Hobbies & Toys: Page 24

Watch this video to learn how to paint a Warhammer 40k Space Marine. This tutorial will teach you which paint brushes you need, how to put your Space Marine together and how to prime you Space Marine.

Watch this tutorial to learn how to make a marriage twist. This is an advanced technique for harder balloons and should only be tried after mastering the tulip twist.

Watch this video to learn how to tie and twist a balloon. These are the two most basic steps of balloon tying and are used in all balloon designs. If your a beginner this is were you should start.

Watch this video to learn how to blow up a balloon with your mouth. This is great to know how to do if lose your pump, but it takes some practice.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to make realistic rock faces on hills and mountains using flexible rubber molds and plaster. The process is easy and hopefully inspires other toy model train layout.

This video tutorial shows the basics of how to use Railroad & Co train control software. This show will document the learning of RR&Co and how to control a Marklin layout.

This quick video shows how to affix thin whitewall applications for 1/24 & 1/25 models & diecast cars. Learn how to add a vintage and authentic touch to model toy car tires.

This video tutorial shows how to create right-angle spark plug boots for use on 1/24 scale model car engines.

This video tutorial shows step by step how to apply bare metal foil onto a model car. Learn how to add faux chrome detailing to a toy car with metal foil.

This video tutorial shows how to assemble an automatic Lego crossbow. Learn how to build and operate an automatic toy crossbow made out of Lego bricks.

Learn how to use the S-31 Lego gun from this video tutorial. This video shows how to make the Lego brick bullets, grease the S-31 Lego gun, load the toy weapon as well as how to fire it.

This video tutorial shows how to make a balloon car. Great how-to to pick up for children's birthdays and parties.

A video tutorial on how to make wigs for dolls with vinyl heads using only hair and hot glue.

This video tutorial shows how to modify a Hot Wheels toy car and turn it into a "hopper." Learn how to customize a basic toy car to bounce up and down.

Watch this how to video to learn to make a pinch twist. A pinch twist is one of the fundamentals of balloon making and is used in most every balloon creation. This a very good tutorial for beginners.

Watch this video to learn how to make an indestructible balloon dog. This tutorial will teach you to make the most pop proof balloon animal ever. This balloon animal is harder to make but much more resilient.

Watch this video to learn how to make a balloon butterfly. This is a great tutorial for anyone who wants to become a professional.

This how to video will teach you to make a balloon pirate. This in depth tutorial will show you what balloons you need and how to put them together. This is an advanced balloon that great for professionals.

Watch this how to video to learn to bind on a yo-yo. Binding is a technique that is used for more advanced yo-yo tricks.

Watch this how to video to learn to perform several yo-yo tricks. These are easy yo-yo tricks that are great for beginners.

Watch this how to tutorial to learn to make a Lego car. This Lego car is very simple and doesn't use many bricks, but it is used as a base for more advanced models.

Watch this how to video to learn how to make your own Lego race car. This tutorial will teach you how to make the Lego race car brick by brick.

You're not a social deviant, you just have a taste for the unusual. And fruit. In this how to video you will learn to make a clock out of an orange.

Watch this tutorial to learn how to transform a toilet roll to the sling toy. You'll need a toilet paper roll, tape, scissors and a balloon. You can shoot anything out of this simple gun.

Watch this tutorial to learn how to twist a balloon snowflake. This a great balloon design for the Christmas holiday.

Learn how to make stick puppets in the classroom -- even if you're not in the classroom. Check out this really fun video for making a pumpkin stick puppet, an elephant stick puppet, or any other stick puppet you want.

This video is on how to install and remove a clutch bell assembly for a nitro radio controlled engine, and some simple troubleshooting tips. It will show you the proper way of removing the flywheel, installing and removing clutch shoes, and how to ensure that the clutch bell (CB) spins freely. You can use this on any RC kit, and will also help racers in the pit and bashers alike.

See in these two videos, how to dye your radio controlled vehicle's parts. You'll see how to properly dye many plastic parts on your RC vehicle like Revo 2.5 or 3.3 rockers, high down force Ofna wings, pro-line rims, and many more parts. The project uses RIT dye that comes in many colors to include black, light and dark blue, green, and more. This will allow you to take any color of part (especially white) and make your RC into something that is customized with little effort.

This video is on how to test an RC (radio controlled) nitro engine for air leaks and also gas tanks for leaks. You need to take care of your radio controlled vehicle just as you would your real car.

If you ever owned an RC racer (like a 777) and wanted to install a BB (big block) engine other than a bump start.... this video is for you! This will show you ways to install anything onto any platform for your radio controlled vehicle.

This video will walk you through the beginning to end on painting a RC (radio controlled) vehicle shell. Everything that you need to know on how to paint a shell is on here, from shaker cans (spray paint) to airbrushes. I use a Iwata by the way and a harbor freight air compressor. The paint used in this is Pactra silver and black. The airbrush paint is Spaz Stix candy apple green, blue, dark blue, and white. The lightning effect came out pretty well in my opinion, but you be the judge.

This vid is on how to paint an radio controlled shell and how to do some basic effects. Use the liquid masking method of Bob Dively and see how to use airbrushes, such as Iwata. You can use this method with any paint from Pactra to Spaz Stix, and any color of black, blue, purple, green, yellow, silver, chrome, etc.

This video is on how to remove Lexan paint from a radio controlled Lexan shell using DOT 3 brake fluid. Other methods for quasi-fresh paint is isopropyl alcohol with a Q-tip for smaller areas. So, if you want to repaint your RC shell, then watch this, because you need to remove the old paint first.

This video will show you how to build shocks for your RC vehicle. It's pretty simple, if you know anything about shocks for radio controlled vehicles. If you don't, well, then maybe you should just go buy an RC instead of making one.

This video is on how to install a Deans connector by using basic soldering. The battery pack for your radio controlled vehicle will never be better.

This video is on how to install a Revo forward only (or FOC) for your radio controlled vehicle. For this, you will need to remove your 2.5 or 3.3 Revo transmission from the kit and then I will walk you through the rest. You will basically be removing the front gears and then replacing another gear towards the back. Also, I am using the center differential kit which is easier as you do not have to worry about the gearing on the center differential shaft. If you do not purchase the center...

This video is on how to convert your micro LiPo batteries to adapt to a normal LiPo cell charger. The LiPo charger that comes stock sucks, and you will want a better charger for the life of your LiPo. Your radio controlled vehicle will thank you.

Watch this three-part series on how to assemble battery cells for your radio controlled vehicle.First, see what is needed to assemble cells and to get them glued.

See how to mod your Nerf gun's darts to be a little more painful than they should be. Those darts could either be just the foam they are, or the foam and pushpin they could be.

Watch this informational video on how to improve your Nerf gun by removing the air restrictors and replacing your spring. With a stronger spring you get better air flow, so why not make this mod to your Nerf gun? Don't you want the best Nerf gun around?