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Contents - Issue 160 August 2019
REGULARS
p 4 NEWS
What’s new in the world of military
14 modelling
p 58 SMALL SCALE
News and reviews of 1:72 and smaller
releases
p 60 1:48 SCALE
News and new releases in 1:48 scale
p 62 BOOKS
Military and modelling in print
p 65 NEXT ISSUE
What to look forward to next time
p 66 LAST POST
D-Day 75th Anniversary Event
FEATURES
p 6 THINK TANK
T
34 Russian Victory Parade 2018 by John
Hamm
p 12 PREVIEW
Meng 1:35 Leopard 2A7+
p 14 TEN TON TANK TRANSPORTER

Das Werk 1:35 Faun L900 and Sd.Ah.116
by Michael Franz
p 22 PREVIEW
Dragon 1:35 IDF M113
p 24 SCENES FROM THE SOMME

Takom’s 1:35 Mk.I Male by Gary
Edmundson
p 34 MIGHTY MARDER
Tamiya 1:35 Marder III Ausf. M by John
Bonanni
p 44 PREVIEW
Dragon 1:35 Flak 36/37 88mm Gun
p 46 ARCHER REDUX
Brett Green adds
crew figures to
Tamiya’s 1:35
Archer SPG
46 p 52 BUILD PREVIEW
Dragon
Jagdpanther by
Graham Tetley
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MENG MODEL FORTHCOMING KIT ANNOUNCEMENTS AVAILABLE SOON

M
eng Model has announced a 1:35 scale M4A3 (76) W Sherman. This model will have a total of 1,190
parts. Suspension will be workable and the kit will feature cast numbers and realistic surface details.
Tracks are the rubber chevron style wiith duckbill end connectors. Photo-etched parts and metal
NUTS AND BOLTS VOL 42
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cables are included. A bonus metal barrel will also be included in the first batch. uts & Bolts has announced
A Wasp Flamethrower Jeep has also been announced. More details to follow. the next in their series
Thanks to Meng Model for the images and information www.meng-model.com covering WWII German
lorries. Details are as follows:
Nuts & Bolts Vol.42:

Einheitsdiesel – l.gl.Lkw., off. mit
Einheitsfahrgestell für l.Lkw.
The standard 6x6 cross-country lorry
of the Wehrmacht
(available May 29th, 2019)
Author: Holger Erdmann
208 pages A4, glue-bound,
approx. 400 photos, of these
230 contemporary photos from
manuals, combat and war fronts in
b/w, a number of them previously
unpublished; 135 colour photos of
surviving vehicles in public and private
collections; 37 colour photos of three
models from Tony Greenland, Vinnie
Branigan and David Nickels; English /
German captions, 39 pages English /
German text, 6 charts, 27 pages scale
drawings of all versions and details
in 1:35 scale from Lieven DeConinck,
The 45th Annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza 16 camouflage schemes from Laurent
Lecocq, and 3 tables of organization
of units (Kriegstärke-Nachweisungen
2
- 4 August 2019 will see the Stroud utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ, a UAZ-452 KStN) having these vehicles in their
Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) Trackmaster off-road van, a 1944 USA International arsenal, first published 29 May 2019.
stage their Annual Show at South Cerney M426 articulated tractor unit, a 1942 Swiss-made This will be available to order from
Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Saurer 6M signal van, Matador 10-ton gun tractor, Nuts & Bolts’ website by the time you
The show now in its 45th year is widely regarded an American 1942 "FWD", a 1944 G.M.C. 2.5 ton read this www.nuts-bolts.de
as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and 6 x 6 Airborne Tipper, a Morris Commercial C8 Thanks to Nuts & Bolts for the
Countryside events in the UK. Set on an ex wartime FAT (Field Artillery Tractor) used by the British information and images.
airfield, the sprawling show site covers around 200 and Commonwealth during the Second World War
acres, with surprises around every corner, to suit to a 1965 Commer TS3, 4 ton 4 x 4, one of 25
young and old alike. only made for the British Army plus a terrific "Y"
Free Admission for WWII Veterans - The show Station Interceptor display of radio and military
would like to provide free tickets to any WWII telecommunications through the eras.
veterans and their carers. Special parking and Several notable entries include an International
transportation will be provided on the showground M.426 articulated tractor unit, built in 1944 in
for these veterans. To apply, please contact: the U.S.A. and a Buffel (Afrikaans for Buffalo) a
rebecca@eventspr.co.uk or T: 01452 260063. mine-protected infantry mobility vehicle used by
the South African Army during the South African
The varied Military section will feature military Border War. The Buffel was the first truly effective
modellers, vehicles and military charities. The landmine-protected armoured personnel carrier.
100-strong display includes rare ex-RAF Scammell The blues and twos are well represented from
range of tank transporters and recovery vehicles, across the ages, ranging from a 1943 Austin K4
two B.S.A. folding WWII Paratroopers bicycles, Turntable Ladder Fire Engine bought from a scrap
A.E.C. a 1943 A.E.C Matador 10-ton gun tractor yard in 1975 to an impressive American 1988 Ford
and Militant gun tractors, to a 1992 Leyland C8000 fire truck from Flemington New Jersey Fire
"DROPS", (Demountable Rack Offload and Pickup Department. Watch out for the fire tender water
System) a Russian UAZ-469 off-road military light demonstration in the main arena.
4 Model Military International - August 2019

Think Tank - Moscow Victory Parade 2018
They’re coming! The advance guard of
breakdown units led by police cars with
flashing lights in an assortment of BREM-1
ARVs, heavy recovery trucks and empty tank
transporters. In 2015, the year the T-14 Armata
debuted, one broke down on a rehearsal day.
MOSCOW VICTORY PARADE 2018

John Ham reports on the 2018 Moscow Victory Parade from his viewing spot on the city’s outskirts.
I
t’s chilly in the early morning light but you at head of the vehicle column’s entry into consideration for a Russian Army now less
know the column is approaching by the Red Square. Closely following these are the reliant on poorly trained conscripts. Therefore
low rumbling sound in the distance. An replacement vehicles that are held in reserve crew protection with heavy armour and
hour earlier, live Moscow TV had shown just outside Red Square should one from the sophisticated defence systems are not required,
the crews preparing their vehicles at Alabino column come to a halt. A few minutes later the and correspondingly no powerful and thirsty
military base then mounting up for departure. sound of tank engines and tracks and more engine nor heavy duty suspension system.
That was my cue to head out for my viewing flashing lights heralds the next incoming units Reduced to the basics of a mobile weapons
location in Moscow. in small groups in the order that they will enter platform the only limitations then become
The general public are not able to view Red Square. In 2018 the vehicles nearest the the effectiveness, range and susceptibility to
the annual Victory Parade in Red Square head of the column were a unit of quadbike control systems attack. It is likely that more will
commemorating the end of WWII or the Great mounted troops with the remainder following come on these. ■
Patriotic War as it is known in Russia, but it is in order of size: the Tigrs with various weapons
possible to view the mobile column of vehicles configurations, APCs, armoured cars, light tanks, John Ham 2019
as they come in from the city outskirts. Within MBTs, SPGS, SAM missile
Red Square there are several military bands carriers, MLRS launchers,
and the marching column consisting of such tactical missiles, and finally
diverse units as regular infantry, naval and air the huge ICBMs. A feature
force units, airborne, missile, and railway troops, of the annual Red Square
NBC units, engineers, military police, National parades is the inclusion
Guard, and pensions units. The vehicles follow, of new vehicles each year
and an air force fly-past concludes the parade. and 2018 did not break this
When the military parade finishes, relatives tradition. Seen first time
of lost veterans carrying memorial photos were new National Guard
and campaign medals assemble for a huge MRAPs, Technicals – MG
commemorative march into Red Square. armed commercial pick-up
Of the mobile column, first to appear on trucks, robot tanks and mine-
the wide feeder roads to Red Square are the clearers, and aerial drones.
breakdown and recovery units preceded by The robot tanks received
police cars with flashing lights. These deploy a lot of interest and have
at intervals along the route and near Red obvious advantages.
Reserve vehicle column to be deployed close to Red Square. Leading are 2S35 Koalitsiya- SV
Square. With these recovery units are the tank They do not put at risk a
(Coalition) and 2S19 Msta-S SPGs, and behind Buk-M2 (Beech) and Tor-M2U (Torus) self-
transporters carrying the vintage T-34-85s highly trained crew on the propelled SAMs, T-72B3M (T-72B4) MBT, BMPT Terminator-2 Fire Support Vehicle, T-14 Armata
– one traditionally takes the honour position battlefield – an important MBTs, and BTR-MDM Rakushka (Shell) air-transportable APCs.

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3 4
1. T-34-85s on Kamaz tank transporters are carried in to be unloaded just outside Red Square. Only one tank at the van leads the mobile column but there are two reserves in case of breakdown of these vintage machines.
2. AM-1 All Terrain Vehicle unit armed with Kord and Pecheneg GPMGs. They carry pole mountings for the banners each bearing the name one of the Soviet WW2 Front army groups that will be attached just before the bikes enter
into Red Square preceding the mobile column. 3. Gaz-2975 Tigr-M 4x4 Multi-purpose Vehicle can be mounted with a number of weapons modules act as escorts in the Parade. This one is armed with Kornett ATGMs. 4. The Arctic
Warfare group escorted by a lead BTR-82A APC. Behind are lorry-borne TTM-1901-40 Snowmobiles armed with 6P41 Pecheneg GPMGs seen for the first time, and several Tor-M2DT (Torus) articulated SAM carrier vehicles.
5. Vozdushno-Desantnye (Airborne) Column led by a BMD-4M IFV with 100mm gun-missile launcher and a line of BTR-MDM Rakushka (Shell) APCs. All can be fitted with parachute rigs and are air-droppable with crew in-situ
and nerves of steel.

5
7 8
9
6. 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV (Coalition) SP 152mm Howitzer, first seen in 2015 can fire a number of
munitions including rocket-assisted projectiles. The black and gold motif on Parade vehicles derives
from the St George ribbon worn by Russians as a remembrance symbol. 7,8. BMPT-72, Terminator-2
(Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov) Armoured Support Vehicle is an updated version on T-72
chassis that has been trialled with Russian forces in Syria, a new vehicle in the 2018 Parade. Armed
with 2x 30mm cannon, 4 x Ataka ATGMs, co-axial MG, it is designed for AFV and infantry support
particularly in urban warfare environments. 9. A group of BM-30 Smerch (Whirlwind) MLRS rev up
to climb a slope. At the crest is a 9K70 Iskander short-range ballistic missile transporter. 10. Patrul-A
4x4 MRAP of the National Guard. These distinctive grey APCs were seen for the first time in 2018, here
parked up on one of the rehearsal days while crew perform a last minute clean up prior to heading into
Red Square. 11,12. Uran-6 (Uranus) unmanned nine clearing vehicle can be fitted with several mine
clearing tools such as dozers, ploughs, rotating tiller with chisel blades, robotic arm and grabber, and
crane. It can be operated from a control vehicle or backpack unit.

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11
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15 16
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19

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21 22
23 13, 14. Uran-9 (Uranus) unmanned tanks present a small target to an enemy but have
a big punch. They carry 2x30mm automatic cannons, 4xAtaka ATGMs or 6xSchmel-M
thermobaric rockets and co-axial 7.92mm MG. Alternative munitions are Igla SAMs
or Kornet ATGMs. 15. Katran Helicopter on Kamaz transport lorry. Apart from their
surveillance and reconnaissance role these small lightweight aerial vehicles can carry
Ataka ATGMs. The VTOL capability allows use in confined areas and ships. 16. Lorry-
borne Korsar (Corsair) aerial drone with a range of 100km. On the lorry bed are the
containers for Ataka ATGMs. Here, the vehicles are being given final checks and polish
before moving into Red Square for the evening rehearsal. In the transport mode, the
wings are removed and stored on the transport vehicle. 17, 18, 19. The stealth fighter
looking T-14 Armata is a high- tec, low- visibility MBT with remote control turret, and
hull seated crew is expected to be the base of a family of AFVs. Turret recesses and
protuberances house some of the tanks defensive systems. 20. BMP Kurganets-25 IFVs
with remote controlled turret armed with 30mm cannon and ATGMs will carry 6-7 troops.
The APC version has a MG weapons station and space for 8 troops. Behind them is the
Central Post Office decked out with one of the Victory Day posters seen in many parts
of central Moscow. 21. Parade vehicles in Tverskaya the main shopping street, crews
mounted up ready to depart for Red Square. In this view BTR-82A wheeled APC, Buk-M2
SAMs and Military Police Kamaz Typhoon APCs. 22. RS-24 Yars. These huge ICBMs
being prepared for the parade finale during a rehearsal. Suitably dwarfed are one of the
new UAZ-23632-148-64 Pickups as escort vehicles fitted with Kord and Pecheneg MGs.
These 4x4 Technicals are used by special forces as reconnaissance and attack vehicles.
23. March of the Immortal Regiment commemorating fallen veterans follows the mobile
column filling Tverskaya, assembling at midday and the last stragglers still going past at
7pm as they march to Red Square.

