Scale Modelling Info

Masking Tapes

2013-07-20T01:38:00.004+03:00

One issue that has been discussed a lot but I think it is quite interesting for the modelers and raises further analysis is the Masking Tape". The reason that I am bring back this issue for discussion is to explore the data source, application and technical features that are not exposed to the extent that it should be.

All started when alternative market for the masking of models for painting revealed. The comparison up to now is the tape from TAMIYA (the best fit), but someone wondered why this tape is so special, which are the specific technical characteristics of the tape to understand it and be able to compare with other products on the market that may be just as well and many times cheaper. There are of course some other examples of tapes that exist today and are specialized for this reason in modeling.

Since the tape TAMIYA is probably the best for modeling, we are comparing other tapes from market saying that it is "equally" or "identical" or even "better" from TAMIYA. I can understand that especially when the exact specifications of TAMIYA are not published and only assumptions can be made. So here will override the logic, research, reports, the forums and any information available to catch it from the beginning this subject.

AKAN Paints Chart

2013-05-22T10:41:00.000+03:00

AKAN paints are considered among the most complete series for modelling painting. Are made in Russia and distributed to local market by many model shops.

Outside Russia the distribution is limited with Hobby Colours e-shop to maintain the most of the series available paints and restocking on monthly bases while other e-shops maintain part of the series.

AKAN's paint chart can be found here: AKAN CHART

AKAN is producing also paints equivalent to International Color Standards like FS, BS, RAL, RLM. The tables below are made based on their paints description to reveal the availability vs International Color Standards for Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer series:

Scale Modelling Magazines

2012-11-17T14:59:00.003+02:00

An excellent source for the Scale Modelling Hobby is the model magazines that are available and easily you can obtain a subscription. By becoming a member you will be able to enjoy newsletters and valuable information. Electronic versions are also available from most of the magazines and ready for download (a sample in PDF format). In our days having Smartphones as not a simply mobile device any more but as a tool for gathering information and social communication, many applications already exist for reading some of the most popular magazines in the glob.

Hobby Colors

2012-07-30T21:58:00.000+03:00

This post is dedicated to "Hobby Colors" trying to provide historical as well as practical information for the matter in subject. In market today numerous of different type of paints are availabvle, but not all of them can be used for scale modelling hobby. Some of them can be used partially (for applying specific technics, oil paints for wash is an example) when others doesn't have any practical use.

Diorama - Mobile Base Station

2012-07-28T23:26:00.000+03:00

Mobile Base Station diorama at 1/50 model scale. I use wood, plastic and metal to build this diorama from scratch. More than 1 year of design, building and painting and the result is what you see in photos. Actually is my first diorama which I was tried to build it by my own without using any ready pieces. I hope you like the result but for me it was really interesting and challenging at the same time. Of course at the begging I was planning to go in more details but then I realize that it will never be finished if I do so. The mobile base station is a greenfield site including 30m guyed tower, telecom shelter, fence, microwave antenna 1.2cm and three sect-oral antennas.

Federal Standards & Reference Color Charts for Modelers

2012-05-12T23:37:00.003+03:00

Definition

The Federal Standard color system is a United States Federal Standard, issued by the GSA (General Services Administration). The standard is also widely referred to as FED-STD-595, FS-595, or similar names with the version letter appended (source from Wikipedia)

FS Numbers are the universal coloring system used by modellers when painting aircraft and are often referred to by other paint manufacturers to best describe the color they are reproducing in their range.The colors in the Federal Standard set have no official names, just five-digit numbers.

Scale Modeling Sources for Beginners

2012-04-28T18:17:00.000+03:00

I decided to write this post and share my knowledge and thoughts for Scale Modeling sources available in market today. My initiation was triggered from the fact that when I started to look for information it was really hard to find and I spend a lot of time searching the web for reviews and related info. The problem was and I consider that still is, important information for this subject can not be found from one or few reference points. This is what I will give a try to pop in as much information as possible for the subject of Scale Modeling sources.

Scale model From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2012-03-30T11:53:00.006+03:00

A scale model is a physical model, a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object, which seeks to maintain the relative proportions (the scale factor) of the physical size of the original object. Very often the scale model is used as a guide to making the object in full size. Scale models are built or collected for many reasons.Professional model-makers often create models for many professions:

Some of my old collection scale modelling airplanes in 1/48

2012-03-29T20:42:00.013+03:00

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2012-03-29T15:51:00.000+03:00

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2012-03-28T19:24:00.000+03:00

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