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MENG'S 1:35 PANZERHAUBITZE 2000 IN GREEK ARMY COLOURS
Trumpeter BTR-60 • Dragon 1:35 Goliath • Brach Model 1:35 M11/39 • and more…
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NEWS
Military model product news
‘TEN HUT!
Sixteen new military kits on parade
IT’S SHIZUOKA CITY SHOWTIME!
MiM flies out to Japan to attend the Shizuoka Hobby Show
14 ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recent accessory sets and modelling materials
16 SPECIAL STURMGESCHUTZ Angus Creighton builds Dragon’s 1:35 StuG.III F8
22 DEEPLY DETAILED ‘D
Tamiya visited the Netherlands to measure a real Panther, so it’s accurate!
24 AFGHANISTAN WARRIOR
Trumpeter’s excellent 1:35 BTR-60 from the 19791989 war in Afghanistan
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30 A HELL OF A HELLENIC HOWITZER!
Meng’s 1:35 Panzerhaubitze 2000 in a Greek Army scheme
38 M1078 FMTV LIGHT UTILITY TRUCKS
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References for the US Army’s M1078 FMTV
42 A TINY PHILISTINE WARRIOR
Adding crucial detail to Dragon’s tiny 1:35 Goliath demolition vehicle
50 MEANWHILE, IN NORMANDY...
US P-47 pilots examine a KO’d Panther in Normandy
52 CARRO ARMATO AT SIDI BARRANI
Building, painting and weathering Brach’s superb 1:35 M11/39
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59 IF YOU’VE GOT THE LUCHS...
A look in the box of Takom’s new 1:35 SpPz 2 Luchs armoured car
60 BOOK REVIEWS
Military model-related book reviews
62 ORDNANCE DEPOT EXTRA Even more new and recent accessory sets!
66 SIGN OFF
Dioramas to build before you die…
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TAMIYA 1:48 BLITZ
DRAGON
Tamiya have a 1:48 Opel Blitz on the way and it’s an all-new model from the ground up. The kit will feature fine detail all round, perfect for small-scale dioramas and airfield scenes. www.hobbyco.net
1:35 British Heavy Tank Conquerer Mk.2 1:35 Tiger 131 Early, Tunisia 1:72 M103A1 hobbyco.net
HAULER
1:48 PE for Tamiya Kfz.69 Krupp with 3.7cm Pak 1:48 PE for Airfix Bedford MWD Light Truck hauler.cz
BRONCO
1:35 NEW RELEASES
On the way from Bronco are new 1:35 kits of the Morris C8 AT 17pdr anti-tank gun tractor, Morris Commercial C8 4x4 ‘Quad’ (early) and the Pz.II (F1) flamethrower with French UE trailer. Fantastic subjects, particularly the Morris trucks. www.hannants.co.uk
HOBBYBOSS
ICM 1:35 NEW
MATHO MODELS
RELEASES
Something to please our Australian and New Zealand friends here, an all-new 1:35 figure set of ANZAC Infantry from 1915. Expect ICM’s high level of detail and natural poses. ICM also have a new kit of the handsome Panhard 178 armoured car on the way. www.hannants.co.uk
TRUMPETER 1:35 NEW RELEASES
Trumpeter have the Soviet T10-M Heavy Tank and T-62 Mod. 1975 w/KMT-6 mine plough in 1:35 on the way, which will please fans of Soviet heavy armour! www.pocketbond.co.uk
1:35 Soviet T-50 Infantry Tank 1:35 Soviet GAZAA Cargo Truck 1:35 Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank 1:35 Soviet T-37 Amphibious Tank 1:35 Schneider CA-Armoured Tank creativemodels.co.uk
TAKOM NEW 1:35 SUBJECTS
Takom are pushing ahead with some fabulously esoteric subjects these days, such as the Krupp 21cm Mörser 10/16 (WW1) and the terrifying 12.8cm Flak ‘Zwilling’ twin anti-aircraft gun. More please! www.pocketbond.co.uk
1:35 Metal cases mathomodels.com
MR MODELLBAU
1:35 Wehrmacht Somua 35 S739(f) conv. mrmodellbau.com
TAKOM
1:35 Chieftain tank series pocketbond.co.uk
THIS MONTH IN TAMIYA MODEL MAGAZINE… AFV CLUB 1:35 SHO’T KAL
This month’s edition of Tamiya Model Magazine (August, No.238) features AFV Club 1:35 IDF Sho’t Kal Centurion tank. Order now at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com
HOBBYFAN
1:35 NEW RELEASES
AFV Club’s 1:35 AEC Matador truck gets four nicely sculpted ‘Tommy’ figures in resin and their new M60A1 gets a standing commander figure for the cupola. www.pocketbond.co.uk
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NEW in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series HOW TO BUILD... TAMIYA’S ARMOUR KITS IN 1:35 Though the modelling world is awash with an incredible variety of military vehicle kits from a huge number of different companies, one stands head and shoulders above the others in terms of originality, buildability and fun. That company is Tamiya, who have consistently provided the budding enthusiast with some of the finest kits available in the scale of 1:35. This new book brings together five detailed features that will show what is possible from this extensive range of kits. In so doing, it offers hints and tips, detailed step-by-step guides and written descriptions on all manner of techniques from basic construction, through detailing, painting and realistic weathering. No stone is left unturned in the quest to inspire the modeller to complete similar projects for themselves. It really is a one-stop-shop for the budding military modeller! Within its 84 pages you will five find features that take you through the construction and painting of the ‘Easy Eight’ Sherman, Nashorn, Elefant, Gama Goat and Tiran 5, all expertly put together by our renowned team of authors, Spencer Pollard, Brett Green and Marcus Nicholls, who have created one of the finest collections of modelling features ever published, on this famous range of kits. This then is the world of Tamiya’s wonderful 1:35 military vehicle kits plus p&p – we hope that you enjoy your visit!
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‘TEN HUT! TAMIYA, JAPAN
ARMOURFAST, UK
1:35 SD.KFZ.234/1 W/2CM GUN IM, PE, WS
1:72 SD.KFZ.251/9 STUMMEL X2 WS
A neat collation of excellent Italeri main plastic parts, Tamiya’s figures, equipment and bike kit
Fast-build Stummel halftrack that’s ideal for large dioramas and wargaming. Two kits in the box
REVELL, EUROPE
MERIT INTERNATIONAL, USA/CHINA
ITEM NO.37019 www.hobbyco.net (UK distribution)
1:35 BRITISH 4X4 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE SERIES III (109/LWB) IM, WS ITEM NO.03246 www.revell/de/en
Revell’s 1:35 kit is still looking good and carries plenty of detail on its grey sprues
ITEM NO.99032 www.armourfast.com
1:35 BRITISH X-CRAFT SUBMARINE IM, PE, WS ITEM NO.63504 www.pocketbond.co.uk
Fantastic subject with an extraordinary back-story. Just a few lines of rivets need adding to the clamshell mines
AFV CLUB, TAIWAN
TAKOM, HONG KONG
1:35 CHURCHILL MK.III TYPE D CARPET LAYER IM, PE, SVT, PS, WS
1:35 SKODA 42CM M.1917 HEAVY SIEGE HOWITZER SEVASTOPOL 1942 IM, PE
ITEM NO.AF35274 www.pocketbond.co.uk
The tank itself is superb with masses of detail and an accurate profile. An impressive replica of the 79th AD’s Churchill ‘bobbin’
ITEM NO.2018 www.pocketbond.co.uk
Nicely detailed throughout, and it comes with a 1:35 Field Marshall Erich von Manstein. A full gun-crew would have been perfect
ICM, UKRAINE
DRAGON, HONG KONG
1:35 HORCH 108 TYP 40 WWII GERMAN PERSONNEL CAR IM, SVT, WS
1:35 JAGDPANZER IV L/48 JULY 1944 PRODUCTION W/ZIMMERIT IM, PE, SVT, WS
An all-new moulding of this famous personnel car with fantastic detail inside and out; the open-louvred grille is extremely well done
Dragon’s gorgeous Jagdpanzer IV with a super-realistic zimmerit treatment on the hull
ITEM NO.35505 www.hannants.co.uk
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Some of the latest military kits to drop onto the Military Illustrated Modeller reviews desk
ITEM NO.6369 www.hobbyco.net
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Materials: IM: injection-moulded R: resin PE: photo-etch WS: waterslide decals SVT: soft vinyl tracks/tyres AT: articulated tracks ITL: individual track links PBM: pre-built model VF: vacuum-formed AGB: alloy gun barrel MW: metal wire CPF: clear plastic film
TAKOM, HONG KONG
RODEN, UKRAINE
1:144 LANDKREUZER P1000 RATTE AND PANZER VIII MAUS IM, PE, WS
1:35 OPEL 3.6-47 OMNIBUS MODEL W39 LUDEWIG-BUILT, EARLY IM, SVT, WS
The extraordinary 1,000 ton ‘Ratte’ proposal in kit-form, along with two Maus tanks in the box
An extremely attractive new-tool 1:35 kit of the Opel bus with some nice camouflage options
REVELL, EUROPE
BRONCO, HONG KONG
1:35 WWI INFANTRY GERMAN/BRITISH/ FRENCH 1914
1:35 MITTLERER EINHEITS PERSONENKRAFTWAGEN KFZ.12 EARLY IM, PE, WS
ITEM NO.3001 www.pocketbond.co.uk
ITEM NO.02451 www.revell/de/en
Three sets of ICM tooled figures (four soldiers each) with excellent detail plus weapons
ITEM NO.807 www.pocketbond.co.uk
ITEM NO.CB35175 www.hannants.co.uk
Another of Bronco’s amazingly comprehensive kits with full chassis, drivetrain and engine
RENWAL, USA
RENWAL, USA
1:32 M-50 ONTOS IM, SVT, WS
1:32 TWIN-FORTY WITH COMBAT CREW (Pz.Sfl.IVc) IM, SVT, WS
ITEM NO.85-7823 www.revell.com www.revell.de/en
This is a classic kit from the 1960s, re-issued in the early ‘80s and again, now, in 2015. Basic by today’s standards but still a fun nostalgia-model
ITEM NO.85-7822 www.revell.com www.revell.de/en
Another nostalgia trip – a vintage mould from the ‘60s that some will remember! Simplistic compared to modern productions but good to see it again. Build OOB and enjoy!
