Scale Modelling Tips, Tricks & Advice - Plus New Panel Line Technique 

I turned 46 this year. I just started and Im already hooked. Its like brain candy for adults.

I’m dipping back into the hobby 50 years after I last dabbled. I’m 63 and videos such as this are so inspirational - thank you

Tips List 0:00 Dollar Store Deals 7:15 Panel Lining - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 10:20 Remove Chrome Coating - Great Value Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner (Fume Free) 14:20 Newly Painted Wheels - Rust-Oleum Spray Can (Paint+Primer Aluminum) 17:40 Clothes Pin - Suspend Brush in thinner 19:20 Badger Paint Mixer -Clean with 91% alcohol in jar 21:33 Glue - Tamiya Thin, Zap-A-Gap, Tamiya Regular Cement (place in plastic bottle from Hobby Lobby w/needle) 22:35 Hobby Lobby Finds 23:32 Masking Tapes -Tamiya, 3M 24:45 Hobby knife - X-acto Z Blade 25:45 Misc Hobby Tools -The ones you use the most, get the best 27:00 Paper Towel & Stand will add more later

Thank you for passing along your knowledge. 25 years ago my father introduced the hobby to me, I'm 34 now and my 7 year old son is in the middle of building his first kit. I just wanna say I appreciate all of you, and everything I know has come from my fellow hobbyists sharing what they've learned over the years.

I've been building all sorts of kits for 50 of my 60 years on and off, you are never too experienced to take advice or learn something new. Great tips and lovely looking builds, thank you for taking the time to make this video and hi from the UK

This guy is the type who can build like 3 models at once and finish them in like 30 minutes hahaha I already live this channel

Great tips. I too grew up with models shown to me by my dad. I’m around same age as you and am gonna jump back into to plastics models. I have tons of military kits and all the tools already. Thanks again for sparking my interest.

I really appreciate you sharing this info. THANK YOU! Just getting back into this hobby and one thing I realized is need to get me the basic tools/items.

This video was a treat. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I learned so many great tips!

Years ago I made an electric paint mixer from a toy motor and the hook end of a bicycle spoke, joined the two with a short length of insulation from #14AWG house wire. Great video, great tips, thanks.

Hi Barbados Rex. Thanks for your informative video. I have been modeling since the early/mid 70’s though had a 20 year hiatus. Now getting back into it again. Cleaned my bench area a week ago and found dozens of new kits unopened that I had stashed away. Looking forward to get the creative juices flowing again. Keep up the good work and sharing. Thank you again. Jeff

I love your fast bullet point approach. I learn a lot quick and the stuff I already know doesn't go on for long.

Thanks for taking the time to make this, some useful tips and it’s always nice to see someone’s stash!

Dollar store: Look for a package of wire brushes that look like toothbrushes. Instead of plastic bristles, however, they are brass. They're great for cleaning your files as they get filled up while you're filing. A clean file always gives better bite and with more control. Also, plastic scouring pads come in a variety of grits and cane be very effective in sanding things, especially if you use a small piece held in a hemostat or cross-action tweezers for sanding in small places.

The panel lines on that BMW made a big difference. Really looks good. Cool idea with the clothespin. Lots and lots of great tips in this video. My dad built custom cars all his life. After he had a stroke, he started customizing model cars, and did some great work. He could chop, channel and section a car, and it would look perfect. And he brought that skill to models. He had a room FULL of models he had built, all in those plastic show cases. My brother got all of his stuff (first come, first serve). I hope he took pictures of it, at least. I used to have a nice '59 Imperial, but mine was a 4-door. Nice car. My dad dated a girl who drove a '70 Dodge Challenger convertible - as a daily driver! All black. It looked brand new.

I'm 51 years old, I got back into modeling last year, this video is going to make my workspace more organized; and my wife happy.

Ive been modeling since the first grade. There are more tips here than a lifetime of building. Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

Thank you for these, I especially liked the clothes pin trick!

