HLI Announcements & Help “Official updates, community rules, and help. If something isn’t working—or you’re new and want to get oriented—start here.”
Forum News & Updates
Official announcements (new features, changes, downtime, events)
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Community Rules & Start Here
Rules, posting guidelines, how to join group builds, photo tips, etc.
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HLI Tutorials
Quick how-tos for the forum + hobby tips (posting photos, tagging builds, joining group builds, mobile tips, etc.)
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Help Desk / Bug Reports
Something’s broken / I can’t upload / email issues / login problems
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Questions & Feedback
"Can we add ___”, “suggestion box”, general site feedback
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Members Lounge Member-only community hub for Introduce Yourself, General Discussion, Questions & Polls, and our Annual Secret Santa.
Introduce Yourself
New member roll call—tell us what you build, where you’re from, and what you’re working on.
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General Discussion
Anything hobby-related (and a little off-topic is fine). Keep it friendly.
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Peer-to-Peer Questions & Polls
Ask the community, vote on topics, get help, share opinions.
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Annual Secret Santa (Members Only)
Member-only Secret Santa area for sign-ups, rules, deadlines, questions, and reveal threads. (No shipping info posted publicly.)
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Build Logs Plastic & 3D Printed WIP threads for all builds—plastic kits and 3D printed projects.
Aircraft Build Logs
WIP threads for aircraft builds—planes, helicopters, UAVs—progress pics, paint, decals, and troubleshooting.
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Armor / Military Vehicles Build Logs
WIP threads for armor and military vehicle builds—tanks, APCs, artillery, soft-skins—assembly, weathering, and detailing.
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Automotive Build Logs (Cars & Trucks)
WIP threads for automotive builds—cars, trucks, hot rods, race cars, and civilian/emergency vehicles—bodywork, paint, polishing, markings, and detailing.
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Dioramas & Bases Build Logs
WIP threads for dioramas and bases—groundwork, buildings, terrain, water effects, lighting, and scene composition.
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Figures & Busts Build Logs
WIP threads for figures and busts—prep, seam cleanup, skin tones, eyes, fabrics, and finishing.
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Motorcycle Build Logs
WIP threads for motorcycle builds—street, dirt, cruisers, race—assembly, paint/metal finishes, wiring, and detailing.
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Real Space / Rockets Build Logs
WIP threads for real space and rockets—spacecraft, rockets, capsules, satellites—research, clean finishes, and decals.
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Build Logs
WIP threads for sci-fi and fantasy builds—mecha, creatures, pop culture—custom paint, kitbashes, lighting, and themes.
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Scratchbuild & Kitbash Build Logs
WIP threads for scratchbuild and kitbash projects—planning, fabrication, modifications, and technique deep-dives.
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Ships & Submarines Build Logs
WIP threads for ships and submarines—hulls, rigging, photo-etch, weathering, and sea bases.
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Trains & Rail Build Logs
WIP threads for trains and rail—locomotives, rolling stock, track, and rail scenes—weathering, scenery, and detailing.
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Showcases Plastic & 3D Printed Finished build showcase threads for all models—plastic kits and 3D printed projects. Post your final photos, and any glamour shots here (no WIP build logs).
Aircraft Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all aircraft models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Armor / Military Vehicles Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all armor and military vehicle models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Automotive Showcase (Cars & Trucks)
Finished build showcase threads for all car and truck models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Dioramas & Bases Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all dioramas and bases—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Figures & Busts Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all figures and busts—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Motorcycle Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all motorcycle models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Real Space / Rockets Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all real space and rocket models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all sci-fi and fantasy models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Scratchbuild & Kitbash Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all scratchbuilt and kitbashed projects—plastic, mixed media, and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Ships & Submarines Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all ships and submarines—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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Trains & Rail Showcase
Finished build showcase threads for all train and rail models—plastic kits and 3D printed builds. Post your final photos only.
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3D Printing Workshop Everything 3D printing—settings, supports, failures, prep, tools, and print workflow.
3D Model Prep & Repair
WIP threads for model prep and repair—scaling, splitting, keys/pegs, hollowing, drain holes, mesh fixes, and tolerances.
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Slicers & Settings (Chitubox / Lychee / etc.)
Threads for slicers and settings—profiles, supports, orientation, AA, lift/retract, and print-ready setup.
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3D Printing Help Resin & FDM
Threads for printing help—failures, exposure/tuning, resin behavior, FEP issues, bed/plate problems, and troubleshooting.
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Printers, Gear & Workspaces
Threads for printers and gear—machine talk, wash/cure, ventilation, safety, tools, and workspace setups.
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Group Builds Home for HLI official Group Builds and member-run Group Builds.
Official HLI Group Builds
Official Group Builds held by HLI.
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HLI Members GB's
Member-run group builds—start your own GB and invite the community to join.
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Group Builds Showcase The official showcase for completed HLI Group Build entries.
Official HLI GB Showcase
Finished builds gallery for Group Builds initiated by HLI.
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HLI Members GB Showcase
Finished builds gallery for member-run group builds.
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Tips, Tools & Reference Tips, tutorials, tools, and reference guides to improve your builds.
Beginner Help & How-To
New to the hobby? Start here—basic questions, simple fixes, and friendly guidance.
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Airbrushing & Painting Techniques
Airbrush tips, brush painting, priming, masking, weathering, and paint troubleshooting.
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Tools, Materials & Product Reviews
What works and what doesn’t—tools, glues, fillers, paints, and gear recommendations.
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Reference Library
Handy guides, charts, links, checklists, and other “save this for later” resources.
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Photography, Lighting & Display
Better build photos, lighting setups, backgrounds, and display ideas for your finished work.
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