Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

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1. Forming windows out of thinner, clearer platic

   By landman, September 20, 2014
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   • Drake69
   • February 25, 2015

2. Drilling distributor caps

   By BigTallDad, May 10, 2015
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   • blunc
   • May 14, 2015

3. Stripping DupliColor

   By JamesW, January 18, 2011
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   • JamesW
   • January 25, 2011

4. Quick EZ tip for cutting doors and other body panels in cars and trucks

   By DustyMojave, December 22, 2017
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   • Casey
   • December 27, 2017

5. Headlight lenses

   By jcbigpaw, February 24, 2012
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   • ChrisBcritter
   • October 11, 2013

6. Stripping cellulose paint?

   By Deckerz, June 13, 2010
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   • Rider
   • June 17, 2010

7. Engine detail

   By Rat Fink, February 24, 2010
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   • DanielG
   • March 7, 2010

8. Try this at home.

   By Terror, November 1, 2010
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   • zenrat
   • August 22, 2012

9. Washes That Work

   By Super28, October 1, 2018
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   • Modelbuilder Mark
   • October 29, 2018

10. Valspar Spray Enamel woes

    By Lyonsperf, February 7, 2011
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    • Agent G
    • February 9, 2011

11. I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By Emily, August 22, 2009
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    • charlzrocks
    • August 29, 2009

12. Making kit chrome look more realistic

    By SuperStockAndy, April 24, 2012
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    • Ddms
    • May 3, 2012

13. Cheap tools/recycling

    By nitrojunkie, April 8, 2009
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    • modeltrucker
    • April 12, 2009

14. Labeling styrene offcuts

    By NOBLNG, November 25, 2022
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    • peteski
    • January 6, 2023

15. your safe display/cases?

    By antiliers, March 18, 2013
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    • zenrat
    • March 21, 2013

16. Foil-Impression Emblems

    By 1972coronet, May 29, 2011
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    • MrObsessive
    • June 2, 2011

17. Airbrush 101 the Basics

    By DPNM, March 6, 2019
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    • randyc
    • September 13, 2019

18. Custom license plates

    By Ryan S., September 2, 2009
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    • ChrisBcritter
    • February 1, 2017

19. Avoiding sticky paint lids

    By DanR, February 25, 2018
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    • GerN
    • May 16, 2018

20. Narrow white wall tires

    By JayC, November 3, 2009
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    • Terror
    • November 4, 2009

21. What is a best set of slotted wheels in scale

    By Car Crazy 81, February 19, 2010
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    • diymirage
    • February 21, 2010

22. Shipping models

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

23. Flat Tire Look

    By Avgwarhawk, February 2, 2011
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    • oldscool
    • February 10, 2011

24. How to replicate French yellow headlight bulbs

    By Junkman, July 20, 2012
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    • charlie8575
    • August 2, 2012

25. Where could I buy styrene

    By h3ae86, November 23, 2010
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    • joemac
    • February 15, 2011