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Hollow tires look great in a diorama, but can cause a problem when you're trying to fit them on a set of rims that aren't quite the right size. Colin Fletcher sent in a great solution. It requires patience and more than a little finesse, but the resu  ... Read more »
Kit Reviews
Hudson Hornet underbody
First impressions of this kit are that it is packaged and presented in an extremely professional manor. The box art is excellent from all sides, as well as nice packaging of the kit contents. Parts are spread out over several sprues of light gray pla  ... Read more »
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1929 Model A Hot Rod
If you're looking for a little something extra for your next project, think about adding an opening trunk compartment. The steps are relatively easy, and the operation can be completed with a few hours of work. I'll use my recently-completed channele  ... Read more »
Fundamentals of Car Modeling
I wanted to see if I could build a high quality, eye-catching model that would be competitive on any show table. That's challenging enough, but I also wanted to see if I could finish that same model using spray cans instead of an airbrush. Why? We li  ... Read more »
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