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Q: I do a lot of test-fitting while I’m building a model, just to make sure that everything fits properly before final paint and assembly. But I sometimes have trouble keeping everything in place – even with tape.  Short of growing another pair o  ... Read more »
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The development of front-engine “rail” or “slingshot” dragsters progressed rapidly through the 1960s, and the genre peaked around 1970, when “TV” Tommy Ivo debuted a gorgeous racer with one of the most beautifully-sculpted bodies to ever grace a rail  ... 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 »
In-Depth Techniques
The use of two-part urethane automotive clear has increased among car modelers. Some swear by its ease of application, quick drying time, and spectacular results. But is it safe over all types of popular model paints - Tamiya, Testor, Model Car World  ... Read more »
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