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brush-painting
How to improve your brush painting
Tips and tricks for quality hand-painted finishes
By Matthew Usher
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How to section
How to section
Sectioned bodies are sliced horizontally. Here are the basics of this process
By Tim Boyd
In-Depth Techniques
How to apply decals
All you need are a few basic tools and a little patience
By Matthew Usher
In-Depth Techniques
Mark's Monte Carlo
How to work with photoetched parts
Add fine detail to brakes, grilles, emblems, and more
By Mark Melchiori
In-Depth Techniques
How to build better bumpers and grilles
Scratchbuild custom parts to get the shape just right
By Steve Boutte
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How to detail Stromberg carburetors
Add realism to your Big Deuce or Big T with these simple steps
By Drew Hierwarter
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Great paint from spray cans: Part II
Doing it all with aerosol
By Pat Covert
Fundamentals of Car Modeling
How to apply two-part urethane clear
Protect a great paint job with a first-rate clear
By Dave Thibodeau
In-Depth Techniques
Great paint from spray cans: Part I
Simple steps to a glass-smooth paint job
By Pat Covert
Fundamentals of Car Modeling
Better braided lines and fittings
Two ways to make engine-bay plumbing easier
By Clay Kemp
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Roundtable 2: Basics
Fundamentals, detailing dilemmas, and more
Fundamentals of Car Modeling
Getting started in the hobby
A shopping list for first-time model car builders
By Matthew Usher
Fundamentals of Car Modeling
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Kit reviews
Zakspeed Capri
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Tamiya's Zakspeed Capri kit was introduced in 1979 and was reissued a few years ago with its original markings. Now the kit is back, with a beautiful new set of markings.  Read More.
Tips & Tech
Paint-saving idea
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Paint Saving idea
Klaus Raddatz's reveals handy little tip deals with ready-to-spray Metalizers, but could just as easily be adapted to other paints.  Read More.
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