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January 2009 |
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 Show Gallery: IPMS/USA National Convention By
FSM staff Top modeling from America and the world |
pg. 22 |
Kitbash a Sukhoi Su-27P "Flanker" By
Yufei Mao Airfix kit + Hasegawa kit + skill = interceptor |
pg. 26 |
ONLINE EXTRA: More Flanker photos |
Kitbash America's monster T32 tank By
Duncan Howarth It takes two Pershings to build this behemoth! |
pg. 32 |
SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: T32 tank scale drawings |
Patton's command car By
Bob Steinbrunn Kitbash, convert, and detail a Dodge "Beep" |
pg. 40 |
Tribute: Remembering a golden age By
Raleigh Williams A retrospective essay by the late modeler |
pg. 44 |
ONLINE EXTRA: The airplane models of Dr. Raleigh Williams |
Painting and finishing the Hetzer By
Karl Logan Part 2 puts a tank destroyer in its place |
pg. 46 |
ONLINE EXTRA: More Hetzer photos |
Naval camouflage made easy By
Ron Smith Getting serious with Silly Putty masking |
pg. 52 |
Departments Editor's Page A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher Scale Talk Letters from modelers around the world Spotlight FSM's Aaron Skinner examines exciting new products New Products FSM's Monica Freitag compiles the latest products to help you enjoy the hobby Reader Gallery Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders Reader Tips Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers Questions & Answers FSM's Mark Hembree provides a clinic for your modeling problems Workbench Reviews FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler Coming Events The who, when, and where of modeling events Classified Marketplace Hobby Shop Directory Index of Advertisers History You Can Model Spad XIII
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