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Handy tips for model building

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 fittiLotus72 203 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.

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Molotow chrome markers make detailing simple

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 fittiLotus72 857 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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More model car display techniques

April 30, 2020May 8, 2020 fittiLotus72 1197 Views 1/43 Replicarz Boyle Specials, 1/43 Replicarz Indy car models, 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, bmw art car, bmw art car alexander calder, bmw art car andy warhol, bmw art car diecast models, bmw art car diecast models for sale, bmw art car photos, F1, ferrari, Formula 1, Formula One, imsa, indy 500, indy car, indycar, LeMans, model car cabinets by racerhead, Models, Motorhead Gift, motorsport art, Porsche, Porsche 917, race car art, racerhead, Replicarz, Replicarz Indy model cars, the racerhead, The Racerhead Gift Guide, theracerhead.com

Still more model car display techniques that explore larger displays, how to obtain them within budget and then mix model cars into the big picture of life.

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Model car display techniques

April 28, 2020 fittiLotus72 1249 Views 000 model cars, 30, dennis erickson, F1, ferrari, Formula 1, Formula One, imsa, indy 500, indy car, indycar, jagermeister model cars, LeMans, lotus, model car cabinets by racerhead, model car displays, model car displays by racerhead, Model cars, Models, Porsche, trumpeter displays

One day you look at your beloved collection and realize it’s a mess! It’s time to use effective model car display techniques that organize the whole thing.

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Hobby tools from other places

March 19, 2020 fittiLotus72 986 Views 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, adhesive tape, bmw art car, bmw art car alexander calder, bmw art car andy warhol, cutting mat, hobby tools, imsa, LeMans, Model cars, Models, Motorhead Gift, motorsport art, paint brushes, triangle

Look around and you’ll find hobby tools in other places that present better solutions to your hobby needs. Better than a hobby shop or online hobby source.

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Ebay selling techniques for maximum results

June 27, 2019September 5, 2019 fittiLotus72 1245 Views 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, classic cars, ebay selling techniques, F1, ferrari, Formula 1, Formula One, imsa, indy 500, indy car, indycar, LeMans, Model cars, Models, Motorhead Gift, old cars

It’s amazing how Ebay sellers can take a highly desirable item and sell it very badly. Avoid those pitfalls by learning proper Ebay selling techniques.

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Collecting 101: Save the packaging!

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 fittiLotus72 1191 Views 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, F1, ferrari, Formula 1, Formula One, imsa, indy 500, indy car, indycar, LeMans, Model cars, Models

You just received your latest model find. After opening the box, you toss the packaging in the recycling bin. A sage piece of advice: save the packaging!

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Keeping your collection clean, safe & organized

June 23, 2017March 19, 2020 fittiLotus72 1523 Views 1/43rd scale model cars, display case, Formula 1, Formula One, imsa, indy 500, indy car, indycar, LeMans, model car display case, Model cars, Models, racerhead, the racerhead, theracerhead.com, trumpeter model case

If you’ve been collecting models for a while, you’ll surely face the problem of  ”where-to-put-them-ism”, the conundrum of having too much of a good thing and nowhere to put it.  