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Issue 255 January 2017 EDITOR Marcus Nicholls editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com LOWRIDER LANG Tamiya’s marvellous 1:16 RC Jagdpanzer IV /70, completed!

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Contents Co Cont e ts en 4 NEWS DESK New kit and model product news and Mosquito give-away winners 6 SUBSCRIBE AND RECEIVE A FREE TOOL SET! A very special TMMI subscription offer!

8 NEW ARRIVALS Sixteen new full model kits, reviewed 10 SCALE MODELWORLD 2016 TMMI reports from the UK’s biggest model show 16 DEADLY NIGHTSHADE Revell’s all-new 1:32 Me262 Nightfighter, previewed 32 OVERHAULING TAMIYA’S M48 PATTON Pt.2 Tamiya 1:35 M48 Patton overhaul; painting and ageing techniques 46 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES New and recently issued modelling accessories

ALONG CAME A SPYDER Revell’s 1:24 Porsche 918 Spyder PAGE 26 JUST AN ILLUSION Italeri’s 1:32 Mirage IIIC in French colours PAGE 40

50 NEW RELEASES KITS New full kits, reviewed 54 BOOK REVIEWS New and recent books related to scale modelling 56 I GUESS YOUR MASTER MUST HAVE LEFT IN A HURRY? Using 3D cutting technology a Flak 88mm gun emplacement 64 CONTACTS Where to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI 66 THE EDITOR’S PAGE We look forward to Tamiya’s next 1:35 armour kit

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TAMIYA 1:10 RC Mazda 2 1:48 Nakajima Hayate (Frank) and Kurogane Scenery Set hobbyco.net

AIRFIX 1:48 Supermarine Walrus Mk.I 1:48 NA P-51D Mustang 1:72 Messerschmitt Me262A-1a www.hannants.co.uk AMUSING HOBBY 1:35 Panther II Schmalturm www.hannants.co.uk

BRONCO 1:35 Sd.Kfz.247 ausf.A 1:35 Skoda LT Vz35 &R-2 tank www.hannants.co.uk

DRAGON 1:35 Sd.Kfz.252 and Ammo Trailer hobbyco.net MINIART 1:35 Railway signals

NEW FROM TAMIYA - 1:48 KAWASAKI KI-61 HIEN Tamiya has announced a new kit of the WW2 Japanese Ki-61-Id Hien 'Tony' fighter, sometimes known as the Japanese Messerschmitt Bf109. The kit will come with engine detail, Ho-5 20mm cannons, oil tank, canopy brace and more. The model will also come with clear fuselage halves so you can see the internal detail! www.hobbyco.net

NEW FROM TAMIYA 1:35 BRITISH INFANTRY TANK MK.III VALENTINE MK.II/IV Tamiya's next 1:35 tank kit will be the WW2 British Valentine Mk.II/IV. It's 100% new and is not a re-box of the AFV Club or MiniArt kits. The kit will come with two crew figures for the turret, side-skirts for desert-based machines, link-and-length tracks, cast-steel texture on the turret and two markings options; British Army (north African) and Soviet Army (Eastern Front). More news soon! www.hobbyco.net

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NEW KITS SEEN AT SCALE MODELWORLD, TELFORD The big model show is great place for model manufacturers to show off their new and forthcoming kits and here are just a handful!

• Airfix 1:48 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 • Airfix 1:72 RN McDonnell Douglas FG.1 Phantom II • Revell 1:32 Me262B1a/U1 (see pages 16/17 this issue) • Revell 1:24 McLaren 570S • Revell 1:72 Spitfire Mk.IIa • Revell 1:16 BMW Isetta • Takom FV432 Mk.2/1 • Takom 1:36 Minenräumer • Zoukei Mura 1:32 Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Toryu • Zoukei Mura Henschel Hs129B • Zvezda T-14 Armata

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A brief look at kits that have recently arrived at TMMI HQ!

DRAGON BLACK LABEL, HONG KONG 1:35 MIM-104F SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE (SAM) SYSTEM PAC-3 M901 LAUNCHING STATION ITEM NO; 3563 • www.hobbyco.net In the box we actually have Italeri’s M983 HEMTT tractor unit; still a very decent kit indeed but no mention of this is made on the box top. This kit features the PAC-1 SAM missiles of which four are joined in their sealed containers for this configuration.

Well detailed mouldings with soft vinyl tyres.

DRAGON BLACK LABEL, HONG KONG 1:35 MIM-104B PATRIOT SURFACE-TO-AIRMISSILE (SAM) SYSTEM PAC-1 M983 HEMMT ITEM NO; 3558 • www.hobbyco.net This kit includes just the M901 launcher station (sadly, the AN/MPQ-53 radar see in the box art is not included!), configured with eight PAC-03 missiles, significantly smaller weapons than the PAC-1s featured in Dragon’s MIM-104F set. Again, great detail; just add DEF Models’ tyres for improved detail.

ICM, UKRAINE 1:35 ZiL-131 EMERGENCY TRUCK ITEM NO; 35518 • www.hannants.co.uk ICM’s truck kits are always packed with detail and this one’s no exception. It depicts the Soviet ZiL-131 emergency truck, although the body of the vehicle features tool drawers, a vice and a grinding wheel, so perhaps it’s not a medical emergency vehicle.

Impressive levels of detail throughout.

ITALERI, ITALY 1:35 LMV LINCE UNITED NATIONS ITEM NO.6535 • www.hobbyco.net Italeri’s excellent 1:35 Lince (lynx) armoured car from 2015 has been re-issued in the form of a United Nations vehicle in overall matt white.

It looks strikingly different to the camouflaged version and makes an appealing model subject. Decals for three UN machines are provided (UNIFIL Belgian Army) plus two in NATO camouflage.

REVELL, EUROPE 1:72 WARRIOR MCV ADD-ON ARMOUR ITEM NO.03144 • www.revell.de/en This kit originally came out in 2002 and was appreciated for its quality back then. Now we have the version with add-on side armour panels which give it a brutish look. The tracks come as straight lengths for the upper and lower runs, with individual links to wrap around the drive sprockets and idlers, the best solution by far. A very neat little kit.

RYE FIELD MODEL, CHINA 1:35 M1A1 ABRAMS 1991 ITEM NO.RM-5006 • www.hannants.co.uk Rye Field issued their initial kit of the Abrams in the form of the current TUSK variant and now we have the earlier machine in the form of the M1A1 as it would have appeared in the 1991 Gulf War. The kit is fantastically well detailed and comes with excellent link-andlength tracks with individual guide-horns and as a big plus-point, the non-slip texture is moulded in on the hull and turret.

BRONCO MODELS, CHINA 1:35 CARRO ARMATO L35/c WITH SOLOTHURN S18-1100 20MM ITEM NO; CB35049 • www.hannants.co.uk Bronco released their initial kit of the CV.33 tankette back in 2008 and it was appreciated for its delicate intricacy. This edition of the model features an additional sprue with parts for the mighty Solothurn S18 20mm anti-tank gun, the barrel of which is provided in this release.

Great detail all round with tiny link-length tracks.

DRAGON, HONG KONG 1:35 5CM PAK 38 AUF PZ.KPF.II (SF) ITEM NO; 6721 • www.hobbyco.net Dragon have raided their ample parts-bin to create this interesting Pz.II self-propelled gun carriage and the result is a very busy-looking machine with a 5cm Pak sitting over an open-topped driver’s fighting/compartment. Loads of detail inside and out; kit comes with DS flexible tracks

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FLYHAWK PRECISION MODEL 1:72 PZ.KPFW.II AUSF. L LUCHS W/ZUSATZPANZERUNG ITEM NO; FH3003 • www.hannants.co.uk Flyhawk’s second version of the Pz.II ausf.L ‘Luchs’ (another AFV named after the lynx cat) includes the special spaced-armour over the driver’s compartment. It’s a stunning little production with detail that needs a magnifier to appreciate; the mouldings are exquisite.

DRAGON, HONG KONG 1:35 BERGEPANZER 38(t) HETZER MIT 2CM FLAK38 ITEM NO.6399 • www.hobbyco.net Dragon have dipped into the parts-bin again to create this rather interesting version of the Jagdpanzer 38(t); originally created as an open-topped recovery machine but subsequently re-converted to become a 20mm Flak38 anti-aircraft vehicle. The kit sports fine detail throughout, with a driver’s station and firewall inside

DRAGON, HONG KONG 1:35 10.5CM StuH.42 AUSF.E/F ITEM NO.6834 • www.hobbyco.net This is the Sturmhaubitze (assault howitzer) variant of the ubiquitous Stug.III assault gun mounting a 10.5cm weapon. Dragon’s Stugs are recognised as excellent kits that feature a highly detailed suspension system with torsion bars and fighting compartment floor, bulkhead and a good replica of the 10.5cm gun

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 HELLCAT MK.1 WEEKEND EDITION ITEM NO; 7437 • www.eduard.com Eduard’s little Grumman Hellcat looks fantastic in FAA colours, particularly in the SEAC scheme which is one of the markings-options.

