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Dave's Model Workshop
Australia
Приєднався 12 вер 2016
You don’t need a big budget to build great models and improve your scale model skills! Discussions, money saving ideas, how to videos, tutorials and tips on how to improve your scale models and dioramas. I make my videos as I build my plastic model tanks, planes and armor - how to build, weather, paint, airbrush, scratchbuild, and elevate your scale models so they go from average to AWESOME.
I try to create videos that my subscribers WANT to view. If you have an idea or suggestion for a subject, please let me know in one of the comments and if I feel it is something that a number of my subscribers will benefit from, I will certainly make that video!
You can view my blog at www.davesmodelworkshop.com
Connect with me at DavesModelWorkshop
Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/DavesModelWorks/
Cheers, Dave
I try to create videos that my subscribers WANT to view. If you have an idea or suggestion for a subject, please let me know in one of the comments and if I feel it is something that a number of my subscribers will benefit from, I will certainly make that video!
You can view my blog at www.davesmodelworkshop.com
Connect with me at DavesModelWorkshop
Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/DavesModelWorks/
Cheers, Dave
Australian Model Expo 2024 scale model show competition
An overview of the 2024 Australian Model Expo, the largest scale model competition in Australia. Categories are timestamped as follows:
00:39 Aircraft
07:16 Dioramas and Vignettes
12:53 Military vehicles
13:45 Cars, Vehicles, Motorcycles
16:27 Science Fiction and Fantasy
18:48 Ships
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Music by www.bensound.com
00:39 Aircraft
07:16 Dioramas and Vignettes
12:53 Military vehicles
13:45 Cars, Vehicles, Motorcycles
16:27 Science Fiction and Fantasy
18:48 Ships
******* CONNECT WITH ME *******
My blog: www.davesmodelworkshop.com/
Patreon: www.patreon.com/DavesModelWorkshop/
Facebook: DavesModelWorkshop/
Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/DavesModelWorks/
Music by www.bensound.com
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Highlights of the 2023 Australian Model Expo scale model show
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Old book store in miniature - Gould's Books in Newtown, Sydney
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Old school scale models - The classic 1/35 Tamiya Leopard 1 tank military miniature from 1969
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This is a classic 1/35 scale armor kit, the original Tamiya Leopard 1. When this groundbreaking kit was first released in 1969 the real German Leopard 1 tank was cutting-edge, on the front lines defending Europe from the USSR. Fifty years later the Bolsheviks are gone and original Leopard 1 tanks are museum pieces - so just how well does Tamiya's ancient model kit version hold up in 2020? (Hint...
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Airbrushing scale models - the Good the Bad and the Ugly!
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Airbrushing scale models - the Good the Bad and the Ugly!
Fantastic work ! Makes me want to get back into it
Thanks for sharing this!
Buggah.
Hi Dave , spotted this wonderful video at somewhat of an appropriate time, have only recently discovered the issues with Tamiya extra thin cement and model canopies, your use of pledge prior to building sounds genius - however , both these products are now out of production and a suitable replacement I believe is Holloway House Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish . However this product has a milky consistency which does appear to dry clear , and supposedly does the same job! My ? Could you prepare the canopies with this prior to hand painting “ Frame lines” on the canopies or will this gloss protection affect the paint job ? Tricky one , but have seen a u- tube video using this product apparently doing the job ! What do you think Dave . Best wishes . Ed
Hi Ed, I'm not aware of the product you mentioned but it sounds like it would be very similar to Future. I'd test it on a bit of clear sprue first. As for painting on top of the clear coat, you should be fine to do so. Best of luck! Dave
Will do Dave , many thanks for your very prompt reply. Best wishes. Ed.
Great work. How did you do the blanket/cloth?
@@thekjd2988 I made a mixture of 50% water and 50% PVA glue, then soaked a facial tissue in it. Drape the tissue over the mantle and let it dry.you need to cut it to the approximate shape first before you wet it though.
Excellent thank you so much
I think that whenever life and story are given to otherwise "dead" materials it could be considered as art, whichever the subject, form, etc... If I see a model or a diorama which has life to it, tells a story and makes me oblivious to the fact that it was once just a piece of plastic, I can say that it is art. Dioramas also have an important aspect of composition which could be paralleled with other forms of visual art. Likewise, if I see a painting or a sculpture that is lifeless, doesn't tell a story or doesn't evoke emotion or curiosity I don't consider it as art. Good craftsmanship maybe, but not art. I think that is the distinguishing line between craft and art. Just my humble opinion.
Thanks for sharing mate
call it experience/learning
don't use the "factory edge" of the masking tape; cut a fresh edge with an exacto
spray a coat of clear to seal the tape before the second color
Tamiya makes the best spray paint(s)
"perfect" paint jobs don't look real
it can certainly tip a model over into "toy" territory...
the sparmax is not that cheap anymore its £71 in the uk 2024
@@virtuosomuso blimey, that is pricey now! It was definitely a cheap option when I bought mine.
