Meet the Staff

Editor in ChiefTim Kidwell has been a hobbyist all his life: scale models, radio-control cars and planes, and tabletop board and role-playing games, he’s done it all. His first stint at FineScale Modeler lasted from 2011-2015 when he left to pursue other publishing opportunities. He returned to FSM in 2019. When not building scale models, he spends his time writing and enjoying life with his wife and children.

Assistant Editor, DigitalKendra hails from the Chicago area and loves animals, with a soft spot for dogs. She loves creativity and enjoys dancing, singing, and drawing in her free time. Kendra also appreciates a good mystery story and is an avid consumer of comedy content, from YouTube to sit-coms and stand-up specials.

Editorial AssociateMonica has been a member of the FineScale editorial staff since 1982. Aside from keeping the operations of the magazine office running smoothly, she is also responsible for the magazine’s New Product coverage. Monica lives in the Milwaukee area with her two teenage children, and a large cat named Zion. When she can find some free time, she enjoys weekends in northern Wisconsin, boating, entertaining, and gardening.

Assistant Design Director