The other option is for a Hellcat off HMS Emperor in the Aegean Sea 1944 and has invasion stripes and a red cowling mouth – very colourful

ARMA HOBBY, POLAND 1:72 TS-11 ISKRA BIS DF ITEM NO; 70001 • www.armahobby.com Two in a box is always a welcome thing! That’s what you get this ‘deluxe’ edition of the TS-11 Iskra Polish trainer jet. The kit is in grey polystyrene are impressively finely detailed; a bag of resin parts provide a pair of ejector seats and wheels and two quite comprehensive PE sheets feature too

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:48 LYSANDER MK.III ITEM NO; 8290 • www.eduard.com Eduard released this kit – originally by Gavia – a few years back and it’s still a lovely production, albeit one that needs some experience to build. Excellent detail throughout and some appealing RAF wartime markings-options, including the iconic, overall matt black ‘SOE’ scheme

REVELL, USA 1:25 KENWORTH W-900 WRECKER ITEM NO.85-2510 • www.revell.com Revell’s truck kits are impressive, capturing the handsome looks of the big vehicles perfectly in plastic. The Kenworth wrecker is no exception, looking all the more impressive with the huge crane at the rear. The model includes full cabin interior plus a detailed replica of the engine

REVELL, USA 1:25 ‘80 DODGE RAMCHARGER ITEM NO.85-4372 • www.revell.com The 1980 Ramcharger is about as macho as US off-roaders get, looking more like a ‘70s truck than a design from the ‘80s. Revell’s kit dates from that time too, and it features a superb bodyshell with an opening bonnet and tailgate. The kit comes with a decent V8 engine and a detailed interior TMMI 255 January 2017

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NEWS DESK SPECIAL SHOW REPORT

SCALE MODELWORLD 2016 AT THE TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE TMMI reports from the IPMS Nationals at Scale Modelworld 2016!

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ver the weekend of November 12th/13th this year, the UK’s biggest scale modelling event took place in the Shropshire town of Telford, not far from the England/ Wales border. It’s a huge event that brings visitors from every part of the world, coming to display their own models in the competition, to buy new kits and accessories, browse the endless stands and to meet up with old friends.

Tamiya Model Magazine was there

of course, along with the other scale modelling magazines from Doolittle Media; Model Military International, Model Airplane International, Military Illustrated Modeller and the radio controlled model titles too, plus our many books! As well as a place for a world-class modelling competition, Scale Modelworld is also a great place for model companies to announce and show their new kits and accessories.

Tamiya showed off the new 1:35 M40

Big Shot and 1:48 Elefant, Revell revealed their new 1:32 Me262 B-1/U-1 Nightfighter and Airfix announced a new Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 in 1:48 – the latter being nearly a year off.

In these few pages you can see a handful of models that caught our eye in the competition – sadly we only had enough space for a sample; there were many, many more fantastic creations on the tables. We'll be back again next year! ●

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KIT PREVIEW REVELL 1:32 MESSERSCHMITT ME262 B-1A/U1 NIGHTFIGHTER â—? KIT NO.04995

DEADLY NIGHTSHADE

TMMI's Editor reviews the sprues of Revell's all-new 1:32 Me262 Nightfighter

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evell announced that they were working on an all new 1:32 kit of the Messerschmitt Me262 Nightfighter back at this year's Nuremberg Toy Fair and after months of intensive development, TMMI has received test-shot sprues of the model and its decals. It's important to note that the parts shown here are not the finished thing and Revell might make changes to them before the kit goes on sale.

What we can say is that, even in its plain polythene bag with photocopied instructions, it looks good.

Really good. The model comes with a pair of detailed Junkers Jumo 004 jet engine replicas, each detailed with fine, raised and recessed mouldings on the main bodies and individually moulded ancillary components for a high standard of overall realism. It does look like some surgery will be needed

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in order for the engines to be seen on the finished model though, as the nacelle panels are moulded shut. All control surfaces are provided as individual sub-assemblies and can be fitted at drooped angles if the modeller wishes, as can the leading-edge slats; a fact that's sure to please the 'everything hanging out/ down' crowd. Even the rudder trim-tab is a separate part so it can be subtly deflected in the opposite direction to the rudder if the latter is fitted at a slight angle.

The cockpit is a highly detailed sub-assembly that builds up from individual side-walls, bulkheads and side consoles. Decals are provided for the pilot's seat harnesses but Eduard offer superb, pre-coloured photo-etched belts in malleable steel for 1:32 Luftwaffe fighters. Eduard are also about to release a whole set of detail upgrades for the kit which should be

well timed for the release of the kit itself.

A detailed gun bay in the nose of the aircraft is provided of course, plus the four MK108 30mm cannons that occupy it. The kit's guns are exceptionally well formed and apart from filling a small sink-mark on each weapon's top surface (perhaps to be corrected on the production kit)

they can be used without modification. The only thing the modeller may wish to add is the firing-control cabling that runs out of the bulkhead and to each gun.

The whole bay can be shown off thanks to positionable hatches; even the hatch props are provided. The shell-case ejector chutes are individual parts that cement in place from the inside,

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completing the aircraft's armament area nicely.

Revell have depicted the main undercarriage bay very well; on the Me262 the underside of the cockpit tub is visible through the bay and all the various structural elements, pressure vessels and control linkages are provided. Once painted in shades of Dural, some subtle colour-washes will highlight these details.

The two-seat Me262 B1 was initially designed as a trainer but was later converted into a radar-equipped nightfighter, fitted with FuG 218 'Neptun' radar set and associated eight-dipole, 'Hirschgeweih' (antler) antenna array mounted prominently on the nose. The arrays are moulded with panache by Revell; what could have been an over-thick, out of scale set of rods and brackets is incredibly well done and once the mould part-lines have been (very) carefully scraped off, they will be perfectly usable for a convincing result. No doubt the aftermarket guys will offer metal replacements but out-of-the-box, the plastic parts are just the ticket.

Two decal options are provided; Me262 B-1a/ U1 'Red 12' of 10./NJG 11, Schleswig, May 1945 and 'Red 8' of the same unit and time. Both are painted with black undersides, light grey mottled fuselage uppers and RLM82/RLM81 wing upper surfaces. As this kit is from Revell's German division, no hakenkreuze emblems are provided for the tail so the modeller will need to source their own from the many aftermarket decal suppliers.

Although the kit reviewed here is a test-shot, it is abundantly clear that Revell have gone to significant lengths to create a thoroughly detailed, finely moulded model of arguably the more interesting (if less elegant) version of the famous Messerschmitt Me262 'Schwalbe'. And the even better news is that Revell have an extremely keen pricing policy, so expect this kit to be on sale for less than ÂŁ40, quite remarkably good value for money. â—? MN AVAILABILITY; Revell models are widely available from good model shops and online. www.revell.de/en TMMI 255 January 2017

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FULL-BUILD TAMIYA 1:35 M48 PATTON â—? KIT NO.35120

Before attacking the paint-job, I degreased all parts with rubbing alcohol. I used paper towels on large surfaces and Q Tips to clean nooks and crannies.

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The kit was separated into multiple sub-assemblies to facilitate painting.

The parts were mounted on pieces of thick cardboard (kit box!), with double-sided tape or Tamiya masking tape. I used the skewers to ease the handling of the drive train components

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In this article, Erik Dreister concludes his overhaul of the ‘old’ Tamiya 1:35 M48 Patton tank, this time focusing on painting and ageing techniques

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chieving a convincing and visually attractive paint finish is not always easy.

In this second and final part of my M48 article, I will show how to apply a base layer without using an airbrush, but instead with a simple with a spray can; this technique does not just appeal to 1:24 model car enthusiasts. After that, I will discuss various techniques of patination and ageing. They are not absolutely essential to create a beautiful model but you will see that they have given our M48 a very convincing, operational look.

OVERHAULING TAMIYA'S M48 PATTON Pt.2

Using spray paint is simple and just as effective as airbrush to apply a base coat. Tamiya offers a wide range of spray paints, knowing that a single can could be used to cover two or three kits. I suggest you spray outside (or in a well ventilated area), wear gloves and possibly a cartridge mask against toxic vapours. This also applies to the use of a airbrush too

For small areas of corrective paintwork by brush, the paint can be collected in a small container

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FULL-BUILD TAMIYA 1:35 M48 PATTON ● KIT NO.35120 The rubber parts of the roadwheels were painted black (TS-06), after masking off the rims with small circles of masking tape. This job can also be done with a brush

In my research to effectively paint the vinyl tracks to which nothing would adhere, I finally discovered Mr.Hobby black primer spray. It perfectly fulfilled its promises and the paint has not chipped Various acrylic mixtures were used to vary the tones of olive green, giving more relief to the kit. This is the first time I have used this technique to add contrast to the base colour on one of my models and if the appearance may be very artificial to this step, the final result – much reduced – finally convinced me

To break the uniformity of the olive drab, I repainted the various panels by brush plus other small details using various Tamiya acrylic colours. This step is not essential, but it shows that Tamiya acrylic paints are not only intended to be applied by airbrush. There is also a retardant that slows the drying of the paints and allows one to work with a brush

The gun shield cover was also painted by brush using a mixture of XF-71 and XF-5

The covering of the cupola and various periscopes were painted by brush. I touched the ‘glass’ parts in light grey

To perform a drybrush, you have to take a little paint from the bottom of the jar and rub the brush on a piece of paper towel until there is very little paint on it and is almost dry. It is best to use a flat brush for this operation

The brush was rubbed on the metal parts of the tracks that I had previously coated in matt black. This can be repeated with a brighter colour like Chrome Silver (X-11) to give more relief to these areas

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The first step in painting is now complete, the model is still a little too clean for my taste.

