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FineScale Modeler Volume 22 Issue 3

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 22 Issue 3 | March 2004
Language:
English
ISSN:
07189646779603

Table of contents

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 16
Desperation on the Eastern Front


Mike Siggins' spectacular 1/35 scale diorama portrays the Wehrmachr's last grasp.
36510
Jagdpanzer IV World of Tanks
Italeri 1:35
36510 2017 New decals
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 20
Trumpeter's big new Corsair

by Larry Schramm
This 1/32 scale bent-wing beauty has loads of detail and plenty of ordnance.
02221
Vought F4U-1D Corsair
Trumpeter 1:32
02221 2002 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 24
Modeling realistic water

by Bob Santos
This simple, foolproof method uses easy-to-find materials.
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 28
Build Chuck Yeager's NF-104A

by Pat Hawkey
Model the rocket-assisted near-space Starfighter with a Hasegawa kit and a Cutting Edge conversion set.
07219
F-104C Starfighter `U.S. Air Force´
Hasegawa 1:48
07219 (PT19) 2000 New parts
CEC48142
F6F & F7F-2/3 Detailed Pilot's Seat
Cutting Edge Modelworks 1:48
CEC48142 Multi-topic (2)
CEC48264
NF-104 Aerospace Trainer Conversion Set for Hasegawa F-104G
Cutting Edge Modelworks 1:48
CEC48264
CEC48263
NF-104 Super Detailed Cockpit for Hasegawa
Cutting Edge Modelworks 1:48
CEC48263
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 34
Future - the modeler's best friend

by Matt Swan
You'll take a shine to this household product after you see how much it can do for your models.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 38
Wire ship-rigging

by Patrick Roach
Tired of drooping cables and sagging ropes? Try this fast, easy way to install realistic rigging.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 50
No-hassle aircraft weathering

by Thomas Head Jr.
Forget the tedious masking! Create realistic faded finishes with artist's pastels.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 54
Working with basic armor kits

by Cookie Sewell
Our step-by-step guide shows how to add pizzazz to that bare-bones kit.
35103
Self-propelled gun
KV-14 (SU-152)
Eastern Express 1:35
35103 1998 New tool
 

Review, 1:240  | Page 59
Varney's fleet sub

by Tom Graham
Originally from the 1940s, this may be the first American all-plastic model kit.
Fleet Submarine
Varney 1:240
1945 New tool
 

Review, 1:32  | Page 62
Workbench Reviews

by Tom Foti
Trumpeter 02223, Grumman F4F-4 wildcat
02223
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
Trumpeter 1:32
02223 2002 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 63
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Trumpeter 00204, SA-2 Guideline missile on transport trailer
00204
SA-2 Guideline Missile on Transport trailer
Trumpeter 1:35
00204 2003 New tool Multi-topic (1!!)
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 65
Workbench Reviews

by Ross Whitaker
Airfix/Humbrol 05111, Red Arrows Hawk
05111
Red Arrows Hawk
Airfix 1:48
05111 2003 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 67
Workbench Reviews

by Jim Zeske
Italeri 1225, SM. 70 Sparviero
1225
SM 79 Sparviero
Italeri 1:72
1225 2003 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 68
Workbench Reviews

by David L. Veres
Aconcagua, EMB 312/312F Tucano
48001
Embraer 312/312F Tucano
Aconcagua Resin Models 1:48
48001 2004 New tool
 

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