Military Illustrated Modeller Vol.82 - 2018 - 02

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military illustrated £6.75 - February 18 (issue 082)
How to paint Tamiya’s 1:35 Somua S35 • E-10 developmental tank • JSU-152 in German hands • plus references and more...
TROUBLE IN
PARADISE
Takom’s 1:35 ZSU-57-2 anti-aircraft tank
in North Vietnamese Army service
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Contents modeller
military illustrated
ISSUE No.082 February 2018
4 NEWS
Military model product news
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8 TROUBLE IN PARADISE
Takom’s 1:35 ZSU-57-2 in detail
16 BON VIVANTE, EN
COULEUR!
Painting WW2 French Army camouflage on
Tamiya’s superb 1:35 Somua S35
22 BOOST YOUR COVERING

POWER!
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24 ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recent accessory sets and modelling
materials
26 SILENT WITNESS TO WAR

Weathering-up a KO’d T34 resin kit from Mig
Productions
16 28 HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
Modifying and upgrading Trumpeter’s 1:35
Entwicklungsfahrzeug E-10
36 NEW ARMOUR ON THE

WAY FROM TAMIYA
New, re-issued and revised AFVs on the way
from Tamiya
38 BEUTE IN BERLIN!
Dragon’s ISU-152 kit as a giant ‘what if’ StuG
in German hands
44 SHERMAN EASY EIGHTS

Zack Sex brings us a look at two M4 ‘Easy
Eights’
50 AT THE CROSSROADS
A dynamic scene in an apparently quiet
Normandy town
52 T-34-76 JÁNOŠÍK: THE

ROBIN HOOD TANK
Recreating the T-34-76, named after
highwayman Juraj Jánošík
60 TAMIYA’S TIP-TOP
TOXOPHILITE
Tamiya’s new 1:35 Archer 17-pdr SPG
62 BOOK REVIEWS
Military model-related book reviews
8 66 SIGN OFF
A well camouflaged M10 TD
AFV Edition 3
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News
NEWS JUST IN... ON THE WAY FROM TAMIYA
1:35 GOLIATH AND TEAM
The diminutive Goliath WW2 German demolition
vehicle is on its way from Tamiya in newly tooled
form. And the bonus is, two are provided in the
DRAGON box! Three figures are also supplied; see pages
• 1:35 MIM-23 Hawk
36/37 this issue for more information.
• 1:35 M1120 THAADS system
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• 1:35 DAK 15cm s.IG.33 auf Fgst.Pz.III
• 1:6 US ¼ ton 4x4 truck w/.30cal MG
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HAULER ON THE WAY FROM TAMIYA

• 1:72 AEC Mk.III LACQUER PAINTS
armoured car The second batch of lacquer paints are on their way from Tamiya,
• 1:72 Fries 16t and these include the universally
German crane useful 'Wooden Deck Tan' and
• 1:72 ATF Dingo 'Gunmetal' shades
armoured car PE www.hobbyco.net
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MINIART
• 1:35 T-55A Early Mod. 1965
• 1:35 V-54 engine (T-54/55)
• 1:35 Japanese tank crew
• 1:35 German soldiers w/fuel drums (re-issue)
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ON THE WAY FROM ZVEZDA

NEW TOOL 1:35 SD.KFZ.184 FERDINAND
Developed by Ferdinand Porsche as a heavy tank in competition with
the Henschel Tiger, it was later converted to a heavy tank destroyer
with 91 vehicles built. These
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and in Italy. Zvezda's new kit
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NEW FROM MENG ON THE WAY

NEW TOOL 1:35 PANTHER AUSF. A
The late-model Panther A is at last being represented in modern 1:35
kit form. Meng have a track record of producing top-quality models
FROM TAMIYA
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In this month’s TMMI (Issue No.268, February that fit into the handle's chuck; 0.1mm,
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FULL-BUILD - COLD WAR MILITARY VEHICLE TAKOM 1:35 ZSU-57-2 • KIT NO.2058
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TROUBLE IN PARADISE
Charlie Pritchett describes how Takom's 1:35 ZSU-57-2 goes together
T
akom became the first manufacturer to release
the Russian ZSU-57-2 in injection plastic in 2016,
followed soon after by another example from
Trumpeter. Until then, the only kit available was the
very complex multimedia offering by Jadar/Armo, which
was featured back in Issue 131 (September 2006) of
MiM's sister title, Tamiya Model Magazine. Although
Takom’s kit assembles quickly and easily, it was left in sub-
assemblies to aid in painting (as was the Jadar/Armo kit
for the same reason).
Adding the beautiful set of turned brass gun barrels
from Magic Models was the only deviation from building
the Takom kit straight from the box. Ammo by Mig
Jimenez offers no less than eleven markings-options for
this kit, including examples serving with the Soviet Army,
German NVA, Finnish Army, Serbian Army, Syrian Army,
Egyptian Army, Kurdish Peshmerga, and two different
options each for the North Vietnam Army & Iranian
Army. Having made an Iranian Army subject previously,
this time I opted for a weapon serving with the North
Vietnam Army during the Vietnam War. The model was
painted and weathered using the extensive range of
finishing products offered by Ammo of Mig Jimenez, but
the metallic finishes were achieved using Alclad and Rub
The open turret housing the complex gun & full
'n Buff. The finished model was dressed up with photo-
ammunition load dictated that the ZSU-57-2
kit was not completely assembled until after etched foliage by Verlinden Productions (sadly no longer
painting & weathering. The wheels & tracks available) and a crew was selected from the excellent
were also not permanently fixed until later Vietnamese resin manufacturer Paracel Miniatures
(VN0215 & VNO515). The photos & captions illustrate
how it was all done. •
AFV Edition 9

All of the interior

white elements
were given a basic
colour-wash to serve
as the foundation for
weathering. This first wash
was applied multiple times
Painting commenced by airbrushing the interior of the turret with matt until the desired intensity was
white, followed by a thin coat of gloss white achieved. Heavier and darker local
washes were applied next to suggest
a well-used fighting compartment
The internal ammunition clips were first given a coat of gloss black primer, followed by a coat of AMMO The shells were finished by painting them Matt Black, then lightly dry-brushed with silver. The first shell in
Polished Brass each clip was given a red tip to indicate a tracer round
After completing the white interior, the exterior and gun assembly were painted in three shades of green, starting with the darkest and finishing with the lightest.
The darkest shade served as an overall primer, while the lightest shade was used to highlight panels and shapes

A slightly lighter shade of green was applied to various details with a brush before airbrushing A dark green wash was applied to add more depth to the exterior details
a clear gloss coat to the exterior of the model
Using a sponge, the original Dark

Green used as the base colour
was applied as a form of chipping,
suggesting the oxidized green
paint has been polished by crew
traffic. A brush was then used
to unify and expand the effect
created with the sponge
To suggest accumulated dry mud and

dust, first a coat of Chipping Fluid was
applied with the airbrush, followed by a
suitable earth tone.
A brush moistened with tap water was
used to gently remove much of the
previous application of earth pigment
AFV Edition 11

The same earth colour was applied along the upper turret, then dragged down with a brush moistened in thinner. Note that the turret hand rails were temporarily removed to allow the brush to be dragged down without
interference, creating something like rain marks
Photo-etched foliage from VP

was wrapped around the gun
barrels before painting. These
The gun barrels in the kit
were removed before applying
aren’t dimensionally inaccurate,
a coat of metal primer, and
but Magic Models offers a pair
reinstalled after painting
of beautifully machined barrels
which are easily substituted
This is what occupies

the turret interior; far
from an empty shell!

