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‘Airborne’
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Building Bronco’s
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‘Airborne’ Jeep
Andy Evans History thousand production vehicles. Also, the exhaust is
presents Bronco’s When this kit was first released back in 2012 it was
known in modelling circles as the ‘John Wayne
the early oval section muffler, later ones having a
circular cross-section.
US GPW ¼ ton jeep’, mainly because the officer figure in the box But I’m being pedantic; set aside the
4x4 Utility Truck art painting is so obviously based on him portraying
the character of Lt. Col. Vandervoort in the film ‘The
perfectionism and you have a Jeep, pure and simple
and a fine one at that.
(Mod.1942) Longest Day’. Most people fail to recognise Dan
Aykroyd from Ghostbusters sat in the trailer, but
hey, that’s showbiz! (Photo 1) Introduction
This kit (CB35106) depicts the Ford variant of What you find when you open the box is a great little
the US GPW 1/4ton 4×4 Utility Truck (Mod.1942). A kit, one that is extremely well detailed and full of
few differences set this apart from the rival Willy’s optional choices for you to make during construction.
version; obviously the Ford logo on the tyres and Options include selecting the front wheels positioned
the rear panel (duh); the embossed pattern of the steered to the left, right or straight; the bonnet open
toolbox lids; the shape of the front frame cross- or closed (a full engine is included); several front
member and a few other minor details. If you are bumper arrangements (including wire-cutters and
a purist, you may want to remove the Ford logo on a tow bar); several different weapons options (and
the rear panel, it was only applied to the first few mounts) and different windscreen choices. This kit
also includes a complete 10-cwt trailer, which is a
superb kit in itself. As you can see from what I did
here however, most of these optional parts ended up
1 in my ever grateful spares box.
I wanted to use one of the Black Dog stowage
sets for this vehicle; the pre-drop set being
particularly enticing. The main thing that led me
to the decision to build this as a pre-drop scene,
is the kit-supplied figures, they are quite sparsely
equipped for in-theatre troops, having only pistol
belts and holsters. Rather than adding webbing and
the like, I decided they would appear as if racing
around an airfield somewhere getting ready for the
D-Day drop, this hopefully explains why all of their
gear was in the back of the jeep and would mean I
could keep the dirt and weathering to a minimum.
Jeep construction
I would love to be able to tell you about all of the little
details I added or modified during construction, but I
can’t; I built this model pretty much straight from the
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box and didn’t feel the need to improve on anything.

What I will tell you though is that even building this
kit from the box will take you some time; it is an
extremely comprehensive little model. (Photo 2)
The instruction booklet is full-colour, clear and
well laid out; a definite must with a small kit of
this complexity. There are quite a few small parts
that will require careful removal and clean-up;
some so small that you really have to wonder if
some of them could have been merged into larger
assemblies. That aside, the only thing to watch out
for is that once you have decided upon one of the
several options, you need to take care to select
the correct components from the sprues; there are
some very similar looking pieces, especially with
the steering and suspension parts.
Jeep painting
For ease of painting, I decided to leave the chassis
separate from the body. I also kept the bonnet
separate so I could install the painted radiator
without getting overspray on it whilst airbrushing
the front grille. In hindsight, this caused more
problems than it solved, especially when trying to
add the bonnet tie-down catches, I would suggest followed by selective filters of thinned Van Dyke
fixing it all in place first if you can. Brown oil paint to shift the green tone to a slightly
I must admit that it is a very rare occasion that I more brownish hue in places. Having let this dry for
do any vehicle airbrushing; those that know me will a couple of days another coat of Tamiya clear laid
agree that I’m not a prolific finisher of my vehicle the base for the kit decals. (Photo 3 & 4)
projects! However, when the chance does finally There are two marking options supplied in the kit,
present itself my concoction of choice is Tamiya both depicting vehicles from the 82nd Airborne Division
paint, thinned with their own yellow-top lacquer just after D-Day. Marketed as an Airborne jeep, I was a
thinners. Inspired by an excellent build of the Tamiya little disappointed that markings for the 101st Airborne
jeep on Facebook, I used the same Dark Green
(XF61) as a base colour for mine. I thinned this to
about 50/50, to which I then added a generous 4
dollop of Clear (X22). I find adding the clear really
does help create a smooth surface finish and it
sprays beautifully.
Over a black primer coat I built up the opacity of
the base green with several thin layers, leaving a
darker shade on the lower portions of the vehicle
and the chassis, trying to create a very loose
zenithal lighting effect.
To enhance this further I added a little panel and
edge highlighting by adding some Buff (XF57) to
the Dark Green, just to break up some of those
surfaces and add a little interest. Once dry, this was
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Jeep Helmet
base XF61 Dark Green base 893 US Dark Green
+ XF57 Buff to hightlight + 955 Flesh
- 979 German Camo Dk. Green
(mesh d/brush 886 Green Grey)
Parachute Pack
base 988 Khaki
+976 Buff
-871 Leather Brown
Brown Leather
base 875 Beige Brown
+ 876 Brown Sand
Trim -941 Burnt Umber
base UA422 Wool Olive Drab (then Chestnut Ink wash)
+845 Sunny Skintone
-950 Black
Entrenching Tool
base 988 Khaki
+815 Basic Skintone
-887 Brown Violet
Cord
base 837 Pale Sand
Straps
Pack base 880 Khaki Grey
base 924 Russian Uniform +845 Sunny Skintone
+815 Basic Skintone ++837 Pale Sand
-950 Black -950 Black
Division were not represented too. Saying that, it Painting all the little details came next, picking
shouldn’t be too hard to source those bumper codes them out in various acrylics with oils being used
and serial numbers should that be your preference. for the woodgrain on the tool handles. The metal
After sealing the decals with a coat of satin varnish, tool parts were painted with the wonderful Gunze
the vehicle was given a pin wash with various dark Sangyo stainless metallic. (Photo 7)
oils, Van Dyke Brown, Raw Umber, Payne’s Grey and Dirt and dust was kept to a minimum, using
Black, among others, being used to mix various dirty various pigments both wet and dry. Various oil
tones. I kept any chipping to a minimum, using Vallejo washes were then used to break up the uniformity
Grey Green (886) and concentrating on areas of high and add some depth to the colour. Most of this was
wear. In a couple of places, where I wanted to show done to the chassis areas and splattered inside the
a deeper chip, I picked out the centre of some of the wheel arches, an effect that is all but invisible when
previous chips with German Camo Black Brown (822). the vehicle is the right way up. (Photo 5 & 6)

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Stowage
Black Dog produce two resin stowage sets for
this kit, one the pre-drop set, the other post-drop.
As you would expect, the pre-drop set includes
parachutes, life preservers and such, whereas the
post-drop set is more ammo boxes and baggage. As
I wasn’t planning on building the trailer, there were
a lot of parts I didn’t use from the set. I only really
wanted to use the one-piece stowage lump for the
rear of the jeep and in hindsight it may have been
easier and cheaper to make or source items from
the spares box to make it look busy.
Initially I presumed painting of the resin stowage
block would be a fairly quick affair, but that idea
went out of the window pretty quickly. I found it
quite tricky to paint the separate items without
slapping paint on other bits as I went along and it
took several painting sessions to complete it all. I
found the key is to paint from the inside out, picking 8 9
out parts that are hardest to get to first.
After an initial coat of black primer I painted the
stowage items using various Vallejo acrylics, chosen
to match photographs from several references.
I tried to keep everything in similar tones whilst
trying to push the contrast somewhat to make the
items stand out from each other. The image shows
the main colours I used along with the relevant
highlight and shadow colours. (Photo 13)
Figures
Once the stowage had been completed I could
finally turn my attention to painting the figures. I Figure painting
enhanced them slightly by re-scribing some of the I have painted the US Para jump suit on a couple
detail then replaced the buttons using a punch and of occasions before, so the previous colour palette
die. Other than that, the only real modification I did was already in my head. Ordinarily I would paint
was to replace the perfectly acceptable kit heads some spare torsos to test out some different colour
‘‘
with Hornet ones. combinations but I was happy that I knew how this
With seated figures it is vitally important to would come out, give or take.
ensure that they look like they are actually sitting in Light colours can be difficult to shade and
their intended seat, rather than hovering above it. highlight correctly without them turning into a
To this end, I glued the driver figure to his seat and muddy mess so it is a good idea to test out a few
blended in any gaps with magic sculpt. things on old figures first if you are not sure how With seated figures it
The other area that really had to be addressed
was to ensure that the driver’s hands and arms
the end result will look.
After priming with light grey, the base coat I used
is vitally important
were positioned around the steering wheel is made up from two parts Khaki (988), two parts to ensure that they
”
convincingly. This took quite a bit of dry fitting, German Camo Beige (821) and one part Iraqi Sand
using Blu-tak to hold everything in place. Once (819). For shadow I added US Olive Drab (889); be look like they are
actually sitting in their
happy, I tacked the parts together with cyano and very careful here and add this in small amounts, it
filled any gaps, finally bending the fingers around will change the tone considerably. The shadow colour
the steering wheel. This did make this figure
more awkward to paint but is definitely easier
was built up gradually, adding more Olive Drab into
the deepest folds and creases. To highlight, I added
intended seat...
than trying to get everything to look right after it increasingly more Iraqi Sand into the base mix, finally
is painted. adding a small amount of Pale Sand (837) for the
I am never really satisfied with a plastic extreme highlights and edging. (Photo 8)
representation of helmet netting, due to the I usually switch back and forth between shading
limitations of the moulding process it is usually and highlighting, concentrating on completing
fine on the top but the sides usually lack any one section at a time. This gives me an almost
detail at all. In the past I have re-netted these instant idea of how things are going and should any
by stretching stocking material over them, this changes be needed, it doesn’t mean a full repaint of
really has to be dry-brushed to stand out and everything. You can see in the photo the difference
I’ve never been entirely happy with the results. I this shadow and highlighting makes to the overall
trawled a few haberdashery stores recently and tone, here the legs of the passenger are still in the
found something a little more suitable; although base colour. (Photo 9)
the mesh is a little over-scale I think it looks far I was particularly pleased at how the jump boots
better. The larger mesh size also means it can be came out. Often overlooked, I think that painting
pre-painted before installation, this allowed me these small items to the same level as the rest goes
to paint the vertical white ‘officer’ bar marking a long way to creating a convincing overall paint job.
directly on the helmet itself. For these I used a base of one part Chocolate Brown
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10
14
(872) to one part Beige Brown (875), progressively

