February 1996

February 1996

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.

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Features

Tom Schuster's 1/96 scale USS Kearsarge

Turn-of-the-century battlewagon.

Basic airbrushing techniques

BY Paul Boyer

Using your airbrush to paint better models.

Modeling Apollo 13 in 1/48 scale

BY Glenn Johnson

Fragile vessels on a perilous journey.

Modeling a Photo Panther in 1/48 scale

BY Pat Hawkey

Converting Monogram's F9F-5 to the photo-reconnaissance F-9F-5P.

Improving DML's 1/35 scale T-80

BY Dana Nield

Get a bang out of explosive reactive armor.

Building a blimp in 1/144 scale

BY Mike Kolasa

Mooring a fiberglass airship on a fiberglass mast.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Welsh Models Boeing 777

DML Jagdtiger SdKfz 186

Aviation Usk Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk

Tamiya Rover Mini Cooper

Classic Airframes Fiat CR.42

Hasegawa SBD-3 Dauntless

Emhar Mk.A Whippet tank

Hasegawa Ki-100-I Otsu

Eduard Morane-Saulnier L

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

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News & Products

News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders.

Tips and Techniques

Update

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The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Tom Schuster's 1/96 scale USS Kearsarge

Basic airbrushing techniques

Modeling Apollo 13 in 1/48 scale

Modeling a Photo Panther in 1/48 scale

Improving DML's 1/35 scale T-80

Building a blimp in 1/144 scale

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Welsh Models Boeing 777

DML Jagdtiger SdKfz 186

Aviation Usk Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk

Tamiya Rover Mini Cooper

Classic Airframes Fiat CR.42

Hasegawa SBD-3 Dauntless

Emhar Mk.A Whippet tank

Hasegawa Ki-100-I Otsu

Eduard Morane-Saulnier L

Editor's Page

Reader Forum

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Tips and Techniques

Update

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