Spring is here, and the May 2005 issue is appearing in newsstands and mailboxes. Could you take a minute and let us know how we did?
As always, feel free to comment on the issue here – we always appreciate feedback.
Thanks very much!
Matthew Usher
Senior Editor, FineScale Modeler
Just got mine in the mail on Sat. I’ve been a subscriber for sometime, and have enjoyed the evolution of the magazine, espcially over the past six or seven years. I would concider myself a weekend modler, as perhaps the majority of your readers are. My skills vary, but i find myself going back to issues when i run into a problem or looking for a new technique. I must say this past issue, May, I rather enjoyed both articles on resin casting and the resin ship buiding. Being that i focus on resin spacecraft and launch vehs, but recently dove into resin ships so i found the article very informative. Keep up the good work!
One of the better issues in a long time.
I really liked the Resin casting article, since that is a skill I am just now trying to acquire.
Also the Perry frigate article was very good – unlike usual articles, there was lots of pictures & text to explain it – I am in favor of more depth in the articles.
John
Alas i havn’t gotten the chance to read it yet, thats the problem with living on the other side of the world, i won’t be able to get my hands on it until it reaches the newsstands toward the end of the month…
But i do have a [?] Whatever happened to the From the Forum page? i always enjoyed reading that section and seeing the familiar user names in the magazine…
Cheers Jules…
Mine also came in on saturday. Although I voted for the M60 article for the poll, I really liked the resin ship article also. Its a nice project without getting too insane. The Mexican F-5 was interesting to me due to the neck of the woods I live in. Overall very enjoyable issue.
I like it! Favourite articles would have to be Secrets of Resin Casting and Build and Detail a 1:350 scale Perry-Class Missile Frigate. Michael (Australia)
I voted for the article on “Bondo” Phil Brandt’s Jazzy Jets.
Trully inspiring work. Nice to see something different in the way of subject matter.
Thanks for featuring him.
Phil, if you read this, great work!
Tory
I was looking forward to this issue for the resin moulding techniques, and this I found to be a great article. The rest of it was kind of lame. Again, an under-representation of armor, with an overabundance of aircraft kits. Hmm, methings this trend will continue 'till my subscription expires.
Really liked the Obiekt 704 article as well as the M-60 article. As an armor nut I ofcourse like to see as many armor articles as possible. It brings more balance to the magazine.
I also enjoyed the Resin casting article, (but I’m not a big fan of the Leggo method)and I’d like to see more advanced resin casting techniques showcased. I’d recommend Vagabond as a resin source, as Micro-Mark is on the spendy side.
Haven’t got mine yet but will let you know after I read it.
The resin-casting article was just fantastic. While I already understand the principles of the process, Matt’s article was so clear in terms of presentation in words & pictures, and using lego’s are the form is an execellent idea. So, once again, a big thanks to Matt for the article. Can I look forward to easy homemade photoetch next?
This is the best issue I’ve EVER gotten!!! FSM has out done itself this time! EXCELLENT magazine!
The article on resin casting was timely and well-written. I would also like to learn more about casting metal.
I thought the resin casting article was excellent. The features on the major contests is also a great way to expand the hobby and our imaginations. I feel there is more overall diversity in the last year from you and that the magazine is responding to the ever changing needs of the hobby and modelers. Keep up the great work and we’ll hopefully see you in Vancouver again this year.
Drew H.
Truly an excellent issue. My favourites? “Bondo” Phil Brandt’s Jazzy Jets, the resin casting clinic and the Vancouver Fall Show. Keep up the good work.
I like the extra thing attached to the back, the basics of airbrushing guide thingy
Mine arrived in perfect condition, plastic bag all sealed up and insert without a crease!
Contents inside were pretty good also.
Prices of items used on the build ups would be a nice feature, as some of us budget projects. Finding out FSM is building a $40 model but adding $150 worth of after market goodies is a bummer. The opposite is true too, a $150 resin kit with $40 of after market stuff! Put in the prices!!
Don
I guess I’ll be the “Devil’s Advocate” on this issue.
My basic subsciption copy was okay and the resin casting article was by far the best item in the issue. However, the rest of the mag was quite thin in terms of “hardcore” modeling information. As mentioned, armor was hardly covered at all and even those aircraft model articles that generated some minor interest for me were extremely watered down.
My biggest concern was discovering that once again (as with the sample microbrushes last year), loyal subscribers were not provided with the FSM supplement on airbrushing. Only those individuals who purchased the magazine in plastic wrap at the newstand (or perhaps overseas subscribers?) were fortunate enough get this valuable information. Oh, well…
I enjoyed the magazine, though I have not read all of it (what M60 article). I also know why I still don’t subscribe, I get to see the articles and the condition of the mag first, and I get the extra inserts. Maybe you should create a premium subscription class that include all the inserts and other issues that are only available on the news stand. The whole point of subscribing is to get all the material and not miss something because you did not make it to the news stand on time. Since I HAVE to go to the news stand anyway why bother with a subscription, it is certainly not because of the cost savings when you miss a article!
Theadore
Still haven’t gotten mine… [:(]