adding more of each colour into the mix to shade and
highlight. Final highlights were created by adding a
small amount of Brown Sand (876) into the highlight
mix. To finish off the leather I added a couple of coats
of thinned Chestnut Ink to harmonise the colours and
give the boots a slight semi-gloss sheen. Finally, the
rubber soles were picked out with Black Grey (862).
Obviously the boots are all but invisible when the
15 figures are in the jeep, but I know they are painted!
I have been playing around with different mixes
for flesh tones recently and I wanted to create a
higher contrast than I normally do. For the base I
used Brown Sand (876), I then made up a couple of
highlight and shadow tones by adding Basic Skintone
(815) and Burnt Cadmium Red (814). The darkest
shadow colour had a little black added for the deeper
recesses. These colours were ‘sketched’ in on the
face to get the placement right and the transitions
were then blended with a 50/50 mix of the adjacent
tones using a stippling motion. (Photo 10)
The helmets were painted with a mix of US
Dark Green (893) and German Camo Brown (822),
darkened slightly with black. I wanted to have a
darkish tone to make the helmet net stand out a
little more. The lighter tone of the net cover was
a mix of Khaki (988) with a little Flat Green (968)
added. (Photo 11 & 12)
Base
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To add a little context I wanted to add a very simple
base consisting of a section of airfield concrete with
a small grass patch and this proved an enjoyable
distraction from the norm for me.
Around a piece of thick insulation foam I added
plasticard sides to create a raised box plinth. For the
runway base top I drew a few joint lines on a piece
of thick plasticard and subsequently scribed these
in with an old hobby knife. The joints were then
gouged a little with the knife and the whole surface
was then stippled with Mr. Surfacer 500 and an old
brush to add a little texture. (Photo 15)
After a coat of black primer, the concrete areas
were first airbrushed in varying light khaki and grey
tones before adding the colours using a dampened
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make-up sponge, creating a more random hard- small parts. But if you already have a few models
edged patchiness. Some good old fashioned under your belt, what you will have at the end of
dry-brushing with lighter tones was then done building is, in my opinion, one the most detailed and
to highlight the rough texture. Several washes of comprehensive jeep kits available at the moment.
thinned oils added some depth to the concrete and
to finish off I added a few selective stains here and
there with a slightly thicker oil mix. (Photo 16) 18
To reinforce the airfield Idea I added a runway light
made up of random bits I found in my spares box.
(Mainly from a Dragon Panzer IV kit!) I didn’t base it
on a real light by any means but used some creative
gizmology to fashion something that looks appropriate.
That, along with a white runway marking, adds a splash
of colour to the base. (Photo 17 & 18)
Conclusion
This definitely isn’t a kit you can throw together
in a weekend, nor would I suggest is it a kit for
a beginner to the hobby due to some extremely
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1/72 T-72M1 to a
T-90A (2006)
Second to
Third Generation MBT
RIGHT: I scratch-built replacement details for
Introduction
the bow plate from plastic strip and sheet.
The small bolts are punched from metal foil. The T-90 is the most modern tank currently in
I used these as masters to create a resin copy.
Russian service and even with the appearance of
BELOW: The new bow plate parts. The Revell the pre-production T-14 Armata is likely to be around
version is to the left, the details being soft and
much of it incorrect dimensionally. for many years to come. The initial version was
accepted for service in 1992, although it was only
produced in small numbers. As an evolutionary
growth of the T-72B tank, it retained the basic hull
and cast turret but was enhanced in a number of
areas including the engine, fire control system,
optics and other electronics. Externally the most
noticeable difference between the T-90 and the
T-72B is the removal of the large Luna IR light
next to the gun and the inclusion of fittings for the
Shtora-1 electronic counter measures system. In
the late 1990s, a welded turret was designed that
was offered for export. Vehicles with this turret have
been exported to India, Algeria and Azerbaijan. They
entered Russian service around 2004, being labelled
as the T-90A. Some small changes, notably to the
sighting system led to the 2006 model. A further
model, the T-90M has been accepted for service,
featuring many improvements such as upgraded
engine, new armour package and most strikingly,
an all-new, much larger turret. This has also been
offered for export as the T-90MS.
The kits
Many years ago, ACE released a short-run injection-
moulded kit of the initial (cast turret) version of
the T-90 and at that time it was the only kit of any
version available. A few years later, Model Collect of
China released both cast and welded turret versions
and these were noticeable improvements over the
ACE kit. They still had some weak areas that could
be improved but they were a much better starting
point. Then Revell came along, firstly with the cast
turret version and then also the T-90A and not long
after, Zvezda also released a T-90A. So it was a
classic case of waiting for a bus and then several
come along at once! The ACE kit suffers from being
one of the earlier releases and is a short run kit, so
the details are crude in places, along with some of
the moulding. The details on the Revell kit are better
but are still soft with poor definition in some areas.
It also isn’t particularly accurate when compared to

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LEFT: This is Revell’s T-72M1 hull that I

backdated to an earlier version. I also
corrected some of the detail common
to all variants.
BELOW: I had a few resin copies of

the early hull cast. I took one and
modified it to T-90 level. The main
change involved representing the
thicker, up armoured glacis plate that
was introduced on the T-90 and late
T-72 models. I’ve cut out the various
sections that will be replaced.
plans and walk-around photos of the real vehicle.

The Modelcollect kit is better, but still has a few
detail issues and similarly with the Zvezda kit. I
started building this model before most of these
were released so I used the older Revell T-72M1 hull
as the basis for my model. Although the kit is a bit
older than all of the above, it still has the best hull.
Lower Hull
The Revell T-72 kit represents an export T-72M1
and this differs from Soviet/Russian domestic
vehicles in a number of ways. They only have four
engineering equipment mounts on the bow plate
whereas Russian versions, including the T-90, have
eight of them fitted. The T-90A introduced a different
shaped engineering blade that is also fitted to the
bow plate, so I replaced the whole of this area
with scratch-built pieces. There are a number of
other changes to the lower hull required for late
model T-72 and T-90 variants, but these are hidden
under the side skirts so I didn’t bother with these.
The T-90 uses the late six-indent road wheels
found on the late T-72 and the Revell T-72 kit does
include these, along with the earlier eight-indent
style. Unfortunately neither of the types is very
accurate, but the newer Revell T-90 kits include the
six-indent type and although not perfect, they are
an improvement. I initially fitted these, but later a
beautiful set of resin wheels were released by OKB
Grigorov, so I ultimately used these instead. The
kit tracks are a little narrow and unsurprisingly for
the scale lack the hollow guide horns. I replaced
the guide horns with hollow scratch-built parts, but
yet again OKB Grigorov came to the rescue a little
late with some resin tracks that are accurate in all
dimensions and detail, so I again I used these.
Upper Hull
Several years back I made a number of
improvements to the Revell hull and backdated it
to the early version T-72. I then had a few copies
professionally cast in grey resin. Most of the upper
hull detail is the same on the T-90 and late T-72 T-90A vehicles manufactured from 2006 onwards is ABOVE: I’ve started adding the new
details. I created a new glacis plate
versions, so I took one of these and made the the addition of extra armour around the top of the and cast it up in resin. The pieces are
necessary modifications. There were a few smaller driver’s compartment, around the hatch. I created seen here test fitted over the lower
parts unique to the T-90 that I made and cast myself; this from plastic card cut to shape. Once all the hull of T-72 variant I was also building
at the same time.
these are the beige coloured parts in the photos. resin and plastic details were in place, I added the
Along with a new up-armoured glacis, I also made remaining smaller items, such as etched headlight
new parts for the Kontakt 5 reactive armour on guards from the Extratech T-72 set and the mesh
the hull front and sides. A distinguishing feature of over the rear hull air intake outlets.
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ABOVE: The air

outlet is moulded
as a solid piece in the
Revell kit. I created a new
part from plastic strips, with
a piece from the Extratech photo-
etched set for the grill top.
BELOW: The hull rear plate from the Revell kit.

The smaller moulded on parts are track securing
fittings, used when transporting to vehicle.
ABOVE: The Revell T-72 side-skirts are nicely done and capture the flexible, wavy nature of them.
The top sections are different on the very late model T-72B and T-90 variant so I replaced these.
Turret
When starting the model, the only option I had for the
turret was to scratch-build it. I’d made a start on that
and then got in touch with a small Russian company,
Tankograd, that market resin accessories, detail sets
and a few full kits. Most of their products are cast from
masters designed in CAD and printed on 3D printers,
but they usually have further refinement and tweaking
by hand. I’d done a little bit of work for them in this
regard previously and knew they’d started a basic
ABOVE: The completed upper hull

pieces, ready to use as masters for
future casting.
RIGHT: The T-90 has a thin sheet metal

plate fitted above exhaust. The one on
the Revell T-90 has too pronounced a
dip in it so I cut it from the hull and
reshaped it.
FAR RIGHT: I’d started scratch-building

the turret myself as no other option was
available when I started the project.
BELOW: I couple of resin copies

of the exhaust parts. Sometimes
vehicles can be seen with the front
grill section missing.
The main upper hull piece in-progress.

The hull itself is the resin copy I’d
had made, the beige parts are
home cast resin.

