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Model Military International 66

Model Military International

Issue

Magazine:
Model Military International
Number:
66 | October 2011
Language:
English
ISSN:
1749-8864

Table of contents

News | Page 4
Newsline - October 2011


What's new in the world of military modelling
 

Reference | Page 6
Think tank :The Japanese Type 2 Ka-Mi amphibious Light tank

by Bruce Culver
Bruce Culver examines the origins, development, deployment and operations of this unique Japanese amphibious tank.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 12
FINE CHINA MBT

by Andy King
Andy King takes a look at the contents of HobbyBoss' latest Chinese Main Battle Tank kit, their 1:35 scale ZTZ-96.
82463
ZTZ 96 MBT
HobbyBoss 1:35
82463
2011
New box
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 14
HOPE FLOATS

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt wastes no time building Dragon's brand new 1:35 Type 2 Ka-mi Japanese Amphibious Tank, and finds It a fast and enjoyable project.
6678
Imperial Japanese Navy
Type 2 (Ka-Mi) Amphibious Tank Combat Version
Dragon 1:35
6678
2011
New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 24
TANKFEST 2011 AN ASSAULT ON YOUR SENSES

by Ade Pitman
Ade Pitman experiences Tankfest 2011 first hand
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 28
BOX ON TRACKS

by Bill Watt
Bill Watt is impressed with Tristar's new 1:35 scale Alkett Jagdpanzer IV variant.
35048
Panzer IV/70 (A) Sd.Kfz.162/1
Tristar 1:35
35048
2011
New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 30
BERLIN 1946 PREDATOR ON PATROL PART ONE

by José Brito
Jose Brito gets the most out of Trumpeter's 1:35 scale E-100 by building It with the kit turret plus an alternative version from Cammett Limited.
00384
German
E-100 Super Heavy Tank
Trumpeter 1:35
00384
2008
New tool
BL35126F
German TANK Crew 46 / E10-E25- E100-GUNTHER
Blast Models 1:35
BL35126F
New tool
 

Reference | Page 40
BUFFALO MINE PROTECTED CLEARANCE VEHICLE

by Stuart Ransley
Stuart Ransley discusses the background and technical specifications of the Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle, currently seeing service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 42
BUFFALO SOLDIER

by Andrew Judson
Andrew Judson is impressed with Gaso-Line's recent 1:48 scale kit of the big Buffalo Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle, which is seeing front line service right now in Iraq and Afghanistan.
GASSPE09
Buffalo MRAP
Gaso.line 1:48
GASSPE09
200x
New tool
 

Miscellaneous | Page 46
Diary Dates


A listing of upcoming worldwide models shows and events
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 47
POSTERIOR PANZER

by Darren Thompson
Paper, paper everywhere! Darren Thompson examines the latest paper Panzer offering from HobbyBoss, the VK4502(P) proposal with the rear mounted turret.
82445
German
VK4502 (P) Hinten (Rearward turret version)
HobbyBoss 1:35
82445
2010
New parts
 

Reference | Page 48
Think tank lite : Irish Panhard M3 Armoured Personnal Carrier

by Zack Sex
Zack Sex has provided these photos of two Irish Panhard M3 Armoured Personnel Carriers, both fitted with the unique twin GPMG turret
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 50
THE NOISE-FILLED METAL BOX

by Zack Sex
Zack Sex scratch builds a 1:32 scale Irish Panhard M3 from plastic card, yoghurt carton lid and various odds and ends from the spares box.
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 55
Figures


A round-up of the latest figures on release
MB3592
Hand-to-hand fight, British and German infantry. Battles in Northern Africa. WW II era. Kit 1.
UA Master Box (MB) 1:35
MB3592
2011
New tool
Multi-topic (2)
35071
British
Soldiers Tank Riders
UA MiniArt 1:35
35071
2009
New tool
MB3561
Rommel and German Tank Crew DAK, WW II era
UA Master Box (MB) 1:35
MB3561
2011
New tool
6655
Panzer-Regiment 7 10.Panzer-Division Smolensk 1941 (w/ Heinz Guderian)
Dragon 1:35
6655
2011
New tool
35122
Tiger Aces in Normandy (2 Figures)
Alpine Miniatures 1:35
35122
2011
Model set
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 56
Incoming


New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
6642
Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.H late (Tp)
Dragon 1:35
6642
2012
New parts
35010
Correct Churchill Idlers
Inside the Armour ITA3 1:35
35010
35022
Churchill MkIII/IV Interior (for AFV Club 35153 and 35154 Only)
Inside the Armour ITA3 1:35
35022
201*
New tool
AF35184
Ammunition crates and containers for
105mm Howitzer for: 105mm Howitzer M2A1, M101, M101A1
AFV Club 1:35
AF35184
2010
New tool
35053
Pz. 38 (t) family Lighter Cast Tracks
Tristar 1:35
35053
2011
New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 58
Small Scale


News and reviews in 1:72 and 1:76 scales.
7377
Kfz.70 6x4 Personnel Carrier Mannschaftskraftwagen Krupp L2H143 & 3,7cm Pak 35/36
Dragon 1:72
7377
2011
New tool
Multi-topic (2)
7388
LVT(A)-4
Dragon 1:72
7388
2011
New parts
7378
Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Typ 40 2 kits per box
Dragon 1:72
7378
2011
New tool
6147
Anti-Tank Obstacles
Italeri 1:72
6147
2010
New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 59
CATCHING A LITTLE FLAK

by Glen Porter
Hasegawa's 88 mm gun was the best in small scale for many years, but how does Revell's new Flak 36 plus Kommandogerat 40, Sd.Ah.52 and Sd.Ah.202 trailer measure up? Glen Porter tells all.
03174
8,8cm Flak 36 (Kommandogerät 40, Sd.Ah. 202, Sd.Ah. 52)
Revell 1:72
03174 (80-3174)
2010
New tool
Multi-topic (3)
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 60
1:48 Scale

by Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
WES 48130
Bailey Bridge
Wespe Models 1:48
WES 48130
HLX48308
Opel Blitz Tankwagen (Italeri)
Hauler 1:48
HLX48308
HLX48306
Jagdtiger
Hauler 1:48
HLX48306
HLX48310
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma engine Grills Italeri
Hauler 1:48
HLX48310
HLX48309
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma Italeri
Hauler 1:48
HLX48309
TWM 48010
Herman Göering Panzer Division
Total War Miniatures 1:48
TWM 48010
2010
New tool
TWM 48011
Waffen SS Kharkov 1943 (1)
Total War Miniatures 1:48
TWM 48011
2010
New tool
 

Editorial | Page 66
The Last Post...

by Brett Green
Late breaking news and ramblings from the Editor