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FineScale Modeler is the world's leading magazine devoted to the hobby of scale modeling. If you enjoy building models, or are interested in starting, you've come to the right place.

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FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Season 5 viewer questions

FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Season 5 viewer questions FineScale Modeler

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FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Adding engine wires

FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Adding engine wires FineScale Modeler

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FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Reverse washes

FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Reverse washes FineScale Modeler

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FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Painting laminated wood propellers

FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Painting laminated wood propellers FineScale Modeler

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FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: IPMS USA National Convention 2025 show footage

FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: IPMS USA National Convention 2025 show footage FineScale Modeler

6K views - 6 months ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Superglue solvents?

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Superglue solvents? FineScale Modeler

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FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Painting with gradients

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Painting with gradients FineScale Modeler

8.5K views - 6 months ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Working with colored filters

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Working with colored filters FineScale Modeler

6.2K views - 6 months ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Modeling wood grain in plastic

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Modeling wood grain in plastic FineScale Modeler

7.5K views - 7 months ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Removing ejector pin marks

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Removing ejector pin marks FineScale Modeler

9K views - 7 months ago

Scale Model Basics: Assembling plastic model figures

Scale Model Basics: Assembling plastic model figures FineScale Modeler

8.3K views - 7 months ago

FineScale Modeler opens Azur-Frrom and HobbyBoss kits, looks at ruler options, and talks model mojo

FineScale Modeler opens Azur-Frrom and HobbyBoss kits, looks at ruler options, and talks model mojo FineScale Modeler

11.6K views - 7 months ago

FSM opens AMT and Academy kits, bends photo-etched metal with tools, and shows Wonderfest footage

FSM opens AMT and Academy kits, bends photo-etched metal with tools, and shows Wonderfest footage FineScale Modeler

7.7K views - 8 months ago

FSM opens AMT and Italeri kits, tries to remove paint with oven cleaner, and footage from NNL North

FSM opens AMT and Italeri kits, tries to remove paint with oven cleaner, and footage from NNL North FineScale Modeler

8.1K views - 8 months ago

FSM opens new Atlantis and Italeri kits, removes enamel pinwash, and browses the FSM Forum

FSM opens new Atlantis and Italeri kits, removes enamel pinwash, and browses the FSM Forum FineScale Modeler

9.4K views - 8 months ago

FSM opens ICM and IBG kits, uses paint palettes, and reads and responds to comments on our videos

FSM opens ICM and IBG kits, uses paint palettes, and reads and responds to comments on our videos FineScale Modeler

6.7K views - 8 months ago

FSM opens new HobbyBoss and IBG models, shakes up paint, and makes terrain with lacquer thinner

FSM opens new HobbyBoss and IBG models, shakes up paint, and makes terrain with lacquer thinner FineScale Modeler

10.4K views - 9 months ago

FSM opens Polar Lights & X-Scale kits, more hot wire cutters, and exclusive Roscoe Turner footage

FSM opens Polar Lights & X-Scale kits, more hot wire cutters, and exclusive Roscoe Turner footage FineScale Modeler

7K views - 9 months ago

FSM opens Polar Lights and Academy kits, shows a hot wire cutter, and introduces FSM's newest editor

FSM opens Polar Lights and Academy kits, shows a hot wire cutter, and introduces FSM's newest editor FineScale Modeler

9.1K views - 9 months ago

FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Polar Lights, uses glass files, and exclusive HeritageCon footage

FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Polar Lights, uses glass files, and exclusive HeritageCon footage FineScale Modeler

9.9K views - 9 months ago

FSM unboxes Tamiya and ICM kits, tries a Gaahleri airbrush, and shows exclusive Mad City footage

FSM unboxes Tamiya and ICM kits, tries a Gaahleri airbrush, and shows exclusive Mad City footage FineScale Modeler

11K views - 9 months ago

FSM opens new kits from Azur FRROM, Tamiya, and AMT and says farewell to an amazing FSM editor

FSM opens new kits from Azur FRROM, Tamiya, and AMT and says farewell to an amazing FSM editor FineScale Modeler

19.4K views - 1 year ago

FSM unboxes new kits, anneals and bends brass tubes, and shows exclusive NNL West footage

FSM unboxes new kits, anneals and bends brass tubes, and shows exclusive NNL West footage FineScale Modeler

16.6K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens new kits from Eduard and AMT, compares rotary tools, and discusses modeling resolutions

FSM opens new kits from Eduard and AMT, compares rotary tools, and discusses modeling resolutions FineScale Modeler

12.2K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Revell, tries a Fengda airbrush, and asks a thoughtful question

FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Revell, tries a Fengda airbrush, and asks a thoughtful question FineScale Modeler

22.5K views - 1 year ago

At the Workbench: Finishing the Clydesdale base

At the Workbench: Finishing the Clydesdale base FineScale Modeler

3.8K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Masking airplane canopies

Scale Model Basics: Masking airplane canopies FineScale Modeler

25.9K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Applying dry transfers

Scale Model Basics: Applying dry transfers FineScale Modeler

5.6K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: How to post-shade a model

