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The Basics Washes/shades (the name depends on the brand mostly, they are the same) are a core part of the miniature painting hobby! Whenever you paint a model, even if the paint has been thinned down, covers built in details on the model. Without an application of washes, a model kit may end up looking … Read more
1/48 Scale Kit Review Transcript* Skit Good morning. When you were a child, your parents likely taught you about stranger danger. Well, today I’m here to teach you about Strafer danger. People think it will never happen to them, but one day you’re walking down the street minding your own business when all of a … Read more
Strengthening the Trailer This is the third part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 After the epoxy cement had dried, I still wasn’t totally satisfied with the strength of the trailer, and so I wanted to try to reinforce the underside a bit more. This was a challenge … Read more
First Look Transcript* Intro Hello all. This is David from Sunward Hobbies and in today’s video, you are going to be getting a very special sneak peek at AK’s highly anticipated new paint line coming out this October. It is their Glow Precision Fluorescent Inks. High coverage fluid enamels with intense color and a matte … Read more
Which One Should You Use? Transcript* Hello all. This is David from Sunward Hobbies. And in today’s video, we’re going to be talking all about hobby glue. Just right after I put in some eye drops. There are three main categories for glue. We’re going to talk about what they’re used for, when to use … Read more
Assembling the Trailer Sides, Roof, and Floor This is the second part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 I’m building this trailer out of order from the instructions, as this will help me later on with the building process. I’ve also decided not to paint the whole interior, … Read more
Seeing the Results I’ve been using Tamiya Acrylics for a very long time now. I really love their paint range, as they mix well, have great coverage, and are easy to thin down for airbrushing. However, they are notoriously difficult when it comes to hand brushing. I’ve had limited success hand brushing them in the … Read more
Unboxing the Trailer Parts This is the first part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 The Fruehauf company was started by August Fruehauf in Michigan. A blacksmith and carriage builder, he was commissioned in 1914 to build a trailer for a Ford Model T. That first trailer led … Read more
Warhammer 40K 11th Edition Transcript* Intro Hey there, Paul from Sunward Hobbies here. Um, my dad back in the day [music] told me to invest in gold. I misunderstood his comment [music] because I invested in the Legio Custodians. Not necessarily this box, but just the faction as a whole. I am a Custodian guy. … Read more
Founded in 1989 Transcript* Intro Hello all. This is David from Sunward Hobbies and it is time for another history lesson. In today’s video, we’re going to be talking about my personal favorite model kit manufacturer, Eduard, or as how I’ve heard some people pronounce it, Edard. In celebration of us finally receiving some new … Read more