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Model Military International 50

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
50 | June 2010
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-June 2010


What's new in the world of military modelling
 

Reference | Page 6
AAV7A1 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT VEHICLE

by Stuart Ransley
Stuart Ransley describes the latest in the line of US Amphibious Assault Vehicles, the AAV7A1 family.
 

Build Report | Page 12
OVER SEA AND SAND

by Andrew Judson
Andrew Judson builds the repair and recovery version of the Hobby Boss 1:35 scale AA 7 family, the AA VR-7 A 1 Assault Amphibian Vehicle Recovery
82411
Assault Amphibian Vehicle Recovery
AAVR-7A1
HobbyBoss 1:35
82411 2009 New parts
LF1118
AAVP7A1 Stowage Set
Legend Productions 1:35
LF1118
 

Miscellaneous | Page 20
STYRENE SUPERBOWL

by Tony Bell
Tony Bell reports on the biggest model show in North America - the IPMS USA - and takes a stroll around the military vehicle aisles.
 

Build Report | Page 22
ACHTUNG SCHNELLBOOT!

by Chris Wauchop
Chris Wauchop wades in to detail and modify ltaleri's big 1:35 scale Schnellboot S-100-Klasse.
5603
Schnellboot Typ S-100
Italeri 1:35
5603 2008 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 31
A EUROPEAN SWALLOW

by Al Bowie
Al Bowie is suitably impressed by Tasca's new 1:35 scale mid-production diesel Sherman.
35-018
British Army
Sherman Mk.III Mid production w/cast driver's hood
Tasca 1:35
35-018 2010 New parts
 

Reference | Page 32
STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE COLOURS FOR MIDDLE EAST

by William Marshall
PART TWO LIGHT TANK MK.VI
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 33
REICHSBAHN '46!

by Andrew Judson
Andrew Judson discovers that Trumpeter's new 1:35 scale Panzerjager Triebwagen 51 may not have seen active service, but this heavily armed rail car offers plenty of potential.
01516
Panzerjäger-Triebwagen 51
Trumpeter 1:35
01516 2009 New tool
 

Build Report | Page 34
MADE IN RUSSIA PART TWO-FINISHING THE BEAST

by Brett Green
The Editor completes Zvezda's 1:35 scale ISU-152, and finishes the model in a coat of distressed winter whitewash.
3532
ISU-152 Soviet Tank Destroyer
Zvezda 1:35
3532 2004 New box
35157
ISU-152 Italeri
Eduard 1:35
35157 1997 New tool
35L-040
152.4mm Russian ML-20S for ISU-152 For Italeri and Zvezda Models
Aber 1:35
35L-040
SK-14
KV-I & JS Tank Track Links Set (workable)
Modelkasten 1:35
SK-14 199x New tool Multi-topic (2)
 

Build Report | Page 42
CRAWLING BOX

by Javier Redondo Gimenez
Javier Redondo Gimenez recreates a scene from the bitter street fighting in Stalingrad using Dragon's 1:35 scale slG 33 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw. III.
6042
15cm Sturm.Infanteriegeschütz 33 auf Pz III
Dragon 1:35
6042 1995 New tool
176
Jack with bracket (for German Tanks)
Royal Model 1:35
176 2002 New tool
35A014
Fenders for Pz.Kpfw. III and StuG. III
Aber 1:35
35A014 (35A14) 1996 New tool Multi-topic (2)
TG-11
German
sIG 33 L/11 Tank Gun
Jordi Rubio 1:35
TG-11
P35-085
15cm Sturmintanteriegeschutz 33 Dragon
Part 1:35
P35-085
36002
Russian
Street w/Advertising Column
UA MiniArt 1:35
36002 2007 New tool
 

Reference | Page 46
T26E4 SUPER PERSHING

by George Bradford
Here are George Bradford's 1:48 scale plans for a T26E4 Super Pershing
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 48
AIRBORNE ARMOUR

by Brett Green
HobbyBoss continues to explore the less travelled modelling path of indigenous Chinese armour with their new 1:35 scale ZLC-2000.
82435
PLA
ZLC2000 [C&C] Chinese
HobbyBoss 1:35
82435 2009 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 48
TRACKED MERC

by Brett Green
Zvezda expands its family of German transport trucks with its half-track Mercedes L4500 R Maultier.
3603
German Heavy Halftrack
L4500R Maultier
Zvezda 1:35
3603 2012 New parts
 

Review | Page 50
Small Scale


News and reviews in 1:76 and 1:72 scales
87 048
MT-LB Armored Transporter with 85mm D-44 Divisional Gun
SDV Model 1:87
87 048 2006 New tool
07202
German
Sd.Kfz. 182 King Tiger (Porsche Turret)
Trumpeter 1:72
07202 2008 New parts
87071
Střední tank T-72M1
SDV Model 1:87
87071
E72-001
USMC AAVP7A1 (Dragon 7233)
E.T. Model 1:72
E72-001
6123
Chinese Cavalry XIII century AD
Italeri 1:72
6123 2009 New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 52
Diary Dates


A listing of upcoming worldwide models shows and events
 

Review | Page 54
Figures


Reviewing the latest figures to hit the market
ACM90006
Brit/Commonwealth Sniper 1916
AC Models 1:18
ACM90006
MP 35-314
U.S. Infantryman (Iraqi Freedom) No. 2
MIG Productions 1:35
MP 35-314 2009 New tool
00423
Modern U.S. Marine M252 Team
Trumpeter 1:35
00423 2009 New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 55
Letters


Model Military International's visitors have their say
 

Review | Page 56
Incoming


MMI's thoughts on the latest kits and accessories
3632
German
R-12 Heavy Motorcycle with Rider and Officer
Zvezda 1:35
3632 2009 New parts
00502
M16A2
Trumpeter 1:35
00502
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 56
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories
DT48-002
Humvee M1151 Conversion Set Resin + Etched Parts for Tamiya
DToys 1:48
DT48-002
 

Miscellaneous | Page 58
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles on our doorstep
 

Editorial | Page 66
The Last Post...

by Brett Green
Late breaking news and ramblings of the Editor
 

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