Scale Model Shop Blog – Tips, News and Guides

Read our Revell model kits review for an honest look at fit, detail, scales and skill levels, plus practical advice for choosing your next project wisely.

Find the best masking tapes for models, from fine canopy work to broad camouflage, with practical advice on tack, width, curves and clean paint edges.

Airbrush vs spray cans for scale models: compare finish, control, cost, speed and setup to choose the right method for your next build with confidence.

A practical figure flesh tones tutorial covering paint choice, layering, shadows and highlights for convincing scale model faces and skin tones at home.

Find the best hobby knife blades for scale modelling, from fine-point work to heavy cuts, with practical advice on materials, fit, safety and replacement.

Find the best airbrush cleaner for acrylics, compare dedicated cleaners with home mixes, and keep your model airbrush spraying cleanly between sessions.

Choose scale model tools that make cutting, assembly, painting and finishing cleaner, with practical advice for beginners and experienced UK modellers.

Choose the right clear coat for miniatures, protect paint and decals, control sheen, and avoid frosting with practical application advice for modellers.

Our AK Interactive paint review covers finish, handling and range choice to help UK scale modellers pick dependable colours for every project with ease.

Our AK Interactive pigments review covers colour range, handling, fixing methods and where these weathering powders work best on scale models properly.