ISSN 0277-979X · Est. 1982

Current Issue

March 2009


Features

Page 20

Cover Story: Learn to use photoetched metal

Scale-thin details upgrade a PzKpfw IV

By Aaron Skinner

Page 26

Technique: Working with photoetched metal

More hints to help you get started and keep going

By Matthew Usher

Page 30

Portfolio: This Minnesotan only builds anything

The myriad interests of master modeler Erik Zabel

By Mark Hembree

Page 40

Showcase: Rescuing an old Airfix kit

RAF Rescue Launch by Alfonso Martinez Berlana

By Kelly Shaw

Page 42

Technique: Easy aircraft weathering

See how to add flight time to any airplane

By Pat Hawkey

Page 48

History You Can Model: Armor on armor: added protection

Spaced armor, schurzen, slats, and more

By Mark Hembree

Page 74

Parts List: The M2 Bradley

Identify hardware and impress your friends!

By Matthew Usher

Eduard 1/48 scale Spad XIII (late version)

Hasegawa 1/72 scale F9F-8 Cougar & F11F-1 Tiger Combo

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale M706 Commando

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale Mi-8T "Hip-C"

Italeri 1/48 scale Hawk T.Mk.1

Minicraft 1/48 scale Cessna 172 T-41 Mescalero

Revell Germany 1/350 scale battleship Bismarck

Tamiya 1/35 scale Carro Armato M13/40

Trumpeter 1/144 scale Tu-16K-26 "Badger-G"

Trumpeter 1/35 scale Centauro

Trumpeter 1/72 scale BAC Lightning F.6/F.2A


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