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30 October, 2012

Frank Cuden presents two images of his 1/48 scale Airfix Spitfire Mk.22.

26 July, 2012

Frank Cuden has a description and three images of his Italeri 1/48 scale A-24B Banshee.

16 May, 2012

Frank Cuden has a description and three images of his 1/144 scale Welsch Models C-119 Flying Boxcar.

18 January, 2012

Artur Domanski presents 22 images of his 1/24 scale Airfix Mosquito FB.VI, painted using Model Master enamels.

3 January, 2012

Frank Cuden brings us three images and a description of his newly built old 1/48 scale Hawk Bearcat finished in Testor's, Pactra and Floquil paints.

14 November, 2011

Alexey Sulla presents 11 images of his 1/48 scale Monogram A-26 Invader.

26 October, 2011

Chip Jean brings us a new Feature Article on his pair of Airacobras - Eduard's 1/48 scale P-39D Profipack & P-39Q Weekend Edition. 15 images are included.

22 September, 2011

Frank Cuden brings us two images of a striking 1/72 scale Hasegawa 1/72 scale A-3B Skywarrior finished using Testor's Model Master enamels.

23 August, 2011

Our 89th Testor's ScaleWorkshopvideo is a tour of the 2011 Scale Models Expo and IPMS New Zealand Nationals. Simply click the "play" button on the screen below to view the 5 minute 12 second YouTube video.

11 July, 2011

Frank Cuden brings us three images of a striking 1/48 scale Canadian P-51D Mustang built using Tamiya's kit plus Testor and Floquil enamels.

4 May, 2011

Frank Cuden presents three images of his 1/144 scale Welsh Models C-46 Commando, finished in Floquil enamels.

7 March, 2011

Franz Galli presents seven images of his 1/72 scale Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II finished using Testor's Model Master colours.

16 February, 2011

Frank Cuden presents three images of his 1/72 scale Academy Grumman Avenger, finished in Floquil enamels.

27 November, 2010

I hope that you have been enjoying our Testor's ScaleWorkshop video reports and interviews from IPMS ScaleModelworld over the last few weeks. Our final video interview is with Bob Brown from Model Design Constructions. Simply click the play button to view the video.

 

25 November, 2010

Today, our Testor's ScaleWorkshop video from Telford is an interview with Colin from Freightdog Modelss, who talks about new and forthcoming releases.

 

23 November, 2010

Our latest Testor's ScaleWorkshop video interview is with Roger Wallsgrove from Mushroom Model Publications, in which he discusses some of MMP's latest releases and future plans (just ignore the title claiming it is an interview with Model Design Construction - that will be later in the week!). Simply click the play button to view the video.

 

22 November, 2010

Our latest Testor's ScaleWorkshop video interview is with Graham Sellar from Resicast in which he discusses some of Resicast's new releases. Simply click the play button to view the video.

19 November, 2010

Our Testor's ScaleWorkshop video today is an interview with Ali from A2Zee Models. Ali discusses some of A2Zee's new and forthcoming releases. Simply click the play button to view the video.

 

18 November, 2010

Our Testor's ScaleWorkshop video today is an interview with Derek Hansen from Accurate Armour. Derek discusses some of Accurate Armour's new and forthcoming releases. Simply click the play button to view the video.

16 November, 2010 - Revell Germany Interview

Our Testor's ScaleWorkshop video today is an interview with Volker Vahle from Revell Germany. Volker discusses new and forthcoming releases including the big 1/32 scale Arado Ar 196, the 1/72 scale B-17G Flying Fortress and the much anticipated 1/32 scale Heinkel He 111. Just click the play button below to view the video.

 

15 November, 2010

I have posted a video from Friday night's setup of IPMS UK Nationals, Scalemodelworld 2010, at the Telford International Centre. Just click the play button below to view the video.

 

30 June, 2010

I'm back at my desk, and I have put together a video covering some of the activity at Squadron's EagleQuest XIX held at the Embassy Suites Resort near Dallas Fort Worth airport. Our report covers the setup, the Squadron Open House shopping spree, the Seminars and one of the evening functions. I will be posting a Gallery of some of the models from the tables in a few days. This Testor's ScaleWorkshop video is 6 min and 7 sec in duration, and may be viewed simply by pressing the "play" button on the screen below.

23 June, 2010

In our newest Testor's Scaleworkshop video, we take a walk around a remarkable Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-1, upgraded to E-7 standards, just arrived on 21 June 2010 at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino. This aircraft was recovered from Russia, and still shows evidence of at least three camouflage schemes it wore during its eventful service until it was shot down over the Russian Front. This aircraft was flown by Leutnant Wulf-Dietrich Widowitz, attached to 5./JG 5, and force landed near Petsamo after combat on 4 April 1942. By the way, after recording this video I checked the data plate and confirmed that the Werknummer was 3523 (the chipped second digit on the fin looked like a 3 but it was actually a 5). Subsequent research also revealed that the radio code is CS+AJ. You may view this 4 min 03 sec YouTube video simply by pressing the "play" button on the screen below.

 

15 June, 2010

Testor's ScaleWokshop visits the Melbourne Model Expo 2010, where I interview the show Director, plus Max Shaw from J.B. Wholesalers, and a brand new company announces the forthcoming release of a 1/35 scale Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle. You may view this 9 min 30 sec YouTube video simply by pressing the "play" button on the screen below.

3 June, 2010

Our newest Testor's ScaleWokshop video is a live demonstration of Luftwaffe Mottling using Testor's Model Master Acryl by master modeller Floyd Werner. This very useful video is 4' 31". Just click on the screen below to view the video. You can check out all of Floyd's Master Class Model Building Videos on their website too.

 

17 May, 2010

Our final Testor's ScaleWorkshop video from the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010 reports on the new and forthcoming military models on display. By the way, in Saturday's video I incorrectly described the CyberHobby Meteor Mk.3 as a Mk.8, and the Hasegawa Ju 188 as a Ju 88. Slip of the tongue - sorry about that!

15 May, 2010

Today on Testor's ScaleWorkshop, we have a video report on the new and forthcoming aircraft on display at the 49th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010. Highlights include the Kinetic Prowler in 1/48 scale and F-16I in 1/72, Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Bf 109 F-4 and CyberHobby's 1/72 scale Meteor Mk.8.

 

14 May, 2010

Testor's ScaleWorkshop presents a short video of the opening ceremony at the 49th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010. We'll be bringing you videos covering new and forthcoming releases of aircraft models and military vehicles over the next few days, but some of the interesting new items have included a new-tool 1/72 scale Meteor Mk.8 from Dragon, EA-6B and eight-bladed E-2C Hawkeye in 1/48 scale and F-16I in 1/72 scale from Kinetic, Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Bf 109 F-4/Trop, an all-new 1/35 scale M7 Priest from Dragon (who also had a nice new 1/35 scale Jagdpanther with Zimmerit), two new six-wheeled Japanese trucks from Fine Molds (Fine Molds is also releasing a 1/12 scale WWII metal milling machine!), a 1/35 scale late Panzer IV Ausf. H with zimmerit, and several big ship releases from Dragon including a 1/350 scale Scharnhorst and USS Pennsylvania. More on these in the coming days.

  

April 22, 2010

Frank Cuden presents two images and a description of his Minicraft 1/144th scale Lockheed Constellation.

April 14, 2010

Tom Test presents a ScaleWorkshop video, reviewing the new 1/72 scale Airfix MiG-15. The video is 3 minutes 45 seconds.

March 29, 2010

Franz Galli brings us eight images of his 1/72 scale Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II, finished using Model Master enamels.

March 12, 2010

Frank Cuden presents two images and a description of his Welsh Models 1/144 scale Saab 340 "Chicago Express".

February 8, 2010

Dario Giuliani presents seven images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Spitfire Mk.I in the Gallery.

January 4, 2010

Franck Cuden returns with two images and a description of the Airfix 1/144 scale Douglas DC-9.

September 29, 2009

Brett Green has three images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 in the Showcase.

September 22, 2009

Frank Cuden presents his 1/144 scale Minicraft Douglas DC-8-72 in a short Workshop Feature.

