March 2008

March 2008

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

Showcase: Kirk Figard's "Wrong Turn"

BY Aaron Skinner

A fantastically detailed Eastern Front street-fighting diorama.

Special Section: Get started airbrushing

BY Matthew Usher

Choosing the right airbrush is one of the best ways to build better, more realistic models.

Special Section: Airbrush Gallery

BY Mark Hembree

World-class modelers show their best work and share their best airbrushing advice.

Aircraft How-to: Correct a MiG-19 fighter

BY Yufei Mao

Fixing up Bilek's 1/72 scale Cold War classic.

Armor How-to: Sprucing up Tamiya's Ford GPA

BY Bart Cusumano

The 1/35 scale amphibious jeep gets an aftermarket makeover.

Aircraft How-to: Making Hawk's C-131 Samaritan good

BY Frank Cuden

Simple fixes update a 1950s kit.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Academy 1/35 scale M7 Priest

Special Hobby 1/32 scale X-15A-2 plane

Roden 1/48 scale Junkers D.1 aircraft

Trumpeter 1/72 scale Curtiss P-40B/C

Hasegawa 1/72 scale F-15C Eagle "Aggressor USAF"

Bandai 1/35 scale "Gundam" Platoon Briefing Set

Tamiya 1/48 scale Greyhound armored car

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Matthew Usher.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

New Products

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by your fellow readers.

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

Showcase: Kirk Figard's "Wrong Turn"

Special Section: Get started airbrushing

Special Section: Airbrush Gallery

Aircraft How-to: Correct a MiG-19 fighter

Armor How-to: Sprucing up Tamiya's Ford GPA

Aircraft How-to: Making Hawk's C-131 Samaritan good

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Academy 1/35 scale M7 Priest

Special Hobby 1/32 scale X-15A-2 plane

Roden 1/48 scale Junkers D.1 aircraft

Trumpeter 1/72 scale Curtiss P-40B/C

Hasegawa 1/72 scale F-15C Eagle "Aggressor USAF"

Bandai 1/35 scale "Gundam" Platoon Briefing Set

Tamiya 1/48 scale Greyhound armored car

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

New Products

Reader Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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Classified Marketplace

Hobby Shop Directory

History You Can Model

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