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News, How-to articles, tools and tips, product reviews and anything related to all forms of plastic scale modeling
News, How-to articles, tools and tips, product reviews and anything related to all forms of plastic scale modeling
Revealing Painted On Markings: will it turn out though??
A risky move, unmasking painted insignia on camera! Will it turn out? See how it was done here: ruclips.net/video/dSbG25Oa1Lg/видео.html
Does masking model canopies drive you crazy? Watch my video for an awesome trick that makes masking canopies FUN and EASY!
ruclips.net/video/HrhY6Oixlmc/видео.html
Does masking model canopies drive you crazy? Watch my video for an awesome trick that makes masking canopies FUN and EASY!
ruclips.net/video/HrhY6Oixlmc/видео.html
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Tiny Hypodermic Tubing Trick For Scale Modelers, Non Hack Saw Resourcefulness Required
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
Stop looking for those tiny metal tubes in your carpet! This quick trick will let you cut even the tiniest of tubing without it shooting across the room at light speed. Products Used: Dremel variable speed rotary tool, with cut-off wheel: amzn.to/3fSJAHx Stainless Steel 304 Capillary Tube Tubing: amzn.to/3jILADi Frog Delicate Surface Tape 1.5": amzn.to/3fSohG4 (Amazon affiliate links. The Empty...
Missing Rivets? Here's How To Put Raised Rivets On Your Scale Models
Просмотров 114 тыс.3 года назад
Anyone can do this quick and easy technique that adds a lot of detail to your scale modeling. This video will show you how to add raised or positive rivets to your model. Learn how to mask canopies with CHOCOLATE! ruclips.net/video/HrhY6Oixlmc/видео.html Products used: Fantasia Liquid Mousse Spray: amzn.to/3zSJFmz Solder Balls: amzn.to/3jOjtE2 (Amazon affiliate links. The Empty Sprue may receiv...
How To Paint US Insignia on Scale Models with Custom Made Paint Masks
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
In this video I'll show you the steps I took to PAINT US stars n bars on my scale model aircraft using paint masks created with a Silhouette Cameo 3. Decals can be troublesome, silvering, shattering, compound curves, yellowing..... Painting your markings instead eliminates many of those problems. Plus, it's just like the real thing! *Links to products in video: Oracal 810 Stencil material: refr...
SAND Your Scale Models With This?!? ✅ Super Easy Scale Modeling Hack in Minutes
Просмотров 3 тыс.4 года назад
In this video, I'll show you how to use an eraser to sand your plastic scale models. You won't believe how easy and cheap it is to create this tool that should be on every modelers workbench. If MANUAL sanding is too much work, then click here: bit.ly/31mYbEJ Not only can you sand you models, but it also can be used to pollish plastic and clear coats. Product list and links: 3M Sandpaper 400 gr...
Revell Easy Click B-25 Mitchell - "What's in the Box!?" - In Box Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
in this video, I take a quick look at the Revell easy-click 1/72nd scale B-25 Mitchell scale model. Easy-click is a new name for the old "snap-tite" or snap together type of model kits that do not require glue to assemble. See the rest of our review videos here: bit.ly/2Bes0wx These types of models are great for young modelers, or for someone who is new to scale modeling and would like to try t...
Scale Modeling For Beginners - Build your very first scale model - the simple way
Просмотров 3754 года назад
See how to build your very first scale model with Scale Modeling For Beginners part 1. I'll show you how to build a Testors 1/48 P-51 Mustang. This video is intended to show someone who is an absolute beginner to scale modeling, how to assemble this skill Level 1 , pre-painted scale model. This makes it a great option for beginner modelers because of ease of assembly, no large tool investment i...
This $1 hack will SAVE your scale models from damage!
Просмотров 8 тыс.4 года назад
In this video I show you a clever use for a kids toy, that will prevent damage to your models while you work on them!
How to use Mig Ammo Panel Line Wash for 2 Weathering Effects At Once!
