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4.
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RHINOCEROS
ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35
Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn tank destroyer
continues
SEAL OF APPROVAL
Broncos 1:35 Seehund Type XX
VIIB
midget submarine
MINIATURE
MITSUBISHI
MARVEL!
Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero;

the clipped-wing Hamp
Meng 1:35 Leopard 1, Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII, Tamiya 1:48 US

airfield fuel-truck previewed, plus kits, books and accessories
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Issue 223 May 2014

EDITOR Marcus Nicholls
editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
Contents
Co
Cont
MINIATURE MITSUBISHI
MARVEL!
Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero Hamp
PAGE 10
8 DOUBLE KIT PREVIEW

Moebius 1:6 Lost in Space Robot B9
Moebius Mars Attacks Martian figure
16 KIT PREVIEW
Tamiya 1:48 US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck
18 HIGHWAY STAR
Revell 1:25 2011 International Prostar truck
28 KIT PREVIEW
Revell 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa
29 ACCESSORY PREVIEW
ParaGrafix photo-etched detail sets for
science-fiction kits
36 ACCESSORY PREVIEW
1:32 Wings Cockpit Figures
38 KIT PREVIEW
Aoshima 1:24 McLaren F1 GTR Pre-season
testing 1997
40 MELLOW YELLOW
Wingnut Wings 1:32 Fokker D.VII in an eye-catching
scheme
RHINOCEROS; ARMED
AND DANGEROUS PT.2
Work on Tamiyas 1:35 Nashorn
tank-destroyer continues
PAGE 30
46 BUNDESWEHR BRUISER
Mengs 1:35 Leopard 1 A3/4 in a NATO
three-colour scheme
54 NEW RELEASES KITS
New model kits reviewed, including Revell USA,
Monogram, AMT and Polar Lights
58 BOOK REVIEWS
New scale-modelling related titles
60 NEW RELEASES
ACCESSORIES
New and recently issued
modelling accessories
64 CONTACTS
Where to buy the
products used and
reviewed in TMMI
SEAL OF APPROVAL
Bronco 1:35 Seehund Type XXVIIB midget-sub
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CASCADIA EVOLUTION
Tamiyas 1:14 radio-control trucks are
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1:76 Sturm. 33B 150mm
SPG
1:76 Bergepanther
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MINIART
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NEW FROM MASTER BOX

1:72 Mk.I BRITISH TANKS
NEW FROM TOMMY'S WAR
1:32 THORNYCROFT TYPE J
On the way soon from British

producer Tommy's War are two
1:32/54mm resin kits of the
Thornycroft Type J lorry, a vehicle
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general service (below) or antiaircraft variants, (above).
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Master Box are commemorating the

100th anniversary of the start of World
War One with new-tool 1:72 kits of the
British 'lozenge' tank, one of which
(Female Mk.I) has been completed by
Martin Kov (article coming soon to
TMMI). The Mk.I 'Male' is also on release.
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PERFECT SCALE
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1:32 MOSQUITO MK.IV
Revell have re-issued their large-scale kit of

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On sale soon in good model shops.
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1:72 Nashorn tank-destroyer

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1:72 DGZRS LIFEBOAT
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KIT PREVIEW
MOEBIUS 1:6 ROBOT B9 FROM LOST IN SPACE KIT NO.939
WARNING! WARNING!
MODEL
KIT
APPROACHING!
The classic Robot B9 from the 1960s TV show 'Lost in
Space' is now available as a premium model kit
obot B9 is one of the most iconic

designs to grace our TV screens
and now, Moebius have treated us
to a brand-new kit of the character
in injection plastic. The kit is 1:6, so it's
big! And highly detailed too; the model
is moulded in fine grey polystyrene
with raised and recessed detail where
appropriate, plus photo-etched screens for
the lower torso moulding. Clear inserts
are provided for the robot's chest panel
and the head features a detailed 'brain'
structure within the clear 'cranium'. The
B9 design features flexible grey legs, arms
and neck and the kit comes with these
parts formed from grey vinyl, replicating

the original well. It will be worth scouring
the internet for photo references when
building this model and if you're feeling
brave, it might be possible to rig the
model with LED lighting too. A fantastic
kit of a TV icon and it will prove to be a
very satisfying modelling project.
MODEL SPEC
SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:6
MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, V, PE
UK IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION: www.moebiusmodels.com
TMMIS OPINION?
Wonderful TV robot, now a top-grade kit with excellent detail
Moebius offer some fine detail in this kit, moulded in pale grey polystyrene which is free from flaws; no sink marks, flash or other defects. The clear parts
are perfect and the inclusion of photo-etched screens is a real plus. If you know what youre doing with LED lighting, this would be a good subject kit.
KIT PREVIEW
MOEBIUS MARS ATTACKS MARTIAN WARRIOR KIT NO.936
NASTY INVADER
FROM
MARS!
Topps trading cards are where the
gruesome Martians from the Mars

Attacks series originated and now
Moebius have replicated this nasty
little fellow in plastic kit form...
s the backstory in the

instructions describes, the
Topps Mars Attacks trading
cards were originally published
in 1962 and became the biggest
selling, non-sports collectors-cards
ever. They featured appalling-looking
aliens with massive brains housed in
clear helmets, grimacing menacingly
and brandishing rayguns. Back
in 1996, the Tim Burton-directed
film was released but Moebius kit
depicts the original Martian from
the cards, complete with melted
victim in a street-scene display-base.
Parts of the Martian figure are
moulded in slightly translucent
white polystyrene, with Moebius
regular grey plastic being used for

the head, raygun, nitrogen bottle and
display-base. A length of aluminium
tubing is included for the lamp-post.
His clear helmet is formed from two
halves and these will need careful
cementing to avoid a messy glue-line.
A fabulous, if gruesome kit of a
science-fiction kitsch classic; great
for horror lovers!
MODEL SPEC
SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n/a
MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IM, AT
UK IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION:
www.moebiusmodels.com
TMMIS OPINION?
Mars Attacks nasty little Martian is now available in
plastic kit form, complete with oversized brain and
melted-victim display base...
All the frightful detail of Topps original extra-terrestrial

attacker is captured in plastic in this marvellously
over-the-top kit. This will be great fun to paint!
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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION

TAMIYA 1:72 MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO FIGHTER MODEL 32 HAMP KIT NO.60784
MINIATURE
MITSUBISHI
MARVEL
Tamiya add to their 1:72 Zero family with the clipped-wing Hamp.
Spencer Pollard builds the kit, from the box
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roduced from the

autumn of 1942,
the Model 32 Zero
fighter followed the
Model 21 in being used in
the conflict in the Pacific
theatre. It featured a Sakae
21 engine fitted with two
superchargers, and its
calling card was a main wing
shortened by 50cm on either
side and given a squared-off
finish. It was the superior of
the Model 21 in terms of top
speed, climb rate and roll,
and thanks to its appearance
even (mistakenly) received a
different nickname of Hamp.
IN MINIATURE
This new kit joins two

others in Tamiyas 1:72
range - the Mitsubishi
A6M2b and A6M5 Zeke
- to allow the modeller
the chance to build a fine
little collection of these
wonderful aircraft. Though
also available in other
ranges including Airfix
and Hasegawa, these new
kits are worth checking out
thanks to their astonishing
levels of detail, fit, surface
features and accuracy.

Even from the box as seen
here, this new kit is a
show-stopper; add detail
and it will be breathtaking.
But enough of the plaudits,
what do we actually have in
the box?
A CLOSER EXAMINATION
Supplied in one of Tamiyas

excellent boxes decorated
by a wonderful painting
of our chosen subject,
the kit is everything you
would expect from this
company; well presented,
wonderfully moulded, with
comprehensive instructions
and decals and a level of
finesse that screams for you
to dig a little deeper and
get started. Once removed
from their bags, the plastic
parts revealed high levels of
detail especially within the
cockpit and surface detail
that was easily the best I
have seen in a kit in this
scale. It is, to all intents and
purposes, identical in terms
of quality to that found in
Tamiyas second-generation
1:48 kit.
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The cockpit is wonderful from the

box. Here it is under construction.
The interior walls are similarly impressive,

delicate rub and control details being on
offer to the modeller.
The cowling and engine are wonderfully

realised and look great once painted,
weathered and joined together.
And here they are painted! Note the delicate

weathering on the crankcase and the
highlighted panel lines on the cowling.
As can be seen here the cockpit is predominantly pale

green in colour, with the rear walls coated in aluminium.
Note the seat straps, replaced for this build with tiny
strips of Tamiya masking tape.
EXTRA NEEDED
V NOTHING
Though highlights abound,
it is perhaps within the

cockpit that this kit really
hits the high notes. Superbly
detailed, I really cannot see
how it could be improved
in this scale, virtually
everything that could be
wished for being supplied.
Work begins with the
instrument panel. This is
supplied as a neatly detailed
plate that fixes onto the
front bulkhead, separate
gun breeches, completing
the effect. You can paint
this little sub-assembly
completely as I did or
elect to use the instrument
decals supplied in the kit to
decorate the bezels. In terms
of colour, I followed the kit
instructions almost to the
letter, XF-71 Cockpit Green
being the predominant shade
for these parts, washes
of Winsor & Newton oils
and a few dabs of Vallejo
acrylics being used to further
accentuate the detail.
The cockpit being test-fitted within the

fuselage. The design of the kit is such that
the entire cockpit can be slotted into place
after the fuselage has been completely
assembled and cleaned up.
With the instrument

panel painted, the rear
bulkhead, seat and cockpit
floor could be dealt with.
The seat and its mounting
frame are extremely delicate
parts that need care to both
remove from their runners
and then assemble neatly.
Once again, XF-71 comes
into play here, with some
carefully applied washes
helping to bring out some
of the finely moulded
details. The kit supplies
seat straps as decals, and
though I toyed with
the idea of using
them, decided
instead to make
my own with fine
strips of Tamiya masking
tape sprayed with Khaki
and then detailed with
Vallejo acrylics. Though
slightly out of sequence, the
cockpit sidewalls were now
assembled and then painted,
with Tamiya aerosol
aluminium spray and more
of that Cockpit Green. The
Engine and propeller sub-assemblies.

The real fun with any kit is working on tiny
details like these especially in 1:72!
Almost ready for final assembly. Note the metallic

blue green finish inside the wheel wells.
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icate
d the
wling.
use of these colours certainly

adds to the complexity of the
interior, but Im not sure I
would be quite so worried
about the aluminium areas,
as virtually none of them
can be seen in the completed
model!
STRAIGHTFORWARD
MAIN ASSEMBLY
One of the kits great design

features is that the fuselage
can be completely assembled
and cleaned up and then
the cockpit slid into place
from below, thus reducing
the chance of damage to nil.
So, the fuselage halves were
joined and then any smaller
details fixed in place such
as the tailplanes, upper
nose panel and the small
fillet fixed to the base of the
fin. The fit is extraordinary
and so no filler at all was
needed, only a swipe over
with a sanding sponge being
needed to remove any trace
of the joint line between
the two fuselage halves.
The cockpit could now be
dropped into a place, a few
drips of Tamiya Extra Thin
Cement, being used to hold
it in place.
The wings are the next
to be assembled. The
instructions suggest some
fairly complex interior
decorating, with Metallic
Blue Green and Aluminum
surfaces to mask and paint.
Though tempting to so
this, I simply joined the
upper wing panels to the
full span lower section and
then blocked in the two
colours, no masking being
used to define the colours,
despite what is drawn in
the instructions. Once again
the fit is terrific, only the
slightest dab of glue being
necessary to fuse the panels
together, before joining the
wings and fuselage.
With the airframe
complete, attention was
turned to the smaller
details, beginning with
the engine, cowling and
propeller.
ENGINE BUILDING
AND PAINTING
Work begins with the Sakae

21 engine. This is made up
from two banks of cylinders
and a separate crankcase,
the former painted with
Alclad II Dark Iron and the
latter, a mid-grey shade
mixed in this case from
a 50/50 combination of
XF-12 JN Grey and XF-23
Light Blue. The fins on
the cylinders looked great
coated in Alclad II, but
were further defined with
a little drybrushed Games
Workshop Mithryl Silver,
before being detailed with
Vallejo Flat Black pushrods
and Aluminium cylinder
caps. The crankcase was
washed with Humbrol Matt
Black, thinned with white
spirit and then the smaller
features picked out with
black and aluminium.
The cowling is moulded in
one piece and beautifully so,
the shape, detail and finesse,
being spot on. Having
checked for any small
moulding seams, the cowling
and its rear bulkhead were
painted with several thin
layers of Tamiya X-18
Semi Gloss Black and then
lightened slightly with
VERY thin over-sprays
of XF-63 German Grey.
This served two purposes:
it helped define the panel
details and also added a
level of weathering that
would match the rest of the
airframe when that was
painted later on. Once dry,
the cowling was checked
and then the panel lines
defined with a delicate wash
of Humbrol Medium Sea
Grey thinned once more,
with white spirit. With any
excess wash cleaned off, the
completed cowling was set
aside to dry thoroughly.
CAMOUFLAGE AND
MARKINGS
The Gunze Sangyo glue

bottle gives you a fair idea
of how tiny this model is!
The Imperial Japanese Navy

grey was an almost caramel
colour that was replicated in
miniature with Mr Hobby Hemp,
lightened with a little pale grey.
Tamiya offer three options

in their kit, two in pale grey
and a third in dark green
over grey plumage. The
options are as follows:
Tainan Air Group, New
Guinea, Buna Air Base,
1942
2nd Air Group, New
Guinea, Buna Air Base,
August 1942
Oita Naval Air Group, Oita
Air Base, 1944
Because I have a penchant
for aircraft in plain colours
feeling that it tends to
show off their lines better
than camouflage or darker
colours I chose the first
option and so set about
working out how to paint
this little model. The
instructions suggest using
one of their new aerosols
The model has been sprayed with several thin layers of