MONOGRAM, USA
ICM, UKRAINE
1:32 SHERMAN M4A1 SCREAMIN’ MINI IM, SVT, WS
1:35 LASTKRAFTWAGEN 3.5T AHN W/SHELTER IM, SVT, WS
As with the Renwal kits from the same era, this 1:32 M4A1 with Calliope rocket launcher is basic, but would be a fun build all the same
An exquisite kit from ICM featuring engine, suspension and finely detailed ambulance bodywork
ITEM NO.85-7863 www.revell.com www.revell.de/en
ITEM NO.35417 www.hannants.co.uk
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MODEL SHOW REPORT: SHIZUOKA HOBBY SHOW 2015
A K O U Z I H S IT’S ! E M I T W O H S CITY MiM AFV’s Editor flies out to Japan, to see the new 1:35 Panther ausf.D from Tamiya (above) and to attend the Shizuoka Hobby Show, of course
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he Shizuoka Hobby Show is the event where Tamiya launches their big new kit release of the year, for maximum impact, naturally! Last year was the turn of the WW1 British ‘Mk. IV ‘Male’ tank and this year it was Tamiya’s newtool 1:35 Panther ausf.D that took centre stage; well, alongside the company’s amazing new 1:32 DeHavilland Mosquito fighter-bomber Mk.VI, but that has wings... Tamiya also showed off their new 1:35 Panther ausf.D 1:48 Opel Blitz new-tool. Dragon had their 1:35 Conquerer tank kit on show, as well as some other exotic variations on Panthers, Tigers and more. Over the next few pages, I have chosen a number of models that caught my eye, hopefully they’ll appeal to you too! (Please note, many of the kits on show were built from test-shots and are subject to change in the final production releases). •
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New from AFV Club; 1:35 Kfz.100 L4500A w/Bilstein 3T crane
Amusing Hobby 1:35 FV214 Conquerer (below left) and FV215b 183mm howitzer (below right)
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Asuka 1:24 Citroën Royal Marines pickup
Asuka 1:35 M4 Sherman ‘Fay’
Dragon 1:35 Pz.Beob.Wg.V Panther 5cm Kw.K.39
Cyberhobby 1:35 Panther Ausf.F w/ 7.5cm KwK42 L/100
Cyberhobby 1:35 Tiger I Ausf.H2
Flyhawk Model 1:72 FT-17
Flyhawk Model 1:72 Pz.I ausf.F. The detail is amazing in these tiny models
Dragon’s new 1:35 Conquerer Mk.2 British Heavy Tank was on show, on sale now!
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Kamizukuri’s stand is always full of wonderful stuff such as miniature flowers, trees and mechanical structures, including this incredible dry-dock shed
Hobbyboss 1:35 T-38 Amphibious Light Tank
Hobbyboss 1:35 Schneider CA-Armoured Tank
Kamizukuri aircraft hanger
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Hobbyboss 1:35 Soviet T-50 Infantry Tank
Hobbyboss 1:35 Sd.Kfz.221 Leichter Panzerspahwagen
Hobbyboss 1:35 Soviet T-37 Amphibious Tank
Hobbyboss 1:35 Soviet GAZ-AA Cargo Truck
Hobbyboss 1:35 Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank
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The standing figure is extremely well sculpted
Full details of Tamiya’s all-new 1:35 Panther ausf.D was on show in all its glory; full details on pages 22/23 this issue
On offer to accompany Tamiya’s new kit is a set of articulated track links, available to buy separately
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Kamizukuri’s lovely little Japanese building
Examples of Kamizukuri’s stunning laser-cut card and paper trees, plants and flowers, all perfect for dioramas
Kamizukuri’s incredible dry-dock structure from above
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Tamiya 1:48 new-tool Opel-Blitz Wehrmacht army truck
Takom 12.8cm zwilling antiaircraft array in 1:35
Errrm, a Panzer IV crewed by cartoon girls? Why not!
Takom’s 1:35 WW1 howitzer, Feldumschlaggerat 2.5t. and 1:35 1:144 P1000 with Maus tanks
Artwork for Takom’s new 1:35 British Whippet WW1 tank
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ORDNANCE DEPOT New and recently issued kits and accessory sets for armour modelling projects
TAMIYA, JAPAN MODELLING EQUIPMENT
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ew brushes on release from Tamiya are for those close-up jobs that only high quality brushes can cope with. Four brushes cover the sizes of small, fine, extra fine and ultra fine. Very high quality with comfortably chunky handles. ● Tamiya Modeling Brush Pro II Small (87175), Fine (87174), Extra Fine (87173), Ultra Fine (87172)
TAMIYA, JAPAN FIGURE SET
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amiya have taken ICM’s excellent 1:35 injection-moulded, four-figure set of Great War British infantry and boxed them up to accompany the Mk.IV Male tank. The poses are decent, if a little static in some cases, but the detail is very good and the two accessory sprues are superb. MN ● WWI British Infantry w/small arms and equipment (32409)
AFV CLUB, TAIWAN MODELLING ACCESSORY
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F V Club’s Rota Trailer was originally released with the Valentine tank kit but now it has been issued on its own, great news for those who wish to combine it with Matilda, Churchill or other British tanks. The model is a little delight, with very finely formed injection-moulded parts, photo-etched brass elements, vinyl tubing, machined brass 2pdr ammunition and cast-resin parts for the pumping gear. MN
British Rota Trailer w/2 Pounder Ammunition Set (AF35264) ●
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REVELL, EUROPE
MODELLING EQUIPMENT
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ew tools sets are on release from Revell, including three tweezers in metal with different shaped tips and one with a ‘squeeze to open’ action. Revell have also issued a saw in the form of a handle and three, fine-toothed blades of varying width. ● ●
Tweezer Set (39063) Precision Saw (39067)
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BRONCO, OAKWOOD HONG KONG STUDIOS, UK FIGURE SET
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his fantastic set includes four WW2 British Paras in walking poses, two of whom are carrying weapons (Lee Enfield and Sten gun), another has his rifle slung and the forth is riding a bicycle with his rifle slung on the bike’s frame. Fantastic detail with the option of PE spoke-discs for the bicycle. ●
MODELLING BASES
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akwood Studios offer a wide range of wood types and bases styles and sizes, all hand finished with felt liners. Whether you’re working on a single 1:35 figure or a larger diorama, this is the go-to place for a display base. They also offer a bespoke service, just contact them and let them know what you need. MN
Wood display bases, various wood types, styles and sizes
WW2 British Paratroopers in action Set A (CB35177)
USCHI VAN DER ROSTEN, GERMANY MODELLING MATERIALS
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schi has some superb products out at the moment, all of which are very focused on what the actually modeller really needs. Three types of metallic polishing compound (Steel, Chrome, Iron) are ideal for creating extremely convincing bare metal surfaces on kit plastic or resin. MN
Modulation Basic Set, Dunkelgelb (A.MIG 7000) ● Modulation Basic Set, Dunkelgrau (A.MIG 7001) ● Modulation Basic Set, Red Primer (A.MIG 7002) ● Modulation Basic Set, Russian 4BO (A.MIG 7004) ●
WHERE TO BUY? TAMIYA; www.hobbyco.net AFV CLUB; www.pocketbond.co.uk REVELL; www.revell.de/en
BRONCO; www.hannants.co.uk OAKWOOD STUDIOS; www.oakwood-studios.co.uk USCHI VAN DER ROSTEN; www.uschivdr.com
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FEATURE ARTICLE: DRAGON 1:35 STURMGESCHUTZ III F/8 • Kit No. 6644
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A FROZEN ‘F’ This issue, Angus Creighton builds and finishes Dragon’s 1:35 Stug III F/8 in a winter scheme
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he Sturmgeschutz III or Stug.III had been fitted with a short barrelled 75mm Stuk 37 L24 gun since the beginning of the war and had been operated by the artillery as an infantry support vehicle. By 1942, its role had evolved into an cheap to produce anti-tank vehicle with the installation of the longer 75mm Stuk 40 L43 gun in the Ausf F version, quickly followed by the 75mm Stuk L48 gun installed in the Ausf F8. 366 Ausf F were produced from March to September 1942 followed by 250 Ausf F8 from September to December of the same year. This version introduced the extended hull sides to provide front towing points as well as the extended engine deck seen on all subsequent versions of the Stug. Further development as the Ausf G would see the addition of the commander’s cupola and other refinements, with well over 8,000 being manufactured before the end of the conflict – but that as they say, is another story.
UKRAINE ‘43
The vehicle modelled here belonged to LehrRegiment 901 (mot), a hastily assembled training regiment rushed from Germany to the Ukraine after the encirclement of the 6th Army at Stalingrad. As the Soviet Army attempted to push back the German front, LR 901 served in defensive operations throughout January and February 1943, before taking part in von Manstein’s counter offensive in the Donetsk region, culminating in the re-capture of Kharkov in mid-March 1943. With the front stabilised, the remaining vehicles were handed over to the 19th Panzer Division and the crews returned to Germany in early April.
AN ACCURATE MODEL BY DRAGON
As far as I can tell, the kit is very well researched, with all the important details seen on the Ausf F8 reproduced. The 50mm hull front is accurately augmented with additional 30mm armour bolted on. The original engine deck was constructed from flat armour plates butted together and joined with straight welds. Later Ausf G version Stugs were constructed using interlocking plates. The early pattern straight welds are accurately represented. The tool stowage was revised on the F8 and once again, the position of all items appears correct. Curiously there is no location shown for the crowbar and this agrees with my reference. It must have been relocated somewhere, but I cannot trace where. With such a well-presented kit, any improvements are limited to replacing tool brackets or thinning kit parts to give a better scale appearance.
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Etched brass rings create hollow rim
Hatch inside bolt detail
Exhaust guard was thinned to simulate sheet metal original
Male part of hinge missed in instructions, but included in kit
Inner rim of engine hatches accurately represented
Dragon’s ‘Magic Tracks’ with separate ice grousers
The hull follows the same assembly sequence as all Dragon’s Panzer III based ‘Smart Kits’, with separate torsion bars, swinging arms, bump stops etc. Although time consuming to assemble, the end result is a beautifully detailed suspension, with much still visible after the wheels have been installed. Enhancements include adding a pitted texture to the final drive covers using a dental burr to further suggest the cast construction. Hexagonal drain plugs are added using resin bolts by ‘Calibre 35’.
