Stuka

Model Paint Solutions just turned 2 years old To celebrate, the prices of ALL Mission Models Primers, Paints, Metallics, and Clear Coats have been reduced 10%. The prices on our paint mixing, measuring, and storage tools have been reduced as well. Here's a Link: https://modelpaintsol.com/news/sale-10-percent-off-all-mission-models-paints Thanks and a Happy Holidays to all of our customers! Best, --J

Hey Everybody, I've been building the new AFV Club 1/48 U-2 from the sprue test shots and just finished the main instrument panel and cockpit tub. To replicate the glass of the dial faces I used this new (to me anyway) glue that sets clear in seconds when activated by UV light. Bondic Glue: a very handy addition to the workbench and available at a lot of hardware stores :) Here's the link: https://modelpaintsol.com/builds/afv-club-u-2-build-48112 Thanks and Happy Modeling! --J

Yea, there's not much this guy doesn't do well. Glad you liked the article

You're welcome! I know the builder and he's an exceptional modeler.

Hey Everybody, Here's an awesome build article on the Wingnut Wings Sopwith: it's beautiful. It was just completed for a display of WWI aircraft in the Museum of Flight, Seattle. Suggestions are provided for preparing custom mixes of WWI colors as well: pretty informative. Enjoy! https://modelpaintsol.com/builds/wingnut-wings-sopwith-camel-32074-build

Hey Everybody, Here's a little ditty I've been pecking away at for a while that has suggestions for matching the dilution of paint (ex 25 or 40%) and airbrush nozzle size (ex 0.15 or 0.40mm) to the spray job (Fine-Line or Clear Coat). Drop me a line if you have any comments or Q's Thanks and Cheers! --John https://modelpaintsol.com/guides/matching-the-paint-dilution-and-tip-harder-steenbeck-infinity

Hey Guys, For those of you that occasionally delve into 1/48 scale aircraft, the new Minicraft T-34A is out and reviewed here: https://modelpaintsol.com/reviews/minicraft-48-t-34-mentor-11671 I've tried to address the riveting issue's raised on other sites by making a pictorial comparison between the kit and a 1:1 Mentor. Bottom Line: To me the rivets are not a big deal; nothing that can't be handled with a little sandpaper and re-scribing if you choose to do so. We'll see how the kit is received....... Thanks! --J

Thanks for the feed back! I appreciated your time. I'm in the process of getting some smaller racks for both the 2 and 5ml tubes so stay tuned. best, --J

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate you bluntness ("old and a fart") A couple of things to consider -These tubes are good for smaller sized mixes (2-5 ml) such as the average airbrush paint cup. Tamiya bottles are great but not so much for smaller volume mixes (too much head space). -Pipettes are good for volumes of ~1ml or so but not much smaller. The 2ml tubes have gradations smaller that 1ml making smaller volume mixes easier and more accurate. -The tube racks are 4.25 for two. Each rack holds 25 tubes. So, 4.25 get's you rack space for 50 tubes. That seems reasonable too me. -Glad you have an endless supply of Tamiya bottles My build rate has never been fast enough to generate a lot of free bottles for mixing or storage. -Not a tech. Thanks again for your comments and best regards, Stuka, M.D., Ph.D.

Hey Guys! So I've been working on this article for a while Laboratory Centrifuge Tubes! These are awesome for measuring, mixing, and storing model paints. They'll take Lacquers, Enamels, whatever.......... I've been using them for 20 years. I didn't want to add them to MPS until we had a source of well made, graduated tubes. Now we do. Here's the link: https://modelpaintsol.com/guides/spin-tubes-tool-for-measuring-mixing-storing-paint Drop me a line and let me know what you think! --J

Hey Everybody! I just put the new Mission Models metallic colors (Duraluminum, White and Dark Aluminum, and Silver) through the MPS paint test and was really impressed with the results: -Easy to spray -Blendable into as many shades as you want to mix -Resistant to enamel washes without using a protective clear coat Here's the review: https://modelpaintsol.com/guides/new-mission-model-metallics-white-aluminum-duraluminum Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments at john@modelpaintsol.com Thanks!

Hey Everybody, I just had another large scale plane on my bench for a review and what an awesome kit. The new ICM Bü-131D Jungmann. This kit is just begging for some super-detailing. https://modelpaintsol.com/reviews/icm-1-32-bucker-bu-131d-jungmann-32020

Hey Chris, Sorry for the late reply. No, I've not received any reports of acrylic paints reacting to our stainless steel mixing balls. We source ours from a company that makes them for nail polish (human use). Because of that they have to meet strict guidelines with regards to chemical reactivity. There's a lot of on-line sources for steel mixing balls that aren't always what they appear (i.e., stainless). Thanks for the heads up though. Best, --John

Hey Everybody, A very detailed review of our paint mixing, storing, and transfer tools went up on Hyperscale today. Lots of good pics with a breakdown of the tools. We're pretty pleased: http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/tools/mpsaccessoriesreviewbg_2.htm

Hey LSP folks, I don't review many "big boy" kits but fell hard for the new Roden 1/32 O-2A. With a little elbow grease this kit will build i to an impressive model! Here's the review: https://modelpaintsol.com/reviews/roden-132-o2-skymaster Nice Kit!