Best Scale Modeling Supplies for Beginners | 10 Essential Tools to Get Started
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- Опубліковано 4 гру 2021
- In this video, I'll show you my top ten recommendations for the gear you'll need to get into the hobby of scale modeling. These are good quality tools that will last you a long time & help you break into the world of scale modeling (without breaking the bank)!
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I'm 76 now, and I remember when paying $5.00 for a kit was expensive! Now I have several unfinished models(that are probably older than some of your channel members)and I look forward to getting them to the finished stage once I get my cabin finished, and my shop in order.
$5 for a model kit sounds great to me! Good luck with your cabin & hope you can get back to those kits - enjoy! 👍
That's Great news kits a 5 bucks, I too have kits That's never been touched.
76 you better hurry up
I'm 60 and have 40 unbuilt and I'm worried about dropping dead b4 I'm done
I build every day. I'm waiting on my second iwata studio pro it's out for delivery
Well, I'm 74 and was at it since I was about 20. I remember Airfix in a plastic bag for $1.00. In fact, I still have it, a Fiesler Storch. And it's still in the bag. I just inventoried my unbuilts and there are 307 of them. I joined the local IPMS and there were people who had more, so I didn't feel so bad.
My 13 year old grandson is visiting and he's really into WWII model airplanes. As a Grandma who has always loved hobbies, I've bought him about 10 airplanes from the hobby shops. He lives in a very rural area of WV and had never been in the kind of shops we have here in Spokane WA, he's loved every minute in them. Now I'm getting myself educated on building them in order to assist him better. I even got two models to build alongside him. I've made a list of the products from your video we still need to get. Thank you so much for this video!
Oh I'm so glad to hear! That's wonderful that the two of you get to build together, very nice. Very happy to hear the video was helpful. Enjoy & happy building 👍
Lovely!! Good Grandparent!!
It’s nice to hear of someone in my area (Northern Idahoan here)
By far the most difficult modellers tool purchase was an airbrush and compressor setup. It was also a very difficult learning experience for me to get good with the airbrush. However, I was super fortunate to have a brother who was a true hardcore advanced modeller move back to my hometown he allowed me unlimited access to all his professional airbrush equipment but taught me some good quality of life air brush hacks and open a whole new network of friends in the Canadian IPMS. Rest his soul and may he always be patrolling the heavens in his BF -109G. The most important secret of owning an airbrush is to clean, clean and clean it very thoroughly between paint sessions, this cannot be emphasized enough and eliminate so much frustration.
Your brother sounded pretty cool. I wish more people my age were interested in scale modeling these days.
72 years old now, have lots of hobbies and keep very busy, but I thought that I might like to try modelling. Haven't done models since I was 15, but I figured what the heck, it can't be too hard. Was I ever wrong. Foolishly I got my wife to buy me a Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk IXc for Christmas, because I love WWII planes. After reading the instructions, and watching several UA-cam videos, I'm now really worried that I'm going to have a lot of trouble just trying to get it together, let alone painting. And some of the painting videos I watched just had me shaking my head in complete confusion, with their washes, weathering, etc. My model has over 50 paints required! But I found your videos; tools to get, easy models to try at first, how to paint, etc. What a relief to have someone explain the craft as well as you do. Thanks so much. I'm going to get the Airfix 109 and ease into modelling, then tackle the Sherman, and maybe the Panther, and maybe then I'll be able to try the Spitfire. It looks like so much fun after one gets good at it, so I'll work my way up. And after every session modelling I'll relax with a good craft beer, cheers to you. Thanks!!
That's so great to hear - thank you for sharing! That's why I do this; I know this hobby can be tricky to get into, especially with all the offerings on the market today, but it doesn't need to be! As long as you're enjoying yourself, that's all that matters. Enjoy & happy building, my friend! 🍻
Like so many of us "older" guys I started out building car, plane, or ship models. Then as I got older my interest switched to hanging with my friends and girls, then college, a job, marriage, kids, 2.3 - two girls and 3 dogs, can't forget the dogs😄. As my life starts to settle down and my oldest off to college, I found time to come back to the hobby I missed. With retirement on the horizon, I need to build up my stash!
