Category Archives: Tips and Techniques

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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