Airbrushing & Finishing

<em>By Aaron Skinner</em> 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

Build a Canadian Starfighter

<em>By Jean Paul Poisseroux</em> 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

Building a resin tank

<em>By Cookie Sewell</em> 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

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

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

FSM Basics – 10 tips for a better build

<em>By Jean-Jacques LaBrot</em> 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

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Model a Cuban cold warrior

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

Seven tips for building plastic sailing ships

<em>By Phillip Gore</em> 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 <em>America</em> into a beautiful addition to his collection. Using his techniques, you can do the same. Pg. 46

Dragon 1/35 scale MBT70/KPz 70

Eduard 1/48 scale Bf 109G-6

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale Renault R35

Revell Germany SpaceShipTwo & WhiteKnightTwo

Riich Models 1/35 scale Universal Carrier Mk.II

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

Trumpeter 1/48 scale Westland Whirlwind

Zvezda 1/144 scale Airbus A320