KSM article archive
James (Doc) Wooldridge
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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,…
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Scale Modelling Truths
What every plastic scale modeller needs to know. Styrene Modelling Fundamentals That’s what I do… I build models and know things that most people don’t. Scale model kits…
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Using Enamel Filters on Scale Models for Definition and Contrast
Explaining Scale Model Filters The purpose of a filter is not to necessarily change the base colour, rather give it a more realistic look. Think of that sparkling…
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Building on Other’s Experience and Skillsets
Reinventing the Wheel? Building on Other’s Experience and Skillsets Collective Knowledge and Learning Wet Palette Use № 2 From time to time we come across reference pictures of…
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How to Create Fabric Texture on Miniature Figures
How to create fabric texture using Titanium White Pigment We often place figures in different poses on our builds, vignettes or dioramas to convey a storyline and for…