October 2010

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 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.

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Airbrushing & Finishing: The art of pre-shading
By Aaron Skinner
Undercoats add realistic contrast
 pg. 18
Desktop wallpaper: Jim Wechsler's Tamiya 1/35 scale M4A3 Sherman
Portfolio: David Manter
A 6-step weathering system to create fantastic finishes for armor
 pg. 20
Gallery: David Manter's terrific armor
Fantastic armor finishes
Spectacular "Crazy MiG"
By Ricardo Dacoba
Colors of the Czech "Stress Team"
 pg. 24
Desktop wallpaper: Ricardo Dacoba's Trumpeter 1/32 scale MiG-21UM
Sure-fire Sherman
By Jim Wechsler
Sherman (Old) School – Part 1
 pg. 28
Paint a Stuka for night attack
By Robert Davis
Dark camouflage for a Ju 87D
 pg. 40
Online extra: Download "Easy aircraft weathering," Robert's source for weathering tips.
German soldier with bicycle
By Glenn Bartolotti
Wheels, spokes, and dappled camo
 pg. 44
Quick airliner conversion
By Frank Cuden
Shortening a DC-8-71 is no problem
 pg. 46
NASA's airliners
Skill builder: Opening act
By Mark Hembree
Making kit alterations to add detail
 pg. 49
History you can model
By Mark Hembree

Lockheed P-38 Lightning

 pg. 63
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Zvezda Bf 109F-2  Subscriber Only Access
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