Tamiya X-22 Clear in readiness for the decals, the finish
being not only super-smooth, but also incredibly tough.
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The model has been completely decalled
and weathered and all of the smaller items
painted ready for final assembly. Its great
when a kit reaches this point!
The canopy sections have been very carefully

painted, Eduards excellent masks helping to protect
the delicate panels from overspray.
V to paint this model, AS-29
Grey Green (IJN) being that

particular colour. As I didnt
have that shade to hand, I
surfed the Web and found
a site that suggested using
RAF Hemp to recreate the
distinctive caramel grey
shade used on these aircraft.
Further digging seemed to
substantiate that idea and
so thats what I went for,
Gunze Sangyos H336 Hemp,
lightened slightly with H315
Gray being mixed and then
thinned with Gunze Sangyo
Mr Color Thinner. This
colour could then be sprayed
over the model, but first,
I needed to deal with the
canopies.
EDUARD MASKS
TO THE RESCUE!
Theres no getting away

from the fact that these
Japanese aircraft had a lot
of separately glazed panels
that need to be masked very
carefully to ensure that the
resulting paintwork is neat
and in scale. Though I could
have used masking tape to
do this, recently Ive begun
to invest in Eduard canopy
masks where possible,
feeling that the results are
far neater than anything I
can achieve without their
use. So, I ordered a set from
Hannants and used those
to protect the glazing before
spraying everything with the
Cockpit Green colour used
earlier ready for the upper,
pale grey top-coat.
SIMPLE PAINT SCHEME
The undercarriage bays

were sprayed with Gunze
Sangyo Metallic Blue Green
and then masked with White
Tack, before sealing in the

cockpit with a small block
of sponge and some strips of
masking tape. I tend to take
a fair amount of time whilst
masking off these areas
as the more I can do now,
the less I will need to do in
terms of touching up, later
on. I was now ready to paint.
No pre-shading was used on
this model and so I simply
applied a number of thin
layers of colour, applying it
as I would over a car body
shell, in long, even strokes.
Id thinned the paint with
around 50% thinners, so it
atomised beautifully and
dried quickly to produce an
ultra-smooth finish. The
beauty of using acrylics
especially those that are
solvent based is that you
can begin working on it
almost immediately.
Here, that meant adding
highlights and shadows
with paint thinned down
with 80% thinners and
then masking panels and
control surfaces so that they
could be further defined
with filtered layers of very
thin Tamiya Smoke. All
of these surface effects
were kept subtle; this is a
delicate model and the last
thing I wanted was to be
able to see these additional
layers of paint from some
distance away! Happy that
the paintwork looked fine, I
oversprayed it with several
layers of X-22 Clear and set
it aside overnight to fully
harden.
The main undercarriage

units have been fixed
in place. That metallic
blue colour really pops
against the grey, dont
you think?!
Carefully applied
shading and highlights
certainly break up that
finish, as do the layers
of Tamiya Smoke that
were used to define
the control surfaces
and impart staining
around the engine
access panels.
TIME FOR MARKINGS
Decalling is always my
favourite aspect of any build
as its when the model really
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starts to come to life. This project was
no different those wonderful markings
really making this little Zeros bland
paintwork suddenly liven up. As usual,
the decals were applied with the aid
of Dacos Strong Setting Solution and
Mr Mark Softer from Gunze Sangyo.
Thanks to the use of the Tamiya Clear
coat, this system has proved foolproof
over recent months, the result being
perfectly applied decals with zero
evidence of that dreaded silvering we
all hate so much.
Having allowed the decals to dry for
a few hours overnight would have
been better the model was given
a thin layer of matt varnish before
defining the panel lines with some
thin raw umber colour-washes in
preparation for final assembly.
The first items to add were the
undercarriage components, legs, wheels
and doors. These are, much like the
cockpit, comprehensive detailed and
look delicate and in scale once painted
and weathered. The instructions are
explicit when it comes to painting of
the model and so you are left in know
doubt what colours you need to use:
Aluminium hubs, Rubber Black tyres,
black undercarriage legs, Metallic Blue
Green door interiors and IJN Grey
exteriors, with a thin black wash to
accentuate the finer details.
FINAL ADDITIONS
The model could now be

completed with the addition
of the cowling/engine,
propeller, undercarriage,
centreline fuel tank and
glazing. Though I didnt
mention it earlier, the kit
offers the option of an open or
closed canopy, the open section
fitting perfectly with the aid of
a little white glue, the remaining
sections being fixed in place with some
Johnsons Klear. And that. As they say,
was that!
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CB35085
1:35 British Humber Armoured Car Mk.II....................... 34.99
MODELSPEC
TAMIYA 1:72 MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO
FIGHTER MODEL 32 HAMP KIT NO.60784
Materials;
Injection moulded polystyrene, waterslide

decals
Paints used;
Tamiya Acrylics: XF-71 Cockpit Green,

XF-12 JN Grey, XF-23 Light Blue, X-22 Clear,
XF-63 German Grey
Gunze Sangyo: H336 Hemp, H315 Gray, Mr
Color Thinner, Metallic Blue Green
Humbrol: Matt Black
Vallejo: Flat Black
Games Workshop: Mithryl Silver
Alclad II: Dark Iron
Other materials;
Daco Strong Setting Solution, Gunze Sangyo

Mr Mark Softer, Eduard canopy mask
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CB35097
1:35 Panzerjaeger II fuer 7.62cm Pak 36 (Sd.Kfz.132)
Marder IID ...................................................................... 28.99
CB35107
1:35 US GPW 4x4 Light Utility Truck with 37mm
Anti-Tank Gun M3A1 ....................................................... 26.99
CB35113
1:35 Russian Self-Propelled Gun SU-152 (KV-14)
April 1943 (early) production ......................................... 36.99
The cowling and propeller in place.

Careful painting brings out the best in
these delicate features. Decals were used
for the striping on the blades.
CB35159
1:35 WWII US Truck Crew Set.......................................... 7.99
CB35161
1:35 M22 Locust (T9E1) Airborne Tank
(British Version) ............................................................. 24.99
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KIT PREVIEW
TAMIYA 1:48 US 2 TON 6X6 AIRFIELD FUEL TRUCK KIT NO.32579
Tyres and wheels are moulded

integrally; just add subtle flat spots.
The grille looks good but a laser-cut

item from Limes Models would improve
the look; www.limesmodel.hu
GETTIN GASSED!
Ladder chassis is an impressive

one-piece moulding.
Stan Spooner takes a look at Tamiyas nearly-new

1:48 US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck
ecently, I got the

chance to look over
one of Tamiyas
newest 1:48 kits. The
US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield
Fuel Truck is a wonderful
addition to their line of kits
because it is the perfect
vehicle to place in a dio with
1:48 scale aircraft. This
kit represents the largest
of the US fuel trucks. It
was used on all fronts from
1943 on and actually had a
long life in civilian use well
after the war ended. The
kit comes with five sprues
in Tamiyas familiar green

plastic and one small sprue
in clear. Lengths of black
vinyl tubing and copper
wire are provided as well as
a nicely printed decal sheet
for two different trucks
that were used in France.
Of the five green sprues,
two A sprues and one B
sprue are from the 2007
release of the plain GMC
truck model. The other two
sprues along with the clear
parts plus everything else
in the kit are all new. The
cab represents the hard
top version of the truck but

the interior has no pedals
included. The overall detail
is clean and crisp; typical
Tamiya. The hose real
and pump are visible from
the side of the vehicle and
well represented. There
is enough tubing provided
to extend to the hands of
one of the two provided
figures if you wish. The two
figures that come with the
kit represent a fueler and a
crewman.
Overall this kit is a clean
and easy build and the
perfect addition to set along
side of any of Tamiyas 1:48
WWII fighters. So pick a
few of these little gems up
and start building some
wings and wheels!
MODEL SPEC
SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:48
MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . IM, CW, SVT, WS
hobbyco.net
TMMIS OPINION?
A clean and quick build and
the perfect partner for any of
Tamiyas 1:48 Allied WWII fighter
aircraft models
Figures are extremely well done and

add a lot to the models presentation.
Engine cover panels sport fine louvres.
The upper part of the fuel tank

structure is seen here.
This is what you get in the kit box! A small kit but plenty of parts.
The cab featured in this kit is the GMC

hard-cab variant.
The kit includes vinyl tubing, copper wire, clear parts and a sheet of waterslide decals with two markings options.
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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
BRASSIN (detailed resin parts)
Cat. No. 8283
5 markings
Cartograf decals
Photo-etched sets
Painting mask
648098
648099
648100
648108
648109
648115
648116
648113
648118
648119
648120
648121
648124
648112
Spitfire wheels - 5 spoke

Spitfire exhaust stacks fishtail
Spitfire Mk.IX cockpit
Spitfire drop tank
Spitfire 500lb bomb set
Spitfire wheels - 4 spoke
Spitfire 90gal slipper tank
Spitfire Mk.IX gun bay
Spitfire wheels - 4 spoke w/pattern
Spitfire wheels - 5 spoke, smooth tire
Spitfire - radio compartment
Spitfire - exhaust stacks rounded
Spitfire undercarriage legs BRONZE
Spitfire Mk.IX engine
PHOTO-ETCHED SETS
a ry, 1949
LF Mk.IXe, 101st Tayeset, Hatzor Air Base, Janua
January,
HF Mk.IXe, RK889, 5. Eskadrille, Danish Royal Air Force,

Karup Air Base, Late 40s, Early 50s
49660
49646
48766
49639
48765
Spitfire Mk. IXc early version

Spitfire Mk. IXc Weekend
Spitfire Mk. IX surface panels
Spitfire Mk. IXc
Spitfire Mk. IXc landing flaps
648121
648112
LF Mk.IXe, RK856, Flown by Maj. Cecil Golding, CO of No. 3 Squadron SAAF, Italy, 1945
648115
648100
Mk.IXe, 107th Tayeset, Ramat David Air Bases, 1954
LF Mk.IXe, SM147, No. 73 Squadron RAF, Prkos Air Field,

Yugoslavia, April / May, 1945
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FULL-BUILD: CIVILIAN VEHICLE

REVELL 1:25 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR KIT NO.07411
HIGHWAY
STAR
Jeff Mangeat goes Stateside and assembles

Revell's 1:25 International Prostar
pon opening the box of

this kit, I had a little 'dj
vu' as the model looks
like the Revell Lonestar
truck (7408). There are some
incomplete sprues and I feared
missing parts, but this was not
the case as Revell has simply
provided partial sprues of the
Lonestar kit, from which they
have removed some items.
Moreover, the engine is the
Maxxforce 15 (not the M13
as stated in the instructions).
This engine derived from the
Caterpillar C15 is well detailed,
the colours shown in the manual
are consistent with the real
thing and assembly is straightforward. The main work consists
of carefully painting the many
different coloured components,
not to mention the multiple
decals that represent the safety
labels. Once complete, we end up
with a sub-assembly consisting of
the engine, gearbox, radiator, fan,
hoses and all ancillary equipment
and the result is spectacular.
Before assembling the frame, I
grouped all the parts that shared
the same colour to ease the
painting process. Some subsets

would be treated separately, such
as the differential, air suspension
harness and others. Aside from a
couple of small hitches, assembly
went smoothly and quite quickly.
BODY PREP
The body consists of several

elements of a significant size,
even for 1:25. Once the parts
had be cleaned up and checked
over, I applied an undercoat of
white in preparation for the main
colours. Areas to remain white
were carefully masked off, then
the body received a first layer
of copper-coloured paint. The
dominant colour of the interior is
a light grey, so I simply used grey
primer, killing two birds with one
stone; it prepared the plastic and
the grey colour in one go! This
also had the benefit of reducing
the layers of paint and the risk
of obscuring surface detail. Other
colours were then applied by
delineating areas with masking
tape, then meticulously applying
paint by brush. An impressive kit
of a handsome American truck
can now join my collection!
The chassis takes shape, with all crossmembers in Here we see the completed chassis, rear axles, brakes,
place, as well as the front axle.
suspension, fifth-wheel and more, in black basecoat.
The kit box for

Revells 2011
ProStar is huge!
Many parts go
into this model
and its not a
quick build.
The engine and its ancillaries laid out and

ready to be brought together.
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FULL-BUILD: CIVILIAN VEHICLE

The completed engine,

gearbox and radiator
assembly looks extremely
impressive; lots of great
detail here.
The cabin, bonnet,

side panels and front
bumper have been
painted and await
installation on the
chassis. The copper
and white colours work
well together.
This overhead view of the

chassis shows off the rear
brakes and axles well. Note
the chrome fuel tanks and
steerable front wheels.
Bare Metal Foil was used to finish off the

front bumper; it was first applied over the
whole area to be coated.
Looking like a truck now! The chassis

is complete; engine is in and those
massive exhaust stacks are fitted.
Once rubbed down, the excess was
trimmed off and a final burnishing was
applied to smooth the foil down.
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With the interior masked off, the base colour of white

was sprayed on.
The areas where the white was to remain were

masked off and the copper then applied.
The cabin shell has been de-masked and the

details touched in.
The rear mud flaps look extremely

smart with the ProStar logos. Note
the Virginia license plate.
The model builds into

an extremely handsome
replica and the white/
copper scheme with silver
highlight looks superb.
MODELSPEC
Materials:
Injection-moulded grey and clear polystyrene, chromed parts, vinyl

tyres, waterslide decals.
Paints used;
Auto spray; Grey primer, white, copper, aluminium, steel, blue steel.
Tamiya Sprays; TS-26 White, TS-13 Clear,
Tamiya Acrylics; X-26 Clear Red, X-27 Clear Orange
Miscellaneous;
Tamiya masking tape, cotton swabs, polish

Bare Metal Foil; Ultra Bright Chrome.
Microsol; Mi-1 and Mi-2 .
Wood glue (for transparent parts)
Electrical wire (for flexible trailer supply and antennas)
Availability;
All that
fabulous engine
detail can still
be seen on the
finished model
thanks to the
hinged bonnet.
Revell kits and accessories are widely available from good model shops
www.revell.de/en
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FULL BUILD: NAVAL MODELLING

