Model Military International 76

Issue

Magazine:: Model Military International
Number:: 76 | August 2012
Language:: English

News | Page 4
Newsline - August '12

What's new in the world of military modelling

Reference | Page 6
VALENTINE DD IN DETAIL

by Gwyneth Wright
Gwyneth Wright outlines the history of the Valentine tank and the amphibious DD version before visiting John Pearson's beautifully restored example.

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 12
THE SAINT IN THE SUN

by José Brito
José Brito builds his second 1:35 scale MiniArt Valentine in a matter of weeks - this time the Mk.11 in desert colours.

British

Infantry Tank Mk.III Valentine II

MiniArt 1:35

35096 2010 New parts

Review, 1:35 | Page 20
ARMOURED FLAK TRACK

by Graham Tetley
Graham Tetley finds that some of the errors of earlier kits have been corrected on Dragon's new 1:35 scale Sd.Kfz.10/5 with Armoured Cab fur 2cm Flak 38.

Sd.Kfz.10/5 w/Armored Cab für 2cm Flak 38

Dragon 1:35

6677 2011 New parts

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 22
TWEAKING AN RSOV

by Andy King
Andy King corrects and details the new HobbyBoss 1:35 scale US Rangers' Land Rover RSOV.

M1025 HUMVEE Armament Carrier

Tamiya 1:35

35263 (263) 2003 New tool

RSOV w/MK 19 grenade launcher

HobbyBoss 1:35

82449 2011 New parts

A.F.V. Miniature Accessories

Tank Supplies Set II

Academy 1:35

1383 (AA363-2000) 1997 New tool

Reference | Page 28
JAPANESE TYPE 96 ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER

by Brett Green
The Editor gets up and personal with a JGSDF Type 96 Armoured Personnel Carrier on display at the 2010 Shizuoka Hobby Show.

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 32
RED CIRCLE EXPRESS

by Andrew Judson
Andrew Judson converts Trumpeter's 1:35 scale JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Type A to the Type B, which served in Iraq from 2004 to 2006.

JGSDF

Type 96 WAPC Type A (40mm grenade launcher)

Trumpeter 1:35

01557 2011 New box

JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Wheel Set

Djiti's Production 1:35

35008

JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Version B Conversion Set

Djiti's Production 1:35

35007 201x New tool

JGSDF AFV Crew

Djiti's Production 1:35

35015 2011 New tool

Miscellaneous | Page 36
MELBOURNE MODEL EXPO 2012

by Brett Green
The Editor prowls the aisles of Australia's biggest model show, the Melbourne Model Expo.

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 38
KHARKOV 1943

by Patrick Dorn
Patrick Dorn from Germany scratch builds the buildings, the rubble and the figures for an ambitious vignette depicting a scene from the Battle of Kharkov, 1943.

Review, 1:35 | Page 42
DUCK OUT OF WATER

by Andy King
Andy King finds a lot to like about HobbyBoss' new 1:35 scale PLA ZBD-05 Amphibious IFV.

PLA

ZBD-05 Chinese Amphibious IFV

HobbyBoss 1:35

82483 2012 New tool

Review, 1:35 | Page 44
SON OF A GUN!

by Brett Green
The Editor gets an early look at Kinetic's all-new 1:35 scale M109A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer.

M109A2 Self propelled howitzer

Kinetic 1:35

K61006 2012 New tool

Reference | Page 46
SHOW REPORT Beltring Panzers 2011

by Zack Sex
Zack Sex spends some time with the Panzer troops at Beltring 2011.

Miscellaneous | Page 51
Diary Dates

A listing of upcoming worldwide models shows and events

Miscellaneous | Page 52
Book Reviews

Rounding up the latest in print

Review, 1:35 | Page 54
Incoming

MMl's thoughts on the latest kits and accessories

U.S. boxes ration C

PlusModel 1:35

418

German Gear & Decal Set

Passion Models 1:35

P35-079 2012 New tool

German Field Optical Equipment

PlusModel 1:35

388

US Willys MB for Tamiya

Passion Models 1:35

P35-080 2012 New tool

Review, 1:35 | Page 55
HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL

by Andy King
Andy King examines ltaleri's new combination of the venerable 1:35 scale Peerless Max 15cwt truck and the much more recent Breda anti-aircraft gun.