May 2008

May 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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Aircraft How-to: Convert an F-86F to an early A

BY Ben Brown

Shop the aftermarket to backdate a Sabre.

Showcase: Steve Cote's Paul Newman Porsche

BY Matthew Usher

Steve's 1/12 scale 935 is big on detail.

Armor How-to: Pulling off the perfect Marder

BY Bill Plunk

Top techniques from a master modeler make the most of Tamiya's tank destroyer.

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Bonus Tamiya 1/35 scale Marder photos

Armor How-to: Revamp a rugged Staghound

BY Steve Guthrie

RPM's 1/72 scale vehicle gets the Canadian treatment.

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Bonus 1/72 scale Canadian Staghound photos

Aircraft How-to: Try a Tamiya Fw 190

BY Fraser Gray

Learn the basics of building a Butcher Bird.

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Focke-Wulf Fw 190 reference photos

Tool Tips: Organize your workbench

BY Mark Büchler

Get it all together in a tabletop tool caddy.

Showcase: Don Jayne's cutaway Wildcat

BY Matthew Usher

See the inside story on a legendary fighter.

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

Revell Germany 1/72 scale Avro Lancaster B.Mk.I/III

Tasca 1/35 scale M4A1 Sherman tank

MPM 1/72 scale A-20G Havoc "Southwest Pacific Warrior"

Tamiya 1/700 scale HMS Repulse battlecruiser

F-RSIN 1/144 scale Martin 4-0-4 aircraft

Trumpeter 1/35 scale PT-76 Model 1951

Special Hobby 1/72 scale X-1A/D "Second Generation" aircraft

MPM 1/48 scale Petlyakov Pe-3/Pe-2 Series 1941

Dragon 1/35 scale Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper"

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Matt Usher.

New Products

The latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Reader Gallery

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

Reader Tips

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Features

Aircraft How-to: Convert an F-86F to an early A

Showcase: Steve Cote's Paul Newman Porsche

Armor How-to: Pulling off the perfect Marder

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Bonus Tamiya 1/35 scale Marder photos

Armor How-to: Revamp a rugged Staghound

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Bonus 1/72 scale Canadian Staghound photos

Aircraft How-to: Try a Tamiya Fw 190

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: Focke-Wulf Fw 190 reference photos

Tool Tips: Organize your workbench

Showcase: Don Jayne's cutaway Wildcat

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Revell Germany 1/72 scale Avro Lancaster B.Mk.I/III

Tasca 1/35 scale M4A1 Sherman tank

MPM 1/72 scale A-20G Havoc "Southwest Pacific Warrior"

Tamiya 1/700 scale HMS Repulse battlecruiser

F-RSIN 1/144 scale Martin 4-0-4 aircraft

Trumpeter 1/35 scale PT-76 Model 1951

Special Hobby 1/72 scale X-1A/D "Second Generation" aircraft

MPM 1/48 scale Petlyakov Pe-3/Pe-2 Series 1941

Dragon 1/35 scale Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper"

Scale Talk

Editor's Page

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Reader Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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Classified Marketplace

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History You Can Model

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