November 2001

November 2001

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.

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Features

Beautiful battered Betty

Get a close look at Christopher Walton's realistically weathered G4M1 attack bomber.

How to apply perfect decals

BY Paul Boyer

Multi-layter markings? Compound curves? Here's how to handle the tough stuff that decals can dish out.

Scratchbuilding a WWII landing craft

BY John M. Johnsey

This 1/192 scale LCI was built from the blueprints.

Modeling the Soviet N-1

BY David P. Gianakos

The making of a museum-quality 1/48 scale rocket model, step by step.

Make your own acrylic display cases

BY Doug Geiger

Keep dust and other dangers at bay with a homebuilt custom display case.

Easy aircraft weathering

BY Paul Boyer

This simple method gives dramatic accents to panel lines and recesses.

Modeler's guide to the Sidewinder

BY Jim Rotramel

This history of the heat-homing missile includes illustrations of a dozen variants.

Build a WWII german truck

BY Dave Hodge

Tips for building a detailed version of Tamiya's Krupp Protze.

Incredible 11-car auto transporter

Doug Walker's car carrier, built on a dare, features a moveable ramp system.

Cutting and fitting resin parts

BY Christopher Appoldt

Start here to add great details to your models.

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Workbench Reviews

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

ProModeler F-86D Dog Sabre

Dragon Kettenkrad w/ Puppchen

MPM Hawker Sea Hawk

Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

Classic Airframes Lockheed Hudson

Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.IX

Alclad II

Belcher Bits Westland Lynx

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

The Century Series of American fighters

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

News & Products

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

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Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

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Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Beautiful battered Betty

How to apply perfect decals

Scratchbuilding a WWII landing craft

Modeling the Soviet N-1

Make your own acrylic display cases

Modeler's guide to the Sidewinder

Build a WWII german truck

Incredible 11-car auto transporter

Cutting and fitting resin parts

Departments

Workbench Reviews

ProModeler F-86D Dog Sabre

Dragon Kettenkrad w/ Puppchen

MPM Hawker Sea Hawk

Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

Classic Airframes Lockheed Hudson

Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.IX

Alclad II

Belcher Bits Westland Lynx

History You Can Model

The Century Series of American fighters

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Show Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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