April 2019

Scale Auto magazine covers the entire model car hobby. Each issue provides you with expert how to tips to help you easily build and customize muscle cars, street rods, stock cars and more. You'll receive objective and accurate reviews to help you find models worth your time and money. Whether you're a builder or a collector, this magazine is for you!

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Knowing the Line

BY Mark D. Jones

Extra prep time in the pits at the start of your build will guarantee a perfect paint job at the finish line.

20 Plus Tips for Great Paint

BY Tim Boyd

How to achieve smooth, glossy finishes without using two-part clear.

Scaling Down 1 1 Touch up Paint

BY Bob Downie

An expanded review of Automotive Touchup's impressive paint offerings

The Lowdown on Nail Polish

BY Marcos Cruz

Everything you need to know about choosing, preparing, and spraying nail polish.

How to Create Body Damage with Foil

BY Troy Deal

A guide to using household tinfoil to realistically crumple, ding, and dent a model's body panels.

Prescribed Fire

BY Robby DeGraff

A raw anf fiery interview with Sam Radoff, commonly known as "Yosemite" Sam ... Buckle up!

Show Coverage NNL Southern Nationals

BY Tom Valenta

November 3, 2018, Smyrna, Georgia

First Build Tamiyas Ford GT

BY Mark D. Jones

How does this stellar, new kit go together?

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Starting Line

Tester

Tips and Tech

Shop Talk

New Products

Bench Racer

Truck Stop

Kit Reviews

Museum Pieces

Classic Kits

Finish Line

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