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In the September 2010 issue's "Airbrushing & finishing" column, Glen Martin describes how he used hairspray to give HobbyBoss' 1/35 scale T26E4 up-armored Super Pershing the look of raw steel. Check out more images of this expertly-finished model.To learn more about how Glen finished his model, pick up the September 2010 FSM.... Read more »
HOW-TO ARTICLE ARCHIVES
Aircraft
Innovative building and sculpted figures produce a dramatic display. Download an image of this impressive diorama for inspiration on your next build.
For inspiration on your next paint job, bring this model, featuring sharp digital camouflage, right to your desktop.
By "George," it's easier than you think!
Ships
Download an image of Tim's scratchbuilt warship.
Subscriber-only extra! by Mark Hembree
Auto
Subscriber-only extra by Greg Kolasa
Weathering
Free online extra by Christopher Appoldt
Subscriber-only extra by Pat Hawkey
Subscriber-only extra by Paul Boyer
Dioramas
Innovative building and sculpted figures produce a dramatic display. Download an image of this impressive diorama for inspiration on your next build.
Free online extra by Karl Logan
Miscellaneous
Looking for a way to show off your models?  FSM readers have some great ideas.
Free online extra by Mark Hembree
Armor
A little hairspray gives this Pershing the look of raw steel.
Patience is a necessity when placing the track and wheels on this Schwebenlafette. by Karl Logan
Download an image of Karl's expertly weathered model for your desktop.
Figures
Subscriber-only extra by Tim Kidwell, Aaron Skinner
Free online extra by Mark Hembree
Painting
A little hairspray gives this Pershing the look of raw steel.
Free online extra by Cookie Sewell
Construction
Patience is a necessity when placing the track and wheels on this Schwebenlafette. by Karl Logan
Subscriber-only extra by Matthew Usher
Free online extra by Jeremy Pearse
History
Walker and others would take the X-15 to the edge of space several times, but his altitude record for manned winged aircraft would stand for more than 40 years. by Jeff Thomsen and Mark Hembree, NASA photos
Learn more about building an HH-65 Dolphin in the February 2010 issue of FSM. by Dennis Gerber
Free online extra by Cookie Sewell
Welcome to the world of Scale Modeling
THE BEST OF BASICS
FSM Introduction to scale modeling booklet
Questions about the hobby?  Download a scale modeling booklet or read through our scale modeling frequently asked questions listed out for you.

This booklet explains how to get started in modeling aircraft.
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