July 18, 2013

Swanny's Models - DVD 3 - Vacuform and NMF


Manufacturer: Swanny’s Models

Product: Instructional DVD Vol.3 “Advanced Modeling Skills: Vacuform conversions and NMF” (4-disk set)
MSRP: $48.95 plus shipping from http://www.swannysmodels.com/DVD3.html

Reviewed by: Pablo Bauleo


The third installment of the series comprises 4-DVD for a total running time of over 12 hours. This set will show you how to work with vacuform parts, will guide you, step-by-step in the process of “sanding to the line”, how to re-scribe panel lines, and how to assemble a vacuform fuselage, including the important steps of scratch building reinforcing and alignment tabs, extensive descriptions on how to use of fillers and make them blend with the surface of the kit.

When working with conversions you might find that some of the resin parts might have flash, bubble holes or blemishes. Learn how to correct those problems by seeing how a couple of propeller blades are “carved-out” from all the surrounding flash, see how holes are filled and the whole blade is filed into shape.

Do you want to see how a challenging paint job is done? Matt will finish a vacuform conversion kit with a natural metal finish. It will show how to use different metallic shades to create enough contrast to make a model, to make it look like a miniature of the real aircraft. It will also explain how to weather a natural metal finish model, by the use of pre/post-shading.

Did you think that was all? Well, not. This installment finishes with the construction of three different display bases, and briefly covers some details of taking pictures of your models.

This set is intended for the average to advanced modeler that is ready to try those “one-of-a-kind” models, but not sure how to get around a vacuform kit.





All-American Car Show July 13, 2024

All-American Car Show July 13, 2024

ALL AMERICAN CAR SHOW Details

The All-American Car Show is inviting contestants for the Model Show in Loveland, CO ages 17 or younger. Please see the details below: Model Building contest for Cars & Trucks only. Eligible contestants are those who are 17 or younger. Fee: Free to enter Model Build contest. Main event: All American Car Show. Date: Saturday July 13th, 2024. Time: 8am - 2pm (Model contest judging at 11am). Location: Loveland Sports Complex, 950 N. Boyd Lake Ave. Loveland, CO. Awards: Best in Show: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Note: Those who wish to bring their model car or truck just for show and no award is open to all ages.