An Oil Paint Alternative Part 1: What are Dense Acrylic Series Paints? Skillset: Beginner to Advanced by James Wooldridge The Abteilung 502 Dense Acrylic Tube tube range is ideal for artists, fantasy figures, science fiction, naval, aircraft, and military modelers. The dense acrylic formula offers maximum opacity and coverage, combined with the vividness and intensity … Read more
Masking Basics In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial we’ll cover the basics about masking. I’ll show you some simple techniques to make the task easier and give you a clean professional look. As always, all the materials, supplies and models are available at Sunward Hobbies. I’ve used a dozen different masking products over the decades with … Read more
Cements and Glues Tutorial Part 1 Part 2: Cements and Glues Tutorial Hi! In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial I’ll show you some common Cements and Glues, go through a few basics and give you a few tips on how to make the project more fun. As always, all the models, materials and supplies are available … Read more
Cements and Glues Tutorial Part 2 Part 1: Cements and Glues Tutorial PVA can also be used for a subsurface bond. This is Microscale Metal Foil Adhesive, another of my favorites. In this example it’s a 1/48 Tamiya IL-2 Shturmovik WWII aircraft. I want to recreate the look of a quick repair on the lower … Read more
Using Vallejo Acrylic Paints and Thinners In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial I’ll be showing you some tips on how to hand brush and spray Vallejo Acrylics and Metal Color. As always, all the materials used are available at the store. Vallejo paint is, in my opinion, the nicest smelling product on the market. The range … Read more
Sunward is pleased to sponsor a A3-4T streamer Duration contest at the Cambridge Rocket Club. The contest is schedule for Saturday September 18th, starting at 10:00am Prizes include: The first place – will receive a $75.00 gift voucher from Sunward Hobbies as well as pre-paid 2022 CRC membership Second place winner will receive a $50.00 … Read more
A Step by Step Build of the Tamiya Handy Drill This drill kit is a lightweight, easy to assemble, inexpensive, and powerful for its size. It runs on 2 “AA” batteries. Kit Contents: Sprues in individual plastic bags a detailed instruction sheet Contents of plastic bag on the right purposefully left as you receive it … Read more
How to Use AK Interactive Weathering Pencils by James Wooldridge What Are they? AK Interactive Weathering Pencils are 37 Special non-toxic water pencil colors. Weathering Pencils can be described as a type of greasepaint in a pencil, specifically designed for creating modeling effects. The specialized composition is formulated from a water-soluble, non-acrylic, semi-grease-based wax composite … Read more
Dry Brushing Techniques Tutorial for Plastic Model Kits In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial, I’ll guide you through some easy techniques to bring life to your project with Dry Brushing. As always, all the products used in this article are available at Sunward Hobbies. I didn’t use anything special to get the effects you’ll see. Probably … Read more
Building Tamiya Tank Tracks Tutorial