Your tip for suspending brushes in thinners used to be a common practice for painters and decorators here in the UK. It also helps get paint out of the root of the brush ( not that it should be there in the first place). I personally learned of it some 50 years ago when I worked in a paint research laboratory.

So much knowledge, thanks for sharing it with us.

Just watched the video. Some the tools I have. Still working to organize my work station. Like you I have been building models off and on for over 40yrs now. Thanks for the great video.

Thank you for putting this together, this really had alot of good information.

You’re so enthusiastic! Love it!

Thank you for some great tips. I really admire your organization and clean workspace! 👍

Very informative video! I'm 56 and have been building since 1975. I still remember my first kit, it was a gold dune buggy. Then my 2nd kit was a 55 Chevy which I made a total mess out of because it was my first attempt at spray painting. I've built so many kits over the years, I don't even know what happened to many of them. I always have taken detail seriously even though I seem to pick something new up every build, you still gave me a ton of ideas in this video. I hear ya about the 3.0 readers brother, I noticed as I age it's so hard to see these parts . I also noticed that I'm a hell of a lot shakier and much less patient than I was even 10 years ago. Thanks! I subscribed

Thank you for all these great tips . Discovering new stuff in my 40’s lol.

Thank you very much for your numerous tips. I'll be taking many of them up.

Amazing collection just started again did my first kit at 11 and I’m hooked thanks for all the tips

Jumping back into car/truck modeling after decades of being out of the hobby. I found your video by searching for tips. One of the best I’ve seen so far! Excellent work, and thank you for them!

Thanks for all the great info. I used to build model cars when I was a kid but just put them together maybe sometimes painted them. Just decided to try it right. Thank you. I love Johan models. Love the cars they have

Love the Magic Eraser tip! Thank you.

There are some really great tips in this video. I hope I can remember a few of them when I need them! -Heath

I have been model building on and off for sometime. Average builder but it's time to get more serious in my old age. This video was awesome! learned a lot. Definitely going to watch more of your videos. Do a great job explaining techniques.

What a gold mine of tips! Really enjoyed seeing those rare car kits.

Im 73 … and yesterday ordered make up wedges while Ive got a bag full of magic erasers under my kitchen sink. Also, going out today to buy cat scratching board lol. Thank you :)

You sir are the Encyclopedia Britannica of modeling, so many common sense,money saving tips. Thank you very much for posting this.

I've been doing models since around 1988, my older sister bought me my first kit, a 55' Chevy. A few hundred kits later, and its to today, and I still love playing with the kits.

Nice looking at all of the kits. I just got back into modeling after a 30 year break, so I like seeing what kits are out there. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for these great tips. Very nice!

Thanks, lots of good tips. Getting back into model building again.

I just got done watching your video and I want to thank you tremendously I just got back into doing model cars and models particularly your video was absolutely awesome bro thank you

I love those mini-cups for mixing casting resin when I’m casting parts.

Every time I watch a video I get great ideas thanks!!!!

Great video. Love all the tricks & tips.

Thank you very much for this invaluable information!

Absolutely one of the best videos I ever seen , great job 👏

That's the perfect job you have for a model builder! Lots of good tips on stuff to get at the dollar store. Thanks.

I've been building models since the middle '60s. Back when models had steel axles and I gotta say I've learned more from you in 47 minutes than I have in 50 years on my own. Thanks man.

That is a nice stash of models. Great ideas for techniques too

I have almost finished my first model at 34 years old.what a fun hobby!! Its so relaxing instead of gamng or watchijg your phone all the time. I builiding the Revell 1:72 Messerschmitt now

Fantastic tips. Thank you for sharing.

I got into model building not to long ago and these tips are extremely helpful, so thank you so much!

Thanks for the "Magic Eraser" tip! I use "Liquid Plumber" to remove my chrome. It removes it in 2 min. The only downside is I have to wear GLOVES and rinse the parts well.

Awesome video. So much knowledge.

