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GETTING YOUR GOAT Spencer Pollard is the first to build Tamiya’s new 1:35 M561 Gama Goat PAGE 6
Issue 218 December 2013 EDITOR Marcus Nicholls editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
Contents 4 NEWS DESK New kit and model product news SHORT TIMER! Sven Frisch updates Tamiya’s classic 1:35 M113 ACAV from the Vietnam War and adds some ‘unique’ graffiti. PAGE 30
20 KIT PREVIEW Revell 1:24 VW Beetle 22 ROYAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY’S FABULOUS FLYING FARMAN! Wingnut Wings’ fabulous 1:32 RAF FE.2b in night bomber guise 28 SIMCA 5 IN WEHRMACHT SERVICE Modelling references for Tamiya’s 1:35 Simca 5 36 BEASTKILLER! NEMESIS OF THE BIG CATS Bronco’s 1:35 SU-152, Russia’s answer the Tiger and Panther tanks 42 DETAIL-UP YOUR M561! Modelling references for the Gama Goat 48 NEW RELEASES KITS New kits reviewed 54 KIT PREVIEW Meng 1:32 Me163B Komet 56 BOOK REVIEWS New scale-modelling related titles
WHIPPING UP A STORM Brian Criner takes on Trumpeter’s magnificent 1:24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I PAGE 12
58 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES New and recently issued modelling accessories 64 CONTACTS Where to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI 66 THE EDITOR’S PAGE Tamiya’s US police bike returns!
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FULL BUILD TAMIYA 1:35 M561 US 6X6 CARGO TRUCK GAMA GOAT ● KIT NO.35330
GETTING YOUR
GOAT Tamiya can never be accused of always taking the obvious path when it comes to kit releases, but even by their standards, the release of an M561 in 1:35, was something of a surprise. Spencer Pollard is the first to build it...
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he Gama Goat was a six-wheel-drive semi-amphibious off-road vehicle originally developed for use by the US Military in the Vietnam War, although it never took part in combat during that conflict. The vehicle's nickname came from two sources; ‘Gama’ from the name of the inventor of its powered articulated joint, Roger
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GAMA GOAT IN MINIATURE
So, having got over the shock of this left-field release, what does the kit offer the modeller? Well, this kit is typically Tamiya in the sense that it is well packaged, beautifully
moulded and very easy to build – but there is a but… this kit is typical of a 1980s Tamiya kit rather than one produced in 2013. Let me explain; when you open the box you are faced with a very simple kit with little in the way of parts (around 130) and some areas of simplified detail. It looks to all intents and purposes as though it was designed some time ago and has only just
seen the light of day. That’s not to say it’s a poor kit, it isn’t, but if you are expecting a modern, all whistles and bells replica, you may well be disappointed. So what do we have? From the off this kit looks to have been designed with ease of assembly first and foremost. The main bodywork of the both the tractor and trailer are essentially created from one large section that
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is then embellished with suspension and drive train sub-assemblies, again, mostly moulded in one piece. Not only does this make assembly easy, it makes it quick: I had the lower flanks of the tractor built in less than thirty minutes – almost unheard of in a 1:35 kit! Though this simplification is a welcome aspect of the kit, it does have a knock-on effect in terms of detail;
despite the basics all being present and correct, careful examination of reference photographs reveals a lot of missing features that you would perhaps expect from a twenty-first century kit – and not just one from Tamiya. What that means is that the modeller can either elect to build the model quickly from the box and enjoy the painting, or as we have here, have some
fun adding some of those missing items and make something that is perhaps a little more unique. Along with the plastic parts, the kit includes a comprehensively drawn set of instructions and a finely printed set of decals that cover three options. The choices are as follows: A. No.14, 82nd Airborne Division, Grenada, October 1983. Vehicle painted
in MERDC scheme of Mid-Brown, Green, Buff and Black. B. 3rd Marine Division, Camp Fuji. Vehicle finished in overall Olive Drab. C. A Standard US Army Goat from an unknown unit during 1976. Vehicle finished in overall Olive Drab. The decals are well-printed and feature plenty of the distinctive data TMMI 218 December 2013
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The kit does not supply foot-pedals so they were added from Evergreen rod and strip. Note the cable bundle under the dashboard.
The spares-box provided some towing lugs and a cable-end for the winch. Lifting eyes were made from Evergreen rod and fine brass wire wound around a drill bit.
The inside of the driver’s compartment was plagued with some hard-to-remove pin marks, so the floor was lined with plastic card to cover them up. Another pedal was added to the side of the transmission tunnel.
The fuel tanks are rather simplified in the kit so were Adding detail to the tanks was a fun aspect of this Fire lead wire – available from little-cars.co.uk extensively re-detailed using rod and strip. Note the build, careful reference to online images being – was used to add the electrical cables to the plethora of pipes attached to the hull sides. used to ensure everything was in the correct place. headlights, pre-drilled holes being used to anchor each one.
The rather agricultural trailer-coupling is another simplified aspect of the kit’s detailing and could really do with either some extra detail, or better still, replacement. We went with the kit-supplied parts, choosing only to add a few cables here and there.
A view of the completed tractor reveals the compact look of this very distinctive design.
is typically Tamiya “inthisthekitsense that it is well
Small brackets were fashioned for the hoop that holds the tarpaulin over the cabin. Note also the small strengthening strip that has been added to the lower edge of the engine cover.
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The front of the model certainly looks impressive with that winch in place. The kit offers the choice of a plain nose as well, depending on the version chosen.
The trailer is easy to build and looks fine from the box. We decided to take things a little further though and so chose to add some extra detail…
The wing mirror stanchions were replaced with fine 0.5mm Evergreen rod, before being detailed with tiny bolts sliced from the end of another piece of rod, this time 0.2mm.
The rear tailgate is nicely detailed, but the tool stowage is a little heavy-handed and so they were left off and the area cover with a Magic Sculp tarpaulin. The retaining handles were shaved off the rear wall of the trailer and replaced with new, larger pieces made from strip and rod.
Pictures often show a jerry can on the rear mudguard Jerry can on one side: stowage box on the other. and so a Tamiya accessory set was raided for one, This is simply a resin part from the spares box. Tamiya’s masking tape and some strip being used to create the delicate retaining straps.
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Hoops for the trailer’s tarpaulin cover were made from some Albion Alloy’s 1mm brass rod, bent to shape using a plastic card template.
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V panels that can be found in and around the interior of the Goat. The instructions provide plenty of painting instructions that not only help you deal with the fine details as you proceed through construction, but also the camouflage and markings once complete. All paints are pulled from Tamiya’s range of acrylics.
THIS MONTH’S FEATURE…
Being such a simple kit, we decided not to take you through the construction and painting using a lengthy written description, but instead, create a photo-essay that would show you some of the details that were added to the model and a few of the painting steps that were used to finish it. All of the techniques, tools and materials used this month should be suitable for the beginner/intermediate modeller, or perhaps those with more advanced skills who’ll be looking for a relaxing little project during which they can have some fun. This then, is Tamiya’s 1:35 Gama Goat; let’s get cracking! ●
Broken down, the various sub-assemblies have been airbrushed in their relevant colours. In keeping with the Editor’s reference shots, the tractor was painted Olive Drab – Tamiya XF-71 Interior Green over XF-74 Olive Drab (JGSDF) - and the trailer in a MERDC camouflage scheme painted using a base-coat of XF-67 NATO Green, XF-72 Brown (JGSDF), XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan and XF-69 NATO Black. The tyres were painted with Tamiya’s brand-new XF-85 Rubber Black, with XF-71 Interior Green hubs. Once done, the sub-assemblies were sprayed with several thin layers of X-35 Semi-Gloss Clear ready for weathering. Here are the wheels painted ready for weathering. The hubs were painted freehand, subsequent layers of dirt helping to blend in any overspray.
Test-fitting the tractor and trailer. The wheels have been colour-washed with a thin layer of Humbrol Dark Earth and then the tyres drybrush with Humbrol Matt Black to pop the tread detail.
Washes of thinned Winsor & Newton oil paints helped to define the smaller details, a layer of drybrushed Humbrol Khaki drill – carefully applied – being used to sharpen up the details, post wash.
MODELSPEC Tamiya 1:35 M561 Gama Goat Kit No.35330
Materials;
Injection-moulded polystyrene, polycaps, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Tamiya Acrylics XF-71 Interior Green, XF-74 Olive Drab (JGSDF), XF-67 NATO Green, XF-72 Brown (JGSDF), XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan, XF-69 NATO Black, XF-85 Rubber Black, XF-71 Interior Green, X-35 Semi-Gloss Clear
Painting the tractor and trailer in different camouflage schemes certainly helps to make this model even more interesting.
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Though a simple part of the model, careful painting and weathering brings out the best in the kit parts. Along with those washes applied earlier, Mig Productions and AK Interactive pigments were applied to the rear end and then fixed with Humbrol Thinner and Pigment Fixer. Washes of MP’s Fuel Stains and Raw Umber oil paints, followed by drybrushed layers of Matt Black and Humbrol Metalcote Steel, add to the filthy look. The Gama Goat is predominantly made of aluminium and so any chipping was carried out with Games Workshop metallics, Chainmail and Boltgun Metal. Some areas that are steel on the real vehicle were ‘chipped’ with Vallejo German Camouflage Brown and then colour-washed with MP’s rust-coloured oil-paints.
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Surtees TS9 4th Monza 1971 Hailwood 1:43 metal kit by This Way Up Being an old ‘for sale’ vehicle, the winch came in for some heavy weathering including oil-paint washes, pigments and drybrushing. Note the appearance of the glazed lights in this shot, Tamiya X-26 Clear Orange being used for the indicators and X-27 Clear Red for the reflectors on the trailer.
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The completed tractor, painted and weathered and ready to be joined to its trailer.
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FULL BUILD TRUMPETER 1:24 HAWKER HURRICANE MK.I ● KIT NO.02414
WHIPPING UP A STORM Brian Criner uses Testors Model Master paints to finish Trumpeter's magnificent 1:24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I the aircraft of Flt.Lt RHA 'Dickey' Lee DSO, DFC
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couple of years ago I was approached by a friend who mentioned that he had pitched my name to a guy interested in having a 1:24 Hurricane built up. 1:24? “Good lord” I thought. “Didn’t my friend remember that I’m a 1:48 guy?” What did people do with 1:24 scale models? I imagined my cat sitting in the cockpit. My friend put me in contact with Jim, a Continental Airlines pilot. He explained that he had recently acquired the skeletal remains of Hawker Hurricane shot down in May of 1940 just off the coast of Dunkirk and was wondering if I could recreate the aircraft in a model. Jim had done quite a bit of research on the aircraft and even made a trip to England to speak with surviving family members and friends of the pilot, an early Battle of Britain ace, RHA 'Dickey' Lee.
