What materials can be used to simulate soil in a diorama? They can be divided into two main groups. The first includes materials for rough surface modeling. These are materials that are out of scale and help fill in the voids when shaping the surface of the diorama. Polyfoam, polystyrene granules, sand, papier-mâché are the […]

As a rule, two main types of paints are currently used for painting scale models: acrylic solvent-based water; enamels (Enamels); The use of one type or another depends both on the features of the surface of the model and on personal preferences in modeling. Scale model paint type Water based acrylic paintsAlmost all manufacturers have […]

A primer is the first coat of paint on the model’s surface, which is then covered with a base coat of paint. Some modelers apply one or even several coats of primer before painting the model, others rarely or do not use it at all. A standard question from beginners arises – is it necessary […]

Various tools are required to assemble plastic scale models. In this article, we will take a closer look at which tool and what is used in modeling. So, in order. Model knife The main purpose of the model knife is to clean plastic parts from flash and sprue remnants. This tool is also used when […]