Just watched your pissed off..People become discouraged by a lot of things.I was ready to pack everything away because of Dementia can't stay focused Like you have said have fun...That made my day...Got further in one night of watching your stuff than I have in weeks..Thanks for being that voice in the back of my mind
Nice Video Dan, Ive been into model car building for ab 5 years now and im 14, my stepdad got me into them and has done tons, but sometimes i like to go back and watch videos on the basics and new tips bc theres always room for improvement, also i baught my first truck! its a 1978 Chevy k10 w a 350 but its an auto sadly, and im rebuilding it, also thanks for clearing up on the decal thing bc that was irritating me lol, but keep up the great work!!
Enjoy your vids even though you mis pronounce DEE CAL. Just an FYI for super low budget start up tool kits for someone just getting into the hobby. DOLLAR STORE or $1.25 store in Can nad dad da. I've seen glue,rulers, small box cutters, emery boards and nail polish and nail polish remover, tweezers, tape,brushes, magnifying glass,contaners etc.there. Just putting that out there for people who might not have other resources available.It really is a great relaxing,learning and satisfying hobby no matter what or how you build something,or what other people might think of your work.
Hi Dan... I've been a subscriber for a while now & enjoy all your tutorials...you've helped me tremendously as im a 50 something newbie LOL. Thank You for sharing your wealth of modeling experience with us...i'll continue to watch for new vids... I'm a fellow Canadian in Ottawa. 🍻 Cheers.
great video my friend. I couldn't agree with you more. I know when I build models it's the way I want them. If someone didn't like a color I painted the car so what it what I thought looked good. If my spark plugs are not in the right order the engine well never run anyway. The only time any of that would matter is if I was building a kit for someone else. I know most of the time my spark plugs are not in the right order and most of the time I don't care. It's more about just showing detail. Now if I was doing heater hoses or brake lines yes them I would make sure their going and look the way they should. Now they may not be ran the way they did on the real car but I would at least to to make it that way. But I will stop now because I could go on forever about this. Just like I don't like the way my door hinges turn out most of the time, but with each one I do I get better at it.
Thanks for the video. I've been at this for about 30 years. Just looking up videos for new ideas. More people need to be building models. I dread the day when it becomes a forgotten skill.
Thank you, your tutorials are clear & informative. Just getting back into the hobby after 35 years of raising a family. Kids are gone, now I can be a kid again.
Something I had forgotten from when I used to build all the time; when useing your hobby knife, wrap your thumb with a bandaid before you start cutting/scraping. Saved my thumb many times
Another tip...I had my stepdad cut a piece of furniture grade plywood, like 18" x 20"...to use like a cutting mat. The plywood will be your sacrificial table top for blades, paint and glue.
You the man Dan! Been watching your videos for a long time now and glad you're still around. Watched your PO'd video and glad to hear you sticking up for the new guys. I would never quit model building even if I lost all my limbs. It does get my goat how anal people in the community can be because the shade is wrong, the gun is not exactly down to scale or the wrong type of gun...who cares? I agree with you 200% in the aspect of build your model however you want it to be. Thanks for these back to basics videos. It helps to remind us to keep it simple when we're getting to wrapped around advanced techniques. By the way, any chance you can start recording in 720? Just asking :-)
Yeah I know that sounds kinda weird to me when some of you guys call them “ Deck-ills”, but not all Canadian’s pronounce them that way, I’m subbed to quite a few Canadian Modelers and only about half of them say it that way, along with some British and Aussie guys too say “Deck-ills”! But to each their own, it doesn’t matter to me how you guys say things long as you keep making great videos and building great models!! 👍👍✌🏻
Nice to get still another builder's perspective on the basics of 1st time glue kits assembly. Thank Dan ,I appreciate your help, time & effort, God Bless All
Great video. This brings me back to when I built my first model, which wasn't easy AT ALL, considering it was Knight Rider KITT first issue, 1982 or 1983, can't remember exactly. I had just a few paints, tube glue, and cheap Testors white brushes. Way back then I don't remember the KITT dash having decals to use, so all the buttons and switches had to be painted.
What a great video! No stress just having fun!! Reminds me of myself 40 yrs. ago, I used to get more paint and glue on my hands than the model, But I had a blast! I dropped a bottle of old nasty thinner on moms kitchen table once... Took dad a few hours of sanding a refinishing to fix it but he filled up a new bottle of thinner from the basement for me (after telling me to pay attention and not spill anymore), Lol but he always encouraged me to keep on and I'm so glad I did, always been and always will be one of my favorite fun hobby's!
I just come into some of my child hood things after the woman that hatched me finely died. I built a lot of models in my younger years and haven't seen any of my old stuff in forty years, I've done models all my life but never had to rebuild one from forty years ago, and after sitting in her house it's discolored and stained from her smoking. It's a 69 C10 up and oddly enough I just bought one for the hot rod collection and my son can drive it and enjoy the good old days of trucks. The model was never painted and I wanted to paint it to match the real one we have. What would be a good way to clean this truck so it can be restored and painted? Thank you for any help and I enjoy your channel. And glad to see you doing anTA model, I have four of them and almost as many as models.