BRONCO 1:35 GERMAN SEEHUND TYPE XXVIIB MIDGET SUBMARINE l KIT NO.35053
SEAL OF APPROVAL
Marcel du Long builds Bronco's
1:35 Seehund Type XXVIIB Midget
Submarine and creates a compact and
atmospheric vignette around it
o me, a busy port

with many vessels
and vehicles is a very
inspiring place. For
quite a while I have had
the idea to build a setting
with a ship, as submarines,
fishing boats, transport
ships, torpedo boats and
such really give me a boost.
I was tempted several times
to purchase the Tamiya 1:35
Patrol Boat, but each time
ended up putting it back on
the shelf.
The 1:35 Vosper and Elco
80' Torpedo Boat are equally
cool, but also quite large
in that scale, making them
gigantic endeavours which
might be more suitable to
build in 1:72, but I prefer to
stick with 1:35 whenever I

can. Then Bronco entered
the scene with their 1:35
Minisub German type
XXVIIB Seehund.
I saw it online, had
it on my desk the same
week and started building
it immediately. I was so
enthusiastic about this kit
that I proposed the idea of a
group build within my club,
the Scale Model Factory.
Normally Im not that keen
on group builds, this was
going to be my first ever,
but I had the impression
that this was going to be an
easy ride in the park, with
little time between start and
finish. Well, it all turned out
a little different
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SETTING AND BUILD
From the start I knew I

was going to picture the
Seehund in a small port and
not at sea or stand alone on
a base. After some research
I decided that the setting
would be on shore in the
Dutch port of Ijmuiden. Not
that I necessarily wanted to
add typical Dutch characteristics to the scene, but
a fictitious setting always
plays an important role in
my creative process; I need to
feel and visualize the scene.
So the vessel would be on
the dock, getting prepared
for a mission with lots of
activity surrounding it. Gas
bottles, tools, oil drums,
wooden blocks, cables and
plenty more small stuff next
to the small but ungainly
sub would provide a nice
combination of shapes.
Although in real life the
torpedos were added to the
sub in the water, I wanted
to add a torpedo anyway
for the simple reason that
I think that a torpedo
looks cool and it contrasts
well with the sub, due
to the torpedos metallic
appearance versus the
matt painted Seehund. So
thats 1-0 for fantasy versus
historical correctness.
No matter how interesting
your object or setting,
figures and animals always
remain the eye catchers in
my opinion, and bring life
to your diorama or vehicle.
Determining how to position
the figures goes hand in
hand with the build of my
projects. I never make actual
sketches, but build the
composition (almost) always
on my desk, using boxes,
cardboard, styrofoam and
half built models and figures.
This way I have the ability to
view the composition form all
sides, which is very helpful to
decide if anything is missing.
I approach nearly every
WWII vehicle that I build
more as a vehicle that you
take your friends out on a
holiday with, rather than
the violent war machine
that is really is. This model
is no exception to that. In
fact the Seehund looks to
me like a nice, small vessel
to cruise along the coast of
France for a week, with a
good mate and a few crates
of beer and some good
food. The scene I was going
to depict should have a
leisurely atmosphere instead
of the bitter seriousness of
war. To me, showing a cosy,

safe and relaxing WWII
setting is more interesting
in most cases. Also for the
characters/figures this is
a moment of peace and
tranquillity, offering the
opportunity to forget the
war thats raging.
THE AIRBRUSH JOB
I started off the paint job

with the landmark of this
project, the Seehund. The
Bronco manual shows two
colour schemes, grey or
grey with white dots and
a whole lot of decals. Both
colour schemes are nice, but
not very sexy or challenging.
I am always much attracted
to Luftwaffe camo schemes,
especially those found on a
Messerschmitt 109 or 110
or on the Focke Wulf 190:
a combination of soft and
hard edge camouflage. In
the meantime I had the
Seehund, primed in white,
standing right in front of me.
Not a hard decision to go
for a Luftwaffe camouflage
pattern including a fine
white band around the nose
on this submarine. 2-0 for
fantasy versus historical
correctness. Now, I wouldnt
really consider to paint a
WWII vehicle or vessel in,
lets say pink, but I allow
myself some artistic license
when it comes to colour
schemes as long as it has
some sort of credibility. This
tolerance that I allow myself
makes me enjoy the hobby
much more.
After the white primer
I started airbrushing the
belly of the sub with Tamiya
XF-71 Cockpit Green, one of
my favourite WWII colours.
I then masked the belly part
and sprayed the top with
Tamiya XF-24 Dark Grey.
Next I masked the hard
edge camo and sprayed on
Tamiya XF-74 Olive Drab
and finished this session
with one of the best parts in
modelling everremoving
the masking tape and
checking the result.
This first leg of the
finishing job was a piece
of cake. I proceeded with
softening the hard edge
lower intersection by
spraying Tamiya XF-74
Olive Drab and continued
with spraying on the
blotches with Tamiya XF-24
Dark Grey and Tamiya
XF-74 Olive Drab. These
blotches required a certain
amount of concentration
The modellers workbench! A modest selection of tools and

materials is all thats needed to turn out a masterpiece.
No matter how interesting your
object or setting, figures and animals

always remain the eye catchers in
my opinion, and bring life to your
diorama or vehicle...
With the Seehund built, it was used, along with the other elements, to plan
the final layout of the diorama.
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BRONCO 1:35 GERMAN SEEHUND TYPE XXVIIB MIDGET SUBMARINE KIT NO.35053
V but the result was very
rewarding. As I was
spraying a subsequent
number of paint layers I
realized in advance that
pre-shading wouldnt be
much help. Most of it would
have disappeared after
the green paint layer, so I
decided to use post shading
on this project.
Post shading means
adding a layer of shadows
after (hence; post) you
have applied your paint.
Its needless to say that
this technique can be a bit
stressful as you can really
mess up all your previous
work. Concentration is the
keyword here, and a clean
airbrush to avoid paint
splatters and other painful
mistakes as well as a well
thinned post shading colour
are the two main focal points
when you use this technique.
For the post shading I
prepared a highly thinned
dark brown colour and
applied it with very low
pressure. If you use too
much pressure with such a
thin paint mix, close to the
model you might face those
dreadful paint 'spiders' over
your carefully applied base
coat, which is a bit nasty, to
put it politically. With the
post shading I do not only
shade corners, seams and
bolts, but also apply vertical
streaks from top to bottom
and diagonal streaks from
the front to the rear.
THE WEATHERING
For the weathering of my

WWII models I mainly use
2 colours of Liquitex acrylic
ink, transparent Burnt
Umber and Neutral Grey
Value 5. You can use these
diluted or undiluted using
water and the blending
process is done with Tamiya

X20-A thinner. In TMMI
issue 215 in which I describe
the build and finishing of my
Tamiya Quad Gun Tractor
(TMMI 215, September
2013), I explain the process
of weathering with Liquitex
acrylic inks in depth.
When weathering I always
work in defined portions,
panel by panel in this case.
I always start with a dark
pin-wash for which I used
transparent burnt umber
ink. The ink dries rather
fast and you can start
making corrections and
fading the pin wash in the
same section you started on.
As soon as the corrections
have been made and the
fading is done I apply paint
chips to the edges and
streaks from those chips
and from the details such as
bolts and holes.
I pull these streaks
from top to bottom, but
incidentally also the other
way around. I also correct
and fade these streaks and
in this step I also apply
more prominent dark or
light spots and damages.
Occasionally I add a 3D
effect on the paint chips by
adding a soft or hard light
coloured edge by mixing
neutral grey
value 5 with
a wee bit of
transparent
burnt umber.
The author at work; here, he is airbrushing the base colours of the Seehund.
The camouflage and

shading has been applied,
now its time for further
weathering effects.
EIGHT MONTHS
LATER THE BASE
After the usual ageing

period I found the
inspiration and energy to
get back to this project
and finish it starting with
a plaster brick road base
from VBM. I first fixed some
minor air bubbles in the
Mini Review...
ZVEZDA 1:144 AH-64
Apache us attack helicopter
kit no.7408
hobbyco.net
Zvezdas latest 1:144 aircraft is the Apache gunship and

theyve done a great job of it, even in this tiny scale. The
rotors come as a one-piece moulding and the rotorhead is
well detailed. A very decent representation of this machine
with good detail and great for wargaming and collecting.
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plaster with wall filler

after which I attached it to
a wooden base, masked
this and primed the plaster
in white.
A nice aspect of making
the groundwork is that you
can work very expressively,
and providing that you are
willing to give this job its
required focus, you can
never go wrong. Before I
start I always study some
good reference photographs
and this time I was lucky
to find 1/1 reference in my
own backyard and my own
neighbourhood as the bricks
used there are similar to the
ones on VBMs plaster base.
I needed a sand colour for
the job, and chose Tamiya
XF55 Deck tan. I applied
this with an airbrush, and
after sufficient drying time
this was followed by an
earth brown acrylic colour;
Vallejo 312 Leather Belt
with some good ol dry
brushing. This worked
nearly perfect and the spots
where paint had run into
the joints were retouched
with Tamiya XF55.
After all bricks
had a uniform
brown tone, I added
variation by painting
the individual bricks
with two additional
tones. For this purpose I
mixed Vallejo 312 Leather
Belt with Vallejo 70914
Green Ochre for the
yellowish tone, with Vallejo
76814 Burnt Cadmium Red
for a reddish tone. I added
a dark hue to several bricks
with dark colour HB crayon.
Final step was painting the
rail tracks with a metal
colour, and applied final
accents to them with an HB
graphite pencil for a smooth
metal effect.
Now all the sections
of the groundwork were
painted, it was time to
harmonize the colour

palette. This works well by
using pigments. Pigment, in
this case MIG Productions
Rubble Dust works very
convincingly on this type
of bricks or bases as it
behaves like real sand. The
joints and chinks are also
emphasized by the pigment,
so it works perfectly.
Excess pigment was easy to
remove with a cotton swab.
I applied Mig Productions
"Old Rust" pigment to the
sides of the tracks for some
enhanced realism.
As a preliminary final
step I placed some moss and
weeds here and there and
subtly treated them with
pigments to blend them into
the groundwork. I use the
word preliminary as the
real final finishing of all
elements.
Close-up view of the

struts that support the
little submarine.
Heres where the

struts locate on
the base; note
how the layout is
slight diagonal,
essential for a
dynamic feel.
CLUTTER TIME!
Time for adding all that

cool, small stuff like crates,
tools, oil drums, cables,
tins, etc. I think that these
objects are of extreme
importance to connect
the main objects (the sub,
figures and groundwork)
with one another. True, its
a rather time consuming
job every time, but this
stuff can make or break
your scene, so always stay
alert! After all objects were
primed in white I gave them
black pre-shade. To create
interesting distinctions
between the various small
objects I sprayed them in
different colours.
Although the dust spots
may seem to have been
applied with pigments these
are actually also done with
an ink mix of Neutral Grey
value 5 and Transparent
burnt umber. For the oil
and wet effects Tamiya X
-19 Smoke was used and the
wrenches were finished with
The fuel drums, gas cylinders and other items, pre-shaded (above left),
base-painted (above right) and finished, (below).
This side view shows the torpedo in place, plus

the markings and subsequent weathering effects
applied to the Seehunds hull.
Kit available from; www.hannants.co.uk
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BRONCO 1:35 GERMAN SEEHUND TYPE XXVIIB MIDGET SUBMARINE l KIT NO.35053
V silver acrylic paint, a black
ink wash and highlighted

with a silver Karisma pencil.
Finishing off
Now that the Seehund,

groundwork and all small
objects were painted the
figures had to be painted. All
three were primed white and
finished with acrylic paints.
I used Archer dry transfers
for the shoulder pads of
the standing figure, as it is
impossible to paint them
that straight and it spices
up the figure in general.
When the three figures
were finished I glued all
elements to the ground
work using two component
epoxy adhesive, and once
it was cured, I could start
completing of the project.
With everything put
together, I found the gap
between the centre of the
boat and the groundwork to
be too big and I added some
wooden beams here.
One of the last additions
was adding the single tree
leaves, applied one by one.
This helps to add a playful
and organic look to the
scene. I applied the leaves

to strategic spots on the
diorama, because it also
adds more life to it. Finally,
I replicated oil stains with
Tamiya X -19 Smoke on
selected spots. Important is
to let the paint do its work
here to make those spots and
puddles of oil look natural
and try not to paint them on.
The final images
Another project was

completed again, and it was
time for the final images.
I always take these with
my Canon Powershot G11
compact camera on a tripod,
two IKEA lamps and a sheet
of black or white cardboard.
Photographing on a black
background is challenging
as black always turns grey.
Therefore, I cut the dio
loose from the background
in Photoshop, and placed
it onto a really black
background. I also polish
the image by removing
unwanted stuff like hair
or other "filth" from the
background. A job that
can take quite some time,
but eventually it pays off
A figure is a crucial part of a diorama, needed to add a sense of scale,

human life and character.
in a series of nice photos.

Although pictures can
sometimes be very confrontational, as a rule I do not
make any changes at this
stage anymore.
Should I really
have missed
something then
it may be that I
grab a brush but
in general I would
have noticed mistakes

earlier on the in progresspictures. The final result
however felt good, and so on
to the next project! l
The Seehund
overhangs the base
by quite some way at
either end, but thats
fine in a tightly cropped
diorama such as this.
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KIT PREVIEW
REVELL 1:32 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK.IIA KIT NO.03986
No engine in this kit, the cowlings are

all sealed up.
SUPERB
SUPERMARINE
Test-shot sprues of
Revells new 1:32 Spitfire
Mk.IIa arrive at TMMI!
s with the Aoshima

McLaren previewed on
page thirty-eight, just
as we were finishing
off this issue of TMMI, what
should arrive at the TMMI?
Only test-shots of Revells
new-tool 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa!
We saw earlier sprues of
this kit built up the 2014
Nuremberg Toy Fair and
now we have plastic in our
hands we can confirm that
its a quality production with
some impressive detail inside
and out.
The cockpit is a
pleasingly busy affair with
a very comprehensive parts
breakdown; the seat alone
has eleven parts to it and
the remaining sub-structures
of the cabin are similarly
thorough. The sidewalls are
individually moulded and all
the control levers and other
items are separate mouldings.

The cockpit will build into a
fantastic replica; I lost count
at forty parts in this area. The
pilots door is an individual
part and the canopys
armoured front panel is also
moulded on its own. Control
surfaces are all individually
moulded, including the
landing flaps, which would
normally be in the up
position except when the
aircraft was slowing down
to land. To ensure their
correct shape is preserved,
the various undersurface
intakes are moulded as
multi-part assemblies,
which suggests that Revells
design team really have
done their homework here.
My only criticism of the
kit from initial inspection
as that the airframe rivets
are a little too prominent,
the Spitfire being a fairly

smooth aircraft with flush
rivets which appear as
tiny, faint circles rather
that small holes. However,
this effect always looks too
noticeable on bare plastic
and will become much less
obvious under a layer of
paint, so it isnt a major
worry. We didnt get decals
with the test-shot (still being
printed) but the instructions
suggest two options will
be offered; QV-J from RAF
No.19 Squadron, Fowlmere
(Cambridgeshire), June 1941
and YT-L of RAF No.65
Squadron, Kirton-in-Lindsey
(Lincolnshire), July 1941.
From an initial inspection of
these early kit parts, Revells
new Spitfire looks like an
excellent production with a
highly detailed cockpit. It
will be very interesting to
see how it builds up. MN
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MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, WS
Availability:
Widely available soon (June
release) from good model shops.
www.revell.de/en
TMMIS OPINION?
Another jaw-droppingly good
value kit (it will be on sale for
around 23) and from the testshots, highly detailed.
View of the belly with scoop locations.
Cockpit walls are individual mouldings.
Horizontal stabilisers feature separate

elevators.
Close-up on undercarriage doors.
Ejector exhausts are moulded in two

halves, so outlets are naturally hollow.
A view of the cockpit and undersurface of Revells built-up model, shown at

this years Nuremberg Toy Fair. The cockpit is magnificent.
Instrument panel is fixed to the forward
bulkhead; detail here is good.
Canopy comes with an individual armour panel. Cockpit is well detailed, underside structures are well formed.
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Pilot door is moulded separate but

crow bar is integral.
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ACCESSORIES PREVIEW
PARAGRAFIX PHOTO-ETCHED DETAIL SETS
ParaGrafix from the USA make some

very welcome detail sets for classic
science-fiction, TV and film models
araGrafix of Attlebro, Massachusetts produce some rather

unique details sets in photo-etch and other materials.
The company's products are designed to fit science-fiction
and film/TV subjects, bringing a touch of extra sharpness,
precision and accuracy to models that quite often lack the ultimate
levels of detail we are more used to seeing modern armour and
aircraft kits, often because they are older releases.
The latest four sets have arrived at TMMI and they address four
diverse but very attractive and charismatic subjects; AMTs 1:25
Ecto-1A from Ghostbusters (also see page fifty-seven this issue), the
MPC Eagle Transporter from Space: 1999, Moebiuss Viper fighter
(kit no.940) from the original TV series of Battlestar Galactica and
The Nautilus submarine, a recent kit by Pegasus Models. The sets
are all based around a single fret of photo-etched brass that carries
essential upgrade parts for the models, plus translucent acetate
sheets in some sets that provide display screens, read-outs and
more. In the Nautilus set we have grilles, railings and a whole new
command bridge, the Viper gets upgraded engine exhaust baffles
and cockpit control panels, Ecto-1A gets new license plates, interior
control box faces and dot-matrix message boards (and more) and
the Eagle Transporter is provided with enhanced detailed for its
landing gear, thrusters, main engine diffusers and door details
for its service module, plus other
MODEL SPEC
smaller parts. The metal parts are
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all extremely well made and each
MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE, AF
set comes with a sheet of very clear
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instructions that guide the modeller
TMMIS OPINION?
on how to install the new add-ons.
Very well designed and manufactured,
The sets are lovingly produced and
these sets are well worth the money
and will greatly enhance the kits they
well thought out just enough to
are aimed at. Highly recommended.
bring up your science-fiction, TV
Check out the other products too, at
the website above.
and film models to a higher level!
TOP BRASS!
Space: 1999 Eagle Transporter set
(PGX177) comes with landing gear
and service module enhancements.
Ecto-1A set (PGX164) comes with

message boards, NYC license
plates and internal control boxes.
The Nautilus set (PGX173) comes

with a whole new bridge, grilles and
railings plus a smart name plate.
Battlestar Galactica Viper set

