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SCALE MODELWORLD 2014

£4.20 January 2015 ISSUE 231

Photo-report from this year’s big model event in Telford

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JAGDPANZER IV

Tamiya’s all-new 1:35 L/70 Lang, previewed

RAVISHING REDHEAD

Hasegawa’s exquisite 1:24 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa

PACIFIC PIRATE Tamiya's F4U-1A Corsair, the second version of the sublime new 1:32 kit

Tamiya 1:35 T-72 Czech Army, Trumpeter 1:48 A-37 Dragonfly Pt.2, plus kits, books and accessories…

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Tamiya Model Magazine International Vol 230

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SCALE MODELWORLD AND IPMS NATIONALS 2014 TMMI visits Scale Modelworld 2014. We took a lot of photographs! PAGE 6

Issue 231 January 2015 EDITOR Marcus Nicholls editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

Contents 4 NEWS DESK New kit and model product news 16 CHAPMAN’S CHAMPION COMES HOME! Tamiya’s classic Team Lotus Type 49 is back, this time with added goodies! 18 CZECH MATE! Some creative weathering techniques on a Tamiya classic, the 1:35 T-72M1 40 DINKY DINGO! Tamiya’s new 1:48 British Dingo Mk.II armoured scout car, previewed

PACIFIC PIRATE, PART 1 Tamiya's F4U-1A Corsair, the second version of the sublime new 1:32 kit PAGE 24

41 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES New and recently issued modelling accessories 43 LATE-WAR LEAD-SLED A quick look at Tamiya’s all-new 1:35 Jagdpanzer IV ‘Lang’ 44 BOOK REVIEWS New scale modelling-related books reviewed 46 TRAINER WITH TEETH PT.2 Trumpeter’s 1:48 A-37A Dragonfly, complete! 54 A FINE INSTRUMENT OF MODELLING! A professional airbrush for demanding spraying operations, the Iwata Custom Micron B 56 NEW RELEASES KITS; FROM TELFORD New model kits seen at Scale Modelworld 2014 58 KAMPFPANZER M48 A look in the box of Revell’s new 1:35 M48A2GA2 kit 60 DIORAMA IDEAS An atmospheric scene from Normandy as a P-47D Thunderbolt is re-armed 64 CONTACTS Where to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI 66 THE EDITOR’S PAGE The Editor’s thoughts on scale modelling topics RAVISHING REDHEAD Hasegawa's exquisite 1:24 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa PAGE 34

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Newsdesk IN BRIEF... TAMIYA 1:24 GAZOO Racing TRD 86 (2013 TRD Rally challenge) 1:10 R/C TRF419 Chassis Kit 1:32 Aero Avante Body Set (2015 Mini 4WD Station) 1:32 Vanquish Jr. Body Set (2015 Mini 4WD Station) 1:35 M4A3E8 Sherman (ex-Asuka/Tasca) hobbyco.net

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

NEW FROM TAMIYA 1:48 PANZERKAMPFWAGEN 38(t) AUSF.E/F Next up in Tamiya's 1:48 Military Miniature Series is the small but effective Pz38(t) tank, a Czech design, used in significant numbers by the German forces in WW2. The kit will come with a commander figure for the turret hatch plus link-and-length tracks with in-built upper 'sag'. It'll be small but perfectly formed! www.hobbyco.net

REVELL Cylon Centurion revell.de/en EDUARD 1:48 SiemensSchuckert SSW D.II eduard.com EBBRO 1:20 Lotus 49B 1:20 Lotus Type 88B eduard.com ICM 1:24 Model T 1910 Touring hannants.co.uk C1 MODELS Spoon Honda S2000 Transkit hiroboy.com UM-MODELS 1:35 GMC driver and passenger French Indochina 1:35 French infantry soldier smoking PLUS MODEL 1:35 US Army Grader creativemodels. co.uk RESICAST 1:35 WW1 British 8-inch howitzer resicast.com

1:16 RC FULL-OPTION JGSDF TYPE 10 MBT

1:35 US 6X6 AMBULANCE TRUCK M792 GAMA GOAT

Japan's current main battle tank, the Type 10 MBT, forms the subject of Tamiya's next 1:16 radio controlled tank kit. It will come with 'full options' which means full driving motions, rotating turret elevating gun barrel plus engine and gun firing sounds and lighting effects. Of course, it's a fully detailed scale model too, with fine exterior detailing, M2 heavy MG and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force commander figure (inset). www.hobbyco.net

The second version of Tamiya's 1:35 Gama Goat is on its way, in the form of the ambulance variant. The kit will now come with moulded canvas cover for the 'trailer' portion of the vehicle and the cabin which sport a very realistic fabric texture. Bench seats are fitted in the rear section and red cross decals are provided for rear cover. www.hobbyco.net

1:35 NEW FIGURES AND RE-ISSUES On the way back from Tamiya are the classic 1:35 AAVP7A1 w/UGWS turret and Churchill MK.VI Crocodile, both great kits with tons of detail and fantastic Tamiya fit of parts. Also new is a set of Imperial Japanese officers in 1:35 with storage crates, table and other accessories. www.hobbyco.net

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A MERRY MODELLING CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY SCALE NEW YEAR FOLKS! NEW FROM REVELL 1:35 LKW 2t tmil gl (UNIMOG)

New from Revell is the modern German army's UNIMOG (UNIversal Motor-Gerät) truck. The kit is highly detailed inside and out and comes with decals for German and Belgian machines. www.revell.de/en

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NEW FROM DRAGON BLACK LABEL 1:72 ATOMIC ANNIE GUN

This new kit of the extraordinary US Army M65 'Atomic Annie' nuclear-shell firing howitzer from the early 1950s can be displayed in 'combat mode' with gun in firing position on the ground and also in 'travel mode' with gun in towing position. www.hobbyco.net

Amilcar MCO – Indianapolis 500 1929 1:43 resin & metal kit by CG Models

NEW FROM HOBBYBOSS 1:35 SCHNEIDER CA TANK Carrying on with the WW1 theme, Hobbyboss are tooling up to create the French Schneider tank, which entered service in the second part of the conflict and even went on to take part in the early stages of the Spanish Civil War. www.creativemodels.co.uk

De Tomaso Pantera IMSA 1980 1:43 resin & metal kit by Arena

WIN REVELL KITS! Win the 1:35 LKW 2t tmil gl (UNIMOG) Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T WTCC 2012 1:24 plastic kit by Beemax

TMMI is offering you the chance to win some cool Revell kits of all types, scales and subjects! This time, it’s the 1:35 LKW 2t tmil gl (UNIMOG)

NEW FROM PROFIL24 1:24 TOYOTA CELICA TWIN CAM TURBO GRP B On release from French manufacturer Profil24 is a full kit of the 1980s Toyota Celica Group B rally car. The kit is in resin and metal and comes with two openable doors, detailed engine and chassis plus markings for Björn Waldegaard/Hans Thorszelius (Safari Rally 1984), Juha Kankhunen/Fred Galagher (Safari Rally 1985) and Björn Waldegaard/Fred Galaghern (Safari Rally 1986). www.profil24-models.com www.grandprixmodels.com www.hiroboy.com

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NEWS EXTRA: SCALE MODELWORLD SHOW REPORT SCALE MODELWORLD ‘14 TELFORD UK

SCALE MODELWORLD AND Tamiya Model Magazine visits Scale Modelworld 2014 and we took a lot of photographs!

AIRCRAFT

nce again, the Tamiya Model Magazine team packed up the van with the display stand plus half a ton of magazines and books and took the two-hour drive north to Shropshire to attend Scale Modelworld 2014. This incredible event combines three main elements; IPMS model clubs, the competition and vendors and the combination makes an irresistible attraction for scale modellers, not just from the UK but the whole world. In the following pages we can see a small selection of photos taken in the competition room showing some of the talent on show including aircraft, armour, cars, bikes, trucks, ship, science-fiction and more. To see the new kit releases from the show, please turn to page fifty-six, where we have turned this month's 'New Releases Kits' into a show special. Here’s a photo-compilation of some of the models that caught our eye, arranged in no particular order; we apologise in advance for lack of modeller name-checks and any inaccuracies in the captions! ●

The EE Lightning sported a superb metallic finish. The Canberra (right) featured an immaculate camouflage scheme.

The Martin B-26 Marauder is a popular modelling subject and this 1:48 Monogram example had been given an extremely convincing worn finish.

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This winter-schemed Fw190 was set off perfectly by its snowy setting.

The BAE Hawk looked superb on a simple black presentation base.

This Grumman F-11 Tiger was incredibly neat, with a perfect grey paint finish and equally flawless markings.

This Beaufighter caught our eye straight away; its faded and weathered finish was stunning.

This Harrier looked effective in its heavily chipped and battered paint scheme.

Some nicely faded camouflage in evidence on the airframe of this Royal Navy Hellcat. The chipped paint was effective too.

This P-47D Thunderbolt is based on a real incident where the whole fuselage was covered with engine oil. Very impressive presentation.

With a new Fouga Magister kit now available from Kinetic, it was good to see build-ups on the tables. This Irish Air Corps version looked superb

An AT-6 Harvard trainer in South African colours surely makes for something a little different! A very crisp paint scheme indeed.

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AIRCRAFT

A DeHavilland DH-82A Tiger Moth always brings The WW2 Rumanian IAR-80/81 is a great looking a smile to the face and this RAF example looked fighter and this example was well presented, the lovely. pilot figure adding a sense of scale.

This Lynx HAS.2 from the Falklands War looked perfect, wit rotor blades stowed and crew hatches clipped open. Excellent work.

The 1:32 Skyraider was shown in a maintenance condition, the best way to show off the engine and wingfold detail.

