Introducing FSM's New Kit Report

A new department that lists new kits we've received

Corporal with battle flag, regular cavalry, Confederate Army, Civil War, 1862

Number 12 in the AMERICAN DRESS AND DETAIL series

By John Sanheim

Hans Reuters' "Crow medicine"

A boxed diorama inspired by "The Song of Hiawatha"

In-flight photos of planes that don't fly!

This simple setup produces realistic pictures

By R T Walter

The "squash" method of epoxy casting

A foolproof way to make detailed castings without special equipment

By Ron Crawford|Miroslav Nemecek|Peter Buchar

Basic model photo techniques

Step-by-step directions for getting started in tabletop photography

By Dave Frary

Vacuum forming canopies, turrets, and lenses

Getting the most from your vacuum-forming machine

By Bob Steinbrunn

Making realistic wooden boxes

These diorama items are easy to build

By Richard Wehr

Make 'em shine!

Three techniques for glossy paint jobs on your car models

By Lance Norman

Reader Gallery Special

Expanded coverage of models built by FSM readers