iModeler How-to
Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.
3D Printing & Modelling
I have always been a bit of a gadget man and so when 3D printers first appeared on the scene some years ago it was like a moth to a flame. However, at that time I was unable to find a suitable CAD package that was capable of 3D modelling, [...]
Video: Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/Mk.IIa
This video is dedicated to "George Iatrou" who supplied this kit.
I really enjoyed this project, it was one of those "can I do this?" builds. I learned a lot along the way, and was very glad to build another one of [...]
Who needs decals? Painting on a design freehand
So this isn't a finished piece yet, but I wanted to share my approach to painting on designs. Hopefully it's still okay to post here (if not, feel free to remove and I can repost in another part of the site).
This figures is a 1/35 scale [...]
Instruction: Nozzle staining according to Tomas
I'd like to share with you a little tutorial on how to paint nozzles on modern aircraft.
For the show, I chose the Aires nozzles for the F-15E 1/48
Step 1 - Mr.Surfacer 1000 (1500)
Step 2 - Glossy Black Tamiya X-1
Step 3 - Ring - Alclad [...]
Paiting F-14A
On start i painted all plane Mr.Finishing Surface 1500 Black. Next steps identical for all colors. At first i painted some places Tamiya Xf-2 White, X-4 Blue a XF-64 Red Brown and at second i painted plane very thinned camo colours - [...]
How-to article on applying WW1 "Fokker" Streaky Camouflage, or “Fokker Streaking” 101
A lot of us have a few World War 1 Fokker planes in our stash. Some of us have been thinking about just how to replicate the often seen Fokker finish...
Here's how I did it... and it's not all that hard once you break it down. The [...]
