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Model Military International 31

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
31 | November 2008
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-November'08


Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 8
DRAGON WAGON

by Mick Capell
Mick Cappell, a long time aircraft modeller tries his hand at small scale armour, read on to see what he thought...
7233
AAVP7A1 RAM/RS w/EAAK
Dragon 1:72
7233 2006 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 12
HAIL HIS COMET

by Matt Edwards
Matt Edwards details and corrects Bronco's Comet with the help of Accurate Armour, Friulmodel and Eduard.
CB35010
British
Cruiser Tank A34 Comet
Bronco 1:35
CB35010 (CB-35010) 2005 New tool
35945
A34 Comet Tool Boxes for Bronco 35010
Eduard 1:35
35945 2006 New tool
A107
Comet Wheel Set Bronco
Accurate Armour 1:35
A107
A106
Comet Mantlet cover/gun Bronco
Accurate Armour 1:35
A106
A105
Comet Upgrade Set Bronco
Accurate Armour 1:35
A105
ATL-90
Comet Track Links
Friulmodel 1:35
ATL-90
6055
British
Commonwealth Troops (NW Europe 1944)
Dragon 1:35
6055 1996 New tool
6212
British
Infantry Normandy 1944
Dragon 1:35
6212 2004 New tool
6277
Georgian Legion Normandy 1944
Dragon 1:35
6277 2005 New tool
6368
2cm Flak Crew w/Sd.Ah.51
Dragon 1:35
6368 2007 New parts Multi-topic (3)
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 18
TRAIL BLAZER

by Ian McGonagle
Ian McGonagle takes a look at the latest LAV for Trumpeter, this time it's the formidable looking air defence version
00393
USMC
LAV-AD (Light Armored Vehicle-Air Defense)
Trumpeter 1:35
00393 2008 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 20
WARSAW PACT AMPHIBIAN

by Graeme Carruthers
Graeme Carruthers takes an initial look at the long awaited injection plastic PT-76 from Trumpeter.
00380
Russian
PT-76 Amphibious Tank
Trumpeter 1:35
00380 2008 New parts
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 22
WORK IN PROGRESS

by Zachary Sex
Zachary Sex gives us a glimpse into his ongoing scratchbuilding projects and explains his rationale and straightforward methodology.
 

News | Page 28
MODELS IN THE SUN

by José Brito / Ricardo Veríssimo
José Brito and Ricardo Veríssimo report on this year's IPMS Portugal Exposition and competition.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 31
BLITZING THE OPEL

by Darren Thompson
For a long time Italeri's Opel Blitz was the only game in town, Darren Thompson Gives us the low down on Tamiya's totally new kit.
35291
German
3ton 4x2 Cargo Truck
Tamiya 1:35
35291 2008 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 32
SPANISH EAGLE

by Chema Cabrero
Back in issue 27 Chema Cabrero offered some great advice on painting and weathering a Russian T34, this time he builds, paints and weathers Jordi Rubio's lovely little Kfz.13 Adler armoured car.
RK-002
SdKfz. 13 Adler
Jordi Rubio 1:35
RK-002 200* New tool
 

Review | Page 38
Figures


A round-up of the latest figures on release
6374
German
Antitank Team w/Panzerschreck
Dragon 1:35
6374 2008 New tool
3599
German
Gebirgsjaeger WWII Edelweiss
Zvezda 1:35
3599
35293
German
Infantry Set (French Campaign)
Tamiya 1:35
35293 (293) 2008 New tool
MP 35-167
Lebanese Tanker
MIG Productions 1:35
MP 35-167 2008 New tool
MP 35-171
Russian Scrounger with Panzerfaust
MIG Productions 1:35
MP 35-171
6378
U.S.
Army Tank Riders 1944-45
Dragon 1:35
6378 2008 New tool
 

News | Page 42
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
SICILLIAN SHERMAN

by Graeme Carruthers
Graeme Carruthers offers us an inbox look at the M4A2, known to the British as the Sherman III.
6231
British
Sherman Mk.III Mid Production Sicily
Dragon 1:35
6231 2008 New parts
 

News | Page 48
Letters


The place to air your comments, suggestions and thoughts
 

Reference | Page 48
RANDOM REFERENCE


M1A1 one photo showing the terrible state of the paint finish
 

News | Page 50
DIARY DATES


A listing of the up and coming model shows and events.
 

News | Page 51
TOP BRASS

by John Murphy
The Editor looks at the latest detail sets in from the Chinese manufacturer, Voyager Model.
 

Reference | Page 52
JUNGLE BUSTER M48A3 'PATTON'

by David Doyle
David Doyle delves into his photo archives to bring us a selection of detail shots for reference and rare colour images of the Patton in action during the Vietnam War.
 

News | Page 58
INCOMING


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 66
THE LAST POST... Techniques

by John Murphy
CREATING A DIORAMA PART 10
 

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