INSIDE THE HULL
Moving to the hull interior, the sidewalls are plain, with a few sink marks resulting from fittings moulded on the outside of the hull. These need to be filled and sanded before bolt heads can be added to correspond with the hull’s
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external fittings. The fenders are well presented, with reverse tread pattern on the underside. All edges benefit from thinning, with subtle denting added to break the uniform lines. This is a little more apparent on the hinged rear fenders that were first thinned to a near scale thickness, before carefully bending them to suggest wear and tear. These hinged fenders would soon disappear on the later Ausf G, replaced with a fixed design similar to the front fenders of the F8 modelled here. Moving to the engine deck, I mentioned earlier that straight weld seam construction is well represented, although I did rework these welds with the pyrogravure so that the few missing seams could be added and the effect would appear uniform. A noticeable improvement over other PzIII kits is the flange
detail inside the open engine hatches. These are accurately detailed, making this kit ready to accommodate an aftermarket engine set without modification. The inner face of the engine hatches are also finely detailed, with bolt head detail throughout. If like me you intend to install these hatches closed, consider removing these tiny bolt heads from the hidden face and storing them for future use elsewhere.
ENGINE SCREEN IMPROVEMENT
The air intake grilles at the sides of the engine deck are fitted with mesh screens to prevent debris being sucked into the engine bay. The photo-etched brass mesh included in Dragon’s PzIII kits is usually excellent in quality, however on this occasion; the mesh is poorly depicted, being both ‘off-centre’ and appearing to be
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Interior detail provided in kit
Superstructure, reworked weld seams and added texture
Gun mount and floor
Bolthead detail added to inner sides
Ready for paint!
Gun mount plus L48 75mm cannon
“This model bears testament to the quality of Dragon’s research and tooling.”
Jacking block with scribed wood-texture and new straps from plastic card
over-scale. I ‘borrowed’ the mesh screens from another yet un-built Dragon PzIII kit, which can be replaced with Aber grilles in the future. It is curious with many Dragon kits that a common part is well presented in earlier kits, yet retooled for a new kit to a lesser standard. The large etched mesh part that is installed under the extended rear hull is far better in quality and does not require replacing. Attention can now turn to the superstructure. The crew hatches are supplied as separate parts, including the large square hatch above the gunner’s sight. Having the option to leave all hatches open provides great potential should you wish to add a full interior. Indeed, the F8 is a good candidate for interior detailing as so much of the crew compartment will be visible through these large hatches. Were you
ModelKasten spare tracks with added retainers from plastic strip
to add an interior to an Ausf G with its fewer opening panels, your handy work will be largely obscured. Dragon have provided a detailed gun mount, breech, floor and radios that are visible through the open crew hatches, however the area forward of the gun including the brakes, gearbox and ammunition storage will have to be sourced from elsewhere. If the idea of adding the missing interior parts appeals to you, Tank Workshop produce a resin set for the Ausf G that could probably be used, or CMK make a set specifically for the front area comprising gearbox, brakes, driver’s seat etc. The gearbox access panels are supplied as separate parts in the Dragon kit as well, complete with fully detailed hinges and locks, so your gearbox will be visible here as well.
EXTERNAL TEXTURING
The superstructure exterior is accurately portrayed, with the revised armour configuration either side of the main gun that marked a noticeable design change between the Ausf F and the later Ausf F8, correctly represented. I like to add a slight texture to the ‘armour plates’, achieved by bouncing a small round headed dental burr on the surface, while taking great care to ensure any marks are completely random. The key is subtlety. The edges of all the plates can also be textured using a cylindrical shaped burr to suggest the characteristic ridges caused by torch cutting the original armour plates. The many weld beads are generally well depicted, however as with the engine deck, these were reworked with the pyrogravure so that adding any missing beads are consistent throughout the model. Dragon provides an etched sight guard or
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‘cage’ that was installed to protect the sight optics and is peculiar to the Ausf F8. Sadly, I couldn’t find evidence that it was fitted to the Stugs operated by the unit depicted here, so for historical accuracy I decided not to fit the guard.
AFRICA BOUND!
I understand that the Stugs used by Lehr-Regiment 901 (mot) were originally intended for African service and were accordingly finished in sand yellow RAL8000 with a secondary pattern of grey green RAL7008. To suit the snowy conditions prevailing in the Ukraine in late December 1942, the vehicles were largely over-sprayed with whitewash. The latter finish is easily ‘damaged’ and would quickly become patchy, revealing the tropical paint finish underneath. Having first sprayed the model with its tropical (tropen) scheme, I used masking fluid applied with a sponge to prepare the model for the application of whitewash. With the latter sprayed and dried, the masking fluid can be rubbed off revealing the base colour. For those of you who use the popular ‘hairspray technique’ this model would be an ideal candidate if using masking fluid doesn’t appeal. The ‘Winterketten’ extended tracks included with the kit are incredibly fine with accurately thin edges. The individual links are glued together and fitted to the model before the glue has fully set. This enables the characteristic sagging between return rollers etc., to be created. Once the glue has hardened, the track runs are removed for painting and appropriate weathering. Individual ice cleats are also supplied that can be glued to the face of the tracks at regular intervals. The instructions note that these were fitted every second, third, fourth or fifth link so check your references if you are modelling a specific vehicle. I added them to every fifth link, which leaves many spares to be used on other future projects.
Engine grille with added wire ‘stitching’
ModelKasten tracks and plastic card retainer
Tropical scheme undercoat on, crosses sprayed
Masking fluid applied with sponge
CREW TIME
Breaking with recent tradition I decided to add crew figures, choosing a set by ‘Evolution Miniatures’ that are designed specifically for this kit and paint scheme. The sculpting by Sergey Travianskiy is full of detail and accurately captures the baggy appearance of the reversible winter overalls. A third figure is available that portrays a Grenadier lying on the engine deck pointing out a target to the crew. Although I also purchased this additional figure, I sadly ran out of time to complete him – he will be added in the future.
The gun has been mounted within hull in this view
Here’s the superstructure, ready to be dropped onto the hull
TIME TO WIND UP
This model bears testament to the quality of Dragon’s research and tooling. The slight issue with the quality of the engine screens is frustrating bearing in mind the same part is so well detailed many of the other Panzer III kits by Dragon. One curious criticism I have seen raised against this kit is the inclusion of only winterketten, limiting the models that can be built ‘from the box’. This seems unjustified as the quality of these unusual tracks is excellent and it provides a good opportunity to build an accurate example of a well-documented vehicle. My thanks to Daniel Roh of EuroModelShop.ch of Switzerland for getting the figures to me so quickly, not forgetting Gary at Hannants Colindale, for his friendly welcome when I popped in to purchase this Stug.. •
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Roof, not yet glued to superstructure. Note retaining screws
Evolution Miniatures’ commander figure with rabbit fur hat
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Modelspec DRAGON 1:35 STUG III AUSF F/8
KIT NO.6644
Items used; Aber Tool clamps (35A93) Evolution Miniatures 2 Crew Figures (35067) References; Achtung Panzer No.5, Sturmgeschutz III, Stug.IV & SIG.33 Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G, Armour Walk Around No.2, Tom Cockle Sturm & Drang No 2, Stug III Close-up view of the ‘winterketten’ track extenders, employed to give spread the weight of the Stug and give it better traction on snow and soft ground
Evolution Miniatures’ figures were painted to express a cold and tired appearance; 100% success!
Web references; www.andreaslarka.net/sturmi.html Finnish Stug III Dragon kits and accessories are imported and distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company; www.hobbyco.net Widely available from good model shops.
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KIT PREVIEW: TAMIYA 1:35 GERMAN MEDIUM TANK PANZERKAMPFWAGEN V PANTHER AUSF.D • KIT NO.35345
DEEPLY DETAILED ‘D
When Tamiya did the research for their all-new 1:35 Panther ausf.D kit, they visited the Netherlands to measure a real example. So this is a seriously accurate model!
Available to buy separately, Tamiya have created a detail-up set for the kit’s main gun, which includes an alloy barrel (using the moulded muzzle brake from the kit) plus a detailed breech assembly and elevator gear
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The turret’s main structure is a crisp, one-piece moulding with all the correct ports in place
Lower hull features excellent detail around the suspension arm bases
The third set available to buy separately for this kit is a set of individual, articulated tracks
Roadwheels are all-new mouldings, featuring separately moulded hubcaps
Close-up view of the individually-moulded suspension swingarms
The centre sections carry the guide-horns, which sport excellent detail on their outer faces
The engine deck screens are also offered by Tamiya, available to buy separately
The area beneath the Panther’s engine deck intakes are no longer empty! These inserts simulate fans, radiator-tops and ducting
The links themselves; there are two ejector-pin marks on each which is unfortunate, but easy to fill and sand
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The muzzle brake is moulded in two halves, needing careful assembly to avoid joint-lines
he Panther ausf.D was the initial variant of the type; 842 were manufactured between January and September 1943. The tank was created to combat the highly effective Soviet T-34 and made use of sloped armour in its hull, giving a significantly higher degree of protection than vertical plating. The potent L/70 7.5cm gun (rumoured to have knocked out a T-34 at 3km) was the Panther’s main armament. As things turned out, development of the Panther was rushed as the German situation worsened, leading to severe reliability problems in engagements such as the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. Despite that, it ultimately proved to be highly capable, both offensively and defensively.
A COMPLETELY NEW ‘D
The newest model to join to Tamiya’s 1:35 Military Miniature Series depicts the Panther ‘Ausführung D’ (version D). It’s the first ever 1:35 kit by Tamiya of this variant and uses 100% new moulds. As mentioned, Tamiya’s designers flew to the Netherlands to study, photograph and measure up a real Panther D to guarantee a high level of accuracy. The model comes with features specific to the Ausf.D variant – such as the distinctive drumcupola – a highly detailed structure which features a movable commander’s hatch. Smoke dischargers and rear panel layout with twin exhaust stacks and a horizontally-mounted jack also feature, along with
Casting texture is present on the driver and radio operator’s hatches
the vertical armour ‘wings’ on the rear hull-side, a feature that only appeared on the Ausf. D and Ausf. A variants, not the Ausf. G. Up onto the engine deck now and we have radiator/fan inserts that sit just below the deck grilles giving the impression that full cooling equipment lies beneath; a photo-etched screen set has been created (not included) and they are formed from a malleable metal that allows the modeller to impress dents and ‘sags’ in the mesh, replicating where the crew might have walked across. The differing textures of the real tank – cast steel mantlet and steel armour plate – are accurately replicated on the moulded kit parts.
MAKING TRACKS
The tracks, as they come in the box, are the onepiece, flexible type and are the best of their kind. If the modeller chooses to fit the schürzen (sidearmour, moulded in one-piece per side) the upper runs will be hidden, so imparting a realistic amount of ‘track sag’ won’t be such an issue. Tamiya have, however, created a new set of articulated, individual link tracks in injection-moulded polystyrene (available to buy separately) which will allow the modeller to create the distinctive form of the Panther’s upper track-runs. Another ‘aftermarket’ release for the new Panther is an aluminium gun barrel set, which also comes with a detailed breech and internal mechanism to start off the turret’s inner detailing. If you choose not to buy this item, the kit’s
standard barrel is a seam-free, one-piece moulding that will do the job very well (muzzle brake parts are separately moulded). Other attractive features include openable hatches on the model (excluding small-arms port), plus gun a hinged travel-lock and two excellent crew figures. Three markings-options (in waterslide decal-form) are included for units that took part in ‘Operation Citadel’, the 1943 Battle of Kursk. •
MODELSPEC TAMIYA 1:35 GERMAN MEDIUM TANK PANZERKAMPFWAGEN V PANTHER AUSF.D KIT NO.35345 SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS: IM, PE, SVT, PC, WS MiM’s OPINION? Some might say “not another 1:35 Panther” but this is an important addition to Tamiya’s Military Miniatures Series and is also a highly accurate, modern and easy to build model. AVAILABILITY;
Tamiya models are widely available from good model shops. Imported and distributed by The Hobby Company wwwhobbyco.net
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FEATURE ARTICLE: TRUMPETER 1:35 BTR-60PB • Kit No. 01544
AFGHANISTAN Chris Jerrett applies his magic touch to Trumpeter’s excellent 1:35 BTR-60, depicting it as a machine from the 1979-1989 war in Afghanistan
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he war that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan against the multi-national insurgent groups called the Mujaheddin lasted over ten years, running from December 1979 to February 1989. During this long and bitter conflict, the Soviets brought many large armoured vehicles – The T62, BMP-2 and BTR series of armoured personnel carriers being the most common – to the open plains and barren landscape of one of the world’s poorest countries. The opposition forces had little more than AK47s and RPGs to fight this onslaught of heavy, greencoloured Russian vehicles. They were able to defeat the Soviets, despite the overwhelming
disadvantage in armaments. After spending some time researching the war I decided to model a BTR-60 in Soviet service. For the model, I choose Trumpeter’s 1:35 kit of the vehicle (01544) which, in my opinion, is one of their best. One thing that I always like to do with a model of a wheeled vehicle is to replace the wheels/tyres with resin alternatives that have a little weighted ‘sag’. These are more desirable on several levels; the resin takes paint much more easily and will not peel as it does with synthetic rubber. Also, the sag depicts a more natural look and the sidewall detail is usually superior. I used a very well cast set from DEF Models who offer a wide range
of replacement wheels/tyres for various kits of wheeled armour. This was my first attempt at multiple layers of chipping and at first, I thought it would be complicated and might end up taking more time than the ‘old fashioned’ way. The opposite was the case and before I had time to blink, the model already had a the appearance of a well used vehicle. This freed up time for me to concentrate on refining some of the other steps needed to achieve a realistic finish. Let’s now follow the photo-sequence, which explains the other processes used in the finishing of this model. •
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The clean up of the replacement DEF Model wheels was very easy and the fit to the kit parts was perfect, after the author drilled the hole a little deeper
After taking some time to compare the kit detail to images of the real thing the author noticed there were some small details missing and some of the kit parts were better re-made with sheet plastic and photo-etched brass parts from one of the many aftermarket companies
The turret assembly was very simple; the author just chose to fit brass barrels from RB Models
The deflector shield on the rear equipment rack was made with plastic sheet. The kit part was made of brass and did not bend right. Weld seams were added in the same area with stretched sprue. The author heated some black sprue and glued it in place with Tamiya cement. Once the cement had dried a little, the back side of a scalpel blade was used to create texture
Right: The author found many photos of BTRs in Afghanistan on a Facebook page dedicated to the subject and noticed that the Soviets carried plenty of extra equipment on the exterior of their vehicles. The kit tyres were used as spares and were fastened with ship-model twine.
The author noticed that some BTRs had extra fuel tanks strapped to the side or on the top. In one photo, the crew had mounted a fuel tank from a T62/55 on the side, so a 1:35 item was added
DEF Models provide a spare tyre on a rim in their wheel set, so the author attached it to the top of the turret as a spare. The box is from Verlinden, the guns from Dragon
Painting began with light grey primer. Next, shadowed areas were For a lighter tone to highlight the raised areas, the author applied some applied with black paint. The author wanted to depict a worn and rusty X-6 Orange to the mix. Once that was dry, two light layers of chipping BTR that may have been in Afghanistan for the entire war. To depict the fluid were airbrushed on rust in scale, chipping fluid (or hair spray) was used, creating a clear, water-soluble layer between coats of paint. The first layer was dark red rust using Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown, lightened with XF-3 Flat Yellow
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After I was happy with the build-up of the model, it was broken down into sub-assemblies to help with the painting stages. Some storage was glued in place to create a more natural appearance
The chipping fluid was now partially removed with the lighter rust colour on top of the surface. The author use water and a stiff brush to rub the paint away in a random manner to create an natural appearance and tonal variation in the rust
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Once dry, you can see the variations in the colours
To add more to the rust colour the author used a stiff brush to flick rust enamel paint over the model
Now the author repeated the same technique as before with water to soak the surface. With a variety of tools, wear and scratches were created
Painting the details was carried out in a variety of ways; bigger items were masked off and airbrushed. This will give a consistent finish
The rusty scratches that were created with the chipping method were now highlighted with rust-coloured oil paints. The paints were dabbed onto a piece of cardboard to remove some of the oil, thereby allowing them to dry flat
This ‘dusting’ will serve as the final layer for some areas like the top of the turret or on the upper sides. In other areas it will act as the first base layer for the next steps
Round two of hairspray application. Once satisfied that the rust had enough colour, the author then sprayed on two further coats of chipping fluid. Once these were dry it was then time to apply the camouflage coats. Most of the equipment used by the Soviets during the war was painted in a variety of greens with no contrasting over-sprays. For the top colour, Tamiya paints were again used; XF-62 Olive Drab mixed with XF-3 Flat Yellow
The smaller parts such as the tools and tarps were painted with Vallejo acrylics
To create the effect of dust and mud, the author employed three steps to create a build-up of dirt. The first was to create a light, airbrushed dust tone using appropriately coloured paint. The paint was mixed with water to ensure it was partially dry in the air before it hit the model
For the 2nd step the author applied a wet mud mix of pigments, plaster and thinner to the lower surfaces. One dry, this mix is quite hardy and depicts built-up scale mud very convincingly. A stiff brush was used to ‘flick on’ a lighter tone once the mud had dried.
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Far left: With an assortment of pigments, we move to the next and final stage of the weathering. For this, the author simply applied the pigment with a long, soft brush over selected areas of the model Left: Crew gear and external equipment was finished in a light, wet pigment coat. By applying it wet, the dust flows into the recessed areas before drying
Far left: The final touches. With all the main paintwork done, the model was almost ready to display. Final details include wet splatters here and there, plus oil stains. For these the author used pre-mixed products. Fine spots of bare-metal wear was depicted using a metal coloured pigment Left: Final detail work was to highlight other tones such as the rust
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Modelspec TRUMPETER 1:35 BTR-60PB KIT NO.01544 Availability; Trumpeter model kits are imported and distributed in the UK by Pocketbond Ltd; www.pocketbond.co.uk Widely available from good model shops DEF Model; www.insidethearmour.co.uk
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FEATURE ARTICLE: MENG 1:35 PZH2000 • KIT NO.TS-012
ONE HELL OF A HELLENIC HOWITZER!
Sean M. Lynch assembles and paints Meng’s 1:35 Panzerhaubitze 2000 kit, finishing it in a Greek Army scheme
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he Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH2000) is an impressive vehicle in both performance and looks. It can fire between up to ten 155mm rounds a minute, with the first three rounds being sent out in under ten seconds. It can land five rounds simultaneously on one target. It is capable of arriving in position, preparing to fire, firing and leave the position in under two minutes, making it difficult to find and allow to evade counter-artillery measures. The PzH2000 features a long (8m) rifled 155mm L52 howitzer that is fitted with a slotted muzzle brake. The long barrel really stands out, especially when elevated. The turret is shaped to match the dimensions of European railway tunnels to aid in transport. The howitzer and turret really help the vehicle standout and create an interesting subject.
MENG STEP UP
Such an impressive vehicle really needed an impressive model of it and Meng answered the call. Meng’s release can be built to represent Dutch, German or Greek versions of the PzH2000 and features include photo-etched metal for items such as vent screens, a metal barrel for the 155mm howitzer, clear plastic parts for optics and lights as well as individual track links. The detail of the kit parts are superb, though a bit more detail could be added such as chains for the smoke grenades. I decided to build the kit straight out of the box just for a fun change of pace. The kit builds quickly, with only the individual tracks taking the longest. The kit could easily be built in a weekend, with the possible exception of the tracks. A jig is provided for the tracks, and once you get started construction is straightforward with no surprises. Luckily, the full track run doesn’t need to be completed as the upper portion is hidden by the side skirts. The fit of the kit parts was good overall, but I did have two spots where things didn’t quite line up perfectly; the mating of the upper hull to rear hull wall didn’t quite line up correctly and needed some filling. In addition, one of the turret plates left a slight gap under a weld seam and unfortunately, I forgot to fill this in before beginning painting. Once painted though, it looks more like a shadow and the decision was made to leave it as is instead trying to fix it and repainting.
