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FineScale Modeler Volume 22 Issue 9

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 22 Issue 9 | November 2004
Language:
English
ISSN:
07224646779411

Table of contents

Build Report, 1:20  | Page 16
Massimo's Mustang


Massimo Barbieri's astonishing 1/20 scale P-51B is full of surprises - and it's entirely scratchbuilt!
 

Review, 1:16  | Page 20
Trumpeter's big new T-34

by Jim Zeske
Great fit, lots of detail, working suspension and hatches, and boy, is it big! What's not to like?
00905
Soviet
T-34/76 Mod.1942
Trumpeter 1:16
00905 2004 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:12  | Page 24
Big-scale Formula 1 racecar


Joe Takai's gorgeous 1/12 scale McLaren MP 4/6.
49571
McLaren MP4/6 Honda (full view version) 1991
Tamiya 1:12
49571 1993 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 28
Modeling a wounded Warthog

by Chris Appoldt
Give an Iraq War A-10 realistic battle damage without really destroying the model.
5505
A-10 Thunderbolt II Special Limited Edition
Monogram 1:48
5505 1995 New box
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 34
Secrets revealed: dry-brushing and pastels

by Matthew Usher
You don't need a Ph. D. in weathering to get a realistic finish - if you follow these tips.
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 38
Fixing the flea

by Ricardo Dacoba
The Dragon/Revell Me 163 Komet is a good kit; here's how to detail it into a great model.
5504
Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet
Dragon 1:48
5504 1992 Changed ???
 

Build Report | Page 42
Fabulous FAMO tank transporter


Start with Tamiya's FAMO, add a StuG, and when the groundwork settles, you'll have a stunning diorama.
35246
FAMO & Sd.Ah.116 Schwerer Zugkraftwagen 18t "FAMO" und Tiefladeanhänger für Pz.Kpfw. Sd.Ah.116
Tamiya 1:35
35246 2000 New parts Multi-topic (2)
35197
Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142/1) Frühe Version
Tamiya 1:35
35197 (197) 1995 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 46
Back-dating Monogram's F-106

by Pat Hawkey
Turn the rough-around-the-edges 1/48 scale kit into a sharp, record-breaking Dart.
5809
F-106 Delta Dart
Monogram 1:48
5809 (5809-0100) 1983 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 52
How to win the numbers game

by Mike McFadden
Try these techniques for simulating raised casting numbers.
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 64
Clipping an Albatross' wings

by Chuck Pomazal
Modify Monogram's old 1/72 scale kit of the amphibian into a short-winged SA-16A.
PA20
U.S. Air Force * Air Rescue Service
SA-16B Albatross Air Rescue Amphibian
Monogram 1:72
PA20 1957 New tool
 

Editorial | Page 68
The ultimate workshop

by Randy Fields
The key to building the model room of your dreams is careful planning.
 

Build Report, 1:11  | Page 72
Making the scene with General Ursus

by Rick Brownlee
Building a mini-diorama around an old Aurora Planet of the Apes figure.
6806
Planet of the Apes
General Ursus
Aurora / Playing Mantis 1:11
6806 2000 New box
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 76
Improve a flamethrowing Panzer

by Joe Morgan
Fire up your modeling skills with Ironsides' multimedia 1/35 scale Flammpanzer II kit.
IR 001
Flammpanzer
FlammPanzer II Panzer II
Azimut-Ironside 1:35
IR 001 199x New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 80
Making realistic water

by Patrick Roach
Float your boat on easy-to-make, inexpensive waves.
 

Build Report | Page 86
Exquisite figures from Russia


The St. Petersburg Collection carries figure painting to a breathtaking new level.
 

Review, 1:32  | Page 92
Workbench Reviews

by Allan F. Jones
Azur A043, Dewoitine D.520
A043
Dewoitine D.520C1 Hi-Tech Detailed Interior
Azur 1:32
A043 2004 New parts
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 93
Workbench Reviews

by Paul Boyer
PJ Production 721021, F-84F Thunderstreak
721021
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
PJ Production 1:72
721021 2003 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 94
Workbench Reviews

by Paul Boyer
Special Hobby 72058, Bell P-59A/B Airacomet
SH72058
P-59A/B Airacomet
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72058 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 94
Workbench Reviews

by Dr. Bill Funcke
Special Hobby 48024, Pfalz D.XII "late version"
SH48024
Pfalz D.XII "Late version"
Special Hobby 1:48
SH48024 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:25  | Page 96
Workbench Reviews

by Mark Melchiori
Revell 2825, 1971 "Stars and Stripes" Corvette
85-2825
John Greenwood's "Star & Stripes" Corvette Sebring 1971
Revell 1:25
85-2825 2003 New decals
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 97
Workbench Reviews

by Matthew Usher
Scale Model Studio 35-001, Kubelwagen Type 82
 

Review, 1:700  | Page 98
Workbench Reviews

by Tom Foti
Dragon 7043, Battleship Bismarck
7043
German
Battleship Bismarck
Dragon 1:700
7043 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 98
Workbench Reviews

by Lawrence Hansen
Mirage Hobby 72801, M3 General Lee
72801
medium tank
M3 General Lee
Mirage Hobby 1:72
72801 2003 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 100
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Trumpeter 00347, U.S. Navy LCM (3)
00347
WWII US Navy
LCM (3) Landing Craft
Trumpeter 1:35
00347 2004 New tool
 

Reference | Page 114
History You Can Model

by Paul Boyer
"Chico the Gunfighter"
 

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