Просмотров 23 тыс.4 года назад
In this video, I'll show you how to use Mig Ammo Panel Line Wash for a subtle, natural weathering effect combining two very different techniques simultaneously Here are links to the products used in this video: Mig Ammo Panel Line Wash: amzn.to/2L6KvV3 Mona Lisa Odorless Paint Thinner: amzn.to/3ba5JvQ Alclad Klear Kote Semi-matte: amzn.to/3ca9WAW Does masking model canopies drive you crazy? Wat...
Power Sander From A Toothbrush?! Cool, EASY & CHEAP Tool You'll Wonder How You Did Without
Просмотров 4 тыс.4 года назад
In this video I'll show you how to make a power sander for scale modeling. This simple, cheap hack will make your sanding MUCH easier for less than $10! Using an Arm & Hammer Spinbrush battery powered toothbrush and a few other simple supplies, you can have one of the best tools ever on your scale modeling workbench. Products used: Arm & Hammer Spinbrush: amzn.to/3btWqHq 3M Foam Tape: amzn.to/2...
What ELSE can you use chocolate foil for in scale modeling?
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.4 года назад
In this video I'll show you two additional uses for the chocolate foil used in the canopy masking technique. Have you seen the Learn how to mask canopies with CHOCOLATE video yet?! ruclips.net/video/HrhY6Oixlmc/видео.html Let me show you a cool hack, toothbrush sander for scale models: ruclips.net/video/j1UWB0CnTnQ/видео.html Remove the paint in less than 15 minutes: ruclips.net/video/TC-CY2VVM...
How to build Eduard's M117 scale resin bomb set
Просмотров 5624 года назад
A quick video showing a few tips for assembling Eduard's Brassin M117 Bomb "early" set 648 188 Product Link: Eduard Brassin M117 set: amzn.to/3d16uti (Amazon affiliate links. The Empty Sprue may receive a tiny portion of your purchase in commission. This does not affect your prices in any way. The funds earned help The Empty Sprue continue to make great content.) Does masking model canopies dri...
How To Build Resin Ordnance That's NOT Bent!
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 года назад
Here's a cool trick for correctly aligning front and rear resin bomb halves for your scale model aircraft builds. Aftermarket resin companies give the scale modeler an opportunity to dramatically increase detail in their projects such as resin bombs. These resin bombs typically come in a front and rear half arrangement. Getting them lined up perfectly can be difficult. This can be because the p...
Get a FRESH START! 15 minutes to strip your scale models
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 года назад
In this video, you'll see how to safely remove most paints from plastic scale models in 15 minutes, with no effect on the plastic. Painting scale models isn't always an easy. Sometimes scale modelers find their paint job has some issue that is not easily fixable. In this case, the best option is usually to strip the paint from the scale model and start the paint job over. Product links: Easy-Of...
Eduard's Brassin M117 Resin Bomb set 648 188 - In Box Review
Просмотров 3524 года назад
In this video I will review Eduard's Brassin M117 resin bombs set in 1:48 scale. This set is intended to serve as a detail upgrade to plastic model kit bombs typically included in scale model kits. Due to the nature of molding plastic models, fine details are often unattainable. That's where Eduard steps in. Casting parts in resin allows for far greater detail because the limitations of plastic...
Chocolate Foil Masking Can Leave a Residue - Watch How EASY It Is To Remove!
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.5 лет назад
Chocolate Foil Masking Can Leave a Residue - Watch How EASY It Is To Remove!
How to EASILY Mask Canopies with Chocolate Foil
Просмотров 41 тыс.5 лет назад
How to EASILY Mask Canopies with Chocolate Foil
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Fantastic idea!
Thank you! 😊
Великолепная идея
Simply brilliant.
Fantastic. What video editing software do you use.
Cool Brian I’ll have to try that !!
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Pretty cool, I didn't know such things as micro solder balls were a thing. I've done larger models by drilling holes and filling with styrene rod, clipping slightly above the surface then lightly sanding the nubs.