With any job or hobby, you need the right tools for the job. I used your video as my checklist, and I have all of your recommendations as my basic setup. You are correct, of course, brushes are nothing to skimp over. I transformed all of my old watercolor brushes for models, and they work great! The paint we use is another tool, which many will have their favorite type and brand. I still have several bottles of Testors enamel a few bottles of Tamiya, but my go to is Vallejo acrylic paints and washes, easy to work with a paint brush and airbrush really easy cleanup without paint thinner wafting through the air and house - pew!🤢
This is a fun hobby and there is always something to learn from everyone in the hobby. Watching Hank of SpruesNBrews gives a lot of tips and tricks I have learned to incorporate into my builds (and an adult beverage or two).
Thank you for your well put together and informative videos! 👍
scale modeling is downright EXPENSIVE
Unlike most people, my parents don’t really have the money to buy me modeling tools, for example. For sanding I use nail file that my mother gave me that she found in one of her packs, for glue I’ll use some glue I found at a flea market, and for brushes I use some that I got at dollar tree. for cutting sprews I use some hobby knifes I got from my grandparents and my cutting Matt is just a sheet of rubber that I found on my uncles house that he let me take home and the models are mostly starter sets so I don’t have to spend a lot of money. Anyways I’m just gonna try to get a set of model tools, paints and higher quality brushes for Christmas.
that's all you need for now , the most important thing is to enjoy making them, when I was young boy my mum and dad had no money so I had to save up with odd jobs , but when I had enough I would buy a small 1/72 kit , It was so great ,no paints ever, but I still loved it , so good luck and enjoy
That's totally alright! When I was younger, I did the same thing with kits if I was lucky enough to get them for a birthday or for Christmas. As long as you're having fun building models, that's all that matters 😁
Thank you for watching & happy building!
perfect. you dont really need a lot of expensive tools. #1exacto and blades is nice, but you can use single edge razor blades, or a snap-off type knife. heck a sharp pen knife will do too. Most things are household items, nail files, tweezers, pins, toothpicks, clothespins for clamps, masking tape. Back 100 years ago when I was a kid, before all these fancy tools, thats all we had, so we used them. I build alot of Monogram planes with the basics back in the 70s.
Hey, I'm pretty new to modelling, and find your channel super accessible and easy going. There's no pushy videos, nothing difficult to follow and it's a lot easier to watch your personality than a lot of others. So, thank you!
I'm glad to hear it! Thanks so much for letting me know - and for watching! 👍
Great…. I am newly retired and looking for another hobby (along with photography and amateur astronomy). I built many model airplanes as a kid… And your videos have reinvigorated my enthusiasm for the same. And , you have given me the tools, to potentially do a much better job. Anxious to get started. Thank you so much.
My uncle was a WW2 model builder back in the day when i was young, it looked amazing his diorama's. Now im 42 and I'm getting the itch to do this. thank you for your very helpfull channel , my itch is growing 🙂
This is great! I'm 61 and started built my first kit, a Land of The Giants "Spindrift" in the late 60's. Really got into it from there. One of my proudest accomplishments was building a Space Odyssey 2001 Orion orbiter and lighting it up by painting the interior flat black and inserting a penlight through the bottom. I don't think anybody other than special effects people were doing anything like that back then.
The hardest thing back then was the Testers glue we had. It was crap and took the longest time to dry and if you were not careful, went all over the place. The glue available today is such a game changer.
Anyway, haven't built one in years and getting ready to get back in which is how I came on your video. Definitely picking up the glue for sure and possibly an airbrush and compressor.
Nice! Glad to hear you're getting back into the hobby!
amazing, wish you had some pics!
Exactly what I was looking for - I always love seeing people who can explain WHY they recommend something; I also appreciate knowing where pros find they can cut corners, as opposed to where they highly recommend a particular product or brand.
I'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you very much 👍
The "Amazon Special" airbrush starter kit is a great recommendation. It was one of my first purchases as a beginner and I'm still using the same compressor today, 8 years later. I'd go one step further and recommend getting one of the kits that includes a tank. It's relatively inexpensive for the extra quality of life of not needing the compressor to run constantly through a painting session.
