I visit the various clearance sections in Hobby Lobby stores where items are marked down to around a dollar. All kinds of things from different departments that can be repurposed. Just recently they had some doll house accessories that could be repurposed. Ive found inks, pigments, powders, glitters, textures from the paint dept. Wire, beads, jewels, string from the jewelry dept. Brushes, oils, acrylics, pens, pencils, charcoals from the art dept. Fabrics/sewing had all shapes and sizes of scissors, self healing mats, measuring tools. Most items under $2 many under $1.

Great tool review, can't wait to watch advanced tools video. Always a pleasure to watch a master talk about the craft he enjoys 👍

@MannsModelMoments

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Though I'm not sure about the "master" accolade! :-D

Thank you for the recommendation on vision aids. Twenty years ago, I could see extremely well without glasses and used one of those magnifier lights only when doing some really fine detail, usually involving photo-etch. Now in my sixties, I can’t see anything at arm’s reach or closer without glasses, and even then my detail vision is dubious. Building an entire model using my magnifier light is just problematic. I just received my Vision Aid magnifier, same as yours and which I got on your recommendation. On first blush, my trust in you seems to be well placed. Just playing around with it, the device is light weight and comfortable, so I think wearing for extended periods will not be any kind of a problem. With all the different lens along with the adjustability of the lens and light positions, it think this thing will be a game changer. Thanks again.

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I use mine every day and I've not regretted the purchase one bit!

Hey, love lists like this. Glad you've made it. I noticed that the sound was only coming through the left channel in my headphones. Not a huge deal. Still enjoyed the video.

Enjoyed that, thanks Bob England

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video,informative and concise

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Dear sir - an interesting and helpful video, thanks for sharing

@MannsModelMoments

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I have the exact same magnifier headset. Was cheap but it’s awesome for my almost 50 yr old eyes. Where is the clamp from? I heard you say burner or something? I couldn’t find anything like it googling.

@BenjWarrant

5 ай бұрын

berna multi clamp

¡Excelente video! Tuve el mismo viaje y mi exoeriencia fue muy semejante a la tuya. Por cierto la gente de Kaliningrado me pareció muy amable y siempre dispuesta a ayudarte.

Just found your channel and subbed (and selected notifications) I'm looking forward to checking out more of your content. Have a great day. -David

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

The extra thin glue is exactly the same product as the pink top airbrush cleaner but is a lot cheaper to buy.

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

It's Acetone & Butyl Acetate - even cheaper to buy the neat chemicals and mix them 50:50 (which is what I've done!). You get 2 litres for about £35 (including postage)... 😀

Subscribed. A bit of advice though. The last two videos I've watched there are several minutes at the end with just a black screen. The video has ended long before it stops playing. Edit out the last several minutes of 'dead air'.

@MannsModelMoments

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads-up, wasn't aware of that!

My son got a Chinese made double action airbrush off Amazon with a small battery powered compressor that's about 6 inches long and 2 inches square. I expected it to have a pulse or pressure drop off problem. Surprisingly, it doesn't. No, it's not as good as my Paasche Vision, or for large surfaces, my old VL-1 that I use for large area coverage , and you can't adjust the pressure, but it does make a good (not great), affordable beginner's airbrush. Pressure worked well with properly thinned paints and the double action paint flow was predictable to him. I was rather surprised by it.

Personally, I've found I prefer using bottle caps (the kind from glass bottles) for mixing small amounts of paint vs using a pallet, especially if I'm working on something small like a 1/72 pilot.

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks!

Great videos ! There is one tool that Is quite valuable to me , its a diamond stick used to sharpen wood chisels its about 1 inch wide by 2 inches long , different grit on each side , was pricey , I use it to sharpen xacto blades , drill bits scrbes ect , where it really pays off is with photo etch , I can dress down the nibs with zero pull or drag on the photo etch even down to 350 scale ships railing , they are very sharp , a soak in acetone to clean , and you would be amazed at all the metal that falls out of them ,

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That sounds an interesting tool, I'll have to do a little investigating....

@jamesgathings6364

Жыл бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments I'm a solitary model builder with no social presence , many of the techniques I use I have never seen anyone do on You Tube , perhaps I could share with you and you could present on your channel ?

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesgathings6364 sure!

@jamesgathings6364

Жыл бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments Hmm,, Those pesky rubber parts ,, tires , hoses that are impossible to remove the flash and sprue attachments , just freeze them , leave them overnight in the frig , need to work a bit fast though

I've had to switch all notifications off for KZread in my notifications bar on my phone there's that many coming through Daily nightly through the night can't take it no more lol so it's definitely working for me in Scotland! What they have changed it you can't see who far you are into a video now or the seek bar it's all covered by the black comments page or the video info! I'm away to complain on their app store about it all now I'll add that in about the notifications for you!

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hello great video… question I like your wood storage set up pic at the beginning of your video did you make that and piece it together or did you buy it complete like that… I have something similar that I bought at Harbor Freight ( wood chest with drawers) here in Texas but I like yours because it’s more organized and well spaced.. thx

@MannsModelMoments

5 ай бұрын

This is actually a set of products from a Polish company called Hobbyzone - they do a whole range of different things, from paint holders to spray booths.

