FineScale Modeler December 2013

Cover story: Make your Pakwagen pop!
By Bill Plunk
How to build a better SkKfz 251/22.
Page 40

Airbrushing Finishing
By Aaron Skinner
Pre-shading, post-shading, and fading paint for a P-39 in the Pacific.
Page 22

Portfolio: Joe Fleming - Striving for perfection
By John Ferdico
Joe Fleming's incredible models demonstrate his skill with aircraft, armor, and figures!
Page 30

Painting invasion stripes
By Chuck Lipkin
Techniques for agind D-Day markings on a Martin Marauder.
Page 30

Scale Modeling Essentials: Making a good Zero better
By Aaron Skinner
Aaron walks you through the process of installing prepainted photoetched metal in a Tamiya 1/48 scale A6M3 Zero.
Page 36

Kitbashing USS Benfold
By Joseph Bossert
Joseph uses two kits and careful attention to detail to complete a commissioned work for the USS Benfold's outgoing skipper.
Page 46