Tips and Tricks videos from BOAB Models

[BOABModels]

Hello All!

I have created a few short tips and tricks videos and uploaded them to Youtube - I thought it might be worthwhile putting them onto here in case you found any of them useful!


Using felt for carpet in scale models



In my first tips and Tricks video, I show a quick tutorial for making realistic looking felt carpets or parcel shelves in your scale models.

[BOABModels]

Replacement Aerials, Wires, Cables to add detail to your model. Fix your snapped antennae!



In this tips and Tricks video, I show a quick tutorial for replacing broken aerials, an alternative to stretching sprues, and making wires and cables.

[BOABModels]

A Beginners' Guide to building model cars - Airfix / Heller Starter Set Subaru Impreza WRC 2000 1/43



This beginners' guide will help help you put together your first model car to a high standard! Many of the tools used are inexpensive or household items. Please write in the comments if you have any questions about the materials, tools or methods used! Thanks!

[BOABModels]

Create kevlar weave parts for scale model race cars without decals - BOABModels Tricks and Tips



Kevlar is a material which is 5 times as strong as steel at the same weight. As well as being used in bullet proof vests, it is also used to reinforce parts such as seats in racing cars.

[BOABModels]

How to safely remove sticky residue from masks and Bare metal foil - BOAB Models Tips and Tricks



Don't you hate it when masks or bare metal foil leaves horrible sticky residue all over your clear parts?
With this simple solution, you will never be stuck again!
Don't forget to comment, like and subscribe!

[BOABModels]

How to Remove Acrylic paint from your Scale models - tips and Tricks (Featuring James Bond!)



Ever bought a second hand kit and found the previous owner was a bit heavy handed with the paint? Ever messed up your paintwork when using acrylics and want a fresh start?

[BOABModels]

How to light a scale model using LEDs - Tips and Tricks



In this video I show you how I added LED lights to the Hasegawa Jaguar XJR-9 1/24. The principle is the same for other scale models so watch and learn to use these methods yourself!

[BOABModels]

Building better seat belts



Using quality materials can help make your models look more realistic and professional. In this video I will show your some of the products and methods commercially available and will unbox the Tamiya 1/20 Seat belt set F and the Tamiya 1/24 Ings Z power wing set.

I then look at a variety of different models which I have made and show what materials were used to make the seat belts. I finish with giving a brief tutorial for using photo etch buckles.

[BOABModels]

Basic guide to Photo etch on model cars



In today's tips and tricks video, I show how you can make simple additions to your models using photo etch parts.

We also look at a small selection of sets which are on the market and I explain how I attach these parts as well.


For those of you who do not know; Photoetched parts are tiny metal parts made (etched) by photochemical process from a sheet of thin metal. The process allows etching the metal all the way through, or only on the surface with high precision to get very small and accurate flat parts of almost any shape and form.


Model Factory Hiro hood catch set
https://www.hiroboy.com/124_BonnetHood_ ... -3700.html

Aber 1/24 seat belt fasteners
https://www.super-hobby.co.uk/products/ ... eners.html

Tamiya 1/20 Seat belt set
https://www.emodels.co.uk/tamiya-1-20-s ... 12638.html

Gorilla glue gel


Hobby knife
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/produc ... -cQAvD_BwE


Revell Shelby Cobra 289 FIA interior https://youtu.be/zs4UUEaAnK8

Revell Ferrari F40 build
https://youtu.be/7Kk0vjX06BE

[BOABModels]

Here's a guide I made to help make the recently released Tamiya adhesive seat belts with photo etch.

[BOABModels]

In this guide I show you how I made custom number plates using decal paper.