iModeler How-to

Tips and solutions to improve your modelling techniques.

DIY Paint Stand

After hours of looking at paint stands on multiple different websites I was about to buy one off of Hobby Zone when I walked into my old modeling room and saw an old Valho wall paint rack on the floor. This gave me the idea to use the [...]

How to easily strip paint using DettolPaint stripping 101

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Weathered Steel Garage Doors Made simple

I did this many years ago. I thought someone might find it interesting. These scratch build, steel doors were made using thin aluminum plates I bought at a hobby store, which I cut to size, with a pair of scissors. I weathered using these [...]

Weathered/damaged tyres & Wheels

Weathering tyres can be just as satisfying as modeling an entire model. Here are some that I did, which most of you have already seen. I used Citadel Mournfang Brown, and graveyard brown, and earth/brown filter/shade colors to add depth. I [...]

How to easily apply oil dot filters to your model kitOil Dot filters 101

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Painting Advice Sherman Tank

I am a relative newbie at this, so I am turning to the group for advice here. I have a 1/35 Sherman. I painted it in Tamiya XF-62, olive drab. In my opinion it is too dark. Hopefully it will make a nice base coat. Here is the [...]

Video: Building The 1/72 Tamiya Bf 109G-6 Scale Model Aircraft

Seeking advice for an old model kit.

I am posting this seeking advice from people with more experience than myself. I have posted before, I am getting back into the hobby after MANY years away from it. I am nearing completion of several models, including this one. I have run [...]

'How To' easily research and plan your model build

An extension of the article i posted here about the same subject matter. (link)

How To ...Stay Organized

Found this desktop folder holder at a garage sale. Has separations for 7 folders, or 7 sprues in alphabetical order! No more fumbling thru the box.