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De Vliegende Hollander part 1: Fokker S.11, 1/72, Kovozavody Prostejov.

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New: Tools & Techniques

Scribing Panel Lines with RB Productions Tools

For precise panel scribing, use RB Productions tools. First, lightly score the panel lines with a pencil to avoid deep scratches. Then, use the RB...

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Finished up the Blokees Action Series Optimus Prime. A solid kit all around, some nice gimmicks, and a straight forward assembly. Highly recommended. #plamo #plamodel #scalemodels #transformers #optimus #hasbro #blokees

Superstructure now painted, testing it on the hull.

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New: Materials & Supplies

Selecting the Right Paint Type

For scale models, acrylic paints from brands like Vallejo (Model Air, Model Color) and Tamiya offer the best balance between ease of use, adhesion, and finish. A...

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Wasn’t too impressed with the results after a single coat of flat aluminum so I reapplied chipping fluid and went back over it with a coat of Tamiya “Royal Grey”.

Much better IMO.

(Left image is aluminum only and right is aluminum + grey)

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Step 61/140: Navigation lights are now installed, with internal LEDs and optical fibers guiding the light. The air wing also welcomes its ninth Ju 87 Stuka.

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Next up from the list of “Started over a year ago and lost interest” is a 1/350 Nova class. This started as 1/1000 scale, but I scaled it up, hollowed, then printed it. Got a lot of sanding and milliput to do. #StarTrek #NovaClass #Starfleet #FederationStarship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

I’m 96% complete on the 1/72 scale Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat. I’ve removed carrier film from the Eduard decals. I’ve never used these, and am impressed. The markings look painted! Added weathering on the underside, using a light spray of rust and dark gray panel liner. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

New: Troubleshooting & Pro Tips

Removing Old Paint from Kits

To remove old paint from plastic kit parts without damaging details, use 'Mr. Hobby Super Cleaner'. Apply it liberally to the part, let it soak for 10 minute...

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Trying something. Pigments dusted on a wash coat of Matte Medium.

Pre painted with a custom rusty mix of Tamiya lacquer paints.

Next up is chipping fluid, top coat of flat aluminum and then off to the power washer.

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Step 60/140: Hull complete! The 130 cm all-metal hull now weighs 4.8 kg. Glad to leave endless metal panels and hard-to-reach screws behind.

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1/350 USS Defiant completed and ready for launch. Powered down. #StarTrek #Defiant #Starfleet #FederationStarship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

New: Assembly & Construction

Assembling Trumpeter Multi-Part Gun Barrels

For Trumpeter's detailed gun barrels (e.g., Trumpeter's 1/35 Soviet /85), dry-fit parts first. Use a toothpick dipped in Tamiya Extra Thin Cement...

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My next build. If I did my research correctly, this kit is one year younger than me. A true #histscalemodels ! Even still has the included tube of model cement.

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Some of you expressed an interest in this 32nd Mc 202 kit.
I happened to see this on Amazon today (US)
That's a very good price delivered🙂