Tamiya F-51D Mustang RCAF Build and Review Part 4

Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the fourth part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. In 2016, my brother and I had the rare privilege of being introduced to Herb Spear. Herb was a former RCAF P-51D pilot, flying out of Calgary with 403 Squadron. … Read more

Tamiya F-51D Mustang RCAF Build and Review Part 3

Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the third part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. Canada first acquired the P-51 during World War II. Many of these were early Mustangs used for photo reconnaissance; however, as the war progressed, the Mustangs took on a more … Read more

Tamiya F-51D Mustang RCAF Build and Review Part 2

Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the second part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. During WWII, the P-51 Mustang secured its place in aviation history. The fighter was very well received by its pilots, and to many it was a game changer to the … Read more

Mastering Scale Model Lacquers: Hair‑Level Coats, Thinning Ratios, MAC Valves & Thinner Essentials

Colourful Metallic Paint with Glitter Flake Van

From perfect hair‑thickness layers to the right thinners—and why professional airbrushers leave leveling additives behind. Backstory: From Frustration to Finish-Line Precision Every seasoned scale modeller has experienced it—you apply a flawless base coat, step away for a moment, and upon returning, your final lacquer pass crimples, blisters, or develops an unexpected texture. You followed the … Read more

Revell HMCS Snowberry Build and Review Final Build Post Part 16

Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the sixteenth and final build part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 Several years before I was born, my Dad was asked to build a model of HMCS Blairmore, which was to be displayed at the new Blairmore Legion. This is … Read more

How to Airbrush and Brush Paint Miniature Figures with Water-Based Acrylic Paints

Vallejo Acrylics and Liquid Metal

Mastering Miniature Painting with Water-Based Acrylics Unlock the full potential of water-based acrylic paints to bring your miniature figures to life! Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned hobbyist, this guide will equip you with the techniques, scientific insights, and pro tips needed to achieve flawless finishes. From airbrushing gradients to brush-painting fine details, dive … Read more

Revell HMCS Snowberry Build and Review Part 15

Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the fifteenth part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 Nearly a decade ago, I logged onto Facebook, and I was greeted with an amazing image of the new Tamiya 1/350 IJN Yamato sailing on the water. At first glance, the ship … Read more

Master Drop Counting Thinner Ratios for Flawless Scale Models

Master Drop Counting Thinner Ratios for Flawless Scale Models - Sunward Hobbies

Measured to Perfection: How Drop‑Counting Transforms Your Thinner‑to‑Paint Mixing Skill Level: For scale modellers who want better and consistent results. Every scale‑modeller knows the frustration of an unpredictable airbrush session: heavy blobs here, wispy overspray there, unpredictable drying times turning a simple basecoat into a headache. What if you could remove the guesswork entirely and … Read more

Revell HMCS Snowberry Build and Review Part 14

Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the fourteenth part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 I’m very excited about this stage of the build, and in this post, I’m going to be weathering the Snowberry. All of that chipped paint is about to get dirtied up with … Read more

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