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ABOVE LEFT: There were a few air bubbles in the turret that I filled with stretched sprue, trimmed and sanded flush. I also removed the mantlet as I felt the fabric cover wasn’t very
good and I’d already prepared my own one. ABOVE RIGHT: I filled gaps with Milliput putty as weld seams are present along the edges of each plate and smoothed off the putty with a
cocktail stick and also used it to add a bit of texture. BELOW: A number of other turret fittings can be seen here, including the anti-radiation applique known as Nadboi in Russian.
On the right is the rear stowage box provided in the

Modelcollect kit. The real thing is made of stamped sheet
metal and the kit one lacks the indents on the sides.
The left side stowage box is a mix of Revell (sand coloured

part), Modelcollect (grey) and scratch-built details.
INSET LEFT: I scratch-built an ammo

box for the commander’s anti-aircraft
machine gun.
LEFT: A resin copy of the turret. At this

point I’ve also cast the various anti-
radiation panels and glued them to the
turret shell.
ABOVE: The mantlet part in the Revell kit is soft
on detail and lacks the characteristic folds and RIGHT: This is one of the
flexible appearance of the real thing. I heavily larger, turret-side, Kontakt
reshaped it with a scalpel, along with some 5 reactive armour modules.
putty and cast a resin copy.
BELOW: The reactive armour
blocks on the turret top are
T-90A turret. I was sent a copy of the much smaller
than those on
turret, so switched to using this as the sides.
the overall shape was there and it just
required the smaller details. Ultimately,
they never released this as the various
plastic manufacturers released kits not
long after.
The Tankograd turret is based on real
measurements and factory schematics
and was a great starting point. I added the missing
weld seams using Milliput epoxy putty and then
started working through the numerous smaller
details. Some of these I scratch-built entirely, others
were based on parts from the Modelcollect kit that Soviet/Russian tanks produced from the early 1980s
was released during this time. I used these various onwards is the addition of anti-radiation cladding
parts as masters to make resin copies for future on the turrets and sometimes on the hull around
models. One distinctive characteristic of many the driver’s compartment. This is a stiff but flexible
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LEFT: The cupola is a

complex area, almost a
small model in itself.
BELOW: The Revell cupola

has the general look of
the real thing but is softly
moulded and lacks many
smaller details.
material attached with numerous small circular

plugs. I’ve replicated this material on rounded,
cast turrets using MagicSculp putty, rolled into thin
sheets and draped over the relevant areas. I had
more options for the welded turret as the flat sides
meant I could just use plastic sheet cut to shape. I
took this approach and for the circular plugs I drilled
holes and then inserted short sections of plastic rod
into them.
ABOVE: The completed turret. The gun

barrel is from the Modelcollect kit and
the grey boxes either side of it are resin
parts from Zedval.
ABOVE: I initially used the Revell roadwheels, but some

superb resin ones were released by OKB Grigorov so I
ended up switching to these after the photos were taken.
RIGHT: As with the roadwheels, I also replaced the modified

kit tracks with resin versions from OKB Grigorov.
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LEFT: An overall view of the

model shows how much more
complex the exterior of modern
Russian tanks are compared to
Western counterparts such as the
Challenger, Leopard and Abrams.
ABOVE: I sprayed Johnsons ‘Klear’ acrylic

floor varnish over the
entire model to seal it
and give a tough, shiny
finish that would protect
it from the various
weathering steps.
ABOVE: The headlight guards are from an Extratech photo-etched set intended for the Revell
T-72M1. I trimmed them on one side to fit the step at the edge of the reactive armour.
BELOW: After undercoating the model with a thin airbrushed

application of Humbrol Light Grey enamel (196) I sprayed a
couple of thin coats of Tamiya acrylics. I mixed my own
green using Buff (XF-57), Olive Green (XF-58)
and Field Grey (XF-65) in a 2:1:1 ratio.
I lightened this mixture with a
little more Buff and lightly RIGHT: Once the wash was touch-dry I used a
over-sprayed this on the clean brush dipped in thinners to remove the
horizontal surfaces. excess and work the wash into the corners
and around the details.
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LEFT: The overall tone has darkened and there is more

contrast in the finish now.
One very distinctive feature of most Russian

versions of the T-90 series is the use of the Shtora-1
electro optical jammer system (not all export versions
have this). There are several items on the turret related
to this, the most noticeable being the two boxes either
side of the main gun. It was fortunate that a Russian
company, Zedval, brought out a resin set for these as
they are very detailed items that are hard to reproduce
well as injection moulded parts. They were a little fiddly
to fit but the results were well worth it.
ABOVE LEFT: The previous step resulted in some of the depth and contrast being lost, so I restored this using a dark pin-wash around the details. ABOVE RIGHT: I
strengthened the base green colour by outlining various edges and raised detail with a green enamel mix.
RIGHT: I created a
thinned oily mix
using enamel black
and gloss varnish,
along with a bit of
burnt umber oil
paint. This is good
for representing
fuel and oil stains.
I flicked various brown

shades, ranging from
very pale to dark,
around the lower parts
of the model. I also did
this around the crew
hatches but kept the
effect quite subtle.
LEFT: A number of components,

including the fender mounted fuel
tanks are made with aluminium.
I created some very small fresh
chips and scratches in using silver
enamel. This is good for newer
scratches but over time aluminium
dulls to a more greyish colour.
RIGHT: I ran a water soluble black

artist’s pencil along some of the
raised edges and details to complete
the painting and weathering.
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Views of the completed Model.
Painting and Weathering

Russian armoured vehicles for a long time were
predominantly and officially painted in a single
green colour, although exceptions occurred.
In the 1980s a three-tone finish started to
appear, consisting of light sand and green
with soft sprayed edges, along with smaller
patches of hard edged black. In some cases
the black takes up more area and is soft-edged
too. Other colours and variations also became
more common but in recent years there has
been a return to all over green, although there
are different shades of this. The accompanying
photos illustrate the step-by-step process I used
to paint and weather the model. I do tend to
revisit certain steps again, if I feel the effect
needs to be reinforced.
Artillery
ABOVE: The completed model.
BELOW: Resin and photoetched castor wheel.
Artillery Art!
Steve Andreano presents the step-by-step
process of painting his Dragon 7.5cm Pak 97/38.
T
ABOVE: The finished project ready he 7.5cm Pak 97/38 was a stop-gap anti-tank field gun which they had captured in large numbers
to paint.
gun developed by the Germans in response to earlier in the war. They cut down the barrel and
the shock felt by running into the new Soviet fitted them on to the carriage of their current 5cm
BELOW LEFT: Washing the model with
Isopropyl alcohol to prepare plastic. T-34 and KV-1 tanks. Their current 3.7 and 5cm anti- Pak38 gun. The mount was unstable and they ended
tank guns couldn’t penetrate the armour on these up adding a unique pepper pot muzzle brake to help
BELOW RIGHT: The model attached to new rivals. They needed something more powerful tame the recoil forces. The results worked, sort of,
a painting handling base. and fast. So they turned to the French 75 1897 but it was only meant as an expedient until enough

Artillery
LEFT: The base coat mix. Tamiya Dark

Yellow (XF60) applied to undersides
and vertical surfaces. I then mixed
in about 30% Buff (XF57) for the top
surfaces. I saved the remainder to mix
some into the Camo colour (and in
case of any accidents)!
BELOW: Completed base coat.
LEFT & ABOVE: First filter Clear Yellow (XF24) cut with distilled
water and applied to gun shield with a wide flat brush.
BELOW: Testing filter on an old kit.
7.5cm Pak 40s could be deployed. Of course they

could never build enough Pak 40s so the Pak 97/38
stayed in combat, usually in second line units, right
up to the end of the war.
I was looking for something different than the
usual early war Dark Grey paint schemes and saw
numerous photographs of the guns appearing
in light Yellow Ochre colour often with a darker
camouflage colour applied.
So I came up with the idea for a late war survivor
being used to protect a German city wearing its
new colours over the original Panzer Grey
This project ended up being more work than I
Artillery
ABOVE: Sealing the base coat with Future Floor Care. BELOW: Camo colour NATO Green (XF67) with some Flat White (XF2) and about 10% of base coat mix.
LEFT: Second filter application. Highly diluted mixtures; MIG Brown wash for Green vehicles
applied to trails and wheels. MIG Wash for German dark yellow vehicles on barrel and ground
up black pastels in mineral spirits for breech and inside gun shield. BELOW: Model with Camo
finished and allowed to dry overnight.

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ABOVE: Applying filters again with a wide soft brush. BELOW LEFT: The gun at completion of the second filter stage. BELOW RIGHT: Pin washes - for this I apply the fluids
straight from bottle with a ‘0’ brush.
BELOW: Testing pin washes on boxes and fuel drums.
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ABOVE: Burnt umber oil paint in mineral spirits added to

represent dirt build up in lower crevasses.
LEFT: Applying the pin washes.
ABOVE: The project after pin washing stage. BELOW: Painting the Aiming stakes and gun cleaning rod
with Model Master Acrylics.
ABOVE: Details of painting tools.
BELOW: Profiling edges with

oil paints to darken.
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had originally hoped. It seems Dragon (DML) makes

two versions of the 7.5cm Pak 97/38. One very
basic and one ‘Premium Edition’ which has more
details including the very cool castor wheel to use
for manhandling the gun. I, of course, got the very
basic one. I just couldn’t do it ‘OOB’. Fortunately,
I had a castor wheel left over from a model I had
scrapped after an accident. A resin kit, it also had
a much nicer pepper pot muzzle brake, one of the
defining characteristics of the gun, than the DML
kit. So I merged the two kits together, also replacing
some moulded on kit details with photoetch, lead
foil and plastic rod.
BELOW: Mixing colours on a ‘palate’. ABOVE RIGHT: Colours used were Gold Ochre, Cadmium Yellow and Burnt Umber.
ABOVE: Chipping, first step using ripped

up foam used on the test kit to judge
paint load.
LEFT: On gun.
INSET: Close up of the chips.
BELOW: Loading paint on sponge. Paint

consistency and amount on sponge will
correlate to size of chips. Experimentation
and practice are needed!
Artillery
ABOVE LEFT: Modulating the colours

on the Aiming stakes with oils.
ABOVE RIGHT: Applying small amounts

of rust to high wear areas on spades.
RIGHT: MIG Wheels and Track colour

set. I used Dust and Earth as washes
and dry brushed with Satin Black and
Wheels and Tyres colour.
BELOW: Rust pigment set

and homemade Burnt
Sienna oil paint wash
was also used.
I will be representing a gun originally issued in

Panzer Dark grey and repainted in a Yellow Ochre/
German green camouflage. I use Tamiya Acrylics
with their Lacquer thinner exclusively for spraying in
my Grey TS airbrush. For brush painting details and
weathering, I use pretty much everything I have.
Model master Acryl, enamel and even some Testors
Enamels. I’ll show the products as we go along.
After finishing building the kit, I washed it with
isopropyl alcohol using a wide, soft brush and then
rinsed it with warm water. Next, I attached the
model to a wood and metal rod painting base.
The model was primed with Dark Grey, which
does several things; firstly, it helps to show up
ABOVE: Applying earth colours

diluted as a wash and dry brushing
with black shades.

