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Converting Die Cast Toy Cars into Post-Apocalyptic Combat Vehicles

Converting Die Cast Toy Cars into Post-Apocalyptic Combat Vehicles

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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How to turn toy cars into Mad Max-style combat vehicles for the hugely-popular Gaslands wargame.

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Making Miniature Electric Guitars from Popsicle Sticks

Making Miniature Electric Guitars from Popsicle Sticks

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Build tiny and impressive replicas of electric guitars with basic household materials.

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Make Your Own Mini Flooded-World Cityscapes

Make Your Own Mini Flooded-World Cityscapes

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Frank and Norm from Tested cast Bioshock-like drowned worlds in resin.

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Making Your Own D&D Miniatures

Making Your Own D&D Miniatures

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Creating your own custom miniatures is a lot easier than you think.

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The Wondrous Miniature Worlds of Jedediah Corwyn Voltz

The Wondrous Miniature Worlds of Jedediah Corwyn Voltz

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Take a trip to the Lilliputian worlds of an LA artist and potter who isn’t afraid to dream small.

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Hobby Ergonomics for Painting Miniatures and Other Small Objects

Hobby Ergonomics for Painting Miniatures and Other Small Objects

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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The basics on maintaining good posture and reducing back, neck, and hand fatigue after hours of close-up painting.

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How To: Make a Cheap Wet Palette for Acrylic Painting

How To: Make a Cheap Wet Palette for Acrylic Painting

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Save money and up your painting game with a DIY wet palette.

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