Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

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1. Using aluminum foil for treadplate

   By Chariots of Fire, August 4, 2023
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   • Chariots of Fire
   • August 11, 2023

2. Using an Electric Toothbrush on Model Cars

   By Miatatom, March 1, 2017
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   • Miatatom
   • April 16, 2017

3. Using Brush to paint body. Looks bad bad bad. Start over? (UPDATED WITH PIC OF FINAL PRODUCT)

   By KS0385, February 12, 2009
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   • KS0385
   • February 28, 2009

4. Using CA glue to smooth 3D printed items

   By GLMFAA1, September 7, 2023
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   • bobthehobbyguy
   • September 10, 2023

5. Using Cellulose Thinners With Enamels

   By Bugatti Fan, June 3, 2022
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   • W Humble
   • July 22, 2022

6. Using Chrome Tech USA

   By Maindrian Pace, April 17, 2014
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   • dbiggied
   • April 18, 2014

7. Using discarded household items in modeling

   By Greg Myers, December 21, 2018
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   • Snake45
   • January 8, 2019

8. Using embossing powder on exhaust pipes

   By ranma, June 12, 2019
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   • vintagercr
   • June 18, 2019

9. using flock for the first time

   By trigger gta, April 8, 2007
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   • trigger gta
   • April 8, 2007

10. Using Future as glue to attach side chrome

    By my66s55, July 23, 2010
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    • Bassbison
    • July 28, 2010

11. Using Goo Gone as a paint stripper

    By That Plasticated Guy, December 23, 2024
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    • Kit Basher
    • December 24, 2024

12. Using liquid mask

    By MikeMc, August 1, 2009
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    • Ddms
    • August 4, 2009

13. Using Pledge Restore

    By Mike Stem, March 3, 2019
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    • SCRWDRVR
    • March 21, 2019

14. Using Pledge to attach graphics to vehicles.

    By Darren B, July 27, 2018
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    • Darren B
    • July 30, 2018

15. Using Poster Putty or Fun-Tack

    By Dave Mikrut, August 26, 2007
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    • jbwelda
    • September 2, 2007

16. Using rotary sanding pads.

    By D.Pack, December 14, 2022
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    • Dpate
    • December 19, 2022

17. Using Testors Glosscoat as a sealer

    By falcongeorge, April 10, 2007
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    • Modelmartin
    • April 16, 2007

18. using thin aluminum sheet for interiors, 'tin', in 1/24 cars

    By fiatboy, August 23, 2021
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    • fiatboy
    • August 27, 2021

19. Using tiny rare-earth magnets for the hood

    By 89AKurt, April 19, 2023   

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    • 89AKurt
    • April 24, 2023

20. Using vape tools too make coil springs

    By Dpate, November 16, 2022
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    • Ace-Garageguy
    • November 16, 2022

21. Utility brush holder

    By NOBLNG, April 29, 2020
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    • slusher
    • April 19, 2021

22. UV cure resin kit

    By jdcar32, July 4   

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    • sidcharles
    • July 9

23. UV Resin to replace a chunk of missing plastic

    By 4knflyin, January 3, 2024   

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    • Bainford
    • January 4, 2024

24. V-12

    By retroguy, May 15, 2008
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    • jbwelda
    • May 15, 2008

25. Vaccumm forming Windshields

    By dragnut, June 10, 2017
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    • MrObsessive
    • July 18, 2017