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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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December 17th, 2017

A UK model-maker shares her love of modeling, crafting, and whatever strikes her fancy.

Easy Casting of Small Model Parts and Miniatures with Blue Stuff

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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July 6th, 2017

Using a water-reactive thermoplastic to create molds for casting small parts for scale modeling and miniature gaming.

This Handmade Model Railroad Spans Acres and Is the Work of One Man

By Andrew Wilcox

Andrew Wilcox

Andrew Wilcox is a creative director and filmmaker who lives in New York with his wife Debi, and his cat Mr. Whizzard

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July 18th, 2016July 15th, 2016

Bruce Zaccagnino is on “some kind of quest.” He’s built a spectacular, detailed model railroad that spans acres.

Damien Webb’s Teeny Art Packs a Big Punch

By Emily Coker

Emily Coker

History. Whiskey. Exploring.

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June 16th, 2016June 15th, 2016

“Long story short, I grew up not knowing what I wanted to do, so I did everything.” Learn more about Damien Webb’s miniature art.

Incredible Model-Making Tutorials from a Master Modeler

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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June 2nd, 2016June 2nd, 2016

This modest blog may be the Holy Grail of model-making sites.

4 Tips for Constructing Duct Tape Scale Models

By Jacob LaRocca

Jacob LaRocca

Jacob LaRocca is an electrical engineer who loves to build duct tape models in his spare time, as well as make props from movies and video games for his company Rocket Props.

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March 28th, 2016March 28th, 2016

Duct tape is super versatile and can be used for making super detailed models if you know how to work with it.

Gamer Paints Mind-Boggling Homage to Warhammer Fantasy

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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March 21st, 2016March 24th, 2016

Talented miniature painter creates an amazing tribute to Warhammer Fantasy, his favorite tabletop miniatures game.

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