Scale Model Blog - HobbyZERO

07 Aug

How is a model evaluated?

How is a model evaluated? Many of the reactions and comments we get when we share a finished model with others are far from constructive. In general, the attitude that is faced is "good luck" and so on. It should not be forgotten that the development of our modeling will be...

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23 Jul

NASA’s Plane Telescope SOFIA Damaged During Mission

Plane Carrying NASA's New Telescope SOFIA Damaged During Flight! Boeing 747 carrying NASA's telescope was damaged during the mission in New Zealand. The event due to the storm caused the telescope called SOFIA to make a forced landing. NASA announced that damage assessment studies are continuing. The US National Aeronautics and Space...

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30 Jun

No more guessing when mixing your scale model paints!

Mixing scale model paints! When painting your favorite scale model, having the right paint colors can be a bit of a guessing game. But with this guide, you'll be able to mix any color in the bottle without any trouble! A guide to understanding model paint mixing formulas. Modelers use many different paint...

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16 Jun

You are never too old for a hobby! Car model kits for adults

Car model kits for adults There are car model kits for adults, and they're not for kids. These detailed kits can be used to build models of any car, from a luxurious sports car to a vintage hearse. And with so many different options available, there's sure to be a kit...

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11 Jun

What types of model kits are there?

What types of model kits are there? There are various kinds of model kits. The most common types are cars and airplanes. Of course, it's also possible to buy more niche products such as live-action models (which can be expensive due to the high level of detail). Model kits are...

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10 Jun

What is the meaning of model kit?

Scale model kits represent real or imaginary objects in a reduced size down to the millimeter, sometimes with an error of not more than 5%. Most models are made of plastic. What is a model made of? Almost all models produced today are made of plastic. This type of plastic, called polystyrene,...

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26 May

Car Model Kits, News

Mercedes-Benz Mythos Announces Ultra Luxury Car Brand

Mercedes-Benz Announces Ultra Luxury and Special Car Brand for Those Who Don't Find 'Mercedes' Luxury Enough: Mercedes-Benz MYTHOS It announced its new brand, named "Mercedes-Benz MYTHOS". All of the cars that will be produced under the new brand created for ultra-luxury and special cars will be collectibles. It is not known...

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28 Apr

Scale model? What is meant by the scale model?

What is a scale model? What is meant by the scale model? A scale model is a physical model (known as a prototype) that is geometrically shaped like an object. Scale models are usually smaller than large prototypes such as airplanes, ships, trains, vehicles, buildings, or people; however, they can be...

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14 Apr

The fan-made Mandalorian game looks interesting!

The Mandalorian game looks interesting! A video that allegedly belongs to the fan-made Mandalorian game, although it seems fake, has been uploaded to Youtube, which may attract the attention of Star Wars lovers. A video allegedly belonging to the fan-made Mandalorian game was posted on Youtube yesterday. Although the gameplay video looks...

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04 Apr

Model Airplanes, Modern Warplanes

Revell 148 Panavia Tornado ASSTA 3 1 Box review.

Revell 148 Panavia Tornado ASSTA 3 1 Box Review Revell 148 Panavia Tornado ASSTA 3.1 Prototype: Avionic System Software for Tornado in Ada condenses into the acronym ASSTA. The term Ada stands for the programming language used. All remaining 85 ECR and IDS Tornados of the Luftwaffe received this 3rd stage...

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29 Mar

10 Best airbrush comparative testing

Best airbrush comparative testing Although it is known that the spray painting technique dates back to the first cave paintings, the first design that works on the same principle as today's modern guns was invented by Charles Burdick, and the first patent for the system used was received by Thayer &...

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21 Mar

Kit Reviews, Models

Vietnam USAF Airfield ICM OV-10A Bronco an O-2A Skymaster

Vietnam USAF Airfield ICM OV-10A Bronco an O-2A Skymaster - DS4803 - 1/48 Review ICM packs together models that belong together in this kit set: an OV-10A Bronco, an O-2A Skymaster, and figures to bring to life a small Vietnam airfield diorama. The two aircraft models are also available individually from...

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19 Mar

Car Model Kits, News

World Car of the Year Awards 2022 Finalists Announced

Finalists Announced at the World Car of the Year Awards 2022: Here Are the Most Notable Cars of the Year The finalists of the World Car of the Year Awards 2022, which will be distributed at the New York Auto Show, have been announced. It seems that the finals with 18...

