I think this series is a great idea. First time builders can easily become overwhelmed by looking at the amount of experienced detailing on TH-cam. This is a great way to bring first timers and those just starting out more into the hobby
Im a model building newb, so this was amazing. WAY different than when I was a kid. Thanks for the clear instructions. im getting ideas for an upcoming short film
Please do an intermediate build, but with basic tools. No airbrush but cans, no special clear glue but woodglue. Stuff like that. A clean build but with basic investment. So that the guys with small allowance can do a pretty good build too. Would love to see that. Voor de rest doe je het super ;) Al veel bijgeleerd.
Tamiya thin cement is cheap and lasts for a long time. Woodglue (known as a form of pva) and only would be useful using on the clear parts as it would not bond the plastic for that you would need a polycement and with Tamiya thin cement is simple to use and easy to apply.
I will do one in the future once i have cleared all the commission work out of the way. Though keep in mind, spray cans are not cheap either if you have to buy 5 every build you do. The run out fast and can mostly only be used for 1 maybe 1,5 builds. Wood glue is pretty much just as cheap or expensive as the CA glue i use in these videos. so is the cement. Though they are valid points. I also do have 2 video series(old ones) on using spray cans ;)
I have been building model kits since I was 12 but now I am 40 and returning to the hobby, i want to improve my skills and tackle some more advanced stuff.
Very helpful for this beginner. I would like to see more videos that build on this one, progressively increasing in complexity (both techniques and tools) each time you do a new video.
Just bought my first kit and my plan was to only buy the kit for now, keep it somewhat cheap, try choose between Revell, Tamiya and AMT and stay away from Nissan’s because I will probably make a mistake. After some thought I was between a $45 Fujimi R32, a $45 Revell 918 and a $30 Tamiya MX-5. The mx-5 was exactly what I was looking for, cheap, top quality, 1:24 scale (all 3 options where 1:24) and something I love but not something I’d be devastated if I broke. I was about to buy the MX-5 then I stupidly put it down and bought the R32. Super excited though just hope it turns out good
extraordinarily helpful. I have a few model cars that I am dying to build but they are intimidating, mostly because the idea of painting and applying decals incorrectly is daunting. So many details!
Yeah, starting off with harder kits always winds up being an uphill battle all the way. One suggestion I would make is to, if possible, set that kit aside for a while and pick up a couple of easier, cheaper kits; there are two reasons I suggest this; 1) Cheaper kits don't hurt as much if you make mistakes; and 2) Once you've completed a couple of kits, you'll have some idea of the possible hiccups you might encounter and this will give you a lot more confidence which will make that expensive, harder kit seem a lot less daunting. If that's not an option, then I would suggest just moving slowly on the harder kit; do *a lot* of dry fitting (testing where pieces go before applying any sort of adhesive), take frequent breaks, especially if you begin to get tired/frustrated because you're more likely to make mistakes during those moments and just try to learn everything you can from each step of the process. I can't guarantee that the kit will come out great, but you *will* learn a lot and it will help you in moving forward with the hobby.
Krzysztof Durlak I think he meant a brush with the bristles, I've never done it with a good outcome so I have no say in that, but 600 is the PERFECT grit if you're going to prime, but if not I would just clean and dry the body.
yeah i meant the classical brush, with the bristles as you said. The problem is, when i watch the videos on this channel, how he uses the brush and paint, makes me wonder, how in the hell can he keep on painting without dipping the brush in paint every 2 seconds. It looks like he has a lot of the paint on the brush, but he applies just a little, I know it might be the matter of applying little pressure to the surface ;P I've tried many things, but still either the paint dries too quickly on my brush, or I run out of paint after two swipes with the brush.
I am building my second model ever, my first car model. I had no idea about the problem with chrome parts and plastic cement, I'm glad I found this video before building! also, I have a tube of some type of testor's plastic cement, it is in a red tube and is thick and can leave a thing spider Web like string behind when using. do you know the type I am referring to? I was wondering when it would be appropriate to use and when not to use it on certain parts. awesome video!
