How to Sand 3D Prints and Resin Models Smooth (FDM and Resin)
Grit-by-grit guide to sanding FDM and resin prints: grits, filler primer, UV putty for support scars, plus the gloves and respirator you need.
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How to Sand 3D Prints and Resin Models Smooth (FDM and Resin)
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How to Remove Nub Marks on Gunpla: The Method That Actually Works
Every Gunpla builder hits the same wall: you clip a part, sand it down, and there’s still a white stress mark that won’t go away. The problem isn’t your sanding...
Mike Lowrie |
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Panel Line Washing for Gunpla and Scale Models: Full Guide
The fastest way to make any Gunpla or scale model look dramatically more realistic — and you can do it in under an hour on your very first try.
Mike Lowrie |
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Primer for Plastic Scale Models: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn't)
Surface Prep Guide Primer for Plastic Scale Models: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn't) What Primer for Plastic Scale Models Actually Does Using primer for plastic scale models serves two...
Mike Lowrie |
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DSPIAE Electric Reciprocating Sander Review: Is It Actually Worth It?
Product Review DSPIAE Electric Reciprocating Sander Review: Is It Actually Worth It? What the DSPIAE Electric Reciprocating Sander Actually Does The DSPIAE ES-A is a handheld reciprocating sander —...
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DSPIAE Tools: The Complete Guide
DSPIAE has become one of the most trusted names in scale modeling — but with a catalog that keeps growing, knowing where to start isn't always obvious. This guide covers...
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How to Sand Scale Models: The Step Most Beginners Skip
Spend a fortune on premium paints and apply them over unsanded plastic — your model will still look like a toy. Spend a few dollars on sandpaper and use it...
Mike Lowrie |
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Scale Modeling for Beginners: Tools, Kits & Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical beginner's guide to scale modeling: choose your first kit, buy only the tools you actually need, avoid expensive beginner traps, and follow a clean step-by-step first-build workflow.
Mike Lowrie |
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Set Up the DSPIAE Wash-Free Airbrush: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Set Up the DSPIAE Wash-Free Airbrush: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide Setting up a siphon-feed airbrush is not quite the same as preparing a typical gravity-feed dual-action airbrush modelers are used...
Mike Lowrie |
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DSPIAE ES-A PRO vs ES-A: Which Electric Sander to Choose?
DSPIAE ES-A vs ES-A PRO: Which Electric Sander Should You Choose? If you've been in the hobby world for a while, you probably know DSPIAE. It's one of those brands...
Mike Lowrie |
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3 Reasons You Need Extra Heads and Sandpaper for Your DSPIAE Reciprocating Sander
Today, I want to share my experience with a specific product, the reciprocating sander. As you know, it comes with eight sanding heads and some sandpaper; however, there are three...
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Tools For Scale Modeling 2 - Intermediate Level Tools
Tools For Scale Modeling 2 — Intermediate Level Tools By now, you've successfully built several kits, and your passion for scale modeling is evident. You're ready to step up your...
Mike Lowrie |
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Tools For Scale Modeling 1 - Basic Level Tools
Tools For Scale Modeling 1 — Basic Level Tools I wanted to start a series of blog posts detailing the tools I would recommend to modelers at different stages in...
Mike Lowrie |
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Modeling Recipe #1: Scratch Building Realistic Springs
Springs are very prominent elements in many machines. And you may want to replicate them realistically in you models, from 1/100 Gunplas to 1/16 tanks. Why would you want to...
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