November 2000

November 2000

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

Late-war Messerschmitt

BY James Green

Fine-tuning the Revell-Monogram kit to produce a beautiful Bf 109G

Fantastic F4U Corsair

Young Park's full metal Corsair must be seen to be believed.

Night fighting Panther

BY Thomas Anderson

Converting a late-war Panther to one equipeed with infared vision.

Picking the right Zimmerit

BY Robert Oehler

Which pattern is right for your model?

Eyes in the dark

BY George Bradford

Infrared sights as installed on the Panther.

Enamels: take a fresh look

BY Pat Covert

How to use the hobby's "old reliable" paints.

Inside the Boeing Archives

BY Carrie A. Howard

What Boeing has - and how to use it for your models.

Big bad blue Mustang

BY Luis A. Cervantes

Kitbashing the baddest Boss 429 on the block.

H.M.S. Titanic at dockside

BY Brian Disney

Are you ready to light up the Titanic?

Spectacular Stratocruiser

Jeff Thomsen's hard work produced an airliner that's not straight from any box.

Skylab from scratch

BY Andrew McNeill

Put your styrene in orbit!

ABCs of gap filling

BY Christopher Appoldt

Using putties and super glue for that seamless look.

Departments

Workbench Reviews

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

Revell Germany Panzerhaubitze 2000

Testor F-18 Hornet

Italeri Sikorsky H-19B "Chickasaw"

Koster Aero Enterprises Fw 200 Condor

AMT/Ertl 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Eduard Fokker F.I

SilentAire Eco-Air 20 compressor

ICM Tupolev TB-3 bomber

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

The Eagle Squadrons

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 Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Reader Gallery

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

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Late-war Messerschmitt

Fantastic F4U Corsair

Night fighting Panther

Picking the right Zimmerit

Eyes in the dark

Enamels: take a fresh look

Inside the Boeing Archives

Big bad blue Mustang

H.M.S. Titanic at dockside

Spectacular Stratocruiser

Skylab from scratch

ABCs of gap filling

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Revell Germany Panzerhaubitze 2000

Testor F-18 Hornet

Italeri Sikorsky H-19B "Chickasaw"

Koster Aero Enterprises Fw 200 Condor

AMT/Ertl 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Eduard Fokker F.I

SilentAire Eco-Air 20 compressor

ICM Tupolev TB-3 bomber

History You Can Model

The Eagle Squadrons

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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