I have absolutely no experience with model construction but saw some model sets in Walmart the other day and thought they looked cool. I also am dealing with depression and my girlfriend recommended finding a hobby and I decided that this would be something I would be interested in. I always liked legos so this is the next step up in my mind. I have always wanted to do models but never had the initiative until now. I will get back to you with how it goes.
Plastic modeling is a great hobby. When I started off I got into 1:72 scale military subjects. I really enjoy modeling the M2 Bradley or the M113. I started off with the small scale stuff and then I started building car models. Like kits they sell at Walmart. Depending on where you live you can also attend local IPMS meetings. I live in the Southern California area so there are a couple of different modeling club meetings that I can attend. If you need help finding out more about modeling clubs then please let me know.
Depends where you are coming from. Since I started with 28mm miniatures I find smaller scales easier to work with. For most others starting out I think 1/35 could be easier due to larger parts. The techniques are the same regardless of scale.
I cant begin to thank you how much this 3 part videos have helped me. From not knowing anything about scale models and building to actually know exactly what i need and what to do to achieve this as a beginner. So THANKS Doctor Faust :)
Thanks for the video, I have had experience building gundam and other snap together models in the past but since want to move onto military vehicles. but making the jump to gluing, pudding, painting and the additional tools the model has always been an intimidating step for me. this helped sum it up a bit better. thanks for this video, it's a great help taking some of the scare away from that jump.
My first kit I grabbed just a month ago was a Tamiya M48A3 Patton and while I think I did decent on first construction, I dont plan on touching paint just yet. Probably gonna pick up that same Emhar model when I do try painting lmak
True. Destroy is just my choice of word since when I royally screwed something up that killed my interest in the kit and most of the time it ended up in the trash.
The "you are going to destroy your first few kits" statement is facts. When I started about 5-6 years ago, I did not have the skill to make things work. I would often put the model away and move onto another one. Knowing how to achieve what you want is the skill, knowing how to make things fit or to modify the kit is daunting but leads to some real progress. The biggest thing I learned and helped to finish more models; "Battle Damage" you can explain anything away as just battle damage.
Excellent tutorial! It compiles all the basics in one easy to reference location. I wish you had this up when I first started my model building hobby; I had to reference several different sources to get all this information for myself. I look forward to part two! I've never tried weathering so it's going to be very helpful to see you demonstrate the process.
I saw a video of the bandai millennium falcon 1/72 perfect grade. I was like " that's so cool, should I get it? I bet i can build it. Let me see a video on model building." . And then, you crush my fantasy! Thank you, that thing is expensive.
It's been more than 30 years since I got my first model, fortunately I didn't destroyed it, but I had to skip a lot of this tasks because in 1981 we didn't have well supplied shops in my town (in Chile). But it got crashed several years later because a little cousin! Thanks for this tutorial, it's what I needed to restart in the hobby :)
This is a lot of help. Me and my uncle just did a Lancaster bomber and now I,want to make models so I got a cheap model of a spitfire and this really helped me
I’ve been watching a ton of modeling videos over the last 48 hours. I’m going to the hobby store today to get 1 or 2 1/72 and 1/48 Tamiya WWII warbirds. I’ll be painting with a brush, but I’m ready to go. The cementing part will be fine for me. It’s just the painting. I made the Tamiya R34 awhile back. I stopped because the painting pissed me off and took too long, but I used can, painting one thick coat, and didn’t wait long enough. Idk. Basically, I’m hoping it’ll go well.
great info for the staring modeler, most of the stuff you said was spot on, a tip i've picked up is to glue parts from the inside of the model when possible, that way when its all assembled, the glue marks are hidden inside and you dont need to clean aything up, also tamiya extra thin is my go to as well, i used testors for quite a while, but compared to the tamiya stuff, its garbage
This video is great! I used to do these models back like 30 years ago when I was a kid. Now I'm trying to start this hobby again. Are you still current with updates or responses? I feel like I'm starting from day 1 again.