I agree with all of your suggestions. The nippers, Tamiya glue, thin masking tape and sanding sticks were the biggest game changers for me when I was first starting out.
Thanks! Glad to hear 👍
Without a doubt a fabulous communicator AND easy to follow step by step. I can’t tell you how many times I started a video that was going to be good and informative, but it was just to different to listen to, you have a keen and witty sense of humor without "trying " to be funny-your a natural teacher and master of communication, Im happy to have found your channel.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it - that's fantastic to hear. I'm glad you enjoyed & welcome aboard 👍
I'm getting back into the hobby after 30+ years and needed this refresher video. Great recommendations.
Welcome back! Glad to hear it helped - happy building! 👍
As a fella who’s been modeling/ building for over 30 years and made his way into the Special Effects industry, this is good advice.
One more plus for an air brush is that you can spray any color you want. When I first started building models my spray choices were limited to what colors I could find in aerosol cans. I’ve been into modeling since the 60’s.
Man I just started modeling all you begginer vids help me so much there’s not much I have found for beginners on yt but you have taught me a lot just 30 mins! Can’t we wait to see you grow on yt much more
That's great to hear! Welcome aboard & happy building!
Thanks for the video! I'm working my way back into the hobby after being away for probably 30 years, with the exception of the airbrush, these were my gotos as well.
Thanks for watching!! I appreciate it - glad to hear you've found success with a similar setup! 👍
Number 10 is going to make me a happier man. Always used a sharp knife and tried to balance the plastic on a hard surface, Usually worked but when it didn't!!!
Really good run down of equipment for beginners. When I was starting out, I had to experiment with different items at the hobby store and then find that there was a better product out there.
In my opinion though, a beginner should get a few models under their belt before deciding on an airbrush to make sure they want to stick with the hobby. I still don't use one personally although I do want to get one eventually.
You've got a great channel and your videos are really professional. 👍
Thanks very much! And I totally agree (and should have made that more clear) - it's a good idea to build a few before investing in a compressor setup just to make sure you're hooked 👍
Hey Hank I am very new to scale modelling I used to do warhammer miniatures. scale modelling is on another level I am enjoying it so much I am so glad I found your channel I am learning so much man keep up the good work you are doing 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
I loved modeling as a kid, now at 61 want to do it again only stepping up the game. I watched this video and ordered everything from your links. Bought a few cheap, easy models to get started before I tackle my Jupiter 2, Spindrift, Enterprise etc. Thanks for the info, very helpful for a beginner.
Heck yeah mate, welcome back to the hobby! I built a lot as a kid too and got back into it 5 or 6 years ago. The new kits out these days are absolutely impressive compared to the ones I built as a kid. As an older gentleman myself my eyes are definitely not what they used to be and I found a head worn magnifier to almost be a must have as well. Been pivotal in painting cockpits and some photo etch. Have a blast !
I started building models around age 5 or 6. By 10 I was painting them fairly well (for a kid that age) and was lucky enough to have my parents buy me an airbrush - no compressor yet, I was using cans of compressed air. I still vividly remember finishing the Tamiya Panther that was the first kit I used the airbrush on - after some practice on old toy cars. As I looked at the camoflauge pattern and smooth surface the airbrush allowed me to attain I knew then that I had taken a giant step forward in my model building hobby. I strongly suggest that if you are building models and enjoying it and plan to continue - invest in an airbrush and compressor! You'll amaze yourself and never regret it!
Now I have a shopping list to buy and improve my current model building kit
I LIKE THIS GUY, HE TELLS WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HOBBY SCALE MODELER!
I’m building a time accurate late 1800’s HOn3 model logging railroad and my scheme calls for buildings etc. that are time weathered and naturally aging. Your narrative is excellent for those that wish to get into this level of modeling. There is no substitute for learning the correct skills using the correct tools. Having and using these correct tools will in its self will generate confidence in achieving your desired results.
Very cool! Sounds like a great project - enjoy! Thanks for the kind words & glad to hear you appreciated the video. Cheers 🍻
One thing that I noticed in another video was a sharp stick to help place masking tape and for pressing edges down at seams. In the nail art industry an orange stick is used to push down cuticles on finger nails. Perfect for modeling also. Coast maybe $1.00 or so for each. they can be sharpened to a fine point or crease.
