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Dragon's old StuG may have been surpassed by more recent models, but aftermarket parts and a nice finish can still help it keep up. To see how Bill detailed this old kit, check out the April 2010 issue of FineScale Modeler.Download 800 X 600 wallpaper.Download 1024 X 768 wallpaper.Download 1600 X 1200 wallpaper.Download 2520 X 1575 wallpaper.See th... Read more »
HOW-TO ARTICLE ARCHIVES
Aircraft
For inspiration on your next paint job, bring this model, featuring sharp digital camouflage, right to your desktop.
By "George," it's easier than you think!
Resin, photoetched metal, and scratchbuilding add something special to an already good kit.
Ships
Subscriber-only extra! by Mark Hembree
Great Scale Modeling free online extra by Mark Hembree
Auto
Subscriber-only extra by Greg Kolasa
Weathering
Free online extra by Christopher Appoldt
Subscriber-only extra by Pat Hawkey
Subscriber-only extra by Paul Boyer
Dioramas
Free online extra by Karl Logan
Free online extra by Scott T. Hards
Miscellaneous
Free online extra by Mark Hembree
Free online extra by Mark Thompson
Armor
James' model represents a Command Post variant serving in Afghanistan. Download an image of this model for your desktop.
Bill's detailing brings Dragon's old kit to a new level. Download desktop wallpaper and bring this model right to your desktop.
For information on how to build a Buffalo, see the January issue of FineScale Modeler. by Mark Hembree
Figures
Subscriber-only extra by Tim Kidwell, Aaron Skinner
Free online extra by Mark Hembree
Painting
Free online extra by Cookie Sewell
Free online extra by Jeff Wilson
Subscriber-only extra by John P. Smith
Construction
Subscriber-only extra by Matthew Usher
Free online extra by Jeremy Pearse
Subscriber-only extra by Pat Hawkey
History
Walker and others would take the X-15 to the edge of space several times, but his altitude record for manned winged aircraft would stand for more than 40 years. by Jeff Thomsen and Mark Hembree, NASA photos
Learn more about building an HH-65 Dolphin in the February 2010 issue of FSM. by Dennis Gerber
Free online extra by Cookie Sewell
Welcome to the world of Scale Modeling
THE BEST OF BASICS
FSM Introduction to scale modeling booklet
Questions about the hobby?  Download a scale modeling booklet or read through our scale modeling frequently asked questions listed out for you.

This booklet explains how to get started in modeling aircraft.
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