Ive been doing models since i was 4 with snaptights and began painting with airbrush at 8ish, im 22 now and i feel like painting camo is easier when i have real life pictures of vehicles with the camos i plan to use as references.
I know this is an old video but I still come back to it - One of these days I might actually finish this model. lol Cheers for now and thanks for creating these.
I got like 15+ kits atm, build 2 so far and failed nicely. Also got a Battlestar Galactica that i started with. But so far i'm holding off with painting it. Going to order some Micro Revell model kits. Since there extremely cheap, i can experiment all i want. And maybe even succeed with a few.
I plan to use brushes. I like airbrushes. But I don't have the money and like you said in the video I am getting back into this hobby after being out of it for 17 years. The last models I painted were not good at all. Lost of too thick paint. A mini tiger tank painted yellow with black spots, a M48 patton painted green with yellow stripes. I used enamel paints back then. This time I got acrylics and more knowledge than I did in 1995.
I would recommend the Tamiya 1/35 scale Panther Ausf. A as a good first model. It's only $20 on Amazon. Tamiya makes a good product that goes together easily and the Panther is a great looking vehicle.
Hi thanks for the video! I've run into a problem painting my first model. I'm building a U.S.S Missouri model and along the hull I had to tape it off to paint the bottom portion of the hull. I was super happy with my color I mixed and was pleased with how it looked brushing on acrylic paint. I let it dry over night and when I went to remove the masking tape it pulled off some of the paint. I had some paint on the tape and when I pulled it off it took a few spots of paint off from the bottom of the hull. I'm guessing this happened because the paint on the tape dried along with the paint on the hull and when I pulled the tape of it took some of the paint below the tape line with it. I can just tape it again and touch up the spots that came off but I want to know how to prevent this from happening again. I have a feeling it wont look right after I do so a second question would be how do you get acrylic paint off a plastic model if make a mistake? Thanks for the video
Remove the tape as soon as possible, like within minutes if possible. Also some acrylic paints work differently than others. Vallejo Model Color for example is vinyl based and very prone to peeling off in big chunks once it starts going because it's flexible. Depending on where the mistake happens you'll likely have to sand it off or just paint over it. If it's a small piece you can soak it in Purple Power or Simple Green.
For beginners this would be a fantastic video :) the only thing I would say is that you can never fully "destroy" models. Theres always the stripping option or (dare I say it) re-priming it if its just a cheap one. But again, great video :) really enjoyed it
Ah ha ha ha! I got the 1:72 Fine Moulds Millennium Falcon for a gift, and am looking at vids to learn some tips on doing it correctly. I've been tossing up whether to shelve it and practice on some cheaper kits to get more experience.... ....it's like you're talking directly to me!
Great video! I do a bit of model making in college, but I really want to get back into plastic kits. I did do a bit of it a few years ago with ok results I guess (no airbrushing, just brushing the paint on) and then stopped. Just a question about the rattle can method. Do companies like Humbrol have spray can products?
Your first bit of advice is wonderful! Inexpensive kits are great learning tools. I've recently been hitting some new tool Airfix kits to improve my skills; cheap but, decent fit. I find it's easier if I only sort of like the subject. However, the corollary to getting mad by wrecking some good kits is to be terrified of wrecking a good kit by a lack of skill. Eventually, you've got to risk it. Personally, I've got too much invested monetarily and... mentally with too many of my kits. Either they were gifts from someone important or they are no longer in production or what have you. Am I good enough to finally tackle that Wingnut Wings Albatros DVa? Who knows? I should just open the box and start cutting things off of sprues...
I don't wash it unless I need to clean off a bunch of sanding dust or something similar. It's not a bad idea. I just don't think it is as necessary as others think. Many will disagree with me.
