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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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SkyWave USS Arleigh Burke

ProModeler Ju 88A-4

AMT/Ertl 1970 Monte Carlo SS454

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A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

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News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

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Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders.

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