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December 1989 |
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.
This issue is currently out of stock and will not be reprinted.
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Features Jim Jones' magnificent Shinano Lots of time and scratchbuilt parts turned this 1/300 scale kit into a showpiece |
Modeling the Maxson-Stuart antiaircraft tank By
Terry Sunday A simple conversion produces an experimental prototype in 1/35 scale |
The fine art of soldering By
Pat Percival Better than any glue, solder is best for joining metal parts |
Lesson two: Preparing to paint - an artist always starts with a clean canvas By
Paul Boyer |
Strombecker's V.T.O.: a plastic-and-wood kit from the 1950s By
David Balcer Number 2 in THE CLASSIC KITS series |
Modeling the legendary B-17F Flying Fortress in 1/48 scale By
Paul Budzik Converting and detailing Monogram's B-17G |
Building a 90 mm French trumpeter from a cast-metal kit By
Jon Lopez Use decals to detail a complex uniform design |
International Color and Camouflage By
Bert Kinzey Northrop F-5E "Snake" Aggressor |
From Orion to Electra By
Ric Novak Converting the 1/115 scale Revell P-3 back to an Electra airliner |
Winter wear of the Continental Army, American Revolution, New England, 1779 By
R. J. Stafford Number 33 in the AMERICAN DRESS AND DETAIL series |
Departments FSM Update Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. FSM New Kit Report Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. FSM Looks at New Products From the Editor Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. FSM Book Briefs FSM Reader Forum FSM Tips and Techniques Classified Advertisements Hobby Shop Directory Index of Advertisers
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