Military Illustrated: New Colour Modulation

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Shizuoka Hobby Show new releases • Zvezda Tiger I • Cougar MRAP references and more...
NEW COLOUR
MODULATION
Adam Wilder turns the technique upside down
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Available in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series
HOW TO BUILD...
TAMIYA’S ARMOUR KITS IN 1:35
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Contents modeller
military illustrated
ISSUE No.064 August 2016
4 NEWS
Military model product news
6 ‘TEN HUT!
Sixteen new military kits on parade 54
10 SHIZUOKA HOBBY SHOW
2016
Brett Green brings us his
photo report from the event
16 ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recent accessory sets and modelling
materials
18 US VEHICLES IN
AFGHANISTAN
Photo references of the Cougar MRAP
22 STRYKER LIGHT
(OR HEAVY)
Adding anti-RPG ‘birdcage’ bar-armour to a
1:35 M1126 Stryker
28 ONE TURRET GOOD:

FIVE TURRETS BETTER!
Zvezda’s -new 1:35 T-35, previewed
30 NEW COLOUR MODULATION

– COVER STORY
Adam Wilder’s new approach to the much-
misunderstood ‘colour-modulation’ technique
38 BELGIAN BULLDOG
Skybow’s 1:35 M41A3 Walker Bulldog, as a
Belgian Cold War machine
44 LUCKY NUMBER THIRTEEN

Tamiya’s new 1:35 AMX-13 French Light Tank in
all it’s weathered and graffitied glory
46 THE FIGHTING FINNS PT.2

Zack Sex concludes his photo report from the
Parola Tank Museum 30
54 ZVEZDA HAS A GO!
Zvezda’s recently released 1:35 Tiger I
60 HEAVY HEMTT HANDLER

Italeri’s latest version of the Heavy Expanded
Mobility Tactical Truck
62 BOOK REVIEWS
Military model-related book reviews
66 SIGN OFF
The M1 Abrams in action
22
AFV Edition 3
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News
NEWS JUST IN...
AFV CLUB
• 1:35 Rommel's
Mammoth DAK
AEC Armoured
Command Car
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NEW FROM TAMIYA DRAGON
1:35 M10 TANK DESTROYER • 1:35 Magach
Here we see factory photos of Tamiya's 1&2 (2in1)
newest 1:35 armour kit, the US M10 hobbyco.net
Tank Destroyer. The kit is almost totally
new, with just the clear parts and .50cal PANDA
machine-gun being taken from earlier kits. • 1:35 Husky Mk.II
The M10 will come with three figures, VMMD (Vehicle
flexible one-piece tracks and markings for Mounted Mine
two vehicles. 601st and 634th US Tank Detector),
Destroyer Battalions are included. www.hannants.co.uk
www.hobbyco.net
TAKOM
• 1:35 AMX-
13/105
• 1:35 AMX-13
Chaffee turret
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NEW FROM MINIART TAMIYA

• 1:48 JGSDF Type
1:35 SU-85 SOVIET SELF-PROPELLED 10 MBT
GUN MOD. 1943 MID PRODUCTION hobbyco.net
MiniArt's all-new SU-85 features a complete
interior, including the engine, radiators and TRUMPETER
gearbox, plus driver's/fighting compartment, • 1:35 ZSU-57-2
ammunition racks, main gun internals and • 1:35 Russian
Christie suspension. The SU-122 (early Special Operation
production) is also on the way. Force
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NEW FROM DRAGON

DRAGON 1:35 5CM PAK38 AUF PZ.KPFW.II (SF)
On the way from Dragon is the Pak38 anti-tank gun
mounted on the Pz.II hull, an improvised arrangement
NEW FROM TAMIYA

that utilised the
NEW FROM TAKOM

50mm AT gun with
1:16 RC JAGDPANZER IV /70(V) LANG ammo stowage in the
This new kit depicts this low-slung, WW2 German tank- form of large boxes 1:35 KING TIGER
destroyer with many realistic effects such as main and machine welded to the engine Here's a sneak-preview of some parts from
gun firing sounds, muzzle flash and recoil movement. More deck. An interesting Takom's forthcoming 1:35 Tiger II; it's
information in the show report, starting on page eight this issue. variant. looking good! More information as we get it.
www.tamiya.com www.hobbyco.net www.hobbyco.net www.pocketbond.co.uk
NEW FROM MIRROR MODELS TAMIYA 1:35 TIGER II PRODUCTION TURRET

Mirror Models have some new CMP-based vehicles on the This month’s edition of Tamiya Model Magazine (February, No.248)
way, including the iconic LRDG truck with 37mm Bofors AT features Tamiya's classic 1:35 Tiger II in ambush camouflage scheme.
Gun. CMP F30A LRDG truck, CMP C60S Holmes breakdown Order your copy now at;
wrecker and CMP C60L water truck. www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com
mirror-models.com
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THE RESEARCH SQUAD
Tiger
A Modern study of Fgst.NR. 250031
The Research Squad are pleased to announce the
release of Tiger: Modern Study of Fgst. NR. 250031,
a complete photo study of the Aberdeen 712 Tiger
tank. The Research Squad were given given special
permission by the collection and Aberdeen Proving
Ground Museum to fully document this important
vehicle in order to create a photographic record
for any future restoration work. This includes a full
exterior walk-around, a complete documentation of
the interior and also a detailed study of the engine
compartment and engine.
To this end the knowledge and expertise of many
contributors were brought together, not least of which
were our two technical editors, Liejon Schoot and Rob
Veenendaal, without whose massive contribution this book
would not have been completed.
208 pages
+/- 690 images.
69 technical diagrams (including 27 selected re-mastered
diagrams at A4 size)
This includes:
Only ■ a full exterior walk-around,

■ a complete documentation of the interior
£29 .99
■ a detailed study of the engine compartment.
■ a history of the vehicle from capture to present date
■ a veteran interview with the driver of Maj. Leuder
s p&p plu ■ a history of the vehicle from capture to present date
■ a technical article by Liejon Schoot and Rob Veenendaal
on the Vorpanzer design
NOW IN STOCK AND SHIPPING!

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TEN HUT! Some of the latest military kits to drop onto
the Military Illustrated Modeller reviews desk
PANDA HOBBY, CHINA DRAGON, HONG KONG
1:35 7.5CM PAK.40/1 AUF GW.LR.S(F) SD.KFZ.135 1:35 FLAKPANZER T-34

MARDER I ITEM NO.6599
ITEM NO.PH-35006 www.hobbyco.net
www.hannants.co.uk This is a terrific subject
This is an all-new kit of the from Dragon, combining
diminutive Marder I which the company’s excellent
mounted the feared PaK40 T-34 and Flakvierling
anti-tank gun on the French- kits with new parts
built Lorraine chassis, within for this version. The
an improvised fighting T34 is an exemplary
compartment. The parts kit with some useful
look finely moulded and photo-etched parts
you’ll find individual track- and excellent link-
links in the box link tracks
ITALERI, ITALY BRONCO, HONG KONG
1:35 M1120 HEMTT LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM 1:35 A17 VICKERS TETRARCH MK.I/MK.ICS LIGHT TANK
ITEM NO.6525 ITEM NO.CB35210
www.hobbyco.net www.hannants.co.uk
The M1120 HEMTT LHS is a At long, long last we have
new release from Italeri and a premium-quality injection-
features parts to create the moulded kit of the little
container loading system Tetrarch light tank. Bronco
plus new tyre mouldings have really done it proud
and more. The chassis rails too, with a comprehensive
must be shortened slightly fighting compartment and
for this variant, and some turret interior; superb.
other modifications made, The individual track-
but this is all shown in the links are, as you might
instructions. Great detail imagine, tiny
and a cool subject
PANDA HOBBY, CHINA TAKOM, CHINA
1:35 T-15 ARMATA OBJECT 149 1:35 ZSU-57-2 SOVIET SPAAG

ITEM NO.PH-35017 ITEM NO.2058
www.hannants.co.uk www.pocketbond.co.uk
The T-15 Armata Object The latest T-54 variant to
149 is a newly designed arrive from Takom is the
infantry fighting vehicle distinctive-looking ZSU-57-2
that is based on the self-propelled anti-aircraft
‘Armata’ Universal gun. The vehicle features
Combat Platform. The kit a revised, four-wheeled
is huge! The hull is also hull and a massive,
quite tall and is covered open-topped turret that
with superb detail. contains the twin S-68A
Multi-part track links, PE 57mm L/76.6 S-60 auto-
brass and copper wire cannons. The kit features full
are included turret interior and individual-link tracks
BRONCO, HONG KONG DRAGON, HONG KONG
1:35 WWII RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK KV-122 1:35 M48A1