KIT PREVIEW Meng 1:35 Leopard 2 A7 + German Main Battle Tank • Kit No. TS 042
The upper hull.
The lower hull is moulded as a one-piece tub.
KING CAT
Andrew Judson checks out Meng’s latest member
of their 1:35 scale Leopard family – the 2A7+
The turret shell.
T
he Leopard 2 is a main shaped turret appliqué armour etch, the main lower hull halves
battle tank developed by together with other improvements. and the upper turret half. Also
Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s All models feature digital fire included is a small decal sheet, a
for the West German control systems with laser double sided colour profile sheet The plastic gun barrel is split lengthwise.
Army. The tank first entered rangefinders, a fully stabilised main giving two options and a 20 page
service in 1979 and succeeded the gun and coaxial machine gun, and instruction book.
earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle advanced night vision and sighting Total parts, a whopping 937
tank of the German Army. It is equipment (first vehicles used a in total but a lot is in the tracks,
armed with a 120 mm smoothbore low-light level TV system or LLLTV; which are fully workable.
cannon, and is powered by a thermal imaging was introduced Looking at the parts, they
V-12 twin-turbo diesel engine. later on). The tank has the ability appear to be the usual Meng
Various versions have served in to engage moving targets while quality, well moulded, and well
the armed forces of Germany moving over rough terrain. detailed. The photo-etch is mainly
and 12 other European countries, As always, it is always the rear engine screens, though
as well as several non-European an exciting time when a kit there is also a feed shoot for the
Individual link tracks make up much of the parts
nations, including Canada, Chile, manufacturer releases a new Remote Weapons System. count.
Indonesia, Singapore, and Turkey. kit, and Meng is never one to The kit build sequence starts
The Leopard 2 was used in Kosovo disappoint in that department, with the drive line, including
with the German Army, and has with constant surprises such as workable suspension, then onto
seen action in Afghanistan with this ripper. the lower hull, turret and finally
the Dutch, Danish and Canadian This new offering from Meng is a the Remote Weapon System,
contributions to the International 1:35 scale Leopard 2A7. which in itself looks tone a mini-kit
Security Assistance Force, as well This beast is equipped with of its own.
as also seeing action in Syria with new armour offering the crew far I believe this is going to be one
the Turkish Armed Forces against better protection, and on top of the great build, but don’t expect it
ISIS and the YPG. turret, an all new Remote Weapon to be a weekender, you may be Clear parts.
There are two main development System to provide heavier fire pushing it there.
batches of the tank: the original support to closer threats. There are two marking options.
models up to Leopard 2A4, which So let’s have a look at what’s in One is the standard three colour
have vertically faced turret armour, the box - and it’s a lot! pattern, and the other is the Desert
and the improved batch, namely Inside are twelve tan coloured three colour camouflage, which
the Leopard 2A5 and newer sprue, four black coloured spurs, looks fantastic.
versions, which have angled arrow- a clear sprue, two frets of photo With a whole heap of plastic
under the lid, this kit will look great
straight from the box. I am very
keen to make a start on this one in
the near future. ■ Photo-etched and wire.
Thanks to Meng Model for the

sample www.meng-model.com
The small decal sheet.
Standard three colour Euro camouflage is offered

12 Model Military International - August 2019 as an option.
FEATURE ARTICLE Das Werk 1:35 Faun L900 & SdAh. 116 • Kit No. 35003
TEN TON
TRANSPO

N TANK
ORTER
Michael Franz
builds the first
full kit from the
new German
manufacturer
“Das Werk”
T
he Faun L900 was a
German truck built
between 1937 and 1939
by manufacturer Faun
(Fahrzeugfabriken Ansbach und
Nürnberg AG) that was mainly
used by the Wehrmacht to tow the
Sonderanhänger SdAh.115 (special
trailer), which was built by WUMAG
(Wagon und Maschinenfabrik AG
Bautzen).
The truck/trailer-combination
was able to carry up to a maximum
of ten tons of cargo and was used
to transport the Panzer I or other
light AFVs during World War II.
The brand new German model
manufacturer “Das Werk” has its
origin in Modellbau König – one of
Germanys biggest online shops for
modellers, Custom-Scale and Uschi
van der Rosten – German suppliers
for aftermarket parts. With the
permission and assistance of Faun,
“Das Werk” delivered its first full
kit. It was presented as a new
tooled kit at this year’s Nuremberg
Toy Fair to the public.
This is a wonderful kit with
outstanding details such as three
different styles of rear axles to
display the vehicle in different
states of load (empty, fully
loaded, neutral), a rear axle of the
trailer which could be displayed
uncoupled, movable loading ramps
and tail lifts, open or closed
depictable doors of the drivers cab
and a mounting tool for bending
the hoops for the tarpaulin (which
is not included).
The moulding quality and the
fit of the kit is outstanding, all the
parts boasting fantastic details.
This kit was honoured with the title
“Model of the Year” in Nuremberg
with great justice! A

Finished frame with the front bar and

B The kit includes two separate, oil sump – more of the engine is not
wonderfully designed assembly
included (but you won’t miss it at all).
instruction books – one for the
Faun L900 and a separate one
for the trailer. I have started by
assembling the truck first and
worked closely to the instruction
booklet and began with the frame
of the chassis.
The kit skips the engine and
includes only the oil sump and
a few details on the underside,
which nobody will really miss as
it won’t be visible on the finished
model at all. The steerable front The frame includes only the
axle, drivetrain and the rear axles details on the frame which you
are fitted in the following steps. I could also see on the finished model.
decided to use the lowest springs Not visible details are not included.
as I wanted to add some cargo on
the truck.
Further parts such as fuel tank,
exhaust system, door steps, front
bar, trailer hitch and steering arms
are assembled and fitted next.
The closed engine hood is a
separate subassembly together
with the completed driver’s cab
(except the separate doors)
including the delicate levers and
pedals. The assembled cargo bed
remains also separately for an
easier painting.
Assembly of the trailer does
not present any difficulties. The
The long engine hood and the cab are
rear axle remains removable if you mounted as separate sub-assemblies
do not use too much of glue, the to make the painting easier. The
front axle is also movable as well fitting and detail degree is superb!
as the coupling and the loading
ramps. Several tools, boxes, hooks,
winches and further details are
provided in the kit for the trailer
which brings it really to life.
I replaced the kit’s wheels with
resin items offered by “Das Werk”
in cooperation with Custom-Scale.
These have a realistic bulge on
the lower side. Unfortunately the
aftermarket wheels do not include
the spare wheel which is used on
the trailer therefore a rubber tire
with rims of the kit has to be used
for that. The difference remains
visible – it would have been better
to add the spare wheel as well I Note the rear axle’s suspension. You could
guess. The whole model remains choose between heavy load, neutral, empty
– three different suspensions are included.
as sub-assemblies (chassis, cab, The result is incredible! A great innovation!
cargo bed, trailer, wheels) as it
waits for paint. A
The interior of the driver cab is nicely detailed with fragile levers, doorknobs, pedals, The front axle could be displayed with steered wheels for a more interesting look.
steering wheel and more. Separate decals are included for the dials. The (closed) air vents on the engine hood look great!

One layer black primer followed by
Basalt Grey as base colour. Highlights
and shadows are airbrushed with light
grey, light pale blue grey.
The test fitted Faun L900 – a very

accurate shaped model of this
huge truck. Most of the details are
mounted here already.
It is possible to install the tail

lifts in open and closed position.
Very fine details also on the rear
side of the truck.

B PAINTING
The kit provides decals and
painting instructions for four
different models - two versions
entirely grey, one in grey with The trailer painted in its base
dark brown camouflage, one beige colour Basalt Grey. Rear axle is
removable, front axle steerable.
version with brown and olive The wooden floor gets a beige
camouflage. base colour as primer for the
I decided to paint the truck in wooden decals.
grey only with some dusting and
dirt and visible wooden planks on
the trailer.
Painting starts with Vallejo’s
black primer which guarantees a
perfect adhesion of the further
paints and which also functions as The kit includes many parts
shadow color under the real paints. such as winches, chains and
other tools to decorate the
Instead of the too dark German
trailer and to bring it to life.
Panzer Grey I have chosen Basalt
Grey from Vallejo as base color
which is airbrushed over the whole
vehicle in thin layers, remaining
the black primer visible under it.
A light grey colour and a light
grey-blue are used to add further
highlights on the upper areas and
further shadows on the lower areas
of the truck and trailer. Further
details are applied with a fine
brush and the light colour (raised
details, etc.).
All the small parts and details
were hand painted with a fine
brush, the leather seats with
brown oil colours, the rear lamps
in clear red over silver base paint,
the exhaust rear muffler in a rusty
black colour. Four different decal options are included
The wooden floor of the trailer – “Erika auf Urlaub” is a great choice
is primed with Tamiya Beige and and it looks really interesting with this
brown colors after masking the note on the doors.
grey areas. This is the necessary
base colour for the wooden
decals, which “Das Werk” offers
in cooperation with Uschi Van der
Rosten for this kit as aftermarket
supply.
These decals fit very well and
look very realistic after an ultra
matt varnish is applied.
The kit includes decals for
different versions – I have chosen
“Erika auf Urlaub” (Erika on
vacation) – a really funny note on
the doors. All further decals are
applied and everything is sealed
with matt clear coat. Several markings, numbers, licence
plates and further stencils are included
with the kit. A layer of ultra matt varnish
seals the decals before the weathering.
The exhaust rear muffler

is painted in a rusty
colour and treated with
rusty and black pigments
later for a realistic look.

Small dots of blue, black, beige colour from Vallejo. Several beige clear coat was applied as leaking tarpaulin airbrushed in red brown.
and white oil colours are applied on washings are applied on the wheels oil on the trailer floor and on the The oil drum is brush painted in
the grey surface next and blended to represent dust and dirt in the fuel tank of the truck. Further light grey and the wooden boxes
in with white spirit to achieve a tire pattern and also on the insides beige pigments are applied once with oil colours in different shades
worn out look of the grey colour. of the wheel houses. I used beige again and partly mixed with the of brown. Ultra matt varnish gives
A black wash is applied around and brown pigments combined with leaking oil. a realistic look of fabric to the
all raised and lowered details, in different beige, brown and grey The huge cargo for the truck tarpaulin, white and grey pigments
corners and joints. A first layer washes to weather the wooden comes from Bolddivision and emphasize the folds, highlights
of dust on the lower side of the floor of the trailer, rusty washes represents a Panzer I, some ammo and shadows. The whole cargo
vehicles, more and more at the on the metal parts of the trailer boxes and oil drums under a looks great on the truck – a perfect
backside of the truck is applied between the wooden boards. wonderful moulded tarpaulin. The addition to a fantastic kit which is
with the airbrush and a light beige Tamiya smoke mixed with glossy cargo is primed in black and the more than highly recommended! A
“and
Superb fitting, eye-catching details
some unique new features...
”
Das Werk offers wooden decals

for the trailer in cooperation with
Uschi Van der Rosten. The fitting
is very accurate. A beige or brown
colour under it is necessary.
A light and a dark brown version

of decals is included. Further
variations are possible with
different base colours under it
The stencils, numbers and licence plate are

applied on the trailer. Ultra matt varnish is
sealing everything before the weathering.

FEATURE
FEA ARTICLE Das Werk 1:35 Faun L900 & SdAh. 116 • Kit No. 35003
B CONCLUSION
Nine grey and one clear sprue with
plastic parts to the highest quality.
Decals, 15 vinyl tires, brass wire for
the hoops, two fantastic assembly
instructions – this is one of the
best kits I have ever built!! ■
The trailer hooked up to

the completed model.
“What a gorgeous
debut – Das Werk’s first
Modelspec
Das Werk: Faun L900 & SdAh. 116 Kit No. 35003 kit is one of the best
Accessories Used
kits I’ve ever built...
• Das Werk: Wood Grain Decals for Sd.Ah.115
(DWA001)
• Das Werk: Weighted tires for Faun L900 (DWA002)
• Das Werk: Weighted tires for Sd.Ah.115 (street
pattern) (DWA003)
”
• Bolddivision: Loading set Panzer I for Faun L900
(BOL35025)
Tools and Modelling Products:
• Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement
• Revell Contacta Clear
• Modellbau König Super Glue
Paints and Finishing Products:
• Vallejo: Basalt Grey (70.869), Light Grey (71.150),
Pale Grey Blue (71.046), Light Brown (71.027),
Aged White (71.132), Light Brown (70.929), Surface
Primer Black (74.602)
• Lifecolor: Rust & Dust Set (CS-10), Matt Black (LC-
02), Tan (UA-015)
• Mission Models: Tire Black (MMP-040)
• Revell Aqua Color: Silver (90)
• AK Interactive: Track Primer (AK-185), Clear Color
Red (RC503), Rust Streaks, Dust Effects, Dark
Brown Wash, Engine Oil, Pigments Dark Earth,
Ultra Matt Varnish
• Ammo by MIG: Dry Steppe (1751), North Africa
Dust Pigments (3003), Gun Metal (3009), Black
Smoke (P023)
• Tamiya: Smoke (X19)
• Molotov: Liquid Chrome
• Uschi Van der Rosten: Metal powder
• Graphite pens
✓ Perfect kit – highest quality of the parts,

superb details and fitting, nice box art and
great mounting instructions. A gorgeous debut
of the new manufacturer “Das Werk” – it
couln’t be better!
✗ Nothing worth mentioning.
Rating

Note the oil stains and
weathering on the trailer.
The huge cargo for the truck comes from Bolddivision and represents a Panzer I,
some ammo boxes and oil drums under a wonderful moulded tarpaulin
The resin wheels are a

worthwhile upgrade.

