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1/18th scale body stands

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How to make 1/18th scale body stands

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 fittiLotus72 376 Views 1/18th scale body stands, 1/18th scale can-am cars, 1/18th scale model car, 1/18th scale model cars, carousel indy car models, cmc, cmc model cars, exoto, exoto model cars, how to make 1/18th scale body stands, minichamps, Replicarz, replicarz 1/18th scale can-am cars, replicarz indy models

Large models with removable bodywork can stand out from the rest with a pair of 1/18th scale body stands. They are cheap and easy to make.

create decals for models

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How to create decals for models

September 22, 2022 fittiLotus72 545 Views 1/43 aeroscreen dallara, 1/43 autonation dallara indycar, 1/43 dallara indycar, 1/43 pennzoil dallara indycar, 2020 Pennzoil Dallara, 2021 indy 500, 2021 indy 500 winner, 2021 indy 500 winner helio castroneves, aeroscreen dallara, AutoNation Dallara, Brickyard indy 500 kit 1/43, Brickyard Models, brickyard Takuma Sato 2020 Indy winner kit, brickyard Takuma Sato 2020 Indy winner kit 1/43, create decals for models, Helio Castroneves, how to create decals for model cars, indy 500, meyer shank racing, Pennzoil, Pennzoil Dallara

When I built the 2021 Helio Castro-Neves Autonation Indy model I used decals for the pink areas. Here’s how to create decals for models.

Inexpensive model building trays

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Inexpensive model building trays

July 28, 2022 fittiLotus72 649 Views cheap trays, hobby trays, Inexpensive model building trays, jewelry trays, jewelrysupply.com, lined hobby trays, model building trays, model trays, parts bags, plastic hobby trays, plastic jewelry trays, velvet lined hobby tray, velvet liner

I regularly build a few 1/43 models at once. Organizing is tough. Inexpensive model building trays posing as jewelry trays are the solution.

bargain hobby tools at harbor freight

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Bargain hobby tools at Harbor Freight

April 7, 2022 fittiLotus72 802 Views bargain hobby tools, bargain hobby tools at harbor freight, desk lamp with magnifier, files, harbor freight tools, helping hands, helping hands tool for hobby, hobby helping hands, hobby tools, magnifying lamp, picks, tweezers

Many bespoke hobby tools can be pricey. Thankfully you can find many useful bargain hobby tools at Harbor Freight Tools.

how to photograph model cars for ebay

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How to photograph model cars for ebay

November 11, 2021November 12, 2021 fittiLotus72 902 Views a.r. penck, How to photograph model cars, how to photograph model cars for ebay, iphone13, minichamps, photograph model cars for ebay, racerhead, Spark Models, theracerhead, theracerhead.com

In this installment of how to photograph model cars for ebay, we’ll talk about equipment and how to tell (and sell) a story in your photos.

how to photograph model cars

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How to photograph model cars

November 4, 2021November 12, 2021 fittiLotus72 1055 Views best practices for model car photography, cell phone camera, foamcore backdrop, How to photograph model cars, iphone camera, model car photos, nikon, photo backdrop, photos for ebay

Selling models on ebay? It won’t get any attention with lackluster product shots. Some tips on how to photograph model cars for fun or profit.

tameo 1/43 bodywork stands

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Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands

October 22, 2021October 23, 2021 fittiLotus72 1012 Views 1/43 dioramas, diorama, grand prix models, marsh models, minichamps, provence moulage, spark, starter, Tameo, Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands, Tameo 1/43 bodywork trestle stands, this way up

You may some 1/43rd models that have take-off bodywork. Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands are easy to assemble and will enhance your model display.

Tips for scale model painting

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Tips for scale model painting

October 1, 2021 fittiLotus72 1088 Views duplicolor primer, handy tips for building models, Hobby paint booth, latex gloves, Model car paint booth, Model car stand, Paint mask, Painting model cars, Tips for scale model painting, zap 5-minute epoxy

The right tools for painting safely and effectively are needed for a consistently good result. Great tips for scale model painting right here.

Handy tips for model building

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Handy tips for model building

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 fittiLotus72 1252 Views duplicolor primer, handy tips for building models, latex gloves, non-drying modeling clay, zap 5-minute epoxy

I’ve built models for a long time. I’ve found many things that make life easier and economical. Herewith some handy tips for model building.

molotow chrome pen

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Molotow chrome markers make detailing simple

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 fittiLotus72 2015 Views 1/43 Pennzoil Dallara DW12, 1/43 Penske Pennzoil Dallara DW12, 1/43 Replicarz Indy car models, 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, chrome model car paint, chrome paint for 1/43 model cars, chrome paint for models, chrome paint markers, chrome paint pens, Helio Castro-Neves, indy 500, indy car, MA Scale Pennzoil Dallara DW12, metallic chrome paint markers, Model cars, Models, molotow chrome markers, molotow liquid chrome markers, Penske Pennzoil Dallara DW12, Replicarz, Replicarz Indy model cars

Trying to replicate chrome model car details with silver paint is generally very disappointing. Molotow chrome markers solve this perfectly.

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