Let's Build the 1/72 RAAC Centurion!
Looking for the best way to build and paint a 1/72 scale RAAC Centurion? In this guide, I share my professional techniques for achieving a weathered, Vietnam-era Australian Centurion finish using SMS airbrush ready acrylic lacquers. From custom primer mixing ratios to creating realistic red-earth dioramas, this build covers everything needed for a competition-grade finish.
TUTORIAL : Create a Multi-Coloured Anodised Effect
At the recent Diecast Model Expo, our friends from Oz Wheels released a Limited Edition 1/64 VK Commodore diecast car with a unique multi-coloured anodised finish. The car looks beautiful in it's finish, with deep vibrant candy coloured effects that have been created at the factory using a special anodising method to colour the metal itself. When speaking with Jesse from Oz Wheels, we put out a challenge to myself to see if it would be possible to recreate the finish with SMS Paints - a challenge that I took up to once again prove the power of SMS Paints to...
Building the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk.1a with SMS Paints
Let me start with a confession — I haven’t really built that many aircraft models. Over the years, I’ve tackled all sorts of modelling subjects, but aircraft have always been a bit of a blind spot. What better way to dip my toes in than with a true classic — the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk.1a.....
Let's Build the 1/24 XW Ford Falcon
If you grew up around Aussie muscle cars or have a love for classic Fords, then the XW Ford Falcon probably holds a special place in your heart. Thanks to Diecast Distributors Australia (DDA), we can now build this icon in 1/24 scale. Here’s a breakdown of my experience building and painting DDA’s XW Falcon kit. The Build Having already built both of DDA’s earlier Holden kits, I went into the Falcon build expecting a familiar experience. And while many of the core techniques remain the same—especially the screw-together chassis system—there were a few key differences worth noting. As always,...
Let's Build the 1/35 Ma.K Melusine!
It had been a while since I last built a Ma.K kit so I took on the challenge of building the 1/35 scale Melusine from Hasegawa - a compact yet detailed power suit that's packed with character. For this build, I wanted to deploy some ‘traditional’ Ma.K building and painting techniques for which I go over in this blog post.