Mind Control
One of the reasons I still find plastic model kits interesting, long after I have grown up, matured, settled down, gotten old and lapsed into complete dissipation is that the Read More …
Paint Review: Lifecolor
I really wanted to like this paint. When I opened the Lifecolor jar I was hoping to smell the familiar ammonia of MM Acryl, but instead I noticed only a Read More …
Repairing the Photobucket Mess
Today I finished the majority of the work needed to restore my images to my posts over at The Airfix Tribute Forum. I’ve repaired all the group build, demo build, Read More …
The “Finish Chain” Concept
First and foremost, I build models with the minimum airborne materials. That’s the Prime Directive. No fumes or smells or vapors or aerosols if I can help it. My first, Read More …
A Strategy for Brush Painting (in the U.S.A.)
If I lived in Europe I’d use Revell Aqua Color, but since I’m stuck here, I have to improvise. Testors Model Master Acryl is the foundation of my paint collection. Read More …
Deep Thoughts About Paint
I’m still picking my jaw up off the floor after discovering that Badger Model Flex is good paint for brushing (some colors are, anyway). The world is full of materials Read More …
Paint Review: Badger Model Flex
Another widely available paint that can be adapted easily for brushpainting. The yellow and white don’t cover well, but colors like “Conrail Blue” are outstanding.
Paint Review: Xtracrylix
A surprising “dark horse” paint from the U.K. has all the right qualities–and it’s glossy…??
Paint Review: Revell Aqua Color (a.k.a. “The Magical Paint”)
This paint is not sold in the U.S.A.–but it is widely available in Europe. We shall call it PERFECT. I dug out my old bottle of Revell Aqua Color dark Read More …
Paint Review: Tamiya Acrylic (Gloss)
Tamiya Gloss Acrylic is a special weapon reserved for colors like yellow and white, and any bright glossy color that needs to have a perfect finish. WARNING: You need to be Read More …