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£4.20 February 2015 ISSUE 232

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Hobbyboss’s new 1:35 BA-10 armoured car, full-build

DIG THE NEWEY BREED Revell’s 1:24 Red Bull RB8 ‘Mark Webber’, full-build

PACIFIC PIRATE Tamiya’s F4U-1A Corsair is complete!

Painting a science-fiction figure, Weathering a Tamiya T-55, plus kits, books and accessories…

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Tamiya Model Magazine International Vol 230

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BA-10 BRONEAVTOMOBIL Hobbyboss’s new 1:35 BA-10 armoured car, full-build PAGE 16

Issue 232 February 2015 EDITOR Marcus Nicholls editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

Contents 4 NEWS DESK New kit and model product news 6 PIECE ON EARTH! Time to relax, with some 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzles! DIG THE NEWEY BREED Revell’s 1:24 Red Bull RB8 ‘Mark Webber’, full-build PAGE 8

22 CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAIL How to paint the 70mm Rogue Trooper from the 2000AD comic series 28 SOMETHING IN THE AIR TONIGHT... A selection of new and recent aircraft models from Eduard 40 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES New and recently issued modelling accessories 44 ANY COLOUR, SO LONG AS IT’S GREEN! Weathering one of Tamiya’s most popular armour kits, the Russian T-55 52 NEW RELEASES KITS We’re back to our normal format this month! 56 A LARGE-SCALE MEDIUM, WELL DONE! Revell’s new 1:144 United States Navy Landing Ship Medium, previewed 58 BOOK REVIEWS New scale modelling-related books, reviewed

PACIFIC PIRATE Tamiya’s 1:32 F4U-1A Corsair is complete! PAGE 30

60 DIORAMA IDEAS A well known shot of the US Army M8 Greyhound named ‘Colbert’ 64 CONTACTS Where to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI 66 THE EDITOR’S PAGE The Editor’s thoughts on scale modelling topics

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Newsdesk IN BRIEF... TAMIYA 1:12 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Matte Black (Finished Model) 1:32 Raikiri (MA Chassis) 1:32 Diospada Premium (AR Chassis) 1:12 XB Lowride Pumpkin (M-06) 1:10 Raybrig NSX Concept-GT (TT-02) 1:10 R/C Tractor Kumamon Version (WR-02G) Air Control Valve hobbyco.net

If you have news of forthcoming model, armour, aircraft or car events, changes of address or just interesting information to share, please write to: TMMI Newsdesk, ADH Publishing, Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, UK Tel: 01525 222573 Fax: 01525 222574 Email: modmagint@aol.com

NEW FROM TAMIYA 1:72 LOCKHEED MARTIN F-16CJ (BLOCK 50) FIGHTING FALCON W/FULL EQUIPMENT Tamiya released a new 1:72 kit of the F-16CJ last year but it wasn't issued with underwing ordnance. Now though, the kit will come with a full payload in this special edition, which will please many aircraft modellers! www.hobbyco.net

ARMA HOBBY 1:48 TS-11 Iskra bis DF armahobby.com MASTERPIECE MODELS The Corr-U-Gator masterpiecemodels. com

1:16 RC FULL-OPTION JGSDF TYPE 10 MBT We ran a small image of the 1:16 Type 10 MBT last issue and here are some factory photos of the model's details. Full review in TMMI soon! www.hobbyco.net

DRAGON MODELS 1:35 Saladin armoured car hobbyco.net HAULER 1:48 Russian AA tank T-90 (Mikromir) 1:48 British tank destroyer IIC Achilles (Tamiya) 1:35 Farm horse drawn wagon 1:35 Latrine hauler.cz PROFIL24 1:24 Porsche 906 L Le Mans 1966 profil24-models.com

The Type 10’s barrel has an auto-leveling feature.

REALITY IN SCALE 1:35 Roadside shrine 1:35 Small road section 1:35 Large factory facade 1:72 Airfield hangar realityinscale.com REVELL 1:35 GTK Boxer GTFz 1:72 Dassault Rafale M 1:72 Mirage 2000D 1:48 Jaguar Gr1 Gr3 revell.de/en SUPAFIX Supafix APX4 ultra strength adhesive and reinforcing filling powders supa-fix.com

A selection of views showing the Type 10’s details and mechaniscal features.

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NEW FROM REVELL 1:48 F-15E STRIKE EAGLE

Revell's F-15E comes with separate air-brake flaps (open or closed), four GBU-10 Bombs, two GBU-15 Bombs, four Sidewinder guided missiles, LANTIRN pods and a detailed cockpit with ejection seats and instrument panels. www.revell.de/en

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NEW FROM MENG KITS ON THE WAY!

Jorgensen-Eagle Offy – 1st Indy 500 1975 Unser 1:43 resin & metal kit by Formula Model

In the pipeline from Meng are some great new kits; 1:35 WW1 German A7V tank, 1:35 US Cougar 6X6 MRAP, 1:35 Achzarit 'Late', 1:35 US Explosives Specialists and even a set of 1:35 vending machines! www.creativemodels.co.uk

NEW FROM REVELL

1:350 USS NEW JERSEY BB-62 (1982)

NEW FROM DEAGOSTINI 1:8 MCLAREN HONDA MP4/4

Now you can build your own 1:8 model of Ayrton Senna’s famous McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car, courtesy of Kyosho and DeAgostini. This highly detailed model is delivered in twenty exciting monthly build phases (check out the website below), and we'll be documenting this spectacular project in TMMI over the coming months, so if you are working on this model too, follow our build! shop.deagostini.co.uk

On the way from Revell is a magnificent 1:350 kit of the USS New Jersey, as she appeared in 1982. The kit will come with metal gun barrels, self-adhesive wooden decking, photo-etched parts and metal anchor chain. www.revell.de/en

Porsche 907C – Vila Real 1971 Guedes 1:43 painted resin kit by Axel’R

WIN REVELL KITS! Win the 1:72 SAAB JAS 39C Gripen! Porsche 911SC Gr4 – 1st Mille Miglia Rally 1981 1:24 resin kit by Arena

TMMI is offering you the chance to win some cool Revell kits of all types, scales and subjects! This time, it’s the 1:72 SAAB JAS 39C Gripen

NEW FROM REVELL

1:24 TRABANT 601S UNIVERSAL '25 JAHRE MAUERFALL' A very special Trabant was created in October 2014; to mark the 25th anniversary of German reunification, artists from the Leipzig Graffiti Association decorated the car with scenes depicting the Fall of the Wall. This unique piece of four-wheeled at was auctioned off and the proceeds donated to the German Children's Cancer Aid charity. The kit includes a decals to replicate the special livery! www.revell.de/en

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GIFT PREVIEW

EUROGRAPHICS PUZZLES

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amiya Model Magazine, naturally, is all about model kits of all shapes, sizes and subjects but sometimes we even need to take a break from our hobby when it gets a little too intense! And what better way than a jigsaw puzzle, particularly if the subject is something close to our hearts; tanks! These two jigsaws are new from Eurographics and consist of 1,000 parts each, more than enough to keep you busy for several hours. 'World War II tanks' measures around nineteen by twenty-seven inches in size and features over thirty vehicles from the conflict

(all shown in model-form) and each with a descriptive caption. 'History of Tanks' is the same size and features tanks from the World War I, 2 post-war and modern era. Both are well made and at just £12.99 each, they are great value for money! ● MODEL SPEC EUROGRAPHICS PUZZLES; HISTORY OF TANKS, WORLD WAR II TANKS NUMNBER OF PIECES; . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 MATERIALS: . . . . . .CARD, COLOUR PRINT FINAL SIZE; 19¼” x 26 5/8” (48.89 x 67.63cm) Availability: www.puzzlesandplay.co.uk www.creativemodels.co.uk TMMI’S OPINION? A fun way to unwind from an intense modelling session and it still features some favourite subjects!

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FULL-BUILD: MODEL MOTORSPORT REVELL 1:24 RED BULL RB8 ● KIT NO.07075

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ebastian Vettel dominated the Formula One World Championship from 2010 until 2013 while driving for the Red Bull Racing Team. His team-mate during these seasons was Australian F1 veteran Mark Webber, who competed in the series driving for various teams since 2002 until his switch to the World Endurance Championship for 2014. As a fan of Webber’s, I wanted to build a model to celebrate his career in Formula One. A couple of years ago, Revell Germany took on a challenge which no other model manufacturers had for a long time - they released affordable kits of modern Formula One cars. The first three released were the Ferrari F10, Mercedes W01 and McLaren MP4-25, all from the 2010 season. Despite their success, Revell waited a long time before releasing any more, however the end of 2013 saw a new release from the company; the Red Bull RB8. At a fraction of the price of the current Tamiya releases, one might expect Revell’s offering to be lacking in quality, however this is not the case. Yes, it does have its downfalls, but overall, and with a bit of work, it can build into a good-looking model. I had two kits for this build, and I used one of them as a ‘trial’ for many parts, in order to find the best way of building/painting certain assemblies such as the front and rear wings which proved difficult.

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W DIG EY TH BR E EE D Jake seaso Kilshaw b n and u descr ilds Revell ibes h 's ow h 1:24 Red e res olved Bull RB8 fro some challe m the 20 1 nges with 2 Formula the d ecals. 1 ..

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FULL-BUILD: MODEL MOTORSPORT REVELL 1:24 RED BULL RB8 ● KIT NO.07075

V FRONT WING

To start the build, I searched through the sprues, which were all moulded in blue plastic, for all of the body parts which would need painting in the Red Bull blue. In total, I counted twenty-eight parts, plus an extra two for the halves of the air intake, which would be painted yellow. The instruction manual suggests that each of the front wing pieces should be painted and decalled separately, however after a failed attempt doing this, I started again by gluing four parts (the end-plates and top parts) to the main wing. This made painting easier and minimised the risk of glue destroying the paint and decals. However, this created an issue in that the ‘Red Bull’ decals would need modifying to fit under the part where it attaches. To do this, I cut the decal and when I applied it, I slid it around the part in question.

There is a grand total of twenty-eight body parts, however the rear wing and part of the front wing was assembled.

REAR WING

A similar method was employed for the rear wing assembly. The inside faces of the endplates are entirely covered by a carbon fibre decal, however my first attempt of following the instructions and assembling the parts after painting/ decalling once again proved unsuccessful and so I cut the decal into three parts so that it fit around the wing elements. The rest of the bodywork assembly was fairly straightforward.

The carbon fibre decals are a fantastic addition to the kit, and completely transform the chassis.

PAINT

To paint the blue parts, I used Tamiya TS-89 Pearl Blue, a colour which was released for Tamiya’s own Red Bull kit, the RB6. As with any other TS paint, I decanted it and sprayed the first coats through the airbrush, as not to waste paint and to ensure an even

Both the rear (pictured) and front suspension parts also have CF decals, which were applied over a base of Tamiya TS-14 (gloss) Black.

colour. In order to improve the sheen and to bring out the pearl effect, I applied the final coat directly from the can. The only masking required on the bodywork was the yellow around the headrest. The air-intake parts were separate from the body, but the headrest is attached. To paint this, I

The moulded-on seatbelts would be acceptable as they are, however the author chose to remove them.

sprayed it and the air-intake with Revell Aqua Colour, not a paint I would usually use, but I needed a yellow which would perfectly match the nose decal, and a 9:1 mix of yellow:orange was suggested in the instructions. After this had dried for forty-eight hours, I masked it and painted the blue.

