Scale Models Most of us have hobbies of some sort. These provide a sense of satisfaction that some careers may not otherwise give. And perhaps fulfill a need that even family and relationships do not fully provide. We may speculate on the reason we are attracted to a particular hobby, or even to the
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How Do I Get the Best Results With Scale Models?
Scale Models There has always been a certain appeal in scale models. Young children are fascinated by toys, which are a type of scale model. Older children and teens often build scale models of aircraft or other vehicles as a hobby, And a few continue this as adults. As children we use the models as
Scale Models Cars
Scale Models Cars Car Scale Models Scale model Cars are miniature representations of actual real world vehicles. They might be sports cars, trucks or buses, or perhaps even some exotic mode of transport. Initially these models were created for older children, building projects for those too old for simple toys. But over time they started
What to Know About Model Kit Building?
Plastic Scale Models Model kits have been an important part of many childhoods. And more than a few adults continue the hobby into their later years, often progressing to more elaborate, and perhaps customized models. A model is usually made from commercially available plastic kits, which are assembled, painted and detailed. The finished product is
Are Scale Models Still Popular?
Scale Models There has been a considerable following for scale models for many generations. Certainly model planes became popular after the second world war, when the actually military included model aircraft in their training sessions. These models caught on with the general public, and hobby kits started selling well. But their were models of military
Why use Decals on Scale Models
Scale Models Scale models are popular for hobbies, and useful for many industries like architecture and engineering. In many cases these models require fine detail, all the finer because the model is much smaller than the vehicle or building it represents. Some fine details on a scale model will be part of the structure. The
Applying Model Decals.
Scale Models Decals add the type of fine detail to scale models that cannot be achieved with paint. This detail looks best when the details are applied with skill, so they look like a natural part of the model rather than something added as an afterthought. Some problems with decals include: The supposedly clear edges
Scale Models & Model Trains
Scale Models Scale models of cars, trains, military vehicles and Science Fiction ships remain a popular hobby. We might have expected this type of pursuit to become less popular with the advent of computer games and other digital age technologies. But digital technology has actually added to the possibilities of scale models. Hobbyists now
Advantages of Using Waterslide Decals
Waterslide Decals Many of us like to personalize our possessions, or put our business logo on merchandise or the storefront. There are many ways to do this, but one of the best is by using decals. Decals can be printed at the home of office using inkjet decal paper. This is a simple process that
Original Scale Models & Decals
Scale model decals Decals have been used for decades on model planes and cars to provide fine detail. This level of detail is too hard to reproduce on small scale models. It cannot be done with paint, but it can be done with fine printing. Of course models in the past were limited to what
Model Cars
Car Scale models Model care is small versions of vehicles, usually based on real vehicles, though a few models are based on popular film vehicles or Sci-Fi ideas. Initially, model cars were created as toys for children, but as with computer games and other entertainment, the hobby was slowly passed on to an older audience.
Model Trains Explained
Model Trains Explained Model Trains remain a popular hobby. It dates back over 100 years, with some models and layouts build for training actual rail staff, others built for pure enjoyment. A few old train models from decades ago are still in running order. Size, Scale and Gauge Scale models of trains come in several
Recreating and Creativity – Decals
There is the model building that uses prefabricated kits. And there is the type of model making that builds everything from the most basic materials. At first glance it would seem that pre-fabricated kits limit us to what the kit designers had in mind, and that making things from scratch is a more flexible (if
Best Results for Decals
Decals are the thin transfers that are applied to scale models and other items. Most of us are familiar with decals from building model planes or from train sets. But they have become increasingly common on laptop computers, briefcases and other personalized items. The popularity of decals has increased over the past generation, partly because
Model Trains
Model Trains Model trains remain a popular hobby. We might have expected this to be an old fashioned type of pursuit, the type of thing forgotten in light of computer technology and other modern hobbies. But of course the modern technology is actually being used for train models. 3D Printing. A generation ago it was
Classic Scale Model Decals
Classic Scale Models Decals It would be a mistake to think that CGI in films has done away with physical models effects, or that 3D printing has completely replaced Scale model hobbying. Many films use a combination of CGI and model work, while Plastic scale models have a steady following, with built models often appearing
Model decals
Model decals are a favourite topic of many business people and employees in the printing industry. Model Decals Decals, or water-slide transfers, are a good way to get perfect insignia, logos, lettering, or unit markings onto models. Many believe they’re simple to use provided that you follow standard procedures and prepare the surface adequately. Prior
Making Model Decals 101
Making Model Decals 101 We can use home 3D printers and other modern devices to produce all sort of hobby model. These models sometimes need the fine details that only decals can provide. They are near perfect with military, transport, or sci-fi insignia. Printing your own decals. Just a few short years ago it
Restoration with Decals
Restoration with Decals There are many hobbies that restore old items. This is a fine art. But until recently one of the more challenging aspects of any restoration was putting in tiny details like labels and insignia. But this is much easier now with waterslide decals. It is easy to print decals to suit any
Decals As Gifts
Waterslide Decals are ideal gifts, though you need to make sure that the decal is appropriate for the particular individual that you are buying for. College students and people of that age group often like pop cultural icons and pithy slogans. Try decals for: Laptop decal Bedroom wall decals Car decal Collage logo decals Sporting
Tattoo
Tattoos and decal paper. Tattoos have been an ongoing thing for many generations, occasionally rising or waning in popularity. But there has always been a subculture or two that likes tattoos. On problem is the permanent nature of tattoos. They stay there for life, or until you have them surgically removed. And if the tattoo