HobbyShed Modelmaking Guides - Models | Miniatures | Scratch Building

Taster

Is this your first time in the HobbyShed? Below are five links to pages within the site, randomly selected for you to sample.

Guides: Choosing a kit to suit your modelling ability

Gallery: Ghost Rider - Horizon 1/6 Vinyl Model Kit

Glossary: A-Z of modelling terminology. 300+ entries!

Guides: Basic modelling techniques

Visits: Sandwell Historic Vehicle Show

About Me

My name's Adam, I'm 30 and from the West Midlands region of England in the UK. I've been modelmaking and painting for around twenty years.Adam Bagley. Formerly Redditch, Worcestershire.
I remember becoming interested in the hobby by seeing my father's remote controlled Tamiya miltary models in action around the back garden. Add to this the heavy presence of models in films such as Star Wars and Jason and the Argonauts and TV series such as Doctor Who and Gerry Anderson's Captain Scarlet and it's easy to see why I got hooked.

I've come a long way since, learning through books, clubs and plenty of trial and error. I'm always happy to share my knowledge with others and I'm still as keen as ever to learn new things and to see how others approach their work. It's because of this that the HobbyShed modelling resource has been created with sharing in mind.

I hope you enjoy your time in the shed. Modeling.

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Guides

Experienced modellers and beginners alike should find the information in the following guides useful. However, the tips and techniques mentioned should not be viewed as the 'final word' on how to do things. Modeling.

Finished pieces should not only represent the subject, but also the person who made it. Enjoy your models, get satisfaction from them, develop your own styles, show individuality and most importantly, have fun! Modelers.

:: What exactly is a scale model?

Know the history of your hobby! This guide delves into the journey of the model kit, from its industrious origins to the worldwide pleasurable pastime it is today.

:: List of scale model sizes

Large or small, find out what scales your favourite model subjects are commonly available in and discover what scales other models are produced to too!

:: Choosing a kit to suit your modelling ability

So you've seen kits made from injection moulded plastic, resin, white metal, vac formed plastic and vinyl, but which material is right for you? This guide explains them all to help you decide.

:: Choosing basic modelling tools

This guide helps you get kitted out with the basic tools needed for building models. It also explains differences between the different types of glue, modelling compounds and putties available to buy.

:: Choosing advanced modelling tools

As your skills progress, so might your range of modelling tools. Find out what else is available to aid your model building and discover what tasks they help you with.

:: Basic modelling techniques

Here you'll find tried and tested modelling techniques and handy tips for making the construction of a model less of a mess and more of a succes. Useful information you'll use again and again.

:: Choosing paint and painting tools

After investing time and effort into building a model kit, you'll want to give it a decent paint job. Discover what paints and painting equipment are available and what kind of finishes they produce.

:: Understanding colour

Many different coloured paints are available to the modelmaker but a large selection is nothing unless you know how to get the best from them.

:: Colour reference chart

Save time and money! Use this colour reference chart to discover close or exact matches across different model paint ranges such as Humbrol, Citadel, Revell, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo and Testor.

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