WHICH VERSION?
The kit provides the materials to build a German, Dutch or Greek version of the PzH2000, as previously mentioned. The box art has a nice colour plate of a Greek PzH2000 on one of the sides. I really started to like the look of the Greek scheme, which is reminiscent of the US MERDC scheme consisting of principle the colours of a dark green and brown with secondary colours of yellow and black. I decided that I would build the Greek version after looking through photos of the Greek PzH2000 online. While the box art of the Greek version is very attractive, the colours are a bit off from what is seen in photos, in particular the brown and the yellow. I decided to base-coat the vehicle in green; the instructions suggest that the green is a mix of Vallejo Russian green and
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gunship green and after mixing a few test batches, I found that a ratio of about 30:1 Russian Green to Gunship Green was a very good match. The brown was next and this proved to be a bit challenging to get what I felt was the right mix. The instructions called for Red Brown, which just didn’t match up with photos of the Greek brown on the PzH2000; the Greek brown appeared more of a dark brown. I decided to mix Tamiya Flat Brown with Flat Black and finally came up with a mix that I liked, which was roughly three parts brown to one part black. This was then airbrushed on the model, following as closely as possible the patterns seen in the photos and using the instruction guide when in doubt.
CAMO HIGHLIGHTS
Finally, it was time to apply yellow to finish the Greek scheme. Photos show this to be light to plain yellow, though most show it be more on the light side depending on the photo processing. As I looked through the yellows I had on hand, I found a colour called oil ochre in the Ammo Modern Russian Camo Colors set that was spot on. Unfortunately, I find lighter coloured paints from all manufacturers tend to dry very fast on the tip of the airbrush and had a lot of trouble getting this colour thinned correctly to be reliable and workable (I have used other paints from this manufacturer with great success, just the yellow colour didn’t want to co-operate). I then turned to my reliable Tamiya paints to make a mix of Dark Yellow, White (about 50/50) and a drop
Top and above: The suspension captures the detail of the real vehicle and is even workable due to the torsion bars. This can allow the modeller to put the vehicle in a more dynamic pose if desired
The detail of the hull and turret parts is evident in these images. The combination of clear plastic parts, PE and moulded parts creates a very detailed model out of the box. Attention must be given to the directions based on which version (German, Dutch or Greek) you wish to build
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Only the lower portion of the track run needs to be completed as the upper portion will be hidden by the side skirts
Some minor fit issues were found on the rear hull upper plate joint with the rear hull wall and on one of the turret plates. The hull was filled in though the hull was forgotten about until after painting had commenced
Close-up view of the smoke-discharger rack
Here we can see where the smoke-discharger racks sit; very snugly alongside the 155mm howitzer!
The vehicle was base coated in a dark green, in this case being a mix of Vallejo Russian Green with a touch of Gunship Green
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A nice match from the brown used on the Greek vehicles was made from a mix of roughly 3/4 Tamiya Flat Brown and 1/4Flat Black
The addition of the Tamiya Black starts to really bring the scheme to life
‘Such an impressive vehicle really needed an impressive model of it and Meng answered the call.’
This comparison of the pin washed skirt on the left and the unwashed skirt on the right shows the effectiveness of washes to bring out the detail
Here the glossy surface has been taken advantage of and the decals added and resealed prior to pin washing the vehicle
of Yellow. While I still had some quick drying issues with the lighter coloured Tamiya paints, these were much easier to work with. With the principle painting now completed, certain details such as boltheads and grab handles were touched in with different shades of the base colour to start the process of making the details pop. After applying a gloss coat, decals were applied and a localised black
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After some trial and error, a suitable mix consisting of Tamiya White, Yellow and Dark Yellow was used to complete the Greek camo pattern
The remaining details were painted after a coat of Vallejo Satin Varnish was applied. Some pigments were used to compete the rust of the spare track links and ground graphite was brushed onto the MG3
colour-wash was applied to the vehicle to enhance the details and create shadows. I decided to leave the yellow for last and painted the black next. I always prefer to use Tamiya NATO Black for black in camo schemes as it is softer in tone and tends to be less stark and blend in better with the other colours. After completing the washes and decal application, the glossy surface of the model was
corrected by applying a coat of Vallejo Satin Varnish. I like to wait until after the satin coat has been applied to paint final details that I want to have a slightly different finish than the rest of the vehicle, such as tarps, metal and wood parts, rubber as well as glass and lights (I used Ammo Crystal paints for the first time to paint the lights and glass and am quite happy with the results). Once these final details were painted, some
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Tamiya Dark Yellow, Khaki and Deck Tan were mixed and sprayed on the vehicle in thin layers to simulate the dust of a dry Greek summer
pigments were used to create rust-tones to the spare track links and ground-up graphite used to bring a metal finish to the MG3 and tow cable.
WEATHERING, OR NOT?
Hairspray was decanted into an airbrush and then sprayed onto areas that would show some wear from the crew
A light layer of the dust mix was re-applied to show new accumulation
With the painting completed I had to ask myself how dirty, if at all, I wanted to make the PzH2000. I had chosen the Greek camo scheme because I found it to be very eyecatching and was pleased with the model at this point. I finally decided to make the vehicle dusty like PzH2000s on field exercises in the summer time in Greece. The dust in the pictures I found showed the dust colour be a more darkish yellow. I mimicked this colour with a mix of Tamiya dark Yellow, Khaki and Deck Tan. This was airbrushed on in very thin layers, concentrating on the lower portions of the hull and corners and crevices over the remainder of the vehicle. I wanted to show some of this dust to have been wiped off at some point, especially on the rear hull access doors, on the vehicle and the recovered with more dust. To accomplish this I turned to the hairspray technique. Hairspray was decanted into an airbrush and then spayed onto the areas I wished to show dust removed. The dust layer was sprayed onto the vehicle and then a damp brush used to remove some of the paint. The dust was then very lightly reapplied to the removed areas. To finalize the dust layer and add a bit of extra volume, Wilder Productions European Clay pigment was applied to certain areas of the vehicle. Black pigment from AK Interactive was used for the engine exhaust. Some fuel and oil stains were added to various locations and the project was done. •
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Modelspec MENG 1:35 PZH2000 KIT NO.TS-012 Mig Productions Gulf War Sand pigments (P037) Tools and materials; Iwata HP-BH airbrush, Iwata CM-B airbrush, Olfa compass cutter, Quik-Cure 5 min epoxy, Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive, Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type, Tamiya Extra Thin cement, Tamiya masking tape, Testors liquid cement, Zap thin CA Paints used; Vallejo Acrylics; Russian Green, Gunship Green, Satin Varnish Tamiya Acrylics; Flat Brown, Flat Black, Dark Yellow, White, NATO Black, Khaki, Deck Tan Mig/Ammo; Modern Russian Camo Colors Set Availability; Meng, Vallejo; www.creativemodels.co.uk
Final views of the PzH2000 after the painted dust has been applied as well as some pigments
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MODELLING REFERENCES: M1078 FMTV LIGHT UTILITY TRUCKS
Two M1078 Light Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTV). The one on the left is fitted with the LSAC armoured cab. Note the differences!
M1078 FMTV LIGHT UTILITY TRUCKS Patrick Winnepenninckx brings us some references for the US Army’s M1078 FMTV
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n 1991, a US government contract was awarded to manufacture the new ‘Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles’ (FMTV) for the US Army, with the intention that all the existing medium trucks in the Army’s inventory would be replaced by this much more modern and efficient design. The first vehicles were delivered in 1996. Since 2012, this truck family has been produced by the Oshkosh Corporation. The ‘Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles’ (FMTV) is a series of vehicles, based on a common chassis, that vary by payload and mission requirements. The M1078 FMTV is based on the Austrian Steyr 12M18 truck, but extensively re-engineered to create the six-wheel drive 5 ton Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) and the four-wheel drive, 2.5 ton Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) . Both vehicles have over 90% of their components (axles, front suspension, tyres/wheels, drivetrain, engine, cabin) in common and the design involves many commercially available components. The M1078 standard cargo truck featured here has a payload capacity of 2.27 tons and was designed to transport troops and materiel. The cab accommodates driver and two passengers. Combat experience in Iraq led to the development of an armoured cabin, known as ‘Low Signature Armored Cab’ (LSAC). • Sources; Wikipedia, www.military-today.com
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Front view of an M1078 of 2nd Battalion 227th Aviation Regt (1st Cav Div). Note the 4th ID unit markings still applied on the truck
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An armoured M1078 used by ground personnel of 2nd Battalion 227th Aviation Regt (1st Cav Div)
Front view of an M1078A1 with Low Signature Armored Cab. This LSAC is a complete replacement for the original cab and not an upgrade to the existing cab An M1078 with up-armoured cabin on a FOB. Note the way the armoured door opens
Side view of an M1078A1 with Low Signature Armored Cabin This LSAC is a complete replacement for the original cab and not an upgrade to the existing cab
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Side view of a desert yellow M1078
Detailed views of the protected fuel cell
An M1078 with up-armoured cabin & jammer equipment on a FOB
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An M1078A1 with Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC) belonging to 4th Bn / 227 AVN Regt.
