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Basics
Building and Painting Resin Models - Scott Scariot takckles a basic resin kit in this step-by-step how-to.
Building and Painting Vinyl Models - Larry Johnson walks us through the tricks of building vinyl models.
Paper Model Assembly Tips and Techniques - David Allen provides helpful advice on building paper models.
Removing Chrome Plating - Mike Paquette's eco-friendly way to remove chrome from plastic parts.
Working With Photo Etch - John Lester lays out the basics of working with PE metal parts.
Working With Clear Parts - John Lester lays out the basics of working with clear plastic parts.
Filling Seams with CA & Baking Soda - John Lester lays out the basics offiling seams with Baking Soda and CA.
Painting
Airbrush 101 -Terry Miesle presents a primer on airbrushes
Using Reaper Acrylics - Terry Miesle puts Reaper's acrylic paint line to the test.
Painting Small Scale Figures - Vince Hoffman presents various techniques for making a 120mm figure come alive.
Painting Engraved Detail - Marco Scheloske describes an alternative to the traditional wash.
Silly Putty Masks - Rich Dula demonstrates how to use silly putty as a masking medium.
Painting With Oils - Mark Yungblut covers the basics of using oil paints on figures.
Masking with Parafilm - Terry Miesle demonstrates how to use Parafilm as a masking medium (video).
Weathering
Weathering 101 - Alfred Wong demonstrates his approach to weathering sci-fi models.
Washes/Drybrushing - Mike Paquette describes the basics of these techniques.
Battle Damage - Terry Miesle describes battle damage techniques for starships.
Tamiya & Gunze Weathering Sets - Erin Lantz demonstrates how to use weatehring pigments and paint markers.
Scratchbuilding
Scratchbuilding 101 - AJ Madison teaches an entry level course on scratchbuilding basics. It's not as hard as you think!
Scratchbuilding Demystified - Mark Yungblut details, step-by-step, how to complete a scratchbuilding project, using a Battletech mech as an example.
Print, Cut, Glue - Clyde Jones describes a simple method for scratchbuilding using printed templates.
Scratchbuilding with Pro-Mat - Erin Lantz gives an in-depth look at how to use bakeable clays to scratchbuild ships, figures and more.
Molding & Casting For Beginners - Jay Curtiss shows one method for making one- or two- part ambient pressure molds.
Using Epoxy Putty to Duplicate Parts - Terry Miesle details a method for using epoxy putty to duplicate parts for conversions.
Casting Hollow Parts - Brian Dainty shows one method for casting hollow parts in resin.
Vacuforming 101 - Jack Wendt shows how to vacuform a scratchbuilt Whitestar model.
Scratchbuilding with Cardboard - Brad Torgeson explains how to build using alternatative materials.
Scratchbuilding with Resin - Jack Wendt explains how he built an Excalibur using mostly resin.
Scribing & Popping Styrene - Clyde Jones explains an easy method for making parts from sheet styrene.
Sculpting Female Figures - Alfred Wong's tips for sculpting the female form in any scale.
Sculpting Female Figures: Part 2 - Alfred Wong details how he sculpted a large scale figure, with in-progress photos.
Replicating Small Details - Doug Cowles demonstrates a simple technique for replicating small details using the AMT Enterprise-A.
Making Your Own Photoetched Details - Frank Henriquez walks through techniques for making your own PE details.
Making Your Own Stonework Base - Tom Kowaliski provides an in-depth look at building cool faux-stone bases.
Laser Turret From A Lighter - Tyler Robbins makes use of the greeblies inside disposable lighters.
Lighting and Electronics
Wireless Lighting - Keith Brenton's superb article on creating the illusion of lights without electric components (reprinted from QSFM).
LED Lighting Basics - Lighting with LEDs: a primer by Michael Smith.
Lighting Effects with 4060 Chips and LEDs - Clyde Jones explains how to make blinking and other effects using 4060 chips and LEDs.
MadMan Lighting's Deluxe 8 Lighting Kit, as reviewed by Pat Amaral
MadMan Lighting's Starship Lighting Kit, as reviewed by Pat Amaral
Inexpensive and Plentifull LEDs - Clyde Jones shows how to harvest LEDs from inexpensive Christmas tree light sets
Photography
Photography for Modelers - Clyde Jones talks about the basics in exhaustive detail.
Digital Cameras: A Primer - Jack Wendt shares what he's learned.
Photo Platform - Clyde Jones builds a stand for photographing models - and punching up the results.
Other Material
Homemade Spray Booth/Indoor Filter - Pat Amaral and the CoMMiES show how to make your own spray booth and indoor paint filter.
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