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FSM opens ICM and IBG kits, uses paint palettes, and reads and responds to comments on our videos
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FSM opens ICM and IBG kits, uses paint palettes, and reads and responds to comments on our videos
FSM opens new HobbyBoss and IBG models, shakes up paint, and makes terrain with lacquer thinner
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FSM opens new HobbyBoss and IBG models, shakes up paint, and makes terrain with lacquer thinner
FSM opens Polar Lights & X-Scale kits, more hot wire cutters, and exclusive Roscoe Turner footage
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FSM opens Polar Lights & X-Scale kits, more hot wire cutters, and exclusive Roscoe Turner footage
FSM opens Polar Lights and Academy kits, shows a hot wire cutter, and introduces FSM's newest editor
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FSM opens Polar Lights and Academy kits, shows a hot wire cutter, and introduces FSM's newest editor
FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Polar Lights, uses glass files, and exclusive HeritageCon footage
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FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Polar Lights, uses glass files, and exclusive HeritageCon footage
FSM unboxes Tamiya and ICM kits, tries a Gaahleri airbrush, and shows exclusive Mad City footage
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FSM unboxes Tamiya and ICM kits, tries a Gaahleri airbrush, and shows exclusive Mad City footage
FSM opens new kits from Azur FRROM, Tamiya, and AMT and says farewell to an amazing FSM editor
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FSM opens new kits from Azur FRROM, Tamiya, and AMT and says farewell to an amazing FSM editor
FSM unboxes new kits, anneals and bends brass tubes, and shows exclusive NNL West footage
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FSM unboxes new kits, anneals and bends brass tubes, and shows exclusive NNL West footage
FSM opens new kits from Eduard and AMT, compares rotary tools, and discusses modeling resolutions
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FSM opens new kits from Eduard and AMT, compares rotary tools, and discusses modeling resolutions
FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Revell, tries a Fengda airbrush, and asks a thoughtful question
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FSM opens new kits from Tamiya and Revell, tries a Fengda airbrush, and asks a thoughtful question
At the Workbench: Finishing the Clydesdale base
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At the Workbench: Finishing the Clydesdale base
Scale Model Basics: Masking airplane canopies
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Scale Model Basics: Masking airplane canopies
Scale Model Basics: Applying dry transfers
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Scale Model Basics: Applying dry transfers
Scale Model Basics: How to post-shade a model
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Scale Model Basics: How to post-shade a model
Scale Model Basics: How to pre-shade a model
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Scale Model Basics: How to pre-shade a model
Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint Mickey Mouse camouflage
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Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint Mickey Mouse camouflage
Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint splinter camouflage
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Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint splinter camouflage
Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint NATO camouflage
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Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint NATO camouflage
Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint MERDC camouflage
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Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint MERDC camouflage
Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint digital camouflage
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Scale Model Basics: Mask and paint digital camouflage
Scale Model Basics: The Quick Shine tests
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Scale Model Basics: The Quick Shine tests
Scale Model Basics: Successfully use 3D decals
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Scale Model Basics: Successfully use 3D decals
Scale Model Basics: Hide seams by scribing panel lines
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Scale Model Basics: Hide seams by scribing panel lines
Scale Model Basics: 5 tips for better gap filling
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Scale Model Basics: 5 tips for better gap filling
Scale Model Basics: Your Future Replacement
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Scale Model Basics: Your Future Replacement
FSM opens kits from Arma Hobby and ICM, tries two air compressor kits, and goes back to Basics
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FSM opens kits from Arma Hobby and ICM, tries two air compressor kits, and goes back to Basics
FSM opens kits from Clear Prop! and ICM, makes custom sanding sticks, and talks kit stash sizes
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FSM opens kits from Clear Prop! and ICM, makes custom sanding sticks, and talks kit stash sizes
FSM opens ICM and Academy kits, fixes a hooked airbrush needle, and pays tribute to a contributor
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FSM opens ICM and Academy kits, fixes a hooked airbrush needle, and pays tribute to a contributor
FSM opens new kits from Eduard and IBG, tests a battery-run air compressor, and shows IPMS footage
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FSM opens new kits from Eduard and IBG, tests a battery-run air compressor, and shows IPMS footage
FSM Seminar at IPMS USA Nationals: 5 lessons FineScale Modeler has learned in 42 years of publishing
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FSM Seminar at IPMS USA Nationals: 5 lessons FineScale Modeler has learned in 42 years of publishing