FineScale Modeler May 2015

Airbrushing & Finishing: Spraying streaks on an SM.79By Aaron SkinnerSee how Shane Hedlund finished his Italian S.M.79 Italian bomber in three-color camouflage, freehand.Pg. 18Detailing Tamiya's big P-51By John C. BackenstrossTamiya's 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang packs in a ton of detail, and John Backenstross builds it from the box--mostly.Pg. 20Helpful hints for a HueyBy Jim WechslerFor someone who builds armor models, the Academy/MRC 1/35 scale UH-1C may seem like a strange choice. But Jim thinks of this Vietnam veteran as a flying armored personnel carrier and applies his tank-finishing techniques.Pg. 24Display base basicsBy Mike ButryAdd life and context to your models with easy and inexpensive realistic display bases.Pg. 28Improving Airfix's classic StukaBy Dave RobbinsAirfix's 1/24 scale Ju 87 is a big model that screams for more detail, and scratchbuilding was just the ticket.Pg. 40Stretching a fuselageBy Mike MathieuLearn how to extend an airline fuselage without cannibalizing a second kit in the process.Pg. 44Final Details: The Boyer fellas, from Baltimore to BroncoBy Paul BoyerPaul reminisces about a display he built for his father in 1974 showing the aircraft the two of them flew in during their time in service.Pg. 66