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68 Pages·2013·10.62 MB·English

STEP-BY-STEP: WEATHERING OLIVE DRAB CAMO

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40 Make your Pakwagen pop! 6 Editor’s Page 50 Questions & Answers
How to build a better SdKfz 251/22 8 Scale Talk 52 Reader Tips
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BILL PLUNK
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46 Kitbashing USS Benfold
Two kits and careful detail make a fine
On the Cover
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Happy birthday, Erik Westin! And I still haven’t gotten to Frank
In celebration of my boyfriend’s birthday, I Cuden’s F-102 Delta Dagger, which hit
wanted to write in and share how proud I close to home. I served in the U.S. Air
am of his modeling talent. Force with the 1st Fighter Wing at
Over the last three years, I’ve watched Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Our
Erik work tirelessly on a number of models, main group was the 94th FIS (“Hat In The
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and many vintage cars in between. F-106s and three F-102s. Frank’s helpful
He has been an artist all his life but, in tips will allow me to build these kits more
recent years, has taken to modeling as a Erik built this vintage Aurora Chitty Chitty Bang accurately than I ever imagined.
stress reliever from living and working in Bang to exacting specifications, and has another At this point, it became crystal-clear to
New York City. No matter how busy we safely in his stash. Nice job! me why FSM is unique. You always respect
are, something special happens when he’s your readers, regardless of skill level. I’ve
able to wash all the stress away and focus that set FSM apart from other magazines been building models for 50 years. During
on building. in its category. I never tried to define the that time I’ve continually improved my
Nearly every night, I sit at our shared difference, but I was always aware of it. skills, often by trial and error. However,
desk, blogging while he makes magic in his Your most recent July and September issues thanks to FSM, I get to take shortcuts and
workshop. We bond over stories about the are perfect examples. am continually updated on the latest and
kits, discussions regarding paint colors, and In July, Aaron Skinner gave us a com- greatest materials and techniques. It simply
the little successes that eventually add up to prehensive primer on thinning paints for doesn’t get any better than this!
a completed model. airbrushing, including a chart for paint-to- Thanks to Editor Matthew Usher!
I’m sure for many people modeling is a thinner ratios. Immediately afterward, we’re Under his guidance, Fine Scale Modeler is
form of escapism. It brings back memories hit with a very informative article on work- the best it’s ever been. You’ve taken a great
of childhood and sparks the imagination, ing with clear parts. Aaron comes back magazine to a whole new level that’s “off
which is important for kids of any age. I with tips and techniques for mastering the hook!”
want to thank FSM for publishing a maga- decals and follows up with a comprehensive - Jim Daubert
zine that shares this wonderful and fulfill- decal-troubleshooting layout. As if that City, State
ing hobby. While I may not build models weren’t enough, Aaron demonstrates apply-
myself (yet), I respect the skill set and am ing decals step by step! All of this and we Praise for Modeling Airliners
always excited to see Erik’s creations come haven’t even touched on the rest of that A big thank-you to Associate Editor Aaron
to life. issue, which was over the top and loaded Skinner for his outstanding book Modeling
Happy birthday, Erik! with precious jewels of modeling goodness! Airliners (ISBN 9789-0-89024-844-7,
- Jenny Beaudry I had barely recovered from July’s jug- Kalmbach Books). It was long overdue and
New York, N.Y. gernaut when September’s issue arrived is partly responsible for my return to model
Inside, we are taken through the building of building and making sure I set aside the
FSM is off the hook! a resin SAS Land Rover and Anzo Lee’s time for it.
In the September 2013 FineScale Modeler, gorgeously finished F-86 Sabre in 1/72 While I currently wear many hats
Editor Matthew Usher solicited readers’ scale! I don’t build 1/32 scale planes, but (teaching physics, photography for Airways
thoughts and suggestions. Here are mine: the techniques Ernest Urtiaga used on his magazine, and glass blowing), modeling
I’ve been reading FSM since 1982. Arado Ar 196 will help tremendously on airliners and chasing airliners has been a
There has always been something unique my 1/72 scale version. great passion since childhood.
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Available! Because of Aaron’s book, I’ve started
again on a project that has sat on my work-
bench for 10 years: a Revell 1/144 scale
Starting at Boeing 767. Originally, I planned to finish
$265.00 it as a UPS cargo plane. However, after
much thought, I’ve decided to do a
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Modeling Airliners, I turned to Tamiya and Ed Pascuzzi credits FSM’s Modeling Airliners by
couldn’t be happier with the results from its Aaron Skinner for getting him back to building a
white and gray primer. I achieved the gloss plane in Hawaiian Air colors.
MAJOR finish by spraying Pledge Future floor pol-
ish and buffing once it was dry. Thanks again for a great magazine and
The leading edges received coats of for keeping our fun (and sometimes frus-
Alclad II polished aluminum and chrome, tratingly expensive) hobby alive and grow-
The panel lines were pre-shaded with a ing.
.1mm Staetdler liner. All of this thanks to - Ed Pascuzzi
Aaron! Now, on to decals and weathering! Stony Brook, N.Y.
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