Tips & Techniques
Discussions on specific A/C building techniques.
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Masking a canopyUpperCanadian63026AUG 20, 2020 - 01:15 AM
by YankeeSteve
Replacement parts from Trumpeterjphillips32850JUN 29, 2020 - 02:07 PM
by brekinapez
HGW wet transfersrdt195302843JUN 13, 2020 - 04:40 AM
by rdt1953
Tamiya Paint Mix FormulasJPTRR33418JUN 12, 2020 - 12:42 AM
by sargentdutch
Pin Stripe DecalsSparky22312919MAY 23, 2020 - 10:02 AM
by Jessie_C
Clarifying previous query ...pbennett03844OCT 18, 2019 - 10:53 AM
by pbennett
peeling acrylic paintblaster76124468SEP 26, 2019 - 11:19 PM
by Namabiiru
Kamikaze Dive ...pbennett54285SEP 24, 2019 - 01:03 PM
by TimReynaga
Visible B-17Dcook6503979SEP 14, 2019 - 05:24 AM
by Dcook65
Undercoating for natural metal.chris1205722SEP 10, 2019 - 01:00 PM
by chris1
Air New Zealand Hobbit Theme for Boeing 777ShelbyGT50016638MAY 16, 2019 - 06:26 AM
by StevoK
1/48th B-17G.amigo194104278APR 21, 2019 - 10:51 AM
by amigo1941
Companies that makes simulated propeller spinWolf-Leader64710MAR 15, 2019 - 05:49 PM
by krow113
GWH P-61TPP195114781JAN 28, 2019 - 09:27 AM
by Jessie_C
Raised panel linesdrabslab76394OCT 19, 2018 - 06:40 PM
by c4willy
Black Basing Technique question ?????11Bravo_C265406AUG 11, 2018 - 03:51 PM
by 11Bravo_C2
Painting B-25dcook11116129MAR 23, 2018 - 06:00 PM
by dcook11
What Tool?armouredcharmer85916DEC 17, 2017 - 01:40 AM
by armouredcharmer
Salt weathering technique - video tutorialEmperoR05193DEC 14, 2017 - 02:30 PM
by EmperoR
Advice on stenciling national markingsWolf-Leader35360NOV 03, 2017 - 12:18 PM
by Holdfast
Painting cockpit rimsGawainBS168458OCT 09, 2017 - 10:31 AM
by GawainBS
Build Log Topic Chinook A to Chelkaissy15290AUG 29, 2017 - 10:35 PM
by drabslab
Long Time Listener, First Time Callerjoepanzer125962MAY 31, 2017 - 02:13 AM
by spiralcity
Vac Canopy cuttingrdt195365692MAR 30, 2017 - 01:06 AM
by rdt1953
Spraying Tamiya Acrylic over Gunze AcrylicKitKan95688DEC 17, 2016 - 02:29 AM
by KitKan
Gunze (Mr Color) paint for F-15 jet nozzleKitKan04983DEC 09, 2016 - 06:50 PM
by KitKan
Hasegawa DecalsKitKan35208DEC 07, 2016 - 08:59 PM
by bzak
Alclad Paint Remover210cav55738SEP 06, 2016 - 09:02 PM
by 210cav
New type of 1/32 flat rigging?Kevlar0687145AUG 16, 2016 - 07:43 AM
by Kevlar06
cracked canopyBiggles255398JUL 27, 2016 - 10:58 PM
by Biggles2
Tamiya Spray CansMagpie176882JUL 17, 2016 - 07:51 PM
by drabslab
Weathering powderstommorfy55651MAY 18, 2016 - 01:21 AM
by varanusk
Work Space Tips 101JackFlash3414669MAR 14, 2016 - 06:34 AM
by spiralcity
Montex Maskschrism45282FEB 14, 2016 - 11:32 AM
by Holdfast
Acrylic clear gloss on canopyArmored7655292FEB 02, 2016 - 08:44 PM
by Armored76
Build Log Topic acrylic paintzoomie503110926DEC 21, 2015 - 03:01 AM
by Vicious
Starfighter Decalsflypaper24457DEC 14, 2015 - 08:10 PM
by flypaper
Color variations with distancevicmeister34308DEC 06, 2015 - 09:31 PM
by astursimmer
Differences between Tamiya RAF paint colorsn_tuma74904266SEP 24, 2015 - 01:44 AM
by n_tuma749
Testors Model Master AcrylicsJoel_W175392SEP 17, 2015 - 03:24 AM
by Joel_W
Humbrol enamel: rant of the daydrabslab105029JUL 12, 2015 - 12:38 AM
by almonkey
Painting the canopy of the Tamiya 1/32CorsairBradSidley34452JUN 22, 2015 - 03:06 AM
by BradSidley
Good use of a useless product!magnusf96004JUN 04, 2015 - 04:08 PM
by magnusf
Decal printing: call for informationdrabslab156012JUN 03, 2015 - 06:19 AM
by Kevlar06
Issues with a Double Action Air BrushJoel_W115017APR 17, 2015 - 03:44 AM
by smithrp
My Dads collection from a long time agorafscott64621FEB 24, 2015 - 09:56 PM
by highway70
Vacu-formed Canopies?Bushioka14078JAN 15, 2015 - 06:31 AM
by Jessie_C
How to stop spilling liquid all over your worBerwickboy74873JAN 07, 2015 - 01:56 AM
by Merlin
"blanket" on wings?edoardo44387NOV 09, 2014 - 01:58 PM
by edoardo
