. Our model trees and shrubs come in various sizes and shapes, allowing you to replicate forested areas and gardens. To add more variety to your projects, use our flock, scatters, and leaves, which are excellent for imitating details like forest undergrowth.
Foliage to Enhance Your Diorama Details
Realistic foliage is the key to adding depth and authenticity to your models and dioramas. For more demanding projects, we recommend our grass mats, which make it easy to cover large areas quickly. Additionally, our model flowers are the perfect way to add vibrant accents to your scenes. With these products, you can create picturesque meadows, dense forests, or urban parks, enriching your models with lifelike, natural details.
Explore our full range of model foliage and bring your projects to life. Whether you're modeling a small landscape piece or an extensive diorama, our products will help you achieve the perfect result. Every detail matters, and with the right foliage, you can create stunning scenes that will captivate any viewer.
Modeling Sand & Gravel
Modeling Sand & Gravel – Realistic Ground Cover for Your Layout
Creating realistic landscapes in scale modeling requires the right materials, and modeling sand and gravel are perfect products for giving your layouts a natural look. Our selection includes a wide variety of sands, gravels, and scatters that perfectly imitate natural ground, such as ballast, coarse gravel, or fine sand. Here you'll find diverse textures and colors that allow you to create realistic scenes, from harsh deserts to mountain paths or forest roads.
A Variety of Products – Match Materials to Your Vision
In our category, you'll find sand and gravel from renowned manufacturers like Noch, Woodland, and Modellers World. From fine, beige ballast to dark basalt, our products offer a wide range of colors and grain sizes, allowing for a perfect match to the character of the scene you're building. Whether you need fine sand for a beach scene or coarse gravel for a mountain trail, you'll find everything you need to bring your project to life.
Easy Application and Versatile Use
Modeling scatters are easy to apply – just place them over glue and spread them evenly. We offer sand and gravel in various grain sizes, enabling you to accurately replicate any surface. Our products are perfect for both small dioramas and larger projects, such as model railway layouts. Modeling sand and gravel are also an excellent solution for those creating historical or urban-themed models, where terrain details play a crucial role.
Choose modeling sand and gravel from our selection to give your projects a realistic look. Thanks to the variety of products and their ease of use, your layout will become even more natural and detailed.
Modeling Sheets
Modeling Sheets – A Variety of Materials for Every Project
Modeling sheets are fundamental materials used by both experienced modelers and DIY enthusiasts. Thanks to their versatility and ease of processing, sheets like HIPS, PVC, cork, PET, and Styrodur XPS allow for the creation of precise models, dioramas, decorations, and architectural projects. The choice of the right material depends on the project's specifications, which is why we offer a variety of options to ensure everyone can find a sheet that meets their requirements.
Different Types of Modeling Sheets
In our offer, you will find sheets made from a diverse range of materials. HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) sheets are a popular choice among modelers for their lightness, flexibility, and durability, making them ideal for cutting and gluing. PVC sheets offer greater rigidity and durability, making them suitable for more demanding constructions. Cork sheets are excellent for creating realistic surfaces, such as rocks or terrain, while PET sheets are used in projects requiring transparency and a smooth surface. Styrodur XPS, known for its insulation properties and ease of shaping, is perfect for creating large, three-dimensional elements.
Why Choose Modeling Sheets?
Modeling sheets are the key to precise and professional projects. Whether you are creating miniature buildings, vehicles, landscapes, or decorations, each of the materials we offer provides the right properties to achieve your desired effect. With various thicknesses, sizes, and surface textures, they can be easily adapted to any task. We encourage you to explore the detailed information about each material, such as HIPS, PVC, cork, PET, and Styrodur XPS, to find the perfect sheet for your specific project's requirements.
Plastic Profiles
Plastic Profiles for Scale Modeling – A Wide Selection of Materials
Plastic profiles are essential for any modeler striving to create precise and durable structures. Whether you're building architectural models, vehicles, or dioramas, plastic profiles offer versatility and a wide range of applications. In this category, you'll find a broad selection of plastic rods, tubes, angles, and other structural shapes that will help you bring even the most complex projects to life.
A Variety of Shapes and Sizes
Our store offers plastic profiles in a variety of cross-sections and sizes. For example, square, rectangular, and triangular profiles are perfect for constructing model frameworks. Plastic tubes are available in various diameters, enabling the construction of more intricate components. All our profiles are made from durable and easy-to-work-with materials like polystyrene and ABS, ensuring structural stability and easy customization for your specific needs.
Why Choose Plastic Profiles from Our Store?
Our plastic profiles are available in various thicknesses and lengths, allowing for a perfect match for any project. Whether you need a small-diameter tube, a hexagonal rod, or a custom-sized angle beam, you'll find it in our selection. This enables you to create precise and stable structures that will meet all your expectations. We also feature products from renowned manufacturers like Tamiya, Plastruct, Green Stuff World, and AK Interactive, guaranteeing high quality.
