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Q: What is the best way to paint trim on the side of a car?  I have a 1955 Chevy street machine, and the side trim is a problem for me to paint in a nice, even line.– Gerry MacLennan Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaKen: Hand-painting a thin, straight  ... Read more »
Kit Reviews
Stock T
Round 2 has once again dug through the AMT archives and has reissued a classic kit that has not been around for a while.  Like the Double Dragster kit that I reviewed in a previous issue, the 1925 Model T has two complete kits in one box. There are m  ... Read more »
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brush-painting
As straightforward as brush-painting is, a few tips and techniques will make things run more smoothly. If you're new to modeling or just want to improve your technique, here are a few pointers to sharpen your brush-painting skills. The toolsA few sim  ... Read more »
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Lift the hood of any race car from the 1950s or later, and you're bound to find one thing: steel braided lines and AN fittings. (AN is a US-military-derived specification stemming from a joint standard agreed upon by the Army and Navy - hence AN. How  ... Read more »
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