I haven't put a model together since I was just a boy so these tutorials are fantastic. It makes me want to out a buy a model kit right now. Well done. Keep them coming. 👍😊
Thank you for this video. I am 40 years old and just starting my first model ever. The painting has been the most difficult part for me so I am really looking forward to see how you paint without the use of an airbrush.
jtdant1 Same here. Getting ready to build my first model in over 20 years (Hasegawa Focus WRC) and I'm very interested in how to get good results from a spray can. Thanks for doing these videos!
You can do a decent job with a rattle can, but it takes patience. There really is no substitute for an airbrush, especially for building cars. Military models you can get away without one a little easier, but it is worth the investment.
This is great bud keep them comming we need more vids like this in the community explaines alot to beginners n to those who wanna refresh there skills i enjoyed it keep dem comming buddy 🖒🖒😎😎
Thanks Tom! Just getting back into building and am excited to get my kit together and learn more advanced techniques. I'll catch up on some other vids.
Can you build a cheaper model kit? For example Triumph Herald or Ford Fiesta from airfix. I have just finished that triumph and I want to see how professional car modeller build this simple kit. Thank you.
love your videos and builds, calms me down and very pleasing. Your awesome for making this video, im starting my 1st build and this helps so much. keep them videos/builds coming, the rock. cheers
You can use transparent epoxy to glue clear parts. You can get the 5-minute curing one anywhere including supermarkets (at least in Europe). Yes, it is not that convenient as you will need to mix the two parts together but it sure as hell holds strong.
Bit of advice make sire you paint/spray everything before you build it 😂 I got impatient threw it together then realised I couldn’t paint it 😅 lesson learned the hard way
Thank you so much! I have ruined multiple models by getting part way through the build and either loosing parts or just not having the painting skills. The paint always runs because I try to apply too much in one coat.
Hi, my grandson got a few kits from my sister but he never did model cars yet, it is no 3, 4 and 5 scale of difficulty. He is 12, but granny will help. What will be your advise for him to start. we did buy spray paint and other paints and the shop owner said to spray every part before assemble?
The Scalemodeling Channel thanks much! It really help out for what I need. Do you have like a part 2 of a video like this? Or like a intermediate or an advance 101 tool/part guide?
all the kits I get you have to paint all the engines they don't come the color they're supposed to I had impala ss 1996 & it was hard but I did it I just got the Integra one that's super hard
Jae KiDd you should try to get revell snap tite kits they are fairly detailed and are very easy to build. Typically they cost 20 usd for one car but sometimes you can find them cheaper.
Hello Sir, the sucess is unbelieveable! Thank you for your answer. And please go on with your videos. Thank for your effort. To you and to all viewers have a great Christmastime 2017 and a successful and healthy 2018
I am looking to get in to the painting and are brushing side of it I would like to know about the paints how to get tining right and ready to use for the air brush and the tools for holding the cars. I have experience in building models for gundam(robots) warhammer 40k
dexmark5 for brushes, get a cheaper pack of thick and thin brushes, take care of em and they should be fine, also use thinner for enamels and water for acrylic, although, the detailing you should wait until you have more experience.
dexmark5 have you watched elpmodelling's video on it? He made a video on it, but all I do is dip it in like warm water for 10-15s then remove it and put it on a paper towel, I then use water to dampen the area of where the decals goes and then once I get it in place, I use a q-tip and roll the air and water out, then I lit it sit for a while to let it dry even more and then I clear over, but elpmodelling's tutorial would be easier to understand
Awesome instructional - thank you, it helps. How long does it take for decals to stick? My ones keep falling off and not creating a good adhesion to my unpainted Tamiya car
www.amazon.in/Fevicol-SH-Synthetic-Resin-Adhesive/dp/B018C7AOFS It's basically a really strong adhesive, I've used it a lot during woodworking. Are there any alternative types of glue I could use that I can find around the house, instead of the ones you mentioned in the video?