March 31, 2009

Frank Cuden presents his 1/144 scale Amodel Grumman Albatross in a short Workshop Feature.

March 18, 2009

Frank Cuden presents his Italeri 1/72 scale B-57B Canberra.

March 10, 2009

Frank Cuden presents his 1/48 scale Sword T-38 Talon in Aggressor colours.

February 19, 2009

Three images of Brett Green's 1/32 scale Revell Junkers Ju 88 A-1 have been posted to the Showcase.

February 10, 2009

David Kimbrell has sent 12 images of his 1/35 scale V-1 - Bronco's Fi 103 A-1, finished using Model Master enamels.

January 12, 2009

Two images of Brett Green's 1/48 scale Classic Airframes Sea Venom have been posted to the Showcase.

December 17, 2008

I have archived another two videos from ScaleModelworld 2008:

November 28, 2008

I have archived seven videos from ScaleModelworld 2008 to their permanent home here on Testor's ScaleWorkshop. Links to each of the videos are listed below:

October 30, 2008

Franz Galli presents 13 images of his 1/48 scale Testor Gee Bee Racer, finished using Testor paints.

October 22, 2008

John Valo presents five images of his new 1/48 scale Classic Airframes Heinkel He 51 finished using Polly Scale paints.

October 13, 2008

The latest Testor's ScaleWorkshop video takes a walk around the outside, and a crawl around the inside, of a B-24M Liberator under restoration in Melbourne.

October 1, 2008

Rex Basson and Mark Kannemeyer present a short article on their 1/32 scale Hasegawa Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8, finished in Testor's Model Master RLM colors.

September 24, 2008

Andrzej Rusek presents eight images of his 1/72 scale Italeri A-6E Intruder, finished using Testor's Model Master enamel.

September 17, 2008

Part Two of the latest ScaleWorkshop video on decanting paint from a spray can has been uploaded. This concluding installment is around five minutes in length.

September 16, 2008

The latest ScaleWorkshop Video demonstrates how to decant paint from a spray can into a glass jar for later use in an airbrush. This is the first six minute installment of a two-part video.

September 11, 2008

Brett Green brings us three images of his 1/48 scale Airfix 1/48 scale Mosquito NF.XVII painted using Testor's finishing products and the Testor Aztek airbrush

August 29, 2008

Frank Cuden brings us a new article on his 1/48 scale Testor Cessna O-2A.

August 20, 2008

Frank Cuden brings us a short article and two images of his 1/48 scale YOV-10D Bronco based on Testor's O-10 kit.

August 12, 2008

Brett Green brings us two images of his brand new 1/48 scale Tamiya A6M5 Zero painted using Testor's finishing products and the Testor Aztek airbrush.

August 7, 2008

Brett Green brings us three images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Hellcat Mk.I painted using Testor's finishing products and the Testor Aztek airbrush.

July 30, 2008

Brett Green brings us three images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa F6F-5N Hellcat finished using Model Master paints and the Testor Aztek airbrush.

July 24, 2008

Chris Wauchop has sent three images of his 1/48 scale Kawasaki Ki-45 Nick from Hasegawa, painted using the Aztek A470 airbrush, for the Gallery.

July 15, 2008

Albert Moore has sent 10 images of his 1/72 scale Hasegawa Mil Mi-24 Hind helicopter, painted with the Aztek A470 airbrush.

July 8, 2008

Doug Burger presents six images of his 1/48 scale Monogram B-25J "Air Apache", finished in Testor's Model Master enamels.

June 30, 2008

Brett Green brings us a Testor ScaleWorkshop video from the first day of the 25th Anniversary Melbourne Model Expo. The movie is 4:43 in length, and is presented in YouTube format.

June 24, 2008

Brett Green brings us two images of the brand new 1/32 scale Hasegawa Curtiss P-40E Warhawk, painted using the Aztek A470 airbrush.

June 22, 2008

Our latest ScaleWorkshop video is a narrated slideshow movie describing how I assembled Eduard's 1/4 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 C instrument panel, which was included in their recent Bf 110 Royal Class release. The movie is 3:33 in length, and is presented in YouTube format.

June 12, 2008

Iain Mackenzie has sent eight images and a short article on his 1/48 scale Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 110 E.

May 29, 2008

Osvaldo Viggiani presents eleven images of his 1/32 scale Hasegawa Junkers Ju 87 G-2 Stuka, finished using Testor's Model Master enamel paints.

May 15, 2008

Osvaldo Viggiani presents 28 images of his 1/24 scale Trumpeter A6M2 Zero Type 21, finished using Testor's Model Master enamel paints.

May 7, 2008

Brett Green brings us three images of the brand new 1/48 scale Airfix Canberra B(I).8, painted with the Aztek A470 airbrush.

April 25, 2008

David Galli presents his 1/48 scale Monogram P-51B Mustang finished in Model Master paints.

April 19, 2008

Brett Green presents three images of his 1/35 scale Tamiya Hetzer, finished with Polly Scale Flat Acrylic and the Aztek A470 airbrush.

April 6, 2008

Chris Wauchop presents three images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Heinkel He 219 finished freehand using the Testor A470 Aztek airbrush.

March 31, 2008

Andrew Doppel brings us seven images and a description of his 1/48 scale Italeri S-70A Blackhawk conversion, painted using Testor's Model Master enamels.

March 14, 2008

Triet Cam presents his heavily modified 1/48 scale Fujimi F-5A Freedom Fighter finished using Model Master enamels.

March 5, 2008

Scott Murphy presents three images and a description of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II, exclusively finished using Testor's enamels.

February 29, 2008

Mete Ozkar brings us 21 images of his 1/32 scale Revell (Hasegawa) Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-4 finished in Model Master enamels.

February 21, 2008

Brett Green presents three images of his 1/48 scale P-51B Mustang, finished with Polly Scale Flat Acrylic and the Aztek A470 airbrush.

February 14, 2007

Chaz Bunch builds Classic Airframes' 1/48 scale Fairey Battle, finished in Testor's Model Master paints.

February 8, 2008

Rommel Romero brings us two photos of his 1/48 scale P-40L Warhawk finished in Model Master enamels.

January 31, 2008

Brett Green presents an image of his Tamiya 1/48 scale Willys Jeep in the Gallery

January 15, 2008

Brett Green presents two images of his 1/72 scale Revell Lancaster, finished with Polly Scale Flat Acrylic and the Aztek A470 airbrush.

December 31, 2007

Brett Green presents three images of his 1/72 scale Airfix Lancaster B.Mk.III, finished with Polly Scale Flat Acrylic and the Aztek A470 airbrush.

December 28, 2007

Brett Green brings us two images of his 1/48 scale GMC Airfield Fuel Truck based on Tamiya's kit with the Gaso.Line conversion and finished using the Aztek A470 airbrush.

December 12, 2007

Bruce Salmon presents a new article on building his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Ki-43-II Hayabusa (Oscar), finished in Model Master enamels. Four images are included.

December 4, 2007

Robert Leonard bring us a Workshop Feature on his 1/144 scale Minicraft Boeing 727-222 finished in Floquil and Model Master paints.

November 28, 2007

Ermanno Bonafin has sent seven images and a description of his 1/48 scale Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair, finished in Model Master Acryl paints.

November 20, 2007

I have added two short videos from the IPMS UK Nationals 2007, ScaleModelworld. The first video shows the vendor area; while the second walks around the International area, Special Interest Groups and the Competition area. These videos have been posted in YouTube format.

October 28, 2007

Fransisco Lara presents his striking 1/32 scale Tamiya Phantom converted to an RF-4C and finished in a commemorative Spanish scheme.

October 19, 2007

Scott Lyle brings us a Construction Article on his 1/48 scale Eduard Sopwith Camel F.1, finished using Testor acrylics.

October 11, 2007

Bob Aikens presents his Hobbycraft 1/48 scale A4M Marines Skyhawk, including images of the model both under construction and completed.

October 5, 2007

Rommel Romero brings us two photos of his 1/48 scale Academy F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair finished in Model Master enamels.

