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MPC A New Hope Hans Solo Edition This is the tenth part of the MPC Star Wars A New Hope Hans Solo Millenium Falcon 1/72 Scale MPC953 build and review. I’ll admit something to you, I’m not that big a fan of weathering models. Now please don’t confuse this to mean I don’t like weathered … Read more
MPC A New Hope Hans Solo Edition This is the sixth part of the MPC Star Wars A New Hope Hans Solo Millenium Falcon 1/72 Scale MPC953 build and review. This is the part of the build where I stop, look around and ask myself “Why are you doing this?” Now I could have easily … Read more
An introduction to Tamiya Paint Retarder A discussion on using Tamiya Paint Retarder for Lacquer Paints 87198 and Paint Retarder for Acrylic Paints 87114. You might have come across these products while you are browsing online or when you are in the hobby store. You might wonder what these are for, or you might already … Read more
Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair with Moto-Tug This is the sixth part of the Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair with Moto-Tug 61085 build and review. Now that all of the Mr Hobby Masking Sol NEO has been applied I can get to painting the blue, and I’m really excited to start painting. I’m going to be using … Read more
Lacquer, 2K Gloss, Varnish, Water-Based and Polyurethane Clear Coats Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Time to read: 8 minutes Part 1: Understanding the Airbrush: Setting Yourself Up for Success. There are two ways to approach painting a model, the first is to apply a colour coat and optionally, top it off with a clear coat, … Read more
Ford Bronco Bass Boat & Trailer Build Final Part 6 In this Sunward Hobbies build tutorial article I’ll be finishing the “Gone Fishing”. An amazing model with plenty of options which you can build so many different options. You will see decal adjustments and the added fine detail parts. The Revell 1980 Ford Bronco with … Read more
Buying Your First Airbrush – Need To Know Basics Skill Level: Beginner Airbrushing is a joyful labour of love, a magic wand full of creative spells to cast upon your projects. To others, it’s a discouraging problem area, intimidating at best. Others feel it is something out of their league. In this article, we will … Read more
Airbrush Maintenance 101 – Lubrication Skill Level: Advanced A smooth-operating airbrush is a joy to use. Parts glide over and through each other with ease. A well-maintained airbrush can last a lifetime with proper and preventive care. Metal parts slide on each other with ease when using frictionless airbrush lubricant. Seals remain soft and pliable, … Read more
Using Plastic Cement and Cyanoacrylate as a Tool Skill Level: Experienced to Advanced In Part 2 the use of Hot and xHot plastic cement types are covered. Improper use of these solvent weld products may irreparably damage an expensive model, subassemblies or component parts. Exercise caution when used. Hot and xHot solvents have a high … Read more
Airbrushing 3G Acrylic Paint Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced No Tip Dry: The Gold Standard of Water-Soluble Acrylic Paint In this tutorial, beginners to advanced modellers will learn how to use AK Interactive 3rd Generation Acrylics for superior results. 3G Acrylics are a modern, water-soluble, hybrid acrylic paint, capable of accomplishing outstanding results when used … Read more