(PGX175) comes with cockpit
consoles and engine detailing.
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FULL BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLE

TAMIYA 8.8CM PAK43/1 AUF GESHUTZWAGEN III/IV SD.KFZ.164 NASHORN KIT NO.35335
RHINOCEROS;
ARMED AND DANGEROUS

TMMI's Editor continues work on Tamiya's
new 1:35 'Nashorn' tank-destroyer
Part 2
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In this view we can clearly see the ejector-pin

marks on the inner faces of the fighting
compartment. They have been filled and sanded
here, but not all need this treatment as several will
be hidden by the ammunition bins.
The marks along the upper edges of the fighting compartment walls are quite visible and require neat
filling and sanding flush. The lower marks will be hidden along with some others by other internal
structures. Holts Cataloy Knifing Putty (from Halfords for our UK readers) is ideal for this task.
The driver's vision port is a nicely detailed mechanism and can be left open, even though there's no
interior detail, as the periscope will hide the lack of internals.
am slightly frustrated
with myself for not having
had time to finish the kit
for this issue and I'm sure
you're just as frustrated
too! I fully intended to have
wrapped up the kit by this
issue but, as often happens,
life got in the way and so
I only had time to push
the assembly a bit further
ahead. This time I fitted the
fighting compartment walls
to the main hull and added
the rear plate in readiness

for the crew access doors,
which will be positioned
during final assembly to
prevent damage to their
delicate hinges which have a
very small contact area.
HULL STRUCTURE
Having highlighted the

ejector-pin marks on the
inner faces of the fighting
compartment walls last
time, it became clear that
with the ammunition bins

and other parts in test-fitted,
most of them are actually
hidden. You will need to fill/
sand the marks along the
upper edges of the sidewalls
though, as they are the ones
most easily seen.
IDLER MOUNT
Perhaps somewhat
surprisingly, Tamiya's new
kit comes with one-piece
flexible tracks rather
The kit comes with one-piece tracks which are a little loose as standard. To tighten them up, the idler
wheels need to swing further to the rear and to do this, their mounting holes must be cleared out to
allow them to rotate. A round-pointed chisel (Trumpeter; www.pocketbond.co.uk) is ideal for this task.
The idler has been cemented in place and swung

backward a few degrees, which is enough to
pull the tracks a little tighter to they wont bow
outwards unrealistically.
The finely moulded non-slip pattern on the track

guards looks excellent.
The right-side idler, pressed in place

on its mounting polycap. The wheel is
free to spin and easy to attach/remove.
than the link-and-length,

kit-plastic tracks that we
have become used to in
recent AFV kit releases.
The one-piece items are
well detailed and are
usually fine for vehicles
with concealed upper-runs
(modern tanks etc) because
the natural 'sag' of the track
is not visible (the sag is a
feature that one-piece tracks
cannot easily replicate) but
on machines such as the
Here we can see the opened-up idler mounting hole.
The track ends were superglued together and then test-fitted

on the model. They are a too tight to allow for track sag
(almost impossible to depict with one-piece tracks anyway)
but look better than being too springy and loose.
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V Nashorn whose tracks are
The built-up 88mm with rotor shield in place. The one-piece barrel is a big improvement on barrels split lengthways.
fully exposed, it becomes a

bit of a challenge. So, we
have to make a compromise
by tightening the tracks
to remove the unrealistic
bowing effect around the
idler and sprocket wheels;
this looks much worse than
an absence of sag. The
idlers' axles plug into bases
on the hull sides which
each contain a locking
device to fix the idlers at
the correct, average angle.
By hollowing them out, the
idlers are free to rotate and
can be swung rearwards,
which will have the effect
of tightening the track.
The idlers shouldn't go
all the way to the rear or
the tracks will be too tight
and they'll distort around
the rims, but just off the
horizontal is about right to
pull the tracks straight.
88MM GUN
The gun-shield braces are moulded nicely in-scale but need careful work with tweezers to accurately position.
The structure at the bottom of the photo is the

support for the gunner's seat; its base (with
springs) can be seen here, the bicycle-type
seat pad will be painted and fitted later.
The detail on Tamiyas new 88mm gun is exemplary;

the gunsight and breech block are yet to be fitted here.
The barrel can slide forward/aft and the recuperator
piston moves realistically within the cylinder body.
Here we see the gun being test-fitted on the hull. The weapon can
traverse freely, so long as the cement is applied sparingly...
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Last time I got about half

way through building the
gun which is by far the
most complex sub-structure
of the kit. Tamiya have
incorporated some nice
touches here and if you are
really, really careful with
the liquid cement, the gun
can elevate and depress.
I, unfortunately, was not
careful enough with the
cement and so the gun on
my Nashorn is fixed in the
position you see it in here...
Thanks to some sensible design, the assembled

gun simply drops into place once painted and
weathered, secured by the locking ring seen in the
centre of the photograph here.
The 88mm rounds will all be fitted within the bins. As their bottom (firing
cap) ends wont be seen when they are loaded into the bin, its safe to
drill them out in order to mount them on cocktail sticks, for painting.
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Parts
bins.
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Parts-spread for one of the ammunition

bins. Eight rounds (of two types; armourpiercing and high-explosive) are provided
for each bin.
I chose to build up the gun

and its shield as much as
possible and rely on the
airbrush to push the paint
into the recessed areas.
The rotor shield is very
well done and looks about
the right scale thickness.
The support struts also
have a nice scaled down
appearance and look spot
on, without the need for
photo-etched parts.
Mr Hobby Mr Cement S was used to assemble the bins

(and the rest of the kit) as it works perfectly with Tamiyas
polystyrene.
Tweezers are extremely useful when handling the smaller

parts such as the end plates.
A fine paintbrush was used to apply the liquid cement to

the join-line. The bottle comes with a brush in the cap but
using a brush offers better control and longer reach.
Four internal shelves are provided to support the large

88mm rounds. These need to sit squarely on the lips
moulded into the end panel, visible in this view.
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BINS
V AMMO
The Nashorn had two large
Tweezers are definitely

needed when fitting the
shelves, unless you
have very small, pointy
fingers..
The paintbrush was

used again for cement
application, for better
control.
Nearly there... The

shelves were added
one-by-one, taking care
not to disturb the ones
already cemented in
place.
ammunition bins within

its fighting compartment,
each capable of holding
eight rounds of 88mm
ammunition. The bins
featured three-part covers
which were folded up and
rested on the top of the bin.
The bins in the kit are built
up from a main rear panel,
end panels and four internal
shelves that support the
forward end of each round;
the rear ends are supported
by shallow lips moulded
into one of the end panels.
The inner faces of all the
bin parts exhibit ejector-pin
marks but they are hidden
by the ammunition, so it's
not worth filling/sanding
the marks unless you intend
to build your bins with the
covers open and empty.
The bins build up easily
but make sure each shelf is
pushed downwards onto its
location-lip on the inner face
of the end panel.
AMMUNITION
The ammunition bins can

be displayed in the open
position with a full load
of eight rounds inside, or
closed up for travel. The kit
comes with eight rounds
of high-explosive and eight
rounds of armour-piercing
ammunition, moulded in
kit plastic, ready to be
painted in suitable colours.
The instructions suggest
using X-12 Gold Leaf to
depict brass, but due to
shortages of this metal later
in the war, steel was often
substituted, so you could use
a steel colour for the shell
casings instead. The bins are
the same left/right as they
were on the real Nashorn
and can be built off the
model and simply 'dropped'
in once painted and fitted
with their rounds of ammo.
That's what I hope to be
doing for the next issue of
TMMI, wish me luck!
MODELSPEC
Tamiya 8.8cm Pak43/1 Auf
Geschutzwagen III/IV Sd.Kfz.164
Nashorn Kit No.35335
Materials;
Injection-moulded sand-coloured
polystyrene, flexible synthetic rubber
tracks metal rods, waterslide decals
Features;
Main gun elevates/depresses/rotates.

Four-man crew in winter clothing
UK import & distribution;

The Hobby Company Ltd
www.hobbyco.net
We can see the ejector-pin marks inside the bin, only a problem if you plan
to leave it empty.
With the rounds of ammunition in place, the marks are completely hidden.
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Ready for installation; one bin was built open, the other,
closed up for variety. The lids are the same, one-piece
mouldings, but for an open/folded display, the modeller
must carefully separate the lid into three elements and
stack them on top, in the correct sequence.
Here we see the bins being dry-fitted within the vehicle. These are drop-in units so could be
painted off the model to ease the paint/weathering processes.
Still a way to go yet... In these larger images

we can see the tightened-up, one-piece
tracks in place; the return rollers are yet
to be fitted. The tracks are a little too tight
but its preferable to having them bow up
and down where they meet the idlers and
sprockets. Modellers wishing to invest in
some aftermarket products for their kit might
consider a set of Friulmodel tracks (ATL-04
or ATL-05; www.friulmodel.hu), which will
allow for the subtle droop between return
rollers along their top runs.
The instructions suggest

using
X-12 Gold Leaf to
depict brass, but due to
shortages of this metal
later in the war, steel was
often substituted, so you
could use a steel colour
for the shell casings
instead...
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Seated LSK pilot for Fokker

Eindekker (E-II/III) (LSK 04)
German beauty Marlene

Dietrich (LUFT 06D)
Seated LSK
pilot for
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LSK mechanic
aiding Albatros
pilot astride rear
fuselage
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Seated LSK
pilot for Fokker
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Battle of Britain pilot in

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KIT PREVIEW
AOSHIMA 1:24 MCLAREN F1 GTR PRE-SEASON TESTING
1997 KIT NO.00749
Bodyshell is a large and beautiful

one-piece moulding.
The test-shot of Aoshimas

new 1:24 McLaren GTR is here!
Interior tub sports telemetry boxes

and conduits.
MURRAYS MINT
McLAREN
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Aoshimas new kit comes with a
superb rendition of an engine with
very crisp detail and a full, serpentine
exhaust system. A good amount will
be on show thanks to two removable
engine access panels.
Engine bay detail is of a high level

too; here we see the engine intake
sytem that sits over the powerplant.
The big racing wheels are perfect.
eceived just as this

issue of TMMI was
being completed,
Aoshimas new-tool
1:24 kit of the 1997
pre-season testing version
of the McLaren F1 GTR
is deeply impressive,
even though we just had
a test-shot. The GTR
based on Gordon Murrays
revolutionary 1992 super-car
is the long-tail version
with massive, sweeping
body lines from front to
back, with a large rear wing
to finish off. The kit comes
with a very detailed engine
which can be revealed
thanks to the lift-off engine
access panels, showing
the complex exhausts and
intake structures, the latter
being a great candidate
for carbon-fibre decal
treatment. The interior is
impressively complete too,
based around a central
tub for the cabin with the
characteristic monoposto
drivers position, rollcage,
racing-style steering column,
sequential gear lever and
various electronics panels.
The main body moulding
is the star of the show
and Aoshima have done a
fantastic job here in creating

such a complex shape in one
piece, obviating the chance of
ill-fitting cowlings. The doors
are separately moulded and
can be displayed in the open
or closed position thanks
to the inclusion of different
hinge components for
either mode. The massive,
fifteen-spoke wheels are
perfect and are shod with
slick racing tyres. Decals
supplied in this test-shot
are for the black car with
pink/yellow flashes of the
test vehicle which may not
me to everyones taste, but
other variants are certain to
follow; the production kit box
shows a far more appealing
all-orange car. This is a
complex, highly detailed
kit with some thoughtful
design touches (the one-piece
bodyshell) that should ease
assembly.
MODEL SPEC
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MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . .IM, SVT, PC, WS
www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/english
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TMMIS OPINION?
The kits bodyshell is a state of the
art production and the mechanical
areas under it are extensive and
finely detailed.
The McLarens bodyshell eliminates potential alignment errors by being

moulded in one, large piece. Most impressive...
Electrical box for the cabin interior.
A choice of two steering wheels is

provided.
Drivers pedals are extremely well

detailed and wont need replacement
with aftermarket items.
The brakes are well moulded and

detailed but the aftermarket will offer
replacements no doubt.
The racing seat is moulded with

cooling slots.
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Wings came onto
the modelling scene
in April 2009 with
the release of their 132
Junkers J.1, a 1:32 Fokker
D.VII has probably been the
most anticipated release
from this ground breaking
model company. Never one
to disappoint, Wingnut
has offered us not just one,
but four different variants
of the iconic World War I
German fighter plane. Not
to mention a plethora of
supplemental decal sheets
for each of the releases. In
this release, the Fokker
D.VII (Fok), there are five
marking schemes to choose
from. All are tempting,
but the overall yellow with
black diamond fuselage of
Gotthard Sachsenbergs
aircraft was too striking
to pass on. Additionally,
this aircraft was minus the
upper engine cowling and
used the Oigee optical gun
sight, which added to its
uniqueness.
One observation about
Wingnuts kits: They can be
less forgiving than many
other kits if a part is not
fitted precisely, as this can
lead to fit issues later in
assembly. So test fit early
and test fit often! This is not
a criticism, but a testament
to the precision that is built
into their kits.
COCKPIT
The cockpit portion starts

easily enough, with the
stick, pedals and seat. The
seat comes with a separate
cushion with nice, deep
detail that really takes a
wash. When mounting the
seat, I found the two seat
supports (#B21, B22) to
be rather fragile and care
was needed to cut them off
the sprue. Once painted,
instead of using the kits
photo-etch belts, the seat
was topped-off with HGWs
marvellous textile and
photo-etch seat belts. These
build-them-yourself belts
are about as realistic as
they come. Now is the time
to decide if you want to add
control cables and rigging
to the cockpit interior, as
some holes will need to be
drilled into the rudder bar
and control stick. I used
0.2mm wire for the control
cables and 2 pound fishing
line for the interior rigging;
black insulated wire was
used for the control stick
Below and right; the

