iModeler How-to
Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.
Masking with Kapton Tape
I received a lot of questions and comments on how and why I use kapton tape for masking on the models I build. I wrote up an small article on my site (link) both how and why and placed it in the Tips and Tricks section, at
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Sunlight Photography : N1K2-J Shiden Kai -1/32
With Spring finally here, I decided to do some outdoor photography. I rigged up a two-sided light tent on my deck. In shooting this model previously, a lot of the pre-shading mottling effect was lost in indoor lighting. In some ways, [...]
Video: Matchbox 1:72 Spitfire Mk IXe -Vintage Build-
A HUGE thanks goes to GYRUSS who sent me this kit to build. Please do yourself a favour and check out his fantastic channel, you won't be disappointed: (link)
This build covers several areas in my 1:72 Spitfire collection. I wanted to [...]
Video: Masking Model Kit Camouflage -Demonstration-
A question I've been asked a few times since the Lancaster video, is "how did you mask the camouflage"? Well in this video I'll not only tell you, but I'll show you too.
Video: 2021 Model Kit Stash Tour
Come with me, and you'll my world of modeling imagination...
A just for fun stash tour video, I hope that you will enjoy!
And check out these links for model modeling awesomeness!
Old School Models
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Otaku [...]
Video: ICM 1:48 I-153 Chaika “Winter Version”
I've always liked the Chaika, and colors and markings of Finnish aircraft of WWII. So put them all together and you've got one snazzy I-153! I've heard that the engineering behind this kit is really good, and I was really impressed by how [...]
Creating Prop Blur with Photoshop
I've only built a couple of wheels-up, in-flight models, and have used clear acetate for the prop spin. However, I have admired many of the great "flying" models posted by the "experten" of the iModeler community. [...]
Video: Parcel from @Tokyo Model Detective and @stevethefishdotnet and short update.
This was a really cool surprise, that I wish I was more alert to enjoy, but I'll do that once I get started on this thing.
Again thanks to all mentioned in the video, links for their channels are right here:
Tokyo Model [...]
