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December 2003 |
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 Incredible British gun truck Spectacular scratchbuilt detail and great weathering turned an old Peerless kit into this fabulous World War II Bedford QL gun carrier. |
From Kitty Hawk to Mach 3 By
Paul Boyer A brief overview of powered flight's first century. |
Accurizing the Wright Flyer By
Mitsuo Kashiwagi Monogram's old box-scale kit from the 1950s is still a good kit. Make it a showpiece with scratchbuilt details and replacement parts. |
Kitbash an early Blackbird By
Paul Boyer Before the SR-71, there was the A-12. We show you how to use two Italeri kits to model the famous Lockheed spy plane's predecessor. |
100 most significant aircraft By
Paul Boyer FSM readers voted for the most important aircraft of the first century of flight. And the winners are ... |
Super gloss paint jobs from a rattle can By
Matthew Usher We demonstrate the tricks for getting contest- winning gloss finishes on a spiffy Jaguar Mk. II. |
Sherman surgery By
Brian Penny Simple corrections, scratchbuilt details, and a resin turret turn Dragon's 1/35 scale M4A4 into a sharp Canadian-service Sherman V |
Set the stage for award-winning realism By
George DeWolfe These simple design concepts will help take your dioramas to the next level. |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson. Scale Talk Letters from modelers around the world. News & Products News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby. Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Reader Tips Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers. 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. Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory Index of Advertisers Kit Classics No. 58 Renwal's fabulous flying machines |
IPMS Region 2 show photos |
Military Miniature Society of Illinois 2003 show |
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