Great vid on the basics. Two things. First I saw you were dry fitting but didn't mention it. Second was I always wash my whole kit (minus glass and chrome) after initial inspection and before starting. Small things but basic to getting good results and it's never too early to start developing good habits.
Hello Sir, I would like to say Thank You for your contribution in helping us beginners who would like to learn how to build a plastic model kit. Sincerely Allan
I work in my mud room. My dad hates to get rid of things and we had an old tv stand that we put it in the mudroom. I started with spray paint on my first model. I know how a motor looks but sometimes I still need to looks when it is to small or it is not molded wrong.
you probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my brother for the last couple of days :)
I have another tip never throw away the receipt ,because as you said check the body to make sure that it isn't damaged also if any other parts are damaged stop right then ,before you do any gluing or painting . Because if you do you may have to take it back to the store ,or contact the manufacturer and send them a copy of the receipt to get replacement parts
Two questions: What is a good time to allow your painted parts to dry? And, can you do a video on the interior/ seating, flooring, etc. I have had trouble on those parts and was looking for guidance
David Milliman how long totally depends on the paint type, weather conditions, paint thickness and so on. As for the interior, what exactly are you having trouble with?
when you mentioned needing the light blue ,on some but not all models there is a paint guide on the side of the box ,in that guide it will give you a list of paints that you will need so that way when you can get the model you will know what paints you will need . This usually is the basic colors you will need
to make the paint thinner last longer I personally use a paper towel and wipe off the excess paint first then dip the brush in the thinner to clean the brush
Just watched your pissed off..People become discouraged by a lot of things.I was ready to pack everything away because of Dementia can't stay focused Like you have said have fun...That made my day...Got further in one night of watching your stuff than I have in weeks..Thanks for being that voice in the back of my mind
Nice Video Dan, Ive been into model car building for ab 5 years now and im 14, my stepdad got me into them and has done tons, but sometimes i like to go back and watch videos on the basics and new tips bc theres always room for improvement, also i baught my first truck! its a 1978 Chevy k10 w a 350 but its an auto sadly, and im rebuilding it, also thanks for clearing up on the decal thing bc that was irritating me lol, but keep up the great work!!
Enjoy your vids even though you mis pronounce DEE CAL. Just an FYI for super low budget start up tool kits for someone just getting into the hobby. DOLLAR STORE or $1.25 store in Can nad dad da. I've seen glue,rulers, small box cutters, emery boards and nail polish and nail polish remover, tweezers, tape,brushes, magnifying glass,contaners etc.there. Just putting that out there for people who might not have other resources available.It really is a great relaxing,learning and satisfying hobby no matter what or how you build something,or what other people might think of your work.
Hi Dan...
I've been a subscriber for a while now & enjoy all your tutorials...you've helped me tremendously as im a 50 something newbie LOL.
Thank You for sharing your wealth of modeling experience with us...i'll continue to watch for new vids...
I'm a fellow Canadian in Ottawa.
🍻 Cheers.
great video my friend. I couldn't agree with you more. I know when I build models it's the way I want them. If someone didn't like a color I painted the car so what it what I thought looked good. If my spark plugs are not in the right order the engine well never run anyway. The only time any of that would matter is if I was building a kit for someone else. I know most of the time my spark plugs are not in the right order and most of the time I don't care. It's more about just showing detail. Now if I was doing heater hoses or brake lines yes them I would make sure their going and look the way they should. Now they may not be ran the way they did on the real car but I would at least to to make it that way. But I will stop now because I could go on forever about this. Just like I don't like the way my door hinges turn out most of the time, but with each one I do I get better at it.
Thanks for the video. I've been at this for about 30 years. Just looking up videos for new ideas. More people need to be building models. I dread the day when it becomes a forgotten skill.
Thank you, your tutorials are clear & informative. Just getting back into the hobby after 35 years of raising a family. Kids are gone, now I can be a kid again.
Just remember to keep your "deckels" and your "claire" glass safe til you need them, Eh. I love your videos!
Something I had forgotten from when I used to build all the time; when useing your hobby knife, wrap your thumb with a bandaid before you start cutting/scraping. Saved my thumb many times
Another tip...I had my stepdad cut a piece of furniture grade plywood, like 18" x 20"...to use like a cutting mat. The plywood will be your sacrificial table top for blades, paint and glue.
Canada or US for modelers --its all good !! great video !! lotsa tips thanks
You the man Dan! Been watching your videos for a long time now and glad you're still around. Watched your PO'd video and glad to hear you sticking up for the new guys. I would never quit model building even if I lost all my limbs. It does get my goat how anal people in the community can be because the shade is wrong, the gun is not exactly down to scale or the wrong type of gun...who cares? I agree with you 200% in the aspect of build your model however you want it to be.