Really like your videos. I'm new to modeling and it is daunting, seeing all the great work out there and unsure of my own abilities. It's reassuring seeing you walk us through the basics. Thanks very much.
Very much glad to hear - thank you!
I've been modelling for years (but I wouldn't class myself above "vaguely competent"), and this is great advice. That's my Christmas list sorted!
Hey just found your channel and found it very easy to watch, and the info you give is awesome! I am new to scale modelling "again" after taking several decades off. All my kits never survived past the 4th of July! Got a bunch of kits already and looking to get a new airbrush to help out! Thanks for the video and I shall be following!
Haha that's great! I'm glad you found it, too 👍 hope you can build up a new batch for yourself... and maybe these ones will survive the 4th! 😅
I'm looking foward to getting back into modelling after I retire (soon). I have a feeling I'm also going to need a magnifying glass and a bright light, my eyes aren't what they were the last time I built a model - around 50 years ago!
Thanks for this video! Now I know what all I need to get to feel ready to begin my new hobby!
That's great! I'm glad to hear it - happy building!
Thanks for the vid bro my grandfather left me a lot of cool stuff when he passed some of them finished and unfinished models one that he loved but never finished was a model of his car I can’t remember the name of the car but I know he loved it dearly and now I want to honor him by finally finishing his car thanks so much
Oh that sounds really nice - I hope you enjoy the project, what a great way to remember your grandfather.
Great video! I'm a little nervous about getting an airbrush, but I have to to get to that next level. I use a pair of magnifying glasses with a light, very handy!
Thank you! And yeah it can be a bit of an investment, but it's very rewarding once you start practicing & discover all the things you can do! 👍
Thanks a lot for the recommendation! I purchased all of them, look forward to building some models!
Glad to help! Thank you for watching & happy building! 👍
Thanks for another great video. I've been building plastic kits since I was 10 - I'm now 74 (do the math...). Even so, your videos give me new ideas, techniques and materials I haven't really used before. LOL - I may have to stop watching your vids, all these new ideas are getting rather expensive (new paints, primers, brushes, etc). My latest acquisition was 2 bottles of Tamiya cement - works great, I love that stiff little brush, very accurate application. BTW, I've began airbrushing with a Testors kit (canned air, cheap airbrush) many years ago. Now I use a compressor & a Badger airbrush - I still need to make 'practice runs' for some detailed work (like cammo patterns) so don't feel bad if you're still not 100% using an airbrush.
BTW - this video was great. These days there are so many products out there new hobbyists can certainly use a little guidance as to which products are essential and which aren't. Way to go Hank!
Quite new to the channel, great content, love to go through and watch all the old videos !! keep up the great work and have a great christmas !!
Welcome! Thanks so much for watching & saying hey! And right back at you - Merry Christmas 👍
Thanks for the tips. Really enjoyed watching
Really good tips, I’m just getting back into modeling not having done it since the late 70s. Looking forward to trying airbrushing as I never got to that level.
Thank you - and welcome back! I think you'll enjoy airbrushing, it's a wonderful experience.
Just did my first Starship Model Kit from Polar Lights. The USS Voyager 1:1000 scale model snapping kit. Didn't exactly come out how I wanted it to as it was my first ever kit. Accidentally broke a small spoke of the hanger bay door so now it can't really fit into the 2 holes it was supposed to go in, but that's okay as it's not too noticeable. At the very least I got the kit together. The main problem I have is that my hands shake a lot with smaller pieces. After finishing the kit I went online to look for tips and tools to use. Your video came up and I think what you have chosen will help me with future model kits.
Omg thank god I found this video! I need model tools
Hi, only recently came across your channel. Some really good advice for beginners. I by no means am a professional in any way but enjoy the hobby nonetheless. Like yourself I got back into it after many years away from building my first kit as a youngster and wow, how things have changed. Good advice on an air brush kit, as this is a good thing to get into. You don't have to go expensive and you will probably find just upgrading an air brush will suffice when you get better at it and that first compressor will be adequate for many many years.