The pre-assembled track sections were airbrushed a suitable dark brown colour The tracks were given washes of rust and the same earth tone applied to the rest of the model
Turned brass ammo cases

by Magic Models were
added to the basket at
the rear of the turret
To finish off the tracks, silver Rub 'n Buff was applied to the contact surfaces & polished with a soft cloth
Finally, the painted PE

foliage was installed
to complete the model,
and a crew from Paracel
Miniatures was added
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PAINTING PROJECT - TAMIYA 1:35 SOMUA S35 • KIT NO.35344
BON VIVANTE, EN COULEUR!
T
Jaffe Lam describes the stages of he Somua S35 was rated the best tank in France,
in its day. At the beginning of Battle of France in
painting a WW2 French Army 1940, over 400 S35s were in service with the
French Army against German's invasion. It was
camouflage, using Tamiya's superb fast, reliable, well-armoured, with good range of action
and equipped with a remarkable cannon (47mm SA35
1:35 Somua S35 as a palette L/32). The construction of its hull was by three cast
sections bolted together. This bolted joint design, though
adopted to be an significant design improvement, was
also a fatal weakness. When hit by anti-tank fire, the
hull would be split open.
The camo schemes of French's Somua commonly
seen were the multi-colour horizontal band patterns. The
scheme of this tank, however, belonged to the First Light
Cavalry Division with its three colour bands in vertical
direction separated by thin black accents. Its pattern
was Somua's factory painting scheme and was used
prior to the lateral direction pattern period.
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THE BUILD
As we would expect with any Tamiya kit, this
Somua is a nice offering for a quick build.
Everything fitted perfectly and Tamiya has nicely
reproduced the cast texture of the tank. One thing
worth mentioning was that Tamiya has arranged
all sprue connection points without touching any
cast texture, saving us much time in touching up
the texture here and there after assembly. The kit
was basically built straight from the box with some
upgrades. The straps of the side stowage were
replaced with thin metal sheets, metal mesh was
added to the right side headlight and the projecting
towing hook was modified to a closed position. With a few coats of black primer,
0.4mm Micron Masking Tape was
TIME FOR COLOUR applied following the black accent
strip patterns
Once the build was completed, I turned to
painting. The model was first primed with Mr.
Finishing Surfacer Black. To retain the thin black
accent stripes of the camo scheme, I applied
0.4mm Micron Masking Tape following its Mr Base White was applied to
contour pattern. I then sprayed Mr. Base White give the model a black and white
on the black base to achieve the black and pre-shaded effect
white pre-shading. This provided a high contrast
background for me to apply the base paint. I
first sprayed the yellow bands using a mix of
Tamiya acrylics (XF-2 + XF-60) thinned with Gunze
self-levelling thinner, adding a bit of X-22 for a
smooth finish. Next, I mixed XF-60 with XF-65 and
sprayed the green band with the previous yellow
band covered with Humbrol Maskol. When the
green colour was completely dry, I masked it off
and sprayed the remaining brown band using
a mixture of XF-10 and XF-60. When all three
camo colours thoroughly dried, all masking was
removed. To be honest, I was a bit nervous on
how it turned out. Fortunately, I was quite pleased
with the result. The French army defence against
The yellow base paint
invasion didn't last long, the tank paint therefore
was a mixture of Tamiya
wouldn't have suffered noticeable fading and XF-60 and XF-2
hence I painted the base colour rather 'new'.
The yellow was masked off with Humbrol

Maskol and a mix of green consisting of
Tamiya XF-60 and XF-65 was applied
The brown was mixed using

Tamiya XF-10 and XF-60
The brand new three-colour

camo scheme
AFV Edition 17
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HIGHLIGHTING THE DETAILS

With the three colour camo done, I applied
Lifecolor acrylics with a lighter shades than the
base colour in order to pick up all raised details
including bolts, lifting eyes and handles. The whole
model was then protected with thin coats of satin
varnish and the decals were applied. The French
sign was from the provided decal sheet, while the
license number plate (67257) was printed from
Fine Molds white blank decal sheet. At this stage, I
found the yellow base colour was looking too pale.
Therefore, I misted thin coats of Humbrol Cream
103 enamel to add some yellow tint and also
took the chance to blend all the three colour in a
harmonic way. After that, I applied some filters to
add subtle tonal variation.
The tactical number '14' was sprayed using a
template cut from masking tape. I was satisfied
with the outcome so far and I moved onto pin-
wash with Winsor and Newton Raw Umber
and Burnt Umber oils to accentuate all details.
Adding more colour richness, I applied various
colour speckles by flicking Lifecolor acrylics.
As I preferred subtle tonal changes, I chose Prominent details were picked up with brighter Lifecolor acrylics
colour close to base colours For yellow tone,
I used Lifecolor UA202, UA204 and UA706
and sparingly flicked on the yellow band areas.
Similar approach was applied for the green and
brown bands. Using this method to create vague
colour variations, I was very cautious controlling
the thickness and amount of paint used. I found
that if the paint was too thick, the paint dots will
be too obvious and you can count every single
paint dot. If too much paint was flicked, the base
colour would be entirely changed. The flicked
surface was then blended with oils. Again, I
selected oil colours only closed to each base
colour tones.
With a rich coat of

Mr Color Clear Gloss
applied the decals was
applied using decal
setting solution
The yellow base was too pale so several

thin coats of Humbrol Cream 103 were
misted on to enhance the yellow shade
and also in an attempt to blend the camo
colours with a more harmonic tone
The number stencil

was tailor-made
masking tape cut off
The details were

pin-washed with dark
brown mix of oils
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RESTORING COLOUR INTENSITY
Tiny paint speckles were flicked After the vigorous weathering process, I found
to add blurry tonal variations the model had lost a certain amount of contrast
and depth. To this end, I restored the highlights
and shadows using oils including Titanium White,
Yellow Ochre, Sap Green and Raw Umber. For
yellow band, the highlight was Yellow Ochre +
Titanium White, and the shadow was Yellow Ochre
+ Raw Umber. For green band, the highlight was
Sap Green + Yellow Ochre, and the shadow was
Sap Green. For brown, the highlights and shadows
were Yellow Ochre and Raw Umber respectively.
With the oils thoroughly dried, I started depicting
the paint chips using Lifecolor grey shades acrylics
and its Dust and Rust Diorama Set. Lifecolor paints
were a bit runny, so in order to achieve solid
chips, I left the paint let dry for a while before use.
Chipping was more intense on heavily used areas
including suspension, lower hull, fenders, hatch for
crew access, horizontal surfaces of the upper hull
which the crews usually step on.
Oil dots was applied for further blending Oils were applied sparingly at raised and shadowed areas to maintain colour contrast
Chippings were added using a mix of Lifecolor dark grey acrylics and the Dust and Rust Diorama Set The suspension was a location where grease and dirt collected and to mimic the streaking, Raw Umber and
Burnt Umber oils were used
Lifecolor Dust and Rust Diorama Set together with Burnt Umber and Black were used for painting the bare Friulmodel metal tracks was first treated with Ammo Burnishing Fluid, followed by some dark brown and
metal parts rust tone oil rendering
AFV Edition 19
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After that, I applied more Raw Umber, Burnt

Umber and Burnt Sienna oils for vertical streaking.
The bare metal parts were painted with Lifecolor
dark brown shades and Dust and Rust Diorama
Set. The original track set were replaced with
Friulmodel tracks, darkened with Ammo Burnishing
Fluid. I found the darkening process was quite easy
to control using this fluid. In fact, I have diluted the
fluid with water in a ratio of 1:1. The tracks were
further treated with rusty oil washes using Burnt
Sienna, Burnt Umber and Raw Umber. To finish off,
I used an electric polisher to polish the treads which
were in contact with the ground.
To give the Somua a dusty appearance, I
applied AK Interactive Rainmarks over the whole
model. It was then worked away with thinner
leaving only light traces of "dust". The pigments
of this product were quite rough leaving a very
convincing dust 'texture'. I repeated this process
and concentrated more on the horizontal surface
and at locations where dust accumulated. With an
old brush, I prepared the mud by mixing Liquitex
Ceramic Stucco, white plaster and Humbrol
Enamels. Various brands of pigments were used
to add more colours Wet mud was replicated by
AK Interactive Engine Grime and Fresh Mud. For a
final touch, AK Interactive Fuel Stains and Engine AK Interactive Rainmarks
was applied to replicate the
Oil were added around the engine access hatches, primary layer of dust coat
lower hull and suspensions. •
Heavy mud on the suspension was represented using a mixture of Liquitex Ceramic Stucco, white Various brands of pigments were used for further enhance the mud colours and textures
plaster and enamel
AK Interactive Streaking Grime, Engine Grime and Fresh Mud were used for heavy streaks at the lower hull Dust flecks, rust streaks and other weathering effects were deliberately kept light
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Massive towing chains were
often seen hanging off the back of
French tanks, replicated perfectly
here in miniature by the author
The prominent straps holding

closed the side bins are
aftermarket items
AFV Edition 21
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Perfect for Takom’s recently issued 1:35 M3 Lee, two sets provide markings for British vehicles in Burma
1944-45 and for US 1st Armored Division tanks in North Africa 1942-43. Other new releases include a
suite of decals for Lebanese tanks and AFVs plus Bulgarian Pz.IVs from the late WW2 period. Plenty of
modelling inspiration here.
1:35 Op Telic Warrior, Fuchs, Scimitar (35-C 1097)
1:35 Op Telic Challenger 2 (35-C 1096)
1:35 Op Telic Challenger 2 (35-C 1099)
1:35 7.62mm GPMG ammo box markings (35 C 1100)
1:35 US M3 Lee 1st Armored Division North Africa ‘42-43 (35-C 1105)
1:35 M3 Lee in Burma 1944-45 (35 C-1120)
1:35 Lebanese tanks and AFVs unit markings Pt. 4 (35 C-1111)
1:35 Lebanese tanks and AFVs more unit markings Pt.5 (35 C-1112)
1:35 Lebanese tanks and AFVs further more unit markings Pt.6 (35 C-1113)
1:35 Lebanese tanks and AFVs even more unit markings Pt.7 (35 C-1114)
1:35 Lebanese tanks and AFVs registration numbers Pt.8 (35 C-1115)
1:35 Bulgarian Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf G and H (35 C-1106)
1:35 Bulgarian light tanks and AFVs (35 C-1107)
1:35 Cambodia M113 APCs in the 1970s (35 C-1110)
PLUS MODEL, CZECH REPUBLIC

