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IN THE CITY

Painting up Tamiya’s 1:10 RC Honda City Turbo

STIRLING SERVICE Italeri’s 1:72 Short

Stirling B Mk.I full-build

Tamiya’s 1:24 DBS converted to ‘Ultimate’ spec

ABSOLUTE ASTON Euro Militaire 2015, Alternate WW1 Mk.IV ‘tank’ plus kits, books and accessories…

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Issue 244 February 2016 EDITOR Marcus Nicholls editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

Contents Co ABSOLUTE ASTON Tamiya’s 1:24 Aston Martin DBS converted to ‘Ultimate’ spec PAGE 32

4 NEWS DESK New kit and model product news 6 NEW ARRIVALS A new section showing some of the new kits received at TMMI 8 RETURN OF THE RS Tamiya’s 1:12 Honda RS1000 Endurance is back 10 EURO MILITAIRE 2015 The Editor drives south to check out the models at Euro Militaire 16 ALTERNATE HISTORY: THE GREAT WAR A marvellous ‘alternative history’ model of a British Mk.IV tank in a World War One trench diorama 28 SMALLER IS BEAUTIFUL Eduard’s new 1:72 Fw190A-8, previewed

STIRLING SERVICE Italeri’s 1:72 Short Stirling B Mk.I full-build article PAGE 22

30 SHE DROVE A PLYMOUTH SATELLITE...

The latest 1:25 car from Moebius Models, the ‘65 Plymouth Satellite 40 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES New and recently issued modelling accessories 44 IN THE CITY Painting of the driver figure of Tamiya’s RC Honda City Turbo 50 BIG CAT IN NEW PLASTIC Revell’s all-new Leopard 1 in 1:35 52 BOOK REVIEWS New modelling-related titles reviewed 54 FIREFLY IN SILHOUETTE The British-gunned Sherman Firefly in an imposing view 56 NEW RELEASES KITS Eight new full kits, reviewed 64 CONTACTS Where to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI

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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 1:35 SU-76M SOVIET SPG Announced last issue, Tamiya's all-new 1:35 SU-76M kit is nearly with us. The model will come with a three-man crew and detailed fighting compartment, plus link and length hard-plastic tracks. Here is a factory photo of the model that shows it in more detail. www.hobbyco.net

TAMIYA hobbyco.net • 1:35 US tank crew set MINIART creativemodels.co.uk • 1:35 US ammo-loading crew • 1:35 ZIS-5 family wheels set HAULER hauler.cz • 1:35 Ukraine police shields • 1:35 Somua S35 Basic (Tamiya) • 1:35 Somua S35 grilles (Tamiya) REVELL revell.de/en • 1:35 German Staff Car Type 82E • 1:48 C-45F Expeditor • 1:72 F16 Mlu TigerMeet • 1:72 Mil Mi28N Havoc • 1:24 Ferrari 250 SWB • 1:24 2014 Corvette Stingray • 1:24 MAN TGX XLX • Model Set X-Wing Fighter • Model Set Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter MERIT pocketbond.co.uk • 1:48 Grumman J2F-5 Duck • SG-43/SGM machine gun

NEW FROM TAMIYA 1:48 7 TON ARMOURED CAR MK.IV NEW FROM EDUARD - PE DETAILS FOR 1:35 HORSA Eduard have created photo-etched brass detail parts Bronco's 1:35 kit of the Horsa glider, offering seat harnesses for the pilots and cabin, flight controls, internal structures and more. www.creativemodels.co.uk

Across all of its marques, this vehicle was one of the most prolifically- produced during WWII with 3,600 examples being made. With a near 45mph top speed and 250 mile range, its mobility and versatility were prized by British and Commonwealth forces who employed it for recon work and even as a command car. The Mk.IV was upgunned with a 37mm gun and had space for a crew of three. It saw extensive service in both North Africa and the European theatres. The kit includes a commander torso figure, plus decals to depict a Polish Armoured Division vehicle. www.hobbyco.net

NEW FROM EDUARD 1:48 SBD-5 DAUNTLESS

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Eduard have utilised Accurate Miniatures' superb 1:48 Douglas Dauntless parts for this release, adding their own brass parts along the way. The model is still a great-looking production and with extra detailing it will really shine. www.creativemodels.co.uk

NEW FROM MERIT - 1:18 UH-1 HUEY B

On the way from Merit is a new Huey helicopter in giant 1:18!

It comes built and painted but could be reworked to include weathering. www.pocketbond.co.uk

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www.grandprixmodels.com NEW FROM TAKOM - 1:35 BIG BERTHA The Krupp 420mm Big Bertha howitzer from World War One is on its way soon from Takom. The kit will be quite large and full of great detail. www.pocketbond.co.uk

Moto Guzzi Nibbio 350cc Land Speed Records 1957 1:43 resin kit by Dwindle

NEW FROM TAKOM 1:35 AMX-13 FAMILY NEW FROM MINIART 1:35 USV-BR 76MM GUN MOD.1941 W/LIMBER AND CREW MiniArt's latest kit is this comprehensive packaging of the 76mm gun with a five-man crew set plus ammunition and their boxes. A historically important weapon and an appealing package. www.creativemodels.co.uk

Takom are in the process of creating a new family of AMX-13 AFVs, including the '13/75 and '13/75 with anti-tank guided missile launcher.

More news as we get it. www.pocketbond.co.uk

Heston Napier V 1940 1:32 resin & metal kit by Marsh Models Aerotech

WIN REVELL KITS!

McLaren Honda MP4-30 Mid Season 2015 1:20 plastic kit by Ebbro

Win Revell’s 1:400 USS Dallas US Navy Submarine TMMI is offering you the chance to win some cool Revell kits of all types, scales and subjects!

This time, it’s the excellent USS Dallas kit in 1:400

All you need to do is answer this question; Q; In what year was USS Dallas launched?

NEW FROM MENG 1:35 M1A2 ABRAMS TUSK

Meng are currently developing their own, all new kit of the mighty M1A2 Abrams with TUSK (Tank Urban Survivability Kit) armour package. From the initial images, it looks extremely promising. www.creativemodels.co.uk

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

REVELL, EUROPE 1:35 TYPE 82E GERMAN STAFF CAR ITEM NO.03247 (IM, WS) • www.revell.de/en Here we have CMK’s 1:35 KDF car, re-issued by Revell with new decals. It’s basically a excellent little kit but the wheels/tyres could do with a resin upgrade by SKP or perhaps Kubelwagen wheels from DEF

REVELL, EUROPE 1:112 X-WING FIGHTER MODEL SET ITEM NO.03601 (IM, WS, P, C, PB) • www.revell.de/en Revell’s new-tool X-Wing is tiny but very finely detailed model and in this ‘Model Set’ form with a bottle of Contacta cement, three paints (dark grey, light grey and orange) and a double ended brush it would be a nice gift

REVELL, EUROPE 1:72 GTK BOXER FÜFZ A1 ITEM NO.03209 (IM, WS) • www.revell.de/en Aside from the dark green plastic (grey would be so much better) this is an excellent kit of the massive GTK Boxer, featuring neat detail touches such as the anti-slip patches on the upper hull

AZ MODEL, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 KLEMM KL35B ITEM NO.AZ7506 (IM, WS) • www.hannants.co.uk AZ’s tiny and lovely kit of the Klemm KL35B trainer is in grey styrene and excellent detail. A couple of sink marks on the wheel spats will be easy to fill but otherwise this is a very tidy little model

AZ MODEL, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 FOCKE-WULF FW190D-9 ‘JG.2’ ITEM NO.AZ7500 (IM, WS) • www.azmodel.cz • www.hannants.co.uk AZ’s small-scale D-9 sports extremely fine airframe detail as well as refined undercarriage and accurately profiled propeller blades. Also supplied is a cast-resin part for the UC bay and engine-rear ancillaries

KP MODELS, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 SNCAN NC.701 MARTINET ITEM NO.KPM0054 (IM, WS) • www.azmodel.cz • www.hannants.co.uk The Martinet is a chubby thing and KP’s model captures the look perfectly. Fuselage and wings sport ultra-fine panel lines and recessed rivets and multi-part canopy is very clear

KP MODELS, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 MiG-23M/MF ITEM NO.KPM0051 (IM, WS) • www.azmodel.cz • www.hannants.co.uk Another impressive-looking kit from the AZ/KP stable. Fuselage is fully rendered with in-scale panel lines etc, and the cockpit is simply engineered but with fine detail on the seat and consoles

REVELL, USA 1:24 ‘55 FORD PANEL TRUCK ITEM NO.85-4337 (IM, WS) • www.revell.com Revell’s ‘55 Ford panel van comes with a detailed V8 engine which would be a good candidate for additional wiring. The wheels/tyres are of the small, street-style type. Flame decals included

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ICM, UKRAINE 1:35 HORCH 108 TYP40 SOFT TOP ITEM NO.35506 (IM, WS) • www.hannants.co.uk ICM’s Horch 108 Typ 40 now comes with an erected canvas roof which entails side-windows (now moulded into the crew doors), folding mechanism (moulded) and rear panel, also with window

MOEBIUS MODELS, USA 1:72 CYLON RAIDER ITEM NO.959 (IM) • www.clubmoebius.com Two whole kits come in the box here, depicting the swoopy and distinctly alien-looking Cylon Raider from the newer Battlestar Galactica TV series. A smaller kit but still finely detailed with clear instructions

MOEBIUS MODELS, USA 1:72 VIPER MARK VII ITEM NO.958 (IM) • www.clubmoebius.com As with the ‘Raider, this release comprises two kits, this time of the Raider’s opposition; the Viper Mark VII. Again, excellent detail features throughout. Undercarriage and pilot figures are included

TAMIYA, JAPAN 1:35 M247 SGT YORK US AIR DEFENCE GUN SYSTEM ITEM NO.35126 (IM, SVT, WS) • www.hobbyco.net Tamiya’s kit of the flawed but impressive-looking Sergeant York AA tank is back. Even after thirty-two years it’s still a cool model and would look great with a treatment of modern weathering techniques

ITALERI, ITALY 1:48 Fw190A-8 ITEM NO.2751 (IM, CP, SVT, WS) • www.hobbyco.net In Italeri’s modest kit box, we have the moulded parts from Trimaster’s ground breaking kit of the Fw190A-8, plus two small but useful PE frets.

