January 2008

 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.
Purchase this Issue
Features
Cover Story: Stalingrad KV-1
By Tom Foti
A picture from the battlefield inspired this photo-realistic detailing project on Trumpeter's 1/35 scale tank kit.
 pg. 20
Aircraft How-to: Build your first airliner
By Mark Hembree
FSM's Associate Editor adds detail and after-market decals to build an eye-catching jet.
pg. 26
Armor How-to: Destruction construction
By Karl Logan
Turn a perfectly good armor kit into a blown-apart, burned-out casualty of war.
 pg. 30
SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Build a ghostly scene for a destroyed tank
SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Photos from a ghostly Panzer IV diorama
Aircraft How-to: Build a better Betty
By Carmine Mari
Careful painting and detailing gives Tamiya's 1/48 scale Japanese bomber a proper late-war heavily weathered appearance.
 pg. 34
Aircraft How-to: Natural-metal magic
By Albert Tureczek
Albert's 1/72 scale B-58 Hustler gets an ultra- realistic second skin of real metal.
 pg. 46
Departments
News Products
News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.
Scale Talk
Letters from modelers around the world.
Editor's Page
A letter from FSM's Editor, Matt Usher.
Reader Gallery
Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders.
Show Gallery
Pictures from WonderFest 2007, one of the world's top science-fiction and fantasy events.
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.
Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Massachusetts  Subscriber Only Access
Tamiya 1/35 scale Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer  Subscriber Only Access
Special Hobby 1/32 scale P-39D Airacobra  Subscriber Only Access
Kinetic 1/32 scale F-86F-30 Sabre  Subscriber Only Access
Academy Messerschmitt 1/72 scale Me 262A-1a  Subscriber Only Access
Eduard Messerschmitt 1/48 scale Bf 110E  Subscriber Only Access
Bronco 1/35 scale Humber Scout Car Mk. I  Subscriber Only Access
Trumpeter 1/72 scale F-105D Thunderchief  Subscriber Only Access
Zvezda 1/48 scale Lavochkin La-5FN  Subscriber Only Access
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
SEARCH FineScale.com:
Subscriber and Member Login
E-mail:
Password:
 
Remember me
Not a Member?    Join now » |  Why Join?
Get Our Free Newsletter
Get our twice-monthly newsletter delivered to your inbox
Site help     Who we are     Contact us     Customer service     E-mail newsletterFSM Plus Denotes subscriber content
The Magazine
Kalmbach Publishing Co. FineScale Modeler is a publication of Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Expand Ribbon
close logo
Finescale Magazine on Facebook