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Painting, Weathering & Finishing

Paint and finish are what make a scale model convincing. Every build moves through surface prep, primer, color, and clear coats matched to the real subject.

Weathering techniques add realism to historical and military subjects, while show-quality gloss finishes suit corporate and trade show models.

The finishing stage is where a model gains its final character — and where the craftsmanship shows most.

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