Astonishingly modern detail regardless of the kit’s near thirty year old vintage and great value too

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 AVIA B.534 SERIE PROFIPACK ITEM NO.70102 (IM, CP, SVT, WS) www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk The Avia B.543 from Eduard is a lovely little thing and now we have the ‘IV.serie’ in ProfiPACK Edition form, which comes with PE cockpit details, paint masks an multiple decal options (six)

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:48 AIRCO DH-2 PROFIPACK ITEM NO.8094 (IM, CP, SVT, WS) www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk Eduard’s 1:48 DH-2 comes on three sprues of blue-grey polystyrene, plus a good amount of PE parts, painting masks and four painting options.

Rigging will be a challenge but even without it, this is a very fine model

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:72 UTI MiG-15 WEEKEND EDITION ITEM NO.7433 (IM, WS) www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk Even in ‘Weekend Edition’ form, Eduard’s sublime 1:72 two-seat MiG-15 is a highly detailed kit, with excellent cockpits and exquisite airframe detail. The double canopy can be fixed in the open or closed position TMMI 244 February 2016

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KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:12 HONDA RS1000 ENDURANCE RACER ● KIT NO.14014

Tamiya’s 1:12 RS1000 is back and it looks as good as new

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his kit was originally issued in 1982 and it depicts Honda’s 1000cc endurance machine, a motorsport which received official status in 1980. The bike did well in 1981 but was beaten to the Championship by the Kawasaki team that year.

The RS1000 did go on to win the Suzuka eight-hour endurance race and also the famous Bol d’Or, giving it celebratory status.

Tamiya’s bike kits of the 1980s were so far ahead of their time that they still look like modern, new-tool releases to this day and the RS is no exception. Detail is refined and sharp, there are no moulding defects such as flash, sink-marks

etc., and the parts’ surfaces exhibit the same finesse as they did upon the kit’s release well over thirty years ago.

The 999cc, sixteen-valve, double-overhead cam, 150hp engine is lovingly reproduced in 1:12 using metallic grey polystyrene and Tamiya provide the modeller with vinyl tubing to recreate spark-plug leads, oil pipes and clutch cable which adds to the realism. Detailed instructions tell us how to paint the engine and its substructures. The tyres are moulded in semi-soft, synthetic rubber and look great; all that needs doing to them is to sand off their mould part lines and this can be done with

medium-grit sand paper.

Tamiya really know about those all-important finishing touches which can add the final sparkle to a model and you’ll find them in the form of parts such as the plated headlight reflector, ‘Yuasa’ decal for the battery and authentic jack/bike stand.

It’s great to see this model back again, although from its overall quality, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a new-tool release. ● MN MODEL SPEC TAMIYA HONDA RS1000 ENDURANCE RACER KIT NO.14014 SCALE; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:12 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . IM, CP, SVT, WS AVAILABILITY; From all good model shops.

UK import and distribution; The Hobby Company Limited www.hobbyco.net

Cowling mouldings are close to perfect and just need standard parts clean-up before primer and paint

Wheels are moulded in two halves and a very well detailed. Brakes are well appointed too.

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NEWS EXTRA: MODEL SHOW REPORT EURO MILITAIRE 2015 FOLKESTONE UK

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his year’s Euro Militaire show had a slightly different feel to it, at least in the competition rooms ‘downstairs’. For many years the armour modelling categories seemed to be continually expanding, while the figure section held steady, but my initial impression this time was a noticeably reduced quantity of AFV models but a much larger input on the figure side. This suggests that the show is returning to its roots as a figuremodelling event and boy, was there some fantastic work on show.

The busts category was overflowing with stunning pieces from every conceivable era and there were also some eye-popping entries in the

full-figure class too, from the ancients right up to the modern day. The First and Second World Wars figured heavily of course but the fantasy group was also very well supported, with some extraordinary pieces of work that exhibited the wonderful imaginations of the modellers.

The trade hall seemed down on last year’s show with very few vendors selling kits of AFVs and accessories, most being figure makers and sellers, further reinforcing the feeling of the return to figure modelling for Euro Militaire.

Over the next few pages, you can see a small selection of the models that caught my eye; my apologies to those whose work doesn’t appear, there just wasn’t enough space! ●

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HE GREAT WAR Stefano Marchetti describes how he made yet another of his marvellous 'alternative history' models, this time a creative adaptation of a Dieselpunk British Mk.IV tank and a World War One trench diorama to put it into context

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ersonally, I believe that – within a model-making context – there’s nothing better for killing time between long, challenging projects than constructing a military vehicle…

It’s both fun and good to fight off the boredom. Obviously the project shown here had to be part of the ongoing theme that I’ve chosen and decided to pursue; the world of Ucronia, or ‘alternate history’. A parallel reality to ours, seen through mechanical subjects straddling different eras, technological hybrids borrowed from history and revisited though a retro-futuristic lens, not exactly science-fiction, but rather an alternate history in which past, present and future merge to create vehicles both plausible and impossible, constructed using materials and technique historically accurate to their time period whilst simultaneously incorporating some distinctly ‘unusual’ features. By now I am firmly convinced that in my own style of model-making, artistic licence may be applied to aesthetics and function, but not to materials, colours, context and mechanical details. A fact that has sometimes meant I have to respect standards which are far more rigid and inflexible than those I follow when working on so-called ‘classic’ models.

But back to the model itself; as Italy marked the 100th anniversary since the start of the First World War, I decided to make my own personal tribute to this great tragedy by creating a Dieselpunk version of the iconic British Mark IV tank, re-imagined as a huge, bipedal mecha. I eventually chose to include a character, positioned alongside the mecha, within the setting of a bomb-scarred trench, so as to add drama to the scene while still showing respect and conveying the human side to the horrendous global tragedy.

Here we can see the legs and feet taking shape; note the variety of materials used

The ‘hull’ of the vehicle was constructed from ‘Forex’, an expanded PVC foamboard

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A layout of parts for the leg’s powertrain, all base-coated in black

Even more sub-components! The structures were constantly checked for fit

Punch and die discs were used to create rivets and other small mechanical items over the model’s surface

scale for various reasons, but firstly because it would allow for sufficient detailing of the vehicle, and secondly due to the enormous amount of aftermarket material available. As always, I paid great attention to developing the project first on paper, so as to highlight and tackle any potential construction problems in advance. A significant amount of the mecha is made of forex (expanded PVC) of varying thickness, which is easy to cut and work.

The vehicle’s aesthetic had to remind one of (and in some instances duplicate) the look of the tank. From this sprung the idea to make it purposefully asymmetrical, with a rotating turret at the front, mirroring the lateral gunning mounts of the original, the main part of the prow characterised by the classic rounded wedge shape of the Mk.IV and the left side equipped with a mechanical arm with exposed transmission.

All the armour-plating

was textured with diluted Tamiya putty, dabbed on with a crumpled-up paper ball and sanded down with 1200-grit paper to achieve a uniform surface. Another distinctive characteristic are the rivets on the metal plates. To realise the considerable amount of rivets necessary for the model, I used a 0.5mm thick sheet of tin sheet and the phenomenal, tried and tested punch and die set from Hungarian company RP Toolz. The boltheads instead came from the Meng range. For the mechanical components I made great use of the British company's Hiroboy’s technical miniatures (screws, nuts and bolts), as well as the ever-useful minutia of costume jewellery! Other small parts were fabricated on the lathe, brass, copper and aluminium.

For the small diameter tubes I used some brass and copper wire and raw aluminium wire for the larger ducts. The main tubes and hydraulic pistons, on the other hand, are made of Albion Alloys' calibrated

The arm takes shape; a cylinder of plastic is given end-caps made from clear plastic

Varied angles of the machine’s huge manipulator arm

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Views of the model pre-paint and during the paint and weathering process. The finishes of this creation were tackled in much the same way a 1:35 model kit of a tank would be done.

aluminium, as are all the rods. All the articulated points, joints and pistons are adjustable, even though once I found a pose that I deemed sufficiently dynamic (in so much as such an inelegant, boiler-like vehicle can appear dynamic) I blocked everything in place with some blobs of two-part glue.

