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Model Military International 58

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
58 | February 2011
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-February 2011


What's new in the world of military modelling.
 

Reference | Page 6
Think tank : M4A3 (76MM) SHERMAN TANK

by Bruce Culver
Bruce Culver describes the background, development and operational use of the M4A3 (76mm) Sherman Tank.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 12
CZECH INSIDE AND OUT

by Graham Tetley
A full interior is included in Dragon's new 1:35 scale Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Aust. E/F, with enough parts to produce an Aust. G too. Graham Tetley reports.
6434
Pz.Kpfw.38(t) Ausf. E/F ( 2 in 1)
Dragon 1:35
6434 2010 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 14
SPIRIT OF 76

by Sam Dwyer / Brett Green
Sam Dwyer and Brett Green team up to build and paint Tasca's 1:35 scale M4A3(76)W Sherman.
35-019
US medium tank
M4A3 (76)W Sherman
Tasca 1:35
35-019 2010 New parts
 

Miscellaneous | Page 24
A POSTCARD FROM TELFORD

by Brett Green
The Editor takes a stroll around the aisles of Scale Model World 2010, the IPMS UK Nationals at Telford.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 28
MARDER II D MAX! PART TWO

by Thomas Morgan
Thomas Morgan completes his massive upgrade and conversion to Alan's old 1:35 scale Marder II Ausf. D, with significant scratch building and K59's exquisite gun assembly.
011
Marder II D
Alan 1:35
011 2003 New box
MP 35-130
German NOTEK (High detailed)
MIG Productions 1:35
MP 35-130 2004 New tool
AB3503
Butterfly Wing Nuts (German)
Bronco 1:35
AB3503 2006 New tool
2496
Nuts & Washers Set
Verlinden Productions 1:35
2496
277
German Tanks Horns WWII
Royal Model 1:35
277
SK-56
Marder II Ausf.D (Late) Track
Modelkasten 1:35
SK-56 2002 New tool
35258
German
Marder III M Brass 7.5cm Projectiles for PaK 40 & Marder III M
Tamiya 1:35
35258 2002 New tool
L35A004
WWII German Ammo Boxes/Belts/Drums for MG34 & MG42
Griffon Model 1:35
L35A004 2007 New tool Multi-topic (2)
35L70
German
MG 34 Set of 2 Barrels
Aber 1:35
35L70 (35L-70) 2008 New tool
35-L7
German
Vehicle Light Set
Tasca 1:35
35-L7 2006 New tool
ATL-53
PzKpfw II Ausf. D
Friulmodel 1:35
ATL-53
35A079
German
Tank Radio Set Fu 2 and Fu 5 with Mounting Frames/Brackets
Aber 1:35
35A079 (35A79) 2003 New tool
35-10095
German SPG Radio Set
The New TMD 1:35
35-10095 (35-5022) 201x New tool
10025
German Half-Track Lifting Hooks (Riveted)
Tiger Model Designs (TMD) 1:35
10025 200x New tool
AR88006
Resin Weld Beads Arc weld beads .015, .025, .030 and .040 inch wide
Archer
AR88006
AR35202
WWII German Infantry Division Vehicle Insignias (mix #2) 1/35, 1/48 and 1/72
Archer
AR35202 2005 New tool
AR35104
Late War
German Balkenkreuz
Archer 1:35
AR35104
AR35038R
German Turret Numbers (Red & White)
Archer 1:35
AR35038R 1999 New tool
AR88001
Resin Rivets Rivets/screws .008" (.20mm), 011" (.28mm), 014" (.36mm) diameter
Archer
AR88001 2007 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 36
GUN JEEPS OF THE DESERT RAIDERS PART TWO

by Marcus Nicholls
Marcus Nicholls concludes his SAS Jeep project by painting the figures and making a small desert vignette...
35219
Jeep Willys MB 1/4ton 4X4 Truck
Tamiya 1:35
35219 (MM219) 1997 New tool
DR-02
British
SAS / LRDG Jeep Conversion
Swash Design 1:35
DR-02 201* New tool
DR-01
British
SAS / LRDG Jeep Conversion
Swash Design 1:35
DR-01 201* New tool
 

Reference | Page 42
Camouflage corner : STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE COLOURS FOR MIDDLE EAST PART TEN - ARMOURED CAR RECONNAISSANCE MORRIS CS9

by William Marshall
William Marshall continues his analysis of an important source document describing the contentious camouflage colours used by British and Commonwealth military vehicles during the WWII campaign for the Middle East and North Africa. In Part Ten, Willia
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 44
Tank boy gallery - "HELL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIRE"

by Takahiro Sumitomo
Takahiro Sumitomo presents a diorama featuring ltaleri's 1:35 M923 Big Foot.
279
M923 A1 Big Foot
Italeri 1:35
279 2010 Changed ???
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
SOUTH AFRICAN ARMOURED

by Stuart Ransley
Stuart Ransley examines an exotic subject from BaxMod Models from South Africa.
RATEL 20
BaxMod Models 1:35
201* New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 47
Figures

by Brett Green
Reviewing the latest figures to hit the market.
H003
Panzer Crew Heads & Hands
Alpine Miniatures 1:35
H003 2010 New tool
H004
US Tanker Heads & Hands
Alpine Miniatures 1:35
H004 2010 New tool
35053
U.S. Tank Crew Set WWII (2 Figures)
Alpine Miniatures 1:35
35053 2007 Model set
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 48
MAKING FLAGS, PENNANTS AND ROLLS

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt describes how to make your own custom flags, pennants, packs and rolls.
 

Miscellaneous | Page 53
Diary Dates


A listing of upcoming worldwide model shows and events.
 

Miscellaneous | Page 54
Letters


Model Military International's visitors have their say.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 56
Incoming


MMI's thoughts on the latest kits and accessories.
6572
Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.B
Dragon 1:35
6572 2010 New parts
SKP 111
Austin 10HP Light Utility Car Detail set for Tamiya kit
SKP model 1:35
SKP 111
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 58
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
EM-48006
German Tank Crew Bakers Dozen
Evolution Miniatures 1:48
EM-48006
EM-48005
Soviet Tank Crew WWII
Evolution Miniatures 1:48
EM-48005
 

News | Page 60
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles on our doorstep.
 

Editorial | Page 66
The Last Post...

by Brett Green
Late breaking news and ramblings from the Editor.
 

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