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A bit of nostalgia, brushes 144 [gross] ,disposable paint brush

by Robert Royes on May 11, 2021
in Uncategorized — 5 Comments

When I started to paint my models as a kid using Pactra and Testors 1/4 ounce bottle paints, to help me out my Dad or my Mom gave me a box of 144 little brushes, the cool thing was that they were disposable, they lasted me several years [...]

Moved into a new Studio.

by James Kelley on August 4, 2020
in How-to — 16 Comments

For the first time in a little over 10 years, I have a studio/workplace that I am happy with. Custom-designed by me with IKEA components, and Wallniture shelving from Amazon. The desktop is 58.25x28.75" of tempered glass, and provides [...]

Final reveal: Arco dei Fileni, Libya, 1941 on 1:35, Scratchbuild

by Michel Verschuere on March 23, 2020
in Armor — 21 Comments

This is the final reveal of my crack at the Arco dei Fileni, an Italian colonial monument erected in 1937 in Libya and designed by the Italian architect Florestano di Fausto (1890-1965). The original was dynamited by the later Libyan [...]

Early Panzers in Poland 1939 – MiniArt Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf. D + Diorama

by Michel Verschuere on June 22, 2019
in Armor — 12 Comments

I started off with this project in July of last year while in Vienna. It involves MiniArt's #35169 model of the early Panzer III, the D-model. Figures are kit #35191 from the same manufacturer. The chassis of the tank was finished by [...]

Polishing of airliner model.

by Ivan Hajník on April 13, 2019
in How-to — 5 Comments

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. [...]

Review: AK Real Color Air- Is their marketing hype accurate?

by Pedro L. Rocha on December 28, 2018
in Reviews — 7 Comments

Most of you have probably came across banners, printed advertisement or even some you tube stuff about AK Interactive new paint line, Real Colors. They kicked off a few months ago with an extensive AFV and Tank colors, covering several [...]

Aero Futurism. Art movement circa 1930’s

by Mon Falcone on December 21, 2018
in Aviation — 11 Comments

A friend saw me putting together a model the other day. They exclaimed "Oh, your like an engineer". I replied, "Actually, more like an artist." ==Aeropainting or sometimes aero-futurism.== Aeropittura (Aeropainting) was [...]

Paints and glues

by Charles King on August 23, 2018
in How-to — 27 Comments

Hi all. Got questions for you all. I have been modeling since 2002. Never used an airbrush on my models; Although, I have tested one out at a local club. I am still using cans. I have purchased a reasonable cheap AB, to test out. I have [...]

"Tin-Canning" Submarine Hull: Does Anyone Know How to Do It? Need Some Feedback?

by paul teixeira on July 5, 2018
in How-to — 21 Comments

1st thing I would like to say is "These are not my models". They are the pictures of a model I-400 JPN Sub made by "Hyun Soo Kin". I am making the same model using the Tamiya 1/350 I-400 Sub model. I also have the [...]

Perfect Chrome

by Nikolajs Negeriss on April 12, 2018
in How-to — 35 Comments

After I have done couple of motorcycle models I learned something about chrome. I tried a lot of paints and combinations, including Molotow, Gunze SM06 and SM08, Testors, Tamiya enamel, Vallejo Metal Color, Alclad and AK Extreme Metal [...]