iModeler How-to

Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.

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Stars and Bars

by John S Walton on July 5, 2024 · in How-to · 2 ≡

I am starting on a 1/32 F4E Phantom by Revell.I have the Zotz decal sheet to make a Viet Nam Era aircraft.The sheet has two sets of stars and bars,one with the blue surround on the bars,one without.I cannot find documentation on the set [...]

Video: Realistic Paint Chipping Effect to Scale Model Aircraft for 1/24 & 1/32 Scale

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 31, 2024 · in How-to

Making Scale Model Wooden Spoked Wheels

by Graham GREEN on May 30, 2024 · in How-to · 6 ≡

Here is something that seems to be all but forgotten about, when there is such a proliferation of pre-formed plastic models available today. It involves a bit of luck and skill to create these small wheels by hand instead of just gluing a [...]

Vacuforming canopies, the hard (and slow) way.

by Colin Latta on May 23, 2024 · in How-to · 10 ≡

After many unsatisfactory attempts, I've found a way to vacuform satisfactory canopies ... ... mount canopy on plasticene .. ... box and make a female mold with casting silicone, using a pressure pot at 40 PSI (eliminates bubbles) ... ... [...]

Video: How to Add Realistic Rivet Details to Scale Model Aircraft for 1/24 & 1/32 Scale

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 19, 2024 · in How-to

WIP: Tried the Mr Color Rapid Thinner. Me Like!

by Graeme Street on April 29, 2024 · in How-to · 19 ≡

I used the Mr color Super silver and Stainless steel on my Mustang with the Mr color 400 thinner. In general I was happy with the results. Although I wanted a tighter silver and less "sparkles". (link) I had read somewhere [...]

Video: Building The Tamiya Heinkel He162 A2 Scale Model Aircraft. Beginner Scale Modeling Tutorial Video

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 27, 2024 · in How-to

PAINT MULE: The Modellers Unsung Hero

by George Henderson on April 19, 2024 · in How-to · 10 ≡

We probably all have one and I constantly use mine to try improve myself with things such as mottling and free hand camouflage with left-over paint in the airbrush cup. It's now been eight years since I start using an airbrush and I'm [...]