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Model Military International 98

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
98 | June 2014
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline - June ’14


What’s new in the world of military modelling
 

Reference | Page 6
Think Tank - LEOPARD C2 WALKAROUND

by Jason Bobrowich
With sights locked on to several new and forthcoming releases of Leopard C2 conversions and even a full kit from Takom, Jason Bobrowich provides a walkaround of the Canadian Leopard C2. The C2’s high mobility and updated fire control system served crews we
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 18
CANADIAN DESERT CAT

by Brett Green
The Editor updates Takom’s new 1:35 scale Leopard C2 MEXAS to combat standards using resin, photo-etched and scratch built parts.
2003
Canadian Main Battle Tank
Leopard C2 MEXAS
Takom 1:35
2003 2014 New tool
LF1273
Leopard C2 MEXAS Update set use w/LF1272 conversion set
Legend Productions 1:35
LF1273 2014 New tool
D356049
Canadian Leopard C2A1 Mexas Markings (Part 2)
Echelon Fine Details 1:35
D356049
35035
Canadian Tank Crew
Djiti's Production 1:35
35035 2012 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 30
TALES FROM THE CRYPT AMBUSH PANTHER

by Chris Wauchop
Chris Wauchop adds detail to Tamiya’s 1:35 scale Late Version Panther, finished in the “Ambush” scheme.
35176
German
Panther Type G Late Version Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf G (Sd.Kfz.171) Späte Version
Tamiya 1:35
35176 1994 New parts
R16
Late Model
Shackle for Pz. Kpfw. V Panther (4 pcs)
Aber 1:35
R16 (R-16) 2004 New tool
35001
Panther six chevron late track (for any applicable Dragon, Italeri or Tamiya later Panther/Jagdpanther)
WWII Productions 1:35
35001
TCR01
Tow Cables PzKpfw.V Panther 6 PCS Resin eyelets + 1mm TC + 06mm TC
Karaya 1:35
TCR01 (TCR3501)
35024
Sd.Kfz.171
Panther Ausf.G fit to Tamiya / Dragon
Aber 1:35
35024 1996 New tool
MG08
WWII German
AFV Periscope Set 1 forvariants of Tiger & Panther
Fine Molds 1:35
MG08 200x New tool
 

Reference | Page 32
References - Vietnam War “Tunnel Rats”

by Kamil Feliks Sztarbala
NON GRATUM ANUS RODENTUM
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 36
INTO THE RAT HOLE

by Kamil Feliks Sztarbala
Kamil Feliks Sztarbala creates an original and appropriate base for his Vietnam War “Tunnel Rats” vignette
B6-35047
U.S. "Tunnel Rats", Nam
Bravo-6 1:35
B6-35047
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 42
AIRBORNE ANTI-TANK

by Al Bowie
Al Bowie turns his attention to Bronco’s highly detailed Airborne 6 pdr Anti-Tank Gun.
CB35168
OQF 6 Pdr Anti-Tank Mk.IV on Carriage Mk.III (Airborne) w/Crew
Bronco 1:35
CB35168 2013 New tool Multi-topic (2)
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 43
THE FRENCH (TANK) CONNECTION

by Chris Leeman
Chris Leeman examines the latest in Bronco’s family of 1:35 scale M24 Chaffee tank kits.
CB35166
French
M24 'Chaffee' In Indochina War
Bronco 1:35
CB35166 2013 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 44
TINY WORKHORSE

by Joaquin Garcia Gazquez
Joaquin Garcia Gazquez details his weathering techniques and adds Tamiya’s lovely 1:35 scale Tilly and a figure to a simple base.
35308
British
Light Utility Car 10HP
Tamiya 1:35
35308 2010 New tool
 

Review | Page 52
Small Scale


A round-up of the latest news and releases in 1:72 and 1:76
7508
Berge-Panther mit Pz. IV Turm
Dragon 1:72
7508 2013 New parts
7488
5.5cm Zwilling Flakpanzer
Dragon 1:72
7488 2013 New parts
7401
BTR-80 Soviet Infantry Combat Vehicle
Zvezda 1:100
7401 2013 New tool
7400
Soviet Main Battle Tank
T-72B
Zvezda 1:100
7400 2013 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 54
Incoming


MMI’s thoughts on the latest kits and accessories
CB35171
Italian
Light Delivery Van w/Civilian
Bronco 1:35
CB35171 2014 New parts
MAC35147
Round fountain
MacOne Models 1:35
MAC35147
DW35053
AFT Dingo2 GE A2 PatSi Sagged Wheel set Revell
Def.Model 1:35
DW35053 2013 New tool
HLU35066
Barbed wire WW2
Hauler 1:35
HLU35066
HLU35073
Shopping Cart
Hauler 1:35
HLU35073 201x New tool
HLU35067
Fiat Coloniale
Hauler 1:35
HLU35067
HLU35063
Tiger I Ausf.E Basic Italeri 6471
Hauler 1:35
HLU35063
HLU35071
Renault TSF For Meng Renault FT-17
Hauler 1:35
HLU35071 2013 New tool
DW35056
Scud B w/MAZ-543 Sagged Wheel set 1 (late) (for Dragon)
Def.Model 1:35
DW35056
DW35057
Scud B with MAZ-543 Sagged Wheel Set (#2) (early)
Def.Model 1:35
DW35057 2014 New tool
 

News | Page 56
Book Reviews

by Luke Pitt
Roundup of the latest modelling and reference titles
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 58
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
A round-up of the latest news and releases
32578
German Motorcycle & Sidecar
Tamiya 1:48
32578 2014 New tool
48020
SEPTEMBER 1939
POLISH ARMOURED DRAISINE TATRA T18
ToRo Model 1:48
48020 201x New tool
HLX48341
BA-20 ACE
Hauler 1:48
HLX48341
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 60
TANKER TRUCK

by Brett Green
The Editor takes an early look at the newest kit in Tamiya’s 1:48 scale Military Miliatures series.
32579
U.S. 2 1/2TON 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck
Tamiya 1:48
32579 2014 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 61
DESERT MOUSE

by Bill Wiseman
Bronco extends its Italian CV series with the third release, an early version with a number of corrections compared to the original releases. Bill Wiseman checks out the improvements.
CB35125
CV3/33 Tankette Serie II (Early Production)
Bronco 1:35
CB35125 2013 New parts
 

Editorial | Page 66
The Last Post.. TOO MUCH AFTERMARKET?

by Brett Green
Should articles feature models built straight from the box or with a pile of aftermarket? The Editor shares a few thoughts.
 

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