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Model Military International 29

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
29 | September 2008
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-September'08


Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 6
LAST OF THE LINE

by Glenn Bowen
Glenn Bowen takes a rest from complex builds and gets stuck into Miniart's T-80 out of the box.
35038
Soviet
T-80 Light Tank w/Crew
UA MiniArt 1:35
35038 2007 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 12
D-DAY "LOST IN HELL"

by José Brito
José Brito describes the idea and methods used to create this Normandy vignette.
35091
German
20mm Flakvierling 38 mit Sd.Ah.52
Tamiya 1:35
35091 (91) 198x New box Multi-topic (2)
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 18
GRIZZLY BEAR

by John Murphy
The Editor takes a peek in the box of Tristar's all new Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär.
35038
German
Sturmpanzer IV (early) Sd.Kfz. 166
Tristar 1:35
35038 2008 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 20
MOANING MINNIE

by Darren Thompson
Darren Thompson takes a look at Lion Roar's Impressive multi-media 'Nebelwerfer' rocket launcher.
L3503
WWII German
210mm Nebelwerfer 42
Lion Roar 1:35
L3503 2007 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:16  | Page 22
"HANS, I THINK THEY WANT IT BACK!" EASTERN FRONT 1945

by Matt Wellhouser
Matt Wellhouser explains how he built this stunning diorama based around Trumpeter's 1:16th scale T-34/85.
00902
Soviet
T-34/85 Model 1944 Factory No. 183
Trumpeter 1:16
00902 2004 New tool
1602
Metal Gun Barrel for T-34/85 Model 1944 Factory No 183
Armo 1:16
1602
16016
Totenkopf Grenadier
Alpine Miniatures 1:16
16016
16028
German WSS Tank Crew
Alpine Miniatures 1:16
16028 2015 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 30
LAST RESORT (SEPTEMBER 1946) PART 1

by Jan Peters
Jan Peters reviews and builds Trumpeters second Paper Panzer, the E10 in the first part of his extended article.
00385
German
Entwicklungsfahrzeug E 10
Trumpeter 1:35
00385 2007 New tool
35174
German
Panther Type G Steel Wheel Version
Tamiya 1:35
35174 1994 New parts
 

News | Page 38
DX-08

by John Murphy
The Editor makes his annual pilgrimage to the MAFVA Nationals held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford.
 

Review | Page 42
Figures


A round-up of the latest figures on release
7362
3rd Fallschirmjäger Division + King Tiger Henschel Production Part 2
Dragon 1:72
7362 2008 Model set Multi-topic (2)
32A008
Royal Airforce Woman WWII
Dartmoor Military Models 1:32
32A008
6456
German
Officers Kursk 1943
Dragon 1:35
6456 2008 New tool
48M024
WWII GERMAN PANZERSCHREK TEAM
Dartmoor Military Models 1:48
48M024
48M023
US MP and British Civilian Policeman WWII
Dartmoor Military Models 1:48
48M023
PT-37
U.S. Ranger, 1944
Pegaso Models 1:35
PT-37
 

News | Page 46
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
 

News | Page 48
Letters


The place to air your comments, suggestions and thoughts
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 50
FORD'S FIRST S.U.V.

by Doug Frame
Doug Frame examines Tamiya's second incarnation of their M8 Armoured Car, the M20 Armoured Utility Car.
32556
U.S. M20 Armored Utility Car
Tamiya 1:48
32556 2008 New parts
 

News | Page 51
DIARY DATES


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

Reference | Page 52
STAGHOUND

by Gary Norris
Gary Norris offers us some useful reference photos of the beautifully restored Staghound Armoured Car on show at last year's War and Peace show held at the Hop Farm, Beltring in Kent. If you haven't started that Bronco or Italeri kit, then now is the time.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 57
BETTER BRENS

by Graeme Carruthers
Over the last couple of years the Belgian company Resicast have been producing some great sets for all things Allied. Greame Carruthers looks at three of the latest.
35.2289
Bogies for TASCA M4A4
Resicast 1:35
35.2289
35.2299
Universal Carrier Deep Wading
Resicast 1:35
35.2299
 

News | Page 58
INCOMING


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 66
THE LAST POST... Techniques

by John Murphy
CREATING A DIORAMA PART 8
 

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