Thanks for these back to basics videos. It helps to remind us to keep it simple when we're getting to wrapped around advanced techniques. By the way, any chance you can start recording in 720? Just asking :-)
Yeah I know that sounds kinda weird to me when some of you guys call them “ Deck-ills”, but not all Canadian’s pronounce them that way, I’m subbed to quite a few Canadian Modelers and only about half of them say it that way, along with some British and Aussie guys too say “Deck-ills”! But to each their own, it doesn’t matter to me how you guys say things long as you keep making great videos and building great models!! 👍👍✌🏻
Nice to get still another builder's perspective on the basics of 1st time glue kits assembly. Thank Dan ,I appreciate your help, time & effort, God Bless All
Great video. This brings me back to when I built my first model, which wasn't easy AT ALL, considering it was Knight Rider KITT first issue, 1982 or 1983, can't remember exactly. I had just a few paints, tube glue, and cheap Testors white brushes. Way back then I don't remember the KITT dash having decals to use, so all the buttons and switches had to be painted.
What a great video! No stress just having fun!! Reminds me of myself 40 yrs. ago, I used to get more paint and glue on my hands than the model, But I had a blast! I dropped a bottle of old nasty thinner on moms kitchen table once... Took dad a few hours of sanding a refinishing to fix it but he filled up a new bottle of thinner from the basement for me (after telling me to pay attention and not spill anymore), Lol but he always encouraged me to keep on and I'm so glad I did, always been and always will be one of my favorite fun hobby's!
I spilled a bottle of RAF yellow enamel paint in my bedroom right down my hifi, the cabinet and carpet. Yeah never did that again.
Ouch!
Opps, we learn the hard way don't we.
Sure do, I'll never forget that, Lol!!
Great video brother cool kit thanks for sharing keep up the awesome work
I just come into some of my child hood things after the woman that hatched me finely died. I built a lot of models in my younger years and haven't seen any of my old stuff in forty years, I've done models all my life but never had to rebuild one from forty years ago, and after sitting in her house it's discolored and stained from her smoking. It's a 69 C10 up and oddly enough I just bought one for the hot rod collection and my son can drive it and enjoy the good old days of trucks. The model was never painted and I wanted to paint it to match the real one we have. What would be a good way to clean this truck so it can be restored and painted? Thank you for any help and I enjoy your channel. And glad to see you doing anTA model, I have four of them and almost as many as models.
Thank you for doing the video. Always can learn new things. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week
can you buy nontoxic glue anymore?
I remember at one point you could get glue with lemon scent ,that stuff was crap
Hmm...Is the word decals pronounced "DECK-uls" or "DEE-cals"?
Super Dan love that you are doing this for the beginners out there
Jody Blackwell Thanks Jody. 👍😎
If u had a piece of foam u could stick your pieces into them for drying time !
Great vid on the basics. Two things. First I saw you were dry fitting but didn't mention it. Second was I always wash my whole kit (minus glass and chrome) after initial inspection and before starting. Small things but basic to getting good results and it's never too early to start developing good habits.
Great video taking it back to basics. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea, I will be watching for sure......Larry.
I’m lost on paints, enamels vs acrylics, thinning each, etc. great video though! Cool to watch and follow along
Some on who live up the stree from us used to sniff Testors glue he wasn't right.
Hello Sir,
I would like to say Thank You for your contribution in helping us beginners who would like to learn how to build a plastic model kit.
Sincerely
Allan
Allan Martinez You're welcome Allan. Keep building and have fun😆
Great video Dan thank you for sharing
Great Idea Dan....I enjoyed it
GREAT VIDEO DAN!
I work in my mud room. My dad hates to get rid of things and we had an old tv stand that we put it in the mudroom. I started with spray paint on my first model. I know how a motor looks but sometimes I still need to looks when it is to small or it is not molded wrong.
you probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my brother for the last couple of days :)
@Sincere Jaxton yup, been using Instaflixxer for years myself :)
I have another tip never throw away the receipt ,because as you said check the body to make sure that it isn't damaged also if any other parts are damaged stop right then ,before you do any gluing or painting .
Because if you do you may have to take it back to the store ,or contact the manufacturer and send them a copy of the receipt to get replacement parts
Thats a good point man.....
Roger Wachal Depends I had a tyre missing from a Revell camaro they sent me 4 replacements no questions asked. I only asked for one lol.
One time when my dad did these the store sold him a kit with no motor tree
Awesome video
Two questions: What is a good time to allow your painted parts to dry? And, can you do a video on the interior/ seating, flooring, etc. I have had trouble on those parts and was looking for guidance
David Milliman how long totally depends on the paint type, weather conditions, paint thickness and so on. As for the interior, what exactly are you having trouble with?
@@DansScaleModelCreations I'm having some issues with the dash and with the consoles. Seems like they don't have paint brushes small enough
when you mentioned needing the light blue ,on some but not all models there is a paint guide on the side of the box ,in that guide it will give you a list of paints that you will need so that way when you can get the model you will know what paints you will need .
This usually is the basic colors you will need
to make the paint thinner last longer I personally use a paper towel and wipe off the excess paint first then dip the brush in the thinner to clean the brush
I'd love to get my hands on a full line of pactra paints !
also test fit every part before you glue the parts together ,trust me
There decals not decals lol
TwistedKlown Lol. I agree. 😂😂😂
@@DansScaleModelCreations They sound the same when you spell it.