The completed seatbelts, made out of red-painted masking tape and various photo-etch buckles from the spares box.

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DECALS

The yellow was painted with Revell Aqua Color, and was masked before spraying the bodywork in TS-89 Pearl Blue.

As the rear wing was assembled before painting, the inside endplate decals need cutting into three pieces to fit.

The two smaller segments were applied next, ensuring there were no gaps.

The decals came on a very large sheet, and with different options, for different races and also to allow the builder to decide how to tackle the yellow area on the nose. It would be possible to paint it yellow and then add logos on top, or to use a single decal combining the yellow patch and the logos. I chose the second option, and although it required a lot of Micro Sol to conform around the part, I found it easier than painting and masking the yellow. The majority of the decals are of a high quality, however the ‘Red Bull’ logos on the side-pods (it is worth noting at this point that I glued the side-pods to the cowling before painting for a similar reason as I mentioned regarding the front wing assembly) proved

challenging, due to the complex shape of the air intakes. At first, I found it impossible to apply these decals, however I tried again with a different set, and cut them in order to ease application. On both decals, I cut the two words away from each other, and also separated each of the letters of the ‘bigger’ words on each side (‘Red’ on left side and ‘Bull’ on right side). This worked much better, and once I had made sure they all matched up, leaving no blue gaps, they look like a single decal. I used a similar method on the black decals which cover the areas around the exhaust exits. These come as a single black decal, which is very difficult to apply around the complex shapes. For these, I cut each decal into five parts, which meant there were simpler

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The completed front wing is very complicated!

V curves for the individual

pieces to conform around. Another pair of decals which caused issue were the main 'bull' decals on the top of the engine cover. At first, I thought that the best way of handling these would be to cut each decal into three pieces, one for each part (air intake, main engine cover, rear engine cover), however I soon discovered that this was not the best method, and instead it was easier to apply the decals as a whole. I did this, and allowed them to dry for a few hours. After this, I carefully brushed some Micro Sol in order to push them into conforming to the part. I have found that with the decals Revell use, it is best to be careful

when applying decal softener because using too much can melt and stretch them. Most of the time, I applied the Micro Sol over two or three sessions, a little at a time.

It would be better if the ‘Pirelli P Zero’ decals were the same type of decal as found in Tamiya kits, as these fall off easily.

gave the decals a smooth, even base to adhere to. The parts assembled easily, and look very impressive when adorned with their decals. At the front of the car, the

parts also have CF decals, however the assembly is more challenging due to the difficulty of attaching the parts directly to the bodywork. Despite this, it

SUSPENSION

I found the rear suspension assembly to be one of the kit’s strongest features. I was surprised to find a comprehensive set of carbon fibre decals for the floor pan, gearbox and suspension arms included. This is something that is rare to find in plastic kits, especially considering the ‘budget’ price of this offering! For each of these parts, I painted them in Tamiya TS-14 (Gloss) Black, again decanted and through the airbrush. This The decals around the exhaust exit needed cutting in order to conform around the curved shape.

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is still simple to assemble these and once again, the CF decals give a fantastic finish.

INTERIOR

Unfortunately, the seatbelts which are moulded onto the seat look very poor, and so I sanded these off and made my own, using strips of masking tape painted red, and various photo-etched buckles from both 1:20 F1 cars and 1:24 road cars. I find it interesting that Revell didn’t just include a decal for seatbelts; the instructions make no mention of them, and the finished photos from Revell show that they have just been painted black to match the seat. The steering wheel has a single decal for all of the buttons, which looks surprisingly realistic and saved me the difficulty of painting each of the individual buttons. The assembly of the parts in the interior was very simple, and built up with no problems at all.

WHEELS

Included are four fantastic slick tyres, with no seam line or imperfections on them. A separate sheet of decals has two sets of eight tyre decals, one white (hard) and one yellow (medium). Whilst these decals look very good, they don’t adhere well to the tyres, and it would be better for either a photo-etched stencil or transfers (such as those included in Tamiya kits) to be used. Whilst stencils are available to buy from aftermarket manufacturers, they are designed for 1:20 kits, and not 1:24. The decals eventually lifted, and so I had to replace them with a second set.

CONCLUSION

Overall, this is a very good kit, with some fantastic details such as carbon fibre decals. It is unfortunate that there are no seatbelts included, however with about hour's hour’s work, it is possible to make some realistic ones yourself. Some of the decals (‘Red Bull’ logos on side-pods for example) seem to have not

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in design, however with some work, it is possible to make these work. I would recommend that the wings should be assembled before painting and decalling (all of the rear wing, and the first two pairs of parts onto the front wing), but this means that some cuts will need to be made in the decals. Yes, this kit has it’s issues, but at around one-third of the price of Tamiya’s RB6 and for a fairly similar result (albeit smaller), it is definitely worth it. ●

Revell’s RB8 captured the look of the car perfectly, and although it’s not in the ‘accepted’ Formula 1 scale of 1:20, it still looks great - and at a great price too.

The complex front wing can be appreciated in this view, as well as the front suspension elements, which are virtually in scale thickness.

MODELSPEC REVELL 1:24 RED BULL RB8 KIT NO.07075

Materials;

Injection-moulded polystyrene, soft vinyl tyres, waterslide decals

Paints used;

Tamiya TS-89 Pearl Blue, TS-14 (Gloss) Black, Revell Aqua Colour (9:1 mix of yellow/orange)

Availability;

Revell kits are widely available from good model shops. www.revell.de/en

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JaboG 32, Tactical Air Meet 80, Rammstein air base, June, 1980

s/n 63-13269, 58th CTTW, Luke AFB, U.S.A., 1982 Marinefliegergeschwader 2, September, 1986

JaboG 33, Decimomannu AB, Sardinia, 1964 Marinefliegergeschwader 1, Hannover Airport, 1980

FULL-BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLE HOBBYBOSS 1:35 SOVIET BA-10 ARMOURED CAR ● KIT NO.83840

A BRONEAVTOMOBIL BY HOBBYBOSS!

Martin Šiška builds Hobbyboss's new 1:35 BA-10 'broneavtomobil' (armoured car) and gives it a well-worn, whitewash finish

evelopment of Soviet armoured fighting vehicles dates back to the mid 1920s when the first prototype of the BA-27 was created. Successive upgrades in the form of the BA-3 and BA-6 lead to the most modern version, the BA-10. The basis for all these vehicles was the three-axle chassis from the Soviet GAZ-AAA cargo truck, which was built

under license from Ford. The four-man crew was made up of a driver and machine gunner who sat in the vehicle hull, plus the loader and the commander, who was also a gunner, were sitting in the turret. The vehicle was armed with two DT 7.62mm machine guns plus a 45mm calibre '20-K' gun. So the BA-10 had pretty decent firepower, given that it was 'only' an

armoured truck. Armoured protection constituted plating of 15mm, which could only resist a light machine gun. BA-10s were deployed in the Winter War in Finland, the occupation of Poland, in the defence of Moscow and Stalingrad. I even saw a photo on the internet of a BA-10 in service of Iran. Many machines were captured by the Finnish army and even more fell into the

hands of the German army. For modellers who like 'beutepanzer', this is good subject as there are a lot of photos of the BA-10 in Wehrmacht service to be found on the internet and also in the hands of the SS. There were 3,311 units produced in three versions and the base version was upgraded with newer radio plus railroad version.

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Hull and turret are made with a slide mould.

The tyres have nicely moulded logos in Cyrillic text.

The weakest points are the doors, which have fine depressions and slightly soft rivet detail.

The kit includes a nice, one piece barrel. Detail view of the photo-etched sheets.

Included with the kit is a nicely moulded engine, which just needs some wiring and extra details.

THE HOBBYBOSS KIT

The box contains nine sprues of high quality, sand-coloured plastic which does not break even when working on thin parts. One clear sprue provides light lenses. The tyres are in black vinyl and two sheets of photo-etched parts plus decals for Finland, Germany and two Soviet camouflaged machines will also be found in the box. This vehicle is as much an icon of the Soviet Army as the T-34, only on four wheels. The old kits from Eastern Express and Zvezda have long been available, but now there's a decent kit for decent money. If it did have such a complex and delicate chassis (plus some mild pitfalls in parts-fit), it could be assembled in a few hours. Thus, it takes a little longer time, but I managed to complete it in just three weeks. After a challenging model of T-34 abandoned in Afghanistan, I wanted to build something simple and quick and I was impressed by the BA-10 kit. ●

The decal sheet provides four camouflage schemes.

Assembled chassis is highly detailed, but also delicate.

The tyres are quite soft and do not fit all that well to the wheels, so on the recommendation of his friend Jindřich Šteřbáček, the author filled them with Milliput putty for increased strength and while it was still soft, fitted them to the wheels.

Weld-seams were made with stretched sprue, cemented In this picture we can see the wire added to along the joint line of the hull and lower armour plates as on the headlight. the real machine.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLE HOBBYBOSS 1:35 SOVIET BA-10 ARMOURED CAR ● KIT NO.83840

The base mixture was lightened with XF-4 Yellow Green and some areas of the model were lightened in places. The author also painted the periscope covers and lights with different shades of green from Vallejo. In this state the contrast looks awful, but after a whitewash and weathering it will be just right.

The assembled model; the wheels have been sprayed with Mr Surfacer.

The model was sprayed with paints mixed by eye using Tamiya XF-67, XF-5, XF-62, as the Soviets used many shades of green.

The author tried the technique of speckling on oil paints to imitate small chips, which modeller Martin Kováč uses. It also does not matter if it looks too exaggerated here, because 80% of the chips will be concealed under the whitewash and weathering.

To achieve the effect of chipping and also streaked lime whitewash camouflage, an initial layer of almost transparent white must be first sprayed. After spraying two layers of 'Worn Effect' (AK Interactive), XF-2 Flat White was sprayed, with a small drop of green added.

With a brush dipped in warm water, the white colour was loosened in patches to reveal the base green. This forms a very good base for further paint effects.

Photos of detail 'mapping'. This technique involves the layering of white paint to create different textures and appropriate scratches/streaks of lime whitewash. It is clear to see in these pictures.

The whole model after mapping with white oil paint. Using white, the author also painted around some raised details where lime would resist being rubbed off.

The left-front side after 'mapping' from the door forwards. The rear end of the hull-side is yet to be treated. Note the difference between the surface with and without this technique.

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For the turret numbers the author used Tamiya Masking Tape on which he drew numbers, then cut them out. Precision wasn't essential here, as the numbers would have been loosely painted hand-freehand by the crew or at the depot.

In preparation for the oil paints, the author used colour-washes in combination with Mig Productions' Neutral Wash in the shallower areas and AK's Winter Streaking Grime in the deeper shadows.

Through the mask, the author lightly sprayed the numbers almost transparently, using red from the Vallejo range.

After the colour-washes the author started work on the rendering technique, where oil paints were used to achieve the desired effects, in the exact places where he wanted them. It's not quite like fading, which is technique used on whole surfaces to form of a faded effect.

The author took pictures of this technique so it could be better understood. The first layer was a faded green as a background. He used a mixture of oil paints mixed with olive green shades and buff. This mixture was applied to the desired location and then blended in.

