FineScale Modeler October 2011

Setting the scene
By Aaron Skinner
Display base and weathering are key elements in an effective model display
Pg. 22

Mort Künstler: “America’s Artist”
By Mark Hembree
Early in an illustrious career, this master’s box-top magic made kids want the kit
Pg. 24

Backdate an Avenger
By Phillip Gore
Modeling the sole surviving TBF-1 from the Battle of Midway
Pg. 28

Model ship building basics
By Aaron Skinner
Scale modeling essentials, Part 2: A lot of ship modeling depends on small parts and photoetched metal
Pg. 32

History you can model: Sikorsky S-58
By Mark Hembree
Seabat, Seahorse, Choctaw, etc.
Pg. 44

Portfolio: Dan Jayne
A cutaway artist turns to armor
Pg. 46