If you love building models and if you love Star Wars I have just what you’re looking for. There are Star Wars models for every skill level of modeler and in a lot of different scale sizes. After a thorough search here are some really fun Star Wars models.
Here are some of the very best Star Wars kits For beginners to advanced modelers:
- Revell Star Wars 1/72 Millennium Falcon
- Revell Star Wars 1/30 X-wing Fighter
- Metal Earth ICONX 3D Metal Model Kits Star Wars Set
- Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/144 AT-AT Walker
- Star Wars ARC170 Starfighter
- Empire strikes back destroyer by MPC
- Revell Snaptite Build and Play Millennium Falcon
If you like modeling and you like Star Wars this post is for you! Check out these iconic models:
Snap Together Kits from Easiest to Hardest:
The easiest is theRevell Snaptite Build and Play Star Wars The Last Jedi Millennium Falcon, follwed by the Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/72 X-Wing Star fighter, Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/144 at-at Walker Building Kit, and the Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/72 Tie Fighter Building Kit.
Revell Snaptite Build and Play Star Wars: The Last Jedi Millennium Falcon:
With this model kit you can recreate your favorite thrilling Rebel Alliance battle with the Star Wars Millennium Falcon from Star Wars The Last Jedi!
The kit includes 19 easy snap together pieces that provides maximum detail and durability. No tools, paint or glue needed for assembly. This product is packed with features such as light up hyper drive motivator and all new battle action sounds ranging from small machine gun fire to a roaring takeoff through hyperspace.
This authentic model captures all the detail and nuance of the vehicles as they appear on the silver screen. Includes retractable landing gear, movable laser cannons and positional antenna.
This kit is complete with easy to follow instructions for the 19 easy snap together parts so no tools or glue is required. This is right from the movie, detailed with decorated parts so no paint is required. Recommended for ages eight and older.
Includes 3 1.5v LR44 batteries
Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/72 X-Wing Star fighter:
This Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/72 X-Wing Star fighter building kit is a great kit for beginners or intermediate builders. This Bandai Star Wars 1/72 X-Wing Star Fighter is a 1/72 scale model of the formidable Rebel Alliance star fighter.
Balancing speed with firepower, the X-Wing is armed with four laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers.
This highly detailed kit has nearly fifty snap together, pre-colored pieces, detailed cockpit interior, seated pilot, optional landing gear, optional canopy, exhaust port and torpedo, R2-D2 & R5-D4, angle adjustable stand and optional decals (sticker or water).
Additionally, this 1/72 X-Wing features opening and closing S-foils and a cockpit with 2 different canopy options. Kit comes complete with detailed instructions.
Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/144 at-at Walker Building Kit:
This is a great real life model from Star Wars Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. This AT-AT is in 1/144 scale. The 4 legged mobile transport has stunning details even down to the side paneling.
Kit also includes a seated pilot, part swappable landing gear options, water slide and sticker transfer options. The set also includes snow themed dedicated display base, two laser effect parts, two leg dampers and two laser guns.
This is a very highly rated snap together kit on Amazon that is a skill level 2 for ages 8 and older. Included are detailed instructions that a beginning modeler can easily follow.
Bandai Hobby Star Wars 1/72 Tie Fighter Building Kit:
This model kit represents a highly iconic ship from the Star Wars universe, the TIE Fighter. This kit is in 1/72 scale and includes a display case that can connect with other display stands to build battlefield settings.
This kit includes two laser effect parts, 1/72 scale Pilot (seated), two view ports, two types (clear part and frame part) water-transfer decals, a marking sticker, and seven runners.
The parts are highly detailed plastic pieces molded in different colors that may be further customized with model paints if desired.
Snap together kit (requires no glue) but hobby nippers are helpful in removing parts from parts tree. Detailed instructions are included.
Star Wars ARC170 Starfighter Model Kit:
This kit is a very detailed copy of he ARC-170 (Aggressive Reconnaissance fighter) that is powered by a class 1.5 hyperdrive and carries torpedoes and laser cannons.
The ARC-170 is less maneuverable than the Jedi Starfighter, and its fate is decided solely by the know-how of the three-man clone fighter crew.
This kit has 36 quick snap together pieces that assembles with no gluing required. No painting as it is built with multicolored painted parts. Includes three clone fighter crew figures and movable wing panels.
This is a skill level one so it is recommended for ages 8 and older. Comes complete with detailed easy to follow instructions.
Revell Star Wars 1/72 Millennium Falcon Model Kit snap over 600 parts:
This is the highly sought after Bandai 1/72 Star Wars A New Hope Millennium Falcon “Perfect Grade”.
This release of the PG Falcon features stickers instead of water slides to decorate the various hull panels and a translucent light blue clear part in place of the LED system to simulate the color of the Sublight engine propulsion systems of the Falcon as seen in the digitally remastered releases of “Star Wars.”
