The crew that gets FineScale Modeler to your mailbox six times a year — modelers, writers, and designers who’ve spent decades in the hobby.
Editor in Chief
Timothy Kidwell
Tim 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, Digital
Kendra Bell
Kendra 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 Associate
Monica Freitag
Monica 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. When she can find some free time, she enjoys weekends in northern Wisconsin, boating, entertaining, and gardening.
ARt Director
Lisa M. Schroeder
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