FineScale Modeler Volume 21 Issue 8

Issue

Magazine:: FineScale Modeler
Number:: Volume 21 Issue 8 | October 2003
Language:: English
ISSN:: 07189646779610

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 18
Trouble on the Easter Front

George Schachinger used older, less-expensive kits and refurbished a built-up model for this breathtaking German World War II armor diorama.

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 22
Building Chuck Yeager's X-1

by Matthew Usher
Eduard's 1/48 scale X-1 is a great first-time multi-media kit. We unlock the mysteries of working with resin and photoetched parts.

Bell X-1

Eduard 1:48

8026 1997 New tool

Build Report, 1:32 | Page 28
Hasegawa's big new Fw 190D-9

by Jim Zeske
Accurate, easy to build, and full of extras, it's a 1/32 scale detailer's dream.

Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9

Hasegawa 1:32

08069 (ST19) 2003 New tool

Build Report, 1:303 | Page 32
Improving the Taney

by Tim Reynaga
Aftermarket parts and simple scratchbuilt detail transform Revell's old Coast Guard cutter into a showpiece.

Roger B. Taney

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter

Revell 1:302

H-405 1994 New box

Tips & Tricks | Page 38
Simulate spinning propellers

by Paul Boyer
Motorized props may be impressive, but here's a simpler and easier way to create a realistic effect.

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 50
Stuart tank conversion

by Ron Poniatowski
Turn Tamiya's M5A1 into the rare M5 variant of this tough little tank.

US Light Tank

M5A1 Pursuit Operation Set w/US Mortar Team

Tamiya 1:35

35313 2010 New parts Multi-topic (2)

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 56
Revitalizing vintage kits

by James Green
Detail is skimpy on Airfix's old 1/72 scale S.M.79 bomber, but with scratchbuilt extras, it'll hold its own against fancy new kits.