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
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 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
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ahh Scale modeling. It was our version of video games for those who modeled Never once thought about abusing cement. Though I get waves of nostalgia catching whiffs of glue & Testors enamels. My imagination is still sparked by my thoughts growing up & scale modeling World War 2 aircraft & Science Fiction models. Plus the monsters & Tom Daniel funny cars. 64 now with a stash of every kit I want to build & the talent from age to do a better job. Hail to technology also although, I do not like working with resin & CA glue. 1/32 scale 4 engine bombers, ......My kid self would shit himself.
Beautifully said. I was a big scale guy myself. I loved 1/12 scale cars and 1/32 scale aircraft. The large scale cars are all but a thing of the past. Oh that stroll down memory lane...
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.
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.
When you mix the paint in a jar with the mixer, always hold the paint jar. Don't ask me why you should that. It is still too painful to talk about it :)
Hello, new subscriber here.........I know I'm late to the party here, but those blue clamps ....small and large are made by Excel and can be had from Micro-Mark.
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
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.
HEY NOW,, REX 💯⚡✅⚡〽️🏆 YOU are a rock star , guitar Master type wow bro great share ..I also am 55 ,I grew up in Jersey city ,nj. & from 5thish grade until I went to high school,, lived on Glenwood Ave. ,,Near Mc Ginly Square,, bought my model from a little spot on Storms Ave, .. .I got to your channel looking for a way to some other dodids,, a Thanks for the memories,, when you tell how you got into the Craft,,I recalled many afternoon school days...even 1/72 JUNKERS BOMBER,,. & THOSE TWO ON THE BWM w side car @ 1/32 --really dig that 🤏🏿rock on ,,EGGSALAD PS,,that means excellent,,,,,I just like the 9 letter words that add up to 9.....ya dig🙏🇮🇲🕤♎,,Boris Q
I find the American kit makers aren't nearly as good as the Japanese. Their molds are much better and the parts are very crisp. Their clear parts are way better and the tires as well. That Tamiya Ferrari 360 Modena you showed is amasing and I have both if them. Nice work area by the way and you gave me some ideas!
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
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.
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 👌
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.
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 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.
Hey I know this is an old video, but man it is amazing to see all of your stuff!! I’m about to purchase my FIRST model car this weekend. I bought. Beginner tool kit off of Amazon. Do you have any certain model car that you would recommend? I’m pretty mechanically inclined, I build computers aswell. Would love a challenge. I just have never painted anything before. Thanks for this video!!
I can easily admit to that. I currently have a giant box of kits being shipped to me FROM Japan. It's the thrill of the chase with me I guess. Thank you so much for watching
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.
And I wouldn't necessarily trust using those big cans of Rust-Oleum to spray your plastic models because they will they will praise the plastic if you have to strip it down the plastic will be in a lot of cases ruined stick to airbrushing I know it's cheaper I know it sucks but you get what you pay for just remember that that's an everything in life you get what you paid for
I know this is 2 years later but I'm willing to ask.... I'm looking for the ultra rare 1/350th Navy USS Conolly ABL Spruance Class Destroyer model. I've found the USS Ingersoll 1/350th (which is the same thing except the hull number) and will be using different hull numbers, but no name on it. Thank you and great video.
Some very good tips indeed Rex! Now I have to get me a paint stirrer! I've been using toothpicks for years myself. I've also gotta get some Z series X-Acto blades! I've been using the regular ones and I'm primarily an airbrush artist. So thanks for the great tips! I almost forgot, I also gotta get some of those Tamiya pointed cotton swabs for cleaning my airbrushes!
I’m curious whether you have a source for ‘66 GTO’s? From everything I’ve heard they converted the kits to the’67 since the grills and taillights were mostly the only things that were changed. I came along a little too late to get one before they made the switch. I built a number of car models but I really liked building ships. Growing up, space was at a premium but with your tips I might have been able to make it work. I was too young to drive then so I wasn’t aware of the assembly tips that were available then. All the tips like oven cleaner, paint prep and masking were never shared with me. Makes me wish I was a little younger than now. Enjoyed your video!
Thank you for those very helpful ideas. I'm hoping to start my 1995 GMC Sonoma pickup model kit. However I saw the Pledge Revive It High Gloss is now discontinued. Is there an alternative that you've been using currently in place of it?
