@scalemodeltips.bsky.socialNew: Painting & Weathering
Airbrushing Vallejo Model Air — Pressure Matters
Vallejo Model Air paints are thin and meant for airbrushing straight from the bottle. For best results, airbrush at 1.5-2.0 bar pressure using...
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@jefuemon.bsky.social
@klppublishing.bsky.socialToken update on the DBMK Hornet today, with a bit more work done to sort out the various panel joins on the underside, along with making a start on the nacelles. I've also been working on the empennage, and got some primer on the excellent 3D-printed exhausts.
@mkmmodelwerx.scotThese raised details were missing from the 3D files, so I created and printed them, then glued them into place. Not accurate, but they’ll do. #StarTrek #Defiant #DefiantClass #Starfleet #FederationStarship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx
@bricedavidson.bsky.socialI tried using Tamiya airbrush cleaner as a thinner for Tamiya primer and it was a really dumb thing to do. So don’t try it.
@fnrobinne.bsky.socialModelers with a public voice (e.g., podcasts) for #ScaleModels, stop saying that "we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously; we're really only building toys".
It's a disservice to the community. It belittles the time, efforts, passion, skills, and artistry we put or aspire to put into it.
@scratchbear.bsky.socialResin prints of the superstructure parts and a fitst test for the helicopter deck (will move more backwards)
@livehistory03.bsky.socialLow-tech assembly technique.
(That's a Roman tile fragment, by the way)
#scalemodels
@scalemodeltips.bsky.socialNew: Tools & Techniques
Panel Line Scribing with RB Productions
For deep, consistent panel lines, use RB Productions' scribing tools. Start with a medium grit sanding stick to lightly score the panel lines on your ICM...
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@pgh-steel.bsky.socialWIP|German 88| everything primed was primed Friday and base coat of dark yellow done today. I’ve decided to do the late war dark yellow-medium olive green- German red brown scheme.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
@jcwoodman.bsky.social#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
#Yamato
A new project I'm cooking up...
Anyone familiar with World of Warships?
I'm a hack BB main & the IJN have some very unique alternative camo schemes.
Here is a screen shot of IJN Musashi.
Yamato will be similar to this...
@jcwoodman.bsky.social#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
#ItaliaGB 🇮🇹
#macchi202
Close to zipping up the fuselage!🙂
Everything used so far is provided in the kit.
Researching M.202 it became apparent engine & cockpit pics are scarce.
Mostly because only 2 examples exhist today.
NASM & Italy AF museum.
Both hung from ceilings.
@ensleyg.bsky.socialPanel lining done! Tried out Molotow Blackliners this time, and am pleased with the effect. Next up, the final effects painting, and decals!
#scalemodels #scifimodels #plamo #gunpla #IBO #ReginlazeJulia #Bandai
@smallandfurious.bsky.socialSmall & Furious - Real cars on a small scale
Episode 022:
Hyundai Elantra N TCR
1:43 scale models by IXO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtH3...
#Diecast #ModelCars #Motorsport #ScaleModels #SmallAndFurious
#Hyundai #Elantra #TCR
@smilo998.bsky.social🐌🪖That’s it for the weekend.
Pretty much done with the base model, decals added and blended.
Started on the stowage with blutac.
Pretty happy with the aesthetic.
@scratchbear.bsky.socialShowcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe Focke Wulf Ta-254 V1 "Stechmücke" (PM-Modell, 1/72)
@scalemodeltips.bsky.socialNew: Materials & Supplies
Choosing the Right Cement for ABS vs Polystyrene
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement bonds polystyrene perfectly by melting the plastic together, but it struggles with ABS parts found in many modern kits...
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