From MJ Hobby Corner
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Scratch Builder Monthly is a magazine dedicated to low budget building of models and terrain. This issue of the magazine includes a step-by-step sculpting guide for a Cuthuloid creature and a cardboard/clay hybrid tank.
Projects vary in complexity, the magazine explores a variety of techniques and unique applications of commonly used materials. Each project is also detailed with many pictures and step-by-step building tutorials.
Many materials used for projects include recycled components or materials purchased from a local dollar store. Builds vary by month, usually a combination of sci-fi or fantasy. The magazine is designed for anyone looking to make their own models with a low budget.
Examples of projects include, handmade starships, clay figures, armored vehicles, walkers, folding terrain, and playmats. Handmade models are used by the author in a variety of wargames and RPG.
This month is dedicated to starships and how I build them. Some projects include an entire Saurian fleet for games like Void Admiral, and civilian vessels like a gas tanker for future games. This issue also includes construction of mangrove terrain for a wargame campaign we are currently playing. All projects are very low budget.
And the news: Scratch Builder Monthly will be condensed into a single-project issue, starting January 2026.