Instructions are a critical part of model building. They are how we get started, and for many kits are the only way to figure out how all the parts go together. But we shouldn’t use instructions to the exclusion of everything else. The instructions don’t know about the specific qualities of the plastic you’re using […]

While model building precision is often mistakenly equated with trying to be perfect, these two concepts are actually quite distinct. Perfection is an absolute state which is attained (or not), whereas precision is something that is practiced and developed. Perfection is often an impediment to making progress because if one is trying to be perfect,

Patience is usually seen as a passive virtue, but in a model build it is an active ingredient that influences every other aspect of the build. It starts with how you organize your parts and it influences every choice you make and how you solve every problem. It gives you the time to observe the

Model building is frequently dismissed as a hobby, but it is a discipline that requires attention, patience and a certain mindset. A model starts with a series of unrelated pieces, none of which have value without purpose, and every piece is assembled for a reason. You can’t build anything without intent. The discipline of assembly