January 2005

January 2005

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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Battle of the Bulge Special Section

Battle of the Bulge overview

BY John Guilmartin

The story of Germany’s final, desperate attempt to stem the Allied tide and save the Third Reich.

Night-attack Stuka

BY Alfonso Martínez Berlana

Dress up Hasegawa’s 1/48 scale Ju 87 with aftermarket interior details and an eye-catching ripple camouflage scheme.

The Road to Bastogne

Master modeler Steve Anderson’s spectacular winter scene portrays the Wehrmacht on the road to assault the famous American stronghold.

Accurize Monogram’s Marauder

BY Rafe Morrissey

Fix the fit problems and bring out the excellent detail of this classic 1/48 scale kit of the bestlooking medium bomber of WWII.

Don’t touch that glue!

BY Matthew Usher

Learn the plan of attack an FSM staffer uses to build better models faster.

Build Disney’s classic Nautilus submarine

BY Phillip Gore

We take you step-by-step through building Sci-Fi Matters’ impressive multimedia kit of the fantasy sub from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."

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Online Extra

IPMS Butch O'Hare 2004 show

Kalamazoo Air Zoo Invitational model show

Reader Gallery

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

Northrop F-5A

Hornet/Warriors German soldier

Republic P-47N Thunderbolt

Police Cruiser

Panther Ausf A

German Elephant diorama

Native American warrior bust

F-94B

USS Northampton

F4U-4 Corsair

Show Gallery

AMPS 2004

Workbench Reviews

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

Grand Phoenix F3H-2N Demon

Hasegawa Heinkel He 111H-6

FineMolds Ki-61-I Tony

Zvezda M3 scout car

Special Hobby Sea Fury FB Mk.11

Warrior Models Fairey Fulmar Mk.I

Panda USS Winston Churchill

Revell-Monogram AT-6 Texan

Zvezda Kamov Ka-27PS

Eduard Ju 87R Stuka

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

P-47: Go big, or go home

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

News

News stories to help you enjoy your hobby.

New Products

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.

From the Forum

The FSM online modeling experience

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Battle of the Bulge Special Section

Battle of the Bulge overview

Night-attack Stuka

The Road to Bastogne

Accurize Monogram’s Marauder

Don’t touch that glue!

Build Disney’s classic Nautilus submarine

Departments

Online Extra

IPMS Butch O'Hare 2004 show

Kalamazoo Air Zoo Invitational model show

Reader Gallery

Northrop F-5A

Hornet/Warriors German soldier

Republic P-47N Thunderbolt

Police Cruiser

Panther Ausf A

German Elephant diorama

Native American warrior bust

F-94B

USS Northampton

F4U-4 Corsair

Show Gallery

AMPS 2004

Workbench Reviews

Grand Phoenix F3H-2N Demon

Hasegawa Heinkel He 111H-6

FineMolds Ki-61-I Tony

Zvezda M3 scout car

Special Hobby Sea Fury FB Mk.11

Warrior Models Fairey Fulmar Mk.I

Panda USS Winston Churchill

Revell-Monogram AT-6 Texan

Zvezda Kamov Ka-27PS

Eduard Ju 87R Stuka

History You Can Model

P-47: Go big, or go home

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News

New Products

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

From the Forum

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