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Diorama and Model Buildings for the Perfect Displays

If you’re going for realism, you won’t want every building to look like it’s in pristine condition. While you can create this effect yourself, Plaza Japan offers plastic building models constructed to appear damaged by war and time. You can use these buildings to recreate historical battles or create new ones with characters from your favorite anime, movies, and comic books.

Model buildings let you assemble and display authentic temples and castles from Japanese cities and other popular sites. You’ll find tiny school desks, chair sets, road signs, vending machines, and many other unique pieces.

Plaza Japan carries authentic Japanese model buildings from the most well-known companies. Take your display to the next level with incredibly detailed, period-accurate buildings.

Buy Japanese Model Kits, Models, and Diorama Buildings

Plaza Japan is your #1 source for scale models, dioramas, and supplies. Besides our incredible collection of plastic buildings, you’ll also find models for vehicles, aircraft, trains, characters, and more. We also carry the best selection of model tools, including masking tape, cutters, brushes, sponges, paint trays, tweezers, scissors, swabs, and more. And, you can’t miss Plaza Japan’s collection of model accessories containing stickers, decals, covers, and bases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plastic model buildings? Let Plaza Japan provide the info you’re after. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about plastic buildings.

How Do I Build Plastic Models?

Model building is a process that typically requires separating parts, assembling them, and painting your finished models. You can spend countless hours assembling plastic models. Whether you’re passing time or relaxing, the main tip to remember with building models is to have fun!

What Do I Need for Model Building?

The exact items you’ll need to build models can vary. Some models include everything you need. Generally, having an Exacto knife (or something similar), tweezers, modeling putty, sanding pads, and your paint of choice is good.

What’s the Difference Between a Diorama and a Model?

A diorama is typically more extensive than a model, but a diorama is a type of model. Dioramas typically follow a scale similar to the ones used to categorize models. For instance, 1/30 scale dioramas or models would be 30 times smaller than their real-life counterparts.

Should I Paint a Plastic Model Kit Before Assembling It?

Whether you paint plastic buildings or other models before or after assembling them is up to you. Some people prefer to paint model pieces before assembling them. Others prefer painting a completed model after building it. Try both styles and see which one you prefer.