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FineScale Modeler How To Paint & Weather Scale Models 2

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
How To Paint & Weather Scale Models 2 | 2010
Language:
English
ISSN:
72262746779956

Table of contents

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 6
Get started with finishing

by Mike Adamson
Great paint and decals for Hasegawa's F-4E.
702
McDonnell Douglas
F-4E Phantom II
Hasegawa 1:72
702 1985 New box
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 9
Painting camouflage uniforms

by Lynn Kessler
A simple technique for realistic results.
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 12
Metallic finishes are a snap with Alclad II lacquers

by Aaron Skinner
Creating a natural-metal skin for Hasegawa's big P-47.
08187
P-47D Thunderbolt '79th Fighter Group'
Hasegawa 1:32
08187 2008 New decals
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 18
Show Gallery: Aircraft

by Mark Hembree
Top finishing tips from expert modelers.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 22
Finishing a pair of multimedia cruisers

by Mike Ashey
Painting and detailing resin ships.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 28
Armor whitewash

by John Robinson
Create convincing winter camouflage with artist's pastels.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 31
Making custom decals and dry transfers

by Jim Fullingim
When no decals are available, make your own markings.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 34
Airbrush with the experts


Experts reveal their airbrushing secrets.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 39
Bomb striping made easy

by H. Scott Edwards
A mass-production technique for detailing ordnance.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 40
Secrets of high-gloss finishes

by Robert Downey
A master modeler shows you how.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 46
Show Gallery: Armor

by Mark Hembree
More great advice from award-winning modelers.
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 50
Weathering tank tracks

by Lynn Kessler
Using paint to simulate wear, corrosion, and grime - all at the same time!
 

Build Report, 1:70  | Page 52
Painting under the sea

by Phillip Gore
Building Disney's famous "20,000 Leagues" Nautilus
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 56
Harsh weathering

by Alfonso Martinez Berlana
Taking Accurate Miniatures' P-51A to the China-Burma-India theater.
3402
P-51A Mustang Allison Engine Powered
Accurate Miniatures 1:48
3402 1994 New parts
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 60
Adding stains, grease, and rust

by Lynn Kessler
Getting armor models dirty with acrylic paint and powdered pastels.
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 62
Weather a weary aircraft

by John Adelmann
Pulling out all the stops to model ProModeler's SB2C-4 Helldiver as a well-worn Pacific Theater plane
85-5935
SB2C-4 Helldiver
Pro Modeler 1:48
85-5935 1997 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 66
Deal with an Uhu!

by Alfonso Martinez Berlana
Finish a limited-run Fw 189A-1.
72529
Focke Wulf Fw-189A-1 "Night Fighter"
MPM Production 1:72
72529 2007 New decals
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 70
Hetzer holiday

by Kevin Kuster
The weekend diary of a busy husband/father/model builder.
32511
Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Mittlere Produktion
Tamiya 1:48
32511 2005 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 74
Painting identification stripes

by John Adelmann
An alternative to decals
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 78
Brush-painting basics

by Jeff Wilson
Quality paint finishes with brushes are easier than you think!
 

Build Report | Page 81
Show Gallery: Everything else

by Mark Hembree
Battle damage, figures, dinosaurs, and more!
 

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