ITEM NO.CB35122 ITEM NO.3559
www.hannants.co.uk www.hobbyco.net
Bronco have released the Dragon’s new 1:35
KV-122 Heavy Tank in 1:35 M48A1 is on release
and it’s an impressive boxful and it comes with the
of parts. The kit comes with notable addition of the
individual-link tracks which main gun mantlet cover,
are articulated thanks to missing from the initial
cementable track pins. A release of the M48A3.
partial engine is included, This item is moulded
as is a driver’s position in Dragon DS, a
and some parts for the flexible, cementable
turret interior and paintable plastic
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TAKOM, CHINA ICM, UKRAINE
1:35 BUNDESWEHR FLAKPANZER 1 GEPARD SPAAG A1/A2 1:35 SOVIET SIX-WHEEL ARMY TRUCK
ITEM NO.3513 ITEM NO.35001
www.pocketbond.co.uk www.hannants.co.uk
The mighty Gepard was a ICM’s latest release 1:35
Tamiya classic for many depicts a highly significant
years and now we have subject in the form of the
this stunning new kit from Kamaz Soviet six-wheeled
Takom. The gun barrels army truck, a vehicle that
are finely detailed and served from the early
two types of muzzle 1980s to the current day
brake are provided. in many different forms. Kit
The guns can elevate features complete chassis,
and the radar can drivetrain, engine and
rotate/elevate. Superb cabin with interior
subject choice
REVELL, EUROPE BRONCO MODELS, CHINA
TOPOL SS-25 SICKLE SWS 60CM INFRARED SEARCHLIGHT CARRIER UHU

ITEM NO.03303 ITEM NO.CB35212
www.revell.de/en www.hannants.co.uk
This is an incredible kit, This is a superb replica
moulded over five large of the sWS Schwere
sprues of grey polystyrene Wehrmachtschlepper. Bronco’s
plus one small sprue of kit depicts the hypothetical
clear. Detail is fantastic ‘Uhu’ (owl) variant, which
throughout and as well as would have been fitted with
the standard overall green a sixty-centimetre infrared
and camouflage paint searchlight. The vehicle
schemes, the ‘START-1’ comes with individual track-
scheme is also offered links and a detailed replica
of the engine and its ancillaries
FLYHAWK PRECISION MODEL, CHINA RODEN, UKRAINE
PZ.KPFW. II AUSF. L LUCHS M37 US ¾ TON 4X4 CARGO TRUCK

ITEM NO.FH3002S ITEM NO.806
www.flyhawkmodel.com www.pocketbond.co.uk
Flyhawk’s newest armour kit This is a new release from
is of the Pz.II L Luchs and Roden depicting the (Dodge)
as with their sublime ship M37 ¾ ton truck and the
models, they have pushed main conflicts in which it was
the manufacturing process deployed were the Korean
to its limits to create some and Vietnam wars. Roden’s
of the smallest and finest model comes on five sprues
polystyrene parts we’ve of polystyrene plus one in
ever seen. A sheet of PE clear and one in flexible
parts is provided for the black vinyl for the tyres
thinnest components
DRAGON, HONG KONG TAKOM, CHINA
GERMAN 3T 4X2 CARGO TRUCK W/2CM FLAK 38 TYPE 69-II IRAQI MEDIUM TANK
ITEM NO.6828 ITEM NO.2045
www.hobbyco.net www.pocketbond.co.uk
Dragon have combined their Takom’s Iraqi Army Type
excellent Opel Blitz three- 69-II depicts a bar-armoured
ton truck with their equally machine as would have been
excellent Flak 38 gun to encountered in the first Gulf
create this improvised War. PE mesh panels are
anti-aircraft vehicle and included for the engine deck
it makes an appealing and the tracks come as a
subject for a model bag of individual links that
project. The truck features must be cemented together.
a well detailed engine, Fascinating subject with
and louvred engine covers tons of detail and some very
helpful touches
AFV Edition 9
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MODEL SHOW REPORT SHIZUOKA HOBBY SHOW 2016
SHIZUOKA HOBBY SHOW 2016

Back in May, Brett Green flew to
Shizuoka City, Japan to attend this
year's Hobby Show and he brings Tamiya 1:16 radio-
us his photo report from the event controlled WW2 German
Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)
A
Lang Full-Option Kit;
t this year's SHS, Tamiya announced their 99% new 1:35 M10 'Wolverine' plastic parts
tank destroyer (it uses just the .50cal MG and clear parts from previous
releases), 1:48 Type 10 JGSDF MBT and a rather magnificent 1:16 RC
Jagdpanzer IV Lang. Other manufacturers were plentiful of course and they had
some mouthwatering new stuff to show. AFV Club announced a new-tool 1:35 M113
ACAV, MiniArt revealed their 1:35 SU-122 with full interior and announced a new
T-54 MBT and Hobbyboss showed their new 1:35 ADGZ armoured car. Rye Field
unveiled plans to release a Bergetiger I in 1:35 and Dragon announced an Egyptian
Sherman with the AMX-13 turret. Meng were present of course and they displayed
their new kit of the M1A2 SEP TUSK I/Tusk II Abrams; more details of this kit soon.
Of course, there was a whole load of other cool now kits on show, way too many Tamiya 1:16 radio-
to fit into the space we have in this issue. So we hope you enjoy the report, more controlled WW2 German
Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)
news in coming issues as we sort through the photos! Lang Full-Option Kit;
zimmerit sticker set
(Please note, many kits on show – including Tamiya – were built from test-shots and
are thus subject to change in the final production releases).
AFV Club 1:35 Husky mine clearer
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Tamiya 1:16 radio-controlled WW2 German Jagdpanzer IV
L/70 (V) Lang Full-Option Kit (factory photo)
Tamiya 1:35 WW2 US M10 Tank Destroyer Mid-Production
Tamiya/Italeri 1:35 German Field

Maintenance Team & Equipment Set
AFV Edition 11

Tamiya 1:48 Japan Ground Self

Defence Force Type 10 MBT
AFV Club M113 ACAV

Vietnam War
AFV Club 1:35 M109 truck
AFV Club 1:35 M109 IDF
AFV Club 1:35 M60A2

DEF Models 1:35 MaxxPro MRAP
Plus conversion (for Kinetic)
Aoshima 1:72 US HEMTT M983A2 Patriot launcher
New DEF Model tyre sets

(see page 41 this issue)
DEF Models 1:35 Beutepanzer 739(f)

Somua S35 conversion (for Tamiya)
Dragon 1:35 MIM-104F

Patriot SAM missile launcher
Dragon 1:35 SU-76i
AFV Edition 13

Hobbyboss 1:35 Nagmashot IDF APC
Hobbyboss 1:35 Hobbyboss 1:35 Steyr

Panhard VBL MILAN ADGZ 8 Austrian
armoured car
MiniArt 1:35 T-54B MBT Early-Production MiniArt 1:35 SU-85 Mod.1943
MiniArt 1:35 T-44M MBT
MiniArt 1:35 SU-122

Meng 1:35 T-72B3, 1:35 M1A2 Abrams
SEP TUSK I/II, 1:35 Leopard 2A7 MBTs
Revosys 1:35 WW2

German VK3601
Takom 1:35 King Tiger
Revosys 1:35 WW2 German

VK3601 w/interior detail
AFV Edition 15

ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recently issued kits and accessory sets for armour modelling projects
DEF MODEL, KOREA

VEHICLE WHEEL SETS
DEF Model have become the go-to company for pretty much any
wheeled vehicle kit these days, offering high quality resin replacements
for the kit's standard vinyl tyres and injection-moulded hubs with new
items with the all-important bulged sidewalls and flattened contact 1:48 Bedford MWD 1:48 Dingo Mk.II British 1:35 M977, M983,
points. As well as these features, DEF's tyres and wheels carry much British Light Truck scout car XZL ‘HEMTT’
improved sidewall detail (manufacturer's logos and data) and enhanced
treads. Many sets also include pre-cut masks to ease the painting
process. DEF are always up to date too, rapidly releasing wheel/
tyre sets for newly released kits. Here's the list of new releases that
have arrived at TMMI, the highlight of which (for us) is the amazingly
bulbous, low-pressure tyres for Hobbyboss's SS-23 Spider kit. MN
• 1:35 Soviet SS-23 'Spider' sagged wheel set (DW35089) for