Markings and decorations will give it a more ‘rock ‘n roll’ look, typical of Patton tanks used in Vietnam

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The application of decals requires some surface preparation. I used Johnson Klear (in blue cap). This is an acrylic 'wax' for floors that is used here as a cheap and tough gloss varnish. In addition, it can be easily applied by brush and rinsed with water. In general, I always apply a layer of gloss varnish via airbrush over the whole model, but here I have targeted the areas to receive the decorations and I simply applied the Klear with a brush

The decal, held with a pair of tweezers, was dipped into a small container filled with tap water until it no longer stuck to the paper. It can sometimes be more convenient to prepare several decals at a time

The marking was then slid off the backing paper and onto the model using a brush. You can then remove excess water with a cotton bud. I also used the cotton bud to remove any air bubbles that may remain trapped under the film decal

The ‘bunny’ mascot was soaked in water and then dragged onto the model with a flat brush. As the decal and the surface are soaked with water, the logo can be easily positioned with the aid of a brush

I used the Microsol to soften decals of the ‘cat’s mouth’ so they’d fit the curved front shield of the M48

I started the weathering by the representation of the many scratches on the surface of the M48. For this, I used two Vallejo acrylic shades (Tamiya XF-9 and XF-1 could also have been used here). A fine brush and a piece of foam taken from a hi-fi product packaging were used needed to bring more variety to these effects

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FULL-BUILD TAMIYA 1:35 M48 PATTON ● KIT NO.35120

With the fine brush, the paint was applied in small, uneven dots and dashes Do not hesitate to make several passes, altering the mixture to create a more varied appearance, keeping in mind that surface wear is random

The foam is barely dipped in paint. It was then lightly dabbed on a piece of paper towel. I then ‘stamped’ the foam on selected areas of the model, mainly where the crew or the infantry frequently climb and stand. Depending on the amount of paint and the pressure exerted, one can achieve multiple effects

This part of the turret, heavily worn by the Tamiya X-25 Clear Green was incessant crew movement, was highlighted applied with a fine brush over the with the foam and the brush technique light grey-painted periscopes, to give the impression of transparency in these ‘glass’ parts

The rear lights were also touched-in, but with Tamiya X-27 Clear Red

The turret was covered with small touches of Panel Line Accent Color before they were mixed with a flat brush moistened with thinner (white spirit or lighter fluid) Using a Tamiya sponge brush slightly moistened with thinner, I created vertical streaks on the main walls of the armour

To reach into the corners of the model, the tips of the sticks can be cut with a knife

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With the tip of a knife blade, the author delicately scraped the decals here and there to create some scuffing and show the original green paint

For colour-washes, I used Tamiya Panel Line Accent Colors. Usually used for aircraft, they are perfectly suited to the ageing of our tanks. There are, to date, only four colours (dark brown is here absent), and in my opinion the range needs a sand or earth colour, which would be very useful

...however, I chose to complete the general dustiness of the M48 using Tamiya Weathering Sticks. This is solid paint stick that I applied liberally to the underbody and undercarriage

Before proceeding to the final dust applications, the model received a coat of Tamiya TS-80 Flat Clear via aerosol. At this stage, we could stop here and go directly to the application of graphite pencil...

Small pieces of Tamiya paint stick were moistened with tap water. The thin colour obtained was then applied to the upper portions of the model.

Avoid, at each stage of ageing, any hints of uniformity; apply all effects randomly!

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The sticks were also used to give the tracks a dusty appearance

The paint was then diluted with a wet brush to reach every corner

Using Tamiya Weathering Stick diluted with water, droplets were flicked onto the underbody from a flat brush using a toothpick. An old toothbrush dipped in paint, could also be used here

The glazed parts of the tank commander's cupola ended up being spattered with various weathering applications. It was easy to remove the excess with a damp pointed swab

Depending on your scenario, (in deep mud, or mud on the road) the roadwheels can be very dirty (left) or be touched up with black pigment set Tamiya (centre)

The rubber parts of the track that are in contact with the roadwheel tyres were highlighted in black using Tamiya pigments. If you do not have Tamiya pigments, you can also achieve this effect with matt black paint

The rubber track pads were also brought back to their original black colour using Tamiya pigments

The sprocket teeth usually have polished finish; the bare metal effect was reproduced using a silver coloured pencil

The silver pencil also served to give a metallic sheen to the protruding parts of tracks The antennae were made from stretched sprue and installed with tweezers

The searchlight was installed at the end and the 'glass' was also treated with Tamiya paint sticks, applied by brush

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FULL-BUILD TAMIYA 1:35 M48 PATTON ● KIT NO.35120

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TAMIYA 1:35 M48 PATTON KIT NO.35120 Materials; Injection-moulded olive green and clear polystyrene, polycaps, soft vinyl tracks, natural cord, waterslide decals Tamiya paints used: - Aerosol cans: Tamiya TS-28 Olive Drab 2, TS-6 Matt Black, TS-80 Flat Clear - Tamiya Acrylics: XF-1 Flat Black, XF-2 Flat White, XF-4 Yellow Green, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-9 Hull Red, XF-49 Khaki, XF-62 Olive Drab, XF-71 Cockpit Green IJN, XF-74 Olive Drab JGSDF, XF-56 Metallic Grey, X-11 Chrome Silver, X-25 Clear Green, X-27 Clear Red, Paint Retarder (87114) Tamiya pastels and juice used: - Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Grey (87133), Black (87131) Brown (87132) - Tamiya Weathering Stick Mud (87081), Earth (87087) - Tamiya Weathering Master Set B (87080) Tamiya Tools: Tamiya Modelling Brush HF Standard Set (87067), Tamiya Craft Cotton Swab (87107), Tamiya Craft Cotton Swab Triangular (87142), Tamiya Weathering Sponge Brush Medium (87083), Fine (87084) Other materials used: Mr. Hobby Black Primer, Johnson’s Klear, Vallejo acrylics; Matt Black, Dark Rust, AK Interactive Pigments Matt Black, FaberCastell Silver Pencil, graphite pencil

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FULL BUILD: CIVILIAN CAR REVELL 1:24 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER â—? KIT NO.07026

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he kit comes in the form of 125 parts in total, moulded in grey, chrome and clear polystyrene plus mesh and waterslide decals.

The moulding quality has progressed compared to previous 1:24 from this brand. And we now have 'real' wheels without the horrible 'lid' on the inside of the wheel. The vinyl tyres have finely rendered treads but there are no manufacturer markings on the sidewalls.

The level of detail is generally good for the powertrain, chassis, suspension

and cabin, the latter being visible if you do not install the hard top provided.

The body is moulded as one part with the exception of the front and back panels, plus some aerodynamic elements and spoiler. The only flaw concerns the chrome parts whose coating is lacking in finesse. I opted for a 'Smurf' blue scheme which seemed to suit the car; the paint and varnish came from Gravity Colors for this project.

To upgrade the finer details, I used a photo-etched sheet from Hobby Design which was very useful for the disc

brakes, ventilation grilles and seatbelts.

But what radically transformed my 918 were the rims from 'Plamoz', a resin aftermarket manufacturer.

Certainly, Revell has really improved the quality and design of its wheels, but they are still too small and the detail is a bit soft, so the replacements are an absolutely necessity to me.

In this feature, In the photos and captions I describe the work I did on the bodywork, engine and interior and the little improvements I made here and there.

The first change was to open up parts G81 and G82, behind the doors. Simply remove raised rim and cement them to their location. A light putty will complete assembly and mask fittings. The open air intake is more in line with reality

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Fabrice MarĂŠchal adds Plamoz wheel set to Revell's recently released 1:24 Porsche Spyder to spectacular effect

ME A SPYDER FINISHES AND FINAL ASSEMBLY

In the headlights, I added small lenses on each of the lamps. The optics were placed in their housings and 'imprisoned' with a few drops of five-minute epoxy glue. The lamps were then fixed in place with PVA white-glue. The tail-lights were bonded

with drops of cyanoacrylate glue.

The rear bumper cooling ducts were sprayed Model Master Semi Gloss Black (4700), the grilles coming from the Hobby Designs set. The windshield was installed and secured with a few drops of epoxy glue. The cabin was assembled, being careful to align it

Contrary to what is suggested in the instructions, the front and rear bumpers were directly bonded to the body to ease the painting process. Small reinforcements were added to the ends of each bumper in anticipation of mounting the body to the chassis, which could be require more handling than the suggested order of assembly. Finally, the body was fully sanded with 800-grit abrasive followed by 1200

with the bodywork. Once positioned, a few drops of cyano adhesive were deposited and allowed to run by capillary action to form a secure bond.

The cabin was held in place until the complete setting of the adhesive.

Unfortunately a gap remained between part D80 and the main body. To fill

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The second modification was to open up the ventilation holes in the rear bumper so the Hobby Design photo-etched grilles could be installed. A hole was drilled in the centre of vent then the excess plastic was cut to shape using a sharp X-Acto blade. The grilles will be fitted after painting the bodywork

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The body received several coats of Gravity Colors' grey primer. The primer was sanded with, 1200 and 1500-grit abrasives and Voodoo Blue (GC-149) was applied in several thin layers, without forgetting the mirrors. The blue was sanded with 1500-grit abrasive with water and the body then washed

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directly into the space. After applying the adhesive, the body was placed on a flat surface until the adhesive had hardened. This prevents the glue from flowing toward the outside of the bodywork, the ultimate horror! The corrected area was touched in with satin black and a light drybrushing applied with Humbrol 33 Matt Black to unify the whole thing. The chassis was then introduced into the body from the front end first; to properly snap the front of the chassis into the

housing in the bumper, it was slightly separated with a toothpick to prevent damage. The wheels were left off for this procedure, re-fitted once the body was secure.

