July 2003

July 2003

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

Weathering a desert M1 Abrams

BY John Plzak

Follow our step-by-step demonstration of a wash and dry-brushing process that'll make those hidden details pop out.

Thrilling "in-flight" model photos

BY Albert Moser

An expert modeler - and photographer - uses Photoshop to create life-like scenes.

Detail an RAF fuel truck

BY Aurelio Gimeno Ruiz

Turn a crude kit into a fitting tribute to the ground crews who kept 'em flying during the Battle of Britain and beyond.

Crabtree sailing ship collection

Modeling pioneer August Crabtree's breath- taking scratchbuilt models chronicle the history of sailing ships.

Rigging a Bristol Boxkite

BY Mike Ashey

Cables, struts, and wires on biplanes got you down? Here's how to detail that showpiece - and keep your sanity!

Complex camouflage made easy

BY Cookie Sewell

It's a snap with the modeler's secret weapon: Silly Putty!

Wartime Ford Woody

BY Steve Guthrie

Convert the 1/25 scale AMT/Ertl '41 station wagon kit into a Canadian World War II staff car.

Fast and easy paint wear

BY Brian Barton , Michael Chorney , Charles Swank

Get professional-looking results with a simple technique using table salt.

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Online Extra

IPMS/USA National Convention 2003 photos - part 1

IPMS/USA National Convention 2003 photos - part 2

IPMS/USA National Convention 2003 photos - part 3

Reader Gallery

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

He 219 Uhu

Heritage Softail Harley-Davidson

Apollo 11 Lunar Module

Bergepanzer Tiger

MiG-19 Farmer

TF-104G

PzKw IV Ausf H

B-17G

Panther F

Scottish Longboat

USS Oriskany

TR1

Chevy Bel-Air

U.S. Marine Assault Amphibian Vehicle

1890 Concord stagecoach

F4U-5N Corsair

U-boat Type XXI

Workbench Reviews

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

Dragon SdKfz 164 Hornisse

Hasegawa F-8E Crusader

Special Hobby SPAD VII

Classic Airframes DeHavilland Sea Hornet

Trumpeter AS-90 self- propelled howitzer

Roden RAF S.E.5a

Kit Classics No. 55

Aurora's Convair 990

BY Tom Graham

News & Products

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

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson.

Show Gallery

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

Weathering a desert M1 Abrams

Thrilling "in-flight" model photos

Detail an RAF fuel truck

Crabtree sailing ship collection

Rigging a Bristol Boxkite

Wartime Ford Woody

Fast and easy paint wear

Departments

Online Extra

IPMS/USA National Convention 2003 photos - part 1

IPMS/USA National Convention 2003 photos - part 2

IPMS/USA National Convention 2003 photos - part 3

Reader Gallery

He 219 Uhu

Heritage Softail Harley-Davidson

Apollo 11 Lunar Module

Bergepanzer Tiger

MiG-19 Farmer

TF-104G

PzKw IV Ausf H

B-17G

Panther F

Scottish Longboat

USS Oriskany

TR1

Chevy Bel-Air

U.S. Marine Assault Amphibian Vehicle

1890 Concord stagecoach

F4U-5N Corsair

U-boat Type XXI

Workbench Reviews

Dragon SdKfz 164 Hornisse

Hasegawa F-8E Crusader

Special Hobby SPAD VII

Classic Airframes DeHavilland Sea Hornet

Trumpeter AS-90 self- propelled howitzer

Roden RAF S.E.5a

Kit Classics No. 55

Aurora's Convair 990

News & Products

Scale Talk

Editor's Page

Show Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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