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February 2005 |
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 Building Trumpeter’s big new Nimitz By
Paul Boyer It’s a super kit of a supercarrier, in glorious 1/350 scale, complete with its own air wing. What’s not to like? |
Hellcat of the Navy: Minsi II By
Mike Ashey Upgrade Hasegawa's 1/32 scale F6F into a spectacular representation of top Navy ace David McCampbell's aircraft. |
Revamping a Soviet rarity By
Joe Morgan Simple corrections turn ICM's kit of the unusual triple-turreted T-28 medium tank into a showpiece straight from the box. |
Tempera mentality By
Mark Büchler Finish your model with an easy-to-use wash using an art-class standby: tempera paints. |
New life for an old Shoki By
Fraser Gray Update the old Otaki Ki-44 Tojo fighter kit with modern detail that'll turn heads. |
Model a classic WWII fleet submarine By
Ken Hart Scratchbuilt details transform an old Revell kit into a spectacular USS Gato. |
John Alcorn's scratchbuilt wonders An aircraft modeler since WWII, John shares with us a sampling of the one-of-a-kind masterpieces he's created over the years. |
Kit Classics No. 63: Aurora's historic silver knight By
Tom Graham The innovative company released the very first figure kit in 1956. |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson. Scale Talk Letters from modelers around the world. New Products News about the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby. Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders. 1934 Duesenberg Model SJ Torpedo Phaeton |
Subaru Impreza WRC rally car |
Oceanographic research vessel |
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. Kalamazoo Air Zoo Invitational model show |
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