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Model Military International 73

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
73 | May 2012
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline - May '12


What's new in the world of military modelling
 

Reference | Page 6
THE 1941 FORD GP BY CAPT. ROBERT V. NOTMAN, USAF - RETIRED

by Bob Notman
Bob Notman continues his series on the workhorse of the US Army in WWII and beyond, the jeep. In this installment, Bob examines the 1941 Ford GP.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 14
LONG MARCH EAST

by Brett Green
Brett Green converts Tamiya's 1:35 scale BT-7 to the later Model 1937 variant using Rhino Armour Models' resin conversion.
35109
Tank
BT-7 mod. 1935 late version
Eastern Express 1:35
35109 2000 New parts
35309
BT-7 Russian Light Tank / Model 1935
Tamiya 1:35
35309 (309) 2010 New tool
EA35-039
BT-7/T-26 Night Fighting Search Lights
E.T. Model 1:35
EA35-039 Multi-topic (2)
RAM35003
Soviet
BT-7M 1937 Model Conversion (For Tamiya)
Rhino Armour Models 1:35
RAM35003 2010 New tool
35L112
Soviet
45 mm 20 K tank barrel (model 1934) for BT-7 Tamiya
Aber 1:35
35L112 2011 New tool
35014
Russian Tanker Set WWII (2 Fig)
Alpine Miniatures 1:35
35014 2004 Model set
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 26
WADING PANZER

by Andy King
The latest in Dragon's long-running 1:35 scale Panzer Ill family is an Aust. M with wading kit. Andy King dips into the contents.
6558
Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. M w/Wading Muffler
Dragon 1:35
6558 2011 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 28
THE BIG GUN

by Jim Wechsler
Jim Wechsler builds AFV Club's "Big Gun" of the Stryker family in service in Afghanistan; their 1:35 scale M1128 Stryker Mobile Gun System (MGS).
AF35128
Stryker M1128 MGS Mobile Gun System
AFV Club 1:35
AF35128 2008 New parts
RM35143
M1126 Stryker armored vehicle resin wheels
Real Model 1:35
RM35143 201* New tool
RMA 35208
Driver´s Enhancement Kit for Stryker (DEK)
Real Model 1:35
RMA 35208
36068
M-1128 MGS AFV Club
Eduard 1:35
36068 2009 New tool
BL35115K
Stowage Set N°2 for Stryker AFV Club
Blast Models 1:35
BL35115K
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 34
BED AND BATH

by Federico Collada
Federico Collada shares some thoughts on building, painting and weathering Bronco's interesting 1:35 scale between-the- wars German armoured car; The Kfz. 14 "Adler".
CB35051
German
Adler Kfz. 14 Radio Car
Bronco 1:35
CB35051 2010 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 36
WINTER GEM

by Jamie Haggo
Recently bitten by the armour modelling bug, Jamie Haggo broadens his horizons with his first soft skin - Tamiya's re-boxed 1:48 scale Opel Blitz truck.
89782
German
3-ton 4x2 Cargo Truck Kfz. 305
Tamiya 1:48
89782 2010 New parts
 

Miscellaneous | Page 42
AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST RON VOLSTAD

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt spends some time with Ron Volstad, who tells us about his background and describes the process of creating his well-known artworks.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
BISON OF THE DESERT

by Bill Wiseman
Bill Wiseman is impressed with Dragon's 1:35 scale Bison II 15cm (Sfl.) auf Pz.Kpfw. II.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 47
TRUMPY'S TRIPLE TURRETTED TREAT

by Bill Wiseman
Bill Wiseman takes a look at the latest entry in the widening field of 1:35 scale Neubaufahrzeug kits, this time from Trumpeter.
05528
German
Neubaufahrzeug (Rheinmetall)
Trumpeter 1:35
05528 2011 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 48
STUBBORN EMIL

by Michel Pérez Blasco
Michel Pérez Blasco details the painting and weathering of his big 1:35 scale Trumpeter Sturer Emil.
00350
German
12.8cm Selbstfahrlafette L/61 "Sturer Emil"
Trumpeter 1:35
00350 2005 New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 53
Diary Dates


A listing of upcoming worldwide models shows and events
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 54
Incoming


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
DP35007
Japanese
Civilian Motorcycle Mod. 1958
Diopark 1:35
DP35007 2011 New tool
 

Reference | Page 55
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles on our doorstep
 

Review | Page 56
Figures


A round-up of the latest figures on release
CS35005
Vietnam War Correspondent
Callsign Models 1:35
CS35005
TW54008
Private, Army Service Corps, The Marne 1914
Tommy's War 54mm
TW54008 (TW32BE008)
TW54007
Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, The Marne 1914
Tommy's War 1:32
TW54007 (TW32BE07) 2012 New tool
P35-F006
WWII British Early Tanker BEF (2 Figures)
Passion Models 1:35
P35-F006 2011 New tool
CB35098
W.W.II British/Commonwealth
AFV Crew Set
Bronco 1:35
CB35098
P35-F008
IJN Naval Landing Force Tank Crew
Passion Models 1:35
P35-F008 2011 New tool
P35-F009
IJN Naval Landing Force Tank Crew Set (2pcs)
Passion Models 1:35
P35-F009 2011 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 58
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
WES 48122
DIAMOND T980
Wespe Models 1:48
WES 48122
WES 48123
TRAILER M9, 45 TON
Wespe Models 1:48
WES 48123
ZB48003
Staghound Mk.I Armored Car
Bronco 1:48
ZB48003 2012 New parts
HLX48317
Refueller BZ-42 for UM-kit 508
Hauler 1:48
HLX48317
2345
Panther Turret Pillbox Tamiya
Verlinden Productions 1:48
2345
2684
German WWII Template
Verlinden Productions 1:48
2684
2683
US WWll Template
Verlinden Productions 1:48
2683
 

Editorial | Page 66
The Last Post...

by Brett Green
Late breaking news and ramblings from the Editor
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 66
TAMIYA'S NEW 1:35 T-55 ENIGMA

by Brett Green
The Editor takes a look at an early example of Tamiya's new 1:35 scale Iraqi uparmoured T-55 Enigma.
35324
Iraqi Tank
T-55 "Enigma"
Tamiya 1:35
35324 2012 New parts
 

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