Different Finescale Magizines

i sounds like a nice idea on the surface but it really would not work for 1 reason ( maybe more but i will focus on this one) there are already subject specific mags out there and competition would be stiff and too costly

"Finescale aircraft, Finescale Ships, Finescale Armor"
As if the staff doesn't already have enough work putting out one publication and an annual. 

I'm sure they'll be eager to take this into consideration. 

Would be fun tho'...   * hides back in the corner *
 

David Voss wrote:

"Finescale aircraft, Finescale Ships, Finescale Armor" As if the staff doesn't already have enough work putting out one publication and an annual.  I'm sure they'll be eager to take this into consideration.  Would be fun tho'...   * hides back in the corner *

David,

Aren't there already two magazines (and lots of extra literature) published at Kalmbach? FineScale Modeler and Scale Auto?

I've always thought an Aircraft and an Armor version of the magazine would definitely sell very well. Particularly if the prices could be kept comparable to the current rates. Most "genre specific" magazines are easily 2, 3, or 4 times the price of FSM. On the other hand, I'm not so certain about the draw from the smaller genres. I can't see Ships or Sci-Fi alone maintaining a sufficient subscriber base to justifiy publication. It's an interesting idea though!!!

Finescale Figure, Finescale Sci-fi, Finescale scratch builder, Finescale WWII allied aircraft. . .the possibilities are endless!!


Don

Please, Noooo.
I would go broke having to buy all the issues as I build pretty much anything.

Ironically, I used to ask myself the same question...then I went to work for FSM...and now I know why!! It's a lot work getting a print magazine together on a monthly basis. It involves the talents of literally hundreds of people, from the story writers, editors, art and design folks, to the ad sales, marketing, circulations,  customer service, and distribution folks. Without any one of these components, things could come to a screeching halt. I have new-found (and profound) respect for the machinery that makes this magazine what it is. It's truly a marvel to watch it all come together.

My biggest concern though...I build ships, armor, aircraft, paint figures, dioramas, so where would I work?!?! Please don't tell me I'd have to pick just one!!

I'd end up in the funny farm, and they'd take away all my sharp objects (which constitutes 3/4 of my workshop!!)

Jeff

Jeff Herne wrote:

Ironically, I used to ask myself the same question...then I went to work for FSM...and now I know why!! It's a lot work getting a print magazine together on a monthly basis. It involves the talents of literally hundreds of people, from the story writers, editors, art and design folks, to the ad sales, marketing, circulations,  customer service, and distribution folks. Without any one of these components, things could come to a screeching halt. I have new-found (and profound) respect for the machinery that makes this magazine what it is. It's truly a marvel to watch it all come together.

And don’t forget the guys who stick ink on the paper, the printers! (Yes, I work for a printing company!)

I'd end up in the funny farm, and they'd take away all my sharp objects (which constitutes 3/4 of my workshop!!) Jeff

Good Lord! They give you sharp stuff?!?

It sounds like it might be neat if they did it once or something like that, but since I'm not really into WWII aircraft, can you publish a modern day Fighter Jet issue for me

Good Lord! They give you sharp stuff?!?

Yeah, it's the tools of the trade. Once I get this project cleaned up and off my workbench, I'll take a few pics of "The Dungeon". There's all sorts of implements of destruction down there.

Jeff

Jeff Herne wrote:

Yeah, it's the tools of the trade. Once I get this project cleaned up and off my workbench, I'll take a few pics of "The Dungeon". There's all sorts of implements of destruction down there.

One word that best describes Jeff's workbench ... "Inquisition" 

If the authorities ever searched his work area, I think he'd have a tough time explaining what all that stuff is for. 
 

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!

Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again.

Jeff

A clean model room!  I am not familiar with that term.  Could you explain what that means?

It basically means that I can find what I'm looking for without rummaging through drawers, under soda cans, paper plates from last Monday's dinner, etc...

Of course, it only stays that way for a few hours. Once the next project starts (and I don't have much down-time between them) all bets are off.

Jeff

Bgrigg wrote:

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again.

He who loves Monty Python not, sinneth gravely....

"Put him in the comfy chair!"

I'd fall into the same catagory as several others here, in that I'd have to subscribe to several model type-specific Finescale magazines.  Then how would I afford kits?  It would be mass hysteria, days of darkness, rioting, cats & dogs, living in harmony...like offering a free all-you-can-eat buffet at a model club meeting...