Thank you - welcome! And I totally agree with you on the air compressor piece - I've been using the same compressor I mentioned in this video for years now & haven't had any issues (though I have upgraded my airbrush in that same timeframe). Thanks for watching 👍
The thing holding me back for years were "hobby" air compressors much like the one you highlight. I've owned 2 highly rated, quality hobby compressors - Paasche and Silentaire. Both were garbage, barely able to provide the psi needed, both leaked despite proper taping, and both companies were unable to provide replacement parts when the leaks rendered them useless. I got about 2-3 years of frustratingly low psi before they went completely pear-shaped. I bought an average quality industrial compressor with tank (for about the same price) and have never looked back. I always have the psi I need whether I'm airbrushing pencil lines, wide coverage, T-shirt paint (impossible for a hobby compressor) or even air up tires, blow out my PC and use air tools. And you can find them, as I did, in silent models that are barely louder than a hobby compressor and once it's filled, it doesn't run at all. It's somewhat larger /heavier than a hobby compressor but not by much. I can still pick it up with one hand and put it in my back seat. And they last far longer. My current compressor has so far outlasted both hobby compressors by double and it's still humming along like new. It's NEVER leaked. The difference in performance is VAST.
Hobby Compressors are a total racket. You deserve better so buy better. I'm particularly happy with my Fortress Ultra Quiet from Harbour Freight (my air conditioner is louder).
Great info - thanks for taking your time to share/produce/spread it 🖖
Thank you - I appreciate it! 👍
Just found your Chanel and I'm glad I did! Great video! keep it up.
Oh great! Thanks so much - and thank you for watching! 👍
As a newbie looking to get in to scale modelling, your video is exactly what I was looking for. Good info. :)
Great! I'm glad to hear it!
Thanks for Your worthful information 👍
It has a great vallue for more than beginners in the field of plastic models 🌷
Thank you very much! I hope it was helpful 😁
Thanks. A great range of tools to start out with. I would suggest wooden tooth picks/cocktail sticks and cotton buds/Q-tips as absolute modelling essentials.
Thank you! And those two are definitely important ones as well, good recommendations! 👍
Great video! Just subscribed, I’ve been modeling for 20 years but need to step it up a notch, got a new airbrush, have to experiment with it. Usually built cars , but started doing WW-2 aircraft . Your airbrush segment really helped.
Ah I'm really glad to hear it! Thank you for your support & welcome aboard 👍
Like this, concise, to the point, practical and well presented. Hat's off 👍🏻
Oh thank you! I really appreciate it!
Thank you very much for this video! I am just now thinking of starting with all this and I was wondering what to buy and where to buy it. Very helpful!
This comment comes out from my side because I realy liked your video and your suggestions.
Most of all I realy liked when you made the suggestion of a realy nice respirator, with adequate filters for vapors and solvents.
Guys (and girls) please chose one with soft smoth edges.
Onther thing that I believe should always be present in any recomendation - a well ventilated space - and why not a small fan at one of your sides, at the working table , it sends fresh air, guaranteed a permanent flow of fresh air towards the face, no gale is needed, just ensure a permanent breeze.
Glues, in general, act as solvents releasing vapors, a breeze, a side air current is enough to keep those vapors away from breathing by sending them towards a window, or an extractor.
great video one thing i would recomend are some aligator style clips for holding parts when painting
Thanks for everything IAM 60 I used to build models but IAM getting back in now I know what to get thanks again 😎👍
New to the channel and excellent videos! one quick audio tip, i love the set up but all the brick and open space leads to a decent amount of reverb, behind the camera try and hang some heavy blankets if not acoustic blankets to cut it down. Its not noticeable on mobile I've found, but on headphones you can really hear it. Other than that i love the content and please, keep it coming! I picked up a M4 Sherman because of your beginners, and as a veteran Gunpla builder I'm excited to try my hand at scale models. Thanks!
Thanks! Yeah the audio is a little punchy in that room, need to adjust my setup. Glad you're giving the M4 a go - good luck & enjoy! 👍
I also like to keep a set of needle files for cleaning up flash and add details.
