Scratch Builder Monthly February 2026 is a supplement written and published by MJ Hobby Corner for use with making cheap models, primarily for tabletop wargaming.
The supplement is available as a 44-page PDF from Wargames Vault for $3. One page is the front cover, one the Table of Contents and two are credits and links.
February 2026 Edition is the introduction and explains this issue shows how to build a tilt rotor. It explains the decision-making process for choosing this, how the scale, which is 6mm, and materials were chosen, and certain design choices.
Mesh Armies looks at making armies using stitching mesh, commonly called granny grating in crafting, and the advantages it has.
A Complete History of Building With Mesh has the author explain how he started using mesh to make models and how the techniques can be used in different genres.
Mesh Star fighters & Gunships looks at the techniques used and some advantages and disadvantages.
Recycled Foam looks at using foam for similar things, and how it compares to mesh.
Mesh Terrain looks at building terrain with mesh, which can be used for different genres and scales, all with the same model.
Tools and Materials For Mesh Work has the different tools and materials used.
Some Thoughts looks at why sometimes mesh is used and sometimes foam, as both have their pluses and minuses.
Project of The Month: VTOL Transport Aircraft/ Mesh armies has the concepts, size and stages of building a VTOL using mesh as the primary material.
Thoughts looks at how the mesh worked and some more ideas for development, as well as alternative painting methods.
Let the Games Continue! is a thankyou page.
Scratch Builder Monthly February 2026 in Review
The PDF lacks bookmarks and is long enough with enough different sections that these would have been useful. The Table of Contents covers the major sections. Navigation is okay. The text maintains a single column format and some minor errors were noticed. There are a variety of photos of tools, materials and the various stages of projects from started to finished. Presentation is good.
The project made is done at the 6mm scale, as a modern/futuristic design, though many of the techniques in both it and discussed earlier will work at other scales. Generally, at larger scales, such as 28mm or heroic, any issues with mish will start to become more obvious, so it will probably be better at smaller scales rather than larger ones. Scratch Builder Monthly February 2026 can be found by clicking here.
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