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How to Make Custom Decals for Special Projects Transcript* Intro Hello all. This is David from Sunward Hobbies. Decals are great. They’re a quick and easy way to apply complex stencils and insignias. However, they do have their disadvantages. One, they can tend to cover up surface details, especially if they are thick. Two, if … Read more
“Frankensteining” a Model Kit Transcript* Skit Haven’t you ever wanted to look beyond the clouds and the stars? Or to know what causes the trees to bud? Or what turns the dark into light? But if you talk like that, people think you’re crazy. I just think you need to touch grass, man. Don’t you … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide Transcript* Intro Hello all. This is David from Sunward Hobbies. And to prove to you that I like you so much, I have taken a customer request to heart. In today’s video, I’m going to show you how to mask and paint tires. So, I’ve got my masking tape right here. I just … Read more
Mr Hobby Mirror Silver Testing Transcript* Intro This isn’t a mirror, you know. I just painted this whole section of the wall with Mr. Hobby’s newest product. Hello all, this is David from Sunward Hobbies here to review Mr. Hobby’s new Mirror Silver. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Yet another new chrome paints out … Read more
Avoid Too Heavy, Too Soon, and Too Far Mistakes—Lay Perfect Coats Every Time Whether you’re picking up your airbrush for the first time or returning to a well-worn setup, nothing derails a project faster than runs, pinholes, or orange-peel textures. These issues—affectionately known as the “Terrible Threes” of airbrushing (Too Heavy, Too Soon, Too Far)—can … Read more
Airfix Avro Vulcan B.2 Black Buck This is the sixth part of the Airfix Avro Vulcan B.2 Black Buck 1/72 Scale A12013 build and review. This week there was a lot, and I really do mean a lot of work done. And the worst part, it was slow, and very tedious work. Lots of sanding, … Read more
Skill Level: Experienced – AdvancedRead Time: 10 minutes AFV, Aircraft and Marine Vessel Protective Clear Coat Strategies Part №.1 Understanding Paint Types: Lacquer, Enamel and Water-Based Acrylics 101 Classes: ◦ Gloss ◦ Semi-Gloss ◦ Satin ◦ Flat ◦ Dull ◦ Ultra Matte A previously applied lacquer finish reactivates with another fresh, top coat of lacquer, … Read more
2K Clear Coat Prep and Problem-Solving Part №.2 Skill Level: Advanced – Difficult – Time Sensitive ProductRead Time: 9 minutes 2K Clear Coats: Managing Expectations Careful and Precise Measurement is the first step towards a successful 2K Clear Coat finish. Airbrush knowledge and proficiency are the next step. Without them, 2K is extremely difficult to … Read more
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
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