The engraved detail and shut-lines of the bodywork were deepened with Humbrol 85 Coal Black and the indicator bases were touched in with this colour too. Once dry, they were painted by hand with TS-30 Silver Leaf and subsequently covered with a thin layer of Tamiya X-19 Smoke. The windscreen was fixed in place with

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The diffuser at the rear of the car's undersides is quite visible, so it was also given the carbon-fibre decal treatment. Again, it is the AK softener and hair dryer helped the decal to lay flush on the model's surface.

Once completely dry, the treated surfaces were varnished with a brushed-on of Humbrol Glosscote

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The door pillars were finished with carbon-fibre decals from Studio 27 and to help them conform, AK Interactive Decal Adapter was used along with a hairdryer. The same work was also carried out on the blade of the front bumper. The body was finally coated with several layers of two-part varnish

Although invisible when the chassis and body are brought together, the air intakes positioned at the front of the chassis were opened up and detailed with the Hobby Design photo-etched grilles

If you use a Harder & Steenbeck airbrush (and they are very good) then this tool set is a very worthwhile purchase to maintain it. The set comes in a handy leatherette pouch and includes a soft, microfibre cloth on which to perform the service work. The tools themselves include four, different-sized cleaning brushes, nozzle cleaning needle (used from the rear of the nozzle), replacement packing and bearings plus a special screwdriver. Very handy!

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The engine and exhaust and the various mechanical parts were assembled by following the instructions, but in sub-assemblies to facilitate painting. AK Interactive primer (AK759) was then sprayed on all parts. Note the fully assembled exhaust

Different sub-assemblies were airbrushed with colours from the AK Xtreme Metal range. In the photo, each sub-assembly sits in front of the colour used

Drybrushing was then performed with White Aluminium, followed by a second performed on the most prominent parts with paint AK True Metal Silver from the tube. Once the Silver paint was dry, it was polished with a flat brush

The engine block/gearbox was drybrushed with its base colour, then a second brushing was applied using a mixture of AK True Metal Aluminium and Dark Silver

The exhaust was finally treated the same way as the other sub-assemblies, then Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Black was applied into the hollows and recessed detail

The brake callipers were given a coat of AK759 White Primer. Once the primer was fully dry, several layers of Porsche Acid Green (Gravity Colors) were sprayed over each calliper

The photo-etched discs in the Hobby Design set were painted with a mixture of Humbrol 53 Steel and 33 Black. Tamiya black colour-wash was then applied to the surface of the discs

A light drybrushing was then applied using aluminium (Master Model Metalizer). The disc centres were then painted satin black and drybrushed with Humbrol 33 Matt Black. The discs were then bonded and rivets added to the disc centres to simulate their fixing bolts

The top of the monocoque chassis was assembled, followed by the shock absorbers and exhaust outlets. The front axle was fitted, then the four wheel-arch liners were installed, followed by the cooling scoops. Finally the brakes were cemented in place

The Plamoz wheels, much more realistic than those of the kit, were coated in Tamiya white primer then painted Tamiya TS-14 Gloss Black by airbrush. The spokes and rim of each wheel were then carefully finished with a Marabu silver paint marker. The wheels were then sealed with two-part varnish. The central nut was finally glued and decorated

On the left, the original plated kit wheel. On the right, the Plamoz resin replacement; the difference is clear to see

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The frame was painted TS-29 Semi-Gloss Black and Studio 27 carbon-fibre details were laid over the diffuser’s upper portions in order to boost the realism here. The engine and rear suspension were then assembled without any difficulty

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The cockpit was built in sub-assemblies. The entire cabin was airbrushed with a mixture of equal parts XF-18 Medium Blue and XF-63 German Grey

A colour-wash made with white spirit and Prussian blue oil paint was applied to each sub-assembly. The various tests on the white paper were used to get an idea of the coverage of the ‘wash The entire interior was drybrushed with XF-18 Medium Blue.

Various parts were then painted by brush with Model Master 4700 Semi Gloss Black and AMMO by Mig Aluminium 194. Finally, the dashboard decals were installed and varnished An overview of the completed cabin module. Revell have achieved high levels of detail here and it all paints up beautifully

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of the 918's engine cover is represented by a decal placed on a transparent plastic part which, on the face of it, seems like a mediocre solution at best, but ultimately, the result is compellingly realistic. Part F108 that sits in the centre of engine cover was de-chromed and repainted with TS-30 Silver Leaf and fixed in place. The wheels were then installed. The fixing of the mirrors, the rear cover and wiper bring to a close the assembly of this fantastic Porsche 918 from Revell.

IN THE TOP

From my experience, this is the best and most convincing of Revell's car kits I have built. The build quality is commendable and aside a gap forming where the cabin and body met, there is nothing major to report. The only negative comment is about the rims. Compared to the competition, their finish is still not up to par but fortunately, Plamoz rims transform the final result. This is a model that you should not pass up! ●

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REVELL 1:24 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER KIT NO.07026 Materials; Injection-moulded grey, plated and transparent polystyrene, soft vinyl tyres, waterslide decals.

Accessories used; - Hobby Design; photo-etched set of HD02-0332 - Plamoz: Wheel Set 918 F20 ‘’R21’’ 1:24 Paints used; - Gravity Colors; Voodoo Blue (GC149), Acid Green (GC139), Primer (GC303), clear varnish (GC306).

- Tamiya Sprays; TS-29 Semi-Gloss Black, TS-30 Silver Leaf - Tamiya Acrylics; X-11 Chrome Silver, X-19 Smoke, X-27 Clear Red, XF-16 Flat Aluminium, XF-18 Medium Blue, XF-63 Panzer Grey, XF-69 NATO Black - AK Interactive; Primer AK759, True Metal 456, 458, 461, Xtreme Metal 476, 478, 480, 485, Decal solution AK582 - Humbrol enamels; No.33, 53, 61, Gloss Coat - Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color; Black, Brown - Winsor and Newton oils; Prussian Blue Other products used; Cyanoacrylate adhesives, five-minute epoxy, Mek-Pak, white spirit, Tamiya masking tape Availability; - Revell; Revell models are widely available from good model shops and online. www.revell.de/en - Plamoz; http://plamoz.com/

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FULL BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLE TAMIYA 1:16 RC JAGDPANZER IV /70(V) LANG SD.KFZ.162/1 ● KIT NO.56038

LOWRIDER LANG PART FOUR;

PAINTING THE MODEL

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inally, I have completed the beast! After multiple weeks of building, interrupted by working on TMMI, Tamiya's magnificent 1:16 RC Jagdpanzer IV /70(V) Lang is done; at least, the exterior finishing is. There are still a few internal wires that need plugging in to the various control boxes and the RC system needs to be tested.

As you can read in the photo captions, I used Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan, XF-71 IJN Cockpit Green and XF-68 NATO Brown for the three-colour scheme and it was at least partially successful. I think my choice of green was too pale for a model of this scale and it was subsequently deepened during the finishing stages by the use of colour-washes and shading.

With the main colours in place, the whole model was given a thin but noticeable covering of thinned XF-78 to act as a layer of 'dust' to tone down the colours. Multiple colour-washes of brown and grey oil paints – thinned with white spirit – were then used in various densities over the vehicle, focusing the heaviest applications on the engine deck. The weathering process was built up in layers over several days as it can not be achieved in one go; it has to 'evolve', with plenty of rest breaks in between.

The lower surfaces and running gear were spattered with mixes of earth-toned pigments and acrylic paints,

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building up a dusty, lightly muddied appearance, but not so heavy that it could interfere with the running of the model. The track links are moulded from a tough but slightly flexible plastic that should last for years of use. The problem with this material is that it won't take paint well at all, so a different solution must be sought. I found that weathering pigments, made into a slurry with Tamiya X20A Acrylic Thinner adhered quite well to the tracks, in the recesses at least, where they'd be less exposed to rubbing off from handling. The tracks were literally drenched in the messy slurry (it's best to cover the workbench with newspaper for this operation) and then left to dry. To create the darker band along the middle and to break up the slightly monotone colour of the dried pigment, I made a heavy colour-wash of black and brown oil paint and airbrushed it along each run of track, on both faces.

With the tools and spare wheels mounted on the rear deck, the tracks fitted and ancillary parts secured, the model looks rather magnificent. It's great fun to build and is rather like a miniature engineering project, combined with conventional scale modelling.

If you have the time and workbench space, treat yourself to this model, you won't regret it! ●

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The Editor finally completes Tamiya’s 1:16 radio-control Jagdpanzer IV /70(v) Lang

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With the upper and lower hulls screwed firmly together, the completed model was given an overall undercoat of matt black; Halfords' Matt Black from an aerosol was used for this

Once the matt black had dried fully (forty-eight hours) the model was given an undercoat of Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan, which, in the eyes of the author, is a good analogue of German Dark Yellow, or 'Dunkelgelb'

The first camouflage colour to be applied was the green. It was kept very pale (XF-71 IJN Cockpit Green) which was possibly a mistake, as it looks too light for the model's scale

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The brown areas of the camouflage were replicated with Tamiya XF-68 NATO Brown.

