October 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.
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Build Hasegawa's 1/350 scale Nagato
By Harvey Low
Scratchbuilt and photoetched-metal parts convert this ship's defenses and details
 pg. 18
Fit and finish for Hasegawa's 1/48 scale A-7E
By Greg Leszczynski
Model an early '70s-style Corsair II
 pg. 26
Backdate an Opel Blitz
By Glenn Bartolotti
A quick conversion of Tamiya's 1/35 scale truck
 pg. 32
Skill Builder: Motor tools: A primer
By Aaron Skinner
Perfect for cutting, sanding, and grinding
 pg. 34
Showcase: 1/6 scale 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
Mark Zielonka's scratchbuilt stunner
 pg. 36
Updating a T-45 Goshawk
By Paul Boyer
A little styrene and super glue improve Italeri's 1/72 scale kit
 pg. 44
5 steps to paint fantastic faces
By Jim Wechsler
Finish figures like a pro -- in minutes!
 pg. 48
ONLINE EXTRA: Jim Wechsler's 1/35 scale armor
Show Gallery: Experimental aircraft
Conceptual designs, visions of the future, or sometimes simply strange
 pg. 50
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 Tamiya's 1/35 scale Matilda as well as other exciting new products
New Products
FSM's Monica Freitag compiles the latest modeling products
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 and painted by a modeler. Subscribers can read them here:
Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale LVG C.VI German reconnaissance biplane  Subscriber Only Access
HobbyBoss 1/72 scale HH-60J Jayhawk  Subscriber Only Access
Trumpeter 1/35 scale M1078 Standard Cargo Truck (LMTV)  Subscriber Only Access
Hasegawa 1/20 scale Falke Antigravity Armored Raider Pkf 85  Subscriber Only Access
Revell Germany 1/72 scale F/A-18E Super Hornet   Subscriber Only Access
Trumpeter 1/35 scale M198 155mm Towed Howitzer (Early Version)   Subscriber Only Access
Great Wall Hobby 1/35 scale sWS Infrared Searchlight Carrier "Uhu"  Subscriber Only Access
Academy 1/72 scale U.S. M977 8x8 Cargo Truck  Subscriber Only Access
HobbyBoss 1/72 scale Royal Navy Super Lynx  Subscriber Only Access
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