KIT PREVIEW Dragon 1:35 IDF M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier 1973 • Kit No. 3608
Side armour panels.
Andy King
examines Dragon’s
completely new
1:35 scale IDF M113.
ISRAELI BUCKET
The roof.
T
he M113 is an Armoured good. The only nit-pick would 421st Armoured Brigade while the
Personnel Carrier (APC) be the solid vision blocks on the other three are from unidentified
developed for the US upper hull for the driver and units. Dragon do provide a paint
Army, entering service in commander positions. The kit also mix using Mr Hobby but you need
the early 1960s and first seeing includes an interior (but no engine to do some research here as Israeli
action in Vietnam. Since then, more unlike the Tamiya kit from years paint schemes can be a real can
than 80,000 M113s have been ago) and will make a great basis of worms. Decals are very nicely
Cupola.
produced and it has been exported for extra detailing. As regards printed by Cartograf.
to many countries over the years. the interior, no colour is specified It’s great to see some love
This particular subject is one on the instructions however my finally being shown to the M113 at
that was used by the Israelis and understanding is that it was a light last as previous kits are getting
marks the 45th anniversary of the green (FS24552 Seafoam Green) long in the tooth. The amount of
Yom Kippur war that was fought or even white considering the time variations and users of this vehicle
between Egyptian, Syrian and period so further research will be around the globe could have you
Israeli forces during October 1973. required. modelling the M113 for the rest
The kit includes six sprues The tracks are of the link-and- of your life and I can see a few
moulded in grey polystyrene, length ‘Neo’ type and include DS of those different variants from
two DS Vinyl sprues for personal Vinyl track pads (I suppose you Dragon at some point.
equipment, two more for the track can’t have everything) however One thing I am hopeful about
pads, a small sheet of etch metal they seem pretty flash-free and is that with the introduction of
and a decal sheet. The kit itself quite usable. On the theme of DS ‘Neo’ tracks, Dragon may be finally
is a completely new tooling and Vinyl Dragon provide two sprues of getting away from DS Vinyl ones
as you would imagine includes personal equipment that includes in their kits as they were just not Road wheel and drive sprocket.
those parts specific to the vehicle back-packs, rolls etc but I don’t good enough. I know some folks
in Israeli service such as the quite understand what possessed hated individual links and the DS
side racks for the stowage of them to make jerry cans out of the Vinyl one piece tracks were easier
personal equipment, the externally vinyl stuff…very odd! They would to fit however as is the case with
mounted machine guns and the have been far better made out of vinyl you get flash that is very
extended exhaust. regular polystyrene. difficult to remove so these link-
All parts are very well moulded Oh well, moving on to the and-length tracks should prove to
and the level of detail is very colouring in bit and there are be a good balance.
four marking options Definitely recommended! ■
provided, all of which are
for vehicles on the Suez Thanks to The Hobby Company M1 .50 cal machine gun.
Front during 1973. One Limited for the review sample
is for an M113 from the www.hobbyco.net
Four marking options are offered on the decal sheet. Flexible DS plastic packs and jerry cans! More DS stowage. The kit features link and length plastic tracks.
22 Model Military International - August 2019 History via Wikipedia.

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FEATURE ARTICLE Takom 1:35 Mk.I Male • Kit No. 2031
SCENES FROM
Takom’s British Mk.I

tank was combined with
a MasterBox figure set
to create a scene from
the September 1916
Somme Battles

M THE SOMME
Gary Edmundson updates Takom’s 1:35 Mk.I
Male and adds Masterbox figures and a base.
I
n March of 2018 our family travelled the Somme battles in 1916 with two Tommies
to Flanders and attended the military escorting some German prisoners carrying
burial service of a long-lost relative a wounded soldier from a recent skirmish.
who had been discovered and identified Mating these figures with a Mk.IV tank
as Pte. Thomas Telford Edmundson. It seemed like a good idea, until I realized that
was an amazing story of a member of the if the uniforms & equipment on the figures
Durham Light Infantry from my home town were specific to September of 1916, I would
of Sunderland who had landed in France in need to build a Mk.I tank for that time period.
April of 1915 only to be killed by shellfire After obtaining the Takom Mk.I male tank
after one week near Zonnebeke, Belgium. He kit no. 2031, I fancied the idea of having
lay where he had fallen for over 100 years the grenade screen to adjourn the top of it
until Belgian archaeologists discovered his as shown in the few photos that I had for
remains, and the Commonwealth War Graves reference. Takom’s Mk.I female tank, kit no.
Commission used research & DNA to make a 2033, does come with the grenade screen,
positive ID. so I ordered that from a website in Japan. I
With this being my second trip to the waited about three months for it to show up.
battlefields of the Great War, it sparked a Perhaps that’s our Canada Postal system, or
very strong interest in modelling subjects it was on a very slow boat.
from that period. After visiting the remains I built the Takom model straight from the
of a Mk.IV tank excavated from the ground box, not realizing that the armoured cover
near Cambrai, I was convinced I had to build over the driver and commander positions
one of these rhomboid-shaped vehicles. was mistakenly taken from their Mk.IV
Injection moulded figures from the 1914- kit parts and is too narrow. I’m now wiser
1918 period are not as common as the and at least will change that when building
mainstream of WWII and modern era, but the female kit in future. Apparently MR
I did find an interesting set by MasterBox Modellbau have a resin correction set for
depicting a scene from a photo taken during both Male and Female kits. A

B CONSTRUCTION
The fit of the parts was good, and I taped
together the sponsons pieces before
adding cement, laying them out on their
corresponding locations for correct
alignment. I took care not to allow any of the
Tamiya extra-thin cement to weep under the
tape as this would have dire consequences to
the surface finish. To fill any gaps in awkward
areas such as where the sponsons join around
the gun shields, I glued in tapered chunks of
sheet styrene which got trimmed off later.
The main gun shields did not quite square Copper soldering clips aided in the construction of the model’s tail There are a multitude of road wheels to trim and assemble, although
up with the openings in the sponsons, and had wheel assembly. non can be seen on the finished model.
to be helped with chunks of plastic dowel to
push upon the insides from where they could
not be seen. Since most of the gun detail
cannot be seen I constructed it just for my
own amusement to see how it fit and looked.
I used copper soldering clamps to hold
the halves of the steering wheel assembly
together after applying the cement. Epoxy
putty by Aves was mixed together (parts A
&B) and used to fill any of the large gaps at
the seams. I added a small piece of plastic rod
to the bottom of the hydraulic assembly so
that the attached brackets could swivel into
place easily and be glued into position.
Since Takom first released their WWI British
heavy tanks they have since improved the
track links supplied in the kit. Rather than a
multi-part assembly for each link that had
trouble fitting the running gear, they now have
simple one-piece workable links that click
together very nicely, and they really look the
part. Two runs were assembled using 91 links Tamiya’s masking tape held sub-assemblies in place and small clamps were put to good use holding assemblies together whilst the glue dried.
per side after carefully removing a tiny mould
mark on the middle of the lip of each link.
As mentioned, the grenade screen used for
this build was stolen from Takom’s Female
kit and assembled by carefully applying
cyano glue to the edges of the styrene frame,
securing the large photo-etched screens.
A few of the small details like headlights
and periscopes were left off until after the
painting process.
PAINTING
Not one of the Solomon camouflage schemes
applied to these early tanks seems to match The sections of the sponsons are tricky to line up, and tape was used Styrene sheet was wedged here and there to fill any unsightly gaps.
another in the brief time I had to look at to manage the assembly using caution to not allow glue to soak under
the tape.
references purchased and on-line. I chose one
of the schemes presented in the instruction
sheet, and made copies of it which were
enlarged to 1:35 scale. I cut out the sections
and used them as a guide to map out shapes
on Tamiya masking tape that were cut
Styrene rod was used to push apart the gun shields to better line up with
the openings in the sponsons.
The kit represents the steering wheel and hydraulic assembly well, something that was removed from the real tanks soon after discovering
26 Model Military International - August 2019 that it didn’t help steering the vehicle at all.
and placed on the model. This was done in
sequence with each colour I applied to the
model with an airbrush.
All the paints I used were mixes of Tamiya
flat acrylics, blended to match the colours
shown on the instruction guide, erring on the
side of a slightly lighter shade for scale effect.
I first painted the tank overall in vary mix
of black-brown as a pre-shade. The first of
the camouflage colours applied, called out
as Brown Soil in the instructions, was mixed
from Tamiya XF-10 Flat Brown and XF-52 Flat
Earth at a 1:1ratio. This was airbrushed on in
The grenade shield larger patches than required, then masked off
needed for this project
was taken from Takom’s
using Tamiya’s masking tape cut to match the
Mk.I Female kit pattern on my enlarged copies of the guide. A
The track links were positioned on the model and The positioning of the grenade screen was determined and small copper
the idler position adjusted for a perfect fit. wires were used to hold it in place using pre-drilled holes in the hull.

The painting guide was enlarged on a copy machine and the camo areas were
cutout to help make masks for the four-colour scheme.
After a pre-shade colour of very dark brown was applied to the whole
vehicle, a camo brown colour of Tamiya acrylics was airbrushed onto
the appropriate areas.
B Next, XF-58 Olive Green was toned down with

a few drops of XF-57 Buff, and airbrushed onto
the areas indicated on the painting guide, followed
by another set of masks cut to match the green
pattern. Next colour was XF-60 Dark Yellow, and
after that was masked the remaining patches
were airbrushed XF-80 Royal Light Grey. All of
the masking tape was then removed to reveal
what turned out to be quite a vivid clown-like
appearance. I also painted a matching scheme
on the top surface of the hull and sponsons. For
some reason the guide did not call for this, but
I suspect that they called for light grey on the After masking the brown
upper surfaces by mistaking reflected light in patches, green was applied.
the period photos for that colour. My study of Subsequent to
green, dark yellow
references indicated camo to have been applied
was airbrushed on, After removing all of the
to the top as well as the sides. Any areas that masked and then the
appeared to have been poorly masked or finished masking tape, the colours were
final colour of light touched up as necessary and a
were re-masked and airbrushed again, including grey was added. thin black-grey line was painted
the gun barrels. between all of the colours.
A thin demarcation line was painted between
all the patches of colour using a fine tipped brush
and diluted Vallejo #862 Black Grey acrylic.
It’s most important to reduce the bright look of
this scheme down to where it starts to blend in to
a muddy background. Because the tracks on these
vehicles ran around the sides, the camouflage
paint got covered in dirt so much that the scheme
was abandoned soon after.
To start the weathering process, a light dusty-
dirt colour was mixed up using various Tamiya
acrylics, Flat Earth, Buff, Deck Tan, Dark Grey,
Olive Drab etc. In varying amounts. This was
thinned considerably and airbrushed all over the
model, concentrating on areas that would see a lot
of dust, dirt, and mud. Several light applications of
this were made, with a fresh examination made of
the progress each time.
A dilute mix of dirt-coloured acrylic was airbrushed overall to tone down the vivid look of the camouflage. After dampening the surface of the model with mineral spirit, dilute oil paint
was applied to bring out the detail and further weather the model.
was random and layered.
Heavier deposits of mud were added to the
lower part of the running gear and on top of
the sponsons by soaking the area with mineral
spirits, and dumping small heaps of pastel
powder onto the surface. Further mineral spirits
were added to soak into the piles which gave a
fixative to the pastels.
PAINTING THE TRACKS

The track runs were spray painted with Humbrol
dark grey enamel (Panzer Grey #67 mixed with
a bit of their Flat Black). The reason for using
enamel was that I was going to use Tamiya
The links provided in the kit click acrylic thinner during the weathering process
together nicely, and were base coated which would strip an acrylic base coat. Taking
with Humbrol dark grey enamel.
the same dirt-coloured pastel chalk powder
used to weather the vehicle, I mixed it with the
Once the overall look of the vehicle had been brush to obtain various streaked effects. aforementioned acrylic thinner and painted it
weathered down enough, a “pin wash” of artist After giving the oils enough time to dry, onto the faces of the track links with random
oil colours was made on all of the details using I applied mud to the exterior of the tank. amounts of dilution. After this had dried, an old
Winsor & Newton Series 1 Black and Raw Umber, Artist’s chalk pastel of numerous earth- stippling brush was used to rub off the pastel in
thinned with mineral spirit. I added a bit extra coloured shades were mixed together in a random fashion. Following this, silver enamel
to the areas on the side walls where the drive powder form using a rough sandpaper to grate was mixed with raw umber oil paint and dry-
bearings were located since these would have them into an aluminium muffin pan. I mixed brushed onto the links to simulate wear on the
shown dark grease. After applying the various some mineral spirits with this and daubed the track pads. The process makes quite a mess,
amounts of paint, I smeared it downward using mixture down the sides of the vehicle working and was carried out within the confines of the
both a brush soaked in thinner, and also a dry over the areas several times until the effect kit box lid. A
Dirt coloured pastel chalk powders were The vehicle tracks were given a
applied to the side of the hull in several coat of pastel chalks using Tamiya’s
layers diluting with mineral spirits. acrylic thinner as a medium.
The grenade screen was base coated in

black, and then the frame was painted a
wood colour using various Vallejo acrylics.
Any parts of the tank that had grease applied to it

like bearings and moving parts received additional
washes of dark brown/black dilute oil paint.
The grenade screen had small

amounts of rust-coloured pastel dust
applied to the edges and corners.

