On modeling im 38 my self i just started about 18months ago or little more but your rite its very addictive u just end up buying and spending money on all the kits tools paints put i have to say you wont be bored again specially if u built up little stash u know but yes im a late model builder too just taut id commentt on ur, s as its similar to my own experience 👍have nice day ill check out ur channle if u have one ok 👍. Keithe
@@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 thank you so much for watching. I find I do love the supplies as much as the the kits. I'll be kit shopping next week in Japan, the only place I can find the kits I want. Happy building
Thank you for passing along your knowledge. 25 years ago my father introduced the hobby to me, I'm 34 now and my 7 year old son is in the middle of building his first kit. I just wanna say I appreciate all of you, and everything I know has come from my fellow hobbyists sharing what they've learned over the years.
my mother bought me a model and glue with no paint. I was about 8 or 9 and got frustrated immediately. My father came home from Grumman aerospace and proceeded to demonstrate what patience means. He glue two pieces and held them till they dried. I am now 62 and I still remember that day. Enjoy the time you spend with your kids, it's precious and you may not realize how much your kids are listening and watching so act accordingly.
I've been building all sorts of kits for 50 of my 60 years on and off, you are never too experienced to take advice or learn something new. Great tips and lovely looking builds, thank you for taking the time to make this video and hi from the UK
Tips List 0:00 Dollar Store Deals 7:15 Panel Lining - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 10:20 Remove Chrome Coating - Great Value Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner (Fume Free) 14:20 Newly Painted Wheels - Rust-Oleum Spray Can (Paint+Primer Aluminum) 17:40 Clothes Pin - Suspend Brush in thinner 19:20 Badger Paint Mixer -Clean with 91% alcohol in jar 21:33 Glue - Tamiya Thin, Zap-A-Gap, Tamiya Regular Cement (place in plastic bottle from Hobby Lobby w/needle) 22:35 Hobby Lobby Finds 23:32 Masking Tapes -Tamiya, 3M 24:45 Hobby knife - X-acto Z Blade 25:45 Misc Hobby Tools -The ones you use the most, get the best 27:00 Paper Towel & Stand will add more later
Those blue gloves are perfect for working with epoxy and polyester resins. They wont stretch or melt in the resins. I think a long parking lot for the model cars, so they dont look abandoned without drivers at a intersection.
I have almost finished my first model at 34 years old.what a fun hobby!! Its so relaxing instead of gamng or watchijg your phone all the time. I builiding the Revell 1:72 Messerschmitt now
Found your channel this week, gotten heavily back into modelling while I recover from a back injury, thank you so much for the tip in this (and other vids), as somebody that has a small desk, your organisation system is brilliant, cheers mate.
I've been doing models since around 1988, my older sister bought me my first kit, a 55' Chevy. A few hundred kits later, and its to today, and I still love playing with the kits.
Im 73 … and yesterday ordered make up wedges while Ive got a bag full of magic erasers under my kitchen sink. Also, going out today to buy cat scratching board lol. Thank you :)
Dollar store: Look for a package of wire brushes that look like toothbrushes. Instead of plastic bristles, however, they are brass. They're great for cleaning your files as they get filled up while you're filing. A clean file always gives better bite and with more control. Also, plastic scouring pads come in a variety of grits and cane be very effective in sanding things, especially if you use a small piece held in a hemostat or cross-action tweezers for sanding in small places.
Hi Barbados Rex. Thanks for your informative video. I have been modeling since the early/mid 70’s though had a 20 year hiatus. Now getting back into it again. Cleaned my bench area a week ago and found dozens of new kits unopened that I had stashed away. Looking forward to get the creative juices flowing again. Keep up the good work and sharing. Thank you again. Jeff
Great tips. I too grew up with models shown to me by my dad. I’m around same age as you and am gonna jump back into to plastics models. I have tons of military kits and all the tools already. Thanks again for sparking my interest.
Just watched the video. Some the tools I have. Still working to organize my work station. Like you I have been building models off and on for over 40yrs now. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for the "Magic Eraser" tip! I use "Liquid Plumber" to remove my chrome. It removes it in 2 min. The only downside is I have to wear GLOVES and rinse the parts well.
I really appreciate you sharing this info. THANK YOU! Just getting back into this hobby and one thing I realized is need to get me the basic tools/items.
Your tip for suspending brushes in thinners used to be a common practice for painters and decorators here in the UK. It also helps get paint out of the root of the brush ( not that it should be there in the first place). I personally learned of it some 50 years ago when I worked in a paint research laboratory.