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any mould seams or blemishes I have missed. It ABOVE: Planning the scene.
also provides a dark colour for pre-shading and RIGHT: View of finished gun.
serves as the base colour for the rubber wheels. I
will be painting in the Dark Yellow base coat. I did BELOW: Views of the finished gun
on scenic base with figure.
not plan to use hairspray or salt to shown the dark
Grey base coat underneath. I will paint it in, using
sponges and a fine tipped brush.
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Firing…
Tracking…
Tracking…
HobbyBoss
1/35 Landrover
Weapons Mount
Installation Kit with
MILAN Anti-Tank
Guided Missile by
Ian Barraclough
RIGHT: The chassis and rear together

with Accurate Armor wheels and
details. The box being held together by
clips is a spare MILAN box.
SAS pedigree Late in the 1990s Riccardo Engineering produced

The Landrover Weapons Mount Instillation Kit the first formalised ‘WMIK’, based on the Landrover
(WMIK) can trace its ancestry back to the modified 110 Truck Utility Medium (TUM) chassis. The vehicle
SAS Jeeps that raided desert Axis airfields during was noticeably ‘stripped’ of its doors and rear
the Second World War. The concept was kept alive canvas; in its place a rear mounted roll cage, to
by SAS Mobility Troop and revitalised during the first which a rotating weapon pintle could be mounted.
Gulf War in 1991. During Operation Granby, heavily There was also a passenger side mounted General
armed Landrovers carried out numerous successful Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) mount and later a
operations behind enemy lines. The concept crept third crew member seat mounted in the rear.
through the British Armed Forces, with various I can find little detail of the development of the
stripped down Landrover types appearing in recce MILAN mount, although I have heard anecdotal
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LEFT: Posing the figures. The frame

built for the MILAN can be seen here.
BELOW: Testing the firing LEDs.

The very fine silicon coated wire can
just be seen here.
down metal dustbin lids to Landrover bonnets; into

which the three MILAN legs were jammed and tied
with bungee cord. The MOD, realising the utility of
having an anti-tank capability on a light recce vehicle,
produced MILAN pintle mounts in the form of three
equally spaced (think Mercedes badge), horizontal
legs into which the three MILAN mount legs slotted
and were fixed; this was then mounted onto the rear
MG pintle mount.
HobbyBoss and Accurate Armour

The HobbyBoss WMIK MILAN kit (82447) was
released in 2012, following hot on the heels of the
previously released WMIK with 50 Cal Machine
Gun. The kit is very nicely detailed and I have seen
very good examples built straight from the box;
it looks like a Landrover. There are, however a
couple of issues, the most noticeable is that the
roll cage is too high. In reality it sits very slightly
above the level of the modified crew seats (I believe
HobbyBoss used a restored example to take their
measurements from). The second issue is that the
vehicle sits too high on its suspension at the front
end. Landrovers generally sit slightly lower at the
front end, especially when heavily laden.
Whilst the suspension issue would be quite
simple to resolve, the roll cage was another matter.
To this end I turned to the Accurate Armour (AA)
WMIK update set (note that Accurate Armour
produce a number of different era WMIK sets – this
was LRA001). This set provides the correct height
roll cage as well as new seats, wheels, tools and
ABOVE: It’s alive! First test with LEDs

and fibre optics fitted.
LEFT: First coat of Mission Models

sand, with basic colours hand painted
and chipping has been started.
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correctly sized TUAAM (Tuning Unit Automatic

Antenna Matching) radio boxes (as seen on the
front wings). The set also comes with a very
nicely detailed GPMG, pintle mount and 50 Cal
machine gun which I consigned to the spares box.
Not realising that the AA set came with a quite
comprehensive photoetch sheet, I also purchased
the ET Models etched brass set (E35-178),
specifically for the MILAN variant.
Starting the build, I built up the chassis, removing
one ‘loop’ from the front suspension springs to get
the height correct. The AA instructions detail this
procedure. I also modified the front wheels to give
them a slight right turn. I always find that wheeled
vehicles look more interesting with turned wheels.
I didn’t build the engine, knowing that it wouldn’t be
seen anyway. With the chassis complete I gave the
I took some pictures in dark lighting with a dark background to enhance the launch effect. whole assembly a coat of gloss Tamiya black (as per
the real thing) before putting aside to concentrate
on the main body.
As many of the detail parts are replicated across
the AA and ET sets, I made decisions at each step
as to which parts to fit. In most cases, I used the ET
etched brass for finer detail and the AA resin for the
larger items. Most of the build is straight forward, if
you’re used to working with resin and etched brass
you should have no issues here. The roll frame is
a bit fiddly and butt joints can make aligning parts
somewhat hit and miss. I ended up with some
small gaps around the plate for the pintle mount,
these were filled with Vallejo plastic filler, although
I knew I was going to add a camouflage net later
so could probably hide some of the gaps. Also note
that the HobbyBoss instructions would have you
mount the third crew seat on the wrong side; it
should be mounted on the left hand side (from the
rear). I missed this
and had to pry off
the seat later on, much to
my ire! In general, the main body
construction was pretty straight
forwards and completed in a few nights. I added
some cables underneath the TUAAM boxes and
replaced the GPS box on the dashboard with a light
switch made from a plastic disc, the GPS was fitted
much later than the era I was hoping to represent.
The spare MILAN tubes were
made from plastic tubes and
metal nuts! The flag is tissue ‘Live’ MILAN
paper soaked in white glue;
old style modelling but effective. After seeing some of the fantastic models and
smoke effects produced by Bjørn Jacobsen, I
have always wanted to try the effect and
this model was the ideal candidate. It was
my original intention to have the missile
streaking away from the launcher to a
length of about 30cms (1ft) but I foresaw
a number of problems with this
including storage and transport! In the
end I settled on the idea of the missile
having just been launched, with the
launch tube flying backwards, as the
missile lifted slightly before tracking.
The first issue I encountered
was what missile to use. As far as
I can tell, the MILAN missile has
gone through a number of upgrades,
resulting (at least externally) in three
(Mk1-3) different shapes. I managed to
get an early Mk1 3D design which I had

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3D printed. I then modified this by shortening the The crew were kitted out as per early
Iraq, with old style desert camouflage
body but adding the distinctive Mk2 nose, using uniforms and body armour.
plastic rod. I added the fins from thin plastic stock
and drilled into the body from the rear end, allowing
a thin fibre optic rod to be inserted.
As the roll cage was quite delicate, I built a
frame that could house the pintle ring and
mount. This would allow me to set the ring
at the correct height from the load bay and
assist with not only the setting up of the
LEDs, but also with ensuring that when I
modified the Master Box figure he would
be standing at the right height.
On the MILAN mount and launcher I drilled
a 0.6mm hole through the centre of the
mount and fed thin copper cable into the
launch tube. To this I soldered four LEDs; three
at the point of launch and one at the back end
of the launch tube. For those of you who are
geeky (like me) these were attached in parallel,
with the very fine silicon insulated copper cable fed
through the launcher and around the pintle mount.
This would later be fitted with a switch and then to
a 9v battery box underneath the diorama base. After
some fiddling and test ‘firing’ I was happy that the
operation worked well. I unwound some regular
cotton wool, making it thin and transparent, before
working in small areas I built up the ‘explosions’ to
the front and rear of the
launch tube. The cotton
wool was attached with
thinned white glue, with efforts
made to ensure that it didn’t clump. Initially the
LEDs shone through as individual bulbs, but after
a few layers of cotton wool the light dissipated
into a single ‘blur’. Looking at the images I have of
the launch, this is accompanied by a lot of sparks.
I made these from very fine fibre optic cable with
their ends cut at a sharp angle. These were
then painted in Tamiya clear yellow and fitted
through the cotton wool, ensuring that their
flat ends butted up against an LED. This makes
the light from the bulb travel up the fibre optic
cable by means of total internal refraction.
Stowage includes items from the spares box and scratchbuilt webbing made from lead foil and various
pouches. The stowage items stowed on the bonnet are a towing strap and an exhaust extension.
These are located based on pictures sourced from the internet.
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With the smoke/light effect now completed, I

taped the whole contraption to a piece of card for
easier handling. This also ensured that I wouldn’t
break the very fine copper cable if still attached to
the battery box.
WMIK Crew
Moving onto the figures, the Master Box figures
(35180) are one of the only sets on the market for
this era, although they seem to be a bit of a mix of
early (ish) Iraq (Gulf War 2) and later Afghanistan with
a mix of helmets and body armour from in-between.
The Commander figure was built with very little
modification; I slightly adjusted the raised leg and
arm to better stand as posed and left his body
ABOVE: Getting the two halves of the

base to align posed some problems.
On first attempt it was well over 1cm
out of alignment - wall filler was used
to fill gaps!
BELOW: The finished model was based

on a simple (yet complex to build)
diorama base.

