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Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.

How to illuminate a model – PLASMO's 1/48 Trumpeter Douglas DC-3 [VIDEO]

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 [...]

Video: Tamiya 1:35 Male Mk IV (Part 2)

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 [...]

Video: Tamiya 1:35 Male Mk IV Tank - Part 1

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 [...]

Camera Tripod

Here is a neat, 12" miniature tripod for photographing small work. What's really neat is the bracket that holds the camera without need for the screw attachment. This feature came as a surprise and is really handy when switching [...]

Video: No Cats For Christmas (Again) Maschinenkrieger Diorama 1/20 Scale Modeling Video

Days of Future Passed (or what Future is called today)

Like many of you, I have used "Future" acrylic for some time. And like you, I have sometimes been bewildered by the frequent name changes of this product. I recently saw on one of the modeling sites the latest iteration of [...]

Video: Building the Hasegawa MK44 Ammoknights Maschinenkrieger SF3D Plastic Scale Model

Video: How to apply an Oil Wash

A Kitbashing Story: Hasegawa Lunadiver Stingray Step by Step Kitbashed Build Maschinenkrieger

Shuichi Hayashi – Weathering master

I discovered this modeler by chance looking at some magazines in a bookstore in Nagoya. Really impressive weathering job! (link) Shuichi Hayashi's Youtube channel can be found here: (link)