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July 2016


Features

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Creating a sexy Cobra

Working over an old kit to reflect a Vietnam-era Bell AH-1 attack copter Pg. 44

By Floyd S Werner Jr

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End of the line for a StuH 42

Dragon's 1/35 scale SP gun gets PE, paint, and Zimmerit. Pg. 26

By Kenneth Childres

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Final Details: A dogged resistance

Pg. 66

By Mark Hembree

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Form & Figure: Painting pale skin

Superhero Thor's Nordic heritage shows in light flesh Pg. 18

By Joe Hudson

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FSM Star Wars Contest Gallery

See the 12 winning models! Pg. 32

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Model glue FAQ

How it works and how to work with it Pg. 48

By Aaron Skinner

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Painting & Airbrushing: Pastels finish desert camouflage

Unique medium offers more control than airbrushing Pg. 20

By Fausto Muto

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Producing a pint-sized Deuce-and-a-half

Upgrading, detailing a 1/72 scale Academy 2 1/2-ton Army truck Pg. 40

By Bart Cusumano

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Thunderbolt to the rescue

Modeling a 1/72 scale P-47D for SAR Pg. 22

By Frank Cuden

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Eduard Fw 190A-8

By Walt Fink

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Horizon Models Mercury-Atlas

By Paul Boyer

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Italeri Dassault Mirage IIIC

By Caleb Horn

FSMWB0716_Italeri_Statue_Libery_01

Italeri Statue of Liberty

By Chuck Davis

FSMWB0716_Meng_F106_05

Meng Convair F-106A Delta Dart

By Paul Boyer

FSMWB0716_Revell_BAE_Hawk_01

Revell Germany BAe Hawk T1

By Phil Pignataro

FSMWB0716_RFM_Tiger_01

Rye Field Tiger I

By John Plzak

FSMWB0716_Tamiya_Kagero_04

Tamiya IJN Kagero

By Mark Karolus

FSMWB0716_Tamiya_SU76_01

Tamiya SU-76M

By Tom Foti

FSMWB0716_Trumpeter_Hemtt_Patriot_04

Trumpeter HEMTT M983 tractor

By Mike Scharf

FSMWB0716_Trumpeter_Hemtt_Patriot_11

Trumpeter MIM-104 Patriot launcher and radar trailers

By Mike Scharf


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July 2016 Table of Contents

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.

Kit reviews, new kit and product announcements, tips from experts, and a gallery of readers’ models make every issue packed with value.