Applying wood grain... >>

How to drill 0.4mm and 0.5mm brass tubing to a larger bore size... >>

Rigging line sizes in 1:32 and 1:48 scale... >>

Using graphite to colour the tyres and add detail to the model... >>

A look at which model would be suitable for you, especially aimed at those wanting to build 1:32 scale WW1 aircraft for the first time.

Which model would suit me with the experience that I have ?

Making turnbuckles for 1:32 scale is quite simple, follow my easy one two three steps.

Setting up your work area and what tools you might need

It is not an expensive exercise to set up for modelling, just a few basic tools and products will get you started.

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Available from the Model Cellar are these beautiful figures of airmen from WW1. They are very well detailed not only in their facial expressions but their clothing as well. These figures are definitely worth the expense and once painted would certainly compliment any WW1 diorama. Check their web site for other figures in other scales. http://www.modelcellar.com

The most scary thing about bi-planes, the rigging. Not as hard as you think, easy steps ahead.

An independent review of new released products which have been made available to me

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Drill size conversion chart

An easy to read conversion chart for inch/metric/decimal/number drills from 0.25mm - 2.5mm >>>

A brilliant idea by Scott Nicolich has made eyelet making a breeze

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WW1 INSTRUMENT DECALS

These beautiful decals are now available from www.airscale.co.uk    

A new 54mm figure of a German NCO of the German Flying Corps 1914 - 1918. Very well detailed and would look great standing beside his aircraft.

Three new figures to compliment any WW1 airfield diorama. These figures of two German ground crew and a pilot are very well detailed and are available from

           www.kellerkind-miniaturen.de

1:32 scale WW1 Figures

A full review of these brilliant decals can be found on my Product Review page

HEAT BOX

A very simple heat box to accelerate drying time of paints and to keep dust off

Here is a set of hand tools which are perfect for adding that touch of realism to any diorama scene. Made and supplied by vectorcut.com they are beautifully cut and very well detailed. The process used is laser cut and relief engraved in .0145” laserboard resulting in very accurate and highly detailed miniatures. Beside the tool set is a nut/bolt and washer set also very highly detailed and beautifully cut. These are perfect for detailing engines, prop hubs, undercarriage and many more applications.

Just released are these two sets of very thin washer, my measurements make them at only 0.28mm thick. The washers come in four sizes, the first set has 2.3mm and 1.9mm washer, the second set has 1.75mm washers and 1.45mm washers. These washers are laser cut so have a very clean crisp edge. These washer will mate perfectly with the Vector Cut nuts to give a completely realistic appearance to your model.  

A brilliant addition to the ever increasing range of products for the 1:32 scale WW1 aircraft      builder. These guns are produced by

   www.master-model.pl

    and are available at a great price from

 www.jbmodel.eu

These are a must for the serious builder who is looking for perfect detail.

German Machine Guns - Incredible detail

Product Review

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RODEN SSW.DIII

WNW SE. 5a

WNW JUNKERS J.1

Pre-shading made simple but made to look special... >>

WW1 aircraft terminology - what are all those rigging wires called... >>

A very quick and simple way to pre-shade. No masking and only one colour paint required. This method makes pre-shading a breeze.

A very simple method to make realistic looking pulleys for rigging applications on your model aircraft. Single, double or triple pulleys all with the same method.

How I detailed the Hispano Suiza engine for the Wingnut Wings SE.5a model.

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How to make single ended turnbuckles. Great for where turnbuckles are fitted directly into the wing, very easy to make.

A very easy technique for cross drilling small holes through micro brass tube

An easy way to cut brass tube to be all exactly the same length.

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A great range of products are available from rbmotion.com

Suitable and adaptable to 1:32 scale WW1 aircraft models. Check out this website for the full range of nuts/bolts/washers/spark plugs/spark plug boots plus much more.

Prices are fair and postage rates are excellent.

Take a browse and be amazed

Photos taken from the rbmotion website

WNW BRISTOL F.2b

WNW SOPWITH PUP

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I show in fine detail how to scratch build this beautiful engine. I used this engine in my scratch built Curtiss 1911 Hydroaeroplane in 1:32 scale

SCRATCH BUILDING

THE ANTOINETTE

V8 ENGINE IN 1:32 SCALE