Archives: How-To Articles

In this episode of Skill Building, master modeler Kenneth Childres demonstrates how to bench photo-etch metal pieces. You can then place these perfectly shaped parts on your scale models to amp up the finished look and add to its realism.

In this episode of Skill Building, master modeler Kenneth Childres shows you how to put together Modelkasten Panzer IV SK-27 lightweight tracks. These tracks seem complicated and delicate, but Kenneth demonstrates exactly how to get the job done.

In this episode of Skill Building, master modeler Kenneth Childres shows you how to fill seams with Mr Surfacer 500 or 1000. This is an easy technique you can use to make cracks disappear on the scale model you’re building.

In this episode of Skill Building, master modeler Kenneth Childres takes a look at the painting and construction stand he created and shows you how to build your own. This is a simple project that will serve you for many scale models.

In this episode of Skill Building, master modeler Kenneth Childres demonstrates how you can detail and tweak basic kits to add a bit more finesse to your models. As an example, he uses Tamiya’s Sturmpanzer Brummbär armored tank, but you can apply his techniques to any and all models.

In this episode of Skill Building with master modeler Kenneth Childres, he shows you how to how to use colored pencils to add depth and detail to your scale models. You can use these techniques on any kind of model, such as armor, aircraft, figures, sci-fi, ect.