These fluid tanks come as impressive resin castings
– the inner tank itself – with outer framework
formed from photo-etched brass. They sit on pallet
bases for easy moving with a forklift truck. Ideal
for dioramas and produced to a very high quality.
Also new from Plus Model is a greengrocer’s
trolley (comes with fruit ‘n veg), a wheeled fire-
extinguisher in 1:48 and a gas (petrol) station.
1:35 1000L fluid tanks (495)
1:35 Gas Station (494)
1:35 Greengrocer Trolley (513)
1:48 Wheeled extinguisher (AL4074)
DEF MODEL, KOREA

New items in from DEF Model include a US Army tank commander ‘Sgt Joe Gunn’ from the North
African campaign 1942. He is available in both 1:35 and 1:16. Also new are for two sets of M68A1
105mm gun barrels for the US M60A3 MBT. These are machined from aluminium and feature resin dust-
covers cast in-situ, plus additional resin and PE details. Superb quality as always from this manufacturer.
HAULER, CZECH REPUBLIC 1:35 M68A1 105mm early-type metal barrel for M60A3 (DM35016A)
1:35 M68A1 105mm late-type metal barrel for M60A3 (DM35016A)
Perfect for small-scale dioramas, this set of 1:35 AMX-13/75 barrel set (DM35078) for Tamiya and Takom
manhole covers in photo-etched brass provides 1:35 K2 main gun set ROK Army MBT 120mm/L55 (DM35080)
several styles of cover plus drain grilles. Excellent 1:35 US M3 Lee gun barrel w/stowage box set (DM35079) for Takom
detail and well made. 1:35 US Army tank commander ‘Sgt Joe Gunn’ Sahara 1942 (DF35014)
1:72 Grills and manholes (HLH72062) 1:16 US Army tank commander ‘Sgt Joe Gunn’ Sahara 1942 (DF16002)
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WHERE DEF Model;
Hauler;
www.defmodel.com
www.hauler.cz
Plus Model;
Lifecolor;
www.airbrushes.com
TO BUY?
Live Resin; www.live-resin.com Star Decals; www.star-decals.net
UMP; www.umpretail.com ABC Brushes; www.ebay.co.uk/sch/abcbrushes/m.html
LIVE RESIN, RUSSIA

Live Resin offer a huge range of accessories and upgrade parts for modern Soviet military applications, as
well as for other nations’ hardware too. Recently arrived from this manufacturer are sets for the Tiger APC,
from gun turrets and radar masts to anti-sniper systems and interior stowage racks. If you have the Zvezda
or Meng kit, these sets will make the ideal detail update. As the company name suggests, the items are
cast in polyurethane resin and carry some exquisitely fine detail. Fantastic stuff.
1:35 Tiger-M series 6P58 Kord 12.7mm (LRE-35308)
1:35 Tiger-M series Arbalet-DM Remote Controlled Weapon Station RCWS module with 6P49 Kord 12.7mm
HMG (LRE-35301)
1:35 SOVA (Owl) Russian acoustics anti-sniper system with universal mount for various vehicles (LRE-35311)
1:35 Tiger-M series SBRM Recon vehicle set w/Fara VR radar station, IR viewer (LRE-35308)
1:35 Tiger-M series RCWS Remote Controlled Weapon Station with Kord 12.7mm HMG (LRE-35307)
1:35 Tiger-M series T05B-1 RCWS with 6P49 Kord 12.7mm MG (LRE-35304)
1:35 Tiger-M series RCW armour turret with improved 30mm 2A72 gun (LRE-35302)
1:35 Tiger-M series assault armor turret with panoramic bulletproof glass, 6P41 PKP Pecheneg 7.62mm MG
(LRE-35303)
1:35 Tiger-M series interior racks for 12.7mm MG (LRE-35309)
1:35 Tiger-M series sagged tire and wheels (LRE-35312)
1:35 US Army Special Forces gunner in JPC plate carrier, cigar chain smoker LRM-35015)
1:35 US Army Special Forces gunner in JPC plate carrier, recommended for SAG turret (LRM-35014)
1:35 Save-a-Gunner turret II modern type for all vehicles (LRE-35316)
LIFECOLOR, ITALY
Two new paint sets are on release from
Lifecolor; six shades for British WW2
uniforms and the same number of paints for
Russian infantry uniforms (it should really
say ‘Soviet’ to reflect the diversity of nations
who fought under the Red Flag), also from
the WW2 era. It’s remarkably difficult to mix
these colours with accuracy and variation;
one can get close, but if the greens are
even slightly off, they can look wrong on a
figure. Well done to Lifecolor for coming up
with them. They can be airbrushed or hand-
painted and dry with a fully matt finish.
British Infantry Uniforms WWII (CS41)
Russian Infantry Uniforms WWII (CS42)
ABC BRUSHES, UK
You simply cannot get better value-for-money brushes than ABC. They offer
excellent quality items and they aren’t just run of the mill ‘artists; brushes,
they are extremely fine quality and perfect for scale modellers.
A wide range of sizes and types can be found on their eBay store.
ULTIMATE MODELLING PRODUCTS, UK

Some more shapes and grades have been added
to the extensive range from UMP. This time we
have two-sided buffers which in two operations
can buff out scratches and light scoring in most
plastics, which is extremely useful. They come as
standard stick-form (triple pack) and as ‘skinny’
buffers (six-pack, double-sided 3,000/12,000 grit)
for those smaller areas.
Buffer Triple Pack (UMP014)
Skinny Buffers x6 (UMP52)
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MODELLING TECHNIQUES - KNOCKED-OUT ARMOUR MIG PRODUCTIONS 1:35 T-34 • KIT NO.35-018
SILENT WITNESS TO WAR

Dustin Dias weathers-up a KO'd T34 resin kit from Mig Productions
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T
his classic kit is a very interesting model that includes step-by-
step instructions. It can be used in many areas of modelling
such as a backdrop for another tank or just built by itself.
I wanted my T-34 to tell a story of the hardships of war.
Sadly this was the story of many other T-34s that stood no chance
against the barrel of a Tiger I's 88mm gun.
After construction I wanted more damage, like a pierced hull
and pockmarks. I used a temperature-controlled soldering iron to
accomplish the welds. I used an aerosol red oxide primer (enamel)
to break the surface tension of the resin because I used acrylic
paints from Mig Productions. I used a mixture of olivgrun 002 and
resedagrun 003 to create the colour I wanted. Keep in mind when Some of the varied materials used to create texture
on the groundwork
using acrylics that you must apply them in thin layers, building
them up gradually. Once the model was coated in this mixture I
started to highlight certain areas with the rust colours, blending
them to form an intentional inconsistency from dark to light.
Once the acrylics were dry, I used Winsor & Newton oil colours
to begin the weathering and streaking effects. I also used pigments
when working with the oils.
A final application of oils and pigments was made and using
the flicking/splattering technique they were able to be blended
over the entire model in thin, transparent layers giving the model a Some of the colours used to create the rust effects
interesting finish. With a mild thinner I was able to manipulate the
oils and pigments further blending giving a burnt looking finish.
THE DIORAMA
For the groundwork I used a mixture of topsoil, coffee grounds
and dark earth pigment mixed together with clear Elmers Glue
and water. Once the model had been pushed into its environment
I used some dry topsoil and pigment (with the base still wet) to
create some texture to the ground and also at this point I added
some moss and roots, blending them into the ground further giving
it life. Last I used some ash from the fire pit outside and Pledge
Floorcare varnish to secure everything in place. Job done, a
knocked-out T-34 with a sad story to tell. • Mig Productions acrylics were employed to create
the final finish of the T34
The blown-apart T-34 hull tells a story