I'm really enjoying your channel and learning new things with each video. One minor criticism though, it'd be nice to see you promote local hobby stores rather than Amazon. I think it's important to the hobby to have resources nearby and supporting them with our business is the best way to do that. Just my 2 cents. Thank you for the great content!
This was a great video.... especially the respirator and airbrush....thanks, Man
Thank you!! I appreciate it - thanks for watching! 👍
Thanks for your recommendations
excellent video, thank you for the tips and hard work to do these videos
Thank you very much - glad you enjoyed! 😁
Thanks for reminding me of this, sir. I am so excited to start projects
I'm glad to hear it - happy building! 👍
awesome video, I see so many comments of people saying they are 60 and still modeling make me look young haha, I'm 15 and really enjoy making kits I've been building them most of my life and it feels like I'm the only person my age still keeping the hobby alive !
That's great! Scale Modeling is for everybody - you keep doing you 👍
@@SpruesNBrews thanks it's something I really find enjoyable
Nice recommendations. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 👍
I purchased a portable battery powered airbrush and it is working wonders for priming and base coating. I know I will upgrade to a better airbrush and compressor/tank in the future, but $60 wasn't bad to get something to try out.
That's great! So glad to hear it's working well for you! Happy building & thanks for watching 👍
GREAT VIDEO
I'm 75 been modeling off & on for 58 years.
Besides making great models of history.
You learn history.
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My brothers & sisters.
MODEL ON
Thank you!
Thank you for this video, I've been wanting to get into model ship kits for a while now but holding off because I didn't know where to begin with supplies- particularly when it comes to getting an airbrush.
I'm glad to hear it! Happy building!
First video and I like this guy already. Subbed.
I agree with all your recommendations,
Nice video
Thank you very much - and thanks for watching! 👍
Excellent points, I use to build ships for years and sold them. My goals are 1/48 scale model planes only. I'll definitely will be viewing your channel- Thanks
Thank you very much! Welcome aboard 👍
@@SpruesNBrews Appreciate the comments , are their people that get paided for building models? I have a F15 E kit that truly intimidating, that I rather pay than to tackle it any recommendations would be appreciated.
The 1/48, are a good scale, can mix with trains, figures, buildings, & vehicles...
Hi from England 🇬🇧, I've just recently found your channel as I've just got back into model making(wargaming) after getting married, kids etc. Your channel is excellent as it's helped me learn new aspects of the hobby,as you say, you are always learning new techniques. Also years ago I never had a airbrush but agree with you 100% it's a game changer,I tried it out on a old sherman easy8 and was amazed how well it came out. I build 1/72,1/76 for wargaming but everything you say is relevant whatever size. I hope to invest in a 1/35 scale panther and metal tracks as an extra. Perhaps you could a vid on metal tracks. Keep up the good work 👏
I'm so glad to hear! Thank you so much & welcome aboard 😁
@@SpruesNBrews thank you...Happy modelling
Thx for the rundown for all the hobby gear. Im a seasoned model builder, and i can attest for the importance of good equipment and quality tools- especially the airbrush! Thx so much for conveying price and availability to the younger crowd, and letting them really know what's in involved. I know this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as actual tools are concerned, but it's enough to get started for the firts time, or back into the hobby after (insert years here). I was really interested on your brush assortment for miniatures- is there a certain size range you gravitate toward the most?
Thanks again for all you do!
Thank you! I really appreciate it - as for the brushes, I really mix it up a lot. I haven't found anything that I absolutely love, but I find myself using the ones I reference in this video the most 👍
Hi I've stopped making model kits for a long time now, but now in my 60's I want to get back into it and totally agree with what you just told us, only one thing that bugs me about model kits, my passion is cars, have done a lot of cars, but I noticed that there is no 1/8 scale cars anywhere I look, do you know if there is a brand that still makes them, I still go for 1/12 or 1/16, but I prefer The big boys 1/8 if you do please let me know and hats of to a great video, will watch your other ones later, Thank You
Hey mate. Not new but returning and this is a great little video. The chances are whatever the various companies are charging for "modelling specific" tools, you can find the same item for a lot less. The same goes for a lot of the various "effects" products. That is not to say they are worthless, far from it, just look carefully. I use a mix of lacquers and acrylics (acrylics being Vallejo for occasional brushing) and with even a low cost airbrush I have been amazed at the results. Hardly exhibition standard (although looking at a lot of shows I can hold my own) but certainly better than I would have hoped for decades back. One item missing (I laughed at this initially....) a box of cocktail sticks or toothpicks. They really are the Swiss Army knife go to tool for me now. Burnishing canopy masking with the ends shaved flat, or sharpened for tidying edges, re shape and harden with cyano for sculpting tools, apply all manner of adhesives, smoothing fillers, applying masking fluid and crystal clear, filling small holes temporarily while spraying, holding wheels etc for spraying, mixing pain etc, the list goes on for the humble stick.
