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Information on constructing realistic and accurate models; includes new project ideas and tips and techniques for model aircraft, military vehicles, ships, cars, spacecraft, historical figures and dioramas.
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Information on constructing realistic and accurate models; includes new project ideas and tips and techniques for model aircraft, military vehicles, ships, cars, spacecraft, historical figures and dioramas.
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This review is from: Finescale Modeler (Magazine)
This magazine is well written. Currently, Matt Usher is the editor and he is slowly making the magazine more like some of the British Magazines. That's a good thing because if things don't change then they become obsolete.FSM is easy to use and every month follows a standard format. There is the magazine index of articles; a break down section of what's new and that is divided up by scale, type of vehicle or model, and books/supplies usually a featured article or build of a model; several conversion articles or how-to articles; and then important work bench reviews. FSM is very influential on the industry. Every year they offer a poll on the most requested models. Since 2000 nearly every requested 1/350th large scale ship has been made. Also, FSM will pull no punches on the work bench reviews. Lindberg made a ghastly 1/72 scale Japanese submarine with a miss-formed bow. FSM slammed Lindberg on that and challenged the firm on where they did their research. Furthermore, FSM has lamented the fact that Lindberg may produce a 1/200th scale "Graf Zeppelin" aircraft carrier and not one person can figure their marketing campaign. Another thing a potential reader of this magazine should know is FSM does not go down in value. This reviewer has been reading the magazine since the mid-1990s and once sold a large collection of the magazine when moving into a new house. It was quite nice to find out there is a large market for the used magazines. Indeed, if you're doing a special conversion, such as making the proposed F2N-4 "swept wing Banshee" (competitor to the F9F Cougar) then you'll need this magazine because it will tell you how to convert the kits. FSM is the best general military modeling magazine on the market. They cover everything from cars to rockets but spend 95% of their printed material on military items and of that amount the bulk covers the subject of WWII. So, a reader will see more than a few write ups on various models of M-4s, Panzer IVs, and T34s but will be treated to occasional articles on Hummers in Baghdad or a write up on scratch building a giant 1/96th scale ship model.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Monthly Magazine!,
By Troy A Goetz (TN, FL and Suriname) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finescale Modeler (Magazine)
This magazine has helped me develope my skills as a modeler for quite a while. I am still a novice but I have to say, using some of the tips and tricks found in these articles has really helped me. Every now and then I look at some of the detail that I would have otherwise missed. It makes the difference between being a toy and being a historical story. My dad used to build models all the time and I remember he always told me that building the model was the easy part, making it look real is the FUN (hard) part! The weathering tricks and scratch building how to's are all awesome even for an intermediate/skilled modeler. Okay, now I am rambling on. It's a great buy! Get it now, you won't regret it!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great magazine for all modelers,
This review is from: Finescale Modeler (Magazine)
I've been a reader and subscriber since the magazines conception back in the 80's..One of the best modelers magazines on the american market.The articles are well written,with nice photos and how to articles for all levels of modeling.Been building models for over 40 years and a lot of what I've learned has come from the pages of this magazine.Is it on par with Tamiya's magazines? No but it is headed in that direction,Matthew Usher the current editor is making the changes needed to keep up with the modeling world,world wide.Do yourself a favor and pick up a least one copy of the magazine and give it a read,you'll be pleasantly suprise at what you'll find inside.Excellent web page with plenty of advice and photos of modelers builds from around the globe also.
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