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FEATURE ARTICLE: DRAGON 1:35 GERMAN ENGINEERS W/GOLIATH DEMOLITION • Kit No. 6103
A TINY PHILISTINE
WARRIOR
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Tom Morgan adds some crucial detail to Dragon’s tiny 1:35 Goliath remote-controlled demolition vehicle
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he ‘Goliath’ light explosives charge carrier was a German Army demolition vehicle. It was used by the Pioniere (combat engineers) for the destruction of fixed targets such as bunkers, buildings or other obstructions, and was apparently used against tanks as well. Driven by battery powered electric motors, it carried 60 kg of explosives. However it was self-destructive and unmanned, controlled remotely by wire. Satirically named, the Goliath was only 1.5 m long, but it weighed a hefty 370 kg; the batteries and motors were heavy. Although the angled front plates were 6 mm thick, the rest of the hull was mere sheet metal; even the track links were stamped. Typically a Goliath would be transported by truck, then loaded onto its two-wheeled trailer. It could then be towed further, or pulled by its crew, to its attack position. The two or three crewmen unloaded it from the trailer by removing two side retaining pins and lifting the trailer’s tongue, sliding the device off the rear. The ‘driver’ operated the device remotely through a 750 metre long, triple-stranded electric cable that unrolled from a spool in the rear of the hull. The control box hung from a strap around the operator’s neck, suspended at waist level. The controls consisted of a steering toggle on the right of the box, another on the left directing it
forward or backward and a firing key and switch. Apparently there was no speed control; film footage of a machine in action shows it bounding off like a frightened rabbit. The two battery powered electric motors propelled the bomb at 8-10 km/hr for up to 1.5km on roads or 0.8km cross country. Production by the Borgward automobile company ran from May 1942 until early 1944, totalling 2,635 units. The weapon was first deployed near Sevastopol in June of 1942. Although Goliath ‘beetle tanks’ were used on many fronts, including Normandy, they were not considered particularly successful as they were expensive, ran poorly on rough ground, and the thin armour and exposed cable left them vulnerable to even small arms fire. Later improved versions had the expensive and unreliable electric motors replaced with petrol engines and were capable of delivering charges of 75kg or 100kg. These were the Sd.Kfz.303a and 303b (V-Motor). But they were larger and of distinctly different appearance to the E-Motor version I have modelled here.
CONSTRUCTION
To my surprise I could find no overall diagrams; even ‘Panzer Tracts’ shows only a single profile. Internet photo sources provided most of the details.
But be cautious regarding museum specimens; on many the front plates, side panels or top hatches have been replaced with clumsy reproductions. Kit #6103 is an older Dragon release, from 1999. Don’t be put off by the inaccurate box art; the kit contains some beautifully moulded parts, enough for two Goliaths. Each consists of only forty-six parts, thirty of which are the tracks. There are no decals as none are needed.
PAINTING AND WEATHERING
All components were primed with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer Light Gray, directly from the rattle can. Unless noted otherwise, all colours are Tamiya acrylics (thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner) and Winsor & Newton oils. Despite its small size many contemporary photos show Goliaths camouflaged. Vertical two-tone bands were typical and one image even suggests a tricolour scheme. A diffuse coat of NATO Black was followed by the base colour, Dark Yellow mixed with Desert Yellow. Camo steaks of NATO Green lightened with Grey Green (IJN) were then spayed from my Iwata Custom Micron at 22psi. The rear tracking stripes were masked and sprayed Flat White tinted with Light Blue, to cut the brightness. •
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New side walls & detailed bow. At the rear I rounded the edges of the cable outlet and replaced the guide posts with .030” rod. The latches on the cover are Verlinden photo-etch. The only major correction made to the hull was to replace the side walls, which were far too thick to represent sheet metal. I used the kit parts as templates and cut new ones from .010” card. The idler mounts were transplanted and new sprocket axles made from .040” rod. At the same time I refined the front with .005” card, a new towloop, MasterClub nuts and welds of Tamiya epoxy putty Quick Type
Cable guard. Working on graph-paper helps to keep parts aligned
Re-positioned sprocket differentials & detail. More work went into the stern. The kit’s two-part wire guard was a little clumsy, so I replaced the oval perimeter with a loop of .025” rod formed in hot water. The small welds are simulated with thick CA. Working on graph paper helps to keep parts aligned
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Hull rear with re-detailed cable outlet. The ‘large’ side boxes for the batteries and motors were added next. The front sprocket differentials were too medial. New ones were salvaged from the second Goliath and positioned more laterally, allowing room for some bracket detail. A lubrication nipple was added to the sprocket mount. The Archer .015” resin weld beads on the hull were secured by brushing them with Future
Turnbuckles for idler adjustment. Believe it or not, this “one use only” beastie had adjustable idler wheels for correcting track tension. Granted they were just turn buckles, but at less than 3 mm they were tricky to make. I assembled them from plastic strip, rod and .008” brass wire. Rear brackets for the boxes were made from .005” strip, and idler axle arms added
Stern detail; wire guard, turn buckles, brackets. I’ll admit to having been intimidated by the microscopic link-&-length tracks. Each run has 15 parts, including 8 individual links. And only 4.8 mm wide! My preference is to assemble and paint tracks before attaching them to a tank, and I was able to do this with the Goliath. Any gaps between links ends were filled with tiny discs of .005” card. To aid in curving some lengths, shallow razor saw slits were cut into their outer edges along the cleats. I left one pair of links open, and the completed run was strong enough to “spring” on and off the running gear
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Far left and Left: Track run; fifteen pieces. I brushed on some AK Track Wash 083, and then AK Light Rust 046. As I set the tracks aside to dry, I vaguely remembered warnings about strong enamel washes dissolving Magic Tracks. At that moment, the runs each collapsed into a half dozen pieces as joints and links melted! This was a real calamity, requiring curses in both English and French, followed by several ounces of whiskey. I replaced the damaged links with ones from the second Goliath. By clamping the Goliath’s handle in a vice, I was able to use both hands to re-assemble and re-paint the tracks directly over the running gear. This time I applied scattered pin-washes of Abt 502 oils, Light Rust Brown and Dark Rust, dried immediately with a hair dryer. Lastly I dabbed on some Mig Productions rust pigments, and rubbed graphite over the cleats. I was pleased with the result, despite the trouble
Above left, Above and Left: Completed Goliath. I consider the Goliath’s trailer to be an integral part of the weapon system and it’s a shame Dragon did not include one in the kit. No diagrams came to light, but the internet provided several photos from museums. Again, caveats apply as many examples sport suspicious features. Remember, just because “it’s in a museum” does not guarantee it’s correct. Although the U-shaped frame was fairly standard, there appears to have been a variety of tongues: round or square, solid or articulated. I chose the simplest, assembling the frame and tongue from .080” rod and .010” card. The ends of the latter were drill out to simulate steel tube. The pintle ring is .030” rod heat formed around a dowel
Left: Handle screwed into a nut in the hull. To handle such a small model during construction and painting I drilled a hole in the bottom of the hull and glued a nut above it. A length of threaded bolt set into a square wooden handle allowed me to grip it in my hand or clamp it in a vice AFV Edition
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I left the cable unpainted; it was springy and when mounted on the Goliath, it kept floating off the top and I was afraid that gluing it down would leave an unsightly mess. Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive came to the rescue, a strong styrene-acrylic co-polymer that dries quickly and is water soluble; any excess can be easily wiped away leaving no trace
Marking a piece for lightening holes. The suspension’s swing arms and leaf springs were made from .010” strip, punched discs and rod. The complex curved brackets at the end of the frame hold the Goliath’s retain pins and allow it to slide off the trailer as the tongue is lifted over 90°. They were tediously built up from .005” and .010” strip. Note that I prefer Testors liquid cement for .005” styrene as Tamiya Extra Thin cement is too ‘hot’
Basic frame - graph paper really helps. When marking material for fabrication, I will scribe fine lines with an awl or scalpel tip, and run in permanent marker ink. Then a light sanding leaves a very fine line
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Camo scheme & tracking stripes. Obviously a Goliath would not suffer any wear and tear – well, maybe just once – okay, an intact Goliath would exhibit very little weathering other than that sustained in transport. I sponged on a few paint chips with AKi Chipping Color 711. Dilute Flat Black mixed with Red Brown was sprayed for subtle soiling, and a Burnt Umber oil pin-wash accentuated some details. I couldn’t resist adding a tiny bit of rust, using Burnt Sienna oil mixed with Mig rust pigments. Unless noted otherwise, all colours are Tamiya acrylics
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Scribing the wheel face. The eight holes were first drilled then gradually opened with a file, twisting it counter clockwise. Gently rubbing the disc over a marble gave it a dish shape. An inner rim was turned from .5” tube and the outer ‘rubber’ tyre made from .030” square strip wrapped around a dowel and dipped in boiling water. The hub was made from punched discs, nuts and tube
Making the dished metal wheels. Fabricating the wheels from scratch was not as daunting as I expected, but I admit owning a Unimat lathe was a big help
Swing arm and leaf spring, harness fittings, retaining pin bracket. At least two types of trailer wheels are identified. One is of a heavy duty spoke pattern, like that of a large motorcycle. The other is pressed metal with eight holes and a thick rim. Initially I thought the wheel was all metal, but a single photo clearly shows the rim to be solid rubber. It was embossed VORWERK, a German company that began making rubber in 1897. The face is .010” card, cut and scribed with an Olfa compass cutter
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Overall view of the completed trailer
Painting jig for the trailer. NATO Black was followed by a factory finish of Dark Yellow. Some selected areas were highlighted with a Dark Yellow and Deck Tan mix. The wheels were masked and the tyres blotched with Neutral Grey and Dark Grey
Chipping with some muted with grey. A mixture of Flat Black and Red Brown was sprayed for shadows and soiling. Before proceeding to enamels and oils I applied a coat of Semi Gloss Clear. For variety I added more chips using Vallejo German Cam Black Brown 822 and scratches of Humbrol 85 Coal Black & 153 Insignia Red (2:1). I have not mastered fine scratches with acrylics, but enamels work for me. A Burnt Umber pinwash enhanced some details
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Overall view, Goliath & trailer
Dark yellow base and highlights. In contrast to their cargo, the trailers were used repeatedly and would have been well worn. I began the weathering with paint chips of AKi Chipping Color 711. To mute the contrast I blotched some of the chipped areas with dilute Dark Grey.