D.VIIs basic instrument
panel and seat with
harness fitted.
Above and right; the fuel tank and

ammunition hopper and cockpit
floor with rudder bar in place.
The cockpit framework at various stages of completion. Note the addition

of control rods and internal rigging wire in the shots above right.
cables. The throttle and

spark advance lever on the
left side of the cockpit are
lacking the control rods that
run forward to the engine.
These were made from
pieces of styrene rod. The
internal wire bracing for the
cockpit was done with smoke
coloured invisible thread
and the GasPatch metal
turnbuckles. Until someone
comes up with an actual
working turnbuckle in 1:32,
these are the best looking
turnbuckles currently
available. Next came the fuel

tank, ammo box and gun
mount assemblies, and you
are offered three different
versions of ammo box and
mounts depending on your
build. These assemblies
contain prominent seams,
but not to worry, as they are
buried under the cowling
and arent visible. The
ammo box and fuel tank
were painted with Alclad II
Dark Aluminum and Brass,
respectively.
To paint the wood grain
on the cockpit floor and

instrument panel, instead
of using the tried and true
method of brushing oil
paints over a base coat, I
used the RB Productions
wood grain airbrush stencil.
Tamiya XF-59 Desert Yellow
was used as the base colour
and XF-68 NATO Brown
for the grain. Placing the
stencil over the part and
spraying the NATO Brown
colour produced a nice, wood
grain look entirely different
to the oil paint method. The
Above; a close-up on the cockpit frame reveals the rigging wire with
turnbuckle adjusters. Right; the finished cockpit unit looks fantastic.
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WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FOKKER D.VII (FOK) KIT NO.32011
Views showing the cockpit

module and engine supports,
which are seen here unpainted.
The detail is fantastic.
V stencil is best suited for flat
surfaces, as the grain pattern

is lost if the stencil is too
far from the surface. All the
necessary decals are supplied
for the cockpit dials,
placards and lozenge fabric.
The kits decals are from
Cartograf and settle down
perfectly without the use of
any decal solvent. During
my research, my found that
D.VIIs manufactured by
Fokker typically only had
one handle for the auxiliary
throttle mounted on the
control stick, so the lower
handle was clipped off.
ENGINE BAY AND ENGINE
Once the cockpit is together,

the engine mounts are
put into place. These are
attached to the forward
portion of the cockpit cage
assembly and a couple
of these pieces are quite
fragile. If you happen to
have your engine already

assembled, now would be
a good time to test fit to
make sure the mounts are
positioned correctly.
The kit uses Wingnut's
exquisite Daimler-Mercedes
engine, in either the 180hp
or 200hp configuration. The
engine builds quite simply,
but the results are a complex
and detailed looking engine.
The engine only falls short
in the lack of spark plugs,
spark plug wiring and the
soft detail of the valve lifter
springs on the tops of the
cylinders. These issues can
be addressed with a little
scratchbuilding and the
use to the Taurus Models
aftermarket sets. Taurus
Models resin intake manifold
nuts were added to the ends
of the kits intake manifold
to add that little bit of detail
the kit lacks. Holes were
drilled into the corresponding
side of the engine cylinders

to accept the ends of the
manifold nut parts. The
Taurus Models Valve Lifters
and Timing gear set is meant
to replace kit part #E27.
However, considering the
number of tiny parts and the
work involved in assembling
them, I just used the kit
part. There really isnt
that much difference in the
detail anyway. However, the
valve springs were another
matter. The kits springs are
little more than triangles
of plastic, lacking any real
detail, so these were trimmed
off and the Taurus springs
inserted in their place. The
Taurus springs are crisply
moulded and the set comes
with both compressed and
uncompressed springs.
The engine does not
include any spark plug
detail, just holes in the
cylinders where the plugs
would normally be found.

The Taurus resin spark
plugs were used to fill this
void. The kit conduit for
the spark plug cables was
replaced with .8mm copper
tubing and attached to
the engine with flattened
solder wire to represent the
support brackets. Copper
wire was then run from the
conduit to the distributor
and spark plugs.
The engine was painted
using Tamiya XF-85 Rubber
Black and Gunze Sangyo
H-77 Tire Black for the
cylinders and Alclad II
Duralumin and Pale Burnt
Metal for the crankcase.
The engine turned out to be
quite the little project, but
a most satisfying one. Once
complete, it was glued to
the engine mounts, checked
for proper alignment and
allowed to set.
The Fokkers Daimler-Mercedes

engine at various stages of assembly.
Note the addition of replacement
valves springs, plus a full ignition
wiring system.
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FUSELAGE
The engine has now been installed on its painted bearers. The kit gives the
builder a real appreciation of how these early fighters were put together.
Two large spars are present on the

lower wing part.
Removing unneeded raised vents

on engine cowling.
The cockpit is lined with

decalling to indicate the
reverse face of the fuselage
fabric covering.
Clamps were used to ensure

the close fit between the
fuselage halves.
Per the instructions, the

cockpit/engine cage was
glued into the left side of
the fuselage. The other half
of the fuselage was put into
position and then glued
along the upper seam only.
This is done because you
will need to insert the fabric
lacing piece (#B3) along
the bottom seam before
sealing-up the fuselage
halves.
Two types of radiators and
cockpit combing are offered,
depending on the production
version youre building. Once
these are in place, the two
Spandau machine guns can
be attached. The kit includes
photo-etch cooling jackets to
replace the plastic parts if
you prefer that extra bit of
detail. Instead, I used the
Master Model barrel set that
includes a pre-rolled cooling
jacket, along with a turned
brass barrel and flash hider.
Three different side cowl
panels versions are offered,
each one with a different
cooling vent and exhaust
opening configuration.
My version had the early
production cowls, which
required that I remove two
of the raised vents and cut
a hole for the 'low' exhaust
to poke through. The vents
were taken off with a micro
chisel and the surface
sanded smooth. The exhaust
openings were hollow, but
not very deep. Using a
Dremel tool with a dental bit
attached, the openings were
routed-out and deepened.
UNDERCARRIAGE AND
BOTTOM WINGS
Just like the real thing, the

kits lower wing section is
moulded with two, thick
spars that provide a solid
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MOTORCYCLE & SIDECAR
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structure and insure the

proper wing dihedral. If
youre building a version
that has full-length
fuselage decals, I would
recommend you lay those
decals down before attaching
the lower wing, as it will
make for a much neater,
hassle-free installation. The
undercarriage built easily
and there were no problems
in alignment once it was
attached to the fuselage.
However, the whole affair
tends to be a bit wobbly and
really benefits from some
rigging.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Again deviating from the

brushed oil paint method
for creating wood grain,
I used the RB propeller
stencil, which is designed to
create the wood lamination
layers on the propeller.
This is essentially a stencil
onto which you attach your
propeller and then spray
your paint through. This
took a fair amount of experimentation with different
airbrush pressures and
paint mixtures to find a
combination that worked,
but in the end I was fairly
happy with the results.
All the yellow painted
surfaces were sprayed
with Gunze Sangyo Mr.
Color Yellow #4. Mr. Color
RLM04 Yellow #113 (a more
orangey-yellow) was added
to the yellow colour to create
some variation in the tone.
The rib shading on the
upper wing was done merely
by placing a piece of Tamiya
tape along the rib and
spraying a very thin mix of
Tamiya Smoke along the rib.
Wingnut Wings recommends
applying a clear coat to
the plastic surfaces prior
At the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year, Tamiya showed

this newly-tooled kit of a German motorcycle and
sidecar (BMW, Zundapp etc). It will make an attractive
addition to quarter-inch scale diorama. Fine detail,
excellent figures and the wheel spokes look good too.
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WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FOKKER D.VII (FOK) KIT NO.32011
The painted fuselage and wings

(upper shown here) await their
amazing checker decals!
Early stages of rigging. Thankfully, the Fokker D.VII has

minimal cabling, but some is still required.
The exhaust outlet tips were drilled out for a

more in-scale appearance.
V to setting the decals. So I
sprayed Tamiya X-22 Clear

on all the surfaces to provide
a smooth, glossy surface.
The diamond decals for the
fuselage were one large piece
for each of the four sides of
the fuselage. Dealing with
such large decals can be a
bit intimidating, but the
whole process of laying down
the decals turned out to be
quite trouble free, with the
decals performing flawlessly.
I started with the diamond
decal for the upper fuselage,
as that would set the
positioning for the remaining
diamond decals. Once the
first decal had dried, the
two fuselage side decals
were applied. The trick is to
keep them plenty wet and
they will stay workable.
Finally, the bottom fuselage

decal was applied. Oddly,
this decal did not match
the pattern shown on the
instruction profile.
The upper wing was
painted yellow before the
bottom lozenge decal was
applied. The lower wing
decals were also placed on
before the wing went into
place. I made sure the rib
tapes on the lozenge decals
lined-up with the ribs on the
wing. Over several hours,
the decals formed perfectly
over the raised detail. Only a
little decal solvent was used
to tack down the decal edges.
Once all the decals were
placed, they were sealed with
a clear coat. To tone down
the vivid yellow and black
scheme, the diamond and
The author used an aftermarket detail set consisting of photo-etched, milled and
lathe-turned brass parts to enhance the models Spandau machine guns.
lozenge decals were sprayed

with a very thin mix of
Tamiya XF-20 Medium Grey.
For a biplane, the rigging
on the D.VII is quite simple.
All thats needed is some
support rigging for the
landing gear and stabilizer.
Two-pound nylon fishing
line and the GasPatch metal
turnbuckles were used here.
Once the rigging is in place,
any slack can be removed
by carefully applying a heat
source near the nylon line.
This will cause the line to
shrink and you can actually
watch the slack disappear.
The cables for the control
surfaces were replicated
using 0.15mm copper wire.
To attach the upper wing,
the fuselage cabane struts
were attached, while the
wing struts were left off.

This would make attaching
the upper wing easier, as I
wouldnt have to deal with
trying to insert too many
strut ends. Once the wing
was placed onto the cabane
struts, the wing struts
were inserted and snapped
into place. The upper wing
positioned itself perfectly on
its own.
CONCLUSION
Anyone on the fence about

attempting a World War I
biplane build might want to
consider the Wingnuts Wings
D.VII. The subject matter has
wide appeal and the relative
lack of complex rigging and
straightforward assembly
makes this the perfect kit to
get ones feet wet.
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MODELSPEC
Wingnut Wings 1:32 Fokker D.VII (Fok)
Kit No.32011
Materials;
Injection moulded grey plastic and clear

parts, small photo-etch sheet, six sheets
of waterslide decals.
Paints used;
Gunze Sangyo C-4 Yellow, C-58 Orange

Yellow, H-32 Green
Tamiya XF-61 Dark Green, XF-69 Grey,
X-18 Semi-Gloss Black; XF-76 Grey-Green
Alclad II Dark Aluminum, Brass
Other materials;
Brass tubing, insulated wire and solder wire; Taurus Spark Plugs, #D3204;
Taurus Valves, Lifters and Timing Gear
for Mercedes D.IIIa, #3209; Gas Patch
Turnbuckles, #32004; Master Spandau
LMG 08/15 Barrels; HGW Fokker D.VII
Seat Belts, #132516
Availability;
Wingnut Wings kits;

hwww.wingnutwings.com
Taurus Models; www.taurusmodels.pl
Gas Patch Models; www.gaspatchmodels.com
References;
Yellow and black chequerboard

might sound an unlikely scheme
for a military aircraft, but it looks
stunning on the Fokker D.VII as
these photos show.
Fokker D.VII The Lethal Weapon,

published by Kagero Publishing,
ISBN 978-83-62878-33-8
Fokker D.VII, Anthology 1,
published by Albatros Publications, LTD,
ISBN 0-948414-99-5
Fokker D.VII, Anthology 3,
published by Albatros Publications, LTD,
ISBN 1-902207-28-9
Good Points;
Five marking options with excellent

decals; Great parts fit; Nice instruction
booklet
Bad Points;
The great parts fit requires attention to

detail during assembly
Wingnut Wings 1:32 Fokker D.VII

kits are magnificent productions
and have set a high benchmark in
terms of quality and originality.
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FULL-BUILD: COLD WAR ARMOUR

MENG GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK LEOPARD 1 A3/4 KIT NO.TS-007
BUNDESWEHR
BRUISER
Spencer Pollard completes Meng's recently
released 1:35 Leopard 1 A3/4 in the NATO
three-colour camo scheme
There is no doubt that this is the best
of the currently available first-generation

Leopards. Its more accurate, better
detailed, easier to build and offers more
comprehensive features
odern armour is
en vogue at the
moment. More and
more companies such
as Trumpeter, Hobby Boss
and now Meng are cottoning
on to the fact that modellers
have becoming increasingly
keen on building vehicles
that they can see in news
footage, increasingly keen on
replicating those machines
that are in service and
increasingly keen to build
something thats just a little
bit, well, different. Meng are
the newest company to walk
this path, with their Leopard