The panel lines on that BMW made a big difference. Really looks good. Cool idea with the clothespin. Lots and lots of great tips in this video. My dad built custom cars all his life. After he had a stroke, he started customizing model cars, and did some great work. He could chop, channel and section a car, and it would look perfect. And he brought that skill to models. He had a room FULL of models he had built, all in those plastic show cases. My brother got all of his stuff (first come, first serve). I hope he took pictures of it, at least. I used to have a nice '59 Imperial, but mine was a 4-door. Nice car. My dad dated a girl who drove a '70 Dodge Challenger convertible - as a daily driver! All black. It looked brand new.
Years ago I made an electric paint mixer from a toy motor and the hook end of a bicycle spoke, joined the two with a short length of insulation from #14AWG house wire. Great video, great tips, thanks.
I just stumbled upon you page and you got me interested in getting back into modeling!!! I’m 56 and hadn’t touched a model since the 80’s Great content!
I started in the sixties with the first Airfix 1/144 spitfire kit (came with a tiny bulb of glue) no paint available except household stuff . I was 6 how times have changed now I print my own kits and still I learn new tricks aint life grand
Yeah, my dad thought me to build in the mid 70s. All he had was the tried and true Testors tube glue with the orange label. And those tiny square bottles of paint
I appreciate the information you provide on here. I built a few models in my younger years. After a recent cancer diagnosis I've decided to build another one to pass the time. Been in the hospital for 110 days. Again, just wanted to thank you for the tips so I can do it right this time.
Hey Brian - I got diagnosed with Stage IV RCC (Kidney cancer) and given five months to live - IF I was lucky. Well, Thank God I'm not very lucky... that was in 2006! Got to see two grandsons born and so much more. I hope you can keep fighting. It's not all giggles and grandsons, but for me it was well worth the effort. Best of luck in your fight!!!
@@thomream1888 Thom, my wife was diagnosed with cancer this year, she had a bad reaction to the infusion, Thanks for the story about seeing your grandchild Sincerely Brother Tom.
@@brot5246 So sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. I do know how it is with meds; some of them might kill the cancer but they really mess up everything else in your body. I started off with Sutent, and that worked for 2-3 years. When the cancer came back the first time I used Affinitor, and THAT worked for a few years. Bro T, I really believe that it's not too far off when we'll be able to beat most cancers. I hope and pray that your wife and her doctors find the correct meds and doses to kick cancer's butt! And Brian, I hope you have a lot of fun building models - they can be very therapeutic! Thoughts and prayers for both you guys and your families.
Thanks for all the great info. I used to build model cars when I was a kid but just put them together maybe sometimes painted them. Just decided to try it right. Thank you. I love Johan models. Love the cars they have
I know this is an older video, but i just wanted to say this is so helpful!!! I just recently discovered rustoleum had purchased testors... big money saver.
Very informative video! I'm 56 and have been building since 1975. I still remember my first kit, it was a gold dune buggy. Then my 2nd kit was a 55 Chevy which I made a total mess out of because it was my first attempt at spray painting. I've built so many kits over the years, I don't even know what happened to many of them. I always have taken detail seriously even though I seem to pick something new up every build, you still gave me a ton of ideas in this video. I hear ya about the 3.0 readers brother, I noticed as I age it's so hard to see these parts . I also noticed that I'm a hell of a lot shakier and much less patient than I was even 10 years ago. Thanks! I subscribed
We probably have built the same kits over the years being the same age. Great memories. I really enjoy building import cars now so many of my kits are from overseas but the quality is outstanding on many of them. Thanks for watching and the sub. Have a great day
Jumping back into car/truck modeling after decades of being out of the hobby. I found your video by searching for tips. One of the best I’ve seen so far! Excellent work, and thank you for them!
@@JP-nq5dp I’ve bought about 30 kits so far and most have come from Facebook groups that run auctions. There’s at least 2-3 a week. I love watching them. Also, hobby lobby has a decent selection of you have one near you. You can use a 40% off coupon on one at a time. They also run monthly sales at 50% off. You’ve also got trust my eBay. Revell has been my favorite so far. There are a ton of online retailers as well.
I've been building models since the middle '60s. Back when models had steel axles and I gotta say I've learned more from you in 47 minutes than I have in 50 years on my own. Thanks man.