We invite you to explore our full range, where you'll find a wide variety of plastic profiles ideal for scale modeling and other precision projects.
Modeling Wood, Balsa & Strips
Modeling Wood, Balsa, and Strips – The Perfect Material for Precision Projects
Wood is one of the oldest and most widely used materials in model making, valued for its natural appearance and versatility. Balsa and other wood species like basswood or walnut are prized for their lightness, ease of processing, and relatively high strength. In our selection, you'll find a wide variety of sheets, strips, and sticks that are perfect for building model aircraft frames, ship hull planking, architectural details, or diorama elements. Modeling wood, especially balsa, is excellent for creating lightweight flying and floating structures where every gram counts.
Wood Sheets and Strips – A Variety of Sizes and Applications
In this category, you will find balsa sheets and planks in various thicknesses, as well as precision wood strips made from basswood. Thanks to its exceptional lightness, balsa is indispensable for constructions where weight is a key factor. We offer balsa sheets in thicknesses from 1 mm up to 10 mm, which can be easily bent and shaped to fit complex forms. Basswood strips, available in square, rectangular, and round profiles, are perfect for creating structural details, railings, masts, or fittings that require greater precision and hardness.
Why Choose Modeling Wood from Our Selection?
Our modeling wood, balsa, and strips are carefully selected products from trusted suppliers. We provide materials with a uniform grain and free of knots, which is crucial for the aesthetics and durability of the finished model. Whether you're building model airplanes, ships, vehicles, or creating architectural mock-ups and scenery, wood is an excellent choice. It is easy to cut with a hobby knife, sand, and glue with modeling adhesives (like cyanoacrylate or PVA glue), making it a pleasant and efficient material to work with. A wide range of sizes allows for a precise fit to your project with minimal waste.
Rigging & Chains
Model Rigging & Chains – Precise Add-ons for Your Models
Rigging and chains are essential elements in any modeling project, adding realism and detail. Whether you're building ship models, armored vehicles, aircraft, or creating advanced dioramas, well-chosen lines and chains will give your work a professional finish. They are indispensable for recreating rigging, anchors, cargo lashings, or towing systems. In our category, you'll find a wide selection of products, such as elastic lines, braided hoses, and various chains, perfect for realistic projects. The materials are available in many thicknesses, lengths, and colors, allowing for precise adaptation to the specific scale and type of your model.
Elastic Rigging for Ships – Details That Make a Difference
Elastic lines are an excellent solution for modelers who need durable yet flexible elements for their projects. Their main advantage is resistance to accidental breakage and ease of assembly, which is particularly important when constructing delicate masts and rigging on sailing ship models. Our offer includes lines in various thicknesses, from ultra-thin 0.01 mm, ideal for the finest details, to thicker ones that perfectly imitate real ropes and cables. Precisely installed rigging on ships will give your models a unique character and authenticity.
Chains for Models – A Realistic Finish for Your Projects
Model chains are essential for building ships, military vehicles, and construction machinery. We offer brass, steel, and blackened chains that suit a variety of applications and do not require painting. By choosing the appropriate thickness and link length, you can easily replicate realistic details on a miniature scale, such as anchor chains, equipment securing, or drive components. Our products, from renowned manufacturers like OcCre, Trumpeter, and Yamamoto, guarantee high quality and precision, which translates to the final appearance of your miniature.
You can also find tow cables for tank and vehicle models in this category: Tow Cables
Metal Rods & Tubes
Modeling Materials: Rods & Tubes
The rods, tubes, and sheets category offers a wide range of components essential for building detailed models. The products offered here, such as brass tubes and steel rods, provide the durability, precision, and flexibility crucial for every modeler. Whether you're creating architectural or technical models, or even miniatures, the right choice of materials will help you bring even the most demanding projects to life. Brass tubes and rods are perfect for constructing fine details like masts, railings, or mechanical model parts. In this category, you'll also find flexible copper wires and springs, which are excellent for creating pliable elements such as cables, lines, or other parts that require flexibility. The variety of materials and sizes allows for a precise matching of components to your project's scale.
A Wide Selection of Materials for Demanding Modelers
Our assortment also includes a variety of metal sheets, ideal for creating details on larger structures or models of vehicles and buildings. Brass sheets, available in various thicknesses, can be easily cut and shaped, allowing for the precise replication of armor plating, covers, and other fine elements. This is especially important for those creating realistic technical and historical models. Additionally, products like brass rods and steel tubes are the perfect solution for reinforcing structures, providing not only aesthetics but also stability and durability to your models. The choice of various diameters and lengths allows you to tailor the materials to the specific requirements of any project.
