FineScale Modeler April 2014

Cover Story: Build a German destroyer
By Bill Plunk
An armor modeler builds his first ship.
pg. 28

Airbrushing & Finishing: Sunken Sherman in the Pacific
By Aaron Skinner
Brush-painting techniques, weathering, and a unique display base create a tank left underwater.
pg. 20

Show Gallery: MMSI 2013
FSM visits the Military Miniatures Society of Illinois' amazing exhibition.
pg. 22

Make a Mossie right
By Anders Isaksson
Build a 1/72 scale British Mosquito with basic techniques and a few aftermarket parts.
pg. 36

Four steps for worn wood
By Federico Collada
Reproduce a realistic wood-grain appearance on plastic by printing decals at home.
pg. 42

Fit for a Sea King
By Hugo Petiers
Fujimi's 1/72 scale SH-3H Sea King comes to life with scratchbuilding and an Eduard photoetched-metal detail set.
pg. 44

Washes, dry-brushing, and pencils
By Raul Corral
Three fundamental means of weathering that every modeler should know.
pg. 62