November 2002

November 2002

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

Anderson's spectacular armor

BY Lawrence Hansen

Master modeler Steve Anderson loves to build armor [i]auf Deutsch.[/i] Take a look at some of his spectacular WWII German AFVs.

Panther tank kit roundup

BY Jim Zeske

Afraid to get a Tiger by the tail? Try a Panther instead. Here's a guide to the many kits of this famous tank.

Basics of resin casting

BY Don Stauffer

Bubbles are the problem: We'll show you how to keep them out - and make great castings easily and quickly!

The Seeker: from concept to kit

BY E. James Small

See how a sci-fi spacecraft from an old TV show becomes a limited-run resin kit.

Improving the Uzushio

BY Ken Hart

Resin submarine kit rehab

Finishing a Wildcat

BY Mike Ashey

A step-by-step guide to painting and weathering Revell's 1/32 scale F4F as Navy ace Butch O'Hare's plane.

Easy armor weathering technique

BY Lee Vande Visse

Pastel dust is great for simulating mud and crud, but how do you keep it on the model? Here's a simple way to make it stick.

Departments

Reader Gallery

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

T-34

M.S.406

Landsknecht

TA-4J Skyhawk

U-99

Zundapp

Douglas O-38B

Desert Storm diorama

Horton 229

Yamaha TZ 250M

Spitfire XIV

Hannover CL.III

EVA Space Pod

SdKfz 7/1

Workbench Reviews

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

Monogram F-16C Fighting Falcon

Academy M3 Stuart "Honey"

Sword FM-2 Wildcat/Martlet

Tamiya M26 Pershing

Hobbycraft Canada B-36D/RB-36H Peacemaker

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

BY Paul Boyer

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark 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.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

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Features

Anderson's spectacular armor

Panther tank kit roundup

Basics of resin casting

The Seeker: from concept to kit

Improving the Uzushio

Finishing a Wildcat

Easy armor weathering technique

Departments

Reader Gallery

T-34

M.S.406

Landsknecht

TA-4J Skyhawk

U-99

Zundapp

Douglas O-38B

Desert Storm diorama

Horton 229

Yamaha TZ 250M

Spitfire XIV

Hannover CL.III

EVA Space Pod

SdKfz 7/1

Workbench Reviews

Monogram F-16C Fighting Falcon

Academy M3 Stuart "Honey"

Sword FM-2 Wildcat/Martlet

Tamiya M26 Pershing

Hobbycraft Canada B-36D/RB-36H Peacemaker

History You Can Model

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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