All colours were airbrushed freehand, using Iwata's HP-CH double-action airbrush

Close-up of the camouflage pattern; any overspray will disappear under the coming layers of weathering and 'tweaking'

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With the raw colours looking very bright, a coat of thinned XF-78 (the base coat) was airbrushed over the whole model to start the weathering process

The injection-moulded roadwheels come with individual, synthetic rubber tyres for the smooth running of the vehicle. Once fitted, they were subjected to the same weathering processes as the rest of the model

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To create the heat-flaked paint effect, the exhaust box was base-coated with rust-coloured acrylic paints and then treated to a layer of hairspray, over which was sprayed XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan. This was subsequently rubbed off (partially) with a wide paintbrush, moistened with tap water

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The crew tools provided with the kit are beautifully detailed and were fun to paint and weather in this scale. Note the 'Tetra' sticker (waterslide decal) on the green-painted fire extinguisher

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FULL BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION ITALERI 1:32 DASSAULT MIRAGE IIIC ● KIT NO.2505

PAINTING THE TMMI's Fabrice Maréchal is perhaps better know for his car models, however, he's pretty good with aircraft too...

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hen the Editor suggested that I build Italeri's recently released 1:32 Mirage IIIC, I was rather excited, as I had dreamt for a long time about building a model aircraft that had been created with today's technology. As a child, like many others, I built Matchbox kits in 1:72 plus some military vehicles, sometimes even painting them!

I'm colourblind and using the correct colours is not easy for me.

Moreover, since the age of twelve, I

have not touched a military subject.

However, although I only build cars and the occasional figurine these days, I read a lot of books on military modelling and weathering techniques. With the Mirage IIIC, the opportunity presented itself to try out some techniques.

While perusing the 'AMMO

by Mig' website, I saw the 'Encyclopedia of Aviation Modelling Techniques Volume 3', a book dedicated to the painting of model aircraft. Using Mig products is a

personal choice due to my colour blindness and nothing else, but without the book, I do not think I'd have reached my goal. However, as this article hopefully shows, you will see that I adapted the techniques described in the book in my own style, which gave birth to something slightly different to what is described. In any case, I hope that my approach and explanation will convince undecided modellers to embark on the exciting adventures of military aviation! ●

An overview of the books and products used as references for the painting and weathering stages.

AMMO by Mig was used here but other brands offer similar products; the author chose the products that best suited his needs

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The cockpit was assembled according to the instructions but in sub-assemblies to ease painting. Take care in Step 5 to cement part 21A at the right angle. To do this, simply hold the seat in place and part 21A will follow the angle of the seat

Before painting the cockpit, the landing gear well – assembled in Step 6 – was cemented behind the tub. The cockpit was completely black, so the author decided to vary the shades by painting the tub NATO Black followed by a black oil paint colour-wash

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FULL BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION ITALERI 1:32 DASSAULT MIRAGE IIIC ● KIT NO.2505

The ejection seat was painted TS-29 Semi-Gloss Black via airbrush. Ammo by Mig 'Light Grey Panel Line Wash' was then applied in the corners and around the details

Roughly five to ten minutes later, the ‘wash was ‘faded’ using a flat brush moistened with white spirit. The aim was to create a dusty grey finish with a slight accumulation of dust in the corners of the seat

The work was done in stages so that the colour-wash was not too difficult to fade. The seat was painted Humbrol Leather 62 by brush, the back padding in Humbrol 86 Olive and the seat frame’s rivets in Silver 195 from AMMO

The photo-etched harnesses were then shaped, glued and painted with a slightly darker olive green to the back rest. The harness buckles were touched in with silver. The ejector handles were painted yellow and a thin masking tape strip was wound in a spiral around the handles. Black was then applied by brush

Referring to photos found on the internet, the joysticks and various switches were painted by brush. The bellows of the joystick was painted and weathered using the same methods as the seat. Some scuffing on the floor was simulated with the aluminium paint. The wiring and connections on the rear bulkhead were touched in by brush The instrument panel was painted satin black and lightly weathered to the same level as the rest of the cockpit. Italeri provides no decal for the dashboard; being a builder of car models, I had to manage with decals fro the spares-box and paint the rest freehand. It is for this reason that some dials are white when they should be black

Finally, the cockpit was fully assembled, sidewall parts 34B and 39B being cemented last. The wiring on the top of the dashboard was also touched in by brush. Note the added reinforcement to the back wall behind the seat

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The engine was introduced into the body and cemented to the air intake trunking. Bonding was performed by alternating Revell glue with cyanoacrylate. This allows rapid bonding with the cyano and a robust joint thanks to the Revell glue.

The photo-etched part (17PE) was finally fixed as described in Step 12

The jet engine was assembled according to the instructions; only the parts visible from outside the aircraft were painted. Steel (Mig 191) was applied with a brush and Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Brown then painted over the entire surface. Finally, drybrushing was performed with the Steel. In this view, the jet half (above) has not yet been drybrushed, unlike the one below

All major components are seen here, ready for assembly. The tip of the jet exhaust has been cemented in place and the wings were fixed one after another

The jet nozzle was painted aluminium and then treated with Brown Panel Line Accent Color. Drybrushing was then performed on each part. Finally, recessed areas and projections were highlighted with black Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color

The cockpit is well positioned in the fuselage, however there was a gap between the edge of the fuselage and cockpit. It was filled with Vallejo 400 putty which is easy to apply with a small spatula or brush and can be smoothed with water

The model was sanded with 1200-grit abrasive and then cleaned up. The canopy was masked off with masking tape Tamiya and cut in-situ with a new X-Acto blade. The first stage of pre-shading of the fuselage was performed with Tamiya XF-69 Nato Black.

The paint was applied over all areas but also in the recessed areas of the aircraft

The main colour, Lifecolor Blue Grey FS53189 (UA038) was diluted in equal parts with the brand’s own thinner. Several light layers were sprayed about 25cm from model. And then, surprise; an application of NATO Black, slightly diluted. The author waited ten minutes to allow the black to settle into the recessed detail, then another two layers of the Blue Grey were applied over the top

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FULL BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION ITALERI 1:32 DASSAULT MIRAGE IIIC ● KIT NO.2505

On the underside, the front panel was painted Lifecolor Chrome Yellow (UA134) and the rear in Lifecolor Green (UA060)

After masking the surrounding areas, the antennae on the tail and the forward fuselage were painted Medium Gray. On the fin's leading edge, the front of the antennae were painted with Lifecolor matt black, by brush. The air-brake wells were painted XF-7 Flat Red. The nose-cone was painted satin black by airbrush

AMMO by Mig Deep Brown colour-wash was applied at locations likely to be the dirtiest, such as the backs of air brakes, flaps, fin, etc. Deep Brown was applied in small quantities and then 'dragged' in the direction of the air flow with a cotton-wool makeup pad. CMK Light Earth pigment (SD08) was applied with a flat brush in places where dirt might easily accumulate, such as at the air inlets along the fuselage

All parts of the undercarriage were covered Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color, Brown. Drybrushing was then performed with Ammo by Mig Steel (191).

Traces of oil were added to the 'moving' parts using Lifecolor Oil (TSC207) and also in the wheel hubs.

The hydraulic pistons were touched in with silver paint. The tyres received two coats of Lifecolor Matt Black paint and were then drybrushed with a mixture of Humbrol Matt Black and Khaki 72

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The streaks of Deep Brown can be seen around the speed brakes. Unlike a cotton bud, the makeup disc does not absorb the colour-wash, instead it drags the colour across the model’s surface. It is for this reason that we should not apply too much product and work in small areas at a time

The insides of the undercarriage doors were painted with Mig 192 Polished Metal. The patina of each hatch was then performed in the same way as for the undercarriage

Drybrushing can bring out the smallest details.

It’s a technique of the past but it is effective and easy to use. TS-13 Clear varnish was then applied with an airbrush in several thin layers always at a distance of about 25cm, without allowing any build-up. In this way the aircraft surfaces will not be matt or shiny, but the effects will remain visible while being protected by a thin layer of varnish

After painting, the weapons were given various colour-washes to enhance the surface detail, both raised and recessed. The data stencils come with the kit and really bring these items to life

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TECHSPEC...

ITALERI 1:32 DASSAULT MIRAGE IIIC KIT NO.2505 Materials; Injection-moulded polystyrene, photo-etched brass, waterslide decals.

Paints used; - Tamiya Sprays; TS-13 Clear, TS-29 SemiGloss Black, Grey Primer - Tamiya Acrylics; X-2, X-31, XF-1, XF-2, XF-3, XF-5, XF-8, XF-7, XF-16, XF-69 - Tamiya Panel Line Accent Colors; Brown, Black - Humbrol Enamels; 33, 34, 61, 62, 72, 86.

- Lifecolor Acrylics; UA038, UA060, UA134, UA140, LC01, LC02, TSC207.

