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April 2009 |
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 Cover story: Ship painting tips By
Alfonso Martínez Berlana Finishing a German World War I battlewagon |
pg. 18 |
Superdetailing Hasegawa's Mohawk By
Rafe Morrissey Resin details and scratchbuilding liven up an old kit |
pg. 22 |
ONLINE EXTRA: Rafe Morrissey's superdetailed Mohawk |
Build your own bomb truck By
Duncan Howarth Added equipment for a Tamiya GMC truck |
pg. 26 |
Skill Builder: Filling molded holes By
Aaron Skinner How to make unwanted details disappear |
pg. 28 |
Skill Builder: Canopy painting, inside and out By
Mark Hembree Here's an easy way to paint canopy frames |
pg. 30 |
Do-it-yourself diorama By
Mark Linkiewicz Common materials, uncommon results |
pg. 38 |
Bare-metal Messerschmitt By
Greg Goheen A natural-metal look for a unique Bf 109 |
pg. 44 |
Showcase: Rebuilt Pocher Alfa Romeo engine By
David Cox, Marvin Meit Salvaged subassembly stands on its own |
pg. 47 |
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 the hobby Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders Questions & Answers FSM's Mark Hembree provides a clinic for your modeling problems 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 Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory Index of Advertisers Kit Classics Revell's Jaguar XK-120
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