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Richard Hugh Anthony Lee was born in London in 1917 and was educated at the famous Charterhouse School. He joined RAF Cranwell as a Flight Cadet in September 1935, graduating in July 1937. He survived the shoot down in P3311, only to be killed a short time later in another Hurricane while chasing several Bf109s out to sea off the coast of England, northeast of Marston. Lee, who was only twenty-three at the time of his death, was one the leading scorers for No.56 squadron. By all accounts, Dickie Lee was an engaging character who was apparently as keen when it came to chasing women and crashing motorcycles as he was chasing German aircraft. P3311 languished just off the beach near Dunkirk for years before being salvaged in 1995. The remains of the aircraft changed hands several times before being purchased by Gordon Page at Spirit of Flight in Lafayette, Colorado. Eventually Gordon sold P3311 to Jim Pennington who keeps the remains of the aircraft in a storage facility in Westminster, Colorado.
WHICH KIT?
The story of Dickie Lee hooked me and I quickly agreed to build the model. Jim happily informed me that he already had a kit, pushing the Airfix 1:24 model across the table to me. Despite the kit being a 'classic' I had concerns about potential fit problems due to the age of design. After inspecting the kit (a beautiful model by the way) I suggested we use the newer Trumpeter version reasoning that this kit would be easier to work with and more likely to give the desired result. Jim agreed and after settling on the details of the commission, I began the build. The Trumpeter kit is beautifully moulded with crystal clear transparent parts and little or no flash. My thoughts after inspecting this massive kit for the first time: “This is gonna be fun!”
MERLIN ENGINE
I began the construction process, starting with that beautiful Merlin engine. Although not as pretty as Tamiya’s big scale representations, the Trumpeter engine is nicely detailed and is a good representation of the real thing. Despite this, I couldn’t resist the urge to ramp up the detail with the addition of some wiring, brass tubing and various gauges of solder. On the back of the engine, there is a large duct (for transporting glycol from the storage tank on the firewall to the radiator) that runs through the lower firewall, down the port side of the cockpit just under the floor and into the undercarriage bay. This was represented with a piece of brass tubing (bent to shape with a pipe bender) in the engine compartment and cockpit.
The Hurricane’s airframe is complete and all apertures have been masked off.
Painting begins with pre-shading, using Testors Burnt Umber
UNDERCARRIAGE BAY AND COCKPIT
In the gear well, I chose to represent the piping using a large piece of solder, as the amount of bending and tweaking necessary would certainly have broken and bent any kind of tubing. The solder was bent using a couple of pairs of pliers. Insulation around the ducting in the gear-well was simulated by wrapping the solder with thin layers of Tamiya tape, painted black. Some additional wiring/ fine solder was added to various cockpit components such as the backside of the throttle quadrant, the gun sight and the yoke. Photo-etch placards and instrument decals from the spares box were used to enrich the cockpit and make it a bit more interesting. The kit instrument panel is gorgeous and needed little in the way of enhancement. A drop of future floor wax was added to the dial faces to give the glass a convex finish. The kit provides photo-etch seat belts. Though relatively thick, and a pain to manipulate, the belts looked great when painted and installed. A large decal was applied to the compass below the
With the Testors Dark Earth on, the model was masked up with silly putty and masking tape.
The exposed areas to be painted were re-highlighted and shaded in readiness for the Dark Green.
Testors RAF Dark Green is now on and is the ideal partner to the Dark Earth.
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Views into the completed cockpit sub-assembly show the impressive level of detail in the kit. The author added some extras of his own, using lead wire and other modelling materials. The seat harness is the kit-supplied set.
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dry, several drops of Future Floor Wax were built up on the compass face to create the convex shape. There is a nicely moulded fuel tank that sits in front of the cockpit behind the instrument panel (reminding me of those pilots unfortunate enough to have a bullet penetrate this tank, leading to gas and fumes pouring into the cockpit!), though this will be hidden once the fuselage halves come together. Wing construction was straightforward with the only additions being lengths of fine gauge solder used to represent the wiring on the .303 guns. Once again, the wing fuel tanks that are represented were installed, but are invisible in the finished model. Red decals from the spares box were cut to size and used to replicate the doping over the wing leading edge gun openings. An M&M lens was used to simulate the landing light lens. Despite all the wiring running along the bottom edge of the cockpit, the fuselage section mated easily to the wing. Some Zap glue was used to hold the pieces together, which fit so snug no seam filling was necessary. The same was true for the horizontal tailpieces. The kit landing gear was used, though I would recommend the use of white metal aftermarket offerings here because I had a strut break during transport. Fine solder was again used to wire the gear bay and
represent brake lines. The rubber tyres (rubber, really?) were weathered with Mig pigments in order to avoid the inevitable 'digestion' of the rubber by the solvents found in enamel paint.
PAINTING AND WEATHERING Before I began painting, I polished and buffed the model using varying grades of polishing cloth as well as a buffing wheel mounted on a Dremel tool to get that optimal smooth surface, so important before painting. Once
polished to my satisfaction, I sprayed a primer coat of Mr. Surfacer 1000. When dry, I lightly buffed (again, 2500 – 3500 grit cloth) and re-polished the surface. Next, I pre-shaded the panel lines using Testors Burnt Umber, then sprayed Model Master RAF Sky on the lower surfaces. My goal was to cover the pre-shading to the point where it was noticeable but not necessarily seen. In my opinion, the benefit of pre-shading is allows you to create the nuanced effect
of multiple shades that you would be likely to see on surface of actual front line aircraft. I then applied some restrained post shading to the surface with a very thinned mix of the surface colour, a drop or two of Testors flat white or beige and several drops of Testors clear flat. Actually, when I’m post-shading, there is more flattening agent than pigment. With post shading I try to create the effect of paint that has seen quite a bit of wear under a variety of conditions. In order to
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but subtle, it was necessary to build up the effect slowly and carefully, so I keep my paint well thinned. After masking off the upper/ lower demarcation line, I painted the upper surfaces with Model Master Dark Earth following essentially the same protocol as the bottom surfaces. To create my top surface camo pattern I used silly putty purchased at Walmart as a masking tool, and once again started by pre-shading followed by post-shading.
MARKINGS
Once painting was complete the model was sprayed with a coat of Future Floor Wax. This created a beautifully smooth surface on which to apply decals. The markings for Lee’s aircraft all came from the decal sheet with the exception of the squadron codes. Since this was a 56 Squadron plane, the squadron code would be 'US'. The individual aircraft-identifying letter was unknown. After a thorough and fruitless search for photographic evidence, Jim and I Chose 'R' for the aircraft identifier in honour of Lt. Lee. Since no decals existed in the proper size and colour for these letters I chose to paint them. After finding some examples on line of the proper font, I created a stencil of the approximate letter size on my computer and transferred that to frisket. Next I applied all of my decals. After all markings were applied, I inspected them to make sure they were properly sunk in the panel lines. Those that weren’t were carefully cut along
the panel lines using a #11 X-Acto blade. After applying more softening agent over the lines and allowing time to dry, the decals were sealed with another coat of Future.
SURFACE EFFECTS
I use panel line washes of artist oils thinned with turpentine when doing my colour-washes. Before the wash, I gave the model another thinned coat of Testors clear flat. The flat finish gave the wash something to 'stick' to. I applied the wash with a brush, then wiped it clean with Q-tips (cotton buds) dipped in Turpentine Though this process took a bit of the clear flat off, leaving patches of gloss surface showing through, this can easily be fixed by spraying an additional coat of clear flat at the end of the process. Additionally, I brushed in some dry Mig Productions pigments into various areas around the wing roots. Once I removed all the excess dust, I ran a clear wash of turpentine through the panel lines in the area of the Mig pigments. The Turpentine seems to 'soak' into the pigments creating the effect of surface staining. I knew the exhaust stubs, being so prominent, would merit extra attention. I started by hollowing out the tubes with the use of a hobby knife and hand held drill. Next I primed the surface of the stubs
The markings were masked and sprayed for a more authentic appearance in this scale.
A view into the open lower wing area before everything was sealed up forever.
The engine and cockpit have been fitted into the starboard cockpit half; portions of the engine will remain visible through the cowling side panels.
In time-honoured fashion, rubber bands were used to hold the nose together while the cement dried.
with a layer of Mr. Surfacer 1000. This was followed by a couple of coats of Model Master 'Buffable' Burnt Iron. The paint was rubbed out and polished with a Q-tip and then sprayed with an un-thinned coat of Future Floor Wax. This was to prevent the following applications from damaging the paint. When the future was dry (no longer 'sticky') I applied several very thin
A good amount of the cockpit interior remains visible once installed in the fuselage.
coats of Testors Model Master Clear Flat. The flat coat was important to the final finish. If you live in a humid environment, thin the flat out a bit more than usual. I live in Colorado; very dry, so a 50:50 mix of Flat to thinner will give an oxidized look as the carrier in the paint dries incredibly fast. Now comes the fun part; creating an authentic 'oxidized' look. To do this I used Rustall bottled pigments. The product is typically sold as a set of four bottles, or treatments. The only one I use is the 'red' bottle (I think it’s #4) that contains the rusty pigment. The pigment is quite thin, about
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Mini Review... ABER TYPE 5 30MM MACHINE CANNON BARRELS KIT NO.A32 026 UK import/distribution; creativemodels.co.uk
Zoukei Mura’s J7W1 Shinden and Mitsubishi J2M5 Raiden will benefit from Aber’s recently released metal gun barrel set for the fighters’ 30mm main armament. The detail is exquisite and full installation instructions are provided.
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FULL BUILD TRUMPETER 1:24 HAWKER HURRICANE MK.I ● KIT NO.02414
MODELSPEC FULL BUILD: TRUMPETER 1:24 HAWKER HURRICANE MK.I KIT NO.02414
Materials;
Injection moulded grey and clear polystyrene, photoetched brass, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Testors Model Master Burnt Umber, RAF Sky, Dark Earth, RAF Dark Green, Buffable' Burnt Iron, Flat White, Clear Flat
Materials & extras used; Future Floor Wax, Rustall
Availability;
Trumpeter kits are imported and distributed in the UK by Pocketbond Ltd. Available from good model shops. www.pocketbond.co.uk
Trumpeter have done an excellent job in capturing the Hurricane’s charismatic profile.
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slather that on the exhaust and let it air dry. The liquid evaporates quickly leaving an oxidized/rusty look. I was careful to apply this to the last two pipes, as the lead pipes wouldn’t experience any blow back from a pipe in front of them. Once dry I continued to add more pigment in order to adjust the affect to my taste. Once satisfied with the appearance I sealed the paint with another coat of clear flat.