The author finally added more depth to the edge with a dark brown oil colour and blended it in. This colour can also be used to deepen the effect in the middle but in moderation.

Dark rust-coloured oil paint was used here, but a brown colour-wash can also be used, which is also quite useful when creating rust effects. Light rusty shades mixed with yellow or pale orange-red are not very suitable for models with winter camouflage.

Finally, the author softened the edges of the effect which can be seen in the photo. With this technique the modeller can variable amounts of diluted oil paint to create even more layered effects.

Mini Review... PLUS MODEL AERO LINE 1:48 AH-1 COBRA CREW ITEM no.AL4049 www.creativemodels.co.uk

View of the shovel in its basic colours and after detailing with brown and rust toned oil colours.

These two figures, cast in fine grey resin, are the perfect addition to an AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter. Both are sculpted in relaxed positions and wear the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bone domeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crew helmet. Excellent detail and cast flawlessly.

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After the oil paints, it was time for pigments. Two mixtures were used; dark and light, both mixed from Mig Productions' Russian Earth, Light Dust and Concrete pigments. These mixtures were first applied over the chassis and then pigment fixer was applied.

Since the surface was looking too ‘dry’, the author used ‘Fresh Mud’ from AK interactive, which was sprayed into corners and under fenders, thus creating a wet patches.

The whole model after rendering. Compare this photo with the image taken after just the colour-wash on page 19; you'll notice the difference!

Using the same mixtures, the wheels were given the mud treatment too. They were fixed with Tamiya X20A thinner so that the pigment could still be wiped off some places.

Hobbyboss have done a wonderful job of capturing the BA-10’s lines in this new-tool production. Excellent detail and generally good fit of parts.

MODELSPEC HOBBYBOSS 1:35 SOVIET BA-10 ARMOURED CAR KIT NO.83840

Materials;

Injection-moulded sandcoloured polystyrene, photoetched brass, soft vinyl tyres, waterslide decals

Paints and materials;

Tamiya Acrylics XF-2 Flat White, XF-4 Yellow Green, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-62 Olive Drab, XF-67 NATO Green Mr Hobby Mr Surfacer, AK Interactive Worn Effect, Winter Streaking Grime, Fresh Mud, Mig Productions' Neutral Wash

Availability; The ‘hairspray technique’ worked extremely well on the horizontal surfaces as can be seen here.

Note the darker, slightly rusted edges around the turret hatch, where they’d been handled by the crew.

Hobbyboss kits are available from Creative Models; www.creativemodels.co.uk

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PAINTING TECHNIQUES: SCIENCE-FICTION FIGURE DARK WORLD CREATIONS 70MM 2000AD ROGUE TROOPER

CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAIL Rogue Trooper – a genetically engineered super soldier or GI (Genetic Infantrymen) was created by Gerry Finley-Day and artist Dave Gibbons for the 2000AD comic series back in 1981. Now it’s 2014 and Alex Long shows how he tackles the computer engineered 70mm scale miniature created by Dark World Creations.

or those of you who have never read 2000AD, or at least the editions featuring Rogue Trooper, here’s a quick introduction to his character. Rogue's story takes place on a planet called 'Nu Earth' which has an environment poisoned by biological and chemical weapons used during the perpetual years of civil war between the Southers and the Norts. Much of the story is inspired by WWII, the American Civil War and the Cold War and includes distinct references to these conflicts. Created by the Southers to withstand the harsh atmosphere, the virtually invulnerable 'Genetic Infantrymen' are nonetheless betrayed by the Traitor General and slaughtered at the Quartz Zone Massacre. Only Rogue survives, managing to salvage the Bio-chips – implants designed to save the personalities of dead GI’s – of three comrades; Helm, Bagman and Gunnar. He implants these Bio-chips into his helmet, backpack and rifle. With his superior strength, skill and super tough blue skin Rogue embarks on a mission to hunt down the Traitor General and the Nort commanders.

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Finely cast parts in high quality resin.

ASSEMBLY

The first thing I have to say about this kit is the sculpt and casting is absolutely outstanding. This is the first time I’ve painted a digitally sculpted figure and I have to say I’m impressed. Aside from the excellent detailing, the fit of parts is amazing. The arms clip in seamlessly and line up 100% accurately with Gunnar the rifle. Helm, Rogues helmet, actually has an audible click when placed on his head, so perfect is the fit. He’s as well engineered as a miniature as he is in the comics! Photo 1 shows the kit in parts, straight from the box. As well as the resin parts, some photo etch and copper wires are included, making up the chin straps and cords attaching the pouches on each thigh. Some small pilot holes were drilled in the pouches to facilitate a deeper attachment of the wire, see photo 2. For ease of painting and generously aided by the fact that the arms fit so well that they can easily be attached after painting, Photo 3 shows the main body assembled to a point ready to receive some paint, with the parts separated and pinned to wooden blocks. To illustrate the ease of fitting the additional parts Photo 4 shows the arms, Gunnar and Bagman loose fitted. With minimal clean-up of parts required the assembly was pretty straightforward and only took around 30 minutes.

Pilot holes drilled using a 0.5mm drill. 3

All ready for spray from the airbrush.

The Flat Black primer coat. 6

I always involve the airbrush with my figure painting.

Test fitting of the arms and weapon shows how neatly this figure fits together. 8

The top down spray of base colour really helps define the shade and highlight areas.

9 Invaluable for acrylic paints – the wet palette.

PAINTING

I always prefer to work up from a black so an airbrushed base coat of Scale 75’s Scale Color Flat Black SC-00 has been applied to the whole figure and parts, see Photo 5. The flesh is first on my agenda and it’s one of the most striking aspects of Rogue Trooper. Via the airbrush Rogue has received a top down spray of Scale Color Sky Blue SC-50. This helps speed up the coverage of the black and also gives a natural reference for the shade and highlight areas. See Photos 6 – 8. With the brush work next, the wet palette (Photo 9) is loaded up with all the colours I’ll need for the blue flesh. Six shades of blue are mixed (Photo 10) stemming

Mixes stay usable for days and even weeks which is essential for consistency of colour.

The areas of natural shade are easy to see.

Picking out the initial highlights with the brush.

Rouges eyes have painted with Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow.

Using a pale flesh instead of white to highlight the blue skin helps take the harshness out of the highlights.

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Colour choices for the equipment.

Using the airbrush for base coats save at least an hours brushwork.

Thin washes of paint blend easily into the finely pigmented spray coat.

V from the mid-tone of Sky

Blue, the three colours to the right have Caribbean Blue SC-49 and Pale Skin SC-17 added in increasing amounts, the three to the left have Mediterranean Blue SC-51, Deep Blue SC-55 and Flat Black SC-00 added in a similar fashion. This actually leaves seven shades including the mid-tone Sky Blue for me to work with. Beginning with the highlights, progressive layers of very thin paint are applied using the lightest of the mixes. The transitions 17

Work has begun on the shoulder straps.

Side view of the pouch in progress.

towards the mid-tone are quickly applied working from right to left on the wet palette toward the Sky Blue. Due to the very matt nature of the paint which is aided by the fact that the first couple of layers are airbrushed, the thinly brushed layers soak nicely into the surface, allowing controlled transitions. Exactly the same goes for the shades, only working from left to right on the palette. The wet palette enables me to work very quickly, Photo 11 shows the initial highlights which, aided 18

The pouches and belt receive some attention.

by the top down airbrush coat, have already significantly defined the torso’s musculature. Further highlights are added, as seen in Photo 12, along with Rogue's glowing eyes. Photo 13 shows the progression of the arms, it’s always wise to be mindful of the final position of parts when painting them separately so as to maintain the correct lighting. Happy with the stage the flesh has reached I have now moved onto the equipment using the following colours, listed from dark to light; 21

Vallejo USA Olive Drab 70889, Arabic Shadow SC-22, Iroko SC-27, Basic Flesh SC-20 and Thar Brown SC-61 (Photo 14). Again using the airbrush I have primed the separate parts (Photo 15) with Arabic Shadow SC:22. After masking off the torso with cling-film I have also primed the trousers and pouches with the same colour. Although the trousers won’t end up this colour it’s still a good ground to apply their final green shade. Photo 16 shows the initial brushed highlighting and shading Transitions are becoming smoother with sharper highlights.

Rear view still requiring more refining.

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Some metallics are added to the rifle with darker washes to come later.

Bagman and the canteen are nearing completion.

My colour selection for the trousers.

given to the equipment. In photos 17 to 23 we can the progress of all the equipment and straps, again built up with multiple thin layers paint from the wet palette. For Rogue’s trousers I used a trio of greens Autumn Green SC-48, Sherwood green SC-44 and Field Grey SC-46, to produce six shades (Photos 24 – 25) of green. I began by painting all the highlights in the bright Autumn Green, see Photos 26 and 27, which looks pretty harsh initially but is quickly toned down with the application of the Sherwood Green mid-tone (photo 28). Some shadows are added using the Field Grey (Photo 29) but with

the contrast between dark and light still quite raw successive filters of the mixed mid-tones are used to gradually ease the transitions. With both legs now finished the boots and Helm have been painted using the same set of colours already present on the wet palette, only mixed in differing combinations. For example the green for Helm was achieved by mixing some of the Caribbean Blue from the flesh mix into the Sherwood Green from the trousers. The Metallic colours are again Scale 75 paints – Black Metal SC-63, Cobalt Alchemy SC-68 and Emerald Alchemy SC-69 – along with

some washes of Citadel Badab Black and Asurman Blue. The Arms, Gunnar and Bagman have all been glued in place (Photo 30) and all of a sudden he’s nearly done! Photos 31-33 show the figure complete after a final half hours work on the base.

THE PLINTH

Presentation for your model should always be an important factor and never just an afterthought. It’s something to be considered before any paint has touched the model, as the excitement of painting 30 a new kit can often take over from the practical and artistic consideration required

Picking out the highlights in the brightest highlight.

It looks rough at this stage but the point is to create a light reference.

Some mid-tones added between the highlights.

Using thin washes of mid-tone over the entire area help bring the extremes of dark and light together.

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The wet palette not only keeps the paints workable but also at the right consistency.

when selecting a base and nameplate. Luckily for me I already had an appropriate plinth in my stash, a round resin base made by MDP (Model Display Products). Again quite luckily the packaging contained two perfectly sized Rogue Trooper graphics taken from the comic book, on each side of the box. Ideal for making a stencil! After some careful work with the scalpel (Photo 34) I managed to make two stencils. The other bonus with the packaging is that the outer layer of card is a

Happy to get the arms on and see Rogue fully assembled.

With Airfix launching a new-tool Blenheim Mk.IV to follow their new Mk.I, this new decal set from Hannants’ ‘Xtradecal’ line are timed perfectly. Markings for RAF, RCAF, Free French, Portuguese and Royal Hellenic air forces – plus captured examples – will all be found on the sheet, so the modeller is offered a wide range of markings to choose from. All are printed to Xtradecals’ high standard and colour instructions are provided.

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V lovely gloss finish and very

strong, so I was able to soak the card in water a peel off a gossamer thin layer of the gloss top layer for my stencils. After spraying the base black the first stencil is applied (Photo 35) by wetting the back and allowing it to stick to the base. Then the base was sprayed grey and the stencil removed (Photo 36). Following that the second stencil is applied over the black outline area, masked off and sprayed red, the result is seen in Photo 37. After some tidying up with a brush and a couple of coats of Tamiya semi clear gloss it’s done. One home-made nameplate made by recycling the box!

