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Model Military International 60

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
60 | April 2011
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-April 2011


What's new in the world of military modelling.
 

Reference | Page 6
Think tank-M7 PRIEST HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE

by Bruce Culver
Bruce Culver examines the origins, development, variants and operations of the M7 Priest Howitzer Motor Carriage.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 12
FIRE FROM THE PULPIT

by Brett Green
The Editor finds that Dragon's 1:35 scale M7 Priest is an excellent kit, once you get past the instructions...
6637
M7 Priest Mid. production
Dragon 1:35
6637 2011 New tool
35026
Military Miniatures
Jerry Can Set MM26
Tamiya 1:35
35026 1973
MM126
Jerry Cans Set
Tamiya 1:35
MM126 (26) 1973 New tool
1821
M10 M36 Stowage Set Tamiya
Verlinden Productions 1:35
1821 Multi-topic (1!!)
1382
A.F.V. Miniature Accessories
Allied & German Tank Supplies Set I
Academy 1:35
1382 1997 New tool
AR35200
US generic vehicle names
Archer 1:35
AR35200 2004 New tool
AR35051W
Vehicle specific US registration codes
Archer 1:35
AR35051W 2000 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 24
RECONDITIONED TO A (T)

by Graham Tetley
Graham Tetley checks out the contents of ltaleri's current 1:35 scale Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) and finds plenty of new parts in the box.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 24
AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE

by Graham Tetley
The contents are familiar, but they are still very nice after all these years. Graham Tetley explains.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 26
The Forgotten SU-76

by Ian Robertson
Ian Robertson converts MiniArt's 1:35 Su-76M into an Su-76 using mainly Evergreen plastic sheet and strip styrene.
35036
Self-Propelled Gun
SU-76M with Crew
UA MiniArt 1:35
35036 2008 New tool
TCR04
For Allied WW2 Vehicles Tow cable
Karaya 1:35
TCR04
35B93
76.2mm Zis-3 L51.6 gun
RB Model 1:35
35B93 20xx New tool
577
SU-76M Stowage Set
Royal Model 1:35
577
 

Reference | Page 32
Camouflage corner :STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE COLOURS FOR MIDDLE EAST PART TWELVE - A12 INFANTRY TANK MATILDA

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 Twelve, Wi
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 36
MUJAHIDEEN MOTOR HOME

by José Brito
José Brito combines a GAZ-66 with a MIL Mi-8 in 1:35 scale to deliver a unique variation on the Winnebago theme.
35132
GAZ-66 with ZU-23-2 AA gun
Eastern Express 1:35
35132 199x New parts
05102
Mil Mi-8MT/Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter
Trumpeter 1:35
05102 2004 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 42
LAV III LORIT

by Graham Tetley
Graeme Davidson examines this 1:35 multimedia feast from Real Model of the Czech Republic.
RM35144
Canadian LAV III - LORIT conversion AFV Club
Real Model 1:35
RM35144 201* New tool
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 44
Tech guide : SMOKING KILLS MAKING A VIGNETTE PART ONE - BUILDING THE MODEL

by Joachin Garcia Gazquez
Joachin Garcia Gazquez creates a late-war vignette featuring Dragon's venerable 1:35 scale Hetzer.
 

Review | Page 50
Figures


Reviewing the latest figures to hit the market.
MB3571
"Who's that?" German Mountain Troops & Soviet Marines, spring 1943
UA Master Box (MB) 1:35
MB3571 2010 New tool Multi-topic (2)
120-05
Polish Army Soldier, Berlin 1945
Adalbertus 1:16
120-05
 

Miscellaneous | Page 51
Diary Dates


A listing of upcoming worldwide model shows and events.
 

Review | Page 52
Small Scale


The latest releases in 1:72 and smaller.
BRS144005
Wasserfall W5
Brengun 1:144
BRS144005
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 53
THE NEW KING OF TINY TOWN TIGERS

by Glen Porter
Glen Porter examines Dragon's latest 1:72 scale Tiger I, and finds that it is an all-new and all-conquering kit.
7376
Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E
Tiger I initial production s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad Region 1942/43
Dragon 1:72
7376 2010 New box
 

Review | Page 54
Incoming


MMI's thoughts on the latest kits and accessories.
85501
152mm ShkH DANA vz.77
HobbyBoss 1:35
85501 2010 New tool
D35030
RYU
IMPERIAL NAVY HEAVY ROBOT
Dust-Models 1:35
D35030 201x New tool
PE35296
T-55 Russian Tank Fenders PE Set For Tamiya
Voyager Model 1:35
PE35296 2010 New tool
PE35295
T-55 Russian Tank Basic PE Set For Tamiya
Voyager Model 1:35
PE35295 2010 New tool
PEA140
T-55 Russian Tank Stowage Bins For Tamiya
Voyager Model 1:35
PEA140
 

Review | Page 56
Large Scale


New releases in 120mm and bigger.
75027
British Piat & Enfield No.4 Mk.1 Rifle
Dragon 1:6
75027 2010 New tool Multi-topic (2)
 

Miscellaneous | Page 57
Letters


Model Military International's visitors have their say.
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 58
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
MMF 48001
M1009 Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle CUCV
MinimanFactory 1:48
MMF 48001
HLX48304
Steyr 1500 Pritsche Railway
Hauler 1:48
HLX48304
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 60
MID-SCALE PUMA

by Luke Pitt
6601
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma"
Italeri 1:48
6601 2010 New tool
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 60
VERSATILE REFUELLER

by Luke Pitt
6604
Kfz. 385 Tankwagen (Opel Blitz)
Italeri 1:48
6604 2010 New tool
 

Reference | Page 61
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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