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Once you've started assembling your model, the real work begins—puttying and sanding to achieve a flawless finish. Identifying imperfections, even after priming, is crucial. Seam lines, gaps, or uneven surfaces become visible, demanding attention before proceeding further.Tamiya or Vallejo putty are the go-to choices for putty, though there are many options available. These putties bond effectively with plastic and are ideal for significant imperfections. Using tools like old hobby blades, popsi … read more

When it comes to hobby paints, the array of choices can be both exciting and overwhelming. Understanding how to use them and selecting the right type largely boils down to personal preference and the specific requirements of your model project.Acrylic paints, exemplified by popular brands like Tamiya, Vallejo, AK Interactive, and AMMO, offer numerous advantages. One key benefit is their compatibility with acrylic thinners, which are generally less toxic than enamel thinners or lacquers. These th … read more

You're diving into the interior work on your model kit, and it's crucial to get that part right before assembling, puttying, priming, and painting. But one easy procedure that can give that extra bit of realism to your model kit is using a model wash or a panel line wash on the interior to highlight every detail. Here's the process for the interior detailing:Base Coat: We've used AK Interactive, specifically US Interior Yellow-Green, to paint the interior of our B-17 model kit. This p … read more

Today we’ll show you AK Interactive's line of True Metal Wax colors, particularly focusing on Aluminum (AKI455). What makes this product stand out is that it's not your typical paint; it's more like a paste that can be thinned and used as a paint or applied directly to highlight metal details. You can even paint a metal object and buff it for a shinier finish. We will be able to see how to weather the tracks of a tank or any metal object using this True Metal color straight from the tube.Be … read more

We're excited to announce that MegaHobby.com is doing an exclusive special run of the Revell Gemini Space Capsule. Though the tooling goes back to the 1960s, it has since been cleaned and fine-tuned to ensure a much higher quality than the original mold. We are bring back this popular kit as an homage to the upcoming 60th anniversary of Project Gemini, first launched in 1964. Project Gemini was the middle stage of the USA space program in our race to the moon. It came between the Mercu … read more