FINISHING UP
I fitted the windscreen and canopy as my last step. I had already made sure the framing was colour matched
and polished. Before attaching the windscreen, I needed to first glue the armour plate to the inside. It was then that I had my first, serious 'oh '***' moment of the build. For some reason, I had decided to attach the armoured glass with future rather than super glue, reasoning that I would fortuitously avoid any fogging issues though this approach. I added the armoured glass with a liberal coat of future and was very impressed with myself; no fogging, glue marks, nice and clear etc. I set the windscreen aside to dry while I patted myself on the back, impressed with my brilliance. I came back
thirty minutes later and found, to my horror, that the acrylic Future had dried and contracted, leaving an unsightly ring smack in the middle of the windscreen. Oops! So, how to repair the damage? I gently pulled the armoured glass off with a pair of forceps, aghast at my stupidity. I employed several different strategies to repair the damage, but none of them were very effective and I was left with a severely fogged, wrecked windscreen. It was obvious I needed a
replacement if I wanted to achieve a decent finish. Instead of forking over another $120 for another kit, I decided to test fit the Airfix windscreen and see if that would work. Though not a perfect 'pop-in' the fit wasn’t bad. After having a beer to calm my agitated nerves, I painted and installed the replacement windscreen. Phew! Though this was first real 'big kit' adventure, I truly enjoyed the process and of course the finished product. Given the nature of my rapidly degenerating eyesight, big scale kits have become my preference. Now I just need to find a bigger cabinet. ●
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KIT PREVIEW VW BEETLE LIMOUSINE 1968 ● KIT NO.07083
The front boot lid isn’t hinged, so is glued shut.
Door liners are well detailed, right down to retracted seat belts.
A BUG’S LIFE! Revell’s new-tool VW Beetle ticks all the boxes for detail, shape and a satisfying level of complexity
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he VW Beetle is an eternally popular modelling subject so the creation of a new-tooled kit always sparks interest. Revell ‘s new, 125-part model comes with a thoroughly detailed engine, suspension system and cabin interior. The bonnet (engine hood) is hinged so the engine can be exhibited, although the hinges are over-scale by necessity. The front ‘boot’ lid (trunk lid) is not hinged though, as there’s nothing underneath it to show off, so the instructions guide you to glue it shut. Enterprising modellers and VW fans
could, without too much difficulty, fabricate their own boot internals with plastic card or similar. As mentioned, the engine is very well executed with fully detailed top and bottom, fan housing, distributor, intake trunking and exhaust. It builds into a tidy module that fits into the chassis moulding much like the real car. The suspension builds over the installed engine and it all looks pretty straightforward. The cabin interior is particularly well done, with detailed, multi-part seats and frames, individually moulded
foot-pedal block, left and righthand-drive dashboards, a separate headliner panel, handgrips and retracted seatbelts moulded in with the door liner-panels. The body shape looks spot on, making this kit of the famous ‘Bug’ one of the very best available! ● MN
Driver and passenger seats are very nicely detailed and look accurate.
Revell’s new Beetle comes with a fully detailed, flat-four, air-cooled engine.
The engine bay is well appointed too.
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Engine cooling fan housing is fully depicted.
Bumpers and other parts are brightly chrome-plated.
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Window parts are clear and scratch-free. Accurate suspension is a key feature.
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FULL BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FE.2B ‘LATE’ ● KIT NO.32025
Mikael Terfors builds Wingnut Wings' fabulous 1:32 Royal Aircraft Factory Farman Experimental 2b 'FE.2b' in night-bomber guise
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he FE.2b is a strange bird to behold; reminiscent of a flying dinosaur, it is probably why it holds such a great appeal to me. So, I have to admit, I was more than a little excited when Wingnut Wings released not one, but two FE.2b kits. The subject is one that we, as modellers of WWI planes, never thought we’d see as a state of the art kit, and definitely not in the big scale of 1:32! Ever since reading the book 'One Spring in Picardy' by William Stanley, I wanted to model the 'Fee', or to be more specific, a night bomber Fee! About fifteen minutes after it appeared on WnW's web-shop, I clicked the 'buy' button, and started clearing my desk in anticipation. The question was, would this be a very difficult kit to tackle, or had the WnW touch made this a pleasurable and buildable experience?
A BRIEF HISTORY
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Before we dig deeper into the kit, lets re-cap how this odd bird came to be the grand daddy of Royal Flying Corps night bombing. Pushers were designed to get away from the problem of somehow having to shoot through the propeller arc before the interrupter gear was in common use. The design not only gave a free range of fire, it also gave a very good vantage point for the observer. Despite the size and ungainly appearance, the FE.2b, was effective in its role as a fighter, bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It arrived to the front in late 1915 – and became an effective weapon to counter the Fokker E-types that reigned the skies at the time. But, as 1917 came, the daylight skies had become a dangerous place for the now out-dated plane. However, far from being withdrawn from service, it was re-invented in the night bomber role. Carrying up to 350lb/160kgs of bombs and painted in black dope, it hit strategic targets, sometimes very deep, behind enemy lines. Though other types were designed to take its place, it kept flying until the armistice.
THE KIT
The kit arrived in a large and sturdy box, with one of the best box-arts I’ve seen for quite some time. As I
fondled the plastic trees it dawned that this was going to be a very large model once finished. Yes, the nacelle is pretty small, especially for a two-seater, but the wings are very wide and the tail booms very long! Already when I was dry fitting the lattice tail and the lower wings, I felt that we were on to something good. The locating tabs had a very positive feel, and the parts held together with ease, forming a perfect 'V'. Rigging would of course be a major part of the construction, but even here it seemed, WnW were ahead of the game. The booms came with small loops ready for wiring, and most, if not all, rigging holes were present on the wings and body. The WnW pattern instruction booklet also gave a very good overview of construction, showing you several views of the complex rigging. Apart from providing the building sequence, the booklet is also packed with informative images of historic and museum planes, giving lots of useful information and background. Oh yes – we were definitely on to something good here.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
I started construction with the nacelle. As the cockpit is a very open affair and all detail work in this department will be very visible. WnW has taken this to heart providing everything that is needed to build a very detailed interior. The company's solution regarding the panel behind the pilot has drawn a small bit of critique though. The solution, to what is probably a limitation in moulding technique, is to provide the panel as a separate part. This gives a noticeable “step” in the curve around the cockpit, which should in fact be a continuous bend. Nothing that is a big issue, but I choose to address this 'problem' by splitting the panel in two, later filling the “new” gap. Apart from this, I only added some pipes and linkages using copper wire. The rest was constructed according to the instructions. The engine is a very nicely moulded piece of plastic and works wonderfully as it comes. The real Beardmore, though, has a lot of exterior plumbing, which I guess
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My fix for the panel behind the pilot – splitting it in two, and attaching the bits to the nacelle halves.
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So, this was one stage where I really went to town fabricating linkages and plumbing. Partly because I really enjoy kitting out engines, but also because it would be very visible, having almost no cowlings to cover it. It is also about as attractive as engines get with large copper jackets, and lots of fine details.
MOVING ON WITH THE LARGER BITS
As the small nacelle was nearing its completion, time came to start looking at attaching lower wings and tail booms, thus enlarging the model considerably. Here the instructions will have you adding the landing gear first, but I waited until the lower wings were in place. I just felt this was an easier route to take. Even though the engineering is very much spot on – you still have to be careful to align everything – dry-fitting is the key here. Also, as tolerances are very tight, you need to remove any traces of paint on the joining surfaces. I had to considerably sharpen the locating pegs for the tail booms to fit into their
The resulting new gap was filled and sanded smooth before painting.
locating holes in the wings. To aid me in aligning and later rigging, I made an improvised jig that allowed me to work around the kit. This was done by simply taking an empty plastic food container and lining it with bits of the box the kit came in, cutting groves for the wings sit snugly. I then flipped the model upside down, and started attaching landing gear and bomb racks. Knowing that it would be hard to turn the model upside down later on, I tried to finish as much as I could underneath. Booms and top wing came next together with struts and tail, with rigging obviously being a large part here, but more about this further on.
PAINTING
The interior contains many nice textures and surfaces, where I feel oil paint really brings out the depth and details. I mainly use Winsor & Newton artists oils for this stage, applying them over Tamiya acrylics, acting as a base coat. One good
The various textures coming together, wood, linen and metal.
WnW makes it almost too easy to achieve a great looking dash – every gauge is included on the comprehensive decal sheet.
The first sub assembly for the cockpit. The very large radiator will hide behind the pilots back.
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The cockpit is coming together – the very rich textures on the insides will serve as a nice contrast to the dark hues outside.
WnW certainly provide a very detailed interior!
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The very nicely cast engine was brought further to life by the extra detailing and careful layering of paint.
The engine was one area where I added a lot of detail. Thin copper wires were added to serve as pipes and wires.
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Trial fitting the engine – here I ran into my only problem – the copper pipe, connecting to the radiator is too long and needs a bit of trimming.
Adding the telescopic mounts for the Lewis guns. The backwards firing gun was probably never carried by the night bombers.
Here we see the position light with electric cord added to its back face.
The engine was added...
…and lower wings put in place.
An underside view, affording us a look at the aircraft’s Perhaps it looks a bit daunting, but with a bit of bomb-load and undercarriage rigging. patience, it will soon be sorted...
Left; The bag on the side of the Lewis is to stop spent cases to fly into the spinning prop. Anything dropped from the cockpit could potentially wreck the engine. Right Just about clearing the ground – one would hope, there were no bumps in the ground when taking off with one of these.
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Eduard’s stunning new 1:48 Spitfire Mk.IX (reviewed in full next issue) gets a full engine update in this recent ‘Brassin’ release. An exquisite resin Rolls Royce Merlin is provided, plus engine bearers, cowlings and their frames, plus plumbing and peripheral parts in resin and photo-etched brass.
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FULL BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FE.2B ‘LATE’ ● KIT NO.32025
Wingnut Wings’ FE.2b is a magnificent production and while the rigging will provide a challenge, the additional modelling work involved will repay you with a stunning model.
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of media is that they don’t react with each other. For wood tones I used W&N's Light Ochre and Raw Sienna, applying them with a broad brush to get a grain effect. To get that extra bit of 'glow', I sprayed some Tamiya Clear Orange over the oils, once they’d dried properly. Leather was simulated using Burnt Sienna and a very small amount of Indian red. Oil paints were also used for various washes to add depth and a bit of dirt on the engine and around the cockpit. The engine was spray-painted using various metallic from Vallejo and Tamiya and to get that extra bit of depth to the copper, I once again used Tamiya Clear Orange as topcoat. Exterior paint was mainly carried out with Tamiya acrylics over a base-coat of Tamiya aerosol spray colours. To achieve an interesting variation in a fairly monotone surface I used several shades of dark grey sprays with masking and layering. When doing black finishes I feel it’s best to use hardly any black at all so I finished with a topcoat
using 'Panzer Grey' The upper wing, for some reason, seemed to have been left in the standard PC10 finish, so here I used a mixture of Tamiya XF-65 Field Grey and XF-10 Flat Brown. As I wanted to build a plane that had been around the block a few times, I added repair patches and some replacement struts to simulate hastily-fixed battle damage. One elevator was finished in PC10, to make it look like a replacement part from an older machine.
