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February 2004 |
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 Amazing dioramas and figures Professional modeler Bruce Teal's lifelike creations capture the human side of 20th century warfare. |
Convert an Iraq War RAF Tornado By
David Anderson Upgrading Revell-Germany's 1/72 scale GR.1 to GR.4 configuration is a snap with the Airwaves conversion set. |
Build an Iraqi Freedom Bradley By
Ron Poniatowski Combine two kits to fully detail a 1/35 scale desert M2A2 armored fighting vehicle inside and out. |
Detailing the Doolittle Raid USS Hornet By
Mike Ashey Trumpeter's 1/350 scale kit of the famous World War II carrier is great straight from the box. We show how to make it even better. |
Rigging wire aircraft antennas By
Al Edwards Here's everything you need to know to make realistic low-frequency radio antennas quickly and easily. |
Airbrush roundup, part two By
Matthew Usher Wondering what a double-action airbrush can do for you? Our guide will help you find one that's best for your needs. |
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Mark Theoharis Damaged buildings will boost your diorama's realism quotient - and they're easy to build from scratch. |
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. Fronty Ford bobtail racer |
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. HH-43 Huskie: first USAF jet helicopter |
IPMS Butch O'Hare 2004 show |
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