Technique: Model Washes

Not what I meant when I said "Model Washes"

Ummm Ummmm ... What was I talking about?

Here's a relatively quick collection of different approaches, or at least different people explaining the same thing, on the ins and outs of applying "washes" to models. A "simple" method of enhancing panel line detail and other details where shading the details would provide more depth in the final outcome.

Washes can be done with a surprising number of different mediums most of which are covered here. The biggest surprise to me was how NOT simple this can be. Pay particular attention to surface preparation and also the amount and manner in which it is removed.

Playlist Home: Build Technique: Washes
Number of Videos: 9
Playlist Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours

Contributors ...

The Wargamers Consortium
PLASMO - plastic models
Pit KARGES
Sven Harjacek
Todd Michalak
International Scale Modeller
Genessis Models
Scale Model Consortium
florymodels

Model Build: F/A-18 Super Hornet

I just added a Revell  1:48 scale, F/A-18 Super Hornet to my "stash". As I have been building and focusing exclusively  in 1:72 scale this will something of a leap for me. Upon initial glance I am excited about the level of detail although I have no idea what I will do with a model this size when complete. Part of the thrill of this hobby I suppose!

As with most of my models I started collecting video tutorials on F-18 builds. Looks like a pretty popular aircraft to model, however it also sounds like the Revell version is going to be something of a challenge. As I am just a Noob in this hobby that does not bode well for me! LOL ... I  guess you can't get better without working through being bad first. :) Besides I got for 40% off at the craft store so for $13 USD I figure it's still a pretty good deal.

This Model Build: F/A Super Hornet playlist includes 18 video, from 7 channels and span 3 - 3.5 hours when watched straight through. I wanted to issue a special call out to Doog's Models for his particularly informative multi-part build, something I have come to expect from Matt's videos. Thanks!

Playlist Home: Model Build: F/A-18 Super Hornet
Number of Videos: 18
Playlist Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours

Contributors ...
ScaleModelAircraft
IvanTheTerrible
Doogs' Models
Genessis Models
Bruno Basaez
MurderInkModels
Coen's Scale Modelling

Model Build: F-14D Super Tomcat

Grumman F-14D Tomcat

The first kit I actually completed since 'kick-starting' this model obsession was a Revell 1:72 scale Snap-Tite F-14 Tomcat. This was great as it allowed me to focus largely not on the build but on what interested me the most; painting and weathering.

Perhaps I will post photos of the final result. Nothing to write home about, but it was enough to really get me stoked up. I highly recommend Snap-Tite kits for people who are excited about finishing kits more so than building them.

Anyway, huge Thank You to Bobby Waldron of Genessis Models for this EXTENSIVE series of 26 videos with over 13 hours of instruction, focused on the build of a Hobbyboss 1:48 scale F-14D Super Tomcat.

Playlist Home: Model Build: F-14D Super Tomcat
Number of Videos: 26
Playlist Duration: Approx. 13 hours

Contributors ...

Genessis Models