Can you bring plastic model scale kit on a plane?

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A model kit may include glue, hobby knives and paint; the plastic parts do not settle the rules for those additions. This answer covers the ordinary form of the item at a US checkpoint. A separate liquid, battery, blade or chemical in the kit may have its own rule.

Carry-on baggage

Yes. Ordinary “Plastic model scale kit” may go through a US checkpoint in carry-on; assess any separate liquid, blade or battery on its own.

Checked baggage

Yes. Ordinary “Plastic model scale kit” may be checked; pack loose or fragile parts securely.

Prepare for screening

• Keep small parts together and check for paints, blades, magnets or pointed pieces included in the kit.
• Inspect the kit and its packaging.
• Compare the result with airline and route conditions.

Basis and limits

What Can I Bring? — complete list. Check airline size limits and destination import rules separately.

Before packing

1. Keep small parts together and check for paints, blades, magnets or pointed pieces included in the kit.
2. Inspect the kit and its packaging.
3. Compare the result with airline and route conditions.