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Engine Block This is the second part of the Airfix Messerschmitt Bf109G-5/6 1/24 Scale A17003 kit. The heart of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Daimler-Benz DB 605. This engine was inverted, which at the time was a bit of an oddity. However, it was fast, helping the Me 109K set several speed records, which … Read more
Using AK Interactive and Abteilung 502 Paints Transcript* Intro I need you more than anyone, darling [music]. You know that I have from the start. So, build me up. So, build me up, buttercup. Don’t break my heart. I’m back. My name is Paul for those of you who are unaware. And yeah, welcome to … Read more
Best Part – $80 Get You Free Shipping** Transcript* Skit Ooh, very nice. Uh-huh, you betcha. Ooh. [music] What in tarnation? Hey there, welcome to Sunward Hobbies. How can I help you today? Oh, hello bud. Nice to meet you. Um Let me be honest with you. Do you really think this kit is worth … Read more
Tamiya vs AK 3rd Gen Transcript* Intro Tamiya acrylics versus AK third generation. Two heavyweight giants. A comparison that no one has asked for. So why am I doing it? Sunward Hobbies is filmed in front of a live studio audience. Hey there, my name is Paul. Welcome to another Sunward Hobbies YouTube video. [music] … Read more
American Engine Colours: Why “Just Paint It Orange” Is Usually the Wrong Answer Few details can undermine an otherwise excellent engine bay as quickly as the wrong engine colour. Get it right and the powerplant immediately begins to belong in the car. Before the viewer notices the carburettor, ignition wiring or casting detail, the colour … Read more
Final Assembly This is the fifth and final last part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 Continuing from the previous post, I stated that I had run out of time to complete the various model boxes. I decided to build these first, and using the edge of a … Read more
Trailer Chassis and Axle This is the fourth part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 Hi everyone, I hope that you’ve all had a good long weekend. We had a lot of rain here, and it was a wonderful way to spend the day sitting and working at … Read more
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
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