Very good video. Thank you for uploading. Do you have all 4-5 of these builds in a play list? I couldn't seem to find the subsequent builds. Thanks again!
hi, about the CA glue, Zap make the Plasti-zap, that one is designed to work with plastic models, it glues ABS and vinyl too and it is said does not fog clear parts, I have to test it... but it is very good stuff!, zap also does the Poly-ZAP wich is repported to work realy well with clear parts.
My first kit many years ago in the late 90's was the Revell 1969 Camaro Z28. $15. Box was beaten up and it turns out parts were missing, biggest one being the hood. I got glue, Tamiya silver, black and white. You don't need the others, right? Also got cheap blue spray paint. I didn't use primer. I had never painted anything before and the end result was a mess, I had runs, sags pretty much every defect possible. Should have tried to paint something else first lol. The paint was not plastic friendly and melted the body in places. I have made more cars and they have been much better. I turned that Camaro into a derby car and then one day it fell from my shelf and broke, the running gear was re-used into a different car, the broken shell went into the bin. I went from that to getting a cert in autobody finish. I've painted a few more kits as well as cars and motorbikes over time.
Leuk idee Tom! Ik weet dat je er nog een paar hebt. Misschien leuk de zelfde kit maar dan poging 2 beetje met de kwast of met een spuitbus. En uiteindelijk ook een versie "Tom style" gebouwd. Misschien ook leuk met een motorfiets of boot. Hier ben ook ik benieuwd naar..... GreatZ Kevin
Ok thanks. What paints are best to use for polishing my cars I'm using enamel paints for my cars can they all so be polished. I'm using tamya polishing product. Course, fine and finesh are the ok for enamel paints. ?
I read somewhere that you should first wash your model kit in warm water and dish soap before building so you can clean off any oil residue on the plastic. What are your thoughts on that idea?
Thanks man the first time i made a model kit it was hard. Its was a tamiya r34 gtr vspec 2. But i did not painted it cause its my first time when im 11yrs
What is the process for painting and gluing the model? I want to paint the parts of the engine before assembly because it is too sloppy to paint them after assembly, but the Tamiya Extra thin just makes a mess and does not bond painted parts.
Gee! I didn't know the differente glues for differente plastics. And I bought the scribing blade on canadian amazon and deicided to buy the pen that holds the scribing blade on the US amazon. First time that I buy from them.
Hi! I'm a beginner here, i have one question to ask for. It's it possible to strap off the parts and paint it in the future if i build a kit now??? Hoping will get an answer soon😁
Help! On my fourth kit, no matter how careful I handle the glass (polycarbonate?) I can't seem to keep them from being ruined! Fingerprints, scratches, fogging etc etc. I tried taping it up to protect it, then it leaves tape marks and residues. I don't know what to do! Love your video but can someone help.
Make sure you use the propper glue for clear parts so it does mot haze They scratch easy. So if you clean them. Don’t use your shirt etc. Use a proper clean and soft microfiber towel. If it foes scratch. You can polish it with polishing compounds. Don’t use regular painters tape. Use special modeling tape like Tamiya masking tape.
Thank you so much for these videos. I just started building my first model a few days ago (an air fix dbr9) and it's nice to see someone go through the basics (can't wait for the painting videos since that's where I seem to be having most of my woes). I noticed when I was dry fitting parts that some of the pieces were a little warped. What would you recommend would be the best way to deal with this?
The Scalemodeling Channel Thanks for the tip. Warmed it up with A hairdryer and gently teased it straight-ish. Not perfect but much much better than it was before. If I come across it again might try the hot water also and save my fingers burns from the hair dryer :b
I think this series is a great idea. First time builders can easily become overwhelmed by looking at the amount of experienced detailing on TH-cam. This is a great way to bring first timers and those just starting out more into the hobby
Thanks for the tips, just starting my first build at 50 so i really need the tips you give me 👍
Started making model again after 33 years absent.
What kit did you build?
