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  • Master Airbrushing Like a Pro: Conquer the “Terrible Threes” for Flawless Finishes

    Master Airbrushing Like a Pro: Conquer the “Terrible Threes” for Flawless Finishes

    Airbrush, Hints & Tips, Mac Valve, Paint & Thinners, Solvent-Based Acrylics: Lacquer, Water-Based Acrylics: Acrylics
  • Mastering Scale Model Photography: How to Achieve a Perfect All-Black Backdrop

    Mastering Scale Model Photography: How to Achieve a Perfect All-Black Backdrop

    MACRO Photography, Photography
  • Mastering Scale Model Lacquers: Hair‑Level Coats, Thinning Ratios, MAC Valves & Thinner Essentials

    Mastering Scale Model Lacquers: Hair‑Level Coats, Thinning Ratios, MAC Valves & Thinner Essentials

    Hints & Tips, Mac Valve, Paint & Thinners, Solvent-Based Acrylics: Lacquer

    From perfect hair‑thickness layers to the right thinners—and why professional airbrushers leave levelling additives behind. Backstory: From Frustration to Finish-Line Precision Every seasoned scale modeller has been there: you lay down a beautiful base coat, only to return minutes later and watch your final lacquer pass crinkle, blister, or develop an unexpected texture. You followed…

  • REAL COLOR MARKERS: Tips and Tricks

    REAL COLOR MARKERS: Tips and Tricks

    Hints & Tips, Weathering: Pencils & Markers
  • Unleashing Hidden Details: How Macro Photography Is Revolutionizing Scale Modelling

    Unleashing Hidden Details: How Macro Photography Is Revolutionizing Scale Modelling

    MACRO Photography, Photography
  • Why Inexpensive Airbrushes Will Never Match the Precision of High-End Models for Scale Modelling

    Why Inexpensive Airbrushes Will Never Match the Precision of High-End Models for Scale Modelling

    Airbrush, Creativity, Mac Valve
  • Master Camouflage with Precision: Harness the MAC Valve for Stunning Hard & Soft Edge Effects

    Master Camouflage with Precision: Harness the MAC Valve for Stunning Hard & Soft Edge Effects

    Airbrush, Creativity, Mac Valve, Paint & Thinners, Solvent-Based Acrylics: Lacquer, Water-Based Acrylics: Acrylics
  • Why a Picture Frame Fails as a Scale Model Vignette Border: Exploring the Pitfalls and Better Alternatives

    Why a Picture Frame Fails as a Scale Model Vignette Border: Exploring the Pitfalls and Better Alternatives

    Creativity, Hints & Tips, Photography
  • Mastering Precision: How Drop-Counting Thinner-to-Paint Ratios Elevate Scale Modelling to Professional Levels

    Mastering Precision: How Drop-Counting Thinner-to-Paint Ratios Elevate Scale Modelling to Professional Levels

    Airbrush, Creativity, Hints & Tips, Paint & Thinners, Solvent-Based Acrylics: Lacquer, Water-Based Acrylics: Acrylics
  • MODELLER’S SHOW April 12-13, 2025

    MODELLER’S SHOW April 12-13, 2025

    Events, Historical, Noteworthy
  • Kawartha Hobby, Toy & Collectible Show

    Kawartha Hobby, Toy & Collectible Show

    Events
  • Kawartha Diecast & Model Show

    Kawartha Diecast & Model Show

    Events
  • Transforming Diecast Models: From Sow’s Ear to Silk Purse – Reviving Vintage Treasures

    Transforming Diecast Models: From Sow’s Ear to Silk Purse – Reviving Vintage Treasures

    Creativity, Hints & Tips, Photography, Restoration
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