As always, to facilitate painting and assembly, I

sorted the construction by groups and sub-groups.

Every time a group of components was completed, I applied the primer. In this case, I used 'Army Painter Black' spray. After waiting a few days for the primer to dry completely, I began the long and arduous task of riveting, applying the primer once again afterwards so as not to lose any detail.

COLOURING

The original intention was to create a vehicle designed to operate in harsh conditions, such as those of the WWI battlefield, but nonetheless only recently put into active service and thus with some heavy but not yet extreme weathering.

For the general painting I used an AK’s set specifically intended for British tanks

(WWI British colours AK4040) composed of three colours which can be used to achieve both the lighter and darker principal tones.

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Getting there; the monster tank takes shape

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These same colours were used again, slightly lightened with a sandy tone to accentuate the lights. I then proceeded to work on this base coat with some selective washes on all the rivets and panels, as well as with a series of small scratches and scuffs, especially at the front of the mecha, accompanied by rain streaks and oxide leaks, which I realised using Mig Productions oils and pigments.

In some of the more exposed spots I added some targeted scraping with a lacquer and salt technique.

For the washes I used the Mig range’s Dark Wash and Brown Wash, as well as black and sepia tone ink. All the mechanical parts, both fixed and poseable, once assembled, were colour-washed with heavily diluted Mig Dark Wash, followed by some targeted applications of Tamiya X-19 Smoke, mixed with a point of transparent yellow – still Tamiya – to simulate leaks and grease build-ups. The legs received a more ‘intensive’ treatment to simulate the continuous march through harsh and muddy terrain.

SETTING

The general idea was to emphasise the dramatic nature of the model’s context. Thus I did some extensive research, searching through countless images of the trenches and no man’s land. Once I’d found the right photo, featuring a portion of mortar-scarred trench, characterised by a wall of

distorted, undulating metal panelling, I began work on realising it in miniature.

The soil of the trench was realised in heat-sculpted and cut polystyrene. Over the aforementioned base, I added a layer of Das clay to add uniformity to the surface and allow for greater detail work. I then coated everything with a mix of Vinavil (PVA) glue, crushed sand, pumice powder, wood micro-chippings, micro-filtered soil, various dyes, all of which applied with a painting spatula.

Once everything was completely dry, I set about detailing the soil with various coats of acrylic paints, applied at low air pressure and then applied pigment shades, using a Mig Productions Pigment Fixer. At this point I added some barbed wire made of aluminium wire, which I positioned next to some sandbags, themselves created by cloning and modifying some Tamiya parts. The trench’s cladding was made using Forex, Evergreen styrene profiles textured with a wire brush and wooden strips from naval modelling. The corrugated metal panelling was made using several sheets of tin foil. Its my intention, at a later date, to return to this project and add three more figures, to ‘accompany’ the mecha in its exploration of the captured trench.

CONCLUSIONS

Compared to my more recent – and complex – projects, I must admit

WW1 British soldiers were included in the scene to lend a sense of scale

Here we can see the trench during construction. Many different materials were used here, to replicate the corrugated cladding, sandbags and decking

Tiny planks of real wood were used to create the duckboards found throughout the trench network

that I took on this piece as an excuse to let off some steam and relax. For sure, along with the usual sense of enjoyment experienced when constructing a new model, this time I also felt impassioned by the historical context of the project and moved to make the build as plausible as possible. In the end, I would say I am for the most part satisfied with the end result and would go so far as to say that I could see myself constructing further

additions to this ‘alternate history’s version of the First World War. Perhaps, after a British tank, next time I could work on a German or French vehicle, or even a Chinese one. As is usually the case in model-making, technical problems can be faced and overcome with passion and perseverance. After which, the only real limit is our own imagination. Either way, I think it’s high time I started thinking about my next project! ●

The hand is a huge device, beautifully replicated by the author

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FULL-BUILD: WW2 MILITARY AIRCRAFT ITALERI 1:72 SHORT STIRLING B MK I ● KIT NO.1335

STIRLING SERVICE Manchester, Hampden, Halifax, Lancaster...

All British heavy bombers of WW2 were named after a British city. The Short Stirling (in Scotland, roughly between Glasgow and Edinburgh) was no exception to the rule. Patrick Branly builds the new 1:72 B.Mk.I kit from Italeri

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The Stirling B.Mk.I entered operational service in 1941.

It was powered by four Bristol Hercules radial engines II developing 1,375hp that allowed the bomber to take up 6,350kg offensive load. It was much larger than the other two heavy bombers of the RAF at the time, the Avro Lancaster and Handley Page Halifax, but remained on the front line for two years. The aircraft was later assigned to glider towing and transportation in its Mk.IV and V versions, in 1944-45.

Drilling the locations of air intakes

FINALLY, THE BOMBER VERSION...

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings in 2014, we had the Mk.IV glider-tug version from Italeri. A few months later, the 'main' version – the B Mk.I bomber – was released, and that what is reviewed here. I began construction with the preparation of the wings and here it is necessary to drill open a number of openings specific to this release.

I started with the location points of the carburettor air-intakes, located above nacelles. Then I cut the notches corresponding to the position lights on the wing tips. From studying photographs of the Stirling that I wanted to reproduce

Cutting out the position light housing

I could see that these lights were sometimes covered with camouflage paint. Then I opened out the oval apertures of the leading edges that fed the engine-oil coolers.

To eliminate ejection-pin marks in the roof of the bomb bay, the hobby knife was enough

However, we can ignore the leading edge landing lights as they existed on the prototype Stirling only.

The next phase involved the bomb bay, which is fairly

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Here we see glazing locations that need opening up in the front of the fuselage, to match the configuration of the aircraft reproduced by the author

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The level of detail on the original parts of the model is already very good. Note the photo-etched parts included for the seat harnesses and instrument panel

On the right side is the flight engineer’s control panel. This injection-moulded plastic part is sufficiently detailed to just paint as is. Note the tape protecting the windows. The operations of ageing (drybrushing, dark colour-wash) have already been applied

The right side of the fuselage contained more equipment; note the presence of a lavatory for long-term missions

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V well detailed with transverse reinforcements but slightly spoilt by the presence of ejector-pin marks. To make them disappear, I patiently scraped them out with a blade of approximately 5mm wide, which looks rather like a chisel.

VARIABLES OPENINGS

The layout of the side windows can vary from one variant to another and Italeri has marked the locations of certain windows to open up in case, and provides the corresponding glazing parts. By studying the pictures of the particular aircraft I wanted to reproduce that appears in the book Squadron Signal Publications (see Modelspec), I determined which fuselage windows to open up. These can be seen in the article photographs.

I then prepared all the small parts to be installed in the fuselage and here Italeri provides many detail parts that are more than sufficient in this scale, because once the fuselage is closed up it will not be possible to see much! A special mention must be made of the photo-etched parts which provide some necessary and non-superfluous components, that is to say they focus on the visible details on the finished model; seat harnesses for the main crew compartments, engine control levers and the instrument panel.

After sanding out the openings for the side windows, I firmly cemented the individual panels before painting to ensure a plastic-

to-plastic good bond and to resist the inevitable stress of handing during construction.

I protected the inner faces of the panes with Tamiya masking tape cut with a new blade. Once all the elements were in place, I painted the colour – or rather colours – on the inner fuselage surfaces, the Stirling being painted in various colours inside, depending on the locations.

The forward cockpit area was traditionally RAF Interior Grey Green for which I used Humbrol 78.

From the radio operator/ gunner position the walls were aluminium so I painted this part Alclad 2 Duralumin (ALC-102). Finally, the areas where the turrets are located and bomb bay were painted black, translated to this scale with the very dark grey 'Xtracolor X203 RLM 66'. I then touched in the internal details in yellow, red, brown and black enamels. I then applied a drybrushing with Humbrol 128 Light Grey to brighten the edges and finally a colour-wash of Tamiya X-19 Smoke to accentuate contrasts. The next day, I airbrushed on several light coats of acrylic matt varnish.

To fill the area around the rear access door (to be fitted), the author reproduced the shelf, ammunition boxes and conveyor rails towards the tail turret. Ammunition is very heavy, so the designers had to place them as close as possible to the aircraft's centre of gravity to avoid imbalances as the rounds were consumed

The establishment of the floor – which also serves as the roof of the main bomb bay – caused no difficulty during installation

CLOSING UP THE FUSELAGE

After removing all the covers of the inside of the windows, I cemented the fuselage halves together, by gluing small sections at a time, allowing the Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement spread by capillary action into the joint. I then applied cyanoacrylate glue over the joints, the glue acting as a

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The rear fuselage is just as detailed as the front

This is one of Vallejo’s recent paint set releases, comprising eight 17ml bottles of acrylic paints for the airbrushing of large-scale figures. The colours graduate from a pale flesh tone for the highlights down to a deep purple-brown for the deepest shadows. An instruction sheet is provided, guiding the user through the process of using the system. Very well planned and paints of the highest quality

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very fast setting putty. I sanded this down as thin as possible and I redid the covered structure lines with a scribing tool. It was then that I noticed an oversight from Italeri. Under the engine nacelles there are locations of the oil coolers which were present on the Stirling B. Mk III version, but for the Mk.I, there are no parts provided to 'seal' these location points, so I cemented in pieces of Evergreen profile – cut to the approximate shape – and after drying a generous layer of cyanoacrylate glue was applied to seal them in.

