FineScale Modeler February 2005

Building Trumpeter’s big new Nimitz
By Paul Boyer
It’s a super kit of a supercarrier, in glorious 1/350 scale, complete with its own air wing. What’s not to like?

Hellcat of the Navy: Minsi II
By Mike Ashey
Upgrade Hasegawa's 1/32 scale F6F into a spectacular representation of top Navy ace David McCampbell's aircraft.

Revamping a Soviet rarity
By Joe Morgan
Simple corrections turn ICM's kit of the unusual triple-turreted T-28 medium tank into a showpiece straight from the box.

Tempera mentality
By Mark Büchler
Finish your model with an easy-to-use wash using an art-class standby: tempera paints.

New life for an old Shoki
By Fraser Gray
Update the old Otaki Ki-44 Tojo fighter kit with modern detail that'll turn heads.

Model a classic WWII fleet submarine
By Ken Hart
Scratchbuilt details transform an old Revell kit into a spectacular USS Gato.

John Alcorn's scratchbuilt wonders
An aircraft modeler since WWII, John shares with us a sampling of the one-of-a-kind masterpieces he's created over the years.

Kit Classics No. 63: Aurora's historic silver knight
By Tom Graham
The innovative company released the very first figure kit in 1956.