of total destruction. The shrine adds an
extra touch of pathos
AFV Edition 27
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FULL-BUILD - WW2 PAPER PANZER TRUMPETER 1:35 ENTWICKLUNGSFAHRZEUG E-10 KIT NO.385
HOW LOW C A
Thomas Morgan makes some modifications and detail upgrades
to Trumpeter's 1:35 Entwicklungsfahrzeug E-10
M
y father was a Canadian army engineer (look who fancies himself an engineer). Dropping The driver’s vision block was deformed, so I
and back in the late 1960’s he was posted the suspension was a simple matter of grinding cobbled together another using the side scopes. This
to Detroit as a liaison officer. Among away the tabs in the hull that fixed the swing arms. was painted and lenses added using reflective green
the projects he was involved with was The same was done for the idler wheels, so that plastic foil, from gift wrapping. It was glued in place
the MBT-70. One of the complicated features I could later adjust the track tension as needed. and masked during the rest of the build. The cover
that contributed to its demise was a suspension Master Club resin nuts were added to the hub caps was thinned and weld beads added. The tie downs
that could be raised or lowered. After Trumpeter as lubrication nipples. here and on the Schürzen are annealed .008" brass
released its E-10 kit, I read in Panzer Tracts The kit offers a choice of tracks between wire, formed over a jig and epoxied in place.
'Paper Panzers' that it too was intended to have individual links or one-piece vinyl runs. I opted
a collapsible suspension, with a less than 1.4 m instead for the Friulmodel “late” set. The pins are DECK (ROOF)
high profile. That tweaked my interest. Also, I like 0.015" brass wire, the exposed ends sanded The alterations to the deck were just details and
building unusual vehicles. And more than that, after to a uniform length after they are inserted; it’s a lots of welds. Incidentally, weld beads throughout
having reproduced some elaborate camouflage lot easier than measuring and cutting each one the model are Tamiya Epoxy Quick Type, formed
schemes I fancied the challenge of creating my own first. To simulate torch marks on the edges of the with various tools made from tooth picks. When
unique 'what if' pattern. How hard could it be? As glacis plate I made irregular cuts with a thin saw hardened the ridges were 'softened' with one or
I began researching the kit I found it odd that none blade, then softened them with Tamiya liquid two applications of diluted Mr. Surfacer 1000.
of the online builds portrayed the vehicle’s sentinel cement. I added bolts to the tow hooks and hung The hatches handles are 0.012" brass wire. The
feature - the 'hull down' ambush position, so I had a C-hook on one, sourced from a Tamiya German hinges are strip and 0.005" punched rivets. I
to build it. equipment set and I cut the clasp free with a fine scratchbuilt a new gunner’s periscope, with a lens
saw and pinned it so it could rotate; much easier of reflective green plastic foil. The PE slide is from
CONSTRUCTION to paint and position. The mantlet and Saukopf the Voyager set and the guard is brass strip. It is
The Trumpeter kit is well engineered, well moulded are from Armorscale, although the kit parts are 'off-centre' as were those on Hetzers. I didn't bother
and fairly basic with a welcome paucity of parts. It fine. The aluminium barrel is RB Model’s. The making new flank periscopes and besides, their
is a simple build, until one decides to add details Notek light is from MIG Productions, with some view would have been blocked by the tow cables.
and incorporate some interpretive design changes 0.015" lead wire. I compromised and portrayed them as retractable,
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C AN YOU GO?
with guards and hinged covers. I used the Voyager access. It’s a Royal Model cylinder in an Alliance I made a new base for the infra-red night visions
PE engine grills, but the kit’s were almost as nice. Model bracket. The other PE tool holders are Aber. system, including an opening in the roof for its
An Aber 2m aerial is stowed on the rear The conspicuous tow cables are also from the cables. It was while fitting the engine grills that I
deck and I detailed its base with a styrene cuff Voyager set and are very nice. The large and small realized how small the fighting compartment would
and a Bronco wing nut. It’s secured in a Hetzer clamps holding then are copied from a King Tiger have been. How many rounds could have been
style bracket made of strip and tube. There is an and made with strip, rod and Bronco wing nuts. stored for the 7.5cm Pak 39 L/48? And there
assortment of tools, the most prominent being the Although the kit included moulded cables, there would certainly have been no place to stow an
fire extinguisher which I moved from the rear deck was no provision for securing them to the empty infra-red device. That’s when I decided to add a
to a spot between the two crew hatches, for easier tow loops; hence my C-hooks. trailer as an integral component of the E-10.
Friulmodel metal tracks were used on the model for realism Mantlet and saukopf in resin The competed bow, showing tie-downs, Notek light and dangling C-hook
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SCHÜRZEN
The kit’s four small shields per side seemed
unnecessary. I replaced them with three larger ones
of 0.005" card; much closer in scale to the 4-6
mm thickness of real Schürzen. The hangers are ET
Model brass strip epoxied to the card. I removed
the moulded deck anchors and replaced them with
styrene strip and Master Club bolts. Reconfiguring
the stern gave me the most satisfaction. It allowed
me to take my limited knowledge of late war
technology and adapt it to this 'what if' vehicle.
The convoy light and aerial mount were replaced,
the former with Voyager PE and 0.047" rod, the
latter with a spare and some lead wire. I added
The periscope and tail reflector lenses were punched from reflective Here we can see the aerial and bracket on rear deck
a reflector to the right sponson, again a disc of foil gift wrap
reflective foil. The bolted tow hooks were replaced
with 'welded' 0.020" card. A new pintle was
fabricated as the trailer’s coupler required a vertical
pin. The jack block and its bracket were patterned
on those of a Hetzer. Bass wood was soaked in
thin CA to prevent 'fuzzing' and sanded to shape.
The straps and bracket are 0.005" strip. The jack
itself is from a Cyber-hobby OVM tool set, detailed
with scraps and 0.012" brass wire. The jack’s
vertical mount is copied from a late war Panther.
Besides the suspension, another innovative
feature planned for the E-10 was a fold-out stern.
The two panels were both hinged and by loosening
some bolts the rear compartment could be opened
to remove the engine. I replaced the kit’s rather sad
Pioneer tools, tow cables, aerial, periscope, laid out and ready for paint Close-up showing deck details, tools and cables
bolts and hinges.
The completed E-10, showing

photo-etched, plastic card and
resin additions
k59’s exquisite resin

Flammenvernichter muffler
Infrarot-Scheinwerfer and MG 42 under construction
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The Flammenvernichter muffler is the star. INFRAROT-SCHEINWERFER & MG 42
A flame suppressing unit seemed ideal for a Considering that the hull down E-10 would be in
nocturnal hunter and I already had the excellent ambush mode I planned early on to portray it as
k59 (1120 Production) resin set, but I didn’t a nocturnal hunter. And to extend that scenario
want pipes extending above the low hull. Then I I replaced the remotely controlled MG34 with
found a photo of a King Tiger with both mufflers an infra-red night vision search light and sight. I
mounted horizontally, so I knew I could get away used the excellent ET Model resin set, with some
with using one. This is my fantasy Panzer so modifications; Detail Master wire for the cables,
I’m pretending that all the manifolds from the Master Club bolts and a Bronco wingnut. The flat
proposed Maybach V-12 HL 101 engine were PE locking lever was replaced. A knob was formed
feed into one exhaust. The k59 set includes two at the end of a piece of brass wire using thick CA,
mufflers and of the twenty-eight tiny vanes in each then turned into a sphere. A shield was added
exit port, only fourteen are cast; one must add the to the sight with a length of styrene tube thinned
other fourteen with extreme care. in my hand tool. The MG 42 is the exquisite k59 The roadwheels are seen here during their paint and weathering process
The Infrarot-Scheinwerfer (infrared floodlight

and receiver) plus MG42 have now been painted
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offering, with a barrel of 0.5 mm brass tube.

