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September 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 Superdetailed Bren carrier Bob Collignon turned Tamiya's kit into a rare French Indochina variant by adding loads of scratchbuilt detail and a great finish. |
Building Academy's new F/A-18C By
Larry Schramm Big, beautiful, and loaded with ordnance options, it has more than 800 parts - and it's a 1/32 scale winner! |
Improving Hasegawa's Ki-61 Tony By
Alfonso Martínez Berlana We show you how a good kit can become a greatmodel with aftermarket details and a slick paint job. |
Building large-scale ships By
Rusty White A professional ship modeler demonstrates wood kit construction techniques while he builds a 1/96 scale World War II escort carrier. |
Raiders of the Lost Ark flying wing By
Louis Armour Transform a simple toy into an "accurate" model of the movie's fantasy aircraft. |
Creative fire By
Lee Vande Visse Here's a matchless way to simulate fire on your next diorama. |
Early U.S. moon probe By
David Carlton Detail a rare Aurora kit from the early days of the Space Race. |
Convert a Pacific War tank destroyer By
Joe Morgan It's hard to find a kit of the U.S. Marines M3 Special Purpose Mount, but you can make one from Tamiya's M21 mortar carrier. |
Kit Classics No. 56 By
Tom Graham Deal's Wheels ZZZ-28. |
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. 1st Panzer Division diorama |
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 NorEastCon 2003 photos - part 1 |
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