I have been model building on and off for sometime. Average builder but it's time to get more serious in my old age. This video was awesome! learned a lot. Definitely going to watch more of your videos. Do a great job explaining techniques.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I am 53 and I want to build at least one scale car model. You and a couple of other people on Y. T. Are my only help.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching. We that are in the half century club should be enjoying life at this point. And this hobby brings me joy. Have a wonderful day
I have always liked to build models since I was a Young kid now that I’m grown , all your tips and Videos made me go back to the hobby . Thanks for your tips and videos keep it up 👍🏼
I just got done watching your video and I want to thank you tremendously I just got back into doing model cars and models particularly your video was absolutely awesome bro thank you
Oh thank you so much for your kind feedback. At 55 years old I've been building since I was 12, my dad got me into it. I've seen it all in the industry. Just want to share the little knowledge I have.
Scotty Hi, good tip on the removal of chrome. Drain cleaner, drain O or any of them work just as well. In fact any caustic type of cleaner will take off the chrome. One point to remember with them is to keep your eyes safe, glasses or goggles and to neutralize it use any type of vinegar. Any cheap vinegar will do and keep some handy when you are cleaning off chrome in case you get any on your hands or clothes.
Andy A Hi from UK. Love your channel. I like the Badger mixer but it wouldn't fit into my 17ml Vallejo bottles so I filed the circumference down by about 1mm all round to solve the problem. I also filed a little thickness off the impeller's ribs; it still mixes fine but is a bit less violent. Big improvement.
I'm less than a decade younger than you but just fell in love with modeling recently (bodies for the slot cars I started building), & I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate this, especially the ways to save money. I'm going to Walmart this week to get some spray paint, the little Tamiya bottles... Well, the price adds up pretty quickly
It's a great hobby, one of the best in my humble opinion. There's tons of ways to save money with this hobby and the further you go with it, the more ways you find to save. Thanks for watching
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks for the reply, I'm coming back to watch again. It's been fun, I've accumulated more projects than I could ever hope to finish probably 😂 but it's exciting looking forward to working on them. I've been procrastinating ... As a perfectionist, it's hard to jump into any project until I'm 💯 confident. Thanks again.
G'day, some great ideas in here (some items sadly, we cant get in Aus) BUT that last idea, the metal magnet instructions holder. It was worth watching the full 47 minutes JUST for that tip alone. Thank you :)
I'm 59 and still building.. You made a good store run that trip.. I'm like you, I don't spend the high dollar for modeling tools and stuff.. And when I do spend the big bucks , it's on a specific tool.. And it's going to be something that's going to last a long time... But in all honesty, a model builder can get 90% of there tools and supplies at Dollar store's along with storage boxes and what not..
You can get an assortment of those little pointy cotton swabs from Walmart in the cosmetics rack where the standard cotton swabs are. They're great with water soluble putty.
Thank you I've done many of the same ideas too and the dollar store is a great place to get great items that come in handy what do you use for fine black lines for around doors and trunks hoods etc. And the magic marker sponge I have with my models already now I know what there good for
Purple Power Cleaner dechromes the absolute best and it’s reusable 1000’s of times. To go chrome to aluminum look, you could strip and repaint, or shoot matte or satin clear on the chrome, TA-DA aluminum. And yes it sticks to the chrome well if you wash it well before clearing it.
Pinstriping vinyl tape for autos can be stretched slightly on curves for paint line. Then use painter's tape to cover the rest of the area. Just as is done on a car in a body shop. Pledge floor gloss (Future) over the years will thicken as the air volume in the bottle increases.
For chrome wheels and stuff you can also hit them with tamiya black wash, remove excess and leave a uniform coating over them, (some people airbrush it) let them dry, the result is nice looking shiny wheels that don't look fake. They make brush cleaning pots that have a curly wire thing over the pot, its to hold your brush off of the bottom.
Great info, I also just did a full video on removing paint and chrome from plastic test several formulas. I found many that worked well. Check it out on my channel
Good video. I'm into wood model ships and I know we all have our own 'tricks & tips' so I learned some new ones here. Thanks. But your forgot the most important one and it's right there in your face all the time. The cutting board...
I'm just getting into gunpla and ran into your channel. Noticed the accent and was like yup he's a local. Lol I'm learning a lot from your channel so definitely Subscribing thanks a bunch!