A Hafner H.8 Rotachute is an unusual choice for a model, but a highly original and fascinating one nonetheless. It’s what Telford is all about!

The detail painting on this RAF Wessex helicopter was fantastic, with just the right level of weathering.

SHIPS

The WW2 German Type XXIII u-boat with some nicely restrained weathering.

A very dramatic and realistic seascape really brought this WW2 Type VII u-boat to life.

This US Navy warship was depicted at full steam, with some excellent water effects in its wake.

An Italian Navy seaplane tender at anchor made a very Trumpeter’s 1:350 Admiral Hipper, by TMMI regular atmospheric scene. Ulf Lundberg; our photo does not do justice to the amazing detail on this model.

Simple but effective; this wooden sailing boat named ‘Enterprise’ was full of character.

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SCALE MODELWORLD AND ARMOUR

100 years since the start of WW1 meant that British ‘lozenge’ tanks were plentiful, including this captured example, beautifully painted and weathered.

Excellent camouflage work on this Sd.Kfz.7/2 Flak 3.7.

A superb presentation of a WW2 British Morris CS8 truck and Italian Breda 20/65 model.35 in 1:35.

Mini Review... INSIDE THE ARMOUR 1:35 T-54 (EGYPTIAN) CONVERSION FOR TAMIYA KIT ITEM no.ITA35189 www.insidethearmour.com

A well executed fas cine bun Mk.IV tank.

A very interesting Kubelwagen variant and an eye-catching display.

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This resin and photo-etched set provides all the parts you need to convert Tamiya’s 1:35 T-55 kit into the T-54. The set includes a whole new turret, replacement engine deck, a full set of roadwheels, fender stowage boxes, aluminium main gun barrel plus a heap of other items, all very well cast, with excellent instructions.

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The Tiger I is an evergreen modelling subject The Panzerwerfer 42 is an odd-looking but engaging modelling subject and this one had and this one was expertly airbrushed. been given a wonderfully convincing worn whitewash effect.

6-pdr gun portee, oozing character; the figures really bring the vehicle to life.

Another expertly finished 6-pdr anti-tank gun in desert finish; a simple and effective display.

GMC truck with quite a modifications! Excellent faded paint and subtle weathering.

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SCALE MODELWORLD AND CARS & BIKES

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A wonderful depiction of Esci/Italeri’s 1:24 FIAT 131 rally, complete with drivers’ helmets and gloves, plus an expert application of mud.

Tamiya’s 1:20 Lotus 107 was a popular kit on its release back in the 1990s; this example was very tidily built and painted.

Tamiya’s gorgeous 1:12 Honda RC166 is one of the company’s best bike kits and this one was superb.

There must be hundreds of Minis in garages across Britain in this condition! This 1:24 replica looked spot-on.

Tamiya’s 1:24 LaFerrari is not an easy kit to build, but this example was flawless.

A little camper? Revell’s VW is a thoroughly detailed kit with lots personalisation potential.

The 1:12 FIAT Mefistofele is soon to come out from Italeri, complete with a replica of ‘that’ 21.7 litre engine...

A very interesting chop on this Tamiya 1:24 Opel DTM car! Some beautiful wooden bodywork on this 1:12 1924 Hispano Suiza H6C.

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Scale Motorsport’s magnificent 1:24 resin kit of the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe A very slick build of Tamiya’s 1:12 Renault RE20 from the fabled ‘Big Series’, also shown below.

An interesting use for a 1:24 tanker truck kit, in United Nations markings.

Trumpeter’s 1:24 American fire engine, expertly finished and with some extra detailing.

Something a little different, a Harley-Davidson 18F, scale unknown.

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SCALE MODELWORLD SCIENCE FICTION

A wonderful impression of ‘Scrat’ from the animated film ‘Ice Age’.

Monster-sized robot thingies, in WW2 German camo - why not?

Some excellent shading was in evidence on this Snow Speeder from Empire Strikes Back.

No idea what we have here, but who’d have thought you could have nightmares about apples and pears?

Imperial TIE Bomber, very well done; some serious scatchwork here.

Thunderbird 1 still looks good, even if the design is half a century old! This one was beautifully built.

Good parenting is the key to a happy life, even if you are a Xenomorph...

a 1:32 Lunar Rover in a suitably moon-like setting and very well done indeed.

A small but very well planned vignette, with a high-tech flying pod?

The Millennium Falcon never fails to impress and this example was very close to the original in appearance.

The 600 series had rubber Jules Verne moon rocket, skin... But these are new. cutaway! They look human...

Industria Mechanika’s 1:35 Dragonfly, a very inventive and original kit.

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KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:12 1967 TEAM LOTUS TYPE 49 â&#x2014;? KIT NO.12052

CHAPM COME This set of eight aluminium engine intake trumpets is also new to the 2014 edition.

Newly included in this 2014 edition is a sheet of photo-etched nickel-steel carrying radiator faces, dials and brake discs.

The nosecone is a superb one-piece moulding.

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The semi-pneumatic tyres look as good as ever, complete with tread patterns and sidewall logos.

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he Type 49 made its debut in 1967 and was another groundbreaking piece of racing car engineering from Team Lotus which featured an innovative structural design that mounted the Cosworth DFV V8 engine directly to the rear bulkhead as a stressed member. Thus, the powerplant became an active element of the chassis, saving weight and lowering the centre of gravity. This idea from designer Colin Chapman of Team Lotus reinvigorated the team and the Type 49 drove to victory in the 1967 Dutch Grand

Prix, its first F1 race. Three further wins followed that season as the car was piloted by the iconic duo of Jim Clark and Graham Hill and in the next year five more victories were added. The Type 49 contributed to two Constructors' titles before it was retired in 1970. Tamiya's kit certainly is a classic and has been in high demand since its initial release in the early 1970s and re-release in 1991. The assembled body measures an impressive 360mm in length and does a superb job of capturing the ultra narrow shape of the '49. The

Cosworth DFV engine is fully depicted, complete with 'plumbing' for the ignition, fuel and cooling systems. The newly included air funnels are the 'cherry on the cake' for the engine and really give it a sparkle of authenticity. One of the features of the new photo-etched sheet are the dials for the driver's instrument panel which can be painted and dropped into the moulded bezels of the dashboard. Alternatively, the metal parts can be flipped over and used as baseplates for dial decals, should the modeller prefer. Also on

the PE sheet are parts to depict brake discs, radiator mesh, seatbelt parts and more. Cartograf decals are provided for cars from the '67 Dutch and Belgian GPs and a nicely sculpted driver figure is included to add further realism. Welcome back Lotus 49! ● MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:12 MATERIALS: . . . . . . IM, PE, MA, SVT, WS Availability: Good model shops everywhere www.hobbyco.net TMMI’S OPINION? One of Tamiya’s most famous kits returns; good news in itself, but the new metal parts give it an extra special touch

PMAN'S CHAMPION MES HOME!

Tamiya's classic ‘Big Scale’ Team Lotus Type 49 is back, this time with added goodies!

The body parts sport finely raised rivets which will need careful treatment during the painting/polishing procedures to avoid them being damaged or removed entirely.

A lovely little Lotus badge is new to the 2014 release.

The Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine is a beautiful replica of the real thing, even after 40+ years. Detail is fine and the parts are free from flash and other flaws.

It’s hard to believe that the big Lotus was released back in 1973 when you look at the detail and finesse of the kit parts.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLE TAMIYA 1:35 RUSSIAN ARMY TANK T-72 M1 â&#x2014;? KIT NO.35160

Chris Jerrett applies g some creative weatherin techniques to a Tamiya classic, the 1:35 T-72M1, a modified and painted as Czech army machine

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he Tamiya T-72 kit has great detail that includes many of the weld seams moulded perfectly in scale. I always like to add my own personal touches and details; I assembled the main parts and then plan out what I would like to improve (image 1). The rear of the turret in the kit is based on the shape of an East German T72, so the first step was to extend the turret rear using card and putty. With the help of a 1:35 scale drawing of the turret I shaped it to resemble a T-72M1 turret (image 2). The Czech Army has a particular towing connection for its T72s and I wanted to add one, but there isn't one manufactured in 1:35 scale so I made my own, using plastic and some old kit parts (image 3). Other additions include smoke dischargers from ET models and a barrel from RB. The gun mantlet cover on the kit was a little small, so I boosted its size with epoxy putty. The conduit was detailed with plastic (image 4). All done, I replaced the kit tracks with Friuls to get that realistic sag. The tow cables are from Eureka. With this addition the Tamiya kit looks great, even with out paint (image 5).

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I started the airbrush work with a mixture of Tamiya XF acrylic paints to recreate a Russian green colour, with a little 'built-in' fading. I created some highlighting on the top surfaces by adding Tamiya XF-2 Flat White to my base colour mix (image 6). After a gloss coat using Tamiya X-22 Clear, I set the model aside for the paint to dry hard. This is important because for the chipping you will need a tough base surface. I mixed up my Czech camo colours (again, from Tamiya Acrylics, using photos as a guide) and had them ready for the time-sensitive chipping phase. I applied some thin, even coats of AK Interactive's chipping fluid (you can also use hairspray) and let that dry for thirty minutes. Using the guide provided in the Echelon decals for the Czech T-72, I sprayed the camo pattern, trying to not waste time as the chipping fluid will dry too much! (image 7). TMMI 231 January 2015

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLE TAMIYA 1:35 RUSSIAN ARMY TANK T-72 M1 ● KIT NO.35160 1

At this point I used a short-tipped paint brush dipped in water and began removing the paint gently. It is a simple procedure, and a dry paper towel is on hand to manage the excess water (image 8). I kept some pictures of the real thing close to hand so I could make sure the scratched details were accurate (image 9).

