Educational and Tutorials Blog

How to paint and detail a 3D Printed (FDM) PLA model

By Hearns Hobbies February 25, 2021 | 1:1 Scale 3D Model Educational FDM Printing Godhand Hearns Hobbies hearnshobbies HearnsHowTo Hobbies hobby knife knife Learning Melbourne plastic models Primer Sanding

Painting and detailing a 3D Printed (FDM) PLA model A personal journey and guide into some lessons learned and tricks you can use at home when detailing and cleaning up your next print. 3D printing has been around for many more years than we realise. Dating as far back as...

Understanding Colours – With the Scale 75 Artist Range Acrylic Basic Set

By Hearns Hobbies February 18, 2021 | Acrylic Acrylic Paint austraila Australia Brands Educational Hearns Hobbies hearnshobbies HearnsHowTo Hobbies Melbourne Paint painting Primer Scale 75 Scale75 Scalecolour Tutorial

Understanding Colours With the Scale 75 Artist Range Acrylic Basic Set An look into colour theory and how it can be used in hobbies, particular plastic kits~ Colours as we know them can be simplified down to 3 primary colours. This sort of understanding stems forward to the entire colour...

"CUT IT OUT!" A Ninesteps Premium and Classic Side Cutter - Review

By Hearns Hobbies February 01, 2021 | 9Si austraila Australia hearns Hearns Hobbies hearnshobbies Hobbies Melbourne modeling Ninesteps Ninesteps Industries Nipper Nipper & Side Cutter Review Side Cutter Tools And Accessories

"CUT IT OUT!" A deep dive into the Ninesteps Premium and Classic Side Cutters A precision nipper/cutter is designed for tasks that require precision and delicate careful cutting, the likes of which include: cutting wires or springs, etc. (Important Note: this may vary based on the materials at hand). While...

GODHAND Micro Power Pin Vise Review

By Hearns Hobbies January 19, 2021 | austraila Australia Godhand GODHANDS Micro Power Pin Vise GODHANDS Power Pin Vise GODHANDS Short Power Pin Vise Deep Collet Type hearns Hearns Hobbies hearnshobbies HearnsHowTo Hobbies Melbourne Pin Pin Vise Power Vise Product Vise

An in-depth look at the GODHAND Micro Power Pin Vise There are as many drill bits as there are types of jobs that require drilling. Each of these jobs require a certain level precision that can be achieved by using the right kind of equipment. While a large number of...

An analysis of "Hobbies and why working with your hands is good for your brain!"

By Hearns Hobbies September 15, 2020 | Brain educ Hearns Hobbies Hearns Hobbies Model Railways Hearns Hobbies Radio Control Hearns Hobbies Trains Learning Stimulation working with your hands

An analysis of "Hobbies and why working with your hands is good for your brain!" For many years hobbies of all types have been around in modern society. From RC Cars, Miniature Locomotives/Trains, Plastic Model Kits, and more, there has always been a hobby to match a real world equivalent...

4 Handy Hobbying Tips!

By Hearns Hobbies September 03, 2020 | Educational Hearns Hobbies HearnsHowTo Home Melbourne Plastic Kits

BJ gives some handy tips and tricks that you can apply on your next project! 1.) The humble hobby knife has been around since the 1930's and widely used in all kinds of hobbies, crafts and professions. But, did you know there are 6 ways to use it? Some of...