Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

3,483 topics in this forum

1. 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

2. Headlight lenses

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

3. Stripping cellulose paint?

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

4. Engine detail

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

5. Try this at home.

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

6. Washes That Work

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

7. Valspar Spray Enamel woes

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

8. I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

9. Making kit chrome look more realistic

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

10. Cheap tools/recycling

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

11. Labeling styrene offcuts

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

12. your safe display/cases?

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

13. Foil-Impression Emblems

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

14. Airbrush 101 the Basics

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

15. Custom license plates

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

16. Avoiding sticky paint lids

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

17. Narrow white wall tires

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

18. 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

19. Shipping models

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

20. Flat Tire Look

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

21. How to replicate French yellow headlight bulbs

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

22. Where could I buy styrene

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

23. How Do You Guys Separate Your Parts Boxes?

    By Clay, February 12, 2008
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    • Clay
    • February 24, 2008

24. rust all rust set

    By Bretts65, December 11, 2008
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    • olarge1
    • August 1, 2009

25. Pins and tooth picks

    By greymack, August 31, 2012
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    • Ramfins59
    • November 26, 2012