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Model Military International 26

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
26 | June 2008
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-June'08


Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 8
SOLDIERING ON

by Ian McGonagle
Ian McGonagle looks at Academy's latest incarnation of the legendary M113
13211
M113A3 "Iraq 2003"
Academy 1:35
13211 2011 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 10
KIWI FIREFLY ON A WING AND A PRAYER

by Les Smith
Les Smith describes the build of his Euro Militaire award winning Dragon 'Firefly'.
6182
Firefly Vc
Dragon 1:35
6182 2003 New tool
F050
Sherman Headlights with Lenses
Formations 1:35
F050 2005 New tool
F020
WW2 M4 Series
Sherman Pressed Steel Type Idler Wheel for VVSS suspension
Formations 1:35
F020 2003 New tool
F018
WW2 U.S. M4 Series
Sherman Pioneer Tools w/clamps & brackets moulded on
Formations 1:35
F018 2003
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 16
GETTING DIRTY

by Mark Neville
Mark Neville gives us an insight to his stunning Panzer III and offers a general step by step guide to the weathering techniques he uses. Dragon Panzer III.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 22
THE PERFECT STURM?

by Pete Usher
Pete Usher returns from a modelling break to build AFV Club's formidable looking Sturmtiger.
AF35103
Sturmtiger 38cm RW61 auf Sturmmörser Tiger
AFV Club 1:35
AF35103 2006 New tool
 

Review, 1:6  | Page 28
36 IN 1:6TH

by Graeme Carruthers
Graeme Carruthers checks out Dragon's latest piece of hardware for their 1:6 action figure range.
75002
3.7cm PaK 36
Dragon 1:6
75002 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 30
WINSTON'S WONDER

by Ian McGonagle
Ian McGonagle takes a look at IMA's Churchill Bridgelayer conversion.
IMA01635
Churchill Bridgelayer For AFV CLUB
International Models Asia 1:35
IMA01635
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 32
DANUBE DEFENDER

by Dennis Brandle
Dennis Brandle describes the build of his Dragon Panther Ausf.G and all the extra detailing added.
6268
Sd.Kfz.171 Panther G Late Production
Dragon 1:35
6268 2006 New tool
ATL-08
Panther Late Type Tracks
Friulmodel 1:35
ATL-08
35L004
7.5cm KwK 42 Gun Barrel with Muzzle Brake for
Panther Ausf. D / A and early G fit to Dragon and Italeri
Aber 1:35
35L004 (35L04) 2006 New tool
LE35007
Panther G early/late
Lion Roar 1:35
LE35007
PE35058
Panther Ausf. G (Tamiya & Dragon)
Voyager Model 1:35
PE35058 2006 New tool
35A091
Rear Boxes for
Panther and Jagdpanther fit to all
Aber 1:35
35A091 (35A91) 2004 New tool
3515800
Panther G (Late) Reinforced Chin Gun Mantlet
Tiger Models 1:35
3515800 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 38
KURZMAUL'S TIGER

by Darren Thompson
Darren Thompson takes a look at Dragon's 'DX'07 late Tiger I and the ton of extras included.
6416
Gefreiter "Alfred Kurzmaul" Sd.Kfz.181
Tiger I Late Production
Dragon 1:35
6416 2007 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 40
STRIKING STRYKER

by Ian McGonagle
After our initial look at this amazing etched brass set for the Stryker back in last month's Incoming, Ian McGonagle now offers a more in depth look.
PE35200
Stryker M1126 ICV w/Slat Armor Komplett-Set AFV Club 35126
Voyager Model 1:35
PE35200
 

News | Page 42
Figures


A round-up of the latest figures on release
 

News | Page 44
BOOK REVIEWS


A look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
BOSE SELECTA!

by Darren Thompson
Darren Thompson check's out Dragon's second Expo release, Georg Bose's early Stug III G
6417
StuG. III Ausf. G Early Production Leutnant Georg Bose
Dragon 1:35
6417 2007 New parts
 

News | Page 47
Diary Dates


A listing of the up and coming model shows and events.
 

News | Page 48
Letters


The place to air your comments, suggestions and thoughts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 50
GARGANTUAN GRILLE

by Darren Thompson
Darren Thompson takes a look in the box of Trumpeter's massive Geschützwagen mounting the equally enormous 17cm field gun.
00378
German
Geschützwagen Tiger für 17cm Kanone 72 (Sf)
Trumpeter 1:35
00378 2007 New tool
 

Reference | Page 52
MONSTER MORTAR

by David Doyle
David Doyle offers us some interesting information on the few war time photos that exist of the ultra rare Sturmmörserwagen otherwise known as the Sturmtiger.
 

News | Page 58
Incoming


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 66
The Last Post... Techniques


MAKING SIMPLE GROUNDWORK PART 5
 

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