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The entries are in alphabetical order by magazine name and then in chronological sequence.
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MODEL & MINIATURE
sa   ANIMAL FIGURE
sa   BIRD FIGURE
sa   DIORAMA & DISPLAY
sa   FIGURE
sa   FOOD: ARTIFICIAL & IMITATION
sa   FRUIT: ARTIFICIAL & IMITATION
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE ABACUS
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE APPLIANCE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE AQUARIUM
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE ARMORED VEHICLE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE AUTOMOBILE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BACKPACK
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BALLOON
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BARREL
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BASKET
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BED LINEN
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BIRD CAGE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BIRD FEEDER
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BIRDHOUSE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BOAT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BRIDGE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BROOM
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BULLETIN BOARD
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CANDLE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CANDLE HOLDER
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CATAPULT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CLOCK
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CLOTHING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CONTAINER
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE COSMETIC & TOILETRY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE CRANE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE DECORATIONS & ORNAMENTS
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE DISH
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE DOCUMENT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE DOLL
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE DRAPERY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE EASEL
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE ENGINE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE EYEGLASSES
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE FARM EQUIPMENT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE FENCE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE FURNITURE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE GAME
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE GARDEN RAILROADING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE GUMBALL MACHINE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE GUN
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE HAIR CARE APPLIANCE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE HORSE TACK
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE LAMP & LANTERN
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE LAWN ORNAMENT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE LIGHTING FIXTURE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE LUGGAGE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE MAILBOX
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE MILITARY DIORAMA & DISPLAY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE MILITARY VEHICLE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE MOBILE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE MOTORCYCLE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE MUNITIONS
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PAINTING & FINISHING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PAPER MODELING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PEN & PENCIL
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PET SUPPLIES
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PICNIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PICTURE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PLANT & LANDSCAPE MODELING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE PUPPETRY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE RAILROAD
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE ROCKET
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE RUG
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY MODELING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SCIENTIFIC MODELING
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SHUTTER
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SIGN & BANNER
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SINK
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SPACECRAFT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE SPORTS
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE STORAGE & TRANSPORT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE STREETCAR
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TABLE LINEN
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TELEPHONE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TELESCOPE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TEXTILE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TOOL
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TOWEL & WASHCLOTH
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TOWEL RACK
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TOY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TRASH CONTAINER
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE TRAY
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE WEATHER VANE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE WIND ORNAMENT
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE WINDOW BLIND
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE WISHING WELL
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE WREATH & GARLAND
sa   MODEL IN A BOTTLE
sa   MODEL MAKING
sa   NUT: ARTIFICIAL & IMITATION
sa   PLANT: ARTIFICIAL & IMITATION
sa   TOY
sa   VEGETABLE: ARTIFICIAL & IMITATION
sa   WATERWHEEL (ORNAMENTAL)
x   MINIATURE
xx   ARTS & CRAFTS
xx   MODEL MAKING
xx   TOY

Tiki heads from paper.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1964 (v.54#9) pg. 67

How to make trees and shrubs for model towns.
BOYS' LIFE Oct 1964 (v.54#10) pg. 54

How to make a model volcano that rumbles, sends up a cloud of smoke and erupts rocks (puffed rice pellets, painted red).
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1969 (v.59#3) pg. 42

Plans for a model Adirondack shelter.
BOYS' LIFE May 1972 (v.62#5) pg. 38

How to make a pollution display model.
BOYS' LIFE Feb 1973 (v.63#2) pg. 59

How to make a cross section model of a volcano.
BOYS' LIFE Aug 1973 (v.63#8) pg. 47

How to make five models that indicate safety hazards at home and at play.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1974 (v.64#9) pg. 42

How to build a non-working model of a solar water heater.
BOYS' LIFE Jan 1976 (v.66#1) pg. 44

Tips and techniques for "scratch" building of scale models for dioramas, displays or railroad layouts from wood, cardboard and metal.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1976 (v.66#9) pg. 78

Model-making secrets. Knowing the finer points of plastic model-making can make the difference between good models and great ones. Some tips.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1984 (v.74#11) pg. 57