When I was a kid in the 70's we peeled the foil from Wrigley's Spearmint Gum wrappers and stuck it on everything. I wonder if those wrappers are still made the same way
different stuff I believe
This technique works best when you seal them under a coat of clear lacquer
Oh, chocolate wrapping, i was like crap now i got to go buy another special foil 😅
Great ! Thank you ! I've used bare metal foil but its thicker , more expensive. & Has an adhesive. Can't wait to try this 😊
Is the PLW enamel or acrylic?
Enamel
Oh my God, it's the next level crazy mate. wow I only can dream of doing this much. You are smart brother
what do you use to hold the canopies? What brand and product name please
Elmer's Tac 'N Stik Reusable Adhesive amzn.to/497Hblu
Just got the solder balls in today. OMFG the .2 balls look like dust. The .25 you can almost see them and the .35 can be seen ok. I may hae to go larger than .35 for 1/35 scale rivets. VMS aggregate fixer may work well for this.
I think you just solved my issue with the Kitty Hawk SH60B model kit! How easy is to sand them down slightly so they are not so proud of the surface?
You dont. They only look so "proud" because I'm incredibly zoomed in, to the naked eye they look proper imo
Brilliant idea. Thanks!
holy solder balls batman, we are way beyond rivet counting now, arent we 🤣🤣
I almost wish I didn't care so much about detail now lmao
The genius is in its simplicity. Way to use that big hominoid brain. 👏👏👏
Clever!
Jesus Christ the madness…
You should see the rest of the build! The scribing alone would be enough to send most to the padded room! 🤯😄🤪
Hello, I'm new to your channel but I follow you on Facebook, I haven't heard or seen you lately, I hope you're doing fine and are in good health, I hope to see you around pretty soon, I cant wait to see that Thud, best regards.
Thank you so much for checking in! All is well, Ive just taken a break from facebook. I have completed some work on the 105 in the last month, and I really should get that thing back in front of me on the bench to finish it!
Can't wait my man, I'm working on a 1/72 scale 105 from monogram, nice little kit.
@@rivazza68 thats whats on my channel banner! It was practice
What a great tip. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Great tip! Ingenious!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I'm just curious. How do you get the candy foil to stick to the canopy? I'm guessing I missed that part. Also, Hersheys kisses have a thin foil as well.
This particular chocolate uses what I'm guessing is a food grade wax to adhere the foil to the plastic wrapper (Hershey kisses dont have a plastic wrapper, therefore no wax adhesive) This waxy side is the side that sticks to the canopy. To remove the foil easily, hold it up to a warm light for 15 seconds or so.
I keep my airplanes models (1\72) on a soft roll of toilet paper.
Soft, but full of lint
Definitely better than masking tape. You can also remove your masks and scan them, vectorize to print oramasks and share !
That's exactly what I use this technique for once I got my cameo.
what did you use to hold canopy on stick? looks really good. ill try on my f86
White poster tack (not the blue, the oils in it causes issues) amzn.to/3nczOq8
@@TheEmptySprue thkx
Hi there, I'm late to this party however I thought I'd offer some advice or suggestions'. The hair mousse for adhering the "rivets" seems to work great, have you tried using a rhinestone picker/wax pen to pick up and place the solder balls? I can see that the method you use would seem faster for placing lots of rivets at a time though. I have used solder balls to place detailed eyes in miniature figures for a while, and a wax pen lets me accurately pop them in place easily 😉
I'd think the solder balls are way too small for a rhinestone holder tool. It's really very simple to pick them up with a wet brush, then manuever them into place with the same brush.
@@TheEmptySprue It's a pencil with a wax inner. you can sharpen it to a fine point. It will pick up anything from tiny screws, solder balls, etc. google wax picker or wax pencil. The one I have currently happens to be aimed at nail art and has a wax end and a pusher end (shaped like a nail punch) bt standard the are just like pencils 👍
This looks harder but somehow way more preferable to masking. Oh do I hate masking
This makes masking canopies fun for me, it's now one part of the build I actually look forward to
#thatsoundsdirty
😂
What scale are you working with in this example? I am working 1/48. Would the .2mm be the size?