Screws, Nuts & Gears
Every model, whether it's a high-speed RC car, a precision aircraft, or a meticulously crafted static model, is composed of hundreds of small yet crucial parts. In this category, we've gathered essential assembly and drive components: screws, nuts, and gears. These are the elements that ensure structural integrity, enable moving parts, and transfer power. Without the right screws, a model could fall apart on its first run, and without the proper gears, its mechanisms wouldn't function correctly. That's why we offer a wide selection of these components, so every modeler, from beginner to advanced, can find exactly what they need to build, repair, or upgrade their project.
Screws, Nuts, and Washers – The Foundation of Every Model
Properly selected screws and nuts are the basis for durable connections in model making. Our assortment includes the most popular metric sizes, such as M2, M3, and M4, which are standard in many RC models and drones. We offer screws with various head types (e.g., socket head, countersunk, hex), allowing you to match them to specific applications and tools. We also provide a wide selection of nuts, including standard and self-locking (nyloc) nuts, which prevent loosening due to vibration—a crucial feature in remote-controlled models. Our range is completed by washers, which distribute pressure and protect delicate plastic or laminate surfaces from damage during tightening.Gears – The Heart of the Drivetrain
Gears are key components of any mechanism designed to transfer motion and power. In RC modeling, they are responsible for the operation of transmissions in cars, control systems in aircraft, and mechanisms in construction machinery models. Our selection includes gears made from various materials—from durable plastic, ideal for lighter applications, to steel and brass, which are perfect for high-power models where reliability is paramount. When choosing a gear, it's important to consider parameters such as module (which determines tooth size) and tooth count to ensure smooth and quiet transmission operation. We stock both pinion gears (mounted on the motor) and spur gears, allowing you to complete or repair an entire drivetrain. Metal Sheets and Meshes
Metal Sheets and Meshes in Model Making
Metal sheets and meshes are fundamental materials used for super-detailing—adding intricate details to enhance the realism of models. This category includes a variety of metal sheets, such as aluminum, brass, and copper, available as smooth plates, perforated sheets, meshes with various grid sizes, or textured surfaces like checker plate (tread plate). These products allow you to recreate details that are often simplified or entirely omitted in plastic kits. They are indispensable for both beginners looking to add realistic accents to their first model and for advanced modelers building replicas from scratch (scratch-building).
Application and Working with Metal Materials
Metal components have a wide range of applications in nearly every field of model making. In military vehicle models, meshes are ideal for creating air intake covers, engine ventilation grilles, or anti-HEAT screens (schürzen). Checker plates perfectly imitate anti-slip surfaces on tank fenders or cabin floors. When building dioramas, meshes can serve as fences or structural elements of buildings. Working with these materials is straightforward: a sharp hobby knife is used for cutting, cyanoacrylate glue for bonding, and tweezers or small pliers for shaping. After attaching a part to the model, apply a metal primer to ensure proper paint adhesion and seamlessly integrate the detail with the rest of your project.
Wires & Cables
What are wires and cables used for in modeling?
Wires and cables are fundamental materials used for super-detailing, which means increasing the level of detail in models. They allow you to easily add realistic details that significantly enhance the final appearance of a miniature. This category features a variety of products for recreating wiring, hydraulic lines, antennas, or rigging on models of vehicles, aircraft, and ships. Whether you're building a tank, a modern jet, or a sailing ship, properly selected wires will help you achieve an authentic look.
The applications for wires are very broad. They are most commonly used to create elements such as: brake and fuel lines in car models, ignition wires in engines, wiring in aircraft cockpits and armored vehicle interiors, antennas on tank turrets, and rigging on ship models. Our offer includes wires made from various materials, such as copper (easy to shape), lead (excellent at holding its shape), and steel (ideal for rigid structures). The variety of diameters, from tenths of a millimeter upwards, allows for precise matching of the wire thickness to the model's scale and the specific detail being replicated.
How to choose the right modeling wire?
The choice of the right product should primarily be dictated by its intended use and the scale of the model you are building. For creating thin antennas, a rigid, small-diameter steel wire is the best choice. On the other hand, to imitate hydraulic lines in an aircraft's undercarriage, it's best to use a soft lead or tin wire that can be easily positioned and shaped. Before purchasing, it's a good idea to check photographic references or blueprints of the real object to select a wire diameter as close to the original as possible. Using even just a few extra cables or lines can dramatically change the model's appearance, adding a new level of realism.
EVA Foam
EVA Foam – The Foundation of Your Cosplay
EVA foam is a versatile material, essential for every cosplay creator and DIY enthusiast. It is known for its high flexibility, durability, and resistance to damage, making it the perfect choice for creating armor, props, and costume accessories. Available in various sizes and densities, EVA foam allows for precise customization for your projects, whether you're working on intricate details or large structural components.
