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Model Military International 33

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
33 | January 2009
Language:
English

Table of contents

Reference, 1:1  | Page
TANKFEST 2008 BEST OF BRITISH PART 2

by Andrew Willis
Andrew Willis concludes his photo report with the remainder of the WWII vehicles,, through to the cold war and the British Army has to offer.
 

News | Page 4
Newsline - January '09


Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 8
THE JUG AND THE JEEP

by José Brito
José Brito crashes a P-47 Thunderbolt with the ubiquitous Jeep coming to the rescue
04155
Republic P-47D-30 Thunderbolt
Revell 1:72
04155 (80-4155) 2002 New parts
79997
Willys MB Jeep & Trailer
Heller 1:72
79997 2004 New tool
72502
Pilots, Ground crew U.S. Army Air Force 1942-45 (12 Pcs.)
Preiser 1:72
72502 1999 New tool
 

News | Page 14
PANZERS, PLANES AND PASTIES!

by Ross Mahoney
Ross Mahoney reports on the IPMS West Cornwall show held on the 6th September 2008 at the St John's Hall, Penzance.
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 16
PALM SIZED PATTON

by John Murphy
The Editor inspired by the full size reference in last issue's MMI builds his own Braille scale jungle buster.
03170
M48 A2GA2, A2, A2C, A5
Revell 1:72
03170 (80-3170) 2007 New decals
7240
M-48A 1/A2 Vietnam War - Deluxe set
Goffy Model 1:72
7240 200x New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 22
STUCCO'D STUG

by Pete Usher
Pete Usher wastes no time getting stuck straight into Dragon's brand new Sturmhaubitze 42 Ausf. G featuring the ultra realistic moulded-on zimmerit.
6454
StuH 42
10,5cm Sturmhaubitze 42 Ausf. G w/Zimmerit
Dragon 1:35
6454 2008 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 26
MIGHTY MOVER

by Graeme Carruthers
Accurate Armour's Mighty Antar Tank Transporter gets a mighty good previewing by Graeme Carruthers
K169
TASKER 50 Ton Semi-trailer
Accurate Armour 1:35
K169 2013 New tool
K164
Mighty ANTAR Mk-2 (5th wheel) Tractor
Accurate Armour 1:35
K164 2012 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 28
TRACKED TUGBOAT PART 2

by José Brito
José Brito concludes his article on the Bronco LWS by describing how he painted, weathered and put it into an imaginative setting.
CB35015
Land-Wasser-Schlepper (Mid Production)
Bronco 1:35
CB35015 2008 New tool
6153
German
Infantry (Ukraine, Summer 1943)
Dragon 1:35
6153 2001 New tool
6191
"Achtung Jabo" Panzer Crew (France 1944)
Dragon 1:35
6191 2003 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 33
CREIGHTON'S CRUISER

by Martin Dogger
Martin Dogger checks out Dragon's latest incarnation of the Sherman, the M4A3(76)W.
6325
M4A3 (76)W
Dragon 1:35
6325 2008 New parts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 34
TOWING TIME

by Matt Edwards
Matt Edwards gets his hands on Resicast's latest carrier 'the T16 and 6 pounder anti-tank gun kits, but before resin dust starts flying he gives us his initial impression on these great looking models.
35.1201
6 Pounder "Towed Configuration" Complete Kit for T16 or Universal Carrier
Resicast 1:35
35.1201 2008 New tool
35.1199
T16 Carrier
Resicast 1:35
35.1199 2009 New tool
 

Review | Page 36
BUDGET BRUSHES ON TEST

by John "Tigger" Wilkes
John Wilkes tests three budget airbrushes and proves you don't have to spend a lot to get great results.
 

Review | Page 38
Figures


A round-up of the latest figures on release
 

Review | Page 42
Book Reviews

by John Murphy
A look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
SUPERSIZED BOAT

by John Murphy
The Editor climbs inside the ridiculously large box of Italeri's all new and mightily impressive S-Boat and has a good look around with a view to moving in and living in it!
5603S
Schnellboot S100
Italeri 1:35
5603S 2011 New parts
5603
Schnellboot Typ S-100
Italeri 1:35
5603 2008 New tool
 

News | Page 48
Letters


The place to air your comments, suggestions and thoughts
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 50
TOP TRUMPS T-34

by Andrew Willis
Andrew Willis takes a look at Dragon's latest version of the T-34, this time the factory No.112 variant.
6479
T-34/76 Model 1942 No.112 Factory "Krasnoe Sormovo" Late Production
Dragon 1:35
6479 2008 New parts
 

News | Page 51
DIARY DATES


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

Reference | Page 52
AN UNLUCKY CRUISER

by Andrew Willis
Andrew Willis brings us some full size reference on the British A13 Cruiser tank that's just taken up residence in the Tank Museum's brand new hall and it's just in time for the release of the Bronco Mk.III and the forthcoming Mk.IV kit.
 

Review | Page 58
INCOMING


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 66
THE LAST POST... Techniques

by John Murphy
SOFT SKIN BATTLE DAMAGE PART 1
 

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