Tips, Tricks & Techniques for Model Kit Building
3 Hours, 55 Minutes | 2015 | Buy: $4.00 USD (3.80 GB) / Rent: $1.00 USD​
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Master the art of scale modeling — one tip, trick, and technique at a time.
Scale model kit building is a lifelong craft, filled with patience, creativity, and discovery. In this comprehensive instructional how-to video, you’ll learn directly from Video Workbench owner Jason Gares, a seasoned modeler with over 30 years of experience. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, Jason guides you step-by-step through essential techniques that bring your models to life.
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You’ll begin with the history of scale model kits, then move through practical lessons on choosing your first kit, using tools and supplies, removing parts from sprue trees, washing and priming parts, and mastering the fundamentals of airbrushing. Along the way, discover advanced methods for making homemade parts, repairing and blending seams, applying metal foil, and even creating your own diorama materials.​
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Each lesson is packed with easy-to-follow demonstrations and professional insight designed to make your modeling projects more enjoyable and rewarding.
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What You’ll Learn:
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The History of Scale Model Kits
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Choosing a First Model Kit
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Tools & Supplies
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Removing Parts from Sprue Trees (Beginner & Advanced)
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Washing & Priming Model Parts
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Essential Tips for Building Models
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Repairing & Blending Model Kit Parts
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DIY Diorama Materials
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Crafting Bricks, Walls & Turf
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Basic Airbrush Tips & Advice
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Maintaining & Cleaning an Airbrush
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…and much more!
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By the end of the video, you’ll complete a resin spaceship diorama, combining all the skills you’ve learned into a showcase-worthy project.​​
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