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Vallejo produces more themed paint sets than any other brand we carry — covering WWII aircraft colour schemes by nation and theatre, armour and infantry palettes by army and campaign, miniature painting sets for Warhammer and fantasy, and specialized metallic sets for bare metal finishes and true metallic miniature painting. This guide lists every Vallejo paint set available at Wheels & Wings Hobbies, organized by paint line and application, with specific vehicle and subject references …

Wheels & Wings Hobbies · Paint Reference Tamiya Paint Colour Guide Complete colour listing · Acrylics, Lacquers & Enamels Every Tamiya paint formula in one guide Tamiya paint is one of the most trusted names in scale modelling — used by beginners and master builders alike around the world. This colour chart covers every Tamiya paint formula we carry at Wheels & Wings Hobbies, organised by series with reference notes on military designations, time periods, and …

Iwata makes some of the most reliable and beginner-friendly airbrushes on the market - but with several models across different feed styles, action types, and nozzle sizes, its easy to get lost. This guide breaks down what actually matters when choosing your first Iwata, and gives you honest recommendations for getting started without overcomplicating it. What to consider when picking your first Iwata1. Feed Style-Gravity Feed: Paint cup on top -> easier to use, less paint waste, better for …

Can't find decals for that cool squadron insignia or unit marking? Why not make a set of masks and paint instead? For simple shapes such as a circle for the Japanese Hinomaru, all you need is a ruler and a circle cutter, such as the OLFA Compass Circle Cutter. For more complex insignias, simply find or create the image you need and import them into your preferred photo editing program or word processor.  Scale the image to the size you need and if possible transform the image into black and …

1. Knowing Your Airbrush (Before You Ever Pull the Trigger) An airbrush is a precision tool, not just a paint sprayer. Understanding its core components will save you frustration, money, and broken needles. The Key Parts of an Iwata Airbrush Most Iwata hobby airbrushes (Neo, Eclipse, HP-CS, etc.) share the same essential parts: Needle – Controls paint flow and atomization Nozzle – Where paint is atomized (very delicate) Nozzle Cap / Air Cap – Directs airflow Trigger &nd …