I came to your channel for the airbrushing tips, but I really enjoy these modeling videos. You explain things very well, and I love the production quality. Keep up the great work! I haven’t modeled in a very long time. Used to do NASCAR models, but now I’m into 3D printing. Nice job again!
good stuff, frugal modeling tips 👌 @19:43 for a cheaper paint stirrer, buy a battery Ikea milk frother instead for like 2 bucks 😁 @22:16 instead of those needle bottle or the brush caps, I use a small tip paintbrush to apply the cement from the bottle. @26:05 you can also get a set of ESD tweezers of amazon for around 8 bucks @31:05 I save and use styrofoam packaging that comes with new products. @36:00 some (most) modeling tools are overpriced normal tools, best sprue cutter is a electronics wire cutter for soldering circuit boards, sharper and cheaper 👌
Love the short cuts to a clean and clear desk. Am looking for a specific truck. Maybe you can help? When and if you can get back to me I'll give more info. Thank you and look forward to watching more as they come out.
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I turned 46 this year. I just started and Im already hooked. Its like brain candy for adults.
Oh yeah, you got that right
On modeling im 38 my self i just started about 18months ago or little more but your rite its very addictive u just end up buying and spending money on all the kits tools paints put i have to say you wont be bored again specially if u built up little stash u know but yes im a late model builder too just taut id commentt on ur, s as its similar to my own experience 👍have nice day ill check out ur channle if u have one ok 👍. Keithe
You can still paint body too if you want but grand revell kits unless u coca cola them or bleach
@@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 thank you so much for watching. I find I do love the supplies as much as the the kits. I'll be kit shopping next week in Japan, the only place I can find the kits I want. Happy building
@@barbatosrex9473 Thats awesome! I lived in japan for four years. They are hobby fanatics!
I’m dipping back into the hobby 50 years after I last dabbled. I’m 63 and videos such as this are so inspirational - thank you
Thanks buddy
That panel lining trick with the magic eraser is a massive game changer for me.
Same with the clothes pins.
Oh thank you my friend. This video is a big flashback for me
Thank you for passing along your knowledge.
25 years ago my father introduced the hobby to me, I'm 34 now and my 7 year old son is in the middle of building his first kit.
I just wanna say I appreciate all of you, and everything I know has come from my fellow hobbyists sharing what they've learned over the years.
my mother bought me a model and glue with no paint. I was about 8 or 9 and got frustrated immediately.
My father came home from Grumman aerospace and proceeded to demonstrate what patience means. He glue two pieces and held them till they dried.
I am now 62 and I still remember that day. Enjoy the time you spend with your kids, it's precious and you may not realize how much your kids are listening and watching so act accordingly.
I've been building all sorts of kits for 50 of my 60 years on and off, you are never too experienced to take advice or learn something new. Great tips and lovely looking builds, thank you for taking the time to make this video and hi from the UK
Thanks for the kind words, it's very appreciated. I'm doing my best to post quality vids on a weekly basis. Hello from the East Coast, USA
I agree. Well stated and great video.
I always say if you open your mind you can learn something from anyone.
Me too,I'm 58 and I started in 1967.Been a long adventure.
This guy is the type who can build like 3 models at once and finish them in like 30 minutes hahaha I already live this channel
Tips List
0:00 Dollar Store Deals
7:15 Panel Lining - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
10:20 Remove Chrome Coating - Great Value Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner (Fume Free)
14:20 Newly Painted Wheels - Rust-Oleum Spray Can (Paint+Primer Aluminum)
17:40 Clothes Pin - Suspend Brush in thinner
19:20 Badger Paint Mixer -Clean with 91% alcohol in jar
21:33 Glue - Tamiya Thin, Zap-A-Gap, Tamiya Regular Cement (place in plastic bottle from Hobby Lobby w/needle)
22:35 Hobby Lobby Finds
23:32 Masking Tapes -Tamiya, 3M
24:45 Hobby knife - X-acto Z Blade
25:45 Misc Hobby Tools -The ones you use the most, get the best
27:00 Paper Towel & Stand
will add more later
Thank you king 👑
Those blue gloves are perfect for working with epoxy and polyester resins. They wont stretch or melt in the resins.
I think a long parking lot for the model cars, so they dont look abandoned without drivers at a intersection.
I'm 51 years old, I got back into modeling last year, this video is going to make my workspace more organized; and my wife happy.
Happy wife equals happy life 😀
I have almost finished my first model at 34 years old.what a fun hobby!! Its so relaxing instead of gamng or watchijg your phone all the time. I builiding the Revell 1:72 Messerschmitt now
Found your channel this week, gotten heavily back into modelling while I recover from a back injury, thank you so much for the tip in this (and other vids), as somebody that has a small desk, your organisation system is brilliant, cheers mate.
