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September 2002 |
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 German armor diorama By
Lawrence Hansen It's the end of the road for a Panther A crew in David Vickers' huge 1/15 scale diorama. |
Building the IJN Fuso By
Harvey Low No kit? No problem! A master modeler tells how he scratchbuilt an award-winning 1/700 scale Japanese battleship. |
Finishing an F-4 By
Mike Adamson Beauty is only skin-deep, and here's how to give your model a beautiful finish. |
Converting a V-1 buzz bomb By
James Green Upgrade Testor's old kit into a U.S. Navy Loon missile. |
Sanding tool roundup By
Paul Boyer A handy guide to tools that make sanding easier and faster. |
German WWII submarine It doesn't get more authentic than this: Data for Chris Lentzy's scratchbuilt diorama came from a surviving Type VII C U-Boat. |
Star Wars: Episode II By
Matthew Usher The story behind the visual effects: an interview with Industrial Light + Magic's Brian Gernand. |
Realistic tank tracks By
Lynn Kessler An easy formula for simulating tread wear on your armor models. |
FSM Readers' Choice Awards By
Lawrence Hansen Your picks for the outstanding new kits of 2001. |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson. Scale Talk Letters from modelers around the world. News & Products News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby. Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. Italeri Steyr prime mover |
Show Gallery Reader Tips Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers. Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler. Questions & Answers Have a question? FSM is here to help. Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events. Index of Advertisers Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory History You Can Model Short stories about subjects you can build. The record-setting Voyager |
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