Author: HobbyLink Japan
Making Metal Parts Shine
White metal is a material that will polish up to a devilish shine! We took some step-by-step photos to show how much polishing results in how much shine. We used some white metal parts from Model Factory Hiro’s fine kit of the 1984 Honda NSR500 for our demonstration. Here’s how it starts out: rough and dirty, without a trace of shine. First, scrub the part in various directions with a ...
Clearly Something Special
Until now, if you wanted a Perfect Grade version of the Aile Strike Gundam you had to have both the PG Strike Gundam and the separate PG Skygrasper. Now, as part of the Gunpla 30th Anniversary campaign, Bandai is pulling out all the stops and offering them together in one set! This set also features special clear armor parts (in place of the “regular” armor parts…only the clear a...
Hobby Insider – Episode 2 – Wingnut Wings
Scott Hards interivews Wingnut Wings’ Richard Alexander. Learn about director Peter Jackson’s love of WWI aviation, the company’s upcoming releases and more.
All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2009
Scott Hards shows off Tamiya’s amazing new 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX, including an interview with kit designer Katsumi Tokunaga.
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2009: Part 1
Scott Hards and Brian Keaney report on the latest scale model offerings from Tamiya in part 1.
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2009: Part 2
Brian interviews Tamiya chairman Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya about their upcoming reissues, and the recession.
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2009: Part 3
Scott interviews Davide Chiapperino from Cartograf and talks about — what else? — decals, of course!
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2008: Part 1
Scott chats with Masato Hasegawa of Hasegawa Plastic Model, who talked about their upcoming ship and aircraft kits.
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2008: Part 2
Scott interviews Bandai’s Katsumi Kawaguchi about the MG Gundam ver. 2.0.
All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2008: Part 1
HobbyLink Japan’s Scott Hards and Brian Keaney visit the Tokyo Hobby Show, at Makuhari Messe on October 17 and show off some of the new product highlights.
All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2008: Part 2
We take a look at new F1 offerings, 1/350 ships, and Tamiya’s new Jagdtiger!
All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2008: Part 3
We take a look at Hasegawa’s incredible 1/350 Akagi as well as their new F1 and military offerings.
