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 card board/ 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 recyled 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, hand made star ships, clay figures, armored vehicles, walkers, folding terrain, and play mats. Hand made models are used by the author in a variety of wargames and RPG.
Scratch builder monthly will be condenced into a single project issue, starting January 2026. Single project issues will be more focused on the theme of the project and include discussions that are related to the project of the month.
In this issue we explore the creation of sailing vessels for pirate wargames or other naval engagements. Ships are designed for fantasy and fiction in mind, but I go over mast and sail anatomy in actual ships for reference. This topic will be discussed in two issues, this is part 1 of 2.
