October 2003

October 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

Trouble on the Eastern Front

George Schachinger used older, less-expensive kits and refurbished a built-up model for this breath-taking German World War II armor diorama.

Building Chuck Yeager's X-1

BY Matthew Usher

Eduard's 1/48 scale X-1 is a great first-time multi-media kit. We unlock the mysteries of working withresin and photoetched parts.

Hasegawa's big new Fw 190D-9

BY Jim Zeske

Accurate, easy to build, and full of extras, it's a 1/32 scale detailer's dream.

Improving the Taney

BY Tim Reynaga

Aftermarket parts and simple scratchbuilt detail transform Revell's old Coast Guard cutter into a showpiece.

Simulate spinning propellers

BY Paul Boyer

Motorized props may be impressive, but here's a simpler and easier way to create a realistic effect.

Stuart tank conversion

BY Ron Poniatowski

Turn Tamiya's M5A1 into the rare M5 variant of this tough little tank.

Revitalizing vintage kits

BY James Green

Detail is skimpy on Airfix's old 1/72 scale S.M.79 bomber, but with scratchbuilt extras, it'll hold it's own against fancy new kits.

Kit Classics No. 57: Strombecker's Bell X-1B

BY Matthew Usher

Chuck Yeager's historic flight prompted one of the first plastic kits.

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Reader Gallery

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

Curtiss BF2C-1

"Handschar" cavalryman

1994 Ford Mustang GT

Panzer IV

B-58 Hustler

DC-3 Dakota

Mil Mi-25

Korean War Marine

Hercules

Israeli diorama

B-25 diorama

Bleriot 25

M4 Sherman

Bf 109F-2

USS Samuel B. Roberts

Panther G late version

Bren gun carrier

SAS Land Rover

Chesapeake Bay workboat

N1K1 Kyofu Type 11 "Rex"

1923 Mack truck

Sikorsky S-40

Workbench Reviews

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

AFV Club leFH18 howitzer

Eduard Airco DH.2

Trumpeter British Challenger II

Roden Albatros W.4

Silver Cloud Martin Baker M.B.5

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier

BY Jim Haught

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

Trouble on the Eastern Front

Building Chuck Yeager's X-1

Hasegawa's big new Fw 190D-9

Improving the Taney

Simulate spinning propellers

Stuart tank conversion

Revitalizing vintage kits

Kit Classics No. 57: Strombecker's Bell X-1B

Departments

Reader Gallery

Curtiss BF2C-1

"Handschar" cavalryman

1994 Ford Mustang GT

Panzer IV

B-58 Hustler

DC-3 Dakota

Mil Mi-25

Korean War Marine

Hercules

Israeli diorama

B-25 diorama

Bleriot 25

M4 Sherman

Bf 109F-2

USS Samuel B. Roberts

Panther G late version

Bren gun carrier

SAS Land Rover

Chesapeake Bay workboat

N1K1 Kyofu Type 11 "Rex"

1923 Mack truck

Sikorsky S-40

Workbench Reviews

AFV Club leFH18 howitzer

Eduard Airco DH.2

Trumpeter British Challenger II

Roden Albatros W.4

Silver Cloud Martin Baker M.B.5

History You Can Model

Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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