@@diecastcarcollector3563 I am making the
M911 C-HET w M 747
@@marcelwildeboer How did it go? Any tips? I'm about to start my first one too.
We all started at different ages I just started this year and im 14
Im a model building newb, so this was amazing. WAY different than when I was a kid. Thanks for the clear instructions. im getting ideas for an upcoming short film
looking at getting back into making models.
You definitely should
Please do an intermediate build, but with basic tools. No airbrush but cans, no special clear glue but woodglue. Stuff like that. A clean build but with basic investment.
So that the guys with small allowance can do a pretty good build too. Would love to see that. Voor de rest doe je het super ;) Al veel bijgeleerd.
moxl huh, is hij Nederlands? Niks van gemerkt.
Girls can do it too
Tamiya thin cement is cheap and lasts for a long time. Woodglue (known as a form of pva) and only would be useful using on the clear parts as it would not bond the plastic for that you would need a polycement and with Tamiya thin cement is simple to use and easy to apply.
Jazeker.
I will do one in the future once i have cleared all the commission work out of the way. Though keep in mind, spray cans are not cheap either if you have to buy 5 every build you do. The run out fast and can mostly only be used for 1 maybe 1,5 builds. Wood glue is pretty much just as cheap or expensive as the CA glue i use in these videos. so is the cement.
Though they are valid points. I also do have 2 video series(old ones) on using spray cans ;)
I have been building model kits since I was 12 but now I am 40 and returning to the hobby, i want to improve my skills and tackle some more advanced stuff.
Very helpful for this beginner. I would like to see more videos that build on this one, progressively increasing in complexity (both techniques and tools) each time you do a new video.
Thank you for such a good video for us beginners or old guys. It was easy to follow and humbly presented. I really appreciate the videos.
Just bought my first kit and my plan was to only buy the kit for now, keep it somewhat cheap, try choose between Revell, Tamiya and AMT and stay away from Nissan’s because I will probably make a mistake. After some thought I was between a $45 Fujimi R32, a $45 Revell 918 and a $30 Tamiya MX-5. The mx-5 was exactly what I was looking for, cheap, top quality, 1:24 scale (all 3 options where 1:24) and something I love but not something I’d be devastated if I broke. I was about to buy the MX-5 then I stupidly put it down and bought the R32. Super excited though just hope it turns out good
extraordinarily helpful. I have a few model cars that I am dying to build but they are intimidating, mostly because the idea of painting and applying decals incorrectly is daunting. So many details!
Very straight forward and exactly what I was looking for to not feel overwhelmed. Thank you!
I finished my first kit lol I guess it turned out alright for the tools I had and only a paint brush
I wanna see
Nice tip on the Bob Smith Gold glue. Didn't know there was a CA type glue safe for clear parts.
So much inspiration and confidence to restart my old-school hobby, thank you so much
My dumbass wanted to give modeling a try and bought a level 4/5 FA35 fighter jet and now I’m riding the struggle bus hardcore
Yeah, starting off with harder kits always winds up being an uphill battle all the way. One suggestion I would make is to, if possible, set that kit aside for a while and pick up a couple of easier, cheaper kits; there are two reasons I suggest this; 1) Cheaper kits don't hurt as much if you make mistakes; and 2) Once you've completed a couple of kits, you'll have some idea of the possible hiccups you might encounter and this will give you a lot more confidence which will make that expensive, harder kit seem a lot less daunting. If that's not an option, then I would suggest just moving slowly on the harder kit; do *a lot* of dry fitting (testing where pieces go before applying any sort of adhesive), take frequent breaks, especially if you begin to get tired/frustrated because you're more likely to make mistakes during those moments and just try to learn everything you can from each step of the process. I can't guarantee that the kit will come out great, but you *will* learn a lot and it will help you in moving forward with the hobby.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! The *short* bus would be a far more fitting exemplification of your naivety, ha ha ha XD!
what i'd like to learn about is what grit paper to use when prepping the body for paint, and how to properly apply paint with a brush ;)
600
Yes! Some airbrush video tutorial will be great!
