November 2014

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Airbrushing & Finishing: 10 tips for getting a better natural-metal finish

By John Adelmann
When a project calls for a natural-metal finish, some modelers cringe. No need! After years of experimentation John Adelmann shows you how to use Alclad II and Pledge FloorCare Multi-Surface Finish to get the job done.
Pg. 20

Realistic rust

By Mike Brignola
After reading an article by Pat Covert in the November 1996 FSM, Mike has been on a quest to re-create realistic rust on a scale model. Here's what he's come up with so far!
Pg. 27

FSM Basics: When gray is more than gray

By Paul Kinney
While modeling Hasegawa's 1/48 scale F-22, Paul realized the gray scheme was actually subtly metallic. He walks you through the steps he used to finish his Raptor with its claws extended.
Pg. 30

Weathing for a well-worn Spitfire

By Raul Corral
Raul loves to build Spitfires. On his latest model from Eduard, he pulls out all the stops and builds the Polish-flown Why not?, finishing with pre- and post-shading, hardline camouflage, washes, paint chipping, pencils, and more.
Pg. 36

Top off a T-64 with paints, filters, pigments, and washes

By Federico Collada
The title says it all! Federico finishes a Trumpeter 1/35 scale T-64 with acrylic, artists' oil, and enamel paints to give it that in-the-field appearance.
Pg. 42

Figure Gallery: FSM Forum Heroes & Villains Group Build

Compiled by Tim Kidwell and Aaron Skinner
From October 2013 until March 2014, Tim and Aaron hosted the FineScale Modeler Heroes & Villains Group Build on the FSM Forum. Participants built a wide range of characters, from Han Solo and Darth Vader, to Judge Dredd and and Iron Man.
Pg. 46

Final Details: What inspires your modeling?

Compiled by Mark Hembree
We asked our readers what film, TV show, book, play , or work of art most memorably inspired their choices in modeling subjects. Here's what they told us.
Pg. 66

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November 2014

Features

Airbrushing & Finishing: 10 tips for getting a better natural-metal finish

Realistic rust

FSM Basics: When gray is more than gray

Weathing for a well-worn Spitfire

Top off a T-64 with paints, filters, pigments, and washes

Figure Gallery: FSM Forum Heroes & Villains Group Build

Final Details: What inspires your modeling?

Departments

New Products

New Products Directory

Reader Tips

Tips Database

Workbench Reviews

Airfix C-47 Skytrain

AFV Club M24 Chaffee

ICM Do 215B-4

Hasegawa F-35A Lightning II

AMK L-29 Delfin

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

Spotlight

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

FREE DOWNLOAD

CURRENT ISSUE