Questions for the News show...

Post by **Lee** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:56 am

We are doing a new segment on the news show...

Question Time..

Basically - We would like to answer any modelling related questions you might have. Anything to do from building, painting, weathering or anything else modelling related.

We plan to pick and answer three every month so, if you have something you's like to ask on the show then please feel free to post here for February's show. We won't answer your questions on the thread, just on the news show

We'll delete all the questions every month once the show has been aired, so new ones can be posted...

Looking forward to your questions

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:05 pm

Fantastic idea.

I don't have a question yet but as soon as I have one I shall be adding it.

Post by **Coen** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:13 pm

Ok... now that's a cool idea.
A more interactive feel to it.
Nice!

Post by **Schoof** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:20 pm

Ok nice

I got one (of course I do )

You're doing the aircraft modeling vis
Guide. Is there going to be an AFV modeling guide aswell ?

Post by **Paul** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:29 pm

Schoof wrote:Ok nice

I got one (of course I do )

You're doing the aircraft modeling vis
Guide. Is there going to be an AFV modeling guide aswell ?

I think coens your man for that

Post by **Coen** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:35 pm

Huh?.... Wha!!!!

Post by **Schoof** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:00 pm

Paul wrote:
Schoof wrote:Ok nice

I got one (of course I do )

You're doing the aircraft modeling vis
Guide. Is there going to be an AFV modeling guide aswell ?

I think coens your man for that

Without a doubt. ... But if you would do it in the same style as the airplane one I think it would really compliment each other

Post by **Paul** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:03 pm

Schoof wrote:
Paul wrote:
Schoof wrote:Ok nice

I got one (of course I do )

You're doing the aircraft modeling vis
Guide. Is there going to be an AFV modeling guide aswell ?

I think coens your man for that
Without a doubt. ... But if you would do it in the same style as the airplane one I think it would really compliment each other

.

If I'm honest i don't think i have the time to do another tech guide, with the video builds and that, i reckon lee should do one

Post by **Schoof** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:14 pm

I didn't mean you by name ....... By you I ment ism in general so you (Lee and Paul) could look into it and if you 2 think it would be an good idea then you 2 could find a way to make it so. ......

Jeeeeeeezzzzz you're making me really have to think how to formulate myself

Post by **Paul** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:24 pm

Schoof wrote:I didn't mean you by name ....... By you I ment ism in general so you (Lee and Paul) could look into it and if you 2 think it would be an good idea then you 2 could find a way to make it so. ......

Jeeeeeeezzzzz you're making me really have to think how to formulate myself

No need to worry about that mate, if theres time at some point i may look into it

Post by **stellamonster** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:17 pm

I hope this question isn't a silly one as I'm a new modeller, but I have the full range of tamiya acylics and have only tried to build two tamiya models as the call out for the paint is tamiya paint and easier to follow.

So if I was to get a trumperter or hasagawa or revell model how do you get the best matches to the paint call outs, I have looked at different paint conversion charts but find them quite difficult to follow.
How do you more experienced modellers out there cope with this.
I hope this question doesn't sound too silly

Thanks everyone, Lee and Paul.
Looking forward to the show.

Post by **DC87** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:22 pm

stellamonster wrote:I hope this question isn't a silly one as I'm a new modeller, but I have the full range of tamiya acylics and have only tried to build two tamiya models as the call out for the paint is tamiya paint and easier to follow.

So if I was to get a trumperter or hasagawa or revell model how do you get the best matches to the paint call outs, I have looked at different paint conversion charts but find them quite difficult to follow.
How do you more experienced modellers out there cope with this.
I hope this question doesn't sound too silly

Thanks everyone, Lee and Paul.
Looking forward to the show.

Great question - doesn't sound silly to me

Post by **Coen** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:48 pm

That's a great question, not even slightly silly.
What is silly is not asking it. So good on ya

Post by **Paul** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:49 pm

Yeah that's a good question

Post by **stellamonster** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:57 pm

Coen wrote:That's a great question, not even slightly silly.
What is silly is not asking it. So good on ya

Phew, thank you,

This is something that really intrigues me, and hopefully give me the confidence to tackle other manufacturers of models.

