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
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
Final Details: A dogged resistance
Pg. 66
By Mark Hembree
Form & Figure: Painting pale skin
Superhero Thor's Nordic heritage shows in light flesh
Pg. 18
By Joe Hudson
FSM Star Wars Contest Gallery
See the 12 winning models!
Pg. 32
Model glue FAQ
How it works and how to work with it
Pg. 48
By Aaron Skinner
Painting & Airbrushing: Pastels finish desert camouflage
Unique medium offers more control than airbrushing
Pg. 20
By Fausto Muto
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
Thunderbolt to the rescue
Modeling a 1/72 scale P-47D for SAR
Pg. 22
By Frank Cuden
Eduard Fw 190A-8
By Walt Fink
Horizon Models Mercury-Atlas
By Paul Boyer
Italeri Dassault Mirage IIIC
By Caleb Horn
Italeri Statue of Liberty
By Chuck Davis
Meng Convair F-106A Delta Dart
By Paul Boyer
Revell Germany BAe Hawk T1
By Phil Pignataro
Rye Field Tiger I
By John Plzak
Tamiya IJN Kagero
By Mark Karolus
Tamiya SU-76M
By Tom Foti
Trumpeter HEMTT M983 tractor
By Mike Scharf
Trumpeter MIM-104 Patriot launcher and radar trailers
By Mike Scharf
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.
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