September 27, 2007

Osvaldo Viggiani brings us a short Workshop Feature on his ambitious 1/32 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-13, converted from Hasegawa's Fw 190 D-9 kit, and strikingly painted in Testor's Model Master enamels.

September 19, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #37 - Unlikely Dogfight Part One - Bf 108, Spitfire & Hurricane at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2006

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Video #38 - Unlikely Dogfight Part Two

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Video #39 - F-111 Dump and Burn at Wanaka 2006

September 12, 2007

Don Fogal presents a short Workshop Feature on his 1/48 scale AD-2Q Skyraider conversion, based on Monogram's kit and finished in Testor's Model Master enamels.

September 4, 2007

Osvaldo Viggiani brings us a short Workshop Feature on his 1/48 scale Tamiya Heinkel He 219 A, strikingly painted in Testor's Model Master enamels.

August 31, 2007

I have added two short videos from the IPMS Nationals - one quick walkaround on the first day, and another out-take with Dana Bell. These have been posted in YouTube format.

August 7, 2007

Joe Youngerman brings us three photos of his 1/72 scale Hasegawa's Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-7, finished in Model Master enamels.

July 31, 2007

Osvaldo Viggiani brings us a short Workshop Feature on his 1/48 scale Junkers Ju 88 D-2 conversion based on the Shanghai Dragon kit, strikingly painted in Testor's Model Master enamels.

July 17, 2007

Gil Hodges presents a Construction Feature on his Monogram 1/48 scale A-10A Thunderbolt II. Seven images are included.

July 12, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #33 - Applying Rivet Lines on Scale Models

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Video #34 - Post-Shading Aircraft Models Part One

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Video #35 - Post Shading Aircraft Models Part Two

I mixed up a couple of uploads from last time, and I have finally found the missing video file. These two now have matching descriptions and videos:

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Video #31 - The 2005 IPMS USA National Convention

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Video #32 - Friendly Foes Pt. I Ed Russell's Spitfire, Hurricane and Bf 109E-4 in action

July 4, 2007

Hector Lopez brings us ten images of his 1/48 scale Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt, detailed up and finished in the markings of "Gabby" Gabreski.

June 27, 2007

David Aungst presents a detailed Construction Feature on building and painting the Testor / Italeri 1/72 scale C-119 Flying Boxcar, including 14 images.

June 20, 2007

Juan Ochoa Del Toro presents four images of his 1/48 scale Monogram Douglas DC-3 finished in Model Master enamels, running up!

June 11, 2007

Mike Taylor presents his first 2D artwork, a Tornado F.3 airbrushed using Model Master enamels.

June 5, 2007

Alejandro Núñez "Marseille" presents ten images of his 1/48 scale Hawk/Testor F-104A/C Starfighter in a high sheen metallic finish.

May 25, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #30 - Plastic Planes on Poles

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Video #31 - IPMS USA Nationals 2005

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Video #32 - Friendly Foes Pt. I Ed Russell's Spitfire, Hurricane and Bf 109E-4 in action

May 20, 2007

Tony Prince is here with his 1/48 scale Hawk/Testor 1/48 scale F2H-1 Banshee. Nine images are included.

May 11, 2007

Bill Dedig has sent a new article, building Testor / Hawk's 1/72 scale F4U-1D Corsair. including 11 images of the model under construction and complete.

May 6, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #27 - Mixing Paints for Luftwaffe Camouflage (an interview with Chris Wauchop)

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Video #28 - Glue for Plastic Models Part One

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Video #29 - Glues for Plastic Models Part Two
 

April 30, 2007

Prof. George J. Stein from the USAF Air War College has sent a spectacular collection of photos of US military aircraft from all arms of the Forces as a Powerpoint Slideshow. A link to a free Powerpoint viewer is included on the download page.

April 20, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #24 - PBY-5A Catalina Flypast

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Video #25 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 Engine Runup

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Video #26 - Tools & Techniques for Removing Plastic Parts from Sprues

April 17, 2007

Phil Hale is back with his 1/48 scale Revell-Monogram EA-6B Prowler, finished using Model Master Enamels, as a short Workshop Feature.

April 3, 2007

Phil Hale has sent 17 images of Trumpeter's 1/32 scale A-7E Corsair, finished using Model Master Enamels.

March 23, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #21 - Camden Airshow 2001 inclusing a Mustang walkaround

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Video #22 - Snaphsots from the 2004 IPMS USA National Convention

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Video #23 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast (Spitfire and Lancaster)

March 22, 2007

Jeffrey Oliveira brings us a big new Workshop Feature on Trumpeter's 1/32 scale Operation Torch SBD-3 finished using Model Master enamels.

March 16, 2007

Tonight we present a full half-hour video on building Classic Airframes' 1/48 scale de Havilland Venom FB.Mk.1 / Mk.4 kits. This video will be of particular interest to modellers planning to build this kit, but also contains hints and tips that will be useful for limited run models in general. This is a large video - nearly 9 MB in Windows Media format. As an alternative, and for Mac users, visitors may view this video in three parts via YouTube on the download page.

March 08, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #18 - "Chipping" With a Silver Pencil and Applying an Exhaust Stain

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Video #19 - Curtiss P-40N Taxiing and In-Flight

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Video #20 - Final Report on Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Bf 109G-6

March 07, 2007

Sergei Galicky brings us an article and 19 images of his 1/48 scale Italeri F-4E Phantom II.

February 26, 2007

Damian Murphy presents five images of his 1/32 scale Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2/Trop finished with Testor's and Polly Scale paints.

February 22, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos have been posted in YouTube format, for those who have not been able to view the videos in Windows Media format the first time around. These three videos are:

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Video #14 - Test-Driving Tamiya's 1/16 Scale Radio Control Tiger II

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Video #15 - The Great Tiger Moth Race - Sydney Harbour Bridge Flyover

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Video #17 - Applying a Flat Acrylic Finish to Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Bf 109 G-6

February 20, 2007

Phil Hale has eight images of Italeri's 1/48 scale Fiat G.91 Gina in Luftwaffe markings with a scratch built cockpit.

February 5, 2007

Brett Green presents a short article and five photos of his 1/48 scale Accurate Miniatures Grumman F3F-1 in the colourful 1938 markings of the USS Ranger Air Group.

January 31, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop Videos have been posted to YouTube. You may view the YouTube versions here on ScaleWorkshop by clicking the following links:

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Scale Model Adhesives

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Workshop Walkaround

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Applying Future to Clear Plastic Parts

January 29, 2007

Andrew Judson is back with another of his 1/48 scale armour kits, this time Tamiya's Bren Carrier.

January 17, 2007

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop Videos have been posted to YouTube. You may view the YouTube versions here on ScaleWorkshop by clicking the following links:

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Bf 109 G-10 Walkaround at the US Air Force Museum

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Panel Line Washing

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Introducing Tamiya's 1/35 scale T-55

January 16, 2007

Andrew Judson presents a new Workshop Feature with Tamiya's 1/48 scale Schwimmwagen Typ 166, finished using Testor's Aztek A470 airbrush.

January 11, 2007

Jeffrey Oliveira brings us a new Workshop Feature on Trumpeter's 1/32 scale F4F-4 Wildcat finished using Model Master enamels.

December 29, 2006

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop Videos have been posted to YouTube. You may view the YouTube versions here on ScaleWorkshop by clicking the following links:

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Masking and Mottling Part One

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Masking and Mottling Part Two

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Decal Tools and Techniques

December 26, 2006

Gary Allen finishes Anigrand's 1/72 scale Martin XB-51 using a combination of Testor's Dullcote and Glosscote in a short new Workshop Feature.

