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August 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.
This issue is currently out of stock and will not be reprinted.
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Features Richard Quinlan's 1/72 scale U. S. S. Nimitz Big is an understatement - this model is more than 15' long! |
The art of the diorama By
Ray Anderson Part 3: Techniques for building boxed scenes |
Modeling a U.S. Navy catapult in 1/48 scale By
Dave Hodge A challenging scratchbuilding project with eye-catching results |
Home brew glue By
John Hirschle Making your own adjustable plastic cement |
Using acrylic modeling paints By
Paul Boyer These revolutionary paints may change our hobby |
Modeling the Spitfire XII in 1/72 scale By
Arthur Silen Lots of construction hints for small-scale conversion projects |
German Crosses from the Great War By
Nicholas H. Hauprich The changing shape of Germany's national insignia from 1916 to 1918 |
Trucks from cars By
Tad Dowdy Modifying AMT/Ertl's 1/25 scale Model T |
How to sculpt faces By
John E. Neill Basic techniques for a not-so-basic task |
Indians of the Ohio Country, 1815 By
R. J. Stafford Number 18 in the AMERICAN DRESS AND DETAIL series |
Departments Update Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. New Kit Report FSM Looks at New Products Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. From the Editor FSM Clinic Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Book Briefs Videotape Briefs Tips and Techniques Reader Forum Classified Advertisements Index of Advertisers
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