April 2008

April 2008

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

Portofolio: Eric Reinert's amazing armor

BY Aaron Skinner

A deep love of history inspires this talented modeler.

Cover Story: Weather a natural-metal Thunderbolt

BY Luciano Rodriguez

Six easy-to-learn steps lead to a realistic, battle-weary finish.

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: More of Luciano Rodriguez's 1/72 scale P-47 Thunderbolt

Armor How-to: Build a Panzer ace's Tiger I

BY Harvey Low

Model Otto Carius' Eastern Front tank with simple kit modifications.

Aircraft How-to: Detail a Kawasaki Ki-45 "Nick"

BY Carmine Mari

Plenty of scratchbuilding helps update Nichimo's vintage kit.

Aircraft How-to: Backdate an A-20 Havoc

BY Charles Lipkin

Build an early version of Douglas' versatile bomber and apply an unusual camouflage scheme.

Showcase: Dennis Gerber's B-17 vignette

BY Mark Hembree

A vivid portrayal of air-to-air combat.

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Workbench Reviews

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

Tamiya 1/35 scale JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ tank

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale M4 High-speed Tractor

Trumpeter 1/700 scale HMS Hood 1941 flagship

Staghounds compared: Italeri 1/35 scale T17E Staghound Mk.I

Staghounds compared: Bronco 1/35 scale T17E1 Staghound Mk.I

Alanger 1/35 scale Valentine X British infantry trank Mk.III

Tamiya 1/48 scale Fi 156C Storch light plane

Trumpeter 1/35 scale E 10 tank destroyer

Special Hobby 1/72 scale X-1E "Last Model" aircraft

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Matt Usher.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

New Products

The latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by your fellow readers.

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Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Questions & Answers

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Coming Events

The who, when, and where of modeling events.

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Features

Portofolio: Eric Reinert's amazing armor

Cover Story: Weather a natural-metal Thunderbolt

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EXTRA: More of Luciano Rodriguez's 1/72 scale P-47 Thunderbolt

Armor How-to: Build a Panzer ace's Tiger I

Aircraft How-to: Detail a Kawasaki Ki-45 "Nick"

Aircraft How-to: Backdate an A-20 Havoc

Showcase: Dennis Gerber's B-17 vignette

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya 1/35 scale JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ tank

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale M4 High-speed Tractor

Trumpeter 1/700 scale HMS Hood 1941 flagship

Staghounds compared: Italeri 1/35 scale T17E Staghound Mk.I

Staghounds compared: Bronco 1/35 scale T17E1 Staghound Mk.I

Alanger 1/35 scale Valentine X British infantry trank Mk.III

Tamiya 1/48 scale Fi 156C Storch light plane

Trumpeter 1/35 scale E 10 tank destroyer

Special Hobby 1/72 scale X-1E "Last Model" aircraft

Editor's Page

Scale Talk

New Products

Reader Gallery

Show Gallery

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

Coming Events

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Classified Marketplace

Hobby Shop Directory

History You Can Model

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