- AMMO by Mig Acrylics; 191, 192, 194, 195, 211 - AMMO by Mig Panel Line Wash; 1600, 1603, 1618, 1617 - Mig Productions: Oil Stains 1409, 1203 Streaking Grime - CMK; Light Earth pigment SD08 Availability; - Italeri; Italeri models and accessories are widely available from good model shops and online. UK import and distribution

by The Hobby Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net - Lifecolor; Widely available from good model shops and online. UK import and distribution by The Airbrush Company; www.airbrushes.com - AMMO by Mig; www.migjimenez.com

The pilot’s access ladder was given plenty of paint chips for a realistic look

The undersides of most aircraft are dirtier than the top surfaces, so extra weathering was needed here

The graceful lines of the Dassault fighter are captured well by Italeri

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Please turn to page 60 for the

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

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EM: ELECTRIC MOTOR EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SE ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED BADGES/MIRRORS, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, PMP; PRE-ASSEMBLED METAL PARTS), PS;

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk • www.hannants.co.uk This month, Revell's lovely 1:144 Flower Class Corvette is the recipient of some very worthwhile photo-etched detailing in the form of superstructure elements and enhancements for the on-deck weaponry. On the way next month are railings for the kit. Fab! Airfix's new 1:72 B-17G Flying Fortress comes in for a whole suite of sets – no less than seven – for the kit, including interior, exterior, landing flaps and much more. Happy times for the superdetailers! MN 1:144 • HMCS Snowberry Pt.1 armament (53175) for Revell • HMCS Snowberry Pt.2 superstructure (53176) for Revell 1:72 • Jet Provost T.3/T3a (73566) for Airfix • JAS-39D (73565) for Revell • Remove before flight tags steel (73044) • Seatbelts Italy WWII fighters steel (73043) • Seatbelts France WWII steel (73045) • Seatbelts RFC WWI steel (73046) • Seatbelts USN WWII fighters steel (73042) • B-17G landing flaps (72629) for Airfix • B-17G bomb bay (72630) for Airfix • B-17G exterior (72631) for Airfix • B-17G cockpit interior (73567) for Airfix • B-17G seatbelts steel (73568) for Airfix • B-17G rear interior (73568) for Airfix • B-17G front interior (73570) for Airfix 1:48 • F/A-18C interior (49794) for Kinetic • F/A-18C seatbelts (49795) for Kinetic • F/A-18C exterior (48898) for Kinetic • Do17Z-2 seatbelts steel (49789) for ICM • Do17Z-2 seatbelts steel (49790) for ICM • Do17Z-2 exterior and bomb bay (48896) for ICM • Do17Z-2 landing flaps (48897) for ICM • P-40B landing flaps (48895) for Airfix • P-40B details (49786) for Airfix • P-40B seatbelts steel (49787) for Airfix • PT-17 details (49785) for Revell • PT-17 seatbelts steel (49788) for Revell • Bf109F-4 details (48899) for Eduard • Seatbelts USN WWII fighters steel (49104) • Seatbelts Italy WWII fighters steel (49105) • Seatbelts RFC WWI steel (49107) • Seatbelts France WWII steel (49105)

1:35 • MIM-104F PAC-3 Patriot launcher (36347) for Dragon • Tied-downs and straps US steel (36348) 1:32 • Seatbelts USN WWII fighters steel (32884) • Seatbelts Italy WWII fighters steel (32885) • Seatbelts RFC WWI steel (32888) • Seatbelts France WWII steel (32887) • Remove before flight steel (32886) • A6M5c details (32882) for Hasegawa • A6M5c seatbelts (32883) for Hasegawa • A6M5c landing flaps (32393) for Hasegawa ZOOM 1:72 • Hellcat Mk.I Weekend (SS572) for Eduard • JAS-39D (SS565) for Revell 1:48 • Albatros D.II Weekend (FE793) for Eduard 1:32 • A6M5c Zero (33161) for Hasegawa MASKS 1:72 • Hellcat Mk.I Weekend (CX465) for Eduard • B-17G (CX464) for Airfix • Jet Provost T.3/T.3a (CX463) for Airfix 1:48 • F/A-18C (EX534) for Kinetic • Bf109F-4 (EX535) for Eduard • MiG-21PF with canopy seal (EX532) for Eduard • P-40B (EX530) for Airfix • PT-17 (EX529) for Revell • Do17Z-2 (EX528) for ICM 1:32 • A6M5c Zero (JX194) for Hasegawa

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Accessories

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 ED METAL PARTS), PS; PAPER STRIP, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WD; WATERSLIDE (DECALS), WS; WOODEN STRIP

DEF MODEL, KOREA

www.defmodel.com New from this marvellous Korean producer is a set of wheels/ tyres for the Hobbyboss and Tiger Model Panhard VBL armoured car and they will give the model a massive boost of realism once fitted. Roden's recently issued M37 truck also receives a full set of wheels/tyres and they are superior in every way to the standard kit parts. Tamiya's new 1:48 F-14A Tomcat gets a new set of undercarriage wheels/tyres and the very subtle bulges in the tyres suggest the weight bearing down on them; brilliant.

In DEF's new injection-moulded line, we have a set of articulated T158 tracks for the US M1A1/M1A2 Abrams SEP and Korean K1A1/K1A2/K2, the differentiating factor being the design of the guide-horns. The tracks are moulded in grey polystyrene and the detail is superb. MN 1:35 • US T-158 WORKABLE TRACK LINKS (S35001) • US LAV-25 XL WHEEL-SET SAGGED (DW35093) FOR TRUMPETER • US M37 CARGO TRUCK WHEEL-SET SAGGED (DW35097) FOR RODEN • T-34/85 ALTERNATIVE TURRET 8-PART MOULD CONVERSION SET (DM35075) • M48A1/A2 EARLY-TYPE MANTLET CANVAS COVER SET (DM35072) FOR DRAGON MAGACH 1 • M68 MAIN GUN W/CANVAS COVER SET (DM35073) FOR AFV CLUB • T-34-76 MOD.1943 BASIC PE DETAIL-UP SET (DE35014)

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New Releases 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), SVF; SOFT VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)

MR COLOR, JAPAN

www.albionhobbies.com Many modellers have become very used to using waterbased acrylic paints these days, but there is an alternative to them if you want a medium that has a little more 'bite', in other words, has a more powerful solvent that will bond more keenly to the kit plastic or primer to which it is being applied.

Mr Hobby's lacquer-based paint range is called 'Mr Color' and is quite different to the company's Mr Hobby Aqueous line, which are acrylic colours not dissimilar to Tamiya's X and XF materials. The paints are incredibly fine-grained and dry with a slight satin sheen, which is perfect for most model subjects; if you require a dead flat finish, they can be overpainted with any matt varnish once cured.

TMMI has received a generously large quantity of Mr Color paints from the UK importer and distributor, Albion Hobbies, and we'll be using them for various projects over the coming issues. But for now, here's an initial overview of some of the paints; WW2 German RLMs, American Federal Standard, RAF, WW2 German armour, fluorescents, metallics and more. MN

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ABER, POLAND

www.aber.net.pl The latest batch of new releases from Aber include a barrel set for Takom's Mk.I Female WWI tank and two photo-etched sets for AFV Club's 1:48 Sturmtiger. As always, the machined metal parts are perfectly milled and lathed and the PE is some of the very best around. MN 1:48 • Sturmtiger 38cm RW61 assault mortar Vol. 1 basic (48 043) for AFV Club • Sturmtiger 38cm RW61 assault mortar Vol. 2 fender and exhaust covers (48 049) for AFV Club 1:35; • Soviet 122m A-19 barrel for ISU-122 (5 L-208) • Flak 36 and Flak 37 German 88mm L/56 two-piece barrel (35 L-189) • 9M14 Malyutka (AT-3 Sagger) Soviet anti-tank guided rocket (35 P-27) • Armament for British Vickers Medium Tank Mk.I (35 L-198) for Hobbyboss • Barrels for British WW1 Mk.I Female (35 L-196) for Takom 1:25 • Russian 85mm ZiS-S-53 L/54.6 tank barrel for T-34-85 (25 L-10) 1:16 • US Army MP-48 antenna base (16 054) • US Army MS antennae for MP-48 base (10 055)

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

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, AP; ACRYLIC PAINT, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EM: ELECTRIC MOTOR EPS; EX MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MT; METAL TUBING, MW; METAL WIRE, NM; NYLON MESH, PB; PAINT BRUSH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED WC; WOVEN CORD, WD; WATERSLIDE (DECALS), WS; WOODEN STRIP

TAMIYA, JAPAN

GERMAN HEAVY TANK DESTROYER ELEFANT www.hobbyco.net SCALE 1:48 ITEM NO.32589 Tamiya released the 1:35 Elefant a few years back to much acclaim, and now we have this superb new version in the popular scale of 1:48. The model has the feel of its larger brother and brings many of the sophisticated design elements with it, from the scale-down.

The hull builds up from base plate plus side, front and rear panels.

The suspension comes in pre-built units making assembly very quick and easy. Now the modeller just needs to tackle zimmerit in 1:48! Although there is a sticker-sheet on the way. MN

REVELL, EUROPE

IMPERIAL SHUTTLE TYDERIUM www.revell.de/en SCALE; 1:106 MATERIALS; IM KIT NUMBER; 06716 In spite of being aimed at a younger audience, Revell’s Star Wars ‘Easy Kits’ are rather well detailed with good engineering, which makes them a good candidate for a superdetailing and re-painting treatment. The Tyderium Shuttle is one of our favourites and is just crying out for a tidy build-up and some airbrush magic. The ‘wings’ can be set in the extended (flight) or closed-up (landed) positions and undercarriage parts are provided for the latter. A very decent kit all round. MN

Terrific subject for 1:48, maybe another WW2 German heavy-hitter will follow?

