As a scale model enthusiast, understanding the history of the hobby can add a new perspective on a fun activity. Learn all about the origins of scale models from Video Workbench.
Before starting model kit building, you need to pick out the perfect model kit. But as a beginner hobbyist, there are several factors to consider before buying.
Washing and priming model kit parts is a key step before painting. In this video, learn how these techniques can save time and frustration down the line.
Removing parts from plastic model kit sprue trees can have adverse effects if not done properly. This video demonstrates two different techniques, including how to work with different plastics.
Despite all the organization and hard work, sometimes plastic model kit parts break or get lost. Learn the techniques to fix or replace them in this video.
Need special materials for your diorama but don't want them to look like they were bought from a store? Then these two diorama secrets will be very helpful.
There are several techniques that help bring impressive detail to model kits. In this video, make homemade rusty armor plating, scale canvas, tarps, and mud.
Homemade scale model kit dioramas require little extras to bring out the fine details. In this video, discover techniques to enhance any type of diorama.
As a model enthusiast, there are factors to consider before purchasing an airbrush. In this comprehensive video, discover what you need to know before buying.
Keeping an airbrush well-maintained is essential. From types of tools to use, to performing a quick or deep clean, this video has everything you need to know.
If you love painting models, then this video will be an eye-opener. Learn a few simple airbrush techniques for layering paints so that colors blend perfectly.
Continue painting using an airbrush, and learn how to use Silly Putty and cling wrap to mask detailed areas to protect the model kit from paint over-spray.
Jason Gares talks with former creator / owner of Video Workbench, Kevin Campbell. They discuss how Video Workbench was created, for what purpose, the video tech behind it and what model builders were involved.
Jason and Kevin discuss more in depth about ideas in creating the video series, marketing the videos, the instructors, the instructors wives, Jill "The Face of Video Workbench" and much more.
Jason Gares is a guest on The Plastic Scale Modeling Hour podcast. There he discusses his background with Video Workbench and the hobby of building and painting plastic scale model kits with host Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt.
Let your love of Sci-fi merge with a passion for model kits in this video, and start to build a resin model kit of the Icarus spacecraft as seen in the original "Planet of the Apes" movie.
In this second part of building the Icarus spacecraft from the original "Planet of the Apes" movie, Jason goes inside and works on building and painting the detailed cockpit.
Finish the series with this in-depth video of tips, tricks, and techniques needed to build the resin model kit of the Icarus spacecraft from the original "Planet of the Apes" movie.
Learn to craft a mold for a model and see why it's important to use gypsum-based Ultra Cal 30 as mother mold material. After this lesson, the mold will be done.
When you just can't get the fit perfect, its time to fill the imperfection. This week we chat with Jason Gares from Video Workbench about the various types of fillers used in scale modeling.