Soiling, more chips, scratches, pin-wash. I applied rust, using burnt sienna oil paint mixed with MIG rust pigments. After a matt coat I rubbed on some graphite to worn areas
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Modelspec DRAGON 1:35 GERMAN ENGINEERS W/GOLIATH DEMOLITION KIT NO.6103 Tools and materials; Iwata HP-BH airbrush, Iwata CM-B airbrush, Olfa compass cutter, Quik-Cure 5 min epoxy, Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive, Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type, Tamiya Extra Thin cement, Tamiya masking tape, Testors liquid cement, Zap thin CA Paints & finishing products; AK interactive pigments, washes, Createx retarder, graphite pencil, gun bluing, Humbrol enamels, Mig pigment fixer, Mr. Color Leveling Thinner, Tamiya acrylics, Tamiya surface primer, fine grey, Vallejo acrylics, Winsor and Newton oils, 502 Abteilung oils Accessories used;
Dark yellow base and highlights. In contrast to their cargo, the trailers were used repeatedly and would have been well worn. I began the weathering with paint chips of AKi Chipping Color 711. To mute the contrast I blotched some of the chipped areas with dilute Dark Grey
Alpine; figure - German infantry officer (35081) Archer; German fire extinguisher placards (AR35266), surface details #6 arc welds (AR88006) little-cars.com 0.1 mm copper wire MasterClub hex nuts (35032) ReHeat Models 1:48 seat buckles & harness (RH03) Verlinden German clamps & clasps set 1 (2499) References; Demolition Tanks at War, W. Trojca & M. Jaugitz, 2007, Model Hobby, Katowice, Poland, ISBN 97883-60041-25-3 Fahrzeuge-der-Wehrmacht http://fahrzeuge-der-wehrmacht.de/Artikel/Goliath.html Funklenkpanzer: A History of German Army Remote- and Radio-Controlled Armor Units, M. Jaugitz, 2001, J. J. Fedorowicz Publishing, Winnipeg, Canada, ISBN 0-921991-58-4 Panzer Tracts No.14 - Gepanzerte Pionier-Fahrzeuge, T. Jentz and H. Doyle, 1998, Darlington Productions, Darlington, MD, ISBN 1-892848-00-7 Silicon Valley Scale Modelers http://svsm.org/gallery/goliath
Views of painted trailer
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ONE-PAGE REFERENCES
MEANWHILE, IN NORMANDY... US P-47 pilots meet with GIs next to one of their ‘kills’
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n this incredibly atmospheric photograph, P-47 Thunderbolt pilots of the 366th Fighter Group (based at the A-1 airfield of Saint-Pierre-du-Mont) talk with GIs and Military Police in front of a knocked out Panther; the US aircraft would have certainly been responsible for the vehicle’s demise. The tank, a Panther Ausf.A No.215 that belonged to II. Abteilung/Pz.Rgt.6, exhibits a layer of zimmerit over the turret and hull although the coating is missing where the spare track links would usually hang at the upper rear hull; maybe from an engine fire or a direct hit from one of the P-47’s guns. The image was apparently taken on the 19th of July 1944 at Pont-Hébert-le-Dézert, Normandy and the gathering of individuals looks like a still-frame from a war film; is that Steve McQueen to the right, with his back to the camera? It would make a terrific diorama and a challenging project for a keen figure painter. •
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FEATURE ARTICLE: BRACH MODEL 1:35 M11/39 ITALIAN MEDIUM TANK • Kit No. BM072
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CARRO ARMATO AT SIDI BARRANI John F. Steinman describes the building, and painting of Brach’s superb 1:35 M11/39, 4th Tank Regiment, Sidi Barrani Egypt, September 1940
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FEATURE ARTICLE: BRACH MODEL 1:35 M11/39 ITALIAN MEDIUM TANK • Kit No. BM072
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n 9th September, 1940 the shooting war between the Italians and British began. The Italian invasion on the ground got off to a slow start. The ‘Maletti Group’, operating as a flank guard for XXIII Corps’ movement along the coast towards Egypt, got lost moving up to its prebattle staging position at Sidi Omar. Along the coast road the Italians were also having problems. Another of the divisions got lost, and many vehicles over heated. It was not until four days later that the ‘invasion of Egypt’ reached Egypt! On 16th September the Italians captured Sidi Barrani, their advance had progressed as far as it was going to go. The main battle tank available to the Italians during this offensive was the M11/39, the majority being attached to the 4th Tank Regiment of the Maletti Group. Developed as a ‘breakthrough tank’ (Carro di Rottura) the design of the M11/39 was heavily influenced by the British Vickers 6-Ton tank. The tank was armed two Breda 8mm machine guns in the turret and a L/40, 37mm main gun mounted on the right side of the hull. Powered by a watercooled Fiat SPA 8T V-8 diesel engine, developing 105hp, the M11/39 could only reach a maximum off road speed of just over nine miles per hour. It was crewed by only three, the drive, hull gunner/loader, and commander/turret gunner and weighed in at eleven tons.
Fit this good out of the box on a resin kit! Small repair of the only significant casting bubble with Mr. Surfacer
NEAR-PERFECT CASTING
The kit is an all resin affair superbly cast by Brach Models. The kit includes an aluminium barrel for the L/40, markings for three tanks, and individual track links to complement its workable suspension. Other than the fact you will need to use cyanoacrylate to assemble the kit, you could easily be fooled into thinking you are building an injection-moulded kit. Fit and finish is top shelf and only minor casting issues were present in my sample. The kit literally flew together, almost of its own accord! The instructions, while not of Tamiya quality or detail, are sufficient as the breakdown of parts and order of assembly is well throughout. The kit was basically built as it came out of the box with the only exceptions being the replacement of the kit tracks with a set from Friulmodel, modification of the drive sprockets to allow them to be movable and replacement of the Breda 8mm machine gun barrels. I broke the resin side hatch handle and replaced it with one bent from wire. I also did sneak in a photo-etched lock and hasp on one of the rear stowage lockers.
Basic superstructure completed in 10 minutes
Main suspension parts. Again superior fit and finish
COLOURS ON!
Painting began with a base-coat of Tamiya XF-10 (Flat Brown) Diluted 50% with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. The base colour is a custom mix of Tamiya XF-49 (Khaki) and XF-55 (Deck Tan). This was applied with an Iwata HP-AH by slowly building up the colour by sections or panels, allowing more paint to be deposited in the centres of these areas, and yet still allowing the base-coat to show through. This can be very time consuming, but the effects are well worth the effort. The kit was then masked with both tape and poster putty, then the camouflage was applied using Tamiya XF-67 (NATO Green). Two Mig Productions filters were applied, followed by markings. As I couldn’t for the life of me get the kits decals to separate from the carrier, let alone apply them to the kit I decided to paint the markings. The two company rectangles on the sides of the superstructure and country ID stripe on the rear of the turret were masked off with tape, and then the
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Road wheels, completely workable – makes painting easier
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The only part of the kit I really didn’t like were the tracks, Friuls to the rescue
Basic assembly almost completed
No fudging here, no boiling resin parts to straighten them – this is 100% OOTB! The kit includes a nicely turned aluminium barrel
To make it easier to mount the Friuls, I made a small modification to the drive sprockets to make them rotate
I broke the drivers hatch handle so it was replaced with one from bent wire. The lock is a Royal Models knick knack – Trying to keep it all Italian!
Drilled out head lamp, and detailed MG barrels
A custom mix to get the right tonal quality for my base coat
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corresponding colours applied with the airbrush. To make things pop I like to apply what I call forced highlights. This replaces, in a more controlled fashion, drybrushing. Yeah I know, drybrushing is no longer de rigueur, but its ability to help make raised detail stand out cannot be underscored enough. When I force the highlight I take raised details that I am going to highlight base colour, and add buff to it, and then brush paint this detail. The further the detail projects from the surface, the lighter the colour I apply. This combined with pre/post shading and pin washes really sets things off. Highlighting was followed by a first of many rounds of both dark and light pin washes. Dark washes were applied first to reinforce the forced highlights, and light, sand-coloured washes were applied last, to simulate accumulation of desert dust in the nooks and crannies of the kit. Chips and scratches came next; deeper, larger defects had the centres painting in with dark brown to replicate old rust. This was followed by darker pin-washes using the excellent Mig Productions washes thinned with turpentine. The mufflers were given a treatment with both the rust products and the Lifecolor Rust and Dust effects. The Lifecolor acrylics were dabbed on with a foam sponge, while the Mig products were used as washes to build up the effect. Both the innards of the headlights and the tow-chain were given a coat of silver leaf, then the chain ‘rusted’ in a similar manner to the mufflers. Dust and grit was added using artist oils in turpentine mixed with Mi pigments. Heavier applications of pigments were affixed with Mig pigment fixer. Grease and fuel stains were applied using Mig products. The completed track runs were cleaned in a glass bead blaster to break the surface layer, and then submerged in instant gun blue, a product similar to Blacken-it. After rinsing and drying high wear areas on the inside of the runs were polished with a rubber tip applicator and graphite. The track shoes were polished with a sanding stick to reveal the bright metal. A final thin overspray of Tamiya XF-55 added a thin dusty layer.
Base coat finished
Cloud or feathering the base colour over the primer
Masking for camouflage application
Camouflage feathered on
Masking for unit symbol
Forced highlights
BACK TO BASES
A walnut base that had been prepared earlier was used as a starting point to display the finished model. As a back drop I chose ‘Egyptian Ruins’ wall sections with hieroglyphics from El Viejo Dragon Miniatures (ARQ009). The walls were base coated in a mixture of Tamiya XF-3, XF-2, XF-10 and XF-60 (Flat Yellow, Flat White, Flat Brown and Dark Yellow). To add depth and bring out the texture they were given a pin-wash of Mig Brown Wash and then drybrushed with Vallejo Sand. The ground work in a flowing sand pattern was sculpted with Aves Apoxie Sculpt and rock rubble was added using kitty litter. Texture was added with Snow Effects, which is a clear dental polymer, mixed in PVA glue. Final colours were airbrushed on using different tan craft store paints. The figure was supplied by Alpine Miniatures and painted with Vallejo acrylics. This project was a dream from start to finish; there were no insurmountable hiccups or detours, or anything really out of the ordinary. The kit almost built itself, the figure required minimal clean up and the scene just fell together. Brach Models has a real winner here and I would gladly pay the premium that resin kits demand as long as the kit is from Brach. •
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Above Left: Chips, scratches, surface rust applied to deeper, larger scratches Above: Filters and first of many pin washes Left: leafing applied to the tow chain
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Final work on the mufflers
First application of “Dust and Grit”
Final ‘dust’ wash. Pigments next
Wear added to tracks using graphite
Oil and grease stains a la MIG
Final application of desert dust with a dilute overspray
Completed Model sans base!