Hobbyboss
• 1:35 M977, M983, XZL 'HEMTT' sagged wheel set (DW35090) for
Trumpeter, Italeri 1:35 HMMWV MT 1:35 Italian LMV 1:35 US PAC-2 M901
Flat tyres XML ‘Lince’ non-sagged
• 1:35 German Lkw gl leicht 'Wolf' wheel set sagged (DW35088) for
Revell
• 1:35 Italian LMV XML 'Lince' wheel set sagged (DW35092) for Italeri
• 1:35 US PAC-2 M901 AN/MPQ-53 MIM-104 wheel set sagged
(DW35091) for Trumpeter
• 1:35 US PAC-2 M901 AN/MPQ-53 MIM-104 wheel set no-sagged
(DW35094) for Trumpeter
• 1:35 Škoda PA-II 'Turtle' wheel set sagged (DW30035) for Takom
• 1:35 HMMWV MT Flat tyre set (DW35086) for Academy, Bronco,
Tamiya
• 1:35 M60A2 detail-up set (DM35056) for Academy
• 1:35 M60A2 M162 152mm gun/launcher barrel (DM35063) for 1:35 US PAC-2 1:35 Škoda PA-II 1:35 Soviet SS-23
M901 sagged ‘Turtle’ ‘Spider’
Academy
• 1:35 US Willys MB snow chained wheel set sagged (DW30036) for
Tamiya, Dragon, Bronco
• 1:35 Kubelwagen Type 82 canvas top set (DW35064) for Tamiya
• 1:35 Schwimmwagen Type 166 canvas top set (DW35065) for Tamiya
• 1:35 Tiger I PE side fender set (DE35012) for Academy, Dragon, Rye
1:35
Field, Tamiya, Zvezda Kubelwagen
Type 82
canvas top
• 1:48 Bedford MWD British Light Truck wheel set sagged (DW49007)
for Airfix
• 1:48 Dingo Mk.II British scout car wheel set sagged (DW48008) for
Tamiya 1:35 US Willys MB 1:35 German Lkw
snow with chains gl leicht ‘Wolf’
• 1:32 F-4C/D Phantom II wheel set (DS32009) for Tamiya
• 1:32 F-4E/F Phantom II wheel set (DS32007) for Revell
• 1:32 F-4C/D Phantom II FOD cover/PE RBF tag set (DS32010) for
Tamiya
• 1:32 F-4E/F Phantom II FOD cover/PE RBF tag set (DS32008) for Revell 1:35
Schwimmwagen
Type 166
canvas top
1:32 F-4E/F wheels, F-4C/D FOD covers, F-4C/D wheels, F-4C/D FOD covers
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WEATHERING MATERIALS
Recently released weathering and finishing products from Adam Wilder's 'Wilder' line of products include ever-useful pigments to create a convincing dry,
dusty look, plus acrylic paste-based materials to create sticky, wet mud, soil and even snow. Very easy to use for realistic diorama and weathering effects. MN
• Gunpowder Line
Bright Steel (GP26)
Light Rust (GP15)
Aged Rust (GP12)
Dry European Mud (GP08)
Brown Russian Earth (GP06)
Street Dust (GP20)
• Textured Earth Line
Fine Dark Brown Textured earth (TE03)
Stony Dark Brown Textured earth (TE04)
Dark Russian Textured earth (TE01)
Snow (SN01)
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VALLEJO, SPAIN FRIULMODEL, HUNGARY
WEATHERING MATERIALS
Vallejo have some new
ranges of weathering
materials on release, and
we have received quite
a few of them for review!
In the 'Splash Mud' line,
we have various shades
of browns and greys that
have been formulated
to simulate, as the name
suggests, splashed-up
mud on AFVs and similar.
The materials are thick
a gloopy with a hint
of 'grit' to add texture.
These can be 'flicked'
onto the model with METAL TRACK SETS
a stiff brush to create New 1:35 track sets are on release from Friulmodel and this time we have a mix of
a splattered effect or old and new subjects. Dragon and forthcoming Amusing Hobby British Conquerer
maybe thin them slightly tanks are treated to sets and the new Soviet T-14 Armata MBT (Takom, Panda and
to reduce the heavy forthcoming Trumpeter kits) also gets new tracks, the latter coming with individually cast
build-up. 'rubber' (metal) track pads. The interest MBT-70 prototype also gets a set, making this
The 'Thick Mud' line is vehicle an ever-more interesting modelling subject. As always, all parts are beautifully
self-explanatory, with detailed and well cast, needing just a little clean up. MN
thick loams to depict the 1:35 Sd.Kfz.8 12t early-type (ATL-169)
terrain of Russia, Europe 1:35 Soviet T-10M (ATL-170)
and more included. The 1:35 Gal Batash/Achzarit late/Merkava Mk.3D (ATL-171)
'Engine' line includes colours such as 'Petrol Spills' and 'Diesel Stains' 1:35 British Conquerer (ATL-172)
and will be useful for AFV engine decks and workshop scenes. The 1:35 MBT-70/Kpz.70 (ATL-173)
fuel-theme materials here are much thinner than the other ranges but 1:35 Soviet T-14 Armata (ATL-174)
'Brown Engine Soot' is thicker. The 'Environment' line include products
such as 'Moss and Lichen', 'Crushed Grass' (as gross and slimy as it
sounds) and 'Mud and Grass'; you get the idea; nice ideas to finish off
groundwork. Some imaginative thought has been put into the creation
XURON CORP, USA
of these ranges and many will make very convenient sources of instant
muck for all types of scale model vehicle and diorama. MN MODELLING TOOLS
• Splash Mud; Xuron have sent in four of their hand tools
European (73.801), Russian (73.802), Industrial (73.803), Light Brown for review and each is designed for quite
(73.804), Brown (73.805), Black (73.806) a specific task; sprue cutting, photo-etch
• Thick Mud; trimming, shape-forming pliers and fine-
European (73.807), Russian (73.808), Industrial (73.809), Brown tipped pliers. Xuron, quite rightly, have an
(73.811), Light Brown (73.810), Black (73.812) excellent reputation for quality and ease of
• Engine; use. The tools featured here are perfect for
Oil Stains (73.813), Fuel Stains (73.814), Engine Grime (73.815), Diesel the enthusiastic modeller who wants more
Stains (73.816), Petrol Stains (73.817), Brown Engine Soot (73.818) control over the materials he/she uses in
•Environment; their hobby. Buy with confidence. MN
Rain-marks (73.819), Snow (73.820), Rust Texture (73.821), Slimy Green Professional Sprue Cutter (2175ET)
Dark (73.822), Slimy Green Light (73.823), Streaking Grime (73.824), Professional photo-etch scissors (9180ET)
Crushed Grass (73.825), Mud and Grass (73.826), Moss and Lichen Micro-forming plier (Model 575)
(73.827), Wet Effects (73.828) Tweezernose plier smooth jaws (Model 450)
DEF Model; www.defmodel.com, www.fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk • Friulmodel; www.friulmodel.hu • Xuron tools;

WHERE TO BUY? www.xuron.com • Vallejo paints; www.creativemodels.co.uk • Wilder; www.wilder.su, www.airbrushes.com
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MODEL REFERENCES US COUGAR MRAP
A
fter the initial military
operations in Iraq and
US VEHICLES
Afghanistan, US forces
among others had to deal
with a ‘new’ type of warfare better
known as 'Counter Insurgency
operations or COIN'. This type
of conflict demanded new tactics
IN AFGHANISTAN
and new weapons. The US, as a
pioneer in the development of new
equipment, started producing a
whole series of vehicles which offer
increased protection against RPGs,
mines and IEDs. This family of
vehicles is known as MRAPs (Mine
Resistant Ambush Protected).
In 2011 the 2-18 IN as part of
170 IBCT deployed to Afghanistan
Patrick Winnepenninckx brings us using various types of these
MRAPs. The published pictures
photo references of the Cougar MRAP show these ‘bunker’ vehicles in use
with the US Army in the Kunduz
region, Northern Afghanistan. ■
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Two Cougar MRAP’s probably belonging to an EOD unit. Note the different jammer antenna configurations
General view of the Cougar 6x6 Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicle or JERRV. The vehicle is fitted with a Vehicle Optic Sensor System (VOSS)
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MODEL REFERENCES US COUGAR MRAP
Anothe
Side view of the Cougar 6x6 JERRV Side view of the Cougar 6x6 JERRV
Front view of the Cougar

EOD vehicle. Note the
black Satcom antenna
A Cougar JERRV at speed on a Afghan road
Anothe
Anothe