BARBATOS REX ALWAYS HAS GOOD TIPS, AND TOP TRICKS FOR MODEL BUILDING THAT I'VE SEEN.

I just stumbled upon you page and you got me interested in getting back into modeling!!! I’m 56 and hadn’t touched a model since the 80’s Great content!

Thank you very much for all of the great tips and enthusiasm-I really enjoyed your presentation ✅👍

Thanks for ALL the tips!!!

So many helpful tips. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

i got two model kits for christmas this video is super helpful.

Great dollar store finds man. Thanks much

Some great ideas. Thank you.

Good practical ideas & tips. Thanks!

Got to do an updated one, with all the information you got ! We appreciate you!

Thanks, great video!

I'm 61 just getting into model building. Thank you very much.

Nice tips! Appreciate you sharing!

More great tips and ideas! Then seeing all your kits... kinda like just hanging out and shooting the $#!t. Thanks again

Soooo helpful ... great tips thanks!!!

I know this is an older video, but i just wanted to say this is so helpful!!! I just recently discovered rustoleum had purchased testors... big money saver.

Thank you for this very helpful video. I am 53 and I want to build at least one scale car model. You and a couple of other people on Y. T. Are my only help.

Great tips saving money while doing something you enjoy is always a great fine. Hope to see more from you.

I used Emory boards for sanding some parts and Vaseline to mask windows and stuff. Love all your tips, thank you.

Thank you! I'm new and this was a ton of useful tips!

Just getting back into building models after the last 40ish years off from the hobby. These were some great tips. Thank you

Just got my first ever Tamiya kit and this is brilliant, so simple and helpful thanks

I came to your channel for the airbrushing tips, but I really enjoy these modeling videos. You explain things very well, and I love the production quality. Keep up the great work! I haven’t modeled in a very long time. Used to do NASCAR models, but now I’m into 3D printing. Nice job again!

Great video. I really like practical vids like this one.

Love the tips. Im slowly adding to my supply box. Love the liquid masking taoe and anything Tamiya! They make great products.

I have always liked to build models since I was a Young kid now that I’m grown , all your tips and Videos made me go back to the hobby . Thanks for your tips and videos keep it up 👍🏼

Very useful tips! Many thanks, much appreciated.

Helpful video. Love the Dollar Store tips. Saves money to buy more kits. lol

Great tips and tricks thanks!!!

Outstanding!

you cant go wrong with this video!! good video.

Excellent demonstration.

Dollar Store, HERE I COME!!! Wonderfull video. Gave me so many "oohh yeah!" moments

I just ordered the badger paint mixer, had to order from the US, I live in the UK. Also ordered the paint shaker after seeing it in one of your videos. Love the tips and tricks videos.

Great video! Thanks for the tips

Those blue gloves are perfect for working with epoxy and polyester resins. They wont stretch or melt in the resins. I think a long parking lot for the model cars, so they dont look abandoned without drivers at a intersection.

Thanks for helping the next gen. I got my first model when I was 12 and I'm 38 now. I'm still learning new stuff every day that I build.

Great video, Thank you for all the awesome tips

I was really surprised on how well the alcohol worked, now I know how much more use I can get out of it. Thanks for the vid!

Some very good tips indeed Rex! Now I have to get me a paint stirrer! I've been using toothpicks for years myself. I've also gotta get some Z series X-Acto blades! I've been using the regular ones and I'm primarily an airbrush artist. So thanks for the great tips! I almost forgot, I also gotta get some of those Tamiya pointed cotton swabs for cleaning my airbrushes!

Fantastic video. thanks for sharing 👍🏻

Few good little tips and tricks

Great video ty 4 sharing!

Thank you for the tips and tricks! Great vid! With that italeri road diorama you can now simulare a traffic jam! 🤪👍👍

Thanks for this. I love all your tips and am surprised by your variety of models. In all my years of completing kits, I never really thought of having a vertical sprue holder!

Fantastic video. Thank you for the tips!