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January 2003 |
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 Mediterranean Theater overview By
John Guilmartin Far from being a strategic backwater, this theater played a crucial role in the overall Allied victory. |
Painting a desert scheme "Emil" By
Kostas Dimitropoulos Here's a step-by-step guide to finishing Tamiya's 1/48 scale Bf 109E-4 in striking North African camouflage. |
Award-winning USS Texas By
Derek Brown Make no small plans: Derek Brown shows us how he scratchbuilt a spectacular model of this surviving dreadnought. |
Afrika Korps Tiger By
Colin Shea Basic modifications turn Italeri's 1/35 scale Tiger I into an early combat version of the famous tank. |
Powered-up small-scale Spitfire By
Paul Boyer Prop-spinning fun in 1/72 scale! We show you
how to motorize a USAAF Spit. |
Anzio Annie By
Jim Haught Two modeling friends teamed up to scratchbuild a 1/35 scale model of the huge German K5E railcar gun used in Italy. |
First-time armor conversion By
Peter Rasmussen Ready to move beyond straight from the box? Add a gun to Tamiya's Steyr 1500 truck - here's how. |
Great diorama groundwork By
Barry Beaudry A master modeler shares tips, tricks, and techniques for giving your diorama the right foundation. |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark 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. 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. Online Extra By
Charles Landrum Detailing a floatplane in 1/400 scale |
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