I've heard some suggest washing the parts in mild soap and water do remove the release agent from the molding process. It's supposed to help with better paint adhesion etc. Is this something you do? Any other modelers do that as well or is it not really that necessary?
i build models and this video helped me build models better than what i do thnks for the help. And i did buy a tiger tank model from the Tamiya brand. rip Tiger Tank
Im really starter in this hobby, and this is how i build my kits: I remove parts from sprues with a hobby knife and remove extra plastic from pieces with it. Then, i glue pieces together with revell glue.
this is still too advanced lol :P i don't have the air brush. and when trying to paint the base colour , i find the paint does not stay were i want it to, unless i put a thick blob of pain on. should i paint after building it? i am building a car, and some peaces that go inside will be visible from outside, but i would not be able to reach them if the car is built. Thanks =D
Bread CrumbWhen to paint is all about using common sense. Of course you don't paint the interior of a car after building the kit. And you should use a primer coating. Buy a rattle can with primer. Some people say a primer coating is not necessary anymore, but ,again common sense,I would think it's probably a good idea to use it anyways and Doctor Faust also recommends it. It's four months ago since you posted this message and I don't know what experience has told you in this time, but you could also consider using spray cans to paint ,if you don't really get the results you want with brush painting. Use brushes for the small parts. There is a lot of very useful advice here on YT on modelbuilding, but it is important to realize that it's a hobby and that in the beginning you should build the way you are comfortable with ,you will learn a whole lot by building also.
Constructing the model is no problem for me, but painting is an issue because tiny details like bolts on the armour of tank don't get painted. It seems weird but the paint collects at the base. I originally thought the paint was to watery to I let it sit for a few minutes. What am I doing wrong? How can I fix this?
ThePaintingClinic I use both the Tamiya Extra Thin cement and the Testors glue in the black bottle. Both are good but I find myself using the Extra Thin cement because it flows so beautifully in the seams/joints. The Testors glue is thicker. When I want a big glob of glue I use the Testors glue but when I want a nice flow action between to joints I use the Tamiya Extra Thin cement.
Awesome video mate! Just want to ask one thing; how do you remove unnecessary glue? I've got some spots with too much glue that is visible and i don't want it to ruin my paint jobs..
I have a sanding block,a hobby knife and some Duco cement stuff is that ok to use till I get my allouwance and purchase proper materials(I also have a model kit for semi level 2)
Is there a difference between primer and paint? I read some where most people just use paint to prime and the article said with modern paints it's not even needed anymore. I didn't get any primer with my supplies I bought. If I do anymore I will pick up some primer.
also, if pieces dont seam-up, like example, before you cement use a heat gun to reshape piece. i know this is just a basic video, may not be within the purview.
What would you say is the most common scale for military models? I'd like to build some but I'd like them to be in scale with eachother aswell. I'm just starting my interest in war machines after years of car models (since i was just a child)
I could never get the amount of paint right. Do you use paint straight from the tube/pot or whatever they come in or do you mix them with water? Whenever I try to paint, it's always too thick, but when I use less paint, it's not enough.
Are there any cheap/recommended kits that I can practice painting on? Also, what airbrush kit do you recommend? I've seen ones that range 40-50$ but do they get the job done?
I am thinking of starting to paint a model. But have no idea on what type of paint to use. Is there any specific things to look out for when purchasing the paint?
Hey I just got a jagdpanther V and a sherman m4a3, I'm extremely nervous to wreck as I do not have much money, Would you say those are fairly easy builds? I have no idea i used to build model cars almost 10 years ago so I'm very nervous lol but what would be your opinion on those models they are both by tamiya both 1/35 scale
I’ve been using just standard Tamiya cement for seam welding on my Gundam model kits. What’s the benefit of the extra thin cement other than that it flows better via capillary action?
I realized that I sort of like imperfect production kits. It's a good opportunity to problem solve. Now if the kit is just awful production that's a different story. Wonderful camouflage job by the way.
