This model kit was supposed to be an “easy” build after a rather difficult project (the Revell Golden Hind). It’s supposed to be a “shake…
One of the many thing that I encounter on Hyperscale (you know and I know that’s where it is) is discussion about “scale effect.” This…
Update on 3/14/2022 The following was written…….. and then I went and got educated. I was surprised to find that red and blue do NOT…
Mixing colors for painting models of military subjects is a dark art–but not too dark. I’m going to present some introductory information here, in the…
A rogue’s gallery. Grippy McGroiney. Known for his powerful grip and hideous facial scars, he once gripped himself into such a fury that he had…
Adding the “spots” to this particular color scheme is a real problem for the model builder–even if you use an airbrush, it’s a problem. You…
I don’t know how to talk about this project without talking about art. I know this makes some guys uncomfortable. I don’t know how to…
I decided to bite the bullet and spend some money on paint. So I went down to one of the real, true destination hobby shops…
Anyone who has followed my antics at The Airfix Tribute Forum can tell you that I go through all the stages of perfectionism when I make…