September 1998

September 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

Titanic!

BY Gene Rizzardi

Building the 45'-long ship model for the Academy Award-winning film.

Royal Navy Martlet Aircraft Conversion

BY Glen Phillips

Converting Tamiya's 1/48 scale F4F-4 Wildcat.

Painting World War II crew figures

BY John Adelmann

Adding a little life to your aircraft models.

Military wrecker Armor conversion

BY Mike Loppicola

Building and detailing a 1/35 scale five-ton wrecker.

Kit Classics No. 42: Aurora's SNJ Trainer

BY Tom Graham

The timeless pilot maker in 1/48 scale.

Advanced Results: Painting panels with decals

BY Rusty White

A technique that almost puts an end to tedious masking.

International Color and Camouflage

BY Paul Boyer

The Israeli Thunder F-15I.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Airfix BAC Lightnings

Tamiya F4D-1 Skyray

Tamiya Schwimmwagen Type 166

Hobbycraft F8F-1B Bearcat

SkyWave USS Arleigh Burke

ProModeler Ju 88A-4

AMT/Ertl 1970 Monte Carlo SS454

Italeri OH-13 Sioux

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.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

New Kit Report

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

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Features

Titanic!

Royal Navy Martlet Aircraft Conversion

Painting World War II crew figures

Military wrecker Armor conversion

Kit Classics No. 42: Aurora's SNJ Trainer

Advanced Results: Painting panels with decals

International Color and Camouflage

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Airfix BAC Lightnings

Tamiya F4D-1 Skyray

Tamiya Schwimmwagen Type 166

Hobbycraft F8F-1B Bearcat

SkyWave USS Arleigh Burke

ProModeler Ju 88A-4

AMT/Ertl 1970 Monte Carlo SS454

Italeri OH-13 Sioux

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