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military illustrated £6.50 - December ’17 (issue 080)
TALIBAN’S
TERRIBLE
TWIN
Euro Miniature Expo model show • Tamiya Matilda II • Hobbyboss DANA • references • and more…
Repurposing an old
Dragon BTR-70 to
Taliban SPAAG spec
AFV edition
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Contents modeller
military illustrated
ISSUE No.080 December 2017
4 NEWS
28 Military model product news
6 SUBSCRIBE AND RECEIVE

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A very special MiM subscription offer!
8 RETURN TO FOLKESTONE!
MiM report from the reborn Euro Militaire: ‘Euro Miniature Expo’
16 DANA IN THE DUMPS

Scratchmod Rob talks us through his approach to extreme weathering
24 ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recent accessory sets and modelling materials
26 BATTLE OF NORMANDY
PANZERS VORE! Knocked-out Pz.IVs in central-Normandy
28 TALIBAN’S TERRIBLE TWIN

Converting Dragon’s old BTR-70 into a makeshift flakpanzer
36 WHO’LL COME A WALTZING MATILDA

WITH US..?
Vitor Costa describes his approach to building Tamiya’s superb little
1:35 Matilda II
36 41 ON TRACK IN 1:24
Fancy a 1:24 Kettenkrad for your display cabinet?
42 IWATA PROFESSIONAL AIRBRUSH

Introducing the Iwata Hi-Line HP-BH double-action airbrush
44 ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

M31 Tank Recovery Vehicle walk-around refs
50 BATTLE OF NORMANDY
A US convoy passes through Cherbourg with the help of MPs
52 A MUDDY RETREAT
Mission Model’s accurate acrylic paint colours on Dragon’s
Jagdpanzer IV
59 A FINE FINNISH
Takom’s excellent Marksman 35mm AA turret on a T-55AM hull
60 A MEDIUM, WELL DONE

Takom’s new 1:35 M3 Lee has arrived
62 BOOK REVIEWS
Military model-related book reviews
66 SIGN OFF
Tamiya’s 77th Pachi model photo contest
52
AFV Edition 3
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News
ON THE WAY FROM TAMIYA

1:16 PANZERKAMPFWAGEN IV AUSF.J SD.KFZ.161/2 SINGLE MOTOR ON THE WAY FROM DRAGON
The Pz.IV Ausf.J was originally released by Tamiya as a full-option radio controlled model, and now the 1:35 PANZERJÄGER IB
model returns, but in the form of a static display version, albeit with a single electric motor to propel it Dragon have mated their lovely little Pz.I with the
forwards and backwards in a single direction. StuK40 L/48 to form this odd-looking but deadly
www.hobbyco.net hybrid tank-killer. Interesting..
www.hobbyco.net
ON THE WAY FROM ZEVZDA

1:35 TIGER WITH KORNET ANTI-TANK MISSILE
The Tiger anti-tank vehicle is based on the GAZ Tiger, but with different body, interior and armament. Decals
are supplied for Russian Army 'Patriot Park 2017'. The kit consists of 236 parts. Also on way is a newly
tooled 1:72 Jagdpanther (Hunting Panther). The kit consists of ninety-two parts and glueless assembly. Decals
are provided for various German army units (model shown by Chris Wauchop/Brett Green)
Also on the way is the
'The Iskander' (NATO
Code SS-26 Stone) in
1:72, and the mighty
Soviet JS-3 Heavy Tank in
the cute 1:100 series.
www.hobbyco.net
ON THE WAY FROM TAKOM

ON THE WAY FROM MINIART 1:35 M3 LEE LATE-PRODUCTION
1:35 T-55 MOD.1963 WITH INTERIOR You can see the kit preview of the early-production M3 Lee
MiniArt's already well-established 1:35 T-55 will on pages 60/61 this issue, and this kit has been followed
now come in the form of the 1963 Model and by the more common late-production variant. High levels of
with interior detailing. Expect a lot of parts in the detail throughout. Also on
box! Also on the way from this manufacturer is a the way from Takom, but in
1:35 SU-122 final production (with interior), 1:35 1:16, is the Japanese Type
Bundeswehr tank crew (x5 figures) and a set of five 94 tankette.
WW2 German tank crewmen in winter clothing. www.pocketbond.co.uk
www.creativemodels.co.uk
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SHOW REPORT EURO MINIATURE EXPO 2017
RETURN TO T
he demise in 2016 of the world-famous 'Euro
Militaire' model show was met with varying
degrees of consternation from military modellers
and figure painters/sculptors around the globe.
Over several decades, the show had established itself
as the premier event of its type and attracted the very
FOLKESTONE!
best talent from the modelling hobby.
Thanks to a great deal of hard work and dedication,
Richard Wharton from Oakwood Studios (www.
oakwood-studios.co.uk) and Steve Kirtley of SK
Miniatures (www.skminiatures.co.uk) have brought back
the show – now named Euro Miniature Expo – to the
same location and time of year and it was heartening
to see it happen. MiM was present of course and we
grabbed some photos of models that caught our eye.
MiM reports from the reborn Euro Militaire: Over the next few pages you can see just a fraction
of the masterpieces that were exhibited, amongst them
'Euro Miniature Expo 2017' some extraordinary examples of modelling skill. •
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Although the event is primarily a figure-modelling show, the armour models on display were of an extremely high standard
AFV Edition 9

SHOW REPORT
EURO MINIATURE EXPO 2017

Some very creative dioramas were on show too; one even
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AFV Edition 11

SHOW REPORT
EURO MINIATURE EXPO 2017

The best of show went to the dramatic
piece ‘The Kingdom is lost, Battle of
Hattin 1187’ by Mike Blank
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SHOW REPORT EURO MINIATURE EXPO 2017
Zombies and dystopian scenerios are getting

more popular and there was some creative
work going on in the figure categories

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FULL-BUILD MILITARY VEHICLE WEATHERING - HOBBYBOSS 1:35 152MM SHKH ‘DANA’ VZ.77 • KIT NO.85501
I N T H E D U M P S
DANA
Scra tc h m o d R o b ta lks us through h
e weathering
is
c h to e x tr e m
approa
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T
he Dělo Automobilní Nabíjené Automaticky by Konštrukta Trenčín to provide the Czech
(self propelled auto loading gun) also Peoples Army with an indigenous self-propelled
known as Samohybná Kanónová Húfnica indirect fire support weapon without having to
vzor 77 (ShKH vz. 77) (self-propelled gun resort to purchasing the Soviet 2S3 Akatsiya
howitzer model 77) was designed by Konštrukta SPG. Design work was completed in 1976
Trenčín and built by ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom in and the DANA project was handed off to
the former Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) as the production at ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom. It was
first wheeled 152mm self propelled artillery gun accepted into service in 1981, and by 1994
to enter service. It was introduced in the 1970s. over 750 units had been built. The DANA was
It is based on a modified 8x8 Tatra 813 chassis also exported to Poland and Libya. The 152mm
with excellent cross-country mobility. Currently it gun mounted on an 8x8 Tatra T815 truck was
is in service with several countries. a significant departure from traditional self-
The DANA was designed in the late 1970s propelled guns as it used a wheeled carriage.
AFV Edition 17
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Following the kit instructions, the author assembled the rest of the model with
the exception of parts that would have been removed from the vehicle. One side
of the turret was left off because the author wanted to show the nice gun that is
included in the kit. Some scratchbuilt details were added to the framed floor plate
THE BUILD
The kit used for this article if the Hobbyboss 1:35
release of the DANA and was planned to be 'out
of the box' without any aftermarket additions. The
plan was to depict a DANA that has been retired
from service and had been left to rust somewhere
in a field or in the woods. An internet search
showed Russian vehicles left in columns in wooded
areas. The assembly of the model was stock,
except for the scratchbuilt items such as wiring and
hoses around and under the gun.
This was done mainly to have some added
detail in that area since I had planned to have the
one side cabin removed, just for added interest.
There are some fit issues with this kit and also
ejector pin marks as well as large sprue gates that
needed careful cleaning. I decided to also leave off
some parts such as tools as these may have been
removed by the crew or civilians. With the build
part complete the model was prepped for primer
and paint. I broke the model down into four sub-
assemblies; the gun and platform, the side cabin
and the lower chassis and main structure.
For the base colour the author used
several colours from the AMMO by
PAINTING Mig range of acrylic paints
This is where the fun part begins, but first a couple
of coats of primer were applied to form a uniform
surface for the paints to be applied to. For the
chassis I used black acrylic primer from Vallejo
and grey for the upper areas. The black primer
was chosen mainly as a base and pre-shade for
the dark colour that the chassis on these vehicles
were painted. The upper part of the vehicle would
be painted in a light greenish-grey colour, so the
grey makes a perfect base for the green. Once the
primer had dried and cured for a couple of days
it was time to apply the base colours and here I
chose several colours from the AMMO by Mig
range of paints to get a light base colour I was
happy with. With this dry I then switched to the
Vallejo range of products for the rest of the painting
and weathering.
COLOUR MODULATION… WELL, SORT OF

