Building and painting model kits is a very fun and rewarding hobby. However, there are some people out there that are potentially ruining the hobby as we know it. "Recasting"has become more prevalent as...
Painting resin plastic parts are more easier than painting standard plastic parts and kits and looks better BUT when getting paint off from the parts or body can be a problem because not just model car striper...
Here is some basic information for beginner's or those returning to model building after a long break. This information is intended to help you aviod several pitfalls in starting a model and get you to the...
In Past, when stripping paint of old plastic model kits or resin models, I have found that one of the easiest ways to do this is to take the part, parts, or the entire figure and place in a ziploc plastic...
This is probably one of the most famous and RARE AURORA MODEL KITS ever produced! The MUNSTERS FAMILY MODEL KIT was originally made in 1964 by AURORA #804-198. This is a large diorama model kit with lots of...
CLEANUP Your model will look better if you spend some time cleaning up mold lines with a file or sand paper and filling the inevitable air bubbles. For larger holes, 5-minute epoxy works better than putty,...
Resin kits are a kind of plastic which you do not use tube glue to attach the pieces but your fancy super glues. These kits are hand- cast, the producers can only make a limited amount from a mold. ...
There can never be a more emotionally charged experience than purchasing an original issue styrene figure kit that you once owned as a child. To see and handle a model you haven't seen in over 30 plus years...
MODEL KIT PACKAGING RECOMMENDATIONS The idea, when mailing a vintage collectible model kit, is to avoid any damage of the box and contents and avoid loss of any part. Preserve the kit! It's made it 40 or 50...
I have been building car models since i was 10. The think what really aggravated me was the glue build up and the clogging on the tip. I found an easy way to keep the tip clean everytime i need it. Just go to...