A very decent kit of this classically elegant space vehicle with good surface detail

Zimmerit will be needed – small in 1:48

Cabin is moulded clear but back-sprayed in black

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Kit Reviews

CTRIC MOTOR EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LC; LIQUID CEMENT, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED BADGES/MIRRORS, PMP; PRE-ASSEMBLED METAL PARTS), PS; PAPER STRIP, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC),

TANMODEL, TURKEY

LOCKHEED T-33 SHOOTING STAR www.umpretail.com SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, WS ITEM NO.2905 Tanmodel are perhaps best known for their excellent 1:48 RF-84F Thunderflash, reviewed in TMMI earlier this year. Their latest release switches scales for 1:72 and depicts the classic T-33A Shooting Star, possibly the best-known jet trainer of the 1950s. The kit comes in grey polystyrene with a nicely depicted twin cockpit.

The rear of the fuselage aft of the wings’ trailing edges builds into a separate unit so the jet engine can be displayed; a trolly is even included to support it when detached. MN

TAKOM, CHINA

HANOMAG SS100 www.pocketbond.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, SVT, WS ITEM NO; 2068 The HANOMAG (Hannoversche Maschinenbau Aktiengesellschaft) SS100 was a rather interesting-looking tractor/tug that was widely used by the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe in WW2 to tow artillery pieces of all types. It is perhaps better known, however, as the tug for the Meillerwagen trailer that transported and launched V2 missiles. Takom have issued this vehicle on its own as a prelude to the release of the full V2 set and it’s a nice idea; it’s quite interesting on its own. The kit comes with an engine, part-by-part chassis and well executed cabin interior. MN

A very well detailed kit from an in-box inspection; no less than ten markings options are included

An ungainly-looking but interesting machine and a highly detailed kit

Hopefully the tail section will fit flawlessly to the forward fuselage for a ‘closed-up’ display

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Kit Reviews

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

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, AP; ACRYLIC PAINT, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EM: ELECTRIC MOTOR EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LC; LIQUID CEMENT, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MT; METAL TUBING, MW; METAL WIRE, NM; NYLON MESH, PB; PAINT BRUSH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED BADGES/MIRRORS, PMP; PRE-ASSEMBLED METAL PARTS), PS; PAPER STRIP, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WD; WATERSLIDE (DECALS), WS; WOODEN STRIP

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

MACCHI C.202 FOLGORE LIMITED EDITION www.creativemodels.co.uk www.eduard.com SCALE 1:48 MATERIALS; IM, R, PE, WS ITEM NO.1132 In the box we have Hasegawa’s excellent 1:48 Macchi C.202 from a few years back, plus the inclusion of Eduard’s own photoetched parts (two sheets providing radiator grilles, cockpit floor, instrument panel, seat harnesses and much more) plus resin main and tail wheels (two styles for the latter) and two types of intake filter. The cockpit extras are comprehensive and will transform this area into something very special indeed. Six markingsoptions complete this extremely attractive presentation of a very handsome fighter. MN

REVELL, EUROPE

T-55 A/AM www.revell.de/en SCALE; 1:72 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 03304 This is a new-tool kit for 2016 and it looks it; the detail is fantastic throughout and the link-and-length tracks are little marvels of injection-moulding design. The kit is broken down into a remarkable number of parts for this scale, building up pretty much the same as a 1:35 equivalent. All the fender-mounted boxes and fuel tanks are moulded individually and the rear fuel drum halves are partially moulded to the rear plate for strength, a sensible idea.

Optional engine decks, turret roofs, driver’s hatches and more are provided for T-55s from different operators. MN

Excellent plastic parts, boosted by Eduard’s PE and resin parts plus Cartograf-printed decals

Fantastic detail and lots of individual parts; little compromise for the smaller scale

Not really a negative, but you’ll need to sharpen up your airbrushing skills to replicate the camouflage!

Check the specific details for the vehicle you are building, there were lots of differences

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COMPETITION We have teamed up with our friends at The Airbrush Company to offer one lucky reader the chance of winning the new Sparmax ARISM Viz compressor!

Worth £180.00 RRP! Intuitive Design - Universal DC Motor - Quiet Operation The ARISM Viz incorporates two new innovative designs from Sparmax, the Smart-Stop (see info below), and the Silver Bullet Plus. When used in conjunction with each other the result is a compact, ergonomic, and intuitive compressor for airbrushing.

The name VIZ was chosen from the similar-sounding ‘Vis’, which has many meanings in Latin, including ‘Nature’, ‘Efficiency’, and ‘Strength’. It is also encompassed in the word ‘visual’, which we felt was fitting, since when it came to airbrushing the artist was bringing their vision to life on canvas for all to see.

ARISM Viz has a DC motor for universal usage (100-240V) and coupled with its small size it is ideal for travel. Additionally, it is designed to draw less power than comparable AC compressors and is also quieter.

As an optional accessory, the ARISM Viz can also be run with standard Sparmax Battery Packs. A combined set including the Compressor, Battery and Charger is also available.

An innovative and intuitive feature designed to enhance the users airbrushing experience, the Smart-Stop pauses the compressor when the airbrush is placed into its holder and restarts it when it is taken off again.

The first of its kind in the market, it is compatible with pressure regulators and bleed valves. Using the Smart-Stop, the working pressure before the compressor is paused will be maintained upon restart; this is comparable to the pressure stabilising effect of an air tank, minus the space taken up! Additionally, the Smart-Stop eliminates the frequent on/off condition which can occur when using a traditional auto stop + pressure regulator set up without an air tank.

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THIS FANTASTIC COMPRESSOR, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ANSWER THIS QUESTION How many models of Sparmax airbrushes are available from www.Airbrushes.com?

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Users with a single action or dual action airbrush will also have the same experience when using the Smart-Stop.

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There is no cash alternative. All entries must be received by 31st January 2017

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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?

JAGDPANZER IV PART 1 L/48 (SD.KFZ.162) NUTS & BOLTS VOLUME 37

JOACHIM BASCHIN, MARTIN BLOCK, NUTS & BOLTS www.historexagents.co.uk German/English text Nuts and Bolts' latest volume details the Jagdpanzer IV L/48, Tamiya's 1:16 L/70 version of which appears in this issue. The book, as always, provides a huge quantity of information of the vehicle, from a detailed historical and technical background, incorporating some wartime imagery such as sketches, data plates and photos. This makes for a fascinating read and gives one some insight into how, where and when the Jagdpanzers were deployed. After this we have a forty-seven page section of wartime photographs of the machines, at their barracks, in action, wrecked and more. For many modellers, this would be enough, but there's more; fiveview plans in 1:35 of several variants of the L/48 follow, backed-up with excellent colour side-view illustrations, museum walk-arounds of surviving examples and finally a modelling section. Another essential addition to an armour modeller's reference collection. MN

HMMWV HUMMER IN IDF SERVICE, DESERT EAGLE PUBLISHING NO.16

MICHAEL MASS, ADAM O'BRIEN, DESERT EAGLE PUBLISHING www.aviationbookcentre.com ISBN; 978-965-770-02-0 The humble HUMVEE comes in many guises and is used around the world by many armed forces. Israel's IDF is a key user and this latest volume from Desert Eagle takes a look at the versions in service, from the basic 'Scout' machine with lowered structure right up to the sophisticated 'Raccoon' electronic surveillance version with its nine-metre extending mast. As always with this book series, we have fine quality colour photographs printed with great clarity and well-balanced colour reproduction, which is perfect for modellers. Paint shades, markings and mechanical details are shown in with sharpness and this makes a excellent guide for anyone building a model of an IDF Hummer. MN

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Y R R U H A N I HAVE LEFT 1:35 FLAK 88 GUN EMPLACEMENT DIORAMA

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Many gun emplacement dioramas have been created over the years, but the one that sparked my interest the most was in the Verlinden Diorama Book, published back in the late '80s. The company released a resin gun emplacement in 1:35 and used the Tamiya 88mm Flak to form a beautiful diorama. However, this product is no longer available, and as a result, I had to build the entire emplacement by scratch.

Due to the nature of my job, I’m able to access a number of different model making materials, and I finally decided upon using 'polyurethane foam' to construct the base.

The contours were marked out on a sheet of paper beforehand

THE MATERIAL

Polyurethane foam has been in the market for some years, mostly for industrial purposes, but you can order online for hobby needs. The foam is made with various densities; it can be as low as 4lb/cubic ft to more than 10lb/cubic ft. The one I used was 6lb/cubic ft. One good thing about the foam is that it is easy to sculpt and sand to any form you like. But it is also very dusty during sanding, so make sure you wear a mask.

foam is that it is easy to sculpt “andthesand to any form you like. But it is also very dusty during sanding, so make sure you wear a mask...

Using a 3D cutting apparatus, the contoured landscape was transferred into the polyurethane foam

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THE BASE

When I prepared the base material, I wanted it to be formed from one piece of foam as far as possible. I simply cut a piece of foam with the dimensions 17” x14” x3” .Then, I started a contour drawing, laying out the terrain and gun emplacement position which was necessary for a contour machine to trace. This leads to the creation of a 3D layout from the 2D drawing. The drawing should carefully show the contour line and the number. When I was satisfied with the result, I copied it to the transparent plastic sheet by using colourpermanent pens.