Much of the assembly was accomplished using
five-minute epoxy applied with a tiny 0.005" wire;
it allows plenty of time for adjustments. The unit is
locked at an angle, otherwise it would block the
commander’s hatch from opening.
I had planned to attach a standard fifty-round
ammo drum to the left side of the MG, but there
was no way it would fit. ET Model illustrates a belt
feed, but even so, I wondered how easily the gun
could be serviced in this configuration. Of the few
photos I found of a Scheinwerfer with a '42 or a
'34 none were loaded, so I lazily did the same.
Erzatz Munitionskasten/Staukasten für Infrarot-
Scheinwerfer
Whether the trailer was to haul ammunition or
the Scheinwerfer it needed to be small enough
that an E-10 could tow it, and low in height.
Tristar’s 20mm Flak 38 kit came with a small
Sd.Ah.51 trailer and munitions box and it fitted
the requirements perfectly. I especially liked the
possibility of conveying the modular design of the
trailer by painting it differently to the box.
The bottom bumpers were replaced with thinner
brass strip and the folding lid brackets with 0.005"
strip and Grandt Line nuts. The handles are 0.012"
brass wire and the PE latches are Voyager spares. I
could not find any images detailing the rear hatch,
so I closed it over. The tools usually stowed on the
box were deleted.
The Friulmodel track and drive sprocket have been perfectly
metalised by the author and look highly realistic. The vehicle
is clearly in ‘hull-down’ mode here
The flame-damping exhaust

box and its multi-vaned
outlet, a resin item
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SD.AH.51 ANHÄNGER
Unlike the Munitionskasten, the internet was
replete with photos of the Sd.Ah.51 trailer. The
Tristar kit was sound but lacked the minute detail
I enjoy reproducing. The first thing I did was to
obtain Panzer Art wheels. After breaking an air
valve I replaced them with thin rod. The fender
edges were thinned and their mounting brackets
replaced with 0.005" card. Master Club bolts were
swapped for the 'soft' moulded rivets. The fender
boxes were improved with 0.005" styrene trim and
Verlinden latches. Mud flaps were added - thin lead
foil embossed with a beading tool after folding
over the top edge. Electrical sockets were added
to the frame and their guards made from 0.020"
copper wire. The leaf springs were detailed and
new front hangers built, capped with Master Club
slotted hex nuts; this company’s miniscule castings
are amazing. Munitionskasten/Staukasten
(ammunition box/storage box)
The most taxing fabrication was the trailer’s with some additional detailing
tongue, with its double jointed retractable rest and
articulated coupler. It took a while to discern how
it all worked. The stand was built from styrene rod
and brass tube. The kit’s coupler was reshaped
and pinned to a carved cap, with another Master
Club nut. I wondered why there was no chain on
the retaining pin for the cargo box. Then I realized
its bracket contained a spring fitting. And there
we have it, a hull-down, nocturnal tank killer; a
satisfying project. •
Kit part (left) and improved fender box
The completed Sd.Ah.51 trailer with new resin wheels
An upgraded fender with lead-foil mudflap
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MODELSPEC
Trumpeter 1:35 Entwicklungsfahrzeug E-10 385
Tristar 1:35 20mm FlaK 38 & Sd.Ah.51 TRI-029
ET Model Infrarot-Scheinwerfer Type.1 ER35-034
Tools and materials;

Iwata HP-BH airbrush, CM-B airbrush
Evergreen styrene card, rod, strip
Five-minute epoxy
Tamiya; Epoxy Putty Quick Type, Extra Thin cement, masking tape
Testors liquid cement
Zap thin CA
Paints & finishing products;

AK Interactive pigments and washes
Graphite pencil The combined
Humbrol enamels trailer & payload
Mig pigments and fixer
Mr.Color Leveling thinner
Mr.Surfacer 1000
Tamiya acrylics, surface primer, fine grey
Vallejo acrylics
Winsor and Newton oils
502 Abteilung oils
Accessories used;
Aber; German aerials (R-26), German tool holder till 1943 (35
A03), German tool holders 1943-1945 (35 A04
Alliance Model Works; German vehicle tools set (LW35051)
Archer Fine Transfers; German fire extinguisher placards (AR35266),
misc. German vehicle markings (AR35217)
Armorscale; barrel & mantle, 75mm PaK 42 L/48 for E-10 (B35-091)
Bronco; German butterfly wing nuts (AB3503)
Coastal Kits; display base
Cyber-hobby.com; OVM tool, Czech-based panzers (3873)
Detail Master; ignition wire, black (DM-1021)
DioDump; chicken wire (DD006), diorama products
ET Model; brass strip (T-002)
Friulmodel; E-10, late tracks ‘x204’ (ATL-166)
Grandt Line; bolts
k59/1120; Panther Flammenvernichter muffler (Z-15), MG42
(C-009)
Master Club; nuts and bolts various
MIG Productions; Notek lights (MP35-130)
Miracle Paint Masks; Vampir & Balkenkreuz custom made
Panzer Art; wheels, trailer, FlaK/Nebelwerfer com.pat A (RE35-208)
RB Model; barrel, 75mm PaK 42 L/48 for E-10 (35B34)
Royal Model; buckles & straps (040), German tank fire
extinguishers (247)
Tamiya; Panzer IV equipment set (5185)
Uschi van der Rosten; masks - Panthers at Sennelager (2006)
Verlinden; vehicle clasps, German (2499)
Voyager Model; PE set for E-10 (PE35170)
References
Jentz, T. & Doyle, H. ‘Panzer Tracts No.20-1 Paper Panzers
Panzerkampfwagen, Sturmgeschutz, & Jagdpanzer’, 2001, Panzer
Tracts, Boyds, MD, ISBN 0-9708407-3-X
Spielberger, ‘Leichte Jagdpanzer - Entwicklung - Fertigung - Einsatz’,
1992, Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, ISBN 3-613-01428-9
(German language) pp. 189-191
http://panzerserra.blogspot.ca/2012/02/e10-
entwicklungsfahrzeug-part-01.html
Availability;
Trumpeter models are widely available from good model shops and
online.
Close-up revealing worn areas, chipped and muted in tone Weathered wheels and painted tyres
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KIT PREVIEW
NEW TAMIYA ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES
NEW ARMOUR
ON THE WAY FROM TAMIYA
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A variety of new, re-issued
and revised AFVs are coming TAMIYA 1:35 US MEDIUM TANK M4A3E8 SHERMAN
from Tamiya 'EASY EIGHT' KOREAN WAR
Tamiya has re-issued the recent 1:35 M4A3E8, this time with Korean War-
specific features such as a late-production exhaust deflector, revised engine
TAMIYA 1:35 GERMAN ASSAULT PIONEER deck, double-pin T80 tracks, field telephone and a new .50cal MG.
TEAM & GOLIATH SET (35357) Two marking options are included; 'Rice's Red Devils' (with new colour
This is an all-new kit from Tamiya, depicting the remote-controlled scheme based upon the most up-to-date reference sources) of C Company, 89th
Sd.Kfz.302 Leichter Ladungsträger, ironically nicknamed 'Goliath' Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, 1951 and a vehicle from C Company,
for its diminutive size. Tamiya's model represents the initial Ausf.A 70th Heavy Tank Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950. Tamiya's old but still
version which was electrically powered; later variants would be good Russian Field Car GAZ67B (35021) will also be found in the box. •
larger and driven by a Zündapp 703cc motorcycle engine, in order
to carry a heavier demolition charge.
The kit features link-and-length tracks and the single links are
truly tiny; tweezers will be needed during their assembly, although
thankfully the suspension is moulded integrally with each side panel.
Two complete Goliath models are included in the box, which is a
nice bonus, although no transport trailer is provided.
The control cable compartment features a separate hatch with
cable reel inside; a length of copper wire comes in the box, plus the
control box for the operator, allowing the vehicle(s) to be modelled
'in action' with their crew. Detail is subtle and in-scale throughout.
Three figures come with the set and they are very much in
Tamiya's new style, with natural poses, realistically creased uniforms
and excellent hands. The latter are so often moulded as simple
blobs and can ruin the look of otherwise decent figures; Tamiya's
are very well done. The kit also comes with a range of infantry
equipment, including the Karabiner K98 rifle, MP40 sub-machine
gun, binoculars, P.08 Luger holster/magazine pouch, bread-bag TAMIYA 1:35 US SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER M109A6 PALADIN
and water cans. This new release is a very neat 'vignette in a box' (IRAQ WAR)
and can be assembled and painted quickly for a satisfying result. • This is the latest release in the popular Tamiya-Italeri series and it further
updates the model released as Item 37012 in 2012, with further moulding
Availability; improvements, brand new components plus photo-etched parts. The kit also
Tamiya models and accessories are widely available includes Tamiya figures, accessories, full instructions and decals, all packaged
from good model shops and online. UK import and in a new Tamiya box.
distribution by The Hobby Company Limited; Updates from Kit No.37012 include; cementable and paintable one-piece
tracks, a replica of the (previously omitted) gun muzzle velocity system (MVS),
www.hobbyco.net
hull-front spare track links, a fret of photo-etched parts to recreate turret rear
basket mesh, circular panel cover and water tank strap buckles, decals for
three vehicles plus the Tamiya ration-box sheet. •
TAMIYA 1:25 RC BRITISH BATTLE TANK CENTURION MK.III

