ISSN 0277-979X · Est. 1982

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March 2004


Features

Desperation on the Eastern Front

Mike Siggins' spectacular 1/35 scale diorama portrays the Wehrmacht's last gasp.

Trumpeter's big new Corsair

This 1/32 scale bent-wing beauty has loads of detail and plenty of ordnance.

By Larry Schramm

Modeling realistic water

This simple, foolproof method uses easy-to-find materials.

By Bob Santos

Build Chuck Yeager's NF-104A

Model the rocket-assisted near-space Starfighter with a Hasegawa kit and a Cutting Edge conversion set.

By Pat Hawkey

Future – the modeler's best friend

You'll take a shine to this household product after you see how much it can do for your models.

By Matt Swan

Wire ship rigging

Tired of drooping cables and sagging ropes? Try this fast, easy way to install realistic rigging.

By Patrick Roach

No-hassle aircraft weathering

Forget the tedious masking! Create realistic faded finishes with artist's pastels.

By Thomas Head Jr

Working with basic armor kits

Our step-by-step guide shows how to add pizzazz to that bare-bones kit.

By Cookie Sewell

Kit Classics No. 59: Varney's fleet sub

Originally from the 1940s, this may be the first American all-plastic model kit.

By Tom Graham

Aconcagua EMB 312/312F Tucano

Airfix/Humbrol Red Arrows Hawk

Italeri SM. 79 Sparviero

Trumpeter F4F-4 Wildcat

Trumpeter SA-2 Guideline missile and transporter


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