1A3/A4, the latest modern
kit to appear. Though this
famous German vehicle has
found considerable favour
over the last few years, kits
have almost entirely covered
the later Leopard 2 and its
variants, the earlier, first
generation vehicles being
noticeable by their absence.
Sure, there have been kits
from Tamiya, Italeri and
Revell, but many of these are
somewhat long in the tooth
and a so a brand-new tooling
has been a long time coming.
Well its here now, so lets

take a look at what we have.
IN THE BOX
The first thing that strikes

you about Meng kits is the
superb packaging. I know
its not the most important
factor in the success of a
kit, but it does help create
the impression of a quality
product. Open up the box
and you are then faced with
a collection of wonderfully
packaged plastic parts,
excellent instructions,
photo-etched frets and a
superb full-colour painting

guide and decals covering
four individual schemes. So
far, so very good.
Across the board the
quality of the moulding
and the levels of detail is
very good with plastic parts
that are sharp and entirely
flash-free. Sprue gates are
kept to a minimum and
moulding seams fine and
easy to clean up. It is also
worth pointing out that the
kit is also broken down in a
very straightforward manner
and so the parts count is
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kept to a minimum. Having

built Trumpeters hugely
complex and very good
T-90, this one is a weekend
project by comparison!
Digging deeper there are
some really pleasing features
that push this kit above
and beyond those already
available. The kit skirts
for instance are beautifully
detailed, replicating the
dimpled surface texture
of the originals to a tee. I
was similarly impressed
by the large upper hull its
fine surface details being
well-defined and as sharp

as one could wish for. The
engine deck is particularly
noteworthy here, a choice
of fan inserts (one for the
Greek option) and etched
cover adding immeasurably
to the illusion of reality.
TOP TOOLS
Smaller details are similarly

impressive, the on-vehicle
tools scoring particularly
well in this regard. These
are not only well-moulded
and finely detailed, they
include a full set of clamps
Images of the kit in its raw plastic reveal fine detail and
precise mouldings. A high-quality production without
doubt.
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Mengs Leopard is very easy

to build, with perfect fit and
little in the way of clean-up,
to hold up progress.
A choice of vents is offered, the

standard one seen here, and a tropical
unit suitable for the Greek version.
V that are fine enough to pass
for aftermarket additions,

without any of the additional
work! Youll also find a clear
sprue that deals with the
periscopes, headlights and
searchlight lens, though
rather disappointingly, not
the rear lights which are
moulded in situ as part of
the rear hull plate.
Though there is much to
enjoy in this kit, all is not
completely perfect. The first
items to let the kit down
are the road wheels. These
suffer from rear faces that
are completely the wrong
shape (looking to be fitted
with large drum brakes!)
and then hubs that are
the too large inside rims
Though seen fixed in place in

this shot, the wheels are only
held in place with poly caps and
so can be removed for painting.
Though virtually hidden on the completed model,

these small vents on the engine deck are replicated
in photo-etch.
that are far too sharply

defined. Detail is soft too
and though the addition of
dirt and staining does much
to hide the deficiencies on
the outer faces, it can do
little to hide the problems
where they join the swing
arms. Speaking of which,
the swing arms are rather
plain in appearance, lacking
the circular depression
and nipple where they are
bolted to the torsion bars,
but they do work allowing
a degree of movement that
would be useful should you
wish to build a vignette/
diorama around your model.
As most of the detail around
the back of the wheels is
hidden on the completed
A small amount of filling and sanding is needed

where the side skirts meet the front mudguards.
Humbrol Model Filler and a touch of thin superglue
dealt with this in short order.
model, we wont labour

that point too far here, but
it is disappointing to see
such mistakes in what is
otherwise a fine kit.
VINYL TRACKS ARE OKAY!
The running gear is finished

off with a choice of eight or
fifteen-bolt sprockets and
two vinyl track lengths
or a full set of individual
plastic links. When we
planned this build, we
considered using the
Friulmodel tracks as we
felt that they were better
detailed and easier to put
together than the kits
tracks, but time got the
better of us and so the
more expedient single
With the green dry, the
brown could be applied.
Care was taken to follow
the pattern shown in the
instructions, to the letter.
Painting begins with several layers of Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit

Green. The wheels were first sprayed black and then the
hubs airbrushed with the help of a cheap circle template.
length tracks were used

instead. As the detail was
good enough, sag was not
a problem and most of the
links would be hidden on
the completed model, these
were painted and then fitted,
normal liquid glue being used
to join each run together. Its
Before painting could begin in earnest, the

model was sprayed with several thin layers
of Tamiya Fine Surface Primer.
There is no doubt
that the use of lighter
colours at this stage
makes the model appear
to be more in-scale
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been a while since Ive used

vinyl tracks, but these looked
great in place!
One of the more important
features of this vehicle are
the weld beads that pepper
its surfaces. These are not
dealt with particularly well
being rather indistinct or
the wrong pattern in places
and though they are, by and
large where they should be,
could really do with some
extra work to bulk them out
and make the patterning
on each one look somewhat
more authentic. As this
build was from the box, I
took the simpler route and
left them alone; should I
build this kit again, I may
well have a look at those
beads and spend a few a
hours making the necessary
corrections.
As is apparent from the
opening description, this kit
actually replicates both the
1A3 and 1A4 variants. In so
doing, a number of optional
parts are included such as
the PERI R12 Panoramic
Periscope and PZB200
Sighting System, smaller
periscopes and antenna
mounts. The instructions
are explicit when it comes
to what goes where, so you
wont be left in the dark
whilst build you model,
but be forewarned that a
number of these parts will
need holes to be drilled to
allow them to fit, so you
will need to decide early on
which version you want to
build and stick with it.
In offering the two
variants, the kit supplies
four different colour
schemes. These are as
follows:
Leopard 1A3 Bundeswehr

2 Squadron, 304 Panzer
Battalion, mid 1980s.
Finished in three-tone
NATO camouflage
Battalion, 1980s. Finished
in plain green.
Battalion, 1980s. Finished
in plain green
Leopard GR1 Hellenic
Army. Finished in
four-tone Hellenic Army
brown, green, black, sand.
The camouflage is
completed with the addition
of the German Grey layer.
Note the tight demarcations,
made possible thanks to the
use of Tamiya acrylics and
Mr Color Thinner.
For this build I

unashamedly built a what
if model that I intend using
as part of a diorama later in
the year. I really liked the
idea of building a vehicle
fitted with the PZB200
sight, but also liked the
three-tone colours. As I was
already taking liberties with
the fixtures and fittings,
it seemed to be no more
problematic to do so with the
markings too and so I used
the sombre 293rd Squadron
colours and numbers to
decorate my fantasy vehicle.
I appreciate that this was
an A4 and would not be
backdated to an A3 with an
updated colour scheme(!),
but it fitted my need to
build a generic vehicle that
will live in a completely
imagined, fictional location.
Had I considered this any
more, I would simply have
used the first option on the
list and just fitted the sight
in place on the mantlet to
create an almost accurate
A3, but that would have
been far to sensible! I guess
I just have to be different
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With the camouflage

painted, the entire
model was sprayed
with a fine layer of
Tamiya Buff to both
blend the colours
together and provide
the first layer of
weathering.
The real trick with these schemes

is to define the different colours as
accurately as possible. This can be
done with masking, or as seen here,
freehand.
As this fantasy vehicle was

supposed to have been repainted, the
inside of the hatches were left in their
original Olive Drab colour.
Though looking fine

in its camouflage,
the details needed to be
defined and so the model was
treated to a pin-wash mixed from Winsor
& Newton Raw Umber, thinned with white spirit.
Designed for Hasegawas Fw190 A to F, this resin set provides new

cooling fans, spinner and beautifully formed blades to replace the kit
parts. The castings are impeccable and very finely mastered, offering a
touch of delicate refinement to the kit. Just a little clean-up of the resin
is needed, then its a straight swap for the kit parts.
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V CONSTRUCTION
As mentioned earlier, this
is a very simple kit that

even a beginner could
tackle with confidence.
Everything is well moulded
and having now finished it,
I can say that there are real
no fit issues whatsoever:
everything goes where it
should. Work begins on
the lower hull, suspension
and running gear. The
one-piece lower hull tub is
decorated with all of the
smaller suspension dampers,
bump-stops and mounts
for the idler and sprocket
wheels. Once in place the
swing arms can be slotted
through the wall of the
hull. These are fixed inside
the hull so that the swing
arms can rotate, tensioned
prototypically, by the torsion
bars. This works well and
adds a degree of flexibility
when it comes to the set up
of the model later on. Should
you wish to represent wheels
over uneven terrain, leave
the arms loose, but if not,
I would suggest fixing the
arms permanently at this
point. The wheels are easy
to clean up and assemble,
the two halves of the main
units trapping a poly-cap,
thus allowing the wheels
to be removed for painting.
Two types of sprocket are
included, the later 15-bolt
units being suitable from the
Greek option.
HULL MATING
The upper hull fits well to

the completed lower hull,
as does the rear hull plate.
As usual, I joined all of
these parts prior to adding
the smaller details, any
adjustment that may have
been needed, being possible
without worrying about
damaging the finer details.
The smaller items
such as the tools were
essentially used as-is, the

only improvements being to
open out some of the solid
locking clamps with a fine
drill bit and scalpel. Detail
here really is top drawer,
each tool capturing the look
and feel of the originals to a
tee. Though the instructions
suggest adding the clear
periscopes now, these were
left off as were their
etched guards until after
the model had been painted
and weathered.
One of the weaknesses in
this kit is the depiction of
the exhaust outlets on the
rear hull sides. These are
extremely toy-like and really
dont capture the delicate
look of the real thing at
all. In fact, Italeris '70s
era kit depicts these items
with more finesse, which is
astonishing given the quality
of much of the rest of the kit.
They were used as supplied
here, but should I build this
kit again they would be
replaced as they really do
detract from the look of the
completed model.
The final items to be
added were the two large
side skirts. These run the
entire length of the Leopard,
their front end forming a
smooth, curved mudguard.
As supplied in the kit, there
is a joint line that needs to
be dealt with where the two
mudguard halves meet, so
this was glued together with
MEK, left to dry and then
filled with thin Humbrol
Model Filler and thin
superglue. This was then
sanded smooth and polished
with fine sanding sponges
until all trace of the joint
had disappeared.
Old School! The model looked

really pleasing at this point, but it
was now time for some dirt!
with plenty of small

features such as hatches,
sights, smoke dischargers
and that distinctive gun
barrel. The instructions
suggest starting with the
searchlight and in this case,
PZB200 Sighting System.
These are easy to construct,
the searchlight offering
a choice of open or closed
doors, a glazed panel being

used should the former be
chosen for your model. The
PZB200 is an interesting
item that surrounded by a
complex protective frame
thats moulded incredibly,
in only one piece! You may
find a touch of cleaning
up here and there, but
essentially it can be used
TURRET TIME
The turret is up next. As

with the hull, the turret
is assembled from several
large sections detailed
Weathering began with the application of different

shades of dusty pigments.
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With the wash

dry, the details
were drybrushed
with Humbrol
enamels. This
both popped
the detail and
smoothed out
the finish.
The pigments were applied dry and also mixed

with thinners, the latter splattered over the
suspension with and old, flat brush.
The results of the washing

and drybrushing can be seen in
this view, especially on the side skirts.
Here you can see the build-up of pigments on the

upper surfaces of the model. This will be initially
fixed with thinners, blended in with a soft brush
and then permanently fixed with Mig Productions
Pigment Fixer.
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Though I mainly used oils and enamels to apply

stains and the like on this model, some use was
made of proprietary weathering solution such as
AK Interactives Oil Stains.
as supplied, slipping neatly

over the sight.
The barrel is moulded in
two halves with a separate
muzzle complete with
delicate rifling to complete
its front end. Though
one-piece barrels are de
rigueur these days, two part
barrels can look very good so
long as you take your time to
line up the two halves before
committing to the glue pot.
You can then clean it up
with fine sanding sticks and
polishing pads to create a
smooth, round barrel. With
the barrel slipped into place
on the mantlet and then
the searchlight and PZB200
fixed to their brackets, this
sub-assembly can be fixed
to the mounts within the
turret and then the shell
completed, ready for the
smaller details.
As mentioned earlier, the
different vehicles are fitted
with different optical devices
such as the PERI R12
Panoramic Periscope and so
you need to drill holes into
the turret to mount some of
them. This is simple enough,
but it does mean that you
have to make early choices
as to which vehicle you are
going to model. You could
of course be fly and simply
open up all of the holes to
increase the time needed
to make a decision and
then close up the ones you
dont need, but Id rather
be more prepared! Whilst
making those decisions you
can add either of the two
different antenna bases
and mounts, before dealing
with the hatches and smoke
dischargers. These items
are delicately moulded
and relatively easy to
assemble, despite the smoke
dischargers needing no end
of adjustment, before they
Tiny mud splashes were added to the model using

AKs Fresh Mud, flicked over the model using an
old, flat brush.
The lights were first painted silver and then

glazed with Tamiya clear colours.
were all lined up and in the

correct position relative to
each other. Before tackling
the paint job, the model
was checked for any flaws
and then the instruction
inspected to see if Id missed
any of the smaller parts,
which is easily done during
a detailed build such as this!
The model was now ready
to be painted.
The engine deck is

complete. Note the
dust and staining here.
CAMOUFLAGE AND
MARKINGS
Painting commenced by
giving the model several thin
coats of Tamiyas Super Fine
Primer to create a smooth,
hard surface onto which I
could apply the three-tone
camouflage. Across the
board I used Tamiya acrylics
thinned with Mr Color
Thinner, sprayed with my
Iwata HP-CH airbrush. Ive
long-since stopped using
pre-shading, but in this case
I felt it worth spraying a
dark colour under the hull
and inside the skirts, hull
sides and onto the back of
the roadwheels. The wheels
were then stuck onto a kit
box with double-sided tape
and sprayed with several
thin coats of flat black. Once
dry, a circle template was
used to mask off the rims so
that they could be sprayed
green to match the upper
surfaces. It was now time to
paint the camouflage.
If you paint one of these
three-tone NATO schemes,
you have off the shelf choices
of colour with Tamiyas
NATO Green, Black and
Brown topping the list for
acrylic users. The problem
with these colours is that
despite being close to the
real shades, they are too
dark for a miniature and
are very difficult to weather
pleasingly, as a result. That
A simple
pencil adds
a metallic
sheen on the
tools and
tow-rope.
being so, Ive replaced each

one of these with lighter
colours that once weathered,
are closer to the shades I
feel is appropriate on a 1:35
model. So, in this case I
used XF-71 Cockpit Green,
XF-63 German Grey and
Tamiya XF-68 NATO Brown
lightened with around
30% XF-15 Flat Flesh. In
combination, these shades
look very good on a model
and having now used them

twice the first time on
Revells SPF Puma Im
more than happy with my
choices!
CAMO; ORDER OF PLAY
The camouflage was applied

by first spraying the entire
model with the Cockpit
Green. This entailed several
thin layers dried between
each one with a hairdryer,
The rear of the hull shows off how the layers of

weathering work together to create a realistic finish.
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V followed by one final, thicker
The tools are an

integral part of the
model and must
be painted and
weathered with
the same level of
attention as the
rest of the model.
The two, crew

figures are
actually the same
basic resin figure.
The smaller
chap was used
stock, the larger
commander was
converted with
a new head and
sculpted hood.
They were both
painted entirely in
Vallejo acrylics.
Theres a vent
of the right-hand
side of the hull
that needs to
be carefully
weathered to
create a rusty,
sooty appearance.
Note the wooden
tool handles,
painted in oils
over an acrylic
base-coat.
The headlights
are the only
glazed lights on
the model. Decals
were applied
with the aid of
Johnsons Klear
before being
oversprayed with
matt varnish and
then blended
in with oils and
pigments.
coat to ensure everything

was evenly covered. The
brown and dark grey
camouflage could then be
applied, thinning each
colour with 50% thinners to
ensure that the demarcation
lines between the colours
were as tight as possible.
Once again, the surface of
the model was checked and
any areas of missing colour
or evidence of overspray,
were dealt with. The model
was now set aside to dry
before being sprayed with
a layer of Games Workshop
Purity Seal. This is an
aerosol satin varnish that
sprays beautifully and dries
incredibly quickly to produce
an ultra-smooth, rock-hard
finish ready to be weathered.
Try it you wont be
disappointed!
Happy that the camouflage
was perfectly dry, the whole
model was sprayed with a
very thin layer of Tamiya
Buff thinned with 80%
thinners. This served two
purposes: firstly, it blended
the three colours together
slightly and secondly,
added the initial layer of
dust, onto which I could
begin the main weathering
runs. At this point the
model looked fine, but of
course needed more work
to define those details and
create a well-used machine.
This began by mixing a
thin wash from Winsor &
Newton Raw Umber oil
paint, Humbrol Matt Black
and white spirit. The model
was then dampened small
areas at a time and then
the washes carefully applied
around details, panel lines
and corners. Once dry, any
excess was blended away
with a soft, flat brush,
dragging some of the wash
down the vertical surfaces
to create the impression of
dirt runs, rain wash and
the like (this is particularly
apparent on the sides of
the turret just behind the
mantlet). The whole model
was treated to this initial
run of washes and then set
aside overnight to dry.
DRYBRUSHING RETURNS
More splashes,
dust and dirt.
Lovely!
One of the techniques