DECALS AND WEATHERING
After the paint had thoroughly dried, I applied a couple of over-sprays of my usual 'Future' mixed with rubbing alcohol, before decaling. As you'll probably notice in the pictures, decaling and weathering is not left until the final stage in WWI plane modelling. Because of the nature of construction, it is far more convenient to finish the various sub assemblies before doing the final building stages. Once the decals had set in their places, I over-sprayed again, using 'Future' polish before
some dirtying-up could start. Weathering over a 'black' surface can be a bit tricky, as it does not always show up that well. You could get around this by using a lighter shade of 'dirt', or simply apply more build-up. It could also be fair to say, that dirt would not show up as much on a dark surface in real life. I choose to do my usual burnt Sienna wash with plenty of white spirit to achieve some oil spills and dirt, trusting in the various shades of the topcoats as the visual variation. Roundels were masked off, using thin tape over the ribs, and lightly sprayed with Tamiya Smoke to achieve a bit of blending in with the surroundings. Wing surfaces also got a wash of oils around edges and the ailerons. The 'target' on the nacelle looks like it was over-sprayed on the original plane, so here I carefully blended it in with the background, using the same colour as the topcoat.
A WHOLE LOT A RIGGING
Even though rigging is a big part of final construction of this kit, it actually starts
much earlier. Even though WnW, very thoughtfully, provided rigging holes, I choose to deepen these with a pin vice holding a 0.4mm drill. Probably not necessary, but I really wanted to be sure nothing came loose later on. So a couple of evenings were spent just drilling around 200 tiny hollows. I also choose to make my own rigging loops, using the finest copper wire I could get my hands on. This took another few evenings. All of this was carried out before any painting, to make sure I would not damage the surface later on. So once the 'real' rigging was underway, everything was already prepared to go. Before the top wing went on, the rigging lines were attached in their positions, to make things easier. I used 0.15mm fishing line for most wires, and EZ Line for the control lines. Yes, it is a monumental task to get all the lines in position, and it pays to break the job down so it doesn’t get too overwhelming. Divide the rigging into sectors, starting with the hard to reach areas first, then work your way out from the
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nacelle. My 'schedule' looked something like this: First, landing gear and bomb racks while the model was upside down, then the interplane struts/inner struts and control wires closest to the cockpit. At this stage the tail booms were slotted into position and rigged. Last station, apart from the odd control wire, were the outer wings. I really don’t know how long I spent at this stage, but I do know that it was not much harder than the average rigging job, just a whole lot more of it. It was also oddly fun and satisfying; I’m weird, I know.
FINISHING TOUCHES AND CONCLUSION
As rigging came to a close, there were only the odd bits to add here and there; the position lights got some extra attention with cables, the Lewis guns were mounted and with a bit of wiggling I got the prop in place. The kit was now a model! Well, Wingnut Wings really lived up to their reputation of excellent engineering with this one. Though not a kit for the beginner, it’s about as easy to assemble as it can be
for this type. Location holes and tabs are spot on and the tail can be assembled as a separate piece without difficulty or misalignment. Rigging holes are already in place and although some details are perhaps a bit hard to interpret in the instructions, with careful reading, everything sort of falls into place. In conclusion, if you’ you’re thinking about building a WnW 'Fee' – do! It's a blast. Just be careful to check you have enough shelf-space to place it once you’re finished. Oh – and now, I’ve added an 'early' version to the stash! ●
MODELSPEC WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FE.2B 'LATE' KIT NO.32025
Materials;
Injection moulded grey and clear polystyrene, photo-etched metal, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Tamiya XF-65 Field Grey, XF-10 Flat Brown Winsor & Newton artists oils Light Ochre and Raw Sienna
Materials & extras used; EZ Line; www.modelsrgo.co.uk
The mighty four-bladed propeller is an impressive part of the kit.
To set the finished plane off, I made a base with some grass and two figures. The walking chap is from Kellerkind, and the standing Modelcellar.
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MODELLING REFERENCES SIMCA 5 STAFF CAR
SIMCA 5
Here we see the Editor's Simca 5 as it appeared in last December's issue of TMMI. The kit comes with separate doors and rolled up soft-top.
IN WEHRMACHT SERVICE TMMI's Editor offers some extra references for modelling Tamiya's 1:35 Simca 5 kit issued last year
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he French-built Simca 5 (based on the Italian FIAT Topolino) was built in huge quantities (over 46,000) and many ended up in Wehrmacht service after the May 1940 Blitzkrieg. Back in TMMI 206 (December 2012) I built Tamiya's newly tooled kit (35321), placing it in a Parisian street-scene, but otherwise it was an out-of-the-box build. Whilst on holiday in Normandy earlier this year, I was surprised to see a militarised Simca 5 on display in the Musee Memorial D'Omaha Beach and I just had to take some photos! These few shots show us how the Bosch headlamp was mounted on the wing, complete with its quick-release mount with internal wiring. In the same view, we can observe the blacked-out main headlamp and its teardrop-shaped base. We can also see how the small bumpers are mounted directly to the lower edges of the front wings and where they are bolted. Finally, we can see the detail in the Simca bonnet emblem and the mesh behind the grille bars. â—?
Below, in this scene of devastated Roncey in Normandy, we can spot a Simca 5 that has new owners; the US Army. To make this fact clear, a large, circled US star insignia has been applied to both sides. The tiny size of the staff car is apparent in comparison to the Dodge Weapons Carrier nearby.
One of the vehicles offered in Tamiya's kit, here we see a Wehrmacht Simca (WH655469) of the 3rd Infantry Division and its weary-looking driver, somewhere on the Eastern Front in 1941. Photo; Bundesarchiv
TMMI 206 (December 2012) is still available at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com
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FULL BUILD: ARMOURED VEHICLE TAMIYA 1:35 M113 ACAV â—? KIT NO.35135
SHORT TIMER! 'Expiration of term of service' (ETS) was the date every enlisted US soldier in Vietnam knew. It was the day they took their flight back home after finishing their tour of duty in the rice paddies of South East Asia. Some sources state that ETS would stand for 'Estimated Termination of Service' or even 'End of Time in Service' Either way, the meaning for the enlisted men was the same. Soldiers with an approaching ETS where often referred to as 'short timer'. Sven Frisch builds Tamiya's classic M113 ACAV, from Vietnam 1971, and adds some of the unique graffiti that reflected the troops' opinions...
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ike most of us, I had two major modelling episodes in my life. While the second is obviously still in progress, the first episode took place in my teenage years and came to an abrupt end in the early nineties when I found out about women and drinking. After learning my lessons with the latter, my modelling hiatus ended roughly ten years ago. With Tamiya’s M113 ACAV (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle) I really wanted to pick up on those teenage years, because I was very keen on that particular kit back then, but never got my hands on it. The Tamiya kit 35135 is a release from 1987 and some of the sprues are even from the seventies. That being said it is of no surprise that the model isn’t up to the present standard of Tamiya kits. Nevertheless I felt that this old kit can still be turned into a nice model. With the M113 ACAV the goal was to have fun, building a model that halfway captures the look of the original used in Vietnam, not caring too much about historical correctness, just like it was the case in my teen years.
CONSTRUCTION
I decided to add some detail here and there, so I started by adding all the missing nuts and bolts with different Plus Model offerings made of resin. They are available in various sizes starting from 0.6mm to 1.5mm. This range offers all we need to add a little finesse to this veteran model. On the hull sides I drilled the holes for the attachment of the side skirts; the side skirts themselves were not attached as was the case on most M113s used in Vietnam. There is an Eduard set (35401) available with photo-etched details designed for this kit, which helped to replace the shields and some of the more delicate items. The old-school rubber tracks were replaced with the omnipresent white metal tracks from Friulmodel and the set also includes a white metal drive sprocket which fits perfectly onto
the tracks. The distinctive commander’s cupola of the ACAV received some texture with Mr. Surfacer and a stiff brush. A stowage set from Legend (076) helped to add more items, which seemed to be typical for this era. The set isn’t brand new anymore, but still of great use. While searching for more usable items in my spares box, I found a radio from Verlinden Productions. On the finished model you might notice that it is a bit too exposed and not secured, but I actually wanted it there, to be very prominent. The radio sort of reflects the ambivalent attitude of the US forces in Vietnam, with critical music being one part of it. I obtained a resin .50cal machine gun, to replace the one supplied with the kit. After finding out that the barrel was a bit warped, I searched for another, not too pricey alternative. I came across the .50cal set from AFV Club (35246) which offers a couple of very detailed variants of the '.50 at a great price. The M60 machine guns are the ones from the kit. Fine weld seams made of stretched sprue were added as well. Thicker weld marks were made with the aid of wood filler which was textured with the end of a small drill. On the rear, the ramp hinges were a bit on the heavy side so I replaced them with new ones made of plastic card. All in all the few additions did contribute to a higher level of detail, but again, the aim was not to build the most accurate M113 ever.
Stowage from Legend Production was used on the rear of the vehicle.
The ACAV turret’s shield was taken from Eduard’s set No.35401
Friulmodel’s tracks (ATL-17) are the single best way to improve this kit.
PAINTING THE ACAV
When browsing the web for inspiration, I noticed that many APCs have been decorated with all kinds of non-standard writing; often ironic, mostly funny, sometimes not overly political correct. In one case I came across a picture of an M113 with the ETS dates written on the side, catching my attention.
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Now, all the exposed areas were treated with water and a brush, creating delicate chipping effects. Care must be taken, because this effect is easily overdone. For fine scratches a scalpel blade can be used.
After applying a coat of AK Interactive’s Worn Effects, a green base coat mixed from various Tamiya paints followed. Most elements of the M113 are made of aluminium, so, such a base-coat seemed to be a good start. After priming the model with the Alclad II primer a coat of White Aluminum ALC-106 followed. The plane builders amongst you may notice that this wasn’t quite the appropriate way to work with these colours, but in this case it seemed adequate.
In wartime pictures we can see that the crews over-painted the hull-side stars to avoid them becoming RPG aiming points. To re-create this effect, I simply painted crude stars on each side with a brush in a light tone of green from Vallejo.
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ironic slogans which I wanted to have on my M113 as well. The problem was that I wasn't quite sure how to paint these slogans. After telling my friend Harry Steen from MXpression about my plans, he offered to produce some self-adhesive airbrush masks. With the stencils to hand, the painting of the slogans was no longer a problem and I was able to capture the look I was after. Subsequently, MXpression has produced some extra
Here is the result once the stencils and the tape were applied. To ease the handling I usually fix the model with Blue Tack onto a paint jar which can be used as a handle. This may not look too safe, but I haven’t had any accidents so far.
sets of the masks used on this M113 (MX35007) and if you happen to be interested they can be obtained at; www.sockelshop.de. Another thing I have noticed while looking at references was that the crews often over-painted the big US stars applied to their vehicles. This appears to be a measure to avoid them being used as an aiming point for RPGs. In our case the vehicle doesn’t really blend into its surroundings due to the colourful slogans, but I still thought it would be a nice effect.
