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Terrain Boards
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mikeemagnus

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Published on 10-07-2018 09:01
Terrain boards

I had a request for information on the making of terrain boards which can be made as an alternative ...

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In Flight Propellers in motion
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Maverick

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Published on 03-15-2016 17:59
I have wondered how to make the aircraft in flight appear more realistic....
I saw a clear propeller disc advertised ...

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2-D Zeppelin 'how-to' or 'How to cook a Zeppelin for minimal outlay'
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Biggles downunder

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Published on 12-09-2014 07:24
Recipe for a 2-D Zeppelin printed on paper

Ingredients
1. File created by rOEN911 at http://http://www.wingsofwar.org/for...light=zeppelin ...

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How to mount gimbals video
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HotleadColdfeet

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Published on 10-06-2014 18:01
This is a short video I did for newer users who are interested in gimbals, but don't know exactly how to mount them. Thanks ...

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How to make a strips for decks with bases
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Dan-Sam

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Published on 10-06-2014 05:16
In 2012 I made (and I am still updating it) a collection of strips for maneuvre cards decks with bases, few minutes age ...

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How to make 3D clouds!
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Atharil

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Published on 10-03-2014 07:01
And now, some pictures of the clouds in action, let me know what you think

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How to make a strips for decks without bases
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Dan-Sam

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Published on 10-03-2014 04:58
In 2012 I made (and I am still updating it) a collection of strips for maneuvre cards decks without bases. The system is ...

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How to ; Mask
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FarEast

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Published on 09-06-2014 16:12
“How to”

Mask

Recently I was asked how I cut my masking tape and how I can achieve ultra clean ...

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Adding gimbal mounts and spinning props to a WGS mini
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CappyTom

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Published on 06-23-2014 09:19
So you start with a P-51

Then you cut off the peg and props.

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How to make and paint up smoke and flames
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Teaticket

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Published on 01-17-2014 07:07
Playing WoG has been great. Then at a convention I saw someone using the Litko smoke and flame markers, that was cool. I ...

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How to make a cockpit out of a mouse pad
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Lino22

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Published on 05-11-2013 05:54
Majority of those little copy/print shops offer printing on mouse pads. That inspired me to design my own cockpit and have ...

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How to make a box for minis from Deluxe Set
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Dan-Sam

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Analternative way how to create transport box from original Deluxe set.

This How ...

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How to make a playing map in 20 minutes (plus printing time)
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Published on 02-18-2013 21:34
When preparing for Cancon 2013 I made a number of photo maps to use with Pacific Theatre scenarios. These maps generated ...

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Adding Peter Pig Pilots to your paints
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Oberst Hajj

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Published on 01-14-2013 19:57
There have been several questions and threads in regards to adding pilot figures to your planes. I have recently given ...

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How to make a Miniature of the Tank Mk
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Kubajs

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Published on 12-21-2012 08:28
You need:
• printed parts of the tank
• about 5x5 cm of cardboard 2mm thick
• glue stick
• ...

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How To Cast Resin Models
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pbhawkin

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Published on 11-04-2012 02:54
Hi all.
This thread will evolve over the next few weeks as I try to explain how I make a mold and casting out of ...

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How To: Tell Friend From Friend, or, Near Painless Mass Battles!
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Dark Horse

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Published on 10-21-2012 03:13
So you are pretty good at telling “Friend from Foe” –you can identify crosses, roundels etc. right? But what about in a ...

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Scratch building a Nieuport 17
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Niclas

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Published on 05-13-2012 03:32
So, there's a new competition - What to do?

I prefer the 17 to the 23, I think (mostly a charm thing). Enough ...

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How to Photograph Miniature planes
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Published on 03-21-2012 14:27
I am going to give a brief overview on how to take better photos of our miniatures. In this first part, I'll cover using ...

