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Make it a great build.
Explore model kits and ready-built models by interest, material and difficulty. Find a gift, choose your next project and compare offers from UK retailers.
A build that suits your experience
From opening your first kit to taking on a detailed challenge. Start with the right level.
First Build
For your first kit
Easy
A straightforward build
Intermediate
A step up in detail
Challenging
Precision and patience
Expert
For seasoned modellers
A model gift they’ll love
Find something they’ll enjoy building, operating or displaying, with ideas for different interests and experience levels.
What would you like to build with?
Different materials, different ways to make something worth displaying.
Wooden model kits
Mechanical builds, miniature houses and decorative models with a natural finish.
Metal model kits
Fold, fit and assemble detailed subjects, from tiny landmarks to intricate machines.
Plastic model kits
Scale aircraft, cars, ships and more, with snap-fit and glue-and-paint options.
Follow your interests
Real-world engineering, favourite fictional worlds or something to bring a shelf to life.
Cars, aircraft, trains, ships and engines.
Historic and modern subjects, by era, country and scale.
Favourite franchises, fantastic worlds and iconic characters.
Miniature worlds and models made for display.
Models to drive, fly and sail.
Real spacecraft, launch vehicles and space exploration.
More ways to find your next model
Choose your kind of build
Help choosing. Options for buying.
Model Steam is a UK model and model-kit discovery, buying-guide and price-comparison website.
Discover a good fit
Explore recommendations by subject, material, experience or the person you’re buying for.
Explore the guides →Understand what’s involved
Use practical comparisons and our difficulty system to choose a model that suits your experience.
How our ratings work →Choose a retailer offer
Compare listed UK offers, then visit the retailer to confirm the final price, delivery and availability.
More about Model Steam →Recently added models & kits
Explore the latest catalogue additions, or choose a subject to find your next project.
- All new
- Military
- RC
- Space
- Vehicles
- Sci-fi & Fantasy
- Decorative
Prices can change. Open a model to see its current retailer offers.
Browse all recent additions →All model guides & categories
Have a particular model, subject or type of build in mind? Find your route here.
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Film, TV, sci-fi & fantasy+
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Materials, build types & difficulty+
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A few things worth knowing
What does Model Steam do?+
Model Steam helps you discover model kits and ready-built models, choose a suitable build and compare listed UK retailer offers.
Do I buy directly from Model Steam?+
You complete your purchase with the retailer you choose. That retailer confirms the final price, availability and delivery terms and handles your order.
How are difficulty levels decided?+
Our five levels consider the exact kit and the techniques involved. Manufacturer ratings and product-specific evidence inform the assessment. Read how our ratings work.
Can retailer prices change?+
Yes. Listed offers can change between updates. Check the retailer’s current price, stock and delivery costs before ordering.