Krzysztof Durlak I think he meant a brush with the bristles, I've never done it with a good outcome so I have no say in that, but 600 is the PERFECT grit if you're going to prime, but if not I would just clean and dry the body.
yeah i meant the classical brush, with the bristles as you said. The problem is, when i watch the videos on this channel, how he uses the brush and paint, makes me wonder, how in the hell can he keep on painting without dipping the brush in paint every 2 seconds. It looks like he has a lot of the paint on the brush, but he applies just a little, I know it might be the matter of applying little pressure to the surface ;P I've tried many things, but still either the paint dries too quickly on my brush, or I run out of paint after two swipes with the brush.
I am building my second model ever, my first car model. I had no idea about the problem with chrome parts and plastic cement, I'm glad I found this video before building! also, I have a tube of some type of testor's plastic cement, it is in a red tube and is thick and can leave a thing spider Web like string behind when using. do you know the type I am referring to? I was wondering when it would be appropriate to use and when not to use it on certain parts.
awesome video!
I have never used tesotrs products, i have no idea wich glue it is and how you could use it best. Sorry man ;)
I haven't put a model together since I was just a boy so these tutorials are fantastic. It makes me want to out a buy a model kit right now. Well done. Keep them coming. 👍😊
Just started getting back in to model building. Thanks for the tips!!
Thank you for this video. I am 40 years old and just starting my first model ever. The painting has been the most difficult part for me so I am really looking forward to see how you paint without the use of an airbrush.
jtdant1 Same here. Getting ready to build my first model in over 20 years (Hasegawa Focus WRC) and I'm very interested in how to get good results from a spray can. Thanks for doing these videos!
Luke White he has a video on making the car with spray cans! Watch it.
jtdant1 hey, my first model went in the trash, I spilled paint and had no thinner...
You can do a decent job with a rattle can, but it takes patience. There really is no substitute for an airbrush, especially for building cars. Military models you can get away without one a little easier, but it is worth the investment.
This is great bud keep them comming we need more vids like this in the community explaines alot to beginners n to those who wanna refresh there skills i enjoyed it keep dem comming buddy 🖒🖒😎😎
CHI-TOWN TUNERS M.S I agree!!!
CHI-TOWN TUNERS M.S facts
Thanks Tom! Just getting back into building and am excited to get my kit together and learn more advanced techniques. I'll catch up on some other vids.
Can you build a cheaper model kit? For example Triumph Herald or Ford Fiesta from airfix. I have just finished that triumph and I want to see how professional car modeller build this simple kit. Thank you.
Just finished mine about a month ago and it isn't that great from what I did but the. I found his channel and learned a bunch of things about modeling
That's also a great first kit, I've built many of this kit, it's just nice, panels fit really nice and it is in no way overwhelming
Like this video... Just wondering is it better? To paint the parts and then glue them or glue them together and then paint them.
Can you still get to all the parts easily when you glue them all together?
love your videos and builds, calms me down and very pleasing. Your awesome for making this video, im starting my 1st build and this helps so much. keep them videos/builds coming, the rock. cheers
What a great build! lots of glue. Good tips for beginners
Thabk you im so excited i just ordered my first model car cant wait 😁
I want to build a revell model of the Titanic.This is really helpful before I begin!
Thank you for the video. What do you use the masking tape for?
Tamiya
You can use transparent epoxy to glue clear parts. You can get the 5-minute curing one anywhere including supermarkets (at least in Europe). Yes, it is not that convenient as you will need to mix the two parts together but it sure as hell holds strong.
