November 2009

November 2009

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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FSM video: Issue preview

Improving Revell's 1/32 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I

BY Rafe Morrissey

How to give a dated kit timeless appeal

Building Emhar's 1/35 scale Mark V tank

BY Cookie Sewell

Modifications to Emhar's 1/35 scale Mark V tank for the fledgling U.S. armored corps

Showcase: Scratchbuilt 1/24 scale OV-10D Bronco

BY Erin Kewin

An aluminum and plastic masterpiece

Fun fundamentals for a KV-2 heavy tank

BY Willie Lanier

Armor-building basics

Build a Marine Corps UC-35D aircraft

BY Philip Richardson

This project could be your first aircraft conversion.

Special 16-page booklet: Adding detail

ONLINE EXTRA: The Buffalo's last stand: F2A-3s at the Battle of Midway

BY Bart Cusumano

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Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya 1/35 scale Matilda British infantry tank

BY Tom Foti

Tamiya's remade Matilda enters the big dance

Academy 1/48 scale F-15K "Slam Eagle"

BY Jon Hergenrother

Academy provides updated tooling, exquisite decals by Cartograf, and plenty of weaponry.

Roden 1/35 scale Rolls-Royce Armoured Car Pattern 1920 Mk.I

BY Mike Scharf

Italeri 1/48 scale Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete

BY Al Jones

Trumpeter 1/32 scale Fairey Swordfish Mk.I

BY Chuck Davis

Sword 1/72 scale F-80 Shooting Star

BY Paul Boyer

Trumpeter 1/72 scale Tu-22M2 "Backfire B"

BY David Anderson

Zvezda 1/144 scale Boeing 767-300

BY Aaron Skinner

Dragon 1/35 scale M2A1 105mm howitzer

BY John Plzak

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher

News & Products

FSM's Monica Freitag compiles the latest modeling products

Reader Gallery

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

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Hobby Shop Directory

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

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Features

FSM video: Issue preview

Improving Revell's 1/32 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I

Building Emhar's 1/35 scale Mark V tank

Showcase: Scratchbuilt 1/24 scale OV-10D Bronco

Fun fundamentals for a KV-2 heavy tank

Build a Marine Corps UC-35D aircraft

Special 16-page booklet: Adding detail

ONLINE EXTRA: The Buffalo's last stand: F2A-3s at the Battle of Midway

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya 1/35 scale Matilda British infantry tank

Academy 1/48 scale F-15K "Slam Eagle"

Roden 1/35 scale Rolls-Royce Armoured Car Pattern 1920 Mk.I

Italeri 1/48 scale Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete

Trumpeter 1/32 scale Fairey Swordfish Mk.I

Sword 1/72 scale F-80 Shooting Star

Trumpeter 1/72 scale Tu-22M2 "Backfire B"

Zvezda 1/144 scale Boeing 767-300

Dragon 1/35 scale M2A1 105mm howitzer

Scale Talk

Editor's Page

News & 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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