Scratchbuilding

308 topics in this forum

1. Scratchbuilding complete aircraft - request for overview on tools as much as techniques from experienced builders

   By kiseca, January 22
   • 8 replies
   • 608 views
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   • Bandsaw Steve
   • April 10

2. Scratch build a bridge crane

   By hertsmil, March 11
   • 5 replies
   • 324 views
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   • hertsmil
   • March 29

3. 1/72 scratchbuilt seat belts thoughts

   By Stratto, March 16
   • 3 replies
   • 296 views
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   • Giorgio N
   • March 21

4. Polystyrene strips

   By stehero, November 21, 2023
   • 9 replies
   • 1k views
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   • Tarby
   • February 24

5. Can someone recommend a vacuforming machine?

   By 28ZComeback, November 28, 2023
   • 3 replies
   • 537 views
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   • 28ZComeback
   • November 29, 2023

6. Top hat section plastic strips. Any out there?

   By fightersweep, October 10, 2023
   • 5 replies
   • 543 views
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   • fightersweep
   • October 11, 2023

7. Plastruct tube

   By Phil1960, August 11, 2023
   • 4 replies
   • 466 views
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   • Troy Smith
   • August 11, 2023

8. Scratch Building Ship's Weapons

   By ArnoldAmbrose, March 3, 2023   

   • Styrene
   • 1/600 scale
   • 9 replies
   • 828 views
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   • ArnoldAmbrose
   • July 12, 2023

9. Scratch Building Ship's Fittings and Equipment

   By ArnoldAmbrose, March 2, 2023   

   • Styrene
   • 1/600 scale
   • 5 replies
   • 729 views
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   • ArnoldAmbrose
   • March 3, 2023

10. Making brass rod 'pointy' - can it be done at home?

    By Filler, January 18, 2023
    • 14 replies
    • 793 views
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    • Rob de Bie
    • January 21, 2023

11. Advice please - making new cockpit glass

    By kiseca, January 1, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 459 views
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    • kiseca
    • January 1, 2023

12. Laminating styrene sheet, glue ?

    By Pig of the Week, March 29, 2021
    • 21 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Rob Pulham
    • November 22, 2022

13. Black Styrene Rods

    By Space Ranger, October 12, 2022
    • 0 replies
    • 349 views
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    • Space Ranger
    • October 12, 2022

14. Staircase Assembly Jig

    By colinlp, July 30, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 487 views
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    • colinlp
    • September 27, 2022

15. Creating section templates

    By S-boat 55, September 6, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 568 views
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    • S-boat 55
    • September 8, 2022

16. How to Replace 1/48 flight stick?

    By Jimd0586, June 16, 2022
    • 2 replies
    • 433 views
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    • Gaspode
    • July 26, 2022

17. L and U shaped profile PE?

    By Bozothenutter, July 20, 2022
    • 0 replies
    • 256 views
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    • Bozothenutter
    • July 20, 2022

18. best value supplier for large size (A3) styrene sheets for modelling?

    By bootneck, September 6, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 820 views
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    • Noel Smith
    • June 21, 2022

19. A couple of vacuum forming questions

    By zebra, January 23, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 642 views
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    • Rob de Bie
    • April 6, 2022

20. Scratchbuilding 1/72 WWI wings

    By Ray S, February 3, 2022   

    • Help needed please
    • 4 replies
    • 767 views
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    • Ray S
    • February 7, 2022

21. Lighting a diorama and making a mortor.

    By Muchmirth, November 15, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 553 views
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    • Ade H
    • November 15, 2021

22. Tow cable advice required

    By Weedlesketch, September 6, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 562 views
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    • Weedlesketch
    • September 6, 2021

23. Stack cutting plasticard ?

    By Pig of the Week, March 16, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Ade H
    • August 11, 2021

24. Nespresso Cockpit - 1/72 recycling

    By Marco, April 18, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Bandsaw Steve
    • July 22, 2021

25. Heinkel He111H-8 Balloon Fender

    By fishplanebeer, May 7, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 512 views
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    • fishplanebeer
    • May 7, 2021