A good call on the toothpicks!
Great video! And I never thought of a respirator. Good idea to have one
Thanks! And for sure - safety first! 👍
When covid hit i ended up getting pikn up a tamiya pz2 with a few afrika troops real cheap like$10 and i really am happy with it. Tryin for a diorama now
Use different glues for different jobs, tube glue for bigger parts, liquid for smaller parts. Use regular masking tape, works just as well. Get your paint brushes at the art section at a hobby store. I use a white cutting board for my work area, probably cheaper as well.
i started building and painting model kits when i was 14 or 15 years old back in 1984/85 back then we had to use paint brush and humbrol paint tins to paint our kits as i couldn't afford a airbrush never mind a compressor in 1990 i bought my first airbrush a badger 200 i had to use cans of compressed air with mixed results until a got a revell starter air compressor then i upgraded my airbrush to a Aztek i had that for 10 years until a upgraded to a harder & steenbeck infinity 2 & 1 then a got a cheap Chinese made dual tank compressor which was a jump up from my Revell compressor but it was very loud it broke down 5 years later and i bought a Iwata Smart Jet pro a great air compressor which is almost silent and i bought a Iwata Eclipse HP CS i already had the H&S infinity and Tamiya's spray works trigger type AB ... ive been building Model kits for nearly 38 years non stop ... i can't wear the face mask you showed as i bought a similar product it suffocates me ... anyhoo i like your videos ... i tend to airbrush Acrylic paints like Tamiya, Vallejo, Mig, AK and Akah
Thanks for the rig rundown - sounds like some good stuff! Happy building 👍
Hemostats work very well for holding parts and decals as well.
Good to know! Thanks for the recommendation! 👍
I've been out of the hobby for a long long time and I've been picking up supplies tools new car kits. purchased a heavy-duty compressor and Iwata airbrush to go with my Paasche.... got my spray booth setup..... my burning question is this do you recommend natural brushes ie sable for solvent paint and nylon brushes for acrylics? I don't want the solvents to melt my nylon brushes is correct? I do understand that one must never mix brushes. anyways I like your methodology with how you convey your information thank you. I'll watch some more of your videos and I look forward to learning much more about this awesome hubby!
i have taken this hobby back up at 56 years old. used to build a lot as a child. hope you don't mind me tagging along for the journey. i'm particularly interested in hints, tips and reccomendations.. cheers bud.
Welcome back! I was in the same boat - built kits as a kid, but only got back into it a few years ago! Welcome aboard 👍
I use to paint AH-1Zs and Ys when I was in the Marine Corps and I am looking to give this hobby a try.
Very cool! I think you'll enjoy 👍
@@SpruesNBrews My mother got me the Kitty Hawk AH-1Z for Christmas. It is really cool because it has the decals from the HMLAT-303 bird that I painted for LtCol. Morgan. I really want to get this right.
Greetings from England my friend , excellent video by the way I’m retired now and I’m now building a Airfix Lancaster Bomber from WW2 for the first time since I was a child I’m 55 next month so fingers crossed I don’t mess it up 🤞Goodnight
Hello! Sounds like a great project - enjoy! 👍
I was thinking about a desktop magnifier for us older folks. I also want to get the movable clamps like electricians use for soldering electronics.
Many thanks for your recommendations. I’ve started to pick up a few suggestions for my tool box…….
Awesome!
This guy is exactly right about everything he just said.