Post by **Schoof** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:56 am

Would it be possible for you to pay your judging sheet so we have a little reminder how you judge the sig and gb models ?

Post by **Lee** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:28 am

Schoof wrote:Would it be possible for you to pay your judging sheet so we have a little reminder how you judge the sig and gb models ?

Sorry Seb, can't understand a word you're saying! What is it you want?

lol

Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:46 am

Lee wrote:
Schoof wrote:Would it be possible for you to pay your judging sheet so we have a little reminder how you judge the sig and gb models ?

Sorry Seb, can't understand a word you're saying! What is it you want?

lol

I think he wants to pay to win! Lol!!

Post by **Schoof** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:31 pm

Lee wrote:
Schoof wrote:Would it be possible for you to pay your judging sheet so we have a little reminder how you judge the sig and gb models ?

Sorry Seb, can't understand a word you're saying! What is it you want?

lol

Ggggrrrrrrr ........ That piece of paper you use to judge. ..... Could you post it. .... Could use it as a kind of checklist

Post by **Lee** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:32 pm

Schoof wrote:
Lee wrote:
Schoof wrote:Would it be possible for you to pay your judging sheet so we have a little reminder how you judge the sig and gb models ?

Sorry Seb, can't understand a word you're saying! What is it you want?

lol

Ggggrrrrrrr ........ That piece of paper you use to judge. ..... Could you post it. .... Could use it as a kind of checklist

No

Post by **ChickenMadras** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:45 pm

stellamonster wrote:I hope this question isn't a silly one as I'm a new modeller, but I have the full range of tamiya acylics and have only tried to build two tamiya models as the call out for the paint is tamiya paint and easier to follow.

So if I was to get a trumperter or hasagawa or revell model how do you get the best matches to the paint call outs, I have looked at different paint conversion charts but find them quite difficult to follow.
How do you more experienced modellers out there cope with this.
I hope this question doesn't sound too silly

Thanks everyone, Lee and Paul.
Looking forward to the show.

There are no silly questions! Only silly Answers!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:45 pm

i have a question for the news show
could you do a little.show and tell on kitreviews
i did make a couple bit i'm missing something and don't know what it os i'm missing
so what i.mean is show us other modellers what to look for and what to show to others so we can make better reviews and maybe explain some pf the terms you use when making a review
thanks.in a dvance
cheers Mark

Post by **Matthew** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:18 am

I would love to now how to clean a paint brush and keep them in tip top con I think there is dos and donts? Sorry if this sounds daft

Post by **ChickenMadras** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 9:53 am

How about some news on the manufacturers them selves, From new kits to Business developement topics.

I know Hornby are having some difficult times at the moment.

Post by **BlackSheep1** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:59 pm

Matthew wrote:I would love to now how to clean a paint brush and keep them in tip top con I think there is dos and donts? Sorry if this sounds daft

Maybe this will help:
[youtube]9vC5j4mdlDM[/youtube]

Post by **PhildaFish** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:51 am

BlackSheep1 wrote:
Matthew wrote:I would love to now how to clean a paint brush and keep them in tip top con I think there is dos and donts? Sorry if this sounds daft
Maybe this will help:
[youtube]9vC5j4mdlDM[/youtube]

Just watched this video and WOW! Now, Lee & Paul, I know you have an airbrush cleaner but how about a Ultimate version of this?

Post by **FokkerDXXI** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:29 am

I have question.
How can you see if a kit is a reboxed model? (e.g. how can you see that a revell kit is a reboxed matchbox kit?)
I know that Rob (basicmodelling) made a vid about it, but are there other ways to see if it is a reboxed kit?

Jos

Post by **chief5437** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:21 pm

FokkerDXXI wrote:I have question.
How can you see if a kit is a reboxed model? (e.g. how can you see that a revell kit is a reboxed matchbox kit?)
I know that Rob (basicmodelling) made a vid about it, but are there other ways to see if it is a reboxed kit?

Jos

Scalemates is a pretty good website for this. You type in your kit and it brings up the history of it. When it was first released, when it had new parts, decals etc, when it was reboxed or retooled. Particularly helpfull for those old airfix kits that they've put in shiny new boxes!

