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Portofolio: Eric Reinert's amazing armor

A deep love of history inspires this talented modeler.

By Aaron Skinner

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Cover Story: Weather a natural-metal Thunderbolt

Six easy-to-learn steps lead to a realistic, battle-weary finish.

By Luciano Rodriguez

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: More of Luciano Rodriguez's 1/72 scale P-47 Thunderbolt

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Armor How-to: Build a Panzer ace's Tiger I

Model Otto Carius' Eastern Front tank with simple kit modifications.

By Harvey Low

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Aircraft How-to: Detail a Kawasaki Ki-45 "Nick"

Plenty of scratchbuilding helps update Nichimo's vintage kit.

By Carmine Mari

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Aircraft How-to: Backdate an A-20 Havoc

Build an early version of Douglas' versatile bomber and apply an unusual camouflage scheme.

By Charles Lipkin

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Showcase: Dennis Gerber's B-17 vignette

A vivid portrayal of air-to-air combat.

By Mark Hembree

Alanger 1/35 scale Valentine X British infantry trank Mk.III

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale M4 High-speed Tractor

Special Hobby 1/72 scale X-1E "Last Model" aircraft

Staghounds compared: Bronco 1/35 scale T17E1 Staghound Mk.I

Staghounds compared: Italeri 1/35 scale T17E Staghound Mk.I

Tamiya 1/35 scale JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ tank

Tamiya 1/48 scale Fi 156C Storch light plane

Trumpeter 1/35 scale E 10 tank destroyer

Trumpeter 1/700 scale HMS Hood 1941 flagship