FineScale Modeler October 2013

Cover Story: Glossing with acrylics
By Aaron Skinner
Paint additives and a lot of prep work help give this F9F-2 Panther a glossy coat
Pg. 24

Airbrushing-and-Finishing
Airbrushing & Finishing: Painting German three-color camouflage
By Aaron Skinner
German three-color camouflage schemes look cool but can be tough to paint. Aaron shows how to get a realistic finish on a Dragon 1/35 scale Panther G.
Pg. 20

Improving and updating a J-8 "Finback"
By Tom Berres
Scratchbuilt details help update a kit of an older Chinese fighter.
Pg. 36

Detailing HMS Dreadnought
By Don Stauffer
Use aftermarket parts to make a nice battleship kit remarkable.
Pg. 42

Finishing a tiny Sturmtiger
By Karl Logan
Trumpeter's 1/72 scale Sturmtiger is a tiny model of a heavy weapon -- but innovative finishing and weathering techniques can pack a lot of detail into a small space.
Pg. 48