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FineScale Modeler is the world’s leading magazine devoted to the hobby of scale modeling. We welcome your stories and photos, no matter where you're from.
FineScale Modeler, or "FSM," as many of our readers refer to it, is the world's leading magazine devoted to the hobby of scale modeling. Our readers build models of every kind of subject you can imagine, from planes, armored vehicles, ships, and figures to autos, sci-fi spaceships, and real space vehicles. We present stories about those topics - and more - in the pages of the magazine as well as o
06/02/2026
Tim's been busy and his latest endeavor was getting into the studio and filming FSM Weekly content. Check out the models in these photos that will be featured in an upcoming episode!
06/02/2026
If you're looking for an airliner to build, check out our review of the X-Scale ATR-42-300. Find out why our reviewer says it is a precision kit meant for experienced modelers.
https://finescale.com/product-info/kit-reviews/2026/05/workbench-review-x-scale-1144-scale-atr-42-300-plastic-model-kit
Happy Mecha Monday! Kendra shows off stunning Gundam and mech models she discovered or that were shared with her, and this week's features models from Ahmed Magdi Shaaban, Jianzhi Huang, Tak Takenaka, and Shen Yi.
06/01/2026
One of our forum members goes Mach 2 on converting an AJ-2 to an XAJ-1. You can find out more and see the progress here!
https://forum.finescale.com/t/wip-converting-1-72-mach2-aj-2-to-xaj-1/381976
05/29/2026
This light tank has been kitted before, but don't miss our review of Tamiya's new version of the M24 Chaffee! It has excellent detail and can be great for modelers of varying skill levels.
https://finescale.com/product-info/kit-reviews/2026/05/workbench-review-tamiya-135-scale-m24-chaffee-plastic-model-kit
05/29/2026
A modeler on our forum tackled this Mustang Boss 302 as their first build back after a long modeling hiatus, and it turned out nicely! Check it out on this thread.
https://forum.finescale.com/t/40-year-hiatus-from-model-building/381937
05/28/2026
The 2026 AMPS scale model show had lots of armor models, as you might expect, among some others. Check out the spectacular work that made it to that show, like this diorama by Brian Fowler!
https://finescale.com/online-extras/show-galleries/2026/05/amps-2026-international-convention-model-show-gallery
05/27/2026
A modeler took to our forum to share their experience with a matte coat and seek advice. Could you be the one to help? Join our forum to respond or make a thread of your own!
https://forum.finescale.com/t/army-painter-matt-varnish-issues/381900
05/26/2026
The 2026 AMPS scale model show had lots of armor models, as you might expect, among some others. Check out the spectacular work that made it to that show, like this M41 Walker Bulldog by Ted Kawahara!
https://finescale.com/online-extras/show-galleries/2026/05/amps-2026-international-convention-model-show-gallery
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