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FineScale Modeler Volume 4 Issue 4

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 4 Issue 4 | August 1986
Language:
English
ISSN:
0748200828508

Table of contents

News | Page 8
Introducing FSM's New Kit Report


A new department that lists new kits we've received
 

Build Report | Page 18
FSM SHOWCASE: Hans Reuters' "Crow medicine"


A boxed diorama inspired by "The Song of Hiawatha"
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 20
In-flight photos of planes that don't fly!

by R. T. Walter
This simple setup produces realistic pictures
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 26
The "squash" method of epoxy casting

by Ron Crawford, Miroslav Nemecek, Peter Buchar
A foolproof way to make detailed castings without special equipment
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 30
Basic model photo techniques

by Dave Frary
Step-by-step directions for getting started in tabletop photography
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 38
Vacuum forming canopies, turrets, and lenses

by Bob Steinbrunn
Getting the most from your vacuum-forming machine
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 44
Making realistic wooden boxes

by Richard Wehr
These diorama items are easy to build
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 46
Make 'em shine!

by Lance Norman
Three techniques for glossy paint jobs on your car models
 

Build Report | Page 54
Reader Gallery Special


Expanded coverage of models build by FSM readers
 

Reference | Page 59
Corporal with battle flag, regular cavalry, Confederate Army, Civil War, 1862

by John Sanheim
Number 12 in the AMERICAN DRESS AND DETAIL series
 

Review, 1:16  | Page 6a
FSM WORKBENCH REVIEWS

by Bill Gebhard
AMT/Ertl 6741, NASCAR Pontiac Grand Prix
6746
Pontiac Grand Prix NASCAR
AMT/ERTL 1:16
6746 1985 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 6a
FSM WORKBENCH REVIEWS

by David Veres
Leoman (RVF) A8406, Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter F
A8406
Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter-F
Leoman 1:72
A8406 1985 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 6b
FSM WORKBENCH REVIEWS

by Art Loder
Hasegawa 851, Messerschmitt Me 262A-1/A-2
851
Messerschmitt Me 262 A
Hasegawa 1:72
851 1987 New box
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 6b
FSM WORKBENCH REVIEWS

by Dennis Moore
Pioneer 2 Models, Yakovlev Yak-15
036
Yakovlev UT-2L УТ-2Л
Legato 1:72
036 2002 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 6c
FSM WORKBENCH REVIEWS

by Griffin T. Murphey
Atlantic Models, Boeing 314 Dixie Clipper
 

Review, 1:43  | Page 6d
FSM WORKBENCH REVIEWS

by Wayne E. Moyer
Starter, Richard Petty's STP Pontiac
Pontiac "STP" NASCAR 1985
Starter 1:43
198x New decals
 

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