W/CONTROL UNIT (56604)
This kit takes the classic 1:25 scale Centurion Mk.III kit from 1973 (30614)
and turns it into an RC model! Even better, the export version (outside of Japan)
features parts to allow the turret to be controlled too. Kit length: 385mm.
Dedicated RC unit: TTU-10 transmitter and MC-07 receiver/motor control unit,
both with built-in antennae. The model is powered by an assembly type twin
motor gearbox and Type 130 motors, offering forward and rear motion plus a
range of turns using the transmitter control sticks. •
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FULL-BUILD - WW2 AFV CONVERSION DRAGON KIT ISU-152 HOWITZER • KIT NO.6803
BEUTE
IN BERLIN!
Kreangkrai Paojinda takes Dragon's
ageing ISU-152 kit and depicts it
as a 'what if' machine in German
service during the Battle of Berlin
T
he ISU-152 was a Soviet self-propelled gun
developed and used during World War II. It
was used as mobile artillery to support the
more mobile infantry and armour attacks
in the late war years; many ISU-152 were used
during the Battle of Berlin in 1945. So, here's the
concept for this project. What if, before the war
had finished, the Germans counter attacked the
liberating Soviet forces and many ISU-152s were
wrecked or left behind? The Germans might have
captured one and field-modified it, returning it to
combat and fighting back.
ASSEMBLY
The ISU-152 from Dragon (6803) is an older kit
from 1994 and I built it around ten years ago.
I chose to use it again for this idea, but with
plenty of modifications. On the upper hull I used
a modelling knife to remove all of the fenders
and mudguards. I re-built the engine grilles using
0.3mm Tamiya plastic sheet and on the rear plate
I added two German 200L fuel drums. On the hull
top, I replaced the commander's cupola with one
from a Panther Ausf.G and also remade all the
welding seams using epoxy putty, which makes
the model that much more realistic. Following the
'what if' concept, I added wire-mesh schürzen
stand-off armour. I used a photo-etched set from
ET Model (E35091) for a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J (Late
Version) which is very well detailed and easy to
build. The brackets for the schürzen were
a DIY job and I also fitted some
solid armour plates makes to
suggest that this field-modified ISU
was given any armoured protection
that the maintenance teams could find. The final
step of the build sequence was to create a textured
armour surface. I applied Tamiya putty mixed with
some black colour plus Mr.Color thinner to create
the cast steel finish on the steel plate and mantlet. The grey of the Dragon kit is
in evidence here; note the dark
grey of the enhanced weld seams
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The PE brass mesh schurzen and
solid panels can be observed here
The rear fuel drums were given straps made from metal strip
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PAINTING
I began the painting the kit by applying a primer
base-coat using Mr.Surfacer 1000 spray and once
it dried, I then airbrushed Mr.Color mixes to create
the shades for the dark rust, light rust and steel
colour undercoat. I used the 'hairspray technique',
applying the fluid with an airbrush which is better
for controlled application in small scales. When
it was dry I painted the model Russian green,
mixed from AMMO by Mig Olivgrün (A.MIG-002,
RAL6003), Vallejo Camouflage Light Green (006)
and Vallejo White. I also created a highlight colour
with the latter material. The vehicle number '339'
was hand-painted using Vallejo flat white. A rust-coloured base coat
I then began the painting of the German parts; was applied first, using
the Panther Cupola, wire mesh schürzen and Mr Color paints
the 200L fuel drums. I applied AMMO by Mig
Dunkelgelb (A.MIG-011, RAL7028) for a base
tone and then I airbrushed the camouflage using
a mixture of Vallejo Model Air Tank Brown (041)
and Hull Red to create the rotbraun colour and
Vallejo Model Air Camouflage Light Green (006)
for the Olivgrün portion of the scheme. Once it
was all dry, I applied 'Chipping Worn Effects'
fluid and applied the wide bands of dunkelgelb
across the vehicle's hull. Tamiya X-20A thinners
and water (mixed 70/30) was used
with a paintbrush and toothpick
to create realistic scratches and
paint scoring. Next up were the
weld lines, and to paint these I used
Gunze Silver (N8), hand painted with a brush.
For the final step in the painting process I sprayed
Gunze Semi-Gloss clear over the whole model, in
readiness for the weathering.
The base green has been

applied and the schurzen
painted in German
camouflage schemes
The weld seam around the

Panther cupola was touched
in with metallic paints
Just some of the Vallejo acrylics

used to weather this model
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The contrast between the Panther cupola and Soviet hull is stark and very eye-catching
The oil paint ‘dot’ (or here, streak) technique is seen here, mid-way
through application
WEATHERING
The first step was to apply oil paints to create some
faded colours and for this I used materials from
Abteilung 502 (ABT303 Mapping Technique Lights
and Shadows Set) plus some artist oils. I blended these
oils at the same time as the light colours and shadows,
along with 'Old Rust' and 'Damp Earth' shades. I also
added some streaks with paint from AMMO by Mig's
enamel colours set. Later, I airbrushed a layer of Mr
Color Semi-Gloss Clear to prepare for the pigment/ Here we see the vehicle with its dunkelgelb overspray in place, plus advanced weathering
dust process. I applied different coloured pigments in
random areas; AMMO by Mig 'Factory Grey', Europe
Earth, Vallejo Pigment Light Sienna (73104), Vallejo
Dark Yellow Ochre (73103) and a familiar shade
known as Black Earth.
I fixed all pigments with Winsor and Newton
solvents and made some splashes on the lower hull and
running gear to form a muddy weathering effect. To
do this, I applied Vallejo Russian Thick Mud (73.808)
which, as a water-based acrylic is easy use and control
and much better to create an accumulation of dry and
fresh mud effects. I made different mud tones and also
mixed some pigments with the thick 'mud'.
All throughout this step I used a toothpick for
blending the various zones of colour and texture. For
the final touches, I applied AMMO by Mig 'Wet and
Damp Earth' with a paintbrush.
In order to make some realistic fluid leaks on the
ISU's engine deck – such as fresh engine oil, older oil
leaks around the exhaust and on the road wheel hubs –
I also used the 'Wet Effect', which keeps things looking
moist. The last step was to brush-paint the newly
painted German marking and tank number, using
Vallejo Red and Black acrylics. It's an unusual-looking
machine and a different take on the more commonly The newly-applied German vehicle numbers were carefully touched-in by hand
seen Soviet vehicles in German service. •
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Availability;
Dragon models and accessories are widely available from
good model shops and online. UK import and distribution by
The Hobby Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net
Vallejo; www.creativemodels.co.uk
AMMO by Mig; www.migjimenez.com/en
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MODELLING REFERENCES SHERMAN HVSS EASY EIGHT VARIANTS
SHERMAN EASY EIGHTS

Zack Sex brings us a look at two M4 'Easy Eights' from his travels
T
he craggy Union forces General William distinct disadvantage against the new generation from US tank factories. The M4-M4A1 received
Tecumseh Sherman could never have known of German heavy hitters such as Panthers, Tigers a Continental radial R975 gasoline engine. The
he would, some day, lend his name to such and late Panzer IVs. American tank production M4A2 used GMC 6046 diesel engines, mainly
a famous varied tank as the Sherman. It rested firmly on the Sherman design with thousands in the Lend Lease programme. M4A3 was fitted
was designed primarily to conduct offensive of being churned out not only for US forces but with the Ford GAA V-8 tank engine. Based on a
operations in enemy rear areas and not explicitly also for the British, Canadians, Free French and twelve-cylinder aircraft engine design, the M4A4's
for tank-versus-tank combat. The role of tank killing Polish in the west. In the East, the Soviets absorbed Chrysler 'multi-bank' consisted of five, six-cylinder
was to be conducted by towed anti-tank guns over 4,000 Sherman types into their vast tank car engines mounted around a single drive shaft.
and tank destroyers such as the M10, M18 and armies followed by Nationalist Chinese forces who While the various Sherman hull designs didn't
M36. Like all best laid plans, this doctrine didn't were clinging on against the Imperial Japanese. fundamentally change, everything else did. It was
really last and after contact with the enemy, early Shermans variants were powered by many engine decided to give the new variants a high velocity
M4s armed with their short 75mm gun were at a types such was the demand for power-plants 76mm gun. This longer main armament – most fitted
French Army M4A1E8
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A B
A: A detailed study of the front right hand side 'Easy Eight' Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension. This system increased crew comfort and traction across mud and snow considerably, while making the removal of wheels
because of the lack of outer guide horns easier. B: Detail shot of the M4A1E8 front bow armour/transmission cover. Of note is the radio operator's .30 cal MG and main gun travel lock. C: Detail shot of the rear lefthand
side HVSS unit and rear idler wheel. D: Close up shot of right hand side air-cleaner unit. This is the later square or box type unit.E: Right side air-cleaner unit. Of note are the holding clips and rear idler attachment units.
A front three quarter view of French army

M4A1 E8 its 76mm gun and Irish modeller
Mick Jordan shown to good effect.
D E
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with a muzzle brake – would require a larger turret

