Here is another Shop based model for your review. Here are the instructions. The Box Contents Building the model Overall it is a pretty solid model kit. pieces fit together pretty well and there was not a bunch I need to trim. The phone cord on the old style phone was too weak to make …
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’68 Corvette Roadster 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit
I have owned this model for about 20 years at this point. I barely remember painting it with a spray can back then and thinking I would put it together later. I got it out about 5 years later and couldn’t remember where any of my testors model paints were so I attempted to paint …
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The BS&RN Garage part 2
It looks like this is going to be a long term project since it is taking a LOT longer than I thought it would. Fortunately I am enjoying it so I will just change to making installment posts as I get more features finished. I did manage to get some small pieces done this week …
Why a website about models?
I love miniatures. From the time I had my first toys, I loved the idea of a smaller version of the world. It’s probably some psychological need to have more control over others, or something… Anyway, for the first decade of my life, I grew up in the 70’s in the south west rural part …
Painting a model vehicle
Paint all body pieces at the same time so the colors match. (body, hood, mirrors bumpers etc.) Etch out panel lines with tool so when the paint fills them they still look believable and will take panel liner Draw over mold lines (not panel lines) with a marker. Sand the surface till the mold lines …
The BS&RN Garage part 1
I have a shop that is basically a repository for junk, but I am going to make a model of what it should be. A place to work on vehicles and make things from metal and wood. A place to show off my various collections of “stuff”. I’m hoping if I make a model of …
The Links
Here are a bunch of links that are helpful in model building Model Kit Sales modelroundup.com scalehobbyist.com modelcars.com -I have already purchased from this site (2 post lift, vehicle, tools) upscalehobbies.com hobbylinc.com megahobby.com wonderlandmodels UK Hobby shop macsmodeling.com special tiny parts etc. ak-interactive.com amazing paint and detail parts rocketfin serious detail parts kentmodels a good …