I am like you. It gives a nice challenge sometimes. But I have built my share of kits that require help fitting pieces together. Sometimes it is nice to not have to do that. But I agree with you. It is fun to have a kit that needs a little help.
my first kit was an uss missouri from usa revell and it came out ok but I was not happy with the build cuality (it had a lot of extra plastic in the spot where the molds meed ) and the second one I got was a Bismarck from german revell and the build cuality was a lot better but the bigest poblem is the litle flag decals the are hard for me
When you said about those things to not buy and build those Harder and rare models first I disagree on not to buy but I agree not to build it first what happens in the future the kit won't be for sale anymore longer so you can buy but don't build it first save it for the future
TheSteven798v2 You've got a point there. The models are not available for a very long time.The models don't spoil. And you can enjoy the awesome images on the lid of the boxes, they're like art.However I would not buy very expensive models just for stock;if something drastic occurs in your private life for example,you may not have time for or be interested in modelling anymore and that would be a waste of money.Nowadays some models can be quite expensive..And if you're an absolute beginner, buy one model at a time and build it ,you may come to the conclusion that modelling just isn't your cup of chocolate after all and then you don't want six modelkits lying around in your room.
For a 66-yo returning to model building, after 50+ years, this film clip was a God send! Thanks for your time and sharing with us!!
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I have absolutely no experience with model construction but saw some model sets in Walmart the other day and thought they looked cool. I also am dealing with depression and my girlfriend recommended finding a hobby and I decided that this would be something I would be interested in. I always liked legos so this is the next step up in my mind. I have always wanted to do models but never had the initiative until now. I will get back to you with how it goes.
Plastic modeling is a great hobby. When I started off I got into 1:72 scale military subjects. I really enjoy modeling the M2 Bradley or the M113. I started off with the small scale stuff and then I started building car models. Like kits they sell at Walmart. Depending on where you live you can also attend local IPMS meetings. I live in the Southern California area so there are a couple of different modeling club meetings that I can attend. If you need help finding out more about modeling clubs then please let me know.
How’d it go?
yeah how'd it go? you doing good now?
I finished my F-35 and I dropped it. A small piece of the wingtip broke off and I said, oh well, now it looks like it went through an air battle.
Chin Chin The Dark Lord I dropped my f16 the front and right rear broke off I know say it had a crash landing
There are interesting dioramas and models about battle damage, you can go with that and paint burnings and ricochet holes :)
Depends where you are coming from. Since I started with 28mm miniatures I find smaller scales easier to work with. For most others starting out I think 1/35 could be easier due to larger parts. The techniques are the same regardless of scale.
I cant begin to thank you how much this 3 part videos have helped me. From not knowing anything about scale models and building to actually know exactly what i need and what to do to achieve this as a beginner.
So THANKS Doctor Faust :)
I purchased my first model and i made the mistake of it being a skill level 4... But i did manage to complete the model and it looks amazing
yeah i just did that aswell and i'm trying to make it now
I made that mistake aswell and I am still working on it.
Thanks for the video, I have had experience building gundam and other snap together models in the past but since want to move onto military vehicles. but making the jump to gluing, pudding, painting and the additional tools the model has always been an intimidating step for me. this helped sum it up a bit better. thanks for this video, it's a great help taking some of the scare away from that jump.
My first kit I grabbed just a month ago was a Tamiya M48A3 Patton and while I think I did decent on first construction, I dont plan on touching paint just yet. Probably gonna pick up that same Emhar model when I do try painting lmak
True. Destroy is just my choice of word since when I royally screwed something up that killed my interest in the kit and most of the time it ended up in the trash.
The "you are going to destroy your first few kits" statement is facts.
When I started about 5-6 years ago, I did not have the skill to make things work. I would often put the model away and move onto another one.
Knowing how to achieve what you want is the skill, knowing how to make things fit or to modify the kit is daunting but leads to some real progress.
The biggest thing I learned and helped to finish more models; "Battle Damage" you can explain anything away as just battle damage.
Excellent tutorial! It compiles all the basics in one easy to reference location. I wish you had this up when I first started my model building hobby; I had to reference several different sources to get all this information for myself.