THE DIRTYING-UP CONTINUES

The weathering for a tank as old as a T-72 that is still in service is very specific; you want to show its age and the effects of continuous up-keep. I like to start with a series of washes (the ready to use washes are simple to use and help speed up the process). For the first wash I applied some brown colour and used thinners to spread the liquid out on the model. The excess was removed with a clean brush and wiped on a paper towel (image 10). For heavier staining I used oil paints, brushing them in heavy into the deeper detail then gently drawing them away with a wide brush, dampened with thinners (image 11). During the weathering stages I also added scratches and chips to detail parts. For some of the aluminium parts I used Tamiya paint, as they work very well for detail painting. You want to be careful not to overdo this as the silver tone tends to attract the eye of the viewer (image 12). I also use lightened tones of the base colours to further enhance the worn paint (image 13). A sponge was used to create super fine scratches and rusty spots (image 14) and during the fine paint work stage I also paint the details that are of different colours. The canvas cover was painted using Humbrols as I find that these materials are the best for painting fabrics (image 15). Additional, localised colour-washes – often called pin washes – were applied in a controlled way. These replicate rust stains and dirt build up (image 16). In some instances, I injected colour-washes into tight areas using a blunt-tipped hypodermic needle (image 17). The first step in the creation of the

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dust-build up was made using pigments mixed with enamel paints. The mix was washed into the recesses using a fine brush. I take care not to overdo this as the pigment mix is hard to visualize in its wet form, so I do it in several stages over a two or three day period (image 18). Airbrushed-on dust is a trick that works on almost every model. The level of intensity depends on how much you thin the paint. Once the dust has been sprayed you can change the tone to suit your needs, using oil or enamel paints (image 19).

MUD PLUGGER

For this model the side skirts are staying on, so the mud will be controlled. I wanted to get the dried mud look on the lower hull and road wheels. I experimented with pigments but they always dried with full coverage, meaning they covered the details in an overall coat. I added some real dirt to my regular mix and it was closer, but still not what I was looking for. The solution turned out to be gravel and sand fixer, used as the binder. The mud mix has a gel texture (images 20, 21). For the inside of the road wheels I wanted a wet look, so a darker enamel wash was brushed on (image 22). A little mud splatter was in order but I certainly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to cover up the camo paint, so I used a plaster pigment mixed with thinner. The mixture was gently

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flicked on the model surface where mud would land on the real tank (image 23). I finished off with some glossy effects used to replicate oil staining, water pooling, grease and general wet grime. Gloss black paint was employed for heavy grease and engine oil from AK Interactive was used for spilt fuel (images 24, 25). Silvering was created with a powder dark steel from AK (image 26).

FINAL THOUGHTS

The T72 is an iconic tank of the cold war that is still in service today with many countries. Using the Tamiya kit and a variety of after market bits you can build and finish a T72 from just about any point in its long history. Highly recommended! â&#x2014;?

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Spencer Pollard begins the build-up of Tamiya's new F4U-1A Corsair, the second version of the sublime 1:32 kit

ollowing the release of Tamiya’s superlative F4U-1 ‘Birdcage’ Corsair in 1:32 last year, there was always a good chance that other versions would follow and so the appearance of the later -1A, is not surprising. Essentially a replica of an upgraded aircraft, this new kit features almost 90% of the kit parts from the earlier release, new runners offering the semi-bubble canopy,

centreline racks and stores and modified cockpit interior that set the two versions apart. You’ll also find some more subtle changes: extended tail wheel; choice of early or later distributor housings and ignition harness; instrument panel, wedge-shaped addition to the right wing’s leading edge and gunsight, amongst others. Within the pages of this magazine and our “How To Build… Tamiya’s 1:32 F4U-1

Corsair” we have discussed in detail the quality of this family of kits, but perhaps for those still not familiar with it, a few points here may not go amiss. Across the board detail is astonishing, the levels of finesse apparent over the surface of the airframe being better than anything seen thus far. The depiction of the panel lines, rivets and fasteners is simply exquisite. Add to that a degree of

tolerance between the individual components and a cleverness of design that means clean-up is kept to a minimum, and the pleasure possible from this kit, is there for all to see. Dig a little deeper and you will find a truly comprehensive package that offers a full cockpit, a beautiful depiction of the P&W R-2800-8W engine, full-depth undercarriage and tailwheel bays, folded

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Construction begins with the cockpit and the rear bulkhead and seat. This is one of the changes in this kit, the seat in the -1A being raised up 17 cm to increase visibility through the semi-bubble canopy. The seat is built up from a number of well-moulded parts before being mounted onto the delicate framework that connects it with the rear bulkhead. In order to simplify painting, the seat and bulkhead were kept separate.

Please note; main image shows Tamiya factory-built model; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finished masterpiece next month!

From the box, the cockpit in this kit is one of the most detailed ever created for a 1:32 plastic kit. Here, the front bulkhead, side consoles and delicate instrument panel are being prepared for paint.

or extended wings, separate control surfaces and a complete set of glazed pieces that deal with not only that distinctive canopy, but also smaller items such as the lights, gunsight and other fittings. Fit is extraordinary. This is the second 1:32 Corsair Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built and other than having to fill a number of differentiating features, filler has been absolutely absent from the builds.

There were a few seams to deal with as the large wing halves and fuselage shells were joined (as you would expect) but that was it, all of the airframe being built up along natural panel lines and breaks, only the merest hint of Tamiya Extra Thin Cement being needed to keep everything in place. Building this kit really is a pleasure! For those who have built the earlier kit, there is one

Close up of the detail on one of the side consoles: sensational, eh? A few more details and this little feature will be ready to paint and weather.

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The model offers a choice of folded or extended wings, a cleverly designed spar holding each section perfectly in place. The lower wing panel is supplied in one piece and as such, is a wonderful example of the toolmaker’s art. Separate sections in the instructions take you through construction of the folded and extended wings.

in this one that’s V change definitely for the better – the definitely for the better – the instructions. Previously, the kit instructions dealt with the complete wing assembly as part of the main body of the booklet, using notes and callouts to describe what went where. Though this was well done (as indeed we expect from Tamiya!) it was still confusing, needing plenty of care and attention to ensure everything was present and correct. That being so, Tamiya have taken a look at the instructions and in this case drawn up two complete sections that cover assembly of both the extended wings and then, the folded sections. You just use the pages that you need and ignore the rest – much easier to understand and far easier to follow. Tamiya’s instructions have always been the best in the business, this clever, carefully thought out change, simply reinforces that opinion. As you may imagine, Tamiya have played safe with the colour schemes, choosing three different aircraft – two Marine Corps aircraft and one from the US Navy. The choices are as follows: US Marine Corps VMF-111, Gilbert Islands, 1944 US Navy VF-17 Squadron Leader, Ondonga Airfield, New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands, November 15th, 1943 US Marine Corps VMF-214, Vella Lavella Island, December 1943 Though these options are well thought out and the decals excellent, we thought it might be fun to build something a little different, which we will reveal next month when we finish this model and show you the results. I could wax lyrical over the kit for hours, but it may be better to actually show you what it is all about. Over the next few pages I will describe in depth the initial construction steps, the interior, engine and airframe and point out where necessary any interesting points and finishing ideas. This then is Tamiya’s F4U-1A Corsair – I hope you like it! ●

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Test fitting the spar. Slots and tabs ensure that everything lines up perfectly – and it does!

Whilst test-fitting the spar, time was taken to check the location of the undercarriage bay liners and other details. Once again, everything almost clicked into place.

A close up of the port undercarriage bay reveals some of the clever tabs and slots that are used to ensure that everything lines up accurately. A brush full of liquid glue is all that is needed to hold these parts in place.

The main undercarriage legs are a wonderful part of the kit, being comprehensively detailed and a blast to assemble. Lengths of metal rod, trapped between the two halves of the leg, add a reassuring degree of strength to these delicate sub-assemblies.

Though invisible inside the wings of this model, the radiators are detailed with fine, etched-steel facings. These were painted black and the grills picked out with Humbrol Silver darkened with a little Raw Umber oil paint.

Though time precluded their use on this model, Barracuda Studios offer a superb set of resin wheels that replace the plastic and soft rubber items supplied in the kit. Clean-up is easy and the detail a cut above that offered by Tamiya.

One of the great innovations of recent times are the inclusion of canopy masks in kits such is this one. Printed in thin Kabuki tape, the modeller only needs to cut out the designs with a new scalpel blade, before applying each one to the glazing panels for a perfect finish.

Though the kit supplies etched seat straps, experience of them from a previous build, suggested an easier method should be sought. This being so, a set of HGW straps were bought and used. These delicate fabric and etched straps are absolutely stunning and well worth the time needed to assemble each one.

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Painting of the cockpit has begun. All the interior pieces were sprayed with Gunze Sanyo Interior Green, washed with a mixed or Raw Umber oil paint and Matt Back enamel (thinned with white spirit) and then drybrushed with Humbrol Grass Green lightened with increasing amounts of Matt White. The instrument consoles were masked and sprayed with Tamiya Semi Gloss Black and then drybrushed with Humbrol Tank Grey followed by Sea Grey.

Though the bulk of the engine is finished in natural metal shades, the gearbox housing is painted dark grey, in this case Gunze Sangyo Extra Dark Sea Grey, weathered with oil paint washes and then drybrushed with lighter shades of grey and gun metal, to pick out the finer details.