B FIGURES
MasterBox set no. MB35158 “British and German
soldiers, Somme Battle,1916” comes with a nicely
arranged group of figures and equipment. The
anatomy of the figures is well presented and I
decided to use the heads included in the kit since
they were fairly well sculpted.
The British Tommies are equipped with a
fair bit of kit hanging from straps, so I made an
effort to replace some of this detail with lead
strip. I also used a #11 hobby blade to under-
cut some of the edges of the clothing and
equipment, enhancing the detail in general.
The equipment on MasterBox’s The detail on the uniforms and web kit was enhanced by The two figures supporting the wounded
The figures heads and bodies were painted British soldiers was modified under-cutting with a sharp #11 hobby blade. comrade had to be pinned in place to aid in
separately using Vellojo acrylics. The uniforms of with lead strip straps. assembly, and modified to allow a natural fit.
the figures were first airbrushed Black, then the
colours were added by drybrushing the various
shades of acrylic on. The base colour for the
British was English Uniform #921, and variations
for the shading and highlights.
The German uniform colour was a mix of
Vallejo #964 Field Blue and #830 German
Fieldgrey. Any red on these uniforms for the
hats, insignia and piping was Vallejo #982
Cavalry Brown. After the uniforms were
completed, the same pastel mixture used to
weather the tank was added in small amounts to
the figures lower parts to give a subtle muddy
appearance to the boots, legs and jackets. All of the figure bodies were base coated All of the heads were painted separately using Vallejo acrylics.
I have always struggled with painting 1:35 in flat black to begin the painting process.
faces due to difficulty of seeing the detail
even with a jeweller’s visor. I was in contact
with an extremely good modeller and figure-
painter from Japan called Makoto Takaishi, who
recommended a microscope similar to what
he has used for years. I took the plunge and
bought one and extremely pleased with the
level of magnification I have now. Makoto also
recommended Winsor & Newton series 7 “000”
paint brushes, which also have worked out really
well for me. My figure painting will never be at
a level as high as some of those masters, but it
has been very enjoyable using the microscope
and better brushes.
After priming the figure’s faces with Tamiya’s
Suface Primer.G and then base coated with
Vallejo #804 Beige Red. After painting in the
eyes with a light flesh tone for the “whites” and
blue and black for the pupils, they were outlined
in a Beige Red/Mahogany Brown mix. Shadows
and highlights were painted in gradually giving
the faces some character.
This was the first time I’d tried using acrylics The competed three-some of German prisoners One of the British Tommys with Metal parts of the equipment
for flesh colours on figures. I used a wet pallet the uniform in Vallejo’s #921 and including the bayonet were painted
variations of Khaki for the webbing. black and rubbed with metal
by using dampened parchment paper over a powders from Uschi van der Rosten.
wet cloth in a plastic container. The drops of
acrylic paint stayed wet and workable for over a The diorama was laid out
week or so, whereas using it as before the same on a piece of plywood
and components were
amount would have dried and been discarded in
placed in position for
less than an hour. ideal arrangement.
DIORAMA BASE
The whole idea of this project was to display
the set of figures with an indicative tank of that
period. The Somme battles of September 1916
were fought in warm weather for some part, and
I wanted to portray the scene in dried mud and
a desolate look to the vegetation. I was put off
with the wet-mud look to many builds I’ve seen
where modellers have smeared what looks like
chocolate icing all over the running gear and
spoiled the look of an otherwise nice model.
I chose to have the model & figures depicted
walking back to the British lines through a
decimated wood. I chopped off a few dead tree

twigs from our local walking path by the river, of the same pastel dust mixture used on the
and sorted out a few bits to position here and tank was spread randomly onto the base
Modelspec
there, bashing the ends with the tines of a nail- around the roadway to add a bit of variance to Takom 1:35 Mk.I Male Kit No. 2031
puller. This would give the effect of a heavily the overall look.
Accessories Used:
shelled area, with the roadway cleared and The figures each had a wooden toothpick
repaired for tank travel. inserted into the bottom of their feet. Holes • Master Box British and German Soldiers Somme Battle 1916 kit #
I glued two pieces of Styrofoam on opposite were drilled into the base where the figures MB35158
corners of a 13” X 10” piece of 3/4” plywood. were to be placed, and they were each glued • Grenade screen assembly from Takom Mk.I Female kit no. 2033
The foam board was carved to shape with an into these holes using part of the toothpick as Tools and Materials Used:
expandable utility knife. Onto this was spread a an anchor. • Tamiya Extra Fine Cement,
thin layer of papier-mâché mix which was tinted • Tamiya Basic Putty,
with earth coloured pigment. I honestly don’t CONCLUSION • Tamiya Grey Surface Primer.G
remember the brand (possibly Hudson & Allen) It would have been nice if Takom had included • Loctite 404 instant adhesive
since the label was gone and it had sat around the grenade screen with the Male version • Harder & Steenbeck Infinity CRplus Airbrush
for years. of the tank, but they did supply a scaffold • 10mm, 18mm, 40mm Tamiya Masking Tape
Before the groundwork dried, the damaged and pulleys along with a cart to manage the • Micro drill set
trees were placed in position and the soft removable sponson (which is difficult to use • Lead Sheet
ground mixture was “stippled” with a course since removing a sponson reveals an empty Paints and Finishing Products:
scrub brush. Some twigs were placed around interior). There were a few variations of the
• Tamiya Acrylic paints as listed in the paint callouts.
the tree trunks to look like debris, and further grenade screen, and with the Female kit #2033
• Winsor & Newton Oil Paint Series 1 554 Raw Umber, 331 Ivory Black,
wet groundwork was added to half-bury these, I see now that scratch building one is an option
• Vallejo Acrylic paints as listed in the paint callouts
again stippling when done. The tank tracks were for my future build.
• Testors enamel Silver
pressed into the groundwork behind the vehicle I was delighted with the way this project • Mineral Spirit thinner
to leave the mark of a trail, and the groundwork turned out, and am eager to build more Great
was scraped out of where the vehicle would War subjects. It does seem that choices from References:
eventually sit. this era are limited, but with different variations • Osprey New Vangard #100 British Mk.I Tank by David Fletcher
After the mixture had dried it was painted and colour schemes along with some interesting • Haynes Great War Tank by David Fletcher
with Tamiya acrylics in colours and shades to figures in both resin and injection moulded • The Infantry Tank Mk1, IV, V by yes Buffetaut
match those used to weather the tank. Some plastic I think I’m set for a while. ■ • Images of War, Armoured Warfare in the First World War by Anthony
Tucker-Jones
✓ Good fit; nice detail; improved tracks.

✗ Would have been nice if Takom had included the grenade screen
with the Male version.
Available from
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A dirt-coloured papier-mâché mix was spread thinly on the surface of the Shell-damaged trees and debris were placed in position and
base and stippled with a stiff brush. secured with more of the groundwork mix. After cutting and gluing a frame of
picture Matt board in place, the figures
and vehicle were set in position.
The figures and groundwork received a
dusting of the same pastel powder mix
used to weather the tank.
Toothpicks and/or copper wire were
used to secure the figures to the base.

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FEATURE ARTICLE Tamiya 1:35 Marder III Ausf. M • Kit No. 35255
MIGHTY MARDER
John Bonanni brings Tamiya’s original Marder III Ausf. M
into the fight with aftermarket upgrades and a bit of foliage.
D
eveloped to combat the more
advanced Soviet tanks, such as the
KV-1 and T-34, the Marder III was
based on the Panzer 38(t) chassis.
In total 1,736 vehicles were produced in three
variants from 1942 to 1944. The last variant,
Marder III Ausf. M mounted the venerable
75mm Pak 40 anti-tank gun in the rear of the
vehicle. With the engine being relocated to the
front the vehicles new configuration enabled a
lower silhouette and more room in the fighting
compartment. The Ausf. M saw action on all
fronts and served until the end of the war.
At the time of Tamiya’s Marder III Ausf.
M release in 2002 it was the only injection
moulded plastic kit available. Since then,
Dragon and Hobby Boss have introduced
options along with a Tamiya rerelease.
Tamiya’s new Ausf. M “Normandy Front”
release replaces the rubber band style tracks
in favour of link and length, adds more crew
figures, and supplies a radio set.
For my build of their 2002 release I’ll be
replacing the rubber band tracks and closing
off the fighting compartment. A

The fit of Tamiya’s kit

is superb which made
construction process
quick and easy.
B PERFECT FIT equipment from the elements. The cover was attach painted tools with CA. Next, I found
Construction began by assembling the flat comprised of four resin pieces and gave the myself confronting the wheels and tracks.
pack style lower hull before moving to the open of having the rear flap open or closed. As previously mentioned, I discarded the kit
superstructure. As expected the fit was perfect Attaching the cover was straightforward with provided vinyl rubber band style tracks in
and only Tamiya Extra Thin liquid cement cyanoacrylate (CA) or super glue. The bottom favour of a set of link and length tracks, which
was used to assemble a bulk of the parts. The edge didn’t seem to look natural and had a rigid were sourced from a HobbyBoss Pz. 38(t).
interior of the fighting compartment was added appearance. Aves Apoxy Sculpt was used to fill Prior to assembling the tracks, I temporarily
as well despite the fact it would never be seen. the small gap and blend the canvas edges to bonded the wheels to the hull with stationary
I opted to add MIG Productions tap cover. I the vehicles surface. The last touch was to add glue (also referred to as white glue). Next,
always liked the look of the accessory and this attachment straps which were sanding away I assembled the tracks and glued them to
was a great opportunity to use it. during the cleanup process. the wheels with liquid cement. The fit of the
Additionally, it fit well with the vehicles story, Once all the larger components were HobbyBoss tracks to the Tamiya suspension
which would have it placed in the Normandy attached my attention was turned to the components was perfect. After allowing to
area during D-Day. A timeframe when the pioneer tools. I prefer to add them prior to dry overnight I popped the wheel and track
peninsula experienced wet weather and the painting. I’ve found I’m better at controlling assembly off in preparation for painting.
crew would need to shield themselves and their a paint brush than precariously trying to
A technique I have come to love is making a

A small photoetch muffler
complete subassembly of the wheels and tracks
cover is included in the kit;
that can be popped off the hull prior to painting.
dowel rob was used to roll
and bend the piece to shape.
The MIG Productions canvas covers

fit well and only a small amount
of Aves Apoxy Putty was used to
conform the edges to the hull.

AMMO by Mig acrylic based
paints were entirely used for
painting the vehicle.
LOCKED AND LOADED

Before any base colours touched the model,
it was given a black primer coat using an
aerosol can typically found at a local hardware
store. The overall black finish highlighted any
construction errors and provided a uniform
colour for subsequent base colours. Next, the
base coat process began with AMMO’s RAL
7028 Dunkelgelb (Mid War). The trick with Painting the camouflage
AMMO paints is to slowly build up the opacity. scheme required keeping
Their paint cannot be sprayed like Tamiya and if the airbrush constantly
rushed disaster can strike. Fortunately, none of in movement. Any
hesitation would cause
that occurred and a nice solid dark yellow base the paint to spider.
colour was added. Next, RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb
(AUS 44 DG I) was mixed with the base coat
to add subtle lighter tones to panel edges and
bolts. This technique could be considered a mild
form of colour modulation.
The camouflage scheme was a nondescript
two-tone pattern typical of vehicles in
Normandy at the time of the
invasion. An Iwata HP-C was
used to apply a 1:1 thinned
mix of AMMO’s RAL 8017
Schokobraun and then RAL 6011
Resedagrun. It was important
to keep moving; any brief The canvas covers, wheels,
stop would have caused the and tracks were hand
paint to spider. At this time painted in various shades
of AMMO by Mig acrylics.
other details were handed
painted to include: canvas
tarp, rubber tires, tracks,
and tools. The only insignia
this vehicle had were the
standard German Balkenkreuz,
DN Models vinyl masks made
applying them fast and easy. At
this point the vehicle was ready
for weathering and given an overall
protective coat of Tamiya X-22 Clear. A

Vehicle markings were kept

simple with only Balkenkreuz
on the sides and rear of the
superstructure.
A simple two-step process using DN Models vinyl masks recreated the

Balkenkreuz markings.
After picking out the tools I added

minimal wear around the hatches and
edges of the vehicle. Additionally,
speckling acrylic paint added random
paint chips over the large flat surfaces.
B WEAR AND TEAR brush. I bounced back and forth between Next, a pin wash of 502 Abt. Bitume was added
Normally I’d start by adding a filer and moving the techniques to get the look just right. If a around all the details to make them pop. After
onto the wash but this time I decided to add mistake was made I waited until the paint dried letting set for about 10 minutes I returned with
paint chips first with AMMO’s Chipping colour. and I used a sharp tooth pick to remove the a clean brush dampened with mineral spirits to
This process was accomplished with three unwanted paint. clean up any excess wash. The model was set
techniques: brush painting, sponging, and To tone down the camouflage pattern and aside for 24hrs to ensure the filter and wash
speckling. I began by using a sponge to create blend all the vehicles colours I added a filter was fully cure. Dirt and grime streaks were
a general mapping guide around edges and of Winsor & Newton Vandyke Brown. The filter accomplished with dots of oil paint followed by
details. Next, speckling was used to create consistency was nearly translucent and was a dragging the pigment down using an almost dry
random effects over large surfaces on the 10:1, thinner to paint, mixture. The purpose of brush. It’s a very forgiving process and if any
vehicle. Finally, I tied those two layers of a filter is not to drastically change the vehicles streaks seemed out of place or overdone they
chipping together with a pointed round sable appearance but act as a colour tone adjuster. were simply removed with a damp brush. A
Popping off the entire suspension

sub assembly makes painting and
weathering easy.

Surveying the overall effect of
the pin wash process which has
become my favorite step in the
weathering process.
The riveted superstructure is the perfect canvas for a pin wash, which accentuates every detail.
After letting sit for around 10 minutes excess wash was removed with a clean damp brush.
Three Life Color rust

shades were used paint
the muffler, starting from
dark to and finishing with
the lightest shade.

