Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

Hello guys I have ordered a bunch of LG64-25 fiber optic cable to put onto my republic star destroyer and i have also ordered a tamiya handy drill kit! What is the best size of drill bit to use to make the holes for this cable and will they fit on the tamiya drill or do i need something else to make...

Hi underlord Thanks for the reply. Im still weighing up the 3 drills but i may wait for more info on here if anyone has used them. I live in sweden now but originally from scotland(Edinburgh). I tend to buy my things on ebay as its MUCH cheaper to do it that way than buy here in sweden things genera...

Hello guys I am wondering if anyone has used the tamiya drill( The one you build and can use) And is it of any use? Do you get drill bits supplied with it also? Also i was looking at the tamiya drill chuck! Is this good for use also?How does this work? As i am on a budget i can't really afford to bu...

Hello guys

Whats the best way to make à Water based wash?
Also looking for the best way to make à wash for panel lines?
Thanks in advance for all answers

Hello guys

Which is the best thickness of fiber optic to use to install on my star destroyer and republic star destroyer?

And can anyone recommend drill bit sizes and manufacturer?

Thanks in advance for all answers

Hello guys.

As i have said before in posts i am new to modeling.
I thought i would ask if you always have to add a primer coat to models before adding the finishing coat or coats!?
I am building star wars specific kits as i am a big fan so any help/info would be great

Thanks in advace for answers

Hello again all,

I have read on the forum something about ready made washes! Can anyone tell me any specific brands etc i can look for on ebay etc?
I would like to try them out as i am not having much luck with my acrylic washes i am making myself.


Thanks in advance for all answers

Thanks for all the replies guys! Very helpful..
Another question i have is which is the best or preferred glue when working with styrene sheets etc?

Hello guys, Today i received the star destroyer i ordered on ebay after a one and a half month wait for it! After i opened the package i discovered the main hull has been built and very poorly at that.. This obviously wasn't described in the auction! BUT i have received a refund in full from the sel...

Hello guys, As i have said in other posts I am new to the hobby. I have various star wars kits i intend to build and thought i would ask which tamiya colours would you guys use for a finish on a star destroyer and also on a republic star destroyer? I have a spray can of tamiya grey surface primer wh...

Hello again guys! As i have said in previous posts i am new to the hobby and before i start on my various star wars kits i have bought i thought i would practice first on a generic plane kit to practice my seam filling, puttying,sanding etc etc, My question is do i add the decals before or after i a...

Hello again guys, As i have stated on a few posts on here i am new to building. I thought i would write to ask if sanding sticks are model specific ones or are they just run of the mill nail files/buffers?(they look like nail files/buffers to me) I intend to go buy some tomorrow but thought i would ...

Thanks for thye reply!!

Yes the primer will be my final base coat.
If i bought a tamiya black acrylic paint could i use water to thin it and use that as a wash rather than pastels?
I intend to do the panel lines and add general grubbyness to legs and body etc of my model!

Hello again guys, I am new model builder with a question regarding sandpaper for sanding model seams etc, I have a pack of Tamiya P800(Dry) at the moment and was wondering what specific job on the model i can use this for! I was thinkin of using it to take down the seams after using Tamiya ultra thi...

Hello guys, As i have said on previous posts on the forums ,i am new to building models.My question is regarding weathering and washes! I will be building mainly star wars kits! I am Building my first model just now. I have a can of tamiya grey surface primer and a can of testors glosscote! My quest...

Hello again all, I saw a post on here where a builder was adding extra greebles/Chips?(this is what they called them on the forum post anyway) to his star destroyer!Basically adding small parts and detail to the kit before painting etc! I thought it look fantastic and it would be something i would l...

Thanks for the answer,
Very helpful! I will head out tomorrow for liquid cement! i only have the tube glue and the prtecision pin bottle cement from revell
thanks again

Hello guys, I havent built a model since i was around 13 years old and i am now hitting 40! I am a huge fan of star wars and i have bought a few star wars kits to start me back into model building!! I want to spend a lot of time on my models and will be looking for hints and tips etc on here regardi...