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FineScale Modeler Volume 36 Issue 8

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 36 Issue 8 | October 2018
Language:
English
ISSN:
00928101260310

Table of contents

Tips & Tricks, 1:16  | Page 14
Painting a Japanese tank commander

by Joe Hudson
Big-scale crewman benefits from careful blending
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 16
Old-school weathering on a tank in the news

by Aaron Skinner
Takom's easy-to-build T-55 puts the focus on painting, washing, and dry-brushing
2042
T-55 AMV Russian Medium Tank
Takom 1:35
2042 2016 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 18
Warhawk on a forgotten front

by Vladimir Kafka
Sword's 1/72 scale P-40K built to guard the outskirts of the Aleutians
SW 72063
P-40K Warhawk 2in1
Sword 1:72
SW 72063 2012 New tool
M72017
Curtiss P-40E for Legato kit
Marabu 1:72
M72017
 

Reference | Page 25
Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles

by Steve Guthrie
In the Allied drive to victory, Canada built more than half a million
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 29
Top off a CMP petrol tanker

by Steve Guthrie
Easy details for IBG's 1/35 scale C60S
35036
Chevrolet C60S Petrol Tank No.13 Cab & No.12 Cab versions
IBG Models 1:35
35036 2015 New tool
 

Build Report | Page 32
Show Gallery


AMPS 2018
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 38
The first Warthog

by Darren Roberts
Easy modifications give an old kit new life
1-4407
A-10 Thunderbolt
MPC 1:72
1-4407 1983 New box
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 41
Build an Iranian fighter

by Alireza Beigi
Distinctive colors and camo are key for this jet
02860
J-7B Fighter
Trumpeter 1:48
02860 2013 New parts
 

Build Report | Page 44
Show Gallery

by Bob Maderich and John R. Ross
NordicCon 2017
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 48
Trash your model

by John Brosnan
Upcycle your way to a one-of-a-kind sci-fi craft
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 52
Reasoning with resin

by Aaron Skinner
It's all about preparation
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 54
Workbench Reviews

by Matthew Walker
Kitty Hawk KH80142, Su-35 "Flanker-E"
KH80142
Su-35 "Flanker-E"
Kitty Hawk 1:48
KH80142 2017 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 56
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Rye Field Model RM-5016, Panther Ausf G
RM-5016
Panther Ausf.G Early/Late w/Full interior (Sd.Kfz.171) Clear Turret & Upper Hull Parts
Rye Field Model (RFM) 1:35
RM-5016 2018 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 57
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Takom 2099, Panther Ausf A
2099
Sd.Kfz. 171 Sd.Kfz. 267
Panther A Late Production 2 in 1 (Full Interior Kit)
Takom 1:35
2099 (03.01.2099) 2018 New parts
 

Review, 1:24  | Page 58
Workbench Reviews

by Chris Oglesby
Meng CS-03, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
CS-003
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door 10th Anniversary Edition
Meng Model 1:24
CS-003 2017 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 59
Workbench Reviews

by Mike Klessig
Azur FrRom FR0028, Breguet 1050 Alizé 1G
FR0028
Breguet 1050 Alizé 1G France
Azur-FRROM 1:72
FR0028 2016 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 60
Workbench Reviews

by Ted Horn
Academy 13516, Panzer IV Ausf H
13516
German
Panzer IV Ausf. H "Ver.Mid"
Academy 1:35
13516 2018 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 60
Workbench Reviews

by Chuck Davis
Dekno Models G.A.720700, Howard DGA-15P/NH-1
GA. 720700
Golden Age
Howard DGA-15P FAFL/AH-1 Blind Flying Trainer "Ambulance in Africa & Blind Flying Trainer in America"
Dekno Models 1:72
GA. 720700 2017 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 61
Workbench Reviews

by Paul Boyer
Valom 72112, J2F-1 Duck
72112
Grumman
J2F-1 Duck
Valom 1:72
72112 2017 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:93  | Page 66
Final Details

by Mark Hembree
Rare kit, rare build
721
U.S. Navy Sealab III
Aurora 1:93
721 1970 New tool
 

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