January 1999

January 1999

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

"Star Trek" USS Defiant LIGHTING SYSTEM

BY Marc King , Jim Forbes

Bringing the "Deep Space Nine" defender to life.

Pacific-Theater Amtank

FSM looks at Frank Wood's Marine LVT(A)-1 landing-vehicle diorama.

Fixing a Fokker World War I Aircraft

BY Frank Mitchell

Fixing Revell-Monogram's 1/28 scale D.VII.

Advanced Results: Shadow-box dioramas

BY Craig Yaple

Construction techniques for first-class displays.

Modeling the original X-15 Conversion

BY Christopher Crofoot

Backdating Monogram's 1/72 scale X-15A-2.

Vietnam A-1 Skyraider MiG killers

BY Wayne Mutza

The stories - and the colors - of three unlikely victors.

Departments

Workbench Reviews

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

Academy F-86F Sabre

Minicraft Constellation

Lindberg Dodge Dakota

MPM Grumman FF-1

Tamiya F4U-1A/D Corsair

ICM Luchs

Eduard Spitfire MK.21

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

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Features

"Star Trek" USS Defiant LIGHTING SYSTEM

Pacific-Theater Amtank

Fixing a Fokker World War I Aircraft

Advanced Results: Shadow-box dioramas

Modeling the original X-15 Conversion

Vietnam A-1 Skyraider MiG killers

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Academy F-86F Sabre

Minicraft Constellation

Lindberg Dodge Dakota

MPM Grumman FF-1

Tamiya F4U-1A/D Corsair

ICM Luchs

Eduard Spitfire MK.21

Editor's Page

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New Kit Report

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