FineScale Modeler July 2015

Airbrushing and Finishing: Mottling a mid-war MesserschmittBy Aaron Skinner A step-by-step guide to airbrushing camouflage on a Luftwaffe ace's Bf 109F-4. It's all about thin paint, low pressure, and working close to the surface. Pg. 20 Kitbash a preproduction T-72By Cookie Sewell Take parts from three kits and turn them into one of 15 Object 172M test vehicles that led to the widely-produced Soviet tank Pg. 26 Weathering with pigmentsBy Bill Plunk Follow along as Bill demonstrates his simple finishing technique to produce a better model Pg. 32 Hefty detail for a tiny modelBy Rogerio "Rato" Marczak The SdKfz 9 FAMO was more than 30' long — but in 1/72 scale, the model measures 5"! Rato crams a ton of detail into Trumpeter's little halftrack. Pg. 40 Conquer a record-breaking SkyrayBy Darren Roberts See how simple modifications turn Tamiya's 1/48 scale F4D into the time-to-altitude champ. A colorful paint scheme finishes the fast climber. Pg. 46 Final Details: What's your psi — and why?By Mark Hembree Considering one of airbrushing's basic elements — air pressure. Find out what the experts use, then tell us what works for you. Pg. 66