In today’s video, Dave Forest and Dave Browne discuss some of the techniques they use when composing their dioramas. These techniques aren’t limited to armour – there’s something here for everyone to learn from. VIdeo is courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
Category Archives: armour
Video: Dave Browne Groundwork Seminars
Set some time aside this weekend as you’ll want to be sure to watch every part of this fascinating series of how to videos by Dave Browne as he take us through the techniques that he uses for modelling groundwork. Video is courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
April Meeting – Special Seminar
In his last presentation, IPMS Toronto member John Maher talked about applying armour techniques to aircraft. If you missed it, you can refresh your memory with another look at his seminar here.
In this upcoming session, John will talk about applying aircraft techniques to armour. He will present how he used aircraft building techniques to assemble the stowage on this Korean War Pershing. He’ll also review the painting and weathering techniques employed to create the finish on this model.


Video: Michael Rinaldi Seminars
In the spring of 2017 we had the pleasure of having famed modeller Mike Rinaldi visit the Toronto area and conduct a number of seminars at Hornet Hobbies covering his hairspray and oil painting techniques. IPMS Toronto member Robert Wlodarek joined the seminars and was able to capture these fantastic videos.
Video Series: Building the Matilda Mk. III/IV
Our holiday gift to you is a series of 4 videos presented by Dave Browne, owner of Hornet Hobbies, who will walk us through the construction, finishing, and weathering of the Tamiya Matilda Mk. III/IV model. Video is courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
Video: Applying Mud and Dust on Armour Models
Part 4 in our series that we started earlier this year, owner of Hornet Hobbies, Dave Browne, hosts an informative seminar discussing the techniques for applying mud and dust effects on armour models. He’s joined in this video by IPMS Toronto member Dave Forest who lends his years of experience on this popular subject. As always, video is courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
Video: Streaking Effects on Armour Models
Continuing a series that we started earlier this year, owner of Hornet Hobbies, Dave Browne, hosts an informative seminar discussing the technique of adding streaking effects on armour models. He’s joined in this video by IPMS Toronto member Dave Forest who lends his years of experience on this popular subject. As always, video is courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
Video: Well*Co*M*E 2017 Guelph Model Show
Today we’re happy to bring you video of some of the contest entries at the 2017 edition of the Wellington County Modellers Exhibition near Guelph, Ontario. Video is courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
Video: Diorama Base Plate Painting Seminar
At the October IPMS Toronto meeting, we had the pleasure of experiencing a hands on seminar and workshop from member Sandy McRorie on the subject of painting and finishing diorama base plates. Robert Wlodarek recorded the session and the video is now available to anyone who wants to learn from one of the masters.

