October 2009

October 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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Build Hasegawa's 1/350 scale Nagato

BY Harvey Low

Scratchbuilt and photoetched-metal parts convert this ship's defenses and details

Fit and finish for Hasegawa's 1/48 scale A-7E

BY Greg Leszczynski

Model an early '70s-style Corsair II

Backdate an Opel Blitz

BY Glenn Bartolotti

A quick conversion of Tamiya's 1/35 scale truck

Skill Builder: Motor tools: A primer

BY Aaron Skinner

Perfect for cutting, sanding, and grinding

Showcase: 1/6 scale 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

Mark Zielonka's scratchbuilt stunner

Updating a T-45 Goshawk

BY Paul Boyer

A little styrene and super glue improve Italeri's 1/72 scale kit

5 steps to paint fantastic faces

BY Jim Wechsler

Finish figures like a pro -- in minutes!

ONLINE EXTRA: Jim Wechsler's 1/35 scale armor

Show Gallery: Experimental aircraft

Conceptual designs, visions of the future, or sometimes simply strange

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Workbench Reviews

FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built and painted by a modeler. Subscribers can read them here:

Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale LVG C.VI German reconnaissance biplane

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale HH-60J Jayhawk

Trumpeter 1/35 scale M1078 Standard Cargo Truck (LMTV)

Hasegawa 1/20 scale Falke Antigravity Armored Raider Pkf 85

Revell Germany 1/72 scale F/A-18E Super Hornet

Trumpeter 1/35 scale M198 155mm Towed Howitzer (Early Version)

Great Wall Hobby 1/35 scale sWS Infrared Searchlight Carrier "Uhu"

Academy 1/72 scale U.S. M977 8x8 Cargo Truck

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale Royal Navy Super Lynx

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world

Spotlight

FSM's Aaron Skinner examines Tamiya's 1/35 scale Matilda as well as other exciting new products

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FSM video: Issue preview

Build Hasegawa's 1/350 scale Nagato

Fit and finish for Hasegawa's 1/48 scale A-7E

Backdate an Opel Blitz

Skill Builder: Motor tools: A primer

Showcase: 1/6 scale 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

Updating a T-45 Goshawk

5 steps to paint fantastic faces

ONLINE EXTRA: Jim Wechsler's 1/35 scale armor

Show Gallery: Experimental aircraft

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Workbench Reviews

Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale LVG C.VI German reconnaissance biplane

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale HH-60J Jayhawk

Trumpeter 1/35 scale M1078 Standard Cargo Truck (LMTV)

Hasegawa 1/20 scale Falke Antigravity Armored Raider Pkf 85

Revell Germany 1/72 scale F/A-18E Super Hornet

Trumpeter 1/35 scale M198 155mm Towed Howitzer (Early Version)

Great Wall Hobby 1/35 scale sWS Infrared Searchlight Carrier "Uhu"

Academy 1/72 scale U.S. M977 8x8 Cargo Truck

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale Royal Navy Super Lynx

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