January 2004

January 2004

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

Amazing fighter collection

Superb craftsmanship is the key to Brian James' award-winning World War II and early jet fighters.

Trumpeter's big new Thunderchief

BY Larry Schramm

It's big and sleek like a jet fighter ought to be - and now you can model it in 1/32 scale.

Airbrush roundup, part one

BY Matthew Usher

Sooner or later you'll want one, but with so many available, which one is right for you? Here's our guide to entry-level airbrushes.

Build a bigger Jagdtiger

BY Doug Groom

Basic scratchbuilding converts Tamiya's big 1/16 scale Tiger into a tank-destroying cat of a different stripe.

From Futura to Batmobile

BY Dan Thompson

Holy plastic conversions! Turn Revell's Lincoln Futura into the TV Batmobile, just like George Barris did with the original.

Big, beautiful Memphis Belle

BY Louis Armour

Combine two Revell-Monogram kits into a museum-quality 1/48 scale replica of the most famous B-17 of all.

Superdetailed WWII ambulance

BY Michael Bedard

See how a master armor modeler turned a crude Peerless-Max Dodge ambulance kit into a 1/35 scale showpiece.

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Reader Gallery

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

Panther Ausf A

RF-104G

Lindberg Ford Crown Victoria

Space Shuttle

Hurricane Mk. I

Three Stooges

Star Wars Y-Wing fighter

Viking ship

1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

14th century Japanese Samurai

New York City Fire Department Fireboat Kane

USS Saipan

Westland Lysander Mk. III

Brummbär Sturmpanzer IV SdKfz 166

Workbench Reviews

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

Rail gun shootout

Sword T-38 Talon

Eduard Sopwith Camel

Polar Lights Star Trek USS Enterprise

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

David McCambell: The Navy's top ace

Extra Articles

Modeling with children

Show Gallery: The Hobby Show - Toronto 2003

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.

Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Amazing fighter collection

Trumpeter's big new Thunderchief

Airbrush roundup, part one

Build a bigger Jagdtiger

From Futura to Batmobile

Big, beautiful Memphis Belle

Superdetailed WWII ambulance

Departments

Reader Gallery

Panther Ausf A

RF-104G

Lindberg Ford Crown Victoria

Space Shuttle

Hurricane Mk. I

Three Stooges

Star Wars Y-Wing fighter

Viking ship

1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

14th century Japanese Samurai

New York City Fire Department Fireboat Kane

USS Saipan

Westland Lysander Mk. III

Brummbär Sturmpanzer IV SdKfz 166

Workbench Reviews

Rail gun shootout

Sword T-38 Talon

Eduard Sopwith Camel

Polar Lights Star Trek USS Enterprise

History You Can Model

David McCambell: The Navy's top ace

Extra Articles

Modeling with children

Show Gallery: The Hobby Show - Toronto 2003

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

News & Products

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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