The best fillers for scale modeling depend on the size of the gap, the material of the kit, and whether the area needs sculpting, sanding, or fine detail restoration. Below is a complete, practical breakdown of the most useful fillers—what they’re best for, how they behave, and when to choose each one.
Blending decals on aircraft is all about making the markings look like they’ve lived on the airframe—sun faded, weather beaten, streaked by airflow, and integrated into the paint rather than sitting on top of it. Aircraft weathering is more subtle than tanks, but the principles are the same: unify tone, reduce contrast, and let airflow tell the story.
Blending decals on tanks is all about making markings look like they’ve lived on that armor, not freshly slapped on. Tanks get dusty, chipped, streaked, and sun faded—your decals should share that same story.
