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Scale Modelling Articles & How-tos
Technique, research, colour, tools and practical bench knowledge from Kawartha Scale Modellers.
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Armoured Soviet Red Army Draisine
MBV-2 Self-Propelled Rail Car Series Build Log: HOBBYBOSS 1:35 MBV-2 Background There were two MBV-2 Armoured Trains, and only one survived. There were three versions, each with different…
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DSPIAE Super Glue Auxiliary Applicator
Tool Cleaning Tip Having professional tools to work with is a joy, perhaps more convenient, nevertheless, they don’t work any better than our rudimentary DIY tools. That being…
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Using Mineral Spirits
MINERAL SPIRITS or VARSOL Regular (Diesel Smell – Sulphur) or Odourless A while ago, on a mission to purchase MINERAL SPIRITS in bulk to save on the pricy…
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How-To Use AK Weathering Pencils
What Are They? Weathering Pencils are 37 Special non-toxic water pencil colours. Weathering Pencils can be described as a type of greasepaint in a pencil, specifically designed for…
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Always A Beginner
Modelling is an interesting hobby because of varying interest levels. When sailors of old ventured beyond the charted world… here be dragons. Some modellers are happy to assemble…
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Mr.COLOR THINNERS
Acrylic Lacquer Thinners Mr.THINNER is necessary to thin paints and wash brushes. Mr.THINNER is a high-quality material, so it is easy to use and mix with Mr.COLOR. Mr.…
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Scale Groundwork Leaves & Branches
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | Decaying Having Fun with Colour Here is a fantastic way to add more interest to your builds, vignettes or dioramas.…
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HowTo Scale Model Damp Effects & Pine Needles
Wet Coniferous Needles In Scale Using AK GLOSS VARNISH & Abteilung 502 Oils In addition to the leaf post using coffee filters seasonally coloured with acrylics and leaf…
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Panzerspähwagen P 204(f) German Armoured Railway Car WWII by ICM Review
Schienen-Spähpanzer 204 (f) (Rail Scout Car) The French Panhard Voiture Spéciale Type 178 – Panhard 178 Railway Armoured Car in German Service WWII by ICM Kit 35376 Review…
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TIGER PzKpfw VI № 231 After Battle Report
TIGER I № 231 ofSchwere Panzer Abteilung 503 After Action Report of 252 hits from various calibres by Red Army anti-tank action. Submitted by TIGER I Tank Commander,…