Though considered by many to be an old-fashioned technique, drybrushing can certainly help to accentuate detail, as indeed can be seen here. Pin washes were first applied and then the surface very carefully drybrushed with increasingly lightened shades of green to bring out those delicate details. That intrusive piece of fluff was removed before completing the cockpit and fixing it in place…

The engine is another complex constructional step, but is fun to paint once assembled. All metal parts were painted with Alclad Dark Aluminium, washed with Humbrol Matt Black, oversprayed with a dilute mix of Tamiya Red Brown and Black and then drybrushed with Humbrol Silver. The dark grey items were painted with Humbrol Tank Grey, details being picked out with Vallejo acrylics.

The finer details around the consoles were picked out with Humbrol enamels following the painting guide supplied in the kit. There’s a way to go yet, but things are starting to come together nicely…

Though almost entirely invisible inside the model, the interior surfaces of the wings and the complex radiators were fully assembled and painted before joining the wings halves. Unlike the earlier Birdcage kit that had some internal areas painted in Salmon Pink, this one is entirely finished in Interior Green.

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This little radiator is a cool detail that vanishes never to be seen again! Make the most of it here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; soon, it will be gone forever.

The rear bulkhead has been completed and the seat, complete with straps, fixed in place. Careful painting and weathering has helped to bring out all of the finer details, a small stencil decal adding the finishing touch.

The radiators that are visible inside the wings are constructed from both plastic and etched metal, the latter helping to recreate that delicate looking framework.

Considerable time is needed to construct, paint and weather these three sub-assemblies, but that is time well spent, the results being superb, straight from the box.

The inner, starboard cockpit wall is neatly detailed, The tailwheel bay is comprehensively detailed and small electrical boxes and the flare pistol, adding forms a firm foundation for the completed leg, to the stringer detail moulded inside the fuselage once fitted at the end of construction. half. Once again, Interior Green is the colour of choice here, washes and drybrushing, bringing out the detail.

The port wall of the cockpit is sparsely detailed, only this throttle assembly and that neat placard helping to break of the ribs and stringers. This is part of the model that could benefit from some extra detail in the form of wiring and cables.

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A close-up of the instrument panel. This is made up from a plastic panel, clear faceplate and reversed decals that are applied to the outer surface of the latter to allow the instrument designs to shine through. Carefully applied layers of drybrushed grey bring out the dial surrounds, before picking out the smaller details in acrylics.

As with the rear bulkhead, the front bulkhead repays careful assembly and painting, especially the instrument panel, with its delicate detail and glazed instruments.

The completely assembled engine shows off for the camera. With care and attention, the engine can look very good even if built from the box. Carefully applied layers of paint and some delicate washes help bring out the detail. Where possible, the smaller details such as the black cylinder head covers were painted individually whilst still attached to the runners and then carefully fixed in place with liquid glue.

There is no doubt that the addition of ignition wires would further add to the detail around the engine. As with the distributor casings, the kit offers alternate ignition harness rings, the early pattern one being fitted here. Once again Alclad II was used to finish these delicate pieces.

Viewed from the front, the superb fin detail comes into view. Washes and drybrushing helped bring out this detail so that it would be visible within the confines of the modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cowling.

The cockpit has been completed, ready to be used inside our model.

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Thanks to some very clever design, much of the cockpit can be painted almost completely using the airbrush, only small details needing to be painted with a traditional brush.

As with many of the models that I build for TMMI, though a warbird, weathering inside the cockpit was kept down to allow the detail to shine through. In this shot those new seat straps really add to the look of the completed cockpit as does the care taken to ensure that all of the finer details are visible and well defined.

The coaming is one of the areas of the model that differs from that seen in the Birdcage variant, the reflector gunsight and associated controls being noticeably more complex than those seen inside the earlier Dash One. The clear plastic trim wheels are noticeable in this shot, as are the red knobs and levers that add a splash of colour to an area almost entirely finished in green and black!

The fuselage is completely assembled and almost ready to paint. Without exception, all of the parts fit flawlessly together, the interior parts needing virtually no glue to hold them in place. Clean up is quick too thanks to the use of large panels that deal with most of the spine and nose joints.

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Before sealing up the fuselage the edges of the cockpit opening were masked and then the outer colour – in this case Gloss Sea Blue – was sprayed on. The fuselage halves were then closed up, the joints sanded smooth and then the blue resprayed where needed. This additional step helps when it comes to masking the cockpit later on, less need for precise masking being needed. Note also that the fit of the windscreen and surrounding panel is so tight that there is no need to fix it in place before painting commences.

The engine mount has been fixed in place after painting it with Alclad II Dark Aluminium. You can also see here that the radiator covers have been painted in Gloss Sea Blue and then fixed in place. The fit is perfect, so this is easy to do and makes the masking of these important details far easier than if left in bare plastic and painted as part of the completed model.

With the wing slid into place the complexity of the fold becomes apparent. All that missing from this is the flap actuator which will be added as part of final assembly.

Views of the F4U-1A in action and at rest, in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. To the right, we see the massive P&W engine of the Corsair.

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As a change, we decided to show one wing folded and the other extended. Here is the wing fold detail – neat, comprehensive and pleasing. Ignore the Interior Green paintwork, this is just a primer, the completed fold being painted in the exterior camouflage once that begins in earnest.

A view inside the radiator. The use of both plastic and etched brass has helped create an intricate little feature befitting a complex kit such as this. You can see just how much easier the masking will be now that the parts are painted individually, a simple rectangle of foam being enough to protect the interior.

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FULL-BUILD: VINTAGE MOTORSPORT HASEGAWA 1:24 1958 FERRARI 250 TESTA ROSSA ● KIT NO.21219

Guy Golsteyn describes the construction of Hasegawa's stunning 1:24 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

R A V I S H I N G LY R T

he Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is one of Ferrari's most iconic cars of the 1950s and 60s; not to be confused with the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa, written in one word! In all, thirty-four Ferrari 250 Testa Rossas were built, from 1956 to 1961. The phrase 'Testa Rossa' means 'red head' and the most famous type – the 250 TR – was produced from 1957 to 1958. Only two factory cars and nineteen customer cars were built. After the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Ferrari 250

Testa Rossa is the second most valuable Ferrari ever, often valued at more than $8,000,000! Named for the red valve covers, the original Ferrari 250 TR had unorthodox bodywork by Scaglietti. The front fenders are visually separate from the central 'nacelle' body, a design inspired by Formula One racers, with air ducting across the front brakes and out through the open area behind the wheels. This model is often called the 'Pontoon' TR.

PREPARING THE PROJECT

I chose to build a 'normal' street version of the Testa Rossa, enabling me to appreciate the pure and sleek body lines of this great sports-car from 1958... There are lots of Testa Rossa reference pictures to be found on the internet, but in my opinion it is best to stay with just one particular car when using reference material. That is why I chose to replicate the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa from the Ralph Lauren collection, which

really is a marvellous piece of art. I used the Hasegawa kit (No.21219) for this job and I also used Hobby Design's set No.HD02-0009 which includes three photo-etched frets with all sorts of details, including four wire wheels, four aluminium turned exhaust tips, four air valves for the wheels and an aluminium gear lever. Finally, I also used a set of KA Models N° KC-24003 aluminium turned air funnels.

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RARE REDHEAD BODYWORK

The first thing to do is the assembly of the body. Make sure that all the joints are filled and sanded smooth before applying primer. On the other hand, all the panel lines need to be deepened in order to create a realistic shadow once the body has been painted. The body was then sprayed with Tamiya grey primer. After the primer has dried, I applied a first 'mist' coat of Tamiya XF-7 Flat Red, to make sure all the panel lines and corners

were covered with red before applying the 'wet' coats. Next I applied three wet coats of Tamiya TS-08 Italian Red. After the third layer I decided that the finish looked smooth enough at this stage. Obviously, the body still needed to be polished, but the glossy base was already in place. It's hard to see in the pictures, but the bonnet has already been polished to try out the procedure. After the polishing I clear coated the entire body to give it an even glossier finish, after

which a final polishing and waxing job will give it the definitive shine.

ENGINE

In the meantime, I started to assemble the engine, discovering clearly why this car was called 'Testa Rossa'. I drilled six holes in the ignition distributors and then I used some fine metal wire to simulate the spark plug cables, which run through a red guide tube and then on to the spark plugs. The guide tube was

made from aluminium tube which I fixed in my Dremel to form the conical shape. At that stage I decided to order some aluminium turned intakes as well, because the plastic kit parts really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match the detailing level of the engine. To the right hand side of the engine block I also added the fuel injection pipe and I fixed it to the carburettors. At this stage, I also cemented the gearbox and the exhausts in position. The engine was given a

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An initial later of primer was applied to the whole bodyshell.

The engine and front suspension have been mounted to the chassis plate.

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X-19 Smoke and then I put it aside to build the front suspension directly onto the chassis. Finally I fitted the engine into the chassis. The big twelve-cylinder, three litre engine takes up quite a bit of space in the chassis! And as you will have noticed, there are no disc-brakes present in this 1958 car, this Ferrari was stopped with drum brakes!

CHASSIS

Once the engine had been installed, the tubular chassis can be built up around it. Hasegawa actually did a pretty good job simulating the tubular frame, which stretches from the engine compartment through the bulkhead and the drivers compartment all the way to the back of the car, although this last part was not modelled by Hasegawa because it will not be visible. Next, I installed the radiator and the steering rod. The gear selector received the photo-etched 'gate' cover, as did the oil filler caps on both sides of the engine and the radiator filler cap. A neat little detail is the sticker with technical data which sits next to the steering rod. From the electric distributors I also add the wiring towards the car interior, where the fuses and battery will sit. The engine compartment is not complete yet because a few hoses and wires still need to be added. Flipping the chassis over, I could now fix the rear suspension and fuel tank to the bottom of the chassis. They both received a Tamiya X-19 Smoke colour-wash as well. The bottom of the car was now complete; later on I would give it a light drybrushing to pick out the details. I didn't add any extra detailing to the

The kit comes with a highly detailed replica of the engine that gives the car its name; the Testa Rossa ‘redhead’.

