Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.
I should have made this video when I wasn't so exhausted, man I ramble on and on when I'm tired. Anyways, the model show has come and gone. It was a very fun event, I got to hang out with some really cool people and found a few new kits. [...]
Some time ago there was an article on iModeler regarding use of a cutter (or cutting plotter) for our hobby. At that moment, I was thinking about this for a while, especially because of my previous experience – I saw cutters in the late [...]
High gloss is the basis for airliner models. The secret lies in lacquering, grinding and polishing the surface. Suitable abrasive materials, polish and polishing wipes are needed. The result is a high gloss of the model.
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This takes a bit of prep and time to complete and might seem unnecessary to some when you can just paint it on. But I'm really pleased with the end result, and that this process was actually easier then I anticipated.
A technique using a child´s white glue for hard edge masking.
The glue was applied using its own bottle fine tip.
Just in case you'd like to extend your skills into car modeling, Plasmo has got you covered. This construction video of the 1/24 scale Aoshima Lamborghini Aventador provides a nice visual introduction to car modeling techniques - with [...]
We learned to like and enjoy Plasmo's model construction videos on Youtube, and this one, featuring 1/48 Trumpeter DC-3 in Alaska Airlines livery is no exception.
However, I found this video special because it provides a more or less [...]
This is the final and second part of my Tank build. I really enjoyed this kit, Tamiya sure know how to build them. The figures were painted by my brother to represent the Canadian Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Thanks for that, you can see [...]
Part one focuses on the assembly of the kit and painting and weathering the tracks.
I bought this kit as soon as it was released in my local hobby store. I think this is just a fantastic model. The engineering was top notch, I can't think [...]
