Masking on a tile gives something to hold on to
In the past, I had a hard time holding onto canopies while applying thin strips of masking tape...
|
Guitar-string strut braces for biplanes
I’ve used this method successfully for several biplane models. Music wire stay...
|
Coloring in the engine glow
Science fiction subjects often feature components such as engines and weapons that should glow ...
|
Foamboard helps organize modeling workbench
Here’s a tip to keep all your freshly painted parts, prepared parts, and spare blades and tools...
|
Super-glue filler ideas
In response to “Filling you in on fillers” (Questions & Answers, FSM December 2011), I use ...
|
Painless Modeling
Aaron Skinner's story about hand care in Spotlight (September 2011 FSM) was very helpful. I live...
|
Goggle lenses for figures
Many 1/35 scale figures come with separate solid-molded goggles. To make them more realistic, I...
|
Fronds and leaf clutter made easy
For about $2 you can have a virtually never-ending supply of palm fronds or leaves for dioramas...
|