CONCLUSION

This miniature was an absolute joy to paint for a number of reasons. Firstly being a fan of 2000AD and having such a perfectly rendered version of Rogue Trooper to work on was so great. The model is totally accurate in all aspects, finely cast, well detailed and was clearly born from true respect for the original art of the 2000AD comics. From a figure painting perspective if you ever have the opportunity to paint blue flesh then take it! The figure offered different challenges to my usual historical miniatures and taking on different subjects can only help broaden skills in my opinion. ●

MODELSPEC

DARK WORLD CREATIONS 70MM 2000AD ROGUE TROOPER

Materials

Resin, photo-etched brass.

Paints used;

Scale Color Acrylics; SC-00 Flat Black, SC-17 Pale Skin, SC-20 Basic Flesh, SC-22 Arabic Shadow, SC-27 Iroko, SC-44 Sherwood Green, SC-46 Field Grey, SC-48 Autumn Green, SC-49 Caribbean Blue, SC-50 Sky Blue, SC-51 Mediterranean Blue, SC-55 Deep Blue, SC-61 Thar Brown, SC-63 Black Metal, SC-68 Cobalt Alchemy, SC-69 Emerald Alchemy. Vallejo Acrylics; 70889 USA Olive Drab, 70950 White, 70951 Black, 70995 German Grey. Tamiya Acrylics; X-35 Semi Clear Gloss.

References used;

Rogue Trooper – Future War, published by Titan Books Ltd, ISBN-10 1840234817

Availability

34. I was able to get these stencils so thin they could have been used as decals!

35. Just wetting the back was enough to attach the first stencil to the base securely 36. Lining up the second stencil over the black outline was tricky work 37. I opted for red lettering for a more dramatic effect

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KIT PREVIEW

EDUARD AIRCRAFT KITS

A selection of new and recent aircraft models from Eduard

SOMETHING IN THE AIR

duard, the Czech-Republic based company, are perhaps best known for their vast range of photo-etched detail sets that they have built up over many years for every conceivable model subject. But they also offer a line of full kits, some tooled by themselves and others using plastic parts licensed from other manufacturers.

Released recently is the limited edition kit entitled 'Danger Zone' (referring to the film 'Top Gun') which uses Hobbyboss parts for the F-14 Tomcat, along with Eduard's own photo-etched brass (some of which is pre-coloured), 'Brassin' resin components (pilots' seats, wheels/tyres, jet nozzles and more) plus pre-cut canopy masks and an extensive new

decal sheet with six high-vis options. Also brand new and moulded by Eduard themselves is a gorgeous new 1:48 'ProfiPACK' kit of the WW1 Siemens-Schuckert D.III fighter, offering state of the art plastic parts plus photo-etched brass and colourful decal options. Eduard have also re-issued two of their complex but excellent 1:48 Fw190s, 1:48 Lavochkins

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1:48 SiemensSchuckert Werke D.III (8256)

1:48 Messerschmitt Bf110E Heavy Fighter (8203)

1:48 Fw190A Nachtjäger (8177)

1:48 Fw190A-8 (84120)

1:48 Danger Zone Grumman F-14 Tomcat (1192)

1:48 La-5N, La-7 (1189)

AIR TONIGHT... La-5 and La-7 in a one-box set (which includes a fabulous reference book, albeit in Czech language), Bf110E Heavy Fighter and more, listed here. So, if you haven't tried an Eduard aircraft full-kit, why not try one, they are very impressive and will test your modelling skills! ●

MODEL SPEC Availability: Eduard products are available from; www.eduard.com and www.creativemodels.co.uk TMMI’S OPINION? A excellent and varied range of kits offering something for everyone, from WW2 to the (almost) modern day.

1:72 La-7 (7425)

1:72 MiG-15 (7423)

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TAMIYA 1:32 F4U-1A CORSAIR ● KIT NO.60325

C I F I C A P 2 . t P , E T PIRA Spencer Pollard completes Tamiya’s new F4U-1A Corsair in RNZAF colours, the second version of the sublime new 1:32 kit

ast month we took a detailed look at this very impressive new kit from Tamiya, offering some hints and tips on its construction, ready for final painting and assembly. If you’ve stayed with us this far, you’ll know that this is a kit to enjoy, all of the pieces being well detailed and precisely engineered, fit and finish being almost perfect. This time around we’ll showcase the completed model and

offer a few photographs of the model during painting and weathering. Though we’ve not created a true ‘step-by-step’ feature, you will hopefully find enough to spur you on, should you want to either build this kit, or something similar for your own collection. In terms of tools and techniques, this model has been painted with Gunze Sangyo paints and weathered simply with Tamiya Acrylics and oil

paint washes. Though the finish looks complex, it really isn’t, fine layers of colour being built up over a basic camouflage scheme that needs little more than some forward planning and the careful application of paint. Thankfully, the model is designed is such a way as to facilitate the breaking down of the airframe into smaller subassemblies that can be worked on individually and then brought together

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TAMIYA 1:32 F4U-1A CORSAIR ● KIT NO.60325

V in one sitting. In this case

we had the fuselage and inner wings; the outer wing panels; the individual flaps; the undercarriage legs, wheels and doors; the engine and cowling panels and finally, the canopy. The fit is such that these sections can be painted and weathered and then brought together with no fear of gaps or other fit issues, everything dropping into place to be held there with little more than a brush full of liquid glue, or a drop of cyanoacrylate. Though the kit offers two attractive aircraft on its decal sheet, the fact that we had built a number of American aircraft for both our Corsair book and this magazine, forced us to look for something a little different. Initially we looked at a Fleet Air Arm version, but once again Brett Green had that covered so we chose to build a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) F4U-1A – but which one? Leafing through our references and online, there were plenty of choices, some in three-tone camouflage and some in overall Gloss Sea Blue.

With the main sub-assemblies complete, the open areas were masked off with Tamiya masking tape. The open nose and the cockpit were both carefully masked, their edges having already been sprayed with the exterior colours to facilitate this process.

A close-up of the nose reveals my system for masking off open areas such as this, a long piece of tape being used for the outer rim, followed by carefully applied smaller pieces, within.

Masking the lower wing and its open wheel bays is a breeze thanks to the inclusion of one-piece, closed bay doors. Though the bays may well have been painted Gloss Sea Blue in reality, the use of Interior Green adds a further degree of interest and helps to break up the overall blue colours scheme.

The model was fully painted using Gunze Sangyo acrylics. The rear end was first sprayed with H332 Light Aircraft Grey (white being too stark on a weathered model such as this) followed by C366 Intermediate Blue and then Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue. The rear end was then masked and the nose and wings sprayed with a lightened Gloss Sea Blue mixed from C365 Gloss Sea Blue cut through with a few drops of H65 RLM65 Light Blue. All of the colours were thinned 50/50 with Mr Color Leveling Thinner before being glazed on in very thin layers. Once happy with the application of the paint, the model was left overnight to dry.

Though the upper wing looks as if it was ‘pre-shaded’ it has actually been post-shaded and post-highlighted with multiple layers of lightened and darkened shades of the basic Gloss Sea Blue mix: lightened with increasing layers of RLM 65 and then darkened with drops of Semi Gloss Black and full strength GSB. The trick here was to work slowly, create very subtle shifts in tone and not work on too great an area at any one time.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TAMIYA 1:32 F4U-1A CORSAIR ● KIT NO.60325

V Being careful with variants

was important; though many of these looked like -1A variants, many were -1Ds so cross-referencing became paramount and then the perfect aircraft was found… Flicking through my books, one aircraft stood out, a spliced together F4U-1A that was reconstructed from the rear end of NZ5272 and the forward section of a recently repainted NZ5307. This aircraft was then renumbered NZ5307, before being placed back in service with 1SU/18 Squadron flying from Guadalcanal during October of 1944. The difference in colours between these two sections was appealing and would help create a visually different looking model. All I needed to do was find some decals for the national markings, these coming from a Ventura sheet (V3269) that supplied the necessary markings for an overall GSB F4U-1 from No.30 Servicing Unit. The remaining markings came from generic sheets of letters and numbers. If you wish to complete your model in these colours, Xtradecal have produced a sheet of markings that include this scheme. Numbered X32057, it should be available from Hannants by the time this issue goes to press. Over the next few pages we’ll take you through the completion of this model, offering a few hints and tips along the way. This then is our F4U-1A Corsair – we hope you like it! ●

The national insignia on the real aircraft were created by overpainting the U.S Navy markings and applying new insignia where missing. Here. You can see not only those variations in terms of design, but also location, the newer, lighter items painted by the RNZAF personnel, being further out on the wing than their US counterparts.

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The tail was painted in the same way, care being taken to ensure that the colours looked to have faded equally. Though the upper blue colour was distinct when first applied to these aircraft, over time and subjected to the ravages of use in the Pacific, it faded to a level where it was almost indistinguishable from the Intermediate Blue used on the fuselage sides. That being so, the colours were shaded and highlighted and then both the GSB and Intermediate blue oversprayed with fine layers of light blue to further blend them together. Happy that the model looked good, everything was sprayed with three thin layers of Tamiya X-22 Clear ready for the decals. The Ventura decals worked like a charm, settling down perfectly over the delicate surface detail with the aid of Daco’s Strong setting solution and Gunze Sangyo’s Mr Mark Softer. With the decals dry, Tamiya X-22 Clear was mixed with three drops of Gunze Sangyo Flat Base to create the most wonderful, satin varnish. Thinned with around 60% Leveling Thinner, the varnish was glazed over the model until the paintwork was perfectly smooth and even. Note how the use of the varnish has helped bring out all of those different tones applied earlier.

The markings around the tail are a mixture of Ventura decals and Xtradecal numbers: the black numbers coming from sheet X32021 ‘RAF Serial Letters, Numbers and Royal Navy 8”and 4” Black’ and the white numbers on the rudder from sheet X32022 ‘RAF Serial Letters, Numbers and Royal Navy 8” and 4” White’. The rudder numbers should actually be orange-yellow, conflicting information guiding me to use white. If I have some time, I may change them to the correct colour…

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With the masking removed, the cockpit opening comes into view. This image gives you a good idea of why accurate masking is so important to the look of a detailed model such as this.

Weathering is in full swing! The panel lines have been carefully defined with thin washes of Raw Umber oil paint, darkened with Humbrol Matt Black and then thinned with white spirit. Once in place, a very thin mix of Tamiya Flat Black and Red brown, thinned with 90% Mr Color Thinner was used to further define the panels and add extra layers of dirt and degradation on the surface of the model.

The application of the black/red brown mix has been particularly successful around the tail, the very thin nature of this paint allowing fine build-ups of colour without fear of overdoing the effect. Note the delicate paint chips added using Vallejo acrylics.

Compare this shot of the upper wings with those seen earlier. The application of further layers of dirt and grime along with delicate paint chips has really brought these sections to life. Note the repair patch on the starboard wing. This was made from a rectangle of aluminium plumberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tape, oversprayed with Tamiya Neutral Grey.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TAMIYA 1:32 F4U-1A CORSAIR ● KIT NO.60325

The beautifully detailed engine is now at home within its cowling. The cowling panels have been painted, shaded and highlighted, but as yet, not fully weathered – this will be done once the engine is fixed to the rest of the airframe.