Scale Model Basics: How to post-shade a model FineScale Modeler

16.4K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: How to pre-shade a model

Scale Model Basics: How to pre-shade a model FineScale Modeler

17.6K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint Mickey Mouse camouflage

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint Mickey Mouse camouflage FineScale Modeler

7.8K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint splinter camouflage

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint splinter camouflage FineScale Modeler

7.1K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint NATO camouflage

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint NATO camouflage FineScale Modeler

9.2K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint MERDC camouflage

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint MERDC camouflage FineScale Modeler

9K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint digital camouflage

Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint digital camouflage FineScale Modeler

9.3K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: The Quick Shine tests

Scale Model Basics: The Quick Shine tests FineScale Modeler

13.8K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Successfully use 3D decals

Scale Model Basics: Successfully use 3D decals FineScale Modeler

9.2K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Hide seams by scribing panel lines

Scale Model Basics: Hide seams by scribing panel lines FineScale Modeler

13.5K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: 5 tips for better gap filling

Scale Model Basics: 5 tips for better gap filling FineScale Modeler

26.6K views - 1 year ago

Scale Model Basics: Your Future Replacement

Scale Model Basics: Your Future Replacement FineScale Modeler

30.8K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens kits from Arma Hobby and ICM, tries two air compressor kits, and goes back to Basics

FSM opens kits from Arma Hobby and ICM, tries two air compressor kits, and goes back to Basics FineScale Modeler

11.7K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens kits from Clear Prop! and ICM, makes custom sanding sticks, and talks kit stash sizes

FSM opens kits from Clear Prop! and ICM, makes custom sanding sticks, and talks kit stash sizes FineScale Modeler

9.9K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens ICM and Academy kits, fixes a hooked airbrush needle, and pays tribute to a contributor

FSM opens ICM and Academy kits, fixes a hooked airbrush needle, and pays tribute to a contributor FineScale Modeler

11.9K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens new kits from Eduard and IBG, tests a battery-run air compressor, and shows IPMS footage

FSM opens new kits from Eduard and IBG, tests a battery-run air compressor, and shows IPMS footage FineScale Modeler

8.4K views - 1 year ago

FSM Seminar at IPMS USA Nationals: 5 lessons FineScale Modeler has learned in 42 years of publishing

FSM Seminar at IPMS USA Nationals: 5 lessons FineScale Modeler has learned in 42 years of publishing FineScale Modeler

4.1K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens kits from HobbyBoss and Azur FrRom, learns how to clean an airbrush, and an update

FSM opens kits from HobbyBoss and Azur FrRom, learns how to clean an airbrush, and an update FineScale Modeler

10.7K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens new kits from Trumpeter and Takom, safely sands resin, and discusses NPRD featured kits

FSM opens new kits from Trumpeter and Takom, safely sands resin, and discusses NPRD featured kits FineScale Modeler

7.6K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens kits from Takom and Academy, primes models, and answers burning modeling questions

FSM opens kits from Takom and Academy, primes models, and answers burning modeling questions FineScale Modeler

7.9K views - 1 year ago

FSM seeks contributor stories, discusses decaling, and opens a Takom ship and Tamiya plane and more

FSM seeks contributor stories, discusses decaling, and opens a Takom ship and Tamiya plane and more FineScale Modeler

7.2K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens kits from Academy and ICM, uses panel line accents, and shares the sights of Wonderfest

FSM opens kits from Academy and ICM, uses panel line accents, and shares the sights of Wonderfest FineScale Modeler

11K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens new kits from HobbyBoss and AMT, tries mask cutting mats, and footage from Freeze Frame

FSM opens new kits from HobbyBoss and AMT, tries mask cutting mats, and footage from Freeze Frame FineScale Modeler

9.8K views - 1 year ago

FSM opens models from Dora Wings and IBG, uses an IQ Vise, and takes it to Canada with HeritageCon

FSM opens models from Dora Wings and IBG, uses an IQ Vise, and takes it to Canada with HeritageCon FineScale Modeler

5.9K views - 1 year ago

FSM tries out Xuron holding pliers, looks inside kits from Trumpeter and Revell, and Mad City video

FSM tries out Xuron holding pliers, looks inside kits from Trumpeter and Revell, and Mad City video FineScale Modeler

7.7K views - 1 year ago

At the Workbench: Model brick pavers with cork

At the Workbench: Model brick pavers with cork FineScale Modeler

4K views - 1 year ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Apply Bare-Metal Foil

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Apply Bare-Metal Foil FineScale Modeler

25.3K views - 1 year ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Install a resin wheel well

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Install a resin wheel well FineScale Modeler

8.8K views - 1 year ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Salt chipping techniques

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Salt chipping techniques FineScale Modeler

9.8K views - 1 year ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Paint chipping effects with hairspray

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Paint chipping effects with hairspray FineScale Modeler

10.8K views - 1 year ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Is premixed mud worth it?

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Is premixed mud worth it? FineScale Modeler

5.8K views - 1 year ago

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Pro tips for installing photo-etched metal rails

FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Pro tips for installing photo-etched metal rails FineScale Modeler

19.5K views - 1 year ago