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Model Military International 54

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
54 | October 2010
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-October 2010


What's new in the world of military modelling.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 5
NEW NASHORN

by Graham Tetley
Fourth time lucky - Graham Tetley takes a close look at Dragon's latest incarnation of a 1:35 scale Nashorn.
6386
Sd.Kfz.164
Nashorn 3 in 1
Dragon 1:35
6386 2010 New parts
 

Reference | Page 6
T28 SUPER HEAVY TANK

by Karl Van Sweden
Karl Van Sweden explores the origins and the development of the T28 Super Heavy Tank, the American answer to Germany's late war heavy Panzers.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 12
AMERICAN MONSTER

by Jim Wechsler
Jim Wechsler builds Accurate Armour's big resin kit of the heaviest ever American tank.
K098
T28 Superheavy Tank
Accurate Armour 1:35
K098
 

Reference | Page 18
CAMO CORNER - STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE COLOURS FOR MIDDLE EAST PART SIX - CRUISER TANK (Al3)

by William Marshall
Wilfiam 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 Six, William
 

Miscellaneous | Page 20
ARMOUR UNDER SUNNY SKIES

by Andrew Wills
Andrew Wills attends The Tank Museum's annual celebration of all things tracked and armoured, Tankfest 2010.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 24
LEND-LEASE LOOKER

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt reviews ICM's latest take on the Studebaker US6 6x6 cargo truck.
35514
Studebaker US6 U4 WWII Army Truck
UA ICM 1:35
35514 2010 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 26
A WOLF IN FRENCH CLOTHING

by Brett Green
The Editor transforms Revell's 1:35 scale Mercedes Wolf into the French Panhard VPS Special Forces long-range patrol vehicle.
03277
LKW gl. leicht Wolf
Revell 1:35
03277 (03069) 2019 New box
35110
Panhard VPS Special Forces Revell
ADV Azimut 1:35
35110 200* New tool
D32002
Luftwaffe Instrument Dials
Model Design Construction 1:32
D32002
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 35
CORRECTED COMPOSITE

by Al Bowie
Al Bowie is pleased to note corrections to the hull and turret in Dragon's all-new composite Sherman Mk.lc Firefly.
6228
Sherman Mk.Ic Firefly Hybrid
Dragon 1:35
6228 2010 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 36
ARMOURED RECON

by José Brito
José Brito builds Tristar's recent 1:35 scale Sd.Kfz. 222 with a few scratch built enhancements plus some creative painting and weathering.
35043
German Leichter
Panzerspähwagen (2cm) Sd.Kfz.222 Mid. Version
Tristar 1:35
35043 2009 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 44
Tech Guide : MAKING CORRUGATED IRON IN SCALE

by Jerry Cashman
Jerry Cashman outlines a simple method for replicating corrugated iron in any scale that you like.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
RUMBLING GRUMBLER

by Brett Green
The Editor examines the mid-production version of Tristar's 1:35 scale Brummbar, which now includes a comprehensive interior.
35040
Sturmpanzer IV "Brummbär" Sd.Kfz 166 II. Serie w/interior
Tristar 1:35
35040 2010 New parts
 

Review | Page 48
Small Scale


The latest releases in 1:72 and smaller.
03123
Cromwell Mk. IV
Revell 1:72
03123 2001 New tool
BRL144007
Bicycle
Brengun 1:144
BRL144007 2009 New tool
BRS144003
German
Airfield Portal Crane
Brengun 1:144
BRS144003 201x New tool
99019
German
Sd.Kfz. 251/1 2 Models Per Box
Armourfast 1:72
99019 2011 New tool
99005
T-34/76 2 Models Per Box
Armourfast 1:72
99005 2006 New tool
BRL144010
German
fuel cans
Brengun 1:144
BRL144010
BRL144005
U.S. seat belts
Brengun 1:144
BRL144005
BRL144001
Luftwaffe seats
Brengun 1:144
BRL144001
BRL144008
Workshop Ladders
Brengun 1:144
BRL144008 201x New tool
BRL144016
Tools
Brengun 1:144
BRL144016
 

Reference, 1:48  | Page 50
15 CM SCHWERES INFANTERIEGESCHUTZ 33/1 AUF SELBSTAHRLAFETTE 38 (T) GRILLE

by George Bradford
This month's 1:48 scale drawing is a variation of the recently released Tamiya Marder.
 

Miscellaneous | Page 52
Diary Dates


A listing of upcoming worldwide model shows and events.
 

Review | Page 54
Figures


Reviewing the latest figures to hit the market.
25106
WWII U.S.
Field Maintenance Yard (w/2 Figures)
Tamiya 1:35
25106 2010 New parts
3627
German
Infantry Eastern Front Winter 1941-1942
Zvezda 1:35
3627
MB3201
Famous Pilots of WWII Kit 1
UA Master Box (MB) 1:32
MB3201 2010 New tool
36314
WWII Russian Field Commander
Tamiya 1:16
36314 2010 New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 55
Letters

by Brett Green
Model Military International's visitors have their say.
 

Review | Page 56
Incoming


MMI's thoughts on the latest kits and accessories.
01521
LAV-A2 Armoured Vehicle
Trumpeter 1:35
01521 2010 New parts
ITA35002
For Tamiya 35300
Matilda MkIII/IV Interior
Inside the Armour ITA3 1:35
ITA35002
CN005
Camouflage Netting: German Gray
Creative Models Australia
CN005
CN003
Camouflage Netting: Tan
Creative Models Australia
CN003
CN001
Camouflage Netting: Green
Creative Models Australia
CN001
CN009
Camouflage Netting: Beige
Creative Models Australia
CN009 (CMA009)
CN007
Camouflage Netting: Kahki
Creative Models Australia
CN007 (CMA007)
CMA004
Camouflage Netting-Field Grey
Creative Models Australia 1:35
CMA004
CN006
Camouflage Netting: White
Creative Models Australia
CN006 (CMA006)
3546
German E-Boat Seemine 08/39
Schatton Modellbau 1:35
3546
AR99003A
Photo-realistic human eyeball decals Enough for 84 figures; 90mm to 1/4 scale
Archer 1:4
AR99003A
AR99003B
Photo-realistic human eyeball decals 90 mm - 1/4 scale
Archer 1:4
AR99003B
AR35322
US national insignias for modern vehicles
Archer 1:35
AR35322 2010 New tool
AR35321
M3A1 halftrack 12th Armor Division, 56th Infantry
Archer 1:35
AR35321 2010 New tool
AR35320
M3A1 halftrack 1st Army, 62 Armored Field Artillery, B-battery
Archer 1:35
AR35320 2010 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 58
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
6603
Autoblinda AB 43
Italeri 1:48
6603 2010 New tool
 

Reference | Page 60
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles on our doorstep.
 

| Page 66
The Last Post...

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

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