PAINT DAMAGE
The smaller details like these resin MCI (Meal, Combat, Individual) boxes were also painted. After finding a reference on the internet, the markings were painted by brush. No matter how small the detail may be; they will contribute to the final result. The straps are made from lead foil.
M113s are mostly made of aluminium. As I wanted light chipping effect on the exposed edges, I primed the model with Alclad II aluminium paint, followed by some 'Chipping Fluid' from AK Interactive. I was then able to create fine chipping and scoring effects in the desired areas after the green base-coat had been applied, the green being a random mix of Tamiya paints. Once the base-coat was dry, Harry's masks came to into play.
All writing and markings for the M113 have now been applied. The standard markings were taken from an old Verlinden Productions set plus some markings from a set by Echelon Fine Details (D356090).
When working with stencils of a small size, such as the 'Surgeon General' slogan, the 'counters' (internal portions) of the letters are a bit tricky and there might be some touching up with a fine brush required. The rather plain green base-coat definitely needed tonal variations and that was when the dust came into play. The red dust seen on many Vietnam War era models seems like a bit of a cliché to me. In some areas of Southeast Asia the earth indeed is very reddish, but Vietnam earth has a wide range of earth-tones from ochre to almost black, of course with the red being a good part of this range. I chose to use an ochre tone, because I felt it would look better on olive drab;
The side skirts were normally removed leaving a thick line in a lighter shade of green.
AK Interactive's 'Kursk Earth' looked just right to me. I also made a mixture of various pigments which matched the ochre tone of the enamel based product from AK. I applied multiple layers of dust and when all the markings and graffiti were on, another coat of chipping medium followed. This time I used 'Heavy Chipping' effects. Once applied
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The mirrors around the driver’s hatch are moulded on and cannot be removed. I decided to make my own self-adhesive mirrors. I obtained mirrored foil and applied a good coat of clear green. Then the mirrors were cut out according to the measurements I made from the model.
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One by one, the mirrors were applied. Surely not perfect-looking, but it seemed to be an acceptable, easy and affordable option.
Smaller details like the shovel were painted with various Vallejo paints. The headlights were replaced with offerings from AK Interactive.
The lower hull received a coat of Tamiya Another coat of ‘Chipping Fluid’ was applied, then random layer of Tamiya Dessert Yellow followed. This coat has been partially removed to create random dust accumulations. After the wheels had been attached, they also texture paint, followed by various pigments and finally some colour-washes. received a treatment with pigments. The pigments were permanently fixed with pigment fixer.
The boot prints on the upper hull were made with the soft Vietnam boot stamps from Calibre 35. After applying a light coat of pigments with a soft brush, the stamps were rubbed over the skin of my fingers to absorb some Another splash of colour for the all-green M113; a folded North Vietnamese flag moisture. When they are pressed into the pigments, the stamps will leave made of Magic Sculp and painted with Vallejo acrylics. convincing boots marks.
The Friulmodel tracks were primed with a polymer primer from AK Interactive, then base-coated with Vallejo Air 71.042. The rubber cushions were painted by brush with 70950 Black. Finally the tracks were finished off with pigments and another colour-wash with the enamel based AK 080 ‘Kursk Earth’.
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Faint streaking effects were applied to the M113’s frontal, fording trim-vane.
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coat of Tamiya XF-59 Desert Yellow followed. Soon after the application, most of the Tamiya paint was removed with a wet brush again. After giving this ample time to dry, this process was repeated another two times, to achieve random layers of accumulated dust.
FURTHER WEATHERING EFFECTS
The boot prints were made with the aid of Calibre 35 (FP004) stamps. Each set contains a hard pair made of resin and a softer pair made of rubber. I always prefer the rubber type. After applying a faint coat of pigments with a soft brush, I rubbed the stamps over the skin of my fingers so they could absorb some moisture. Then they were randomly pressed onto the desired surfaces leaving realistic boot traces. While working my way around the model, I started to paint the details as well. In most cases it is best to paint them separately before permanently attaching them onto the model. The CMI boxes strapped to the rear are made of resin and were painted by brush. It is important that you spend your time with such details as they really contribute to the final result. The tarps as well as the duffle bag were painted with the airbrush. Starting with an almost black tone, subsequent lighter tones were applied to create a shadowing effect. Pretty much the same approach was used on the figure, which was taken from the Bravo 6 set B635012.
The last step was to add some oil and grease to some of the hubs. Try to keep this effect random. If the road wheels have been treated beforehand with pigments, the result will be very realistic.
CONCLUSION
The M113 is a widely used armoured vehicle which has been in service over the last four decades; dozens of armies have been equipped with this APC. Taking this into account it is a bit surprising that we do not see more models of this machine at shows, in magazines or on the internet. The basic shape might make it less attractive, but on the other hand there are quite a few interesting variants and conversions. The Tamiya kit is a good base for some extra detailing, but this does not mean that I don't keep my fingers crossed for a new M113, tooled to today’s standards. But then again: While working on this model I really felt the ease and fun I had as a kid and I am really happy that I finally built this kit after so many years. It took me back in time, when I spent countless hours in my modelling basement when life seemed to be less complicated. I think to a certain degree our passion of scale modelling is a refusal to grow up. At least in my case it is. ●
MODELSPEC TAMIYA 1:35 M113 ACAV KIT NO.35135
Materials;
Injection moulded green polystyrene, vinyl tracks, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Tamiya acrylics (various green shades), XF-59 Desert Yellow, Alclad II White Aluminium (ALC-106),
Materials & extras used; Figure; Bravo 6 (B635012), Friulmodel tracks ATL17
Tamiya’s 1:35 M113 ACAV is a few years old now but as we can see, it has stood the test of time very well. With some strategic additions plus creative paint and weathering treatments, it looks superbly realistic.
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Small pieces of vegetation were fixed to the vehicle’s superstructure to suggest it might have pushed through jungle undergrowth.
The souvenir NAV flag adds an eye-catching focal point, contrasting nicely with all those greens.
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FULL BUILD: WW2 ARMOUR BRONCO 1:35 RUSSIAN SELF-PROPELLED GUN SU-152 (KV-14 SEPTEMBER 1943 PRODUCTION) ● KIT NO.CB35109
BEASTKILLER! NEMESIS OF THE BIG CATS Martin Šiška from Slovakia takes on Bronco's 1:35 kit of the mighty SU-152, the Russian military's answer to WW2 Germany's Tiger and Panther
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he reasons the Russians produced the SU-152 self-propelled gun were two-fold; first, was their lack of an AFV capable of destroying a strong German fortifications. The second reason was the deployment of the new Tiger tank, a nightmare for the Soviets. The SU-152 had chassis from the KV-1, on which was mounted a massive casemate fitted with a 152mm ML-20 howitzer. This weapon was capable of destroying the Tiger and Panther tanks and the Elefant tank-destroyer. For
this reason, the Russian army nicknamed SU-152, 'beast-killer'.
BUILDING BRONCO'S KIT
Bronco's 1:35 SU-152 kit contains 391 olive coloured plastic parts, sixteen clear plastic parts, workable plastic tracks, decals for five markings (one of which is captured) and twenty-nine photo-etched parts. A pleasant surprise for me was the inclusion of an engine in the box and I began construction with this area. The engine is nicely detailed and consists of about
twenty parts, but I added some cabling, referring to photos of a real engine from a KV-1/SU-152. Next I modified the top edge of the superstructure where there should be a raised edge using putty and added weld seams as shown in reference images. (Trumpeter and Bronco kits have same problem). The model has nicely textured surfaces on its cast structures but nevertheless, I chose to stipple these areas with Mr Surfacer 1000 to amplify the effect. The rest of the model was built out of the
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box without modification. The longest time was spent building the tracks; each link must be cleaned up at four points and is connected to the next track link with plastic pins. When I had the model built, I cleaned the dust from it and prepared it for the painting steps.
Tracks are individual-link type and take a while to assemble, but look highly realistic once painted.
PAINTING
For each of my models I start by spraying all surfaces with Mr Surfacer 1000 to give the following layers of paint a better 'grip' on the plastic surface. I mixed the green camouflage colour from Tamiya Acrylics XF-58 Olive Green, XF-5 Flat Green and XF-4 Yellow Green with a few drops of X22 Clear. I mixed this by eye, as the greens on Russian tanks were often different for each tank. After this, I sprayed 'Worn Effect' from AK Interactive on places where there would be whitewash. I immediately oversprayed these areas with Tamiya XF-2 Flat White, diluted with plain water in a very thin layers; it must be thin or the effect won't work properly. After drying, I dipped a brush into some water and began rubbing off the white to reveal patches of the base green colour. I then used Vallejo matt white – diluted with water – and created irregular, white 'mapping' patterns on white background. This technique is a good way to mimic a worn whitewashed surface that would have been applied with a coarse brush in combat conditions. At this stage I also painted the vehicle numbers, tools and spare tracks and other exterior details. The pick-axe handle was painted with Vallejo 'Wood' and using a toothpick I created a woodgrain effect with sand brown Vallejo sand brown. Over the wood colour, I applied an oil paint colour-wash brown to tone it down a little. The metal parts were finished in black with drop blue added. The exhaust was painted with Vallejo Light Brown and 'smoked' with black oil colour. The model was then ready for weathering!
The author added raised edges to the side armour plates, plus the cut-down areas in front of the vision ports.
A decent engine is provided in the kit and the author chose to add some extra details, plus a realistic paint/ weathering treatment.
Mr Surfacer 1000, a type of paintable, lacquer-based primer, was stippled onto the model’s fighting compartment walls to create a realistic texture.
Once the model had been primed, the lower areas were airbrushed in earth-tones as an undercoat.
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Over the base colour, AK Interactive’s ‘Worn Effects’ was applied, then a thin layer of white. Regular hairspray can be used instead of the AK product.
The basic green colour was created with Tamiya acrylic paints. Tap water was used to fragment the thin layer of white, then Vallejo matt white was used to deepen the texture of the whitewash.
Colour-washes were then employed to darken and deepen the model’s surface detail.
Weathering pigments were applied to the lower hull sides and running gear.
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Further surface effects were created with oil-paint colour-washes.
The loose, powdery pigments can be ‘fixed’ Once the thinner has dried, the pigments take on a by flowing in Tamiya X20A acyclic thinner. convincing appearance of plastered-on dirt.
The whitewash on just the mantlet, barrel and fuel tanks gives the vehicle an interesting appearance, different to the usual overall covering.
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Another AK Interactive product ‘Rainmarks for NATO Tanks’ was used to form vertical streaks; heavily thinned, buff-coloured enamel paint can also be used for this.
The streaks were blended in with a paintbrush to make the streaks more subtle.
Further streaks were applied using pigments to providing variation in colour.