I then sanded these blocks down to regain the original shape of the engine nacelle undersurfaces.

MASKING AND PAINTING

I crafted external masks for the side windows and for the cockpit and turrets too.

It's a bit long-winded but the experience is efficient and economical. I placed a piece of Tamiya tape over one or two panes, then I marked out the contours of the framework with a sharpened HB pencil before trimming off the excess with a new blade. Finally, time to paint! I started with a coat of interior colour over the mounts of the windows (interior and turrets) and then I applied a pre-shading with Alclad 2 Gunmetal (ALC-120). This very thin paint covers well and dries instantly, but requires the wearing of a mask because of its chemical composition.

Anyway, like all paints it is strongly recommended to ventilate the room in which you paint. Navigation lights on the wingtips were then painted with Alclad 2 translucent red and green. The first camouflage colour to be applied was Italeri's Dark Earth acrylic paint and to maintain and control the effects of the pre-shading, I diluted the paint in at a 50/50 ratio with tap water. I roughly 'drew' the contours of the final camouflage overflowing a little. Using the same dilution and spraying as thinly as possible, I applied Italeri's Dark Green acrylic freehand. A few days later once the paint had dried, I masked off the upper

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A piece of sprue was placed in the leading edges of the wings to simulate the presence of the oil coolers

Here we see the main landing gear built up and all the parts that constitute it. The assemblies are accurate and provide a high strength, which is essential for a model of this size

The same method was used to fill the locations of the oil coolers, not present on this version

The engine nacelle’s undersurface with profile sanding done

The wings and tail surfaces are in The canopy is masked off using place and their joints have been filled Tamiya tape and a sharp blade; it’s a and sanded long-winded process, but effective.

To represent the wingtip lights, pieces of clear sprue from the kit were glued with cyanoacrylate in their housings then shaped by sanding

The yellow paint for the tips of the propeller blades was applied over an undercoat layer of white

To simulate the internal painting of the canopy, the internal grey-green was applied first

The first camouflage colour applied was Dark Earth Acrylic from Italeri

Overview of pre-shading, done freehand on the top and side surfaces. The author did the same for the lower surfaces even though they were destined to become black

Here, the Dark Green has been applied freehand via airbrush, set to a low pressure and the paint diluted 50%.

The technique is to first 'draw' the outlines at very low pressure with the airbrush. Then, increasing the flow rate, the area is filled out

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V camouflage and applied

Tamiya XF-85 Rubber Black on the lower surfaces.

Again, the dilution of the paint helped, by allowing me to apply several layers of varying hue and saturation to avoid creating flatness in these large dark surfaces.

In preparation for decal application, I sprayed several thin layers of gloss varnish which I allowed to cure for a week.

DOUBTS ABOUT MARKINGS

Once this was dry, I set about applying the decals and their manufacturing quality (by Cartograf) was impeccable. From the start, I had chosen to represent Stirling N6103 OJ-E 'East India 1' of 149 Squadron based at Lakenheath in 1941. I was able to find two partial pictures of the aircraft and thus found an error on the decal sheet. In reality, the forty-eight inch codes must be of the same height as the side roundels, but they are much smaller on the sheet.

So I used a generic sheet of British grey codes by Modeldecals in order to compensate for this error.

Then a doubt came over me, because I had no picture on the starboard side of the fuselage for the exact position of the code.

According to the official doctrine of the time, the squadron letter was placed before the code letter of the aircraft, but Italeri proposes the exact opposite.

I called a friend from across the Channel and whilst not a picture of this specific aircraft, he was able to provide me with several examples from No.149 Squadron aircraft on which the code 'OJ' was applied in the official position. So I followed this doctrine at the expense of Italeri's instructions.

With a good dose of decal softener, I was able to get the decals to sink into the rather deep structural lines of the airframe. I created traces of exhaust staining on the upper wing surfaces by spraying matt black, medium grey and sand.

LAST DETAILS

After several coats of matt varnish, I prepared the final details. The turret framing was painted grey-green on the inside and matt black on the outside. The upper turret was painted in the colour of the surrounding camouflage, Dark Green.,I could then install the power units with their propellers.

The last parts to add were the main undercarriage, tail wheel, Pitot tubes, mast antenna, HF antenna with its dark grey elastic thread, turrets, rear access door, and aileron detail parts. I could then remove all the masking from the clear parts and contemplate the finished model! ●

After masking the adjacent camouflage, the black was applied. By using a 50% dilution, one can modulate the saturation of the black to break the uniformity of the lower surfaces

Several layers of gloss were applied in preparation for the applications of decals.

It was left to dry for several days

TECHSPEC...

Italeri 1:72 Short Stirling B Mk I Kit No.1335 Materials: Injection-moulded grey and clear polystyrene, waterslide decals Paints used: Tamiya Acrylics; X-29 Smoke, XF-85 Rubber Black Italeri Acrylics; 4726AP Dark Green, Dark Earth 4303AP Prince August Acrylics polyurethane 210 Gloss, 211 Matt Varnish Humbrol Enamels; 11 Silver, 33 Matt Black, 34 Matt White, 53 Gunmetal, 56 Steel, 62 Matt Leather, 63 Matt Sand, 69 Matt Lemon, 71 Satin Oak, 78 Grey-green, 88 Matt Dark Green, 128 Satin US Compass Gray, 168 Satin Hemp, 220 Ferrari Red Xtracolor Enamel; X203 RLM 66 Alclad 2; ALC-102 Duralumin, ALC-104 Pale Burnt Metal, ALC-120 Gun Metal, ALC-121 Burnt Iron, ALC-123 Engine Manifold, ALC401 Translucent Red, ALC-404 Translucent Green Other materials; Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement, generic cyanoacrylate glue, Tamiya masking tape (various widths), Humbrol Maskol, sidecutters, modelling knife References; - ‘Short Stirling in Action’ Squadron Signal Publications ISBN-13: 978-0897472289 - Air Enthusiast Quarterly No.10.

A collar was added around the aperture for the FN-7 turret on the top of the fuselage. After sanding, the oval shape was attained and the piece was ready to be bonded to its location

Once all the decals were in place, they were covered with a layer of gloss varnish to seal under the paint. The exhaust staining on the upper wings were represented by thin layers of black, grey and sand paint. A final coat of matt varnish over the entire model gives our Stirling a 'warrior' look

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This underside view reveals the bomber’s heavy bomb load and mottled

Italeri have captured the unusual profile of the Stirling extremely well in this kit

The finished model looks very impressive once finished, with a full bomb load

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KIT PREVIEW EDUARD 1:72 FOCKE-WULF FW190A-8 ● KIT NO.70111

Eduard's new small-scale Fw190A-8 looks like a real gem in the box

SMALLER IS BEAUTIFUL

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duard have created a new-tool kit of the Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 in 1:72 and we first had a look at it during our visit to Prague for E-Day back in September last year. Now we have the model in our hands and have examined the parts in close up, it’s time to give our ‘in box’ verdict.

The model comes on two blue/grey runners plus another in clear, waterslide decals, photo-etched parts and canopy masks.

The two latter items are included because this is a ‘profiPACK Edition’; the subsequent ‘Weekend Editions’ will not come with them, making the kit cheaper and without PE, slightly quicker to build.

Two types of propeller are provided, as well as smooth and ribbed tyres, four canopies, radar arrays and cowling MG panels; which parts to use or

delete are shown in the instructions but their presence tells us that other versions can be expected in the not too distant future.

In this edition, the cockpit is replete with pre-coloured photo-etched parts, including instrument panel, side consoles, seat harnesses, rudder pedals and more. This takes a little extra time to put into use, but it also saves time as many of the PE additions are pre-coloured.

As well as a highly detailed cockpit, the kit provides a comprehensive main UC bay with detail on all surfaces, most impressive. Ailerons and rudder are moulded individually but the elevators are fixed in with the horizontal stabilisers so in practical terms, the model can’t easily have ‘sagged’ control surfaces, but that’s no deal breaker and Quickboost or even

Eduard themselves might provide resin parts to allow a parked aircraft.

Five markings-options come as standard and all are quite different to each other, so there’s plenty for the modeller to choose from. Plentiful airframe data markings are provided too.

In summary, this is an outstanding new kit with very fine exterior and interior detailing and visually attractive decal options. The proof of the kit will be in the building of course, and that is something we hope to achieve soon. ● MN MODEL SPEC EDUARD FOCKE-WULF FW190A-8 KIT NO. 70111 SCALE; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:72 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . IM, PE, PCM, WS AVAILABILITY; Eduard kits and accessories are available from Creative Models; www.creativemodels.co.uk www.eduard.com

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KIT PREVIEW MOEBIUS MODELS 1:25 1965 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE ● KIT NO.1215

SHE DROVE A PLYMOUTH SATELLITE...