I've been doing models since around 1988, my older sister bought me my first kit, a 55' Chevy. A few hundred kits later, and its to today, and I still love playing with the kits.
I'm 61 just getting into model building. Thank you very much.
Welcome back 👍
Im 73 … and yesterday ordered make up wedges while Ive got a bag full of magic erasers under my kitchen sink. Also, going out today to buy cat scratching board lol. Thank you :)
You're welcome buddy. You can teach an old dog new tricks
Thank you for all these great tips . Discovering new stuff in my 40’s lol.
Never too old
Dollar store: Look for a package of wire brushes that look like toothbrushes. Instead of plastic bristles, however, they are brass. They're great for cleaning your files as they get filled up while you're filing. A clean file always gives better bite and with more control.
Also, plastic scouring pads come in a variety of grits and cane be very effective in sanding things, especially if you use a small piece held in a hemostat or cross-action tweezers for sanding in small places.
Hi Barbados Rex. Thanks for your informative video. I have been modeling since the early/mid 70’s though had a 20 year hiatus. Now getting back into it again. Cleaned my bench area a week ago and found dozens of new kits unopened that I had stashed away. Looking forward to get the creative juices flowing again. Keep up the good work and sharing. Thank you again. Jeff
Great tips. I too grew up with models shown to me by my dad. I’m around same age as you and am gonna jump back into to plastics models. I have tons of military kits and all the tools already. Thanks again for sparking my interest.
Just watched the video. Some the tools I have. Still working to organize my work station. Like you I have been building models off and on for over 40yrs now. Thanks for the great video.
BARBATOS REX ALWAYS HAS GOOD TIPS, AND TOP TRICKS FOR MODEL BUILDING THAT I'VE SEEN.
Thanks for the "Magic Eraser" tip! I use "Liquid Plumber" to remove my chrome. It removes it in 2 min. The only downside is I have to wear GLOVES and rinse the parts well.
I really appreciate you sharing this info. THANK YOU! Just getting back into this hobby and one thing I realized is need to get me the basic tools/items.
You sir are the Encyclopedia Britannica of modeling, so many common sense,money saving tips. Thank you very much for posting this.
Thank you for such wonderful comments. Thanks for watching.
Your tip for suspending brushes in thinners used to be a common practice for painters and decorators here in the UK. It also helps get paint out of the root of the brush ( not that it should be there in the first place). I personally learned of it some 50 years ago when I worked in a paint research laboratory.
My art teacher in elememtry school used to do this. She was super old school. I didnt realize what a valuable skill i was learning!
The panel lines on that BMW made a big difference. Really looks good. Cool idea with the clothespin. Lots and lots of great tips in this video.
My dad built custom cars all his life. After he had a stroke, he started customizing model cars, and did some great work. He could chop, channel and section a car, and it would look perfect. And he brought that skill to models. He had a room FULL of models he had built, all in those plastic show cases. My brother got all of his stuff (first come, first serve). I hope he took pictures of it, at least.
I used to have a nice '59 Imperial, but mine was a 4-door. Nice car.
My dad dated a girl who drove a '70 Dodge Challenger convertible - as a daily driver! All black. It looked brand new.
Ive been modeling since the first grade. There are more tips here than a lifetime of building. Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
Oh thank you buddy
Years ago I made an electric paint mixer from a toy motor and the hook end of a bicycle spoke, joined the two with a short length of insulation from #14AWG house wire. Great video, great tips, thanks.
Turning 51 soon, have been doing car models since '79 . Such a great way to lose yourself . Great video
I just stumbled upon you page and you got me interested in getting back into modeling!!!
I’m 56 and hadn’t touched a model since the 80’s
Great content!
Great video, thanks. Using Clothes pin is a wonderful idea, I'm definitely using it from now on.
I started in the sixties with the first Airfix 1/144 spitfire kit (came with a tiny bulb of glue) no paint available except household stuff . I was 6 how times have changed now I print my own kits and still I learn new tricks aint life grand
Yeah, my dad thought me to build in the mid 70s. All he had was the tried and true Testors tube glue with the orange label. And those tiny square bottles of paint
I appreciate the information you provide on here. I built a few models in my younger years. After a recent cancer diagnosis I've decided to build another one to pass the time. Been in the hospital for 110 days. Again, just wanted to thank you for the tips so I can do it right this time.