Stretch a sprue (the plastic frame that holds kit parts) to make realistic looking wires, ropes or radio antennas on model airplanes.
BOYS' LIFE Jan 1986 (v.76#1) pg. 63

Add details to your model tanks, trucks, etc. (such as antennas, tarp rolls, tools, snow, mud, ...) and to achieve that battle-scarred look.
BOYS' LIFE Jan 1987 (v.77#1) pg. 54

Use dried and painted weed roots to simulate trees in dioramas, railroad layouts, etc.
BOYS' LIFE Apr 1988 (v.78#4) pg. 63

Join the fun of model making. Build plastic, scale versions of cars, aircraft, trucks, ships, etc. Includes tips on making better models.
BOYS' LIFE Oct 1988 (v.78#10) pg. 22

Build a house in a bottle.
CREATIVE CRAFTS #79 Feb 1981 (v.7#7) pg. 37

Ghost town in a frame. Photos and text show a 1"-to-1-ft. miniature of abandoned old-west style false-front buildings in an 18"x24" frame for wall display.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #91 Feb 1983 (v.8#7) pg. 66

How to make a miniature brass flat iron.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #93 Jun 1983 (v.8#9) pg. 24

How to cut perfect 1/12 scale wood grains from tree branches.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #95 Oct 1983 (v.8#11) pg. 27

Mother of Pearl inlay techniques for miniature work.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #95 Oct 1983 (v.8#11) pg. 39

Miniature jack-in-the-box is the size of a thimble.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #96 Dec 1983 (v.8#12) pg. 52

Special section on working in 1/4" and 1/2" scales.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #98 Apr 1984 (v.9#2) pg. 28

Miniature paper shopping bags, including a replica of a genuine "Bloomingdale's" bag.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #99 Jun 1984 (v.9#3) pg. 20

Make a mini-backpack. Includes a wooden pack frame, fabric pack, and leather straps.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #100 Aug 1984 (v.9#4) pg. 30

Miniature election booth has metal sides and a canvas curtain.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #101 Oct 1984 (v.9#5) pg. 26

The joy of contemporary miniatures. Includes some tips on materials and construction.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #101 Oct 1984 (v.9#5) pg. 28

Make a layout jig to duplicate miniature turnings.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #103 Feb 1985 (v.9#7) pg. 26

How to stencil in miniature.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #104 Apr 1985 (v.9#8) pg. 35

Make miniature decorative masks of paper and clay. Can be used as a brooch by adding a clasp.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #104 Apr 1985 (v.9#8) pg. 48

Make a miniature "solander", a box designed to look like a book.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #105 Jun 1985 (v.9#9) pg. 35

Tips on packaging miniatures or other delicate objects for damage-free shipment.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #106 Aug 1985 (v.9#10) pg. 26

How to make a miniature decorated Christmas tree that is only 4" or 6" tall. Styrofoam cone is covered with sprigs of green chenille and an assortment of tiny trimmings are attached.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Dec 1977 (v.8#10) pg. 29

Miniature decoupage is used to decorate miniature rooms, floors, furniture, etc.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Oct 1981 (v.12#8) pg. 10

Ten tips from a master craftsman on making collector-quality miniatures.
DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES May 1999 (v.29#5) pg. 35

The fine art of soldering. Tips on making miniature brass, copper or tin parts to provide more realism than plastic parts.
FINESCALE MODELER Dec 1989 (v.7#8) pg. 30

Tips on doing the mathematics when changing the scale of model plans.
FINESCALE MODELER Nov 1991 (v.9#7) pg. 39

Scale conversion table for 28 common modeling scales.
FINESCALE MODELER Feb 1992 (v.10#2) pg. 31

A chart of popular modeling scales, what 1" represents in each scale, and typical modeling uses for each scale.
FINESCALE MODELER Apr 1998 (v.16#4) pg. 67

How to make miniature fireplace scenes using gemstones for the base and fireplace stones.
GEMS & MINERALS #511 May 1980 pg. 64

Using U.S. Army publications as modeling references. How to obtain and use U.S. Army manuals in modeling projects. An explanation of the manual numbering system and sources for mail orders.
IPMS/USA JOURNAL Feb 1989 (v.1#4) pg. 14

