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FineScale Modeler Volume 23 Issue 5

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 23 Issue 5 | May 2005
Language:
English
ISSN:
07189646779605

Table of contents

Build Report | Page 18
"Bondo" Phil Brandt's jazzy jets

by Paul Boyer
A top Texas modeler shares his collection of exceptional - and unusual - aircraft models.
 

Build Report, 1:350  | Page 22
Launch your first resin ship model

by Chris Appoldt
Build and detail a sleek Perry-class missile frigate in 1/350 scale.
YKM-35004
USN O.H. Perry Class FFG FFG-57 USS Reuben James
Yankee Modelworks 1:350
YKM-35004 199x New tool
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 28
A FAMous F-5E Tiger II

by Manuel Guajardo
Update Monogram's classic kit to build a Mexican Air Force Tiger.
5470
High Tech
F-5E Tiger II
Monogram 1:48
5470 1991 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 32
Obiekt 704

by Fraser Gray
A straightforward armor-conversion project yields an unusual Soviet self-propelled gun.
35211
JS3 Stalin Russian Heavy Tank
Tamiya 1:35
35211 (211) 1996 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 36
Secrets of resin casting

by Matthew Usher
We show you how to make one part - or a whole pile - with this easy-to-learn technique.
 

Build Report | Page 50
CBI Mustang

by Alfonso Martinez Berlana
Improving Accurate Miniatures' P-51A to model a China-Burma-India Mustang.
3402X
P-51A Mustang Allison powered (BAGGED KIT)
Accurate Miniatures 1:48
3402X 1994 New box
48481
P-51A & A-36 Cockpit Detail Set for Accurate Miniatures kit
True Details 1:48
48481
48134
A-36A / P-51A for Accurate Miniatures
Eduard 1:48
48134 1994 New tool
 

Review, 1:25  | Page 56
Kit Classics

by Tom Graham
Ed Roth's Beatnik Bandit: A Revell classic
H-1279
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's
Beatnik Bandit
Revell 1:25
H-1279 1963 New tool
 

Review, 1:32  | Page 58
Workbench Reviews

by Jon Hergenrother
Trumpeter 02233, TBF-1C Avenger
02233
Grumman TBF-1C Avenger
Trumpeter 1:32
02233 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 59
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Tamiya 32504, Tiger I (early production)
32504
German
Tiger I Early Production Tank
Tamiya 1:48
32504 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 60
Workbench Reviews

by Allan F. Jones
Czech Model 4814, F3D-2 Skyknight
4814
Douglas
F3D-2 Skyknight
Czech Model 1:48
4814 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:32  | Page 60
Workbench Reviews

by Matthew Usher
Revell 04723, Heinkel He 162A-2 "Salamander"
04723
Heinkel He 162A-2 "Salamander"
Revell 1:32
04723 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:144  | Page 62
Workbench Reviews

by David Raatz
Trumpeter 05904, USS SSN-21 Seawolf attack submarine
05904
USS SSN-21 Seawolf Attack Submarine
Trumpeter 1:144
05904 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 64
Workbench Reviews

by Jim Zeske
Alpha Flight AF48012, Cant. Z. 1007bis "Alcione" night bomber
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 65
Workbench Reviews

by Dr. Bill Funcke
Eduard 8090, Morane-Saulnier type N
8090
Morane-Saulnier Type N
Eduard 1:48
8090 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 67
Workbench Reviews

by Ross Whitaker
Special Hobby SH72026, Bristol Beaufort Mk.I torpedo bomber
SH72026
Bristol Beaufort Mk.I "Torpedo Bomber"
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72026 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 68
Workbench Reviews

by Joe Hegedus
Valom 720004, Boeing XF8B-1
72004
Boeing XF8B-1
Valom 1:72
72004 2004 New tool
 

Reference | Page 82
History You Can Model

by David Raatz
Soldiering on: the M60 Patton tank
 

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