I usually don’t use this technique on my models
in the way it is normally done. Instead I do what
I have always done, simple highlighting and Once the author had the base colours
shading. I mixed Vallejo colours similar in tone applied he then started to add highlighted
to the base colour and thinned them heavily with areas and some shadows, somewhat of a
colour modulation effect
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The rust chipping, staining and
streaking were all done using acrylic
paints. A dark brown is used for
the main chipping and then various
shades of browns added to add
variation and the appearance of
texture. Stains were achieved by The rubber tyres were pretty
airbrushing first the brightest rust straightforward to paint and
stains, followed by brush application. weather using the airbrush.
The author created the streaking the same Various colours were lightly
way that streaks are done with oils or sprayed over a dark greyish black
enamels, but instead using acrylic paints base, being sure not to make all
and work one area at a time the tires look the same
Vallejo thinner. The same colours were used to lightened base colour and the mapping technique, these in corners and edges where dust and dirt
highlight and create shadow areas. This thinned or just rust chipping with no prior mapping. would have accumulated.
paint was then sprayed in light coats over the The rust chipping was first applied with a middle Now onto the rust weathering; yes different
model to create a sort of filter and blend the shifts brown rust colour as a base to work from. I like to forms of rust, stains and streaking is and should be
in colour tone. start some of the chipping early in the painting and considered a part of weathering since it all has to
Why didn’t I just use the Vallejo paints from the weathering stages and then more as the weathering do with 'mother nature' and the effects she has on
start? The main reason was that I wanted to see progresses. This not only will vary the chipping and metal and painted surfaces. I wanted to keep the
what the new AMMO paints were like. The paints colours but will give that layered effect, dimension. actual dirt and dust weathering very light in order
are good but I was not too happy that they dried to focus more on the rust weathering, and here is
with a satin sheen, even after shaking the bottles WEATHERING where the fading of the paint adds to the realism of
really well. With all the paint fully cured after I consider the previous work already done as a rust weathering.
two days of drying it was time for 'filters' (colour- form of weathering since it involves altering the Using various rust colours and browns I added
washes) in the form of acrylic wash from Vallejo base colour by applying colour-washes and filters, yet more rust chipping and larger rusty, corroded
Air and Model Color paints. Since all the paints but decided for this article I will consider what areas where it would be most likely to oxidise
and the washes are acrylics there was no problem has been done already as a norm since nearly all the most and reference photos of military and
mixing and thinning the two. I applied the filters modellers apply a wash and filter as part of the civilian vehicles come in very handy for this type
the same way one would use oils or enamels for a base colour application. of weathering. When doing rust I like to bounce
filter. Once dry, which did not take long, I started Since this vehicle has been stationary for some around the model and not work one area only
with some dark washes to create more shadow time and not in active service there would not be before going on. This allows me to come back to
effects. I then repeated the filters but only to small much in the way of dirt and mud on it, although previous work and add a different shade of rust to
areas that I wanted to light or alter the base colour. the chassis could and perhaps would still be dirty. create a texture or dimensional effect.
Basically I use acrylics in a similar fashion as the I decided to only do some light dust and build up The rust staining was done with thinned acrylic
'oil paint rendering' (OPR) technique developed by in areas and focus more on the effects of the sun rust colours and washes and again I moved around
my friend Mike Rinaldi. and weather that would fade the base colour of from one area to another, applying various bright
In between applying filters, washes and my the vehicle. For this I use thinned acrylics as a filter rust stains and streaking, blending these with a
version of the OPR technique, I also started with and layer by layer I either lightened or darkened large flat brush dampened with water. For streaking
some chipping. This was done with a fine-tipped the horizontal surfaces. Using brown earth colours I used different rust colours ranging from a very
paint brush and most of the chipping started with a thinned to a wash and filter consistency I applied dark for the chipping and old rust, to a colour
The following three photos show how the chipping and a variation of the mapping technique were used. The author either applies the rust chip first, or the mapping. With the lightened base colour mapping applied,
a water-dampened brush was used to blend this colour to the base colour, avoiding a stark contrast between the two
AFV Edition 19
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slightly darker than the stains.

The wheel rims got the same
weathering treatment, but not as drastic.
The rubber tyres were painted with black
and dark grey tones being sure that all the
wheels were a bit different in colour tone and
not uniform. Weathering of the tyres consisted of
spraying thinned dark browns and dust colour,
using reference photos as a guide.
Moving onto the gun and turret, I tackled this
area as a separate kit, since I wanted to really
show the gun and detailing. The gun is sandwiched
between two turret cabins as would not receive
as much wear and tear from the crew and other
elements. The rust and streaking was added only
to areas where I thought might or could have seen
the most wear. I also added rust staining where
water would have washed the rust down and
accumulated on the floor plate and left stains when
the water evaporated. The gun is one of the focal
points of the model, so extra time and care was Many layers of rust colours were applied in order to create chipping, staining and streaking. Different brown colours work just as well as colours
taken here and I am quite happy with the results. labelled rust
Here we can see the extensive use of mapping and chipping on the cab front and roof The rear of the Dana got the same treatment as the rest on the vehicle. The empty fuel can racks were
weathered with a dark brown-black to show an accumulation of dirt, dust and fuel
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The finished model without the base.
While a wood base was made up, a
quick check of the model for any last
minute touch ups. The round bases
plates for the rear and two sides will
be installed once the base is finished
CONCLUSION
Overall this was a fun model to build. The kits is
loaded with parts and a good amount of photo-etch
too. The detail is fantastic and you get a lot for your
money. The large surface areas and panels are what
motivated me to build the model in order to experiment
with new rust staining and streaking techniques. •
One of our favourite views, from

overhead. Here we can see the gun,
cab roof and turret cab roof and
side. Of particular interest are the
two glass windows on the front of
the turret cab. Here the author tried
to replicate dark streaking from the
rubber seals around the glass
AFV Edition 21
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Some views of the rear of the Dana including the engine compartment access hatches and the weathering and rust effects
The open gun area is finished off with dead leaves to add to the feeling of abandonment and neglect
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ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recently issued kits and accessory sets for armour modelling projects
FRIULMODEL, HUNGARY
Two new AFV track sets are on release
from Friulmodel, both for modern-era
subjects. The British FV432 Cold War
armoured personnel carrier, recently
issued as a 1:35 plastic kit by Takom
gets a set of links, replacing the adequate
but imperfect set that comes with the kit.
This is sure to get people building this
otherwise superb replica. The M270
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
was used by other NATO countries
besides the USA and Friulmodel have
created the style of track fitted to German
Bundeswehr M270A1 MARS vehicles,
as kitted by Trumpeter. As always, the
tracks are impeccable cast in fine metal
and after a little clean-up are assembled
by using the roll of wire (included) to form
track pins. A reliable, robust and realistic
solution that will improve the look of any
model AFV to which they are fitted.
1:35 ATL-114 FV432 family
1:35 ATL-110 M270 MLRS
BALSA FOAM, USA

