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Photoetching at home - Part 1: Some
tips about making basic photoetched parts using a simple process.
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 | Riveting scale models - Part 1: A
basic discussion about simple methods to produce rivet lines on your
models. This first part is focused on the tools. |
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Making your own vacuum forming jig:
A fool proof recipe to make this so useful tool at home. |
 | Scratchbuilding a carrier deck from early
60's: Here I describe my recipe to make an effective base for
airborne aircraft in 1/72 scale. |
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Making decals with a laser printer:
The technique for making your own decals at home, and
its results. |
 | Making warning lights:
A very simple tip. |
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Making ropes and hoses:
Another of these simple but useful tricks. |
 | I couldn't resist
writing this tale about Nei Biazetto
x Badger 100. |
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A simple display base - Part 1:
A tutorial on making a display base containing scratchbuilt trees. |
 | A
quick
note
about
the
dangers of
using CA glue to attach lead weights. |
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Airbrushing tight camouflage patterns:
Check out the videos of
Eduardo Blanco showing his skills with an airbrush. |
 | Making plastic rings: a simple and
effective tip. |
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The old method of
clear discs to simulate turning propelers is revisited.
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 | Tips on making
aircraft and vehicle lights - Part I |
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Tips on making
aircraft and vehicle lights - Part II |
 | Seat belts made easy: another
simple yet
effective method. |
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A simple display base - Part 2:
A method to make a display base for your models in one night. Ideal for
a weekend project. |
 | Tips on making
aircraft and vehicle lights - Part III |
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How to etch your own
ship propellers in 1/700 scale.
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 | A word of warning to
whoever likes to use permanent markers to pre-shade models. |
 | This is a more or less technical description of the famed, but misnamed stressed skin effect and how to reproduce it on models. |
 | An easy way to paint white rubber bands on electric-conductive tail wheel tires. |
 | Making your own wheel chocks using plastic rod. |
 | Photoetching at home - Part 2: A follow on article of Part 1, this ones shows how to make more elaborate parts, still keeping the technique simple. |
 | Building a Korean war US carrier deck with JBD (jet blast deflector) in 1/72. An easy way to convert a WWII aircraft carrier deck to the type used during Korea war. |
 | A
funny video on the workshop about the popular hairspray method, at out
modeling club. A basic description of the method is also given. |
 | A very easy technique to reproduce tarmac seams in runaways and roads. |
 | A method to enhance cockpits of you model using images of the real instruments. |
 | A very simple method to capture the texture of wicker seats used by WWI
aircraft models, using materials that we all have at home. |
 | An old school method to build a passenger stairs typical of a 1960's airport in 1/72 scale. |
 | Tips on making
aircraft and vehicle lights - Part IV |
 | Besides the usual fine reamers, the heavy-duty reamers are also very useful in modeling |
 | Something
that can add a lot of interest and realism to passenger aircraft
models: window curtains. Here I show my cheap method for simulating
them in 1/72 scale. I am sure it can be adapted for other airliner
scales. |
 | My usual recipe to make control panels in small scales, using essentially plastic bits and decals. |
