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One Lucky Guy

Read Time: < 1 minute Helmet Prevents Bad Hair Day February 23, 1945 The (unconfirmed) information I managed to find concerning this photo states that the smiling US soldier was from the 104th Infantry Division and his name was Private E. J. Johnson, a native of Muskegon, Michigan. He is being carried to the rear by German POW’s under armed […]

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OptiVISOR

Read Time: 2 minutes A Modelling Must Have MFG: Dongan Optical Co. USA OptiVISOR & OptiVISOR LX (AL)Working with the OptiVISOR for the past week or so, I find I am reaching for it all the time. It has completely transformed my modelling experience. I can’t imagine doing without one now. If reading glasses are also used for modelling,

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Using Mineral Spirits

Read Time: 2 minutes 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 35/100mL hobby-sized bottles, many confusing “paint thinner” options were encountered. In one major brand paint store, I was told VARSOL is the same thing as MINERAL SPIRITS.

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How-To Use AK Weathering Pencils

Read Time: 9 minutes 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 creating modelling effects. The specialized composition is formulated from a water-soluble, non-acrylic, semi-grease-based wax composite formed into highly pigmented colour and metallic cores encased in wood. Weathering

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Always A Beginner

Read Time: < 1 minute 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 a favourite vehicle, aircraft, ship, submarine, historical or fantasy figure and paint it a generic service or theme-appropriate colour. Many modellers like to explore the vast array

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Kawartha Scale Modellers Mr.COLOR THINNERS

Mr.COLOR THINNERS

Read Time: 2 minutes 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. LEVELING THINNER is excellent for spray (airbrush) applicators. Mixing Mr. LEVELING THINNER into Mr. COLOR at a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 improves coat levelling and increases

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