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

Tamiya F-51D Mustang RCAF Build and Review Part 1

Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the first part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. Tamiya first released the P-51 Mustang back in 2011, which was to further expand on their 32nd scale range of kits, which already included the A6M Zero and Supermarine Spitfire. … 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

Revell HMCS Snowberry Build and Review Part 13

Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the thirteenth part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 I’ve had a bit of an unusual yet fascinating moment this week, which seems to occur with every long project I undertake. And that is when I reach a part in the … Read more

Revell HMCS Snowberry Build and Review Part 12

Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the twelfth part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 I stumbled onto this picture early on in the build. It’s Donald Duck holding a depth charge over a German U-boat, and this was painted on both sides of the main gun. … Read more

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