January 1996

January 1996

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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Features

Avro Lancaster B.III Special: Keith Mitchell's huge Dam Buster

BY Paul Shinton photo

An avro Lancaster with a wingspan of nearly 17'! You won't believe the details aboard this massive bomber!

Basic airburshes

BY Paul Boyer

A survey of starter airbrushes for modelers.

Scratchbuilding a Type 15 shuttlepod

BY James L. Bassham

From "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

Aurora's 1/25 scale Jaguar XKE

BY Tom Graham

Number 27 in The Classic Kits series.

Reader Gallery

IPMS/USA 1995 Nationals

Formula 1 cars

BY Paul Smith

Detailing Tamiya's 1/12 scale racers.

Building an Israeli Centurion Mk.V

BY Tom Underkircher

Converting Tamiya's 1/35 scale tank to a Sho't.

Worldwide Modeling Club List

An FSM staff special report.

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Workbench Reviews

FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler.

Mauve and ProModeler P-40s

Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport

Special Hobby Blohm & Voss P.212.03

Tamiya Jaguar Mk.II Saloon

Pit Road USS Cleveland

Millcast LVT-2

AMT F7F-3 Tigercat

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

Reader Forum

Update

News & Products

News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Videotape Briefs

Tips and Techniques

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Avro Lancaster B.III Special: Keith Mitchell's huge Dam Buster

Basic airburshes

Scratchbuilding a Type 15 shuttlepod

Aurora's 1/25 scale Jaguar XKE

Reader Gallery

Formula 1 cars

Building an Israeli Centurion Mk.V

Worldwide Modeling Club List

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Mauve and ProModeler P-40s

Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport

Special Hobby Blohm & Voss P.212.03

Tamiya Jaguar Mk.II Saloon

Pit Road USS Cleveland

Millcast LVT-2

AMT F7F-3 Tigercat

Editor's Page

Reader Forum

Update

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Tips and Techniques

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