Created through thousands of hours of studying the studio model used to film “Star Wars: A New Hope”, it is the most accurate version ever to be released.
The kit has been engineered with over 600 parts and even has its hull damage molded into the parts while still being snap together and requiring no glue.
The model even recreates the inner details of the ship, ranging from the cockpit to the famous boarding ramp. At 19″ long this model stands out as the ultimate Millennium Falcon model kit.
Set includes dedicated display base and seated figures of Han, Luke Chewbacca, Obi-wan, C-3P0, Princess Leia.
This kit comes with very detailed instructions for the over 600 parts to be assembled. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Metal Earth Kits:
Metal Earth ICONX 3D Metal Model Kits Star Wars Set of 3 Millennium Falcon – R2-D2 – X-Wing Starfighter:
These Metal Earth kits come unassembled and packed in an envelope with easy to follow instructions. They are ideal for ages 14 and up.
There is no glue or soldering needed as the parts can be easily clipped from the metal sheets. Tweezers or small needle nose pliers are the recommended tool for bending and twisting the connection tabs.
This iconic set has three kits that include the Millennium Falcon, R2-D2, and the X-Wing Starfighter.
Thes kits are fun to build, just pop out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes. Includes illustrated instructions for easy building.
Package size measures approximately 9.25 x 5 inches per kit. The Millennium Falcon is 2 sheets with assembled size of 4.25 L x 3.00 W x 2.75 H inches. The R2-D2 kit is in 2 sheets with assembled size of 2.83 L x 2.17 W x 3.74 H inches. The X-Wing Starfight kit is in 2 sheets with an assembled Size of 4.57 L x 5.31 W x 2.13 H inches.
Fascinations Metal Earth ICONX Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer 3D Metal:
This model kit comes unassembled and packed in an envelope with easy to follow instructions. It is recommended for ages 14 and up.
These kits are fun and challenging to build with no glue or solder required. Parts can be easily clipped from the metal sheets. Tweezers and small needle nose pliers are the recommended tool for bending and twisting the connection tabs.
ICONX Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer comes in 2 and 1/2 Sheets. This model is a moderate difficulty level two. Once assembled, dimensions are 6.73 L x 3.83 W x 2.91 H inches.
Just pop out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes. The kit includes detailed illustrated instructions.
Highly detailed etched metal allows you to display your 3D model once completed. Great hobby to collect and build them all.
Glue Required Kits:
Revell 06719 – Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer 1: 2700 Scale:
This is a Skill level 4 model that comes with 110 detailed pieces molded in plastic. This kit will require glue and also painting if desired.
After Chancellor Palpatine rose to power, the wedge-shaped Star Destroyers were the backbone of the fleet, one reason being their massive firepower, and they were present in almost every battleground.
These long-distance spacecraft were capable of traveling through hyperspace and carried the dreaded TIE fighters, yet were also deployed in system-wide invasions.
This model kit includes four-part fuselage with intricately carved surfaces, structured side walls, multi-part command bridge, engine replicas and a stand to display your finished model.
Highly detailed instructions are included.
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Star Destroyer Model Kit:
This is a very rare find Starwars Empire Strikes Back Star Destroyer manufactured by MPC ERTL. This is the molded in plastic model: 78-1926-202 1-1926. The ship measures 15 x 8 when assembled.
This is one of the huge flag ships of the imperial forces. This kit is built in 1:2700 scale and molded in seventy four highly detailed plastic pieces that are ready for assembly.
This is a skill level 3 kit that will require glue and painting. There is a display stand and detailed instructions included.
| Glue Brand | Pros | Cons | Best Use For | Rating |
| Tamiya Extra Thin | Fine Tip Brush | Strong Odor | All Plastics | #1 |
| Testors Tes3501 | Inexpensive | Tube is Messy | All Plastics | #5 |
| Mr Cement S | Cures Quickly | Thick Brush Applicator | All Plastics | #2 |
| Revell Contacta Professional | Needle Applicator | Glue May Fry In Applicator | All Plastics | #4 |
| Micro Crystal Clear | Drys Clear | Expensive | Clear Windshield And Wood | #3 |
Final Thoughts:
We all agree that we love Star Wars and now we have ten great choices of model kits that we can build ourselves or give to the Star Wars lover or modeler in our life. All of these kits will be fun to build and awesome to display.
Happy Modeling!
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Can you paint Metal Earth models? Yes. You can paint metal models, and get very good results, using a simple 4-step process: Sand the metal sheets with a fine sandpaper. Apply a fine metal primer from a spray can. Paint all the metal parts while still on their sheets. Proceed to building from the pre-painted parts.
What are Metal Earth model kits made of? Metal Earth is made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and no glue or soldering is required. Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.