B Before adding the final dust coats, I painted

the canvas folds using AMMO acrylics. Darker
and lighter tones were added using AMMO’s
Rubber and Tires colour as a base. The small
leather straps were also picked out. The muffler
at this time was addressed with a combination
of Life Color rust paints. I enjoy using Life
Color for rust effects because their paint has
wonderful working properties and dries dead
flat. To replicate the rust effects, I started
from light to dark building up paint layers with
different levels of opacity.
To cap off the vehicles weathering I Each rust layer varied in opacity and was added randomly to recreate To further tone done the vehicle’s base colours an oil paint filter using
introduced dust tones to areas prone to being a rust texture. a dust color was applied over the entire surface. This also served as
the base layer of dust coats to follow.
dirty. These areas included the rear sides of the
hull and top engine deck where crew members
would frequent. Several layers of 502 Abt. Light
Mud oil paint created the dusty look. A heavier
mixture of this was applied to the tracks along
with dust pigment.
NATURAL ELEMENTS
German vehicles fighting in the Normandy
countryside around D-Day were heavily
camouflaged with tree branches and foliage to
hide from the countless Allied aircraft overhead.
To replicate these features in scale I chose
foliage from Silfor’s MiniNatur line. Specifically, Multiple layers of darker grey shades helped increase the A line of dust colour oil paint was drawn on the lower panel surface and
I used the Spring Maple Leaf Foliage which appearance of fabric folds. blended vertically with a streaking motion. Oil paint is very forgiving so
comes in a small sheet. I used tweezers to if a mistake happens it can be easily fixed.
separate the small single branches and create
large branches. Before adding them to the
vehicle they were given a light coat of tan to
tone done the vibrant green leaves. Gluing
was kept to a minimum when attaching After following the same
them to the hull. techniques used to
weather the upper hull,
a heavy dust wash using
As it sits the superstructure is finished, oil paint was added to
but I knew it was missing something. the wheels and tracks.
More dust residue using

Oilbrusher Dust was
added to the lower hull.
After reviewing photographs from the Normandy area I noticed a large number of German vehicles used Spring Maple Leaf Foliage produced by Silfor was weaved in between details to minimize the usage of glue.
foliage to camouflage their vehicles. It was that thing my model was missing.

Adding the canvas cover
accelerated construction.
I’ll show off the fighting

compartment when I build
the updated kit!
To set the scene I used

a resin base produced
by Masterpiece Models.
Originally intended for a 1:72
vehicle the circle base proved
to be a perfect fit for the
Marder. After priming in black I
masked off the edges and began
airbrushing various acrylic earth
tones. Next, static grass and tufts
were added to the edges of the road and
fixed with stationary glue. Lastly, several
layers of pigments, both wet and dry, blended
the dirt and grass together.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Once again Tamiya delivers a top-notch
model that a modeller of any skill set can
handle. Adding the canvas cover accelerated
construction and allowed me to focus on the
models finish. I’m also pleased how the foliage
and base turned out which sets the Normandy
scene. In closing I’m pleased to see Tamiya
rereleased this kit with upgraded and additional
parts. It will surely be a favourite with armour
modellers and I look forward to getting it to
show off the fighting compartment. ■
Rummaging through my hobby room

shelves I stumbled upon a resin base
produced by Masterpiece Models I had Intended for 1:72 scale
purchased years ago at a show. tanks it happened to fit
the Marder III perfectly.
After priming in
black, earth tones
were randomly
airbrushed over the
base. Rocks were
picked out with a dull
gray shade as well.
The last step was to add patches of Bachmann Scene Scapes 6mm pull-apart static
grass. Tuffs were also added around the edges of the static grass mat to add variety.


The foliage and base really
gives the model a sense of
the Normandy scene.
“ Once again
Tamiya delivers a
top-notch model
that a modeller of
any skill set can
handle...
”
Modelspec
Tamiya 1:35 Marder III Ausf. M Kit No. 35255
Aftermarket:
• MIG Productions Marder III M Winter Tarp MP 35-015
• Silfor’s MiniNatur - Spring Maple Leaf Foliage
Tools and Materials Used:
• Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement
• Aves Apoxy Putty
• Waldron Subminiature Punch and Die Set
• Microscale Industries – Micro Sol, Micro Set
• Iwata HP-C Airbrush
• AMMO Acrylics – RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Mid War), RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb
(AUS 44 DG I), RAL 8017 Schokobraun, RAL 6011 Resedagrun, Rubber &
Tires, Chipping, New Wood
• AK Interactive Enamels – Engine Oil, Fresh Mud
• AK Interactive Pigments – European Earth
• AMMO Enamels – Wash for German Dark Yellow
• AMMO Oilbrushers – Dust
• Abteilung 502 Oil Paint - Bitume
• Mr. Color – Leveling Thinner
• LifeColor Acrylics – Burned Rust, Corroded Rust, Streaking Rust
• Humbrol Enamel Thinner
✓ Perfect fit (Tamiya).

✗ Rubber band style tracks.
Available from
Tamiya kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited
www.hobbyco.net
Rating

KIT PREVIEW Dragon 1:35 Flak 36/37 • Kit No. 6923
Marking options.
Dragon has
re-issued its classic
1:35 scale Flak
36/37 88mm gun.
Graham Tetley
takes a look to see
CLASSIC FLAK
Multi slide moulded tyre tread.
what is in the box

this time around.
S
ome kits age well and, with no imperfections on my kit at confusing. Fortunately, if you do
continuing with their all. Aside from the plastic parts, a search on Scalemates (www.
program of making older we get a length of metal chain, scalemates.com) using the original
releases available again, rubber hose for the cable reels kit numbers above you can
Dragon has re-released this model and a small etched fret. The tyres download the instruction sheets
that first came out in 2005. AFV have excellent tread detail and are from each individual kit. My advice
Club released a similar kit years made from multi-part moulds. As is to decide on which version to Detail on the inner gun shield.
ago but is hard to find now and mentioned above, the metal barrels build and then bin the instructions
Dragon’s is (in my opinion) better are long gone but the plastic parts in this kit.
detailed. Let’s not mention the are very good and even include This isn’t a kit that I have built
ancient Tamiya one from the rifling in the barrel. Also provided before and one that I have not had
1970’s shall we? are some wooden ammunition the opportunity to start putting Dial detail.
Unfortunately, Dragon has crates and shells. Markings are together before writing these
deleted the extras that came with provided for four guns, three words. As with most Dragon kits, it
the first release, which were metal of which are from unidentified should go together well providing
barrels, a crew, an extra etched units and one from the 18th Flak that you take time in its assembly.
fret and set of decals and some Regiment in Libya, 1941. Dragon is to be commended
clear plastic parts for the dials. However, there are some for making these excellent kits
Advertised as a ‘2 in 1’ kit, Dragon niggles. The original release of available again, but I wish that
have combined the parts from kits 6287 contained a Sprue ‘K’ which they would really review what is in Alternative shields are beautifully done.
6260 and 6287, or the Flak 36 and contained three optional clear the box for the price being asked.
37 variants respectively, but there plastic parts for the dials where If you can find one, they have
is also an option to do it as an the dial surface was flat. In this done a limited release of this kit
original Flak 18. re-release the sprue has been with crew, metal barrel and more
The basic parts have stood deleted, but what we get are the etch. Personally, I feel that this
the test of time well. They are decals for the dials that we are should be in the box as standard
of excellent quality, with detail supposed to apply over the normal because, at the UK retail price of
oozing from every nook & cranny. dial parts that have raised details. around £60, this is an expensive
Moulding quality is clean and crisp Why do Dragon do this to us – box of plastic compared to what
would one little sprue with so much the other companies to produce
benefit really have been too much for the same price.
trouble to add? The basic kit is the best Flak out
Generally, I start a review with there but make sure you download Main gun and barrel parts.
some construction observations, the instructions for whichever
but the instructions here are a version you build. ■
nightmare. The biggest problem
with this kit is that there are not
References
only many construction options,
but also options within options. Probably the best on the web
This makes the instructions are by Terry Ashley from
cluttered and very difficult to Perth Military Modelling Site:
follow. Not only do we have to https://www.
choose whether to build the Flak perthmilitarymodelling.com/
36 or 37, but we have each with reviews/vehicles/dragon/ The carriage bits.
or without the shield, shield in the dr6260.htm
extended or normal position, with https://www.
or without loading tray, transport perthmilitarymodelling.com/
or deployed mode, different optics reviews/vehicles/dragon/
& controller parts and if that dr6287.htm
wasn’t enough you then have to
contend with the trailer comes
Thanks to The Hobby Company
in towing or deployed mode. So
Limited for the review sample
many options in one box and on www.hobbyco.net
one set of instructions is terribly
And the award for the most confusing Single basic photo-etched fret.
instructions goes to…
44 Model Military International - August 2019 History via Wikipedia.

FEATURE ARTICLE Tamiya 1:35 British Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun Archer • Kit No. 35356
ARCHER REDUX
Better late than never, Brett Green adds crew figures
to his 1:35 scale Archer self-propelled anti-tank gun.
T
he Self Propelled 17pdr, DEADLINES, DEADLINES
Valentine, Mk I, Archer I built my Tamiya 1:35 Archer back
was a British self in 2017. Construction and painting
propelled anti-tank gun were covered in detail in MMI
of the Second World War based on Issue 140.
the Valentine infantry tank chassis Under the pressure of a looming
fitted with an Ordnance QF 17 magazine deadline I did not paint
pounder gun. the figures, and instead posted the
Designed and manufactured article on the vehicle alone.
by Vickers-Armstrong, 655 were I always intended to add the
produced between March 1943 and figures but other priorities got in
May 1945. It was used in North- the way and it never happened.
West Europe and Italy during However, I was newly motivated
the war and post-war the Archer when I completed my Tamiya
served with the Egyptian Army. Achilles. The figures looked so good
The vehicle was unique for its posed in that model that I decided to
gun being mounted facing the rear dust off the figure sprue and finally
of the chassis instead of the front.* put this crew where they belong.
Tamiya’s box art. The plastic figures share the artwork poses. It looks perfectly sensible when Before getting to the figures
viewed from behind, but I just can’t though, let’s have a quick recap
get my head around the idea that of the model in the box, plus
the gun is actually facing the rear! assembly and painting.

IN THE BOX
Tamiya’s 1:35 scale British Self-
Propelled Anti-Tank Gun is a new kit
that follows close in the footsteps
of their Valentine Mk.II/IV, released
early in 2017.
You might expect many parts in
common between Tamiya’s Valentine
and Archer kits as the real SPG was
based on the chassis of the gun tank,
but in fact only Sprue A – the tracks
and some of the running gear parts -
The driver’s compartment and ammo racks.
is common to both kits.
Tamiya’s new Archer test shot Interior detail is built up
comprises 391 parts in pale grey in layers. Here, the gun
plastic, a substantial increase from mount has been fitted.
the 283 parts of the Valentine. Most
of the higher parts count is due to
the gun and fighting compartment
interior detail. The kit also includes
five clear parts, ten polythene caps
and markings for two vehicles.
The kit is broken down quite
conventionally. The lower hull
Superstructure
is made up from separate sides,
side and rear walls
front, rear and bottom, while the are supplied as
upper hull is a single piece with the separate parts.
superstructure built up from sides
and a rear part.
The running gear is nicely detailed
but simple to assemble with a
modest number of parts. The road
The superstructure in place.
wheels represent the later style.
These are new for this kit.
Tracks are link-and-length, with
subtly sagged upper runs and
straight lower runs. Individual links
are designed to be glued direct to
the drive sprockets and idler wheels.
The fighting compartment and
17pdr gun are bristling with detail.
All the key structural elements of
the interior are provided, including
a nicely fitted out driver’s position
with levers, seat and instrument
panel, plus plenty of stowage and
stowed ammo. All of this detail is
offered with a typically modest parts The gun and shield have
count thanks to Tamiya’s clever been test fitted here, but
engineering. not glued in place.
The big gun looks great and will be
able to rotate and elevate due to the
use of polythene caps.
Surface texture is everything
we have come to expect from a
new Tamiya release. Cast metal is
beautifully depicted on the turret,
and raised rivets look great.
Clear parts are included for the
light lenses. A vision block is on the This makes it
easier to paint the
sprue too. sub-assemblies
Three crew figures are also separately.
supplied. Two are in the fighting
compartment loading and firing the
gun, while the Commander will be
perched on the front fender directing
the action. The action poses are
natural and sculpting is very good.
Moulding quality is as good as
you’d expect from a recent Tamiya
kit. There are ejector circles but they
are mainly in places that will not be
visible on the finished model.
Decals are included for two
vehicles in overall dark green – but
more on that later! A

B CONSTRUCTION Ger. (Black) using a fine paintbrush.