Good luck buddy and thanks for watching
Hey Brian - I got diagnosed with Stage IV RCC (Kidney cancer) and given five months to live - IF I was lucky. Well, Thank God I'm not very lucky... that was in 2006! Got to see two grandsons born and so much more. I hope you can keep fighting. It's not all giggles and grandsons, but for me it was well worth the effort. Best of luck in your fight!!!
@@thomream1888
Thom, my wife was diagnosed with cancer this year, she had a bad reaction to the infusion,
Thanks for the story about seeing your grandchild
Sincerely Brother Tom.
@@brot5246 So sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. I do know how it is with meds; some of them might kill the cancer but they really mess up everything else in your body. I started off with Sutent, and that worked for 2-3 years. When the cancer came back the first time I used Affinitor, and THAT worked for a few years.
Bro T, I really believe that it's not too far off when we'll be able to beat most cancers. I hope and pray that your wife and her doctors find the correct meds and doses to kick cancer's butt!
And Brian, I hope you have a lot of fun building models - they can be very therapeutic!
Thoughts and prayers for both you guys and your families.
That's the perfect job you have for a model builder! Lots of good tips on stuff to get at the dollar store. Thanks.
Thanks for all the great info. I used to build model cars when I was a kid but just put them together maybe sometimes painted them. Just decided to try it right.
Thank you. I love Johan models. Love the cars they have
Got to do an updated one, with all the information you got ! We appreciate you!
I know this is an older video, but i just wanted to say this is so helpful!!! I just recently discovered rustoleum had purchased testors... big money saver.
I love those mini-cups for mixing casting resin when I’m casting parts.
I can't live without my mini cups
I was really surprised on how well the alcohol worked, now I know how much more use I can get out of it. Thanks for the vid!
Absolutely one of the best videos I ever seen , great job 👏
Very informative video! I'm 56 and have been building since 1975. I still remember my first kit, it was a gold dune buggy. Then my 2nd kit was a 55 Chevy which I made a total mess out of because it was my first attempt at spray painting. I've built so many kits over the years, I don't even know what happened to many of them. I always have taken detail seriously even though I seem to pick something new up every build, you still gave me a ton of ideas in this video. I hear ya about the 3.0 readers brother, I noticed as I age it's so hard to see these parts . I also noticed that I'm a hell of a lot shakier and much less patient than I was even 10 years ago. Thanks! I subscribed
We probably have built the same kits over the years being the same age. Great memories. I really enjoy building import cars now so many of my kits are from overseas but the quality is outstanding on many of them. Thanks for watching and the sub. Have a great day
I love your fast bullet point approach. I learn a lot quick and the stuff I already know doesn't go on for long.
Jumping back into car/truck modeling after decades of being out of the hobby. I found your video by searching for tips. One of the best I’ve seen so far! Excellent work, and thank you for them!
Who sells them now ? Haven't put any together since I was a kid
@@JP-nq5dp I’ve bought about 30 kits so far and most have come from Facebook groups that run auctions. There’s at least 2-3 a week. I love watching them. Also, hobby lobby has a decent selection of you have one near you. You can use a 40% off coupon on one at a time. They also run monthly sales at 50% off. You’ve also got trust my eBay. Revell has been my favorite so far. There are a ton of online retailers as well.
Wow. This is the most detailed tips video I have seen yet. Very good tips to cut costs for the hobby I just got into! Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks buddy 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 first thing tomorrow I'm heading to the cheap shop 😀
Thanks for helping the next gen. I got my first model when I was 12 and I'm 38 now. I'm still learning new stuff every day that I build.
I should have said that was about the magic eraser. That's going to bring my weathering to a whole nother level
You can get 200 pipettes for 10 bucks on Amazon
Thanks, lots of good tips. Getting back into model building again.
I've been building models since the middle '60s.
Back when models had steel axles and I gotta say I've learned more from you in 47 minutes than I have in 50 years on my own.
Thanks man.
Glad to help buddy, such wonderful feedback. Thank you for watching
Great tips saving money while doing something you enjoy is always a great fine. Hope to see more from you.
Thanks for watching, many more videos to come for sure.
I have been model building on and off for sometime. Average builder but it's time to get more serious in my old age. This video was awesome! learned a lot. Definitely going to watch more of your videos. Do a great job explaining techniques.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I am 53 and I want to build at least one scale car model. You and a couple of other people on Y. T. Are my only help.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching. We that are in the half century club should be enjoying life at this point. And this hobby brings me joy. Have a wonderful day
Excellent video
Thank you my friend, it's an old one from me 😀
I wrote a lot down. Getting back into it after setting it aside for college 30 years ago.
