Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

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1. Let's hear/see your Craft Store findings for our models! 1 2 3 4

   By Mike Kucaba, February 29, 2012
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   • Darren B
   • August 26, 2013

2. Z'd, ZEED FRAMES SIMPLIFIED TUTORIAL 1 2 3

   By Ace-Garageguy, February 13, 2013
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   • Misha
   • July 3

3. Replacement windshield heat formed 1 2 3

   By Lovefordgalaxie, May 18, 2012
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   • ewetwo
   • December 5, 2023

4. Scale Car Garage - Now Open 1 2 3 4 5

   By Kitman, February 10, 2020
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   • Kitman
   • May 8, 2022

5. Drying Time between Coats.

   By hungry4knowhow, February 15, 2009
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   • billd64
   • February 15, 2009

6. Painting With Nail Polish Hints Please???

   By impcon, June 25, 2010
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   • Ford Edsel
   • July 26, 2010

7. help detailing engine 1st time

   By charlzrocks, October 15, 2010
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   • charlzrocks
   • October 30, 2010

8. Paint spray booth 1 2

   By my80malibu, August 23, 2008
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   • mrmike
   • June 27, 2019

9. Great product for replicating Vinyl tops!!! 1 2 3

   By cruz, January 30, 2010
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   • misterNNL
   • May 10, 2019

10. How to be competitive at contests. 1 2 3 4 5

    By Jantrix, October 29, 2015   

    • contests
    • judging
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    • peteski
    • March 14, 2020

11. household objects 1 2 3 4

    By jack_fletcherr, February 28, 2014
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    • David G.
    • April 21, 2016

12. Interior Detailing - Flocking How To (dial up warning!!!) 1 2

    By Marc @ MPC Motorsports, June 10, 2007
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    • pearlrivi
    • June 16, 2012

13. Polishing..

    By Nick F40, June 9, 2009
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    • beefheart22
    • June 12, 2009

14. Perfect Thinner for Acrylic Paint

    By Lovefordgalaxie, March 1, 2014
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    • iBMikey
    • November 6, 2016

15. Sharpie's 1 2 3

    By MyBradKeselowski, December 6, 2008
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    • Snake45
    • December 18, 2014

16. Lowrider Roof Pattern tutorial

    By BKcustoms, January 16, 2014   

    • lowrider custom paint
    • kandy
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    • Greg Cullinan
    • February 2, 2014

17. making 1/25 scale spark plug wires

    By rdgracer71, June 7, 2010
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    • van
    • June 8, 2010

18. INSPIRED THINKING- Cheap Tips for Frugal Modelers 1 2 3

    By 62rebel, February 7, 2007
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    • Casey
    • March 7, 2022

19. Make your own foil. 1 2 3

    By Lovefordgalaxie, March 29, 2015
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    • Snake45
    • July 21, 2016

20. Paint Stands 1 2 3

    By Madd Trucker, December 10, 2019
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    • mikemodeler
    • August 4, 2020

21. What In The World Do I Use Tamiya X-21 Flat Base For?

    By Blake Rogers, January 13, 2010
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    • Blake Rogers
    • January 27, 2010

22. Opinions on the best rattle can spray paint.

    By rickd13, April 18, 2011
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    • jon halt
    • April 22, 2011

23. Primer to avoid 1 2 3 4 5

    By randyc, August 10, 2020
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    • TransAmMike
    • January 26, 2021

24. How shiny should shiny be? 1 2 3 4 6

    By edward smith, December 7, 2010
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    • Chas SCR
    • January 2, 2011

25. Making Your own Bare Metal Foil (BMF) 1 2

    By MoparWoman Jamie, August 25, 2010
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    • BirdWatcher
    • May 12, 2015