Glad to know that I'm not being cheap for buying tools from a dollar store. (well, more like a 50 cent store because of exchange rate) But sometimes, I just love splurging on dedicated tools for model building. Somehow splurging on tools complements my model building experience. Thank god I haven't splurged on airbrush kit because I have no idea on buying airbrush kit, or I might go broke splurging again on airbrush kit
38:16 Do all the perfect grades have handles built into the boxes like that? I used to collect Zoids, and they went from tiny wind up models to big battery powered ones. The biggest kit I had was King Gojulas, and he was in this huge box that had a built in handle like that. I remember ordering him and Deathsaurer when they released in the 90’s for 90 bucks each from Kimono My House I think. Sadly I sold my collection long ago. I really miss all my Zoids.
Ok your maybe the one to ask ? I was modeling as well beginning 80s , and was very good at it winning for my age group a lot of prizes at IPMS contests. At a teenage age , due to the divorce and moving situation all my modeling tools paints where Stollen out of the storage from my father. Since then I never started again, now since UA-cam I watch somewhat and see how much has changed or ist new, paints especially. I used to use products such as floquil paints, green putty etc.. now a question you might know? There use to exist a silver paint or similar out of a tube it was like a metal finish and when painted over one could remove paint flake’s with dabbing the area with scotchtape, underneath the effect was bare metal. Does this stuff still exist ? Is it rub and buff ? Cheer’s
Dude, I need you. I did modeling as a very young child and now I'm getting back into it. I have so many questions. I'm 51 and I am looking for a 1989 2 door Chevy Cavalier. Any idea how to find one if they were even made. Also, would you be up to helping me with advice?
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.
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 :)
Purple Power is much better and lot safer to an extent then oven cleaner to take Chrome off purple Power get it anywhere pretty much Walmart I think Dollar General carry is it Dollar Tree
About masking tapes: to avoid the Tamiya tax or in case it's out of stock, try to get MT Washi tape (Amazon carries the product). MT is the factory that does the masking tape for Tamiya. Their main business is making painter's tape in Japan so the 3M recommendation is not so far fetched. But washi tape is better and won't ever strip your paint,. That unfortunately may happen with 3M painter's tape.
I am looking for two models that I have not been able to find. First is a P3 Orion sub hunter in 1/48 and second 1964 pontiac bonneville coupe. And help would be greatly appreciated.
Tip you may or may not know of? I polish all my blade edges. My kitchen knives to my razor knives. I take my new blades and use a 600 grit to and 8000 grit W/D sandpaper then I strip the blades. After is use the blade I strip it 20 times on both sides. It keeps the blade sharp all the time and you should never have to actually sharpen the blade again. I almost never sharpen a razor blade, unless the edge get damaged some how. Sharpening is an art like everything. The more you do it, the better you get at it. I sharpened the bayonets in my company in the military. I did swords to. I take a lot of pride in what I do. Whatever it is.
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.
Trick to get lower pressure with spray paint, spray it upside down until paint stops coming out , continue spraying count to 12-15 seconds maybe 20 for rusto because it’s a very high pressure can already(not to long or it will not spray anymore) after you should have a way softer pressure when you spray.
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..
oh my good ness ~ even for $1 you don't have to spen that for most of that, just use margarine, and other, containers of all different shapes and sizes, and pill bottles for tiny stuff, and on and on
Hey great video the only thing I disagree with is the Nippers I've had my God Hand Nippers for several years the only thing I've had to have done to them his to have them professionally sharpened and I have tried a few cheap ones and I myself was disappointed but thank you for a lot of great tips
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
I stoped using oven cleaner to strip paint many years ago after I discovered dipping the part in Castro Super Clean does a much better and less messy job.
He didn’t punch the family delivery car~ his day got him to do the deliveries at night since he was about 11yo. So by the time he got his drivers license he actually had been driving for 5-6yrs. As he delivered in the wee hours of the morning, he was always in a rush to get home to go back to sleep, so not only was he familiar with the mountain trail, he got faster and better over time drifting down the mountain to get back home to bed~ obviously every story does have its backstory.. and his father was a legendary street racer who retired and got married and started a tofu shop~ he quietly fine tuned the AE86
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!
Have you tried Frog tape?. I found that the blue painters tape ĥas too much adhesive. I use the green and yellow Frog tape. Yellow whas less adhesive and removes very easily off the surface of project.
I do recommend using nail polishing sanding blocks, it works better then the strips of paper. Super cheap and ultra fine grits, or Automobile wet sanding papers from the auto store. Scalpel works better than a hobby knife.
that tip bottle from Hobby Lobby alsao works very well for BSI super glue accellerater, instead of spraying it you can put one drop exactly where you need it
I'm completely new to modelling and I have no idea where to begin, I've done a few meccano kits which I enjoyed but would love to get into aircrafts and cars also starwars stuff I'm 40 years old and I cant believe I haven't gotten into this stuff earlier, it took a global pandemic to look into this haha
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.
