Model Building Questions and Answers

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1. How ro replicate this paint work . Looks like a cane mesh

   By gtx6970, August 10, 2019
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   • ScottH454
   • August 14, 2019

2. How should I do with these doors?

   By Zoom, May 31, 2016
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   • Zoom
   • June 3, 2016

3. How should I store built models and kits?

   By Hotrod 97, September 23, 2020
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   • espo
   • September 26, 2020

4. How should paint feel to the touch? Primers, Base Coats.

   By Scaryface, November 13, 2016   

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   • Warren D
   • November 15, 2016

5. how should you spray testors spray enamel

   By h3ae86, January 21, 2012
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   • 62rebel
   • January 21, 2012

6. How similar are dashboard decals for 63 and 64 Impala?

   By PowerPlant, May 12, 2013
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   • PowerPlant
   • May 12, 2013

7. How Stable Is The Plastic Used In 3D Printing?

   By oldcarfan, September 25, 2023
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   • bobss396
   • October 6, 2023

8. How strong is JB-Weld?

   By crowe-t, February 17, 2015
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   • Mike_G
   • February 18, 2015

9. How tall are the tires in the Revell Jeep Rubicon?

   By Matt T., February 28, 2014
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   • Matt T.
   • March 1, 2014

10. How thin are you going?

    By Mizozuman2, March 21, 2014
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    • BIG NICKY
    • March 21, 2014

11. how to

    By paul 54, March 1, 2013
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    • Nitro Neil
    • March 1, 2013

12. how to

    By paul 54, January 8, 2014
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    • slusher
    • January 8, 2014

13. How to "dry" assemble?

    By brodie_83, January 23, 2013
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    • afx
    • April 23, 2015

14. How to "flare out" rear wheel wells?

    By JPolli, December 20, 2011
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    • Mike Kucaba
    • December 24, 2011

15. how to achieve these headlights gracefully?

    By allecb, March 3, 2013
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    • TurboKitty
    • March 5, 2013

16. How to add rust and dents

    By BruceTheTruckingCat, June 15, 2016   

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    • Guest
    • June 15, 2016

17. how to age cars?

    By moparmadness, December 8, 2011
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    • Jantrix
    • December 9, 2011

18. How to alter wheelbase?

    By nitro_force_fan, October 6, 2013
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    • ScaleDale
    • October 6, 2013

19. How to apply "transfers" (not decals) to tyres

    By Funkychiken, May 28, 2019
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    • Funkychiken
    • May 29, 2019

20. How to apply a wash to a model with raised detail and raised panel lines?

    By Lightsunglasses, May 10, 2015
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    • Snake45
    • May 13, 2015

21. How to apply metal stickers

    By Zoom, October 9, 2019
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    • randyc
    • October 14, 2019

22. How to apply Molotow chrome to door handles, etc., without getting out of line and removing it.

    By rossfox, July 4
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    • dino246gt
    • July 7

23. How to Apply Super Thin CA Glue?

    By afx, February 14, 2022
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    • Chariots of Fire
    • February 15, 2022

24. How to attach flexible vinyl seats?

    By Jon Cole, April 16, 2020
    • 3 replies
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    • curt raitz
    • April 16, 2020

25. How to attach some ery thin photo-etched defroster vents.

    By Len Woodruff, April 3, 2023
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    • Ace-Garageguy
    • April 4, 2023