The model was built straight from The darker areas – sealant or
the box with no complications stains – were brush painted using
whatsoever. a mix of Vallejo Panzer Aces 333
I loved the link and length German Tank Crew and Model
tracks on this model. The subtle Color 70950 Black.
drape of the upper run matches The gun barrel received a coat
wartime photos, and the inclusion of Tamiya’s White Primer, and
of a locating pin for the centre then the wavy lower demarcation
of the long top run is another was masked off and sprayed with
evolutionary improvement. my SCC 15 British Olive Drab mix.
I did not fit the gun nor the The rear of the barrel was brush
gun shield until all painting and painted in Vallejo Panzer Aces 337
weathering was complete. I also left Highlight Ger. (Black).
some of the fighting compartment The figures are broken down conventionally. I used one of the helmets for
Next, the tracks, the tyres,
Some raised seam lines are present. another project so I had to source
details including the shell stowage exhaust, tow cables and tools were one from a Dragon figure set.
and various packs until the rest painted “scale black” – a 50-50
of the model was finished. These mix of Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black and
details were painted separately and XF-64 Red Brown applied by brush.
fitted immediately before I fixed After a coat of Future floor
the gun in place. polish, kit decals were applied.
Panel lines and structural features
PAINTING AND WEATHERING were shaded with a mix of Future
The finish of this vehicle is quite floor polish, water and a black/
ambiguous. I don't know if it is brown blend of Tamita XF-1 Flat
camouflage, stains, watermarks Black and XF-64 Red Brown.
or a combination of all of these. The model was then hit with a
Tamiya’s instructions suggest flat coat, and a light overspray of
overall green, but there is definitely Tamiya XF-57 Buff to represent
much more going on here. the filter of dust seen in the
Tomasz Mankowski of ToRo reference photos. Chipping was
The three figures assembled. As usual, I mount the figures on toothpicks to make handling easier while painting.
Model noted that 7th Antitank applied with a fine brush, and
Regiment, 2 Polish Corps used scratches were added using a
Archers in Italy from the end of brown Prismacolor pencil.
1944 until 1946. All known photos The exhaust and surrounding
of this vehicle are taken after the areas were treated to several
war, after 8th August 194. This is shades of rust pigment. The
visible on the tactical signs. pigments were mixed with Mineral
He describes these vehicles as Turpentine to fix them to the
having two-tone camouflage (Black plastic part.
over OD/SCC 9) with the typical Tracks and road wheels received
British white barrel bottom. a coat of Maru Technics Easy Mud
Tomasz believes that the darker No.21105, European Earth, which
areas are probably dust stains or was quickly wiped off the raised
the remnants of bitumen sealant. surfaces of the track pads.
Regardless of what it might I mixed up a wash of Winsor
be, I have simply tried to make & Newton Raw Umber oil paint
the model look like the reference and lighter fluid, and applied it This was followed by subtle
photos. selectively to the lower hull sides The base uniform colours were also sourced from Vallejo’s acrylic range. dry-brushing of 100% 321
The base colour is SCC 15 and wheels. This represented Highlight British Tankcrew.
British Olive Drab. British armour stains and oil leaks. I also brushed
camouflage expert Mike Starmer’s this mix onto some of the darker Dry-brushing is
latest suggestion for mixing this areas on the hull sides, suggesting very effecgive on The driver
colour using Tamiya acrylics is as fresh wet areas. MIG Productions’ the back of the figure required a
follows: Oil and Grease Stain Mixture was overalls too. different uniform.
5 parts XF-81 Dark Green 2 RAF used sparingly to represent wet
+ 1 part XF-58 Olive Green + 1 part stains on a couple of road wheel
XF-71 Cockpit Green (IJN) hubs and on the running gear.
I didn’t have any XF-71 cockpit Shiny areas of wear on the track
green so I substituted it with a pads were achieved with a 2B
lighter colour, XF-21 Sky, which pencil.
delivered a paler / faded version of The shells were sprayed with
the base colour. Tamiya’s TS-21 Gold straight from
The main model, gun and the spray can.
mantlet remained as separate With all the painting and
sub-assemblies for painting. I was weathering complete, the interior
pleased with the colour once the detail parts, gun and mantlet were
paint dried. fixed in place. A wash of water, Future Floor
I painted the areas that looked At this stage, the model was Polish with a few spots of Panzer
like disruptive camouflage in photographed and the original Aces 317 British Tankcrew and
The driver with his red-brown
337 Highlight Ger. (Black) was
Vallejo Panzer Aces 337 Highlight article written for MMI Issue 140. brushed over the uniform colours.
jerkin and acrylic wash.
“ Tamiya’s crew figures lift their models into the category of

instant vignettes, and their 1:35 scale Archer is no exception...
48 Model Military International - August 2019 ”
Faces and hands were brush painted with mix of Vallejo Panzer Aces 341 Flesh This was followed by a fairly heavy wash of thinned Rowney Georgian Oil Helmets were painted Vallejo Panzer
Base and Model Color 70815 Basic Skintone as a base for the skin colour. Paint 221 Burnt Sienna and detail picked out with dark brown acrylic paint. Aces 317 British Tankcrew.
The three completed

figures. I had somehow
lost the full 17 Pdr shell
between finishing the
model and now, so I had
to make do with a spent
shell case.
The back of the figures.
SPRING CLEANING heads and bodies were drilled and A wash of water, Future Floor details with more Vallejo acrylics.
After sitting around for nearly mounted on toothpicks to make Polish with a few spots of Panzer The heads were attached to the
two years, the painted model had handling easier. Aces 317 British Tankcrew and 337 bodies at this stage.
accumulated a layer of dust. I took The figures were primed before Highlight Ger. (Black) was brushed The figure painting was sealed
a risk and simply rinsed the model painting - bodies using Tamiya over the uniform colours and with AK’s acrylic Ultra Matte
under the kitchen tap. Grey Primer and heads Tamiya allowed to dry before picking out Varnish. A
The model was then placed Fine White Primer, both straight
upside-down on a piece of folded from the spray can.
paper towel and allowed to dry Next, the faces and hands were
at room temperature. I was a bit brush painted with mix of Vallejo
worried about flow marks or stains Panzer Aces 341 Flesh Base and
but when it was dry, I had a nice Model Color 70815 Basic Skintone
dust-free model. as a base for the skin colour. This
was followed by a fairly heavy
CREW FIGURES wash of thinned Rowney Georgian
Tamiya includes three crew figures Oil Paint 221 Burnt Sienna, which
with their Archer Tank Destroyer. flowed nicely into low-lying areas
These are the loader, the gunner including the mouths and eyes.
and the one other. Painting of the skin tones
The Archer’s gun could not be continued with a range of mixed
fired when the driver was in his Vallejo Panzer Aces acrylics. I have
seat, so presumably the figure in provided a list of the colours used
the leather jerkin standing on the in the Modelspec section following
track guard is the displaced driver this text.
acting as a spotter. The base uniform colours were
Tamiya figures have been stead- also sourced from Vallejo’s acrylic
ily improving over the last decade, range. The base colour for the
to the point where they really lightweight summer coveralls was
do not need any enhancements a 50/50 mix of Vallejo Panzer
beyond careful painting. The poses Aces 317 British Tankcrew and
are pretty good (these are a little 321 Highlight British Tankcrew.
stiffer than Tamiya’s most recent This was followed by subtle dry-
offerings, but they are still very brushing of 100% 321 Highlight
good), and the sculpting is excel- British Tankcrew .
lent. Facial features are very real- Please note that Tamiya’s
istic and of course the standard of instructions and box art call out the
moulding is everything you would driver’s beret as black, but it should
expect from Tamiya. actually be khaki, as the Archer
The figures were assembled was attached to artillery units,
using Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid not tank units. The cap badge was
Cement, but the heads were probably the flaming grenade too,
not glued in place just yet. The not the tanker’s badge. The loader (or unloader Details have been picked out sing
in this case) in detail. Vallejo acrylics and a fine brush.

B CONCLUSION The figures in place. The poses are quite realistic.

Tamiya’s crew figures lift their
models into the category of
instant vignettes, and their 1:35
scale Archer is no exception.
With the driver perched on the
track guard, lunging forward and
pointing, and the two other crew
figures loading the gun, they tell a
compelling story.
Even if you don’t fancy yourself
a natural figure modeller, you will
be rewarded if you make the extra
effort to add the crew to these
new Tamiya models.
Have a go – you might
surprise yourself! ■
Modelspec
Tamiya 1:35 British Self-Propelled
Anti-Tank Gun Archer Kit No. 35356
Modelling Products Used:
Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement
Revell Contacta Cement
Tamiya Surfacer
Vehicle:
- Tamiya Spray Paint – Grey Primer; White Primer;
TS-21 Gold.
- Tamiya Acrylics: XF-1 Flat Black, XF-2 Flat White,
XF-49 Khaki; XF-55 Deck Tan, XF-59 Desert Yellow,
XF-60 Dark Yellow, XF-64 Red Brown; XF-71 Interior
Green; XF-81 Dark Green 2 (RAF).
- Vallejo Acrylics: Panzer Aces 333 German Tank
Crew; Panzer Aces 337 Highlight Ger. (Black);
Model Color 70950 Black
- Maru Technics Easy Mud No.21105, European Earth
- Alclad II Klear Kote Flat
- Future Floor Polish
Figures:
Flesh
- Base Coat: Tamiya White Primer followed by a
50/50 mix of Vallejo Panzer Aces 341 Flesh Base
and Vallejo Model Color 70815 Basic Skintone.
- Wash: Rowney Georgian Oil Paint 221 Burnt Sienna.
- Highlights: Vallejo Panzer Aces 341 Flesh Base and
Vallejo Model Color 70815 Basic Skintone;
Vallejo Model Colour 919 Foundation
White (various mixes)
Uniforms
- Base Colour: 50/50 mix of Vallejo
Panzer Aces 317 British Tankcrew
and 321 Highlight British Tankcrew.
- Highlights (Dry Brushed): 321 Highlight
British Tankcrew.
- Helmets: Vallejo Panzer Aces 317 British Tankcrew
- Wash: Water and Future Floor Polish with a few
spots of Panzer Aces 317 British Tankcrew and 337
Highlight Ger. (Black).
- Borders and Additional Shading: Vallejo Panzer
Aces 337 Highlight Ger. (Black) thinned with water.
✓ High level of detail; nice surface textures; easy

to build; link and length tracks.
✗ Nothing much worth mentioning.
Available from
Thanks to Tamiya Japan for the sample The finish is ambiguous I could
www.tamiya.com not decide if it was paint, adhesive
Tamiya kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby residue or heavy weathering. In the
Company Limited www.hobbyco.net end, I just tried to make the model
look like the photos.
Rating

The inclusion of the
figures lift the kit to
an instant vignette.
“ Even if you don’t fancy yourself a natural figure

modeller, you will be rewarded if you make the extra
effort to add the crew to these new Tamiya models...
”
The Archer is relatively compact and has a much

lower profile compared to the M10 IIC Achilles.
BUILD PREVIEW Dragon 1:35 Jagdpanther Early Production with Zimmerit • Kit No. 6758
EARLY JAGDPANTHER
WITH ZIMMERIT
Graham Tetley builds
Dragon’s 1:35 scale Early
Production Jagpanther.
D
ragon is going through All parts are flash free and
their back book and crisply moulded and the fit of
re-releasing their better all parts is generally very good.
kits with a few new Gone are the hard plastic ‘Magic
tweaks. The latest incarnation Tracks’, an omission which I wish
of the Jagdpanther is a re-box Dragon would rectify (especially
of 6494 & 6458 and combines at the kit’s asking price) but the
parts from both to give us a ‘2 in 1’ DS tracks themselves are nicely
option of with or without Zimmerit. detailed and will suffice for many.
Sprues TG, J & TF have been There are also four smaller sprues
omitted here (the bow MG34 and that contain 16 links with separate
gun barrel parts) with sprue F from guide horns that are included for
the Panther G added to provide the the rear track racks. As a nice
non-Zimmerited rear boxes. We get touch each small track sprue
clear parts for the periscopes, one contains two sizes of minute wing-
etched brass fret containing the nuts, 5 of each and 40 in all.
engine screens, two lengths of DS To fill the spaces underneath the
Tracks, one length of braided metal engine screens there are separate
wire, along with four decal and parts for the engine cooling The kit’s
painting options for Panzerjager- system. The tools provided come photo-etched
fret.
Abteiling 654 machines from with the moulded on clasps as
France, 1944. well as a 7-part jack. The correct
exhaust system is present with
ZIMMERIT FEATURES lovely slide-moulded exhaust ends.
The Zimmerit pattern that Dragon
have represented is the proper SUSPENSION SYSTEM
cross-hatch style applied at the The torsion bar units are separate
MIAG factory and is seen on parts and internal torsion bar
Jagdpanthers from Normandy details are given. The idler wheel
through to the end of 1944. The swing-arm is also separate, which
zimmerit itself is very finely done will allow for some tensioning of
and is not uniform in its texture– it the DS tracks if needed.
does look real and certainly far The drive sprockets feature the
better than I could reproduce. late-style hub-cap and the idler
wheels are in four parts including
KIT CONTENTS separate outer rims. The standard
If you have built a Dragon Panther rubber-tyred roadwheels feature Decal
G or the earlier Jagpanther kit 32 rim-bolts and lovely crisp rim sheet.
then this will be familiar to you. detail.

Full hulls with and without Zimmerit are included. Decisions, decisions! Zimmerit close-up.
DS track detail. Zimmerit upper hull in profile.
“ Dragon is going through their back book and

re-releasing their better kits with a few new tweaks...
HULL
On the Zimmerited version, both
upper and lower hull parts have
”
had a Zimmerit pattern added to
their flanks, with the bow plate a
separate Zimmerit-coated insert.
The sponson plates are separate
parts with fine detail that simply
attach to the lip on the lower hull.
All areas where the tool racks go
have been correctly left clear of
Zimmerit, and separate mounting
frames for the tools and spare
track links are provided. The
spare track racks come with
small holes for the separate
L-shaped holding pins but there
are assembly problems – read
The engine fan assembly. Exhaust and jack arrangement.
on for a full explanation. Two
styles of slide-moulded tow cable
loops are provided, as well as the
end loops for the thinner track
changing cable.
The gun recess is the earlier,
low profile, type and the 8.8cm
L/71 gun comes with optional
plastic or turned metal barrels. A
lovely, slide-moulded, muzzle brake
finishes the gun off.
CONSTRUCTION
It is great to know what is in a kit,
but it is even better to know how
it goes together. What I aim to
do here is to point out to you any
construction hints and instruction
bloopers. I am not going to point
out accuracy issues as this is a
simple ‘what’s in the box and if
I built it again what would I do
differently’ look. A Hull interior including torsion bar detail.