Balsa-Foam has appeared in TMMI in
the past; it’s a rigid resin foam material
developed for carving, sculpting and
model construction and comes in various
grades of density. ‘5 PCF’ is the softest
and most easily cut and sculpted, ‘10
PCF’ is the next hardest and holds finer
detail better than the softest grade and
‘20 PCF’ is the densest, most durable
type, ideal for the finest detail. All can
be glued with cyanoacrylate (superglue),
white PVA glue and epoxy. A very useful
product for diorama builders.
RED ZEBRA, UK
Red Zebra is a British company producing
some superb diorama accessories in resin
and ceramic and they are perfect for modern-
era scenes. The ‘Damaged Jersey Barriers’
are cast from dental plaster and sport some
extremely well executed chips and dents and
the pack includes a piece of copper wire to
HAULER, CZECH REPUBLIC
form the lifting points. ‘Old Concrete Blocks’ Tamiya’s recently released 1:48
provide an alternative roadblock type for Elefant tank destroyer is the
street-scenes, again incorporating dings and recipient of a set of track guards
scrapes in their surfaces. ‘Concrete Rubble’ in photo-etched brass, which will
and ‘Reinforced Concrete Rubble’ are very allow the modeller to add some
novel ideas, providing a collection of whole of their own ‘battle damage’ to
and broken bricks, breeze-blocks, shattered this part of the model. The guards
concrete floor, shards of masonry in many come with non-slip pattern plus all
sizes right down to grit. Also in the packs are necessary brackets. Also for the
pieces of twisted metal and wire to represent little Elefant, there’s a ‘basic’ detail
. Very handy and imaginative products. set that provides tool brackets,
Also new is a set of various pots, storage exhaust grille and deflector,
jars and rolled-up mats in resin for a middle periscope shrouds and other useful
eastern diorama, again, very well sculpted bits; just enough to add some
and detailed. sparkle to this kit.
1:34 Middle East Accessories 1:48 German tank-destroyer
1:35 Damaged Jersey Barriers Elefant fenders (HLX48382)
1:35 Old Concrete Blocks 1:48 German tank-destroyer
1:35 Concrete Rubble Elefant Basic (HLX48381)
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Red Zebra; www.redzebramodels.co.uk
WHERE Balsa Foam; www.brevecomodelling.nl
Friulmodel; www.friulmodel.com
TO BUY?
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Eduard; www.creativemodels.co.uk
Hauler; www.hauler.cz
DEF MODEL, KOREA EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

Last issue we previewed the Tamiya’s new-tool Sd.Kfz.166 Brummbär is a big
Kamaz Typhoon K truck from improvement on the 1970s kit, and to enhance it
Takom, a fantastic kit with tons further Eduard have created a set of general details in
of detail and huge ‘presence’. PE that provide tool clamps, engine cooling flaps and
The only thing it needed more, plus a second set that replaces the slightly over-
was a set of upgraded tyres thick moulded ‘schurzen’ side armour plates and their
and now, thanks to Korean brackets with more in-scale photo-etched brass parts.
producer DEF Model, we have Both sets come with good instructions and all you’ll
them. The new wheels/tyres need is some superglue to fit them to the model
feature better detail all over, 1:35 Details For Tamiya Sd.Kfz.166 Brummbär (36363)
but most importantly they have 1:35 Schurzen side armour plate for Tamiya Sd.Kfz.166
a subtly weighted bulged that Brummbär (36364)
hints at the vast bulk of the
vehicle. The are cast in resin
and come with a set of paint
masks; well worth the extra
investment Also new from DEF
Model;
1:35 AML-60/90 Sagged
wheel set (DW35098) Takom
1:35 Civilian truck sagged
wheel set (DW35101) Diopark
1:35 Pick-up truck sagged
wheel set 1 (DW35051) Meng
1:35 Pick-up truck sagged
wheel set 2 (DW35052) Meng
1:35 Typhoon K Sagged
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MODEL REFERENCES BATTLE OF NORMANDY
PANZERS VORE!
Knocked-out Pz.IVs in central-Normandy
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I
n this interesting photograph taken on their exterior surfaces. Foliage panel hanging on. The camouflage
on July 9th 1944 by the American has been placed over the turret and on both vehicles would have
war correspondent Lovell, we hull in attempt – usually fruitless – to consisted of the standard overall
see an M4A1 Sherman passing conceal the vehicle from roaming Dark-Yellow with sprayed-on Olive-
two abandoned late-model Panzer Allied ‘Jabos’ (jagd-bombers) of Green and Red-Brown camouflage
IVs (both ausf.J) of the ‘Das Reich’ the RAF 2nd Tactical Air Force and patterns.
division, parked along the cemetery USAAF Ninth Air Force. Tamiya and Dragon offer the Pz.IV
wall at Saint-Fromond, south-east of The tank nearest the camera has a Ausf.J in 1:35 and Tamiya also list a
Carentan. Both tanks exhibit zimmerit schurzen-rail with a single, battered 1:48 in their catalogue. •
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FULL-BUILD MILITARY VEHICLE CONVERSION - DRAGON 1:35 BTR-70 • KIT NO.3510
TALIBAN'S TERRIBLE TWIN

With the plethora of new releases from Trumpeter
of Soviet BTRs, BMP-1s, Ural, Zil and GAZ
trucks, many a modeller has been left with an
attic full of older and less accurate Dragon, ESCI
and Italeri offerings. And while some models
such as the Tamiya T-62 have well and truly seen
their heyday compared to Trumpeter’s new kit,
does this mean that all these other renditions of
these Russian vehicles are redundant?
Zack Sex answers the question
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The guard-rails moulded into the ZSU turret were removed, as they were not needed for this project The defensive armour shield is made up from BMP-1 APC roof hatches, welded together!
T
o this question, I would answer a defiant 'no',
for although these models require somewhat
stringent plastic surgery, new wheels, severe
'Dremelling' and fine detail finishing, they
are a grand basis for scratchbuilt conversions that
one would be reluctant to inflict on the increasingly
New gun shields were made
expensive new releases appearing among
from scrap plastic
Trumpeter’s ranks almost daily. Some of these
conversions involve major adaptations to a vehicle's
hull with new superstructures such as the conversion
of the standard BMP-1 to any of the Czech AMBS-
style ambulances or command vehicles or for
that matter to a specialised armoured recovery
vehicle such as the Brem2. Other conversions that
are available to the modeller with an interest in
third-world modelling are a series of 'flak-wagons'
throughout the developing world in countries
such as Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Chechnya and
Lebanon. A wide range of vehicles, whether it be
the American M113, Russian MT-LB, BMP-1 and
a motley collection of pick-up trucks and Unimogs
have had an assortment of heavy duty machine
guns and anti-aircraft guns such as the ZSU-23 x2
or KPV14 x4 mounted either to the rear or in place
of the turrets.
These mobile flak-guns have proved to be
extremely effective in putting down thunderous fire
in urban fighting against insurgents and snipers.
When in need, use anything you
Many of these improvised flak-wagons have seen can find! The author up-cycled
the addition of light armoured bodies or housings some food packaging to form
being constructed around the seating area of the the gun shields
anti-aircraft operator, as protection from counter-fire
and snipers. Occasionally, one these such vehicles
will catch this modeller's eye for the sheer ingenuity
of its construction and for the transformational
quality of the build. While I was extremely taken
with Lebanese Army M113s mounting ZSU-23s with
home made armour – including bullet-proof glass
and metal sheeting reinforced with empty recoilless
rifle casings – it was an Afghan BTR-70 flak-wagon
that caught my imagination at this particular point.
Having examined two images taken in
Afghanistan of this particular vehicle I noticed
that this late-model BTR-70 utilised a number of
BMP-1 rear roof hatches. The Afghan Taliban and
Mujahideen before them proved not only a difficult
and tenacious enemy but a resourceful recycler of
enemy equipment to meet their own requirements.
In the mountainous terrain of the Afghan hills to
the arid deserts plains, the medium calibre anti-
aircraft gun is an extremely effective long range
heavy-hitter.
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The base plate of the gun mount can

