Model Military International 66

Issue

Magazine:: Model Military International
Number:: 66 | October 2011
Language:: English

News | Page 4
Newsline - October 2011

What's new in the world of military modelling

Reference | Page 6
Think tank :The Japanese Type 2 Ka-Mi amphibious Light tank

by Bruce Culver
Bruce Culver examines the origins, development, deployment and operations of this unique Japanese amphibious tank.

Review, 1:35 | Page 12
FINE CHINA MBT

by Andy King
Andy King takes a look at the contents of HobbyBoss' latest Chinese Main Battle Tank kit, their 1:35 scale ZTZ-96.

ZTZ 96 MTB

HobbyBoss 1:35

82463 2011 New box

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 14
HOPE FLOATS

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt wastes no time building Dragon's brand new 1:35 Type 2 Ka-mi Japanese Amphibious Tank, and finds It a fast and enjoyable project.

Imperial Japanese Navy

Type 2 (Ka-Mi) Amphibious Tank Combat Version

Dragon 1:35

6678 2011 New tool

Magic Track for IJN Type 2 (Ka-Mi) Amphibious Tank

Cyber Hobby 1:35

3888

Miscellaneous | Page 24
TANKFEST 2011 AN ASSAULT ON YOUR SENSES

by Ade Pitman
Ade Pitman experiences Tankfest 2011 first hand

Review, 1:35 | Page 28
BOX ON TRACKS

by Bill Watt
Bill Watt is impressed with Tristar's new 1:35 scale Alkett Jagdpanzer IV variant.

Panzer IV/70 (A) Sd.Kfz.162/1

Tristar 1:35

35048 2011 New tool

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 30
BERLIN 1946 PREDATOR ON PATROL PART ONE

by José Brito
Jose Brito gets the most out of Trumpeter's 1:35 scale E-100 by building It with the kit turret plus an alternative version from Cammett Limited.

German

E-100 Super Heavy Tank

Trumpeter 1:35

00384 2008 New tool

German TANK Crew 46 / E10-E25- E100-GUNTHER

Blast Models 1:35

BL35126F

Reference | Page 40
BUFFALO MINE PROTECTED CLEARANCE VEHICLE

by Stuart Ransley
Stuart Ransley discusses the background and technical specifications of the Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle, currently seeing service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 42
BUFFALO SOLDIER

by Andrew Judson
Andrew Judson is impressed with Gaso-Line's recent 1:48 scale kit of the big Buffalo Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle, which is seeing front line service right now in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Buffalo MRAP

Gaso.line 1:48

GASSPE09 200x New tool

Miscellaneous | Page 46
Diary Dates

A listing of upcoming worldwide models shows and events

Review, 1:35 | Page 47
POSTERIOR PANZER

by Darren Thompson
Paper, paper everywhere! Darren Thompson examines the latest paper Panzer offering from HobbyBoss, the VK4502(P) proposal with the rear mounted turret.

German

VK4502 (P) Hintern (Rearward turret version)

HobbyBoss 1:35

82445 2010 New parts

Reference | Page 48
Think tank lite : Irish Panhard M3 Armoured Personnal Carrier

by Zack Sex
Zack Sex has provided these photos of two Irish Panhard M3 Armoured Personnel Carriers, both fitted with the unique twin GPMG turret

Build Report, 1:32 | Page 50
THE NOISE-FILLED METAL BOX

by Zack Sex
Zack Sex scratch builds a 1:32 scale Irish Panhard M3 from plastic card, yoghurt carton lid and various odds and ends from the spares box.

Review, 1:35 | Page 55
Figures

A round-up of the latest figures on release

Hand-to-hand fight, British and German infantry. Battles in Northern Africa. WW II era. Kit 1.

Master Box (MB) 1:35

MB3592 2011 New tool Multi-topic (2)

British

Soldiers Tank Riders

MiniArt 1:35

35071 2009 New tool

Rommel and German Tank Crew DAK, WW II era

Master Box (MB) 1:35

MB3561 2011 New tool Multi-topic (1!!)

Tiger Aces in Normandy (2 Figures)

Alpine Miniatures 1:35

35122 2011 Model set

Panzer-Regiment 7 10.Panzer-Division Smolensk 1941 (w/ Heinz Guderian)

Dragon 1:35

6655 2011 New tool

Review, 1:35 | Page 56
Incoming

New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts

Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.H late (Tp)

Dragon 1:35

6642 2012 New parts

Churchill MkIII/IV Interior (for AFV Club 35153 and 35154 Only)

Inside the Armour ITA3 1:35

35022 201* New tool

Correct Churchill Idlers

Inside the Armour ITA3 1:35

35010

Ammunition crates and containers for

105mm Howitzer for: 105mm Howitzer M2A1, M101, M101A1

AFV Club 1:35

AF35184 2010 New tool

Pz. 38 (t) family Lighter Cast Tracks

Tristar 1:35

35053 2011 New tool

Review, 1:72 | Page 58
Small Scale

News and reviews in 1:72 and 1:76 scales.

Anti-Tank Obstacles

Italeri 1:72

6147 2010 New tool

Kfz. 70 Mannschaftskraftwagen Krupp L2H143 & 3,7cm Pak 35/36 "6x4 Personnel Carrier"

Dragon 1:72

7377 2011 New tool Multi-topic (2)

LVT(A)-4

Dragon 1:72

7388 2011 New parts

Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Type 40 2 kits per box

Dragon 1:72

7378 2011 New tool

Review, 1:72 | Page 59
CATCHING A LITTLE FLAK

by Glen Porter
Hasegawa's 88 mm gun was the best in small scale for many years, but how does Revell's new Flak 36 plus Kommandogerat 40, Sd.Ah.52 and Sd.Ah.202 trailer measure up? Glen Porter tells all.