Ive returned to lately is
drybrushing. Though slightly
out of favour amongst
modellers, I feel that it is a
useful way of refreshing a
finish post washing and so

I mix up lightened shades
of the camouflage colours
using Humbrol enamels and
then carefully drybrush each
colour individually, until the
smaller details subtly pop
out. This is done slowly and
with a light touch; Im not
looking to create a frosted
surface, just highlight those
delicate details and in the
process, deepen the shadows
created by the washes. It
also helps to smooth out the
finish and further unify the
colours.
I have to admit that I
rather liked the old-school
look of the model at this
point, but knew that it
was necessary to further
degrade the finish with
pigments and additional
washes, until the model
looked as grubby as those
real vehicles I had studied
in my reference photos. To
do this I gradually applied
some random deposits of
Mig Production Europe
Earth pigment, fixing each
layer into place with Migs
Thinners For Washes
(plain white spirit would
also do) before blending in
the effected areas of dust
with a soft brush. This was
repeated over the surface
of the model until happy,
before airbrushing it with a
layer of Migs Pigment Fixer
to set everything in place.
Now for the fun part! I
mixed some of the pigment
with thinners to create a
coloured solution and then
airbrushed the results
over the surface of the
model, the rear hull plate,
bow plate and nose, side
skirts and upper surfaces
heavier around the lower
flanks, lighter on the upper
surfaces. At first you see
no effect of this
work, but as
the thinners
evaporates
youll see
the surfaces
lighten and
become
covered
in a very
thin, evenly
distributed
layer of dust.
This layer
can then be
manipulated
with brushes, a
finger, cotton buds and
soft cloth, to create the
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most wonderfully realistic

dust effect. Once again,
it is worked to personal
satisfaction and then fixed
with an airbrushed layer of
Fixer. Ive tried dozens of
ways of replicating dust on
a model, but nothing come
close to this one, both in
terms of realism and ease of
manipulation.
EXTRA WEATHERING
EFFECTS
It is always tempting
to leave a model be at
this point, but though
weathered the dust and dirt
tends to look a little bland
and so its now given a few
layers of additional washes
to add to the impression
of use and break up that
rather monochrome dust.
In this instance I used
the same Raw Umber and
Matt Black wash mixed
earlier, along with some
of AK Interactives Dark
Mud. These two solutions
were applied with a brush
in controlled layers, or
flicked onto the model with
an old flat brush. Flicking
the colour onto the
model really helps
to impart the look of
random splashes and stains
and is something that I do a
great deal, both on armour
an aircraft. To see how this
looks in practice, please
examine the nose, wheels
and rear hull plate of this
model, all of which have

been heavily treated with
these layers of colour.
The smaller details could
now be painted. As with
many modern vehicles
there really is no quick way
around the finishing of the
vehicles fixtures and fittings,
you just have to bite the
bullet and get cracking! The
easiest way to do this is to
block out all of the tools with
their relevant colours and
then overlay other shades as
appropriate. For instance,
the tools were painted with
matt black metallic parts
and desert yellow wooden
handles. Once dry the
metallic parts were washed
with Humbrol Khaki Drill
and then drybrushed with
more matt black, before
rubbing each one with a fine
layer of graphite to create a
metallic finish. The wooden
handles could then be coated
with a thin layer of neat
Raw Umber oil paint and the
excess removed in long thin
strokes, each one creating
the illusion of wood grain.
Once dry, some shading
could be added and then

the clamps painted with
their relevant camouflage
colours. Dark washes and
the application of pigments
finished the job.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As with any new kit there

are expectations: will it will
be better than those that
have gone before; will it
be more comprehensively
detailed, exhibit greater
levels of accuracy, be
easier to build, or capture
the essence of the subject
matter in a more pleasing
way. Mengs Leopard was
certainly no different in this
respect. Commentators were
offering opinions on this kit
long before it was released,
questioning whether or not
it would be a step-up from
kits such as Italeris still
very good, 1970s offering.
Having now built it, the
answer is certainly yes, but
with a few provisos.
There is no doubt that this

is the best of the currently
available first-generation
Leopards. Its more accurate,
better detailed, easier
to build and offers more
comprehensive features.
But its not perfect and in
some ways is worse than
those earlier kits; the wheels
are poor, suspension items
bland and those engine
exhausts are terrible not a
long list by any means, but
enough to knock the gloss off
what could have been and
outstanding new kit.
I enjoyed building Mengs
Leopard and I really like
the completed model. In
my opinion this is the best
looking member of the
Leopard family and its good
to finally have this model in
the display case, which after
all, really is the object of the
exercise and for that reason,
I would consider this new
kit a success and one to be
recommended.
MODELSPEC
MENG GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK
LEOPARD 1 A3/4 KIT NO.TS-007
Materials;
Injection moulded green polystyrene,

photo-etch brass, soft-vinyl tracks
Paints used;
Tamiya Super Fine Primer, Tamiya Acrylics

XF-71 Cockpit Green, XF-63 German Grey,
Tamiya XF-68 NATO Brown, XF-15 Flat,
Flesh, XF-57 Buff
Winsor & Newton Raw Umber oil paint
Humbrol Matt Black
Migs Thinners For Washes
Meng availability;
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A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!
Whats in the box?
AD; ACETATE DIALS, BB; BASE BOARD, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABR
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REVELL, USA
STEARMAN PT-17
www.revell.com
SCALE; 1:48 MATERIALS; IM, WS
KIT NUMBER; 85-5264
The Stearman is a real American classic and Revells new-tool kit
does it proud. The model features all the elements youd expect
in a modern release; recessed panel lines where appropriate,
stressed-fabric effect on the wings, impressive cockpit detail with
internal structures, a finely detailed, multi-part engine and clean,
flash-free mouldings. The subject choice is as impeccable as the kit
parts and this handsome trainer will look magnificent in its overall
yellow or yellow and blue scheme. The instructions come with a
useful rigging guide for which the modeller could use stretched
sprue, wire or fine fishing line.
A gorgeous subject from the golden era of aviation

American through-and-through. Excellent detail inside and out
Rigging will need a steady hand and an accurate touch
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
MIG-15BIS PROFIPACK
www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk
www.hannants.co.uk www.lsamodels.co.uk
SCALE; 1:72 MATERIALS; IM, PE, PCM, WS KIT NUMBER; 7056
Eduards much heralded, new-tool MiG-15 is now here, and what
a little gem it is. Its moulded in Eduards characteristic dark,
blue-grey polystyrene which allows a good view of the surface
detail. They have done a fantastic job here, with incredibly fine,
appropriate-for-the-scale structural lines, panel fasteners and
access hatches over the airframe. A pre-coloured photo-etched
cockpit set is provided in this ProfiPACK release, along with the
ever-useful pre-cut canopy masks. Markings for North Korean,
Russian, Cuban, Egyptian and East German aircraft are included,
all in overall natural metal. Its a lovely little production.
Classic subject choice of course, with fabulous detail and

generous markings-options
Some tiny parts here tweezers at the ready
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TIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
STATESIDE STYLE
Newly issued and re-issued from Revell USA (including Monogram)
is this fabulously varied selection of cars and trucks in 1:24 and 1:25,
all making a refreshingly American-feeling change to the usual TMMI
fare. The kits come in those appealing, standard-size boxes and often
with optional parts to build different versions. Detail is great and the
models build easily and fit well; tons of fun!
www.revell.com
REVELL 1:25 '65 CHEVELLE SS 396

Z-16 (85-4055)
REVELL 1:25 90 MUSTANG LX 5.0

(85-4252)
REVELL 1:25 2013 MUSTANG BOSS

302 (85-4187)
REVELL 1:25 CHIP FOOSE 65

CHEVY IMPALA (85-4190)
REVELL 1:25 CHIP FOOSE 67 DODGE REVELL 1:25 THAMES PANEL TRUCK
CHARGER 426 HEMI (85-4051)
(85-4199)
REVELL ED ROTH RAT FINK WITH

DIORAMA (85-6732)
MONOGRAM 1:24 PLYMOUTH

DUSTER COP OUT FUNNY CAR
(85-4093)
MONOGRAM 1:24 GARBAGE TRUCK

(85-4198)
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A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!
Whats in the box?
AD; ACETATE DIALS, BB; BASE BOARD, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABR
MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF;
KINETIC, HONG KONG
FOUGA CM.170 MAGISTER (X2 KITS)

www.luckymodel.com
SCALE; 1:48 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; K48051
The graceful Fouga Magister jet is an aircraft that has been long
neglected in kit form, but recently the subject has come to life
with at least two, new-tool 1:48 models being issued. We have
received Kinetics offering and its a two-kits-in-one-box release.
The model has a different feel to it than previous Kinetic releases,
with a much finer level of surface detail and moulding style, which
is of course a good thing. The slender lines of the 1950s French
trainer jet have been reproduced well, and the delicacy of the new
moulding style suits it well. The cockpit is well done, with plenty
of detail to observe through the long canopy. The nose features
internal structures for the front UC leg, control surfaces are individually moulded and underwing stores are provided. Markings for
Belgian, French Arme de lAir, French Patrouille de France and
two interesting Israeli versions (one in camouflage) are proved.
Two kits are supplied in the box, which is a real plus

and its a lovely little kit too. Great markings options
An Irish Air Corps option would have been a nice
inclusion but Maxdecals will provide us with this
BRONCO MODELS, HONG KONG
BUFFALO 6X6 MPCV W/SLAT ARMOUR

www.hannants.co.uk
SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; CB35101
Bronco released their initial kit of the mighty Buffalo some while
back, and it made quite an impression. Now we have the bararmour version and it greatly adds to the visual impact of this
vast MRAP machine. When it was announced, it was assumed
the armour would come in the form of sheets of photo-etched
brass requiring painstaking assembly, but in fact its much more
practical than that; its all moulded in kit plastic in panels. You might
assume, fairly, that this would mean the bars would be overscale
but we must not forget that Bronco have a well-practised ability
to create incredibly thin injection-moulded parts and here, they
are well within scale. In fact they look fantastic, building into two
vast side-panels, plus a rear panel and individual elements for the
windscreen and radiator areas, so not too complex at all. In this
release we are also treated to a bonus of a CROWS gun turret.
Fantastic detail, extremely finely moulded bar armour panels

Tyres are excellent but not weight-bulged; DEF Models
have the fix for that
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YRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
ROUND2 MODELS
This company is now responsible for some
great model kits brands from years gone
by; AMT, MPC, Hawk, Lindberg and also
the newer name, Polar Lights. These ranges
contain some true scale modelling treasures
and it's fantastic to see the kits available
again. Some have been upgraded with new
parts and other enhancements and some kits
are completely new, such as the amazing 1:9
Kane figure from 'Alien', due soon from Polar
Lights. One of our favourites at TMMI is the
AMT 1:25 Ecto-1A Cadillac ambulance from
Ghostbusters which was originally released
to accompany the film. The kit does need a
little TLC and some extra detail, but it's a
great model nonetheless. ParaGrafix from the
USA offer a fantastic detail set (below right)
for the kit which is based around photoetched parts for interior instrumentation,
New York number plates and new LED dotmatrix message panels with pre-configured
'messages' on clear film that is ready to be
backlit. This set will greatly enhance the kit
and well worth the investment.
Also received from Round2 Models is the
1:1000 USS Enterprise from 'Space Seed'
(Episode 22, Season 1 of the original TV
series), which comes with a new kit of the 'SS
Botany Bay' ship that featured in that episode.
It's a nicely detailed model of this classic
space vessel and small enough for easy shelf
display.
MPC's Knight Rider 'Knight Industries Two
Thousand' is a well detailed 1:25 rendition
of KITT (a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am) that
comes with clear and smoked-plastic window
mouldings plus the futuristic (for the '80s, at
least) interior equipment.
Finally, in MPC's 1976 'Fundimensions' line is
the 1:25 'Space: 1999 The Alien' car kit which
never appeared in the TV show, but was great
fun all the same. It's great to see this bizarre
but very lovable model available again.
Below, images of the ParaGrafix PE and acetate detail set for Ecto-1A. www.paragrafix.biz
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MIG-21 UM TIGER IN THE POLISH AIR FORCE, DETAIL & COLOR 1
MAREK IDZIOR, HUSSAR PRODUCTIONS ISBN 978-0-9781091-3-4 www.hussarproductions.com

This new, soft-cover, ninety-six page book by Hussar Productions from Canada takes a look at the colourful
Tiger MiG-21UMs of the Polish Airforce. The use of colour photography (over 140 colour images) and
excellent profile illustrations (six paint-schemes in) shows the aircraft off extremely well and the inclusion of
two sheets of decals in 1:32, 1:48 and 1:72 (including Polish stencilling data) is the icing on the cake. MN
THE GREAT WAR FROM THE AIR, THEN AND NOW
GAIL RAMSEY, AFTER THE BATTLE ISBN 1-870067-81-9 www.afterthebattle.com

World War One caused the extensive destruction of villages, farms and forests on an unprecedented scale,
creating a cratered and ruined landscape of large parts of northern France and western Belgium. Thanks to
the-then new science of aerial photography, this destruction was documented from the air and using remaining
landmarks, it has been possible to determine the locations of the original photographs using modern technology
such as Google Earth. This new volume from Gail Ramsey for After The Battle may not be of direct use to scale
modellers as a reference book, but provides, nonetheless, a fascinating look at the mind-boggling levels
of devastation caused by the conflict, most prominently the thousands, if not millions, of shell craters.
Comparison images are provided, showing how the areas look today; Houthulst, Vlamertinghe, Bailleul,
Armentires, Houplines, Wulvergem, Crte des Eparges, Hindenburg Line, Fampoux, Vimy Ridge,
Bullecourt, Wytschaete, Verdun, Sanctuary Wood, Maricourt, Hbuterne, Serre, Passchandaele, Lens,
Dury, Chrisy and many more locations are covered. A fascinating production if you are interested
in military history and a very poignant reminder of the wars effect on the landscape. MN
SPITFIRE MK.IX IN COLOR, DETAIL & COLOR 2
BRETT GREEN, JACEK JACKIEWICZ, HUSSAR PRODUCTIONS ISBN 978-0-9781091-4-1 www.hussarproductions.com