I look forward to part two! I've never tried weathering so it's going to be very helpful to see you demonstrate the process.
Depends on the type of plastic. It's mainly just for styrene, though.
I saw a video of the bandai millennium falcon 1/72 perfect grade. I was like " that's so cool, should I get it? I bet i can build it. Let me see a video on model building." . And then, you crush my fantasy! Thank you, that thing is expensive.
It's been more than 30 years since I got my first model, fortunately I didn't destroyed it, but I had to skip a lot of this tasks because in 1981 we didn't have well supplied shops in my town (in Chile). But it got crashed several years later because a little cousin! Thanks for this tutorial, it's what I needed to restart in the hobby :)
This is a lot of help. Me and my uncle just did a Lancaster bomber and now I,want to make models so I got a cheap model of a spitfire and this really helped me
the first (and only, so far) model i built turned out fine :)
I’ve been watching a ton of modeling videos over the last 48 hours. I’m going to the hobby store today to get 1 or 2 1/72 and 1/48 Tamiya WWII warbirds. I’ll be painting with a brush, but I’m ready to go. The cementing part will be fine for me. It’s just the painting. I made the Tamiya R34 awhile back. I stopped because the painting pissed me off and took too long, but I used can, painting one thick coat, and didn’t wait long enough. Idk. Basically, I’m hoping it’ll go well.
great info for the staring modeler, most of the stuff you said was spot on, a tip i've picked up is to glue parts from the inside of the model when possible, that way when its all assembled, the glue marks are hidden inside and you dont need to clean aything up, also tamiya extra thin is my go to as well, i used testors for quite a while, but compared to the tamiya stuff, its garbage
Great video my model friend 😊been building mods for years ,,,old school says the red tube ,,,new thinking , your video I like the glue you use. Thanks
This video is great! I used to do these models back like 30 years ago when I was a kid. Now I'm trying to start this hobby again. Are you still current with updates or responses? I feel like I'm starting from day 1 again.
Ive been doing models since i was 4 with snaptights and began painting with airbrush at 8ish, im 22 now and i feel like painting camo is easier when i have real life pictures of vehicles with the camos i plan to use as references.
Great video to start with. Thanks!
I know this is an old video but I still come back to it - One of these days I might actually finish this model. lol
Cheers for now and thanks for creating these.
All right..sweet..I knew there were gonna be some things I would have overlooked on my first model. This vid is perfect for newbies like me, thanks!!
I got like 15+ kits atm, build 2 so far and failed nicely. Also got a Battlestar Galactica that i started with. But so far i'm holding off with painting it. Going to order some Micro Revell model kits. Since there extremely cheap, i can experiment all i want. And maybe even succeed with a few.
I plan to use brushes. I like airbrushes. But I don't have the money and like you said in the video I am getting back into this hobby after being out of it for 17 years. The last models I painted were not good at all. Lost of too thick paint. A mini tiger tank painted yellow with black spots, a M48 patton painted green with yellow stripes. I used enamel paints back then. This time I got acrylics and more knowledge than I did in 1995.
Green is slightly more coarse so has better gap filling qualities.
I would recommend the Tamiya 1/35 scale Panther Ausf. A as a good first model. It's only $20 on Amazon. Tamiya makes a good product that goes together easily and the Panther is a great looking vehicle.
Q: How to make scale tank models more realistic?
A: Remove turret.
Primer contains microscopic grit that helps the paint to adhere.