Air Brush is really nice to have its a life saver but dont set your self up to fail and really hone in on painting a model with out it. I started with RPG minis and that really helped me when moving over to air brushing cuz I knew how shadows worked and things like that. So dont just jump in and buy an air brush paint like 5 or so minis moving up in size as you go I did a giant sand worm before buying mine and like i said its really was the way to go. My only side note is if you are doing a car or tank or something like that then I would get a spray can at least for your first 2 or 3 models
i have an iwata over 10 years old i love it
That's great! They make some wonderful stuff 👍
I've never built a plastic model. Now, at 71, I want to start. Finding your channel is really beneficial. I want to build aircraft preferably WW2 or modern combat planes in 1/48 scale. My first project should be an F4 Phantom jet. Always loved that aircraft....can you recommend a kit? Cheers, liked and subscribed!
Thank you very much - welcome aboard! First I'd just advise that post-50s aircraft will always tend to be a bit more complicated to build than their WWII counterparts (higher part counts, more sub-assemblies), but if you want to dive right into an F-4, I'd recommend kit number 12529 by Academy Models. It's a pretty manageable 1/72 set for any skill level & I hope you'll enjoy it! Cheers & happy building 👍
501st is so cool I personally painted my scout trooper helmet in khasyyk trooper helmet colors and it came pretty close to the actual helmet
Just want to thank you man.
Hey hey! Just discovered your channel as I've been going around UA-cam and thinking about giving some modelling a go again. I'm in my fifties these days, making it...what? forty some years since last time I built a model! But I'm in need of another hobby at this point and I'm so impressed with some of the stuff you and some others are doing these days with scale models - I meant to say, I really appreciate your channel, your content and your approach to modelling, especially covering the basics like this video, which I definitely need some refreshment on! Well done, I'll be back for more! Like and sub'd of course!
Thanks for posting this .
Thanks for watching! 👍
I tempted to follow your advice and buy a cheap airbrush w/ compressor bundle but I'm anxious about cleaning it
Any chance you'd make a video on basic cleaning and making sure it runs smoothly?
For sure! I totally hear you - airbrush maintenance is key to having a good experience. There are definitely some good tutorials on UA-cam already, but I'd be happy to take a crack at it as well 👍
Good advice mate said love your vid's
Just found your channel, instant subscribe. I built models as a kid and sporadically through adulthood, but now it's finally time to get serious (never to late). I have a lot of kits from the 1970s (when I started), mostly Tamiya tanks. Would it be better to grab a few new kits that might be more beginner friendly before going back to tackle the 20 or so older kits, or perhaps just bang them out and get ready for the new stuff?
Thanks for watching (and commenting... and subscribing)! I really appreciate it - and so glad to hear you're picking up the hobby again. Welcome back! Some of the older Tamiya stuff is great - I wouldn't worry about picking up new ones just yet if you've already got some in the stash. What kits do you have on hand? I'd be happy to make a recommendation based on your stash if you'd like 👍
@@SpruesNBrews I must have built/lost a lot of the tanks, it's mostly automobiles (put aside until new airbrush at least) and planes from WWI to Vietnam era (see automobiles), or more accuretly stuff I've had little interest in building over the years.
I'm deciding from Kit 3520 (German Hanomag Sdkfz251/1), kit MM176 (SAS Land Rover Pink Panther), kit 35006 Pkw.K1 Kubelwagen), kit 3562 (sd.kfz 223 Leicheter Panzerspahwagen), kit MM146 (British 25pdr. Field Gun), and an already half built kit MM141 (M3 Grant). If the M3 Grant were untouched I'd do that one, but I'm thinking picking up where I left off possibly 15 years ago (or more) might be a bad idea.
About 15 years ago I noticed prices going up, 12 to 14 bucks. I started buying every weekend.
I am 50. In my youth I built models (1980's) But I ned to get back into the hobby. The prices certainly have changed. are the old companies around? AMT/ ERTL, REVELL, I forget the others...
The world war two tanks and planes look like fun. Perhaps I need to get a few of those, and some american muscle... Thanks for the video.
Cool advice for the young guys to get to plastic modelling good for your mental to 🏴👍
Thank you! I appreciate it 👍