A “natural metal finish” on a plastic model doesn’t work without the “panel shading.” This means that different panels reflect light differently, because the different…
Several methods are going to be described here, and in doing so I’ll introduce several concepts that may be new to you. I’d like to…
Here’s the video I made yesterday about brushing Vallejo Metal Color. This blog entry was originally about a brief video I did on using Vallejo…
I made a video today of me brushing Vallejo Metal Color onto the P-47. Unfortunately, the thing is taking forever to upload to Youtube, so…
The world of plastic model kits is strangely isolated. I don’t know if this has anything to do with the fact that many plastic model…
Because I have already stated that I am not a builder, you will not be surprised to learn that this is NOT my favorite part…
Actually building a model (as opposed to discussing it) is an exercise in cruel reality. You have to walk that lonesome valley all alone. Sometimes…
I wish I were clever enough to set up something like this– but I’m not. It’s just a coincidence that this model will be built…
I read somewhere about the idea of adding Tamiya Flat Base to Future and making a clear flat finish out of it. The “Flat Base”…
[Slim Pickens Voice] “Yeah that’s right you old cowpokes with your washes made of mineral spirits and the like are stinkin’ up this here rodeo.…