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April 1987 |
FineScale Modeler magazine is the essential tool for modelers of all skill levels. Learn how to create models of aircraft, armor, ships, cars and more. Every issue provides clear, well-instructed articles that show how to assemble the latest model kits and how to master painting and finishing techniques.
Kit reviews, new kit and product announcements, tips from experts, and a gallery of readers' models make every issue packed with value. |
Features The art of the diorama By
Ray Anderson Part 1: Choosing a subject for a scene that tells a story |
The Ryan FR-1 Fireball and F2R Dark Shark By
Warren Eberspacher These composite-powered fighters eased the Navy into the jet age |
Scratchbuilding C. S. S. Hunley in 1/24 scale By
David Merriman Techniques for modeling a pioneer submersible in wood and plastic |
Painting natural-metal finishes By
Larry Schramm Spray-and-buff metal paints produce realistic bare-metal aircraft models |
Modeling the Soviet KV-1E heavy tank in 1/35 scale By
Dan Tisoncik Adding applique armor to Tamiya's KV-1C produces a new version |
Building and detailing Starter's Porsche 956 By
Ed Barthelmes Adding Robustelli's details makes this 1/43 scale car a winner off the track |
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, second Nicaraguan intervention, 1926-1933 By
Ron Rudat Number 16 in the AMERICAN DRESS AND DETAIL series |
Departments Update FSM Looks at New Products Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. New Kit Report From the Editor FSM Clinic Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Book Briefs Videotape Briefs Reader Forum Tips and Techniques Classified Advertisements Index of Advertisers
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