Airbrushing & Finishing: Apply a dazzling finish to a ship

<em>By Aaron Skinner</em> <div>Thin paint and careful masking are the keys to crisp camouflage.</div> <div>Pg. 22</div>

Cover story: An Airacobra to wow judges

<em>By John Ferdico</em> <div>A metal undercarriage and other details make a model stronger and more accurate</div><div>Pg. 24 </div>

History you can model: North American Aviation AT-6 Texan/SNJ/Harvard

<em>By Mark Hembree</em> <div>Trainers of the Greatest Generation.</div> <div>Pg. 49</div>

Making decals at home

<em>By Don Stauffer</em> <div>Creating custom decals isn't as difficult as you might think.</div> <div>Pg. 46</div>

Model a cutaway sub

<em>By Rob Aarsen</em> <div>Superdetailing Revell Germany's Type VIIC U-boat.</div> <div>Pg. 34</div>

Show Gallery IPMS/USA Nationals 2012

<em>By FSM staff</em> <div>Top models from America and the world.</div> <div>Pg. 40

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