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How-to Modeling Tips

Learn how to make better, more realistic models with FineScale Modeler magazine's how-to tips.
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Building this big early bomber. FSM reviewer Chuck Davis is building this big early bomber and is sending in-progress reports as he goes. Check back for updates. #scalemodel #military #history #hobby #WWI #biplane Progress Report, Work In Progress, Wingnut, Modeling Tips, Biplane, Model Aircraft, Progress Pictures, Model Airplanes, Military History
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Building this big early bomber. FSM reviewer Chuck Davis is building this big early bomber and is sending in-progress reports as he goes. Check back for updates. #scalemodel #military #history #hobby #WWI #biplane
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FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
Building this big early bomber. FSM reviewer Chuck Davis is building this scale aircraft and is sending in-progress reports as he goes. Now he show you how to rig it with EZ-Line cut to the rough lengths needed to all of the attachment points on the upper wing. Wingnut Wings always includes rigging diagrams in their kits. He typically attach wires to the top wing, then attach the other end to the lower wing, working from inside to outside. #scalemodel #military #aircraft #hobby Aircraft Modeling, Women In History, Ancient History, Model Planes, Aviation Art, Modern History, Model Making
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Building this big early bomber. FSM reviewer Chuck Davis is building this scale aircraft and is sending in-progress reports as he goes. Now he show you how to rig it with EZ-Line cut to the rough lengths needed to all of the attachment points on the upper wing. Wingnut Wings always includes rigging diagrams in their kits. He typically attach wires to the top wing, then attach the other end to the lower wing, working from inside to outside. #scalemodel #military #aircraft #hobby
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Create a paint stand from a CD/DVD spindle Scale Model Building, Model Cars Building, Modeling Techniques, Model Cars Kits, Car Model, Revell Model Kits, Lowrider Model Cars, Model Magic
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Create a paint stand from a CD/DVD spindle
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FineScale Modeler
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Reader tip: add accurate rivets Aircraft Design, Revell Model Cars, Diecast Model Cars, Model Airplanes Kit, Painting Figurines
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Reader tip: add accurate rivets
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FineScale Modeler
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How to paint road wheels using hairspray Time Painting, Painting Tips, Model Tanks, Military Modelling, Miniture Things, Armored Vehicles
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How to paint road wheels using hairspray
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Builder Basics: How to build an acrylic-rod display Plastic Model Kits, Plastic Models, Model Airplanes Display, Acrylic Rod
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Builder Basics: How to build an acrylic-rod display
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The many uses for modeling clay Modeling Clay, Model Hobbies, Model Paint, Model Car, Model Building, Craft Tools
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Gap fillers and how to use them. Model kits consist of parts but the object of finishing is to make them look like a solid object. The best way to do that is to eliminate gaps between the pieces. Sanding will take care of minor problems. However, if the parts don’t quite meet or are mismatched, filler may be needed. Putties remain the go-to for this kind of work. But there are several types and they can be useful in different ways. Let’s look at three main types and how to use them #scalemodel Scale Model Ships, Modeling Putty
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Gap fillers and how to use them. Model kits consist of parts but the object of finishing is to make them look like a solid object. The best way to do that is to eliminate gaps between the pieces. Sanding will take care of minor problems. However, if the parts don’t quite meet or are mismatched, filler may be needed. Putties remain the go-to for this kind of work. But there are several types and they can be useful in different ways. Let’s look at three main types and how to use them #scalemodel
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FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
Getting the most out of photo-etch metal means turning up the heat. For some scale modelers, photo-etched metal is the scourge of the hobby. Others embrace the delicate brass bits. Most fall somewhere in between. To truly love working and building with photo-etched metal, you need to come to grips with the soldering iron, as super glue has its limitations. As it turns out, learning to solder isn't that hard. Start small and use scrap photo-etch to learn, not a key modeling project. #scalemodel Soldering Tools, Soldering Jewelry, Soldering Iron, Metal Etching, Diy Repair, Jewelry Making Project, Model Train Layouts
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Getting the most out of photo-etch metal means turning up the heat. For some scale modelers, photo-etched metal is the scourge of the hobby. Others embrace the delicate brass bits. Most fall somewhere in between. To truly love working and building with photo-etched metal, you need to come to grips with the soldering iron, as super glue has its limitations. As it turns out, learning to solder isn't that hard. Start small and use scrap photo-etch to learn, not a key modeling project. #scalemodel
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FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
A model is only as good as its pieces... Great models are based on a consistent application of good, basic techniques easily within reach of beginners and intermediates as well. And that begins with taking time to prepare each part: removing flash (excess plastic) and mold seams, filling ejector-pin marks, smoothing rough edges, and making sure the part is clean before you attach it so glue and paint adhere as they should. Here's how to do it perfectly each time. #ScaleModel #Building Building Builder, All The Small Things, Cool Things To Make, Toy Garage, N Scale Trains, Workshop Organization
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A model is only as good as its pieces... Great models are based on a consistent application of good, basic techniques easily within reach of beginners and intermediates as well. And that begins with taking time to prepare each part: removing flash (excess plastic) and mold seams, filling ejector-pin marks, smoothing rough edges, and making sure the part is clean before you attach it so glue and paint adhere as they should. Here's how to do it perfectly each time. #ScaleModel #Building
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FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
There are parts of an aircraft model where you can get away with mistakes. The canopy is never one of them. Spots of glue or squiggly framework on clear parts can spoil a model more surely than anything. But if you’ve ever loused one up, you are in excellent company. That’s why you read so many articles and tips about it. Here are three of the most common — and reliable — ways of masking a canopy for painting. Spitfire Model, Fokker Dr1
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There are parts of an aircraft model where you can get away with mistakes. The canopy is never one of them. Spots of glue or squiggly framework on clear parts can spoil a model more surely than anything. But if you’ve ever loused one up, you are in excellent company. That’s why you read so many articles and tips about it. Here are three of the most common — and reliable — ways of masking a canopy for painting.
