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FineScale Modeler Volume 20 Issue 3

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 20 Issue 3 | March 2002
Language:
English
ISSN:
07482008285003

Table of contents

Build Report, 1:200  | Page 20
Oriana cruise ship


John Degoede's scratchbuilt 1/200 scale world cruiser is four feet long - and beautiful!
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 24
ABCs of airbrushing

by Chris Appoldt
Here's what you need to know to get started.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 29
Airbrush troubleshooting

by Paul Boyer
A guide to identifying and fixing common airbrush problems.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 30
Cleaning your airbrush

by Terry Thompson
A clean airbrush is an airbrush that functions well.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 32
Airbrush roundtable


Eight experts share their airbrushing tips and tricks.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 38
A special Sherman, Part 2

by Bob Collignon
Tips for painting, weathering, and detailing a terrific M4A1.
225
Sherman M4A1 Allied Standard Tank
Italeri 1:35
225 1980 New box
 

Editorial | Page 45
Sherman kit roundup

by Cookie Sewell
A guide to Sherman kits - which one is best for your next project?
 

Build Report | Page 52
Stunning Napoleonic figures

by Carl Caiati, Elizabeth Lamb
Check out the work of award-winning modeler and painter Keith Kowalski.
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 56
Sea Venom

by Paul Romans
Give a classic aircraft kit a modern makeover.
F253
D.H. Sea Venom
FROG 1:72
F253 1973 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 62
Create your own custom lettering

by Jim Fullingim
Learn how to prepare artwork for your own dry transfers and decals.
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 66
Kit Classics No. 51

by Terence J. Marriott
Airfix's Vought Kingfisher
251
Kingfisher Series 2
Airfix 1:72
251 1967 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 70
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Hasegawa PT23, AH-64D Apache Longbow
07223
AH-64D Apache Longbow [U.S. Army Attack Helicopter]
Hasegawa 1:48
07223 (PT23) 2001 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 72
Workbench Reviews

by Paul Boyer
Italeri 01213, F6F-3 Hellcat
1213
F6F-3 Hellcat
Italeri 1:72
1213 2001 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 73
Workbench Reviews

by Chris Appoldt
Revell 03044, MAN 10-ton milgl 8x8 truck
03044
MAN 10t. milgl 8x8 truck
Revell 1:35
03044 2000 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 74
Workbench Reviews

by David P. Anderson
Special Hobby 72024, TR-1A (Lockheed U-2R)
SH72024
TR-1A
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72024 2001 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 76
Workbench Reviews

by Dr. Bill Funcke
Eduard 8080, Albatros D.II (LVG)
8080
Albatros D.II (L.V.G.)
Eduard 1:48
8080 2001 New tool
 

Review, 1:32  | Page 77
Workbench Reviews

by Dr. Bill Funcke
Revell-Monogram 5516, Spitfire Mk.I/II
85-5516
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I/II
Revell 1:32
85-5516 2001 New box
 

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