F
for the bigger breech and so the T23 turret was
constructed. Large and spacious initial variants had
two circular hatches but these were discontinued
in favour of the new type 'vision cupola' with oval
loader's hatch which, when open, didn't foul the
commander's view from his left-side periscope.
The Vertical Volute Spring Suspension (VVSS) of
earlier Shermans was continued in many factories
but now a new type was added to the production
runs. The 'E8' or 'Easy Eight' system not only
Former Soviet M 4A
F: Rear shot of the M4A1E8 showing the curved cast hull, rear stowage rack, rear infantry telephone box and .50cal HMG stowage
arrangements on the turret rear. G: Top shot of the T23 turret. This late variant features a commander’s vision cupola and loader’s
oval hatch along with turret lifting lugs and a series of empty mantlet cover attachment points. H: A detailed study of the gunner’s
A front three quarter view of a former Soviet M4A2E8 sitting
periscope and its protective housing alongside the commander’s simple but effective vane sight. The Israeli army went on to mount
some what lopsided in a field outside Moscow, symbolic
these devices on the turrets of their captured T54s and T55s in ‘Tiran’ form
perhaps of the lack of recognition given by the Soviets and
now Russian state to amount and effect of the Western Allies
massive Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet war effort
G
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offered an easier ride over rough terrain for its M4A1E8 seen here utilises a late cast 47 degree Small numbers of these old Sherman tanks would
crews but allowed a simpler way of removing road glacis hull (cast type) with T80 tracks, while the have their turrets removed to become Russian
wheels after tyre or mine damage, as the guide earlier Russian M4A2E8 has a late 47 degree railway-carriage tugs in their final years. In stark
horns were placed in the centre of the new wider glacis (welded type) and T66 tracks. contrast, the last major use of the French Army
track rather than the outside as on the VVSS type. Small numbers of the M4A2E8s reached the M4A2E8s was during the failed Algerian Army
This new variant of wheels and tracks was named Soviet union in early 1945 for use alongside a Putsch of 1961, when a number of French generals
Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS). Two vast array of Soviet tank designs in the lightning attempted a coup against President Charles de
main types of track were mounted with the HVSS; invasion of Japanese-controlled Manchuria and Gaulle over his secret negotiations with the FLN,
T66 all-metal tracks and T80 rubber-faced chevron much larger numbers of M4A2 with VVSS were the Shermans taking to the streets of Paris, lining up
type, a style that continued for many years on US used at the war's end turning up in Prague, Vienna outside the National assembly. •
tank designs. It is worth noting that the French and in Germany for the final reckoning in Berlin.
M 4A2E8
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A B
C D
E F
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A: Detail study of the front light guards on the front lefthand side of the M4A2 welded hull. B: Detail study of the empty ball mounted .30 cal machine gun position operated by the radio operator. C: A rather sad looking
upper turret shot showing the covered over vision ports and hatch on this T23 turret. D: Detail shot of the rear of the T23 turret showing part of the .50cal HMG stowage mount and GM 6046 diesel engine deck. E: The open
radio operator’s hatch, a fine study of derelict armour with its smooth, worn and rusty surface contrasting nicely with the buffed raw shiny metal surfaces. Judging by the pungent odour coming from here, this old Sherman had
met a fairly ghastly end rather recently. F: Top shot of part of the engine deck grills and three of the diesel-fuel filler caps found on the right hand side of the rear engine deck. G: A fine reference for the modeller of trashed
and worn out Shermans, the dodgy museum-covered up vision port cupola variant..
The author pleasantly surprised to find

an M4A2E8 in a field outside Moscow,
but feeling a little ‘tired’ after the
excesses of Russian hospitality the
night before... To put it mildly
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MODEL REFERENCES BATTLE OF NORMANDY
AT THE CROSSROADS
A posed but dynamic scene in an apparently quiet Normandy town
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A
t a crossroads in Percy, large patches of the darker colour the front fork-mounted holster. The
Normandy, we can observe a can be seen along the track guards observant viewer will also notice the
US Army M10 Tank Destroyer, and along the barrel. Also interesting reader idler wheel of an M5 Light
with some rather ineffectual is a spool of cable mounted above Tank in the left of the image, with
foliage fixed to its hull, waiting for the left fender, for battlefield its engine deck heavily stowed up.
the photographer to press the shutter communications perhaps? An attractive scene for any diorama
button. The vehicle appears to wear In the foreground we can see a builder and all three vehicles can be
a black camouflage pattern over Harley Davidson WLA motorcycle found in model kit form. •
its basic shade of olive drab; two with its Thompson SMG in place in Photo; Archives Normandie
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FULL-BUILD - WW2 AFV CONVERSION ICM 1:35 T34-76 LATE 1943 PRODUCTION • KIT NO.35366
T-34-76 JÁNOŠÍK:
THE ROBIN HOOD TANK
Marian Bunc recreates the T-34-76 made
by factory No.112 Krasnoe Sormovo, and
named after the legendary 18th Century
highwayman ‘Juraj Jánošík’
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J
uraj Jánošík (died March 1713) was a famous
Slovak highwayman and was the main
character in many Slovak and Polish novels,
poems and films. According to the legend, he
robbed noblemen and gave the loot to the poor,
a deed often attributed to the famous Robin Hood.
The image of Jánošík as a symbol of resistance to
oppression was reinforced when poems about him
became part of the Slovak and Czech middle and
high school literature curriculum, and then again
with the numerous films that propagated his modern
legend in the 20th century. During the anti-Nazi
Slovak National Uprising, one of the partisan
groups bore his name.
To recreate the T-34/76 named 'Jánošík', I used
ICM’s kit No.35366, which represents a vehicle
built in factory No.183 Nizhny Tagil. Specifically,
I needed a version from factory No.112 Krasnoe
Sormovo, so I had to make some important
modifications. The main change was to make
over the rear part of the hull, more precisely, the
rear armoured plate and two big hinges. Another
mod was to redo the joints of the welded-on
front and the side armoured plate, which was a
characteristic for vehicles from factory No.112. The
last modification to achieve the desired version was
to add steel strips to the upper edge of the hull as a
projectile protection and installation of the specific
factory No.112 handles.
Right from the start of the construction it became
clear that it would be important to repair some
blunders from the manufacturer too. So I decided
to replace the original turret with a resin one,
because the one from the kit was too big and
angular shaped. The kit also contains a too small
MG mount and thus had to be replaced with one
from Dragon's kit. The transmission cover was also
too angular in shape, so again it also had to be
altered. I had to fill the gap around the engine
access cover, and it should also have rounded
corners not sharp as in the kit. One of the greatest
problems, visible after chassis completion, is the
position of the suspension arms. They are too low,
so the tank looks like it has been jacked up, so I
had to cut the arms off and glue them into the right
position about 3mm higher.
If you aware of this problem before cementing
the arms in place, you can solve it by cutting off
the location pins that fit into the chassis suspension
springs. With this done, the arm will be able
to rotate around its axis so there won’t be any
problem in gluing it in the right position. This
kit also needs replacement roadwheels. I used
MiniArt’s set 35236. The set also contains idler
wheels which were also used, because the original
from the kit are about 2.0mm too big in diameter.
There were nearly no PE parts used on this
model, only the engine grill mesh, rear fenders,
the saw and a shovel. The front fenders and the
auxiliary fuel tanks with holders were made from
metal sheet cut from a soft drinks can. It wasn’t
possible to use the original auxiliary fuel tanks,
because their dimensions and proportions were
absolutely incorrect for a 1:35 model.
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It was really important to make-over the rear part of the hull to

correspond the version from the factory No.112
The kit from ICM is unfortunately not one of

the best. Moreover it represents a vehicle
from the factory Nr.183 so it was important
to make some modifications. The additional
fuel tanks were from made from metal The make-over of the front part of the hull can be seen here, showing
sheet from a soft drink can aluminium foil mudguard guards made by the author
PAINTING AND WEATHERING

