Writing this blog has quite a few advantages. One of them is that while before, when I have built a model, after few weeks I might have had no clue how did I paint this or […]
JSU-122S – Part 7: Base coat
JSU-122S – Part 6: Preshading
Next step in my standard painting process is preshading. I use dark color for this, as in this case mix of Tamiya Flat Black and Flat Brown in the ratio of 3:1. […]
JSU-122S – Part 5: Primer
I always considered priming the model a bit of a milestone. Building phase is mostly finished and I can move on the real fun – painting, weathering,… The same goes for the […]
JSU-152 – Part 4: Construction (cont’d)
JSU Reborn On Saturday I paid visit to Dave’s Hornet Hobbies as he was celebrating 10 years of the store by having a BBQ for his clients. Offering some great deals on […]
JSU-152 – Part 3: Construction (cont’d)
I have made some small progress on the JSU. Construction phase is almost finished, I have been adding all the small details over the past days. I am still waiting for the […]
Merkava IV – Part 3: Construction (cont’d)
When starting this kit I have planned to stick to what is in the box as it seemed there should be enough to build a nice kit with it. Now, as is […]
JSU-152 – Part 2: Construction (cont’d)
Summer is here and as every year it means there is less time for modelling. In spite of all the work that is suddenly to be done around the house I am trying […]
JSU-152
I am not going to dispute the fact that number of in-progress models sitting on my shelves is not small, but I simply could not resist. Last week I was chatting with […]
Merkava IV – Part 2: Construction (still)
Just a few in-progress pictures from the Merkava IV build. Construction is going bit slow as I am still finishing weathering on other kits and there is a lot of cleaning to […]
Type 2 Ka-Mi – Part 9: Oil mapping and streaking
One of the last step I have been adding to the Ka-Mi is oil mapping. I am not sure if this is the correct name for this technique, but I use it when referring to it, […]
Merkava IV – Part 1 : Construction
Having been inspired by the upcoming releases I decided to start working on the Merkava IV from Hobby Boss while finishing the Ka-Mi (I am in the weathering stage which is sometimes […]
Type 2 Ka-Mi – Part 8: Streaking
I was still thinking about how far to go with the weathering of Ka-Mi, when I decided to test AK interactive’s new products. One that I have picked up during my most recent […]
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