ISSN 0277-979X · Est. 1982

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March 2018


Features

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Advance an Abrams

Details and weathering create a distinctive M1A2 Pg. 20

By Karel Sutt

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Detail and paint a Fokker Dr.I

A bargain find produces a fancy triplane fighter Pg. 45

By Ernest Urtiaga

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Disc camo for a Jagdpanzer

Stencils make it easy, weathering makes it real Pg. 40

By Kenneth Childres

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Field-camouflage a Zero like a pro

Low pressure, thin paint, and practice make it perfect Pg. 18

By Aaron Skinner

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Filling gaps with super glue

This powerful adhesive is also great for eliminating voids Pg. 52

By Aaron Skinner

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Form & Figure: Hand-painting charges a war elephant

Every piece of fabric and clothing shows a different pattern Pg. 16

By Olga Kropotova

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Making a Hurricane seem like a breeze

Extra enjoyment with easy alternatives from the aftermarket Pg. 26

By Anders Isaksson

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Memories of a Marauder

A reader recalls building Aurora's 1/46 scale Martin B-26 as a child Pg. 66

By Ron Denning

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Show Gallery: MMSI 2017

Military Miniature Society of Illinois 43rd annual show in Chicago Pg. 34

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Modeling sails for plastic ships

Shiny styrene has no place on the seven seas Pg. 30

By John Hazard

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AFV Club F-CK1 Ching-kuo

By Matthew Walker

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AFV Club HAWK MIM-23

By Mike Scharf

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IBG Models PZL.23A Karaś

By Mike Klessig

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Meng F-35A Lighnign II

By Caleb Horn

FSMWB0318_Sword_FJ3_Fury_01

Sword FJ-3 Fury

By Paul Boyer

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Takom M3 Lee

By John Plzak

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Trumpeter F-106A Delta Dart

By Walt Fink


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