Faster than the speed of light! TMMI’s Editor examines the latest 1:25 car kit from Moebius Models, the sensational ‘65 Satellite

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oebius’s new 1:25 kit of Plymouth’s 1965 Satellite arrived at TMMI recently and it’s another appealing, new-tool take on a familiar and much loved kit format by this Floridian maker. The model comes in the standard-sized box usually used by US model manufacturers for 1:25 (and sometimes 1:24) model cars and this instantly tells us what we might expect from the model inside. However, while the Satellite is presented in the style of kits from years back, the plastic parts are thoroughly modern with some lovely detail.

A miniature 426cu-in (7 litre) V8 engine is provided and it has just enough parts to produce a highly convincing appearance, without going overboard.

The modeller can add their own wiring to it should they wish, which is a fairly straightforward matter. A decal is provided for the plated air filter which adds the perfect touch the mighty ‘426.

The powerplant assembles onto a subframe which in turn fits to the floorpan, to which is fitted the multi-part engine bay. Here we are treated to a battery, twin horns, steering box and even a windscreen (windshield) washer-bottle.

Whitewalls come and standard (they can be reversed if this is not wanted) and the wheels are beautiful stock items in brightly plated plastic with knock-off (effect) hubs; the vinyl tyres simply push over the rims and they’re ready to fit to the model.

The wonderful mid-sixties

cabin is finely detailed with accurately-shaped and patterned seats, steering wheel with horn ring and separately-moulded pedals.

The front wheels could be fitted so they steer but the main tie rod is moulded integrally with the lower sub-frame so some surgery would be required for this to be realistic when viewed from the underside.

The ‘65 Satellite is a subtle but very cool subject with some key ‘60s design features; the narrowbottomed rear pillars being this reviewer’s favourite.

The combination of classic model presentation, mouthwatering 1960s subject choice and excellent modern detailing make this release quite irresistible.

And a good one for fans of The the band ‘The B52s’ too.. ● MN MODEL SPEC MOEBIUS MODELS 1965 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE KIT NO.1215 SCALE; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:25 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . IM, CP, SVT, WS AVAILABILITY; Moebius Models kits are available from www.clubmoebius.com

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FULL-BUILD: MODERN AUTOMOBILES TAMIYA 1:24 ASTON MARTIN DBS â—? KIT 24316

ABSOLUTE All parts in the kit with various accessories and documentation to complete the model

So that the shut-lines will still be realistically deep after painting, they were deepened slightly with the tip of an X-Acto modelling knife; the upper shell is untreated, the lower, re-scribed

Once all the engravings had been deepened and the body sanded/washed, white primer was applied by paint brush along each engraved line

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Seve with 1500

Fabrice MarĂŠchal takes a standard Tamiya 1:24 Aston Martin DBS kit and converts it to 'Ultimate Edition' spec using a variety of aftermarket parts

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f course, the assembly of Tamiya's Aston Martin has already been covered in TMMI to great effect some years back by Eric Evain. There's little point in repeating this, but it is, however, worth taking a look at how to create a DBS Ultimate Edition. I used the Tamiya kit, a sheet of photo-etched metal from Aber, special wheel rims, some not necessarily useful accessories and a booklet showing all the differences between a 'standard' DBS and the DBS Ultimate Edition.

The exterior of the model would be given all the aesthetic characteristics of the Ultimate Edition and the interior was to be equipped with minimal front and rear seats with quilted leather surfaces. The body colour would be painted Silver Fox and the interior finished according to images of the real car. I chose to not finish the body's shut-lines with black as I usually do, instead opting to leave them in a natural state.

Apart from the realization of the seats, the work seemed easy; the actual assembly of the car was performed following the Tamiya instructions and with reference to the Eric Evain's article. The construction of this Aston was a very enjoyable experience and also a way to approach the achievement of a standard kit, finished rather differently. â—?

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Several coats of Tamiya white primer were applied with an airbrush. The primer was then sanded with 1500-grit abrasive using water

The body colour was then applied by brush into the shut-lines to ensure it reached all areas

Then the whole body then received several thin coats of paint, applied by airbrush. In anticipation of the handling to follow, a thin protective layer of two-part varnish was applied to the body. Once cured, the paint was lightly sanded to promote the bonding of future coats of varnish

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The decorative trim of the boot and door plate were marked with masking tape

The trim strip and plate were painted TS-14 Black (gloss) via airbrush. Bare Metal Foil was then applied to the trim strip, followed by the application of the Aston Martin logo decal and the central brake light

A rectangle of Chrome Bare Metal Foil was applied to the frames of the side windows. This approach, whilst not very economical, prevents any unsightly joints. The Bare Metal was initially formed around the frame with a Q-Tip and then pushed into the engraved lines with the tip of a toothpick. The surplus foil was then cut around the contour of the frames with a pointed blade, using the recessed lines as a guide. The inner part was cut close to the frames, leaving 2 to 3mm excess foil, which would be folded within the body. Finally, the body was complete and as you can see it does not shine... The Bare Metal would be painted!

Two-part varnish was applied in several thin layers, followed by a final heavier coat. Once fully cured, the gloss finish was flatted with Micro-Mesh from 2,400 to 12,000 grit until the model surface was perfectly smooth. The gloss was then restored by polishing. The lustre of the chrome-effect Bare Metal Foil has not faded, despite the varnish

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The underbody was perforated in the appropriate places using drills, the finish being formed with the tip of a blade and fine files

Overview of photo-etched and cast metal parts for the braking system. The assembly of the discs is formed by using the slot in each of the parts as centring guide.

Discs and callipers were painted with an airbrush, the disc with a mixture of Humbrol 53 Steel and 33 Matt Black. A black colour-wash was then applied to the surface of the discs. A light drybrushing was then performed with Model Master Metalizer Aluminium. The handbrake callipers were painted TS-29 Semi-Gloss Black and the main callipers TS-16 Yellow.

The chassis received a coat of Tamiya white primer in anticipation the body colour. Once finished, the sills were painted

For the rest of the chassis, the paint job and assembly was carried out following the instructions in the manual. The patina of each item was created with colour-washes and drybrushing. The brake-disc installation posed no particular problem; it is simply necessary to accurately centre them on the hubs

The engine was painted XF-69 NATO Black and given a black colour-wash. Drybrushing was then performed with XF-63 German Grey. The intake manifold was painted Tamiya white primer via airbrush.

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FULL-BUILD: MODERN AUTOMOBILES TAMIYA 1:24 ASTON MARTIN DBS â—? KIT 24316

The rear diffuser is fully carbon-fibre finished, so templates were made using strips of Tamiya Masking Tape, then cutting out appropriately shaped pieces from carbon-fibre effect decal

View of the standard seat; to create the Ultimate Edition seats, some work would be needed

The new squab is seen in place here, in place on the kit's seat moulding. We can see it is slightly too high and the quilting lacks volume. It was too late to change this, but I thereafter I modified the process in order to achieve a more convincing result

Overview of parts that have been covered in carbon decal, before applying the varnish

The front of the engine compartment was dressed in carbon-fibre decal, then varnished, but not with two-part varnish, which too thick and might create problems of fit later

Overview of the materials needed to complete the seat sculpture; a sheet of cardboard on which to draw a multitude of diamonds as a guide for quilted pattern, Milliput and talc, to prevent the putty sticking to the sheet and also one's fingers

Talc was dusted on the sheet and the pellet of Milliput putty was rolled and flattened with a cylindrical object

The Milliput was cut into a rectangular shape and held in place on the guide with tape.

The back edge of a blade was then used to create the quilted pattern in the Milliput by following the drawn guide

The seat-back was ground-out with a round dental bur to make room for the new Milliput insert.

Scratches were then made with the tip of a blade to help the Milliput grip to the plastic

A template for the seat’s quilted insert was made by tracing its contours off the seat moulding. This was then fixed to a piece of card so the Milliput could be accurately trimmed around it

White glue was brushed onto the setback to ensure the best possible adhesion of the Milliput after curing. The Milliput-clad panels was then integrated with the rest of the seat using a paintbrush moistened with water, plus sculpting tools

The right seat is finished but the left is still in progress. Some adjustments to the headrest were made with two-part putty, then sanded until the desired shape was attained

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The rear seats require a significant amount of re-sculpting work. Two-part sealant was applied to fill their locations and create a general form. The sealant was then formed – referring to photos of the real seats – with a bur and abrasive paper

The quilted seat pads in the rear were created in the same way as the front seats

The door panel-linings were made following the same Once all the interior elements had been undercoated in method as the seats. These were the easiest parts to make! white primer, everything was sprayed XF-69 NATO Black.

The quilted sections were then masked off and the rest airbrushed with a 50/50 mixture of XF-63 German Grey and XF-69 NATO Black

Painting the cabin interior ends with an airbrushed application of satin varnish on all parts, to create the correct finish for the leather areas

The fully finished interior.

The centre-console is coated with carbon-fibre decal and seat belts were added to further increase the realism

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FULL-BUILD: MODERN AUTOMOBILES TAMIYA 1:24 ASTON MARTIN DBS â—? KIT 24316

TECHSPEC...

