Several years ago, Monogram released a Pro Modeller series of tools that included a plastic container housing a piece of foam for decals. This was an absolute game changer for me. You could place an entire Micro Scale or Super Scale decal sheet on the foam and pick off the decals as you were ready for them. I currently use the leftover packaging for Eduard Brassin parts as I prefer to work on a few decals at a time, vice an entire sheet. Filled properly, the decals can sit on the damp foam for quite some time without floating off of the backing paper.
@bobrivett7645
2 ай бұрын
That's is cool idea, I think will try on a couple aircraft models that will be ready for decals in a few weeks.
@vimal1956
2 ай бұрын
Great idea, you can snip off the few that need to be applied individually and use the foam box for the bulk of the markings that go on at once.
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
I recall those (I think Micro-Mark has something similar) and could be helpful for those proficient at moving quickly with their decals. For me, I'm more of a single decal at a time guy--maybe two if I'm feeling ambitious. I need to be able to get up and walk away from the bench at a moment's notice (possibly not coming back for a while) and not have the worry that something might go wrong while I'm away. -TK
@scottbuildsthemall5124
2 ай бұрын
@@FineScaleModelermagazine Tim, I have actually left decals on the damp foam overnight before and was able to successfully place them on the model the next day. That was one of the selling points for the Pro Modeller container. If you need to drop what you are doing in a moment's notice, this might actually work well for you as I have limited success stories about a decal coming off of the backing paper in a container of water and still being usable. I hope to see you in Madison in a couple of weeks!
@mikesackmary
2 ай бұрын
Aaron and Kendra and Tim, you guys make a great team. I enjoy these videos
@user-dh2fe6ut5t
2 ай бұрын
I think it would be interesting to ask modellers what questions they answer in regards to new / young modellers who are just starting out. It may seem kind of basic topics but to the new crowd of modellers would be a great help to those starting out in the hobby. It just a thought as I watch this episode. Great to see you guys at heritage con in Hamilton. Cheers.
@4trialsin
2 ай бұрын
Those Fiska scissors are fantastic
@michaelsullivan1262
2 ай бұрын
Also, candle warmers are sold that are very similar to mug warmers.
@cameronmorris1979
2 ай бұрын
oil burners ... yep that's what I use got mine for $5 at K-mart.
@scaleartsg
2 ай бұрын
playing at 2x and its still fine 😂
@bobrivett7645
2 ай бұрын
Hey FSM, heres a question concerning decals. Any of you have experience with the new MiniArt decals that have the removable carrier flim??? I have a couple of miniarrs F4F wildcat and one of the Mig-15 kits on the shelf, the wildcat kit i plan to build later this year. Anyway Ive heard about these new decals but have no experience with them, was wondering if FSM could share with us viewers a how to video and/or tips when dealing them. Thanks for this weeks video
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
Hi Bob, we do and it's a good suggestion. It is added to our list and we'll do a Scale Model Basics video about it in the next season.
@bobrivett7645
2 ай бұрын
@@FineScaleModelermagazine That's great. Thank you FSM
@EricAitala
2 ай бұрын
A lot of ejector pin marks on the F-35B.
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
It's out for review right now and we'll soon know what to look for.
@mynameis999
2 ай бұрын
Is there a way to fix brittle plastic? The old models we had in a box in the basement are now on the verge of crumbling because they have turned really fragile.
@garybaran501
2 ай бұрын
Why hasn't the weekly be sent to my in box?
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
The FSMW is included in the weekly FSM newsletter. If you're not receiving it, you may want to check your spam filter or double check to make sure the newsletter is being sent to the correct email address.
@garybaran501
2 ай бұрын
Is there any chance that you could look into coming kits from Viet Nam era?
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, when we receive kits of Vietnam-era vehicles, we will definitely include them.
@ntesla66
2 ай бұрын
Hey? Which Enterprise model is that on the shelf , during the tooling around section?
@EricAitala
2 ай бұрын
That's probably Polar Lights 1/350th kit
@ntesla66
2 ай бұрын
@@EricAitala That's what I was thinking but wasn't sure.
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
Eric is correct! Polar Lights 1/350 scale USS Enterprise kit.
@ntesla66
2 ай бұрын
@@FineScaleModelermagazine TY!
@robertjensen1438
Ай бұрын
Just a comment for the algorithm
@user-fo6ud3zs2o
2 ай бұрын
..F-35 это весомо..
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
No question, the F-35 is a significant airplane. Aaron was just commenting that he doesn't find it aesthetically pleasing.
@clintongaskill1395
2 ай бұрын
Just want say that since my reentry back into modeling. I have noticed a disturbing trend to over weather kits. Edges that look like they are worn are realistic, as these vehicles/armor are home to the crew that man them. So the utmost care is taken of them. If it looks like it's been submerged in a river for a hundred years ot just not real world. Dirt and mud happen but not to the extreme. Don't get me wrong some of these models look great but aren't real world. So the newer people to this Hobby think you have to rust and chip something to the extreme. Looking at my research library on the Second World War, I find example after example of vehicles in combat and it is very hard to find even a few of the exa.ples you publish. I have a copy of the book Charging Knights of the Eastern Front and the pictures of that battalions vehicles are in the middle of combat and look like they just came off the assembly line. So more articles on basic weathering would help a lot. Less of the articles on extreme weathering are actually detrimental. detrimental detrimental
@scottbuildsthemall5124
2 ай бұрын
I understand your viewpoint completely. While I appreciate the work that is put into the weathering, it really comes down to the preferences of the modeler. A former modeler in my area would say that he knew what mud looked like, but wanted a representation of a vehicle. When I do add some weathering, I do my best to find reference photos of what the real item looked like in service.
@FineScaleModelermagazine
2 ай бұрын
Hi Clinton! First, thank you for watching and thank you for your comment. As Scott said in his reply, a lot of it comes down to style, what looks good to your eye, and what you want to accomplish. Scale modeling is an art, there are no two ways about it, and what one person likes is not necessarily going to be the next person's entree of choice. These decisions are and should be left up to the modeler. At FSM, we provide the information for how to accomplish a task. Within that there is a whole spectrum of choices to be made and a lot of room for artistic license. The most important thing for any modeler should be that you are enjoying your hobby.
@DIFowner
2 ай бұрын
I would not buy or build any kit of any Russian vehicle if you paid me. Continue to promote these evil kits and I am tempted to unsubscribe!
@FineScaleModelermagazine
Ай бұрын
Dr. Dif, the beauty about modeling is that you don't have to build anything that you don't want to.
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