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Using Plastic Cement Types as Assembly Tools Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Plastic Cement Types In this article, we will discuss and examine how different types of cement are used as a tool when bonding styrene (High Impact Polystyrene – HIPS) parts together found in model kit plastic and white styrene scratch building material. Unlike … Read more
Using AK Interactive Real Colors Acrylic Lacquer Paint Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Real Colors Development AK Interactive created a gold standard in acrylic lacquer paint based on research, actual colour chips and equipment samples used by different nations. ANALYZING THE ORIGINAL COLORS For the study of preserved equipment, recognized and independent laboratories undertook the … Read more
Hobby Paint Scale Reduction Effect Mastery Improving Model Colours Stepping Up the Colour Value Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Scale Reduction Effect Theory Colour Scale Reduction Effect is a hotly debated topic. The science behind it is based on our eyes playing tricks on us because we know what the colour is rather than what … Read more
Artesania Latina Bluenose II Build – Part 20 of a Series In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial, I’ll be continuing with Artesania Latina’s Bluenose II build with Part 20. Previous Part 19 In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial We’ll be continuing building the 1/72 Artesania Latina Bluenose II fishing schooner. In this Part 20 I’ll be installing … Read more
Artesania Latina Bluenose II Build – Part 19 of a Series In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial, I’ll be continuing with Artesania Latina’s Bluenose II build with Part 19. Previous Part 18 In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial We’ll continue with the Artesania Latina 1/72 scale Bluenose II fishing schooner. In Steps 48 and 49 you’ll be … Read more
How to Care and Restore Damaged Synthetic and Natural Fibre Paintbrushes Paintbrush Redemption Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced A brand-new paint brush may only survive one use, depending on how it is used and with what. For example, applying Mr.Surfacer 500 with a brush to create excellent tank armour texture is one of the most … Read more
Luftwaffe WWII RLM Aircraft Colours Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium – Scale Reduction Effect Tamiya Lightening Ratio using Tamiya Acrylic White Paint XF-2: 1/32 – 5% 1/35 – 8% 1/48 – 10% 1/72 – 15% 1/144 – 23%. 🧰 Pro Tool-tip: When mixing colours, ignore the names given on the bottle and focus on what colour hue and chromatic … 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
Tamiya Color Acrylic Paint: X Gloss – XF Matte The Modeller’s Favourite Paint by James Wooldridge: Updated August 03, 2022 For the Hobbyist to Advanced User The Basics Why Use Tamiya Color Acrylic Paint is a long-time favourite among modellers. The paint comes in much more durable Gloss or Matte colours that apply easily with … Read more
Basic Chipping and Scratches Techniques for Plastic Model Kits In this Sunward Hobbies Tutorial I’ll be showing you how to wear the look of your model with chipping and making scratches plus a worn paint effect. You’ll see how easy and rewarding these weathering techniques can be. As always, all the materials used in this … Read more