July 1998

July 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

Eisenhower's Mustang Aircraft Conversion

BY Frank Cuden

Building the one-of-a-kind observation P-51B.

Armor, Aircraft, and Figures Portfolio

Talal Chouman's unique military model and figure collection.

Alan Kulwicki's first-win Thunderbird NASCAR

BY Matt Stricker

Updating Monogram's 1/24 scale 1987 stock car.

Base Basics Display Techniques

BY Robert J. Sabbia

An eye-catching base for the "Fantastic Voyage" Proteus.

Kits Classics No. 41: Aurora's Lockheed VTO

BY Tom Graham

The original top-secret model airplane.

Airbrushing camouflage

BY Sean Cumiskey

How to achieve expert results without masking.

Advanced Results: Casting metal parts

BY Kurt Schwabauer

Make parts at home using RTV rubber molds.

Departments

Workbench Reviews

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

AMT/Ertl 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

MPM Seversky P-35A

ICM T-35

Sinifer Curtiss SC-1 Sea Hawk

CraftWorks Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk

Italeri UH-1N Twin Huey

Toko Siemens-Schuckert D.III/D.IV

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

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

New Kit Report

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

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Features

Eisenhower's Mustang Aircraft Conversion

Armor, Aircraft, and Figures Portfolio

Alan Kulwicki's first-win Thunderbird NASCAR

Base Basics Display Techniques

Kits Classics No. 41: Aurora's Lockheed VTO

Airbrushing camouflage

Advanced Results: Casting metal parts

Departments

Workbench Reviews

AMT/Ertl 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

MPM Seversky P-35A

ICM T-35

Sinifer Curtiss SC-1 Sea Hawk

CraftWorks Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk

Italeri UH-1N Twin Huey

Toko Siemens-Schuckert D.III/D.IV

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Gallery

Industry Update

Reader Tips

Coming Events

New Kit Report

Questions & Answers

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