December 15, 2006

The next three Testor's ScaleWorkshop Videos have been posted to YouTube. You may view the YouTube versions here on ScaleWorkshop by clicking the following links:

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ScaleWorkshop Video #4a - Painting with the Aztek A470 Airbrush

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ScaleWorkshop Video #4b - Pre-Shading Hasegawa's 1/32 Bf 109 G

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ScaleWorkshop Video #5 - Using Camouflage Masks

December 8, 2006

I have started uploading all the existing ScaleWorkshop Video Workshops onto YouTube. The first three are available now. If you have never been able to view the Windows Media versions, now you can check them out:

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Testor's ScaleWorkshop Video #1 - Around the Workbench

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Testor's ScaleWorkshop Video #2 - Tools

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Testor's ScaleWorkshop Video #3 - Hasegawa Ar 234 Pt.1

December 5, 2006

Gil Hodges builds Hasegawa's new 1/48 scale P-39 Airacobra in a Workshop Feature.

November 19, 2006 -  IPMS UK ScaleModelworld Day Two

It is Sunday night and ScaleModelworld 2006 has come to an end. It was a busy and thoroughly enjoyable weekend, and I would like to thank the officials from IPMS UK for their assistance and hospitality. Our final ScaleWorkshop video takes a walk around the aisles in the closing minutes of the show:

 

November 18, 2006 - IPMS UK ScaleModelworld Day One

Tonight, our Testor's Scaleworkshop Video (below) reveals a number of new and forthcoming releases, and offers some observations about Day One of IPMS ScaleModelworld.

November 17, 2006 - IPMS UK ScaleModelworld Setup

We arrived at Telford tonight and had a look around. I have posted a Testor's ScaleWorkshop video from the venue, which includes an announcement of a forthcoming release from Classic Airframes. You may view the video by clicking the triangular "Play" button on the screen below:

November 13, 2006

Gil G. Gonsoulin describes the recovery and completion of his 1/72 scale Revell Typ VIIC U-Boot

October 31, 2006

Tonight sees Part Two of the narrated photo story describing techniques for painting model aircraft interiors. The concluding installment focuses on the cockpit. Links are supplied for Windows Media Player and, for those who cannot open this file, the slideshow may also be seen via YouTube.

October 24, 2006

Our Workshop Video today is a narrated photo story describing techniques for painting model aircraft interiors. The first installment focuses on the wheel wells. This Windows Media file is 3.15MB, and 3 minutes and 19 seconds long.

October 18, 2006

Bob Aikens has a new Workshop Feature entitled "A Tale of Two Mirages". Bob builds both Heller's and Italeri's 1/48 scale Mirage kits, and finishes them in Model Master enamels.

October 10, 2006

Six images of Mick Evans' 1/48 scale Academy MiG-21MF Fishbed J have been posted to the Showcase.

October 4, 2006

Keith Gabriel brings us a short Workshop Feature and 13 images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair.

September 27, 2006

François Maheux presents his superdetailed Hasegawa 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6, finished using Model Master enamels.

September 15, 2006

Jeff Newton has sent three images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Fokker D.VII (O.A.W), brush-painted using Polly Scale acrylics.

September 6, 2006

Eight images of Mick Evans' 1/48 scale Classic Airframes De Havilland Vampire F.B. Mk.5 have been posted to the Showcase.

August 31, 2006

We present a video from the recent "Warbirds Over Wanaka" airshow in New Zealand of an RAAF F-111 demonstrating a spectacular "dump and burn". This Windows Media file is 3.14MB, and 2 minutes and 50 seconds long.

August 22, 2006

We have eight images of Mick Evans' 1/48 scale Classic Airframes Meteor F.Mk.8 finished using Testor's Metalizer Aluminum.

August 16, 2006

Marc Coccia brings us five images of his 1/48 scale ProModeler Junkers Ju 52 finished using Model Master enamels.

August 6, 2006

We have six images of Mick Evans' striking 1/48 scale Revell F-84E Thunderjet finished using Testor's Metalizer Aluminum.

July 31, 2006

John Hoffman presents 6 images of his Tamiya 1/48 scale Heinkel He 162A, finished with Model Master enamels.

July 24, 2006

Jose Dardon brings us five images and a description of his 1/72 scale Italeri F-5A Freedom Fighter, finished with Model Master enamels and the Testor Aztek airbrush.

July 14, 2006

John Hoffman presents 16 images of his Tamiya 1/48 scale P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback, finished with Model Master enamels.

July 10, 2006

Brett Green brings us three photos and a description of his 1/48 scale Hobbycraft Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6, finished using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

June 29, 2006

Brett Green brings us three photos and a description of his 1/32 scale Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2, finished using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

June 26, 2006

Artur Domanski presents 24 photos of his 1/32 scale Trumpeter Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a, finished using Testor's Model Master enamels.

June 20, 2006

Damian Murphy presents his 1/32 scale Trumpeter F4U-1 Corsair backdated to a Birdcage model. Damian's article includes construction and conversion photos.

June 6, 2006

Andrew Judson builds Dragon's 1/48 scale Bachem Ba 349 Natter, finished using the Testor Aztek Airbrush.

May 29, 2006

Brett Green brings us two images of his 1/48 scale Falcon/Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G-12, finished using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

May 23, 2006

Jean-François Hamel presents 15 images of his Trumpeter 1/144 scale Ilyushin Il-76, finished in Model Master enamels.

May 16, 2006

Bob Harrell has three photos of Hasegawa's Kawasaki 1/200 C-1 finished using Testor's Model Master enamels.

May 9, 2006

We present the second and concluding installment of our Wanaka video featuring the Hurricane Mk.I and Spitfire XVI, this time returning to the airfield. This Windows Media video file is 3.82MB and 2 minutes, 25 seconds in length.

April 30, 2006

Today's ScaleWorkshop video provides some modeling inspiration with an unlikely dogfight between a Messerschmitt Bf 108, a Hurricane Mk.I and a Spitfire XVI. This video was taken earlier this month at the "Warbirds Over Wanaka" airshow. This Windows Media video is 4 minutes 37 seconds in length, and 4.64MB

April 24, 2006

Brett Green brings us a photo of his 1/32 scale Matchbox Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3, finished using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

April 12, 2006

Marc Rocca presents his 1/24 scale Trumpeter Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 "Big Tail" conversion, finished in Model Master enamel paints.

April 4, 2006

Alejandro Núñez "Marseille" builds Czech Models' 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Me 309, finished in Testor's enamels, in a new Showcase item.

March 28, 2006

Javier Cordoba converts Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Bf 109G-14 into an Israeli S-199 "Mule" in a new Workshop Feature.

March 24, 2006

Tory Mucaro presents his creative (and totally fictional) Hawker Monsoon in 1/48 scale, a hypothetical floatplane based on Hasegawa's Typhoon.

March 14, 2006

Andrew Judson brings us his 1/35 scale AFV Club Sd.Kfz. 251/9 cannon-armed half track in the Gallery, finished using Testor's Aztek airbrush.

March 7, 2006

Jean-François Hamel presents 17 images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa F-16AM "Tiger Meet 2003", finished almost entirely in Model Master enamels.

February 27, 2006

Dale Smith presents seven images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa F/A-18C Hornet in his short Workshop Feature. This model was finished using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

February 22, 2006

Jean-François Hamel brings us 12 images of his 1/48 scale Academy MiG-29 Fulcrum, finished entirely in Model Master enamels.

February 15, 2006

Jim Baker brings us eight images and a description of his 1/48 scale Avia S-99 based on Monograms Bf 109G-10, and finished in Polly Scale acrylic paints.

February 8, 2006

Brett Green presents Part Two of a Video demonstrating post-shading on a model. This Windows Media video is 3:08 minutes in length and 2.77 MB in size.

January 31, 2006

Brett Green presents Part One of a Video demonstrating post-shading on a model. This Windows Media video is 4:01 minutes in length and 3.65 MB in size.

January 24, 2006

Artur Domanski presents 23 photos of his 1/32 scale Accurate Miniatures TBF-1 Avenger, finished using Testor's Model Master enamels.

January 23, 2006

Andrew Judson brings us his 1/35 scale Tamiya Tiger I late version in the Gallery, finished using Testor's Aztek airbrush.

January 14, 2006

Osvaldo Viggiani presents a short article on his 1/72 scale Revell Junkers Ju 290, finished using Model Master enamels.

December 31, 2005

Andrew Judson brings us his AMtech / Tamiya 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Ta 183 plus Kettenkrad in the Showcase. The models were finished using the Testor A470 airbrush.

