Model Building Questions and Answers

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1. So what if I WANT a cracked finish?

   By jaymcminn, April 13, 2020
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   • jaymcminn
   • April 15, 2020

2. painting over chrome

   By Arkgene, October 5, 2022
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   • espo
   • October 7, 2022

3. detailing a model.

   By Mrdarkmonkey96, February 19, 2014
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   • Quick GMC
   • February 24, 2014

4. Good 1973 mustang kit

   By Jaguar man 21, May 16, 2014
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   • vamach1
   • May 20, 2014

5. Painting Raised Lettering

   By PeterB, November 1, 2020
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   • crowe-t
   • May 21, 2021

6. Paint by numbers? What order do you paint your builds? And why that way?

   By conchan, May 11, 2022
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   • peteski
   • May 18, 2022

7. Candy paint

   By Kaleb, February 29, 2012
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   • Terry Sumner
   • March 7, 2012

8. Model T, what is it?

   By JPL-ACE, February 25
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   • JPL-ACE
   • February 27

9. I need ideas for putting an accurate vinyl roof on this car.

   By Monty, January 14, 2014
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   • meaneyme
   • January 17, 2014

10. Questions on the 1967 AMT Shelby GT Mustang #834M/12

    By Bill Anderson, August 26, 2022
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    • Dragonhawk1066
    • August 30, 2022

11. Bare Metal Foil on larger areas?

    By crowe-t, November 15, 2022
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    • Oldcarfan27
    • November 17, 2022

12. Steps to building a show model

    By hooterville75, February 5, 2013
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    • southpier
    • February 8, 2013

13. 21 window vw bus

    By mnwildpunk, March 10, 2013
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    • Foxer
    • March 11, 2013

14. Alclad 2 help

    By Rudy2013, February 15, 2014   

    • just a question
    • Paint
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    • Steven Zimmerman
    • February 16, 2014

15. AMT 1967 Impala custom bodywork

    By Plasticated Guy, May 21, 2022
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    • customline
    • May 23, 2022

16. When it is time to change air filter in the spray booth?

    By Zoom, October 2, 2016
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    • Zoom
    • October 5, 2016

17. securing the shell to the body?

    By foxbat426, November 18, 2011
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    • Jantrix
    • November 20, 2011

18. Future Polish Uncertainty

    By MikeyB08, February 2, 2017
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    • Dragline
    • February 5, 2017

19. Drag racing decals

    By Mike 1017, May 7, 2024
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    • Straightliner59
    • May 10, 2024

20. Any Advice?

    By drawingDrew, March 8, 2014   

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    • abelaxe
    • March 8, 2014

21. Clear Acrylic Sheets

    By Mike 1017, March 7, 2024
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    • Skip
    • March 12, 2024

22. '53 F-100 Engine Swaps , 6 or 8 Cylinders

    By 1972coronet, January 20, 2020   

    • pontiac
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    • Dave G.
    • January 21, 2020

23. What grit of sandpaper for sanding primer coat?

    By clovis, April 15, 2013
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    • heroncustom
    • April 20, 2013

24. Plasti Dip on Models

    By JDMallday, August 25, 2015   

    • paint
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    • peteski
    • September 10, 2015

25. Flathead

    By dirtbag, June 12, 2024
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    • MeatMan
    • June 16, 2024