Scratch Builder Monthly November 2022 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 55-page PDF from Wargame Vault for $3. One page is the front cover and one the credits.
The Introduction is the same as the previous issue and explains that this is a new publication will build on videos for projects. The following page has a list of what’s in the supplement and links.
Studio News: My Studio and its Impact on Scratch Builder Monthly looks at the issues of using the primary studio in winter and the creation of an indoor space to use.
Gaming with Top Down Scratch Builds: Card Wars looks at some Star Wars inspired top down builds made from card.
Sculpting Update: A Sea Creature has some details on sculpting this.
Making an Imperial Star De-stroyer Top-Down: The Acclimator Class has instructions for building one of these from thin corrugated cardboard, then painting it.
Making an ST-ST out of Cardboard Project 2 has instructions for making one of these from card.
A Peek at an AT-AT, Ground Forces for Card Wars has some details on an AT-AT made from card, though not full building instructions.
Experimenting with Paper Mache for Rock Terrain has some instructions for making rocks from primarily foam and paper mâché.
Clay Starship Building has an example of a ship made from various clays.
Model Showcase has various models inspired by Star Wars Legends.
Scratch Builder Monthly November 2022 in Review
The PDF lacks bookmarks and is long enough with enough different sections that these would be useful. Navigation could be better. The text maintains a single column format and some minor errors were noticed. There are a variety of colour photos of photos, stages, materials and tools. Presentation is decent.
Though there are a variety of examples of making models in various amounts of detail, only the Star Destroyer, AT-ST and rocks have full instructions. The others can be used as varying amounts of inspiration. Some of the results are surprisingly good, and certainly cheaper than models. Scratch Builder Monthly November 2022 can be found by clicking here.
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