Removing a Decal-Help with PaintingAlexB196984424NOV 04, 2014 - 03:30 AM
by stonar
Buildiing resin props?ThomasB34121AUG 19, 2014 - 08:30 PM
by RolyPoly
UndercoatsSheehan1165570JUN 06, 2014 - 03:08 AM
by Joel_W
Starting off the buildSheehan134725JUN 03, 2014 - 01:47 AM
by Joel_W
recribing panels lines over Tamiya Filler.chris154528APR 27, 2014 - 04:39 AM
by Merlin
Casein anybody?Merlin44132APR 17, 2014 - 08:06 PM
by Antoni
Nose weightLittorio25066MAR 19, 2014 - 02:12 AM
by ludwig113
Help making paint masksthewrongguy14242MAR 14, 2014 - 05:29 PM
by Grauwolf
Best For SeatBelts ?armouredcharmer74440FEB 16, 2014 - 07:40 AM
by SuperSandaas
masked canopy failureMcKeever225830JAN 12, 2014 - 08:02 PM
by Jessie_C
EZ line vs. Mono.teak2934336DEC 26, 2013 - 11:50 PM
by Antoni
One more EZ-line question.teak2934012DEC 26, 2013 - 11:48 PM
by Antoni
Where To Start ?armouredcharmer34197DEC 24, 2013 - 07:31 AM
by armouredcharmer
use actual tape for wing ribs on ww1 aircraftteak2944103DEC 14, 2013 - 08:35 AM
by Jessie_C
resin leftoversplasticpoupon24528SEP 15, 2013 - 03:54 AM
by plasticpoupon
1090 colors to choose fromwychdoctor9239404143SEP 14, 2013 - 05:13 AM
by wychdoctor92394
faux wood questionteak2934305SEP 08, 2013 - 07:44 PM
by Jessie_C
Problem with airbrushing Vallejomacotra4145605AUG 26, 2013 - 09:44 AM
by SmashedGlass
Build Log Topic Scale Model Calculatorwychdoctor9239424360AUG 05, 2013 - 07:55 AM
by wychdoctor92394
Correct procedure for oil paint washes ?DBenz66011JUL 24, 2013 - 08:35 AM
by Joel_W
Paint/decal questionMichaelSatin54054JUL 22, 2013 - 03:16 AM
by Joel_W
Natural metal finish with brush?ThomasB55596JUL 18, 2013 - 03:59 AM
by Joel_W
olive drab marker?velotrain23976JUL 03, 2013 - 07:09 AM
by velotrain
Klear Kock-Up...Merlin175277JUL 03, 2013 - 02:47 AM
by Joel_W
Scandinavian Future/Klear/Pledge equivalent?SuperSandaas13741JUN 30, 2013 - 07:26 AM
by drabslab
Close up pics of Airbus and 737noddy92764211JUN 08, 2013 - 03:02 AM
by james84
Conversion kitsmelkavitch33999MAY 26, 2013 - 11:13 PM
by Snorri23
Fixing propeller bladesmelkavitch23841APR 06, 2013 - 06:23 AM
by melkavitch
Humbrol Enamel Paints skyhunter66104418MAR 17, 2013 - 10:28 PM
by skyhunter66
Brush painting Future.thewrongguy114624MAR 16, 2013 - 03:22 AM
by viper29_ca
vietnam spooky gunshippfc24119MAR 07, 2013 - 02:36 PM
by pfc
Any opinions on teak2933872FEB 13, 2013 - 09:52 AM
by warreni
Paint stripping with DettolHawkeye6523819JAN 30, 2013 - 12:37 AM
by eseperic
Working with Clear Instrument panel.chris123706DEC 08, 2012 - 11:13 AM
by chris1
What brand of paint best for German Aircraft Antoon3103103928OCT 14, 2012 - 06:02 AM
by Antoon3103
Problem with Eduard Bf 110D Decal sheet.Antoon310303819OCT 11, 2012 - 08:54 PM
by Antoon3103
spinning propBiggles234132JUL 05, 2012 - 09:09 PM
by Fandango
Wing twistOracletwo03831JUN 14, 2012 - 11:53 AM
by Oracletwo
Putty!skyhunter6694245JUN 05, 2012 - 11:13 PM
by lampie
weathering with Tamiya Smokechris115304MAY 12, 2012 - 08:48 PM
by sjhooker
Cut panels out.book118223886MAY 11, 2012 - 05:55 AM
by book1182
Alclad - which one?skyhunter6634134MAY 10, 2012 - 01:23 AM
by skyhunter66
Junkers Ju 88a-1royalM03922MAY 06, 2012 - 04:43 AM
by royalM
Airbrushing - need some advice!skyhunter66134108APR 22, 2012 - 06:45 AM
by james84
Making a tarmack in 1/200th scaleWolf-Leader13797APR 07, 2012 - 06:02 PM
by Jessie_C
Trees for DioramasJPTRR13934MAR 22, 2012 - 05:28 PM
by JackFlash
Spraying Future/Klear, whats the secret?dommy20126818MAR 01, 2012 - 08:21 PM
by ebergerud
Questions on calculating scales to mm/inchesWolf-Leader44150JAN 29, 2012 - 05:06 AM
by Tomcat31
Questions about adhering paper to plasticWolf-Leader44102JAN 22, 2012 - 08:03 PM
by drabslab
tarmack grid square measurementsWolf-Leader44159JAN 08, 2012 - 09:04 PM
by drabslab
Navigation Lightsjrmhouston24119DEC 16, 2011 - 11:29 PM
by wizard179