In our store, you'll find EVA foam in a range of colors and types, such as high-density dark grey foam, special self-adhesive fabric-covered cosplay foam, and pre-cut foam scales—everything you need to create a professional, top-tier costume. Because it's easy to work with, the possibilities for customizing its shape and appearance are virtually limitless, and accessories like a heat gun make the crafting process even easier. Unleash your creativity with EVA Foam!
Applications of EVA Foam in Cosplay Projects
EVA foam is widely used in cosplay projects due to its ease of shaping and durability. Popular among cosplayers, this foam is used to create armor, weapons, masks, and other props. The ability to heat-shape it, cut it into any form, and cover it with various materials makes it incredibly versatile. For those seeking a lightweight yet durable material, EVA foam is the perfect solution.
Our assortment includes foam in various densities, allowing you to choose the perfect type for any application—from delicate details to massive armor pieces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cosplayer, EVA foam is a fundamental material that will help you bring your most ambitious projects to life. Explore our range and discover the incredible possibilities offered by this versatile material!
Worbla Thermoplastics
Worbla Thermoplastics – Material for Cosplay and Crafting
Worbla is one of the most popular thermoplastic materials, highly valued in the world of cosplay, model making, and art. Its main advantage is its ease of shaping when heated to around 90°C (194°F), allowing for the creation of both intricate details and large, durable elements. Once cooled, the material becomes hard and rigid, retaining its given shape. Importantly, unused Worbla scraps can be reheated and blended together, making the material very efficient and virtually waste-free. The adhesive side facilitates joining layers without the need for additional glue.
Worbla is indispensable for creating armor pieces, helmets, masks, props, and jewelry. It can be easily cut with scissors or a craft knife, and when heated, it can be shaped by hand or with tools. The surface of Worbla can be sanded, primed, and painted with acrylic paints, allowing you to achieve any desired finish – from smooth metal to rough leather. It's a beginner-friendly material, but its capabilities will also be appreciated by experienced creators.
Our Selection of Worbla Sheets
In our hobby shop, we offer a wide selection of Worbla sheets in various sizes, allowing you to match the material to any project – from small accessories to full-scale armor. To make working with the material easier, we also recommend dedicated tools like heat guns, which provide precise temperature control and facilitate shaping. Check out our offer and choose the Worbla products that will help you bring even the most ambitious projects to life.
Decal Paper – Create Your Own Unique Markings
Decal paper, also known as water-slide transfer paper, is a specialized material that allows you to design and print your own water-slide decals. It's an indispensable tool for any modeler who wants to add a personal touch to their models, replicate custom paint schemes, or replace missing markings that aren't included in the kit. With it, you can precisely transfer any graphic onto the model's surface – from tactical numbers and unit emblems to complex sponsor logos on civilian models. This process gives you complete freedom in personalizing your project and helps you achieve a professional, realistic look that will make your work stand out.
How to Choose and Use Decal Paper?
Choosing the right paper is crucial for achieving the best results. First and foremost, you need to consider the type of printer you have. Sheets are available for both inkjet and laser printers. Using the wrong type of paper can lead to smeared ink or damage to your printer. Another important criterion is the background color of the paper. There are two main types: clear (transparent) and white. Clear paper is ideal for applying dark graphics onto light-colored surfaces, as only the print itself is visible after application. On the other hand, paper with a white background is essential when the graphic contains white elements (since most home printers don't print white) or when the decal is to be placed on a dark background, which prevents the underlying color from showing through. After printing your design, the sheet must be sealed with a special spray varnish, and then you proceed just as you would with a standard decal included in a model kit: cut it out, soak it in water, and apply it to the target surface.
Neodymium Magnets
Neodymium Magnets – An Essential for Modelers and Gamers
Neodymium magnets are incredibly strong and versatile accessories, making them a key piece of equipment in every modeler's and wargamer's workshop. They feature a small size and immense magnetic force, which makes them the perfect tool for assembling, connecting, and customizing models. They are especially valued in the world of miniature wargaming, like Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar, where they enable the creation of modular units with interchangeable weapons and equipment.
Practical Uses of Magnets in Model Building
The main advantage of neodymium magnets is the ability to easily connect and disconnect parts of miniatures without glue. Thanks to them, you can freely swap weapons, shields, or armor pieces, adapting your models to specific battlefield strategies. This not only increases tactical flexibility but also helps you save on purchasing additional miniatures, as one model can serve multiple roles. Magnets are also excellent for securing miniatures to metal transport trays. When placed in the bases, they ensure stability and protect your painted models from damage during transport.
We offer neodymium magnets in a variety of sizes and shapes, allowing for a perfect fit for any project—from the smallest miniature details to larger vehicle components. Their high quality ensures durability and reliability, making them a long-lasting product that will simplify your work and enhance the quality of your models.