be seen in place here
The ZSU-23 anti-aircraft gun is an ideal type
of weapon for the kind of hit-and-run warfare
practiced not only in Afghanistan but in hot spots
throughout conflict zones such as Ukraine, Syria The lower hull of the old Dragon
and, more recently, Iraq. This Soviet anti-aircraft kit is basic but workable
gun was widely exported throughout the third-world
can be found mounted on the back of Toyota pick
ups, GAZ 66s, Urals, BMP-1s, MT-LBs and in this
case BTR-70s.
The Afghan flak-wagon also caught my eye when
upon careful scrutiny I realised that some crafty
engineer had very smartly incorporated six BMP-1
roof-hatches and The front gun-shields from a D30
122mm gun to create an armoured cabin. These
items had been welded together and reinforced
with metal bar and rod, while the front area of the
ZSU-23 had the light armour shields from a D30
122mm howitzer fixed to the front of the twin guns.
This adaptation, assembled as it was with intricate
Afghan metal-work and more than four components
of Russian vehicles and artillery, provided a great
opportunity to represent a highly practical battlefield
conversion that utilised spare parts as one would
have found in a Taliban scrap yard.
Resin wheels/tyres made by the

author were used on this project
The author mated the Dragon BTR-70 hubcap with an ICM Ural truck
road tyre, then had it cast in resin
CONSTRUCTION
The construction of this particular BTR-70 goes
back some time and started with me producing a
simple replacement resin wheel-set for Dragon's
BTR-70, the original kit tyres being notorious for
seeping rubber and splitting. To this end, I mated
the Dragon BTR-70 hubcap with an ICM Ural truck
road tyre, which Steve Weed of Celtic Works
very generously cast for me. I then began altering
Dragon’s somewhat inaccurate BTR-70. Being
The turret has been
committed as I was to converting the vehicle as temporarily placed on its
the basis for the Afghan flak-wagon, I was happy mount to check for fit
to chop and alter its various inaccuracies. This
was greatly helped by the release of Trumpeter's
BTR-70, which allowed for comparison of the more
glaring inaccuracies.
On closer examination of the photographs, I
noted that this Flak conversion was based on a late
model BTR-70 with commonality with the BTR-80 in
areas, such as the large frontal swim vein – which
differs from the early model in having fewer ribs
and a somewhat altered form – chunky triangular
light guards and a number of small light fittings
attached to the front of the vehicle.
For the actual Flak gun itself, I proceeded to
adapt and detail Eastern Express's somewhat
simplified offering of the ZSU-23 which can be
found in their GAZ 66 truck kit. On seeing this,
my good pal Mick Jordan tut-tutted, exclaiming
“You can’t use that!” and presented me with a
rather excellent Meng-manufactured ZSU-23 which
is included in one of their Middle East pick-up
truck series.
Meng’s ZSU-23 leaves little to be desired and
The ZSU turret completely
is a gem of a kit in its own right. Not to be left changes the look of the
out, Alan Callan then stepped into the breach with Soviet era BTR-70
the generous offer of a number of Zvezda BMP-1
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Oil paints were used to create the effect
The base colour was a blend of Tamiya Acrylics XF-58 Olive Green and XF-27 Black Green of a battered and abused paint finish
roof hatch kits. He had four spare and I had the with. These consisted of the right and left upper addition was two large cylindrical tanks that the
remaining two required to construct the Flak gun sections of the Russian-made D30 122mm gun, the Afghans had attached to the rear of the engine
operator’s armoured cab. These had their hinges blast-shields from which can be found mounted on deck. These could be compressed air tanks to
and lock-bolt removed and super-glued together many of these artillery pieces. I scratchbuilt these help start the engines in cold weather, possibly
and reinforced as in real life with a strip of etched two armour sections, as Skif's plastic rendition suggesting a change of engines by the Taliban. Not
metal at the base and a length of wire at the top. and a resin variant I had available to me were being very mechanically-minded, I'll leave that to
At this point, I examined closely the front gun both too thick. Having assembled and constructed others to work out.
shields visible in the second image I had to work the armoured cab around the flak-wagon, the last
Colour-washes and pigments,

including Gulf Sand from Mig
Productions and some from the
Wilder brand were used for
further weathering effects
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DAUBING THE BEAST

With construction complete, it was then time to paint
the Afghan flak-wagon. Being rather partial as I am
to weathered Afghan green with parade stripes and
classy white-walled tyres, I was rather looking forward
to painting and Wilder-weathering this little project. The
first step in this process was to prime the entire model in
Humbrol Green acrylic spray. Over this I applied a coat
of Afghan Army dark green. This was a blend of
Tamiya Acrylics XF-58 Olive Green and XF-27
Black Green, over which I not so much
drybrush but rub small amounts of oil paint
on and off the acrylic finish where you
would get natural sheens. I now applied
colour-washes of pigments including Gulf
Sand from Mig Productions. I only mention
these products as there has recently been a lot
of nonsense on the internet of modellers placing
products into photos as advertisement. I for one
like to see the stuff that works for people in their
finishes and therefore show the ones that work for
me; other products may work for you. Over this I
drybrushed Winsor and Newton Lamp Black very lightly
to bring up the contrasts. This is a process I repeat a
number of times rubbing off the pigments with a dry,
coarse brush if I over-do it. This simple, straightforward Pigments helped to create the dusty
process complete, I then touched up the Meng AA gun effects needed for this vehicle
with pale green inside sections and applied various dust
pigments to the BMP-1 interior hatches.
Localised colour washes help to define the moulded detail and highlight different structures; Wilder pre-mixed colour washes were invaluable here. www.airbrushes.com
More pigment powders were applied, washing them in with paint thinners Metalising the most worn edges of the hull can be easily done with an HB pencil
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The combination of weathering
effects has created a very convincing
appearance, with nothing unrealistic
leaping to attention
The bigger wheels/tyres look

entirely appropriate on this
frankenstein machine
The gunner would have been quite

well protected by the welded shield of
BMP-1 hatches
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MANNING UP
The last part of the project involved adding a crew
or owner to the flak-wagon. To this end, I took a
Wilder Afghan figure and chopped his seated legs
and arms off and added an RPD machine gun
over his shoulders. I then painted him to the best
of my ability with a combination of oil paints and
acrylics. This was a project aided by my good
friends Mick Jordan and Alan Callan but also by
my buddy Stan Spooner, who urged me to finally
finish it. As far as AA gun conversions go, my next
one will have to be a Ukrainian MT-LB with ZSU
23mm followed by a PSP M113 with KPV14.5 x4.
Until then, happy modelling folks! •
The commander was made with a

Wilder figure, seated legs chopped off
and an MG slung over his shoulders
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FULL-BUILD ALLIED MILITARY VEHICLE - TAMIYA 1:35 MATILDA II MK. III/IV INFANTRY TANK MK.IIA • KIT NO.35300
O M E A W A LT Z I N G
WHO'LL C
MATI L D A W I T H U S . . ?
In 2009, Tamiya
marked the milestone
of their 300th release
with an all-new, 1:35
Matilda II. Here, Vitor
Costa describes his
approach to building
this superb little kit
B
ack in 1973, Tamiya released their original
1:35 kit of the British Matilda II and thirty-six
years later, it was replaced with a newly-
tooled model, manufactured to more accurate,
modern standards. In the box, in the usual yellow/
sand plastic we find five sprues carrying 387 parts,
plus ten polycaps, a length of nylon cord for the
tow rope, a waterslide decal sheet and a sixteen-
page instruction booklet. From the decal sheet, four
options can be built:
- 42nd Royal Tank Regiment, 1st Army Tank
Brigade, North Africa, 1941.
- 32nd Army Tank Brigade, Libya, 1941,
- 49th Royal Tank Regiment, 35th Army Tank
Brigade, England, 1942.
- 49th Royal Tank Regiment, 35th Army Tank
Brigade, England 1942.
The first two using The Caunter Scheme were

