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FineScale Modeler Volume 37 Issue 3

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 37 Issue 3 | March 2019
Language:
English
ISSN:
72527401260203

Table of contents

Build Report | Page 16
Detailing a gnome arcanist

by Noel Meyer
23mm looks mysteriously big with light sourcing trickery
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 19
Enhance a Zero

by John C. Backenstross
Add photo-etched parts and a smidge of subtle weathering for a well rounded Zero
60317
Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Model 21 (Zeke)
Tamiya 1:32
60317 2006 New parts
32585
A6M2 Zero type 21 interior Tamiya
Eduard 1:32
32585 2006 New tool
32161
A6M2 Zero type 21 engine Tamiya
Eduard 1:32
32161 2006
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 24
Improving HobbyBoss’ Skyhawk

by Darren Roberts
Monogram flaps and slats properly ground an A-4E
81764
A-4E Skyhawk
HobbyBoss 1:48
81764 2017 New parts
 

Reference | Page 28
US Navy aircraft identification markings - a history

by Darren Roberts
Part 3 of 4: From blue to gray in Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War
 

Build Report | Page 34
Show Gallery


Fine figures from MMSI 2018
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 40
Inside an M113

by Bart Cusumano
Superdetail the interior of Trumpeter's 1/72 scale ACAV
07237
US
M113ACAV Armored Car
Trumpeter 1:72
07237 2006 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 44
Stroke Therapy - How building models helped my recovery

by William Mitchell
Constructing an old kit helps build hand-eye coordination
997
Dodge WC-54 Signal Corps
Bilek 1:35
997 200x New decals
 

Build Report, 1:144  | Page 48
Improve Trumpeter's Type 033G sub

by Alfonso Berlana
Building and painting a 1/144 scale Chinese Romeo
05902
Chinese Type 33G Submarine
Trumpeter 1:144
05902 2000 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 56
Decals for a "paper" panzer

by Tomasz Menert
This is field-applied camouflage with a difference
6315
Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F1(F)
Dragon 1:35
6315 2008 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 58
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
Bronco Models CB35148, US M19A1 Twin 40MM Gun Motor Carriage
CB35148
US
M19A1 Twin 40 MM Gun Motor Carriage Korean War
Bronco 1:35
CB35148 2018 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 60
Workbench Reviews

by Ted Horn
Ryefield Sturmtiger RM-5012, Sturmmörser Tiger
RM-5012
Sturmmörser Tiger RM61 L/5,4 / 38 cm (With Full Interior)
Rye Field Model (RFM) 1:35
RM-5012 2018 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 61
Workbench Reviews

by Tom Foti
Takom 2113, M60A1 with ERA
2113
M60A1 w/Explosive Reactive Armor
Takom 1:35
2113 2018 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 62
Workbench Reviews

by Chris Cortez
Roden 811, M43 3/4 ton ambulance
811
M43 Ambulance
UA Roden 1:35
811 2018 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 63
Workbench Reviews

by Jim Zeske
Takom 2112, SMK Soviet Heavy Tank
2112
Soviet Heavy Tank
SMK
Takom 1:35
2112 2018 New tool
 

Editorial | Page 66
Final Details

by Paul Boyer
Building a museum collection
 

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