Airbrushing & Finishing: 10 tips for getting a better natural-metal finishBy John AdelmannWhen a project calls for a natural-metal finish, some modelers cringe. No need! After years of experimentation John Adelmann shows you how to use Alclad II and Pledge FloorCare Multi-Surface Finish to get the job done.Pg. 20 Realistic rustBy Mike BrignolaAfter reading an article by Pat Covert in the November 1996 FSM, Mike has been on a quest to re-create realistic rust on a scale model. Here's what he's come up with so far!Pg. 27 FSM Basics: When gray is more than grayBy Paul KinneyWhile modeling Hasegawa's 1/48 scale F-22, Paul realized the gray scheme was actually subtly metallic. He walks you through the steps he used to finish his Raptor with its claws extended.Pg. 30 Weathing for a well-worn SpitfireBy Raul CorralRaul loves to build Spitfires. On his latest model from Eduard, he pulls out all the stops and builds the Polish-flown Why not?, finishing with pre- and post-shading, hardline camouflage, washes, paint chipping, pencils, and more.Pg. 36 Top off a T-64 with paints, filters, pigments, and washesBy Federico ColladaThe title says it all! Federico finishes a Trumpeter 1/35 scale T-64 with acrylic, artists' oil, and enamel paints to give it that in-the-field appearance.Pg. 42 Figure Gallery: FSM Forum Heroes & Villains Group BuildCompiled by Tim Kidwell and Aaron SkinnerFrom October 2013 until March 2014, Tim and Aaron hosted the FineScale Modeler Heroes & Villains Group Build on the FSM Forum. Participants built a wide range of characters, from Han Solo and Darth Vader, to Judge Dredd and and Iron Man.Pg. 46 Final Details: What inspires your modeling?Compiled by Mark HembreeWe asked our readers what film, TV show, book, play , or work of art most memorably inspired their choices in modeling subjects. Here's what they told us.Pg. 66