Thx (even though I’m kinda not a starter)u can also use oval glue for the clear parts
Bit of advice make sire you paint/spray everything before you build it 😂 I got impatient threw it together then realised I couldn’t paint it 😅 lesson learned the hard way
The revell glue works really good on chrome
I finally have something to show to my friends and they could finally do it, and we can talk about it alllll day ;)
I enjoyed this video, would love video showing photo etch and custom wheels
Thank you so much! I have ruined multiple models by getting part way through the build and either loosing parts or just not having the painting skills. The paint always runs because I try to apply too much in one coat.
can you build a stock r31 skyline or RWD car and drift build it, like with camber, bash bars, custom exhaust, body kit turbo, custom wing etc
Mike he sorta did that with an E30, not much scratch building though
I've been waiting for this. At the end of each video you should compare all of the builds.
Hi, my grandson got a few kits from my sister but he never did model cars yet, it is no 3, 4 and 5 scale of difficulty. He is 12, but granny will help.
What will be your advise for him to start. we did buy spray paint and other paints and the shop owner said to spray every part before assemble?
Excellent video, a good intro, Hope to see more basic stuff too. This is a good one as always.
Is nice to go back to the basics. Keep them coming !!!!!!!!!!!
This video is extremely helpful. I’ve tried my first kit (69 Camaro) and I picked the wrong tools and I’ve messed up... Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you..getting reacquainted with modeling.
The Scalemodeling Channel thanks much! It really help out for what I need. Do you have like a part 2 of a video like this? Or like a intermediate or an advance 101 tool/part guide?
There is no part 2 yet
all the kits I get you have to paint all the engines they don't come the color they're supposed to I had impala ss 1996 & it was hard but I did it I just got the Integra one that's super hard
Jae KiDd you should try to get revell snap tite kits they are fairly detailed and are very easy to build. Typically they cost 20 usd for one car but sometimes you can find them cheaper.
Can you use normal superglue for the clear parts?
No
Ok thanks
Tamiya Cement only use for unpainted plastics? I mean when i use on painted plastic it messed up.
Yes, The Plastic cement will only work well on unpainted parts. It will not work with painted parts
Mehmet Sadık Ünal use testors it’s pretty good just keep it away from the clear plastic
Hello Sir, the sucess is unbelieveable! Thank you for your answer. And please go on with your videos. Thank for your effort. To you and to all viewers have a great Christmastime 2017 and a successful and healthy 2018
Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀😎👍
Please help what paints do i need for the cars and what part do i paint and how do i know ?
I am looking to get in to the painting and are brushing side of it I would like to know about the paints how to get tining right and ready to use for the air brush and the tools for holding the cars. I have experience in building models for gundam(robots) warhammer 40k
Holding the car -- Tamiya Spray-work Stand at Hobby Lobby. Don't forget your 40% coupon.
dexmark5 for brushes, get a cheaper pack of thick and thin brushes, take care of em and they should be fine, also use thinner for enamels and water for acrylic, although, the detailing you should wait until you have more experience.
Kyle Sagun for the deacles they allways go on bad for me is there a trick to it because i allways just paint the logos and all the deacles on in stead
dexmark5 have you watched elpmodelling's video on it? He made a video on it, but all I do is dip it in like warm water for 10-15s then remove it and put it on a paper towel, I then use water to dampen the area of where the decals goes and then once I get it in place, I use a q-tip and roll the air and water out, then I lit it sit for a while to let it dry even more and then I clear over, but elpmodelling's tutorial would be easier to understand
+dexmark5 i have done a video on this aswell. You can find it on my channel. It was applying a big decal on a vw bus
I bought the same corvett i used tape for stripes on the middle and spraypaint to paint it ngl for first time build it dosent look bad
You are an amazing person for making these videos.
Awesome instructional - thank you, it helps. How long does it take for decals to stick? My ones keep falling off and not creating a good adhesion to my unpainted Tamiya car
As soon as its dry it sticks
@@TheScalemodelingChannel how long does it take please and do you need to coat the plastic with a clear/gloss sealer prior to applying decals?
Question: At 5:51 or so, when you are wetting down the decals, it seems as if the model is painted, and not white. Was this shot out of order?
No. This model was never painted
Quick question: Do I have to use the glues/cements mentioned in this video? What would happen if I used fevicol, or carpenter's wood glue instead?