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armour unmodified, although left off all the Osprey a MILAN storage box from AA. I also made two The road sign frame is
scratchbuilt; the sign itself
pouches, as this won’t have been issued for the era MILAN tubes from plastic tube, with stainless steel is from the Verlinden road
of this diorama. nuts fitted to the ends to represent the hexagonal sign set.
The Driver’s right leg was modified to sit outside foam bump stops fitted to the real tubes. Various
of the cabin area and I refitted his arms with items water bottles and homemade webbing finished off
out of the spares box as I wanted to show him the stowage. I used AFV Club camouflage netting
operating an ‘old style’ yellow GPS. I used the GPS
from the kit that I’d left off the dashboard earlier.
The MILAN operator was the most
heavily modified, I made cuts at all joints
and removed his hands. I then fitted thick solder
cable between the joints; this allows you to adjust
the torso, arms and legs around the firing position.
Once I was happy with the pose, I dabbed thick
CA followed by baking soda into all the gaps. This
solidifies the joint prior to filling the gaps with two-
part putty. I finally replaced the hands with two
‘gripping’ hands representative of a firing crewman.
With the figures sorted, I removed the MILAN
post and ring from the bespoke frame and fitted
it to the WMIK roll cage. The thin wire from the
LEDs was then routed down the inside of the roll
cage, through a small hole in the load bay and
down underneath the chassis. Once fitted, I filled
the WMIK load bed with various British bags and
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ABOVE: The road and bridge was built fitted around the roll cage and on the bonnet. This I used Vallejo Water Effects for the water,
from ply and balsa wood respectively. In
real life concrete is poured into wooden can be quite fiddly to work with, although looks adding a few drops of Tamiya Flat Earth to give it
moulds (shuttering) - so using wood fantastic once fitted. A bit of dry brushing really a suitably muddy colour. I poured this in three thin
gives the effect of the wood grain. brings out the detail on the netting. With the WMIK coats, allowing at least 48 hours between layers.
fully crewed, I put the vehicle aside and started Once completely dried I drilled holes for the reeds
work on the base. and bridge legs. The reeds are paper items from
Green Line and look great, although are very time
consuming to make; these ones took about eight
Rocky Desert Floor hours including painting! I added clumps of grass
The base was built onto a small, square box- using white glue directly to the water surface and
frame; I filled the hole (for the picture) with a piece wanting to add a touch of colour, cut-up a water
of plywood. The bank of the river was built up barrel and put this ‘in’ the water.
using flower arranging foam, covered in layers of Using the upper surface of the frame as a
BELOW LEFT: The reeds are paper items household filler mixed with white glue. Onto this I template for size, I cut the bridge from a sheet of
which took many hours to put together. scattered fine sand and plaster debris, simulating a balsa wood, adding supporting struts underneath
The grass is torn from a cheap sheet
used for Christmas decorations. rocky desert floor. Using thin plastic strip, I built up from more strips of balsa. The bridge legs are metal
a small surround around the ‘water’ area and sealed tube – the central one contains the wires from the
BELOW RIGHT: The bridge pillars are
made from brass tube. The cables for the with wood sealer, followed by a few coats of green battery box. With the main bridge structure built, I
LEDs are routed down the centre pillar. and brown paint in a clouded patters. scattered very fine sand onto the road surface and
AFV
painted the whole thing various previously mentioned 9v battery box, hot glued to
shades of grey. After a sealing coat the underside of the box frame.
of Klear and dark brown oil washes, Speaking to a former MILAN operator I was told
I used LifeColor acrylic washes to that ‘Firing… tracking, tracking’ was a phrase used
add streaks and stains. The bridge after the MILAN had been launched; indicating that
barriers are a mix of Meng items the missile had been fired and the operator was
and plastic tube; I built the road now tracking the missile onto the target…
sign from a piece of cable conduit it seemed suitable for this diorama.
and leftover structure parts from
old Miniart kits. The sign itself is
a Verlinden item. All of the bridge
‘furniture’ was painted in Vallejo Flat
Aluminium and given washes with
sepia oil paints.
To finish off the model, I fitted
the WMIK to the road surface
using metal pins in the
tyres. The fine wire
cables from the firing
MILAN were fed through
a small hole in the
road surface
and through the
central bridge
pillar, to the
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Diorama
In the footsteps of
Sergeant Bourgogne
A Verlinden and War is not ‘entertaining’ over-acting any of us had ever seen and we had seen
CGS Military Way back in the swirling, snowy mists of time, I was
forced, almost at gunpoint, by a French schoolmaster
Tom Courtney in ‘The Rivals’!
Sergeant Andre Bourgogne had served with
Figures 120mm whom had served with the International Brigade in Napoleon’s Imperial Guard in the invasion of
diorama by Spain and with the French foreign Legion everywhere
else, to read ‘Sergeant Bourgogne’ - in the original
Russia and whilst the march through Paris at the
beginning of the book proved ‘entertaining’, the rest
William Tait French language version. As I visibly blanched, he of the tome was, in parts, horrific. I recommend it
was ‘most insistent’, saying “Read it boy. One day, wholeheartedly for anyone whom might believe that
its’ lessons may prove to be of use.” I really liked war, any war, might prove ‘entertaining’.
Mr. Eccles, in spite of the fact that he looked like he It is not really until the weather turns cold upon
was about to murder you at any second, he proved their leaving Moscow, that things go awry for
to be, during French ‘A’ level, a most robust yet the French Imperial Army. This was the time that
TOP: The trio of figures and their base
have been placed into a suitably cold jovial character, whom in turn managed to bring the fascinated me the most, both as a teenager and
scenic setting courtesy of Photoshop. characters in that book to life with the most raucous equally, now in my ‘elderly’ times. In my choice of

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1 2
circumstance for the diorama subject, the sheer

barbarity was the most fascinating aspect. Yes, the
French were killing as many Russians as propriety
might allow, but they were also killing, nay and
eating each other in some cases, as they fled
further and further west from Moscow. One of the
less depressing passages reads thus...
‘During this half hour several men had lain down
and died; many more had fallen in the column
whilst marching. Our ranks were getting thinned
already and this was only the very beginning of our
troubles. Whenever we stopped to eat hastily, the
horses left behind were bled. The blood was caught
in a saucepan, cooked and eaten. However, often
times we were forced to eat it before there was
time to cook it. Either the order for departure was
given, or the Russians were upon us’.
‘Slam-Dunk Hussar!’
As dioramas go, I envisaged quite a small one and
Verlinden beat me to it, quite some time ago now.
Their ‘Retreat-from-Moscow’ range in 120mm was,
at one time, quite extensive and their legendary 4
quality has stood the test of time well. Way back
when I read Bourgogne originally, I was besotted
with everything Historex and 54mm was the order
of the day, it being the 1970s and immediately post
the movie ‘Waterloo’ by ‘Dino’ Di Laurentiis. Though
both billed as 54mm, the difference in height and 3
general stature between the Airfix Napoleonics and
the Historex offerings back then, seemed extreme,
with the Airfix French Grenadier being a good
quarter-inch shorter than its French counterpart.
Deciding to compliment the Verlinden diorama here
with the CGS Military Figures’ Hussar, seemed like
a ‘Slam-Dunk’. 120mm presented a similar problem
however; once the polythene was ripped asunder!
However, on the basis that the Imperial Guard
Grenadier comes from short-stocky peasant people
in the Dordogne and the Hussar from well-heeled
folk in the Troisieme Arrandisement, the slight
height discrepancy seemed well enough explained.
The CGS Military Figures Hussar is beyond The Hussar’s back story is one so common in PHOTO 1: CGS Military Figures Hussar
components. Some of these are very
delightful. 120mm is a great scale to work in, even ‘Bourgogne’. Separated from his unit, he seeks delicate indeed.
when one’s eyes have been deemed ‘beyond solace and companionship amongst those with a
their sell-by date’! The packaging is strong and common plight. Having befriended the trudging PHOTO 2: At this stage it becomes
apparent that this chap is something
straightforward, just like the product. It is sculpted Grenadier, they chance upon another comrade, this rather special.
I believe, by one Maurice Corry, whom I see as a one close to a frost-bitten death. The beautifully
PHOTO 3: The Dremel cutting discs
latter-day Michelangelo. I chose this figure because sculpted faces are looking down upon the stricken make short work of any casting
of the sheer purposefulness of its stance and the man. Whilst the Grenadier cannot afford the stubs present.
beautifully crisp moulding of even the smallest detail. compassion, the Hussar, one suspects with a PHOTO 4: No conversion necessary,
as this Hussar looks quite
melancholy already
5 PHOTO 5: Verlinden’s exquisite

castings, straight from the box.
6
PHOTO 6: First test for suitability

shows very little elbow room available.
8
PHOTO 7: This figure’s facial sculpture
is exquisite. Careful painting is
required.
PHOTO 8: Dry-brushing white is only

the beginning of some extensive snow-
weathering.
PHOTO 9: Be careful to paint the base

white, as ‘buff’ shows through snow-
sprinkles too readily!
PHOTO 10: A fear beyond our

11
imaginings-the essence of ‘Bourgogne’.
PHOTO 11: Test-shot to check final

figure dispositions.
degree of ‘entitlement’, has to decide whether to
wait for the man to die, or whether to give him
the ‘coup de grace’ quickly, before taking his much
sought after greatcoat.
Smooth v Rugged
As you can see in the pictures, the Dremel tool proved
invaluable in removing the moulding stubs and minimal
flash. Once the bulk of the excess was removed, I
set about the components with various grades of
‘wet and dry’ paper and the finest number eleven
blade I could muster. During assembly, which proved
very straightforward, I only used filler in the intimate
gentleman’s area and on the rear of the left shoulder/
arm joint. These mouldings are beautiful and the grey
resin took the Halfords Grey Primer in its stride.
The Verlinden figures and diorama have a very
polished, ‘smooth’ feel by contrast with the rugged,
brooding intensity of the Hussar. The resin used is
a buff colour and once washed with a detergent
9 that is soft on your hands, but not on the dirt,
the cyanoacrylate adhesive adheres beautifully.
Although there are no instructions, the fit and
disposition of all parts is self-explanatory. Any of the
10 books by Lucien Rousselot or similarly esteemed
7 writers/illustrators should provide all of the required
information. The lying figure is moulded into the
base portion of the kit and the look of pathos on his
face is perfect. Backpack and all accoutrements are
separately moulded and added to the figures at your
discretion. I usually enjoy a degree of conversion
when model making. In this case I built ‘straight-
from-the-box’ as the vignette proved perfect for my
purposes. The bearskin on the standing figure is
interesting when compared with say, the new larger
Napoleonic figures from MiniArt. It seems fuller

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and better proportioned. Having said that, with the PHOTO 12: With 10,000
Imperial Cossacks close
ravages of the Russian winter weather, anything 13 by, decisions were
might be possible. better made in haste.
Painting and finishing followed the familiar PHOTO 13: Verlinden
pattern, with a solid base coat of Acrylic pale grey and CGS Military
primer evenly applied in two ‘dust coats’, before Figures sculpture is
beyond exquisite.
greatcoats, pelisses and trousers were given their
first coats of the relevant colour. Furthermore by
using a mixture of Tamiya and Lifecolor paints. Dry-
brushing of slightly paler highlights was followed
duly by a further degree of shading using the
ever-steady Iwata airbrush. Detail painting was
achieved over several nights. The acrylic metallics
from Tamiya were a very welcome surprise; great
coverage and fast-drying if a second coat was
necessary, proved a most welcome bonus. Humbrol
enamels were usually employed here, but in this
case were confined to the Hussar’s sword blade
and hilt. Picking out finer details was achieved with
very diluted washes of Tamiya acrylic, which worked
particularly well on the Hussar’s Dolman with its
interminable braiding.
The diorama base was finished firstly in acrylic
white primer, after masking the stricken Grenadier
very carefully. With the masking gently removed,
the Woodland Scenics Soft Flake Snow (SN140) was
liberally applied over and around everything on the
baseboard. Final snow-detailing was added with
Tamiya Flat white acrylic to further aid the effect of
driving snow.
I haven’t modelled in this scale for quite some
time and as the subject matter had been swimming
around in my head for about 40 years, I was glad
finally, thanks to the incredible quality of these
models along with the paint and other materials
used, to finally realise the diorama I had always
envisaged and rather inexpensively, I think.
Reference
2 3
Fig.1: Book cover. The motto Primus In

