March 2009

March 2009

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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Cover Story: Learn to use photoetched metal

BY Aaron Skinner

Scale-thin details upgrade a PzKpfw IV

Technique: Working with photoetched metal

BY Matthew Usher

More hints to help you get started and keep going

Portfolio: This Minnesotan only builds anything

BY Mark Hembree

The myriad interests of master modeler Erik Zabel

Showcase: Rescuing an old Airfix kit

BY Kelly Shaw

RAF Rescue Launch by Alfonso Martinez Berlana

Technique: Easy aircraft weathering

BY Pat Hawkey

See how to add flight time to any airplane

History You Can Model: Armor on armor: added protection

BY Mark Hembree

Spaced armor, schurzen, slats, and more

Parts List: The M2 Bradley

BY Matthew Usher

Identify hardware and impress your friends!

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Workbench Reviews

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

Revell Germany 1/350 scale battleship Bismarck

Italeri 1/48 scale Hawk T.Mk.1

Trumpeter 1/35 scale Centauro

Hasegawa 1/72 scale F9F-8 Cougar & F11F-1 Tiger Combo

Trumpeter 1/72 scale BAC Lightning F.6/F.2A

Minicraft 1/48 scale Cessna 172 T-41 Mescalero

Tamiya 1/35 scale Carro Armato M13/40

Eduard 1/48 scale Spad XIII (late version)

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale Mi-8T "Hip-C"

Trumpeter 1/144 scale Tu-16K-26 "Badger-G"

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale M706 Commando

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's editor, Matthew Usher

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world

Spotlight

FSM's Aaron Skinner examines exciting new products

New Products

FSM's Monica Freitag compiles the latest products to help you enjoy the hobby

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers

Questions & Answers

FSM's Mark Hembree provides a clinic for your modeling problems

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The who, when, and where of modeling events

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Features

Cover Story: Learn to use photoetched metal

Technique: Working with photoetched metal

Portfolio: This Minnesotan only builds anything

Showcase: Rescuing an old Airfix kit

Technique: Easy aircraft weathering

History You Can Model: Armor on armor: added protection

Parts List: The M2 Bradley

Departments

Workbench Reviews

Revell Germany 1/350 scale battleship Bismarck

Italeri 1/48 scale Hawk T.Mk.1

Trumpeter 1/35 scale Centauro

Hasegawa 1/72 scale F9F-8 Cougar & F11F-1 Tiger Combo

Trumpeter 1/72 scale BAC Lightning F.6/F.2A

Minicraft 1/48 scale Cessna 172 T-41 Mescalero

Tamiya 1/35 scale Carro Armato M13/40

Eduard 1/48 scale Spad XIII (late version)

HobbyBoss 1/72 scale Mi-8T "Hip-C"

Trumpeter 1/144 scale Tu-16K-26 "Badger-G"

HobbyBoss 1/35 scale M706 Commando

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