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Model Military International 86

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
86 | June 2013
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline - June’13


Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
 

Reference | Page 6
M24 CHAFFEE LIGHT TANK PART TWO - THE M24 LIGHT TANK POST - WAR

by Bruce Culver
In this concluding instalment, Bruce Culver examines post-WWII development and operators of the M24 Chaffee Light Tank and its variants.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 14
ADD A LITTLE FUNK TO YOUR DAY

by Graham Tetley
Graham Tetley explores Dragon's latest addition to their Panzer I family, combining sprues from three kits plus some new parts as well.
6591
Panzer IA
Leichte (Funk) Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A
Dragon 1:35
6591 2012 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 16
THE LITTLE GENERAL PART TWO-PAINTING, WEATHERING AND FIGURES

by Brett Green
The Editor paints Bronco's 1:35 scale M24 Chaffee and adds a crew.
CB35069
US Light Tank M-24 'Chaffee' (Early prod.) w/crew (NW Europe 1944-45)
Bronco 1:35
CB35069 2012 New parts
LF1242
M24 Stowage Set
Legend Productions 1:35
LF1242
3522
US Tank crew
Legend Productions 1:35
3522
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 24
STUH RESSURECTION

by Mike Rinaldi
Michael Rinaldi updates and repaints the classic Tamiya 1:35 Stug III Ausf. G previously built as a sturmhaubitze 42, to give it a new lease on life.
35197
Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142/1) Frühe Version
Tamiya 1:35
35197 (197) 1995 New tool
35019
Ostketten Track (for Pz.Kpfw III/IV and variants)
WWII Productions 1:35
35019
35B43
105mm - StuH 42 L / 28 - StuH 42
RB Model 1:35
35B43 201*
 

Miscellaneous | Page 32
PAOLO MARCUZZI

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt spends some time with master modeller Paolo Marcuzzi, the man behind Model Victoria, discussing the process of creating a kit and the industry in general.
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 34
BATTLE TAXI

by Steve Zaloga
Steve Zaloga upgrades the new Airfix 1:48 scale Supacat Jackal, and offers some useful reference too.
A05301
Supacat Jackal Operation Herrick Afghanistan
Airfix 1:48
A05301 2012 New tool
32510
Jerry Can Set
Tamiya 1:48
32510 2005 New tool
GAS48110K
Wheels for Jackal/Coyote for Airfix
Gaso.line 1:48
GAS48110K 2012 New tool
A03701
British Forces
Infantry Patrol Operation Herrick Afghanistan
Airfix 1:48
A03701 2012 New tool
 

Reference | Page 42
JACKAL PHOTO REFERENCE

by Steve Zaloga
Supacat Jackal reference
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 44
MY, WHAT A BIG TURRET YOU HAVE!

by Brett Green
Meng expands their AMX family with a 1:35 scale 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer AUF1. The Editor takes a look.
TS-004
French
AUF1 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (AMX-30B)
Meng Model 1:35
TS-004 2013 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:10  | Page 46
HUE AND CRY

by Matt Wellhouser
Matt Wellhouser describes the painting and shading of Young Miniatures' big 1:10 scale USMC Radio Operator bust.
YM1817
USMC Hue. Vietnam 1968 Sculptor: Young B. Song
Young Miniatures 1:10
YM1817 20** New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 50
THERE ONCE WAS AN UGLY DUCKLING

by Graham Tetley
Graham Tetley explores unfamiliar territory by building MiniArt's new 1:35 scale Soviet Artillery Tractor Ya-12.
35140
Soviet Artillery Tractor
YA-12 Late Production
UA MiniArt 1:35
35140 2012 New parts
 

Review | Page 52
Small Scale


News and reviews in 1:72 and smaller.
5010
German Medium Tank
Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf.D
Zvezda 1:72
5010 2016 New box
5010
German Medium Tank
Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf.D
Zvezda 1:72
5010 2013 New box
7447
Sd.Kfz. 261 kleiner Panzerfunkwagen
Dragon 1:72
7447 2012 New parts
7481
SAS Raider 4x4 Truck
Dragon 1:72
7481 2012 New tool
5010
German Medium Tank
Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf.D
Zvezda 1:72
5010 2012 New tool
 

Reference | Page 53
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
 

Review | Page 54
Incoming


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
3518
British Anti-Tank Gun
QF 6-pdr Mk-II
Zvezda 1:35
3518 2019 New box
3518
Anti-Tank Gun 6 Pdr Mk.1
Zvezda 1:35
3518 1996 New tool
3518
British
Anti-Tank Gun QF 6 pdr Mk-II Limited Edition
Zvezda 1:35
3518 2012 New box
3518
6 Pdr Anti-Tank Gun
Mk-1
Zvezda 1:35
3518 2006 New box
82493
Soviet
T-24 Medium Tank
HobbyBoss 1:35
82493 2012 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 56
IRON HORSE... ALMOST

by Graham Tetley
Graham Tetley decided ltaleri's new 1:35 scale M923 armoured gun truck was so straightforward, that he built it straight away.
6503
U.S.
Armoured Gun Truck
Italeri 1:35
6503 2012 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 58
FLAK WOW FACTOR

by Bill Wiseman
Bill Wiseman is impressed with Bronco's follow-up 1:35 scale 88mm Flak 41 release.
CB35114
German
88mm L71 FlaK 41 Anti-Aircraft Gun w/Sd.Ah.202 Trailer
Bronco 1:35
CB35114 2012 New parts Multi-topic (2)
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 59
BEAST KILLER

by Bill Wiseman
It never rains but it pours! Following Trumpeter's release of the same vehicle last year, Bill Wiseman examines Bronco's all-new 1:35 scale kit of the SU-152 Self-Propelled Gun.
CB35109
Russian
Heavy Self-Propelled Gun SU-152(KV-14) [September, 1943 Production]
Bronco 1:35
CB35109 2012 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 60
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
TWS48303
Sherman Firefly Turret
Tank Workshop 1:48
TWS48303
DW48005
Cargo Truck 3ton 4x2
Kfz. 305 Wheel set sagged
Def.Model 1:48
DW48005
DW48004
WW2 German Steyr 1500A Wheel set sagged Tamiya
Def.Model 1:48
DW48004
48F26
POLISH ARMOURED CAR CREWMAN
ToRo Model 1:48
48F26 2013 New tool
CR-48002
Soviet Soldier Red Army
Corsar Rex 1:48
CR-48002
4032
Berlin 1945
PlusModel 1:48
4032
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 66
The Last Post... TAMIYA'S NEW 1:35 SCALE TIRAN 5

by Brett Green
The Editor takes a look at an early production boxing of Tamiya's new 1:35 scale Tiran 5.
35328
Tiran 5 Israeli Tank Tiran 5
Tamiya 1:35
35328 2013 New parts
 

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