December 1998

December 1998

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

Dieppe raid Churchill 1/35 Scale Armor

BY Steve Guthrie , Jim Forbes

Backdating Tamiya's Mk.VII infantry tank.

Superdetailed 1935 Morgan

FSM looks at Giuseppe Bertocchi's 1/16 scale British three-wheeler.

Helicopter Detailing: A Kiowa with teeth

BY Geoff McDonell

Arming Italeri's tiny 1/72 scale OH-58A.

Down on Dagobah

BY Dan Thompson

Building a "Star Wars" crash-scene diorama.

International color and camouflage

BY Harvey Low

A paint guide for WWII Japanese Army Air Force aircraft.

Kit Classics No. 44: Addar's Cornelius

BY Tom Graham

A snap-together "Planet of the Apes" figure in 1/11 scale.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

Hasegawa D3A1 Val

Tamiya M8 Greyhound

Eduard Nieuport 17

Tamiya Volkswagen New Beetle

Italeri P-51/Mustang I

HiPM Panzer Ia

Academy P-39Q

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.

Industry Update

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

New Kit Report

Questions & Answers

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Features

Dieppe raid Churchill 1/35 Scale Armor

Superdetailed 1935 Morgan

Helicopter Detailing: A Kiowa with teeth

Down on Dagobah

International color and camouflage

Kit Classics No. 44: Addar's Cornelius

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

Hasegawa D3A1 Val

Tamiya M8 Greyhound

Eduard Nieuport 17

Tamiya Volkswagen New Beetle

Italeri P-51/Mustang I

HiPM Panzer Ia

Academy P-39Q

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New Kit Report

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