Modelling tips

[Marshdweller]

As I threatened in one of the recent GB threads, I've decided to create a "Modelling Tips" thread. :P

It seemed logical to me to have a one stop shop for advice for all types of modelling questions; one in which hopefully the more talented members can assist the less capable of us by passing on their tips and techniques. In some cases, this might simply be a link to a Youtube video or another website where the answer is already given in great detail.

Either way, I hope this takes off and also helps prevent the forum from getting cluttered up by lots of individual advice threads.

If the mods see fit to sticky this thread, or even turn it into a Wiki (I've never created a Wiki before, and was rather reluctant to start now) that would be great.

[Marshdweller]

I'm going to start things off by asking two questions, both about model aeroplanes:

1. What's the best way to paint the glass canopy?

2. When working in 1/72, what's the best way to paint the wheels? I always seem to get black paint on the silver bit and vice versa (for example).

[Marshdweller]

Red Firecracker said:

Good idea. Might be worth creating it as a Wiki rather than a plain thread though?

Marshdweller said:

If the mods see fit to sticky this thread, or even turn it into a Wiki (I've never created a Wiki before, and was rather reluctant to start now) that would be great.

I'll give it a go, but be warned, I might make a mess of the forum if it all goes horribly wrong...