Tip, tool or technique...

Manstein's revenge

 

GeorgeA:

 

I've thought it over.

The best tip ever is simply, NEVER apply glue directly from the tube.

 

...here's another tip, start using liquid glue...

 

There's nothing wrong with Testors from a tube  - unless you apply it directly from the tube.

The second I'd put right behind the first is simply : TEST FIT. TEST FIT. TEST FIT.

Perform each step of the assembly until you can do it blind folded. But don't.

Thanks Hans..!

p38jl

Hans von Hammer:

Manstein's revenge:

What one tip, tool or technique have you picked up over your modeling lifetime that has radically changed the way you model (for the better I hope)?

 

One thing, eh? Has to be the Mattel Vac-U-Form machine... Never do I suffer from bad/broken canopies, missing gear/bomb doors, seats, parachutes, ammo boxes and crates, SMG and assault rifle magazine pouches, hatches, a lack of Kevlar helmets or camouflage-covered German helmets, the list goes on and on...

 

I just scored one on Ebay.. havn't tried it yet... itching to...!

If you need the plastic sheets ( and you will, eventually), this is the guy to get 'em from.. Sells the clear ones and white...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150497307276&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123

There's another guy that sells the clear sheets for less money, but his don't have the holes in them, and are a b*tch to get to seal.. You'll burn through 5 or 10 of his before you get one that'll seal properly..

p38jl

... NOW... wow.. in the past year, myself was stalked by a fellow modeler in my area, we've now formed a club with others and have over 10 members or so, so far.. and growing !

Cool!

umm.. humm..

sprue cutter..

reading glasses( my eyes are getting bad.. )

CA glue, and rediscovering liquid glue..

gloss coating before decaling

and the internet.. for the longest time.. I thought I was alone in this modeling world except who ever was submitting to FSM... NOW... wow.. in the past year, myself was stalked by a fellow modeler in my area, we've now formed a club with others and have over 10 members or so, so far.. and growing !

Great for vac-forming hamsters, not big enough for cats though - ooo something shiny!! ----->

Hans von Hammer

Manstein's revenge:

What one tip, tool or technique have you picked up over your modeling lifetime that has radically changed the way you model (for the better I hope)?

 

One thing, eh? Has to be the Mattel Vac-U-Form machine... Never do I suffer from bad/broken canopies, missing gear/bomb doors, seats, parachutes, ammo boxes and crates, SMG and assault rifle magazine pouches, hatches, a lack of Kevlar helmets or camouflage-covered German helmets, the list goes on and on...

I just scored one on Ebay.. havn't tried it yet... itching to...!

GeorgeA

I've thought it over.

The best tip ever is simply, NEVER apply glue directly from the tube.

I've thought it over.

The best tip ever is simply, NEVER apply glue directly from the tube.

Manstein's revenge

What one tip, tool or technique have you picked up over your modeling lifetime that has radically changed the way you model (for the better I hope)?

One thing, eh? Has to be the Mattel Vac-U-Form machine... Never do I suffer from bad/broken canopies, missing gear/bomb doors, seats, parachutes, ammo boxes and crates, SMG and assault rifle magazine pouches, hatches, a lack of Kevlar helmets or camouflage-covered German helmets, the list goes on and on...

Mad-Modeler

joeviz.

 

I prefer to use the non-foaming shaving gel instead of water to moisten the foam-pads for the following reasons:

1.) The Gel binds the dust a lot better than water(I do a lot of resin sanding too).

2.) With the Gel you don't need to re-moisten the pads as often.

 

Just a tip I picked up from a Professional modeler while on a visit to Japan. Tried it and liked it.

Ahh... I see said the blind man...

joeviz.

I prefer to use the non-foaming shaving gel instead of water to moisten the foam-pads for the following reasons:

1.) The Gel binds the dust a lot better than water(I do a lot of resin sanding too).

2.) With the Gel you don't need to re-moisten the pads as often.

Just a tip I picked up from a Professional modeler while on a visit to Japan. Tried it and liked it.

For me...

Tool:tie between  Hobby knife with assorted blades, my Dremel rotary tool, and a private library of refrence

Tip: too many to list

Technique: scratch-building. It has opened up a new world of scale modeling to me (especially with the scale drawings I can find in old magazines

Mad-Modeler

3.) Foam Pads + non-foaming Shaving Gel.

Do tell.. how and when is using non-foaming gel a good idea?  I mean other than when shaving of course.

Manstein's revenge

 

fox:

 

The best tool I have found is this Forum.  

 

Suck ups...

 

Hkshooter, Joeviz, GeorgeA, Mrmike, Fox, SpadxIII - Sorry, I don't think any of us are suck-ups, Manny!  You asked - we answered. 

Ken

Okay, I'll bite....non-foaming shaving gel?

For me I would say:

1.) Wet-Sanding

2.) David Fishers Model-Mania and Plamo Tsukurou TV--Series

3.) Foam Pads + non-foaming Shaving Gel.

Manny . Ihave learned so..........................................? ftom his? 10000 posts. The internet and this forum great people good info .Thanks F.S. good job Ron

My magnifier and Optivisor - without them, every other modeling tool I have is useless.

i knew i was inviting ridicule. but it's true.

Wow. Thanks Manny. I didn't know you cared. Happy Thanksgiving.

Jim

fox

The best tool I have found is this Forum.  

The best tool I have found is this Forum. I've received so much help and encouragement, and learned so much here, that I took a 3rd place for 2 models that I entered in an IPMS contest a few months ago. Thank you all.

Jim

Manny's 10,000 post have been my biggest inspiration.

I agree with everything that's been said.

My best is to spray my ship with dull coat when I am finished.  All of the excess glue and mistakes by magic disappear.

I am going to learn about washes next.

I am still learning.

Dioramator's Indy Link tutorial      ACESES5

Ditto the internet and the FSM forums in particular!

A few years ago I started being re-interested in modeling, and would look at the models in the magazines with awe. The articles were a good start, but once I discovered the forums, I realized that I could learn those techniques and get those kinds of results. I'm still learning, one step at a time, and getting turned on new tools, links, and resources.

Where I live, there is about zero support for modeling, so without the enthusiasm and input of the FSM forums, I'd still be reading about it instead of doing it. Thanx to all!

mike

I would have to say:

1. Air Brush

2. Using gloss to prevent decal silvering

3. This forum

Floyd Werner's Masterclass Models DVD. From that I learned the various uses of Mr. Surfacer and EZ Line for antenna wires among other things. Also my Tamiya HG SF airbrush improved my painting dramatcally from previous airbrushes.