January 1995

January 1995

FineScale Modeler magazine is the essential tool for modelers of all skill levels. Learn how to create models of aircraft, armor, ships, cars and more. Every issue provides clear, well-instructed articles that show how to assemble the latest model kits and how to master painting and finishing techniques.

Kit reviews, new kit and product announcements, tips from experts, and a gallery of readers' models make every issue packed with value.

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Features

Portfolio: Steve Hustad's WWI German stringbags

From the days of flying barons comes a squadron of delicate 1/72 scale models.

Building a Pacific-war Sherman in 1/35 scale

BY James Welch

Kitbashing a U.S. Marine M4A2.

FSM's guide to super glues

BY Paul Boyer

The wonder adhesive that fills and fixes virtually all modeling materials.

Curtiss camouflage schemes for RAF P-40s

BY Dana Bell

Clearing up a color conundrum.

Reader Gallery Special

IPMS/USA 1994 National Exposition

Painting figures with oils

BY Bob Sarnowski

Brushing up a masterpiece.

Foiled again!

BY David Cox

Detailing large-scale cars with Bare-Metal Foil.

Bomber in a bomb

BY Joseph Bowles

An unusual display for Monogram's 1/48 scale B-17G.

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Workbench Reviews

FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler.

I.D. Models' mammoth 1/72 scale C-5

Hasegawa Ju 87B-2 Stuka

Airfix Buccaneer S2B

Apex Sputnik/Vostok

Appian Acc-U-Vac machine

AMT USS Excelsior

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

Reader Forum

Update

Clinic

News & Products

News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Portfolio: Steve Hustad's WWI German stringbags

Building a Pacific-war Sherman in 1/35 scale

FSM's guide to super glues

Curtiss camouflage schemes for RAF P-40s

Reader Gallery Special

Painting figures with oils

Foiled again!

Bomber in a bomb

Departments

Workbench Reviews

I.D. Models' mammoth 1/72 scale C-5

Hasegawa Ju 87B-2 Stuka

Airfix Buccaneer S2B

Apex Sputnik/Vostok

Appian Acc-U-Vac machine

AMT USS Excelsior

Editor's Page

Reader Forum

Update

Clinic

News & Products

Coming Events

Tips and Techniques

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