The journey begins. In the premiere episode of Beyond The Seams, we unbox the massive 1/48 Italeri C-130J Hercules and discuss why this specific aircraft is a "bucket list" project for any scale modeler. I’m also walking you through the philosophy of the "8x8 Shed" and how we’re going to document this 14-episode marathon.

Episode 1 Highlights:

• Unboxing the "Four Fan Trash Can.

• The psychology of the "Big Project.

• A look at the "Master Rig" philosophy.

Welcome back to The Judge's Table, the leading critique series from ModelFront Chronicles!

In Part 2: Painting and Finish, we continue the scrutiny of the host's Tamiya M3 Lee, judging it strictly against official IPMS (International Plastic Modelers' Society) standards for paint application and final presentation.

We dive into the advanced criteria of Finish and Detailing to reveal costly, yet common, errors that occur right at the completion stage of the model.

In this episode, we critique:

• Sunken Decals and Silvering: Why a failure to use setting solution immediately creates a "non-painted on" appearance and how it fails the detail test.

• Clear Coat Overspray: The visible edge left by poor airbrush control and how it breaks the standards for a smooth, uniform finish.

• The Unwanted Texture: The critical error of failing to properly sand down putty work, leaving an unnatural texture under the paint.

Listen now to learn why these three finishing mistakes tanked the model's score and how you can correct them to achieve a flawless final presentation!

Watch the visual critique on YouTube

Subscribe to ModelFront Chronicles on YouTube: @ModelFrontChronicles

Products Mentioned: Micro Sol Decal Setting Solution; Micro Set Decal Setting Solution; Solvaset Decal Setting Solution.

Welcome to The Judge's Table, the new critique series from Beyond the Seam and ModelFront Chronicles!

In Part 1, we kick off the series by putting the host's own work—a Tamiya M3 Lee—under the microscope, judged strictly against official IPMS (International Plastic Modelers' Society) standards.

We dive into the fundamental criteria of Basic Construction and Alignment to reveal costly, yet common, modeling mistakes.

In this episode, we critique:

• The Gaping Hull Seam: Why a poor corner weld immediately fails the "Fidelity to Scale" test.

• Crooked Machine Guns: How misaligned barrels lose points on the all-important alignment standard.

• The Missed Flaw: The crucial error of leaving flash on a primary cylindrical component.

Listen now to learn why these three construction mistakes tanked the model's score and how you can avoid them on your next build!

• Watch the visual critique on YouTube

• Subscribe to ModelFront Chronicles on YouTube: @ModelFrontChronicles

• Products Mentioned: Tamiya Basic Type Putty, Item #87053; Bob Smith Industries Thin Insta-Cure CA Glue.