The rear suspension is now in place, as well as the fuel tank and drum (!) brakes.

The author chose to replace the moulded wheels that come with the kit.

Hobby Design’s set No.HD02-0009 includes the wire wheels that are found on the photo-etched fret.

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Cabling was added to re-create the ignition leads from the distributors.

underside though, since they wouldn’t be visible once the car's on its wheels. Speaking of wheels, in order to get the car up the right way, all I needed to do was to fix the wheels in place, but the plastic Hasegawa wheels really didn't match the detail level of this model, so I replaced them with some very realistic aftermarket rims by Hobby Design. Each wheel consists of eleven parts (of which eight are photo-etched). The tyres that I put on these rims are the regular Hasegawa kit items. Once the wire wheels were fixed in place, the chassis really comes to life and starts to look like a real car. I was very pleased with the Hobby Design wire wheels, because they gave the model that realistic look which made all the difference; compared to the kit wheels they enhance the model 100%. But keep in mind that using the wire wheels will double the cost of your model as well…

Then I decided to tackle the leather seats. The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa from the Ralph Lauren collection has very nice looking red leather seats with white piping and that's how I wanted my model’s seats to look like as well, so first I sprayed them with Tamiya XF-7 Flat Red. Next, I added some white to the mixture and I sprayed the highlighted areas. Then I added some flat black to the original red paint and I

sprayed the shadow areas. Afterwards, I corrected small errors with whichever mixture I needed. The multiple coats with different shades of red enhance the depth effect considerably; once the seats are looked good, I sprayed them with a protective flat coat. Next I masked the seats, leaving nothing exposed except the white stitching and then sprayed paint them with Tamiya XF-2 Flat White.

To finish it off, I covered the seats once again with a protective flat coat. Finally I fitted the seats into the drivers compartment. The battery, which sits at the bottom righthand side of the driver's compartment was sprayed white with a black top, after which I added the electric wiring to it and fixed it in place. To the bottom left side I fixed the aftermarket photo-etched pedal set.

DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT

Before I concentrated on the driver's compartment, I fixed the yellow fuel lines to the fuel injection pipe.

The real test; time to mate the body with the chassis...

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Revell’s new-tool 1:72 F4U-1A Corsair gets almost a whole new cockpit in this set, plus engine ignition harness, undercarriage detail and a heap more components in this new set. Particularly handy is the new instrument panel, made up from a PE front panel and acetate dial insert.

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FULL-BUILD: VINTAGE MOTORSPORT HASEGAWA 1:24 1958 FERRARI 250 TESTA ROSSA â&#x2014;? KIT NO.21219

OFF THE BODY V FINISHING At this stage I placed

the chassis aside and I concentrated on the body again. Unfortunately, I encountered a little misfortune; I damaged it! When picking it up it slipped through my hands and while trying to grab it, it hit my workbench, slightly scratching the paint-job. Luckily I could sand away the damaged spot and I managed to do a spot-repair with my airbrush. Next, I polished the complete body once again to give it an even gloss all over. Once I was happy with the result of my repair I applied the (few) decals, followed by a clear coat to protect it from further damage! I let the body dry for a few days to make sure the clear coat had hardened and then I painted the complete body interior semi-gloss black by hand. I also painted the headlight sockets flat aluminium, after which I fixed the headlight lenses. I decided to use the aftermarket photo-etched instrument panel instead of the kit part, which I decorated with the kit dial decals and covered with some two-part epoxy glue to simulate the glass covers. I added some aftermarket switches to the instrument panel as well and I painted the details. I added the indicator stalk to the steering shaft and to the centre of the dashboard I added some switches, plus the ignition lock. I plan to fabricate a key ring with a Ferrari key-fob because it will be cool to put it in the ignition lock. I also made some bonnet toggles and fixed them to the body. Then I fixed the aftermarket photo-etched radiator protection mesh in place, which really made a big difference compared to the plastic kit part. Finally I gave the panel lines a black colour-wash and I once this was finished I polished the whole body one more time.

FINISHING OFF THE CHASSIS AND CABIN

I added some white electrical wiring from the dials to the engine and except for the aluminium intake trumpets (which had still not arrived

at that time), the work in the engine compartment was finished. I then fixed the gear lever and the hand brake in the driver's compartment. At this time the fuse box is detail painted and installed as well. That pretty much wrapped up the work in the driver's compartment as well.

The author even made a 1:24 key for the ignition!

FINALIZING THE FERRARI

Now the chassis and the body were ready to be united; the (delayed) intake trumpets could be installed with the chassis joined to the body, so there really was nothing preventing me continuing with this build. To be honest, pulling the body over the chassis was a little tricky, since you need to widen it a little in order for it to clear the chassis extremities, but with some caution and a lot of patience, I succeeded with the operation. Once the body was siting in place, I checked the ride-height of the car and I also if the bonnet would still close without touching parts of the engine, which would only be the case if the model had been assembled incorrectly. Nothing of the sort seemed to be the case, so I finally could enjoy how great the engine looked under the open bonnet! The most 'dangerous' operation still to undertake was the fixing of the windscreen. I had to make a choice here: there is a really nice looking photo-etched windscreen support in the aftermarket set, but I was kind of reluctant to use it because I couldn't manage to bend it to the correct shape so it would fit snugly to the body. On the other hand, the Hasegawa kit windscreen fits perfectly, but the plastic is about 1mm thick, resulting in an unrealistic appearance. So I decided on a compromise: I'd use the Hasegawa kit part, but I sanded down the clear windscreen from about 1mm thickness to about 0.1mm to give it a more realistic dimension. The windshield support was covered with Bare Metal Foil and the photo-etched wiper was fixed to the lefthand side of the windscreen. Finally, I fixed the windscreen in place with

Close-up view of the dashboard prior the fitting of the steering wheel.

Metal mesh was fitted in the main engine intake.

The V12 engine looks spectacular through the bonnet opening.

The red seats with white piping look perfect when fitted in the cabin.

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some two-part epoxy glue. Phew! I could now relax because the riskiest tasks were behind me. I added the photo-etched details to the bonnet and boot lids, such as the leather straps and the fixing points plus the chromed toggle insert openings. I painted and attached the tail lights and the photo-etched license plate mounting points.

CONCLUSION

I waited a long time before a renowned company decided to issue a 1:24 plastic kit of the famous Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. When I heard that Hasegawa had announced

the production of this iconic sports car I was very pleased, because I knew that it was going to be a real good looking model, designed and manufactured with state-of-the-art technology. As soon as it came out, I purchased the kit and I also bought aftermarket sets, mainly because it is simply not possible to achieve realistic looking wire wheels using the plastic injection technique. But the shapes of the car are so prominent, so striking, that I have to say that Hasegawa did a great job designing a 1:24 scale model of this car.

The lines and shapes of a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa are so specific that it would be very noticeable if the company had got it wrong; but no such thing occurred. The admiration of the perfectly designed bodywork by Scaglietti is now within the reach of every modeller who can’t afford to purchase the real car! That is the merit of Hasegawa and I think that all car modellers should be thankful for that… So well done Hasegawa, this is a very beautiful looking kit which can be transformed into an even more beautiful looking model. Was it worth the effort? It sure was! ●

MODELSPEC HASEGAWA 1:24 1958 FERRARI 250 TESTA ROSSA NO.21219

Paints used:

Tamiya Acrylics; Tamiya XF-7 Flat Red, Tamiya X-19 Smoke, Tamiya TS-08 Italian Red

Accessories used;

Hobby Design detail set (HD02-0009), KA Models aluminium turned air funnels (KC-24003)

Availability;

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KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:48 BRITISH ARMORED SCOUT CAR ‘DINGO’ MK.II ● KIT NO.32581

DINKY DINGO!

TMMI opens the box of Tamiya’s new 1:48 British Dingo Mk.II armoured scout car

The diminutive size of the Dingo’s hull can be appreciated here.

Close-up of frontal hull panel.

he latest addition to the 1:48 Military Miniature Series depicts the British ‘Dingo’ Mk.II armoured scout car. As you might imagine, the kit is very small and comes moulded on just two modestly proportioned olive-drab polystyrene sprues, but that doesn’t mean it has been compromised in any way; the detail is wonderful inside and out and the inclusion of two figures gives it a real touch of life. The main body (or hull) is moulded in two halves, with a drop-in insert provided for the cabin floor, moulded in with the fuel tank and crew seats. The fenders are moulded individually, cementing directly to the outer walls of the hull; this way, the

detail is far better than integrally moulded items. To the lower hull, a flat chassis is cemented, along with front and rear suspension towers with spring detail. The wheels are moulded in single-pieces with inserts for the inner tyre walls. These mount directly to axle pegs and offer no chance for a ‘steered’ pose, but with a gentle tweak, the fronts could be angled. The model can be built with its folding roof panels in the open or closed position (closed is handy if you don’t want to paint the interior or the figures) but the model will have more character when they are in the open position. One markingsoption is included in the kit, allowing the depiction of a vehicle on the Western

Front, painted overall in green with black ‘Mickey Mouse’ camouflage pattern. Fantastic! ●

Individually moulded wings/fenders for better detail.

MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:48 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, WS Availability: Good model shops everywhere www.hobbyco.net TMMI’S OPINION? A small but lovely little kit with interior detail and two excellent figures, highly recommended.

Cabin interior floor is an individual part, with fuel tank and seats.

One option is provided on the waterslide decal sheet. A detailed suspension system is included, with moulded springs.

Some of the smaller parts for the interior and exterior of the model

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Detail on the two crew figures is excellent, even in this large close-up view!

