Category Archives: Tips and Techniques

Repairing, Cleaning, and Polishing Clear Parts

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

Repairing, Cleaning, and polishing clear parts and canopies. by Dave Kopielski I have had a few requests on how I get my canopies so clear looking. Many times the clear parts in kits can get scuffed in shipping if they … Continue reading →

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Invasion Stripes

Posted on April 28, 2018 by

Invasion Stripes How to paint D-Day markings on your Thunderbolt by Ed Mate The first step is to determine where the stripes go. There is an “official” placement, but if you can check photos, you may find your subject has … Continue reading →

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Frankentanken

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

Frankentanken by Ed Mate The 108 gal. paper tanks in the Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt kits are decent, but the modeler is challenged with cleaning up the seams on the nose and tail without destroying the fine raised detail. On … Continue reading →

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Building 1/144 Scale Airliners

Posted on July 28, 2003 by

For a pdf version of this article, click here. Building 1/144 Scale Airliners By Paul Hackmann Background When approached to give a presentation on building airliners, I had not a whole lot of experience to look back on or to … Continue reading →

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How to write an article for the newsletter or kit review

Posted on January 4, 2002 by

Writing Outline by Dick Smith Writing a story for a magazine, newspaper, or the club newsletter is a lot like telling a friend about an experience. As we relate that experience, we are generally following the rules of good Journalism. … Continue reading →

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