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Build a 2/5th scale tank

How to build a 2/5th scale tank

Forever a WonderHowTo favorite. Learn how to build any type of 2/5th (40%) scale fully functional tank.

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Make a realistic looking landscape diorama

How to make a realistic looking landscape diorama

Take your shoebox diorama to the next level. Will of Storm the Castle is by far my favorite hobbyist on the web. His website is chock full of whimsy, covering DIY in many areas: mead wine, the art of the ...

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Build a water rocket

How to build a water rocket

Make a bottle rocket that can shoot over two hundred feet! Making an extremely powerful water bottle rocket is easy, and only involves a few things, like PVC, glue, duct tape, that plastic bottle, and an air ...

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How to make an air and water rocket

Make an air and water rocket

This video tutorial shows how to make a rocket that works on air pressure, and is easy to make out of household materials some of which were ...more

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How to make spark plug boots for model cars

Make spark plug boots for model cars

This video tutorial shows how to create right-angle spark plug boots for use on 1/24 scale model car engines.

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How to paint &install a brick retaining wall for train tracks

Paint &install a brick retaining wall for train tracks

This video tutorial shows how to paint and install a brick arch ...more

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How to paint rock faces using flexible rubber molds

Paint rock faces using flexible rubber molds

This video tutorial demonstrates how to make realistic rock faces on hills and mountains using flexible rubber molds and plaster. The ...more

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How to use a gaussmeter

Use a gaussmeter

Use a gaussmeter with tips from this video. A gaussmeter is an instrument used for measuring the magnitude and direction of a magnetic ...more

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How to apply reprolabels whitewall to model car tires

Apply reprolabels whitewall to model car tires

This quick video shows how to affix thin whitewall applications for ...more

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How to build a Hot Wheels hopper

Build a Hot Wheels hopper

This video tutorial shows how to modify a Hot Wheels toy car and turn it into a "hopper." Learn how to customize a basic toy car to bounce ...more

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How To Build a Model Bridge out of Manila Folders

Build a Model Bridge out of Manila Folders

Manila Folders can be used to cost effectively make an attractive, functional model railroad bridge in N, HO, S, and O scales if built ...more

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How To Build a Mordheim Warband

Build a Mordheim Warband

In the game of Mordheim, a table-top wargame similar to Warhammer fought with plastic soldiers , you need many things to begin playing; ...more

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How To De Chrome Model Car Parts

De Chrome Model Car Parts

Ever wonder why kit makers seem to chrome some of the strangest parts? Everything from distributors to oil pans make it into the plating ...more

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How To Find and Use Inexpensive Scale Models for Wargames

Find and Use Inexpensive Scale Models for Wargames

In the days before computers, people used counters on maps, or scale ...more

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How to make a ball bearing rocket

Make a ball bearing rocket

Place the neodymium magnets on the track and place four or five ball bearings in a line touching one side of the magnets. When you are ready ...more

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How To Make a Can Rocket

Make a Can Rocket

Are you at a bonfire and want to add a little excitment for everyone? A can rocket can do the job. Find a empty can of soda. Take some bug ...more

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How To Make a Coke Rocket

Make a Coke Rocket

If you want to send a bottle of soda shooting up in the air, follow these directions. Buy a package of Mint Mentos from your grocery store ...more

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How to make a cool vehicle

Make a cool vehicle

Learn how to make a cool vehicle using ordinary items like a four CDs, 2 ball point pens and couple of buckles.

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How To Make a Mini Model of a Treehouse

Make a Mini Model of a Treehouse

If you enjoy making models, a model treehouse can be a lot of fun to try. This is a simple model, making use of the things that you can find ...more

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How To Make a Mini Rocket

Make a Mini Rocket

Making a little rocket is loads of fun and can be done for under a few dollars! Gather your materials. Make a square with the foil. To do ...more

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How To Make a Model Castle

Make a Model Castle

A model castle can be made from many different items, including cardboard, plaster, paper, plastic etc. This article demonstrates how to get ...more

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How To Make a Model Igloo

Make a Model Igloo

Here's how to make a model igloo. Scotch tape cardboard squares vertically to your base in the shape you want your igloo. Remember to leave ...more

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How To Make a Paper Rocket for an Air Pressurized Launcher

Make a Paper Rocket for an Air Pressurized Launcher

This is a very cool paper rocket that is suitable for launching with ...more

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Model Cars, Rockets & Trains (93 How-Tos)

Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global. Says Popular Mechanics, "The ...

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

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