BUILD PREVIEW Dragon 1:35 Jagdpanther Early Production with Zimmerit • Kit No. 6758
B I started off by what I find to be

the most tedious part of assembly,
which is the running gear. Dragon
gives you lots of lovely parts to
replicate the torsion bar suspension
but I left these parts off on my kit.
They are nice, but you can’t see
them when the vehicle is closed up.
As for the torsion bars themselves,
their fit to the hull is perfect. Little
pips ensure that everything stays
level, but removal of these pips will
give a poseable suspension.
Next, I would recommend that
you get the hull together. By Interleaving road wheels.
that I mean the upper and lower
hull halves, superstructure rear
plate B3, sponson fillers parts H2
& H23 as well as the rear plate
B1 or N1. The reason for this is
that I followed the instructions
to the letter and ended up with
a gap where the front upper &
lower glacis plates meet – see
the photos. The upper hull fits
perfectly to the rear plate and the
sponsons so the fault must be with
Drive sprocket. Inner transmission housing detail. Suspension detail.
the placement of part B7. The easy
solution would have been to leave
the installation of part B7 (the
textured lower glacis plate) until
the hull halves are firmly attached.
You will still have a small gap, but
not as noticeable.
I should point out that Dragon
give you all of the engine hatches
and superstructure roof as
separate parts, You can build all of
these as sub-assemblies and join
it all together later as the fit of
these parts is perfect. The engine
fan parts can be push-fitted into
place with hull fully together (due
to the kit design) so painting is
made easier. An overall view of the assembled model.
There is a gap between the upper and lower hull assemblies. Tool stowage. Scissors periscope.
Side hull spare tracks. The engine deck. Gun mantlet and glacis.

The main issue that I had with
the kit was in Step 11 where you
add the spare track to the track
racks C39. Nothing fits together
without modification and it is here
you realise that it was all designed
to be made in etch, the very same
etch that Dragon no longer provide!
Firstly, you need to thin down every
one of the lowermost mounts on
part C39. These are the brackets
that the spare tracks sit on.
Secondly, it is also useful to
widen the guide teeth holes in
the track parts that fit onto C39.
However, once you get the track
links to fit, you need to perform
some more surgery. To get the
retaining pins parts A3 to fit the
two holes in the ‘U’ brackets you Hull interior. More interior hull ceiling detail.
have to carve a groove into the
track links so that the pins can
fit snugly. None of this is too
noticeable on the finished item, but
it was a little frustrating.
I recommend that you fit the
Schürzen rails parts T17 and T18
before you attach the completed
tool racks to the hull. A notable
omission are the Schürzen plates
: the rails on either side of the
superstructure side plates are
there, as are the hooks. Dragon
used to provide them in their
earlier kits and their omission in
this is somewhat strange.
I must say that I was not
impressed with the metal cable
provided as I had to drill out the
plastic loops to get the cable to fit.
Its gauge is slightly too wide for
the holes in the tow loops. I will be
replace mine with kite string.
When it came to the DS Tracks I Close-up of the
Magic Tracks.
found that they do not fit snugly to
the drive sprocket. It appears that
the guide tooth holes are not wide cables, but Dragon do not tell you The missing Schurtzen is a plastic that then is unlikely to be
enough to fit the plastic sprocket how long you need each cable to puzzle, and the issues with the used in the spares box. I would
teeth, and the tracks are about as be. 155mm will you do you just fine. spare tracks were frustrating. My rather Dragon re-release each kit
tight as the suspension will stand. own personal choice would be to and gave us the missing goodies
It would be a chore to widen the CONCLUSION replace the DS Tracks anyway as rather than lots of useless plastic.
holes in the DS tracks, so thinning The Zimmerit is the real stand- I prefer individual links. The gap in Still, this is still a sound kit and
the plastic teeth may be better. out feature of this kit and it has the hull front is probably my error, comes highly recommended. ■
Bronco replacements to the rescue been expertly rendered, giving so I can’t criticise the kit for that.
methinks. us an almost perfect in-the-box One thing I do not like about Thanks to The Hobby
Jagdpanther for a specific unit these Zimmerit-option kits is that Company Limited for the
INSTRUCTION ISSUES within a specific timeframe. you end up paying for a lot of sample www.hobbyco.net
A few points to look out for:
1) In Step 1 beware of the part
numbering as on the right side the
foremost torsion bar is numbered
as E2. Part E2 doesn’t fit so I used
a spare cut from the sprues –
sorry, I didn’t note the part number
that I did use.
2) In Step 6 there is no need to
attach part N30.
3) In step 13 the scissors periscope
assembly has been drawn
incorrectly as it is not clear how
part N18 joins to N20 and N21.
Look at the arrowed sub-section on
the bottom right, as this drawing
shows it correctly assembled.
4) In Step 17 you attach the tow The tracks do not sit snugly against the drive sprocket. On the reat thing the track is flush with the sprocket.

KIT PREVIEW Tamiya 1:35 Sd.Kfz. 165 Hummel Late Production • Kit No. 35367
FIGHT OF THE
BUMBLEBEE
Tamiya has released a new 1:35 scale
Hummel Late Production self-propelled
gun. The Editor takes a close look.
T
he Hummel was designed (suspension and engine). The same
in 1942 after the need for chassis was also used for the
mobile artillery support Nashorn tank destroyer.
for tank forces had been The engine was moved to the
demonstrated during the invasion centre of the vehicle to make
of the USSR. The self-propelled room for an open-topped lightly
artillery already in service with the armoured fighting compartment at
Wehrmacht had proven of limited the rear housing the gun and crew.
value. Late models had a slightly
The first option considered redesigned driver compartment
was mounting a 10.5 cm leFH 18 and front superstructure offering
howitzer on a Panzer III chassis, more room to the radio operator As has been their recent habit, Tamiya has included three excellent crew figures.
rejected in favour of the same and driver.
gun on a Panzer IV chassis. One The Hummel first participated
prototype was built. in large scale combat at the Battle IN THE BOX driver's compartment.
This design was rejected in of Kursk, when some 100 served Tamiya released their Nashorn In fact, the only common parts
favour of mounting the more in armored artillery battalions kit in 2014. Despite the apparent between Tamiya's Nashorn and
powerful 15 cm sFH 18 L/30 (Panzerartillerie Abteilungen) similarities in appearance between this new Hummel is the lower hull
howitzer on the specially designed of the Panzer divisions. They the Nashorn and Hummel, Tamiya and running gear.
Geschützwagen III/IV, which were formed into separate heavy has taken no shortcuts by Tamiya's new 1:35 scale Hummel
combined elements of both the self-propelled artillery batteries, presenting their Hummel kit as a Late Production kit comprises 432
Panzer III (driving and steering each with six Hummel and one late production version with the parts in dark yellow plastic, four
system) and Panzer IV chassis ammunition carrier. * redesigned superstructure and metal screws, one metal rod, small
56 Model Military International - August 2019 *Historical summary courtesy of Wikipedia.

The kit decal sheet.
The new hull tub. Nice detail even on the bottom of the hull.
screwdriver, one length of black they are glued in place. are fitted. out over 46 steps with clear
string, 32 polythene caps, markings The running gear comprises Smaller detail parts such as illustrations supplemented by brief
for a choice of two vehicles. simple one-piece axles, springs and tools, tow cable guides and the text directions where required. The
The lower hull is provided as a mounts, to which are added plastic gun barrel travel lock are well section dealing with the tracks is
single-part tub. Interior detail is two-part road wheels with separate moulded. Some of the detail on the especially well done.
then added to the rear section of hub caps. tools looks a little basic now and
the lower hull. The tracks are a highlight of might be enhanced with photo- CONCLUSION
The new upper mid/forward the kit. This is the first time that etched clamps or after-market This is a substantially new kit that
hull is a single part, while the Tamiya has provided link-and- replacements. has little in common with Tamiya's
superstructure sides and rear length tracks on a Panzer III/ The plastic parts are rounded 2014 Nashorn.
are made up of individual panels. IV family kit, and they are very out with three brand new crew Detail is very good inside and
The track guards are supplied welcome as they are by far the figures in the process of loading out, and the addition of link and
separately too. easiest way to realistically depict ammo into the back of the vehicle. length tracks is a first for Tamiya
The 150 mm gun is nicely the upper run sag typical of these In common with Tamiya’s recent Panzer III and IV family kits. This
detailed. The gun features a "dead" tracks. figure release, they are all well is very welcome and I hope we see
poseable breech block and the They are made up from a moulded and the facial detail is something similar on future Panzer
ability to elevate and traverse. combination of sections of single particularly nice. III/IV family kits soon.
Likewise, the spare ammo boxes, links and short lengths, a long flat Multimedia parts include four The three included figures will
radio, stowage and weapons on bottom run and a subtly draped small screws with a corresponding deliver an instant vignette too. ■
the inner sides of the fighting upper run. Detail on the outer screwdriver, a fine metal rod and a
Thanks to Tamiya Japan for
compartment are suitably busy surface is very well done. There are length of string for the tow cable.
the sample www.tamiya.com
and very well detailed. There are a some very faint ejecor pin circles Two simple marking options are
number of ejector pin marks on the on the inner surface. These will be provided for vehicles in service on Tamiya kits are distributed
inside surface of the superstructure easy enough to eliminate but if you the Eastern and Western fronts, in the UK by The Hobby
but these will all be totally hidden don't feel like doing this, they will both in the summer of 1944. Company Limited
by these interior detail parts once be very well hidden once the tracks
www.hobbyco.net
The instructions are well laid
The late-version forward upper hull. Superstructure sidewalls are supplied as separate parts. Track guards. Nice non-slip texture on the fighting compartment floor.
Detail parts are perfectly moulded. Road wheels and idler wheel. The link and length tracks. Plenty of spare ammo is included.
The crew figures are broken down conventionally. Ammo boxes are supplied on the figure sprue. Sculpting is first rate. An alternative and very simple Dark Yellow marking option.

A round-up of the latest news and releases in 1:72 and 1:76
DRAGON
SD.KFZ.231 SCHWERER PANZERSPAHWAGEN (8-RAD)
1:72 SCALE
KIT NO.7577
This is a re-issue of the earlier version of this model Kit No. 7483. The box
has the orange flash that indicates the new boxing format. The contents are
exactly the same as the earlier version, so there is no compromise in quality.
The box is the new end opening type that has replaced the old tray style. It
has a nice colour picture of the vehicle on the front and the colour schemes
for two vehicles on the reverse.
It would appear that the kit represents a later version of the Sd.Kfz. 231 as
indicated by the vision slits and the slightly different turret front. In the box
are three sprues, one which comprises of three separate lettered parts, the
hull bottom, turret and transfers. The instruction sheet is an A4 sheet of paper
folded and only contains the assembly sequence and no colour references.
The sprues are labelled A and B with sprues C, E, F as one separate sprue.
Sprue A has the suspension parts and tyres; these are nicely moulded and
appear flash free. There is a fair amount of detail incorporated and the wheel
faces are well done, unfortunately due to the moulding process there is no
tyre tread evident.
Sprue B has the fenders and other ancillary parts to make them up; again
these are nicely moulded and appear flash free. The exhaust has been
moulded with a representation of the mesh that covered it, it appear quite
good and if painted up carefully should be as good atr representation of this
feature that you could wish for. The width indicators are a little on the chunky
side and would be best replaced.
The third sprue consists of sub sprues C, E, and F. The C sprue has the spare
wheel brush guards and weapons. Also on this sprue is the rear armoured
cover, this is shown as an option in the instructions, but is best left off as the
later versions didn’t have this feature. The E sprue contains the turret base
and the turret front and hatch, it also has the front and rear plates for the
superstructure. The F sprue has the parts for the spaced nose armour, some
Jerry cans and the Notek light. All the parts are well moulded and have no
flash evident. On the spaced armour there is a cable moulded on and looks
clumsy, this would be best removed.
The upper and lower hulls are well cast with some nice details, especially
around the hatches; the transmission detail on the underside of the lower hull
is nicely represented. They fit together well with no gaps to fill.
The turret is a single moulding with the exterior vision ports well represented,
the hatch is moulded open and is crying out for a figure to be placed in it.
There was a large piece of flash on the join of the roof to the rear plate, but
this is the only piece and can be easily removed.
The decal sheet is very basic with some early Balkenkreuz, the number plates
are white blanks and left for you to fill in
with either WH or the Sig runes and some
appropriate numbers. The Sig runes are
in two parts and need careful placement
to produce the double lightning bolts, I
have used these before and with a little
patience they work very well.
I would recommend this kit as a fine
representation of the type and it should
build up well.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to The Hobby Company Limited
for the sample www.hobbyco.net
Paul Giles

