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1. Reflective Mirror Film

   By NOBLNG, December 21, 2020
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   • swede70
   • February 25, 2021

2. Scratch Building - OMG, I lost my dizzy 1 2

   By Alyn, November 8, 2011   

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   • PatW
   • February 22, 2021

3. Sewing string that looks like metal wire/cable

   By Venom, December 19, 2020
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   • Big John
   • February 20, 2021

4. Scratch built/aftermarket big rig rear fenders

   By wayne00, February 20, 2021
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   • wayne00
   • February 20, 2021

5. Louvers. Possible solution? 1 2

   By Straightliner59, September 4, 2020
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   • Straightliner59
   • February 19, 2021

6. DIY sanding sticks

   By styrene_engineer, October 20, 2020   

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   • CoinCoin
   • February 11, 2021

7. scratchbuilt radiators

   By retroguy, February 2, 2021
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   • Modelbuilder Mark
   • February 10, 2021

8. Workbench cleanup

   By NOBLNG, February 5, 2021
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   • Tom Geiger
   • February 7, 2021

9. The issues with scratch building 1 2 3 4 9

   By IbuildScaleModels, April 20, 2020
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   • peteski
   • February 7, 2021

10. Saturn V paint techniques

    By kdbarrett, February 2, 2021
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    • El Roberto
    • February 2, 2021

11. Scale coal for dioramas

    By PHPaul, January 22, 2021
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    • stitchdup
    • February 1, 2021

12. diesel turbos

    By retroguy, January 20, 2021
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    • MeatMan
    • January 29, 2021

13. Primer to avoid 1 2 3 4 5

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

14. How to get the best looking model when just using spray paint

    By ModelCarNewbie, January 14, 2021
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    • slusher
    • January 25, 2021
15. Looking for ideas and paint recommendations for exhaust

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16. Silicone and resin stir stick cleaners

    By NOBLNG, January 15, 2021
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    • peteski
    • January 18, 2021

17. Power Screwdriver/drill

    By BDSchindler, January 11, 2021
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    • ChrisBcritter
    • January 17, 2021

18. Source for gears

    By misterNNL, January 14, 2021   

    • anoro dispencer
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    • misterNNL
    • January 17, 2021

19. Exhaust tips

    By 4silverado, December 20, 2020
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    • Deuces ll
    • January 17, 2021

20. Stone walls/foundations using Plaster of Paris

    By PHPaul, January 6, 2021
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    • 89AKurt
    • January 16, 2021

21. Best way to replicate a vinyl top?

    By cruz, July 8, 2008
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    • Dave72
    • January 12, 2021

22. engine mounts

    By retroguy, January 10, 2021
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    • retroguy
    • January 11, 2021

23. Iwata Trigger Airbrush

    By TransAmMike, November 22, 2020
    • 20 replies
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    • mattg
    • January 3, 2021

24. Rodding a Classic - how to? 1 2

    By Jonathan, September 14, 2020
    • 33 replies
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    • misterNNL
    • January 2, 2021

25. Fish Eye

    By Mike 1017, December 24, 2020
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    • Mike 1017
    • December 31, 2020