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May 2001 |
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 Build Yeager's Mustang By
Pat Hawkey Revamp an older kit to model Chuck Yaeger's "Glamorous Glen III" in 1/32 scale. |
P-51 Mustang roundup! By
Paul Boyer The good (and the not so good) Mustang kits. |
Bill Pettyjohn's award-winning Mosquito has a great weathered finish - and he shares his techniques with FSM |
Build a Tiger I, Part II By
Robert Collignon Last month, the author detailed this late-war German beast; now it's time to paint. |
The U-2 from Thirteen Days By
Christopher Appoldt The model makers at Grant McCune Design, Inc., bring history to life...again. |
Modeling Shepard's Redstone By
Phillip Gore Kitbashing this historic rocket in 1/48 scale, on the 40th anniversary of its flight. |
Detailing the Konig By
Mike Ashey ICM's 1/350 scale WWI battleship meets a master modeler armed with photo-etched brass! |
Airbrushing metal By
Robert Downie Making plastic look like metal is easier than you might think, as our author shows on his MiG-21. |
Great guns! By
Robert Oehler Create a convincing gunmetal finish. |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson. Scale Talk Letters from modelers around the world. News & Products News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby. Reader Tips Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers. Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. Questions & Answers Have a question? FSM is here to help. Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. Index of Advertisers Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory History You Can Model Short stories about subjects you can build.
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