used between 1940 and 1941, the other two
options are to be painted with a camouflage
scheme using two shades of brown. Looking
at the instructions, the familiar Tamiya style
was immediately identifiable, with very clear
illustrations, as well as some notes. The wheels,
lower hull and suspension were the starting point
of the build and all the parts are crisp, very nicely
detailed and well 'organized' on the sprues. Some
sub-assembling was required until the tracks could
be assembled and there were some ejection pin
marks, but only a few parts needed putty to correct
them, since the majority would not be seen once
in place.
The wheels didn’t present any difficulty and
even with a considerable number of parts, about
eighty, it was done in a few minutes. Only a few
parts were visible once all the parts are in place so
there wasn’t much work in correcting it. At this time,
nothing else could be done until the suspension
was put in place. As with the wheels, many parts
compose the kit's suspension and once again all
the components fitted perfectly without any kind of
effort. Even knowing that nothing will be visible, The running gear is largely hidden on the finished
these parts are filled with nice details. There are model, but is well detailed all the same
four sub-assemblies for each side of the hull but the
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Assembly is easy and
straightforward, thanks to
Tamiya’s precision mouldings
Minor adjustments were

made to the spare tracks
to increase realism
With the upper hull in place, the model is starting to look like a
Matilda II
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way they attach to the lower hull sides prevents any

mistakes. Once in place, it's extraordinary to see
the perfect alignment of the wheels. By this stage
all these simple but well-represented parts were
covered with the suspension cover parts, once more
without any issue.
Once dry was time for the tracks. Tamiya gives
us the choice of separate link tracks or vinyl ones.
Looking to the two options I decided that there
was no need to the use the separated track links,
the vinyl tracks were as good as the plastic ones,
so some time was spared in this stage. The tracks
would be fitted once the paint job was finished.
COVERING THE HULL

The upper hull is the biggest part on the box and
like all the stages before, there were plenty of parts
to fit together. Some holes were drilled to locate a
few parts in further stages. The drivers hatch can
be fitted open or closed and this can be changed
at any time so it’s better to leave it closed, to make
sure that all areas get painted.
THE COMMAND POST

As with the upper hull part, some holes need
opening up and with a drill, the job was easily
AK Interactive’s Caunter Scheme acrylic paint set was put to use on this project and the
done. In this step attention is needed, since it’s easy results speak for themselves. www.ak-interactive.com
to drill more than the required holes depending of
the version you choose. With the 2-Pounder gun
in place, the characteristic look of the Matilda
starts to appear. Now the turret was closed up and
readied for all the other minor parts that compose Tamiya’s decal sheet provides
it, all with very good levels of detail and once various markings-options; the
author chose ’Defiance’
Masking up for the final colours in the tricky Caunter camouflage scheme is underway Points of extreme paint-wear were recreated with dark brown paints, applied with a fine brush
The top of the 2-Pdr gun barrel was given some particularly convincing paint-wear ‘Dust-washes’ made with pigments suspended in thinners can create realistic dust accumulations
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The lower surfaces of the side plates are
being given a light ‘dust-wash’ here
more with perfect fit. As with the hull, some parts

were left off at this stage due to the weathering/
painting process. So the smoke grenade launcher
and the light would be fitted later. The cupola can
be assembled with the hatch open or closed and I
decided to leave it closed but not glued, which will
allow the inclusion of the figure later on.
PAINTING
There is a lot of misinformation about the real
Matilda colours but with the help of the AK
Interactive 'British Desert Colours – The Caunter Graphite from an artist’s
Scheme' (AK4030) paint set it all became much stick is being rubbed on with
easier. With four available options the choice fell a stump to form areas where
the paint has worn through
on option No.2; 32nd Army Tank Brigade, Libya, to the steel of the hull
1941, painted with one of the many available
Caunter Scheme options used by the British by
that time. After the primer coat, the first colour to the Matilda. All those characteristic details and Mark Setter and Mr. Mark Softer they were really
be applied was the BSC No.64 Portland Stone the very angled hull make the masking process easy to apply. The transparent look would vanish
(AK4031) followed by the BSC No.61 Light Stone really complicated to accomplish. But the final look once all the weathering process were complete.
(AK4034). The BSC No.34 Slate (AK4033) was compensates for all that extra work. Some chipping effects were applied at this time,
the darkest and last one to be used. using acrylic colours to create the effect.
All the colours were pre-lightened to counteract DECALS Time to apply a colour-wash of dark brown
the darkening effect of the weathering process. The kit decals are very well printed with vivid enamel paints, further enhancing the details of the
The horizontal areas, which are the most exposed colours and all in a correct register but they are a kit. I applied a pin (localised) colour-wash of the
to the sun were lightened further to simulate this little bit transparent, making it possible to see the mixture and once dry, the excess was removed
characteristic effect. The Caunter Scheme is not boundaries of the camouflage colours beneath. with white spirit using a flat brush. The final satin
a complicated camouflage to execute, but this Only five decals were needed to represent this varnish coat was then applied, protecting all the
doesn’t apply when the subject to be painted is version and with the help of Mr. Gunze Decals work done so far.
The one-piece flexible tracks are perfectly adequate for this model An RMG cable set was used for the Matilda’s hawsers RMG’s cast resin end-loops look very convincing
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TRACKS The combined effects of dust,

Making the tracks was really easy and fast. They paint wear plus a light paint
were fitted to the suspension by guiding them along sheen give the Matilda an
extremely realistic look
the hull through the open areas on the sides. Vinyl
glue from Pattex was used to secure them and with
the help of a couple of plastic clamps, it was all
very easy.
The colour of the vinyl tracks is very close to
the real thing so the first thing to do was to fill the
recessed areas with dust-coloured pigments on the
upper areas and the ones that have ground contact
received a coating of a lighter shade of dust.
With the tools painted and tracks in place its
time to finish the kit
Rather than damage or even ruin the job, almost
all stages were sealed with a satin acrylic varnish.
Why satin? It gives the weathering products just
enough texture for them to adhere to the surface;
with gloss varnish it’s really hard to work all the
weathering products in and using a matt coat
makes it impossible to remove, so satin is the key.
To blend all these products together, a satin coat
was applied, followed by a mix of satin and mate
varnish. A small amount of shine can be seen, as
we see on the real thing. This was a straightforward
build, with a wonderful kit of a wonderful subject.
Finally, Tamiya's ancient Matilda can be laid to
rest, replaced with a much better option. •
AVAILABILITY;
Tamiya models and accessories are widely
available from good model shops and online.
UK import and distribution by The Hobby
Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net
Tamiya’s 2009 Matilda II kit

outclasses the 1970s release in
every way and is a superb replica
of this ‘Queen of the Desert’
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KIT PREVIEW FOX MODELS 1:24 SD.KFZ.2 KETTENKRAD AND SD.ANH.1 • KIT NO.K024001
ON TRACK IN 1:24
Fancy a 1:24 Kettenkrad for your display cabinet?
T
he Kettenkrad is a well known oddity of a military The kit is extensively detailed, coming with a replica
vehicle, kitted many times over the years by of the Opel engine and all the driver's controls, of
numerous manufacturers in pretty much all the major which there are quite a few. The decal sheet offers a
modelling scales. Studio27 are best known for their large number of license plates for both Wehrmacht and
full resin and metal kits of competition cars, as well as Luftwaffe deployment, as well as dials, NSU logos,
accessories and decals, so when they launched this 1:24 divisional markings and data panels. Fox Models have
kit of the Kettenkrad under the new 'Fox Models' name, taken a very different approach to this model than most
we were (pleasantly) surprised. As with the company's military modellers might be familiar with, but once the
model cars, this comes in the form of a cast resin main parts have been prepared (there's minimal clean-up,
structure with white metal used for the smaller parts such even with the cast metal parts), assembly can proceed,
as suspension, tracks, front fork and internal detailing. using cyanoacrylate and/or epoxy glues. Fancy a
The Sd.Anh.1 trailer is formed entirely from cast metal, Kettenkraftrad in scale larger than 1:35, but nowhere
with flexible resin used for the tyres. near as vast as Italeri/Esci's 1:9 kit? This one is for you,
A well stocked photo-etched brass fret provides if you have deep enough pockets for the £160 asking
sheet metal components, louvred engine covers, grilles, price. (www.hlj.com) •
internal items and other small parts. The tracks come
as individual links that are simply crimped together to
AVAILABILITY;
form a continuous loop, a straightforward solution to a
Fox Models kits are available from www.foxmodels.net
potentially fiddly operation.
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EQUIPMENT PREVIEW IWATA HI-LINE HP-BH AIRBRUSH
Introducing the Iwata Hi-Line

