July 2009

July 2009

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

FSM video: Issue preview

Building an Aussie Leopard

BY Aaron Skinner

A kitbashing conversion for a big cat

A quick guide to Leopard kits

Spotting the differences

History You Can Model: A-10 Thunderbolt II: Warthog

BY Mark Hembree

Republic's legacy of ground-pounders

Showcase: Museum-scale masterpiece

BY Kelly Shaw

Guillermo Rojas Bazàn's stunning B-17

Improving a great big Gato

BY Phillip Gore

USS Cobia surfaces in the details

Portfolio: Contest-winners out of the box

BY Mark Thompson

Straightforward models that take trophies

ONLINE EXTRA: More of Brian Birk's contest-winning models

Backdate a Constellation

BY Carl Knable

Cutting and casting for an older Connie

Kit Classics

BY Tom Graham

Revell's Bell X-5

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Workbench Reviews

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

Revell Germany 1/144 scale Fletcher-class destroyer

Kinetic 1/48 scale F-16DG/DJ Block 40/50 Viper

Trumpeter 1/32 scale BAC Lightning F.1A/F.3

Academy 1/35 scale Merkava Mk.IV

Tamiya 1/48 scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III

Pegasus 1/48 scale "The War of the Worlds" Martian War Machine

Revell Germany 1/32 scale Ju 88A-1

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale AAVP7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle, Personnel

Encore Models 1/32 scale Albatros D.II "Boelcke"

Revell Germany 1/48 scale de Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV

Tamiya 1/48 scale British "Tilly" Light Utility Car

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world

Spotlight

FSM's Aaron Skinner examines exciting new products

New Products

FSM's Monica Freitag compiles the latest products to help you enjoy the hobby

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders

Questions & Answers

FSM's Mark Hembree provides a clinic for your modeling problems

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers

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Features

FSM video: Issue preview

Building an Aussie Leopard

A quick guide to Leopard kits

History You Can Model: A-10 Thunderbolt II: Warthog

Showcase: Museum-scale masterpiece

Improving a great big Gato

Portfolio: Contest-winners out of the box

ONLINE EXTRA: More of Brian Birk's contest-winning models

Backdate a Constellation

Kit Classics

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Revell Germany 1/144 scale Fletcher-class destroyer

Kinetic 1/48 scale F-16DG/DJ Block 40/50 Viper

Trumpeter 1/32 scale BAC Lightning F.1A/F.3

Academy 1/35 scale Merkava Mk.IV

Tamiya 1/48 scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III

Pegasus 1/48 scale "The War of the Worlds" Martian War Machine

Revell Germany 1/32 scale Ju 88A-1

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale AAVP7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle, Personnel

Encore Models 1/32 scale Albatros D.II "Boelcke"

Revell Germany 1/48 scale de Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV

Tamiya 1/48 scale British "Tilly" Light Utility Car

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

Spotlight

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Reader Gallery

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