Stained Glass
Stained glass in model making is a technique for creating miniature imitations of real glass compositions. It's an excellent way to add unique character and realism to building models, historical dioramas, and miniature dollhouses. Thanks to specialized materials, creating a colored glass effect is simple and accessible even for beginner hobbyists, and the final result can be captivating with its richness of color and precision of detail. Whether you are building a Gothic church, a fantasy fortress, or an elegant Victorian mansion, miniature stained glass will bring your work to life and give it a unique atmosphere.
Materials for Creating Miniature Stained Glass
The foundation for creating a model stained glass window is special stained glass paint. These are transparent, solvent-based or water-based paints that, once dry, form a smooth, glossy, and light-permeable coating, perfectly imitating colored glass. To create the outlines, the equivalent of lead cames in real stained glass, thick outliner pastes are used, most commonly available in black, silver, or gold. The base, or the 'pane,' is typically a thin, transparent plastic film, plexiglass, or a polystyrene sheet. The range also includes ready-made kits and self-adhesive films with pre-printed designs, which are a great solution for those looking for a quick and easy way to achieve a stained glass effect.Applications and Techniques in Model Making
The technique for creating miniature stained glass is straightforward. On a piece of transparent film cut to the appropriate shape, apply the design using an outliner paste. After it dries, fill the resulting 'frames' with colored stained glass paints, taking care not to mix the colors. The finished element can then be glued into the model's window. This method is primarily used in architectural modeling and dioramas. The windows of churches, castles, palaces, and even ordinary townhouses gain authenticity through this technique. It is also a popular method in the world of dollhouses and in railway modeling for decorating station buildings or dining cars. It's an eye-catching detail that significantly enhances the visual value of any project. Tapes and Decals
Tapes and Decals for Precision Model Finishing
The Tapes and Decals category features products essential for the precise finishing of scale models. Both beginners and advanced modelers know that the devil is in the details, and the right materials are key to achieving a professional look for your miniatures. Tapes and decals are two fundamental product groups that assist in painting and applying final markings and details.
Masking Tapes – Precision in Painting
Masking tapes are a fundamental tool for any modeler involved in painting. They are used to protect surfaces you don't want to cover with paint, allowing for the creation of sharp, clean color separation lines. They are indispensable for painting camouflage, stripes, or small elements. Our offer includes tapes in various widths, tailored to the scale and type of model. Their special adhesive formula ensures they adhere firmly to the surface but leave no residue or damage the underlying paint upon removal. Flexible tapes for masking curves are also available.
Decals – Details That Bring Your Model to Life
Once the painting is complete, it's time to give the model its unique character. This is achieved with decals (most commonly waterslide decals), which allow you to apply markings, tactical numbers, emblems, and even imitations of dirt or damage to the model. Applying waterslide decals requires some practice, but the result is well worth the effort—the markings blend perfectly into the surface, looking as if they were painted on. Thanks to them, a simple, single-color model of an airplane, tank, or civilian vehicle becomes a faithful replica of a historical or fictional object.
Modeling Rubber
Modeling rubber is a fundamental material used in model building, especially for flying models. It primarily serves as the propulsion system in rubber-powered models, such as free-flight airplanes and gliders. Thanks to its elasticity and ability to store energy, the rubber, once wound and released, turns the propeller, setting the model in motion. Our selection includes rubber in various diameters and cross-sections, allowing for a precise match of the power system to the model's weight and design.
Applications of Modeling Rubber
The use of modeling rubber is not limited to propulsion. It is an incredibly versatile material useful in many projects. Thinner rubber bands and elastic cords can be used to create landing gear suspension for model aircraft and vehicles, to secure moving parts like canopies or flaps, and as seals in floating models. In scale modeling, it can be used to replicate hoses, belts, or other flexible details, significantly enhancing the realism of the finished miniature.How to Choose and Care for Modeling Rubber
When choosing rubber, pay attention to its cross-section (e.g., square) and thickness—the heavier the model, the more powerful the propulsion system needed. The freshness of the material is also important, as rubber loses its properties over time, becoming brittle and less elastic. To extend its lifespan, it is recommended to store it in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight and heat sources. It is also advisable to use special rubber lubricants, which reduce friction during winding and unwinding, resulting in better performance and longer motor run times. Modeling Stones & Rocks
What Are Modeling Stones & Rocks?
Modeling stones and rocks are a fundamental material for building realistic terrain on dioramas, vignettes, and miniature bases. They offer a simple way to diversify your scenery, adding depth and texture. Whether you're creating a rocky slope, a battlefield strewn with rubble, or a path through a dense forest, appropriately chosen stones and aggregates are key to realistically recreating nature. They give every model character and make it more visually compelling.
Types and Applications of Stones in Modeling
Our range includes stones of various sizes, shapes, and materials. Fine aggregate is perfect for creating gravel roads, representing rubble, or as a ground cover on larger surfaces. Medium-sized rocks and rock fragments are useful for building small walls, slopes, or as standalone landscape features. Larger boulders can act as a focal point in your composition or add variety to flat terrain. We offer both natural, selected stones and lightweight alternatives made from cork, pumice, or resin casts, which don't add significant weight to your model and are easy to work with.