December 21, 2005

Eric Deluy combines Ocidental's Texan with the Belcher Bits and MDC conversions to produce a 1/48 scale NAA-57.

December 14, 2005

Cobalt presents a short article on his 1/48 scale Hobbycraft Polikarpov I-16, finished in Testor's acrylic paints.

December 8, 2005

Roger Jackson concludes his series, "Silver Airplanes", with Monogram's 1/48 scale F-84F Thunderstreak. The model is finished in Testor's Chrome Silver.

November 28, 2005

Le Thanh Tung brings us eight images of Tamiya's 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang in the colorful 357th FG markings of Major Kit Carson.

November 25, 2005

Roger Jackson presents the fourth installment of his series, "Silver Airplanes", with Monogram's 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter. The model is finished in Testor's Chrome Silver.

November 7, 2005

Roger Jackson presents the third installment of his series, "Silver Airplanes", with Monogram's 1/48 scale F-100 D Super Sabre. The model is finished in Testor's Chrome Silver.

October 31, 2005

Brett Green presents a Video demonstrating applying rivet lines on an aircraft model. This Windows Media video is 6:15 minutes in length and 4.7 MB in size.

October 28, 2005

Marc Rocca rpesents an article on converting Tamiya's 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 to the big tail variant. Marc's model was painted with Model Master enamels.

October 21, 2005

Floyd Werner brings us a big new article on "Gabby" Gabreski's P-47D Thunderbolt, built using Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit. 19 images are included.

October 15, 2005

Andrew Riddle brings us a creative conversion of Tamiya's 1/24 scale Fiat 650 Arbath - a Fiat 1000S Rally Coupe!

October 7, 2005

Roger Jackson presents the second installment of his series, "Silver Airplanes", with Monogram's 1/48 scale F-80C Shooting Star. The model is finished in Spray 'N' Plate.

September 30, 2005

Roger Jackson presents the first installment of a new series, "Silver Airplanes", with his 1/48 scale Hawk T-33 in thunderbirds markings. The model is finished in Spray 'N' Plate.

September 21, 2005

Brett Green has six photos of his 1/48 scale Academy Spitfire Mk.XIVE, finished with Testor's Aztek A470 airbrush.

September 19, 2005

Serge Dompierre brings us four images of his Revell 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Me 410 finished using Model Master paints.

September 8, 2005

Alexander Jost presents six images of the Italeri 1/48 scale F/A-18E Super Hornet, finished using Testor's Model Master enamels.

August 31, 2005

ScaleWorkshop Video #31 is footage of "Friendly Foes" - Ed Russell's Spitfire, Hurricane and Bf 109E at a recent airshow. The video 3 min. video was shot by Mark Beckwith, and will provide plenty of inspiration for modellers wanting to display their models in flight!

August 23, 2005

Jean-François Hamel brings us 12 images of his 1/48 scale Academy MiG-21MF, finished entirely in Model Master enamels.

August 15, 2005

Chip Jean presents his 1/48 scale Special Hobby Brewster F2A-3, finished using Model Master enamels.

August 4, 2005

Andrew Judson brings us six images of his Tamiya 1/35 scale IS-3 Soviet Tank in the Showcase, finished using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

July 25, 2005

Brett Green presents a short Video of the recent IPMS USA National Convention in Atlanta. This Windows Media video is 2:25 minutes in length and 2.7 MB in size.

July 16, 2004

Jean-François Hamel brings us 17 images of his Hasegawa 1/48 scale A-7E Corsair II, finished in Model Master enamels.

July 5, 2004

Chris Wauchop presents his 1/6 scale resin figure of Batman from Formation Designs. This figure was painted using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

June 30, 2004

Brett Green presents a Video describing some simple techniques for displaying model planes in flight. This Windows Media video is 2:53 minutes in length and 2.3 MB in size.

June 20, 2004

Brett Green presents nine images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Macchi C.202 Folgore, finished using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

June 8, 2004

Serge Dompierre converts Tamiya's 1/35 scale Centurion into a Canadian Mk.5, and finishes his kit in Model Master enamels.

June 1, 2005

Patrick Hawkey brings us three pictures and a description of his 1/72 scale F-102 Case XX wing conversion, finished using Testor bottle paints, in the Showcase.

May 24, 2005

Artur Domanski has 14 images of his 1/48 scale Dragon Junkers Ju 188E finished in Model Master enamels.

May 10, 2005

Kevin Martin brings us four photos of his 1/48 scale Classic Airframes de Havilland Vampire FB.6, finished in Floquil and Model Master paints.

May 6, 2005

Glen Porter presents his 1/72 scale Revell Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G Late Version, finished using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

April 29, 2005

Gil Hodges presents a 1/48 scale F2G Super Corsair by combining the old Otaki kit and War Eagle conversion. The model is finished in a hypothetical WWII colour scheme.

April 19, 2005

Larry Goodell brings us a Workshop Feature describing his 1/32 scale Hasegawa Fw 190D-9. 13 images are included.

April 14, 2005

In ScaleWorkshop Video #29, we continue our examination of the use of glues in plastic modelling. This video is 4:17 minutes in length and 4 MB in size.

April 7, 2005

John Valo brings us a thoughtful Workshop Feature on Tamiya's 1/48 scale Beaufighter finished as a Mk.Ic in a very unusual hybrid camouflage scheme using Polly Scale paints.

March 31, 2005

In ScaleWorkshop Video #28, we discuss the use of glues in plastic modelling including demonstrating a number of techniques. This video is 4:44 minutes in length and 4 MB in size.

March 22, 2005

Andrew Judson presents seven images of his 1/35 scale Royal Models vignette of a U-Boat Crewman, 1945.
 

March 15, 2005

Marc Coccia presents Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate finished with Model Master enamels in a new Showcase entry.

March 8, 2005

Patrick Hawkey presents a Showcase entry of his 1/72 scale Execuform Martin XB-51 prototype jet bomber, finished in Pactra Silver.

February 28, 2005

In ScaleWorkshop Video #27, Chris Wauchop talks about mixing paints for Luftwaffe camouflage. This video is 3:30 minutes in length and 4 MB in size.

February 23, 2005

Rick Bennett describes his 160mm ATAK figure, "Valiant 2024", finished using Testor enamel paints.

February 15, 2005

Sean Lomas presents four images of his 1/48 scake Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II finished in Polly Scale acrylics.

February 7, 2005

Jim Szabo brings us a short Workshop Feature on his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Aichi D3A1 "Val", finished with Model Master enamels.

January 31, 2005

Larry Goodell presents a Workshop Feature on his Tamiya 1/48 scale P-47 Thunderbolt "Fat Cat", with an emphasis on the natural metal finish using Floquil and Metalizer paints.

January 18, 2005

Scott Murphy brings us four photos plus a profile of his Monogram 1/48 scale P-39Q Airacobra, finished in Soviet markings using Testor's Model Master enamels.

January 14, 2005

Bobby McElroy presents his 1/5 scale bust of a Japanese WWII fighter pilot, "Sea Eagle - Master of the Sky", finished in Testor's Acrylic paints.

January 4, 2005

Ken Bowes builds Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Spitfire VIII and finishes the model in Australian colors using Polly Scale acrylic paints.

December 31, 2004

Tonight I present a new Video Workshop on tools and  techniques for removing plastic parts from sprues. ScaleWorkshop Video #26 is 4:54 min in length and just under 4 MB in size.

December 23, 2004

Gary Allen brings us two images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya F4D-1 Skyray finished using Testor's Model Master paints.

December 15, 2004

Larry Goodell presents five images of his 1/48 scale P-47D-3-RA from Tamiya's kit, finished using Model Master enamels.

December 6, 2004

Andrew Judson's latest model is Dragon's 1/35 scale Panther II painted using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

November 30, 2004

ScaleWorkshop Video #25 is narrated footage of a Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 running up its DB601 motor at a recent airshow. The video 2:22 min. video was shot by Mark Beckwith

November 22, 2004

Chris Wauchop presents 18 images of his 1/35 scale Tamiya Tiger I finished using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush for a new Workshop Feature.

