Using Real Dirt for Mud and Groundwork

This article will explain some techniques I found and figured out on my own for using real dirt for the creation of mud and groundwork on display bases. Nothing looks more like real dirt than… well, real dirt. We can process this dirt and the result is a cheap and…

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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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Building My Spraybooth

Updated 5.23.2005 I added another fan and a “Y” connector to my spraybooth to improve it’s removal of the overspray. This fan I added right where my spray goes so that hopefully more of it will be removed as I spray. Previous » Today I finished most of my spraybooth….

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Taking Pictures With a Mini-Tripod

I finally picked up a mini-tripod for my digital camera. Why is this important? Well, if you look at the images I’ve taken at past model shows, you’ll see that most of the images are blurry. I also take 3 or 4 times the number of images you actually see…

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