+Jesvin Joy wood glue is not strong enough. You could use it for the clear parts. But the rest wont work
What is fevicol?
www.amazon.in/Fevicol-SH-Synthetic-Resin-Adhesive/dp/B018C7AOFS
It's basically a really strong adhesive, I've used it a lot during woodworking.
Are there any alternative types of glue I could use that I can find around the house, instead of the ones you mentioned in the video?
I am not aware of any other glue you have in your house:P so nothing i coud recomend. I personaly preffer these modeling specific glue's
Lmao, I was referring to any general household glues. Thanks for the info anyway, I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!
So do you like NEED the glue or is that just an optional thing?
Would you like the parts to stay together? If the answer is yes. Then its best practice to glue them
Excellent ! Thanks for the vid
Wanting to start building my own models, i looked up this video. Never knew i'd be hearing the old Bay Area Buggs intro song
Very good video. Thank you for uploading. Do you have all 4-5 of these builds in a play list? I couldn't seem to find the subsequent builds. Thanks again!
hi, about the CA glue, Zap make the Plasti-zap, that one is designed to work with plastic models, it glues ABS and vinyl too and it is said does not fog clear parts, I have to test it... but it is very good stuff!, zap also does the Poly-ZAP wich is repported to work realy well with clear parts.
And this video was verry helpful for me. Thanks
My first kit many years ago in the late 90's was the Revell 1969 Camaro Z28. $15. Box was beaten up and it turns out parts were missing, biggest one being the hood. I got glue, Tamiya silver, black and white. You don't need the others, right? Also got cheap blue spray paint. I didn't use primer. I had never painted anything before and the end result was a mess, I had runs, sags pretty much every defect possible. Should have tried to paint something else first lol. The paint was not plastic friendly and melted the body in places. I have made more cars and they have been much better. I turned that Camaro into a derby car and then one day it fell from my shelf and broke, the running gear was re-used into a different car, the broken shell went into the bin. I went from that to getting a cert in autobody finish. I've painted a few more kits as well as cars and motorbikes over time.
How long does it take for that glue
Super cool video! I'm looking to start collecting and making some myself, what are some recommendations for websites to get kits from?
Nice, high level build review. Thanks.
Fabulously informative. Keep them coming.
Leuk idee Tom! Ik weet dat je er nog een paar hebt. Misschien leuk de zelfde kit maar dan poging 2 beetje met de kwast of met een spuitbus.
En uiteindelijk ook een versie "Tom style" gebouwd. Misschien ook leuk met een motorfiets of boot. Hier ben ook ik benieuwd naar.....
GreatZ Kevin
I'm 61 years old and building my first model. Thank you.
Hi can water based acrylic paints be poleshed
Yes
Ok thanks. What paints are best to use for polishing my cars I'm using enamel paints for my cars can they all so be polished. I'm using tamya polishing product. Course, fine and finesh are the ok for enamel paints. ?
i was able to use the tamiya extra thin cement for all my clear parts without much trouble, as lon gas you don't make a mistake
what do think about Heller Kits for a starter ??
Never built one, Though i have seen that they have a lot of difference kit to kit in the quality and detail.
How do you put on a wheel with pins
I am specifically interested in antique cars. Which model manufacturer should I be looking at?
will superglue melt painted plastic parts?
No, but it can leave a white haze
thank you for fast responding!
My first model kit is messerschmitt g10
Erwin Rommel mine was a corvette stingray 2014 snap kit and today I finished a 1966 chevvel for my dad
Ford Mustang boss 302 but wanted a Chevy camaro
I did a 69 Camaro
Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a and the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4.
I read somewhere that you should first wash your model kit in warm water and dish soap before building so you can clean off any oil residue on the plastic. What are your thoughts on that idea?
I don’t do it myself. Never needed to
The Scalemodeling Channel Thank you for the reply.
