November 1996

November 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.

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

Portfolio: Joe Sojka's Scratchbuilt Air Arm

A lack of kits doesn't stop this master modeler.

International Colors and Camouflage: TBF Avenger

BY Dana Bell

U.S. Navy mid- to late-World War II camouflage.

Kitbashing a Katyusha: Soviet Rocket Launcher

BY Cristobal Vergara Duran

A Studebaker that delivered Soviet rockets.

Building Up a Wrecker: Converting a 1950 Pickup

BY Pat Covert

Turning Monogram's Ford into a dually.

Kit Classics: Revell's Lockheed Starfire

BY Tom Graham

This F-94C escorted the evolution of scale modeling.

Building An Elasmosaurus

BY Mike Adamson

Messing around with a vinyl Mesozoic reptile.

Superdetailing the Eagle: From "SPACE:1999"

BY Bill Norton

Improving the vintage Airfix spacecraft.

Detailing a Lancaster: A Classic Made Even Better

BY Pat Hawkey

A new cockpit is just the beginning for this time-tested kit.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya Morgan 4/4

RealSpace U.S. capsules

Aeroclub Meteor F.8

ProModeler WWII Ground Support Equipment

Airmodel Piaggio P.108B

Atelier Noix Macchi M.72

Ultracast HMCS Haida

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

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.

Industry Update

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

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Features

Portfolio: Joe Sojka's Scratchbuilt Air Arm

International Colors and Camouflage: TBF Avenger

Kitbashing a Katyusha: Soviet Rocket Launcher

Building Up a Wrecker: Converting a 1950 Pickup

Kit Classics: Revell's Lockheed Starfire

Building An Elasmosaurus

Superdetailing the Eagle: From "SPACE:1999"

Detailing a Lancaster: A Classic Made Even Better

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya Morgan 4/4

RealSpace U.S. capsules

Aeroclub Meteor F.8

ProModeler WWII Ground Support Equipment

Airmodel Piaggio P.108B

Atelier Noix Macchi M.72

Ultracast HMCS Haida

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Industry Update

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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