Another Cougar 6x6 vehicle of an unknown type with domes on its roof
oad
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FEATURE ARTICLE AFV CLUB M1126 • KIT NO.35126
STRYKER LIGHT
(OR HEAVY)
Nathan LaPorte takes on the mammoth task
of adding anti-RPG 'birdcage' bar-armour
to AFV Club's 1:35 M1126 Stryker
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T
he Stryker started development in 2000 by
General Dynamic Land Systems and is the
Army’s first Infantry Fighting Vehicle developed
since the M2/M3 Bradley from the 1980s. It
derives its name from two different Medal of Honor
recipients who died in combat; Spc. 4 Robert F.
Stryker (Vietnam) and Pfc Stuart S. Stryker (WWII).
These men were not related. To me the Stryker
is really an ugly vehicle and I never gave much
thought to building a model of one. Not until I
started seeing pictures of the vehicles in OIF with
slat armour, camouflage netting and all kinds of
stowage did it start to pique my interest. Several of
the images reminded of ancient 'war elephants' that
were used in combat. My love of modelling AFV
interiors and working with photo-etch brought me to
this new project. I knew this would be the biggest
project I'd ever taken on and it would require a
lot of time and organization, however I was very
eager to start the task. I choose to build the M1126
version which is the basic infantry carrier version,
and I quickly started rounding up all the different
aftermarket kits and accessories that would be
needed for the final product.
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A view of the Black Dog driver’s compartment in its bare resin Crew mostly finished, the author had to constantly check the clearance Note the wiring in the front section, the author added two LED lights one
between upper and lower hulls for proper fitment in front of driver and one in commander’s area to help show off interior
details when everything was buttoned up
INTERIOR
I added a full interior from Black Dog that was nice
in detail, but had its challenges in fitting in place.
The hull floor is on large resin chunk and it was
slightly warped. I decided to cut it to get proper
fitment. I added wiring, tubes and straps to the
interior to make the interior complete. With all the
effort and detail that was going into the interior of
this model I wanted to make sure that is was still
possible to see everything once the two hull halves
were glued together. To achieve this I fitted two
LED lights inside. I tried to place them where you
Here you can see the LED in front of the driver’s compartment was taped off Primed and ready for wiring and hand painting of details
would not directly look at them from most angles to protect from paint
but still provide plenty of illumination. I found that
in front of the driver’s instrument cluster and next to
the commander’s station would be optimal areas
for this lighting. I wired the two LED lights together
in the empty area that would be the engine
compartment, and I drilled a hole in bottom of hull
to run the wires through for a battery that would be
placed under the base.
BASIC EXTERIOR
The kit's exterior parts went together quite well
and had good detail. I had to be careful to not
add everything to make way for the slat armour
addition. The vehicle was painted with mix of
Tamiya acrylics to get the right tone of green I was
looking for. I highlighted different panels on the
vehicle with a lightened colour of the base-coat
Once the base coat had some time to dry then
with Vallejo acrylics I brush painted the all the bolt
heads and raised details.
Lower hull is painted and
details are added. Note the
SLAT ARMOUR Igloo colour added for interest
Beside the interior, this was the bulk of my build.
The Griffon set was incredible, comprising fourteen
frets of photo-etched brass! Instead of cutting all
the bolts and details off the hull sides which was
required for the plate armour, I applied styrene
sheet to which the additional armour photo-etch
plates are mounted. After that I began to build the
individual sections of the slat armour. Starting on
one side I soldered all the individual slat armour
sections together; I like soldering for strength but
a lot of clean-up was needed. A lot of patience is
ED
“I fitted two L
required when doing this and I worked on it off
and on so I would not get sick of it; the amount of
lights inside...”
photo-etch is really overwhelming.
When I made the opposite side slat sections
I decided to glue them together instead of
soldering, so I did not have to clean up excess
solder. However when it came time to handle the
slat armour sections for mounting on the vehicle
many sections came apart. If I were to do it again
I would have soldered everything. The other real
challenge of the slat armour addition lied in the A view from the back of
mounting brackets for the slat, these were very vehicle. Note the push broom,
difficult to place correctly and comprised of a lot the author found a picture
online with a broom stashed in
the corner like this and added
24 Military Illustrated Modeller - August 2016 it for further interest
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Reality in Scale mud in a pot was used to add non-slip surface The rear crew compartment door slat armour is very complex DEF Model resin tyres were then fitted and weathered
and fragile
The slat armour was painted separately from the vehicle. This allows you even coverage of all the tiny nooks and crannies on both The banana peel was made out of Apoxie Sculpt and was almost an afterthought but
the vehicle and all sides of the slat armour It would also be impossible to weather the vehicle with the slat armour in the way if it really adds to the ‘lived in and cluttered’ look I was looking for
was glued in place before hand
of parts themselves. STOWAGE AND ACCESSORIES real vehicle; I made mine from Tamiya tape and
Once all the individual sections were finished for I painted all the various stowage items and wire. For the spent shell casings I started with some
each side I glued them together to make up each accessories separate from the vehicle and added Albion Alloys 0.06mm tubing and spun sections in
continuous side panel instead of mounting each them as I went. I tried to place all the stowage a Dremel, sanding one end to give the appearance
on the model individually. This way it was easier similar to what I saw in photographs of the real of the shoulder of the round. I then plugged the
to check the fit when it came time to add the front vehicles or in a logical way. For the camouflage other end with some brass rod. I scratchbuilt the
and rear slat portions. I also did this so I could netting I used AFV Club product, which is actually ammo shell casing collector on the .50cal gun from
take the slat armour off and paint the hull and slats a decal. I played around with the net on the wire and Apoxie Sculpt putty. I also scratched the
separately for complete coverage and to make vehicle covering the length of the rear hull but tyre blocks that were used to keep the vehicle in
weathering easier too. After I had weathered the didn't like how it covered all the detail. I decided place back at base from styrene, balsa wood, and
hull I then permanently mounted the slat armour to to pose it rolled up. For the tenting poles I just photo-etch bolt-heads. I then added some chain to
the vehicle and weathered it in same manner as used a stiff metal wire and made the clamps that one end of the blocks and secured the other end to
the hull. Special care had to be taken to make sure mount to the slat armour from extra photo-etched the stowage bins.
dust and dirt covered all sides of each piece of slat bits I had in my spares. I tried a few different versions of razor wire to
especially towards the bottom sections where dust These poles were secured in position with various add to the vehicle. The photo-etch razor wire from
build-up would occur. straps, and ropes etc., to keep them in place on the Eduard didn't look right to me, perhaps it was too
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The author wanted to incorporate the Barracuda netting that was commonly used on the You can see the amount of bungees, and straps that are used to hold the poles in place that would create the tent for
Stryker’s in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is actually a large decal from AFV Club the camouflage netting. These were made from fine wire and Tamiya tape
flat and the sheen of the metal was not quite right.
The razor wire that I decided to go with is from
a company called the Army Painter and it is has
more of a look of rebar for concrete, it did however
With its bar armour, anti-IED
have the correct dimensional look and the sheen of device and multiple aerials,
the metal was spot on. I rolled up two sections and a fully-loaded Stryker is a
applied a dark colour-wash, plus a light dusting of visually engaging subject for a
pigments and it was good to go. scale model
Resin water bottles from DEF Model were used
with glow sticks added to them to simulate what
crews used for night recognition on the antennas.
To make the glow sticks I simply cut off the water
bottle cap, drilled into the water bottle, applied a
mix of Tamiya XF-4 Yellow Green and X-25 Clear
Green paint into the hole and then glued the cap
back on. Simple! I made sure the sticks were sitting
in the water bottle correctly depending on the
angle of the water bottle. I made the banana peel
from Apoxie Sculpt as well, and placed it in a spot
to suggest the crewman tried to throw it from the
vehicle but didn’t quite make it that far. The idea of
banana peel and water and pop bottles added to
the cluttered look I was going for.
CONCLUSION
From the onset I knew this was going to be a very
long and involved project. I worked on this model
for nearly two and half years, often having to set
it aside for sometimes a month at a time. This was
necessary to keep from getting overwhelmed from
all the detail that you see in the final product. I set
out to make as true a representation of Stryker that
was used in OIF. •
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KIT PREVIEW ZVEZDA SOVIET HEAVY TANK T-35 • KIT NO.3667
ONE TURRET GOOD:

FIVE TURRETS BETTER
Zvezda's all-new 1:35 T-35 is a big tank in a big box!
The T-35’s kit box is large and full, to