Hi thanks for the video! I've run into a problem painting my first model. I'm building a U.S.S Missouri model and along the hull I had to tape it off to paint the bottom portion of the hull. I was super happy with my color I mixed and was pleased with how it looked brushing on acrylic paint. I let it dry over night and when I went to remove the masking tape it pulled off some of the paint. I had some paint on the tape and when I pulled it off it took a few spots of paint off from the bottom of the hull. I'm guessing this happened because the paint on the tape dried along with the paint on the hull and when I pulled the tape of it took some of the paint below the tape line with it. I can just tape it again and touch up the spots that came off but I want to know how to prevent this from happening again. I have a feeling it wont look right after I do so a second question would be how do you get acrylic paint off a plastic model if make a mistake? Thanks for the video
Remove the tape as soon as possible, like within minutes if possible. Also some acrylic paints work differently than others. Vallejo Model Color for example is vinyl based and very prone to peeling off in big chunks once it starts going because it's flexible. Depending on where the mistake happens you'll likely have to sand it off or just paint over it. If it's a small piece you can soak it in Purple Power or Simple Green.
For beginners this would be a fantastic video :) the only thing I would say is that you can never fully "destroy" models. Theres always the stripping option or (dare I say it) re-priming it if its just a cheap one. But again, great video :) really enjoyed it
Thanks for the tutorial. Building Gunpla right now, and this certainly very helpful in explaining a lot.
Brings me back to when I first started in like 1968. It was Lindberg's Moonship. ;-)
Ah ha ha ha! I got the 1:72 Fine Moulds Millennium Falcon for a gift, and am looking at vids to learn some tips on doing it correctly. I've been tossing up whether to shelve it and practice on some cheaper kits to get more experience.... ....it's like you're talking directly to me!
Your videos are a godsend, very useful for reference, thanks. Hopefully in the future I can make very good quality kits, a lot harder than it looks 😂
Great video! I do a bit of model making in college, but I really want to get back into plastic kits. I did do a bit of it a few years ago with ok results I guess (no airbrushing, just brushing the paint on) and then stopped. Just a question about the rattle can method. Do companies like Humbrol have spray can products?
+Angus Lamont (AnimateAngus) Humbrol does not. Mostly likely have to go with Testors or Tamiya.
the model reminds me of the makeshift armored vehicles that the croatian army used in the war back in 1991
im so happy this video exists, time to throw hundreds of hours into at least trying model building
Your first bit of advice is wonderful! Inexpensive kits are great learning tools. I've recently been hitting some new tool Airfix kits to improve my skills; cheap but, decent fit. I find it's easier if I only sort of like the subject.
However, the corollary to getting mad by wrecking some good kits is to be terrified of wrecking a good kit by a lack of skill. Eventually, you've got to risk it.
Personally, I've got too much invested monetarily and... mentally with too many of my kits. Either they were gifts from someone important or they are no longer in production or what have you. Am I good enough to finally tackle that Wingnut Wings Albatros DVa? Who knows? I should just open the box and start cutting things off of sprues...
I don't wash it unless I need to clean off a bunch of sanding dust or something similar. It's not a bad idea. I just don't think it is as necessary as others think. Many will disagree with me.
Today or tomorrow I will build my 2nd model, a Patton Tank, yesterday I built a Messerschmitt Me 262.
I've heard some suggest washing the parts in mild soap and water do remove the release agent from the molding process. It's supposed to help with better paint adhesion etc. Is this something you do? Any other modelers do that as well or is it not really that necessary?
i build models and this video helped me build models better than what i do thnks for the help. And i did buy a tiger tank model from the Tamiya brand. rip Tiger Tank
The esci M 1 Abrams was an amazing starter kit that Isn't made anymore but you can find them here and there
2 questions
What skill level is this and what is the best to start at.
Do you have to paint with a paint can or airbrush
Or can you just use a brush
Thank you for creating these tutorials! They are pretty helpfull to me as starting off after 25 years ;-)
Thanks, as always, for yet another useful video!
Great video! Thanks. Question: Will plastic cement bond several varieties of plastic, or two different varieties? Thanks.
Im really starter in this hobby, and this is how i build my kits:
I remove parts from sprues with a hobby knife and remove extra plastic from pieces with it. Then, i glue pieces together with revell glue.
Great video! Is there any difference between the white version of the Squadron putty besides the color?
I don't recall.