Post by **rodders** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:42 pm

Hi,
I don't know if this is related to the news show so sorry if it is a stupid question.
I've been thinking of getting a cam corder to make videos of my work area, etc. I have to say it's for another site and maybe You Tube but i wanted to ask what to look for when buying one. i have absolutely no idea of what to look for and as Lee and Paul use them i wanted to ask for their advice on what features are needed.
I've not made up my mind yet as i have to save up for one and don't know if i will be able to afford one so wanted to avoid any pitfalls.
Really sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.
Thanks.

Post by **Paul** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:59 pm

rodders wrote:Hi,
I don't know if this is related to the news show so sorry if it is a stupid question.
I've been thinking of getting a cam corder to make videos of my work area, etc. I have to say it's for another site and maybe You Tube but i wanted to ask what to look for when buying one. i have absolutely no idea of what to look for and as Lee and Paul use them i wanted to ask for their advice on what features are needed.
I've not made up my mind yet as i have to save up for one and don't know if i will be able to afford one so wanted to avoid any pitfalls.
Really sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.
Thanks.

No thats a good question mate, I'm sure we can answer that

Post by **rodders** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:13 pm

Paul wrote:
rodders wrote:Hi,
I don't know if this is related to the news show so sorry if it is a stupid question.
I've been thinking of getting a cam corder to make videos of my work area, etc. I have to say it's for another site and maybe You Tube but i wanted to ask what to look for when buying one. i have absolutely no idea of what to look for and as Lee and Paul use them i wanted to ask for their advice on what features are needed.
I've not made up my mind yet as i have to save up for one and don't know if i will be able to afford one so wanted to avoid any pitfalls.
Really sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.
Thanks.
No thats a good question mate, I'm sure we can answer that

Thanks Paul, that's very kind.

Post by **kiwigav** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:22 pm

rodders wrote:Hi,
I don't know if this is related to the news show so sorry if it is a stupid question.
I've been thinking of getting a cam corder to make videos of my work area, etc. I have to say it's for another site and maybe You Tube but i wanted to ask what to look for when buying one. i have absolutely no idea of what to look for and as Lee and Paul use them i wanted to ask for their advice on what features are needed.
I've not made up my mind yet as i have to save up for one and don't know if i will be able to afford one so wanted to avoid any pitfalls.
Really sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.
Thanks.

to add to this question are you able to touch on the subject of software used for compiling a video, that would be great

https://www.youtube.com/user/ThudWeasel · Post by **HistoryRider** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:35 pm

I have always been curious about the "Scale Color Theory," I have read about it, but do not fully understand it. What IS scale Color theory and what benefits does it provide? Would you use it in certain circumstances versus pre/post shading? Or can you use both techniques together?

Thanks!

Post by **Tiger131** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:39 pm

dont know about a question but how about a quick tip section or "how to" just a thought probably in wrong place sorry

Post by **Nige201980** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:48 pm

on the how to part could you do a how to on seam lines on canopy i have a MASSIVE one the eurofighter so need to know how to sort it

Post by **Paul** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:14 pm

Nige201980 wrote:on the how to part could you do a how to on seam lines on canopy i have a MASSIVE one the eurofighter so need to know how to sort it

Yeah I did think of doing that when I was doing the f16 one, I'll sort a video out asap

Post by **Nige201980** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:12 pm

Paul wrote:
Nige201980 wrote:on the how to part could you do a how to on seam lines on canopy i have a MASSIVE one the eurofighter so need to know how to sort it
Yeah I did think of doing that when I was doing the f16 one, I'll sort a video out asap

Cheers Paul.

Post by **Schoof** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:14 pm

I noticed when you do am overview of the modeling shows that are to be in that month you only do the ones in the UK..... you do have a lot of members outside of the Uk. ...... is there a possibility for you to announce show from other counties aswell ?

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:17 pm

Schoof wrote:I noticed when you do am overview of the modeling shows that are to be in that month you only do the ones in the UK..... you do have a lot of members outside of the Uk. ...... is there a possibility for you to announce show from other counties aswell ?

i don't want to rude or anything but Lee sayed in the feb. news show that all members could send him a pm covering conventions and shows in the country they live in
cheers Mark

Post by **Paul** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:22 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote:
Schoof wrote:I noticed when you do am overview of the modeling shows that are to be in that month you only do the ones in the UK..... you do have a lot of members outside of the Uk. ...... is there a possibility for you to announce show from other counties aswell ?
i don't want to rude or anything but Lee sayed in the feb. news show that all members could send him a pm covering conventions and shows in the country they live in
cheers Mark

Yeah seb, watch the show properly eh lol You tell him Mark ha ha

Post by **Schoof** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:03 pm

sorry. ........