Thanks man the first time i made a model kit it was hard. Its was a tamiya r34 gtr vspec 2. But i did not painted it cause its my first time when im 11yrs
Is testors a good brand?
My dad build a '94 camaro Z28, he built it well, he didn't paint it, not bad at all, for memories ago.
Can you use crazy glue ?
What is the process for painting and gluing the model? I want to paint the parts of the engine before assembly because it is too sloppy to paint them after assembly, but the Tamiya Extra thin just makes a mess and does not bond painted parts.
Try the BSI Super Gold + mentioned in the video
John Richards or testors glue is pretty good
Thanks, I even have a tube laying around here in my box of modeling stuff. :)
What are other alternatives of plastic glue?
Excellent video!
Nice!
What is that background music when you were opening the kit box?
+John Chandra V. It is listed in the lower left corner at the beginning of the video
...and something to unstick your fingers when you superglue them.
what do i do with blinkers that are white and shuld be orange ? i am building a nissan silvia with bodykit from Rasty
Paint them orange
@@TheScalemodelingChannel see thrugh orange? Or solid orange? I was thinking putting orange on the back of it so that it looks orange inside.
@@ramazan0124 clear orange
I can't get the revell contact clear and the bob inc super gold plus in malaysia
Nice video. Very informative.
Could you add these to a playlist? It’s hard to find them all.
What do you mean? This is part 1 of 1 for now.
The Scalemodeling Channel Oh, I thought this was in addition to the other how to basics videos. My mistake.
I have a “how to” playlist
Hey bud where can i get the bobs glue n revell clear glue from thanks bud
Ebay should have some ;)
Amazon carries the Bob Smith line.
does it matter if the cap is white or black
CHI-TOWN TUNERS M.S white is the super thin one, black is a bit thicker and easier to use
ok koo so ill get the black one then thanks buddy for the help 🖒🖒😎😎
Great video!
Gee! I didn't know the differente glues for differente plastics. And I bought the scribing blade on canadian amazon and deicided to buy the pen that holds the scribing blade on the US amazon. First time that I buy from them.
where can I also buy some model kits from? any suggestions please?
Amazon, any hobby shop, ebay and craigslist will have them
What are the dimensions of the body?
I have a questuon
What are the differences of a level 2 and 3
Cud i do level 3
But there are some cars i want to do but are level 2
The level has something to do with the difficulty and amount of parts.
Revell actually changed their skill levels now. They go up to 7.
Accidental Modeler yes they have, I've never done a new revell kit lol
Hi! I'm a beginner here, i have one question to ask for. It's it possible to strap off the parts and paint it in the future if i build a kit now??? Hoping will get an answer soon😁
strap it off?
@@TheScalemodelingChannel sorry,i mean tear down😂
If you glue them together, no
Ok, thank you!
Help! On my fourth kit, no matter how careful I handle the glass (polycarbonate?) I can't seem to keep them from being ruined! Fingerprints, scratches, fogging etc etc.
I tried taping it up to protect it, then it leaves tape marks and residues. I don't know what to do!
Love your video but can someone help.
Make sure you use the propper glue for clear parts so it does mot haze
They scratch easy. So if you clean them. Don’t use your shirt etc. Use a proper clean and soft microfiber towel. If it foes scratch. You can polish it with polishing compounds.
Don’t use regular painters tape. Use special modeling tape like Tamiya masking tape.
@@TheScalemodelingChannel thanks, will do that
Thank you so much for these videos. I just started building my first model a few days ago (an air fix dbr9) and it's nice to see someone go through the basics (can't wait for the painting videos since that's where I seem to be having most of my woes). I noticed when I was dry fitting parts that some of the pieces were a little warped. What would you recommend would be the best way to deal with this?
Either try carefully bending it, of heating it up and bending it.
Throwing parts in a cup of hot water makes them bendy. :)
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Thanks for the tip. Warmed it up with A hairdryer and gently teased it straight-ish. Not perfect but much much better than it was before. If I come across it again might try the hot water also and save my fingers burns from the hair dryer :b