The rims of the kit of FG wheels were carefully deburred and then airbrushed with Tamiya white primer

Tamiya 1:24 Aston Martin DBS Kit No.24316 Materials; Injection-moulded black, grey, transparent and plated polystyrene, photo-etched metal, chrome stickers, masks, waterslide decals Accessories used; - Aber; Photo-etched details (24028) - Hobby Design; Photo-etched details (HD02-0153) - FG Model; rims (FG-0003) Body paint; Gravity Color; Silver Fox (GC-226) Availability; - Aber; www.aber.net.pl www.hannants.co.uk - Hobby Design; www.hiroboy.com - FG Models; search online - Tamiya; models, paints and accessories are widely available from good model shops - UK import and distribution by The Hobby Company Limited www.hobbyco.net

The rims were airbrushed with TS-14 Black (gloss). The outer face and the periphery of the spokes were then coloured silver with a silver paint marker, quite a straightforward job.

After this work, the decals were applied and the rims covered with two-part gloss varnish. Finally, the wheel nuts were touched-in with TS-30 Silver, the tyres fitted and inflation valves positioned

Aber provides a photo-etched grille that replaces the kit part; its assembly requires patience but the time spent assembling it is worthwhile. It was simply painted gloss black

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Detail is excellent too and there are neat touches like three-part tankers' helmets; a top moulding plus individual side flaps for the best possible detail replication. We're confident to say these are Tamiya's best 1:35 figures yet. MN 1:35 US TANK CREW SET EUROPEAN THEATRE (35347)

AZTEK DUMMY, USA

www.starshipmodeler.biz If you have Moebius Models' kit of the Ranger shuttle from the film Interstellar (see New Releases Kits this issue), this masking set will be very handy indeed when it comes to the painting stages of the model. It consists of pre-cut, vinyl masks for the craft's upperhull windows, plus other fiddly to paint areas of the model. The sheet comes with an extremely descriptive set of instructions that will guide you through the mask application process. MN 1:72 MOEBIUS INTERSTELLAR RANGER MASKING SET (AD-42)

EAGLE EDITIONS, USA

www.eagle-editions.com Eagle Editions have released some new markings for Mosquitos and Focke-Wulfs. Several schemes, including overall silver and classic grey/green camouflaged aircraft with invasion-stripes and other combinations. For Fw190s, we have decals for the A-9 and F-8 and all are quite colourful, with visually appealing mottling. Printed to perfection, as always. MN 1:72 Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV (EC#167) 1:72 Mosquito FB Mk.IV (EC#169) 1:72 Fw190 F-8 and A-9 (EC#166)

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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

QUICKBOOST, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.quickboost.net New items in from Quickboost include some useful detail upgrades for recent models. Airfix's 1:72 Bf109E gets (three) new control columns, the Lancaster B.II gets a set of beautifully fine gun barrels, the Mk.I Blenheim is treated to a gun pod plus tropical air intakes and the Mk.IV receives a set of tiny, delicate gun barrels. More goodies are on release from QB for Tamiya's Spitfire Mk.V (cannon barrels), Zvezda's La-5 (exhausts), Hobbyboss's P-61 Black Widow (Antennae) and ICM's C-45 (propellers). All are beautifully cast in grey resin and are very affordably priced.

1:72 • Messerschmitt Bf109E control lever (QB72470) for Airfix • Bristol Blenheim Mk.I trop air intakes (QB72475) for Airfix • Bristol Blenheim Mk.I gun pods (QB72476) for Airfix • Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV gun barrels (QB72493) for Airfix • Lancaster B.II gun barrels (round perforations) (QB72469) for Airfix 1:48 • Spitfire Mk.V gun barrels (QB48657) for Tamiya • La-5 exhaust (QB48644) for Zvezda • P-61 Black Widow antennae (QB48641) for Hobbyboss • C-45 propellers w/tool (QB48656) for ICM 1:32 • Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 correct oil cooler radiator (QB32169) for Revell • Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 correct gun bulges (QB32170) for Revell

BRONCO MODELS, HONG KONG

www.hannants.co.uk Next issue we have a detailed article on Tamiya/ Italeri's M24 Chaffee and this set of articulated tracks are well worth a look if you're contemplating a build. They are multi-part links with an inner and outer half for each link, plus track pins moulded in pairs, which sandwich between the halves to create the hinged effect. Extreme care with the liquid cement will be vital, but the result will be some very convincing tracks for your Chaffee. MN 1:35 T85E1 TRACK LINK (RUBBER TYPE) FOR M24 LIGHT TANK CHAFFEE (WORKABLE) (AB3572)

XTRADECAL, UK

www.hannants.co.uk New decals in from Hannants' Xtradecal line include markings for two new aircraft models; Revell's 1:72 C-54 Skymaster and Airfix's 1:72 AW Whitley. Amongst the C-54 schemes is a natural metal 'Air America' option, a VC-54 in insignia White and ADC Grey and an appealing camouflaged machine of the SAAF. For the Whitley, we have variety of schemes for RAF Bomber Command aircraft in Dark Earth/Dark Green/Night Black plus a Coastal Command. Printwork is flawless, as you'd expect from this maker. MN 1:72 Douglas C-54 Skymaster Collection (X72234) 1:72 Armstrong Whitworth Whitley B Mk.V/GR.VII (X72231) TMMI 244 February 2016

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New Releases

Please turn to page 60 for the

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

What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, 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;

QMT, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.Q-M-T.cz We looked at some of QMT's resin parts last issue and very good they were too. This month, we have some of the company's photo-etched sets for the British Phantom II (Fujimi kits). The frets themselves are manufactured by Eduard under contract but the creation of the sets themselves is QMT's work and the detail is fantastic. The interior sets include pre-painted instrument panels, ejector-seat pulls, seat harnesses, RBF tags and more. As we receive more from this company, well review them here but for now, we are very impressed with the quality. MN 1:72; • FG.Mk-1 (F-4K) interior set (72001) for Fujimi • FGR.Mk-2 (F-4M) interior set (72002) for Fujimi • FG.Mk-1 (F-4K) exterior set (72003) for Fujimi • FGR.Mk-2 (F-4M) exterior set (72004) for Fujimi • Wheels for British Phantoms FG.Mk-1 (F-4K), FGR.Mk-2 (F-4M) (R72001) for Fujimi • Mask for Phantoms (Mask 72002) for all Fujimi kits

HAULER, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.hauler.cz New items from Hauler include a two-sheet set of PE brass for MiniArt's 1:35 BA-64 armoured car, providing the missing firewall plus interior fittings, new mudguards, tools and their clamps and an entire new turret. This set is worth buying for the latter component alone. Also new are metal details for Airfix's 1:48 Albion airfield refueller, a 1:72 T-34 crane conversion plus sets for small-scale an FT-17and M-60A3. MN 1:35; • BA-64 armoured car (HLU35084) for MiniArt 1:48; • Albion 3-point fueller (HLX48364) for Airfix 1:72; • T-34 crane conversion set (HLH72043) • Sd.Kfz.250/1 ausf.B (HLH72044) for MK72 • M60A-3 (HLH72046) for Revell • FT-17 WW1 tank (HLH72047) for FTF Model • Panzerjäger Marder II (HLH72048) for MK72

AMMO MIG JIMENEZ, SPAIN

WWW.MIGJIMENEZ.COM This manufacturer offers many products, from paints and weathering treatments to diorama accessories.

Newly released are these highly detailed paper replicas of plants, made using the laser-cutting process. Extremely delicate detail and potentially highly realistic.. MN 1:72/48/35 • Hart's Tongue (A.MIG-8455) •Common Sedge (A.MIG-8456)

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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

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk • www.hannants.co.uk MODEL ACCESSORY SETS Eduard's Brassin sets are constantly being added to, offering modellers ever more tailor-made resin upgrade parts for their base kits. A typical item in this range is first created in the 'virtual' realm and once the designers are happy with it, a three-dimensional master is made, from which moulds are formed then resin poured for production; a process that allows for exquisite detail and great precision. New in the line-up is an astonishing engine set for Revell's recent 1:32 Fw190F-8, including a cylinder-by-cylinder breakdown of the BMW radial powerplant, with a complete exhaust system, new and fully detailed cowlings, all ancillaries plus photo-etched ignition wires. This is such a masterpiece that one could quite easily justify building and painting just this engine pod for individual display. MN EDUARD BRASSIN 1:72; • Fw190A exhaust stacks (672085) for Eduard • Fw190A-8 MG131 mount (672084) for Eduard • Fw190F-8 propeller (672069) for Eduard • Fw190A-8 cockpit (672081) for Eduard • Fw190A wheels late (672080) for Eduard EDUARD BRASSIN 1:48; • GBU-49 bombs (648220) • Mk.81 bombs w/airbrake (648225) • 232 TER (648232) • Lewis Mk.III WW1 gun (648205) EDUARD BRASSIN 1:32; • Vickers Mk.I WW1 gun (632067) • Mosquito Mk.VI exhaust stacks (632066) for Tamiya • Mosquito Mk.VI wheels (632065) for Tamiya • Fw190F-8 engine (632063) for Revell (parts shown below)

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FULL-BUILD: RC CAR SCALE MODEL TAMIYA 1:10 HONDA CITY TURBO â—? KIT NO.58611

I C I C E H E T H I N T IN ing of TMMI's Editor describes the paintt-racer the driver figure and creates a streety Turbo exhaust for Tamiya's new Honda Ci

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FULL-BUILD: RC CAR SCALE MODEL TAMIYA 1:10 HONDA CITY TURBO ● KIT NO.58611

chassis e h t g n i t c u r Const

The gearbox comes fully assembled with a Torque Tuned motor fitted

Rear (drive) axles must have o-rings fitted to cushion the drive shafts

Overview of the rear suspension parts and drive shaft

The chassis takes shape. Rear suspension parts are secured with a u-shaped pivot pin

Overview of the friction dampers' components

The front suspension; note that the springs have been compressed to lower the chassis for the photo-shoot – don’t drive it like this!