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Forming the wind swept contours
Alpine Miniatures Italian tanker, painted with Vallejo acrylics
Completed scene
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KIT PREVIEW: TAKOM 1:35 SPPZ A1/A2 LUCHS • Kit No. 2017
IF YOU’VE GOT THE LUCHS... A look into the box of Takom’s new 1:35 Luchs armoured car
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Exterior detail is excellent
Close-up on drivetrain details
The small turret’s upper structure is a one-piece moulding
Wheel-hub detail looks sharp
Suspension comes with steel springs for moulding-seam free accuracy
Two types of tyre – Pirelli and Dunlop – are provided as standard
It’s a seriously big beast too, easily as large as some of WW2’s largest tanks and in model form the hull parts alone have quite a presence on the workbench. Takom’s kit is not an overwhelmingly complicated build, the running gear and suspension taking up the lion’s share of the parts. No interior detail is supplied but the excellent exterior detailing more than makes up for this. Interestingly, two complete sets of tyres (moulded in rigid black vinyl) are included – Dunlop and Pirelli – with differing tread patterns. With the inclusion of a clear polystyrene sprue carrying the optical gear and some useful photo-etched brass parts, this looks like a top-notch production. •
Modelspec TAKOM 1:35 SPPZ A1/A2 LUCHS KIT NO.2017 www.pocketbond.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS: IM, SVT, PE, WS MiM’s OPINION? An imposing presence on the workbench for sure, with great detail and a straightforward-looking build. Imparting weighted bulges in the rigid vinyl tyres will be tricky
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BOOK REVIEWS DER TIGER, VOL 1 SCHWERE PANZERABTEILUNG 501 VOLKER RUFF ISBN 978-3-9816908-0-4 www.panzerwrecks.com New in Panzerwrecks’ extensive catalogue of their own titles and other imprints comes volume 1 of Volker Ruff’s 128-page hardback production on the Tigers of the Schwere Panzerabteilung 501. There will be nine more volumes in this series, documenting Germany’s heavy tank battalions 1942 to 1945, so make some space on your bookshelf as you’ll be unable to resist collecting them all. The book contains over a 150 black and white images, almost all of which cover the Tiger I (the Tiger II just sneaks in on the final pages). We begin with the crews taking on their new tanks at Fallingbostel in Germany (machines in overall Panzergrau with their narrow transport-tracks fitted) and we then move quickly on to Tunisia at the end of 1942 where the mighty Tiger I was initially deployed. Some excellent shots are presented here, with some good details references for modellers. This chapter is generously stocked with photos and is one of the best representations of the Tiger I’s exploits in North Africa I have seen in print. Following this we move a long distance to the north and east where the temperature drops to sub-zero; the second extensive section covers the 501 in Russian theatre of operations. Again, we have some fascinating photographs of the zimmerited tanks in their tatty winter camouflage. Wonderfully atmospheric images and perfect refs for modellers and dioramists. Captions throughout are informative and interesting. As mentioned, the last few pages cover the introduction of the Tiger II and we have some tantalising images of the big beast; a hint of what’s to come in future volumes. Production values are high, with good quality, glossy art paper and a clean layout. I can’t wait to see the rest of the series! Highly recommended. MN
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NEW in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series ORDER NOW ‘How To Build The Leopard Family In 1:35’ is a comprehensive guide to modelling this famous vehicle in its many forms. From battle tanks to recovery vehicles, homeland protectors, to battle-hardened veterans, you’ll find much to enjoy and inspire within the pages of this exciting new book. Along with the work of the author, you will also find guest features from Brett Green, Marcel Jussen and John Murphy, who’s combined talents help tell the story of the seven models, including the Leopard 1A3, 2A4NL, 2A5, AEV, 2A6 and as a specially extended section, the incredible Canadian, C2 MEXAS. Each of the chapters tells the story of a model using in-depth construction and painting guides, as well as hints and tips on detailing, conversions, sculpting and figure painting. Add to that some exclusive, full-sized reference material and the reasons to add this book to your library, are there for all to see.
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ORDNANCE DEPOT New and recently issued kits and accessory sets for armour modelling projects
AK INTERACTIVE, SPAIN PAINT SETS
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ew paint sets on release from Spain’s prolific AK Interactive company include six camo colours for modern French military subjects, ideal for Meng’s 1:35 AMX-30B2 tank from Opération Daguet. ‘Dust and Dirt Deposits’ does what it says on the pack and ‘Burnt Vehicles’ provides four pigments plus fixer to recreate ash and oxidised materials typically seen on burnt-out AFVs. Dust and Dirt Deposits weathering set (AK4060) Burnt Vehicles weathering set (AK4120) ● Modern French Army Colours (AK4080) ● ●
BRONCO, HONG KONG FIGURE SET
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his three-figure set also includes Welbike scooters and collapsible trolley, plus three British Paras using the equipment. The Welbikes are superb, featuring photo-etched spokes and chains, plus small details. Plastic parts are exquisite and the figures are very well sculpted. ●
WWII British Paratroopers in action Set B (CB35192)
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC AFV ACCESSORIES
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ew sets on release from Eduard include photo-etched parts for Trumpeter’s 1:35 Fennek armoured vehicle, ICM’s new 1:35 T-34 and IBG’s Bedford truck. Also new is a set for Tamiya’s new-tool 1:35 Jagdpanzer IV (70), featuring side armour and more. MN
LGS Fennek (36316) for Trumpeter Bedford QL Series (36315) for IBG ● T-34-85 (13290) for Academy ● Jagdpanzer IV (70) (36309) for Tamiya ● ●
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FRIULMODEL, HUNGARY TRACK SETS
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our new sets of AFV tracks have arrived from Friulmodel, three for ‘modern’ subjects and one for an older machine. The Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 get a set each and it’s interesting to note how different they are from each other. The WW1 Mk.V tank gets a set of 26½” tracks and finally, the D9R dozer (as kitted by Meng) gets two beefy runs of track with enhanced detail and (hopefully) easier buildability.
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Leopard 1 Prototype (ATL-158) Leopard 2 (ATL-159)
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Mk.V (ATL-160) D9R dozer (ATL-161)
MIG JIMENEZ AMMO MODELLING MATERIALS
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ome new acrylic paint sets are on release from Mig Jimenez’s ‘AMMO’ product line and as always from this manufacturer, they are imaginative and very useful for the armour modeller. An example of this is the ‘Factory German Colors’ which includes three shades (17ml bottles) to simulate red-lead oxide primer and dark grey high-temperature paint for the gun barrel. 1944-45 contains the three key colours (Dunkelgelb, Schokobraun, Resedagrün). Also new are two, six-colour paint sets for modern armour subjects; Novorossiya and Ukrainian ATO colours. These sets might all be a little ‘too soon’ for some, but they are interesting nonetheless. MN
● 1944-45 German Standard Colors Smart Set 11 (A.MIG 7141) ● Factory German Colors Smart Set 12 (A.MIG 7142) ● Russian Greens 1956 to present Smart Set 13 (A.MIG 7143)
HAULER, CZECH REPUBLIC PHOTO-ETCHED SET
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his kit depicts the barrel and breech of the US 8” M1 gun, plus its transport carriage. The model is cast in grey resin and comes with a small fret of PE brass. Superb detail and perfectly cast. ● M1 8” gun transport wagon (HLP72016)
REVELL, EUROPE MODELLING MATERIALS
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his new weathering set from Revell comprises six shades of very finely powdered pigment; Mud Green, Dark Brown, Rust Red, Sand Yellow, Deep Black and Snow White. For some reason, all but the Dark Brown (four-grams) come in five-gram tubs but there is plenty of material to keep a modeller going for a long time. The colour range is very useful and at less than £10, extremely good value. MN ●
Weathering Set (39066)
WHERE TO BUY? REVELL: www.revell.de/en MIG JIMENEZ AMMO AMMO: www.migjimenez.com HAULER: www.hauler.cz FRIULMODEL: www.friulmodel.hu
EDUARD: www.creativemodels.co.uk BRONCO: www.hannants.co.uk AK INTERACTIVE: www.creativemodels.co.uk
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COMING SOON in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series NEW How to Build the Tamiya 1:32 Mosquito FB.VI
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The definitive guide to building the much anticipated Tamiya 1:32 Mosquito FB.VI by Brett Green. This book is currently being prepared by our own Brett Green and will feature: ■ Step by Step guide to building and painting the model ■ Mosquito restoration close-up ■ Historical summary ■ Wartime reference photos ■ The other Tamiya Mosquitos in 1:72 and 1:48 scales ■ Aftermarket decal and accessory summary Order now to be the first to receive it – currently in production and estimated for shipping in mid-August.
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DIORAMAS YOU
MUST BUILD
BEFORE YOU DIE... THE LIBERATION OF CREULLY
An atmospheric street scene in the Normandy town, captured on D-Day
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n the of 6th June, 1944, the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards – then part of the 8th Armoured Brigade – landed on Gold Beach in Normandy, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Squadrons landing five minutes before H (attack) Hour at 7.20am in amphibious Sherman DD tanks. On the first day ‘A’ Squadron, with the 7th Battalion Green Howards following a route through Crepon, liberated Creully. This small town is where the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Memorial is situated. This was also the point where Gold Beach linked up with Canadian troops coming ashore from Juno Beach. In this wartime photo – in original colour – of the main street through Creully, we can see various Allied trucks including Bedfords,
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Regional Council of Basse-Normandie/National Archives of Canada Creully Club; www.creullyclub.freeuk.com
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Absolutely Italian: LMV Lince www.italeri.com
LMV Lince
kit scale modèle réduit 1:35 èchelle N°6504 model
Model built up without photoetched parts
Decals foe 4 version Photoetched fret and decal sheet
Catalogue 2015
Ask your local distributor or contact:
A. Italian Army, ISAF, Afghanistan, 2010.
B. Task Force 45, Raggruppamento subacquei e incursori “Teseo Tesei”, Operation Sarissa, Afghanistan, 2006.
C. Spanish Army, Guardia Civil, ISAF, Afghanistan, 2009.
D. Croatian Army, BSD, EUFOR, Tchad, 2009.
Italeri S.p.A.- via Pradazzo, 6/b 40012 - Calderara di Reno - Bologna - Italy - Phone +39 051 31 75 211 - email:
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