Back to Basics
Tools of the Trade
Following several reader questions, AMW editor Stu Fone offers the first in a series of instructional articles aimed at novice modellers or those returning to the hobby.
Weather beaten
If decals can be said to enliven a model, then weathering is the way in which builders add ‘character’ by varying the finish to represent the effects of climate and/or usage.
Marvellous Markings
Decals can supply the finishing touch to a project. Here we offer advice on how to get the best from kit markings.
Bring on the brush!
Painting can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a build, with the potential to transform a monotone model into a technicolour delight.
Smooth building
One of the first steps taken by a modeller when advancing from ‘building for fun’ to more complex projects is the elimination of joins/seams. Here we examine how to achieve this.
Let there be light!
This month we look at how to enhance the moulded detail on cockpit interiors via dry-brushing techniques and dark-toned washes, with the adage ‘less is more’ being a key rule of thumb.
Colour Dilemmas
One of the most common questions posed to Airfix Model World concerns when to start adding paint to a model. As this month’s Back to Basics reveals, there’s no simple answer.
The First Cuts
In this month’s Back to Basics, we look at the first stages of building, namely getting the parts off the runner and ready for assembly/painting.