Urbe, which tells how the Brigade was
the first of the Volunteer Force to be
raised in London, appears above the
regimental featuring the Arms of the Fig.2: Subaltern’s tunic, rank indicated by cuff (Austrian knot) and collar decoration. Fig.3: Officer’s tunic, rear view. Note how
City of London. the Austrian knots terminate at the sleeve end.
The 1st London Rifle

Volunteer Corps
Ray Westlake Illustrated rules of this 1859-raised corps of civilian soldiers were
Looks at the Published regimental rules, standing orders and
regimental instructions are by no means scarce,
centred around these two regular Regiments. The
1st London RVC was probably better known by its
1900 Regimental be they for the Regular or Volunteer forces. It is, London Rifle Brigade subtitle.
Instructions however, quite a pleasant surprise to come across
one packed not only with directions regarding dress,
Early sections of the booklet deal with discipline,
establishment, duties of officers, required
Regarding Dress but illustrated too. Such is the booklet published attendances, musketry and care of arms. But it is
by the 1st London Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1900, Section XVI.-DRESS that interests us here, its five
its contents having been submitted to members pages of notes and 16 detailed plates doing much, it
and passed at the Annual General Meeting held at is hoped, to assist military modellers, historians and
Fig.4: Collar and cuff decoration for the Guildhall Tavern on Friday May 29, 1891. Bound collectors alike. Sadly, save for ‘black’ gloves, there
field officers and captains. Elaborate in green cloth and at home in the top pocket of a is no mention of colour either in the notes or plates;
lace work this time with the cuff
ornament once again terminating at rifleman’s tunic, the booklet is 88 pages in length but two items (Figs.18 and 19) have been included
the rear of the sleeve. and notes the title page, ‘Based on those of the in this article which clearly illustrate the dark green,
Figs.5, 6: Officer’s mess jacket and 60th Royal Rifles and the Rifle Brigade.’ (Fig.1). almost black in appearance, of the regiment’s
waistcoat, front and rear view. Indeed, much of the traditions, drill and appearance clothing. All belts and equipment were black.
4 5 6

Reference
7 8
Figs.7, 8: Officer’s dress, marching

10 11
order. Note the silver whistle and
chain set, unmentioned in regulations.
Rank badges on shoulder straps.
Figs.9, 10: Staff sergeant’s and

sergeant’s tunics. The whistle and
chain is attached to the garment and
not a separate pouch belt as was
usual for rifle volunteer corps. The star
above the chevrons indicated that the
wearer had been passed as proficient,
the embroidered shoulder designation
being as per Volunteer Regulations
and only worn by NCO’s and men.
Blackened buttons display a plain
bugle-horn. Note also the side hooks
for easy positioning of belt.
Fig.11: Four pockets for the sergeant’s

serge jacket.
From the outset, Section XVI strongly Walking Out Dress: Tunic or serge frock, undress
emphasises the regiment’s desire for uniformity, cap, waist belt, gloves, stick, side arms (sergeants
para 1 stressing that “The strictest adherence to only). NB—On Sundays tunics and chacos will be
regimental pattern in every detail of uniform and worn till sundown.
equipment is imperative. No deviation is allowed.” Field Day Order: Serge frock, undress cap, waist
Strictly forbidden and considered ‘unmilitary’ was belt, both pouches, water bottle, haversack, rolled
the wearing of any item of civilian clothing with cape strapped to waist belt at back, no frame
uniform or vice-versa. Sticks (‘swagger’ sticks) of equipment unless specially ordered, gaiters, arms.
regimental pattern were to be carried at all times. Review Order: Tunic, chaco, waist belt, Lintott
Useful is page 39 (Section XVI, para 3) which sets pouch on right side, arms. NB—gaiters only when
out the several orders of dress: specially ordered.
Marching Order (Figs. 14 and 15), serge (tunic Church Parade Order: Tunic, chaco, waist belt,
when ordered), chaco, waist belt, both pouches, water gloves, side arms.
bottle, haversack, frame complete with pouch straps,
rolled great coat, cap within great coat straps, mess tin
with cover and strap, rolled cape and straps, great coat Further Instructions
at bottom of frame, gaiters, arms. Note: Members Serge Fatigue Dress: May be worn in camp, on
were strongly advised to provide themselves with a fatigue and at musketry.
serge frock jacket to save wear and tear on tunics. This, Officers: Will wear regimental pattern serge
of course, in Army terms means that you had better jackets in marching, drill and field day order unless
get one. There are no images of the chaco with its otherwise directed, and rolled great coats, rolled
dark green cock’s feathers in the booklet, but Figs.18 capes, gaiters, haversacks and water bottles
and 19 (not part of the booklet) illustrate. The frame whenever carried by the men. Officers’ equipment
referred to is the Lintott Patent Frame Equipment in to be worn in marching order. See Figs.7 and 8.
use by many Victorian volunteer corps which moulded Chaco: Not to be worn on one side, but to be
to the wearers back. placed evenly upon the head and brought well onto
Drill Order: Serge frock, undress cap, waist belt, the forehead. The chin-strap, when adjusted, to fit
Lintott pouch on right side, gaiters, arms. on the chin, to have the spare portion cut away.
Reference
12 13
Fig.12 The rank and file tunic is

illustrated showing the positioning of a
marksman’s badge and single efficiency
star. Further stars, awarded for every
five years passed as efficient, were
to be attached to the garment in the
manner shown.
Fig.13 No pockets for the rank and file

serge frock jacket.
Figs.14, 15 Marching order for NCO’s

and men. Note the cap, with its special
badge, attached to the rolled great coat.
Waist-Belt: To be worn as tightly as possible,

14 15 resting on the two back buttons of the tunic. Note:
Hooks, seen clearly in several of the illustrations,
attached to the garment at each side were also
used to position the bets.
Ammunition Pouches: Worn on the waist-belt,
Lintott pouch on the right, reserve pouch on the left,
clear of the waist-belt buckle which should rest on
the lowest front button of the tunic. See Fig.14.
Water Bottle: To be worn on the waist-belt
immediately in rear of right hip. When put away it
should be uncorked and placed mouth downwards.
See Fig.15.
Haversack: To be slung across the right shoulder,
put on before the frame equipment, and with both
straps under the waist-belt. Whether empty or full it
will be carried over the frog. The strap to be adapted
so that the top of the sword scabbard just appears
above the haversack. The square end of strap, if any,
to be passed right under the second leather loop,
and not rolled. On guard mounting parades it should
contain cleaning materials. Officers’ haversacks to
be worn on waist-belt and fastened by two straps.
See Fig.7 and 14.
Plume: To be firmly fixed, kept in its box when not Great Coat: When worn to have all accoutrements
worn and drawn out by the top ring when required. and arms outside, with mess tin fastened to lower
Undress Cap: To be worn slightly on the right D’s. If of proper length the skirts should fall about
side, folds touching the top. When carried, it is to 1½in below the top of the gaiters. It will be rolled as
be slung within the great coat straps with crown follows: Lay out coat flat on back, then meet front
uppermost, front to the left. See Fig.15. Note: The edges (not lapping or buttoning them). Fold coat
cap badge consisted of the letter LRB with City of collar down. Fold in sides until a width of 14½in
London shield surmounted by a single wing above. at bottom and 14in at top is obtained. On this lay
Figs.16, 17: NCO’s mess uniform, the

twisted shoulder cords being only
for sergeants. 16 17

18 Reference
sleeves, full length down the coat, then roll as

tightly as possible from top to bottom, first turning
in one fold of about 6in at bottom. When rolled,
the great coat should measure 15in long by 18in in
circumference. See Figs.8 and 15.
Cape: When rolled to be fastened over
accoutrements. To roll cape, lay out flat and fold
wings across level with bottom on collar, then turn
up bottom to 12½in, turn in ends and roll tightly.
When rolled, the cape should measure 13in long by
11in in circumference. See Figs.8 and 15.
Gaiters: To have the trousers arranged with the
surplus fold at the back, and brought down level
with the top button.
Further Notes on Dress & Equipment

Spaced throughout the booklet are the following
references:
Baggage: Limited to 17lbs, packed neatly and
with name, rank and company distinctly marked.
Kit-Bag: Regulation pattern and clearly marked
with owner’s regimental number, company and
regiment. Kit to be carried on mobilisation: one
serge jacket, one pair trousers, one pair boots, one
shirt (flannel, not linen), two pair socks, towel, soap,
brush, comb, knife, fork, spoon, housewife (with waned resulting in an establishment reduction, first
spare regimental buttons), boot brushes (small to ten, then to eight companies—in the last year of
size), blacking, materials for cleaning arms, tea cloth the Volunteer Force (1907) a strength of just 489 out
for cleaning plates. Also two handkerchiefs, tooth- of an establishment of 928 was returned. Transfer to 19
brush, slippers, one pair of drawers, pyjamas or the Territorial Force as 5th (City of London) Battalion,
flannel trousers. London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) followed in
Dress: Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers 1908. The first mention in the Army List of a cadet
on duty are on no account to appear except dressed corps associated with the LRB was in May 1877.
for duty, and they are not to leave the immediate There was, however, a unit formed as early as 1860
neighbourhood of their barracks or quarters except on which, according to one source, returned a strength
duty. On no account is any man to take off any portion of 400 boys. Included in the 1860 unit were pupils
of his clothing or accoutrements while on guard. from four London schools: Merchant Taylors, City
Cadets: Note is also made of the London Rifle of London, University College and King’s College
Brigade Cadet Corps, open to “pupils of public School, but their names would not be mentioned
schools and other young gentlemen…” Candidates in the Army List until 1900. By 1902 the schools,
were to be not less than 5ft in height and must be together with the 1877 unit, appear under the
over twelve and under 17 years of age. Uniform was overall title of 1st City of London Cadet Corps with
that of the LRB and available at a cost of £3/11/9. a total establishment of five companies. This would
Annual subscription, five shillings. become part of the newly formed Officer Cadet
Corps in 1908.
Historical Note
The regiment was formed as a result of an inaugural 20
meeting convened by the City’s Lord Mayor held
on July 23, 1859, Walter Richards in His Majesty’s
Territorial Army (Virtue & Co, London 1909) noting
that within a week some 1,200 had enrolled. The
first officers’ commissions were dated December Fig.18: In this painting
14, 1859, by which time recruiting had reached by artist Richard Caton
Woodville, five London
more than 1,800—the men forming two battalions Regiment battalions are
each of eight companies. HRH Field Marshal the shown c1909. 5th (City of
Duke of Cambridge became honorary colonel, London) Battalion (London
Rifle Brigade) far left.
George Montagu Hicks, a former officer of the
41st Regiment of Foot and Governor of Whitecross Fig.19: Cigarette card issued
by John Player & Sons in
Street Prison, commanding officer. The corps 1939 showing a member
occupied several headquarters: 17 Finsbury Place of the LRB against a
background of the Mansion
South, later 48 Finsbury Pavement and after that House. The caption gives the
130 Bunhill Row. Membership grew when in 1870 date of 1859, the uniform
the 12th Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteer Corps having changed little.
at Stoke Newington was absorbed. The LRB’s Fig.20: Five NCO’s, all
association with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps was in adhering strictly to
regulations in their dress,
1881, serving from that year as one of its Volunteer their beards ‘closely
Battalions. After the Boer War interest in the corps trimmed’ as required.
AFV walk-around
ABOVE: Full side-on view in realistic muddy conditions.
‘special motor vehicle’) which was abbreviated to