The wheels and tyres are finely moulded.

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New Releases

Accessories

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

What’s in the box?

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

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk • www.hannants.co.uk MODEL ACCESSORY SETS New from Eduard is the first of the sets for Airfix's big 1:24 Hawker Typhoon; in the Brassin range we have a set of resin wheels which offer an improved level of detail and realism over the standard kit parts. Also new is a full suite of PE parts for Airfix's lovely new 1:72 Blenheim Mk.I kit. BRASSIN; 1:24; Typhoon wheels (624001) for Airfix 1:35; Bren gun Mk.I (635003) 1:48; F-4B exhaust nozzles (648138) for Academy F-4B ejection seats late (648139) for Academy SSW D.III engine (648166) for Eduard SSW D.III guns (648177) for Eduard AGM-78 Standard ARM (648167) MiG-21PFM interior (648185) for Eduard 1:32 PHOTO-ETCHED SETS; F-104A interior self-adhesive (32823) for Italeri 1:35 PHOTO-ETCHED SETS; Achzarit TOGA armour (36286) for Meng M4A1 Deep Wading Kit Eduard (36289) for Eduard 1:48 PHOTO-ETCHED SETS; Su-24M Fencer D exterior (48695) for Trumpeter Spitfire Mk.V landing flaps (48822) for Airfix Typhoon Mk.Ib Bubbletop (49684) for Italeri/Hasegawa 1:72 PHOTO-ETCHED SETS; C-47 exterior (72587) for Airfix C-47 surface panels (72590) for Airfix Blenheim Mk.I exterior (72589) for Airfix Blenheim Mk.I landing flaps (72591) for Airfix Blenheim Mk.I bomb bay (72592) for Airfix Blenheim Mk.I interior self-adhesive (73512) for Airfix

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New Releases

Please turn to page 60 for the

Accessories

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

What’s in the box?

RPZ TOOLZ, HUNGARY

www.rptoolz.com MODELLING TOOLS This new range of modelling equipment from Hungarian producers RP Toolz includes a photo-etched metal bending tool, grab-handle bending clamp and a punch and die set. The latter device can produce discs from 0.5mm to 2mm in diameter and is extremely well made, as are the other tools in the range. MN 13CM PE BENDING TOOL HANDLE BENDING TOOL PUNCH AND DIE SET 0.5MM - 2MM

FRIULMODEL, HUNGARY

www.friulmodel.com TRACK SETS New tracks are now available for 1:35 vehicle kits from this top manufacturer. The experimental WW2 German Löwe/Bär 'paper-panzer', M1A1/M1A2 Abrams (T158), M46/M47 Patton M26 Pershing (T84E1) and Panzerhaubitze 2000 all now can be fitted with these excellent cast metal track sets. MN LÖWE/BÄR (ATL-154) M1A1/M1A2 ABRAMS T158 (ATL-155) M46/M47 PATTON M26 PERSHING T84E1 (ATL-156) PANZERHAUBITZE 2000 (ATL-157)

REVELL, EUROPE

www.revell.de MODEL MATERIALS This paper-based, medium-tack masking tape is perfect for model masking operations and comes in 20mm x 10m rolls. MN MASKING TAPE (39696)

REALITY IN SCALE, NETHERLANDS

www.realityinscale.com DIORAMA SETS New from Reality in Scale is a superb resin roadside shrine ideal for European dioramas. It comes with the cross cast as an individual part for better detail; note that in the photo, the dark spots are not air bubbles, but texturing within the resin. Also available from this producer is a North African House and the 'Factory', and ideal backdrop for an industrial scene. We'll be reviewing more RiS products in forthcoming issues of TMMI – keep an eye out for them! MN 1:35 ROAD SHRINE (35248) NORTH AFRICAN HOUSE (35204) THE FACTORY (35207)

RESICAST, BELGIUM

www.resicast.com VEHICLE ACCESSORIES This new resin set from Resicast will be extremely useful for scenes that feature WW2 British and Commonwealth vehicles in maintenance situations etc; it includes various elements of hardware that would be used in engine and track changes and other technical operations. MN 1:35 REME TOOLS

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KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:35 JAGDPANZER IV /70(V) LANG SD.KFZ.162/1 ● KIT NO.35340

Roof features sliding gunsight track.

LATE-WAR LEAD-SLED

Cast steel texture is present on the gun mantlet and mount.

TMMI takes a quick look at Tamiya’s all-new Jagdpanzer IV ‘Lang’

he latest addition to Tamiya’s legendary 1:35 ‘Military Miniatures Series’ is a newly-designed kit of the German ‘Jagdpanzer IV Lang’ tank destroyer. The original Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer was based upon the Panzer IV tank and used extensive sloped armour plus the 48-calibre, 7.5cm gun that had already proven its worth on other vehicles. In January 1944, it was decided to upgrade the Jagdpanzer IV with the powerful 70-calibre 7.5cm anti-tank gun, replacing the original 48-calibre weapon. This bigger gun was fitted to the Jagdpanzer IV with the intention of giving it the ability to destroy Allied tanks without even entering their weapons-range. It was also the origin of the name ‘Lang’, which translates into English as ‘long’. The ‘V’ was applied to vehicles manufactured by the German company

VOMAG (Vogtländische Maschinenfabrik AG). A total of 930 Jagdpanzer IV /70(V) Lang vehicles were manufactured between August 1944 and March 1945, with German forces taking advantage of the exceptional range of the gun, employing it in both defensive and ambush roles even as their military situation worsened. With this December marking seventy years since the Battle of the Bulge – effectively the final German offensive of WWII – this model is timed perfectly to add to a WW2 armour model collection. The new kit captures the low-slung, fully-enclosed form of the vehicle with its wedge-shaped hull front armour. It depicts a vehicle manufactured after September 1944, when the use of ‘zimmerit’ anti-magnetic mine coating was discontinued. The 70-calibre 7.5cm gun

main barrel is moulded in a single piece. Two partial-figures are included for use in the fighting compartment hatches and three markings-options are provided to depict Western Front (including Battle of the Bulge) and Eastern Front vehicles. Other features of the kit include realistic depictions of surface textures such as cast-steel mantlet plus welded sections and the pair of steel-tyred wheels roadwheels on the first two axles. A metal gun barrel (12660) has been designed for this kit and it will go on sale simultaneously with the model. ● MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:35 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, SVT, WS Availability: Good model shops everywhere www.hobbyco.net TMMI’S OPINION? An easy to build and highly detailed kit of this well-known vehicle has arrived!

Rear deck carries spare wheels, pioneer tools and gun barrel cleaning rods.

The first two roadwheels on each side are steel-rimmed as per the real ‘Lang’.

Two partial crew figures are included, in late-war uniforms.

Close-up of gun breech detail.

The lack of zimmerit will bring a smile to many modellers’ faces!

An optional metal gun barrel will be offered by Tamiya for the kit.

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

THE BLOHM & VOSS BV141, A TECHNICAL GUIDE

RICHARD A FRANKS, VALIANT WINGS PUBLISHING www.valiant-wings.co.uk ISBN 978-0957-586673 With the release of a new 1:48 kit of the Blohm and Voss Bv141 by Hobbyboss quite recently, this new production from Valiant Wings comes perfectly timed. It’s a softback production of sixtyeight pages that begins with a background history of the aircraft, showing initial ideas and prototypes to production aircraft. This truly oddlooking aircraft is shown in all its glory and whetting the appetite for the following material, which covers the cockpit interior (shown using original wartime technical manual illustrations, captioned) which are very helpful for superdetailing a model. Further detail views show the greenhouse-like cockpit enclosure, undercarriage, airframe and many other structural and technical aspects of the aircraft. Specific details covered include the bomb release system, bomb racks, reconnaissance camera, in-built machine guns, engine cabling, cabin ammunition racks, MG mounts and more. To follow this, we have a section of colour five-view illustrations showing camouflage and markings schemes. Finally, we have a modelling section by Steve A Evans, depicting his exquisitely well built and painted Hobbyboss kit which is finished in an overall grey scheme. A thorough and good value book on this amazing-looking aircraft, highly recommended. MN

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FRENCH TANKS AND ARMOURED VEHICLES, 1914-1940

FRANÇOIS VAUVILLIER, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS www.casematepublishing.co.uk ISBN 978-2-35250-322-4 With a heightened interest in French armoured vehicles in recent years – Tamiya’s Char B1 and Renault UE, Bronco’s H38, Hobbyboss’ Renault R35 – as well as a handful of WW1/ between the wars vehicles courtesy of Meng, Hobbyboss, Takom et al, this book will make an excellent addition to an armour modeller’s bookshelves. The book is a 170+ page hardback production that kicks off with some early developments in vehicular concepts and here we are treated to some truly odd designs. Quickly, we come to more familiar tanks such as the Schneider CA (soon to be released by Hobbyboss in 1:35), the Saint-Chamond (Takom in 1:35) Renault FT (Meng in 1:35 and Takom in 1:16) and from the interbellum period, the mighty FCM 2C (Meng in 1:35). We march on past many designs until the familiar Char B1, Renault R35, Hotchkiss H39 are depicted. Armoured cars, trucks and all types of experimental stuff is examined and there really was some amazing hardware in those days! The vehicles are presented in the form of original photos and colour profiles, all captioned in English – and it makes for fascinating reading. MN

