March 1998

March 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

Backdating an M4A1 Sherman Armor

BY J. W. Cesafsky , Jim Forbes

Conquering individual-link tracks is the key to success.

Scratchbuilt Classic

BY Bill Wellcome

Tom Kirn's scratchbuilt 1/15 scale 1934 Packard Coupe.

Sikorsky VS-44A Model Restoration

BY Al Kalbfleisch

Reviving the Sikorsky Collection's 1/32 scale flying boat.

Scratchbuilding Mir Russian Orbiter

BY Keith McNeill

A space station from plastic tubes and sheet styrene.

International color and camouflage

BY Roman Detyna

U.S. Navy Fletcher-class destroyers.

Modeling the Supermarine Spiteful Fighter

BY Jack Smith

A major conversion using Matchbox's 1/32 scale Spitfire.

Miniature World Museum: The Best of the Best

FSM's Paul Boyer visits St Charles, Missouri's museum and hall of fame.

Building your own vacuum-former

BY William J. Lenches Jr.

Inexpensive materials make the difference.

Lozenge decals

BY Alan Smithee

Colorful markings for World War I German Aircraft.

Viking conquest Carrier Jet

BY Luc Van den Ende

Superdetailing Esci's 1/48 scale Lockheed S-3.

Almost straight from the box Imperial AT-AT

BY Matthew Usher

Bringing MPC/Ertl's "Star Wars" walker to life.

Build your first white-metal artillery kit

BY Steven Andreano

The basics of "heavy metal" modeling.

Departments

Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya He 219A-7

ProModeler '69 Charger R/T

AFV Club M18 Hellcat

High Planes P-47N

Tamiya Willys jeep

Czechmaster Vampire F.1

AMT "Star Trek" Enterprise-E

FM Models Opel Blitz fuel truck

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.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

New Kit Report

Industry Update

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Backdating an M4A1 Sherman Armor

Scratchbuilt Classic

Sikorsky VS-44A Model Restoration

Scratchbuilding Mir Russian Orbiter

International color and camouflage

Modeling the Supermarine Spiteful Fighter

Miniature World Museum: The Best of the Best

Building your own vacuum-former

Lozenge decals

Viking conquest Carrier Jet

Almost straight from the box Imperial AT-AT

Build your first white-metal artillery kit

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya He 219A-7

ProModeler '69 Charger R/T

AFV Club M18 Hellcat

High Planes P-47N

Tamiya Willys jeep

Czechmaster Vampire F.1

AMT "Star Trek" Enterprise-E

FM Models Opel Blitz fuel truck

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

Reader Tips

New Kit Report

Industry Update

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