Hobby

Model Railroader Magazine Print Subscription I became a subscriber to Model Railroader in sixth or seventh grade. I took a hiatus while in college, but resumed my subscription after I graduated and still receive it every month to this day. I love walking to the mailbox and finding a new issue of Model Railroader (and its sister publication about the prototype, Trains) … [Read more...] about Model Railroader Magazine Print Subscription

PCS #11 Hobby Knife Blades (300 count) When it comes to the knives on my workbench, I spend the extra money on a well-built X-Acto knife that isn't going to hurt my hand and that will give me the control that I need throughout an evening of modeling. I have found that off-brand blades work just fine when used in a quality knife. Cutting instruments in general are not a … [Read more...] about PCS #11 Hobby Knife Blades (300 count)

X-Acto X2000 Hobby Knife with #11 Blade The X2000 is my primary hobby knife. I looked at X-Acto's higher-tier knife, the X3000, but didn't like the idea of in-handle blade storage. I rely on feedback from the material I'm cutting; blades moving around inside the handle would take away from the solid feel that I want my knife to have. I've had the same knife for more … [Read more...] about X-Acto X2000 Hobby Knife with #11 Blade

Iwata HP-CS Airbrush Kit Adding a quality airbrush and committing to its mastery lets you take your modeling and projects to the next level. Hobbyists use airbrushes for:- Painting the model cars, aircraft, ships, and trains- Weathering the above models- Painting scenery and track on model railroads- Painting fishing lures The primary advantage of an airbrush over … [Read more...] about Iwata HP-CS Airbrush Kit