July 2000

July 2000

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

Modeler's Guide to the Korean War

BY John Guilmartin

It's been 50 years since the start of the Korean War. FSM presents the history of the conflict, the equipment that was used, and some kits to build.

Modeling an F-86A Savre

BY Paul Boyer

Building the jet of the first Korean War Ace.

Tiger stripes

BY Cookie Sewell

How to paint the M46 Pattons of Operation Killer.

Sea Furious

BY Joe Hegedus

Detailing the Korean-service Hawker Sea Fury.

Korean War Gallery

The models of U-571

BY Christopher Appoldt

Great (big) submarine models on the silver screen.

15 tips for better armor

BY Mike Ashey

Improve your AFV models with these techniques.

Over the top Figure How-to

BY Thomas Wictor

Modified figures and uniforms bring this World War I diorama to life.

Basics of casting resin parts

BY Christopher Appoldt

Why scratchbuild more than one?

Resin ship kit ABCs

BY Rusty White

A master shipwright builds the USS Indianapolis and explains the basics.

A modeler's essential toolbox

BY Christopher Appoldt

What's necessary - plus what's just plain handy.

Departments

Workbench Reviews

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

Accurate Miniatures B-25B Mitchell

Revell ProFinish NASCAR Pontiac

Italeri SWS w/Flak 43

Hasegawa Zero 52

AFV Club M10

Iwata airbrush system

Eduard Albatros D.Va

Tamiya Mosquito

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

USS Valley Forge, 1953

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 Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Reader Gallery

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

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Modeler's Guide to the Korean War

Modeling an F-86A Savre

Tiger stripes

Sea Furious

Korean War Gallery

The models of U-571

15 tips for better armor

Over the top Figure How-to

Basics of casting resin parts

Resin ship kit ABCs

A modeler's essential toolbox

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Accurate Miniatures B-25B Mitchell

Revell ProFinish NASCAR Pontiac

Italeri SWS w/Flak 43

Hasegawa Zero 52

AFV Club M10

Tamiya Mosquito

History You Can Model

USS Valley Forge, 1953

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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Hobby Shop Directory

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