accommodate the big hull and track runs
T
he T-35 was a multi-turreted Soviet heavy in Moscow, primarily for parade duties, from 1935 by their crews. The most common causes of
tank of the inter-war and early Second World until 1940. In June 1940, the question was raised breakdown were transmission-related.
War period that saw limited production as to whether to withdraw the T-35s from frontline The last recorded action of the T-35 took place
and service with the Soviet Army. It was service, with the option to either convert them to during the early stages of the Battle of Moscow. At
the only five-turreted heavy tank in the world to heavy self-propelled artillery or to assign them to least one captured T-35 was shipped to Germany
reach production, but proved to be slow and the various military academies. for evaluation at the Kummersdorf military proving
mechanically unreliable. Most T-35s still operational The choice was made to 'use them up' in combat ground.
at the time of Operation Barbarossa (the German instead and the surviving vehicles were collected The T-35 is sometimes cited as having
invasion of the USSR, June 22nd 1941) were lost together into the 67th and 68th Tank Regiments of participated in the Winter War against Finland,
due to mechanical failure rather than enemy action. the 34th Tank Division, which served with the 8th but according to Soviet sources it did not. In fact,
Outwardly, it was a large tank but the internal Mechanized Corps in the Kiev Special Military two other prototypes of multi-turreted heavy tanks
crew spaces were cramped, with the fighting District. During Operation Barbarossa, ninety had been sent to the front for testing: the T-100 and
compartments separated from each other. Some of percent of the 67th and 68th Tank Regiments' SMK. Single turret KV-1s also took part in the same
the turrets obscured the entrance hatches. The T-35 T-35s were lost not to enemy action but through test at the Battle of Summa.
served with the 5th Separate Heavy Tank Brigade mechanical failure or abandoned and destroyed Source; Edited from Wikipedia
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Excellent detail will be found throughout this impressive kit from Zvezda. The turret aerial-ring (above) is particularly finely moulded and there’s an overall feel of refinement across all the sprues
s s iv e t h r o u g h o u t .. .’
‘Detail is impre
ZVEZDA'S NEW KIT The suspension bogies feature separately T-35 is large and features many parts, but should
First of all, this kit is all-new for 2016; it's not a moulded springs and build up into nicely detailed not be too taxing to build as the company has not
re-boxing of the recent Hobbyboss or old ICM units which cement directly to hull-side mounting over-engineered it, for the sake of increasing the
T-35 models. It comes in a large box (it's a large points; they are non-articulated, which makes life parts-count. The subject is fantastic it will make
tank!), containing eight, substantial sprues of mid- easier. The main turret includes some interior detail an impressive 1:35 replica that will dwarf many
green polystyrene, plus the upper and lower hull, (turret basket and seating) and basic structural parts smaller tanks in one's collection. •
clear lenses, nylon cord and waterslide decals. The are included for the gun breech; enough to satisfy
tracks come in link-and-length form; long upper and the eye when peering through an open hatch.
lower runs, shorter front and rear 'lift-up' sections Detail is impressive throughout, reflecting ZVEZDA SOVIET HEAVY TANK T-35
plus individual links to wraps around the idlers and Zvezda's massive advances in quality over the SCALE; 1:35
sprockets. They are of the cement-together type and last few years. The often-seen sink marks found on
MATERIALS; IM, WC, WS
not articulated. There are small ejector-pin marks some parts in older kits have almost completely
every few links on the inner faces of the runs but disappeared in this release and no flash was seen KIT NUMBER; 3667
they could quite easily be filled/scraped off. If you anywhere. The kit's instructions are clearly drawn Zvezda kits are widely available from good model shops and online.
prefer articulated links, Friulmodel make a set in cast and easy to follow and two markings-options are UK import and distribution by The Hobby Company Limited;
metal (ATL-75) which should fit Zvezda's mouldings. provided, both in overall dark green. Zvezda's new www.hobbyco.net
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MODELLING TECHNIQUES NEW COLOUR MODULATION TRUMPETER 1:35 IS-4 KIT NO.05573
NEW COLOUR
MODULATION
Adam NP Wilder describes his own, new approach to
the much-misunderstood 'colour-modulation' technique
and shows how it can transform the paintwork of
Trumpeter's 1:35 IS-4 Soviet Heavy Tank
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I
n the recent books that I have published I wrote a surfaces and this time shifted downwards creating imagination Colour Modulation can really give
chapter on 'Colour Modulation' and the diverse a gradient toward the lights. As with the regular a unique appearance to even the most common
ways in which it can be approached. This style Colour Modulation style, I will also be using modelling subjects.
allows us modellers another level of creativity the highlights in this example to exaggerate the After all of the chipping, weathering and
when painting a replica. Most of you are now corners of the hull and turret. This example will camouflage were added you can see how the
familiar with the current most popular method coincide more with the traditional rules of lights different tones, although less noticeable, work to
that I created years ago. This system starts with and shadows taught in the basic sketching lessons help accentuate the different corners, surfaces
the darker tones on the lower and more recessed that we remember from our high school art class. I and details of the model and that is the true trick
areas and shifts to the lights as you move to the am finding this method to be more of a successful to Colour Modulation and other similar finishing
higher surfaces and protruding areas as seen on approach when using Colour Modulation. Right methods. That trick is to make it effective in
the Jagdpanzer IV shown later in the article, for now I simply refer to this method as 'The New enhancing the models finish while keeping it subtle
example. To demonstrate this further let’s now Colour Modulation Style'. and not too obvious. The KV-1 and LVT are two
look at one more example of colour modulation In this example you can see that I took an other examples of models that contain New Colour
reversing nearly everything while still creating an opposite approach when applying the gradients Modulation. Again you can see how the chipping
equal, or if not better, looking result. using colour modulation. As I said there are and weathering help to both reduce and draw
When painting this IS-4, I started with the different ways in which an individual can apply attention from the Colour Modulation making it still
dark tones on the upper parts of the different this style onto a model. If done using a bit of effective but less obvious.
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After priming the larger

photo-etched and copper
details a shadow coat of gloss
black was applied to the sides
of the hull under the fenders
and beneath the turret. The
lower parts of the turret were
also painted gloss black
Next, I applied a dark

olive green coat to the
outer sides and tops of
the hull and turret using
Lifecolor acrylics diluted
with their thinner
I immediately lightened
the shade of olive green
and started creating
gradients focusing on
the lower parts of the
hull and mid areas of
the turret
After each layer I lightened

the tone a bit more to further
enhance the gradients as seen in
the photos. A piece of paper can
be used to mask areas on other
surfaces from overspray where
you want to keep the tones dark.

The next photos display each of the stages for the five tones of green that I mixed and used to create the gradients. Now it was time to add some more different tones to break up the various components.
You can see how the highlights help to exaggerate and draw attention to the contours of the large IS-4 turret. With a paint brush I added a few light faded green colours to details like the grab handles,
You can also see how they help to break apart the fenders from the hull. The highlights and shadows also help to larger bolts, screens and lifting hooks. I diluted the acrylics with just a bit of tap water to
distinguish the sides from the top plates. The darker tones on the hull top also accentuate the turret make them easier to spread with the paint brush
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After painting the components with a two to three thinned coats I quickly airbrushed
a general light shade of olive green, used for the third coat when airbrushing the
gradients, over the upper parts of the model. This step helped me to subtly blend all
of the different faded olive green tones. It also gave the faded white-green tones
seen at the extreme highlights a bit of colour. At this point I applied the markings
After the markings are

applied I always airbrush
a few coats of clear
on to the entire model.
Colour-washes are easier
to apply over a satin or
glossy finish. The clear
will also help to ensure
that the markings contain
the same type of finish
as the rest of the model
making them look more
natural. I felt that the
finish was a bit too green.
Therefore, I added some
red to the clear. The red
clear now also worked
as a filter over the green
to give a bit more of an
olive appearance while
also further blending the
different shades of the
Colour Modulation

For the IS-4 project, you can see that I took an
opposite approach when applying the gradients
using colour modulation. As I said there are
different ways in which an individual can apply
this style onto a model If executed using a bit of imagination,
colour modulation can really give a
unique appearance to even the most
common modelling subjects
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MODELLING TECHNIQUES COLOUR MODULATION TRUMPETER 1:35 IS-4 KIT NO.05573
The addition of the figures

adds scale to the vast IS-4,
plus some human personality
Trumpeter’s kit received a

host of detail parts plus new
fenders in copper sheet plus
twisted copper towing cables

Colour Modulation originally
began by applying darker
tones on the lower and more
recessed areas, shifting to
the highlights on the higher
surfaces and protruding areas
as seen on the Jagdpanzer
IV, LVT and KV
Trumpeter kits are widely available from

good model shops and online. UK import
and distribution by Pocketbond Ltd
www.pocketbond.co.uk
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FULL-BUILD SKYBOW 1:35 M41A3 BELGIAN BULLDOG • KIT NO.SBOW3508
BELGIAN BU L
Pete Smith adds
new markings and
figures to Skybow's
1:35 M41A3
Walker Bulldog, to
create a Belgian
Cold War machine
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U LLDOG T
he American-produced M41 Walker Bulldog
light tank served with many armies throughout
the world and it played a significant role in
Europe during the early part of the Cold War.
Belgium was one of the countries that used this tank
in its intended roll of light reconnaissance it was in
service with the Belgian army from 1958 to 1974.
So, the scope for modelling one of these vehicles
is quite broad, however very little reference is
available for this period in Belgium’s history. I finally
found some interesting pictures by searching for
regimental associations on the 'web. My Flemish and
French is non-existent but with the help of Google
translate I managed to amass a decent amount of
references and information. Very few changes need
to be made to the base kit so for the modeller it’s a
very easy and satisfying project to undertake.
THE KIT
I used the old Skybow kit for this build, which is a
superb model straight out of the box. You can still
pick up one of these kits very cheaply, however if
you can’t find one AFV Club took over the moulds
when Skybow disappeared from the scene and now
produce several variations based on this kit. The
kit I had also included a soft plastic mantlet cover,
which again AFV Club now offers as an accessory.
THE BUILD
Building the kit is very straightforward as all the
parts fit extremely well and have excellent detail
too. The only changes I made were really cosmetic
in nature. The barrel travel-lock was changed to
the closed position, which only took a minute or
two to sort out. A few nuts made from plastic-card
also went onto the fender edges and the tow-cable
ends were drilled out and a suitable piece of rope
added. On the turret, I added some spare photo-
etched tie-downs to the sides and made up the
fittings for the tool stowage, as I wanted to leave
the tools off as per my references.
The .50cal mount was also moved to a different
position as seen in the pictures. The soft plastic
mantlet cover went on very well using CA glue and
Tamiya extra thin cement. The effect of the fabric
is very well done. Some small seam lines were
cleaned up using Tamiya glue to lightly blend the
seams away. My only extravagance was to replace
the kit’s tracks with some Spade Ace white metal
tracks, which had much better detail. They also
helped achieve the tight 'live' look and each run
needed seventy-three links.
Extra detail was added to the fenders’ outer edges
Close-up view of the exhaust box and barrel’s travel-lock
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Turret bin tie-downs (footman loops) were replaced with PE brass

