Popular Model Scales

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Basic Modeling Techniques
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- Biplane Rigging Jig Assembly Instructions
- Rigging Instruction Guide
- WWII German Figure Painting Guide
- YouTube Video - Chipping and Chip Types
- A Slick Trick
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- Airbrushing Armor
- Building an Airbrush Cleaner
- Building an Airbrush Paint Booth
- Airbrushing Using C02
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- Using Filters
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- Working with Photoetch parts
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Fine Scale Modeler Magazine Techniques
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Scale Auto Magazine Techniques
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Cyber Modeler
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Genesis Models
Basic Weathering Series
- Episode.1 Part 1 : Modulation
- Episode.1 Part 2 : Modulation
- Episode.2 : Chipping
- Episode.3 : Filters
- Episode.4 : Washes
- Episode.5 : Streaking
- Episode.6 : Mud
- Episode.7 : Mud Splatter
- Episode.8 : Dust Effects
Modeler Site
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Model Aces
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Testors Scale Workshop with Brett Green
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PlasticModels.eu
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Armorama Techniques
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Mig Step-by-Step Series Features
- Dirt and Grease - Mig Jimenez
- Jet Exhaust - Alexander Kutovenko
- Acrylic Washes - Sergiusz Pęczek
- Photoetch tips - Javier López de Anca
- Step-by-Step: Weathered Tank Wagon
- Step-by-Step: How to Paint a BTR 80
- Step-by-Step: How to Use Camouflage Masking Putty
- Step-by-Step: F-16 Fighter USAF
- Step-by-Step: Egyptian M109 2011
- Step-by-Step: Rusted Rails
- Step-by-Step: French Fighter Cover
- Step-by-Step: Colors in the Ukrainian Conflict
- Step-by-Step: How to Use Dry Earth Tracks
- Step-by-Step: How to Use Wet Earth Tracks
- Step-by-Step: World Rally Car
- Step-by-Step: How to Paint a NATO Truck
- Step-by-Step: Making Mud
- Step-by-Step: Finishing Tracks for Armor Projects
- Step-by-Step: French Fighter Cover
- Step-by-Step: Grey Scale - Painting in Modulation and Light
- Step-by-Step: MAXX-PRO
- Step-by-Step: Mud Splashes
- Step-by-Step: Weathering a T-34-85
- Step-by-Step: How to use Transparator
- Step-by-Step: Painting US NAVY F-14
- Step-by-Step: Winter Camouflage Painting - Episode 1 - Slightly Weathered
- Video - How to do streaking rust on a Zaku Lucca 2015
- Video - How to use filters on a Zaku Lucca 2015
- Video - How to make shadows on a Zaku
- Video - How to make Grazes, chips and scratches on a Zaku Lucca 2015
- Video - How to create dirt with pigments on a Zaku
- Video - How to create an accumulated dirt effect on a Zaku
- Video - How to use chipping effect on a Zaku
- Video - How to make Grease and wet effects
- Video - How to make Fading effects with oils
- Video - How to make Splashed dry mud
- Video - Chipping Effect
- Video - How to use Washes and pigments on rust
- Video - How to create winter camouflage mud effect
- Video - How to Create streaking rust on winter camouflage
- Video - Winter camouflage highlights and shadows using oil paints
- Video - Winter camouflage chipping
- Video - Winter camouflage streaking grime
- Video - How to Create highlights with oil paints on winter camouflage
- Video - How to use enamel washes on winter camouflage
- Video - How to Create streaking grime on panels
- Video - How to Create paneling on metal surfaces
- Video - How to Create base rust effects and final touches
- Video - How to use a washable base color

Tips and Tricks

The attached PDF shows popular scales for model categories.

Popular Model Scales

Courtesy: John DeRosia