Hints & Tips
This section of Scale Model Guide.com is reserved for miscellaneous hints and tips that make modelling a little easier and more enjoyable.
Scroll down the list below or use the search bar on the right to find articles in this section of ScaleModelGuide.com.
General
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The 'Blob' Container
Holding tiny amounts of glue or paint
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Using Household Items
Items around the house useful for modelling
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Using Plastic Sprues
Uses for left over plastic kit sprues
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Using Acrylic Floor Varnish
Uses for Johnson's Future/Klear floor polish/varnish
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Avoiding Fingerprints
Keep greasy fingerprints off models
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Printing Photos From The TV
How to keep images from TV shows or DVDs
Construction
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Poly-Goop
A home-made filler and glue
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Acryli-Goop
Making a non-solvent filler gel
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Stretched Sprue
Making aerials and bolts from left over sprues
Painting
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Avoid Paint Creep
Prevent paint creeping under masking tape
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Paint Colour Chart
Keeping a record of paint colours used
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Holding Small Parts
Tips on holding tiny parts for painting
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Drinking Straw Paint Holder
Using drinking straws to measure & transfer paint
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Using A 'Stunt Double'
Keeping a model for practicing new techniques
