FineScale Modeler

FineScale Modeler teaches you to build models of aircraft, armor, ships and more. Clear articles show you how to assemble, paint, and finish the latest model kits. Every issue includes unbiased reviews of kits that were built and tested for accuracy, product announcements, tips from the experts, and a gallery of readers’ models.

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KEEP MOVING • Model a damaged T-62 fighting in Afghanistan

Into the WASTELAND • Modeling skills turn a desktop USB hub into a scale replica

READER GALLERY

ACME SOUTHERN NATIONALS

BUTCH O’HARE

BAMM • For Build a Model Month 2025, FineScale Modeler hosted a group build for new and junior modelers (and their mentors) on the FSM Forum. Thanks to everyone for joining!

Li’l Red Lowrider

GOLDEN ERA • One modeler looks to unleash his creativity

A PATTERN TO FOLLOW • Modifying a model can be daunting, but don’t let it stop you

Are you READY TO SCRUMBLE? • An unusual painting technique sets a 1/32 scale AEG G.IV bomber apart

Estes Soyuz rocket

Academy USAF B-2A ‘Stealth Bomber’

Eduard MiG-21bis Dual Combo

ICM B-26G Marauder

MPC ‘The SSlasher’ Chevelle SS street machine

Turbine or not turbine • Gas-powered turbine race cars made a lot of wind in the late ’60s, and MPC wanted in