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March 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 Hollywood artist's figures By
Scott J. Schlichting John Rosengrant combines fantasy and reality in remarkably lifelike scratchbuilt figures. |
Great gloss paint jobs By
Pat Hawkey This step-by-step demonstration on an F-102A interceptor shows you how to give your model a finish you'll take a shine to. |
USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor By
Mike Ashey Ship modeling guru Mike Ashey shows how he superdetailed Trumpeter's spectacular 1/350 scale kit. |
Recipe for a Bison assault gun By
Joe Morgan Take two out-of-the-box kits, lightly kitbash, and add some easy scratchbuilding to make this rare German self-propelled gun. |
Easy Allied identification stripes By
John Adelmann Avoid the hassle of decals with this neat painting technique. |
The story behind invasion stripes By
Dana Bell What were they for? Where were they used? Which aircraft carried them? We'll answer all your questions! |
Modeling an SV-22 Osprey By
Charles Landrum Is it a plane? Is it a helicopter? You decide, but here's our primer on building Esci's 1/72 scale kit of the tilt-rotor bird. |
Eastern Front armor diorama By
Lawrence Hansen An artist's eye for detail helped Claudio Rigosi bring this German World War II scene to life. |
Kit Classics No. 54: Revell's 1913 Maxwell car model By
Tom Graham First sold as a toy, it made history as the com- pany's first plastic model kit. |
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. Questions & Answers Have a question? FSM is here to help. Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. Index of Advertisers Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory
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