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with paint-chips, which I applied using a brush and sponge. I first used a lighter shade of the camouflage green followed by darker chipping colours from the omnipresent AK Interactive. After the applications of the paint chips, I colour-washed the model using 'Dark Wash' from Mig Productions and removed any surplus with a brush moistened with thinners. The colour-washes were given a day to fully dry. I could then start to apply oil paints to the surface, creating fine dust spots, rust, shadows, further chips on edges etc. This technique helped me develop a better idea of how to continue the surface weathering. I began by heavily pigmenting the chassis. For this technique I mixed my own blend of Mig Productions pigments in three shades; light, medium and dark, fixing them with Tamiya X-20A Thinner. The pigment mixes were sprinkled on the surface and fixed or stippled on wet. I always start with a light shade and work to the darkest. Following these
The assembled tracks were first base-coated in XF-69
Pigments were allowed to settle behind external items and fittings, just as washed-down dust would in reality.
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Settled dust was applied to horizontal surfaces in random patterns to look as natural as possible.
The cumulative effect of the various surface treatments looks great on the big Russian tank-killer.
Over this, a pre-mixed brown colour-wash was applied to start the rusting process.
A thinned mixture of Vallejo pale brown and water created further rust effects.
Finally, the same pigments as used on the vehicle were applied to the tracks.
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The engine looks great in its bay, on show thanks to the separate access hatch.
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see what still needed to be added. The model lacked streaks, so to create them I used 'Rainmarks for NATO Tanks', yet another AK interactive product. This product has a light dust colour, and using a brush I made vertical lines, blending in the direction of gravity. Further streaks were made using pigments (the dark shade from my three pigment shades) diluted
The missing mudguard is effectively emphasised by the build-up of simulated mud.
with thinner. In some place I made streaks with dry, mud-coloured pigment. A third lot of streaks were made with 'Wet Effects' from AK interactive, but you can use an enamel-based gloss varnish.
TRACKS
For the tracks, I first airbrushed on an undercoat of Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black. Over this base, I applied a brown colour-wash
The casemate roof with settled dust and plenty of paint-scuffing effects.
from Mig Productions that emulates rust very well. After this colour-wash had thoroughly dried, I made a heavily thinned mixture of Vallejo light brown and water and applied it to the tracks, creating a lightly rusted effect. Finally, to tie the colour of the tracks in with the vehicle's hull, I applied some of the same pigments which I used on chassis. I finally polished the tracks' contact surfaces
The pick-axe handle was given a realistic wooden texture.
to bare metal. In summary, Bronco's SU-152 kit is very good indeed and I enjoyed building it; I can recommend it highly! ●
Bronco’s SU-152 kit is very good “indeed and I enjoyed building it; I can recommend it highly..! ”
MODELSPEC BRONCO 1:35 RUSSIAN SELFPROPELLED GUN SU-152 (KV-14 SEPTEMBER 1943 PRODUCTION) KIT NO.CB35109
Materials;
Injection-moulded polystyrene, photo-etched metal, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Tamiya Acrylics XF-58 Olive Green, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-4 Yellow Green, XF-2 Flat White, X22 Clear, XF-69 NATO Black
Availability;
Bronco kits are available from www.hannants.co.uk
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MODELLING REFERENCES US M561 GAMA GOAT
DETAIL-UP YOUR M561! Tamiya’s new 1:35 kit of the M561 Gama Goat US 6X6 Cargo Truck is now out and it’s a great kit to add extra detail to. Here are some modelling reference images of real Gama Goats to help the super-detailing process
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he US M561 ‘Gama Goat’ was powered by a Detroit Diesel three-cylinder, two-stroke diesel engine that generated 103 horsepower, allowing it to achieve 55mph on-road, although it had a reputation of being very noisy as it lacked a silencer. Although it appears to be a four-wheeled machine pulling a two-wheeled trailer, the rear portion is actually an integral part of the chassis. The Gama Goat’s most
famous combat action was during ‘Operation Urgent Fury’ in 1983 when 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers, US Marines, 1st, 2nd Ranger Battalions, US Army Delta Force and US Navy SEALs landed on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean to oppose a coupe d’etat. Ultimately, the M561 had limited success in deployment and was replaced by utility trucks (CUCVs) and later, the ubiquitous HUMVEE. l
Even more photo references for the M561 can be found in the October issue of Military Illustrated Modeller AFV Edition. www.militaryillustratedmodeller.com
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The Gama Goat’s dashboard is quite basic with a cluster of five dials mounted in a rectangular panel behind the steering wheel.
Standard switchgear for the vehicle’s electrical equipment, replicated quite well in the new 1:35 kit.
The Goat’s steering wheel is a one-piece moulding that incorporates the hub, spokes and ring. Note the indicator stalk on the left of the column.
Various data placards are present on the wide transmission tunnel between the seats. These are provided in decal-form in Tamiya’s new kit.
To the right of the dial panel we have some levers, knobs and switchgear and in the kit, these could use a little refinement. More decals are provided for the data panels seen in the right of the image.
The M561’s foot-pedals are quite basic in design. They are missing from the kit so will need to be fabricated from styrene strip and sheet. Note the cast-steel construction and the non-slip pattern on the accelerator.
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Views of the fender-mounted fuel tank reveal several things; their welded-aluminium construction, the fuel pipes that feed the engine, filler cap design and the cable to the fuel-level sensor next to the filler.
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Views of the front and rear running lights and horn show the way they are mounted to the vehicle, plus their electrical wiring.
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The windscreen panel sits vertically, supported by two diagonal struts. Far left; the flexible drive-coupling which links the drivetrain from the cabin unit to the ‘trailer’ section. Left; The covering for the cabin is not included in Tamiya’s kit. Here we see how the ‘door’ folds to allow access to the driver’s station. Below left; Close-up detail of the rear-view mirror’s articulated mount. Below right; Detail view of the engine’s louvred, hinged cover.
Although not conventionally handsome, the Gama Goat is full of character and makes a great subject for a model kit.
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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 MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, 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;
KITTY HAWK, CHINA MIG-25 PD/PDS FOXBAT From good model shops. www.kittyhawkmodel.com SCALE; 1:48 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; KH80119 The Foxbat is an amazinglooking jet fighter and so this newly tooled 1:48 kit is very welcome indeed. The deep kit-box is packed with greenish-grey sprues and upon inspection of the parts, one realises this model will not be a quick build; there’s a good amount of parts. Detail looks very good across the airframe exterior and the kit comes with a decent cockpit, no doubt a substitute for which will materialise at a later stage. The upper and lower fuselage halves have a tricky fit and this will need some care during assembly. MN
An fantastically handsome jet that builds into a good size in 1:48 Some fiddly-looking fits with the fuselage will need attention
MENG, CHINA
RUSSIAN MAIN BATTLE TANK T-90 From good model shops. www.creativemodels.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; TS-006 Meng’s T-90 is here, and what an impressive production it is; a serious boxful of parts. The kit comes with individuallysprung suspension arms via torsion bars, a very good replica of the engine (although only a quite basic engine bay) plus individual, fully articulated track links and masses of ERA armour panels. The kit is a mass of detail and it’ll be worth studying the instructions, but it promises to look spectacular once complete. MN
PEGASUS HOBBIES, USA
GREAT WHITE SHARK From good model shops. www.pocketbond.co.uk SCALE; 1:18 MATERIALS; IM, PV KIT NUMBER; 9501 Pegasus Hobbies are known for their off-beat subject choices and their latest certainly is unusual! It depicts a great white shark in 1:18, complete with a diver figure and underwater camera in a shark cage. The shark is cast in a very heavy grade of vinyl like the many science-fiction kits we featured in TMMI back in the 1990s and comes with the option of open or closed mouths, a very cool inclusion. The diver is also in vinyl but his cage is formed from injection-moulded polystyrene. This dramatic scene will be one for those who enjoy creative paintwork! MN
Very detail and accurate representation of this modern Russian MBT
Amazingly original subject and superb detail throughout. The shark is frighteningly life-like
Individual track links will take some time to assemble
We’re gonna need a bigger boat...
SPECIAL OPS, USA
WWII US TANKER BUST 20TH OR 772ND TANK BATTALION From good model shops. www.specialopsmodels.com SCALE; 1:9 MATERIALS; R, MF, MW, WS KIT NUMBER; SFS-772 This new bust from US manufacturer Special Ops Models depicts a WWII US tanker and wears the typical equipment of a tank crewman, plus a Thompson sub machinegun. Sculpting is excellent and full of life, the detail is finely rendered and there are some thoughtful inclusion such as metal foil for the gun and goggle’s straps, clear plastic sheet for the goggle lenses and wire for the helmet’s earphones. Decals are supplied for uniform patches from the 20th and 772nd Tank Battalions, so the bust can be finished to a high level of accuracy. MN
Very good detail, well cast and a comprehensive set of materials and extras included in the box Your ‘A-Game’ face painting techniques will be needed to make the most of him!
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STIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, YRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
TAMIYA, JAPAN
LRDG COMMAND CAR NORTH AFRICA W/7 FIGURES From good model shops. www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS; IM, SVT • KIT NUMBER; 32407 One of Tamiya’s truly iconic 1:35 military kits has been re-issued again, this time with seven new Long Range Desert Group figures courtesy of Master Box, plus Tamiya’s own sprue of oil drums, jerrycans and stowage. The kit is still a wonderful production and although it’s not without faults, there are now enough aftermarket sets available to correct and update it to an accurate spec. We’ll never tire of seeing the LRDG Chevy! MN
Pure Tamiya class, now with seven excellent new figures Some mods will be needed for accuracy, but all part of the fun
TAMIYA, JAPAN
MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO FIGHTER MODEL 32 (HAMP) From good model shops. www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:72 • MATERIALS; IM, WS • KIT NUMBER; 60784 Tamiya’s 1:72 Zero fighter kits are some of the most deliciously refined model aircraft you’ll come across and the latest, the Model 32 ‘Hamp’ with its clipped wingtips is no different. The model comes with a superb cockpit that needs no enhancement (apart from Fine Molds’ seat harnesses perhaps) and can be built from the box to produce a gorgeous replica of the famous fighter. Three markings options are included two in overall Grey-Green and one in Dark Green over grey. MN
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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 MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, 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;
BELKITS, BELGIUM
REVELL, EUROPE
RUSSIAN BATTLE TANK T-90 From good model shops. www.revell.eu SCALE; 1:72 • MATERIALS; IM, WS • KIT NUMBER; 03190 The T-90 is a currently popular scale modelling subject, with a couple of kits being produced in 1:35 and now Revell’s 1:72 release. In this model, we have a highly detailed little gem of a tank kit that incorporates some spectacular detail in its hull, turret and running gear. The tracks are link-and-length and for the suspension arms are moulded in with the hull side-panels, an eminently sensible idea. The turret is as complex as any 1:35 equivalent, with individually-moulded ERA blocks. MN
An excellent little production, full of detail – do not judge by size alone! Cool Indian Army version offered too. Nothing to complain about here
SKODA FABIA S2000 2012 BARUM RALLY ZLÍN www.belkits.com • www.grandprixmodels.com • www.hiroboy.com SCALE; 1:24 • MATERIALS; IM, WS, SVT, PE • KIT NUMBER; BEL-004 Belkits’ latest rally car offering takes the form of the 2012 Skoda Fabia. The kit is laid out very much in the style of a Tamiya rally car kit, although everything is moulded in white polystyrene, including the suspension parts. There are some extremely neat touches in this production; a full set of drivers’ harnesses and spare-tyres straps in fabric ribbon and photo-etched steel, etched body clips and a brilliantly executed rear windscreen heater-strips, preprinted on the clear moulding. The decals with their metallic green panels are excellent and offer alternative seatbelt transfers in case you don’t fancy the fabric/metal sets. MN
Fantastic to see a top class kit of a recent rally car, and a great looking one too No need to pick fault here, all looks in order
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PROFIL-24 MODELS, FRANCE
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
MIG-29PFM www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk SCALE; 1:48 • MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS, PCM • KIT NUMBER; 8237 We have examined Eduard’s MiG-29 in some depth in TMMI and have concluded that it’s an amazing kit of a classic fighter. The latest to arrive is the ‘ProfiPACK’ edition that comes with pre-coloured photo-etched parts for the cockpit and pre-cut kabuki-tape masks for the canopy and airframe. It’s the markings that really catch the eye in this release, with schemes for camouflaged Vietnamese, Russian and Egyptian Air Force machines, plus natural-metal aircraft of the Czech and Polish air forces. Extremely appealing colours and fantastic detail.
MCLAREN F1 GTR UENO CLINIC LE MANS 1995 NO.59 From good model shops. www.profil24-models.com SCALE; 1:24 • MATERIALS; R, PE, WS, RL • KIT NUMBER; P24088 The 1995 McLaren GTR was a storming car and a fantastic subject for a kit – and now, thanks to Profil-24 we have one. It’s an all resin production with a vaccum-formed window moulding plus photo-etched details and clear resin lights; not for beginners, but potentially very rewarding for those with some experience of the aforementioned media. The parts are well cast and while there are some flaws (mostly small air bubbles) they won’t be too hard to deal with. Good detail all around, plus options for open doors and removable front and rear body covers.
Brilliant plastic parts, excellent photo-etch and stunning decals; a hard-to-beat package
Good detail and lots of it; a cool subject too
Lots of very small parts, but not an issue for the more experienced modeller
Some experience building resin car kits will be essential
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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 MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, 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;
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THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY BATMOBILE From good model shops. www.moebiusmodels.com SCALE; 1:25 • MATERIALS; IM, SVT • KIT NUMBER; 943 As well as the crisp, well detailed injection-moulded parts of this kit, the thing that really impresses with this kit are the instructions; they are excellent. Poor instructions can make a kit’s assembly a misery but a well thought-out set of plans like those of Moebius’s Batmobile make the process a pleasure. The written notes on each page clarify what to do in each step and fullcolour painting diagrams (photographic) are a real bonus. Oh, and the kit’s rather nice too! MN
HMS SCORPION 1943, HMS COVENTRY 1941 From good model shops. www.whiteensignmodels.com SCALE; 1:700 • MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; WEMK762, WEMK756 Two new kits (on sale individually) are in from WEM; S Class Destroyer HMS Scorpion 1943 and Ceres Class Cruiser HMS Coventry 1941. Both are waterline models, ie; they have no lower hulls, sitting on a flat underside at the waterline for use in seascape dioramas and for wargaming. The kits are cast in pale grey resin and include extensive photo-etched parts to complete the fine detail, plus brass rod for masts etc. Some clean-up of the parts will be needed, to remove a fine film of waste resin ‘flash’ but this doesn’t present too much of a challenge. MN
Great plastic mouldings with nice detail and excellent instructions
Good detail and significant subjects
No Batman included
Small scale requires good eyesight and tweezers!
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KIT PREVIEW MENG 1:32 MESSERSCHMITT ME163B KOMET ● KIT NO.QS-001
The kit is equipped with a removable tail section. Three markings-options are included on the decal sheet.
The latest kit to arrive from Meng takes the form of the infamous Me163B Komet, in 1:32
Airframe detail is fine and subtle.
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combat aircraft of the war. The Komet’s two-part fuel alone could virtually dissolve any organic matter it touched and a hard landing could shatter the pilot’s spine. From inspecting the kit parts and instructions, Meng’s new model strikes a near perfect balance of complexity and buildability, featuring a respectable amount of internal detail without going over the top, which could make the model too fiddly to construct. The landing skid can be fitted in raised or lowered positions, the MK108 cannons, MG151 20mm guns and their ammunition feeds can be seen through open access panels in the wing-roots and fuselage spine and the excellent replica of the Walther rocket motor can be shown off in full thanks to a pull-off tail section. The wing air-brakes (PE) and be fixed up or
down, control surfaces are movable and even the nose-cone impeller can spin! There has been some discussion about the cockpit canopy with its separately moulded frame, which will either make painting it a whole lot easier, or much more difficult when it comes to fitting the two parts together; only time will tell here. Meng have excelled themselves with this model and having built a couple of their other kits, it’s safe to assume it will fit together very well indeed. All you need to do is decide which colour scheme to finish it in! ● MN MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:32 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IM, PE, WS AVAILABILITY: www.creativemodels.co.uk TMMI’S OPINION? A wonderful subject and lots of detail inside and out. Canopy might be a challenge, but nothing that skilful modellers can’t overcome.
Rounds for the Komet’s armament are provided.
Control surfaces are moulded individually.
Instrument panel features dials with moulded-in detail.
The real Komet’s simple cockpit tub is reflected in Meng’s kit.
Plumbing for the Walther rocket motor is extremely finely moulded.
Airframe detail is excellent.
Landing skid can be fitted in the raised or lowered position. The interceptor’s machine guns are well detailed.
Photo-etched brass parts are supplied Tyres are moulded in vinyl; resin as standard. replacements are on their way from Barracuda Studios.
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CASE YELLOW, GERMAN ARMOUR IN THE INVASION OF FRANCE, 1940
DENNIS OLIVER, ADH PUBLISHING • ISBN 978-0-89747-717-8 From good book sellers. For more info; www.adhbooks.com The latest volume in Dennis Oliver's Firefly Collection (No.5) focuses on 'Fall Gelb' (Case Yellow), WW2 Germany's invasion of France in May 1940. This thirty-six page (including covers) publication chronicles the vehicles involved in the campaign, from the ubiquitous Panzer IV plus the little (and very model-genic) Panzer I. The Panzer II, Panzer III, Panzer 38(t) plus half-tracks and StuGs also feature. The book presents these machines in photographic and colour illustration form to great effect; the WW2 photos show the armour in deployment and the profiles provide excellent colour references. And we must not forget, many of the armoured vehicles of this campaign wore the two-tone scheme of panzer-grey and brown, much more visually engaging than plain grey. An excellent production and very useful for modellers of early-war action. MN
CAMOUFLAGE & MARKINGS, ARMOUR IN THEATRE EASTERN FRONT, SPRING AND SUMMER 1943 VOLUME 1
MARK HEALY, GUIDELINE PUBLICATIONS • ISBN 978-1-908565-16-7 www.guidelinepublications.co.uk This new softback production from UK publishers 'Guideline' centres on the very broad subject of armour on the eastern front in 1943. Authored by internationally accredited historian Mark Healy, we can feel very assured of the accuracy and completeness of the text and the supporting imagery is dramatic and very interesting indeed. The book neatly segues between German and Russian subjects which I believe is a far more effective approach than dividing them into separate chapters, helping the reader get a grasp of the hardware involved at given time-periods. The interjection of colour profiles amidst the many (and excellent quality) wartime photographs makes for compelling reading; a well-rounded production with plenty going for it. MN
LUFTWAFFE IM FOCUS EDITION NO.22
LUFTFAHRTVERLAG START • ISBN 978-0-9555413-3-9 From; www.luftfahrtverlag-start.de This book series is one of my favourites and it's always a pleasure when new editions arrive at TMMI. In No.22, we have some priceless imagery of Luftwaffe and associated subjects that range from the familiar to the exotic. Images that stand out this time are a very shot-up Ju87D-5 which is peppered with bullet holes, a wonderful study of a Henschel Hs129 and a very eye-catching colour profile illustration of a Henschel Hs123. Along with these highlights, there are plenty of other photographs showing Luftwaffe hardware with engaging chapters on the Fw189 and Bf110, some of which are in colour. I must just add that the colour artwork in this series is by Claes Sundin and is never anything less than stunning; fantastic detail, accurate colours and very useful as modelling references. MN
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EXTREME WEATHERED VEHICLES, A COMPLETE GUIDE WITH ALL TECHNIQUES AND DETAILED STEP BY STEP
AK INTERACTIVE • www.creativemodels.co.uk AK Interactive have brought together some of the world's top car and diorama modellers to create this highly original volume which focuses not on showroom-quality, wet-look, glossy cars, but rather on beaten up, well used and downright rusty old clunkers instead. The effect is very impressive, greatly helped by AK's no-expense-spared production values. Six modellers – Chuck Doan, Yazu 'Doozy' Okugawa, Marc Reusser, Per Olav Lund, Scratchmod (Rob Ferreira) and Virgil 'Dr Cranky' Suarez, are all known for their highly refined weathering skills and when it's brought together in one publication, the effect is quite inspirational. From Okugawa san's VW camper with its incredible interior to Marc Reusser's extraordinarily realistic California work-truck, this book provides some real eye-openers and unbeatable modelling motivation. Very highly recommended. MN
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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
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk • www.hannants.co.uk • www.lsamodels.co.uk Amidst some very useful brass parts for Airfix's newly-tooled Lancaster B Mk.III, it's the giant 1:32 B-17G Flying Fortress that grabs one's attention this time. No less than nine photo-etched brass have been issued for the kit this month, offering details for the bomb bay, radio compartment, waist gun positions, undercarriage, cockpit and more. The sets will really set the big kit's interior on fire, although views of it are quite limited once those big fuselage halves are sealed up for good. MN PHOTO-ETCHED METAL DETAIL SETS 1:72 SETS; Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster interior self-adhesive (73484) for Airfix Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster exterior (72564) for Airfix Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster landing flaps (72565) for Airfix Typhoon Mk.Ib details self-adhesive (73483) for Airfix Typhoon Mk.Ib landing flaps (72567) for Airfix IL-2M3 details self-adhesive (73481) for Tamiya 1:48 SETS; MiG-29 Fulcrum 9-13 interior self-adhesive (49657) for GWH F-4 seat-belts green fabric (49063) Tu-2S interior self-adhesive (49640) for Xuntong Tu-2 bomb bay (48781) for Xuntong 1:32 SETS; B-17G seat-belts (32764) for HK Models B-17G bomb rack (32782) for HK Models B-17G radio compartment self-adhesive (32779) for HK Models B-17G exterior (32340) for HK Models B-17G waist section (32780) for HK Models B-17G interior self-adhesive (32774) for HK Models B-17G undercarriage (32342) for HK Models B-17G front interior self-adhesive (32775) for HK Models B-17G bomb rack (32336) for HK Models
