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Wooden model kits

How to make a wooden model kit? The realization of a wooden model kit requires precision and patience. How to proceed to obtain the result ? Focus.

Making a wooden model kit

How to make a wooden model boat? Making a wooden model boat is an exciting exercise. However, it requires precision, delicacy and patience. It is also necessary to have all the necessary tools at hand and to master the steps.

What tools are needed to build a wooden model boat?

The making of a wooden model boat is a manual work. Thus, it is essential to have all the necessary tools to achieve a perfect result:
● Nailer;
● Counter clamp;
● Cutter;
● Paint;
● Brushes;
● Sandpaper;
● Modeling hammer;
● Screwdriver, Allen wrench, and nails or screws.

What are the steps to follow?

Before starting, you need to think about the model to be made and adapted to the profile:
● Model sailboat;
● Model warship ;
● Model fishing boat ;
● Etc.
It is necessary to build a wooden model for beginners if the person is a novice. An adult wooden model is possible if the modeler has an advanced level. As soon as the model is chosen, a location should be prepared for the work to be done.

Thereafter, these steps should be followed:

Scrupulously study the plans;
● Follow the directions in the plans in a step-by-step process to attach the parts;
● Check the fasteners; ● Paint and decorate the boat.

How do you build the model kit of a house?

As with making a wooden model boat, building a model house out of wood, cardboard or another material requires model kits: pliers, glue, screw drivers, etc. It is also necessary to check the plan of the model to be built. Is it a model of a castle, a model of a windmill, a model of a cottage or a model of a farm? In any case, all the steps must be mastered before starting. Once this is done, all that remains is to assemble the miniature house following the instructions. Note that you should proceed in the same way for a Eiffel Tower model kit, a bridge or an airplane model kit.

How to paint a wooden model kit?

To paint a wooden model kit, you must first choose the paint. Acrylic is the easiest to use while enamel is ideal to get a metallic effect. It is also possible to use glycerol or polyurethane paints for wooden models to have a nice finish. After choosing the type of paint, it is necessary to choose between four possible methods: with a brush, airbrush, spray paint or roller.

What are the different manufacturers of wodden model kits?

When it is still too difficult to build, it is possible to buy ready-to-build models. Many manufacturers offer wooden model cars as well as boats. Here is the list of some of them:
● Ugears,
● BILLING;
● Wooden City;
● MAMOLI;
● Corel;
● OCCRE;
● Amati;
● Revell;
● Heller;
● Disarmodel;
● Constructo;
● Zvezda. Some models from these manufacturers have even become a must-have:
● Black pearl model;
● Model the bounty ;
● Renault 5 turbo rally car ;
● Model castle plan.

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12-09-2023

Purchased and delivered very quickly….will hopefully be a cherished gift for Xmas!

DAVID S.

12-09-2023

Kept up to date with order progress and items arrived when due. Excellent service and really happy with purchases, will be back for more in new year.

STEVE M.

12-01-2023

They have unique and fun items that you cannot find elsewhere. The 3D Ghostbusters puzzles look great and will make awesome presents.

ALICE B.

11-29-2023

Delivery came a bit late with special delivery but it arrived in good condition and quality of the figures are awesome in person. Overall good...

BRANDON W.

11-25-2023

Fabulous and my item arrived well packed with no damage and on time.

JUDY P.

11-24-2023

But too pricey! Itherwise no problemsa nd prompt deliver.

STEPHEN F.

11-22-2023

Arrived well packaged and in good order looking forward to building the model

ROBERT L.

11-22-2023

I was very happy to find the item I was looking for as it was out of stock in most places. 1001 hobbies notified me when it came back in stock and...

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