Really enjoyed this video you must have a hard time every day leaving work not to bring home the warehouse Is there a website or catalog for the warehouse You really got my interest up talking about all the obscure models especially the cars Thank you for sharing it was a really good video
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!
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!
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 👑
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.
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
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
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!
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.
Thank you for putting this together, this really had alot of good information.
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.
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.
Ahh Scale modeling. It was our version of video games for those who modeled Never once thought about abusing cement. Though I get waves of nostalgia catching whiffs of glue & Testors enamels. My imagination is still sparked by my thoughts growing up & scale modeling World War 2 aircraft & Science Fiction models. Plus the monsters & Tom Daniel funny cars. 64 now with a stash of every kit I want to build & the talent from age to do a better job. Hail to technology also although, I do not like working with resin & CA glue. 1/32 scale 4 engine bombers, ......My kid self would shit himself.
Beautifully said. I was a big scale guy myself. I loved 1/12 scale cars and 1/32 scale aircraft. The large scale cars are all but a thing of the past. Oh that stroll down memory lane...
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.
Thank you for these, I especially liked the clothes pin trick!
One of my favorite tips, thanks for watching
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.
When you mix the paint in a jar with the mixer, always hold the paint jar. Don't ask me why you should that. It is still too painful to talk about it :)
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
Hello, new subscriber here.........I know I'm late to the party here, but those blue clamps ....small and large are made by Excel and can be had from Micro-Mark.
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
Awesome thanks 🙏👍👍🎉 can't wait God bless Gi Joe Eddie epic adventure over and out 😎👍👍
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.
Thank you for all these great tips . Discovering new stuff in my 40’s lol.
Never too old
Can you tell me where I can purchase the Italeri #3864 Guard rail and road section for display kit shown in this video?
This video was a treat. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I learned so many great tips!
My pet spider monkey (his name is Spanky) shakes up my paint jars for me. Just tape the jars to his wrist and show him pictures of female monkeys.
So much knowledge, thanks for sharing it with us.
HEY NOW,, REX 💯⚡✅⚡〽️🏆 YOU are a rock star , guitar Master type wow bro great share ..I also am 55 ,I grew up in Jersey city ,nj. & from 5thish grade until I went to high school,, lived on Glenwood Ave. ,,Near Mc Ginly Square,, bought my model from a little spot on Storms Ave, .. .I got to your channel looking for a way to some other dodids,, a Thanks for the memories,, when you tell how you got into the Craft,,I recalled many afternoon school days...even 1/72 JUNKERS BOMBER,,. & THOSE TWO ON THE BWM w side car @ 1/32 --really dig that 🤏🏿rock on ,,EGGSALAD
PS,,that means excellent,,,,,I just like the 9 letter words that add up to 9.....ya dig🙏🇮🇲🕤♎,,Boris Q
Hey now.... Thanks for watching 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
I find the American kit makers aren't nearly as good as the Japanese. Their molds are much better and the parts are very crisp. Their clear parts are way better and the tires as well. That Tamiya Ferrari 360 Modena you showed is amasing and I have both if them. Nice work area by the way and you gave me some ideas!
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
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.
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 👌
I just turned 54.🤗 I had to order one of those magnifiers with the lights!🤣
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.
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
Slow down a little bit you're a little hyper fumbling with stuff
For sure. This was my first video over 4 years ago. While I'm still a bit of a rapid fire guy I've gotten better.
Will use your fine Tips! Am doing a Armored Core YO1-Tellus
Great kit 👍
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
BARBATOS REX ALWAYS HAS GOOD TIPS, AND TOP TRICKS FOR MODEL BUILDING THAT I'VE SEEN.
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.
Nice awesome thanks again
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
The goldish Z blades may be treated with Chromium for hardening the blade.
Hey I know this is an old video, but man it is amazing to see all of your stuff!! I’m about to purchase my FIRST model car this weekend. I bought. Beginner tool kit off of Amazon. Do you have any certain model car that you would recommend? I’m pretty mechanically inclined, I build computers aswell. Would love a challenge. I just have never painted anything before. Thanks for this video!!
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
Thanks for sharing❤ might as well admit yours addicted to the hunt!
