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FineScale Modeler Volume 21 Issue 5

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 21 Issue 5 | May 2003
Language:
English
ISSN:
07447008285905

Table of contents

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 16
Huge paddlewheel aircraft carrier

by Lawrence Hansen
Bill Ballenger's scratchbuilt replica of a World War II training ship.
 

Review, 1:32  | Page 20
Big, beautiful P-47

by Scott Murphy
Hyperdetail Revell's old 1/32 scale Jug into a showpiece.
H151
Thunderbolt Republic P-47D Razorback
Revell 1:32
H151 1971 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 28
Battle of Berlin diorama

by Javier Redondo Gimenez
A dramatic depiction of street fighting in the Third Reich's last days.
 

Build Report | Page 34
Modeling for museums

by Paul Boyer
Milwaukee's IPMS chapter contributes to museums across the country.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 42
Build a rare German tank-buster

by Peter Rasmussen
All it takes is a little kitbashing and basic scratchbuilding for this early Marder.
81171
Army of the World
Hotchkiss H-35
Heller Humbrol 1:35
81171 1982 New box
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 48
Striping a Tiger Meet F-16

by Ricardo Dacoba
Detail and paint a Viper.
35123
F-16A Plus Belgian A.F. Tiger Meet '91
Fujimi 1:72
35123 (351230) 1992 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 52
Prototype German tank destroyer

by Fraser Gray
World War II ended before the E-25 saw service, but you can build one anyway.
CK48
Pz. Kpfw. E25 T.D.
Cromwell Models 1:35
CK48 199* New tool
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 64
Marvelous mining shovel

by Lawrence Hansen
Bigger than the biggest tank, this tracked wonder is entirely scratchbuilt.
 

Editorial | Page 68
The century's 100 most significant aircraft

by Paul Boyer
Your chance to vote!
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 70
Muddy your armor

by Ron Poniatowski
It's a dirty job, but it'll add realism to your combat vehicles.
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 76
Rare B-17 gunship

by Jack H. Smith
It wasn't successful in combat, but the YB-40 makes an impressive model.
5600
B-17G Flying Fortress
Monogram 1:48
5600 1975 New tool
 

Build Report | Page 82
Build and paint a 1950s-era sailor

by Brett W. Avants
A master figure painter shows how.
 

Editorial | Page 86
Your most-wanted kits

by Paul Boyer
The kits you're waiting for.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 88
Dynamic aircraft display stands

by Forest Dalton
Make "in-flight" model mounts.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 90
Amazing scratchbuild armored railcar

by Christine Griffin
It's the first phase of a big 10-car German armored train project.
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:144  | Page 92
Easy de-icer boots with decals

by Gifford Hamilton
No hassle, no painting.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 96
Workbench Reviews

by Jim Zeske
Tamiya 35257, T-55A Russian medium tank
35257
T-55A Russian Medium Tank
Tamiya 1:35
35257 (257) 2002 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 97
Workbench Reviews

by Ross Whitaker
Roden 408, Gloster Gladiator Mk.I
408
Gloster Gladiator Mk.l
UA Roden 1:48
408 2002 New tool
 

Review, 1:24  | Page 98
Workbench Reviews

by Mark Melchiori
Tamiya 24260, Enzo Ferrari
24260
2003
Enzo Ferrari
Tamiya 1:24
24260 (260) 2002 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 100
Workbench Reviews

by Paul Boyer
Trumpeter 1605, North American F-107A Ultra Sabre
01605
North American F-107A Ultra Sabre
Trumpeter 1:72
01605 2002 Changed ???
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 101
Workbench Reviews

by Chuck Davis
Revell 04383-0389, Blohm & Voss Bv 222V-2
04383
Blohm & Voss BV 222 V-2
Revell 1:72
04383 (80-4383) 2002 New tool
 

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