November 17, 2004

Joe Youngerman brings us three photos of his award-winning 1/72 scale Tamiya Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3, finished in Model Master enamels.

November 9, 2004

Juan Ramirez finishes MRC's 1/35 scale Bell OH-58D in Model Master paints in a Workshop Feature.

October 29, 2004

Mark Beckwith presents his video of a PBY-5A Catalina flypast. The video is 2.2MB and 36 seconds in length

October 21, 2004

Andrew Judson has created a vignette entitled "So, where is the cockpit?" featuring Tamiya's 1/48 scale V-1 Flying Bomb, finished using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

October 15, 2004

Jay Laverty brings us a Workshop feature on his Hasegawa 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 finished with Polly Scale acrylics.

October 8, 2004

Jamie Haggo presents an article describing the construction and painting of his Hasegawa 1/48 scale Henschel Hs 129.

September 30, 2004

Larry Goodell builds Trimaster's 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8, finished in Model Master enamel paints.

September 23, 2004

Andrew Judson presents his 1/35 scale Dragon T-34/85 Model 1945, finished using his Aztek A470 airbrush.

September 15, 2004

Mark Beckwith brings his video of a flypast - several flypasts actually - of a Spitfire and Lancaster at Ontario Canada. The video is 4.9MB and 2:36 minutes in length.

September 6, 2004

Jeff Brundt brings us a short article on his Academy 1/48 scale P-47D Thunderbolt, finished with Testor's Model Master enamel paints.

August 26, 2004

Scott Murphy presents his 1/48 scale F4F-3, converted from Tamiya's F4F-4 Wildcat. Testor's Model Master Enamels were used to paint this non-hinged wing variant.

August 23, 2004

Konrad Rhee describes how he obtained a chipped finish on his 1/48 scale Tamiya J2M Raiden using Testor enamels

August 16, 2004

If you did not get to the 2004 IPMS USA Nationals and would like to know what you missed, this month's Workshop Video is "Snaphsots from the 2004 IPMS USA National Convention". The video is 3:08 minutes and the file size is approximately 2.8MB

July 19, 2004

Derwin Emro converts Monogram's 1/48 scale B-24 Liberator into a PB4Y-2 Privateer, and paints his model with Testor Model Master enamels in a new Showcase item.

July 9, 2004

Tonight I present a new Workshop Feature on building Bill Freeman's warbird P-51D Mustang "Su Su" using Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit. The article focuses on achieving the high gloss finish and using custom-made decals.

July 5, 2004

Ufuk Aydiner builds the old Airfix 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, finished using Model Master paints.

June 27, 2004

Andrew Judson builds, paints and weathers Tasca's 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf. L "Luchs" in a Workshop Feature. 12 images are included.

June 24, 2004

Bruce Archer has sent in some photos of his wife, Dana's, first model - Hobbycraft's 1/48 scale Hawk 81 in AVG "Flying Tigers" markings, hand painted using Polly Scale acrylics.

June 16, 2004

Artur Domanski has sent five images of his Tamiya 1/48 scale Fw 190D-9 finished with Testor Model Master paints.

June 8, 2004

Patrick Hawkey presents Hobbycraft's 1/144 scale B-47E Stratojet, finished using Model Master paints.

June 2, 2004

Testor's ScaleWorkshop Video #21 takes a walk around a P-51D Mustang at a Sydney airshow. This 2:50 minute movie is 3.8Mb in file size.

May 23, 2004

Andrew Judson builds and paints AMT's 1958 model Chevy Impala with the assistance of the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

May 16, 2004

Patrick Hawkey brings us two pictures of his 1/48 scale TF-102 conversion, finished using Model Master paints, in the Showcase.

May 7, 2004

Tom Teliczan builds Sierra Scale Models' 1/48 scale Consolidated P-30 in the markings of Hub Zemke and his own Dad in a new Workshop Feature. The model has been finished in Floquil enamels.

April 28, 2004

Testor's ScaleWorkshop Video #20 is a final report on Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6, including a description of the final problems plus the application of E-Z-Line.

April 23, 2004

The Hasegawa 1/32 scale Messerschmit Bf 109G-6 that I have been building and painting in the Video Workshop series is finally finished! I have prepared a Workshop Feature describing the delayed completion, and recapping some of the accessories and markings used on the model. 22 images are included.

April 17, 2004

Joseph Fenech is back with six images of his 1/48 scale P-39D Airacobra, finished in Testor paints.

April 9, 2004

Joseph Fenech presents six images of his 1/48 scale Hurricane Mk.IID, finished in Testor paints.

March 27, 2004

Serge Dompierre builds Testor's 1/48 scale Ryan STM-S2 in an attractive natural metal finish.

March 17, 2004

Phil Brown returns with Tamiya's 1/48 scale Beaufighter in the Showcase.

March 9, 2004

Tonight, ScaleWorkshop presents a special video featuring a restored P-40N Warhawk taxiing, taking off and in-flight. This video is 4:28 minutes, and around 5 MB in file size.

March 1, 2004

Mick Evans builds Accurate Miniatures' 1/48 scale Il-2m3 Stormovik and finishes it using Model Master paints.

February 26, 2004

Russell Field presents Fujimi's 1/76 scale Elefant German Tank Destroyer including zimmerit. The model was painted using Model Master paints and an Aztek airbrush.

February 16, 2004

Andrew Judson builds and paints Proton's big 1/9 scale Ducati 750 Sport motorcycle with the assistance of the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

February 9, 2004

Phil Brown is back, this time with Tamiya's 1/48 scale F4F-4 Wildcat in the Showcase.

January 30, 2004

Phil Brown presents Hasegawa's 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat finished using the Testor Aztek airbrush in a new Showcase entry.

January 21, 2004

The January instalment of the Video Modeling series demonstrates techniques for "chipping" wing roots and applying exhaust stains. The 4:08 minute video is 3.03 MB in size, and is presented in Windows Media format.

January 15, 2004

Bob Laskodi shares a bunch of tips and techniques in his new detailed Workshop Feature about Tamiya's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a.

January 8, 2004

Mark Lynch kicks off the year with six images of his Hasegawa 1/48 scale F-8E Crusader as a new Showcase item. The model was finished with Polly Scale paints.

December 30, 2003

The December instalment of the Video Modeling series describes how to apply a flat acrylic finish. The 4:55 minute video is 3.61 MB in size, and is presented in Windows Media format.

December 24, 2003

SQNLDR David Turner presents eight images of his Eduard 1/48 scale P-39 Airacobra in a new Showcase item. David's model has been finished using Testor's Aztek A470 airbrush.

December 12, 2003

SQNLDR David Turner presents ten images of his Tamiya 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 in a new Showcase item tonight. David's model has been finished using Testor's Aztek A470 airbrush.

December 4, 2003

Chris Wauchop presents a Workshop Feature on his Papagei Staffel Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 from Hasegawa's 1/32 scale kit. The model was painted using Testor's Aztek A470 airbrush.

November 24, 2003

Tonight, ScaleWorkshop presents a short video snapshot of Day Two of the IPMS UK Nationals, Scale ModelWorld 2003. This video is 2:33 minutes, and 2.0 MB in file size.

November 13, 2003

Robert Leonard presents his 1/144 scale Minicraft Boeing 707-327C in a new Showcase item tonight. Six images are included.

November 5, 2003

Chris Wauchop presents MAC's 1/72 scale Einheits Diesel radio truck in a new Showcase item, finished using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

October 26, 2003

Today we have a Special Event Video, The Great Tiger Moth Race - Sydney Harbour Bridge Flyover. 40 Tiger Moths flew over the Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of the Centenary of Flight celebrations, and ScaleWorkshop was there to cover it. The video is 3:05 minutes. High and Medium quality renderings are available for download.

October 16, 2003

Chris Wauchop Trumpeter's brand new 1/35 scale SA-2 Guideline Missile and Launcher, painted using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

October 12, 2003

Peter Kozelj has built Tamiya's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Me 262A and finished it using Model Master paints. Eight images of Peter's model are included in this Showcase item.