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Aerodrome accessories bases.
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Flying Officer Kyte

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Published on 01-13-2012 08:34
I have been experimenting for some time with methods to colour in the details on the Oberst's very fine bases.
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Recent Posts

Official Spad VII painting thread

Very nice indeed!
Guntruck Today, 02:15

Official Spad VII painting thread

wow! those look amazing pete!!!!
milcoll73 Today, 01:10

RIP my dear friend Jeff

what a wonderful legacy. the enjoyment of gameplay.
milcoll73 Today, 01:09

Scaling up T&T missions

It depends on the pilots of the planes, and the damage draws. If you have a group of pilots that concentrate firepower on one tripod at a time, and the
OldGuy59 Yesterday, 22:47

Scaling up T&T missions

I would agree with what Andy said. In WW1 games I have experimented with giving aircraft more firepower by using rockets, Kazakov's anchor and chain
Naharaht Yesterday, 22:06

I Think I've Found The Perfect Beer For This Place...

From the Atlantic City Brewing Company comes High Altitude Double IPA.

Naharaht Yesterday, 21:21

Official Mitsubish Ki-21 "Sally" Painting Thread

You’re right, there is another MG tucked in there. This thing is bristling with little MGs!

I’m sure the B29 MGs were quite sophisticated.
Dak21 Yesterday, 20:55

Official Mitsubish Ki-21 "Sally" Painting Thread

The tail stinger was controlled by the dorsal gunner, if my research means anything. I haven't included it in the firing arcs, actually. The B-29 remote
OldGuy59 Yesterday, 20:43

Official Mitsubish Ki-21 "Sally" Painting Thread

I wonder if they are including the dorsal gunner and the tail stinger together as a “position”? It’s pretty clear from the drawing that
Dak21 Yesterday, 20:31

Official Spad VII painting thread

Gorgeous, Peter.
Love the panthers.
I should hire you to do my painting ...

Stumptonian Yesterday, 20:14

Life don't get no better than this .....

Last night sat here and watched golf. What great scenery. Tomorrow mat wake up to snow. But I will just have some breakfast, watch some tv and work on
BobP Yesterday, 19:15

December 2019 Workbench

Something else I started working on. Here are some Nieuport 17's of the Imperial Russian Air Service.

BobP Yesterday, 19:13

Apropos to nothing in particular

Na, everyone is just waffling on
Biggles downunder Yesterday, 18:47

Official Mitsubishi G3M Rikko "Nell" Painting Thread

So, according to this drawing, the G3M2 Model 11 and 21 had three MGs. It appears the Japanese copied the 'dustbin' ventral turret from
OldGuy59 Yesterday, 18:05

Official Spad VII painting thread

Man, seeing these beauties has me itching for some new official SPAD VII releases from Ares! I have no talent in the painting field, so have to wait
greenalfonzo Yesterday, 16:32

Life don't get no better than this .....

Would be nice if Southend United and/Cinncinati Bengals could get a win between them ;-(
camel crew Yesterday, 15:23

Apropos to nothing in particular

Looks Belgium-made to me
Karl
Jager Yesterday, 15:17

Apropos to nothing in particular

Good one Steve.
gully_raker Yesterday, 15:16

Life don't get no better than this .....

Sitting on my veranda as the sun sets looking down through the trees towards the creek as the kangaroos hop towards the scrub for bedding down
gully_raker Yesterday, 15:14

Life don't get no better than this .....

0830 and I am sitting here at my PC checking out our forum messages and glancing out my window to see birds playing under my sprinkler on the front lawn.
Baxter Yesterday, 14:56

Official Mitsubishi G3M Rikko "Nell" Painting Thread

Hey Mike,

I personally would love to see cards for the G3M2 early, and/or late. I have three on deck to paint in the not too distant future.
Dak21 Yesterday, 12:33

RIP my dear friend Jeff

That's great to hear Daniel.
flash Yesterday, 11:40

Official Spad VII painting thread

Top notch Peter
flash Yesterday, 11:38

Apropos to nothing in particular

Is Phil Shirley at the weekends ? Surely not !
flash Yesterday, 11:37

Having a go at fixing a crooked wing - Ares SE.5A model

That was a lot of work. Rep-worthy for persistence!
zenlizard Yesterday, 11:28

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