Knowing that the front end of this aircraft had recently been painted in GSB, the application of paint ships was kept intentionally low. Note the metallic chips around the cockpit sill and the revealed primer around the wing root and edges of the engine access panels.

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One of the latest additions to Zvezda’s line of miniature armour is the familiar Sd.Kfz.222. As with other releases in the line-up, the detail is remarkably good, with the grilles atop the hull delicately rendered. The chassis is provided as an individual part, offering better detail than if moulded in with the hull.

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The painted and weathering undercarriage units, each finished to match the surrounding camouflage from each different aircraft.

The canopy sections painted and unmasked. A quick polish and these will be ready to fix in place.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TAMIYA 1:32 F4U-1A CORSAIR â&#x2014;? KIT NO.60325

How To Build Tamiya's 1:32 F4U-1 Corsair In this eighty-four page book, Tamiya's Birdcage version of the F4U-1 kit is explored in great depth, with detailed, step-by-step construction, superdetailing, painting and weathering guides, plus original wartime reference photos of the Birdcage Corsair in action. Although it's for the Birdcage version, there is a huge amount of information that is also relevant to the F4U-1A too. Order now from www.adhbooks.com

The RNZAF markings transform the look of the Corsair, making it an attractive alternative for modellers. As standard, the kit includes US schemes only.

One wing folded and one extended was possible on the Corsair, so this is not an unrealistic scenario.

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New Releases

Please turn to page 60 for the

The latest photo-etched sets, resin parts, figures and accessories to enhance your scale models...

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLAST MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL

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www.tamiya.com www.hobbyco.net FIGURE SET This new set from Tamiya comprises four Imperial Japanese Army officers (two standing, two seated) at a briefing session. The standing figure is a tank commander and wears a protective helmet and goggles. Included with the set is a table, two chairs and ammunition crates, along with a field telephone set, cable reel plus other items of army kit. Superbly sculpted; the hands are particularly well formed. 1:35 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SET (35341)

TAMIYA, JAPAN

www.tamiya.com www.hobbyco.net DETAIL SET Tamiya chose to release this barrel and breech set for the new Jagdpanzer IV simultaneously with the kit. It consists of a single sprue for the gun breech parts, some small polycaps and a machined aluminium gun tube. It adds a nice touch of detail to the model and it well priced at around £10 and less, in some places. 1:35 GERMAN JAGDPANZER IV /70(V) LANG METAL GUN BARREL SET (12660)

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ION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, R TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk www.hannants.co.uk MODEL ACCESSORY SETS Airfix’s new-tool C-47 Skytrain comes in for some PE attention this month, with exterior parts, surface panels, seatbelts, landing flaps, cargo belts and a pre-cut masking set. This already good kit can be taken even further now! 1:72; • C-47 landing flaps (72588) for Airfix • C-47 exterior (72587) for Airfix • C-47 surface panels (72590) for Airfix • C-47 cargo seatbelts (73514) for Airfix • C-47 interior self-adhesive (73513) for Airfix • Blenheim Mk.I interior self-adhesive (73512) for Airfix • Blenheim Mk.I landing flaps (72591) for Airfix • Blenheim Mk.I bomb bay (72592) for Airfix • Blenheim Mk.I exterior (72589) for Airfix • F4U-1A interior self-adhesive (73515) for Revell 1:48; • Typhoon Mk.Ib Bubbletop (49684) for Italeri/Hasegawa • Typhoon Mk.Ib Bubbletop landing flaps (48824) for Italeri/Hasegawa • EMB-314 Super Tucano exterior (48820) for Hobbyboss • Spitfire Mk.V landing flaps (48822) for Airfix • La-5FN upgrade set (48823) for Eduard • SSW D.III seatbelts fabric (49070) for Eduard • Spitfire Mk.Vb interior self-adhesive (49695) for Airfix • Do215 landing flaps (48819) for ICM 1:35; • Merkava IID (36279) for Academy • Merkava IID armour shields (36280) for Academy • Achzarit basket (36285) for Meng • Achzarit TOGA armour (36286) for Meng 1:32; • F-104C exterior (32363) for Italeri • F-104C interior self-adhesive (32819) for Italeri • F-104C electronic equipment (32820) for Italeri • F-104C gun bay (32822) for Italeri • F-104C1 seatbelts (32824) for Italeri • F-104A interior self-adhesive (32823) for Italeri ZOOM SETS; • F4U-1A self-adhesive (SS515) for Revell • La-7 Weekend (SS520) for Eduard 1:72 MASK SETS; • MiG-15 Weekend (CX375) for Eduard • Blenheim Mk.I (CX398) for Airfix • F-35 (CX399) for Hasegawa • C-47 (CX401) for Airfix • F4U-1A (CX402) for Revell • Stirling Mk.IV (CX403) for Italeri • La-7 Weekend (CX405) for Eduard 1:48 MASK SETS; • C-130J (EX438) for Italeri • Bf109E-1/E-3 (EX439) for Eduard

TAMIYA, JAPAN

www.tamiya.com www.hobbyco.net DETAIL SET, MATERIALS Tamiya's 1:24 Toyota 86/GT86 gets a set of carbon-fibre effect decals for the bonnet, roof and boot-lid, plus the wing mirrors, side inserts, dashboard and door card inserts. Pre-formed decals and a detailed application guide are plus-points. Also new are two packs of 'Heat Shrinking Pla-plate' in B6 size, clear and white. 1:24 TOYOTA 86/GT86 CARBON PATTERN DECAL SET (12659) HEAT SHRINKING PLA-PLATE B6 CLEAR (70214) HEAT SHRINKING PLA-PLATE B6 WHITE (70215)

AK INTERACTIVE, SPAIN

www.creativemodels.co.uk New items from AK have keyed into the WW1 theme, with paint sets for tanks and uniforms presented in attractive packs. The paints come in 17ml bottles which need a good shaking to ensure the pigment is stirred up. Very useful! WWI FRENCH COLORS, AFV SERIES (AK4050) WWI BRITISH COLORS, AFV SERIES (AK4040) WWI BRITISH UNIFORMS, FIGURE SERIES (AK3080) WWI GERMAN UNIFORMS, FIGURE SERIES (AK3090) WWI FRENCH UNIFORMS, FIGURE SERIES (AK3100) PAINT STRIPPER (AK186) TMMI 232 February 2015

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New Releases

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The latest photo-etched sets, resin parts, figures and accessories to enhance your scale models...

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)

INSIDE THE ARMOUR

www.insidethearmour.com ARMOUR CONVERSION This set provides all you need to convert Tamiya's 1:35 T-55A kit into the T-54 variant. The box includes a new turret, replacement engine deck, a full set of roadwheels and fender stowage boxes cast in resin. An aluminium main gun barrel is also provided, plus a heap of other items (including photo-etch) with excellent instructions. T54 EGYPTIAN (CONVERSION) (ITA35189)

LEOPARD WORKSHOP

leopardclub.ca ARMOUR ACCESSORIES These new resin road wheel sets are designed to be used with Meng, Takom and Italeri/Revell kits. Improved detail is on show and only a little clean-up is needed on each wheel. • 1:35 LEOPARD 1 REPLACEMENT ROAD WHEELS AND IDLERS, WHEELS TYPE 1 (LW001-1) • 1:35 LEOPARD 1 REPLACEMENT ROAD WHEELS AND IDLERS, CURVED INNER RIM TYPE 2 (LW002) • 1:35 LEOPARD 1 SPARE WHEELS (LW006)

MASTERPIECE MODELS, USA

masterpiecemodels.com DIORAMA ACCESSORIES New from Masterpiece Models is a section of Soviet era runway base, with the distinctive hexagonal patter to each concrete slab. The base is cast in lightweight resin and measure twelve inches square. Available in 1:48 and 1:32. Also new is 'The Sandbox', a sander that can fix to a vacuum cleaner to draw away dust; extremely useful when sanding resin. 1:48 SOVIET RUNWAY BASE (MMSV-003) 1:32 SOVIET RUNWAY BASE (MMSV-004) THE SANDBOX

SUPAFIX, UK

www.supa-fix.com GLUE SET This pack of gap-filling adhesive comprises two 10ml bottles of low viscosity cyanoacrylate glue plus two 10ml bottles of reinforcing powder. This latter material is sprinkled 'dry' into a gap and the CA glue then careful poured on, setting hard in a few seconds. It can be filed and sanded once cured. Very interesting! SUPAFIX APX4 ULTRA STRENGTH ADHESIVE AND REINFORCING FILLING POWDERS

ZERO PAINTS

www.hiroboy.com PAINT SET This new double set of paints was formulated specifically to match the colours (and yellow decal) of Tamiya's 1:12 Lotus 49, previewed last issue, and we are proud to say that TMMI had a hand in their creation! The British Racing Green comes in a 60ml bottle and the Yellow in a 30ml bottle as less is needed. The perfect way to paint this magnificent kit! TAMIYA LOTUS 49 SET (ZP-1281)

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ANY COLOUR, SO LONG AS IT'S GREEN! Chris Jerrett describes his processes for weathering up one of Tamiya's most popular armour kits, the Russian T-55

eople often ask me to recommend post-war tank to build and without hesitation I always recommend Tamiya's 1:35 T-55. The real tank was manufactured in the thousands (20,000 to be exact), it has served in many armies and is still in service today so finding an interesting way to finish it is not a problem. The only thing about my recommendation, is I have never built and finished the kit myself! I only based my opinion on viewing the kit parts, so it was high time to get cracking on this iconic beast and construct one of my own. Modellers like to depict their Tamiya T-55s from various armies from around the world, but I seldom see a Soviet T-55; maybe the plain green paint is not that interesting. So, a Soviet tank it shall be! The kit has parts and decals for five versions, so forming a plan using references was step one. I decided to make my model unique by swapping some kit parts for resin parts that represent earlier tank parts and a box that had a little better detail. At

this point I like to get the heavier work done while there are no small parts on the kit, to avoid damage (Image 1). Some filling and sanding is required in certain areas, although the fit of parts for the kit in general are the best you'll encounter. (Image 2). I cut away all the fenders both front and rear as these are often removed after they are damaged. The Soviet forces in Afghanistan had limited resupply, so once the fenders where gone there was no immediate replacement (Image 3). I rebuilt the hinge detail with plastic rod and card. (Image 4). The kit's plastic turret handles are well done, but I had concerns for the delicate plastic part holding up during the intensive finishing stages, so wire replacements were fabricated and fitted. (Image 5). I used lead foil to remake the exhaust's heat cover, simply by pressing a piece of the foil onto the kit part to producing more realistic ribbing. (Image 6). Other extras used on this model include a metal barrel from Jordi Rubio, Friulmodel metal

tracks and tow-cables from Eureka. These cables are made from pliable wire with cast resin end-pieces. (Image 7). I finished off the build by adding the pipework to the fender fuel tanks using wire, one downside to a T-55 build. Also, the wooden splash plate on the front of the hull was replaced with one I made from plastic card, with some wood grain scribed into the plastic using a scalpel blade. Now the build is complete, it's time to paint. (Image 8)

PAINTING THE MODEL

Painting started with a primer coat and for this I used an acrylic based paint From AK interactive. The paint is pre-mixed and ready to go, straight from the bottle, drying to a smooth, satin sheen. I chose to use black as I wanted to have all recessed areas darkened. (Image 9). As I wanted to finish the model with a rusty appearance from the long fight in the Afghan climate, I started with a rust layer that would be covered and

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Here we can see the replacement hand-grabs on the turret side, added by the author.