parts
The standard kit tracks were replaced with a cast metal set from Space Ace, available online The tie-downs on the turret sides were also substituted with brass
items for better detail
PAINTING I used Panzer Aces Canvas for the main colour set of decals for Belgian vehicles. In this set are
Once the model had been rinsed in soapy water then lightened this with white to paint the panel several styles of registration plates and numbers
and left to dry a coat of primer prepared the model joints. This gave a very nice faded look to the as well as divisional signs and bridging markings.
for painting. Here my choice of colour was Gunze canvas area. The turret jerrycans were painted in The set is suitable for vehicles from WW2 to the
H52 Olive Drab. Thinned with Mr Leveling thinner, a different green tone and thinned white paint was present day.
the paint went on beautifully. After that, Tamiya used to fill the indents on each can to depict water The turret diamond card marking was however
XF-15 Flat Flesh was added to the base colour and cans. A small amount of chipping was added next hand painted. The decals performed very well
sprayed using low pressure and a light touch in the using a fine sponge and brush. This was restricted using Daco’s medium decal solution and once
centre of panels and areas I wished to highlight. to obvious places of wear such as the crew they were dry, a good coat of gloss varnish was
More Flat Flesh was added each time to lighten hatches, tow points and the edges of the turret and sprayed on to seal and protect the markings.
the colour and as I progressed the mix was thinned fenders. Vallejo German Camo Black Brown being
until it was almost all thinner. Straight away this the weapon of choice here. The .50cal was also WEATHERING
changes the hue of the base colour and also gives painted up at this stage and all the vision blocks Weathering began with a light overspray on the
you a pleasing effect of shadows and highlights. received a coat of black paint. lower hull and wheels using Tamiya XF-52 Flat
Once this has been left to dry overnight, I began Earth. This was followed by a couple of filters
the detail painting using Vallejo colours. The wheels MARKINGS using Mig Productions' Neutral Wash followed by
had the rubber portions painted using Panzer During my research I decided to depict a vehicle as Wilder's Grey Brown Filter No.19. Using a mixture
Aces Dark Rubber and then the wheel nuts were used by B Squadron, 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment of dark oil paints, colour-washes were applied
picked out in their respective colours. The auxiliary Jager de Paard who were stationed in Germany. to the engine deck and around weld lines and
exhaust, tools, towrope and mantlet cover also No options for Belgian vehicles are supplied in panels. AK Interactive Streaking Grime and NATO
were painted at this stage. For the mantlet cover the kit, but luckily Daco Productions make a superb Rain Marks were also used to add some variation
Following a layer of grey primer

(above) the author’s choice of
main colour was Gunze H52
Olive Drab, given a ‘cloud-
pattern’ with lightened shades

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No option for a Belgian vehicle are supplied in the kit, but Daco Productions produce a set of decals for Belgian vehicles, Including several styles of registration plate and numbers plus divisional signs and bridging markings
in tone to the model as well as add some subtle came to be used, as well as items that looked like CONCLUSION
streaking to the turret sides and front hull. US designs. The tank crew helmet of the time did This is a good example of what can be done to a
The tracks went for a bath in 'Blacken It' toning indeed closely resemble the WW2 American crew standard kit by only really changing the markings
solution, and were then sprayed with Vallejo Track helmet, so I started here. After a rummage through to something you might not expect. As I’m always
Primer before I painted the track pads using Panzer the spares box I found a couple of resin heads from looking for something slightly different, this sort
Aces Dark Rubber. Weathering continued with a Warriors, which I thought would work well. of change ticks all the boxes too. The kit is a
mixture of earth pigments added mostly to the lower The ventilation holes in the helmets were filled cracker, needing nothing extra apart from figures
hull. Here I wanted to keep the effect subtle and not to match my references. The figures themselves and maybe stowage if you want to add any. The
hide all the previous details so a light touch was began life as Verlinden surrendering Iraqis, which addition of the tracks is just my personal preference,
needed. The tracks were also dusted with the mix. have parkas on which is a pretty good match for (I love white metal tracks!). So next time you are
the ones worn at the time. After a little surgery wondering what to do with a kit but don’t want
FIGURES involving replacement arms and some green stuff to add loads of extras or don’t like the markings
Again as there are no commercially available putty to blend the arms in and make scarves for the options, take some time to look at who operated
figures depicting Belgian forces so some careful figures they were primed ready for painting. Once that particular vehicle, I bet you will be surprised
research was called for. I found that straight after painted using Vallejo colours the figures can be and maybe inspired to try something different. •
WW2 the uniform was based on the British style fitted to the model.
but as the years progressed, locally produced items
Once painted using Vallejo
colours, the figures were
installed in the model
There are no commercially available figures depicting modern Belgian forces, so some careful research was called for
MODELSPEC
SKYBOW 1:35 M41A3 BELGIAN BULLDOG KIT NO.SBOW3508
Paints used;
Gunze’; H52 Olive Drab
Tamiya; XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-52 Flat Earth
Vallejo Panzer Aces; Dark Rubber, Canvas, German Camo Black
Brown
Daco Productions; decals for Belgian vehicles
Mig Productions; Neutral Wash followed by Wilder’s Grey Brown
Filter No.19
AK Interactive; Streaking Grime and NATO Rain Marks
Blacken It; toning solution

A simple but beautifully executed display base sets off the model perfectly
‘The kit is a
cracker...’
The Spade Ace tracks
transform the model
A different set of markings gives

the little M41 a whole new look
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MODEL GALLERY TAMIYA 1:35 FRENCH LIGHT TANK AMX-13 • KIT NO.35349
LUCKY
NUMBER
THIRTEEN
The Editor built Tamiya's new
1:35 AMX-13 French Light
Tank for Military Illustrated
Modeller's sister title, Tamiya
Model Magazine. Here we
see the finished model in all
it's heavily weathered and
graffitied glory
MODELSPEC
TAMIYA 1:35 FRENCH LIGHT TANK AMX-13 KIT NO.35349
Kit materials;
Injection-moulded polystyrene, photo-etched metal, soft vinyl tracks,
polycaps, waterslide decals
Accessories and materials used;
Friulmodel metal track links ATL-130; www.friulmodel.hu
To read about how this model was built and painted, please
check out Tamiya Model Magazine Issues 247 (May 2016)
and 248 (June 2016)
www.adhpublishing.com; Shop Online/Magazines/Magazine
Back Issues/Tamiya Model Magazine
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MODEL REFERENCES PAROLA TANK MUSEUM FINLAND
A KV-1M. This KV differs from

others at Parola by its smooth
cast turret nevertheless, an
imposing vehicle in real life
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THE FIGHTING FINNS
Part 2
Zack Sex brings concludes his photo report from the Parola Tank Museum,
the home of the Finnish army’s historic collection of tanks and armoured
fighting vehicles www.panssarimuseo.fi
Nice detail shot of the KV-1M turret The ISU152 is one of only two captured
rear and its modified engine grills by the Finns during WW2. This tank was
converted into a towing vehicle and had
its main armaments removed. It was later
fully restored for display at Parola
Another interesting rarity only to be found at Parola is a Soviet produced T50

tank, very few of which had additional bolt-on armour, as does this example
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The large and cumbersome T28m1938 tank, this multi-turreted vehicle was a leftover design from the 1930s. This example was used by the Finns to deliver post to front line troops
An ex-East German T72MBT. This vehicle has KMT mine trawls mounted to the front along with an electronic mine detection unit on the front plate.
This is one of an extremely large batch of vehicles provided to Finland from old East German stock by a United Germany

