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Diorama ideas: what to make, and how to find yo...
Twelve diorama ideas sorted by theme, a method for finding your own, and the pitfalls that ruin a good idea.
Diorama ideas: what to make, and how to find yo...
Twelve diorama ideas sorted by theme, a method for finding your own, and the pitfalls that ruin a good idea.
How to make a book nook yourself, from box to l...
Materials, the right dimensions, building in layers and lighting: everything you need to make a book nook with your own hands, no kit required.
How to make a book nook yourself, from box to l...
Materials, the right dimensions, building in layers and lighting: everything you need to make a book nook with your own hands, no kit required.
What scale is a miniature house? 1/12, 1/24, an...
What a miniature house's scale means, the 4 most common scales compared using everyday objects, the one-division calculation, and how to choose between scale and dimensions.
What scale is a miniature house? 1/12, 1/24, an...
What a miniature house's scale means, the 4 most common scales compared using everyday objects, the one-division calculation, and how to choose between scale and dimensions.
How long does it take to make a book nook? Real...
Real build times for a book nook by level, the 5 factors that change how long it takes, the longest kits, and how to plan your build over several evenings.
How long does it take to make a book nook? Real...
Real build times for a book nook by level, the 5 factors that change how long it takes, the longest kits, and how to plan your build over several evenings.
Painting a wooden model: which paint and in wha...
Which paint to choose for a wooden model, whether to paint before assembling, and the 5 brush steps for a clean finish, summed up in an infographic.
Painting a wooden model: which paint and in wha...
Which paint to choose for a wooden model, whether to paint before assembling, and the 5 brush steps for a clean finish, summed up in an infographic.
Wood for model making: balsa, basswood, or plyw...
Balsa, basswood, plywood, MDF, and hardwoods compared: their strengths, their limits, and the right wood for an airplane, a boat hull, or a laser-cut kit.
Wood for model making: balsa, basswood, or plyw...
Balsa, basswood, plywood, MDF, and hardwoods compared: their strengths, their limits, and the right wood for an airplane, a boat hull, or a laser-cut kit.
