important components by storing them in organized boxes or drawers. Making the right seat – the model car is a long-term project. Do your body a favor and choose a chair that you can sit comfortably in. Aftermarket kits After market kits are add ons to a main kit, meant to increase detail and correct incocities in the original kit. These kits come in many forms, but the most common materials used are white metal, resin and photoetched metal. Cast metal is typically used in replacement pats or to add small details, including main gun barrels and machine guns for armour models and wheel struts on aircraft. White metal has recently fallen out of favor on aftermarket kits in favor of resin. Resin pieces of models are typically produced either through molding or 3d printing. It is valued for its ability to hold crisp detail and be modified. Tires for vehicles, heads for figures, and assorted other details are available in resin. Photoetch is perhaps the most prevalent form of aftermarket goods, appearing in most detail kits and some full models. It consists of thin sheets of brass or nickel that have been laser etched into a firm yet bendable and highly detailed part. Given its versatility, photoetch is used in everything from seatbelts on aircraft to engine grilles on armored vehicles. Finishing Painting Painting scale models is common practice for modelers of all skill levels. The goal is to reproduce an the historical color scheme and markings to individualize and increase the realism of the model. Many painting techniques have evolved to serve scale modelers. These techniques use near limitless application processes, varying the consistency, type of paint, and application method. Three main tools are used to apply paint: brushes, spray cans, and airbrushes. Brushes are favored for detail work and general paintwork. Spray paints are used to base coat models or dioramas. Airbrushes are used in a multitude of rolls, filling the niche taken by the spray can as well as giving the modeler the ability to lay down easier soft-edged lines and highlights. Types of paint used are also varied. some modelers prefer acrylic paint, while other prefer enamel paint, and yet more prefer oil paint. However, most hobbyists use a combination of 2, or all three to paint their models. The process of painting a model commonly begins with a primer to help paint adhere to