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Cements and Glues Tutorial – Part 1

September 25, 2021 by H.G. Barnes

Cements and Glues Tutorial Part 1 Part 2: Cements and Glues Tutorial Hi! In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial I’ll show you some common Cements and Glues, go through a few basics and give you a few tips on how to make the project more fun. As always, all the models, materials and supplies are available … Read more

Cements and Glues Tutorial – Part 2

September 25, 2021 by H.G. Barnes

Cements and Glues Tutorial Part 2 Part 1: Cements and Glues Tutorial PVA can also be used for a subsurface bond. This is Microscale Metal Foil Adhesive, another of my favorites. In this example it’s a 1/48 Tamiya IL-2 Shturmovik WWII aircraft. I want to recreate the look of a quick repair on the lower … Read more

How to use Vallejo Paint and Thinners

November 26, 2021September 18, 2021 by H.G. Barnes

Using Vallejo Acrylic Paints and Thinners In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial I’ll be showing you some tips on how to hand brush and spray Vallejo Acrylics and Metal Color. As always, all the materials used are available at the store. Vallejo paint is, in my opinion, the nicest smelling product on the market. The range … Read more

Tamiya Electric Handy Drill Build and Review

November 8, 2024September 9, 2021 by sunward

A Step by Step Build of the Tamiya Handy Drill This drill kit is a lightweight, easy to assemble, inexpensive, and powerful for its size. It runs on 2 “AA” batteries. Kit Contents: Sprues in individual plastic bags a detailed instruction sheet Contents of plastic bag on the right purposefully left as you receive it … Read more

How to Use AK Interactive Weathering Pencils

November 17, 2021September 4, 2021 by James Wooldridge

How to Use AK Interactive Weathering Pencils by James Wooldridge What Are they? AK Interactive Weathering Pencils are 37 Special non-toxic water pencil colors. Weathering Pencils can be described as a type of grease paint in a pencil, specifically designed for creating modeling effects. The specialized composition is formulated from a water-soluble, non-acrylic, semi-grease-based wax … Read more

Dry Brushing Techniques Tutorial for Plastic Model Kits

August 31, 2021 by H.G. Barnes

Dry Brushing Techniques Tutorial for Plastic Model Kits In this Sunward Hobbies tutorial, I’ll guide you through some easy techniques to bring life to your project with Dry Brushing. As always, all the products used in this article are available at Sunward Hobbies. I didn’t use anything special to get the effects you’ll see. Probably … Read more

Building Tamiya Tank Tracks Tutorial

August 21, 2021 by H.G. Barnes

Building Tamiya Tank Tracks Tutorial