May 1997

May 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.

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

Heinkel He 111H-6 Aircraft Conversion

BY Jacques Niot

Modeling a variation of Monogram's 1/48 scale bomber.

Second Place Winner "Be An Author" Contest

Tom Cockle's 1/35 scale late-production SdKfz 166 Brummbar.

Kit Classics No. 34: IMC's Ford GT 40

BY Donald Peter Cain

Ford's Ferrari-beating road racer.

USS Abercrombie

John Higgins' 51"-long 1/72 scale World War II destroyer escort.

Your Five Most Wanted Kits

BY Paul Boyer

Results of FineScale Modeler's reader poll.

The end of Enterprise-D

BY Dean Dymerski , Jim Forbes

Modeling the "Star Trek: Generations" crash scene.

Tips for Building Multimedia Kits

BY Frank De Sisto

They're not your father's plastic models.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Hasegawa A-1H Skyraider

Tamiya JS III Stalin tank

AMT Ford F-150 Raybestos race truck

Gulfstream USS Atlanta

MPM P-40F

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.

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Industry Update

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Heinkel He 111H-6 Aircraft Conversion

Second Place Winner "Be An Author" Contest

Kit Classics No. 34: IMC's Ford GT 40

USS Abercrombie

Your Five Most Wanted Kits

The end of Enterprise-D

Tips for Building Multimedia Kits

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Hasegawa A-1H Skyraider

Tamiya JS III Stalin tank

AMT Ford F-150 Raybestos race truck

Gulfstream USS Atlanta

MPM P-40F

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Industry Update

Coming Events

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