Volume No.2 in Hussars Detail and Color series focuses on the Spitfire Mk.IX, providing twenty-four, soft-covered
pages of colour illustrations of the aircraft, offering the modeller plenty of options for their model project. As with
Hussars MiG-21UM book, we are treated to a sheet of decals, this time in 1:48 only but offering a large list of
options; 2I-E - 443 RCAF Sq, flown by Sq.Ldr. Wally McLeod AE-W - 402 RCAF Sq, flown by Sq.Ldr. Lorne M.
Cameron, AE-B - 402 RCAF Sq, flown by Ian Keltie, Curieux - French GR2/33 Savoy, White 26 - 101 Israeli Sq 1948
5J-K Muscat - 126 Sq RAF, flown by John Agorastos Plagis, QJ-1 - 92 SQ RAF Italy 1943, YT-Jas - 65 Sq RAF,
flown by Sq.Ldr. James Storrar, WD-L - 4FS, 52FG USAAF, flown by Lt. Victor Cabas, Italy 1943 WZ-GJ - 309FS, 31FG,
flown by Mj. Garth Jared, WZ-JJ - 309FS, 31 FG, flown by 2lt. John Fawcett, White 78 - Soviet 26th GvIAP, Leningrad
1945. Great value at around 13.50. MN
HORTEN HO229 SPIRIT OF THURINGIA, THE HORTEN ALL-WING JET FIGHTER
ANDREI SHEPELEV, HUIB OTTENS, CLASSIC/IAN ALLAN PUBLISHING

ISBN 978-1-90322306606 www.ianallanpublishing.com
With Zoukei-Muras release in the next few months of potentially the most detailed kit yet of
the Horten Ho229, this book could not have been better timed. Within the 130+ hard-backed
pages the reader is provided with a mass of information about this amazing aircraft, from
the earliest developments in the 1930s when the flying-wing concept was first investigated,
through the various developmental gliders and powered aircraft prototypes and finally to
the Ho229 V3 that was discovered by US troops in the German town
of Friedrichroda in Gotha, Thuringia. Plentiful photographs taken at the
time of discovery are included, showing the V3s construction, engines,
cockpit and more and a further selection of how it looks today (at the
Garber facility of the NASM Smithsonian) also feature, showing the
un-restored centre section of the aircraft, in colour. An authoritative text
and detailed line-drawings complete this very thorough production, a
worthwhile investment as a companion to ZMs forthcoming kit. MN
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AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLAST
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EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk
www.hannants.co.uk www.lsamodels.co.uk
We showed the factory images of the new 1:72
Phoenix and Sparrow missiles last issues and
now that we have the products to inspect and
photograph, they really are superbly well detailed
and ideal for arming up a suitable modern US jet;
fantastic resin castings with photo-etched detail.
Revell's recently released 1:72 Type IXC u-boat gets
two more sets of PE, this time for its decking and
pressure hull screening, all of which will add an extra
touch of refinement to this magnificent model. MN
1:72 BRASSIN SETS;
AIM-54C Phoenix (672031)
AIM-7M Sparrow (672032)
1:72 PHOTO-ETCHED SETS
U-Boat IXC Pt.2 (53107) for Revell
U-Boat IXC Pt. (531078) for Revell
Me410A-1 engine (48798) for Meng
F-35B interior self-adhesive (49653) for Kittyhawk
F-4C exterior (48800) for Academy
F-4C interior self-adhesive (49672) for Academy
F-4C seatbelts (49673) for Academy
Mirage F.1B exterior (48799) for Kittyhawk
Mirage F.1Binterior self-adhesive (49654) for
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Mirage F.1B seatbelts (49671) for Kittyhawk
Me163B exterior (32355) for Meng
1:48 ZOOM
F-35B interior self-adhesive (FE653) for Kittyhawk
F-4C interior self-adhesive (FE672) for Academy
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MiG-21PFM Weekend (EX403) for Eduard
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1:72 AIM-7M Sparrow
GUNTHWAITE MINIATURES, UK
www.gunthwaite.co.uk
1:72 FIGURES
Recently arrived from Gunthwaite Miniatures are three sets of three figures for British WW2 Fleet
Air Arm Swordfish pilot and crew, FAA flight-deck handlers and a set of British and Commonwealth
sailors; officers and ratings in dufflecoats. All are cast in white metal and are superbly well detailed
with accurate uniform and equipment details. A steady hand and a good eye will be need when
painting them but they will greatly enhance a model and give it some life.
1:72 FLEET AIR ARM SWORDFISH PILOT AND CREW (GM72-022)
1:72 FLEET AIR ARM FLIGHTDECK HANDLERS AND WHEEL CHOCKS (GM72-023)
1:72 BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH SAILORS; OFFICERS AND RATINGS IN
DUFFLECOATS (GM72-024)
GM72-023
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Accessories
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R TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
MASTER BOX,
UKRAINE
1:35 FIGURE SETS
New from Master Box is a
dramatic set of five, running Soviet
Marines carrying and firing various
weapons. Sculpting is great and,
importantly, the hands actually
look like human body parts.
Perfect for a US-themed
Afghanistan diorama, MB's new
five-figure (plus one sheep) set
includes a US tank crew in relaxed
poses, talking to a local man and
his ovine comrade about having
the woolly little fellow as the main
dish at a barbecue. The sheep that
is, not the local man. As before,
excellent detail and lifelike poses
with hands that really do look
natural.
1:35 SOVIET MARINES, ATTACK, 1941-1942 (MB35153)
1:35 MODERN US TANKMEN IN AFGHANISTAN CAN
WE BUY ONE OF YOUR SHEEP FOR A BBQ? (MB35131)
AVIATTIC, UK
www.aviattic.co.uk
1:32 WW1 AIRCRAFT DECALLING
These new sheets of camouflage
fabric decal (waterslide) for WW1
German aircraft models are newly
designed to incorporate several
unique characteristics of this
early printed aviation fabric and
the effect is incredibly impressive.
No only is the weave of the cloth
subtly depicted, but the colour
overlap between the 'facets' is
captured too, as well as the way
the dye 'pooled' on the slightly oily
flax fabric which was used during
that era. The effect is an amazingly
convincing, cloth-like finish that will
look fantastic on Wingnut Wings,
Roden and other companies' WW1
fighter kits.
1:32 JOINED AND TRIMMED
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79 Marlborough Road, Lancing
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AIRCONNECTION
Box 21227, RPO Meadowvale
Mississauga, ON L5N 6A2, Canada
Tel (905) 677-0016
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AIRWAVES
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ALCLAD II
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Tel; 01692 652166,
Fax; 01692 652334
AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
(via Historex Agents in UK)
235 NE 6th Avenue #4 Delray Beach,
Florida 33483-5543, USA
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ARCHER (Historex in UK)
PO Box 1277 Youngsville, NC 275961277, USA www.archertransfers.com
BADGER AIRBRUSH
9128 W. Belmont Avenue,
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800-AIR-BRUSH Fax:
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BISON DECALS
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Unit 5 Forest Road, Greenfield
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Midland Counties Publications,
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CREATIVE MODELS LTD
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Estate, Honeysome Road, Chatteris,
Cambridgeshire PE16 6TG
Tel/Fax; 01354 760022
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48 Station Road, Stoke DAbernon,
Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3BN UK
Tel; 01932 866426
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DRAGON MODELS
(The Hobby Company in UK)
Dragon Models Ltd, Kong Nam Ind.
Building B1-10F, 603-609 Castle Peak
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Fax (HK) 4110587
www.dragonmodelsltd.com
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Park House, 1 Russell Gardens,
London NW11 9NN, UK
Tel 020 8458 6314 Fax 020 8905 5245
www.greenhillbooks.com
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Bttgerstr. 2-14,
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Monroe Perdu Designs, 3168 Renee
Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA.
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PO Box 164, Heathfield, Sussex TN21
8WA, UK www.panzerwrecks.com
PEGASUS HOBBIES
(Selected items via Pocketbond in UK)
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England, AL6 0ND
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POL MODELS
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Park, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 8SD UK
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Phone/fax: +44 (0)1747 811 817
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Wellington House, 157 Snargate
Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BZ, UK
Tel 01304 206720 Fax 01304 204528.
www.historex-agents.co.uk
sales@historex-agents.co.uk
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HUSSAR PRODUCTIONS, CANADA
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ITALERI (The Hobby Company in UK)
Via Pradazzo, 6, I-40012 Calderara Di
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JADAR-MODEL
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Tel (+44) 01234 711980
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Retail; 151 Sackville Road, Hove,
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Tel/fax 01273 705420
lsamodels@McMAIL.com
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MIG PRODUCTIONS
C/ Santiago Rusinol 7, Pral 2a, 08750
Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Spain
www.migproductions.com
In UK; Creative Models
MODEL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
Unit 3 Hillstown Small Business
Center, Mansfield Road, Bolsover,
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orders@modeldesignconstruction.com
www.modeldesignconstruction.com
PRO-ART MODELS
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REVELL AG
Revell GmbH & Co
Orchard Mews/18C High St, Tring,
HP23 5AH 01442 890285
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RZM PUBLISHING (Greenhill Books In UK)
PO Box 995, Southbury, CT 06488 USA
Tel; (USA) 203 264 0774
www.rzm.com
SCHATTON BARRELS
Industriestrasse 6, 94347 Ascha,
Germany, Fax 09961 910 7826
www.modellbau-schatton.privat.t-online.de
email; modellbau.schatton@t-online.de
SCHIFFER BOOKS
Schiffer Publishing, 4880 Lower
Valley Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310 USA
www.schifferbooks.com
SCHIFFER BOOKS in UK
Bushwood Books, No.6 Marksbury
Avenue, Kew Gardens, Surrey TW9
4JF, UK. Tel +44(0)20 8392 8585,
+44(0)20 8392 9876,
email; info@bushwodbooks.co.uk
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Axels-Modellbau-Shop
Axel und Bernd Schulze OHG
Braustrae 2a 37170 Uslar, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 5571 919 100
Fax: +49 (0) 5571 919 101
www.schumo-kits.com
SQUADRON.COM
Squadron Mail Order
1115 Crowley Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006 - 1312. USA
STUDIO 27 (Grand Prix Models in UK)
www.studio27.co.jp
SCALE MOTORSPORT
No.3 Topside Lane, Newtown,
Connecticut 06470-2023, USA
www.scalemotorsport.com
In UK; Grand Prix Models
THE SMALL SHOP
PO Box 580, Kalama WA 98625, USA
Tel/fax; (360) 673-1255
info@thesmallshop.com
www.thesmallshop.com
SYLMASTA
Halland House, Dales Yard, Lewes
Rd, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex,
RH17 7PG
Tel; +44(0)1444 415027,
Fax; +44(0)1444 458606.
Email; sylmasta@aol.com
TAMIYA JAPAN
Tamiya, Inc., 3-7 Ondawara
Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8610 Japan
www.tamiya.com
TAMIYA UK;
THE HOBBY COMPANY LIMITED
Garforth Place, Knowlhill,
Milton Keynes, MK5 8PG, UK
Tel; 01908 605686
Fax; 01908 605666
enquiries@hobbyco.net
www.hobbyco.net
TANK MODEL, RUSSIA
www.tank-model.ru
www.afvmodeller.com
TANK WORKSHOP
345 Wynbrook Drive
McDonough, GA, 30253 USA
Tel; (770) 573-1409,
Fax; (770) 573-0479
www.tankworkshop.com
TRUMPETER
www.trumpeter-china.com
Pocketbond in the UK
TUNGSTEN DRILLS
Allan Sidney No.6, Park Gardens,
Holbeach, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PJ
allansid@aol.com
U-MODELS
1103, rue de Feucherolles
78630, Orgeval, France
www.u-models.com
VERLINDEN PRODUCTIONS
(Historex in UK)
811 Lone Star Drive, OFallon,
Missouri 63366, USA
(636) 379-0077
www.verlindenonline.com
VALLEJO (Creative Models in UK)
Acrylicos Vallejo, SL Apartado 337 08800 Vilanova i la Geltr, Barcelona,
Spain Tel; (34) 93 893 60 12
Fax; (34) 93 893 11 54
www.acrylicosvallejo.com
WORLD WAR TWO BOOKS
Military History Books Ltd (Mail order
address, callers by appointment)
2 Cysgod Y Bryn, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 4LR,
United Kingdom
Tel; 01970 623778
sales@worldwartwobooks.com
www.worldwartwobooks.com
WIDESPREAD SOLUTIONS
Unit 1 Levens Hall Park, Lund Lane,
Killinghall, Harrogate, West Yorkshire
HG3 2BG, UK. Tel; +44(0)1423
522836 Fax; +44(0)1423 525656
info@graphicair.co.uk
www.graphicair.co.uk
WHITE ENSIGN MODELS
Unit 5, Cobnash Industrial Estate,
Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire,
HR6 9RW, UK.
Tel: 08444150914, Fax: 08444150916
wem@onetel.com
www.WhiteEnsignModels.com
Please mention Tamiya Model Magazine if you make contact with any of the companies listed above - thanks!
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NEXT ISSUE
The next issue of TMMI is June 2014

(No.224), on sale May 15th
HIDDEN TIGER
Tamiyas 1:48 Tiger I Late-Production

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HIGH-TECH HYBRID HYPERCAR!
DESTROYER IN THE NIGHT
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Eduards 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf110E nightfighter
...AND MUCH MORE, OF COURSE!
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please be patient if they do not feature, as
all sorts of things can happen to prevent
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for your understanding!
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ISSUE No.223 MAY 2014 PUBLISHED ON APRIL 17th 2014
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The Editors Page...

A TAMIYA CLASSIC GETS A WELCOME RE-VAMP
The new engine parts can be seen above; the forward deck has been re-engineered with a separate engine
access panel. New figures are included, as is a small but crucial photo-etched fret, providing grilles.
FORD GPA SWIMS IN

Its amazing to think that Tamiyas much loved 1:35 kit of the Ford GPA ton 4x4 amphibious truck,
or SEEP (Sea-going Jeep) is forty years old, but it certainly is and it has stood the test of time well.
Naturally, model kit technology has moved on in those four decades but the detail and moulding
accuracy of this small but involving kit still looks excellent, making it an ideal candidate for a mild
upgrade. In this 2014 release, the kit now comes with engine detail moulded within an engine bay that
can be shown off thanks to a re-engineered forward upper deck. This deck moulding now features
separate engine and cooling covers with a photo-etched grille for the main radiator lid, a very nice
touch. Photo-etched grilles are also provided for the sides of the body, plus the engine-cover prop. A
newly tooled, three-man crew is in the box too, making this a very appealing production.
See you again on May 15th!
editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
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See the full Dragon range at www.hobbyco.net
Dragon models are available from all good model shops
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TMMI 223 May 2014

NEW FROM TAMIYA

1:14 RC TRACTOR TRUCK FREIGHTLINER

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On the way soon from British

Master Box are commemorating the

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Revell have re-issued their large-scale kit of

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1:72 Nashorn tank-destroyer

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Coming to TMMI soon is Takom's impressive new 1:35 kit of the

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HOBBYBOSS, VALLEJO, MODEL MASTER, MINIART, MASTER BOX, AK

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obot B9 is one of the most iconic

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All the frightful detail of Topps original extra-terrestrial

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION

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roduced from the

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