October 2008

October 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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Portfolio: Dan Tisoncik's fabulous figures

BY Mark Hembree

A master modeler shares his collected works

ONLINE EXTRA: More of Dan Tisoncik's amazing 1/35 scale figures

Aircraft How-to: Backdate Monogram's Thunderchief

BY Pat Hawkey

Learn how to convert a D to a B

ONLINE EXTRA: Monogram's 1/48 scale Thunderchief conversion

Showcase: Tim Hanbury's HMS Hood

Lifelong fascination fuels detailing

Armor How-to: Detailing a Kursk Tiger

BY Scott Conner

Painting and weathering tell the story

Car How-to: Eight steps to better multimedia models

BY Wayne Moyer

Modeling made easier, one step at a time

Departments

Workbench Reviews

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

Three reviews: Dragon, Tristar, and Italeri 1/35 scale Flakpanzer 38(t)

Hasegawa 1/32 scale P-40E Warhawk

Airfix 1/48 scale English Electric Canberra B(I).8

Trumpeter 1/32 scale F6F-3 Hellcat

Hasegawa 1/48 scale Saab J35F/J Draken

HobbyBoss 1/48 scale F4F-3 Wildcat (Early)

Two reviews: Revell "Star Wars" ARC-170 Starfighter and Luke Skywalker's X-wing SnapTite kits

Badger Renegade Series Velocity airbrush

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world

Spotlight

Get a glimpse of cool new products

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

Tips for enjoying your hobby from modelers around the world

Questions & Answers

FSM answers reader questions

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events

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Features

Portfolio: Dan Tisoncik's fabulous figures

ONLINE EXTRA: More of Dan Tisoncik's amazing 1/35 scale figures

Aircraft How-to: Backdate Monogram's Thunderchief

ONLINE EXTRA: Monogram's 1/48 scale Thunderchief conversion

Showcase: Tim Hanbury's HMS Hood

Armor How-to: Detailing a Kursk Tiger

Car How-to: Eight steps to better multimedia models

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Three reviews: Dragon, Tristar, and Italeri 1/35 scale Flakpanzer 38(t)

Hasegawa 1/32 scale P-40E Warhawk

Airfix 1/48 scale English Electric Canberra B(I).8

Trumpeter 1/32 scale F6F-3 Hellcat

Hasegawa 1/48 scale Saab J35F/J Draken

HobbyBoss 1/48 scale F4F-3 Wildcat (Early)

Two reviews: Revell "Star Wars" ARC-170 Starfighter and Luke Skywalker's X-wing SnapTite kits

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

Spotlight

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Reader Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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