Great War Scale Modeling, a new special edition from FineScale Modeler, shows you how to build iconic tanks, ships, and biplanes from a long-neglected part of modeling history — WWI (1914-1918). Whether you're a beginner or advanced modeler, you'll find ideas and tips galore from notable experts in the field. All-new stories include: Building a detailed WWI diorama with how-to techniques on weathering and creating and painting figures. Recreating the famous Red Baron's Fokker Triplane. How to rig the wings of a WWI Biplane. Building a realistic German Battleship and SMS Konig. Creating a killer Renault FT for U.S service. Building Takom's MK.1 Tank.

Revisiting the Great War

Aircraft of WWI • Amazing diversity of war’s new weapon

Tickling the Rhino • Multimedia kit brings to life the arrival of tanks on the Western Front

The end of the Red Baron • Multimedia memorial combines plastic, metal, tissue, and time

Master the art of rigging • Learn to improve your biplanes with tips from an expert “lineman”

Coming Home • After months of fighting, this is what’s left of a village

RAISING KÖNIG • Easy extras elevate ICM’s 1/350 scale battleship

Urgent Message from HQ! • Aftermarket detailing may cost extra, but adds realism, interest to a Renault FT

Deborah, unearthed • The 1998 discovery and excavation of a Mark IV

Great War Gallery

Build a one-of-a-kind A7V • Constructing and weathering Germany’s first tank

Bracing BROKEN PARTS • Making a strong connection with wire

Weathering with HAIRSPRAY • An easy way to model distressed paint

Painting Wood Grain • Easy method takes just minutes

AMPS 2018

WonderFest 2018

IPMS/USA National Convention 2018