HP-BH double-action airbrush
IWATA PROFESSIONAL AIRBRUSH

I
wata's HP-BH is a model of airbrush from the Hi-Line range,
which is second only to the manufacturer's premium 'Custom
Micron' line. It is a double-action instrument, meaning that
both the air and paint flow can be controlled via the trigger,
during spraying. It also comes with Iwata's 'MAC Valve' (Micro
Air Control) which offers the user extremely precise control of the
airflow, vital for the most demanding, up-close spray-jobs.
The HP-BH comes fitted with 0.2mm nozzle which is fine
enough for most scale modelling applications. Build quality of the
airbrush is impeccable, with a flawless chrome finish on the body
and tail of the unit. The smart black presentation box with purple
foam liner also contains a small spanner to unscrew the paint tip
and a tube of Iwata Lube.
It's hard to imagine a more complete airbrush for the modeller.
If you require the same instrument with a larger paint cup for
more prolonged spraying sessions, try the 0.3mm nozzle HP-CH
with its 9ml top-mounted cup. •
AVAILABILITY;
HP-BH price, £259. Iwata airbrushes, equipment, materials and
spares are available to purchase from The Airbrush Company.
www.airbrushes.com
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MODELLING REFERENCES M31 TANK RECOVERY VEHICLE: YAD LASHIRON LATRUN MUSEUM
ON THE ROAD TO
RECOVERY
The M31 Tank Recovery
T
he T2 TRV later referred to as the Two different versions of the M31s
M31 came into being in 1942, after TRVs were to see main production; the
Vehicle – or TRV – is one of a number of other recovery tractors
had been tried and tested. Based
M3A3-based M31 B1 consisting of an
all welded hull with diesel engine and the
those Cinderellas vehicles on the M3 Lee medium tank, the M31
did away with the lower 75mm main
M3A5-based M31 B2 riveted hull with
petrol engine. The large crane could rotate
of the Second World War. gun, the 37mm gun from the turret and
the Browning .30cal from the cupola. In
360 degrees and with the aid of a pair of
boom jacks could lift up to 30,000 lbs of
Zack Sex brings us a timely their place were two dummy guns to fool weight. Whilst this was handy for lifting
look at this interesting ARV

opponents from afar and to the front of the all manner of objects from engines to
37mm turret – now facing rearward – a German Panzer nests, its main role would
which is the subject of Gar Wood crane. With the M4 Sherman

replacing the Lee in service, some five
be hauling damaged and destroyed
armour from the battlefield.
Takom's latest 1:35 release hundred M31s were produced between
1942 and 1943.
M31s pulled Shermans, M10s, StuG
IIIs, trains and a wide assortments of
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B C
A A front three quarter view of the T2 or M31 ARV,

halftracks and armoured cars away to sorting depots armament gondola. The M33 was used mainly its M3 lineage being quite evident. Of note is the fake
or scrapyards from the photo evidence available, to tow extremely large artillery pieces such as the gun barrel attached to the lower hull entrance hatch. The
providing the modeller with a wide range of 240mm Long Tom. The British Army for their part corresponding fake gun barrel for the turret is missing on
building and diorama options for this distinctive US deployed a series of tank recovery vehicles based this vehicle
army ARV. For those wanting something a little more on their Grant tanks which saw service throughout B A profile of the M3 Lee upper gun turret facing towards
esoteric, perhaps an Egyptian Army M31 with M4 North West Europe until war's end. the rear to which the large boom is connected
bogies (as is the subject of this walk-around) or a My own personal favourite is a single M31
French M31 knocked out by a Viet Minh land mine appropriated the New Zealand 20th Armoured C The early transmission cover of the M3 Lee with its
bolted housing has a tow block attached and a number of
in Indochina. Division when found in the Monte Cassino area empty spare road wheel holding mounts
Another important variant of the M31 series was during battle where US forces had temporarily
the M33 prime mover. These variants had their Gar abandoned it. The Kiwis quickly set about retrieving D A good view of the M31 showing to good effect the
drivers viewing hatches in open position. Within the
Wood crane, winch and 37mm turret removed and it and kept it till war's end, all enquires being met
cramped lower hull quarters, the crew operated in a
a Sherman cupola mounted above the fake main with a blank response. Happy modelling. • degree of discomfort
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E F
E A detail shot of the lower righthand side hull and steel chevron tracks. Tow
cables would normally be attached to the front lugs or U-shaped tow hooks
F Top shot of the T2/M31 upper hull and turret showing it in ARV
configuration. Of note are the empty sheet-metal stowage boxes attached to
the front
G Detail study of the Lee upper turret, its armament removed to house the
boom or crane pivot mount
H Top shot of the rear engine deck and A-frame assembly of the lifting boom.
This unit had a 30,000-pound capacity when used in conjunction with two rear
mounted boom jacks or stiff legs
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I J
I Detail shot of the driver's hatch in the

elevated position and the front plate
stowage box which has lost its lid
J Detail shot of the Lee turret and

crane pivot construction. Of note is the
commander’s simple two-piece hatch
K A view down the Gar Wood 10-Y 5500

crane and the various details of its A-frame
assembly. This example is badly rusted by
such proximity to the Mediterranean Sea
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L
M O
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P Q
L Detailed study of the lower Gar Wood crane or boom P Detailed study of the Lee commander’s cupola and
assembly. Its lattice struts and steel cable in evidence plated over gun section from where the Gar Wood
winch cable operates
M Interesting shot of the extremely dusty and rusty
engine deck area showing where the engine and deck Q Top shot of the righthand side upper hull crew hatch
grills have been removed and replaced with square looking towards the rear. Of note is the fume extractor
mesh, presumably by IDF maintenance crew fan housing one three, two on the and one on the
turret retained from the Lee tank
N The lefthand side stowage locker on rear of the
M31 ARV is a simple sheet metal affair, as is the R Interesting shot of the M31 ARV, showing the later
corresponding right hand example. It is not uncommon Sherman bogies attached to this M31 hull, not normally
to see spare tracks attached to the front and back found these vehicles as are the later solid steel wheels.
sections of these In the background we can make out the M31 successor
in the form of a HVSS M32 ARV
O Top shot of the right hand side upper hull crew
hatch and stowage box positioned above the original
M3 Lee main gun cupola
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MODEL REFERENCES BATTLE OF NORMANDY
STRAIGHT AHEAD, BU D
A US convoy passes through Cherbourg, with the help of MPs and their newly ac

U DDY! T
his image is so perfect, it almost Jeeps, a Dodge ambulance and a a boldly stencilled re-marking but
looks like a still-frame from a COE (possibly an Autocar) towing a it’s unclear if the vehicle has been
war film. A GMC ‘Deuce-and-a- trailer of some form. repainted in US Army olive-drab, or
half’, truck crewed by African- The MPs are using an NSU just left in its original colours. This
American GIs, is being directed HK-101 Sd.Kfz.2 Kleines scene could be the inspiration for
through the streets of Cherbourg by Kettenkraftrad as their transport, a a mega-diorama or just a smaller
wly acquired vehicle

