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Watch a Master Modeler Build a Hyper-Detailed WWII Airplane

Watch a Master Modeler Build a Hyper-Detailed WWII Airplane

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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A scale modeler takes a plane kit from plain to impressively detailed and gorgeously painted.

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A Maker’s Misadventures in Airport Security

A Maker’s Misadventures in Airport Security

Forrest M. Mims III

By Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.

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Airport security is already a hassle for most people. When you’re a scientist traveling with electronic components, it’s a nightmare.

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Watch: Trippy LED Light Show Takes Flight in an Old Airliner

Watch: Trippy LED Light Show Takes Flight in an Old Airliner

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Porta Estellar is an art experience that combines light and sounds to take you on an intergalactic trip.

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This 30’-Tall Flame-Spewing Robot Is Made From Recycled Airplanes

This 30’-Tall Flame-Spewing Robot Is Made From Recycled Airplanes

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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Robot Resurrection, an awe inspiring, towering robot sculpture, lives up to its name pretty well. Constructed mainly from parts of small airplanes, this bot stands over 30 feet tall. Airplane parts such as the main body and even a nose piece have been resurrected as a flame throwing, laser blasting, LED lit crowd pleaser. Built by Shane Evans […]

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