October 4, 2003

Rick Bellanger presents his 1/350 scale Essex Class Aircraft Carrier built as CV-12 Hornet, and finished with Floquil and Model Master paints.

September 21, 2003

Kagan Atsuren paints AMT's 1/32 scale Trade Federation Tank from Star Wars Episode 1 using Testor paints. Nine images are included.

September 16, 2003

Robert Leonard presents his 1/72 scale Mach 2 PBM-5 Mariner - still a big model even in this scale - finished using Testor paints.

September 8, 2003

Hal Marshman Sr. finished Hasegawa's 1/48 scale P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop using the small Model Master bottle paints and spectacular markings. Four images are included.

August 30, 2003

In this month's ScaleWorkshop video, Andrew Judson puts Tamiya's 1/16 scale full-function radio controlled Tiger II through its paces in my backyard! Andrew built the kit straight from the box and painted the model using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush. The video is 1:32 minutes and 2.9 MB in Windows Media format.

August 28, 2003

Joseph Fenech presents four images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Spitfire Vb, finished in Testor paints.

August 21, 2003

Symon Rankine builds Accurate Miniatures' 1/48 scale Il-2m3 Stormovik and finishes the model using Polly Scale paints in tonight's ScaleWorkshop Feature.

August 12, 2003

Christopher Mangion is back with seven images of his 1/32 scale Hasegawa Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9, finished using Testor paints.

August 6, 2003

Stephen Sutton builds the Italeri 1/72 scale Boeing X-32 Joint Strike Fighter in a new Showcase entry, finishing his model using various Testor products. 

July 30, 2003

The July instalment of the Video Modeling series explores one technique for using Future on clear model parts. The 5:36 minute video is 4.56 MB in size, and is presented in Windows Media format.

July 24, 2003

Christopher Mangion presents his 1/48 scale Airfix E.E. Lightning F. Mk.2a in a new Workshop Feature with 13 images. Christopher has finished his Lightning with Testor's Metalizer paints.

July 14, 2003

Andrew Judson builds and paints a cartoon character from his childhood - The Thing - using Model Master paints and the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

July 8, 2003

Tonight I conduct a photographic Walkaround of Testor's ScaleWorkshop's Office. Seven images and descriptive text is included in this Feature.

June 29, 2003

The June instalment of the Video Modeling series takes a walk around my Workshop and Office. The 3:51 minute video is 3.7 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format.

June 27, 2003

David W. Aungst builds the Testor/Italeri 1/72 scale AC-130A early Spectre, and converts it to the AC-130E variant in a new Workshop Feature. Eight images are included.

June 25, 2003

Robert Goldbach builds Academy's 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.XIVe, finished in Testor enamels.

June 17, 2003

Christian Anderson's 1/48 scale AMtech Focke-Wulf Ta 183 is featured in the Showcase tonight. The model was finished using Testor's Acryl paints.

June 12, 2003

Chris Sherland brings us three pictures and a description of his 1/32 scale Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G-4 built in tropical colours using Polly Scale paints.

May 31, 2003

The May instalment of the Video Modeling series discusses various adhesives used to build models, with specific reference to Tamiya's 1/35 scale T-55. The 4:41 minute video is 3.65 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format.

May 23, 2003

Matthew Shipp builds Czech Model's 1/48 scale Northrop XP-56, finished in Polly Scale and Model Master paints. 14 images illustrate Matthew's detailed text.

May 22, 2003

Phil Ludolph has sent in some new photos for his 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.18 Gallery here on ScaleWorkshop.

May 12, 2003

Glen Porter presents ten images of his Tamiya 1/72 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 in a new Workshop Feature. The model was finished with Model Master Enamels applied with the Aztek A430 airbrush.

May 8, 2003

Bill Dedig supplies two interesting Reference photos to support his new article, building Italeri's 1/72 scale Junkers Ju 88. Bill finished his model using the Aztek airbrush and Testor Acrylic paints.

April 30, 2003

The April instalment of the Video Modeling series introduces the next modeling project - Tamiya's 1/35 scale T-55. The 2:55 minute video is 3.3 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format.

April 18, 2003

Rian Jones presents four images of his Academy 1/72 scale P-51B finished using Testor Model Master enamels.

April 17, 2003

Steve Murphy brings us six images and a short story of building Eduard's 1/48 scale ProfiPack Bell X-1. The model is actually finished in a Polly Scale railroad color.

April 10, 2003

Eric Larson builds ProModeler's 1/48 scale SB2C-4 Helldiver in a new Workshop Feature tonight. Eleven images are included.

March 31, 2003

The March instalment of the Video Modeling series is Washing Panel Lines. This video demonstrates the mixing and application of a thin oil wash to our subject model. The 6:55 minute video is 5.1 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format.

March 20, 2003

Ufuk Aydiner builds Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6, finished using Model Master paints.

March 15, 2003

Chris Wauchop presents his 1/72 scale Revell Tiger I Ausf. H, painted using the Testor Aztek airbrush.

March 6, 2003

Jimmy Cancino builds Hasegawa's 1/48 scale F-104G Starfighter and finishes it using Model Master Enamels and the Testor Aztek airbrush.

February 28, 2003

The February instalment of the Video Modeling series takes a field trip to the US Air Force Museum to check out some of the details on their Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10. We will be using this reference next month as we add the finishing touches to our Hasegawa 1/32 scale Bf 109. The 2:47 minute video is 2.02 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format.

February 22, 2003

Phil Ludolph builds Academy's 1/48 scale Spitfire XIV, correcting and converting it to a Mk. 18 with the KMC resin set.

February 18, 2003

Steve Mesner presents two 1/24 scale Monogram Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams in a new Workshop Feature. One is black and one is white and Steve describes the techniques for panting both of these challenging shades.

February 10, 2003

Matt Malogorski impressively builds and paints Roco Minitanks' 1/87 scale M667 Lance Tactical Nuclear Missile Carrier in Israeli Army markings. Matt includes four images plus an interesting, first hand document on Lance tactics and organization in his Workshop article.

January 30, 2003

The January instalment of the Video Modeling series is Decal Tools and Techniques. This video demonstrates the use of four masking media. The 6:03 minute video is 4.6 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format.

January 27, 2003

Steve Mesner paints two 1/72 scale P-51D Mustangs using Testor's Metalizer paints. Steve's Workshop Feature has a few handy tips for working with Metalizers.

January 17, 2003

Osvaldo Viggiani presents his 1/48 scale Mistel S3c combination of a Ju 88G-10 and a Fw 190. Both models have been painted with Model Master enamels.

January 8, 2003

Steve Mesner's first car for the year is a 1/25 scale AMT 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe in a new Workshop Feature.

January 1, 2003

David Aungst concludes his two part series, "OV-10 Bronco, Then and Now" with his article on detailing, correcting and converting the Testor 1/48 scale OV-10 to an OV-10D+ Bronco.

December 31, 2002

David Aungst present Part One of his two part series, "OV-10 Bronco, Then and Now". Part One describes the construction and finishing of Testor's 1/48 scale kit. Twelve images are included.

December 24, 2002

Part 6b of Testor's Video Workshop focusing on Luftwaffe camouflage mottling is posted tonight.

December 21, 2002

Tonight sees the latest installment of the Testor Video Workshop series, Part 6a - Masking and Mottling. This video shows some techniques for spraying using commercially available camouflage masks and some tips for spraying mottled Luftwaffe camouflage. Part 6b, focusing on mottling, will be posted early next week.

December 17, 2002

Scott Murphy presents his 1/48 scale F4U-1C Corsair, converted from Tamiya's F4U-1A. Testor's Model Master Enamels were used to paint this rare cannon-armed Corsair.

December 9, 2002

Chris Wauchop is back with his 1/6 scale Jaguar God resin figure. The model has been masterfully painted using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

November 30, 2002

The November instalment of the Video Modeling series is "Painting Model Aircraft Using Masks - Part One". This video demonstrates the use of four masking media. The 6:14 minute video is 4.7 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format. If you don't have Media Player, you can download it for free by following this link (for Windows or Mac).

