May 1996

May 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

1/20 scale US-300A helicopter

BY M.A. "Tony" Paradiso

A scratchbuilt masterpiece of an aviation first.

Detailing a 1/35 scale BTR-80

BY Joseph Stewart

Here's how to spice up DML's Soviet APC.

Sunoco Camaro

BY Wayne Moyer

Using resin, white-metal, and photoetched parts.

Painting figures with acrylics

BY William Perkins

Enhancing details with shadows and highlights.

Aurora's And Monogram's 1/48 Scale F-111 Aardvark

BY Tom Graham

Number 30 in The Classic Kits series.

Modeling a Mitchell Mk.III in 1/72 scale

BY Geoff McDonell

Converting Italeri's B-25J to an RCAF VIP transport.

Finishing and weathering sci-fi models

BY Bill Norton

Techniques to make your flights of fancy "realistic."

International Color And Camouflage

BY Alexandros Anestis

Hellenic air force F-4E Phantom II.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Lindberg 1964 Dodge 330 Super Sport

AMT/Ertl Darth Vader

Classic Airframes Defiant

Dragon 15cm SiG 33

LTD CA-13 Boomerang

J.M.G.T. Caudron Cyclone

Hasegawa Hurricane Mk.I

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

Reader Forum

News & Products

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

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders.

Tips and Techniques

Clinic

Update

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The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

1/20 scale US-300A helicopter

Detailing a 1/35 scale BTR-80

Sunoco Camaro

Painting figures with acrylics

Aurora's And Monogram's 1/48 Scale F-111 Aardvark

Modeling a Mitchell Mk.III in 1/72 scale

Finishing and weathering sci-fi models

International Color And Camouflage

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Lindberg 1964 Dodge 330 Super Sport

AMT/Ertl Darth Vader

Classic Airframes Defiant

Dragon 15cm SiG 33

LTD CA-13 Boomerang

J.M.G.T. Caudron Cyclone

Hasegawa Hurricane Mk.I

Editor's Page

Reader Forum

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Tips and Techniques

Clinic

Update

Coming Events

Book Briefs

New Kit Report

Classified Marketplace

Hobby Shop Directory

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