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March 1994 |
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 Showcase: Helmut Scherer's amazing 1/48 scale KC-97L Stratofreighter A few parts from a Monogram B-29, but the rest of this Texas Air Guard tanker is scratchbuilt. |
U.S. Army T34 Calliope By
George Bradford The Sherman-mounted rocket launcher. |
Wiring Ertl's "Next Generation" USS Enterprise By
Shawn Marshall Illuminating a starship with fluorescent tubes and LEDs. |
Almost Straight From The Box By
Mark Hembree Building Hobbycraft's Curtiss P-36. |
Enhancing and positioning Lindberg's Velociraptor By
Bob Shell Conversion techniques for a Cretaceous critter. |
International Color And Camouflage By
Glenn Ashley Operation Granby - the colors of the Royal Air Force in the Gulf War. |
Dressing up a resin Polikarpov I-153 By
Cristobal Vergara Duran This 1/48 scale Lapwing comes from a cottage industry. |
Simulating natural metal with SnJ Spray Metal By
Rodney Williams A master modeler reveals his techniques using this buffable metallic paint. |
Building a Boeing 747SP in 1/144 scale By
John S. Hagmann After major surgery, Revell's standard 747 becomes a "mini jumbo." |
Modeling Al Unser Jr.'s '92 Indy winner in 1/24 scale By
Charlie Bennett Picking up speed with scratchbuilt and aftermarket details. |
Revell's 1/25 scale Orange Crate By
Neil Van Zile Jr. Number 23 in The Classic Kits series. |
Detailing engines for 1/35 scale armor By
Glenn Bartolotti Give your tank a souped-up power plant. |
International Color And Camouflage By
Paul Boyer Republic of Korea "ghost" gray F-4 Phantom II. |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson. Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. Update News & Products News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby. New Kit Report Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Clinic Reader Forum Book Briefs Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. Tips and Techniques Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory Index of Advertisers Next Issue
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