March 2001

March 2001

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

Camouflage a Hornet

BY Darren Roberts

Use layered masking to achieve a splinter "adversary" scheme.

Airbrush aerodynamics

BY Robert Oehler

Tune your airbrush for better performance

Figure How-To: Paint a medieval knight

BY Lars Liljeblad

A change of subject can teach you some new techniques

Giant railway gun

Roger Lang's award winning 1/35 scale "Leopold." s sward-winning

Fighters in combat

Use Chris Sturm's technique to simulate model flight in photos.

Knight gallery Bonus Gallery!

Resin AT-1 assault gun

BY Joe Morgan

Convert the "mother" of Russian WWII assault guns.

Wings of the Rising sun

Harvey Low's incredible 1/72 scale Japanese aircraft collection.

Refurbish an old kit

BY Denis Nelson

This 1/32 Corsair became an innovative display.

5 ways to improve a die-cast car kit

BY Christopher Appoldt

Enhancing American Graffiti's 1955 Chevy.

Don't let your ship slip!

BY Christopher Crofoot

Build a platform to keep your ship project secure.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya early Tiger I

Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair

Hasegawa 2000 Ford Focus WRC

Polar Lights Holman Moody Torino Talladega

ProModeler Dornier Do 217E-5

Minicraft McDonnell Douglas MD-80

JAG Stealth carrier

ICM Spitfire Mk.IX

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

Korean War Nightfighters

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

Camouflage a Hornet

Navy adversary fighters

Airbrush aerodynamics

Figure How-To: Paint a medieval knight

Basics of dry-brushing

Giant railway gun

Fighters in combat

Knight gallery Bonus Gallery!

Resin AT-1 assault gun

Wings of the Rising sun

Refurbish an old kit

5 ways to improve a die-cast car kit

Don't let your ship slip!

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya early Tiger I

Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair

Hasegawa 2000 Ford Focus WRC

Polar Lights Holman Moody Torino Talladega

ProModeler Dornier Do 217E-5

Minicraft McDonnell Douglas MD-80

JAG Stealth carrier

ICM Spitfire Mk.IX

History You Can Model

Korean War Nightfighters

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

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