{"id":2125,"date":"2014-06-25T11:24:52","date_gmt":"2014-06-25T01:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foamboards.com.au\/blog\/pro-modelers-handbook\/"},"modified":"2014-06-25T11:24:52","modified_gmt":"2014-06-25T01:24:52","slug":"pro-modelers-handbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.foamboards.com.au\/blog\/pro-modelers-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Modeler’s Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Incredible Painting and Weathering Tips Used by Professional Modelers.<\/p>\n

Learn the Same Tips and Techniques the Award-Winning Modelers Use! It\u2019s Really Easy and Fun\u2026 Once You Know the Secrets!<\/p>\n

Do Your Models and Buildings Look Like Real-Life Miniatures… or Do They Look Like Toys? <\/p>\n

Why ‘thinking in scale’ is so important.
What colors to use, and the kinds of paints that produce professional results.
Where to buy paints and save BIG over hobby store prices.
The best glue to use no matter what material you model in; wood, metal, plastic, etc.
Why if you skip this important ‘first step’, your results will always look, \u201cjust ok.\u201d
The ‘magic’ paint brush master craftsmen use to get award-winning results. It\u2019s available at any hobby shop or arts and crafts store.
How to get a realistic \u2018peeling-paint look\u2019 for wood.
How to \u2018weather and age\u2019 brick and stone.
How to make roofs and buildings look like they\u2019ve been beaten by wind, rain, sun, and snow.
How to create the ‘illusion of age’.
Learn techniques to RUST your buildings, locomotives, and cars.
A special ‘solution’ to use for the final touch on buildings, structures, rolling stock, and even scenery.
Why ‘common’ drug store items may be your best choice for weathering.
The ‘must-have’ tools for master-modeling.
How to mix your own weathering solutions.
And much, much more!<\/p>\n

No matter what time period you\u2019re modeling, or what scale you like, with our new reference guide, PRO MODELER’S HANDBOOK, you\u2019ll learn the tips and tricks master craftsmen use to create their professional models. You can even use these techniques to make your trains, vehicles, and scenery look better too.<\/p>\n

There are just a few simple steps to making your models look real and life-like. Only a few colors of paint to use to get the best results. A ‘magic’ paintbrush and a few award-winning secrets we share with you.<\/p>\n

Learn the tips and techniques provided and beam with pride as your friends and family wonder how you made your models look so real.<\/p>\n

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