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July 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 Building an Aussie Leopard By
Aaron Skinner A kitbashing conversion for a big cat |
pg. 20 |
A quick guide to Leopard kits Spotting the differences |
pg. 26 |
History You Can Model: A-10 Thunderbolt II: Warthog By
Mark Hembree Republic's legacy of ground-pounders |
pg. 28 |
Showcase: Museum-scale masterpiece By
Kelly Shaw Guillermo Rojas Bazàn's stunning B-17 |
pg. 32 |
Improving a great big Gato By
Phillip Gore USS Cobia surfaces in the details |
pg. 34 |
Portfolio: Contest-winners out of the box By
Mark Thompson Straightforward models that take trophies |
pg. 42 |
ONLINE EXTRA: More of Brian Birk's contest-winning models |
Backdate a Constellation By
Carl Knable Cutting and casting for an older Connie |
pg. 46 |
Kit Classics By
Tom Graham Revell's Bell X-5 |
pg. 74 |
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 Questions & Answers FSM's Mark Hembree provides a clinic for your modeling problems 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. Index of Advertisers Hobby Shop Directory Classified Marketplace
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