Model Military International 81

Issue
- Magazine:
- Model Military International
- Number:
- 81 | January 2013
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
News | Page 4Newsline - January'13
What's new in the world of military modelling
Reference | Page 6THE STAR OF THE SHOW - A39 Tortoise at Tankfest 2011
by Andrew WillisAndrew Willis shares some photos of the Tank Museum's A39 Tortoise, both in action and in detail.
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 14HEAVYWEIGHT REPTILE
by Federico ColladaFederico Collada builds and weathers Meng Model's brand new 1:35 scale A39 Tortoise.
Review, 1:35 | Page 20URBAN TUSK
by Stuart RansleyStuart Ransley describes the full-sized M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK, while the Editor gets a sneak peek at a test shot of Tamiya's forthcoming 1:35 scale kit, due for release around the end of 2012
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 22UPGUNNED SHERMAN
by Chris WauchopChris Wauchop modifies Tamiya's recently released 1:35 scale Israeli M51 with a number of scratch built additions.
Review, 1:35 | Page 30COMPACT COLD WARRIOR
by Adam O'BrienAdam O'Brien seems suitably impressed with Bronco's 1:35 scale post-war m24 Chaffee.
Miscellaneous | Page 32MVPA 2012
by Scott TaylorScott Taylor reports on the 37th annual Military Vehicle Preservation Association Annual Convention and Armour Modelling and Preservation Society Huntsville Regional Show.
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 36SOMUA PAKS A PUNCH
by Jeremy MooreJeremy Moore builds Brach Models' 1:35 scale Somua MCG S307 halftrack armed with the deadly 7.5cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun.

SFL 7,5cm Pak40 Auf Souma MCG S307 (f)
Brach Model 1:35
BM-073 Build Report, 1:35 | Page 42THE ELEFANT IN THE ROOM PART TWO-PAINTING WEATHERING AND FIGURES
by Brett GreenThe Editor paints, weathers and adds a full crew to Tamiya's brand-new 1:35 scale Elefant.
Review, 1:35 | Page 54Incoming
by Ross Ferro/Luke PittMMI's thoughts on the latest kits and accessories

Soviet
122mm Corps Gun M1931/1937 (A-19) with M1931 Wheel (A19) Trumpeter 1:35
02316 2012 New parts Multi-topic (1!!)
WW2 GAZ-67B Russian Field Car Wheel set
Def.Model 1:35
DW30006 
WW2 US CCKW Truck Wheel set
Def.Model 1:35
DW30007 
U.S M35 Cargo truck GY sagged wheel set
Def.Model 1:35
DW35036 
Willys MB Canvas Top
Def.Model 1:35
DM35014 Reference | Page 56Book Reviews
Rounding up the latest in print
Review, 1:35 | Page 57Figures
by Brett Green/Luke PittThe latest releases in 1:35 scale figures

British LRDG Figure No.2 "Looking into the Sun" (1 figure)
Resicast 1:35
35.5644 
British LRDG Figure No.1 Radio Operator (1 figure)
Resicast 1:35
35.5643 
Russian Modern Soldier #10
MasterClub 1:35
MCF35052 Review, 1:48 | Page 581:48 Scale
by Luke PittLuke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.

BA-10 Armored Vehicle - Unimodels -
Hauler 1:48
HLX48329 
M4 Sherman Dished Road Wheel Set
Tank Workshop 1:48
TWS48037 
Kfz. 385 wheel set (late 8-bolt type) for Italeri/Tamiya Opel Blitz
SBS Model 1:48
48036 Review, 1:35 | Page 61QUICK AND EASY
by Graham TetleyItaleri has upgraded some older moulds with brand new parts for its 1:35 scale Stug. IV. Graham Tetley takes a look.
Editorial | Page 66The Last Post...
by Brett GreenMMI'S 2012 IN REVIEW Late breaking news and ramblings from the Editor