Building Warhammer models: glue, tools and assembly questions answered
Short answer
Short pages on putting Warhammer models together: glue, clippers, mould lines, warped parts, gaps and the order to build and paint in.
The questions in this section
- Which Warhammer boxes are push-fit (no glue)?
The boxes that snap together without glue, and how to check any other kit before you buy. - Plastic glue or superglue for Warhammer models?
Which glue holds Warhammer plastic, when superglue is the right choice, and the mistakes that ruin a join. - How do I remove mould lines?
Where mould lines matter, how to scrape them off, and which tool to use on flat armour, skin and ribbed parts. - How do I cut parts off the sprue without breaking them?
The two-cut method for freeing fragile parts, which clippers to use and why nail clippers cause gaps later. - Should I paint before or after building?
When to build the whole model first, when to paint parts separately, and why priming the sprue backfires. - How do I fix a bent or warped Warhammer part?
Check whether the part is resin or plastic, then reshape it with heat. Games Workshop's own method, and what hobbyists do with plastic bases. - Gaps and seams after gluing: what to do
Why gaps appear on a correctly built model, how to fix them with filler or melted sprue, and how to stop them next time.
Common questions
What is the least I need to build a first kit?
Clippers to cut the parts off the frame, plus plastic glue unless the box is push-fit. Our paints and tools guide lists the rest.
Each page names its own sources at the foot.