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Dry-brushing is an essential scale modeling skill. In this installment of the FineScale Modeler workshop, Associate Editor Aaron Skinner demonstrates the basics of dry-brushing to add detail to scale models.

A poorly set decal can ruin a plastic model’s appearance. In this installment from the FineScale Modeler workshop, Associate Editor Aaron Skinner demonstrates procedures for placing decals, avoiding silvering, and using setting solution.

Clean paintbrushes are a must on a scale modeler’s workbench. Editor Matthew Usher explains the best way to clean paintbrushes.