SdKfz as a prefix to the nomenclature number. This
included the HK 101, a handy machine designed by
Heinrich Kneipkamp, chief engineer of NSU Werke
AG based in Neckarsulm, which was unveiled in
June 1938. Officially designated the SdKfz 2, the
vehicle was more commonly referred to as the
Kleine Kettenkrad (little chain cycle).
Mostly, the half-track vehicles were of a standard
Kettenkrad -
design, but one type stood out from the others
because of its unusual concept. This was the HK 101
which measured 9ft 10in in length, 3ft 3in in width
and only 3ft 11in three feet in height. Production
was started in 1939 and it was proposed that it
‘Little Chain Cycle’

would serve as a utility vehicle capable of operating
in a variety of roles, including liaison, transporting
light loads of logistic supplies and laying cables for
field communications. Weighing 1.2tons (2,726lbs)
unladen, it would also come to prove itself useful
The Kleines Kettenkrad SdKfz 2 as a prime mover vehicle to tow the light artillery
Motorcycle Half-Track by John Norris for the nascent German parachute force for which
it had originally been developed. Its size and weight
allowed it to be airlifted by the Ju52 transport
A
ABOVE: Original Kettenkrad towing s the German army re-equipped with range aircraft. Indeed, its operational debut came when
a Sonderanhanger trailer for
transporting supplies. of modern vehicles, most of the half- and German airborne forces attacked the island of Crete
three-quarter-tracked vehicles entering in May 1941. Whilst the Kettenkrad could probably
service were designed by private companies in have been air-dropped by parachute, this method of
the mid-1930s. During the Second World War the delivery was never used because of the side door
Germans developed an extensive range of half-track configuration of the Ju52 aircraft.
vehicles which were used in a wide range of duties, The vehicle had a single front wheel which
including towing artillery, transporting infantry and resembled a motorcycle complete with motorcycle
BELOW: Kettenkrads turn up at
military vehicle shows and are worth moving logistic supplies. Such half-track vehicles handlebars which were linked to the transmission
examining in close detail. were designated as Sonderkraftfahrzeug (meaning to control the differential movements of the tracks
as in fully tracked vehicles. The normal method
of steering the Kettenkrad was by means of the
motorcycle-type handle bars, which permitted
standard road use. For more use on more severe
terrain and cross-country use the driver changed
direction by varying the speed of the tracks, which
could only be achieved at low speeds. The HK 101
was fitted with a water-cooled Opel Olympia four-
cylinder petrol engine of 1478cc, which developed
36bhp at 3400rpm to give a road speed of 44mph.
Although compact in design, the vehicle could
carry payloads of over 700lbs, which increased
its operational weight to 1.5 tons. The weight
distribution meant that only 10% of the load was
placed on the front wheel with the remainder
of load being carried on the tracks. It could also
tow loads of more than half-a-ton, for which
purpose, a specially-designed trailer known as the
Sonderanhanger 1 (Sd.Anh 1) which weighed 220lbs
was used to carry loads up to 800lbs. This allowed
the Kettenkrad to operate as a logistics supply
vehicle to transport re-supplies of ammunition or
medical stores.
The driver’s position was equipped with a
motorcycle saddle and the vehicle was fitted with a
torsion bar suspension and the drive was through

AFV walk-around
ABOVE: A Kettenkrad with a Kubelwagen in a setting which

shows how it must have looked in the war.
a six-speed gear box. The track drive sprocket was

mounted at the front with the idler wheel at the
rear, four pairs of wheels using the complicated
schachtellaufwerk over-lapping design which
provided extremely good traction. Although the
vehicle was credited with road speeds of 50mph,
improved handling was achieved at lower speeds
around 40mph. When towing loads, the driver
deliberately kept the speed low for better control.
A pair of radiators were mounted between the
driver and the two passengers, carried sitting in rear
facing seats, and warm air from the engine could be
ducted towards the driver, which was very useful
in the Russian theatre of operations where the
temperatures could plunge to sub-zero levels.
The two men carried could be technical troops for
communications, mechanics or specialist medical
staff. If they were part of an anti-tank gun team,
then they could leave the vehicle and deploy straight ABOVE: The Kettenkrad had reverse gears for manoeuvring. BELOW: A compact vehicle, the Kettenkrad
gave reliable service.
into action. As a prime mover, the Kettenkrad could
be used to tow light guns such as the 2cm and
3.7cm anti-aircraft guns and Nebelwerfer rocket
launchers, in which case the two passengers would
be part of the gun crew. Airborne units operating
as infantry used the Kettenkrad to tow recoilless
guns such as the 8.8cm Raketenwerfer 43. In an
emergency it was possible for the vehicle to pull
loads of up to four tons over short distances, but
such feats could only be completed at greatly
reduced speeds because of the severe strain
imposed on the vehicle’s capabilities.
The vehicle served continuously throughout the
entire war, even after production was halted in
1944. It was used in all theatres where the German
army fought, including Russia, North Africa, Italy
and Western Europe. By the time production of the
Kettenkrad was halted around 8,345 vehicles had
been built, which also included those vehicles built
by Stoewer Werke.
Two variants of the basic design were developed,
known as the Kleines Kettenkrad fur Feldfernkabel
and Kleines Kettenkrad fer Schwere Feldfernkabel,
of SdKfz 2/1 and SdKfz 2/2 respectively. These
titles identify them as being used in the roles of
laying cables for field telephones and the ‘schwere’
being the heavy version for the same purpose.
The drums for the cables were carried mounted
AFV walk-around
ABOVE: Fully-laden with re-enactors depicting German

parachute troops show how the Kettenkrad may have looked
on Crete in 1941. LEFT: As a liaison vehicle the Kettenkrad
was very handy.
ABOVE LEFT: The motorcycle handlebars for the steering arrangement. ABOVE RIGHT: The rear vents which exhausted hot air and the tow hook arrangement for the trailer.
BELOW: The motorcycle seat for the driver’s position and showing the operating controls.
in pairs behind the driver’s position and just above
the rear-facing seats. The Ad.Anh 1 trailer could be
used to carry additional drums of cable. They were
especially useful on the Russian Front to maintain
the communications links between units.
Sometimes known as the HK 102, these two
variants were similar in appearance to the original HK
101 design, but they were, in fact slightly larger having
a longer track base. They also had a larger engine in the
form of a water-cooled, Stump K-20 four-cylinder petrol
engine of 2000cc, which developed 65bhp at 3500rpm
to give a top speed of 50mph. Many examples of the
Kettenkrad remained in use until the end of the war
being used in a variety of roles, which also included
moving aircraft around airfields. Today, there are
examples on display in military museums and there
are some operational vehicles in private ownership.
Sometimes the owners attend special shows where
they can be seen giving mobility displays with this
unusual vehicle.
No one could ever say that modellers are not spoilt
for choice when it comes to building the Kettenkrad
with various kits available in a range of scales. For
example, there is the popular 1/35 scale from Nitto
Kagaku and it is also available in 1/32 and Tamiya
also produces a 1/48 version. For those who prefer
something larger, Italeri and Esci both produce 1/9 kits
and Dragon Models have an example in the 1/6.

Show report
Festi’Maquettes
ABOVE LEFT: The painting of this WW1
French officer bust was exquisite. Full
of texture in the uniform and character
in the face.
Bassens, Bordeaux
ABOVE RIGHT: Lovely to see this in
1/35; the Scammel Recovery. Set in a
Normandy diorama and displayed on
the AMI 76 stand.
David Garden covers the ‘Festival of Models’ held in the

Espace Garonne Bassens on Nov 25/26, 2017
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very so often in this great hobby of friends and colleagues. In this way, the hobby
modelling you know that you are in for and the show might get a wider viewing. One
something special. I had been invited to the comment I did get on several occasions was
Festi’Maquettes Bordeaux held in the Espace that there was too much military content in
Garonne Bassens complex. I travelled in the the models on show and not enough civilian
company of Steve, an experienced US modeller. subjects. For the photos in this article, I have
Despite our collective experience of model shows, concentrated on military matters due to the
we really thought we had come to the wrong place nature of this magazine and the stated wishes.
when we were greeted in a professional manner by I was particularly interested in one of the model
two women in uniform. However, it turned out that railway tables. The exhibitors had produced a display
we were in the right place and this was the first of to show off a collection of original Airfix railway
many pleasant surprises of the show. models. They had examples of all the Airfix products
The Festi’Maquettes (Festival of Models) is and then displayed how the moulds had passed on to
held over a weekend in November. The show is the Kitmaster company and finally to be re-realised by
held in a large exhibition hall and is supported by Dapol. This was a great bit of nostalgia for me as I had
professional staff. The variety of models exhibited built most of the Airfix kits in my youth.
is extensive and displayed well on the many tables Beside our table was a huge 1/285 model of Omaha
and this backed up with friendly and knowledgeable beach on D-Day built by David, an English modeller.
modellers who are very keen to explain their This was impressive and really showed the positions in
passion to the public. As well as figures, armour battle of the units involved. David had printed an aerial
and aircraft there were trains, sci-fi, cars, hand photograph on a sheet to provide the groundwork and
carved wooden models, model houses and villages.
One of the most striking exhibits was a full-size
replica Harley-Davidson motorbike which was
hand carved from wood. A boating pond set
up outside the hall supported the model
boat stands as some of the models were
able to sail under radio control. Displays
were put on throughout the weekend
and these were well attended despite
the cold weather.
The greater variety of model
subjects on show and the different
skills which are covered, in
my opinion, leads to more
general interest for the public ABOVE: A great Viking warrior
and perhaps therefore greater queen bust.
numbers at the door. I have LEFT: A large gun emplacement
always tried to advertise the in 1/35 seen on the ‘Atlantic Wall’
display tables. Impressive but I
existence of model shows felt it could do with a bit more
I am attending to family, camouflage for realism.
Show report
LEFT: The modeller himself with another of his creations. All of the dioramas are for
sale I understand. Just contact Patrick Bonnifet (Fabiju@free.fr).
BELOW: German E-Boat harbour diorama in 1/35. A lot of models and activities
packed into a small space. Another triumph for Patrick Bonnifet.
used wargame figures, armour and buildings to create