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FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
A finely painted figure provides armor with a sense of life, historical context, and, in some cases, scale. Conversely, a poorly painted figure can mar the best of models. A figure's face, vital to the success of a model, is the trickiest part. Here's a five-step technique that will have you painting faces you can be proud of in minutes. Military Figures, Military Diorama
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Military Diorama
A finely painted figure provides armor with a sense of life, historical context, and, in some cases, scale. Conversely, a poorly painted figure can mar the best of models. A figure's face, vital to the success of a model, is the trickiest part. Here's a five-step technique that will have you painting faces you can be proud of in minutes.
How to achieve clean lines while painting and airbrushing your scale model. In this episode, Aaron airbrushes an HO double deck passenger train car while showing you his tape masking techniques. Basic Painting, Air Brush Painting, Model Airbrush, Airbrush Art, Shading Techniques, Air Supply
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How to achieve clean lines while painting and airbrushing your scale model. In this episode, Aaron airbrushes an HO double deck passenger train car while showing you his tape masking techniques.
How to pre-shade or post-shade your scale model with an airbrush to add realistic shadows and highlights.
How to pre-shade or post-shade your scale model with an airbrush to add realistic shadows and highlights.
How to make an in-flight aircraft model look realistic with an acrylic-rod insert display. Scale Model Kit, Scale Models, Airplane Collection, Fixed Wing Aircraft, De Havilland Mosquito, China Display
Scale Model Kit
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De Havilland Mosquito
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How to make an in-flight aircraft model look realistic with an acrylic-rod insert display.
A beginner's guide to gap fillers and how to use them to make your projects look like solid objects. Tanks Modern, Essentials Magazine
Tanks Modern
Essentials Magazine
A beginner's guide to gap fillers and how to use them to make your projects look like solid objects.
A beginners guide to removing flash (excess plastic) and mold seams, filling ejector-pin marks, smoothing rough edges, and making sure the part is clean before you attach. Scale Tattoo, Scale Drawing
Scale Tattoo
Scale Drawing
A beginners guide to removing flash (excess plastic) and mold seams, filling ejector-pin marks, smoothing rough edges, and making sure the part is clean before you attach.
There are parts of an aircraft model where you can get away with mistakes. The canopy is never one of them. Spots of glue or squiggly framework on clear parts can spoil a model more surely than anything. But if you’ve ever loused one up, you are in excellent company. That’s why you read so many articles and tips about it. Here are three of the most common — and reliable — ways of masking a canopy for painting. Spitfire Supermarine
Spitfire Supermarine
There are parts of an aircraft model where you can get away with mistakes. The canopy is never one of them. Spots of glue or squiggly framework on clear parts can spoil a model more surely than anything. But if you’ve ever loused one up, you are in excellent company. That’s why you read so many articles and tips about it. Here are three of the most common — and reliable — ways of masking a canopy for painting.
FineScale Modeler
FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
Learn how a 3-D printer will make excellent wires for aircraft so you won’t have to bother with melting sprue anymore. Scale Model, 3d Printer, Unexpected, Benefit, Aircraft
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Learn how a 3-D printer will make excellent wires for aircraft so you won’t have to bother with melting sprue anymore.
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FineScale Modeler
How-to Modeling Tips
FineScale Modeler for daily use — Don't let construction dysfunction sto... Get Up And Walk, Construction, Let It Be, Daily, Learning, Building
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FineScale Modeler for daily use — Don't let construction dysfunction sto...
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Using Filler | Airbrushing with Aaron Episode 6
Using Filler | Airbrushing with Aaron Episode 6
Karl Logan demonstrates the Oil Dot Filter Weathering Technique using Testors and Model Master products. He uses this method in the February 2017 issue of FSM to create his two-sided tank, which chronicles the evolution of finishing techniques. Painting Techniques, Miniature Model, Miniature Painting, Making A Model
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Karl Logan demonstrates the Oil Dot Filter Weathering Technique using Testors and Model Master products. He uses this method in the February 2017 issue of FSM to create his two-sided tank, which chronicles the evolution of finishing techniques.
In the first part of this new series, FSM senior editor Aaron Skinner helps you choose the airbrush that's right for you. Different kind are discussed — single- and double-action, gravity-, side-, and siphon-feed, pistol grips, and more — along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Painting Crafts, Car Painting, Art Techniques
Painting Crafts
Car Painting
Art Techniques
In the first part of this new series, FSM senior editor Aaron Skinner helps you choose the airbrush that's right for you. Different kind are discussed — single- and double-action, gravity-, side-, and siphon-feed, pistol grips, and more — along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
texturing styrofoam surface Train Miniature, Miniature Houses, Christmas Village Display, Christmas Villages, Styrofoam Crafts, Halloween Village
Train Miniature
Miniature Houses
Christmas Village Display
Christmas Villages
Styrofoam Crafts
Halloween Village
texturing styrofoam surface