Airbrushing & Finishing: It may be green, but it doesn't need to be drab

<em>By James Wechsler</em> Tips and techniques to break up monochromatic camouflage. Pg. 20

Building and detailing a U-boat

<em>By Anders Isaksson</em> Inspired by the movie "Das Boot," Anders finds that the right tools make all the difference. Pg. 24

Cover Story: Kitbashing Erich Hartmann's Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/U2

<em>By Simon Harrison</em> Join two kits to build the winter mount of Germany's top ace. Pg. 38

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Multilevel display bases

<em>By Steve Andreano</em> Show off your model with an interesting base – it's easy to do! Pg. 36

Showcase: Roy Chow – Modify a Soviet "Studer"

From a U.S. War Department photo taken in 1943, Roy Chow builds an unusual Lend-Lease dump truck. Pg. 28

Working with white metal

<em>By Kelly Wionzek</em> Not all kits come in plastic and special care and tools must be used to succeed in other mediums. Pg. 46

Airfix 1/48 scale Gloster Javelin

BPK 1/72 scale Boeing 737-200

G.W.H. 1/48 scale McDonnell-Douglas F-15B/D Eagle

Hasegawa 1/32 scale Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai "George"

Master Box 1/72 scale Mk.I Male British tank

Minicraft 1/144 scale Boeing KC-135E

Takom 1/16 scale Renault FT-17

Zvezda 1/48 scale Sukhoi Su-2