FineScale Modeler May 2003

Modeling for museums
by Paul Boyer
Milwaukee's IPMS chapter contributes to museums across the country.

Huge paddlewheel aircraft carrier
by Lawrence Hansen
Bill Ballenger's scratchbuilt replica of a World War II training ship.

Big, beautiful P-47
by Scott Murphy
Hyperdetail Revell's old 1/32 scale Jug into a showpiece.

Battle of Berlin diorama
by Javier Redondo Giménez
A dramatic depiction of street fighting in the Third Reich's last days.

Build a rare German tank-buster
by Peter Rasmussen
All it takes is a little kitbashing and basic scratch- building for this early Marder.

Striping a Tiger Meet F-16
by Ricardo Dacoba
Detail and paint a Viper.
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Prototype German tank destroyer
by Fraser Gray
World War II ended before the E-25 saw service, but you can build one anyway.

Marvelous mining shovel
by Lawrence Hansen
Bigger than the biggest tank, this tracked wonder is entirely scratchbuilt.

The century's 100 most significant aircraft
by Paul Boyer
Your chance to vote!

Muddy your armor
by Ron Poniatowski
It's a dirty job, but it'll add realism to your combat vehicles.

Rare B-17 gunship
by Jack H. Smith
It wasn't successful in combat, but the YB-40 makes an impressive model.

Build and paint a 1950s-era sailor
by Brett W. Avants
A master figure painter shows how.

Your most-wanted kits
by Paul Boyer
The kits you're waiting for.

Dynamic aircraft display stands
by Forest Dalton
Make "in-flight" model mounts.

Amazing scratchbuilt armored railcar
by Christine Griffin
It's the first phase of a big 10-car German armored train project.

Easy de-icer boots with decals
by Gifford Hamilton
No hassle, no painting.