Military Policeman. Behind the truck fascinating vehicle that is almost vignette and the vehicles are all
we can see a column of US Army perfectly suited for the role. available in model-form from various
‘softskins’ that includes a pair of The Kettenkrad has been given manufacturers. •
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FULL-BUILD WW2 GERMAN ARMOUR - DRAGON 1:35 JAGDPANZER IV/70(V) • KIT NO.6397
W
ith the failed offensive in the Ardennes,
Hitler had lost most of the armour he
required for the defence of Germany.
The next natural defence barrier was
the River Rhine, the last defence of The Ruhr and
a great psychological barrier to both sides. The
main assault was to be made in the north by the
British and Canadians over the Ruhr, but by a
stroke of luck, the Americans were first across
the Rhine when they captured the Rail Bridge
at Remagen, on the 7th March 1945. The
result made German in critical situation and all
defence attempt became useless.
On the same day, The US 3rd Armored
Division, 104th Division and 8th Division started
to clear the last German resistance of Cologne
and surrounding area and reached the Rhine
too. The German forces were split. The remnants
of the LVIII. Panzerkorps, along with contingents
of the 3rd Panzergrenadier-Division which had
fallen back southward away from Cologne,
formed a last-ditch defence across an eastward
bend of the Rhine. A Jagdpanzer IV L70/(V)
from 3rd Panzergrenadier Division with some
infantries retreated in the Muddy field and try to
reach the German defensive line...
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A MUDDY RETREAT
Gary Kwan uses Mission Model's extremely accurate acrylic paints to
recreate the three-colour scheme on this Jagdpanzer of 2/Pz.Jg Abt3,
3rd Pz Gdr Div., South of Cologne, Germany in early March 1945
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MODEL ASSEMBLY
There have been a few predecessors to Dragon’s wasn't an easy job, since the kit was in production tracks when in place on the completed model, so I
JgdPz IV/70(V). Monogram, Tamiya and the for only ten months. happily used the kit-supplied ‘Magic Tracks’.
1990’s Dragon’s first effort were all fine kits for Having taken a look through the sprues I could The gun assembly was added now, again a
their time and we were happy with the results. find no major complaints, everything was pretty delicate matter. I wanted to fit a turned metal
But it has all changed now and even the smallest much perfect, so I started assembling the chassis barrel (Lion Roar), but this turned out to be a bit of
inaccuracy sees today’s manufacturers crucified by according to the instructions. Once assembled, I a nightmare as it wasn’t produced with the new
the internet 'experts'. Well, Dragon have done a replaced the fenders with Lion Roar's PE upgrade Dragon kit in mind. I wanted to keep the excellent
fine job with their second edition JgdPz IV/70 (V). set and also improved some weld seams. This kit mantlet and the fit between the plastic and the
Of course, Tamiya also released their new version is important for the prominent seams seen on gun was less than perfect. Once done, and with the
L70/(V) in 2015. It offers easy assembly and a the angled 80mm front plates as well as for the gun still moveable, I added the superstructure’s roof
very nice result without any additional aftermarket, smaller ones at the rear. All the smaller gaps at the plate and other details. Be careful here: be sparing
however, in my opinion, I still like the Dragon one joints were filled with some liquefied filler. Unlike with the glue and don’t allow it to melt into the
because it has more detail and also easy to add PE the normal production series, all eight wheels on upper hull. A small groove around the roof plate
upgrade sets (eg; no need to cut the side-fenders both sides are standard rubber-tyred wheels and should remain visible. The rear armour with engine
from the upper hull). For that reason I decided to didn't use any steel wheels in L70/(V)S from the deck was then added. Again there was not much to
look for and detail-up this late-war Jagdpanzer. It 3rd Panzergrenadier Division. I prefer to paint the add in the way of detail.

PAINTING AND WEATHERING
The model is base on the two pictures from 2/ Mud adding (step 1)
Pz.Jg.Abt 3, 3rd Panzergrenadier Division
in Oberpleis at Late March 1945, which are
published in page 2 of Panzerwrecks Vol.10.
As we can see all L70/(V) in this period already
applied standard three-colour factory camo and the
solid black tactical numbers on the vehicle was one
of 3rd PGD's L70/(V)'s major feature, so I decided
to paint my model in this way. This time I tried to
use a new acrylic colour brand: Mission Models
Paint. This brand is of a professional quality,
designed for spraying with easy usage, has no
smell and offers a fine result. Their German paints
series also provide the original wartime factory RAL
number in each colour for reference.
The base colour was Dunkelgelb Late 1944
RAL7028 (MMP-019). I left the colour to dry, then
drew some camouflage patterns on the printing
paper first, trimmed them out and fixed them to the
model to spray the 'semi hard-edged' green stripes
of the camouflage by mixing Olivgrun RAL 6009
(MMP-009) with a bit ResedagrunRAL6011 (MMP-
018). I used the same method to apply the brown
colour, Rotbaun RAL 8012 (MMP-015).
Multi-colour pre-shadowing
Base coat
Camouflage layer
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Pin-wash application I mixed six different tones of each colour, from

with oil paints dark to light when spraying the camo, to enrich the
colour depth. After finishing the camouflage colour
painting and decal application, the next step was
to apply the surface colour variation with enamel
and oil paints. I call this a 'pre-weathering' process
and can be defined by three steps: filters, blending
and colour-washes. First, I applied the overall tan-
colour enamel filter and just one or two layers
were perfect. Then I used 502 Abteilung oil paints
Buff, Black and Dark Mud with Ammo enamel
thinner for oil-blending process (the Ammo thinner
is less aggressive on the paint), to emphasise the
details and give 'volume' to the tank.
Now came time for last stage; pin-washes,
which perfect to bring out the detail and
also including the creation of stains
and streaks. I used ochre and burnt
umber oil paints for this process,
applying them with a fine brush. This
is a key element to achieving success
because you want to place the colour-
wash exactly onto each detail and not over larger
Paint chipping begins
First layer dust 'light dust'

Second layer dust 'dark dust'
Dirtying-up the tracks
areas as one would with a filter. Moreover, this can model in a logical way. Dark colour chips using mud application on the lower hull, I created the
keep the base colour intact. I tried to reproduce a Dunkelgelb RAL7028 (MMP-011) mixed with soil build-up with some textured paint on the tracks
general dirty appearance for the weathering with Gelbbraun RAL8020 (MMP-010) were then applied before the actual paint. After spraying Tamiya
dust accumulations in some areas and dirty steaks in the places where abrasion would occur. Stage Acrylic XF-57 Buff over the tracks, I used AMMO
and stains on all the surfaces. 3 consisted of red primer chips. Maybe some enamel track wash to form a first layer of colour-
After allowing the washes and filters to dry for people think why the need to apply Red Primer? wash. Then I applied the same weathering method
one day, I started to paint some simulated paint It's because most paint damage did not reach the over the lower hull, into the tracks. Graphite and
damage with four stages of chips; 1. Light colour metal, sometimes just scratching off the surface metallic pigment was applied to the contact areas
chips. 2. Dark colour chips. 3. Red primer chips colours; Red Oxide German WW2 RAL3009 of the tracks and wheels and black pigment was
4. Metal colour chips. The first light colour was (MMP-013) is perfect for a red primer effect. Lastly used on the wheels rolling areas with an old
a mix of MMP-019 and a bit of white, plus AV I used black acrylic mixed some dark brown to paintbrush. And the Jagdpanzer IV was done!
858 Ice Yellow, imitating the more superficial depict the metallic chips. Mission Models' paints worked extremely well and
chips and scratches, placed across on the entire In the final stage, I painted the tracks. Like the I'll be using them again. •
Exhaust pipe weathering Wheels receive a muddy colour-wash
AFV Edition 57

AVAILABILITY;
Dragon models and accessories are widely
available from good model shops and
online. UK import and distribution by The
Hobby Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net