I can easily admit to that. I currently have a giant box of kits being shipped to me FROM Japan. It's the thrill of the chase with me I guess. Thank you so much for watching
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.
Absolutely one of the best videos I ever seen , great job 👏
And I wouldn't necessarily trust using those big cans of Rust-Oleum to spray your plastic models because they will they will praise the plastic if you have to strip it down the plastic will be in a lot of cases ruined stick to airbrushing I know it's cheaper I know it sucks but you get what you pay for just remember that that's an everything in life you get what you paid for
I know this is 2 years later but I'm willing to ask....
I'm looking for the ultra rare 1/350th Navy USS Conolly ABL Spruance Class Destroyer model. I've found the USS Ingersoll 1/350th (which is the same thing except the hull number) and will be using different hull numbers, but no name on it.
Thank you and great video.
Some very good tips indeed Rex! Now I have to get me a paint stirrer! I've been using toothpicks for years myself. I've also gotta get some Z series X-Acto blades! I've been using the regular ones and I'm primarily an airbrush artist. So thanks for the great tips! I almost forgot, I also gotta get some of those Tamiya pointed cotton swabs for cleaning my airbrushes!
Thanks for watching, Merry Christmas
I’m curious whether you have a source for ‘66 GTO’s? From everything I’ve heard they converted the kits to the’67 since the grills and taillights were mostly the only things that were changed. I came along a little too late to get one before they made the switch. I built a number of car models but I really liked building ships. Growing up, space was at a premium but with your tips I might have been able to make it work. I was too young to drive then so I wasn’t aware of the assembly tips that were available then. All the tips like oven cleaner, paint prep and masking were never shared with me. Makes me wish I was a little younger than now. Enjoyed your video!
Thank you for those very helpful ideas. I'm hoping to start my 1995 GMC Sonoma pickup model kit. However I saw the Pledge Revive It High Gloss is now discontinued. Is there an alternative that you've been using currently in place of it?
Glad to know that I'm not being cheap for buying tools from a dollar store.
(well, more like a 50 cent store because of exchange rate)
But sometimes, I just love splurging on dedicated tools for model building. Somehow splurging on tools complements my model building experience. Thank god I haven't splurged on airbrush kit because I have no idea on buying airbrush kit, or I might go broke splurging again on airbrush kit
38:16 Do all the perfect grades have handles built into the boxes like that? I used to collect Zoids, and they went from tiny wind up models to big battery powered ones. The biggest kit I had was King Gojulas, and he was in this huge box that had a built in handle like that. I remember ordering him and Deathsaurer when they released in the 90’s for 90 bucks each from Kimono My House I think.
Sadly I sold my collection long ago. I really miss all my Zoids.
Ok your maybe the one to ask ? I was modeling as well beginning 80s , and was very good at it winning for my age group a lot of prizes at IPMS contests. At a teenage age , due to the divorce and moving situation all my modeling tools paints where Stollen out of the storage from my father. Since then I never started again, now since UA-cam I watch somewhat and see how much has changed or ist new, paints especially. I used to use products such as floquil paints, green putty etc.. now a question you might know? There use to exist a silver paint or similar out of a tube it was like a metal finish and when painted over one could remove paint flake’s with dabbing the area with scotchtape, underneath the effect was bare metal. Does this stuff still exist ? Is it rub and buff ?
Cheer’s
Dude, I need you. I did modeling as a very young child and now I'm getting back into it. I have so many questions. I'm 51 and I am looking for a 1989 2 door Chevy Cavalier. Any idea how to find one if they were even made. Also, would you be up to helping me with advice?
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.
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
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 :)
Purple Power is much better and lot safer to an extent then oven cleaner to take Chrome off purple Power get it anywhere pretty much Walmart I think Dollar General carry is it Dollar Tree
About masking tapes: to avoid the Tamiya tax or in case it's out of stock, try to get MT Washi tape (Amazon carries the product). MT is the factory that does the masking tape for Tamiya. Their main business is making painter's tape in Japan so the 3M recommendation is not so far fetched. But washi tape is better and won't ever strip your paint,. That unfortunately may happen with 3M painter's tape.
I am looking for two models that I have not been able to find. First is a P3 Orion sub hunter in 1/48 and second 1964 pontiac bonneville coupe. And help would be greatly appreciated.
Tip you may or may not know of? I polish all my blade edges. My kitchen knives to my razor knives.
