Looking at small a wooden boat, it's hard to see how it could all be so difficult! This is what I thought back in 2001. "Find a plan and cut out some wood"...what a disaster! I'll explain why all the fuss. All...
The objective of this guide is to provide some background on the subject of collecting aircraft models in 1/144 scale – what’s available, what skills are needed to construct the various kit types, and who on...
Steam Traction Engines This is one of many illustrated classic transport guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic steam traction engine art...
WW2 British Tanks This is one of many illustrated classic military vehicle guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic WW2 British tank art...
This is a guide to painting toy soldiers offering some quick tips gained from over ten years experience of painting toy soldiers myself. Whilst mainly focussing on 1/72 and 1/32 scale plastic figures much of...
How I coped with the Strike Freedom Gundam, mobile suit ZGMF-X20A.I went to the shop and bought the kit. The box was quite big and I was thinking what could be inside. I am making scale model aircraft and...
Introduction 1/100 scale Master Grade, RX-178 Gundam Mk-II, Titans Prototype Mobile Suit is again going to be a big challenge. The kit has enormous number of parts. The first step is to wash the...
Introduction I started to do RX-78 GOP1, Zephyranthes, which is slightly different than the ones I made before. Zephyranthes core unit can be converted into a "Fighter jet". This again is an amazing...
Introduction The worn out look is difficult to simulate especially on small surfaces. Therefore the extend and the degree of it should be planned before implementing. I have to say that battle damage or...
Buying that first military model kit can be hard, so many to choose from and various scales from 1:72, 1:48, 1:32, 1:35 and upwards. Well for the beginner choose a kit that is simple, look for the number of...