Scale Modeling the 1/350 Scale Star Trek Refit Enterprise Model Part 2

This is part 2 of the video about scale modeling the 1/350 Star Trek Refit Enterprise Model. This video is from facemodels in YouTube.

Scale Modeling the 1/350 Scale Star Trek Refit Enterprise Model Part 1

Ok. I saw this on Youtube by facemodels and thought of posting this for all Science fiction and Star Trek fans. This video is about building the 1/350 Star Trek Refit Enterprise Model. This is part 1.

This scale model kit is manufactured by Polar Lights.

Thinner For Scale Modeling

It has been a while since i last posted something related to paint. So today, i like to write something about thinners for thinning enamels and paint.

For enamel paint, you will need thinners like the one shown in my photograph above. It is always good to use the same brand of thinners together with the paint. For example, you should use Humbrol thinners for Humbrol paints. There may be other compatible thinners, but you may run the risk of unpredicted situation if you use the wrong type.

To avoid any problems, always use the same brand of thinners and paints together. This will ensure that the paints will thin and mix well. Always remember that inferior thinners may impair your scale modeling result. So, get a good and compatible brand.

Thinners are also excellent for cleaning brushes and removing dirt and oil from painted parts. Use it sparingly though, pour a small amount of thinner into another container and use it for cleaning purposes. I normally reuse and dispose off it when it gets really dirty.

Thinners are flammable and strong-smelling. Do not forget to work in a well-ventilated and cool area when you are using thinners during the building of your scale model. No fire sources should be near your work area. Work safely.

That's about all for now. Happy scale modeling.

Scale Model Reference Book: P-51 Mustang In Action

The P-51 Mustang is one of my favorite historical aircraft. I got this book because it contains many photographs and information about this amazing aircraft. Right now, i have two P-51 Mustang scale models of the A-36 Apache designation. One built and the other still unbuilt. I will show the built A-36 Apache Mustang in my future post.

This book is by Larry Davis and illustrated by Don Greer. It is published by Squadron/Signal Publications, Inc. The ISBN is 0-89747-114-8. The front cover features Col. John Landers, Commander of the 78th FG, at 30,000 ft. over Germany. "Big Beautiful Doll". There are a total of about 57 pages. Many photographs are not easy to be seen elsewhere except in this book.

List of contributors includes the following:

• Air Force Museum


• Col. Nick Apple, USAF


• Albert Arnold, 348th FG


• Gene Boswell


• Anthony Chardella, 359th FG


• John Dienst


• Bob Esposito


• Jeff Ethell


• Gary Fry


• Don Garrett


• Dave McLaren


• Dave Menard


• North American Aviation


• Merle Olmsted, 357th FG


• Dwayne Tabatt


• Warren Thompson


• Col. Dick Turner, 354th FG


• US Air Force


• Richard E. Ward


• Ron Witt

As you can see, the list is massive. This book is one of the must-have for aviation history fans. If you are building this scale model, this book will also be of a great help to you. You will be able to read about the many different variations of the Mustang in this book.

Here is the back cover depicting the P-51B, The Verna and the F-82G, Midnight Sinner.


Do you own any Mustang or aircraft scale models too?