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TRUMPETER 1:48 CESSNA A-37A DRAGONFLY ● KIT NO.02888

ast month we began our look at this diminutive model, taking you step by step through its construction. Unashamedly aimed at beginners, we hope that you enjoyed the first part of out feature and found the ideas useful. This time around I will guide you through the painting of the model and more pertinently, the decalling of its finish. Once again, these ideas are for the less advanced modellers who may be unsure of how best to complete this aspect of a kit build. The tools and techniques are easy to buy and implement and hopefully, the steps, straightforward to follow. Before beginning, perhaps it is worth discussing our approach to the builds in this magazine a little, especially when it comes to the time spent at the bench. Though we all have our own little foibles, one of the things that I stress more than any other, is the need to keep your bench neat and tidy and everything in order. Though this sounds like I’m preaching, when you are trying to finish a model well, there is nothing more likely to hinder that progress than missing parts, debris and spilled liquids. Just image getting a model almost to the point of completion and then knocking glue over it! So please, tidy up and put everything away after each step! The second tip that is well-worth bearing in mind is to buy the best tools and materials that you can afford. Cost-cutting rarely saves money in the long term the need to replace poorly made, broken tools, more than offsetting any initial savings. The same goes for materials used to build your models. It may seem great to buy superglue in packs of ten for £1, but they often have limited shelf life or adhesive power. Similarly, oil paints can be bought in both student and artist’s grades. Buy those designed for artists. Sure, they are a little more expensive, but they will last twice as long and produce far better results. I could go on, but you get the picture! This then is the concluding part of our look at Trumpeter’s A-37A Dragonfly. We hope you like it! ●

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Spencer Pollard concludes his build of the Trumpeter 1:48 A-37A Dragonfly

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TRUMPETER 1:48 CESSNA A-37A DRAGONFLY ● KIT NO.02888

The cockpit was sprayed in Neutral Grey and then masked with Tamiya masking tape and packing sponge. The opening is large enough to allow the cockpit to be painted in situ, the instrument panel, coaming and seats being fixed in place once all painting, decalling and weathering had been completed. With the model primed and checked for any flaws, it was given several thin coats of Tamiya’s Fine Surface Primer and then oversprayed with Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey before being left to dry. Happy that the finish was smooth, the Sky grey was lightened with white to create some areas of fading and then darkened with German Grey to add some delicate shadows and streaking – the latter helping to create an initial indication of weathering.

The upper surfaces and their camouflaged finish, were painted with Gunze Sanyo acrylics, H303 FS34102 Medium Green, H309 FS34079 Dark Green and H310 FS30219 Dark Tan. All three colours were thinned 50/50 with Mr Color Leveling Thinner and sprayed on with an Iwata HP-CH airbrush set at 25psi. The result was a smooth finish with tight demarcations between the three individual colours. Happy that the finish was dry, it was oversprayed with three thin layers of Tamiya X-22 Clear, once again thinned with Mr Color Leveling Thinner, before being left to dry overnight.

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For a small model, there is no getting way from the fact that there is a lot of masking to do! Along with the intakes, there are various lumps and pumps, jet pipes, areas of metal, undercarriage bays and other smaller features to define. This little lot took almost two hours to complete – not fun, but absolutely essential.

A. Having waited for the clear coat to dry completely (the longer the better), the model was ready for decalling. Unlike a number of other kits that we have completed recently, this one needs only a few decals to complete its finish and is thus perfect for a small ‘step by step’. Here you can see the tools of the trade, as well as the neat and tidy workspace that is essential for this step in this model’s completion.

B. Time to begin applying the decals! Each design is carefully cut away from the main sheet. Though many use scissors to do this, I find it easier to remove them using a new, No.10 Swann-Morton scalpel blade.

C. Our now removed images are picked up with a pair of fine tweezers and dipped into some warm water for a few sections until the paper is well and truly soaked. D. Take the decal out of the water and carefully place it onto a sheet of kitchen towel (‘Plenty’, in this case) to remove any excess water.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TRUMPETER 1:48 CESSNA A-37A DRAGONFLY ● KIT NO.02888

E. Before applying the decal to the fin, the surface was coated with a wetting agent that helps break the surface tension of the water used to soak the decal, thus allowing it to flow into place more easily. Though there are many types out there, in this case we used Gunze Sanyo Mr Mark Setter, the solution being applied with a soft paintbrush. F. The decal could now be applied to the model, the lettering being separated from the backing sheet and then lifted, using once again a soft paintbrush to ensure no damage to the delicate design. G. Once in place, any excess water and air trapped under the decal is carefully forced away using the same brush used to apply the decal to the model. H. Though the decal looked fine at this point, the fact that it flowed over a panel line or two was cause for concern, so a setting solution was used to soften the decal and help it conform to those delicate details. In this case, I used my favourite product, Daco’s ‘Strong’ solution, which I find works perfectly with all manner of decals. A small drop of the solution is dropped onto the decal and then left to dry out. You’ll notice the decal wrinkle a little.

I. Though I like to use the kit decals where possible, sometimes the colours, designs or accuracy are off, so need to be replaced. In this case the national insignia were completely the wrong colour, so were replaced with items from the ‘spares’ box. Here, you can see the difference, those on the left being the kit’s national insignia. J. Here you can see the completely painted, decalled and weathered tail. By following the steps in this feature, you can see how the marking really look to be painted on, with no evidence of silvering underneath each image. An overspray with Vallejo Flat Varnish helps to blend everything together and produce a nice, warm finish. Note also in this shot the delicate aerials; these were made from Albion Alloys 0.3 mm steel wire, threaded through pre-drilled holes and then painted black.

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Last month we discussed the thickness of the canopies and how to make them appear visually more pleasing. Here, you can see the results: not perfect, but with a little fettling and sanding of their edges and some careful painting, the canopies donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look too bad. The seats are also in place, built from the box, with the kit-supplied straps in place. Detail here is moderate, the straps in particular being rather bland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; still, they are better than nothing! Note the delicate chipping around the cockpit sills and the rather impressive etched brass airbrake hanging below the intake.

Viewing the wing in close-up reveals some of the ideas used to weather this diminutive model. With everything completely painted, the panel lines were defined with washes of Winsor & Newton Raw Umber oil paint darkened with Humbrol Matt Black and then thinned with around 80% white spirit. Any excess was removed with a soft cloth dampened in thinners, cotton buds and a soft flat brush, once again dampened to loosen any stubborn wash. Happen that the lines looked to be darkened appropriately, some Tamiya Red Brown and Flat Black were mixed, thinned with 90% Mr Color Thinner and then used to post-shade the panels, add dirt streaks and other areas of dirt and decay. This colour was also used to overspray the bright marking to tone them down and blend them into the surrounding finish.

As with any attack aircraft, the recreation of its ordnance is perhaps the one aspect that needs the most care and attention. In this case, the A-37 is defined by its ability to carry all manner of whizz-bangs, many of which are included in the kit. Here we can see a drop tank, napalm tank and Mk.81 dumb bomb, loaded in a manner seen in my reference photos. The use of different colours and shades, helps generate further interest and add to the detailed look of the completed model.

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION TRUMPETER 1:48 CESSNA A-37A DRAGONFLY ● KIT NO.02888

We mentioned earlier that this model requires plenty of masking to help paint its smaller features, well, here are the results of some of that work! The tiny jet pipes are particularly noteworthy. These were painted with Alclad II Steel and then carefully drybrushed with Games Workshop Mithryl Silver to accentuate the edges of the pipes and their distinctive thrust deflectors. Note the delicate aerial on the spine of the aircraft. For a small aircraft model, this one packs a stack of detail and character. Having completed this one, I would certainly entertain the idea of building another and look forward to seeing the A-37B that will no doubt follow this release. I can’t wait!

MODELSPEC Trumpeter 1:48 A-37A Dragonfly (02888)

Paints used:

Tamiya Acrylics; XF-1 Flat Black, XF-19 Sky Grey, X-22 Clear, XF-1 Flat White, XF-3 Flat Yellow, XF-64 Red Brown, TS-30 Silver Leaf Gunze Sanyo Acrylics; H303 FS34102 Medium Green, H309 FS34079 Dark Green, H310 FS30219 Dark Tan, Mr Mark Setter and Softer, Daco Setting Solution (Strong)

Availability;

Trumpeter; Pocketbond Ltd; www.pocketbond.co.uk ZAP; Gluelines; www.gluelines.co.uk Roket Blaster; Deluxe Materials; www.deluxematerials.co.uk Gunze Sangyo Mr Cement S; MDC; www.modeldesignconstruction.com Tamiya; The Hobby Company; www.hobbyco.net

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EQUIPMENT PREVIEW IWATA CUSTOM MICRON B

A FINE INSTRUMENT OF MODELLING!

Need a professional quality airbrush for your most demanding spraying operations? Look no further than the Iwata Custom Micron B

ot all airbrushes are created equal. There are many on the market from very basic models upwards but Iwata's Custom Micron line stands as the gold standard. They are designed for the professional who requires precise, consistent and accurate control to produce very detailed airbrushing. The CM range has recently been subtly improved, with a taller trigger and a revised finger-pad for a more comfortable feel. There is now

1.8ml paint cup comes as standard on the CM-2.

also a 'dock' for the crown-cap at the rear of the preset handle. This allows the crown (the shield around the tip of the needle at the front of the airbrush) to be safely stored when spraying without it, or cleaning the tip. It's a tiny component that will want to roll off your workbench and onto the floor, so this feature is an excellent idea.

IN THE BOX

Each Custom Micron airbrush comes in a strong and good looking metal case that

includes a moisture filter, which screws directly to the air inlet. This forms a pistol grip when in place, which increases spraying comfort. Also in the case is a spray tip spanner and a tube of Iwata's own 'Superlube' airbrush lubricant for the needle-chuck and other components. In the hand, the CM-B feels perfectly balanced; it's light, but not so light that there’s no ‘feel’. The new height trigger feels perfect under one's fingertip and the symmetrical design is

New, taller trigger with positive grip is a new feature.

