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FineScale Modeler Ultimate Guide To Finishing (Special Issue)

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Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Ultimate Guide To Finishing (Special Issue) | 2015
Language:
English
ISSN:
07480801260255

Table of contents

Build Report | Page 6
2015 IPMS / USA National Convention

by Aaron Skinner
Ideas and advice from some of the expert modelers at the 2015 IPMS/USA National Convention
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 16
Get started airbrushing

by Aaron Skinner
What you need to know to choose and use your first airbrush
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 22
The art of pre-shading

by Aaron Skinner
How to apply underlying contrast and break up color for added realism
2645
G.91 R1/3/4 "Gina"
Italeri 1:48
2645 2007 New decals
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 24
Finishing and posing a Russian tank

by Kyle Nelson
Basic painting, weathering lend realism to Zvezda's T-90
3573
Russian Main Battle Tank
T-90
Zvezda 1:35
3573 2011 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 26
How to make mud

by Aaron Skinner
12 simple steps to mess up your vehicles
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 28
Decals demystified

by Aaron Skinner
Properly applied, they are the mark of a terrific model
 

Build Report, 1:1000  | Page 30
Decaling all of the USS Reliant

by Aaron Skinner
Sheet covers most of the surface on "Star Trek" vessel
906
U.S.S. Reliant NCC-1864 Star Trek The Wrath Of Khan
Polar Lights 1:1000
906 2014 New tool
MKA012/12
USS Reliant Decal Set
Polar Lights 1:1000
MKA012/12 2014 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 38
Spray-can Fortress

by Mark Hembree
Spray-painting a b-17 is not ideal, but it can be done
85-5861
B-17G Flying Fortress
Pro Modeler 1:72
85-5861 2011 New decals
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 46
Dressing up a Dora

by Frank Cuden
Aftermarket parts, solid techniques make a long-nosed Fw 190 special
856
Focke-Wulf 190 D9 "Langnasen Dora"
Italeri 1:48
856 1998 New decals
 

Build Report | Page 50
AMPS International Convention 2015

by Aaron Skinner
Armor modelers from around the world provide first-class finishing ideas
 

Build Report, 1:350  | Page 58
Apply a dazzling finish to a ship

by Aaron Skinner
Thin paint and careful masking are the keys to crisp camouflage
4-230
Leander class cruiser
HMS Ajax
Iron Shipwrights 1:350
4-230 200x New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 60
Simulating realistic wood finishes

by Rafe Morrissey
Tips and tricks for making plastic look like real wood
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 62
Making the most of metallics for a MiG

by Aaron Skinner
Taking a shine to a Cold War fighter
80336
MiG-17 PF "Fresco D"
HobbyBoss 1:48
80336 2009 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 70
Finish a World War II German ace's Bf 109F

by Raul Corral
Basic techniques for painting and weathering
09760
Messerschmitt Bf109F `Mölders´
Hasegawa 1:48
09760 2007 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 74
Sometimes masking is just hard work

by Aaron Skinner
Two rolls of tape and 40 hours produce sharp digital camouflage
12105
F-16I SUFA
Academy 1:32
12105 2010 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:25  | Page 76
Detailing a '66 GTO

by Matthew Usher
Dress up an older muscle car kit
85-2537
'66 Pontiac GTO
Revell Monogram 1:25
85-2537 1998 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 82
Creating fantastic armor finishes

by David Manter
System yields good results across diverse collection
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 86
Paint a Stuka for night attack

by Robert Davis
A dark camouflage scheme readies a Ju 87D for late-night flight
08076
Junkers Ju 87D Stuka `Luftwaffe Dive Bomber´ [Luftwaffe Dive Bomber]
Hasegawa 1:32
08076 (ST26) 2006 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 90
Airbrushing and weathering a Skyraider

by Aaron Skinner
Sea blue gloss and exhaust streaks key a Korean War attacker
61058
Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S. Navy
Tamiya 1:48
61058 1998 New tool
 

Build Report | Page 92
A tribute to Shep Paine

by Shep Paine
We say goodbye to master modeler Shep Paine with a reprint of his diorama collection story
 

Editorial | Page 98
Meet the Staff


What makes FSM's editors tick?
 

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