How to Work with Stones on a Model?
Applying stones is straightforward. They are typically glued down with PVA glue or cyanoacrylate adhesives (super glue), depending on the size of the stone and the surface. To achieve a natural look, it's best to mix various sizes and avoid symmetrical or regular patterns. Once the glue is dry, the stones can be painted with acrylics to blend them with the rest of your scene. Using washes (thinned paints) will accentuate recesses and shadows, while drybrushing will bring out the texture and edges, giving the entire piece a realistic appearance.
Modeling Plaster
Modeling plaster is one of the most fundamental and versatile materials used in model making, dioramas, and crafts. It is a fine powder that, when mixed with water, creates a workable paste, which becomes hard and durable after setting. Thanks to its versatility, it allows for the creation of realistic terrain elements such as rocks, hills, bases for buildings, or ruins. Plaster is also indispensable for making precise casts of figures, architectural details, or weapon components using silicone molds. Its popularity stems from its ease of use, low cost, and excellent properties that allow for further processing of the finished piece.
How to Use Modeling Plaster and What Are Its Properties?
Working with plaster is simple and does not require specialized tools. Simply pour the powder into clean water (never the other way around) and mix until you achieve a uniform, smooth paste with the consistency of thick cream. Remember that plaster sets relatively quickly, so it's best to prepare smaller batches that you can use before it begins to harden. Once set, the plaster becomes a hard but easy-to-work-with material. It can be easily sanded with sandpaper, carved, scored, and painted with acrylics, oils, or pigments. This workability makes it an ideal material for both beginners and advanced modelers, allowing for easy correction of imperfections and the addition of details.Which Modeling Plaster Should You Choose?
The choice of the right plaster depends on its intended use. Our offer includes various types that differ in hardness, setting time, and grain size. Casting plaster is characterized by a fine grain and high fluidity, allowing for the precise replication of the smallest details from a mold. It is ideal for casting figures and complex shapes. Ceramic (synthetic) plaster offers even greater hardness and resistance to damage, creating a smooth, almost porcelain-like surface. It is perfect for applications where maximum durability is required. For creating larger terrain elements and bases for layouts, a standard modeling plaster may be sufficient. Before making a purchase, it's worth reading the specific product description to match its properties to your project. Rock Molds
How to Create Realistic Rocks for Your Scenery?
Rock molds are an indispensable tool for any modeler looking to create realistic landscapes for their layout or diorama. These are flexible molds, typically made of silicone or rubber, that allow for the precise casting of terrain elements like rock formations, individual stones, cliff faces, and stone walls. They make it easy to consistently replicate details that would be very difficult to sculpt by hand. The primary material used for casting is modeling plaster, though specialized resins also work well. A key advantage of these molds is their reusability, allowing you to create numerous castings from a single mold and combine them into unique compositions.
A Simple Casting Process
The casting process is straightforward and requires no specialized skills. Simply prepare the required amount of modeling plaster by mixing it with water until it reaches the consistency of thick cream. Next, pour the plaster mixture into the mold, ensuring it fills every nook and cranny. Once the plaster has set (curing time varies by type), the finished casting can be gently removed from the flexible mold. These rock castings are now ready for further work—they can be broken, cut, and glued to your layout's base, then painted and weathered to achieve the desired look and blend in with the rest of your scenery. In this category, we have assembled a wide selection of molds for building diverse terrain for model railroads, historical dioramas, or wargaming tables.
Water Effects
Creating realistic dioramas and scale models requires attention to detail, and water is one of the key elements of any landscape. In this category, you will find modeling materials designed to imitate various types of water surfaces – from calm lakes and ponds, through swift-flowing rivers, to puddles on a country road. These products allow you to easily achieve a water effect, adding depth and realism to your model without the need for complex techniques. They are suitable for both beginners and experienced modelers, offering various levels of control over the final appearance.
Types of Products for Creating Water Effects
Water creation materials can be divided into two main groups. The first is ready-made water sheets, which are flexible, transparent plastic sheets, often with an embossed wave texture. They are very easy to use: simply cut them to the desired shape and glue them to the model's base. This is an excellent solution for creating large, flat bodies of water. The second group consists of liquid preparations and gels, such as epoxy resins or ready-to-use water-based gels. These are poured into a pre-prepared, sealed riverbed or lake basin. After curing, they create a perfectly smooth, transparent surface and allow for great freedom in shaping depth, color (by painting the base), and adding submerged objects.How to Choose and Use Water Imitation Materials?
The choice of the right product depends on the effect you want to achieve. For quickly creating a lake on a diorama, a ready-made sheet is ideal. However, if you are planning a diorama with a stream that has an irregular bed, liquid resin will be a better choice. Before applying liquid preparations, you must carefully prepare the base – paint it in shades of green and blue to simulate depth, and place elements such as stones or vegetation. Next, you need to seal the edges to prevent the liquid from leaking out of the intended area. Using these materials is not difficult, and the final effect can completely transform the look of any model, making it much more realistic.
Japanese Tissue – The Classic Covering for Model Aircraft
Japanese tissue, also known as tissue paper, is a traditional material used in aeromodelling to cover lightweight framework structures. Its greatest advantage is an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. This makes it primarily used for free-flight models, such as gliders, rubber-powered models, or small, slow-flying electric airplanes. In such designs, minimizing weight is crucial for achieving optimal flight performance. Japanese tissue is made from long plant fibers, most commonly from the mulberry tree, which gives it its characteristic texture, flexibility, and a tear resistance far greater than that of ordinary paper of a similar weight.
How to Apply Japanese Tissue in Model Building
Applying the tissue to the model's structure is a process that requires care and precision. Sheets of tissue are cut with a small margin and then attached to the framework (usually made of balsa wood) using specialized modeling adhesives, such as dope or thinned water-based glues. After the adhesive has dried, the key step follows: shrinking. The tissue is lightly misted with water, which causes its fibers to relax. As it dries, the fibers shrink, tightening over the framework to create a smooth, rigid, and aerodynamic surface. This process can be repeated for a better result. To further strengthen, stiffen, and protect it from moisture, the finished covering is sealed with a modeling varnish, such as nitrate dope. Our store offers Japanese tissue in various colors and weights, allowing you to perfectly match the material to your specific project.
Material Sets
What Are Material Sets and Why Choose Them?
Material sets are carefully curated packages designed to simplify your work on models and dioramas. Instead of selecting each product individually, you get a ready-made solution tailored to a specific task, such as building a forest section or creating a rust effect. This is a great time-saver and ensures that all elements will work well together. These sets are an excellent choice for both beginners who are unsure where to start and for experienced modelers who value convenience and consistency.
What Will You Find in Our Modeling Material Sets?
Our offer includes a variety of sets to help you with numerous projects. We provide scenery-building kits containing elements like static grass, flock, rocks, shrubs, and pigments for creating realistic ground cover. Themed sets are also available, for example, for creating water, snow, or mud effects. We also have packs of basic construction materials, such as plastic profiles, wooden strips, or metal tubes of various cross-sections, which are essential in every modeler's workshop.
Using ready-made material sets is a practical approach to the hobby. Beginner modelers gain the confidence of having everything they need to complete a specific element of their layout, without the risk of making purchasing mistakes. Advanced creators, on the other hand, can quickly stock up on materials for a specific project, such as a winter or desert-themed diorama, with a guarantee of color and material consistency. It is also often a more economical solution than buying each product separately.
Diorama Accessories
What are Diorama Accessories?
Diorama accessories are ready-made elements, or kits requiring assembly and painting, used to construct realistic environments for models. They enable you to create believable scenes, from battlefields to urban landscapes, serving as a backdrop for vehicle, aircraft, or figure models. These accessories add depth and context, turning a single model into a complete, story-telling composition. Using the right details, such as vegetation, ruin elements, or everyday objects, is crucial for achieving the desired effect and enhancing the visual value of the entire work.Types of Diorama Building Accessories
In this category, we have curated a wide selection of products to help you build any scene. You will find natural landscape elements such as artificial grass mats, static grass, plant tufts, miniature trees and shrubs, as well as products for creating water, rock, and mud effects. We also offer architectural elements, including wall fragments, building ruins, bricks, sandbags, and road signs or streetlights. There are also plenty of small details to enrich the scene, like barrels, crates, tools, furniture, or weaponry. We also have human and animal figures in various scales to bring your diorama to life.How to Choose the Right Accessories?
The basic principle when choosing diorama accessories is to match their scale to the scale of the main model. The most popular scales are 1:35, 1:48, and 1:72, but our offer also includes accessories that fit other scales. It's worth paying attention to the material the accessory is made of – most often it is resin, plastic, plaster, or natural materials. Many of them require gluing and painting, which gives the modeler full control over the final look and allows for perfect integration of the element into the scene. Remember, it's the details that determine the final success of the project.
Modeling bricks are one of the fundamental materials used to create realistic buildings, ruins, walls, or street sections for dioramas and scale models. They allow for the precise recreation of historical fortifications, contemporary townhouses, destroyed factories, and rustic homes. Miniature bricks enable you to build structures from scratch, one by one, giving you complete control over the final shape and texture of your model. This is an excellent solution for railway and military modelers, as well as for hobbyists creating fantasy worlds or architectural models. Using individual bricks instead of pre-cast panels provides an unparalleled level of detail and authenticity, visible in the irregularities of the joints and the layout of each element.