The brass body is thickly Included in the presentation case is a chrome-plated. Note the access water trap, seen here screwed to the hole for the needle friction. airbrush’s air inlet.

Close-up of crown with 0.18mm nozzle fitted as standard.

Specially formulated airbrush lubricant is included with this set.

ideal for left or right-handed users. Surface finish and build quality are perfect. If your modelling budget can stretch to it (the CM-B currently retails for £345) and you need an airbrush that is capable is producing extremely fine lines for complex camouflage schemes, extremely subtle and precise shading, figures and many more tasks, the CM-B represents the best money can buy, simple as that. ●

Preset control on handle, now with a crew-in ‘dock’ for the crown.

The handle unscrews to reveal the needle chuck.

The Custom Micron B feels perfectly balanced in the hand and is beautifully well made.

Here we can see how the crown screws into the dock on the rear of the handle so as not to lose it during maintenance.

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The Custom Micron B is presented in a superb metal case along with several useful accessories.

TECHSPEC

• Dual-action, internal-mix airbrush • Cut-out in airbrush body for easy adjustment of needle packing and lubrication • New, taller roll-top trigger • Crown cap dock on handle • Removable head-assembly for ease of cleaning • Gravity-feed with 1.8ml (1/16oz) cup • Pre-set adjustment handle • Hand-fitted and tested matched spray-head system • 0.18mm nozzle as standard for ultra-fine detail from 0.18mm to 20mm (3/4") spray pattern • Option for a 0.23mm head system for greater coverage and higher-viscosity paints

AVAILABILITY;

The Airbrush Company; www.airbrushes.com

TMMI’S OPINION?

The Custom Micron is truly the Mercedes-Benz of airbrushes, with an impeccable reputation that is recognised around the world as one of the finest pieces of airbrush engineering ever created. It needs to be treated like the thoroughbred that it is; some practice is needed in use to get the best out of it, and it needs very careful cleaning so the finely tuned components aren’t knocked out of register. When given the respect it deserves, the Custom Micron will reward you with astonishing results and will last for many years. TMMI 231 January 2015

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New Releases

! 14 . 0 2 D R O LF E T T A SEEN A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!

As a break from the norm, this month we'll take a look at some of the new kit releases seen at this year's Scale Modelworld and IPMS Nationals that took place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire, UK.

tamiya

AIRFIX

1:72 Heinkel He111 new tool

1:72 Boulton-Paul Defiant new tool.

1:72 Sea King new tool.

1:48 Dingo Mk.II armoured scout car.

1:35 Mk.IV British WW1 tank.

1:72 He111 interior view

1:72 C-47/DC-3 Dakota new tool. 1:32 F4U-1A Corsair (reviewed this issue).

1:48 Krupp Protze w/3.7cm Pak.

Revell

1:72 Blenheim Mk.IV new tool

1:72 Supermarine Swift new tool.

1:144 Fairplay harbour 1:32 Arado Ar196B (V-4). tug boat.

1:48 Folland Gnat T.1 new tool. 1:32 Bristol Beaufighter re-issue.

1:144 Boeing 747-8 ‘Siegerflieger’.

1:32 Fw190 (new tool) engine.

1:72 Dornier Do17z new tool. 1:24 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk.I coupe and cabriolet.

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Kit Reviews HK Models

The new 1:32 DeHavilland Mosquito looked magnificent. We’re not sure which version will come first, but the built-up model was breathtaking. 1:32 Dornier Do335B-2 ‘Zerstörer’ boxart.

One of this year’s biggest attractions was a prototype of HK Models’ 1:32 Avro Lancaster - it was vast and deeply impressive.

dragon

AFV club

takom

1:35 T3 Transporters and ‘Hermaphrodite’ WW1 lozenge tank. 1:35 Saladin armoured car.

ebbro

Churchill TLC Type A w/ carpet layer device.

merit

US M19 transporter hard-cab.

pegasus

resicast

The wonderful 1:35 Holt tractor and Leyland Retriever.

tarangus

friulmodel

1:20 Tyrrell 003 ‘71 and Team Lotus 49B ‘69.

italeri

1:32 T2 Judgment Day Hunter Killer Tank

pocketbond

1:72 Sunderland Mk.III, 1:35 Vosper MTB74.

UMP

SAAB Viggen in 1:48

Any tracks you like, all in metal!

trumpeter

Uschi

New 1:35 SCUD launcher and 1:16 PzIV ausf.H parts were on show.

Pocketbond’s HK Models were proudly on show!

zoukei mura

Alex from UVDR with some fab products.

ZM’s 1:32 Ho229 sold out very quickly, quite right too!

Colour washes and other great materials!

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KIT PREVIEW

KIT PREVIEW: REVELL 1:35 M48A2GA2 KIT NO.03236

Main gun barrel is moulded conventionally, in two halves.

Cast steel texture on the main gun mantlet.

KAMPFPANZER M48 T The Editor looks in the box of Revell’s new-tool 1:35 M48A2GA2

here hasn’t been a lot of publicity surrounding the launch of this new-tool kit, but it’s a significant release of an important tank of the Cold War period. The model depicts the German army’s version of the US M48 MBT which used a 90mm main gun. The commander’s cupola was replaced with a Leopard-style hatch and myriad other changes were made for the Bundeswehr’s use. The tank entered service in 1978 and was retired in 1991 following the re-unification of Germany. Revell’s new kit comes moulded in the usual dark green and the mouldings display a good level of detail.

The cast texture on the turret and cast steel portions of the upper deck is quite prominent but will tone down under a layer of paint and weathering. Tracks are provided in the form of one-piece ‘rubber band’ items and are very well done; quite adequate and needing no ‘sag’ on the upper runs. ● MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:35 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, SVT, WS Availability: Good model shops everywhere www.revell.de/en TMMI’S OPINION? It’s very good to see this important European version of the M48 realised as a new-tool kit. Excellent detail all round. Multi-part lower hull is a puzzle, but no big deal.

‘Rubber’ tyred main roadwheels look well detailed.

Cooling grilles on the rear panel/ engine access doors.

Individually moulded suspension elements; here, dampers.

Lower hull with cast-steel texture.

Revell factory photos showing the model’s details.

Hull sides are individual mouldings.

Above, cast-steel texture is present on many structural parts.

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eduard

ProfiPACK edition, Cat. No. 8256 5 markings Photo-etched set and painting mask Cartograf decals

1/48

SSW D.III, Jasta 4, Ltn. Ernst Udet, Metz, October 3rd 1918

SSW D.III 3025/18, Trevír, December 1918 - January 1919

SSW D.III, Jasta 15, Chéry-les-Pouilly, July 1918

SSW D.III 1618/18, Jasta 85 (Kest 5), Ltn. Heinrich Dembowsky, Schaffenhausen, November 13th 1918

SSW D.III 1626/18, Kest 4b, Vzfw. Reimann, September 1918

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MODELLING PROJECTS P-47D THUNDERBOLT RE-ARMING

dIORAMA IDEAS... This month, an atmospheric scene from Normandy 1944, as a P-47D Thunderbolt is re-armed

he P-47 is, of course, one of the most famous fighters of the Second World War and there have been many kits released of the type over the years in all of the main aircraft modelling scales. This photo shows USAAF ground crew at an Allied airfield in Normandy, re-loading the Browning wing guns (three in each wing, in staggered positions) with long belts of .50cal ammunition. Naturally, we think Tamiya’s 1:48 P-47 kits are the best out there, but of course you can make your own choice! ●

In model form This type of scene always adds ‘that little bit extra’ to a model and there are various aftermarket sets to allow the wing gunbays to be opened up; Aires from the Czech Republic offer various options for different kits. www.aires.cz

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

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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

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

● QUICKBOOST www.quickboost.net

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

● PRO-ART MODELS www.proartmodels.be

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

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

■ 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 February 2015 (No.232), on sale January 15th

T-55 TUTORIAL

A TMMI ‘how-to’ on the weathering of a Tamiya 1:35 T-55 tank

DIG THE NEWEY BREED Revell’s 1:24 Red Bull RB8, as driven by Mark Webber ...AND MUCH MORE, OF COURSE!

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

Order online now at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com ISSUE No.231 JANUARY 2015 PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 18th 2014 Editor; Marcus Nicholls Consultant Editor (USA); Stan Spooner, Editorial Assistant; Matt Benfield Publisher; Alan Harman Graphic Design; Alex Hall TMMI Website; The ADH web team Advertising Manager; Gareth Liddiatt Office Manager; Paula Gray Administration Manager; Hannah McLaurie Interior Designer; Dawn Hobbs 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... It’s Telford time once again!

A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ FROM TMMI!

The science fiction entries are some of the most creative at the show.

All are welcome, young and old!

Spencer Pollard was present to sign books!

Well, this issue seems to have become the ‘Telford 2014’ edition, with a show report and ‘New Releases’ kits being turned over to the new kit announcements! So, in that spirit, I’d like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to everyone who was able come to visit us at the show, it was great to see you. It was yet another successful event for Tamiya Model Magazine with lots of interest in our forthcoming issues. We got to see hundreds of superb models in the competition plus new kits large and small – from the extraordinary 1:32 Lancaster from HK Models on Pocketbond’s stand, to the plethora of wonderful accessories and materials on sale throughout the trading areas. We even had a visitor from the Dark Side on our stand! Thanks again folks, see you again next year – same place, on the weekend of 7th and 8th November. Oh, and have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season! See you again on January 15th! editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

The Tamiya Model Magazine stand looked magnificent as ever!

You can’t resist the power of the Dark Side... Build some armour models!

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Italeri Kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PG See the full Italeri range at www.hobbyco.net Italeri models are available from all good model shops

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