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10 Mar

Alien Life Research Expands Our Definition of Universal Life

Alien Life Research Expands Our Definition of Universal Life In a new study by scientists, a new 'universal biochemical structure definition' different from the one used so far in the search for extraterrestrial life has been discovered. The study is expected to lead the way in the search for new life...

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01 Mar

Kit Reviews, Star Wars Model Kits

Bandai Hobby Star Wars B-Wing Starfighter Review

Bandai Hobby Star Wars B-Wing Starfighter Review Prototype: The A/SF-01 B-Wing Heavy Attack Starfighter, or B-Wing for short, was a Slayn & Korpil-produced heavy attack starfighter and heavy bomber of the Restoration of the Republic and New Republic Alliance that served as the anti-capital ship bomber, blockade destroyer, escort, and snub...

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25 Feb

Enamel vs Lacquer vs Acrylic Model Paints

Enamel vs Lacquer vs Acrylic Model Paints What are model paints? Model paints are made of three different types of paint: enamel, lacquer, and acrylic. Enamel paints are oil-based and usually have a high shine to them. They can be difficult to work with because they take a long time to dry,...

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22 Feb

10 BEST Advanced Model Car Kits

In the first months of 2022, we have created our list of 10 Best Advanced Model Car Kits for you. Convince your spouse and start preparing a beautiful showcase corner in your home. This model list is full of interesting advanced model car kits that you are looking for and...

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18 Feb

10 Best Metal Engine Model kits for adults

We have created a list titled "10 Best Metal Engine Model kits for adults" for you. I know, that when it comes to toys for adults, different things come to mind, but we have prepared a list for car and scale modeling enthusiasts. I look forward to your comments on...

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13 Feb

How to fix weathering pigments?

How to fix weathering pigments? You can apply the pigments you will use to dust or soil the model directly with a brush and then wipe it off. Or, it can be applied with an active substance (alcohol, varnish, water, zippo gasoline, turpentine, wash liquid, etc.) and wiped according to to need....

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07 Feb

McDonnell F-4B Phantom II VF-111 Sundowners Review

McDonnell F-4B Phantom II VF-111 Sundowners Review Academy | No. 12232| 1:48 Prototype: In 1953, the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation began to revise their F3H Demon fighter. The US Navy proposed a Super Demon in three versions: F3H-E with one Wright J67 engine, F3H-G with two Wright J65 engines, and an F3H-H with...

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14 Jan

Modern Warplanes

USA’s Skies Killing Machine: F-22 Raptor

The steps that countries take to protect their national security with each passing day lead to the emergence of new technological wonders. Let's get to know the deadliest war machine F-22 Raptor, which the American Air Force has produced only for itself. In the case of aircraft that can travel at...

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10 Jan

Masking Plastic Models – Every Modeler’s Choice Is Different

Masking Plastic Models INTRODUCTION Masking plastic models - a tiresome topic for anyone who has decided to airbrush. You quickly get to the point where components have to be painted which have areas that should not be painted at the same time (glued areas, cockpit windows, air inlets, landing gear shafts, etc.)....

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07 Jan

Kit Reviews, Model Airplanes

Hasegawa F-16F Block 60 UAE Air Force 1/48 Box Review

Hasegawa F-16F Block 60 UAE Air Force 1/48 Box Review Hasegawa PT44 (07244) - 1/48 Prototype: Originally, the designation Block 60 was intended in 1989 for a structurally reinforced "F / A-16" that was intended to replace the A-10. However, this variant did not reach production status. The new Block 60 F-16 represents...

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02 Jan

Kit Reviews, Car Model Kits

Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Jagermeister Tamiya Review

Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Jagermeister Tamiya Review Tamiya | No. 24328 | 1:24 Original: In the 1970s, the world championship for production cars fought with Formula 1 for popularity, but the organizer, the FIA, was confronted with declining starting fields during the oil crisis. This ultimately led to changes in the...

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28 Dec

Model Airplanes, Kit Reviews

Cessna O-2 Skymaster ICM Review

Cessna O-2 Skymaster ICM Review ICM 48290 - 1/48 Prototype: The Cessna O-2 is a twin-engine military aircraft produced by the US aircraft manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company based on the civilian model 337 "Skymaster". Due to the experience during the Vietnam War, the USAF had a need for small aircraft for the air...

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24 Dec

Kit Reviews, New

Bell AH-1W Super Cobra Review – Brief History and Unboxing

Bell AH-1W Super Cobra Review Revell | No. 04943 | 1:48 | Injection molding Prototype: In 1966, Bell Aircraft inc. the two prototypes of an attack helicopter based on the light multi-purpose helicopter Bell UH-1, which was now indispensable in the Vietnam War. The Bell UH-1G "Huey Cobra" was immediately ordered by...