Nice looking at all of the kits. I just got back into modeling after a 30 year break, so I like seeing what kits are out there. Thanks for sharing.
Just getting back into building models after the last 40ish years off from the hobby. These were some great tips. Thank you
Thanks for watching, welcome back 😉
I used Emory boards for sanding some parts and Vaseline to mask windows and stuff. Love all your tips, thank you.
Thanks for watching
Every time I watch a video I get great ideas thanks!!!!
Amazing collection just started again did my first kit at 11 and I’m hooked thanks for all the tips
What a gold mine of tips!
Really enjoyed seeing those rare car kits.
Thanks buddy
This video was a treat. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I learned so many great tips!
Fantastic!.. we have a Hobby Lobby here where i live, and i am heading down there . Thanx 4 the supply tips!
Thank you for putting this together, this really had alot of good information.
Thanks for taking the time to make this, some useful tips and it’s always nice to see someone’s stash!
I have always liked to build models since I was a
Young kid now that I’m grown , all your tips and
Videos made me go back to the hobby .
Thanks for your tips and videos keep it up 👍🏼
That's great buddy, your never too old. I was out of it for awhile but now at 56 I back in. Any questions just ask 👍
Awesome thanks 🙏👍👍🎉 can't wait God bless Gi Joe Eddie epic adventure over and out 😎👍👍
Just got my first ever Tamiya kit and this is brilliant, so simple and helpful thanks
Your in for a treat as Tamiya kits are among the best out there. Good luck and thanks for watching
I just got done watching your video and I want to thank you tremendously I just got back into doing model cars and models particularly your video was absolutely awesome bro thank you
Oh thank you so much for your kind feedback. At 55 years old I've been building since I was 12, my dad got me into it. I've seen it all in the industry. Just want to share the little knowledge I have.
Scotty
Hi, good tip on the removal of chrome. Drain cleaner, drain O or any of them work just as well. In fact any caustic type of cleaner will take off the chrome. One point to remember with them is to keep your eyes safe, glasses or goggles and to neutralize it use any type of vinegar. Any cheap vinegar will do and keep some handy when you are cleaning off chrome in case you get any on your hands or clothes.
Will use your fine Tips! Am doing a Armored Core YO1-Tellus
Great kit 👍
I'm currently 21 and I've recently started building two gunpla, hoping to get another one in the near future so I'm pretty much getting into it
Thank you very much for your numerous tips. I'll be taking many of them up.
Andy A
Hi from UK. Love your channel. I like the Badger mixer but it wouldn't fit into my 17ml Vallejo bottles so I filed the circumference down by about 1mm all round to solve the problem. I also filed a little thickness off the impeller's ribs; it still mixes fine but is a bit less violent. Big improvement.
I love that mixer. Good for you in solving a problem like that. Good luck buddy and thanks for watching
I'm less than a decade younger than you but just fell in love with modeling recently (bodies for the slot cars I started building), & I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate this, especially the ways to save money. I'm going to Walmart this week to get some spray paint, the little Tamiya bottles... Well, the price adds up pretty quickly
It's a great hobby, one of the best in my humble opinion. There's tons of ways to save money with this hobby and the further you go with it, the more ways you find to save. Thanks for watching
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks for the reply, I'm coming back to watch again. It's been fun, I've accumulated more projects than I could ever hope to finish probably 😂 but it's exciting looking forward to working on them. I've been procrastinating ... As a perfectionist, it's hard to jump into any project until I'm 💯 confident. Thanks again.
@@tysparks598 I've gotten to be the same way, I fear if the kit I'm building won't be perfect, then hesitation sets in
That is a nice stash of models. Great ideas for techniques too
Thanks for the positive feedback. The stash has grown a bit since too. Doing a few more Unboxing vids of new suppliers coming in all week.
G'day, some great ideas in here (some items sadly, we cant get in Aus) BUT that last idea, the metal magnet instructions holder. It was worth watching the full 47 minutes JUST for that tip alone. Thank you :)
There's a few companies out there that make conversion kits. I have one for converting a 68 to a 69 Judge. I think you can get them on ebay
Great video. Love all the tricks & tips.
I'm 59 and still building.. You made a good store run that trip.. I'm like you, I don't spend the high dollar for modeling tools and stuff.. And when I do spend the big bucks , it's on a specific tool.. And it's going to be something that's going to last a long time... But in all honesty, a model builder can get 90% of there tools and supplies at Dollar store's along with storage boxes and what not..
