Miscellany

An entirely personal roundup of the kit manufacturers which most impressed or disappointed me over the last twelve months.

It's the end of my first full year of writing here at Panel Lines, so I'm giving you a peak behind the scenes at my hits and misses.

Until I next finish something worth showing, which I hope won't be too much longer, here's what I'm working on right now.

Five things about scale modelling which I found surprising. Each tells us something about our hobby and gives me an excuse to make a point…

I’ve tried almost every precaution to stop detritus in gloss paint. And yet, inevitably, there’s one. And another. So I dreamed up some radical solutions…

Putty & Paint is not just about fantasy. It has many brilliant historical painters and some work in 54mm. Here are five of my favourites.

For my first amble through the minefield of weathering, I've picked one of its most pervasive phrases and tried to answer my own question.

Three of the most popular model making subjects and the quite interesting explanations for why none has ever landed on my desk.

About how I discovered scale modelling, what most inspired me to jump into it, and what has actually kept me involved and motivated since.