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Current Issue

April 2021: Create Battle Damage


Features

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Armor on rails

Color modulation makes an armored rail car extraordinary

By John Bonnani

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Detailing & finishing warships

Part 1: Tips and techniques for working with photo-etched metal

By Chuck Bauer

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Final Details: Super brother builds a supersonic jet

From one avid Phantom fan to another

By Elizabeth Nash

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Form & Figure: Dressing a Highlander

Paint intricate striped designs of tartan and socks

By Joe Hudson

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No rules

Rev your imagination modeling rat rods

By Nick Amburgey

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Airbrushing & Finishing: Re-marking a Lend-Lease Airacobra

Painted out British insignia make a unique fighter <div> </div>

By Aaron Skinner

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War-weary Y-wing

Effective weathering and detailing transform Bandai’s <em>Star Wars</em> fighter  

By Kyle Williams

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Weekend Warrior

Cleansing the palate with a quick, colorful Corsair <div> </div>

By Darren Roberts

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Eduard Mk.I Spitifre Dual Combo

By Andy Keyes

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Takom Yamato Turret No. 1

By Chuck Davis

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Tamiya T-34/85

By Tom Foti


Departments

On Sale March 2nd! In this issue, FineScale Modeler pushes all of the boundaries on finishing models.

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.