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Technique, research, colour, tools and practical bench knowledge from Kawartha Scale Modellers.

  • What’s With The Handβ€½πŸ«΄

    What’s With The Handβ€½πŸ«΄

    Photography Faux Pas! πŸ“· πŸ“± πŸŽ₯ Proper Photography Etiquette for Depicting Relational Scale πŸ“ When showcasing the size of a model, miniature, or any small object, using readily…

  • Romantic Charm to Building Legacy Model Kits

    Romantic Charm to Building Legacy Model Kits

    There’s a unique, almost romantic charm to building legacy model kits from the 1970s and earlier. These kits, often packaged in worn cardboard boxes with vivid, hand-painted artwork,…

  • Mastering Airbrush Systems: Demystifying Compressor Pressure, Hose Flow, and the MAC Valve

    Mastering Airbrush Systems: Demystifying Compressor Pressure, Hose Flow, and the MAC Valve

    Unleash Precision: A Deep Dive into Airbrush System Mechanics Airbrushing is both an art and a science, requiring mastery of the tools that bring creative visions to life.…

  • How to Use Tamiya Paint Thinners for the Best Results

    How to Use Tamiya Paint Thinners for the Best Results

    Professional Airbrushing Techniques Using Thinners The Benefits of Proprietary Paint Thinners/Reducers Why Use TAMIYA Thinners Like X-20A and Lacquer Thinner? You’ve probably seen YouTube videos of scale modellers…

  • Achieving Perfect Airbrush Ratios: Mastering Thinner-to-Paint Mixing

    Achieving Perfect Airbrush Ratios: Mastering Thinner-to-Paint Mixing

    Mastering Paint Thinning for Airbrushing: Acrylic and Lacquer Paints The Myth of “Milk Consistency” A common guideline for thinning paint is to aim for the “consistency of milk,”…

  • Light Box Photography Vs. Professional Photography Lighting for Miniatures and Scale Models

    Light Box Photography Vs. Professional Photography Lighting for Miniatures and Scale Models

    A Detailed Comparative Exploration of Light Box Photography Versus Professional Photography Lighting In the expansive world of photography, lighting stands out as an essential element that dramatically influences…

  • KSM Club Boot Swap & Sell

    KSM Club Boot Swap & Sell

    KSM Club Boot Swap & Sell Barbecue July 27th, 10:00 am to 2 pm. This is the second fabulous event everyone has been waiting for. Rain or Shine…

  • Timber Railway Sleeper Use: 1914 – 1945

    Timber Railway Sleeper Use: 1914 – 1945

    Wooden Crosstie Use During WWI & WWII Timber railway sleepers have long served as a fundamental component in railroad engineering, providing critical support and stability to rail networks.…

  • How-To Effectively Use 3G Acrylic Paint

    How-To Effectively Use 3G Acrylic Paint

    How to Effectively Use 3rd Generation Acrylic Paint Overview 3rd Generation Acrylic Paint offers a lacquer-like hard finish, self-levelling properties, and no tip-dry issues. While it provides excellent…

  • WWI BRITISH SERVICE BROWN COLOUR RECIPE

    WWI BRITISH SERVICE BROWN COLOUR RECIPE

    BRITISH WW I SERVICE BROWN COLOUR π—£π—Άπ—΄π—Ίπ—²π—»π˜π˜€Ground white lead – 38lbsStone ochre – 26lbs 8ozsBurnt Turkey Umber – 9lbs 8ozsGround lamp black – 12ozsPrussian blue – 12ozs π—™π—Άπ˜…π—²π—Ώπ˜€…