Hello Dave, thanks for the video, the pictures are great! I like to see the perspective of other modellers, whatever someone else can add is always good because encourage others to improve and keep the creative side always up, your comments are genuine, showing your passion for modelling and the things you like specifically into the hobby. I hope to see your models in the Expo next year!
I find airbrushing the colors seems to work best!
Awesome. Thanks mate.
Great info but took way too long to spit it out.
Won’t the layers of acrylic stop plastic cement from bonding? How do you glue the canopies in?
I use white PVA glue to attach it to the plastic fuselage and it holds fine.
Do all floor polishes turn yellow in the bottle over time?
So is the yellowing not noticeable because the layer of “Pledge” is so thin? Or Does it lose it’s yellow colour when converted from liquid to solid?
I've never had any issues with yellowing - seven years later it still looks clear. I think you're probably right that the layer is so thin it doesn't happen. I also don't have it exposed to direct sunlight, maybe that might cause issues for other people?
Years ago I remember reading not to clean CD’s with tissues as they’ll leave tiny scratches.
I just came across this by accident but it’s saved to my model file, thanks for sharing awesome job
What type of glue you recommend for clear parts?
Generally I use white PVA glue - it's not as strong, but it never clouds the clear parts.
Wow
Hello from North Wales , love the videos fantastic. Could you give me any tips on photo etch parts, i.e., what is the best type of glue to use.
I use Bob Smith CA glue on my photoetch, it works a treat.
@DavesModelWorkshop much obliged thanks (diolch)
Thanks for this. Do you not find the white spirit removes the acrylic?
Not if I use it sparingly. If I slosh it on it does affect the base acrylic, but with a subtle touch it is safe.
❤️❤️❤️❤️brilliant show. Thanks Dave
What a great video . Thanks for these advisers.
So much great work, it’s an overdose of art.👍👍👏
Really cool model show. 👍
Great tutorial. For added realism you can: Paint an address on the side of the can Lose one of the handles but leave the holder in place Crush the handle for the cover so it is flat to the cover I grew up with these abominations😁
I know you’re probably busy and all.. but I do miss your modelling vids.. you have a soothing voice and always do unique stuff.
Looks like a phenomenal show, rather annoying theres a giant ocean between me and Australia lol. I think what caught me eye most is that diorama of the Great Escape with Steve McQueen jumping the fence, what a cool model!
Glad to see you back. Looked like a good shoe.
I always look forward to watching your Model Expo review videos each year. Thanks for sharing.
I was wondering when you coming back dave. We truly do miss you.
Thanks Charles, that's very kind.
Oh a special section for me! Thanks Dave!!! BTW its Eric Galliers aka Manscale Models who does the 1/32 scale aircraft in that particular display style, he almost always chooses a pilot and then his aircraft. Cheers, Chris
Yep, you're the reason for that special section mate ;) Thanks for the heads-up about Eric, his work really is distinctive. Cheers.
Awesome mate! Thanks heaps for sharing 🇦🇺👍🇦🇺
Thank you :)
Cool show..cool model...
Hi Dave. I made the 1/72 Apache that got first place. Thanks giving us helps some exposure.
It was bloody nice - well deserved win! I think we know someone in common, I have used a guy in Sydney named Tim R for some 3D printing, and he mentioned he has printed stuff for you too.
@@DavesModelWorkshop ah yes. He printed the concrete barriers for the base my Apache sat on.
Thank you for the video. It's always intresting to see how a model show is held in different countries. Dornier Do X absolutely amazing!
Cheers :)
Thanks for sharing mate it's been a while since I have seen ya post, if ya got time on a Sunday check out Aussie modellers live, you might have a laugh till next time be good or good at it mate.
I'll definitely check it out! I'm in NZ for the next two weeks, but I'll give it a go when I'm back :)
Nice to see you back
Thanks Paul :)
Good to see that show shown. Thanks Dave. Cheers JV
It's been a long time between drinks, nice to see you posting something again 👍
It's been a very long time between drinks, heh heh! Thank you Peter.
Thanks for posting and giving your thoughts of the displayed models Dave, that was refreshing to view! I thought about you when watching someone else’s coverage of this show.
Thanks James, how are you going mate?
@@DavesModelWorkshop healthwise I’m going okay thanks Dave, but workwise, I lose my job at the end of this month - grrr…
@@jamesmcgowen1769 Ah mate, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear that.
ua-cam.com/video/TzqoR9Av6cw/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Boy don’t I know about those rough roads when transporting your builds. Definitely stressful .
Oh man, it's hair-raising! ;)
Looked like an Excellent show Dave, thanks for sharing.
Good to hear from ya, Dave!
Thank you!
Amazing
Thank you :)