How To's

In the How-To section of Panzer-Shop.nl, model builders and collectors can find practical tips for painting, weathering, and detailing military vehicles, civilian vehicles, figures, and accessories in 1:160 (N scale), 1:120 (TT scale), 1:220 (Z scale), and 1:87 (H0 scale).

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced modeler, you'll discover techniques to make your models look more realistic and detailed. Perfect for dioramas, model railways, and display collections, our step-by-step guides provide valuable advice on paints, brushes, weathering methods, and finishing techniques to help you get the most out of every project.

Part 1: Painting Models

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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