How To's & Guides
In the How To section of Panzer-ShopNL, model builders and collectors will find practical tips for painting, weathering and detailing military and civilian vehicles, figures and accessories in 1:160 (N scale), 1:120 (TT), 1:220 (Z) and 1:87 (H0). Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, here you will learn how to make your models realistic and detailed. Ideal for dioramas, model railways or collections. Our step by step guides and recommendations for paints, brushes and techniques help you get the most out of every kit.
Part 1: Painting Vehicles
Today I will try to explain how I paint our models. For each step, I will mention the materials I use so that you can easily find them yourself.
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Part 2: Adding Decals
To make your models as realistic as possible, you will naturally want them to feature license plates and markings. In this example, we are applying the necessary decals to our MAN KAT1A1 Patriot vehicle to make it look as realistic as possible.
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Part 3: Making Windows
Now let's create the windows using Microscale Kristal Klear (MKK)! Once you have a little practice, the entire process takes about 2 minutes, so this will be a short how-to guide.
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Part 3B: Car Windows
In this part, I will show you how to create curved windshields for cars. Since cars typically have large windshields, you naturally want them to look realistic. This is the best way to make them.
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Part 4: Weathering
Now you are entering a world of almost endless weathering possibilities. You can use dry brushing, washes, powders, oil brushing, speckling, rust effects, and much more.
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Part 5: Painting Figurines
This How-To will describe perfectly how you can paint our vast figurine selection, to complete that perfect model look and finish the scene! Whether its our smallest seagulls in 1:160 or our santa in 1:87, this is how you do it!
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