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chipping fluid (hairspray will work too). For the rust tone I mixed Tamiya X-6 Orange with X-9 Brown (both gloss paints) to create a rusty brown look. I then gave this a gloss clear coat as the next layer would be easier to remove from the smoother surface of the gloss paint. (Image 10).

The assembled model, ready for paint. Note the non-standard Jordi Rubio gun barrel.

ANY SHADE OF GREEN!

For the Russian green tone, just about anything will do, as the greens the Russian Army use have a wide variety of tones. I find in my research and in travelling to tank museums that there are as many tones of Russian green as there are Russian vehicles! That being said, I wanted to use a darker green for this project. For my colour I mixed Tamiya XF-13 JA Green with XF-81 RAF Dark Green. White or black paint were added for the highlighted areas and low recessed areas. Some of the rear panels were left off the main hull to ease painting and to create a variety of tones, representing faded paint (Image 11). Now the turret hull and parts were sprayed with chipping fluid (Image 12) and when the fluid was dry (fifteen minutes) I began the chipping process. The areas

The model was initially base-coated in matt black.

Over the black, a layer or rust tones was applied.

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appear were rubbed with a stiff brush dipped in water. The green paint layer sits on top of the chipping fluid and when the water penetrates it, the fluid softens, allowing the green layer on top to lift off in realistic-looking flakes. (Image 13). To keep it realistic I didn't go too far with the chipping. A subtle appearance is what you want to achieve as this is the first step to creating the rust tones (Image 14). The decals were now applied over a clear coat, which is important to protect the soft finish of the chipped layer below (Image 15). After some regular colour-washes of thinned enamels I started with the chipping. I used Vallejo paints for this as it brushes well and covers very well. The chip work started with lightened shades of the green top coat (Image 16). At this point – before the next phase of the chipping – I used green oil paints to blend and fade all the different tones of the main camouflage paint. I simply brushed it on with a fine paint-brush at the edges, then drew it inward on panels with a wide brush moistened with artist's thinner (Image 17). With so many tones of green I like to create an overlaying coloured 'filter' (or glaze) to bring them all together. I sprayed on a light layer of Tamiya X-25 Clear Green diluted with X-22 Clear and thinned with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. (Image 18). I now followed up with the rust, applying a rust tone in the centre of the light green areas. A piece of sponge can help speed up this process (Image 19). Oil paints were then used to add rust tones and further chipping to the model's surface. I used the same technique to move the oil paint into position as I did with the green tones. I mixed up slightly different shades for various parts of the model to avoid a uniform appearance (Image 20).

Some panels were left off the main hull to ease painting.

The turret, hull and other parts were Water penetrates the top layer, softening sprayed with chipping fluid. the chipping fluid, allowing the green to lift off in realistic flakes. 15

Subtlety is what you want to achieve; the first step in creating the rust tones.

the greatest amount of dirt would accumulate. By starting here the colour of the dirt can be established and then replicated in smaller amounts on the top surfaces. I started by completely covering the lower hull with Tamiya XF-72 JGSDF Brown sprayed with the airbrush on low pressure, the paint thinned with 65%

The chipping started with lightened tones of the green top layer. 19

Patches of rust were simulated with dark brown, applied with a sponge. 22

The turret number decals were applied over a clear coat, essential in getting them to conform properly.

water to create a dusty look (Image 21). I use the same paint and technique to create dust spots on the top surfaces. The lower hull was covered in a dirt mix of one part real dirt, three parts dust-coloured pigment, one part plaster and two parts Tamiya thinner X-20A. The mixture was plastered on in

Green oil paints were used to blend and fade the different paint tones. 20

a random pattern (Image 22). The tone can be adjusted later with darker or lighter pigment colours, flicked on with a stiff brush; I never concern myself with the tone being right or wrong! Multiple applications are required to give it some depth. The pigment I used in the heavy dirt mix was then used on the top

An overlaying green-coloured glaze unified the various greens. 21

Oil paints were used to add rust tones The author airbrushed the lower hull and to the model’s surface. with Tamiya XF-72 JGSDF Brown. 23

THE WEATHERING

Weathering begins on the lower hull where, obviously,

The lower hull was covered in a ‘dirt mix’ made with real dirt and dust-coloured pigments.

Pigments were used on the upper surfaces where dust might accumulate.

To fix the dust in place, a proprietary fixer from AK interactive was used.

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surfaces where dust would accumulate. I simply applied the powder with a fine brush (Image 23). To fix the dust in place I used a proprietary pigment fixer from AK interactive. This is an enamel-based fluid so it can be coloured with enamel paints. (Image 24). I wanted to create an extra-used look to my model, with grease and other various fluid build-ups in and around moving parts. For this, I simply use oil paints to create a black/ brown oily tone I add slow-dry compound to get a thick, glossy mix. The greasy grunge is then carefully appliedwithafinebrush(Image25). To add depth to the dust and dirt I added small amounts of my previous dirt mix on the top surfaces where dirt might accumulate. The mix crumbles easily once it has dried for a day or two. (Image 26)

To create a greasy look, black/brown oil paints were applied by brush. 28

Vallejo paints were used to touch in further highlights, by paint brush.

THE FINISH

With all the weathering done, it was time to fine-tune the effects and revive some effects that may have been buried by the

More ‘dirt mix’ was applied to the top Pre-mixed enamel washes were used surfaces to enhance to effect. to recreate highlights. 29

‘Wet Effects’ from Mig Productions, was applied with a fine brush.

preceding stages. I first used various enamel colours to recreate highlights (for this I use commercial pre-mixed colours) which are great products that allow you to

Pigment was used to create steel highlights; this must be very subtle.

concentrate more on the finish and less on mixing the right tones (Image 27). I then re-highlighted some of the raised surface detail, using Vallejo paints in a

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Views of the finished model reveal the multi-layered finish the author has described on previous pages. By working in this way, a more visually engaging effect can be created, which is much more satisfying to look at than a one-dimensional, single layered finish.

V variety of shades of the

main top coat (Image 28). When a big chunk of steel and metal heats and cools, condensation is inevitable. To create this look of moisture, I used 'Wet Effects' from Mig Productions, which is basically diluted gloss varnish. This was applied with a fine brush (Image 29).

For an ‘boring’ overall green tank, it has many shades and tones of weathering.

FINAL TOUCHES

The final brush work was the silvering of parts that may see continual buffing from the crew. Once again, pigments were used (Image 30). Now that I have completed this iconic military vehicle and model kit, I have to say I was right with all my recommendations. This is one great kit and my research into the tank service has opened up some other possibilities for future builds. ●

MODELSPEC TAMIYA 1:35 T-55A RUSSIAN MEDIUM TANK KIT NO.35257

Paints & materials used;

Tamiya Acrylics; X-6 Orange, X-9 Brown, XF-13 JA Green, XF-81 RAF Dark Green, XF-2 White, XF-1 Flat Black, X-25 Clear Green, X-22 Clear, XF-72 JGSDF Brown, Tamiya Lacquer Thinner AK Interactive; Chipping Color (711), Oil Colors (various shades), European Earth (AK-042), Pigment Fixer (AK-048), Enamel Washes, Dark Steel (AK-086)

The heavy Friulmodel tracks add the perfect finishing touch to the T-55, which had very pronounced ‘track sag’.

Extras used;

Bison Decals (35101), Jordi Rubio barrel (TG65), SKP lenses for T55 (SKP183), Armorscale Soviet Aerial Mount (S35-004), Eureka XXL tow cables (ER-3506), Friulmodel tracks (ATL-01)

Availability;

Tamiya model kits are widely available from good model shops. AK Interactive, Mig Productions, Vallejo; Creative Models; www.creativemodels.co.uk

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New Releases A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, BB; BASE BOARD, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABR MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN COR

TAMIYA, JAPAN

JAGDPANZER IV /70 (V) LANG SD.KFZ.162/1 www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS: IM, SVT, WS KIT NUMBER; 35340 We looked at this new kit briefly last issue, and of course there’ll be a fullbuild article coming up soon. Now we actually have the full-production model in hand, it’s interesting to see the features close at hand. The kit comes in a smaller than expected box with truly magnificent box-art, emphasising the low-slung stance of the vehicle. Just four sprues plus upper and lower hulls will be found in the box, all moulded in standard sand-yellow polystyrene. The tracks are the one-piece style, soft vinyl type and are excellent. Even if you do not like this type of track, don’t just fling them in the bin, they really are very good. Surface detail on the kit plastic parts is superb and Tamiya’s ability to engineer parts for a watertight fit is widely in evidence. MN

It’s good to know that a modern Tamiya rendition of this significant WW2 German design now exists One-piece tracks are not for everyone, regardless of how good they are

TAMIYA, JAPAN

SUBARU BRZ STREET CUSTOM www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:24 MATERIALS: IM, SVT, PCM, PEB, WS KIT NUMBER; 24336 In this ‘Street Custom’ edition of the 1:24 Subaru BRZ we have new wheels, exhausts, body trim and engine bay brace, plus black or white body stripes in decal form. A well detailed engine, the block of which is cleverly moulded in with the front wheel-arch liners is supplied and with the ancillary parts added it looks excellent. Chromed tips are provided for the revised exhaust, while the new wheels come in satin chrome. Found within the decal bag are two extremely welcome additions; a sheet of pre-cut window masks for the windscreen’s black edges and chromed and self-adhesive mirror faces and badge plates, excellent stuff. MN

An appealing street version of the BRZ with some neat new custom goodies Nothing bad to report here!

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Kit Reviews

STIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, TIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)

REVELL, EUROPE PLUS MODEL, CZECH REPUBLIC

US MOTOR GRADER www.creativemodels.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS: R,PE, WS KIT NUMBER; 426 Plus Model offer some weird (in a good way) and wonderful kits and their latest will please many armour modellers who are looking for something a little different to build. It’s a road scraper of the type used by the US forces from the 1940s, 1950s and right up to the Vietnam War and also by civilian engineers. Perhaps the best known users of this machine was the United States Navy Construction Battalion, the famous ‘SeaBees’, who used them in the Pacific to build landing strips for US aircraft. The kit is cast in pale greengrey resin plus a sheet of photo-etched brass, waterslide decals and some copper wire. Also in the box is a clearto-follow instruction booklet and a CD of images that show the model during construction which is very useful. A complex but fantastically original kit with a huge amount of detail. MN

Wonderfully inventive subject choice, highly detailed castings with lots of weathering potential Some experience working with resin and photo-etched metal will be required

VW GOLF I GTI www.revell.de/en SCALE; 1:24 • MATERIALS: IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 070702 Even after several decades, the VW Golf Mk.I is still one of the best car designs of all time and examples in good condition can still demand impressive quantities of cash. This new-tool kit from Revell is therefore very welcome, and a mighty fine job they have done of it. One look at the bodyshell alone shows that the designers have studied the car in detail; its profile appears to be spot-on. The model comes with full engine detail, suspension system and a comprehensive interior which includes options for a left or righthand drive vehicle (dashboard and foot pedal positions), a nice touch. The iconic golfball gear-knob is replicated in miniature and decals are provided for the tartan seat panels inserts; fantastic! MN

A motoring icon with an accurate profile and full detail inside and out Impossible to criticise here – it’s a Golf GTi Mk.I! TMMI 232 February 2015

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What’s in the box?

