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Model Military International 30

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
30 | October 2008
Language:
English

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline-October'08


Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 8
ITALIAN CONNECTION

by Pete Usher
Pete Usher gets his hands on Tasca's M4A1 and we get the feeling he really liked it.
35-010
1/35 U.S. Medium Tank
M4A1 Sherman (Mid Production)
Tasca 1:35
35-010 2007 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 12
COUNTER INSURGENCY CENTURION

by Jim Carswell
Jim Carswell uses Cromwell Models' 'Birdcage' Nagmachon conversion to transform AFV Club's Centurion Mk.5/1 kit.
AF35100
Royal Australian Armoured Corps
Centurion Mk 5/1 (Vietnam Version)
AFV Club 1:35
AF35100 2006 New tool
AF35102
Centurion Tracklink For All Type 1/35 Scale Conversion Kit
AFV Club 1:35
AF35102 2008 New tool
LF1124
Merkava Mk.4 Rubber Rimmed Wheel Set
Legend Productions 1:35
LF1124
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 20
PLASTERED PANTHER

by Jan Peters
Jan Peters gives us the low down on the latest Panzer to get plastered-the Panther Ausf.D.
6428
Panther D late w/Zimmerit
Dragon 1:35
6428 2008 New parts
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 22
PERFECT PLANNING

by Mark Neville
Mark Neville explains the thought process involved in planning and executing the perfect diorama. Diorama feature
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 28
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

by Graeme Carruthers
Graeme Carruthers takes a look at two of the resin update sets available to convert the AFV Club Centurion into the IDF Nagmachon APC, otherwise known as the 'Mifletset' (Monster).
LF1162
IDF APC Nagmachon Doghouse Conversion Set
Legend Productions 1:35
LF1162 2008 New parts
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 30
ALLIED AXIS

by Jeff Adams
Dragon continue to lead the way with small armour releases,, Jeff Adams checks out two of the latest.
7275
M4A2 Sherman (76)W - Red Army
Dragon 1:72
7275 2007 New parts
7254
Sd.Kfz. 182
Kingtiger Porsche Turret w/Zimmerit
Dragon 1:72
7254 2007 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 32
LAST RESORT (SEPTEMBER 1946) PART 2

by Jan Peters
Jan Peters continues his two part article on building Trumpeter's E-10. In part 2 he describes how he completed the groundwork.
00385
German
Entwicklungsfahrzeug E 10
Trumpeter 1:35
00385 2007 New tool
35008
Crushed & Dented Oil Drums
Reality in Scale 1:35
35008
MM167
Road Sign Set
Tamiya 1:35
MM167 (67) 1975 New tool
 

News | Page 38
EXPERIENCE BELTRING

by Ade Pitman
Ade Pitman visits the world's largest military extravaganza and experiences the whole spectrum of military vehicles and English weather!
 

News | Page 42
Book Reviews


A look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 46
CZECH THIS CHALLY OUT!

by Keith Goldsworthy
Keith Goldsworthy inspects the all new A30 Challenger from Czech manufacturer SKP.
SKP 025
Challenger A30 late version
SKP model 1:35
SKP 025 2008 New tool
 

News | Page 48
Letters


The place to air your comments, suggestions and thoughts
 

Reference | Page 50
MEGA MOVER- THE OSHKOSH 1070 8X8 GTS100 7-AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

by Zackary Sex
One of the leading attractions at last year's War and Peace show was the Oshkosh Tank Transporter, Zackary Sex managed to get up close to this monstrous tractor and trailer to bring us this photographic report.
 

| Page 56
INCOMING


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
 

News | Page 61
DIARY DATES


A listing of the up and coming model shows and events.
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:35  | Page 66
THE LAST POST... Techniques

by John Murphy
CREATING A DIORAMA PART 9 FIGURE PAINTING