FineScale Modeler April 2017

Airbrushing & Finishing: Spotting a BrummbarBY Aaron SkinnerHow to punch up the camo on a Sturmpanzer IVPg. 14Three ways to a 5 o'clock shadowBY Joe HudsonSimple techniques add stubble to figuresPg. 16Squiggles made simpleBY Pablo Miguel BauleoPrecisely applied liquid mask makes it easyPg. 18Metal from AcrylicsBY Aaron SkinnerCan water-based paints provide realistic natural-metal?Pg. 21The death of I-171BY Luke EasterPlastic kits, LEDs, and resin — a lot of resin — key this displayPg. 28Kitbash a better BisonBY Bill PlunkAccuracy demands two kits and aftermarket add-onsPg. 36Construct cathedral ruinsBY Marc GrandShattered stained glass and crumbling walls tell a war-torn storyPg. 42MMSI 2016Show gallery of amazing figuresPg. 46Build a carpet-laying BuffaloBY Andy CooperYou'll get a kick out of this "Funny"Pg. 52Final DetailsBY Mark HembreeA story finds a modelPg. 66