FineScale Modeler July 2013

Cover Story: Tips and techniques for mastering decals
By Aaron Skinner
What decals are and how to make them stick
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Cover Story: Troubleshooting decals
By Aaron Skinner
When things go wrong, here's a troubleshooting guide to help you straighten out your decals
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Cover Story: Applying decals step by step
By Aaron Skinner
Learn the best ways to apply decals as Aaron Skinner applies markings to his Hasegawa 1/42 scale P-51D
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Airbrushing & Finishing: Thinning paint for airbrushing
By Aaron Skinner
Learn how to thin paint properly for your airbrush and get a great finish on your model
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FSM Basics: Working with clear parts
By Matthew Usher
Learn how to make your scale model's clear plastic parts look the best they can
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Portfolio: "Willie & Joe" in three dimensions
Modeler Nate Jones recreates World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin's Stars and Stripes cartoons as 1/35 scale vignettes
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Make your models stand out
By Mike A. Muzyka
Make your models memorable by making striking display bases
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History you can model: The half-century voyage of the USS 'Enterprise'
By Mark Hembree
For more than 50 years, the USS Enterprise sailed the seas, giving modelers plenty of modeling opportunities
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