You can get an assortment of those little pointy cotton swabs from Walmart in the cosmetics rack where the standard cotton swabs are. They're great with water soluble putty.
I improvise a lot of that stuff for zero dollars. But I gotta give 10 points for your dedication
You’re so enthusiastic! Love it!
Thank you so much!!
I just turned 54.🤗 I had to order one of those magnifiers with the lights!🤣
Love the Magic Eraser tip! Thank you.
There are some really great tips in this video. I hope I can remember a few of them when I need them! -Heath
Thank you I've done many of the same ideas too and the dollar store is a great place to get great items that come in handy what do you use for fine black lines for around doors and trunks hoods etc. And the magic marker sponge I have with my models already now I know what there good for
So much knowledge, thanks for sharing it with us.
Purple Power Cleaner dechromes the absolute best and it’s reusable 1000’s of times. To go chrome to aluminum look, you could strip and repaint, or shoot matte or satin clear on the chrome, TA-DA aluminum. And yes it sticks to the chrome well if you wash it well before clearing it.
Pinstriping vinyl tape for autos can be stretched slightly on curves for paint line. Then use painter's tape to cover the rest of the area. Just as is done on a car in a body shop. Pledge floor gloss (Future) over the years will thicken as the air volume in the bottle increases.
You are my brother from another mother! I am always looking for better for cheaper or as good for less. :)
Hey brother 😃 check out my latest videos for $2 chrome paint and $1 craft store paint test
Dollar Store, HERE I COME!!!
Wonderfull video. Gave me so many "oohh yeah!" moments
For chrome wheels and stuff you can also hit them with tamiya black wash, remove excess and leave a uniform coating over them, (some people airbrush it) let them dry, the result is nice looking shiny wheels that don't look fake.
They make brush cleaning pots that have a curly wire thing over the pot, its to hold your brush off of the bottom.
Great info, I also just did a full video on removing paint and chrome from plastic test several formulas. I found many that worked well. Check it out on my channel
Good video. I'm into wood model ships and I know we all have our own 'tricks & tips' so I learned some new ones here. Thanks. But your forgot the most important one and it's right there in your face all the time. The cutting board...
Your right. I did however show a cutting board in my new tips and tricks video I posted a couple weeks ago 😉
@@barbatosrex9473 Saw that today. Thanks..
I'm just getting into gunpla and ran into your channel. Noticed the accent and was like yup he's a local. Lol I'm learning a lot from your channel so definitely Subscribing thanks a bunch!
Very helpful video specially for starters like me! thank you so much Sir!
Thank you my friend, it's an old video, I almost don't recognize myself 😉
I came to your channel for the airbrushing tips, but I really enjoy these modeling videos. You explain things very well, and I love the production quality. Keep up the great work! I haven’t modeled in a very long time. Used to do NASCAR models, but now I’m into 3D printing. Nice job again!
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching
good stuff, frugal modeling tips 👌
@19:43 for a cheaper paint stirrer, buy a battery Ikea milk frother instead for like 2 bucks 😁
@22:16 instead of those needle bottle or the brush caps, I use a small tip paintbrush to apply the cement from the bottle.
@26:05 you can also get a set of ESD tweezers of amazon for around 8 bucks
@31:05 I save and use styrofoam packaging that comes with new products.
@36:00 some (most) modeling tools are overpriced normal tools, best sprue cutter is a electronics wire cutter for soldering circuit boards, sharper and cheaper 👌
Fantastic video! I'm your age and been building about as long but these are some awesome tips especially organization, thank you!
You're welcome and thanks for watching
More great tips and ideas! Then seeing all your kits... kinda like just hanging out and shooting the $#!t. Thanks again
Great video, thanks for sharing all those tips, looks like half the warehouse is under the desk!
Trip to Home Bargains here in the UK.. lol I have a grey metal mesh tub :) great for holding my tweezers and sanding sticks lol
Great tip, I will put that one to use 👍 thanks
Sir ,what a great video you did,I’m very impress,u no what ur doing
Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Model building is happiness
Love the short cuts to a clean and clear desk. Am looking for a specific truck. Maybe you can help? When and if you can get back to me I'll give more info. Thank you and look forward to watching more as they come out.
A semi truck or a pick up truck?
@@barbatosrex9473 , a pickup. I'll gather the exacts shortly and get back to you. Thank you for your response.