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Riveting technique

You probably get tired of us harping on the benefits of looking to other forms of modeling (sci-fi, trains, military, action figures, etc.) for inspiration and new ideas, but here's a perfect example.... More »

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Kit Reviews

Fujimi Mini Cooper

Fujimi's Mini captures the lines of the new Cooper well. It's curbside, so there's no engine, but the chassis, suspension, and interior make up for it.

The body, bumpers, and rocker panels ... More »

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Roundtable 2: Basics
ABCs of
car modeling

Q:When our club holds its annual judged shows, the first thing we look at are the "basics" of building: removing mold lines and ejection-pin marks, sanding seams, etc. Sometimes a car has a ton of aft... More »

Getting started in the hobby
ABCs of
car modeling

So you're thinking about building a model car. Maybe you put together a few kits when you were younger and are returning to the hobby, or maybe you're picking up a kit at the hobby shop for the first ... More »

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