Awesome as always
Try the old Tamiya kits in 1/35 scale they are great for beginners.
this is still too advanced lol :P i don't have the air brush. and when trying to paint the base colour , i find the paint does not stay were i want it to, unless i put a thick blob of pain on. should i paint after building it? i am building a car, and some peaces that go inside will be visible from outside, but i would not be able to reach them if the car is built.
Thanks =D
Bread CrumbWhen to paint is all about using common sense. Of course you don't paint the interior of a car after building the kit. And you should use a primer coating. Buy a rattle can with primer. Some people say a primer coating is not necessary anymore, but ,again common sense,I would think it's probably a good idea to use it anyways and Doctor Faust also recommends it. It's four months ago since you posted this message and I don't know what experience has told you in this time, but you could also consider using spray cans to paint ,if you don't really get the results you want with brush painting. Use brushes for the small parts. There is a lot of very useful advice here on YT on modelbuilding, but it is important to realize that it's a hobby and that in the beginning you should build the way you are comfortable with ,you will learn a whole lot by building also.
Is starting off with a bigger scale better than starting on smaller scale kits?
Do you wash the plastic with warm water and soap, when unpacking?
Constructing the model is no problem for me, but painting is an issue because tiny details like bolts on the armour of tank don't get painted. It seems weird but the paint collects at the base. I originally thought the paint was to watery to I let it sit for a few minutes. What am I doing wrong? How can I fix this?
I know you recommend the Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. How do you feel about Testors cement? Regular toxic stuff, black bottle red label.
The squeeze bottle version? I'ts supposed to be good, but I haven't tried it.
ThePaintingClinic
I use both the Tamiya Extra Thin cement and the Testors glue in the black bottle. Both are good but I find myself using the Extra Thin cement because it flows so beautifully in the seams/joints. The Testors glue is thicker. When I want a big glob of glue I use the Testors glue but when I want a nice flow action between to joints I use the Tamiya Extra Thin cement.
Great! You make it seem sp easy.
I didn't destroy my first kit, which I'm building now and finishing soon. It's an academy King tiger
Awesome video mate! Just want to ask one thing; how do you remove unnecessary glue? I've got some spots with too much glue that is visible and i don't want it to ruin my paint jobs..
You can sand it away, but usually you can just paint over it to hide it. Unless it's WAY too much glue, that is.
Are resin models harder to build than plastic ones? Should I start with plastic before I move to resin? (beginner here)
I have a sanding block,a hobby knife and some Duco cement stuff is that ok to use till I get my allouwance and purchase proper materials(I also have a model kit for semi level 2)
Is there a difference between primer and paint? I read some where most people just use paint to prime and the article said with modern paints it's not even needed anymore. I didn't get any primer with my supplies I bought. If I do anymore I will pick up some primer.
What if I don't have a airbrush and can't get one? Will I still be able to make models?
What is that stand you are using when you are painting your tank
what about brushes, what do you use, also what about equipment
I'm 10 and inbuilt my first model with my dad it was a helecopter now I'm building a 24-D Liberator
Thank you Doc!
also, if pieces dont seam-up, like example, before you cement use a heat gun to reshape piece. i know this is just a basic video, may not be within the purview.
Pretty ignorant question, but what's that thing you have attached to the model that you're holding while painting? Do you buy those?
Just an old paint bottle.
Nice freehand camouflage.
great video man ! i enjoyed it a lot !
What would you say is the most common scale for military models? I'd like to build some but I'd like them to be in scale with eachother aswell. I'm just starting my interest in war machines after years of car models (since i was just a child)
i would add that before cementing, make sure you test where the plastic pieces contact--
Thanks it was very helpful and I learned alot 😊
Does anyone know if Future/Pledge/Klear is still available? And if so, what is the exact brand name/product I'm looking for?
I never use water or special decal applicators, I use future furniture polish, you don't need a gloss coat or anything.
My first kit was a Hanomag 251.
