April 2003

April 2003

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

Time line Vietnam

BY John Guilmartin

A quick overview of the who, what, when, and where of the 30-year-long conflict.

Modeling a Vietnam "Hun"

BY Pat Hawkey

With a little surgery and a lot of putty, you can convert Monogram's classic 1/48 scale F-100D into a two-seat F model.

Navy SEALs on the Mekong River

BY Joseph Neumeyer

A Hollywood modeler's creative scratchbuilding techniques add realism to this breathtaking diorama.

Build a Huey gunship

BY Paul Boyer

Add a new rotor and other resin details to make a showpiece from Italeri's 1/72 scale UH-1C.

Kitbashing a Vietnam gun truck

BY James Lyles

This little-known weapon system protected American supply convoys. Here's how to model it.

Home on the M113

BY David Huffman

Authentic detailing turns the Tamiya kit into a 3-D snapshot of a grunt's daily life.

Super Skyraider

BY Wayne Mutza

The remarkable story of Skyraider No. 738, possibly the most historically significant aircraft of the Vietnam war.

2003 New Kit Report

Find out about this year's exciting new kits.

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The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 1

BY John Guilmartin

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 2

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 3

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 4

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 5

Reader Gallery

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

Sikorsky RH-53D

Ki-44 Tojo

Knight figure

PzKpfw III Ausf G

Canadair CL-215T

Martin-Baker M.B.5

Kinser sprint car

M2A2 Bradley

Grumman F3F-2

Figure on horseback

World War I U.S. Marine

19th century English gunboat

A-10

NASCAR hauler

Panzer I Ausf B

Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback

Roden Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter

Trumpeter Tu-95 Bear

Trumpeter USS Hornet

Mirage PZL P.11c

Czech Models T-34C

Frail Sloop Snapworth Aerosaurus B Mk.IV

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

Dwight Johnson: Medal of Honor recipient

Extra Articles

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson.

News & Products

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

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Time line Vietnam

Modeling a Vietnam "Hun"

Navy SEALs on the Mekong River

Build a Huey gunship

Kitbashing a Vietnam gun truck

Home on the M113

Super Skyraider

2003 New Kit Report

Departments

Online Extra

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 1

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 2

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 3

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 4

The Vietnam War for the modeler (1945-1975) - part 5

Reader Gallery

Sikorsky RH-53D

Ki-44 Tojo

Knight figure

PzKpfw III Ausf G

Canadair CL-215T

Martin-Baker M.B.5

Kinser sprint car

M2A2 Bradley

Grumman F3F-2

Figure on horseback

World War I U.S. Marine

19th century English gunboat

A-10

NASCAR hauler

Panzer I Ausf B

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback

Roden Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter

Trumpeter Tu-95 Bear

Trumpeter USS Hornet

Mirage PZL P.11c

Czech Models T-34C

Frail Sloop Snapworth Aerosaurus B Mk.IV

History You Can Model

Dwight Johnson: Medal of Honor recipient

Extra Articles

Editor's Page

News & Products

Scale Talk

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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