December 2014

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Airbrushing & Finishing

By Aaron Skinner
Associate Editor Aaron Skinner introduces you to Errin Hoffman and his techniques for layering colors and weathering as demonstrated on a 1/35 scale Flakpanzer IV.
Pg. 20

Building a resin tank

By Cookie Sewell
Cookie takes a Commander Models 1/35 scale MBT70 and demonstrates what good references, an ample supply of sheet styrene, and some good old fashioned modeling can make an OK kit outstanding.
Pg. 22

Model a Cuban cold warrior

By Ernesto Urtiaga
Learn eight easy ways to improve Trumpeter's 1/48 scale Sea Fury.
Pg. 28

FSM Basics - 10 tips for a better build

By Jean-Jacques LaBrot
From photoetched-metal wires to weathering and basing, Jean-Jacques shows you some simple detail add-ons that will make your next build spectacular.
Pg. 38

Build a Canadian Starfighter

By Jean Paul Poisseroux
When he built Italeri's 1/32 scale F-104, Jean Paul wanted to reproduce a scene at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Marville, recalling his days living in the Lorrain region of France. Learn how to punch up detail in a cockpit, make brake lines and towing rings for landing gear, an top it all off with a great natural-metal finish.
Pg. 40

Seven tips for building plastic sailing ships

By Phillip Gore
Phillip proves that building a great plastic model sailing ship doesn't always require a great sailing-ship builder. By following some basic guidelines, he built Revell's 1/56 scale yacht America into a beautiful addition to his collection. Using his techniques, you can do the same.
Pg. 46

Final Details: Who, what, where, when, and why of your modeling

By Mark Hembree
Mark asks FSM readers to tell him the reasons they model what they do. Read what modelers like you had to say.
Pg. 66

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Eduard 1/48 scale Bf 109G-6

Tamiya 1/700 scale USS Saratoga (CV-3)

Dragon 1/35 scale MBT70/KPz 70

Zvezda 1/144 scale Airbus A320

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale Renault R35

Trumpeter 1/48 scale Westland Whirlwind

Revell Germany SpaceShipTwo & WhiteKnightTwo

Riich Models 1/35 scale Universal Carrier Mk.II

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December 2014

Features

Airbrushing & Finishing

Building a resin tank

Model a Cuban cold warrior

FSM Basics - 10 tips for a better build

Build a Canadian Starfighter

Seven tips for building plastic sailing ships

Final Details: Who, what, where, when, and why of your modeling

Departments

New Products

New Products Directory

Reader Tips

How-to Database

Workbench Reviews

Eduard 1/48 scale Bf 109G-6

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

Spotlight

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

Classified Marketplace

Hobby Shop Directory

FREE DOWNLOAD

CURRENT ISSUE