KIT PREVIEW TAKOM ITPSV 90 MARKSMAN SPAAG • KIT NO.2043
A FINE FINNISH
Takom have placed their excellent Marksman
35mm AA turret on the T-55AM hull, creating
the deadly ItPsv 90 SPAAG
T
he 'Marksman' is a British anti-aircraft and the tracks come as glueable individual links.
weapon system developed by Marconi, The turret looks like a quick build sub-assembly
consisting of a turret, a Marconi Series 400 with well executed Oerlikon guns. A fabulously
radar and two Swiss 35mm Oerlikon auto- weird-looking subject and one that will turn heads
cannons. (Wikipedia). In this variant, we have the on a model-show display table. Great detail
SPAAG turret mounted on a T-55AM tank hull and everywhere, but that hard-edge Finnish camouflage
it is also used on the Leopard 2A4 chassis. Takom might be a challenge! •
have taken their superb T-55 kit parts and mated
them with their Marksman mouldings which first
AVAILABILITY;
appeared in the Chieftain Marksman kit. Together,
Takom models and materials are widely
they make an extremely unusual-looking machine
available from good model shops and online.
and in Finnish Army splinter camouflage, it's rather
www.pocketbond.co.uk
spectacular. The detail on the tank parts is stunning
AFV Edition 59
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KIT PREVIEW TAKOM M3 LEE EARLY • KIT NO.2085
T
he M3 Lee US Medium Tank is an eternally popular
modelling subject, with modellers up-detailing the
Tamiya and other kits with aftermarket sets and new
tracks. An all-new kit of the vehicle is long overdue and
now we have exactly that, courtesy of Takom. This is an all-
new production that uses no parts from previous Lee models.
In the nicely chunky box we have ten runners of grey
polystyrene plus a lower hull and upper turret, a section of
clear plastic for the headlamp lenses, a small photo-etched
brass fret carrying the headlight brush-guards, engine grille
plus other small fittings and a waterslide decals sheet. Four
markings-options are provided; a Lend-Lease vehicle in the
Soviet Union, US 2nd Armored Division, 1942 and two
tanks of an unknown training unit at the Desert Warfare
A MEDIUM,
Center, USA, 1942. All are overall olive-drab schemes but
the markings themselves are quite colourful.
The model depicts the early version of the tank with
riveted hull and straight-sided turret; Takom are also
releasing the M3 Grant with the larger turret and side-skirts.
WELL DONE
The Lee's hull is a bath-tub design to which individually
moulded rear panels and transmission covers are added.
For extra detail and outline accuracy, the final-drive covers
are individual parts and each have foundry marks on their
inward-facing surfaces; not the first time this has been done,
but an extremely nice touch anyway. The suspension bogies
are broken down into seventeen parts each (including road-
Takom's all-new 1:35 M3 Lee has arrived. wheels) which is a fairly high parts-count but it's done in
a sensible manner that offers the best detail with minimal
Here's our first look inside the box.. assembly complication.
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The tracks come in the form of link and length; the upper
and lower runs are moulded in one piece, with individual links
(with angled end-connectors) two wrap around the sprocket
and idlers and shorter runs on the front and rear uplifts. A
pair of ejector-pin marks are present on each track pad's inner
face, but they are small and the majority are raised, and so
easily sliced off. Obviously, it will only be during assembly
when the fit of parts can be judged, but on the sprue, the
track links look very well detailed and correctly proportioned.
The upper hull builds up, panel by panel, onto the
assembled lower hull, and it's here that we'll need a really Cast-steel texture is
evidence across the turret
good fit of parts to ensure even joint lines. Having each facet
of the hull as a separate plate adds time and complication
to the model's construction, but it does allow the highly
prominent rivets that plaster the Lee to be properly formed,
a major plus-point. No interior comes with this model, so
assembly is all about getting the exterior just right, which is
fine by me.
Takom have achieved a good balance with this release.
In terms of detail, the model out classes all other M3 kits so
far issued. The lack of interior might displease some, but
the empty interior will keep the price down. The inclusion of
photo-etched headlight brush-guards and link-length tracks
elevates the box-stock detail to near aftermarket levels. We
can't wait to cut plastic on this beauty! •
AVAILABILITY;
Takom models and materials are widely available from
good model shops and online. www.pocketbond.com Great detail is seen everyhwere; from the lower hull, above, to the upper hull’s individual panels
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BOOK REVIEWS
KRUPP PROTZE AND VARIANTS, FOTO FILE #1
SABOT PUBLICATIONS
www.sabotpub.com
Tamiya offer the charismatic ‘Boxer’ truck by Krupp in both 1:35 and
1:48 forms and the former (in a couple of incarnations) has been
a staple of many a diorama over the years since its release back
in 1978. If you are building this kit, you might want some ideas of
how it looked in service during WW2 and this new title from US
publisher Sabot provides photos in heaps, showing this attractive,
droop-nosed vehicle in a plethora of locations from muddy roads in
the east to snow-covered forests and cobbled streets. This is purely a
photo reference manual with no captions or text, so the reader must
draw their own conclusions as to the locations, but the large and good
quality imagery more than make up for that, and you’ll find plenty of
inspiration when you build your Protze kit
M10/ACHILLES, A VISUAL HISTORY OF

THE US ARMY’S WWII TANK DESTROYER
DAVID DOYLE, THE AMPERSAND GROUP INC
www.casematepublishing.co.uk
Tamiya’s 1:35 and 1:48 M10 Tank Destroyers are fantastic kits,
packed with detail but easy to build. If, like many modellers, you
want to add extra detailing to the exterior and interior of your model
and also want some ideas on where the crew stowage was kept, this
book fits the bill perfectly. In the generous 130+ soft-backed pages
you will find hundreds of top quality photos of the vehicle, both in
WW2 settings plus museum walk-arounds. For the up-detailing stages
of the build, there are decent shots of the interior (visible on models)
and engine bay and the black and white wartime shots offer further
inspiration for dioramas.
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M1A1 SA IN IRAQI SERVICE, WARMACHINES 04
SABOT PUBLICATIONS
www.sabotpub.com
When the bulk of US armoured forces left Iraq, a large quantity of American
hardware was left behind, in the hands if the Iraqi Army. This included 140
M1A1 SA Abrams tanks, whose new crews were trained on the deployment and
maintenance of these formidable beasts. This new sixty-eight page book from
Sabot provides detailed a photo-report on these tanks in use, with some fantastic
close-ups that show the rather crusty states they have fallen into. Very usefully, the
photographer has closed-in on the IA insignia, showing how some were painted
on with stencils and how others were large vinyl stickers which are seen scratched
and peeling off. Colour profiles are provided to show where the markings were
positioned and as a big bonus, a decals sheet in 1:35 (by Cartograf) is also
provided, carrying all you need to convert your M1A1 model. Excellent!
PUMA HEAVY APC, CENTURION

BASED APC IN IDF SERVICE PART 3
MICHAEL MASS, ADAM O’ BRIEN, DESERT EAGLE PUBLISHING
www.aviationbookcentre.com
The Puma is a spectacularly ugly Israeli heavy armoured personal carrier and as is so
often the case, an unlovely subject makes for a great-looking model. This is certainly the
case with this machine, based on the Centurion hull and chassis but looking nothing at
all like the base vehicle, with mine rollers/bulldozer blade and IDF-style side skirts all but
concealing its origins as a front-line British Cold War MBT. This eighty-four page (including
covers) production provides a wealth of information on the beast in the form of high-quality
colour photographs, supplemented with occasional sketches that show the fitment of the
aforementioned frontal equipment. The photos are super-clear and will be a great help to
anyone modelling this machine in miniature.
AFV Edition 63
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MODELLING INSPIRATION...
PACHI 77! T
amiya have been running the ‘Pachi’ model photo competition
for many years, and in recent times it has evolved from film
to digital photography. This year’s contest saw the largest
number of entries for ten years, including a large number of
high quality efforts from those still in their teens. Here are just three
Tamiya’s model photo competition examples of the photos entered; a full report can be found in the
January issue of MiM’s sister title, Tamiya Model Magazine. •
gets better and better See you again next time!
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military illustrated £6.50 - December ’17 (issue 080)

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ISSUE No.080 December 2017

6 SUBSCRIBE AND RECEIVE

16 DANA IN THE DUMPS

28 TALIBAN’S TERRIBLE TWIN

36 WHO’LL COME A WALTZING MATILDA

42 IWATA PROFESSIONAL AIRBRUSH

44 ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

60 A MEDIUM, WELL DONE

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ON THE WAY FROM TAMIYA

ON THE WAY FROM ZEVZDA

ON THE WAY FROM TAKOM

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CHANGE THE WAY YOU PAINT

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Amusing Hobby (35A006) Amusing Hobby (35A016) Amusing Hobby (35A017)

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Zombies and dystopian scenerios are getting

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COLOUR MODULATION… WELL, SORT OF

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slightly darker than the stains.

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One of our favourite views, from

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SUPERMARINE WALRUS MK.I

SUPERMARINE WALRUS MK.I

SUPERMARINE WALRUS MK.I

Length 238mm Width 292mm Pieces 157

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DEF MODEL, KOREA EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

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