Find us on Youtube Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest Sign up for our email newsletter
FSM250101W1000
FSM250101W1000

THE MAGAZINE

CONTACT US

RECENT PHOTOS

Italeri M4-A1 Sherman
Accurate Miniatures B-25
F4U-5 Corsair in Honduran markings

CATEGORIES

RECENT THREADS

1/35 ESCI M-60A1 "Blazer" Export Model Group Build 2020 80 Years of Airfix GB Stikpusher 2019 - Pass In Review!

CATEGORIES

RECENT ARTICLES

Tips for detailing a model car's brakes
Achieve a realistic-looking, broken windshield
Fasten scale model parts with magnets

POPULAR TOPICS

RECENT REVIEWS

Clear Prop! 1/48 scale MQ-1C UAV plastic model kit review
Italeri 1/72 scale F-35C Lightning II plastic model kit review
Clear Prop! 1/48 scale F-86A Sabre plastic model aircraft kit review

POPULAR TOPICS

RECENT VIDEOS

Scale Model Basics: How to post-shade a model
Scale Model Basics: How to pre-shade a model

POPULAR TOPICS

NEW PRODUCTS

Great Scale Modeling 2023
Paint Award-Winning Figures
Modeling Military Figures

OUR STORE

CURRENT ISSUE

FSM250101W1000

SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Search

May 2014

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.

SUBSCRIBE
|
RENEW
|
DIGITAL EDITIONS
|
GIVE A GIFT
|
BUY THIS ISSUE

Features

Issue Preview

Cover Story: Kitbashing Erich Hartmann's Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/U2

By Simon Harrison
Join two kits to build the winter mount of Germany's top ace.
Pg. 38

Airbrushing & Finishing: It may be green, but it doesn't need to be drab

By James Wechsler
Tips and techniques to break up monochromatic camouflage.
Pg. 20

Building and detailing a U-boat

By Anders Isaksson
Inspired by the movie "Das Boot," Anders finds that the right tools make all the difference.
Pg. 24

Showcase: Roy Chow - Modify a Soviet "Studer"

From a U.S. War Department photo taken in 1943, Roy Chow builds an unusual Lend-Lease dump truck.
Pg. 28

Multilevel display bases

By Steve Andreano
Show off your model with an interesting base - it's easy to do!
Pg. 36

Working with white metal

By Kelly Wionzek
Not all kits come in plastic and special care and tools must be used to succeed in other mediums.
Pg. 46

Departments

New Products

New Products Directory

Reader Tips

Online Tips Database

Workbench Reviews

Takom 1/16 scale Renault FT-17
Airfix 1/48 scale Gloster Javelin
Master Box 1/72 scale Mk.I Male British tank

BPK 1/72 scale Boeing 737-200

Minicraft 1/144 scale Boeing KC-135E

Zvezda 1/48 scale Sukhoi Su-2

Hasegawa 1/32 scale Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai "George"

G.W.H. 1/48 scale McDonnell-Douglas F-15B/D Eagle

Editor's Page: A new book from an old friend

Scale Talk

Spotlight

Reader Gallery

Questions & Answers

Hobby Shop Directory

Advertiser Index

Classified Marketplace

FREE DOWNLOAD

FREE DOWNLOAD

Essential finishing techniques for scale modelers.
GET IT NOW

CURRENT ISSUE

FSM250101W1000
Subscribe
Renew
Digital Editions
Give a Gift
FREE NEWSLETTER
SIGN UP
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.
FSM250101W1000
FSM250101W1000
More great sites from Firerown Media
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy