July 1997

July 1997

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

Rhino Power Armor Conversion

BY Cookie Sewell , Jim Forbes

Building a 1/35 scale Vietnam-era M551 Sheridan.

Where Do You Find The Time?

BY Matthew Usher

FSM's readers talk about finding the time to model.

1/32 Scale Luftwaffe Diorama

Aurelio Ruiz models ace Hans-Joachim Marseille and his Bf 109F.

Kit Classics No. 35: Aurora's USS Halford

BY Tom Graham

Was it a scale model or a toy?

Almost Straight from the Box

BY Matthew Usher

Building Tamiya's 1/24 scale Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Creating Realistic Trees and Foliage

BY Lee Vande Visse

Inexpensive, easy-to-find materials are the key.

Scratchbuilding a de Havilland D.H.1A

Carl D. Park tackles the World War I British pursuit biplane.

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Workbench Reviews

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

ProModeler Bf 110G-4

Jim Shirley Productions USS Oriskany

Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.IX

Revell-Monogram Dodge Coronet R/T

Eduard Pfalz D.III

True Details Fast Frames

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

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.

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Industry Update

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

New Kit Report

Questions & Answers

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Features

Rhino Power Armor Conversion

Where Do You Find The Time?

1/32 Scale Luftwaffe Diorama

Kit Classics No. 35: Aurora's USS Halford

Almost Straight from the Box

Creating Realistic Trees and Foliage

Scratchbuilding a de Havilland D.H.1A

Departments

Workbench Reviews

ProModeler Bf 110G-4

Jim Shirley Productions USS Oriskany

Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.IX

Revell-Monogram Dodge Coronet R/T

Eduard Pfalz D.III

True Details Fast Frames

Editor's Page

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