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Review: Gemo UV Light Curing Putty

Gap filling is at the top of my list of things I’d rather avoid when building. In my case, I always have that 1 gap that requires multiple passes before it’s fixed. So for me, anything to reduce the tedium is welcome. I’m currently using various methods for gaps and I spotted this new product …...

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Review : LEGO 6880 Surface Explorer

Set Info Theme: Classic Space Released: 1982 Scale: Minifig Minifigures: 1 Pieces: 82 Price: USD $7.50 in 1982 What is it? The Surface Explorer is a 12-wheeled futuristic take on a backhoe loader. It features a grab-arm on one end and a scoop on the other end. Both of these are attached to articulated arms. …...

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Review : ai69 Metal Work scriber, chisels and bevels

Rahmat from ai69 Metal Work got a hold of me after reading my review of the TMP Chisel. He offered to send me a couple of modeling tools he was working on in exchange for some honest opinions. I received 6 tool bits along with 2 handles to play around with. The tools are made …...

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Review : TMP 0.2mm Chisel

There are various ways to scribe panel lines. One of the traditional methods is to use a sewing pin screwed into a pin vise. This is the combo I have used since I restarted the hobby in 1999. There are better methods and tools obviously, but the sewing needle has worked for my limited usage. …...

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Review : Vallejo Chipping Medium

There are various ways of doing paint chipping and one method is using store bought hairspray. Vallejo Chipping Medium claims to replicate the same effect without the mess and the smell that comes with using hairspray. It comes in the typical Vallejo drip bottle. The liquid is thick and has a slight yellowish tint. As …...

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Review : The Masters’ Brush Cleaner

Info Content: 1/4 oz Price: IDR 75,000 What is it? The name says it all doesn’t it? It cleans your brushes. Sure you clean with thinner and water after every painting session, but if you’ve used them long enough you know that doesn’t get rid of everything. I’m also quite abusive of my brushes so …...

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Review: Tamiya Model Cleaning Brush (Anti-Static)

Info Series: Tamiya Craft Tools Released: 2007 Price: 14.99 USD at Luckymodel in 2013 What is it? Unless you hermetically seal your model kits, dust will tend to cling onto your model kits. With a normal brush, the act of brushing off the dust will tend to generate static electricity which further makes the dust …...

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Review : LEGO 894 Mobile Ground Tracking Station

Set Info Theme: Classic Space Released: 1979 Scale: Minifig Minifigures: 1 Pieces: 65 Price: 17.00 EUR on Bricklink in 2013 Notes: Set number 452 in the US What is it? The Mobile Ground Tracking Station is a 6-wheeled vehicle with a compartment for a small command center at the back. It also pulls a 2-wheeled …...

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Review : AFV Acrylic Techniques by Mig Jimenez

DVD Info Minutes: 55 Language: English with Spanish subtitles System: PAL Price: USD 20.00 (est.) Introduction First a disclaimer: this DVD does not teach you how to assemble a kit. It does teach you how some simple techniques can really ‘pop’ a kit and bring it to another level. Traditionally, weathering and finishing of...

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