The March issue is hitting newsstands and mailboxes as I write this – why not take a few minutes and let us know how we did?
As always, if you’d like to comment on the issue, please feel free to do so here.
Thanks for your participation!
Matthew Usher
Senior Editor, FineScale Modeler
I already jumped the gun and gave my overall impressions in another thread. All I will say as a follow-up is “Well done.” Another excellent issue with lots of new information.
BTW…Shouldn’t the poll above say “2004…?”
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D’oh!
Good catch – I just fixed it!
Matt
History You Can Model on the Harrier was disappointing. Normally, apart from a concise history of the subject, FSM also includes a list of kits available in various scales, and references like books and websites, etc. However, in the article on the Harrier, these items, which are of importance to the modeller, are missing!
okay okay, I know this is against forum rules but I’m going to ask my question here too. I got a tip published in this issue, but I forgot to enclose my social sec. number in my emailed tip. Who should I contact to satisfy my greed and get payment?
I acquired the MPM’s “High Tech” Fw 189 A, 3 or 4 years ago. Since then I’ve been collecting “Stuff” for it , with the intention of doing an involved type of build. The March “How to” article on the Uhu looks great and will help and inspire. I have probably 5 to 10 kits that I’m collecting “stuff” for, and when the right amount of “stuff” Is collected for a kit then a similar type article is all I need to kick off the project. So keep those “How To” articles on slightly older kits coming. CRAMER.
I really enjoyed the pictures & write up on Letterman’s Dioramas. Truly amazing work that most of us mere mortals could only achieve in our dreams.
Regards, Rick
They are spectacular works, but I don’t know if it’s just me, or is the text for this issue and the text in Great Scale Modelling almost exactly the same??
Overall, it was an ok issue, I found the article on constructing the vacuform machine useful.
I thought this issue was average…Not great, not too bad. I, as usual, would like to see more armor articles included. I always like the “detailing” and “how to” articles. My favorite article ever was the article called “Detailing a D-Day DUKW” by Mr. Plzak. Articles such as that are what I always like to see more of. I especially enjoy articles about detailing an armor model that include some scratch building. Also, the article and build-up of the Uhu was really good this issue. The paint job on it was spectacular! I also found the Editor’s blurb this issue to be quite amusing.
I liked seeing Letterman’s dioramas knowing I could never have the patience and skills to do those…fantastic work. I also liked the vacuum forming article.
I have mostly built aircraft models,but nowI I am into armor and really enjoy it as I have just learned more on how to detail thru your magazine. So naturally my interest lies more to seeing and reading articles on armor. Thanks for the help.
Was it just me or is the March issue sort of…umm…boring? [zzz]
Mike
I enjoy seeing the Braille Scale (1/72) armor article. The vast majority of new releases are being made in this scale. Unlike the low quality simplistic kits that many folks remember, the new kits by Revell, Dragon, Mirage, Eduard/ExtraTech and others are high quality. Many come with link & length tracks and photo etched parts.
A round up of the available King Tiger tank kits in 1/72 would have been a nice addendum to Mr. Low’s article. I know there are two by Revell, two by Dragon and the old Esci/Italeri one he used.
Like arnourguy, I liked the editors blurb too. I just went through the issues he talks about, just recently having bought a house and finally able to get back into this wonderful hobby (with my wife’s somewhat reluctant blessings).
I also liked the article on the Uhu. I haven’t receive FSM for about 10 years so I can’t really comment on how good the issues are, I like them all so far.
I really enjoy seeing the excellent work that Bob does with his Dioramas.
A thought I have been having is this:
Wouldn’t it be great if Bob showed us how he does it? He doesn’t have to give away his secrets, but it would be nice if there were a column (You could call it Letterman Lends a Hand) where he shows a basic (or advanced) diorama technique.
Just a random thought, I definitely enjoyed the issue.
FSM: My eyeballs went straight to the “Uhu”. I’ve got on shelf the Hasegawa, Tamiya, and older Revell, so the connection was clear, as in how perfect can one be with painting a canopy as beautifully as was done. FSM is the only reason I venture over to our exchange book store each week in hopes of seeing another new issue on display. A big thanks to you all.
swon
Hallo
I am in Italy and havent the march issue !
Next !
See “must let my subscription lapse” for more on this topic!
Don
I voted for “Bob Letterman’s Superdioramas” because that was what had the greatest impression on me. But, I was torn a little by the choice for the “Detail a King Tiger in 1/72 scale” I am interested very much in 1/72 scale, mostly modern armour, and it is great to see an article on detailing a kit in that scale. Most detail work for armour is in 1/35, so I’m often left wanting for some hints in the smaller scale. Older kits seem to be lacking in great detail, and I haven’t seen the new kits yet, though I’ve heard similarly good things about them.
So, Bob Letterman’s folio got the vote - but, I would love to see more on 1/72 scale armour and military vehicles.
Another fine and informative issue of FSM (I’ve been a reader since 1987 and have a complete 23-year run). Of immediate interest to me this month was the info that the Binks Wren airbrush is still available! It’s the best single-action airbrush I’ve ever used. I recently lost my trusty old Wren (a long story) and had assumed it was no longer available since it wasn’t covered in your last roundup on airbrushes in early '04. I’ve since e-mailed Binks customer service about how to get another one–a Google search has curiously turned up zero sources for the Wren. I’ve learned everything I know about good model making by reading FSM. Thanks for coming through for me again.
All best, --Ken Keller