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Re:Can someone explain to me how to calculate scale? for exampl...
A 19th century building generally took 12 feet of height for one story. A 20th century building generally takes 14 to 16 feet of height for one story. A doorway has, in most buildings, been 7 to ...
Re:I am starting my first double plank model ship and would lik...
Thanks, I found wxactly what I was looking for. Another question, I am having some problems with building ratlines. My hands are not nearly as nimble as they once were. Do you know of any place ...
alternatives to model kits
... to buy windows and doors for doll houses, but does anyone know if you can buy them for model train buildings? I am looking for alternative ways to make model train structures since my local market ...
B-17 landing gear info requested
Where is a good site to get information about the landing gear to use in building a model of the B-17? I have a friend whose first language is not English and he has asked for help in building an ...
Re:LT-40 Mods
Excellent reply. I agree completely, which is why I included proven instructions for CA-hinge installation in my post. Like "Choose-a-cote" application, hinge installation DOES require ...
Could anyone give me guidance on process to follow and mater...
Could anyone give me guidance on process to follow and materials to use when building an architectural model? I have a school project to build a model of an existing building. The school is pretty ...
Sig spacewalker II
... o to all. I am getting one of these later this week and wondered if anyone has any hints or tips in building one. I would like to use a twin to power it. does anyone know of a suitable one. 1.6cu.in ...
Re:Gluing Balsa
Testors cement is okay, and was the standard for decades, but this was before good vinyl (white) glues and CA. White glue is VERY good for balsa models, though you have to be careful not to use too ...
Re:Upcoming improvements
Enough said. I thought you were interested in building a community. Communities are built by contributors not researchers. Have fun.
Re:P-38 Lightning, Me.109 and FW-190 plans from ROYAL or MARUTAKA
have you ever build planes? have you thought of building them scratch from EPP or depron?
Help with working parts!!
Hello, I'm not actually into the model building hobby. I'm a sci-fi wargamer. In case anyone has never heard of this it entails building and painting models which are usually pewter or ...
Re:Does anyone know if I can get instructions for Revenue Cutte...
If it is a wooden model manufactured by the old Marine Model Company, I just bought one myself. I did get some .jpg files from a member of the ship modeler's forum of the instruction sheets...I ...
1/12 Mercury Friendship 7 capsule for sale
I have recently finished building an atomic city 1/12 mercury sapce capsule (atomic city made a fantastic kit btw, I recommend it to anyone even considering building it.) But, I've decided to ...
Re:Telemaster Senior 2 pc wing
For a terrific article on building a senior telemaster, do a google by "Flightdeck". He give a really exhaustive article on building tips for this plane, including a 2 piece wing. ...
OS 91 FX vs SuperTigre g90
I'm building a Great Planes Extra 300s .60 size and am now contemplating powerplants. The choice has come down to either the OS 91 FX or the Super Tigre G90. On the up side I have never had any ...
Re:Baseboard Materials
I use MDF and whilst I appreciate that I'm newly returned to the hobby (last time I played trains chipboard was state of the art) I've found it very solid, so much so that I let alone my 6 ...
colors for german uniforms
I am building my first diorama as an expansion of my retrun to model building after 20+ years. I am painting some german figures that are the crew running an 88mm gun at brecourt. I have painted the ...
Re:Dear Sir/ Madam, This Leif from China. I'm looking for some ...
what are you building? what scale is it in? do you have any pictures...we'd love to see them.
Re:How to mount a gear (cog) onto engine shaft
d'oh .. kind of takes the fun out of it, anyway I am building a 'methanol powered self-starting electricity generator'
Looking for information about how to simulate Caulking in de...
Looking for information about how to simulate Caulking in decks? I am building my first model now, and am at that point. Thanks.
Re:alternative to Testors dullcote? floquil lacquers?
My local building supply stores offer both full matt and semi matt polyurethane varnish. However, I find these urethane spray cans put on a thicker coat than from the Testors Dullcoat, so I prefer ...
Re:trains for a plane
Glad you managed to get the colours sorted Daniel. Happy building!
Re:Revell Cutty Sark instructions
I would be most happy to mail you a set of "slightly used" instruction's. Just send me an Email with you address and I will get them off to you next week. Take care and hope you ...
Re:How do I set the wing dihedral (right and left wings are sep...
Your right, I SHOULD post some pics when I get done, since I'm building both a/c at the same time (probably will take another month or two - job, family,etc.). Again, thanks so much. Best ...
H.M.S. Victory 1/100
Hello Scuba1812, welcome to the forum. I hope you will like it here Unfortunately I have not and am not building this model so I would like to wish you good-luck in finding members here that do
What paint should I use for the FNA from Genesis Kits that I...
What paint should I use for the FNA from Genesis Kits that I am currently building? I know it should be brown and white, but who is the manufacture?
Painting a wooden model surface with diluted wood glue before sanding
Hi all I am building a wooden model, (ship) and read somewhere that painting the surface with diluted wood glue was a good Idea before sanding... I can't see the logic here, what would it ...
Hi there I am new to rc model making but I would like to sta...
Hi there I am new to rc model making but I would like to start by building a Spitfire any plans of any size would be appreciated. Thanks.
Re:Amati 46" J-Boat Endeavour models
I'm building the billing's Nordkap....my first wood ship model. so far it is real interesting and I am almost ready to plank the hull. I have a build log around here somewhere...check it ...
Re:I want to become a wal-mart model
Ladies, this forum is about models as in building trains, airplanes etc. NOT about modelling (like in photomodels). Please take your question to the relevant forums on the internet. Thanks.
Where can I find instructions or prints for what needs to be...
Where can I find instructions or prints for what needs to be painted in the Swift? (which is the ship model I am currently building.)
F-18 Looking for information
Hi I would like to find out as much as possible about the F-18 for model building purposes, and was wondering if anyone could point me in the correct direction? Thanks.
balsa models - airplane
A friend has got me thinking about my childhood building of balsa models. I clearly recall a P-51 I built. Are kits like these still available? If not, are plans available so I can cut my own ...
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