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January 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.

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Airbrushing & Finishing: Long-term weathering

BY Mark Hembree
Hairspray is at the root of this look

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Master a short-run kit

BY Pat Hawkey
What to do when you love the subject but not the model
Painting Special Hobby's 1/48 scale Skystreak

Build a better Eagle

BY Wolfgang Bugl
Improving an Israeli air force F-15

Desktop wallpaper: Wolfgang Bugl's Hasegawa 1/48 scale F-15C

Accurizing an M7 Priest

BY Sean M. Lynch
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Scale modeling essentials

BY Matthew Usher
Installing the cockpit and closing the fuselage on a WWII Corsair

History you can model: Bell P-39 Airacobra

BY Mark Hembree

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