The ABC'S of radio controlled model building and operating.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [1] Oct 1978 (v.1#8) pg. 48

Chinese novelties. Minature junk and sampan boat models, a jinrikisha with scroll-sawn wheels, and a balancing fish toy.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Spring 1980 (v.11#1) pg. 6

Make small stick figures out of kitchen (wooden) matches.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Summer-Fall 1980 (v.11#2) pg. 14

Miniature feather duster.
NUTSHELL NEWS Aug 1990 (v.20#8) pg. 113

Tip on making a miniature toilet brush from a pipe cleaner and dowel.
NUTSHELL NEWS Oct 1990 (v.20#10) pg. 123

Tip on making miniature videotape cassettes.
NUTSHELL NEWS Feb 1991 (v.21#2) pg. 117

Tip on simulating miniature pegboard.
NUTSHELL NEWS Feb 1991 (v.21#2) pg. 117

Chart shows the 1/12 scale equivalent of life size dimensions up to 6-feet. Given in increments of 3" (from 1-6 feet) and 3/4" (under 1 foot).
NUTSHELL NEWS Jan 1995 (v.25#1) pg. 155

Decorative heraldry ideas for creating miniature shields, wall hangings, pillows, etc.
NUTSHELL NEWS Jun 1995 (v.25#6) pg. 76

How to start a miniatures club.
NUTSHELL NEWS Jan 1996 (v.26#1) pg. 32

Tip notes miniature accessories that can be made from plastic bread wrapper closure tabs.
NUTSHELL NEWS Jan 1996 (v.26#1) pg. 88

Tip describes how to simulate miniature balls of knitting yarn.
NUTSHELL NEWS Feb 1996 (v.26#2) pg. 73

A look at the appeal of 1/4" scale in miniatures, a growing and puzzling phenomenon. A look at the difficulties of working in that scale and at some of the products available.
NUTSHELL NEWS Apr 1996 (v.26#4) pg. 24

Shockingly simple miniatures. Unearthing tiny treasures from junk electronic components. Describes how to make a set of kitchen canisters, coffee pots, copper-bottom pots, photograph records, goose-neck lamps, spiral notebooks, a circular table saw, eyeglasses, candle holders and tiny wheels.
NUTSHELL NEWS Aug 1996 (v.26#8) pg. 40

Tip tells how to make realistic charcoal for a miniature grill.
NUTSHELL NEWS Feb 1997 (v.27#2) pg. 65

Animate your miniatures. A general discussion of what animation brings to miniatures and some suggestions.
NUTSHELL NEWS Apr 1997 (v.27#4) pg. 22

Tip shows how to create miniature balls of knitting wool.
NUTSHELL NEWS Jun 1997 (v.27#6) pg. 68

How to get started in radio control modeling.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Feb 1974 (v.5#2) pg. 29

How radio control systems for model planes, cars and boats work.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] May 1974 (v.5#5) pg. 43

How to build models like a pro. Tips that will help building models to museum standards.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1970 (v.134#5) pg. 164

Model steam tractor is built to 3/4" scale and is patterned after the J.I. Case threshing-machine tractor. Model actually runs.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1971 (v.135#2) pg. 94

Tips on building models in a bottle.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1977 (v.148#6) pg. 128

Radio control from the ground up. Tips on getting started in radio control modeling.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1978 (v.150#2) pg. 110

Scale jumping. Using a simple pocket calculator and a pair of dial reading calipers to convert a set of plans or dimensions to any other scale.
SCALE WOODCRAFT #5 Summer 1986 pg. 25

"The Empire Strikes Back" play sets. (1) The icy caverns of Hoth. (2) The murky reaches of Dagobah.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 25 1980 (v.44#3) pg. 114, 132

Woodworking small. Tips and strategies that let you explore the world of small-scale woodworking.
WOOD MAGAZINE #31 Oct 1989 (v.6#5) pg. 50

When small is beautiful. An introduction to the delightful world of miniature marquetry where each finished piece is no more than 40mm (1.5") high.
WOODWORKER May 1988 (v.92#5) pg. 439