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December 1987 |
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 "John's Garage" by John Mackiewicz A 1/25 scale diorama that's part of its own subject matter! |
Photographing 1/700 scale waterline ship dioramas By
Craig Scogin Use these simple techniques to add realism in your photos |
Basic soldering techniques By
Paul Budzik A useful method for joining parts where strength is important |
Sprucing up a simple vacuum-formed aircraft model By
H. Scott Edwards Techniques to improve Airmodel's 1/72 scale XFV-1 Pogo |
International Color and Camouflage By
Dana Bell U.S. Navy F-16N Adversary |
Superdetailing Otaki's 1/48 scale P-40E By
Robert Steinbrunn Modeling Robert Scott's aircraft of "The Flying Tigers" |
Realistic light lenses for models By
Jim Steel Improve your headlights, landing lights, spotlights, taillights . . . |
The art of the diorama By
Ray Anderson Part 5: Outer case design, construction, and finishing |
Robert E. Lee, General, Confederate States of America, 1863 By
John Sanheim Number 20 in the AMERICAN DRESS AND DETAIL series |
Departments Update Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. FSM Looks at New Products Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. New Kit Report From the Editor FSM Clinic Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Book Briefs Reader Forum Tips and Techniques Classified Advertisements Index of Advertisers
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