January 1998

January 1998

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

VNAF Skyraider Aircraft Conversion

BY Pat Hawkey

Building an A-1E using two kits and scratchbuilt details.

Riverboats Portfolio

BY Mike Whye

Blair Chicoine's collection of scratchbuilt riverboats.

FSM's favorite filler putty

Paul Boyer looks for the best way to fill your model's unsightly gaps.

USMC Iwo Jima Sherman 1/35 scale armor

BY Lynn Kessler

Detailing an "island" M4A3 with aftermarket parts.

Modeling a Kurtis-Offy midget racer

BY Mike Kolasa

Basic techniques help detail the Monogram classic.

International color and camouflage

BY George Bradford

Germany's Jagdpanther in Battle of the Bulge colors.

Kit Classics No. 38: Aurora's MBT-70

BY Tom Graham

The last of Aurora's 1/48 scale armor kits.

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Workbench Reviews

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

ProModeler SB2C-4 Helldiver

Tamiya Porsche Boxster

Hobbycraft Canada Caribou

ProModeler "Draco"

Classic Airframes SBC-4

Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran

Classic Plane Pilatus PC-6

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Terry Thompson.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

News & Products

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

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders.

Industry Update

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

New Kit Report

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

VNAF Skyraider Aircraft Conversion

Riverboats Portfolio

FSM's favorite filler putty

USMC Iwo Jima Sherman 1/35 scale armor

Modeling a Kurtis-Offy midget racer

International color and camouflage

Kit Classics No. 38: Aurora's MBT-70

Departments

Workbench Reviews

ProModeler SB2C-4 Helldiver

Tamiya Porsche Boxster

Hobbycraft Canada Caribou

ProModeler "Draco"

Classic Airframes SBC-4

Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran

Classic Plane Pilatus PC-6

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Industry Update

Questions & Answers

New Kit Report

Reader Tips

Coming Events

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