Scale Model Shop Blog – Tips, News and Guides

Find the best sanding sticks for models, from coarse shaping to fine polishing. Choose grits, profiles and materials for cleaner scale-model finishes.

Which glue suits clear parts on a model kit? Compare PVA, canopy glue, cement and CA, with practical methods for clean, fog-free glazing on models too.

Our model putty filling guide explains how to choose, apply and sand filler for clean seams, joins and surface repairs on scale model kits confidently.

Oil washes for miniatures add controlled shadow, grime and definition to armour, figures and terrain. Learn the right mix, method and clean-up routine well.

Paint curing times explained for scale modellers: when acrylics, enamels and lacquers are safe to mask, weather, handle and clear-coat with confidence.

Choose railway building kits that suit your layout, era and skills, with clear, practical advice on scale, materials, finishing and believable placement.

Learn brush painting camouflage patterns on scale models with practical advice on paint choice, soft edges, hard masks, layers and convincing finishes.

Our guide to miniature basing materials explains sands, tufts, texture pastes and scenic details, helping UK modellers choose finishes that suit any scale.

Our Vallejo Model Color review covers brush feel, coverage, airbrush use, colour range and the practical prep needed for dependable scale-model finishes.