Learn how decal solutions for model kits improve adhesion, soften carrier film and help markings settle cleanly over panels, rivets and curves.
Category Archives: Scale Modelling
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Wondering what primer for model kits to use? Learn which primers suit plastic, resin, metal and figures, plus how to get a smooth finish.
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Model kit tools for beginners explained simply – what to buy first, what can wait, and how to build a practical starter tool set.
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Find the best paint for plastic model kits with clear advice on acrylics, enamels, lacquers, primers and finishes for better results.
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Choose the right weathering products for model tanks, from washes and pigments to chipping fluids, streaking effects and mud for realistic armour.
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Learn how to choose model kit scale with practical advice on space, detail, budget and subject, so you can buy the right kit first time.
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Find the best airbrush for model kits with clear advice on nozzle size, feed type, compressor pairing and what suits beginners or experts.
Scale Modelling
Getting Started with Scale Model Kits, Beginner Guide to Building, Painting and Weathering
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Starting out in scale modelling can feel a bit overwhelming at first. There are so many kits, paints, tools and techniques that it is easy to overthink the whole thing before you even glue the first part together. The truth is, you do not need a workshop full of gear or years of experience to […]
Can You Apply Lacquer Varnish Over Acrylic Paints? Applying lacquer varnish over acrylic paints can give your model a tough, flawless finish, but only if you follow the correct process. Many modellers worry about the strong solvents in lacquer damaging their acrylic paintwork, but with the right preparation and application technique, it can be done […]