Modeling not only develops spatial imagination skills, but also helps to better understand the history of military equipment and weapons. In addition, assembling plastic models in itself brings joy and satisfaction from a job well done. Recreating the appearance of a battle tank or aircraft requires accuracy and perseverance.
It is necessary
- - a set of parts for assembly;
- - a sharp knife;
- - sandpaper;
- - files;
- - scotch tape;
- - model glue;
- - PVA glue;
- - brushes for glue and paint;
- - airbrush;
- - acrylic paints.
Instructions
Step 1
Purchase the model you are interested in. Today on sale you can find a wide variety of kits for assembling copies of military equipment from different periods. They may differ in completeness and the degree of readiness for assembly, so carefully read the description on the product packaging before making your final choice.
Step 2
Prepare the tools you will need when assembling the model. Buy model glue as well as PVA glue. When processing parts, you cannot do without a sharp knife, file files and sandpaper. To paint the finished model, purchase brushes of different sizes and hardness. An airbrush will also be useful.
Step 3
Remove the contents from the box and inspect them carefully. Such a preliminary acquaintance with the design will allow you to get an idea of the types and number of parts to be assembled. Typically, parts of the model are assembled into flat blocks connected by sprues, and the blocks are completed not randomly, but in a certain sequence.
Step 4
Determine the assembly sequence by referring to the instructions and the visual representation of the model. Use the pictures on the box and images of the prototype available to you to compose an image of the product (you can find them in the historical literature or on the Internet).
Step 5
Select the sprues to which the main body parts of the model are attached. For example, for an airplane model, this would be the fuselage and wings. Use a knife to detach the parts from the block, and then carefully clean the sprue attachment points.
Step 6
Fold the halves of the case together. Do not rush to glue the parts; first, connect them with pieces of tape. It is also not recommended to immediately disconnect all parts from the sprues, as in this case it will be difficult to determine the part's ownership and its place in the model. Build sequentially.
Step 7
Attach all the main structural elements to the body in turn, attaching them with tape or using the specially provided pins. When the model acquires a finished look, carefully inspect it again, remembering the relative position of the parts and, if necessary, writing down the assembly sequence.
Step 8
Disassemble the model and proceed to the final assembly, connecting the elements with glue. Proceed to attaching the next part only after the adhesive has dried. Do not set yourself the goal of completing the assembly in a short time. If necessary, divide the process into several stages, for example: cleaning parts, assembling the body, finishing the model, painting.
Step 9
After the complete assembly of the plastic model, proceed to painting it. In this case, first check the instructions and the image of the original. In some cases, the model will need to be primed before applying paint. If required to make the model valid, apply a camouflage hull paint. Once the paint has dried, the model can take its place in your home collection.