DRIVE ME CRAZY V YOU The new Honda City kit

comes with the crazy cartoon driver figure from the original Willy's Wheeler, and I absolutely love it. The helmet halves were fixed

Rear suspension is built directly to the gearbox

A vernier scale was used to adjust Steering servo with the steering rods to the exact length servo-saver in place

Front uprights have brass ball joints which link up with steering tie-rods

The wheels are the original 1983 mouldings. Rear wheels need special drive hubs fittings, each secured with five screws and washers

together with CA glue and thoroughly sanded to remove all traces of join lines, then primed with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer (white). The driver needs some attention to get the best out of the

mouldings, so, following the Japanese theme of the car, I painted his face with oversized, Manga-style eyes and cartoony flesh tones.

For a little eye-catching individually, I paint the helmet with a friesian cow pattern, simply painted by hand with Vallejo Acrylics' matt black, then matt varnished.

The final touch needed to add further to the street racer feel was an oversized exhaust pipe. I used the lid from a bottle of liquid cement and a tube made from plastic card to make the basic shape, plus lead wire to add the rim of the outlet and weld seams. Over an undercoat of primer, I airbrushed metallic steel shades, followed by rings of heat staining using Alclad II transparent colours. I had already made a cut-out in the bodyshell for the pipe, and all that was needed was a mount, made from thick plastic rod.

With the lowered suspension, the little Honda looks quite cool - but it can’t really be driven like this!

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It's great to see this recreation of the 'Willy's Wheeler' again, albeit on a new (and better) chassis.

The painting of the body and driver took up the bulk of the overall construction time (one week), with the chassis taking just one day of leisurely work to complete and it is full of character and fun. As with all Tamiya productions, it was pure pleasure to build, with crystal-clear instructions guiding you through each stage. The kit's designers has seamlessly integrated the older body parts with the more modern chassis to the point where you'd never know that the model was an amalgamation of old and new. I'm thinking twice about installing an RC system as I don't want to damage the bodywork, but I think I probably will as the Honda City Turbo was designed for fun, and that means driving it! ●

MODELSPEC TAMIYA 1:10 HONDA CITY TURBO KIT NO.58611 Radio controlled, electric-powered assembly kit with ABS plastic bodyshell Specification; Electric Power, injection-moulded chassis, 2WD drivetrain, gearbox/driveshafts transmission, three-bevel gear differential, friction shocks, plastic bearings Dimensions; Length; 345mm, width; 210mm, height; 165mm, wheelbase; 185mm, front track; 165mm, rear track; 170mm Tamiya Hop-Up options; - 54579 Ball bearing set (sixteen), - 53068 RS-540 Sport Tuned Motor, - 54587 Aluminium Servo Stays, - 54610 Clamp-type aluminium wheel hub set TMMI’S OPINION: + Wonderful re-imagining of a successful and fun Tamiya kit from the 1980s - You’ll need cans of gloss spray paint and maybe your airbrush to finish the body and driver to a decent level Tamiya models are imported and distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited, email; enquiries@hobbyco.net Website; www.hobbyco.net

As with all Tamiya productions, “ it was pure pleasure to build, with

crystal-clear instructions guiding you through each stage...

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KIT PREVIEW REVELL 1:35 LEOPARD 1 â—? KIT NO.03240

BIG CAT IN NEW PLASTIC TMMI's Editor is impressed by Revell's all-new Leopard 1 in 1:35

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The model represents the first production variant of Germany's first home-grown main battle tank since the Second World War and is thus a significant machine, both technically and historically. The very

first thing you'll notice about Revell's kit is that the parts are moulded in grey plastic, rather than the company's regular dark green material.

For me, this is a welcome change as I find the dark green polystyrene parts rather hard to see during assembly, if you know what I mean.

The kit features a multi-part lower hull; having the side-panels

moulded this way allows for better detail and also allows for alternative rear hull plates (one for German only machines, the other for German, Belgian and Dutch army machines).

The suspension parts build directly to the hull sides and before you know it, the lower hull will have its wheels and tracks in place, waiting for the upper hull and turret.

Lots of detail parts are

added in the upper hull stages and again we have quite a few alternative parts and placements for German, Belgian and Dutch tanks, so it's important to pick which version you will build before starting the build.

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to judge, but it's a win-win either way. The turret exhibits a good cast texture but it would look more natural with the application of a layer of thinned modelling putty followed by a light sanding to introduce a little irregularity to the surface. The dust cover over the top of the gun mantlet is particularly well done with a realistically wrinkled cloth pattern and there

are other areas that have received some special detail treatment from Revell's designers; the front fender cross-hatch pattern springs to mind.

The tracks come in the form of one-piece flexible mouldings and aside from rows of ejector-pin marks, are pretty decent items. If you have the budget and really want to make this excellent kit shine, it'll be

well worth investing in a set of Friulmodel's cast metal tracks for the Leopard 1 (Item No.ATL-158, www. friulmodel.hu). These tracks offer improved detail and sit better on the tank's running gear than the standard synthetic rubber links.

Revell didn't make much of a fuss over the release of their new Leopard 1 but they should have. It's a beautifully detailed kit

with lots of options for the different countries' armies it served with, so offers the modeller plenty to do. And it's moulded in grey plastic too! â—? MN MODEL SPEC REVELL LEOPARD 1 KIT NO.03240 SCALE; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:35 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, SVT, WS AVAILABILITY; Revell model kits are available from all good toy and model stores. For details visit www.revell.de/en

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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?

MAGACH 7 IDF PATTON M60, MAGACH 7 & 7 GIMEL IN IDF SERVICE PART 1

MICHAEL MASS, ADAM O’BRIEN, DESERT EAGLE PUBLISHING www.aviationbookcentre.com £22.99 plus shipping Here we have Part 1 of Desert Eagle’s reference book on the Israeli Defence Force’s Magach 7, a main battle tank based on the American M60 Patton, via a fairly tall family tree. Magach (in Hebrew; battering ram) forms a key part of the IDF’s armour force and the tanks have been continually upgraded for years. This new title looks at the vehicle in great detail in a pictorial in style, just what modeller want. The high quality image reproduction is seen throughout, showing the details of the vehicle with great finesse. Multi-angled views of the tank (sides, rear, front, above) show the shape of the Magach and the reader/modeller can gain a clear impression of the armour, non-slip texturing, close-up defensive weapons and more. As I said in my review of the Merkava Siman 4, if you’re a fan of IDF tanks and love the dusty and ultra-flat finish they rapidly taken on, this book will make you feel right at home! MN

BUSSING'S SCHWERE PZ.SPÄHWAGEN PART 1: SCHW.PZ.SPÄHWAGEN (SD.KFZ.231 8-RAD AND SCHW.PZ.SPÄHWAGEN FU (SD.KFZ.232 8-RAD) HOLGER ERDMANN, NUTS & BOLTS VOL.35 www.nuts-bolts.de www.historexagents.com Volume 35 from Nuts and Bolts takes the highly popular modelling subject of the Schwere Panzerspähwagen and gives it the now familiar breakdown in the form of plentiful wartime photos, scale plans, colour illustrations and a highly authoritative text, offering the reader a comprehensive insight into this unusual-looking machine.

The book comprises 204 pages including covers and inside we have a detailed text (sixty-pages) on its development, design and deployment (the text is in both English and German). To follow this, we have another generous sixty-page chapter of just wartime photos of the '231 and '232 in action, from sand to snow. This will appeal to modellers as it shows weathering, crew clutter and more, all subjects the scale modeller will like to see.

Detailed 1:35 drawings follow, supplemented by colour profiles that give a good idea of camouflage and markings. After an extremely interesting inside/ out photo walk-around section, we have a chapter on the vehicle in model form. The '8-rad' (8 wheel) armoured car was kitted by Monogram in 1:32 and

by Tamiya and AFV Club in 1:35, plus numerous small-scale releases and it has become a favourite amongst armour modellers. This book will provide an essential resource to sit alongside the model bench during a build-up project. Very highly recommended. MN

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MODELLING PROJECTS SHERMAN FIREFLY IN NORMANDY

dIORAMA IDEAS...