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V THE CONTOUR MACHINE

The machine is simply a custom made 'tracing' drawing table, comprising four major elements. There is a 4’ x 8’ base with a 1” thick glass plate on the top, a moveable tracing arm, a good rotor-machine at the bottom and a manually-set elevator bed that can move up and down. The process of transferring 2D to 3D is done by moving the trace arm on top of the drawing, each line representing a contour depth. You turn the dial to set the depth for each layer, in this case, 3mm. The size of the rotor bit determines the speed at which you work and the detail you can create; a smaller diameter bit will give you better detail, but will also take longer to trim the layer. The next step is fun and challenging. I used 180 grit sandpaper to remove each step, until I couldn't see the lines anymore. The finished terrain was then ready for the next step.

In order to simulate a concrete surface, plaster of Paris is the best material I

have found. I mixed it 50:50 with water to form a very wet and runny paste. I used a small spatula to apply a thin coat over the whole surface. When it had dried I could still see some air holes, so I applied another coat until the holes were gone.

Furthermore, I used the back of an X-Acto knife to score the joint line between each block.

Finally, the piece is ready for painting and primer.

PAINTING THE BASE

The whole base was given a coat of industrial auto primer. I figured I should paint the concrete first, then I could mask off the emplacement area to paint the ground. For the concrete, I first used Humbrol #29 (Dark Earth) for the base colour, then I mixed it with 20% black and sprayed the recessed areas. After this, I mixed the base colour with 20% white, lightly spraying it on the surface to create a cloudy pattern. I keep doing this 'shaping' technique until it was almost white. Finally, I applied a wash of oil paint (raw umber). When this had dried, I masked off the

The base has been cut and the groundwork areas filed and sanded into a smooth form

The foam simulates the cast concrete of the emplacement extremely well; it has been given a basic colour coat

The concrete section have been painted and static grass has been applied to the ‘earth’ areas

Wooden duckboards were fabricated by the author, using balsa wood stain brown

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The author chose Dragon’s 1:35 Flak 36/37 88mm kit for this project, although Tamiya’s could be used too The gun was built and painted in sub-assemblies

Dragon’s Flak is a beautifully detailed model with masses of fine detail

concrete surfaces to prepare the base for its grass and earth colouration. I simply used the same technique as I did for the concrete, but I started with Humbrol Dark Earth, then oversprayed that with lighter earth, then I selected some areas for the green. I used Humbrol #105 (Marine Green) as for the base, oversprayed with lighter green.

The next step was the application of the grass; Verlinden made some good static grass some years back so I used this product.

I made a heavily thinned mixture of white glue and water then brushed it on the grass surface with a wide, flat brush. One wet coat is good enough, so I then sprinkled the grass

over the surface and when dry, I sprayed the same glue mixture over the surface again to secure the grass. Since the white glue will leave a slight gloss finish, I needed to apply an overall coat of flat varnish. The whole base was pretty much done. In most reference photos found on the internet, we can see wooden 'duckboards' along the walkways, especially in areas with a lot of wet land.

I used model aircraft balsa wood to cut a bundle of wood strips, glued them together and colour-washed them with raw umber oil paint.

THE GERMAN 88MM GUN

The German Flak 36/37 has been available from Tamiya since the early '70s and it

is still an excellent kit with great accuracy and shape.

However, when Dragon released their version, I simply could not resist it.

The kit comes with a small photo-etch fret and most importantly, a turnedaluminium barrel. There are tons of plastic parts, which give you enough to build both for the transport and firing modes. I followed the instructions without any difficulty; in my case, I only needed to build it down to the lower gun mount structure, so now I have lot of spare parts left over.

During WWII, Germany made a good effort in maintaining these guns.

Therefore, I wanted to give the gun a good colour contrast, but with minimum

weathering. I first used Humbrol #67 (Tank Grey) as a base colour. After that, I oversprayed a lighter and darker tone on the model's surfaces, mostly in a cloudy pattern. Finally, it was time for weathering.

As I mentioned before, I did not want a heavy colour-wash because of the good maintenance levels of the gun. I thinned raw umber oil paint with a large amount of enamel thinner and applied it mainly on the recessed areas. After that, I use a clean cloth to wipe off the residue. The oil-wash usually dries overnight, so I could then drybrush the entire gun with Testors Silver Chrome Trim mixed with a bit of raw umber.

Finally, the gun is finished.

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TECHSPEC...

82ND AIRBORNE V THE FIGURES

The whole diorama setting is based on an actual event.

Some of the emplacement was abandoned before the Airborne troops arrived.

The German crew left their dog behind and when the 82nd came to pick-up some souvenirs (a German helmet), the Germans' beagle seemed to be defending his masters' belongings. As a result, I needed to select non-action figures; I found some old Verlinden airborne troops in standing poses. The Beagle is from Doug’s Original and I painted it with oil paint.

CONCLUSION

In the end, I enjoyed creating this project; it took me almost four months to build. Furthermore, I spent lots of hours on research but when I look at the result, I think it was totally worth it.

Some of my fellow modellers tell me the spirit and beauty of the diorama is the humour of the storyline and I think I nailed it this time, as almost everyone I show the diorama to get the 'joke'.

How about you? ●

- Dragon 1:35 88mm Flak 36 (6260) - Verlinden 1:35 US Paratroops WWII (0702), 88mm Shells & Cartridge Cases (1101), Camouflage Nets (0042), Static Grass (0044) - Tamiya 1:35 German Soldier with Bicycle Kit No 26017 - Doug’s Original 1:35 Goat and Beagle (35A03) - Lion Roar 1:35 German Bicycle Detail Set (E35065) Materials; Plaster of Paris, polyurethane foam (www.onlinefabricstore.net) Paints used; - Humbrol: 26 Matt Khaki, 29 Dark Earth, 67 Matt Tank Grey, 64 Matt Light Grey, 49 Matt Varnish, 105 Matt Marine Green, 33 Matt Black, 34 Matt White - Winsor and Newton: Cadmium Yellow, Raw Umber, Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red Reference - ‘Verlinden Showcase #3’ by VP Studio ISBN 90-70932-11-3 - ‘D-Day Paratroopers: The Americans’

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The accessories include a bicycle, shell cases and crates plus other small items. They are vital in adding life to the scene

The figures come from Verlinden Productions (now sadly closed down). The dog is by Douglas Lee’s ‘Doug’s Originals’ line

The completed scene is quite atmospheric and looks like it was abandoned in haste

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Order online now at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com ISSUE No.255 JANUARY 2017 PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 15th 2016 Editor; Marcus Nicholls Consultant Editor (USA); Stan Spooner, Editorial Assistant; Matt Benfield Publisher; Alan Harman Graphic Design; Alex Hall TMMI Website; The Doolittle Media web team Advertising Manager; Sean Leslie Office Manager; Paula Gray Administration Manager; Hannah McLaurie Administration Assistant; Julie Lane Football Scoress; Juan Nielle Printed by; Henry Stone Ltd., Oxfordshire, 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 Doolittle Media Ltd. Editorial enquiries; editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com All other enquiries to; enquiries@doolittlemedia.com Tamiya Model Magazine, 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...

A WORTHY WINNER!

Stefano Marchetti took the ‘Best Of Show’ at the 2016 Scale Modelworld, Telford

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ou might have seen the work of extraordinary Italian modelmaker Stefano Marchetti in TMMI before; he has given us the honour of showing his work in our pages and the articles always make fascinating reading.

This year, Stefano brought along his 1:8 Ferrari 330 P4-2/TB (turbine engine) Daytona 1967, a truly incredible flight of ‘alternate reality’ fantasy, but using very familiar themes in the shape of a classic Ferrari that make it look rather plausible. The workmanship of this sizeable masterpiece had to be seen to be believed; it was simply exquisite. This one of my all-time favourite models; I like the retro-futuristic concept and the sheer creative drive to go ahead and actually build it. We are planning to feature the Ferrari in a future issue of TMMI, so please keep reading! ● See you again next time editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

Editor's Choice JLC XL MITRE BLOCK FROM MODELLING TOOLS Making a perfectly accurate 90, 60 or 45 degree cut in a piece of plastic or wood an be much trickier than it looks and a mitre block is a must. With the smaller-sized materials we use in scale modelling, finding a mitre block that’s small and accurate enough can be tricky, but JLC have the solution in the form of this lovely little tool. It is milled from a stout piece of aluminium beam and comes with a lockable stay. The cutting guides are incredibly fine and are designed for JLC’s (or other) razor saws. Very highly recommended. £25, available now, from; www.modellingtools.co.uk

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T-14 Armata 1/35 (3670) Zvezda’s T-14 Armata is perhaps the most accurate version of this kit on the market. The complex geometry of the hull and the turret is perfectly reproduced with a very high level of detail and a fine plastic texture. This kit was engineered in cooperation with UralVagonZavod (UVZ), the Russian factory that actually manufactured the real tank. Even the details of the bottom lower hull are shown and all grilles are reproduced in fine plastic!

This kit consists of 410 parts with 10 grey plastic sprues and one with clear parts. The tracks are in hard plastic segments and very easy to assemble.

Included are two decal sheets, one for the 2016 Victory Day parade in Moscow, and one for the new Russian Army tank unit, established in 2016.

The T-14 Armata is a unique tank. For the first time in the tank history Russian designers have transformed the turret into an unmanned combat module and placed the crew in an isolated armoured capsule. The Armata's complex armour supported by an active protection system is able to withstand the hit of any existing anti-tank weapon. The powerful gun with auto-loader directed by complex aiming system surpasses any existing or forthcoming tanks of other countries.

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

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