Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

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1. Vintage License Plate Images

   By Ken McGuire, November 4, 2012
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   • wlhowell24
   • April 1, 2022

2. Painting script

   By NOBLNG, March 30, 2022
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   • TarheelRick
   • April 1, 2022

3. Door hinges

   By Pete J., March 22, 2022
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   • Pete J.
   • March 29, 2022

4. 'Animated GIF' to compare two models

   By robdebie, March 22, 2022
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   • Mike 1017
   • March 24, 2022

5. Shipping models

   By wlhowell24, March 15, 2022
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   • Bugatti Fan
   • March 24, 2022

6. Paint rack

   By landman, April 4, 2019
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   • Oldriginal86
   • March 19, 2022

7. Building exhaust headers from copper

   By NOBLNG, January 1, 2022   

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   • bill-e-boy
   • March 18, 2022

8. Making chrome plated wheels to look like aluminum?

   By kincer, November 5, 2017
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   • Mike C.
   • March 15, 2022

9. Race car lettering

   By ridinframe, March 3, 2022
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   • Straightliner59
   • March 12, 2022

10. Beware of Paasche jar vent holes!

    By BringHomeTheBacon, March 7, 2022
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    • JohnU
    • March 10, 2022

11. Wire Wheel Lacing Tutorial, FED's, simplified

    By Mike Williams, March 28, 2020   

    • wire wheels
    • 23 replies
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    • Belugawrx
    • March 10, 2022

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

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

13. Mini Art

    By Hans1971, March 5, 2022
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    • deuces wild
    • March 6, 2022

14. FAQ WINDOW GLASS techniques

    By bobthehobbyguy, February 27, 2022   

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    • Casey
    • February 27, 2022

15. ANY CHANCE WE CAN GET THESE TWO TOPICS PINNED?

    By Ace-Garageguy, February 27, 2022
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    • Ace-Garageguy
    • February 27, 2022

16. Cutting Sheet Stock Accurately & Easy

    By redneckrigger, January 10, 2022
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    • W Humble
    • February 21, 2022

17. '40 Ford Sedan Top Chop 1 2

    By Plowboy, February 13, 2022
    • 30 replies
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    • PappyD340
    • February 17, 2022

18. Engine Jig

    By Dioguy, January 24, 2022
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    • Dioguy
    • February 16, 2022

19. How can I make these tires look better 1 2

    By chris chabre, October 7, 2021
    • 35 replies
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    • deuces wild
    • February 10, 2022

20. Custom parts from the trash; what's old is new, etc.

    By W Humble, February 8, 2022
    • 10 replies
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    • W Humble
    • February 10, 2022

21. Making gauge bezels and trim rings from aluminum tube

    By Bainford, January 31, 2022
    • 13 replies
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    • Jonathan
    • February 5, 2022

22. Bending plastic rod

    By PHPaul, January 22, 2022
    • 12 replies
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    • Straightliner59
    • February 5, 2022

23. Speed Shapes

    By Mike 1017, January 31, 2022
    • 6 replies
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    • Painted Black
    • February 3, 2022

24. Realistic Tires

    By Warren D, August 12, 2016
    • 23 replies
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    • Skip
    • February 1, 2022

25. Leather seats for 1:43

    By jaxenro, January 21, 2022
    • 4 replies
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    • jaxenro
    • January 24, 2022