I take my new blades and use a 600 grit to and 8000 grit W/D sandpaper then I strip the blades. After is use the blade I strip it 20 times on both sides. It keeps the blade sharp all the time and you should never have to actually sharpen the blade again. I almost never sharpen a razor blade, unless the edge get damaged some how.
Sharpening is an art like everything. The more you do it, the better you get at it.
I sharpened the bayonets in my company in the military. I did swords to. I take a lot of pride in what I do. Whatever it is.
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.
Also trying to find some good gold foil spray paint to paint over chrome all I found was krylon but its like 20 bucks smh
Trick to get lower pressure with spray paint, spray it upside down until paint stops coming out , continue spraying count to 12-15 seconds maybe 20 for rusto because it’s a very high pressure can already(not to long or it will not spray anymore) after you should have a way softer pressure when you spray.
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..
Excellent video..just might get me back into model making...great tips...just subbed you mate...
oh my good ness ~ even for $1 you don't have to spen that for most of that, just use margarine, and other, containers of all different shapes and sizes, and pill bottles for tiny stuff, and on and on
Hey great video the only thing I disagree with is the Nippers I've had my God Hand Nippers for several years the only thing I've had to have done to them his to have them professionally sharpened and I have tried a few cheap ones and I myself was disappointed but thank you for a lot of great tips
Thanks for watching
I love those mini-cups for mixing casting resin when I’m casting parts.
I can't live without my mini cups
Super great video. I may have asked you before,,,does anyone make a 1969 Ford Fairlane 2-door hardtop? Thank you from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada
Liquid plumber also will take off the chrome without harming the plastic. I been doing that since the 1990s.
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
I stoped using oven cleaner to strip paint many years ago after I discovered dipping the part in Castro Super Clean does a much better and less messy job.
He didn’t punch the family delivery car~ his day got him to do the deliveries at night since he was about 11yo. So by the time he got his drivers license he actually had been driving for 5-6yrs. As he delivered in the wee hours of the morning, he was always in a rush to get home to go back to sleep, so not only was he familiar with the mountain trail, he got faster and better over time drifting down the mountain to get back home to bed~ obviously every story does have its backstory.. and his father was a legendary street racer who retired and got married and started a tofu shop~ he quietly fine tuned the AE86
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!
You skipped right over that Minicraft C-121 and Blue Angels markings. I’d love to see what you can make out of that kit.
Have you tried Frog tape?. I found that the blue painters tape ĥas too much adhesive. I use the green and yellow Frog tape. Yellow whas less adhesive and removes very easily off the surface of project.
I do recommend using nail polishing sanding blocks, it works better then the strips of paper. Super cheap and ultra fine grits, or Automobile wet sanding papers from the auto store. Scalpel works better than a hobby knife.
Brilliant video fair play we have the pound shop in the UK it means the same 🏴👍😁
Got any 68 GTO's in that graveyard section? Lol my number 1 dream car
What panel line scriber door jams trunk ect.? I have the tamiya one and don't really like it and can't find blades
that tip bottle from Hobby Lobby alsao works very well for BSI super glue accellerater, instead of spraying it you can put one drop exactly where you need it
More great tips and ideas! Then seeing all your kits... kinda like just hanging out and shooting the $#!t. Thanks again
Have you ever built battleships. My first models were battleships and my god they drive me insane
I bought the mixer as a milk frother at Target in the French press area.
Now that's thinking outside the box, I love it !
Thank you for these great tips. Very nice!
The movement in the video always seems a little sped up compared to the speed of your talking you’re moving at 1.25x
I'm completely new to modelling and I have no idea where to begin, I've done a few meccano kits which I enjoyed but would love to get into aircrafts and cars also starwars stuff I'm 40 years old and I cant believe I haven't gotten into this stuff earlier, it took a global pandemic to look into this haha
Welcome aboard, it's a fantastic hobby. Let me know if you have any questions going forward 👍
For chrome removal - in the UK - Domestos. It is literally 'instant'. Domestos is a syrupy sort of bleach. Nothing else even comes close.
Fantastic!.. we have a Hobby Lobby here where i live, and i am heading down there . Thanx 4 the supply tips!
I'm 61 just getting into model building. Thank you very much.
Welcome back 👍
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.
A few good tips in this video , Simple talk ,................. with simple solutions : recommended
Really enjoyed this video you must have a hard time every day leaving work not to bring home the warehouse Is there a website or catalog for the warehouse You really got my interest up talking about all the obscure models especially the cars Thank you for sharing it was a really good video
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
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
I prefer Krylon spray paints because they bind better and don't run as bad as paints from other brands like Rustoleum.