November 27, 2002

Steve Mesner brings us his 1/25 scale AMT 1970 Camaro Z/28 in a new Workshop Feature. Steve focuses on adapting a flat Model Master military color for use as a high gloss car finish!

November 19, 2002

Chris Wauchop is back with ten images of his 1/72 scale Revell Panzer III Ausf. M in a new instalment of the  "Painting Small Scale Armor" series. Chris has finished his Panzer III in a freehand-sprayed camouflage scheme using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

November 17, 2002

I have received quite a few comments about my airbrush holding style after the last Scale Workshop video. I should point out that this is not the classic style of holding an airbrush. I will demonstrate a few alternative (and more conventional) grips in the next video.

Furthermore, Testor recommends the use of ACRYL Thinner for thinning ACRYL paints. I have also found that it effectively thins POLLY SCALE paints. However, use of AZTEK Cleaner as a thinner is not recommended by TESTOR.

November 11, 2002

Roger Jackson builds and corrects the old Monogram 1/48 scale F-111A in a Workshop Feature. The model is finished using Testor's Model Master enamels.

November 6, 2002

Charles Landrum describes his award-winning Revell 1/48 scale F-84E Thunderjet in a new Showcase entry tonight. This model was finished using Metalizer paints.

October 29, 2002

The concluding section of the October video is a demonstration of pre-shading technique on Hasegawa's 1/32 scale Bf 109G-6. I tried to keep this video as short as possible but it still runs to 7 minutes. This translates to a file size of 5.1 MB, so you'll have plenty of time to make yourself a cup of coffee if you are a modem user!

October 27, 2002

The October instalment of the Video Modeling series, "Thinning Acrylic Paints and Preshading", is split into two separate videos due to its large size. This first part demonstrates the thinning of Testor acrylic paints prior to spraying. The 3:34 minute video is 2.7 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format. If you don't have Media Player, you can download it for free by following this link (for Windows or Mac). The second part will be posted in the next few days.

October 21, 2002

Scott Murphy presents his 1/48 scale Tamiya A-1J Skyraider finished in Testor Model Master enamels. Four pictures of the model plus one reference photo are included in this Showcase item.

October 15, 2002

Brett Green presents Part Two of Painting Small Scale Armor. This instalment includes illustrated techniques for painting hard-edged mottles and how to depict dust and mud using an airbrush.

October 4, 2002

Chris Wauchop presents the second part of his Wilde Sau Gallery series with another of Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 kits finished using the Aztek airbrush.

September 28, 2002

The third instalment of the Video Modeling series, "An Introduction to Testor's Aztek Airbrush and Spray Accessories", is presented tonight. This 4 minute video is 3.0 MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format. If you don't have Media Player, you can download it for free by following this link (for Windows or Mac).

September 23, 2002

Chris Wauchop presents his Hasegawa 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 finished in a grubby night fighter scheme using the Aztek airbrush.

September 17, 2002

Valentin E. Bueno builds New Connections 1/35 scale Krupp Räumer S in a new Workshop Feature tonight. Val has painted this remarkable vehicle using Polly Scale paints.

September 3, 2002

Brian Criner's beautiful 1/32 scale Tamiya A6M5 Zero Type 52 is the subject of the most recent ScaleWorkshop Showcase entry. Eight image are included.

August 31, 2002

The second instalment of the Video Modeling series, "Getting Started With Tools", is presented tonight. This 4 minute video is 2.8MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format. If you don't have Media Player, you can download it for free by following this link (for Windows or Mac).

August 27, 2002

Fabian Nevarez presents his very attractive 1/48 scale FGA.9 Hawker Hunter from Academy in a new Workshop Feature, finished using Testor's Model Master paints.

August 20, 2002

Chris Wauchop is back with his 1/6 scale Predator figure from Dark Horse. The model has been masterfully painted using the Testor Aztek A470 airbrush.

August 15, 2002

Uwe Schuetzendorf presents two of his models in the Showcase tonight. First is his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/N, and next is the Tamiya 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 Trop. Thomas Noak took all the images.

July 18, 2002

The first in the new Video Modeling series, "A Modeler's Workbench", is presented tonight. This 3 minute video is 2MB in size, and presented in Windows Media format. If you don't have Media Player, you can download it for free by following this link (for Windows or Mac).

July 16, 2002

Allan Wanta presents his 1/72 scale Focke-Wulf VTOL by Unicraft. Is it Science Fiction? Is it Luft '46? We'll let you decide!

July 9, 2002

Eric Sklarski converts Revell's 1/144 scale 767-300 to a -200, and builds Minicraft's 757, in a new Workshop Item tonight.

July 1, 2002

Steve Mesner's latest car is a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner in 1/25 scale from AMT. Steve has some simple but effective hints for the engine compartment!

June 22, 2002

Mark Krumrey discusses some of his techniques for obtaining a realistic metallic finish in his detailed article on building Academy's 1/72 scale KC-97L Stratotanker.

June 17, 2002

Scott Murphy presents his Accurate Miniatures TBF-1C Avenger finished in Testor Model Master enamels. Four pictures are included in this Showcase item.

June 12, 2002

Mark A. Sindiong returns to armor modeling with his 1/35 scale Chieftan Mk.11, converted from Tamiya's Chieftan Mk.5 using the Accurate Armour resin conversion.

June 11, 2002

Steve Mesner crosses between military and civil with his new Workshop Feature on the Testor/Italeri 1/24 scale Willys MB Jeep.

May 29, 2002

Dave Aungst returns with Part Two of his series on building the huge 1/48 scale Testor C-130E. Dave's new article focuses on the interior of the aircraft.

May 20, 2002

Steve Mesner is back with his 1/25 scale AMT Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Hardtop in a new Workshop Feature.

May 13, 2002

Roger Jackson continues his affair with Monogram in his new Workshop Feature on the 1/48 scale F-5E Tiger II.

May 8, 2002

Chris Wauchop builds and paints Horizon's vinyl figure model of the Creature From The Black Lagoon in a new Workshop Feature tonight.

May 5, 2002

Brett Green describes an interesting technique for using Gloss Clear as a thinner for POLLY Scale paints in Part One of a new series. More photos of the model after painting will be added soon.

May 2, 2002

Steve Mesner describes how he detailed and painted his AMT 1/25 scale 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop in a new Workshop Feature.

April 29, 2002

David Aungst presents a Workshop Feature, building the Testor/Italeri 1/48 scale C-130E Hercules. Dave includes some helpful hints for building this behemoth!

April 17, 2002

Chris Wauchop presents his Revell vinyl model of Draco the Dragon from the movie Dragonheart. This Workshop item describes some of the techniques for finishing vinyl models.

April 9, 2002

Thierry Bélanger describes the construction and painting of his Reynard racing car from Revell in 1/25 scale.

April 2, 2002

Tonight sees ScaleWorkshop's first Model Construction article, and a short "How-To" article:

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Roger Jackson describes the construction and finish of his Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II in 1/48 scale.

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Brett Green shares his Six Steps for Painting Small Scale Armor models in a "How To" article. Each step is illustrated with a photograph.

March 25, 2002

Welcome to Testor's ScaleWorkshop!

This new site will provide hints and tips for using Testor's many products, and a showcase for models produced using Model Master paints, Metalizer lacquers, Aztek airbrushes and much more.

We are pleased to launch ScaleWorkshop with four Showcase items:

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Dave Aungst's Hasegawa 1/48 scale Belgian F-16A in a very striking color scheme

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Brett Green's Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2 in 1/48 scale featuring the colorful markings of Hans "Assi" Hahn

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Chris Wauchop's Arii/Otaki 1/48 scale Spitfire VIII, proving that a great paint job can enliven an old model, and

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Brett Green's 1/48 scale Eduard P-39 Airacobra.

Over the coming weeks and months, detailed Construction Features and "How To" articles will be added. The subject matter will be diverse, including aircraft, cars, ships, figures and science fiction.

We hope you enjoy your visit and that you will come back soon!

 

 

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