ZVEZDA, RUSSIA

SD.KFZ.251/1 AUSF.B STUKA ZU FUSS www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS: IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 3625 This model from Russian model manufacturer Zvezda we have the company’s excellent Sd.Kfz.251 ausf. B (early variant) with new, additional parts to create the multiple ‘Stuka Zu Fuss’ wurfrahmen rocket launcher system. It transforms the workaday ‘251 into a fearsome-looking ‘Stuka on foot’ rocket launcher version, giving the modeller some appealingly complex structures to assemble. Three rows of bolt-on, tubularframework mounts straddle the fighting compartment, to which the rocket rounds are fitted, within there wooden launch ‘boxes’. The kit is well detailed and comes with individual-link tracks and a complete engine, viewable through the open access hatch. MN

A fascinating conversion on the ‘251 hull, turning the humdrum halftrack into a deadly rockethowitzer Individual link tracks require some patience to assemble

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

M4A1 SHERMAN PROFIPACK www.eduard.com SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS: IM, PE, SVT KIT NUMBER; 3716 In this new release from Eduard, we have the superb plastic mouldings from Asuka (formerly Tasca) masking up the bulk of the tank, with supplementary photo-etched set from Eduard providing mud guards and mounting strips, tool brackets, M2 .50cal parts plus other useful items and a new sheet of decals for two D-Day/Normandy Shermans and two machines based in Italy, 1944. The kit parts are sublime, making this easily the best out-of-the-box M4A1 yet produced, and with the extra metal parts and new markings, it really is a fantastic production. MN

Superb Asuka Model (Tasca) mouldings, plus excellent Eduard photo-etch Very few if any issues here, although it’s a complex kit and not a quick build

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KITTYHAWK, CHINA

OV-10D BRONCO www.hannants.co.uk Scale; 1:32 • Materials; IM, PE, WS Kit number; KH32003 This is a kit that we have been pretty excited about at TMMI and now it’s here, it is fascinating to see it ‘in the plastic’. Kittyhawk have really gone to town with this model and the parts breakdown is extensive and complex; seven large sprues of grey polystyrene make up the airframe and ordnance with a large clear sprue for ‘that’ canopy.. The latter area is crucial to the success of the model and sensibly, it has been broken down into individual panels which should ease both the masking/ painting process as well as fitting to the model. The airframe is beautifully rendered with fine recessed panel lines and even finer rivet lines, all well within scale and authentic-looking. The cockpit is highly detailed (just as well with so much on show) and both turboprop engines depicted in full and able to be seen thanks to cowlings that can be installed in the open position. MN

An amazing looking kit with a ton of detail in all the key areas. Three markings options (X2 USMC, X1 USN) included Not one for the faint of heart, or short of time!

WINGNUT WINGS, NEW ZEALAND

HANSA-BRANDEBERG W.12 EARLY www.wingnutwings.com Scale; 1:32 • Materials; IM, PE, WS Kit number; 32036 Wingnut Wings did well with their Hansa-Brandenburg W.29, mainly, we suspect, due to the relative lack of rigging required; the kit is now sold out. This new release should also do well; the W.29’s cousin may be a biplane but it still has minimal wirework and should therefore appeal to modellers (like me) who are rigging virgins... As with all their preceding WW1 aircraft kit releases, this new model consists of gorgeous grey plastic sprues crammed with refined parts covered on all surfaces with extraordinary levels of detail. The instructions are some of the best in the business and it comes with sheets of amazing decals, providing the lozenge camouflage fabric. Utterly wonderful. MN

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KIT PREVIEW REVELL 1:144 US NAVY LANDING SHIP MEDIUM (EARLY) ● KIT NO.05123

Rain guards are moulded over the bridge windows.

A LARGE-SCALE MEDIUM, WELL DONE! Revell’s latest ship kit depicts the United States Navy LSM and comes with a complement of tanks, armoured cars and trucks

his very attractive new kit from Revell depicts a WW2 United States Navy LSM, a medium-size vessel designed specifically for beach landings. Over 550 LSMs were used from the middle of 1944 onwards by the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre of Operations while fighting the Imperial Japanese forces. They formed the main component of the US amphibious force, with a loading capacity of an LSM roughly equivalent to a mechanized platoon. The LSM had an anchor at the stern, allowing the ship to pull itself off the beach independently, thereby offering a quick turn-around in action. The LSM had double bow-doors and steel ramp for direct vehicle disembarkation onto the beach. The entire central

channel was built as an open deck for vehicles and equipment, with a pair of defensive gun turrets just behind the bow, amidships and above the stern, each mounting a 20mm Oerliken gun. Revell’s model is in the scale of 1:144, half the size of 1:72, so the kit is of a good size (443mm) as you can see in the photos below. The hull is split in half lengthways and as the ship has a flat bottom, there should be no need for any cutting to depict it in a seascape/landing scene. The bow doors and ramp are hinged and can be posed in the open or closed positions and a display based is included in the box to show off the model in its full-hull configuration. Revell haven’t been stingy with a cargo load for the model; they

provide three M4 Shermans, three M8 Greyhounds (a few were deployed to the PTO) and three GMC trucks to fill the deck, plus decals for four ships, all USN based in the Pacific; LSM-14, 1944, LSM-133, 1944, LSM-201, 1945 and LSM-210, 1945. The only thing missing is a crew; in this scale, fully-round figures would be needed and they would bring a touch of human life and scale to this otherwise excellent kit. ●

MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:44 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, WS Availability: Good model shops everywhere www.revell.de/en TMMI’S OPINION? A excellent kit with a high level of detail and lots of diorama potential. A handful of USN crew figures would really bring it to life.

Detail view of the hull’s belly plate.

The massive anchor, used to unbeach the LSM after unloading.

Detail on the underside of a gun-tub.

Forward upper section of deck with ladders to the bow.

Close-up of a structural element.

In these views we can appreciate the side of the model as it sits in the Editor’s hand. The flat bottom will allow for easier seascape creation.

Ship’s boats are well detailed. Bow doors feature internal rib detail.

The model comes with a selection of M4 Shermans, M8 Greyhounds and GMC trucks, all very well detailed.

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NEW in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series HOW TO BUILD... REVELL 1:32 SPITFIRE MK.IIA The name Spitfire has now become synonymous with an entire island people, and their battle to maintain their freedom in the shadow of the Nazi jackboot. The very shape and sound of the Spitfire seems to still invoke and embody the usually reserved pride of the British person. It is probably true to say that Reginald Mitchell’s beautiful aircraft design is one of the most easily recognised and much-loved shapes that ever took to the skies. When actual mass production of the Spitfire ceased in 1948, over 20,000 machines had been built, and operated by over thirty countries around the world. This iconic series saw service with the RAF right up until the mid-1950s. It also saw service with the Irish Air Corps as late as 1961; a full 26yrs after the flight of the prototype K5054. Revell has now released an all-new 1:32 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa. With some minor modifications, this model may also be built as a Mk.I or a Mk.Va. Over the course of five Chapters, James Hatch examines the kit contents in detail, describes construction of the model with lavish illustrations, and points out the areas of the kit that may be improved and corrected. This new book features an exhaustive step-by-step guide to construction; plus a painting and weathering tutorial. A number of essential reference resources are also included. More than 200 photos, a reference guide, and photos of the kit sprues are all included - a must have before you build the model!

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Book Reviews GOT A NEW BOOK? IF YOU ARE A PUBLISHER WITH A NEW MODELLING RELATED TITLE TO PUBLICISE, WHY NOT SEND IN A COPY FOR REVIEW HERE?

341 SQUADRON, 60 YEARS

IOANNIS LEKKAS, EAGLE AVIATION www.eagleaviation.gr • ISBN 978-960-93-6058-6 The Hellenic Air Force has had some iconic aircraft in its inventory over the years, including the F-86 Sabre, Northrop F-5A, F-5B and more recently, the F-16. It is the latter aircraft that forms the majority of this book’s content and it is given a detailed and very stylish presentation within the eighty-four+ hard-bound pages. Specifically, the book commemorates sixty years of 341 Squadron, established in July 1954 and from a modeller’s perspective it offers some fantastically clear and sharp images of the F-16, showing structural and technical details as well as paint finishes, weathering effects and markings. A wonderful production with excellent photography. MN

TRACKS AND WHEELS, THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR ALL KIND OF EFFECTS; NATURE, WEATHERING ETC

RUBÉN GONZALES, MICHEL PÉREZ, AK INTERACTIVE www.creativemodels.co.uk The focal-point of a model truck or tank is quite often its wheels or tracks and if they are not realistically treated they can make or break the finished effect. This new book aims to address any problems you might have in this area, with eighty-four+ pages on how to prepare and realistically paint and weather wheels, tyres, tracks and tank roadwheels. Excellent quality colour photography, arranged in easy to follow sequences make this easy to follow. As you might imagine, the finishing materials are by AK Interactive, but as they are of excellent quality and tailored to specific modelling tasks, it’s not a problem; if you prefer to use other materials then just substitute them where appropriate. A very handy companion to have by the workbench. MN

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DAS VERGESSENE AS, DER JAGDFLIEGER GERHARD BARKHORN

LEICHTE FELDHAUBITZE 18 GW II LE.F.H.18/2 ‘WESPE’ AND ‘HUMMEL-WESPE’, NUTS & BOLTS VOLUME 33

J.BASCHIN, M BLOCK, H TIPPMANN, NUTS & BOLTS www.historexagents.com Volume 2 in the Nuts & Bolts series was on the Wespe SPH, but the latest edition, No.33 completely supersedes it, with many more pages and material; it’s certainly not just a minor upgrade. Within its not insubstantial 188 pages we are given a very thorough treatment of the subject, from an extensive selection of wartime images (black and white, in action shots taken by PK photographers and crews, plus some factory photos), detailed drawings of the le.F.H.18M howitzer that armed the Wespe, plus drawings of the vehicle itself. Following this we have colour profiles that exhibit the surprising variety of camouflage schemes applied to the Wespe, then a generous selection of photos showing preserved examples of the gun and the vehicle in various collections worldwide. We finish up with a modelling section that features Tony Greenland’s superb 1:35 AFV Club le.F.H.18 and heavily up-detailed Tamiya Wespe, also in 1:35. A fantastic production that’ll be an essential companion for anyone wanting to construct a highly detailed, accurate replica of this well known WW2 SPG. MN

BERND BARBAS, LUFTFAHRTVERLAG START www.luftfahrtverlag-start.de ISBN 978-3-941437-22-7 Gerhard Barkhorn scored a massive 301 ‘kills’ while flying on the Eastern Front with Jagdgeschwader 52 in World War Two, which, after Erich Hartmann, made him the second highest-scoring fighter pilot of the conflict. However today, he is almost forgotten. This impressive new 208+ page, hard-bound book from German publisher Luftfahrtverlag Start chronicles Barkhorn’s wartime experiences with Jagdgeschwader 2 over the English Channel, Jagdgeschwader 52, Jagdgeschwader 6 and finally Jagdverband 44. The book is produced to an extremely high standard, using glossy art-paper to make the very best of the many wartime photographs that make it so irresistible to modellers and WW2 historians alike. Excerpts from original combat reports offer the reader a chance to get a taste of the dramatic events of aerial combat, and maps are included throughout to show where the action took place. But it is the fabulous and rare wartime photos, a good number of which are in real colour, scanned from original Agfa slides (not colourised) that are the star of the book, making it worth every penny of the fifty-four Euro asking price. If you’re into Luftwaffe subjects and also want to read up on one of Germany’s most unsung aces, this book is unmissable. MN

