Post by TRM on Mar 14, 2012 20:14:08 GMT -5
Scale Conversions
The Math and Science of Modeling: Scale Effect - A 5 page .pdf on scale and oddly enough, weight conversion for models. Entertaining to say the least
Tips & Tricks
Great Tips - An entire listing on this page of little helpful tricks of the trade...worth the look.
Making simulated weld beads - Comprehensive article on making weld beads I modeling located on Armorama.
Making Welds - A very informative article on weld making. In Spanish, plenty of photos
Sadler's Tips and Tricks - A great link of one of our members past experiences. He lists numerous tips and tricks he has picked up along the way!
Archers Fine Transfers series of video tutorials - They explain how their dry transfers can be used in several different ways. The videos by Woody Vondracek, award winning modeller and owner of Archer, will walk you through the entire process from beginning to end in real time.
Applying dry transfers - Part 1 - Part 1 is an introduction to dry transfers with a look at the tools they suggest along with a quick demonstration on basic application. Suitable for modellers of beginning to intermediate skill levels.
Duration 4 minutes.
Applying dry transfers - Part 2 - Part 2 goes into more advanced dry transfer application. See how to apply small transfers, how to apply transfers over irregular surfaces (such as zimmerit) and finally how to align individual letters and numbers in a straight line. Suitable for modellers of all skill levels. Duration 12 minutes.
Working with dry transfers - Part 3 - Part 3 covers all aspects of applying dry transfers using two wet techniques; how to use their Wet Media Paper and how to make a waterslide decal using Archer dry transfers. A must-see video suitable for modellers of all skill levels. Duration 10 minutes.
Working with dry transfers - Part 4 - Part 4 shows you how to make a flag using their flag transfers and foil. Suitable for modellers of all skill levels. Duration 6 minutes.
Working with resin Surface Details - Part 5 - Surface Details are resin details such as rivets that are cast onto clear decal film and are used to add or replace these fine details that are missing or lost while sanding scale models. Surface details are applied under paint. This video shows you how to apply Archer Surface Details.
Painting 1/35 Faces / Heads (oils) - Great Step by Step on face painting from our own Chris.S!
How to paint flesh tones with acrylics - An excellent SBS from Spud on how to paint great flesh tones using acrylic paints!!!
WEATHERING TECHNIQUES: RUSTY M41, VIETNAM -Welcome to AK blog In this space Iain will add diverse weathering articles and you will discover how to use the new products from AK-interactive.
Making Cobblestone for Bases by Spud - Spud shows how to make quick and esy cobblestones from posterboard SBS.
Making Bricks by panzerjager (a.k.a Dario) This is a great quick and easy SBS on making bricks an debris for a nice Diorama or Vignette
Making Walls by panzerjager (aka Dario) - A great quick step SBS on making walls for dioramas
Scratch Building
Scratch Building........A Tutorial - Great SBS light version of scratch building. 174 SBS pictures to show you how it is done!!
The Math and Science of Modeling: Scale Effect - A 5 page .pdf on scale and oddly enough, weight conversion for models. Entertaining to say the least
Tips & Tricks
Great Tips - An entire listing on this page of little helpful tricks of the trade...worth the look.
Making simulated weld beads - Comprehensive article on making weld beads I modeling located on Armorama.
Making Welds - A very informative article on weld making. In Spanish, plenty of photos
Sadler's Tips and Tricks - A great link of one of our members past experiences. He lists numerous tips and tricks he has picked up along the way!
Archers Fine Transfers series of video tutorials - They explain how their dry transfers can be used in several different ways. The videos by Woody Vondracek, award winning modeller and owner of Archer, will walk you through the entire process from beginning to end in real time.
Applying dry transfers - Part 1 - Part 1 is an introduction to dry transfers with a look at the tools they suggest along with a quick demonstration on basic application. Suitable for modellers of beginning to intermediate skill levels.
Duration 4 minutes.
Applying dry transfers - Part 2 - Part 2 goes into more advanced dry transfer application. See how to apply small transfers, how to apply transfers over irregular surfaces (such as zimmerit) and finally how to align individual letters and numbers in a straight line. Suitable for modellers of all skill levels. Duration 12 minutes.
Working with dry transfers - Part 3 - Part 3 covers all aspects of applying dry transfers using two wet techniques; how to use their Wet Media Paper and how to make a waterslide decal using Archer dry transfers. A must-see video suitable for modellers of all skill levels. Duration 10 minutes.
Working with dry transfers - Part 4 - Part 4 shows you how to make a flag using their flag transfers and foil. Suitable for modellers of all skill levels. Duration 6 minutes.
Working with resin Surface Details - Part 5 - Surface Details are resin details such as rivets that are cast onto clear decal film and are used to add or replace these fine details that are missing or lost while sanding scale models. Surface details are applied under paint. This video shows you how to apply Archer Surface Details.
Painting 1/35 Faces / Heads (oils) - Great Step by Step on face painting from our own Chris.S!
How to paint flesh tones with acrylics - An excellent SBS from Spud on how to paint great flesh tones using acrylic paints!!!
WEATHERING TECHNIQUES: RUSTY M41, VIETNAM -Welcome to AK blog In this space Iain will add diverse weathering articles and you will discover how to use the new products from AK-interactive.
Making Cobblestone for Bases by Spud - Spud shows how to make quick and esy cobblestones from posterboard SBS.
Making Bricks by panzerjager (a.k.a Dario) This is a great quick and easy SBS on making bricks an debris for a nice Diorama or Vignette
Making Walls by panzerjager (aka Dario) - A great quick step SBS on making walls for dioramas
Scratch Building
Scratch Building........A Tutorial - Great SBS light version of scratch building. 174 SBS pictures to show you how it is done!!