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!

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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.

Welcome to Beyond the Seam, the official podcast of ModelFront Chronicles!

In this intense technical deep dive, we finalize our largest North African diorama yet: "Desert Sentinel." This episode focuses entirely on the art and science of achieving authentic desert realism.

We break down the final groundwork steps:

• 🎨 Weathering Techniques: Discover the exact steps for blending a realistic desert floor, from the initial Vallejo White Primer to the final drybrushing of Vallejo Buff.

• 💨 Pigment Control: Learn how we use Dark Yellow Ochre pigment and Vallejo Pigment Binder to create convincing dust buildup on sandbags and groundwork, eliminating visible seams.

We step away from the workbench for a deep dive into the historical function of the elements on the base. We explore the critical role of the German DAK Funkstelle (radio station), covering how comms tents provided essential camouflage and shelter, and why sandbag barricades and perimeter fences were vital for reinforcing fragile radio installations against aerial and artillery threats in the harsh North African environment.

Finally, we look at the digital frontier: Find out how we used AI to analyze historical aerial photos, determining the precise pigment-to-paint ratio needed to match the sun-faded hues of WWII North Africa.

If you love technical accuracy and historical detail, this episode is a must-listen.

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