A British Charioteer tank. These
powerfully armed tanks with
their 20-pounder main gun served
for many years with the Finnish
Forces, but only saw combat in
the Lebanon with PLO guerrillas
in the late '70s
Detail shot of the

charioteer turret and
smoke launcher units
A Russian T26C tank. This model

consists of a OT-130 hull and
T26 m1937 turret. These vehicles
under new ownership became the
symbol of Finnish fire power in
the early stages of WW2
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The T26m1933 and its variants made up the main stay of captured Finnish booty tanks after the winter war
A rear detail shot of

a well ventilated T26,
indicating the light
armour of such vehicles

A front three quarter
view of a T34M 1943,
one of a small number
of these tanks purchased
from Germany during
World War Two
A Stug 40 Ausf.G in Finnish

colours these self propelled
guns featured extra armour in
the form of concrete and logs
during World War Two
The ubiquitous Panzer four

which saw service through out
World War Two, these tanks
were delivered in time for
the Finns to use against their
former German allies at the
end of the continuation war
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The Soviet T60 tank, small badly armed and under gunned it was kept in production as it was simple to produce and could be expended in vast numbers
A beautifully preserved early model T34m 1940 in Finnish colours. This tank was recovered from lake Segozero by the Finns and pressed into service

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FEATURE ARTICLE ZVEZDA 1:35 TIGER I AUSF E. GERMAN HEAVY TANK (EARLY VERSION) • KIT NO.3646
ZVEZD A
HAS A G O! tly re leased 1:35 Tiger
I
ds Zve z d a 's re ce n
Matt Edwards buil
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I
’m not going into the history of this very well
known beast as there is plenty to read out there
on this very interesting and much admired AFV.
There are also plenty of Tiger I models out there,
in all scales; I guess they sell well! Not to be
outdone, we now have a model of an early Tiger
I in 1:35 from Zvezda. The instructions state that
this is an early production variant. On opening the
box and looking at the contents we are met with
several sprues in sand yellow plastic plus black,
synthetic-rubber tracks moulded in two parts. More
on these later. Also included is a set of decals for
one of two vehicles.
A CLOSER LOOK
Before I started on the build I took out all of the
parts to see what I thought of the quality of the
moulding and scale of the parts. I have to be
honest, I was a little disappointed. The sides of the
hull had some very bad sink marks and the tools
seemed over scale as did the hull roof top light
brackets. Not to be put off, I got all my Tiger spares
in from the stash. I had hoped to build the kit using
just the Zvezda parts and could have I suppose, but
in my mind would just not have looked right. It has
to sit in my cabinet once complete!
TO HULL AND BACK

The instructions start with the turret. Not for me to
conform, so I started on the hull. First of all, the
rear plate (C3) was attached and the rear hull
ends clamped together. Then the fixtures for the
side skirts were cut off and set aside, as I would
need them later. The sink marks were filled with
Squadron Green Putty. Once dry, the sides were
then sanded. I didn’t re-attach the skirt fixtures at
this point. Now I could get on with fitting the hull
bracing (C54) dry-fitting the hull roof. I wasn’t too
happy with the fit so I left the brace off. Next up
were the rear fans and fuel tanks; no issues there.
Now to the wheels and I quite liked the detail
here; I didn’t have any problems constructing and
attaching these to the vehicle.
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Significant sink marks along the hull

sides meant that some extensive work
As stated earlier, the tracks come in two parts with model filler (green) was needed
for each side and I had a few reservations about
this method, but I needn’t have worried as they
went together fine. The guide horns were hollow
and the detail was pretty good. There was a little
flash on some of the horns but this was easily dealt
with, using a sharp blade. I tend to paint all of
my models with the tracks on, it’s just my way of
building and painting.
Stages 19, 20 and 21 guide you to add
the hatches, tow ropes, air filters and smoke
dischargers. I thinned the dischargers out and
added a few bolts where needed. The tow ropes
were replaced with ones made from copper wire
and replacement ends. Attachment bolts were also
added to the connectors for the air cleaners too. All
joint and sink marks were also filled and sanded
on these as well. I decided I would leave off the
air-ducting hoses as I thought they looked a little
under-scale. So, I hollowed out the engine duct
attachment and made some pipe fixtures from scrap
sprue and plastic card. Finally I checked all of the
hull and details. Once happy, it was put aside and
my attention was then turned to the turret.
TURRET TIME
Okay, now to the turret. The kit has a lot of internal
detail to add in here. A lot of this will not be seen,
unless you want to leave the turret roof unglued I The roadwheels carry an excellent level of detail
An expanding clamp was needed to
suppose? I left pretty much all of this out (more for bring the hull sides together while
the spares box) so I really started at Stage 5 which the cement cured
is the safe end of the mighty '88. No issues here,
so onto Stages 6, 7 and 8. In Stage 7, part B66
looks to be a late periscope cover. I replaced this
with one made from plastic card, checking pictures
of early Tigers.
Once the turret roof had been fixed in place and
any gaps filled and sanded, I added detail to the
track holders and rear stowage bin. I managed to
lose part B67 (no doubt the carpet will give it up
one day). Stage 21 now instructs you to add the
turret roof hatches, which I did. They also offer a
choice of 'version 1 and 2'. I can only assume that
this means rear turret escape hatch open or closed.
Using a pyrogravure, I added weld seams that I
thought needed a bit of enhancement. That was
pretty much the build done and I had jumped about
between stages, mainly for ease of building. Each The standard kit tracks are well detailed; they
to their own I suppose. were first painted in a very dark brown enamel
colour, applied to all of the links and any spares
PAINT YOUR WAGON; BUT WHICH SCHEME?

After looking at photos of several vehicles in
service, I decided I wanted to portray one that had
first been painted grey and then taken into service
sheds, had its rooftop periscope cover fitted, then
given a rough coat of sand yellow and green
camouflage. From my own military service, I know
how slap-dash AFV painting can be, so wanted
this vehicle to look worn as if its last coat had been
very poorly applied.
To start off I gave the edges and undersides
a layer of dark grey/brown mixed from Vallejo
acrylic paints applied with my airbrush. This was
to give the appearance of a pre-shade. Over this I
sprayed lighter greys, picking out areas that would
catch the light. All of the main colours were taken
from the Vallejo range, darkened and lightened
with panzer grey and flesh in various quantities.
The model was then put aside for about forty-
eight hours to dry. Once back on my painting table Detail was added to the bow machine gun mount PE brass engine-deck screens are an essential detail for most Tiger I
I then gave the Tiger several coats of hairspray, models. Note the replacement fire extinguisher too
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Squadron Green Filler was used to seal
the turret roof in place
The turret comes with interior detail but

the author chose to omit it, as the turret
would be closed up The basic greys go on; Vallejo Model Color was diluted and applied by airbrush here
More Vallejo Acrylics were used to create the dark yellow top colour The paintwork was sealed in at this stage, to fix the effects securely
With the dark yellow on, the olive green camouflage pattern was applied.
Here we see the hairspray technique in action
Paint ‘damage’ was simulated using a

piece of torn sponge, dipped in paint
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letting it dry between each coat. After about half
an hour, I then sprayed the sand colour and green
camouflage. As soon as these colours had set, I
started to remove some of the top colour by wetting
certain areas with tap water and scrubbing using
an old paint brush. After a short while the top coat
will come away. This sometimes works well and
other times you may need to go over certain areas
with the paint again. I’ve read that the base coat
is better applied with enamels, but as yet I haven’t
tried this. I was now happy with the results and the
excess paint flakes were now all washed off. Again
the model was put aside to dry.
Detail painting of the tools and other on vehicle
equipment was now tackled. The 'wood' parts of
the tool handles were first given a coat of acrylic
sand and over this, a coat of un-thinned brown
oil paint layered on. A soft, clean brush was then
used to rub off the oil paint, creating a worn look.
'Metal' areas were first painted with a mixture of
black and brown acrylic, then the metal area was
drybrushed in a steel enamel colour.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Well, she looks like a Tiger I. It’s such a shame that
Zvezda didn’t pay more attention to areas such
as the tools and lights. It appears that it may have
had different designers for different areas. I’m not
aware if the turret shape is right or wrong, with
regards to being asymmetrical, but it looks okay to
me. I don’t know what market they are aiming at,
but if you save your pennies, you could probably
buy a better model with fewer sink marks etc. It's a
shame as I was looking forward to building this; I'll
give this kit six out of ten. •
MODELSPEC
ZVEZDA 1:35 TIGER I Ausf E. GERMAN HEAVY TANK
(EARLY VERSION) • KIT NO.3646
Paints used;
Vallejo Acrylics, Winsor and Newton oils, Humbrol enamels
Mig Productions Modelling Pigments
Zvezda kits are widely available from good model shops and online.
UK import and distribution by The Hobby Company;
www.hobbyco.net
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KIT PREVIEW ITALERI 1:35 M1120 HEMTT LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM • KIT NO.6525
The kit comes with newly moulded synthetic rubber tyres
The decal sheet provides

