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A realistic finish comes with the correct mix of smooth paint, accurate colors, and decals that look like they're part of the paint job. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Squeaky-clean has its merits, but the model that's sure to generate attention and comment is the one that looks like it might smell of hot glycol or burnt kerosene. Learn how to weather your airplane like a pro. Modelling Tips, Plastic Model Airplane Kits, Weather Models, Model Tips, Scale Model Building, Airplane Models, Aircraft Model Kits, Making A Model, Modeling Techniques

A realistic finish comes with the correct mix of smooth paint, accurate colors, and decals that look like they're part of the paint job. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Squeaky-clean has its merits, but the model that's sure to generate attention and comment is the one that looks like it might smell of hot glycol or burnt kerosene. Learn how to weather your airplane like a pro.

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F6f Hellcat, Airfix Models, Grumman F6f Hellcat, Plastic Model Airplane Kits, Model Airplanes Kit, Aircraft Model Kits, Wwii Plane, Wwii Aircraft, Seat Belts

FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/24 scale plastic model aircraft kit. Matching the full-size Hellcat’s robustness and heft, Airfix’s 1/24 scale Grumman F6F-5 is loaded with detail and options, including four complete marking schemes. The kit comprises more than 570 parts and manages an astounding level of detail solely with injection-molded plastic, including a full set of seat belts.

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How to scratch build cockpit detail on a Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D Mustang scale model Plane Cockpit, Modelling Tips, Model Training, Model Airplanes Kit, Model Tips, Model Cars Building, Scale Model Building, Ejection Seat, Modeling Techniques

At last! It came in at 33 minutes long! My masterclass tutorial on how to superdetail a scale model aircraft cockpit is now available on YouTube. In this video I show you how to elevate your model cockpit, from a boring kit-standard version to a chock-full-o'-detail version, using mostly wire offcuts and spare bits of styrene strip and rod. It is a cheap, effective, and personally satisfying way to make the pilot's office a much more professional looking piece of your model. Cockpits are…

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Navy Planes, Building Website, Bristol Beaufighter, Color Test, Aircraft Art, Model Planes, Model Aircraft, Plastic Model Kits, Model Airplanes

By Owen Scanlan - My first article... on my favourite model building website.. 1/48 Tamiya kit built from the box to test the new 'AK Real Colors'. I have to say that these are the paints I've been looking for..... Dry instantly, very tough, accurate colours, and most importantly they dry to a semi-gloss finish, which means I can…...

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Model Airplanes Display, Tomcat F14, Radio Controlled Aircraft, Plastic Model Airplane Kits, Jet Fighter Pilot, F14 Tomcat, Us Military Aircraft, Ace Combat, Model Diorama

A stunning inspirational build from the modeller Macau Iao Kit and his F-14D Tomcat VF-2 Bounty Hunters In 2003, VF-2 was deployed aboard the USS Constellation with CVW-2 and participated in Operations Enduring Freedom, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom, flying over 2000 combat hours and 483 sorties with over 320,000 pounds of ordnance expended.

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