Current Issue
September 2014
Features
Cover Story – Simple improvements for building a better P-40
<em>By Rogerio "Rato" Marczak</em> Rato takes a HobbyBoss 1/72 scale P-40B/C and improves it using simple techniques that any modeler can and should have in his toolbox. Pg. 24
Airbrushing & Finishing: Down-and-dirty weathering
<em>By Aaron Skinner</em> Greg Hanchuk's walks you through his processes for creating mud, streaking, and chipping for his armor models. What's more, he reveals how he makes puddles and adds vegetation to his bases for extra oomph! Pg. 22
Building a VIP Junkers
<em>By Ricardo Dacoba</em> Ricardo converted Revell's 1/48 scale Junkers Ju 52 into Hermann Goring's personal plane using photo references, clever modifications modifications, and resin seats he cast himself. Pg. 44
Modeling aircraft battle damage
<em>By Waikong Chung</em> U.S. Air Force Col. Larry B. Mason (retired) asked Waikong to build a scale replica of the Canberra he flew over Vietnam after taking heavy antiaircraft fire. Here's how he replicated all that damage. Pg. 40
Final Details
<em>By Mark Hembree</em> What are your five must-have tools? Find out what our readers think! Pg. 66
FSM Basics: Painting wood grain
<em>By Chuck Davis</em> Ever wanted to paint realistic wood grain on your plastic models? Here's how you do it in six easy steps! Pg. 36
Modeling Mexico's Con Air
<em>By Frank Cuden</em> The sinister looking Boeing 727s flown by the Mexican federal police caught Frank's attention, so he modeled one using a Minicraft 1/144 scale airliner kit. Pg. 38
Show Gallery: AMPS 2014
The best military models were on display in Fredricksburg, Va., in early April at the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society's annual international show. <em>FSM</em> Associate Editor Aaron Skinner attended and brought back this report. Pg. 32
Academy F-35A Lightning II
Airfix English Electric Lightning F.2A
Dragon M103A1
Eduard MiG-15bis
FlyHawk SMS Derfflinger 1916
Kitty Hawk T-6 Texan
Merit International M19 tank transporter
Moebius Models "Lost in Space" Robot B9
Revell Stearman