1:35 SETS; King Tiger last production details (36260) for Academy King Tiger last production fenders (36261) for Academy EDUARD ZOOM 1:72 IL-2M3 details self-adhesive (SS481) for Tamiya Typhoon Mk.Ib details self-adhesive (SS483) for Airfix 1:48 MiG-29 Fulcrum 9-13 interior self-adhesive (FE657) for GWH EDUARD MASKS 1:72 Lancaster B Mk.I/B (CX366) for Airfix IL-2M3 (CX368) for Tamiya Ju88C-6 (CX369) for Revell 1:48 JAS J-39 (EX404) for Kittyhawk 1:32 Bf109G-6 (JX151) for Revell F4U-1 Birdcage (JX158) for Tamiya
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www.luckymodel.com 1:35 INJECTION-MOULDED DIORAMA ACCESSORY SETS Diopark have come up with some superb accessories in recent times and their latest will bring a smile to the faces of post-war diorama builders. In the two civilian motorcycle sets we have a pair of scooters (Vespa) and a pair of stepthrough mopeds (Honda Cub) and the detail packed into these machines is fantastic. The kits are moulded in regular kit plastic and come with clear-moulded lights and photo-etched parts. As a bonus, the Vespas come with helmets with clear goggles and PE straps; in the Hondas' box we are treated to an SLR camera with two lenses, camera bag, two cigarette packs and Zippo lighter! Ideal for Vietnam War dioramas and vignettes. Just announced by Diopark is another ideal item for 'modern' era dioramas; a '70s German-made civilian car', clearly a Mercedes-Benz W-123, a type typically used as taxis in Beirut and other post-WW2 hot-spots. As a bonus in this release, we'll find IED accessories in the box such as an RPG projectile, artillery shell, gas bottle and even a mobile phone... ITALIAN CIVILIAN MOTORCYCLE 125 PRIMAVERA X2 KITS IN 1 BOX (DP35008) JAPANESE CIVILIAN MOTORCYCLE C100 MOD.1958 X2 KITS IN 1 BOX (DP35007) 70S GERMAN MADE CIVILIAN CAR W/IED ACCESSORY (DP35013)
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Contact details for companies featured in TMMI... ● ACCURATE ARMOUR/ ARMOUR DISTRIBUTION Units 15-16 Kingston Industrial Estate, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, PA14 5DG Scotland. Tel; 01475 743 955 Fax 01475 743746 www.accurate-armour.com ● THE AIRBRUSH COMPANY Ltd 79 Marlborough Road, Lancing Business Park, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UF, +44 (0) 1903 767800 www.airbrushes.com ● AIRCONNECTION Box 21227, RPO Meadowvale Mississauga, ON L5N 6A2, Canada Tel (905) 677-0016 Fax (905) 677-0582 sale@airconnection.on.ca info@airconnection.on.ca www.airconnection.on.ca ● AIRWAVES Via Hannants www.hannants.co.uk ● ALCLAD II No.5 St Georges Close, Bacton, Norfolk, NR12 0LL. www.alclad2.com Tel; 01692 652166, Fax; 01692 652334 ● AMPERSAND PUBLISHING (via Historex Agents in UK) 235 NE 6th Avenue #4 Delray Beach, Florida 33483-5543, USA Tel; 561-266 9686, Fax; 561-266-9786 ● ARCHER (Historex in UK) PO Box 1277 Youngsville, NC 275961277, USA www.archertransfers.com ● BADGER AIRBRUSH 9128 W. Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131, USA 800-AIR-BRUSH • Fax: 800-57BADGER www.badgerairbrush.com customerservice@badgerairbrush.com ● BISON DECALS Available from www.hannants.co.uk and www.pdi-model-supplies.com ● CAMMETT AND CO (Lifecolour, Scale Caliber) Unit 5 Forest Road, Greenfield Industrial Estate, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5FA, United Kingdom Phone; 01497 822757 Email; cammettco@btopenworld.com www.cammett.co.uk ● CLASSIC PUBLICATIONS Midland Counties Publications, 4 Watling Drive, Sketchley Lane Industrial Estate, Hinckley, Leics UK LE10 1YF Tel: +44(0) 1455 233 747, Fax: +44(0) 1455 233 737 midlandbooks@compuserve.com www.classic-publications.com ● CREATIVE MODELS LTD (Mig Productions, Vallejo, Accurate Miniatures); Unit 6-10, Honeysome Industrial Estate, Honeysome Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire PE16 6TG Tel/Fax; 01354 760022 www.creativemodels.co.uk info@creativemodels.co.uk ● CZECH SIX PUBLICATIONS 48 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3BN UK Tel; 01932 866426 www.czechsixpublications.com ● DRAGON MODELS (The Hobby Company in UK) Dragon Models Ltd, Kong Nam Ind. Building B1-10F, 603-609 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan NT, Hong Kong Fax (HK) 4110587 www.dragonmodelsltd.com
(For 1:6 Action Figures, please contact Amerang in UK)
● ECHELON FINE DETAILS Available from; wwwaccurate-armour. com & http://pachome1.pacific.net. sg/~kriegsketten/
● EAGLE EDITIONS Ltd PO Box 580 Hamilton MT 59840 USA406 Tel; 363 5415, Fax; 406 375 9270 eagle@eagle-editions.com www.eagle-editions.com ● FANTASY PRINTSHOP The Palms Oasis, New Portreath Road, Bridge, Cornwall, TR16 4QL ● FROME MODEL CENTRE 1/2 Catherine Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DA, UK +44 (0) 1373 465295 www.frome-model-centre.com enquiries@frome-model-centre.com ● GRAND PRIX MODELS 4 Thorpe Close, Thorpe Way, Banbury, OX16 4SW. Tel; 01295 278070 Fax; 01295 278072 www.grandprixmodels.com email@grandprixmodels.com ● GREENHILL BOOKS Park House, 1 Russell Gardens, London NW11 9NN, UK Tel 020 8458 6314 Fax 020 8905 5245 www.greenhillbooks.com L.Leventhal@greenhillbooks.com ● GUNZE SANGYO MDC in the UK ● HANNANTS Harbour Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2LZ. Tel 01502 517444 Fax 01502 500521 www.hannants.co.uk sales@hannants.co.uk ● HIKOKI PUBLICATIONS LTD Ashtree House, Station Road, Ottringham, East Yorkshire, HU12 OBJ, UK ● HIROBOY (Zero Paints) Unit 59, Basepoint Business Centre Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 8SD UK Tel: 07977125967 (UK office hours only) www.hiroboy.com ● 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 ● 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 ● MODEL WHOLESALE UK LTD Unit 3 Dean Close, Raunds, Northants NN9 6BD Tel; 01892 680009 Fax:01892 522526 info@modelwholesaleuk.com www.modelwholesaleuk.com ● MODUNI VERSAND GMBH Böttgerstr. 2-14, 65439 Flörsheim, Germany Tel; 06145 5456-0 Fax; 06145 5456-11 info@moduni.de www.moduni.de ● MONROE PERDU Monroe Perdu Designs, 3168 Renee Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA. www.monroeperdu.com ● PANZERWRECKS PO Box 164, Heathfield, Sussex TN21 8WA, UK www.panzerwrecks.com ● PEGASUS HOBBIES (Selected items via Pocketbond in UK) 5515 Moreno Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763 USA www.pegasushobbies.com ● PLUS MODEL (Creative Models in UK) Jizni 56, 370 10 C. Budejovice, Czech Republic. plusmodel@plusmodel.cz www.plusmodel.cz ● POCKETBOND LTD (Trumpeter & AFV Club in UK) PO Box 80, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England, AL6 0ND Tel 01707 391509 Fax 01707 327 466 info@pocketbond.co.uk ● POL MODELS 64 Cumberland Road, Acton, London, W3 6EY UK polmodels@aol.com ● PSP MODELS LTD (Mission Models in USA) Unit 19B, Applin’s Farm, Farrington, Dorset DT11 8RA, UK Phone/fax: +44 (0)1747 811 817 www.psp-models.com ● PRO-ART MODELS www.proartmodels.be ● QUICKBOOST www.quickboost.net ● 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
■ Please mention ‘Tamiya Model Magazine’ if you make contact with any of the companies listed above - thanks!
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NEXT ISSUE The next issue of TMMI is January 2014 (No.219), on sale December 19th 2013
SEVERAL CAREFUL OWNERS Tamiya’s 1:35 Tiran 5 gets a mild up-detailing and some heavy weathering
TOTAL RALLY; DS3 WRC
Heller’s 1:24 Citroën DS3 Rally version
ON CLOUD NINE Eduard’s sublime 1:48 Spitfire Mk.IX in detail
...AND MUCH MORE, OF COURSE!
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Order online now at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com ISSUE No.218 DECEMBER 2013 PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 21st 2013 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; Colin Spinner Advertising Sales; Claire Alley, Mark Peacock Advertising Assistant; Joe Brown Office Manager; Paula Gray Administration Manager; Hannah McLaurie Executive decision-making; Mike Yameindupp 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... TAMIYA’S 1:6 POLICE HARLEY IS BACK!
TAMIYA 1:6 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLH1200 POLICE BIKE
I have worked on TMMI since 1991 and been the magazine’s Editor since 1996, but I was a Tamiya fan long before that. I remember having several Tamiya catalogues in the early to mid 1970s and when the big Harley-Davidson Police Bike was released, I remember thinking “this surely must be the greatest model kit of all time”! Ever since then, I have wanted to build this incredible kit but it was either out of production or hugely expensive in private collections. Now, however, the kit is back on re-issue and so it was within my reach again! Even though I’m not really a bike modeller, I was delighted when the TMMI review sample arrived from Tamiya recently. I had never actually looked inside the box of this monster kit, so I wasn’t quite sure if I’d be disappointed, but... No! This is Tamiya at their finest! The box is full of perfectly moulded polystyrene sprues in white, black, metallic grey, clear, red-tinted and chrome-plate. Two enormous synthetic rubber tyres are presented neatly in a vacuum-pack and various metal parts are sealed safely away too. The engine is very finely detailed and part that would have been in rubber on the real bike are replicated in soft black vinyl here. After all those years of wanting it, I was not disappointed by Tamiya’s mighty 1:6 Harley-Davidson Police Bike and when my modelling bench is clear, I shall start work on her! See you again on December 16th! editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
A MAGIC MOMENT OF TAMIYA CREATIVITY IS BACK! Packaging is neatly presented; pure Tamiya style
FATBOY LO Don’t forget, Tamiya’s all-new 1:16 Harley-Davidson ‘Fat Boy Lo’ will be out soon! More news in TMMI...
GUY GOLSTEYN In these views we see Tamiya’s kit as built several years ago by TMMI author Guy Golsteyn, who built the Ayrton Senna Kart last issue.
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