Here's a nice YouTube channel I found a while back: https://www.youtube.com/@scale-model-workshop 

It hasn't been updated in a long time, but the owner of the channel is Paul Budzik a legend in the scale modelling world. The channel has a lot of different tutorials for kit building and scratch-building. I found it really interesting to see some of the classic scratch-building techniques that would likely have been used as well in the model shops of our favourite films.

So I'm having the worst time with my airbrushes regarding the Archive-X acrylics.

When I use Vallejo Air (premixed for airbrush paint) I have no issues.

With the Archive-X I mix it one to one with their thinner. I give the airbrush a push and then paint comes out for about three seconds. Then I have to stop, hit the air again and then I get another few seconds. Rinse and repeat. I've tried my pressure at various settings between 20 and 40. 

Is this a clogging issue because the paint is too thick? Why can't I seem to get a constant flow?  There are times when it does work the way it's supposed to but then I run out of paint and have to remix and then it starts all over again.

Thanks,
John

Working on this guy. This is my first time using my new .2mm airbrush as well as my first time trying pre-shading. I really like the results. I’m using Archive-X acrylics. Tips or criticisms are always welcome. 
       

I know as I'm learning the hobby, I'm finding new and cool tools to use. What's something you use that you really like?

The Mrs. got me these for Christmas a few years ago. I didn't know they were a thing, but have been super handy.
Model Spring Clamps

Hello, 

Call me FerrousBueller here I suppose. I'm a trained and certified blacksmith, leathersmith, sculptor and foundryman. I've done set and props for various big companies ranging from the one with the mouse to the one one ... who is also now with the mouse I suppose. I don't do that kind of stuff professionally anymore though and enjoy making cool things for the sake of making cool things now. 

I am old school when it comes to props, costumes and set construction but just got a Bambu P1S and admit it changed the way I make things significantly. Pair that with learning Blender and oh my. 

I should also mention I'm flighty as heck so forgive me if I don't always notice replies and disappear for months at a time

I sold this work three years ago, so I don't have it in my hand anymore 

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Printing parts should be finished tomorrow morning. I went heavy on supports, and cured them before removing the supports. This generally keeps the parts from warping too much. The test fit below is immediately after I removed supports. No filing or sanding had happened, and they fit QUITE WELL!!

Currently debating kitbashing the engine nacelles, but I just cracked a L’Egg container I was going to use   so maybe not I guess…? I’m also short a couple unique parts I never did collect in my current kit stash.

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Hello from New Zealand. Hoping to use this site to help me on my studio scale Journey of a 5ft Falcon.

Hi everyone just wanted to say hello and i look forward to exploring this site

1/32 Phantom kits come with one of two types of "turkey feathers" (the ring of exhaust cone petals): short or long. Some X-wings used the long variant, but I'm doing Red 2 and therefore need the short variant. 

Here's what the long ones look like:

   

Here's the short ones: