Model Military International 41

Issue

Magazine:

Model Military International

Number:

41 | September 2009

Language:

English

Table of contents

Review, 1:35  | Page 5

North African Swallows

by Al Bowie
Al Bowie examines the contents of Tasca's two 1:35 scale early Sherman IIIs.

BRITISH ARMY

Sherman III DIRECT VISION TYPE (W/INITIAL "VVSS" SUSPENSION)

Tasca 1:35

35-L28 2009 New parts

British Army

Sherman III direct vision type (w/early "VVSS" suspension)

Tasca 1:35

35-017 2009 New parts

 

Reference | Page 6

THINK TANK-Bantam BRC-40

by Robert Notman
Robert Notman describes the Bantam BRC-40

Soviet

Command Car with Crew

MiniArt 1:35

35048 2008 New parts

U.S.

4x4 Truck Bantam 40 BRC with Crew

MiniArt 1:35

35014 2008 New tool

BANTAM 40 BRC

MiniArt 1:35

35212 2017 New parts

American Bantam Reconnaissance Car

ASUKA Model 1:24

24-005 2014 New tool

British

Staff Car Bantam 40 BRC with Crew

MiniArt 1:35

35050 2010 New parts

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 14

THE JEEP THAT ALMOST WAS

by Brett Green
The Editor builds MiniArt's 1:35 scale Bantam as a Scout Car in service with the British 1st Armoured Dovision

U.S.

4x4 Truck Bantam 40 BRC with Crew

MiniArt 1:35

35014 2008 New tool

British formation signs and arm of service flash 7 mm (.28 inch) wide; suitable for medium tanks

Archer 1:35

AR35069.7 2000 New tool

Kiwi Armour New Zealand Armoured Brigade in WW2

Bison Decals 1:48

48004 200x New tool Multi-topic (4)

US Vehicle instruments and interior stencils (black)

Archer 1:35

AR35209B 2005 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 20

TOO LARGE, TOO LATE

by Anthony Sheedy
Anthony Sheedy drops everything to build Tamiya's all-new Jagdtiger.

Panzerjäger "Jagdtiger" (Sd.Kfz.186) Frühe Produktion

Tamiya 1:35

35295 (295) 2008 New tool

 

Review, 1:35  | Page 25

4 X 4 HEAVY TRANSPORT

by Anthony Sheedy
Anthony Sheedy checks out Zvezda's 1:35 scale Mercedes L4500A heavy German truck

WWII German Heavy 4WD

Cargo Truck L 4500 A Schwerer Lkw 4,5 t

Zvezda 1:35

3596 2007 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:16  | Page 26

TITANIC T-34

by Frank Helmling
Frank Helmling reduces Trumpeter's big 1:16 scale T-34/85 to a wrecked state using after market parts plus some judicious painting and weathering

Soviet

T-34/85 Model 1944 "Factory No.174"

Trumpeter 1:16

00904 2004 New parts

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 32

CENTAURO, SPANISH STYLE

by Mick Capell
Trumpeter answers Mick Capell's prayers with a new 1:35 scale injection moulded Spanish VRC-105 heavy armoured car.

Spanish Army

VRC-105 Centauro RCV

Trumpeter 1:35

00388 2008 New parts

 

Review, 1:35  | Page 36

PREVIEW

by Brett Green
The Editor previews two 1:35 scale kits from Tamiya the all-new Citroen 11CV Traction, and the rereleased LRDG Chevy

L.R.D.G. Command Car & Breda 20mm AA Gun

Tamiya 1:35

89785 2009 New parts

Citroën Traction 11CV Staff Car

Tamiya 1:35

35301 2009 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 37

JUNGLE FROG PART TWO

by Brett Green
The Editor finishes Tamiya's 1973 vintage Matilda with a combination of paints and pigments

British

Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda

Tamiya 1:35

35024 (24) 198x New box

Matilda 2 Frog Flamethrower Austral. Army turret & conversion

MR Modellbau 1:35

MR-35246

Australian Matilda Conversion

Firestorm Models 1:35

FST096

 

Review, 1:35  | Page 44

Early Amtrack

by Graeme Carruthers
Graeme Carruthers Examines the next release in Hobby boss Amtrack family-the LVTP-7

Landing Vehicle Tracked- Personnel

LVTP-7

HobbyBoss 1:35

82409 2009 New tool

 

Review, 1:35  | Page 44

IBERIAN BIG CAT

by Graeme Carruthers
Hobby Boss continues to explore the leopard family with the Spanish 2E in 1:35 scale. Graeme Carruthers takes a peek in the box.

Spanish

Leopard 2E

HobbyBoss 1:35

82432 2009 New decals

 

Review, 1:48  | Page 54

1:48 SCALE

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.

French light tractor Latil M7 T1

Gaso.line 1:48

GAS50194K

Sherman M4A2 Conversion Set

Gaso.line 1:48

GAS48075K

Street with Ruin

Gaso.line 1:48

DIO48011K

Tank Destroyer russe SU-85

Gaso.line 1:48

GAS48044K

Vehicles and armored French 1939-40

Gaso.line 1:48

GAS50908

German mechanics in supply DAK 2 figures

Gaso.line 1:48

GAS50387

 

Review | Page 56

SMALL SCALE

News and reviews in 1:76 and 1:76 scales.

Chevrolet C15A No.13 Cab Australian Pattern Wireless/Signals

IBG Models 1:72

72015 2009 New parts

US

M26 (T26E3) Pershing Heavy Tank

Trumpeter 1:72

07264 2008 New tool

Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E

Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger I initial production s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad 1942

Dragon 1:72

7370 2009 New tool

German Motorcycles WWII

Italeri 1:72

6121 2009 New tool Multi-topic (2)

German Motorcycles WWII

Italeri 1:72

6121 2014 New box Multi-topic (2)

 

Review | Page 58

Incoming

New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts

MG 42

K59 1:35

C-009 200x New tool

Ordnance QF 2 Pounder British Anti-Tank gun Mark IX carriage Mark II

Vulcan Scale Models 1:35

56001 2009 New tool

2cm FlaK Ammo Set

K59 1:35

C-012

M2/M3 Suspension Upgrade Kit Dragon

K59 1:35

C-008 2011 New tool

WWII M3 Suspension Revised Edition for Dragon

K59 1:35

C-008-2

Marder 3 ausf.H Rear Platform For Tristar Kit 35030

K59 1:35

C-014

WWII German Tank Destroyer (Sd.Kfz. 138)

Marder III Upgrade & Detail Set (for Tamiya 35255)

K59 1:35

C-005 200x New tool

Merkava Mk.4 LIC Conversion Set Academy

Legend Productions 1:35

LF1179 200x

Merkava Mk.4 Detailing Set Academy

Legend Productions 1:35

LF1180 200x

Merkava Mk.4 Turret/Hull Basket set Academy

Legend Productions 1:35

LF1178

MG42 Pivot Mount Set (2pcs)

K59 1:35

C-010

MG 42 Armored Shield

K59 1:35

C-011 200x New tool

 

Review, 1:35  | Page 60

DESERT EXPRESS

by Brett Green
The Editor takes a look at trumpeter's all-new kit of this modern American cargo truck, currently seeing widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan.

M1078 Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) Standard Cargo Truck

Trumpeter 1:35

01004 2009 New tool

 

Review | Page 61

Figures

A round-up of the latest figures on release

Italian Tank Crew L6/40 in Winter Dress

Allarmi!! 1:35

35046 Multi-topic (1!!)

Russian

Modern Tank Crew

Zvezda 1:35

3615 2008 New tool

 

Review | Page 66

The Last Post...

by Brett Green
Late breaking news and ramblings from the Editor

German

3.7cm Flak 37 Anti-Aircraft Gun w/Crew

Tamiya 1:35

35302 2009 New parts Multi-topic (2)