Model Military International 59

Issue

Magazine:: Model Military International
Number:: 59 | March 2011
Language:: English

News | Page 4
Newsline-March 2011

What's new in the world of military modelling.

Reference | Page 6
Think tank : M88A2 HERCULES

by Stuart Ransley
Stuart Ransley describes the background, specifications and operational use of one specific M88A2 HERCULES, "The Punisher".

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 12
THE PUNISHER

by Andrew Judson
Andrew Judson converts Revell's 1:35 scale M88A1 to an M88A2 HERCULES, "The Punisher", which saw action in Afghanistan during 2009.

Bergepanzer 1 M88A1G

Revell 1:35

03023 1997 Changed ???

Upgrade Set

Browning M2 12,7mm heavy machine gun

RB Model 1:35

35B013 (35B13) 2005 New tool

M88A2 Conversion Set For AFV Club M88A1

Legend Productions 1:35

LF1210 2013 New tool

Modern US DUKE IED Jammers (2 pcs)

Voyager Model 1:35

PEA213

US AFV Crew #1

Legend Productions 1:35

LF0125

Review, 1:35 | Page 18
LIGHT TANK UPGRADE

by Brett Green
The Editor takes a look at the re-released ltaleri 1:35 scale M24 Chaffee light tank.

M24 Chaffee

Italeri 1:35

6431 2010 New decals

Miscellaneous | Page 20
BUGLE CALL 2010

by Brett Green
The Editor visits the 2010 Bugle Call show beautiful spa city of Bath

Review, 1:35 | Page 22
POCKET SUBMARINE

by Brett Green
ltaleri expands its 1:35 scale maritime range with the German Biber midget submarine, complete with two figures.

U-Boot Biber

Italeri 1:35

5609 2010 New tool

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 24
ESS-PAY-VAY WITH PUNCH

by Andy King
Andy King builds Dragon's 1:35 scale Sd.Kfz 251/9 Kanonenwagen, fitted with the short-barrel 7.5cm L/24 gun.

Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D (3 in 1)

Dragon 1:35

6233 (6233-03) 2004 New parts

75mm - K51 L/24 barrel Sd.Kfz. 234/3, 250/8 & 251/9

Aber 1:35

35L24 Multi-topic (3)

Sd.Kfz. 251/9 Ausf. D Stummel (late) Dragon

Eduard 1:35

35832 2005 New tool

Reference | Page 32
Camouflage corner : STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE COLOURS FOR MIDDLE EAST PART ELEVEN - CRUSADER TANK

by William Marshall
William Marshall continues his analysis of an important source document describing the contentious camouflage colours used by British and Commonwealth military vehicles during the WWII campaign for the Middle East and North Africa. In Part Eleven, Will

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 36
POLIZIA TROPICALE

by Javier Redondo Gimenez
Javier Redondo Giminez presents a small scene featuring ltaleri's 1:35 scale AB 41 armoured car and two figures from Model Victoria.

Autoblinda AB 41 Pz.Sp.Wg. AB 41 201 (I)

Italeri 1:35

6442 2005 New tool

ITALIAN "BERSAGLIERI" TANK CREW

Model Victoria 1:35

4057 200* New tool

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 44
STALIN'S MISSING LINK

by Brett Green
The Editor transforms Tamiya's 1:48 scale KV-1 into the KV-85 - an early Soviet 'Animal Hunter' designed to cope with Tiger and Panther tanks.

Russian Heavy Tank

KV-1

Tamiya 1:48

32535 2006 New tool

KV-1 Grills

Hauler 1:48

HLX48134

KV-85 Conversion Kit Tamiya

Gaso.line 1:48

GAS48048K

Review, 1:35 | Page 46
BRITISH VALENTINE

by Al Bowie
Al Bowie examines the second of MiniArt's 1:35 scale Valentines, the British Infantry Tank Mk.111, Valentine II.

British

Infantry Tank Mk.III Valentine II

MiniArt 1:35

35096 2010 New parts

Tips & Tricks | Page 48
Tech guide : LET IT SNOW!

by Stefan Bernet
Stefan Bernet describes a comprehensive technique for creating a convincing snow base, including blue shadows, that characteristic glint, and slush.