July 2002

July 2002

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

Russian armor diorama

Bruce Teal creates incredibly realistic battle damage for a scene from the war in Chechnya.

Simulate natural metal finishes

BY Bucky Sheftall

There's more than one way to skin a P-38. Here's how to do it with aluminum foil.

P-38 roundup

BY Paul Boyer

Lockheed's twin-tailed terror has been the subject of dozens of kits. We'll help you sort out the best ones in the scale you want.

Build a full-hull USS Midway

BY Mike Ashey

What do you do when waterline just isn't enough? Kitbash, of course! An expert ship builder shows you how.

WWII figure paints

BY Brett Avants

A concise guide that takes the guesswork out of choosing the correct Andrea and Vallejo acrylics.

Award-wining Bradley

Talal Chouman's spectacular 1/16 scale M2A2 won both the Best Armor and Judges' Grand awards at the 2001 IPMS/USA Nationals.

Build an Isreali "Twin Huey"

BY Yoav Efrati

Use aftermarket parts to refit Italeri's 1/72 scale UH-1N.

Finding vintage kits

BY Lawrence Hansen

Is the kit you want to build out of production? Don't despair - we'll tell you where to look for it.

How to simulate weld seams

BY Jeremy Pearse

Five ways to add this realistic detail to your armor models.

Departments

Reader Gallery

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

Tiger I

Concorde

Karl Morser

TBM-3

Oberfeldwebel

Coast Guard Lifeboat

B0 105

M29C Weasel

B-57G

Workbench Reviews

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

Eduard Bf 108 Taifun

Revell-Monogram Dodge Intrepid R/T

Tamiya NK1 Shiden

Italeri Marines M4 Sherman

Pavla Hawk 81A (early P-40)

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

Marine Squadron One

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark 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.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

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Features

Russian armor diorama

Simulate natural metal finishes

P-38 roundup

Build a full-hull USS Midway

WWII figure paints

Award-wining Bradley

Build an Isreali "Twin Huey"

Finding vintage kits

How to simulate weld seams

Departments

Reader Gallery

Tiger I

Concorde

Karl Morser

TBM-3

Oberfeldwebel

Coast Guard Lifeboat

B0 105

M29C Weasel

B-57G

Workbench Reviews

Eduard Bf 108 Taifun

Revell-Monogram Dodge Intrepid R/T

Tamiya NK1 Shiden

Italeri Marines M4 Sherman

Pavla Hawk 81A (early P-40)

History You Can Model

Marine Squadron One

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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