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21 Dec

Ferrari SF90 Spider Shown On The Street For The First Time

Ferrari SF90 Spider Italian automaker Ferrari introduced its new monster SF90 Spider last month. The vehicle, which has 986 horsepower, was viewed on the roads this time. Ferrari introduced the new SF90 Spider model last month. The 986 horsepower SF90 Spider was also the first convertible hybrid car of the Italian-based automaker. Although...

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18 Dec

Car Model Kits, Kit Reviews

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Review

Tamiya Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Review Tamiya | No. 24331 | 1:24 Original: Although still known as a manufacturer of luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz also produced a number of motorsport vehicles that made history. One of the most notable is the 300 SLR, which won the Italian Mile Miglia, an endurance race on public...

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12 Dec

Arma Hobby 1/72 TS-11 Iskra Deluxe Set Review

Arma Hobby 1/72 TS-11 Iskra Deluxe Set Review Prototype: The PZL TS-11 Iskra (Polish: Funke) is a jet trainer that was developed and built by the PZL Mielec in the late 1950s as a replacement for the MiG-15UTI for basic training for pilots in the Warsaw Treaty armies.

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06 Dec

MiniArt 1:35 Focke Wulf C30A Heuschrecke Late production

Focke Wulf C30A Heuschrecke Late production Review MiniArt | No. 41018 | 1:35 Prototype: The breakthrough in vertical flight by means of an aircraft is mainly due to the perseverance of the Spanish designer Juan de la Cierva. While hopes to build a helicopter previously ended in several failures of quite adventurous...

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04 Dec

Measuring paint and thinner to mix

It is a frequently asked and always a hot topic. In our experience, we wanted to publish a technically correct "Measuring paint and thinner to mix" table on this subject, which varies according to each modeler's perspective and environmental conditions. Don't forget to share your questions and suggestions...

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02 Dec

Kit Reviews, Military Vehicles

Zvezda M4A2 Sherman Review – Brief History and Unboxing

Zvezda M4A2 Sherman Review Prototype: The medium American main battle tank M4 went into series production in February 1942 and, with a quantity of around 50,000 units, is considered the most widely built western tank of the Second World War. In the context of mass production with simultaneous standardization of the...

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19 Nov

Italeri 1-32 F-104 A/C Starfighter Review

Italeri 1-32 F-104 A/C Starfighter Review Prehistory: It took almost 35 years until a new, contemporary kit of this classic jet was manufactured on a large scale 1:32. Up to now, fans of the F-104 had to fall back on the time-honored kit from Hasegawa in order to build a model...

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11 Nov

All Wooden Model Ships, Ship Model Kits

Best wooden ship model kits – Wooden Model Boat Kits

Wooden Model Boat Kits For some model lovers, it is more gratifying to build their own ships, yachts, and sailboats rather than buy a ready-made ship model. Best wooden ship model kits For some model lovers, it is more gratifying to build their own ships, yachts, and sailboats rather than buy a ready-made...

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08 Nov

Car Model Kits, How To

How to Paint Over a Diecast Car

How to Paint Over a Diecast Car Do you have a Diecast car that you want to repaint or from Scratch? Let's find out how in 12 steps. 1-Start disassembling the cart and separate all the parts until only one metal shell remains. 2-During this process, all coatings, interior parts, etc. to ensure...

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04 Nov

Miniart SU-122 Review – Brief History and Unboxing

1:35 Miniart SU-122 Review Prototype: The SU-122 was a Soviet medium self-propelled artillery vehicle that was developed at the time of World War II. The designation SU means Samochodnaja Ustanowka (self-propelled gun) and the number 122 stands for the caliber of the vehicle's main weapon. The design office of the Uralsky Zavod...

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29 Oct

News, Car Model Kits

Bugatti New SuperCar Revealed. Is it really Super and #1?

Bugatti New SuperCar Revealed A naked version of the new supercar of Bugatti, a French automaker affiliated to Volkswagen Group, has been revealed. The new image also shows how big the vehicle's powertrain will be. One of the first car manufacturers to come to mind when it comes to luxury and supercars,...

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26 Oct

Kit Reviews, Car Model Kits

Revell Porsche 911 Turbo Review

Revell Porsche 911 Turbo Review 1:24 Prototype: The Porsche 911, also known as the 911 for short, is the most famous sports car from Porsche and is the epitome of this brand. The current model series is the 991, which has been in production since 2011. The first 911 was presented...