These parts are 1/48 exhaust petals from the F-105. The .2 or .25 seemed perfect to me
I finally got ahold of some .2 MM balls and tried using regular hair spray because that liquid Mousse is expensive online and I couldn't locate a store that sold it locally. Hairspray didn't hold the rivets securely at all. They would brush right off even after a coat of paint. Then I thought of trying to use Future as a fixer. Future worked really well in a small test. The best thing about using the Future was that after a coat of paint the rivets did not pull up after putting a piece of Tamiya tape over it. This technique works! Thanks for sharing.
That's some good info on using the Future, especially that it was able to stand up to taping! Thanks for watching and the comment!
What are you using to wipe the canopy clean??
Typically I'll just use a clean cotton bud or soft cloth, microfiber cloth also works. Paper towels can be a bit "abrasive" so I would use caution if you try that.
Also, I just subbed to your channel so I will be checking out more of your content. Have a great day. -David
Awesome! Thank you! I've been away from the hobby for a bit, but have gotten back to work on the F-105D build.
Great tips, I'm sure this will help out a lot of folks. Thanks for sharing, have a great day. -David
Typical. I can't find a source for .2 mm size balls. The link provided is now a dead end. I know, it's not your fault. A great tip though. I will just have continue the search.
You've probably already found them, but if not, here is a new link: amzn.to/3GMMJGQ Thanks for the heads up on the dead link!
Yes I have gotten some. Worked without a hitch. Instead of hair products I used Future Floor Polish as the adhesive. Worked like a charm.
Thank you for sharing and content; May you know the difference between "AMMO Panel Line Wash" and "AMMO Enamel Wash" ?
The panel line wash has more color in it. Same products, one has more thinner (or less color).
I'm sorry mate but.......your video is just for native language people! You're speaking so damm fast!
Thank your for the input, I'll use your comment to improve future videos! You may try to put subtitles on, that may help. Thanks for watching
@@TheEmptySprue It's exactly what I did, but you know, I had to stop and play continuously the video to read the subtitles for the entire review. Quite annoying. Thanks
I've just learned that you need a semi-gloss or gloss coat to add a clean panel line wash (like you say). My first attempts were done with no clear coat at all and I end up scuffing off paint and it absorbs into the paint. I then got an ultra matte varnish so I wouldn't scuff paint off and had some of the same problems --- mostly the wash seeping into the paint. My next model I will try a proper gloss coat to get a clean panel line wash application.
the model in the video had no semi gloss or gloss coat on it at any time. The idea is to apply the panel line wash in a controlled manner as opposed to the popular method of flooding the entire model then wiping off the excess. The technique in the video is intentionally not that
Impressive!
Thanks! I'll be puttin' paint on these parts here real soon! Just a few years later lol
Thanks :)
Thank YOU!
#NooddleHolder
This is a really great technique! Thank you!
Thank you!
Finally someone comes up with a way of creating raised rivets. The recessed kind just don't look real. But I need some clarification, you only use the mousse as your glue? And this actually holds the solder balls in place? Or you paint over the solder balls and moose and that's the final step? Anyway, thanks for a great technique!
The mousse is the primary bonding agent. I assume the added primer and paint adds to the bond. I've not yet tested how durable the bond is, but I've yet to have any fall of yet.
And here's another tip, if you use photo etch, some of the pieces can be tiny, each one of those bristles you cut off can be glued to the end of a toothpick and used as a superglue/CA applicator, it will deliver MINISCULE amounts of glue to exactly the right spot!
BRILLIANT! I'll be using that one for sure! Thanks for the tip Dave!
Say what you want about snap tires but they are perfect for long drives.
Yep, they make great vacation builds. I have a Bandai X-wing queued up for the next vaca! 😀👍
The model is fine as a cheap alternative, but it begs to be given paint, it looks so much better with a painted livery.