ITALERI
ITALERI FLAKPANZER IV WIRBELWIND
8.8CM FLAK 37 WITH CREW 1:72 SCALE
1:56 SCALE KIT NO. 7074
This kit is produced in conjunction with Warlord Games, for use This kit is a re-release of an earlier version by Esci (Kit No. 8063 Panzer IV Wirbelwind)
with their Bolt Action wargame rules. The scale falls between what and was based on their kit of the Panzer IV that was an ambiguous version of the type
is accepted as Braille Scale (1:72 or less) and 1:48 (quarter scale), - possibly an H, or the earlier G model – with the extra sprue for the Wirbelwind turret.
this would preclude it from being entered in either category for The kit comes in an end-opening box with some very nice artwork on the front,
competition, which would be a shame as it is a nice model. In the showing the vehicle having just dispatched an allied Jabo and is a definite Ausf. H
past wargamers who used 28mm figures for their armies had to be chassis. On the back of the box are three versions
content with 1:48 tank models, but now they are catered for with that can be modelled from the markings provided.
this sort of release. Inside the box are two sprues for the main
The kit comes in an end opening box with some very nice box art on chassis, these relate to the PzIV model mentioned
the front, showing the gun in action, and three colour schemes for previously and have the parts for the tank turret,
the gun, with uniform painting details for the crew, on the reverse. so you can make the gun tank if you wished.
Inside are three sprues, two for the gun itself and one for the crew. There is another sprue for the Wirbelwind turret
The instructions come in book form and are comprehensive and clear and a sprue for the tracks.
exploded diagrams. There is a simple transfer sheet with battery letter The first of the main chassis sprues contains the
and kill markings. hull top, bottom, the road wheels, return rollers
The breakdown of parts on both the sprues for the gun are not and some ancillary pieces for the hull. The hull
extensive due to the simplifying of the construction process, for the top is not up to modern standards as the area
wargaming builders, by including as much detail on the parts as around the front transmission inspection and the
possible, this detail would have been separate normally. However, rear engine hatches is a raised line rather than a
that being said the moulding is crisp and no flash was evident, the groove. Also the return rollers are solid, rather than
detail of the parts is very good indeed and the gun should build up two separate parts with a gap between them.
into a fine representation of the type. The gun barrel is pre drilled, The other main chassis sprue has the hull
which is a nice touch, and there are shells and shell containers on the sides, rear plate and the tank turret parts. Also
one sprue. included are various parts for the hull and two
The figure sprue contains seven separate crew members more nice crewmen. Moulding on these two sprues is
ammunition and the wicker basket containers. The figures are nicely reasonably crisp with very little flash.
sculpted in useful poses for The sprue for the Wirbelwind turret has the two
manning the gun and have halves of the turret that are to be cemented
separate arms and heads, together at the mid-line so as not to create an
so there is some measure of awkward join. The details in the turret and that
swapping parts around to of the gun are adequate and would make up into
create different poses. The a nice Flakvierling with the ancillary parts for the
moulding is well done and ammunition and crew seats.
the figures are dressed in The tracks are hard plastic and of the link and
camouflage smocks, with the length type. They have some detail on the front
late war gaiters and boots. face, but are perfectly smooth with no real detail
The transfer sheet has battery for the track teeth on the obverse.
letters in black and white and The decal sheet is very basic and just gives the
two sets of kill markings, one Balkenkreuz for the vehicle with a few markings for
for the gun barrel and one the three versions on the box art.
for the gun shield. They are What to say about this kit? It is a bit basic by
clear and well printed. modern kit moulding standards, but it is the only
As a wargaming piece it will Wirbelwind model in production that I am aware
be a fine addition to any of. With some work and cross-kitting you could
army, as a piece for modelling produce an acceptable model of the type. It does
it will also make for a fine carry the stamp ‘wargames approved’ on the
vignette piece without much front of the box and I imagine that this would be
additional detail. probably be perfectly acceptable for wargaming,
I would recommend although it would not be a quick build.
this model without any This is an old moulding and it shows, I can only
reservation. recommend it as a basic wargaming model, or as a
Recommended. basis for a detailing project.
Thanks to The Hobby Recommended as a basic wargaming model.
Company Limited for the Thanks to The Hobby Company Limited for the
sample www.hobbyco.net sample www.hobbyco.net
Paul Giles Paul Giles

1:48 Scale – A round-up of the latest news and releases
A MODELLING TALE
PART FOUR - A NEW START. A DIFFERENT DIRECTION
by Dennis Loep, the Netherlands
D
ennis Loep shares his Then, on a fateful night in producing scale model cars in not as large as my previous
story of modelling September 2010, my workshop the past and was an avid scratch airplane kit collection. Next to
rebirth: was completely destroyed by fire. builder, I embarked in the project the collecting and building of
“I have built and Everything was gone. I only cried of producing my own kit. The 1/48 vehicles I do also do 3D
collected many 1:48 scale aircraft a little, when I was standing there WC-54 was the result. Later on designing and printing. For myself
kits over the years, ranging from watching the wooden workshop I found out that tanks didn’t and for customers from all over.
very early Monogram, Hawk, Merit literally burn down to the ground really do it for me, so the centre So from an un foreseen tragedy
kits and very early Lindberg kits to in front of my eyes, the firemen of interest lay in wheeled or half a new modelling direction was
a lot of mainstream producers. only had limited water so they tacked vehicles. I do even feel discovered.”
I also had a rather large stash of prioritised to save the house that myself drawn to soft skins rather Our thanks go out to Dennis for
resin and styrene kits. was only about 10 meters away. than armoured vehicles. providing his tale.
On top of these there were also Later, when things were back to I promised myself to build more If you would like to tell your tale
some kits of 1:48 scale vehicles. normal, I came to the conclusion and collect less, which turned out send it in, it could be anything
I had accumulated about 1000 that I would never be able to get to be easier said than done. So, relating to our small little hobby, We
unbuilt kits together with all that collection back again in any although I sometimes do find the all like a good yarn.
tools one could possibly need way, shape or form. I decided to time to get some modeling done,
and other items like airbrushes, a start doing 1:48 scale vehicles. the stash of 1:48 vehicles is slowly Until next time
compressor, paints, drills, a lathe. As I had been involved in but happily growing, granted Luke Pitt
BRENGUN
1:48 SCALE
JAPANESE AIRFIELD FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
ITEM NO. BRS48007
Now before you all get hot under the collar and tell me I
that shouldn’t be reviewing this piece because it’s firstly
not really a military subject and secondly it is already
available as part of the quite superb Hasegawa Isuzu
TX40 Fuel Truck (item X48-14), let me tell you that this is
a little better than the Hasegawa offering and it can be
used as a versatile backdrop for a Pacific diorama.
Consisting of just 14 very well cast resin pieces, it is both
simple in breakdown and easy to put together with the
aid of the small yet clear instruction sheet.
Recommended.
Thanks to Brengun for the sample
www.brengun.cz
Luke Pitt

SCALE 75
1:48 SCALE
GERMAN STAFF
ITEM NO. SW 48-011
It is hard to believe that this is the eleventh The other standout feature on this figure is enough. Make no mistake these are top drawer
1:48 scale figure set from Scale 75. Each set has the bottom of the greatcoat which has a deep figures and they are almost impossible to fault. This
improved upon its predecessor and as a result, undercut that aids in the overall stance and effect whole range is probably the best series of 1:48
there is almost nothing to fault. of the figure itself. scale figures I have ever had the chance to review.
Two full figures are included, the figures are The second figure is a German officer with his right If you want the best 1:48 scale figures on the
scanned three dimensionally, produced in hand in his riding breeches and the other holding a market today go out and buy these,
prototyping resin, cleaned and then recast in map or papers. A pair of high powered binoculars you will not be disappointed in fact you will be
standard resin. (they look to be of the Carl Zeiss Jena variety) are amazed.
The first figure is a German foot solider in hanging around the figures neck. Highly Recommended.
standard M36 woollen greatcoat. The approach I would best describe the stance of this figure to Thanks to Scale 75 for the sample
of producing the hand griping the weapon on the be one of arrogance and as a result would suit a www.scale75.com
right arm together with the gun strap as one unit number of scenarios. Luke Pitt
is clever and a great aid to the painting process. I can’t recommend these two figures highly
THE HONOURABLE LEAD BOILERSUIT COMPANY

1:48 SCALE
MODERN ENGLISH JACKAL DRIVER. ITEM NO. BF1
MODERN ENGLISH JACKAL GUNNER. ITEM NO. BF4
The abovementioned company is small and old school but brother, they
have sent some pretty outstanding figures for review.
These ones are done the traditional way via hand sculpts. The result,
you might ask? Pretty much as good as digitally scanned pieces. Now
that a big statement in itself so let me explain.
With digital scans you generally get a one or two-piece figure with most
of the torso head and legs presented as one piece. The detail depending
on the printer can and often be photo realistic. But here’s the rub,
they are so good it takes a brave man to modify them. Yes, I know that
sound funny but, I for one don’t like messing with perfection.
Enter old school figures, I tend to cut these up to suit a particular
scenario that I have dreamt up in my head. These two figures from
HLBC fit the bill nicely.
Both are very well cast in five pale yellow resin pieces, both have
basically the same head and upper torso.
Each has different arms and lower bodies to suit its application.
These two are very well done with head sculpt in particular very well
done. The fabric folds, hands and boots are all handled to a very high
standard. Make no mistake, these are equal to anything out there and
come in some snazzy packaging as well.
Either or both of these would work very well with the Airfix kit and are
well worth the price being asked for them.
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PANZERARTILLERIE, FIREPOWER SNIPER RIFLES ON THE EASTERN THE ALEUTIANS 1942-43,

FOR THE PANZER DIVISIONS FRONT 1939-45 STRUGGLE FOR THE NORTH
OSPREY PUBLISHING OSPREY WEAPON 76 PACIFIC
BY THOMAS ANDERSON BY MARTIN PEGLER OSPREY CAMPAIGN 333
ISBN 978 1 4728 2024 2 ISBN 978 1 4728 2589 6 BY BRIAN HERDER
July 1915. Horse drawn Artillerie Regiment Central to the movie “Enemy at the Gates” is a ISBN 978 1 4728 3254 2
16 is ordered forward to support an attack. sniper duel between Russian Vasily Zaitsev and At the height of her military power Japan attacked
Detouring from a broken river bridge to a ferry German Major Erwin Konig in WW2 Stalingrad. Midway, simultaneously despatching a carrier force
crossing one gun is lost, falling from the ferry. This real life incident illustrates the value of a for Alaska: its mission to occupy the Aleutian Islands
The battery’s remaining gun laboriously reaches skilled sniper as assassin, morale booster and and secure the North Pacific Approaches.
its destination almost a day later to discover that enemy demoralizer. Taking a wide screen view After preliminary bombing raids on the nearest US
the enemy Russian guns had already departed. the book also examines the sniping war in island military base, the undefended westernmost
Such frustrations were behind the demand by Finland and Western Russia. Aleutians were seized. In the Pacific vastness this
the later architects of mobile warfare for artillery The first half is a technical account of bolt action was largely to be an air and naval war fought in
mechanization. and later semiautomatic rifles, and the telescopic inhospitable environs and climate.
As WWII begun Germany had small numbers sights and mounts that crucially turn a rifle into Rapid US military build-up and retaliation by relentless
of wheeled and half-track gun tractors, but few a sniper’s weapon. Using captured equipment bombing of Japanese positions and shipping
self-propelled guns like heavy Bunkerknackers. was not unusual. For the non-specialist, the blockaded re-supply and reinforcement of increasingly
Struggling industrial military output and very useful glossary in conjunction with photos isolated occupation forces.
increased demand necessitated the conversion and detailed captions will aid digestion of In May, 1943 a powerful Japanese relief naval task
of obsolete PzKfw I and II and Beutepanzer these scope descriptions. The second half deals group was thwarted by a smaller US force aided
French and Czech tanks to SPGs. with sniper training programmes, their roles by that rare commodity, luck. Wresting back well
Further development led to the better in counter-sniping, as scouts, and sometimes defended Attu Island from the Japanese was a
Grille, 10.5cmWespe and 15cm Hummel. as ersatz special forces in attacking behind hard fight for both sides – a brutal bloody infantry
Panzerartillerie support came from radio enemy lines. Temperature and environmental battle in wintry conditions. Shortly after, the
equipped armoured observation vehicles, extremes were a steep learning curve for men remaining Japanese garrison on nearby Kiska Island
munitionspanzer, supply, spares and recovery and weapons maintenance. Mortality was high: slipped away unnoticed, while a US invasion force
services. life expectancy of a sniper at Stalingrad was 24 assembled.
Complementing this account are original hours. Despite scouting reports of abandonment the landing
document extracts and plentiful interesting Night fighting had extra challenges prompting proceeded as a training exercise, but tragically ending
photos with only a small number of “oldies”. German experiments with infra-red Vampir in friendly fire deaths and casualties.
An especially interesting chapter describes sights. Personality photos of high tally snipers Contemporary colour photos are from Life magazine.
the improbable-looking Becker Beutepanzer add colour to personal recollections. This is a vivid account of a campaign told in day-by-
conversions mounting big guns on puny chassis. This book proved to be a lot more interesting day, hour by hour style as events unfolded.
Recommended. than expected. Recommended.
Thanks to Osprey for the review sample Recommended. Thanks to Osprey for the review sample
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SCENES FROM THE SOMME TEN TON TANK TRANSPORTER

www.modelmilitary.com Issue 160 August 2019

p 14 TEN TON TANK TRANSPORTER

p 24 SCENES FROM THE SOMME

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MENG MODEL FORTHCOMING KIT ANNOUNCEMENTS AVAILABLE SOON

Nuts & Bolts Vol.42:

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MOSCOW VICTORY PARADE 2018

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The upper hull.

The lower hull is moulded as a one-piece tub.

Thanks to Meng Model for the

The small decal sheet.

Standard three colour Euro camouflage is offered

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Finished frame with the front bar and

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The test fitted Faun L900 – a very

It is possible to install the tail

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The exhaust rear muffler

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Das Werk offers wooden decals

A light and a dark brown version

The stencils, numbers and licence plate are

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The trailer hooked up to

✓ Perfect kit – highest quality of the parts,

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The resin wheels are a

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Side armour panels.

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Takom’s British Mk.I

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B Next, XF-58 Olive Green was toned down with

PAINTING THE TRACKS

The grenade screen was base coated in

Any parts of the tank that had grease applied to it

The grenade screen had small

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✓ Good fit; nice detail; improved tracks.

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* Terms and conditions

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The fit of Tamiya’s kit

A technique I have come to love is making a

The MIG Productions canvas covers

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LOCKED AND LOADED

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