Tamiya*
I could never get the amount of paint right. Do you use paint straight from the tube/pot or whatever they come in or do you mix them with water? Whenever I try to paint, it's always too thick, but when I use less paint, it's not enough.
+4SidedStar Always thin your paint at least slightly. Don't expect it to cover in one coat. Three or more coats is normal.
When I put additional coats, it gets too thick and sometimes leaves unsightly residue. How many parts of paint and water/ other solvents do you mix?
+4SidedStar There is no set ratio. Start with 3:1 paint to water.
Are there any cheap/recommended kits that I can practice painting on?
Also, what airbrush kit do you recommend? I've seen ones that range 40-50$ but do they get the job done?
Nothing specific for kits. Just look for sales. ruclips.net/video/G_imma6_XhA/видео.html
What kind of paint are you using at the end? Water colors or oil?
Neither. This is all acrylic paint.
I am thinking of starting to paint a model. But have no idea on what type of paint to use. Is there any specific things to look out for when purchasing the paint?
+Ah Han I suggest using acrylic paint. Vallejo if you can find it.
so so so useful, thank you!
im a kid and i want to find a cheaper route to paint, anything you got?
Will acetone work as the cement don’t have any actual cement at the time
what r u using to hold the models up with
Hey I just got a jagdpanther V and a sherman m4a3, I'm extremely nervous to wreck as I do not have much money, Would you say those are fairly easy builds? I have no idea i used to build model cars almost 10 years ago so I'm very nervous lol but what would be your opinion on those models they are both by tamiya both 1/35 scale
+Gary TheGrey I have no idea since I've never built those specific kits. Tamiya is usually decent, but some of the old kits can be ill fitting.
I’ve been using just standard Tamiya cement for seam welding on my Gundam model kits. What’s the benefit of the extra thin cement other than that it flows better via capillary action?
Mainly that. It's also thinner so less likely to end up with globs of cement when it dries.
I realized that I sort of like imperfect production kits. It's a good opportunity to problem solve. Now if the kit is just awful production that's a different story. Wonderful camouflage job by the way.
I am like you. It gives a nice challenge sometimes. But I have built my share of kits that require help fitting pieces together. Sometimes it is nice to not have to do that. But I agree with you. It is fun to have a kit that needs a little help.
Those are awesome
Now this is a old video but thank you, it is very informative :)
But a question what scale is best to start with? 1:72 like this?
Best to start with whatever you feel more comfortable with. I started with 28mm miniatures, so 1/72 feels good to me. Other find it too small.
good advice.
Styrene is what plastic model kits are made of. I don't know about toys.
Thank you so much for this video. It's really helping me with my model tanks :D GREAT JOB! :P
my first kit was an uss missouri from usa revell and it came out ok but I was not happy with the build cuality (it had a lot of extra plastic in the spot where the molds meed ) and the second one I got was a Bismarck from german revell and the build cuality was a lot better but the bigest poblem is the litle flag decals the are hard for me
Styrene-that's the kind of plastic that common toys are made of correct? There are scores of different plastics..
When you said about those things to not buy and build those Harder and rare models first I disagree on not to buy but I agree not to build it first what happens in the future the kit won't be for sale anymore longer so you can buy but don't build it first save it for the future
TheSteven798v2 You've got a point there. The models are not available for a very long time.The models don't spoil. And you can enjoy the awesome images on the lid of the boxes, they're like art.However I would not buy very expensive models just for stock;if something drastic occurs in your private life for example,you may not have time for or be interested in modelling anymore and that would be a waste of money.Nowadays some models can be quite expensive..And if you're an absolute beginner, buy one model at a time and build it ,you may come to the conclusion that modelling just isn't your cup of chocolate after all and then you don't want six modelkits lying around in your room.
I'm just saying if you have a lot of money it's a good advise for rich people
So for decals you could just use water
dear sir, i used to be paint first then built it. but you built it first then paint. which methods is better?
gakbrenti Whichever you prefer.
Does anyone know what this model is I want to start doing models and this one looks easy?