Types of Modeling Bricks and Their Applications
We offer modeling bricks made from various materials, allowing you to choose the perfect fit for your specific project. The most popular are plaster bricks, which are lightweight, porous, and easy to work with—they can be easily broken, sanded, or painted. Another option is ceramic bricks, fired from real clay, which offer the highest level of realism in terms of color and texture. They are available in various scales (e.g., 1:35, 1:24, 1:12), making them suitable for projects of all sizes. In addition to standard rectangular bricks, we also offer halves, corner pieces, and damaged elements, perfect for building realistic-looking ruins or war damage. A wide range of colors, from classic red to sandy shades and grays, allows for the creation of visually diverse structures.How to Work with Miniature Bricks
Working with miniature bricks is simple and doesn't require specialized tools. A pair of tweezers is all you need for precise placement. PVA glue is the best bonding agent, as it dries clear and creates a durable bond. Once the wall is built, you can move on to grouting—filling the gaps between the bricks. This is typically done with a thin plaster mortar or a specialized grouting compound, which is applied over the entire surface and then wiped clean with a damp cloth. Finally, the brick structure can be weathered using techniques like washes (thinned paints) or dry pigments to give it an aged, moss-covered, or soot-stained look. Resin Casts
Resin Casts – Detail and Precision in Modeling
Resin casts are a key element for advanced modelers who value the highest level of detail and precision. Products such as skulls, crystals, barrels, and decorative details allow you to uniquely enhance your models and dioramas. Resin makes it possible to create parts that stand out for their quality and durability, and the wide range of products, especially from Green Stuff World, offers unlimited creative possibilities. Orc skulls, rockets, and shell casings are just some of the examples of details you'll find in this category.
All resin products are easy to work with and can be painted, making them a perfect addition to wargaming scenes, fantasy dioramas, or historical models. The wide variety of themes, from decorative crates to spooky Halloween pumpkins, ensures that every project can be unique and rich in detail.
A Wide Selection of Resin Casts for Modelers
In this category, you'll find both classic and themed resin casts. From items like resin barrels and skulls to more imaginative details like crystals in various colors and sizes, or stalactites and icicles. These products are perfect for creating unique scenes, dioramas, and models that will delight with their intricate details. Among the resin casts available in our store, you will also find accessories for role-playing games, such as molds for RPG dice.
With resin casts, you can quickly add unique details to your model, significantly enhancing its realism and appeal. Each piece is meticulously designed to capture even the finest details, making them perfect for both beginners and advanced modelers.
Camouflage Nets
What Are Camouflage Nets and What Are They Used For in Scale Modeling?
Camouflage nets are one of the key enhancement parts in scale modeling, especially for military subjects. They allow for the realistic recreation of camouflage covers commonly used on tanks, armored vehicles, artillery positions, or in dioramas depicting battlefield scenes. The main purpose of such a net is to break up the object's regular silhouette and help it blend into its surroundings. In modeling, a well-chosen and draped camouflage net adds depth, texture, and authenticity to a model, making the final effect much more convincing. It's a simple way to elevate the level of realism without needing to use complex painting techniques.
How to Choose and Apply a Camouflage Net?
When choosing a net, there are several key aspects to consider. The most important is the model's scale – a net designed for a 1:35 scale model will have a much larger mesh than one for a 1:72 scale. Using the wrong scale will disrupt the proportions. Another factor is the camouflage pattern and color, which should match the historical period and theater of operations. Nets are made from various materials, such as thin fabric, which is perfect for draping freely over the model's surface, or photo-etched metal, which is stiffer but very precise. Applying the net is simple: just cut it to the desired shape and attach it to the model using PVA or cyanoacrylate glue. For an even better effect, you can weave small elements imitating leaves or branches into it.
Modeling Foams
Modeling foams are versatile and lightweight materials that form the basis of many modeling projects. Thanks to their structure and properties, they are extremely easy to work with, making them a popular choice for both beginners and experienced creators. They allow for the quick and effective creation of three-dimensional forms, from simple bases for models to complex terrain dioramas or scenery elements. Their main advantage is their low weight combined with high rigidity or flexibility, depending on the type chosen. They can be easily cut, sanded, glued, and painted, offering nearly limitless creative possibilities.
Types and Applications of Modeling Foams
Our offer includes various types of foams, tailored to specific applications. The most popular ones include EVA foam, ideal for flexible details and cosplay; rigid Styrodur (XPS) for sculpting terrain and buildings; and ultralight EPP and Depron foams, used mainly in aircraft modeling. Choosing the right material allows you to precisely execute any project, from a base for a miniature to the construction of a flying model. A sharp knife is sufficient for working with foam, and for joining, an adhesive that does not dissolve the material, such as a polymer glue, is recommended.