iModeler How-to

Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.

Dragon 1/32 Bf110C Nightfighter WIP – No Black paint was used in the commission of this ‘sin’….

This is a WIP of my 1/32 Dragon 110C-7 kit, painted as L1+DH of NJG3, as it was photographed at Benghazi, Libya in 1941, with replacement tail surfaces from a Dayfighter. What makes it "interesting" is that I used no black paint [...]

A short film about modelling!

This one turned up at Aeroscale today, I think there is an interested audience here as well 🙂 ! (link) Best regards Magnus

Video: Superdetailing Eduard's 1/32 Bf 109E-4

Here's an interesting two-part video by Mr. "Making Models Again", a modeler from Scotland who found renewed passion for the hobby after 30 years' hiatus. The video provides a detailed outline in how to top Eduard's excellent [...]

Homemade display stand

I made this display stand from a letter opener (80 cents at a second-hand store) , a Basswood base (79 cents at Pat Catan's), some cut and stick automobile rear view replacement cardboard mirror (Walmart for about $7.00), gloss Black [...]

How to: Airbrush What, How & Why – Part 2. Double action airbrush

(link) Here's the second part of a hands-on introduction to airbrushing, this time featuring a double-action airbrush. Video by Marneus Augusta Calgar, found on Youtube. For part one of the series, look here: (link)

How to: Airbrush What, How & Why – Part 1. Single action airbrush

(link) A thorough hands-on introduction to airbrushing using single-action airbrush is offered in this video by Marneus Augusta Calgar. Found on Youtube.

How to clean your airbrush using ultrasonic cleaner

(link) A video demonstration by the Wargamers Consortium.