February 2011

February 2011

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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Features

Airbrushing & Finishing: A primer on primer

BY Aaron Skinner

Perfect paint begins with the prep; get a good start on a good finish

Cover story: King-sized weathering

BY Karl Logan

Wear, tear, and a winter whitewash for a war-weary King Tiger

Improve an A-20

BY Carmine Mari

How a top modeler wrought a Havoc

Scale modeling essentials, part 4

BY Matthew Usher

Further building, preliminary painting; catch the next steps for our Corsair

Skyraider evolution

BY Darren Roberts

Mix and match to make three variants of this hard-working warhorse

History you can model: M3/M5 Stuart

BY Mark Hembree

Evolution of the American light tank

Departments

9 new Workbench Reviews

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

Dragon Schamhorst 1943

Tasca M4A3E8 Sherman

HobbyBoss Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a/U4

Fujimi F-22A Raptor

HobbyBoss German VK1602 Leopard

Airfix Trafalgar-class submarine

Valom Antonov An-2

Zvezda Mil Mi-24V/VP "Hind E"

Monarch Sinbad

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Matthew Usher.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

Spotlight

Read the latest headlines in modeling news.

New Products

The latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Reader Gallery

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

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

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Features

Airbrushing & Finishing: A primer on primer

Cover story: King-sized weathering

Improve an A-20

Scale modeling essentials, part 4

Skyraider evolution

History you can model: M3/M5 Stuart

Departments

9 new Workbench Reviews

HobbyBoss Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a/U4

Fujimi F-22A Raptor

Airfix Trafalgar-class submarine

Valom Antonov An-2

Zvezda Mil Mi-24V/VP "Hind E"

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

Spotlight

New Products

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

Reader Tips

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