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Model Military International 134

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
134 | June 2017
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline - June 2017


What’s new in the world of military modelling
 

Reference | Page 6
STURMTIGER


We explore the development and deployment of the Sturmtiger German Assault Gun.
 

Build Report | Page 14
MOBILE BLOCKBUSTER PART TWO – PAINTING AND FIGURES

by Brett Green
Brett Green paints and added a crew to Tamiya’s brand new 1:48 scale Sturmtiger.
32591
German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger
Tamiya 1:48
32591 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 22
COMRADE MATILDA

by Brett Green
Brett Green takes a look at the new Tamiya’s new 1:35 scale Matilda Mk.III/IV “Red Army” version.
35355
Infantry Tank
Matilda Mk.III/IV "Red Army"
Tamiya 1:35
35355 2017 New parts
 

Review | Page 24
CRUSADER REDUX

by Brett Green
The Editor takes a walk down memory lane with Tamiya’s re-issue of the Italeri 1:35 scale Crusader Mk.III.
37025
British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI
Crusader Mk.III
Tamiya 1:35
37025 2017 New parts
 

Review | Page 25
PRE-PRODUCTION JAGDPANZER

by Graham Tetley
Graham Tetley compares Dragon’s new 1:35 scale Jagdpanzer IV/A-0 preproduction version with earlier releases.
6843
Sd. Kfz. 162
Jagdpanzer IV A-0
Dragon 1:35
6843 2016 New parts
 

Build Report | Page 26
THE PEOPLE’S TRACTOR

by Konrad Dzik
Konrad Dzik dives into his very first resin kit with the unusual yet appealing Plus Model 1:35 scale Belarus Tractor.
338
Soviet
Earthmover "Belorus"
PlusModel 1:35
338
 

Review | Page 38
HETZER HOWITZER

by Andy King
Dragon has released another unique version of the Hetzer, this time fitted with the 15cm s.IG. 33 howitzer. Andy King takes a close look.
 

Build Report | Page 40
BURMA LEE

by Jim Turner
Jim Turner corrects and improves Tamiya’s venerable 1:35 scale M3 Lee.
MM139
U.S. Medium Tank
M3 Lee Mk I
Tamiya 1:35
MM139 (39) 1974 New tool
 

Review | Page 48
BE MY VALENTINE?

by Marcus Nicholls
Do we really need another 1:35 Valentine tank? After a close inspection of the sprues of Tamiya’s impressive new release, Marcus Nicholls thinks we do!
35352
Valentine Mk.II/IV British Infantry Tank Mk.III
Tamiya 1:35
35352 2017 New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 50
SHANGHAI MODEL SHOW 2017

by Brett Green
The Editor spends an interesting New Year’s Day at the Shanghai Model Show.
 

Build Report | Page 52
TALES FROM THE CRYPT PAKWAGEN ON THE PROWL

by Chris Wauchop
Back in 2010, Chris Wauchop built and detailed Dragon’s 1:35 scale Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen.
6248
Sd.Kfz. 251/22 Ausf. D w/7.5cm PaK 40
Dragon 1:35
6248 2004 New parts
 

Reference | Page 56
Book Reviews

by Luke Pitt / Andrew Judson
The latest titles in military history and modelling
 

Review, 1:76  | Page 58
SMALL SCALE

by Graham Tetley
A round-up of the latest news and releases in 1:72 and 1:76
03215
Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe
Revell 1:76
03215 2016 New box
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 59
FIGURES


Reviews of the latest 1:35 figure releases
6791
Battle Of Smolensk & Roslavl 1941 with Bonus DS Uniform & Boots (Limited)
Dragon 1:35
6791 2016 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 60
1:48 SCALE

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt takes a look at the latest in 1:48
HLX48377
BTR-60 Wheels
Hauler 1:48
HLX48377
 

Review | Page 66
The Last Post... TRUE PATRIOT

by Andy King
Andy King explores the latest Dragon Black Label release.
3558
MIM-104B Patriot Surface-To-Air Missile (SAM) System (PAC-1) w/M983 HEMTT Black Label
Dragon 1:35
3558 2016 New parts Multi-topic (1!!)
 

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