Model Building Questions and Answers

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1. Any idea how to "tint" windows 1 2

   By JerseeJerry55, July 25, 2016
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   • StevenGuthmiller
   • August 24, 2019

2. Best E-type kit 1 2

   By djflyer, June 1, 2015
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   • Matt Bacon
   • September 29, 2017

3. Fixing the wide front of the Fujimi 917? 1 2 3 4

   By aurfalien, September 23, 2019
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   • afx
   • September 29, 2019

4. Paint steps with Tamiya Spray paint

   By rpthomas, March 15, 2016
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   • drsnapper55
   • March 15, 2016

5. Repainting a Diecast 1:18

   By GeeTeePee, June 7, 2013   

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   • Mike Kucaba
   • July 1, 2015

6. has anyone used testors "wet look" clear..... 1 2

   By foxbat426, June 20, 2012
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   • crowe-t
   • August 5, 2019

7. ABS vs Polystyrene

   By Drago, September 24, 2013   

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   • Drago
   • September 24, 2013

8. Do all clear coats yellow?

   By br67, June 17, 2016
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   • Pete J.
   • June 22, 2016

9. Resin casting parts - legal? 1 2 3

   By Jantrix, March 20, 2013
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   • youpey
   • April 26, 2018

10. Wiring led lights in 1/24 1/25 scale car

    By derek8619, March 17, 2013
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    • GMCMAN52
    • December 22, 2015

11. Tamiya Clear coat eating paint underneath?

    By defiantworkshop, March 30, 2016
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    • DanielG
    • April 15, 2016

12. How long before top coat w/ Tamiya primer & paint?

    By Speedfreak, June 6, 2014
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    • Speedfreak
    • June 6, 2014

13. What's the difference between these Tamiya white lacquer paints?

    By Monty, February 24, 2015
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    • Erik Smith
    • February 27, 2015

14. BE AWARE of Testors "one coat lacquer" now "extreme lacquer" 1 2

    By allecb, May 24, 2020
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    • crowe-t
    • April 9, 2022

15. Aston Martin DB4 kit? 1 2 3 4

    By dawgvet, May 15, 2015
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    • waynehulsey
    • September 29, 2017

16. Mixed up my air brush needles

    By aurfalien, June 18, 2016
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    • aurfalien
    • June 19, 2016

17. Best T Bucket Chassis Kit in 1/25th Scale? 1 2

    By GasPunkAlley, June 1, 2014   

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    • Crankenstien
    • January 8, 2018

18. Are these Testors water-based acrylic paints any good?

    By RickRollerLT1, October 6, 2011
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    • Chief Joseph
    • October 7, 2011

19. Trumpeter 1/12 Ford GT40

    By colin, October 20, 2009
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    • Harry P.
    • October 29, 2009

20. Spraying Tamiya TS rattle can paint on bare plastic ? 1 2

    By Goodwrench3, October 5, 2020
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    • gman
    • October 13, 2020

21. The best way to polish spray can paint 1 2

    By .Regal, July 8, 2018   

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    • Matt Bacon
    • July 13, 2018

22. Best Cragar SS wheels? 1 2

    By Andrew, December 22, 2014
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    • Don Sikora II
    • June 19, 2021

23. what is flocking? help? 1 2 3 4

    By the weapon x, October 31, 2012   

    • carpet my way
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    • Guest
    • February 24, 2015

24. Dremel Lathe- Possible?

    By MikeyB08, February 27, 2013
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    • Chief Joseph
    • February 28, 2013

25. Paint Blush... What is the cause?????

    By Dragline, November 18, 2009
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    • vypurr59
    • October 2, 2013