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Follow these model tutorials to learn all about model with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to articles, like Select a Radio Controlled Model Sailboat, Build a Model Bridge out of Manila Folders, and De Chrome Model Car Parts.

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How To Select a Radio Controlled Model Sailboat

Trains,Planes, and Model Boats, fun for all ages! Enjoy the pleasure of sailing a model boat easily radio controlled by novice or seasoned ...more

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How To 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 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

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

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How To 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 Design a Roller Coaster Model

Imagine you're slowly approaching the top of the lift-hill. A little more, and... swoosh you fly down the hill as you and the rest of the ...more

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How To Look Like a Model

Looking like a model involves more than just pouting and walking the catwalk. Models have a confident mystique about them. Even the most ...more

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How To Learn Basic 3D Modeling With 3Dvia.Com

Everyone has different interests and most have multiple interests. Well, when it comes to the Internet, we can broaden our horizons even ...more

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How To Walk Like a Catwalk Model

Hello, and welcome to "How to Walk Like a Catwalk Model" or otherwise known as "How to Strut". This tutorial will guide you step-by-step ...more

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How To Carve a Model 1911 Colt Pistol

The Colt Model 1911 .45 caliber pistol was the standard semiautomatic sidearm for the USMC and the US Army for generations. Carving a ...more

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How To Remove Mold Lines from Metal Miniatures

Whether it's a metal Warhammer creature or a fine metal tank model , most metal miniatures will have mold lines and imperfections from when ...more

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How To 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 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

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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1:35,000 Scale: World's Absolute Tiniest Working Model Train

35,000 times smaller than an actual train, David Smith has likely ...more

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How To Boost a Router Signal

Wireless routers typically have ranges of 100 feet or more, however there are many factors that can lower this range, making your signal and ...more

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How To Create a Calder Mobile

The sculptor Alexander Calder said "To most people who look at a mobile, it's no more than a series of flat objects that move. To a few ...more

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How To Understand US Military Aircraft Designations

United States military aircraft are all given specific designations by the Department of Defense known as MDS designations (Mission Design ...more

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How To Repair a Scratched or Finger Printed Monitor Screen

Here is a simple way to fix a smudged or scratched monitor. It is ...more

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How To Remove Mold Lines from Plastic Miniatures

Whether it's a plastic Warhammer soldier or a fine plastic plane model , most plastic or molded miniatures will have mold lines from when ...more

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How To Fold a Japanese Brocade

The Japanese Brocade is a traditional modular origami model. Six squares of paper are joined together to form a cube, which is then tweaked ...more

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How To Fold a Square of Paper Into Thirds

This a handy trick, if you do origami, when a 3x3 grid is needed as base for a model. The following method takes all the guesswork out of it ...more

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How To Build a Crank and Slider Mechanism

A crank and slider is a common, simple mechanism used to convert rotational motion into reciprocating linear motion, or motion that goes ...more

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How To Bump a Lock

"Bumping" a lock vs. picking a lock. - Bumping, also referred to as "rapping" is not a new technique for opening locked car doors. In fact ...more

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How To Paint Miniatures

Here are instructions on how to paint "White Metal", Lead, pewter, or even plastic miniatures. What you will need is a comfortable work area ...more

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How To Make a PHiZZ Unit

The PHiZZ unit, by Tom Hull, is a fascinating and extremely simple unit to make and assemble. However, the structures that can be made from ...more

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How To Fold an Origami Envelope

Have you ever wanted to send a letter to somebody, perhaps a small gift or hidden message? Of course, it is best to have something to put it ...more

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How To Install a Programmable Thermostat

If your weekday schedule varies from your weekend schedule, getting a 5-1-1 thermostat (the 5-1-1 means you can set a weekday schedule and a ...more

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How To 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

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 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 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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How To Make a Remote Control Toy Boat

Have you ever wanted to make a remote control boat? Perhaps you've seen the prices in the stores... and despaired of ever affording one ...more

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Build a 2/5 scale Sherman tank

Let me be clear. I don't like this guy. I love him. Genius does not begin to describe this Vietnam Veteran from Perth Australia. Patient ...more

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World's Tiniest Electric Train Set

Allegedly the world's smallest model train, Stan's Trains' TY-Scale train is built at the scale of 1:900. Note the tape dispenser and dime ...more

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How To Distinguish Between a Pyramid Scheme and Multi Level Marketing

Many people automatically associate a negative connotation with buzz ...more

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How To Make a Double Dovetail Puzzle

The double dovetail puzzle consists of two pieces of wood (usually one dark and the other light) which, upon examination, appear to be ...more

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How To Buy a Mattress

Most of us sleep on mattresses. So we've all needed to buy a mattress, right? People who are just moving out on their own often need to ...more

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How To Restore an iPod

Sometimes your iPod gets completely messed up, and a simple reset won't fix it. Blanking out your iPod and returning it to factory settings ...more

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How To Create a Super Hero Pose in Poser

Poser is a 3d software program which specializes in character and scene creation, and is sold by Smith Micro. The goal of this tutorial is ...more

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How To Decide On Which GPS Unit to Buy

As we navigate our roads, and go to new places, we're more dependent than ever on map sources for information. Purchasing a GPS unit (also ...more

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How To Buy a New Car Through Fleet Sales

If you're buying a new car, you may want to consider going through fleet sales. Fleet sales is aimed at business buyers, people buying cars ...more

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How To Adjust a Casio S 935L Watch Band

The Casio S-935L watch band is initially elusive as to how the adjustment works, but is actually amazingly simple. Here's how it's done ...more

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How To Get a Mamod Steam Engine Going

Problems in getting your Mamod engine running properly? Whether you have a Stationary Engine or a Mobile Engine learn how to get up a head ...more

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How To Operate a Chainsaw

Operating a chainsaw can be dangerous and strenuous work. Never attempt to use a chainsaw until you are familiar with its hazards, special ...more

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How To Turn Your Bedroom Into a Horse Heaven

Discuss the idea with your parents. You will need their approval and assistance. Explain that you plan to completely strip your room of ...more

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How To Practice Gesture Drawing

The term "gesture drawing" means somewhat different things to different people, but the defining characteristics are that the drawing is ...more

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How To Build a TARDIS Replica

The TARDIS is a time machine and spacecraft in the British science fiction TV show, Doctor Who. The name is an acronym of Time And Relative ...more

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How To Identify a Bad Key Copy

Have you ever wondered if the key you got copied from Home Depot or a lockshop wouldn't work when you used it in your door? For many of us ...more

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How To Make a Sonobe Unit

The sonobe unit is the base of modular origami . You can make a wide variety of geometrical shapes just by putting these little Sonobe units ...more

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