Post by **Mike00** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:33 pm

After the Breaking News about Ultimate products. Could you do a review of the wash and sanding sticks. I have used the Vallejo washes in the past, but I am interested to more information before I place an order (the nearest hobby shop is a two hour drive from my home). I know you guys don't want to toot your own horn, but as a modeler any new product that will get me results I want to know about it.

Thanks Mike

Post by **Paul** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:38 pm

Mike00 wrote:After the Breaking News about Ultimate products. Could you do a review of the wash and sanding sticks. I have used the Vallejo washes in the past, but I am interested to more information before I place an order (the nearest hobby shop is a two hour drive from my home). I know you guys don't want to toot your own horn, but as a modeler any new product that will get me results I want to know about it.

Thanks Mike

Hey mike, heres a vid i did a while back showing the washes in use

[youtube]--xkm6QSYSE[/youtube]

For the sanders if you watch any of my build videos you will often see them in action on those

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:09 pm

After making a P-51D "Big Beautiful Doll" for the first time and following the paint guide by Revell, I wasn't happy with the overall Humbrol Aluminum finish that just looks like a grey metallic. After doing some online research it seems that people use Alclad paints to get a more realistic shiny bare metal finish. Therefore, my question would be; Can there be a video demonstrating the correct procedures for applying Alclad Paints and then finishing them. Does one have to wait longer for a metallic paint to set before applying a gloss varnish, or can one apply decals straight onto the shiny metalized paint? Hoe does the paint react with varnishes and decal setting solutions?

Cheers,

Martin

Post by **Paul** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:21 pm

UKguyInUSA wrote:After making a P-51D "Big Beautiful Doll" for the first time and following the paint guide by Revell, I wasn't happy with the overall Humbrol Aluminum finish that just looks like a grey metallic. After doing some online research it seems that people use Alclad paints to get a more realistic shiny bare metal finish. Therefore, my question would be; Can there be a video demonstrating the correct procedures for applying Alclad Paints and then finishing them. Does one have to wait longer for a metallic paint to set before applying a gloss varnish, or can one apply decals straight onto the shiny metalized paint? Hoe does the paint react with varnishes and decal setting solutions?

Cheers,

Martin

I planned from the start of ism to do an alclad video, lee wants to do one as well so I reckon at some point there will be two on the channel. I'll answer those questions In the may news show

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:23 pm

Paul wrote:
UKguyInUSA wrote:After making a P-51D "Big Beautiful Doll" for the first time and following the paint guide by Revell, I wasn't happy with the overall Humbrol Aluminum finish that just looks like a grey metallic. After doing some online research it seems that people use Alclad paints to get a more realistic shiny bare metal finish. Therefore, my question would be; Can there be a video demonstrating the correct procedures for applying Alclad Paints and then finishing them. Does one have to wait longer for a metallic paint to set before applying a gloss varnish, or can one apply decals straight onto the shiny metalized paint? Hoe does the paint react with varnishes and decal setting solutions?

Cheers,

Martin
I planned from the start of ism to do an alclad video, lee wants to do one as well so I reckon at some point there will be two on the channel. I'll answer those questions In the may news show

Sweet! Thanks a lot, Paul!

Post by **ScaleModelling1105** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:26 pm

A question for the April news show:
What mr hobby buffables colour or colours should I use for jet exhausts?

I've found out from some of you guys that these mr hobby buffables are really good but what colours are best for exhausts?
Hope im not too late for the news show. Although as it's April 1st I probably am too late.
Cheers

Post by **chief5437** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:33 am

Nah, Aprils news show probably won't be up til June! Lol!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:50 am

bad chief very bad

now go to your mancave and feel shame (a little bit)

Post by **Paul** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:37 am

chief5437 wrote:Nah, Aprils news show probably won't be up til June! Lol!

Oi my parts where all done yesterday, lees doing his today