Recreation - Leisure Choosing the Type of Paint for Model Figure Painting 26 Jun 202225 Jun 2022 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Choosing the type of paint for model figure painting is a personal decision. Initially, it might be a good idea to try all the available media and…
Recreation - Leisure Lowering Scale Model Auto Suspensions 15 May 202214 May 2022 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) It might surprise you to discover that car and truck models actually have their suspensions lowered in almost the same manner as full-scale vehicles.Continue reading "Lowering Scale…
Recreation - Leisure Try These Diorama Detailing Shortcuts 13 Mar 202212 Mar 2022 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Too often when setting out to build a diorama, the novice modeller will find it difficult to source suitable material to complete their project. Here are some…
Recreation - Leisure Tips for Scale Model Windows 2 Jan 202214 Jan 2022 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Polishing kits can remove slight blemishes or scratches in a kit supplied windshield. An alternative is gentle polishing with toothpaste followed by a thin application of Crisco.…
Recreation - Leisure A Basic Scale Modelling Tool Kit 28 Nov 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) If you are just starting out in modelling, don't try to build anything without the proper tools. While modellers of many years have usually acquired an array…
Recreation - Leisure Trends in Scale Modelling 19 Sep 202119 Sep 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Just as in the full-scale automotive market, trends define scale modelling. Perhaps surprisingly, there are modellers who tend to follow the current fashion. They will build what…
Recreation - Leisure What is a Box Stock Model? 4 Jul 20218 Jul 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) What is a box stock model? This is one of the most frequently asked questions concerning contests. While the parameters can differ from one contest to another,…
Recreation - Leisure Setting Up a Modelling Work Area 13 Jun 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Regardless of what type of modelling you plan to pursue, you will require somewhere to work. If you do not have a room of your own, you…
Recreation - Leisure Something to be Treasured 23 May 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) The other night, as I sat patiently painting a 25mm Napoleonic Officer, a job which seemed to take hours, it occurred to me that instead of…
Recreation - Leisure An Investment That Pays Off 16 May 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) It has always been a point that gives me an inner smile, but even after many years of model building I still get nearly as much enjoyment…
Recreation - Leisure Who is the Audience for Your Models? 9 May 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Personally, I enjoy researching a new project almost as much as building it. Not only do I get information about the real thing which directs the…
Recreation - Leisure Detailing Your Model Car Interior 2 May 2021 Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Need a realistic-looking shifter boot? Make your own by cutting the end from a rubber fishing lure. Drill a hole through it, paint it black, and…
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