I started the painting pretty unusually by the white
cote of Tamiya acrylics on the sides of the turret
in the areas where the lettering would be placed.
Then I applied masks over the white coat and
sprayed on a green camouflage colour. I used a
mixture of Mr Paint Olive Green MRP35, lightened
a bit by Dark Yellow MRP 37. I started with colour-
wash mixed from black and brown oil colours. I let
it dry and then proceeded with shading of every
single panel using oil colours. I used black and The turret grab-handles
black-brown tones for shades and Naples yellow were made from wire
from the inner part of
for highlights. Then it was time to apply some paint a coaxial cable
chips. I started by pre-painting each chip with light
green tone by Vallejo and then I painted the centre
of each spot with dark grey acrylic Vallejo colour.
I applied Wilder's 'Old rust effect' NL05 into the
centres of the chips and let it dry a bit. Then I
blended it smoothly with white spirit.
The first coat of dust was mostly applied
to the lower parts of the hull where it had to
represent a base coat for mud, especially behind
the suspension. For this step I used a mixture of
weathering products; Wilder's 'Dark Street Effect'
NL23 and Sirahobby dust pigment E18 Sandy
Brown. Then I applied to the dusted areas a
thinned black-brown oil colour, that represents dark
wet areas.
The first step of weathering of the upper parts of
the model started with the application of a mixture
of weathering products from Wilder (NL23) and
Sirahobby dust pigment E18 Sandy Brown into
the recesses of fenders. Then I proceeded on the The first colour to be applied was white, on which a mask
was applied for the 'Jánošík' slogan
horizontal upper hull areas where the mixture was
applied only locally and with a help of a cotton
bud damped in the white spirit, it was blended
around over the space. I painted streaks with a The Soviet green colour was sprayed on
mixture of weathering products on the horizontal the turret, over the masked lettering. Once
parts of the hull. Then I blended them in the top to the paint was perfectly dry, the mask was
bottom direction. removed and the lettering was finished
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The model with airbrushed green
camouflage, using Mr Paint lacquers
Oil paints were mixed into a colour-wash and applied with a fine brush
The centres of each chip were then touched in with a dark

Here we see the paint 'chips' being pre-applied in a light green tone grey Vallejo acrylics colour
It is a good idea to pre-paint the

chips with a sponge technique too The handles are best to
‘chipped’ only with a sponge
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The chipping under the driver's hatch and on the front part of the hull was
done with the sponge technique
Wilder’s rusty effect applied into the each one chip Tiny rusty chips were made randomly by speckling; flicking the hairs of a brush, moistened with the weathering colour, over the model
Pigment paste from Sirahobby

was applied behind the wheels,
wiped in a downwards direction
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The wheels' painting and weathering sequence; bare plastic, black undercoat, green base-colour with colour-washes and fully muddied-up
The previously applied weathering products

was moistened with thinned black-brown oil
colour in the corners to represent fresh wet mud.
By doing this, I achieved a nice contrast that was
important for colour variations of dry dust and
mud. I added some fibres (from seaballs) on the
fenders and behind the turret to make the model
look more 'alive'. The last weathering step was
to paint the fuel-stains and other greasy liquid
streaks. I painted them with a mixture of Damar
varnish and oil colour.
ACCESSORIES
To recreate the towing cable, the towing lugs from
the kit were used; the cable itself was made of
inner brake cable from a bicycle, annealed heated
in a flame (take care if you try this at home!). The
shovel was replaced with PE part from the farming Creating splatter from
tools set from Karton models and its handle came the tracks by flicking
weathering products
from dry spruce branch. from a brush
Applying thinned black-brown oil

colour mixture into the dusted areas
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CONCLUSION
The greatest problem of this build wasn’t the
conversion to the factory No.112 machine, but
correcting the mistakes of the ICM kit itself. That’s
the reason why it is probably better idea to use
another kit of superior quality. The best example
is Dragon’s kit No.6584 or 6614, which really
represent the version from the factory No.112
Krasnoe Sormovo. Unfortunately however, these
kits come with turrets with rounded lower edges.
Another one possible alternative could be the
AFV Club kit No.AF35143, but you would have
to replace its turret with a hexagonal item with a
commander's cupola and a sharp lower edge. In
the price/quality ratio, the best option is the kit
from Academy No.13505 but you have to make
over it to the final look of the factory No.112! •
Pre-painting the ‘Jánošík’ slogan on The pioneer tools’ wooden handles stand out subtly from the weathered hull. Note the simulated grass fibres on the track guards
the turret side in white is easier than
applying it afterwards
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The mud build-up on the tracks and
running gear is heavy, but not so
much that it obscure the detail on
the roadwheels
Varied tones of green help to lift the

detail on the turret structures
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KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:35 BRITISH SELF-PROPELLED ANTI-TANK GUN ARCHER • KIT NO.35356
TAMIYA'S TIP-TOP TOXOPHILITE

MiM's Editor checks out Tamiya's new 1:35 Archer 17-pdr SPG
T
amiya's newest 1:35 armour kit takes the form position; facing backwards with the big barrel one-piece moulding that includes one half of the
of the British WW2 17pdr anti-tank vehicle, suspended over the engine deck. The vehicle drives muzzle brake, the other half simply cementing
later known as 'Archer'. This oddity came with the 17-pdr facing rearwards, turning through in place. This approach allows the brake to be
about as the need to bring a panzer-killing 180 degrees when called to action, the gun being moulded hollow and it's a perfect simulation
anti-tank gun to the battlefield became urgent, finally aimed via limited traverse and elevation on of the real thing. The breech and mechanical
and the best the British had at that time was the its mounts. portions are supremely well detailed and nothing
Ordnance Quick-Firing (QF) 17-Pounder, with its Tamiya's new Archer kit uses some parts from the has been left off, but in their familiar, slick style,
hard-hitting three-inch (76.2mm) armour-piercing recently released Valentine tank (full-build review Tamiya's designers haven't over complicated the
round. Perhaps the most well known use of this gun in TMMI Issue 262, August 2017) but there's also sub-assembly with scores of tiny parts. Because of
is in the Sherman Firefly, its identity given away by a large quantity of new parts, because the vehicle the open-topped nature of the gun installation, we
an almost fourteen foot barrel, but the weapon was was heavily modified to fit the 17-pdr gun. It's can see down into the hull, so a driver's position
also mounted on the smaller (and highly modified) Tamiya's first depiction of this weapon in 1:35 kit with seat, steering-brake levers and gear shifter
Valentine tank hull too, albeit and in an unusual form and it is a little work of art. The barrel is a are all present, a very neat touch. The fighting
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compartment is similarly comprehensive with
ammunition racks and ready-rounds all provided.
As a finishing touch, a beautifully, sculpted three-
man crew is provided to serve the gun and they
will bring a sense of scale to the model. •
AVAILABILITY;
Tamiya models and accessories are widely
available from good model shops and online.
UK import and distribution by The Hobby
Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net
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BOOK REVIEWS
REAL COLORS OF WWII
JURGEN KIROFF, PRZEMYSLAW SKULSKI, MIKE STARMER, STEVEN ZALOGA
AK INTERACTIVE • https://ak-interactive.com/
We have all seen colour images from the Second World War in older books, in TV documentaries
and online, but this new title from AK Interactive cleverly reproduces many in high-quality colour on
glossy art paper to allow this ‘visual gold’ to look its best. It’s not just wartime Agfa and Kodachrome
here though, the book is also stuffed with new photos of genuine WW2 equipment (mostly German,
plus some Soviet items), colour illustrations and black and white images to show how various shades
convert into monochrome. A fascinating study and well worth adding to one’s bookshelf.
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FORGOTTEN ARCHIVES 2,
THE LOST SIGNAL CORPS PHOTOS
DARREN NEELY, PANZERWRECKS
www.panzerwrecks.com
The second volume in the ‘Forgotten Archives’ series focuses on

photographs taken by the US Army Signal Corps, a unit that was responsible for
some of the war’s most iconic images, as well as literally hundreds of thousands
of lesser known but no less fascinating photos. This 240+ page, hard-backed,
landscape format production goes some way to addressing this, bringing us some
priceless imagery, not just of US military operations but also abandoned Axis
machinery. The photographs are mostly reproduced as full-pages, which allows
the detail to really be seen, which will please modellers. Types seen in this book
include the Sherman tank, of course, but also M36 Jackson, armoured Jeep, M18
Hellcat, M7 Priest, M20 Greyhound armoured car, M5A1 light tank and many
more American vehicles and their crews/GIs. The German armour shown includes
the Panther, Tiger I, Sd.Kfz.7 halftrack; even the Brits get a page in the form of a
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HIDING FROM ATTACK

Possibly the best camouflaged M10 TD
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ere we can (just) see an M10 tank destroyer from the 703rd TD Bn. of the Third
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open hatch, plus the tracks whose rubber pads have been incinerated.
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Flak 18 gun. On the left in the ditch is the corpse of a German soldier, possibly its driver.
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who hid in hedgerows and could strike armour without warning.
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ISSUE No.082 February 2018

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All of the interior

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Using a sponge, the original Dark

To suggest accumulated dry mud and

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Photo-etched foliage from VP

This is what occupies

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Turned brass ammo cases

Finally, the painted PE

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The finished model was placed on a tropical base for display

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The yellow was masked off with Humbrol

The brown was mixed using

The brand new three-colour

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HIGHLIGHTING THE DETAILS

With a rich coat of

The yellow base was too pale so several

The number stencil

The details were

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After that, I applied more Raw Umber, Burnt

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