data placards for the
Multilift crane
HEAVY HEMTT HANDLER

Italeri's latest version of the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
can be up-detailed with resin and photo-etched aftermarket items.
The Editor investigates
T
he M1120 HEMTT LHS (Load Handling NEW PARTS FOR THE M1120 assembly, the chassis rails must be cut down from
System) is an M977 Heavy Expanded The underpinnings and cabin of Italeri's HEMTT kit the rear ends and here the instructions are a little
Mobility Tactical Truck with a load handling date back to the mid-1990s, when the company's imprecise; the areas to be cut off are shaded in
system in place of a flat bed. The HEMTT is M977 HEMTT was initially released. It was widely grey but no measurement is given. Thankfully,
an eight-wheel drive, diesel-powered, tactical truck acknowledged as an excellent kit back then and the parts themselves have grooves on their inner
used by the US military and others. The vehicle is it still stands up well to 21st century standards. A faces that show where the cuts must be made. The
manufactured by Oshkosh Defence and entered good thing about models from that period is that chassis and drivetrain can then be built up in the
Army service in 1982, with the M1120 variant they weren't over-engineered; they were designed conventional manner. New tyres are also provided;
first produced in 1999. The M1120 HEMTT LHS to represent the subject accurately and in good more on that later.
is fitted with Multilift Mark 5 (now designated detail, without resorting to multiple hundreds of The kit's detail is impressive throughout and
MPH165-PLS) load handling system, a variant parts. This makes the construction of the HEMTT you can confidently build this model out-of-the-box
of the Mark 4/MPH165 that has been further quite straightforward which will be a relief to many for a handsome result. The twenty-foot container
modified to include a folding hook-arm to bring the a modeller I'm sure. is not included in the box but Italeri also offer this
system within C-130 Hercules air-transport height So what's new in this release? To re-create the as a separate kit (6516), a new moulding from
constraints. In US Army service the M1120 can M1120 LHS, Italeri have included two, substantial 2013. If you really want to go to town, you can
be equipped with several different styles of flat- new sprues for the cargo deck and its specially add Brengun's photo-etched set (HLU35072) which
racks for the load handling system. The M1077 designed Multilift crane, plus all the associated includes the locking handles on the doors, a data
and M1077A1 General Purpose A-frame flat-racks ancillary parts such as tie-down loops and the plate and more.
are sideless designs used to transport pallets of chassis end-structure which features the rollers If you wish to add even more detail to your
ammunition and other classes of supplies. Source; that guide the new cargo lift-deck into place on kit, Eduard's HEMTT detail set (36259) will come
Edited from Wikipedia the chassis rails. To accommodate this new sub- into its own here as it provides a whole suite of
Aftermarket Items
Left; Italeri’s 20’ military container is the ideal load for the M1120. Above; Brengun offer PE locking handles and more for the container kit
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Italeri’s heavily revised HEMTT kit includes sprues of parts for the Load Handling System and the detail is excellent
detail parts for the vehicle, including new, in-scale higher level of realism; DEF Model's new wheel/ to make your model that extra bit special, do
brackets for the airbrake cylinders, air filter, exhaust tyre set (DW35090). The tyres in this set feature consider the add-on parts described above, as
box, stowage bins and fuel tanks, plus myriad subtly and accurately bulged sidewalls and flat they have the potential to transform this kit into
extra components to up-detail the cabin exterior. It'll spots to suggest the vehicle's weight – eliminating a highly detailed miniature of the US military's
add time to your build of course, but it really will that unconvincing 'tip-toe' effect of the standard futuristic-looking HEMTT. •
sharpen up the model's appearance; the modeller tyres – but they offer a whole lot more than that.
just needs to determine which parts are pertinent to These are completely new components, not just Availability;
this M1120 variant. Likewise, the HEMTT interior- modified kit parts and thus the tread and sidewall Italeri kits are widely available from good model shops and online.
colour set (36269) will completely overhaul the detail – Michelin logos included – are perfect. The UK import and distribution by The Hobby Company Limited;
cabin's interior with new seat frames, door liners, wheel hubs are also a significant improvement over www.hobbyco.net
pre-printed instrument panel and masses more. Both the standard moulded parts.
Eduard; www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk
sets are well worth the investment. To sum up, Italeri's heavily revised kit is an
If your budget will extend to it, there is one extra accurate depiction of the M1120 LHS and can DEF Models; www.defmodel.com www.fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk
addition that will really elevate your M1120 to a be built 'stock' for an excellent result. If you want Brengun; www.brengun.cz
DEF Model’s new resin tyres

with weighted appearance will
add a great deal of realism to
the HEMTT
Eduard’s PE detail sets

provide a wealth of
additional detail parts
for the Itaerli kit
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BOOK REVIEWS
JAGDPANZER 38 IN FOCUS 1 (MEN AND MACHINES OF WORLD WAR 2)
LEE ARCHER, PANZERWRECKS
From good bookshops and; www.adhbooks.com
ISBN; 978-1-908032-13-3
The Jagdpanzer 38(t), commonly known as the Hetzer, has been an

evergreen modelling subject for many years and there are some excellent
kits of the vehicle in its various forms currently on sale. Of the many books
that have been produced on the vehicle, this new volume by Lee Archer is
perhaps the most modeller-friendly as it presents superb quality, wartime
photographs of the diminutive tank-killer in great depth, printed large and
sharp on high-grade paper, many across the whole page. This allows the
images to yield their detail for the modeller to examine and there’s a lot
to see here. Some of the pictures are begging to be re-created in diorama
form, in particular the overhead views on pages sixty-two and sixty-three
of a vehicle freshly commandeered by Czech freedom-fighters (below left).
As well as the storage boxes and jerrycan, we can also observe gas mask
holders, a tarpaulin, helmets and even what appears to be a walking-stick
stowed on the hull sides! It’s a real-life modelling cliché and an image that
will hopefully have you reaching for a kit. Highly recommended. MN
M1A2 SEP ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK IN DETAIL

CHRIS MROSKO, BRETT W AVANTS, SABOT PUBLICATIONS
Order direct from; sales@sabotpub.com or through good hobby shops and booksellers worldwide.
Bookworld in the UK (www.bookworldws.co.uk) and Sprue Brothers in the USA (spruebrothers.com) plus other outlets
ISBN; 978-0-9973774-0-8
The US Abrams MBT is receiving a lot of attention

lately with no less than three new kits of it (Meng, Rye
Field, Academy) on sale. It’s an extremely handsome
machine that has been reworked numerous times since its
development in the 1970s and it served with distinction
in Europe throughout the 1980s, in the Gulf Wars,
Afghanistan and elsewhere. References haven’t been
abundant though, until now, with this new volume from
Sabot Publications from the USA on the M1A2 SEP (System
Enhancement Package). Within the 104 pages (including
covers) we are treated to a remarkable photo-story on the
tank, starting with a section showing it in action, with and
without TUSK (Tank Urban Survival Kit), CROWS (Common
Remotely Operated Weapons Station) turret and manifold
other upgrades and changes. It’s a lot to learn but the book
does a good job of highlighting the various differences which
can only be a help to the modeller. Following the first chapter,
we have a thorough walk-around section that shows several
tanks in close up; everything from the tracks to the turret
interior are shown, the latter being very useful for Rye Field’s
new kit with interior detail. An excellent production with high
quality images and informative captions. MN
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BÜSSING’S SCHWERE PZ.SPÄHWAGEN PART.2 (NUTS & BOLTS VOLUME 36)
HOLGER ERDMANN, MARTIN BLOCK, NUTS & BOLTS
www.historexagents.com
ISBN; 978-965-7700-01-3
As with the Jagdpanzer 38(t), the WW2

German ‘acht-rad’ armoured car is a modelling
favourite that has been kitted many times
in differing versions. As a reference source,
this second volume on the Sd.Kfz.233 schw.
Pz.Spähwagen 7.5cm, Pz.Fu.Wg Sd.Kfz.263 and
the odd-looking Panzermesskraftwagen is going to
be hard – if not impossible – to beat. As with all the
recent Nuts and Bolts editions, the depth of detail is
staggering, with heaps of wartime photos (over 130
pages) plus scale drawings (in 1:35), excellent colour
artwork, ‘walk-around’ photos and a modelling chapter
showing Tony Greenland and Vinnie Brannigan’s models
in detail. Another unmissable from the N&B guys, add to
your modelling library in confidence. MN
M9 ACE ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER IN DETAIL

CHRIS MROSKO, BRETT W AVANTS, SABOT PUBLICATIONS
Order direct from; sales@sabotpub.com or through good hobby shops and booksellers worldwide.
Bookworld in the UK (www.bookworldws.co.uk) and Sprue Brothers in the USA (spruebrothers.com) plus other outlets
ISBN; 978-0-9973774-0-8
If you bought Takom’s

1:35 kit of the US M9 Ace
military dozer/earthmover,
this new title from Sabot
Publications will prove to be
completely invaluable for your
modelling project. Within its
132 pages (including covers)
we have colour photographs
of virtually every aspect of
the vehicle’s exterior structures
including the all-important
hydraulic gear that operates the
earthmoving bowl and blade. Some
extremely useful shots of the driver’s
compartment are provided and we
get to see the machine in action too,
being trialled in the USA in a field of
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