FineScale Modeler Essential Techniques for the Model Builder

Issue
- Magazine:
- FineScale Modeler
- Number:
- Essential Techniques for the Model Builder | 2009
- Language:
- English
- ISSN:
- 72262746779996
Table of contents
Tips & Tricks | Page 5Opening stubborn paint bottles
by Matthew UsherCome unstuck, not unglued
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 6Focus on a photo Lightning
by Pat HawkeyBuilding Monogram's old kit as an F-5B reconnaissance plane
Tips & Tricks | Page 13A first-aid kit for modelers
by Matthew UsherTools to fix damaged models
Build Report, 1:700 | Page 14Resin ship modeling
by Jeff HerneBuilding the USS Brooklyn and putting it to sea
Tips & Tricks | Page 18Secrets of resin casting
by Matthew UsherMake one part or a whole pile with this easy-to-learn technique
Tips & Tricks | Page 2410 tips for powerful small-scale armor
by Steve HustadTake on the challenge of 1/72 and 1/76 scale armor
Tips & Tricks | Page 28Get started airbrushing
by Matthew UsherA guide to choosing and using your first airbrush
Tips & Tricks, 1:72 | Page 32Motorizing a Mediterranean Spitfire
by Paul BoyerAnimation in small scale
Tips & Tricks | Page 36Masking canopies
by Matthew UsherTips and tricks for razor-sharp finishes and framework
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 40Model a Falklands War Mirage
by Ricardo DacobaHow to update Heller's 1970s kit
Tips & Tricks | Page 45Brush cleaning do's and don'ts
by Matthew UsherHow to maintain a fleet of long-lasting paintbrushes
Tips & Tricks | Page 46Modeling snow
by Karl LoganWorking in a winter diorama
Tips & Tricks | Page 49Dynamite decals
by Paul BoyerThe delights and disasters of decaling
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 54Build your first diorama
by Matthew UsherThis eye-catching project helps showcase smaller armor models
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 60Working with raised surface details
by John Adelmann"Old fashioned" panel lines can be a boon
Tips & Tricks | Page 64Working with clear parts
by Matthew UsherEssential tools and techniques for easy handling
Tips & Tricks | Page 66Airbrush gallery: top tips
by Mark HembreeMaster modelers share their work and offer advice on techniques and equipment
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 72Building a German pillbox diorama
by Glenn BartolottiA Panther turret gives this emplacement extra punch!
Tips & Tricks | Page 76Poster-paint panel lines
by Mark BuchlerTempera makes an easy-to-use, water-based wash
Tips & Tricks | Page 78Glue basics
by Matthew UsherModeling is a lot more easy - and fun - with the right glue
Tips & Tricks | Page 81Make a basic vacuum-forming machine
by John MyszkaYou only need simple materials and homemade tools