Painting Tools For Scale Modeling

A weathered model looks much more realistic and is more visually appealing than just a base-coated one. If painting rust, mold, or any other stains and surface decolorations by hand...

Here's a situation we've all been in: we've finished our model (or a big assembly which is part of it) and we now need to apply primer or paint it...

If you want to paint fine details, you need the adequate set of brushes. The weasel hair gives these brushes the adequate elasticity to have the perfect balance between control...

When it's time to paint a multi-tone camo on your model, unless it's a modern scheme with straight lines, masking tape won't help you. So, you have three options: Do...

Many of us enjoy hobbies that require steady hands. However, stress, too much caffeine, or age can hinder our ability to keep our hands firm and steady. This can be...

Acrylic paints are typically applied with brushes or with an airbrush. These solutions are fine, especially if you are going to apply paint on large surfaces, or spend several hours...

Don't spend more than you need buying expensive Tamiya masking tape. With this offer, you can get 5 Pieces per lot of Masking Tape (5x4 in bundles), ranging from 3mm...

We use masking tape for two purposes: Its original intended use, masking parts you don't want painted when airbrushing your model. Keeping parts together when gluing your model, especially large...

Paints that are stored for a while may start hardening inside the bottle, as pigments deposit at the bottom. If you use paints that come in a bottle you can...

Painting wheels can be one of the most time-consuming and, at the same time, less motivating tasks in scale modeling. The fastest way to achieve a good result is to...

After we've finished our painting work, there's something we must always do: clean our brushes so that the bristles remain in good condition, and the lifespan of the brushes is...

Scale modelers, painters, etc. often have to make their own mixes, either because the color you want to use is not available "as is" in the market, or you prefer...