March 2005

March 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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Features

Bob Letterman's superdioramas

BY Paul Boyer

Super is no exaggeration for these huge slice-of-life masterpieces by dioramist Bob Letterman.

Finishing the glass-nose Fw 189 Uhu

BY Alfonso Martínez Berlana

This ugly-duckling German recon plane gets a beauty treatment from a master modeler.

Building Big Mamie, USS Massachusetts

BY Tim Reynaga

A family visit to a naval museum inspired this detailing tribute to the historic battleship.

Make your own canopies

BY Joel Hamm

Have no fear. We show you how to master vacuum-formed clear parts.

The 2003 Readers' Choice results

BY Paul Boyer

The vote is in - and your favorite kits are ... !

Correcting Revell's Fokker D.VII

BY Jim Wallace

Making it right starts with straightening the wings.

King Tiger in 1/72 scale

BY Harvey Low

Small scale armor has come of age: The little latewar Tiger gets all the details.

Departments

Reader Gallery

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

Ford Taurus stock car

F4U-1D

Bride of Frankenstein

Sherman tank

P-51 Mustang

M4A3E2 Sherman tank

Bismark

Whippet tank

Martin B-26B Marauder

M4A1 Sherman tank

LAPD tactical response unit vehicle

Romanian Messerschmitt

Workbench Reviews

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

Airfix Concorde

AFV Club SdKfz 251 Ausf D with PaK 40

Trumpeter Curtiss P-40B

Roden Bristol F.2B Fighter

Trumpeter F-86F-30-NA

Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT

Dragon M4A2 (76) "Red Army" Sherman

Flying Machines Piaggio P.108B

Trumpeter "Liberty Ship"

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

The Harrier: No runway? No problem!

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

News

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.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Bob Letterman's superdioramas

Finishing the glass-nose Fw 189 Uhu

Building Big Mamie, USS Massachusetts

Make your own canopies

The 2003 Readers' Choice results

Correcting Revell's Fokker D.VII

King Tiger in 1/72 scale

Departments

Reader Gallery

Ford Taurus stock car

F4U-1D

Bride of Frankenstein

Sherman tank

P-51 Mustang

M4A3E2 Sherman tank

Bismark

Whippet tank

Martin B-26B Marauder

M4A1 Sherman tank

LAPD tactical response unit vehicle

Romanian Messerschmitt

Workbench Reviews

Airfix Concorde

AFV Club SdKfz 251 Ausf D with PaK 40

Trumpeter Curtiss P-40B

Roden Bristol F.2B Fighter

Trumpeter F-86F-30-NA

Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT

Dragon M4A2 (76) "Red Army" Sherman

Flying Machines Piaggio P.108B

Trumpeter "Liberty Ship"

History You Can Model

The Harrier: No runway? No problem!

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News

New Products

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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