adampolo13 said:
Just as a quick follow up to this thread, I have to disagree with Black Sheep 1, purely because I've had a very different experience with Flory Models. Just like Ken mentioned earlier, I've tried to seek out experienced modelers and look to them for advice. While there is a lot of free material available on the web, I've found Phil's videos, techniques, and sections of his forum very helpful. I've also found his sanding products to be amazing to work with, the washes, they have great uses in aircraft but I haven't had luck with them on any armor. I'm not saying as a new modeler, or someone trying to improve your skills, that you need to go out and buy all his product and subscribe to his site but don't be afraid to check things out for yourself. If you like something go with it, if not move on to the next thing.
I'm surprised it took this long for someone to come out and defend that guy.
I'm not going to go into detail about my feelings for that guy because I know I'll be chastised by all his loving followers.
Sufice it to say,I did (once) find his videos, shall we say... informative.
It was after I left his site that I realized that YouTube has many informative and very helpful videos from modeller with
higher credentials than him.
Since you mentioned his forum (I guess then that it's alright to mention others) I will mention ISM (International Scale Modeller).
There are several build videos posted by the Staff and it's free.
I'll say it again (and I stand by my statement)
no one should have to pay for good modelling videos or forums.