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MODELLING PROJECTS US ARMY M8 GREYHOUND

dIORAMA IDEAS... This month, a well known shot of the US Army M8 Greyhound named ‘Colbert’ (USA 6033442-S)

robably one of the best known US Army M8 Greyhounds is C-30 ‘Colbert’ of 3rd Platoon, C Company, 82nd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Armored Division. The vehicle sits in the street of a Normandy town as the crew observe a terrace of houses on fire. Of note for modellers is the extensive stowage on the outside of the turret; there wasn’t much space inside for crew gear. Other interesting details include the rear-facing .50cal heavy MG, the tied-back radio aerial and what appear to be bright metal tin cans on the hull-side stowage rack behind the front wheel. ●

In model form Tamiya’s 1:35 M8 was released quite a few years back but is still a superb model, with the company’s legendary standards of parts-fit and fine detail. ‘Colbert’ is such a well known machine, it forms one of the subjects on Tamiya’s decal sheet. In the years following the model’s release, many aftermarket products have been issued, offering replacement resin wheels, photoetched sheet metal replacement parts and more, so you can really go to town on the model. Italeri also offer their own 1:35 kit of the Greyhound and it’s a good quality production; perhaps not as refined as Tamiya’s model but good in its own right. Tamiya also offer the model in 1:48. www.hobbyco.net

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NEW in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series HOW TO BUILD... TAMIYA’S ARMOUR KITS IN 1:35 Though the modelling world is awash with an incredible variety of military vehicle kits from a huge number of different companies, one stands head and shoulders above the others in terms of originality, buildability and fun. That company is Tamiya, who have consistently provided the budding enthusiast with some of the finest kits available in the scale of 1:35. This new book brings together five detailed features that will show what is possible from this extensive range of kits. In so doing, it offers hints and tips, detailed step-by-step guides and written descriptions on all manner of techniques from basic construction, through detailing, painting and realistic weathering. No stone is left unturned in the quest to inspire the modeller to complete similar projects for themselves. It really is a one-stop-shop for the budding military modeller! Within its 84 pages you will five find features that take you through the construction and painting of the ‘Easy Eight’ Sherman, Nashorn, Elefant, Gama Goat and Tiran 5, all expertly put together by our renowned team of authors, Spencer Pollard, Brett Green and Marcus Nicholls, who have created one of the finest collections of modelling features ever published, on this famous range of kits. This then is the world of Tamiya’s wonderful 1:35 military vehicle kits plus p&p – we hope that you enjoy your visit!

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● HISTOREX AGENTS Wellington House, 157 Snargate Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BZ, UK Tel 01304 206720 Fax 01304 204528. www.historex-agents.co.uk sales@historex-agents.co.uk

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● HOBBYLINK JAPAN Sano-shi, Kurohakama-cho 162-1 Tochigi 327-0813, Japan www.hlj.com ● HUSSAR PRODUCTIONS, CANADA www.airconnection.on.ca ● ITALERI (The Hobby Company in UK) Via Pradazzo, 6, I-40012 Calderara Di Reno, Bologna, Italy, Tel 051 726037 www.italeri.it ● JADAR-MODEL Zielna 8/103, 00-108 Warsaw, Poland www.jadar.com.pl hobby@jadarhobby.waw.pl ● LITTLE CARS Uncle Jacks, Lavendon Road Olney Bucks, MK46 4HH, UK www.little-cars.co.uk Tel (+44) 01234 711980 ● LSA MODELS Retail; 151 Sackville Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3HD, England. Tel/fax 01273 705420 lsamodels@McMAIL.com www.lsamodels.co.uk ● MIG PRODUCTIONS C/ Santiago Rusinol 7, Pral 2a, 08750 Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Spain www.migproductions.com In UK; Creative Models ● MODEL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION Unit 3 Hillstown Small Business Center, Mansfield Road, Bolsover, Derbyshire. S44 6LE. Tel; +(44)1246 82 77 55 orders@modeldesignconstruction.com www.modeldesignconstruction.com

● PRO-ART MODELS www.proartmodels.be

● REVELL AG Revell GmbH & Co Orchard Mews/18C High St, Tring, HP23 5AH 01442 890285 ukbranch@revell.de ● RZM PUBLISHING (Greenhill Books In UK) PO Box 995, Southbury, CT 06488 USA Tel; (USA) 203 264 0774 www.rzm.com ● SCHATTON BARRELS Industriestrasse 6, 94347 Ascha, Germany, Fax 09961 910 7826 www.modellbau-schatton.privat.t-online.de email; modellbau.schatton@t-online.de ● SCHIFFER BOOKS Schiffer Publishing, 4880 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310 USA www.schifferbooks.com ● SCHIFFER BOOKS in UK Bushwood Books, No.6 Marksbury Avenue, Kew Gardens, Surrey TW9 4JF, UK. Tel +44(0)20 8392 8585, +44(0)20 8392 9876, email; info@bushwodbooks.co.uk ● SCHUMO KITS Axel’s-Modellbau-Shop Axel und Bernd Schulze OHG Braustraße 2a 37170 Uslar, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 5571 919 100 Fax: +49 (0) 5571 919 101 www.schumo-kits.com ● SQUADRON.COM Squadron Mail Order 1115 Crowley Drive Carrollton, TX 75006 - 1312. USA ● STUDIO 27 (Grand Prix Models in UK) www.studio27.co.jp

● SCALE MOTORSPORT No.3 Topside Lane, Newtown, Connecticut 06470-2023, USA www.scalemotorsport.com In UK; Grand Prix Models ● THE SMALL SHOP PO Box 580, Kalama WA 98625, USA Tel/fax; (360) 673-1255 info@thesmallshop.com www.thesmallshop.com ● SYLMASTA Halland House, Dale’s Yard, Lewes Rd, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17 7PG Tel; +44(0)1444 415027, Fax; +44(0)1444 458606. Email; sylmasta@aol.com ● TAMIYA JAPAN Tamiya, Inc., 3-7 Ondawara Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8610 Japan www.tamiya.com ● TAMIYA UK; THE HOBBY COMPANY LIMITED Garforth Place, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PG, UK Tel; 01908 605686 Fax; 01908 605666 enquiries@hobbyco.net www.hobbyco.net ● TANK MODEL, RUSSIA www.tank-model.ru www.afvmodeller.com ● TANK WORKSHOP 345 Wynbrook Drive McDonough, GA, 30253 USA Tel; (770) 573-1409, Fax; (770) 573-0479 www.tankworkshop.com ● TRUMPETER www.trumpeter-china.com Pocketbond in the UK ● TUNGSTEN DRILLS Allan Sidney No.6, Park Gardens, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PJ allansid@aol.com ● U-MODELS 1103, rue de Feucherolles 78630, Orgeval, France www.u-models.com ● VERLINDEN PRODUCTIONS (Historex in UK) 811 Lone Star Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366, USA (636) 379-0077 www.verlindenonline.com ● VALLEJO (Creative Models in UK) Acrylicos Vallejo, SL Apartado 337 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain Tel; (34) 93 893 60 12 Fax; (34) 93 893 11 54 www.acrylicosvallejo.com ● WORLD WAR TWO BOOKS Military History Books Ltd (Mail order address, callers by appointment) 2 Cysgod Y Bryn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LR, United Kingdom Tel; 01970 623778 sales@worldwartwobooks.com www.worldwartwobooks.com ● WIDESPREAD SOLUTIONS Unit 1 Levens Hall Park, Lund Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate, West Yorkshire HG3 2BG, UK. Tel; +44(0)1423 522836 Fax; +44(0)1423 525656 info@graphicair.co.uk www.graphicair.co.uk ● WHITE ENSIGN MODELS Unit 5, Cobnash Industrial Estate, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9RW, UK. Tel: 08444150914, Fax: 08444150916 wem@onetel.com www.WhiteEnsignModels.com

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NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of TMMI is March 2015 (No.233), on sale February 19th

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

Zvezda's recent 1:48 kit of the 'homely' Sukhoi Su-2

SHERMAN'S NEMESIS Tamiya's all-new 1:35 Jagdpanzer IV 'Lang', full-build

...AND MUCH MORE, OF COURSE! Due to the many factors that can influence the appearance (or nonappearance) of a model in TMMI, the items shown here are on a provisional basis. We endeavour to bring you these articles of course, but please be patient if they do not feature, as all sorts of things can happen to prevent them from appearing on time… Thank you for your understanding!

Order online now at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com ISSUE No.232 FEBRUARY 2015 PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 15th 2015 Editor; Marcus Nicholls Consultant Editor (USA); Stan Spooner, Editorial Assistant; Matt Benfield Publisher; Alan Harman Graphic Design; Alex Hall TMMI Website; The ADH web team Advertising Manager; Gareth Liddiatt Office Manager; Paula Gray Administration Manager; Hannah McLaurie Furniture Preservation; Lindsey Doyle Printed by; Symbian Print Intelligence, Hertfordshire, UK Distributed by; Seymour Distribution, 2 East Poultry Avenue, London, EC1A 9PT Tel; 020 7429 4000 Newstrade; Select Publisher Services, 3 East Avenue, Bournemouth, BH3 7BW Tel; 01202 586848 Email; tim@selectps.com Tamiya Model Magazine is published on the third Thursday of each month by ADH Publishing. Editorial enquiries; editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com All other enquiries to; enquiries@adhpublishing.com Tamiya Model Magazine, ADH Publishing, Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, UK. Telephone; +44 (0)1525 222573 Editorial enquiries;+44 (0)7904 635 694 Fax; +44 (0)1525 222574. Back Issues; From £4.20 Inc. P&P. Back issues from #75 onwards (excluding #79) are available from the UK address below, or online at www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com

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The Editor’s Page... Preparing for D-Day

ALL ABOARD!

With quite a few new US/Allied military truck kits hitting the market in recent months and years, many opportunities for interesting settings have presented themselves; street scene dioramas, depot and maintenance scenes, ‘Red Ball Express’ and even D-Day beach dioramas. But have you considered something as dramatic as this? In this wartime shot we see a Diamond T variant being lifted onto a landing ship, prior to the commencement of ‘Operation Neptune’, the amphibious part of the D-Day landings. The vehicle has driven onto specially designed netting, cradling at least 50% of the tyres’ lower halves. Heavy cables and chains lead up to a lifting frame (out of shot) which is then connected to a crane. It must have been quite a sight, seeing such a big beast of a truck being hoisted into the air and onto the deck of the ship! The dockers in the bottom right of the photo are clearly impressed by the view too. In model form, it would take some ingenuity to bring this to life, but with some inventive design, it could be possible. I’d love to see this scene re-created in 1:35, or even 1:48! See you again on February 19th! editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

Hobbyboss’s 1:35 White 666 truck or Merit Model’s M19 Diamond T would both be suitable for a dockside loading scene.

Specialised netting and lifting gear is employed here, to take the weight of the truck.

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