SMN launches HD technique videos
This is what SMN is all about – using the technology available to us to the maximum – to bring all our subscribers the best possible scale model magazine at an extraordinarily competitive price. Check out my last editorial for more on that…
1. How to mix and spray water-based acrylics
Modellers often have trouble getting the mix right when thinning water-based acrylics and this video shows you how to get the right mix – every time. Many of us know how to use an airbrush, but have problems getting the finish we want because the paint is either too thin or too thick and Andy shows us how to get it right every time! Good man…
Further videos will follow that concentrate on actually spraying your model
2. How to apply oil washes to panels
This is a longer video that shows you exactly how to add an oil wash to enhance your panel lines. The techniques demonstrated here can be applied to many subjects, not just aircraft. Getting the mix right, how to apply the oil wash safely without damaging your paintwork are all addressed
These videos are available now; the first is free for everyone to all visitors and subscribers. The second and subsequent releases are of course available only to our subscribers.
What we are trying to create here is a set of focused, topic-specific videos that will help you solve your scale modelling problems and help you to get the best out of your hobby – every time!
The aim is also to provide punchy, well targeted videos that you can digest in one easy sitting. Just pick a topic and get the help you need. This is exactly what we are trying to build by the all-new Techniques Bank. There’s so much more we have planned for this, so if there are any specific topics you’d like us to cover in your TB or on video, just e-mail me through the contact-us area of SMN.
Why choose these topics?
Basically we got lots of modellers together and asked them what are the most wanted topics that they need help with. We also pooled our knowledge of questions we have been asked at shows and these videos are the start of what we hope will become an extensive range of technique videos that will build into a library of ‘help’ constantly available to you at the touch of a button. Just like the SMN Techniques Bank.
Ok, just a short Editorial this week, but so much exciting stuff to come… more in the way of new updates, more photo reference and much, much more on the techniques side to help everyone get the best out of our superb hobby!
See you soon,
Geoff
Geoff Coughlin, Editor SMN
