In Progress » JGSDF Type 74 MBT

09.10.2006 » Concepts / Intro Armor is a little addictive I’d say. Sure I love my Gundam model kits, but AFVs are growing on me more and more. My next venture into the real world is the 1/35 JGSDF Type 74 Main Battle Tank from Tamiya. I’ve had to for…

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Formula 409 and Modeling

Posted 09.28.2005 I’ve been getting a lot of e-mails and questions as to what is 409 (Formula 409) andwhere can I get it. Formula 409 is, according to their website: ” a unique formula that allows you to easily dissolve daily messes on contact, while delivering a streak-free shine that…

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How to build Master Grade Gundams*

*Or Any Other Model After a ton of questions on my message board, I decided to make a general step-by-step guide on building MG kits. This is the way *I* build them. Other people have other methods so do what works best for you. Below is an outline of what…

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Clear Coats with Future Floor Acrylic

Here’s another question I get asked a lot in e-mails. How do you flatten Future and what is it? Future Floor acrylic is basically just a clear acrylic that you mop onto your floor to protect it from scratches and scuffs. Somewhere along the line someone figured out you can…

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Airbrush Tutorial (Flash)

I get a lot of compliments on my smooth airbrush finishes so I thought I’d use my instructional design and Flash skills and make an airbrushing tutorial. Click the icon to the right to launch the tutorial.

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Baking Soda and Corn Starch Clay

Start with a wooden base. My base is a stained/finished wooden plaque that I bought at Michael’s Crafts. The landscape is made from a base of styrofoam, then covered in a baking soda/cornstarch clay. Here’s the recipe: 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup corn starch 3/4 cup water Mix baking…

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