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November 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. |
Features Aircraft How-to: How to add big-scale detail By
Phillip Gore Modeling Navy ace Butch O'Hare's Wildcat |
pg. 22 |
ONLINE EXTRA: Photo gallery: Butch O'Hare's Wildcat |
Armor How-to: Try out a high-tech kit By
Mark Hembree Hundreds of pieces, but the basics are the same |
pg. 26 |
Photography: Get focused! By
Chuck Stewart See how software can clarify your model photos |
pg. 32 |
Finishing: Hairspray weathering By
Karl Logan Fashioning fatigued paint to style a junked car |
pg. 34 |
ONLINE EXTRA: Build Revell's 1/25 scale 1956 Chevy Nomad |
ONLINE EXTRA: Photo gallery: Karl Logan's Revell 1956 Chevy Nomad |
Vignettes: Scale storytelling By
Glenn Bartolotti Narrative modeling through effective composition |
pg. 46 |
Ship How-to: Building the USS England By
Paul Champigny This could be your first destroyer! |
pg. 48 |
Aircraft How-to: Tips to tailor a terrific Taifun By
Aurelio Gimeno Ruiz Recalling a Bf 108B's famous North African trip |
pg. 52 |
ONLINE EXTRA: Photo gallery: Eduard's 1/48 scale Bf 108B Taifun |
Bonus! Weathering Handbook By
Mark Hembree, Aaron Skinner The FSM staff shows you two essential weathering techniques; master modelers share weathering secrets behind their best models |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher Scale Talk Letters from modelers around the world Spotlight FSM's Aaron Skinner examines exciting new products New Products FSM's Monica Freitag compiles 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 FSM's Mark Hembree provides a clinic for your modeling problems Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events Index of Advertisers Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory Kit Classic Varney's Stearman PT-17 Kaydet
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