PVA or Elmer's glue works well on paper, wood, and styrofoam, so I was always curious on how strong of a bond it would provide on non porous surfaces such as styrene plastic.

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

It's not really a load-bearing bond, but certainly enough to hold smaller items like canopies in place.

My biggest gripe in 2023 and coming back to modelling after 34 years is about Tamiya paints. When I made my last models i bought my Tamiya paints in the large 23ml jars. It now appears that if you want Tamiya in the UK only 10ml jars are available. Yet if you go to Super-Hobby based in Poland they have the large 23ml jars. Is it a case of profiteering on the part of the UK agent? Either way it looks like my paint is being ordered from Poland. I just hope HMRC don't slap duty on it.

Just my opinion, but for an intermediate modeler an airbrush is essential. A very competent one can be had for the price of one or two kits, but get one from a known company with a history and a range of airbrushes. Cheap, one-off airbrushes are not the way to go and will make the modeler question why so many people use them.

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

These are intermediate level; tools, not for the intermediate modeller (a small distinction!)- as I mentioned, as you're expanding your skills you need to be thinking about an airbrush, but it's certainly not essential at this stage and know several modellers who have never used one. I'll be looking at what you should think about when considering your first airbrush in an upcoming video, but I don't think there is a single answer to the question, and I certainly wouldn't discount ANY airbrush.

Hi Alex.. re paint colours. If your main interest is a single genre, like RAF WWII, would you suggest one of the paint sets collecting the most common colours for that genre together?

@MannsModelMoments

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely - I've done this with sets from both AK Interactive and Vallejo, and not regretted it.

What’s with the 3 minute blank video at the end?

Top video. Can I ask where you get your Pledge? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks

@MannsModelMoments

7 ай бұрын

Fortunately I bought a bottle before it went out of production, but unless you can spot one in secreted on the shelf of an old hardware store, you're out of luck I'm afraid....

@fhbooker

7 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments Maybe needed to mention a type of varnish then? I wonder if any other type of polish will do?

@MannsModelMoments

7 ай бұрын

@@fhbooker Unfortunately normal varnishes and polishes don't work in the same way - there are a couple of chemicals in Pledge/Klear that give it thee properties, and I've been searching for a substitute for it ever since - testing a possibility atm, sub and you may see a video on it in the future!

I would like to see your skills as a modeler as I have been modeling for 60 yrs and like to see different approaches to paint, weathering, washes, layering etc. if your content is for beginners or more intermediate I will pass on subscribing.

@MannsModelMoments

2 жыл бұрын

I will be putting more content with advanced builds etc up in the future, but wanted to get these "baseline" videos out to show people what I know first, and to give an insight into what I'm doing in those videos

@2shoestoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments ok I will keep watching but will have to pass on the beginner videos. keep at it there are a lot of modelers out there but I think most are looking to increase there skills and are more advanced. I will subscribe to help you out, good luck!

@MannsModelMoments

2 жыл бұрын

@@2shoestoo Thanks for the support, I appreciate it and be sure I'll be moving onto more advanced techniques and detail as I go, I just want to ensure I bring as many people along with me as I can when I do 🙂

no audio track for this video.

@JamesFolkers

5 ай бұрын

Sure there is…

@MannsModelMoments

5 ай бұрын

Do you have your volume turned down??

@MannsModelMoments

5 ай бұрын

Do you have your volume turned down??

ow my left ear

@MannsModelMoments

Жыл бұрын

?

@VeteranofthePsychicWars

Жыл бұрын

@@MannsModelMomentsthe audio is only coming out of the left channel when using headphones. It would be easier to listen to if it was in the left and right audio channels.

@Syclone0044

8 ай бұрын

@@VeteranofthePsychicWarssame here, very confusing to listen to

@JamesFolkers

5 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMomentsAudio is fine here…

The name of the transfers are called De-cals. Pronounced Dee cowls, not decles.

@MannsModelMoments

10 ай бұрын

No, both pronunciations are equally valid - try checking your facts before confirming your ignorance.

@dalemettee1147

10 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments Don't worry, I'll not be watching you brilliance anytime soon.

@MannsModelMoments

10 ай бұрын

@@dalemettee1147 Well it's not like I need your stupidity around me anyway. Enjoy your two subs a*hole

I've stopped using that Pledge and Klear UV nowadays my model's from like 10 years ago are all flaking and yellowing they just look like they have been badly brush painted whare it's airbrushed and looks so shiny plastic it's not hoding up good atoll! I'm just packing some them old ones with it away and putting my nee builds in there place so take it as you will I'd not recommend klear floor/Pledge now! The UV protection one is actually worse believe it or not!

@MannsModelMoments

2 жыл бұрын

Might not be the Pledge/Future - I've models from 20 years ago that are fine, and ones that I varnished with other products (Humbrol) that turned very yellow. At the end of the day, many model paints, pigments and finishes are not made to last decades!

always watch your videos before uploading them...

@MannsModelMoments

5 ай бұрын

I do

@merrymaker1031

5 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments the sound is awful. can barely here you

@MannsModelMoments

5 ай бұрын

@@merrymaker1031 I would check your output device - nothing wrong with the sound on the video