How to Remove Mold Lines from Miniatures Without Losing Detail
Mold lines ruin a paint job before you start. Learn the right tools and technique to remove mold lines from plastic, resin and metal miniatures without gouging detail.
Mike Lowrie |
How to Remove Mold Lines from Miniatures Without Losing Detail
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Micro Drill Bits for Scale Models: Sizes and Uses
Knowing which micro drill bit size to use — and how to use it without snapping it — saves money and improves detail work. Here's everything that matters.
Mike Lowrie |
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Joint Strengthening Pen for Gunpla: What It Does
Loose Gunpla joint that will not hold a pose? Learn how a joint strengthening pen adds a thin dried coating for more friction, how to apply it safely, and when...
Mike Lowrie |
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Static Grass Applicator for Dioramas: How to Use It
Static grass applied by hand looks flat. An applicator makes it stand upright, giving diorama groundwork the texture and realism that separates good bases from great ones.
Mike Lowrie |
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Photo Etched Parts Bender: What It Is and How to Use It
Photo-etch parts add realism no plastic can match — but they need the right bender to fold cleanly. Here's what a PE bender does and when you actually need one.
Mike Lowrie |
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Scale Model Building Tools: The Complete Guide
The wrong tools slow you down. The right ones disappear into your workflow. This guide covers every scale model building tool worth owning — by level and use.
Mike Lowrie |
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Workbench Organization for Scale Modelers: Full Guide
A cluttered workbench slows every build down. Here's how to organize your scale modeling workspace so every tool is where you need it before you need it.
Mike Lowrie |
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How to Remove Nub Marks on Gunpla: The Method That Actually Works
Every Gunpla builder hits the same wall: you clip a part, sand it down, and there’s still a white stress mark that won’t go away. The problem isn’t your sanding...
Mike Lowrie |
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Panel Line Washing for Gunpla and Scale Models: Full Guide
The fastest way to make any Gunpla or scale model look dramatically more realistic — and you can do it in under an hour on your very first try.
Mike Lowrie |
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Primer for Plastic Scale Models: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn't)
Surface Prep Guide Primer for Plastic Scale Models: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn't) What Primer for Plastic Scale Models Actually Does Using primer for plastic scale models serves two...
Mike Lowrie |
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DSPIAE Electric Reciprocating Sander Review: Is It Actually Worth It?
Product Review DSPIAE Electric Reciprocating Sander Review: Is It Actually Worth It? What the DSPIAE Electric Reciprocating Sander Actually Does The DSPIAE ES-A is a handheld reciprocating sander —...
Mike Lowrie |
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DSPIAE Tools: The Complete Guide
DSPIAE has become one of the most trusted names in scale modeling — but with a catalog that keeps growing, knowing where to start isn't always obvious. This guide covers...
Mike Lowrie |
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How to Sand Scale Models: The Step Most Beginners Skip
Spend a fortune on premium paints and apply them over unsanded plastic — your model will still look like a toy. Spend a few dollars on sandpaper and use it...
Mike Lowrie |
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Scale Modeling for Beginners: Tools, Kits & Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical beginner's guide to scale modeling: choose your first kit, buy only the tools you actually need, avoid expensive beginner traps, and follow a clean step-by-step first-build workflow.
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