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20 Oct

News, Car Model Kits

SSC Tuatara Breaks Worlds Fastest Mass Production Car Record

SSC Tuatara Breaks World's Fastest Mass Production Car Record The SSC Tuatara broke the Koenigsegg Agera RS's record for the world's fastest production car. The average speed reached by the vehicle during the record attempt is 508.7 km / h. In a report we shared with you recently, we mentioned that a...

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19 Oct

Car Model Kits, News

Toyota Develops Lunar Cruiser For JAXA

Toyota Develops Lunar Cruiser: Japan-based automotive giant Toyota is developing a new exploration vehicle to be used on the lunar surface in partnership with the Japanese Space Research Agency (JAXA). The reconnaissance vehicle is expected to be sent to the Moon at the end of...

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18 Oct

Kit Reviews, News

Revell Stearman PT-17 KAYDET 1:48 Review

Revell Stearman PT-17 KAYDET 1:48 Review Prototype: The Boeing Stearman is one of the best-known and most-built double-deckers. The US Army Air Corps used them with the designations PT-13, PT-17, and PT-18 Kaydet as training aircraft. In the United States Navy, it was referred to as N2S. 300 of the PT-27...

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15 Oct

Revell 1:32 Hawker Harrier GR.1 50 Years Review

Revell 1:32 Hawker Harrier GR.1 50 Years Review Prototype: The Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 is a single-engine, single-seat vertical/short take-off fighter-bomber made by the British manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Aircraft Ltd., later BAe, British Aerospace. The Harrier has been used by the Royal Air Force, the Thai Navy, Spanish Navy, and the...

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09 Oct

Aero L-29 Delfín AMK 1-48 Review

Aero L-29 Delfín AMK 1-48 Review Prototype: The Aero L-29 Delfín (NATO code name "Maya") was the standard jet trainer aircraft for the Warsaw Treaty states in the 1960s. The L-29 was a cantilever mid-wing aircraft in all-metal half-shell construction with a circular fuselage cross-section and a T-tail unit. The wings were...

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05 Oct

The World’s Largest Commercial Jet Engine GE9X

World's Largest Commercial Jet Engine GE9X Receives Official Approval The huge GE9X turbofan jet engine, developed for Boeing's 777X aircraft, signed by General Electric, received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration. The radius of the engine is close to the body of the Boeing 737. US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing, which had...

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26 Sep

News, Car Model Kits

Awe-inspiring features of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro

2021 Chevrolet Camaro The Chevrolet Camaro series managed to attract attention once again with the 2021 model. We have listed the price and features of the Chevrolet Camaro 2021, one of the most aggressive and sporty-looking models of the American "pony" class. When American cars are mentioned, generally few car models come...

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23 Sep

6th-Gen BMW M3 and M4 Introduced with Exaggerated Grille

6th-Gen BMW M3 and M4 Introduced : The 6th generation BMW M3 and BMW M4 are introduced with their ultra-powerful engine and huge grille design. Prices of cars that will meet with drivers at the end of 2020 have not yet been announced. German automotive giant BMW has officially introduced the new...

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23 Sep

Apollo 11 Columbia Eagle Spacecraft Model Kit Review

Apollo 11 Columbia Eagle Spacecraft Model Kit Review Prototype: For the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Revell has reissued its old kit with the Eagle lander, the Columbia command module, and the service module including a stand and a piece of the lunar surface for hobbyists aged 10 and over. Kit: The...

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15 Sep

Hobby and Model Paint

Vallejo Metallic Panel Metal Color Set

Vallejo Metallic Panel Metal Color Set One or the other is familiar with the Vallejo acrylic paints. A set with acrylic-based metal paints has been available for some time. There are four shades of 32ml each. These are 77,701 aluminum, 77,703 dark aluminum, 77,712 steel and 77,724 silver. Stirring is made...

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11 Sep

North American P-51D Mustang Tamiya 60322 – 1/32 Review

North American P-51D Mustang Tamiya 60322 - 1/32 Review The story: The success story of the P-51 began in 1940 when the British Procurement Commission, which was responsible for purchasing American weapons, asked North American Aviation Company to produce the Curtiss P-40 under license for the British demand for fighter aircraft...

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05 Sep

Revell 1/32 F/A-18 E Super Hornet Review

Revell 1/32 F/A-18 E Super Hornet Review Prototype: The Boeing F / A-18 E / F Super Hornet is a twin-engine, carrier-based, multi-role fighter aircraft that was primarily used by the U.S. Navy is deployed. Compared to the predecessor of the F / A-18 Hornet, it is a comprehensive new development....

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