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Filters: A subtle addition

Shades of paint form fine layers that blend and tone color

By Aaron Skinner

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Cover story: Foiling for realism

Create natural-metal finishes with different kinds of metal foil

By Ken Friend

Ken Friend's Century Series

Page 28

Updating Italeri's T-26

Scratchbuilding and painting put pizazz in this little Soviet tank

By Tom Morgan

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Mirror display: Illusion of flight

Reflection of a half makes a whole image for a desk- or wall-mount display

By Frank White

More mirror display ideas

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Showcase special: A most-ambitious Enterprise

This spectacularly appointed ship is wired for light and sound!

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Scale modeling essentials

Finish with test-fitting, seam removal, airbrushing, and a realistic wash

By Matthew Usher