September 2008

September 2008

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

Armor How-to: Detailing a Kursk Tiger

BY Scott Conner

FSM contest-winner goes to town on Tamiya's kit

Showcase: Amazing museum-scale Bf 110C

BY Kelly Shaw

Aluminum construction, maximum accuracy

FREE ONLINE EXTRA: Scratchbuilt 1/15 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110C photos

Aircraft How-to: Convert a Spitfire to an airshow star

BY Norm Sheppard

A fierce fighter becomes a friendly two-seater

Show Gallery Special: AMPS 2008 convention

BY Aaron Skinner

Armor modelers whoop it up in Indiana

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Showcase: Magnificent museum-scale Mustang

BY Kelly Shaw

Highly skilled metalworking produces a P-51D

FREE ONLINE EXTRA: Scratchbuilt 1/16 scale P-51D Mustang photos

Aircraft How-to: Kitbash a YRF-84F FICON

BY Darren Roberts

It takes two kits to model this swept-wing variant

Aircraft How-to: Easy-to-spot Alpha Jet

BY Ricardo Dacoba

A jazzy jaguar fits right in at the Tiger meet

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Workbench Reviews

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

Eduard 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat

Tamiya 1/35 scale German 3-ton 4x2 cargo truck

Academy 1/72 scale F-16CG/CJ Fighting Falcon

MiniArt 1/35 scale Jagdpanzer SU-76(r)

Classic Airframes 1/72 scale Martin Model 187 Baltimore

Trumpeter 1/32 scale F8F-1 Bearcat

Airfix 1/72 scale BAe Nimrod

Fujimi 1/72 scale E-2C Hawkeye 2000

Trumpeter 1/72 scale Su-15TM Flagon F

ICM 1/48 scale SdKfz 222

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world

New Products

The latest products to help you enjoy your hobby

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby from modelers around the world

Questions & Answers

FSM answers reader questions

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events

Classified Marketplace

Index of Advertisers

Hobby Shop Directory

History You Can Model

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Features

Armor How-to: Detailing a Kursk Tiger

Showcase: Amazing museum-scale Bf 110C

FREE ONLINE EXTRA: Scratchbuilt 1/15 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110C photos

Aircraft How-to: Convert a Spitfire to an airshow star

Show Gallery Special: AMPS 2008 convention

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: More AMPS 2008

Showcase: Magnificent museum-scale Mustang

FREE ONLINE EXTRA: Scratchbuilt 1/16 scale P-51D Mustang photos

Aircraft How-to: Kitbash a YRF-84F FICON

Aircraft How-to: Easy-to-spot Alpha Jet

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Eduard 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat

Tamiya 1/35 scale German 3-ton 4x2 cargo truck

Academy 1/72 scale F-16CG/CJ Fighting Falcon

MiniArt 1/35 scale Jagdpanzer SU-76(r)

Classic Airframes 1/72 scale Martin Model 187 Baltimore

Trumpeter 1/32 scale F8F-1 Bearcat

Airfix 1/72 scale BAe Nimrod

Fujimi 1/72 scale E-2C Hawkeye 2000

Trumpeter 1/72 scale Su-15TM Flagon F

ICM 1/48 scale SdKfz 222

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

New Products

Reader Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

Classified Marketplace

Index of Advertisers

Hobby Shop Directory

History You Can Model

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