FIREFLY IN SILHOUETTE The British-gunned Sherman Firefly was a stop-gap solution to attacking Panthers and Tigers at long range

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n this atmospheric, low-angle photo, we see a British Sherman Firefly tank with its crew at dawn, somewhere in Normandy. The Firefly was based on various M4 Shermans and featured a powerful 17-pounder (76mm) gun, squeezed into the standard tank turret. It was created as a stop-gap vehicle to provide some opposition to the large-calibre guns of the German Panthers, Tigers and up-armed Pz.IVs encountered in Europe following D-Day. To allow the potent 17pdr to work in the Sherman’s relatively small turret, the gun needed a significant redesign of its recoil system. The gun required a full forty-inches (one metre) to fully recoil, too far for the turret, so the shorter, newly designed reciprocator cylinders were

repositioned either side of the gun. The breech was also rotated by ninety-degrees so it could be loaded from the side instead of the top. The radio was repositioned in an armoured ‘bustle’ on the turret’s rear, accessed through a hole cut through the turret casting’s rear wall.

The Sherman Firefly soon became valued in armoured units as the only British tank capable of defeating the aforementioned tanks at long range. In response to this new threat, German tank and anti-tank gun crews were instructed to attack Fireflies first and in reaction, Firefly crews painted the long barrel in various ways in an attempt to disguise their vehicle’s identity. Around 2,100 to 2,200 were manufactured before production ceased after the war. ●

In model form The Sherman Firefly is a popular modelling subject and several kits of different variants. Arguably the best is by Asuka (formerly Tasca) and there’s a full-build of the ‘IC version in this month’s issue of TMMI’s sister magazine, Military Illustrated Modeller (No.58, February 2016). www.militaryillustratedmodeller.com

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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, 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;

TAMIYA, JAPAN

JAPANESE NAVY DESTROYER KAGERO www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:350 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 78032 Tamiya’s new kit of the Kagero destroyer uses the major parts from existing Tamiya IJN ship kits (modern releases within the last seven years) plus some additional parts to create this specific vessel. The modeller can build either full-hull or waterline models from the box with ease, with no sawing. The detailing is fantastic with some extremely fine parts for the superstructure, weapons, lifeboat davits and masts.

You’ll find a small but useful photo-etched fret in the box that provides some stairs, a small mast, grille and other handy parts. All the modeller needs to add (should they choose to) are photo-etched railings etc., and rigging. MN

Very fine detail throughout, some photo-etched parts included Modeller needs to source their own railings, should they wish to add them

MOEBIUS MODELS, USA

1954 HUDSON HORNET CLUB COUPE www.clubmoebius.com SCALE; 1:25 MATERIALS; IM, , SVT, WS KIT NUMBER; 1213 Logically following Moebius’s ‘52 and ‘53 Hudson Hornet kits, the 1954 ‘Club Sport’ model features a revised body and all the lovely detail of the previous releases, including an excellent replica of the car’s straight-six engine, a full ladder-type chassis, leafspring suspension plus that gorgeous 1950s interior styling. As with Moebius’s other kits, the instructions are very well thought-out with clear diagrams plus written directions too, making the model’s building up extremely clear. There’s a slight texture to the bodyshell but this is easy to sand out in readiness for the primer. MN

Very cool subject, lots of detail inside and out, excellent instructions Minor and easily sandable texture on bodyshell

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Kit Reviews

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

REVELL, EUROPE

MOEBIUS MODELS, USA

INTERSTELLAR RANGER TRANSGALACTIC SURVEY CRAFT www.clubmoebius.com SCALE; 1:72 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 960 The ‘Ranger’ is a spacecraft from the action film ‘Interstellar’. It’s a small scoutship that ventured out from the main vessel ‘Endurance’ to explore new planets. It definitely has the ‘look’ of a NASA creation (it has Space Shuttle-esque windows) but also possesses a sciencefiction feel in its slim lines and dramatic swooping top structure. In 1:72, the kit is just the right size for the average workbench and has enough parts to keep one busy without the model becoming a long-term commitment.

There are some finely detailed components (landing gear) and the inclusion of a 1:144 launch module for display on a Saturn V kit is a very nice touch. MN

BAE HAWK T.1 RED ARROWS www.revell.de/en, @RevellGermany or facebook.com/revell SCALE; 1:72 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 04921 Revell’s new-tool Hawk kit comes moulded in red polystyrene – as you might expect for a Red Arrows model – and it is a little beauty. The cockpit of any Hawk model has to be well appointed thanks to the massive canopy and here, Revell’s designers haven’t disappointed us; the interior is very well executed with multi-part ejection seats, tiny but detailed control columns, instrument panels and coamings.

The airframe exhibits subtle, recessed panel-lines which will look great under a layer of gloss red. Everything is present and correct, right down to the three smoke generator pipes that feeds into the jet efflux. MN

Unusual-looking and rather cool subject.

Good detail all round

Very fine detailing throughout. Decal numbers for twelve aircraft

Multiple windows are solid-moulded and will need masking off (see New Releases Accessories this issue)

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REVELL, EUROPE

VOLKSWAGEN T1 SAMBA BUS www.revell.de/en, @RevellGermany or facebook.com/revell SCALE; 1:16 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 07009 Here we have Revell’s new Volkswagen T1 ‘Samba Bus’ in 1:16 and what a mightily impressive kit she is, without being overwhelmingly complex. The vehicle is detailed inside and out, including a complete flatfour engine replica plus a comprehensive cabin interior, with bench seats. There’s a lot of glazing in this model and it’ll be worth test-fitting as much as possible to ensure a perfect fit before applying cement. There are also many exterior fittings which all need spraying before fixing to the body; each piece will need painting individually, so this kit is not a quick build!

But it is a superb production that will prove to be a very rewarding project. MN Wonderful subject with a ton of detail inside and out. Very accurate in profile A nicely busy kit, so allow plenty of workbench time; not one to rush

TAKOM, CHINA

ŠKODA PA-11 TURTLE www.pocketbond.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, SVT, WS KIT NUMBER; 2024 Takom’s Skoda ‘Turtle’ has been out for a while now, so it’s high time we took a look at it in TMMI. It’s a fairly straightforward production; the ‘push-me pull-you’ design means that the front and rear underbody parts (chassis, suspension, drivetrain) are identical and the rear of the body is only barely discernible thanks to an engine hatch behind the ‘turret’. The model sports a good level of detail, which consists of recessed panel junctions and raised rivets on the body/hull exterior. There is no interior (how would you see it anyway?) but there is a ‘bedframe’ antenna for the all-grey Wehrmacht version. A easy to build kit of a very unusual subject – excellent! MN Very appealing vehicle and a challenging colour scheme; five options are included Final appearance will be significantly improved with the addition of DEF Model’s new wheel/tyre set

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BRONCO, HONG KONG

BLOHM AND VOSS BV P178 TANK HUNTER W/FLIEGERFAUST B ROCKET SYSTEM www.hannants.co.uk SCALE; 1:72 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; GB7004 This is the latest in Bronco’s series of Blohm and Voss theoretical single-engine jet/rocket fighters and this time it’s the tank-hunting ‘Fliegerfaust’ version. It’s equipped with four largecalibre cannons in the nose plus a ventral gun pack plus underwing rocket pods; it would have packed a powerful punch had it entered service. Bronco’s little kit is a very attractive production with delicate exterior detail and a tidy little cockpit. The wideset undercarriage is well done too and there’s also an option for open/closed canopy, a nice option for this scale. MN Odd but fascinating subject, great detail Not much to criticise here

EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

SPITFIRE MK.XVI BUBBLETOP PROFIPACK www.creativemodels.co.uk SCALE; 1:48 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; 8285 Eduard’s new-generation 1:48 Spitfires are the best around and this Mk.XVI ‘bubbletop’ is another important addition to the line-up. The Mk.XVI was a late-war introduction and just one wartime markings-option is included. The others include an overall silver Cooper Air Race (1949) entrant, a camouflaged Polish machine based in Germany, 1946 and another silver-dope painted Spitfire based at Farnborough Air Base 1950. The airframe parts have some of the highest quality detail you’ll see in 1:48 and the interior is impressive too. Perhaps not a kit for the beginner but a very accurate model of the late-model Spitfire for sure. MN

Beautifully detailed throughout and accurate too Markings for only one wartime machine are provided

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Order online now at; www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com ISSUE No.244 FEBRUARY 2016 PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 21st 2016 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; Sean Leslie Office Manager; Paula Gray Administration Manager; Hannah McLaurie Administration Assistant; Julie Lane Construction contractor: Bill Jerome-Holmes 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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One of the Editor’s favourite WW2 colour photos offers a lot of references

IN THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM...

In this well known photo, we see three American soldiers on their M3A1 half-track, killing time before embarking on their transport ship, in June 1944, for Operation Overlord. The half-track is equipped with a Browning M2 .50cal machine gun and the soldier at the rear carries a belt of rounds over his shoulder. It's interesting to note the colour and clean appearance of the weapon; not much weathering needed here. At the very bottom of the image we can see the yellowish gas detection paint in the centre of the Allied star marking. There are many other interesting points in this image, making it a classic reference for armour modellers and figure painters.

See you again on February 18th editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com

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