the diorama. Simply stunning!
On setting up our table, we were struck by the
friendly welcome not just from the organisers but
from many of our fellow exhibitors who came over for
a lengthy chat. On a neighbouring table was a French
modeller who had been a judge for the competition at
this year’s Saumur Tank Museum show. I had attended
this personally and wrote an article for MM so we had
lots to reminisce on regarding that great event.
I got lots of practise in using my French and spent
so much time in conversation with fellow modellers
and the public that I did not really get around to
seeing all of the tables and so concentrated on
those with military subjects. Steve and I were
struck by the number of middle aged couples who
wanted to see a ‘Tiger’ tank! Unfortunately, we did
not have one with us but I explained they were ‘en
panne’ i.e. ‘broken down’ in Normandy. One man in
typical French beret and rustic clothing had heard
I was a Scot. Introducing himself, he told me he
loved traditional Scottish music, then he showed
me his photographs to prove he played the Scottish
bagpipes in full Highland regalia! Well, you never
know what you will find at model shows!
For all participants there was a voucher for a
coffee and croissant in the morning and we all
got an aperitif before lunch. The midday meal was
available for a modest 10 euros but as this was a
quiet time in the hall I chose to skip eating and get
ABOVE: A 1/35 WW1 American Field ambulance in front of a French medical station.
The vehicle is based on a Ford Model T and these were crewed by volunteers.
A superbly finished model with just the right amount of weathering and the
foul weather cover was very well represented. The French Army Chaplain in the
foreground would have been very busy.
RIGHT: The well-known Volkswagen 166 ‘Schwimmwagen’ in 1/35. Recalling

a famous set of photographs of ‘Kampfgruppe Hansen’ in the Battle of the
Ardennes, the model’s mud splattered finish and Waffen SS crew gave a great
historical effect. I really feel that models can give history lessons.
LEFT: The facial expression of this

Japanese Kamikaze pilot tells
the whole story. A superbly
painted large scale bust.
Show report
ABOVE: For me, one of the best models on show was a

WW1 British Heavy artillery tractor towing an 8in heavy gun
mark II. Both are from the Resicast range. The vehicle, gun,
figures and background all gave the aura of the desolation
of that conflict.
some pictures. Public numbers were reasonable

in the mornings but became quite hectic in the
afternoons. There were three traders selling models
and paints with other accessories who did brisk
business (I did help a bit) as well as another trader
dealing in model railways. One stand I really did
find fascinating was the 3D printing demonstration.
This was always busy and it was difficult to get to
the front for a good look. The process was intriguing
and looks like it will make a real contribution to
model making. Replacement parts are an obvious
area where this technique will be invaluable.
One stand I always gravitate to is the French
internet magazine club ‘Warpaints.com’ as
the welcome and craic is extremely warm. As
they knew I was a Scot, they did insist I drink a
whiskey at 10 o’clock in the morning! Due to my
protestations, they allowed me to have a little
water with it. Thank goodness for automatic focus
on cameras! In addition, I had to sample several website. I do not know of any other modelling title ABOVE: Two 1/16 landing craft placed
in a dramatic setting for the D-Day
French breads, pates and terrines for “petit dej” that supports a full website. landings. Large models that made an
(Breakfast). Seriously though, the interaction and Throughout the weekend we were warmly invited impression on the public.
shared joy of modelling no matter to what level was to other model shows in the south of France next
a treat throughout the show and very refreshing to year including one in the picturesque Pyrenees area
my perhaps jaded palette. and another in the beautiful town of Castelnaud.
On a similar note, the competition was low key The organiser of the latter introduced himself as a
and entries stayed on the tables with an entry label Corsican and apologised to the British for Napoleon.
which included the competition number along with Don’t know why as Napoleon gave us a lot of
the request “Be kind – vote for me!” Judging was modelling subjects didn’t he?
carried out by members of the public. All prizes were I would describe the show as inclusive, convivial
large scale models relevant to the entry and given and providing a superb time to engage in the BELOW: I really loved the camouflage
out on Sunday midday. I was pleased to see several camaraderie of our modelling hobby. Finally, many effect on this 1/35 BTR-80.
of the organisers and those involved in the recent thanks to Michel Forin and the organising team
Montignac model show win some of the classes. for inviting me and producing a great show. I have
In discussion with French modellers present, already booked my table for next year and hope to
my comments produced the response that model see you there.
shows in France reflect “French style i.e. Cool!”
Perhaps some of the serious “kids on the block”
in our hobby could take note. Model making is a
fantastic hobby no matter at what level you build
and finish. I firmly believe all who participate in
modelling should do so for a continuous learning
process but most importantly FUN!
I took several copies of the world’s greatest
modelling magazine. That’s right, the one
you are reading now. Several modellers
were delighted to see their work in Military
Modelling and considered taking out a
subscription. If you have not done so already can
I ask you do this now to safeguard the future of
this fine 48-year-old publication and its more recent
Showcase
ABOVE: ‘Submarine in Ice’; amazing diorama and build by Ron Salkeld (spanner570).
BELOW: Matchbox 1/72 Diamond T tank transporter loaded with a Airfix Higgings LCVP in British service by Colin Wilmington.
LEFT: Verlinden, 1/9 Old Guard

Drummer by Steve Munroe.
Readers
Showcase
W
e receive an ever-increasing number of see in this new ‘showcase’ section please send to
images portraying completed models by contribeditor@militarymodelling.com.
contributors who do not feel like producing We will also be ‘cherry picking’ images from our
an article but would love to see their ‘pride and joy’ own website, www.militarymodelling.com,
in print. If you have a model that you would like to so be prepared!
ABOVE: HobbyBoss 1/16 Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I by Peter H. RIGHT: Pegaso 1/9 Mayan Priest by Simon Marshall-Jones.
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Showcase
ABOVE LEFT: SK Miniatures 120mm Second World War German Paratrooper sculpted by New Zealander Andy Cairns and presented here by Teb Scott. ABOVE CENTRE:
Italeri 1/9 Harley Davidson WLA 45 by Yoriyuki Kaneko. ABOVE RIGHT: For those of you who like proper small scale, this is for you. 1/144 88mm Flak 37 Gun by Iao Kit
with a 1/1 scale Zippo providing the backdrop.
ABOVE: 1/87 German Wehrmacht trains at Berchtesgarden, Bavaria, ABOVE: Y-Modelle 1/87 F-86K by Ian Simpson.
1936-39 by Frank Lembo.
BELOW: Trumpeter 1/35 2K11A TEL with
BELOW: Tamiya 1/35 FAMO & Sd.Ah.116 9M8M Missile, Krug-A, ‘SA-4 Ganef’ Soviet Air
by Daniel Horvath. Defense Missile System by Peter Carlo.
BELOW: Roden 1/72 British Armoured Car

(Pattern 1920 modified with sand tyres) by Steve Jones.
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Books Book of the Month
liberally with black and white
photographs and full colour
On Parade
formation plans, battle maps
and three classic paintings by
Graham Turner. The author, an
ex-USAF F-15 pilot presents
a well-balanced read drawing
Books, magazines and DVDs reviewed extensively from German
Second World archives which
The Editor welcomes publications for review. clearly highlight how it was
All samples intended for review in ‘On Parade’ more likely that it was the
should be sent direct to the Contributing Editor Luftwaffe’s own tactical errors
at the address listed under ‘Editorial’ on the that lost them the battle rather
contents page. than relentless pressure from
the RAF and that’s not just the
well-known decision to stop
attacked the airfields.
Battle of Britain 1940 Some parts of this book
The Luftwaffe’s ‘Eagle Attack’ will be hard to swallow for the
by Douglas C. Dildy die-hard patriotic ‘Brit’ but if
The first in a new series called nothing else, even if you do
‘Air Campaign’ from Osprey not agree with the theories
Publishing, is this book which on presented, it will stimulate a
first sight looks like yet another thought process that should
on the Battle of Britain. However, deviate from what we already
with its subtitle ‘The Luftwaffe’s know about this pivotal battle,
‘Eagle Attack’, this is a little or should I say, think we know!
different because this is a book Thanks very much to Osprey
from the German perspective. for this review copy which is
Broken down into seven available from
main chapters which include www.ospreypublishing.com.
Chronology, Attacker’s MC
Capabilities, Defender’s
Capabilities, Campaign
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ISBN: 978-1-4728-2057-0
Objectives, The Campaign
and Aftermath and Analysis, Pages: 96 Price: £13.99
this book really does take a Format: Softback – 248x185mm
fresh look at what happened
BAOR – Panzer Task Force 78 years ago. It is crisply
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
The Final Years & exclusively focusses on the designed and fully illustrated Website: www.ospreypublishing.com
Panzer Task Force large scale exercise which
BAOR 1980-94 by Peter Blume took place at Heidesturm in
& ‘Storm on the Heath 2017’ May 2017 to test the VJTF 15 pages of impressive artwork
AFV PHOTO ALBUM 3
Here we have a couple of (Very High Readiness Joint illustrate some of the camouflage
more great dual-language Task Force). Also known as Panther tanks and variants on schemes. The authors have done
(English/German) publications ‘Storm on the Heath 2017’, Czechoslovakian territory by some remarkable detective work
from the Tankograd stable, the core of NATO’s VJTF is Marek Solar and Petyr Dolezal in identifying the vehicles and
the first in the shape of the German Bundeswehr’s The photos speak for themselves locations, often with few identity
Peter Blume’s British Army 9th Armour Brigade, in this third volume of the series markers or in countryside with
of the Rhine book covered supported by numerous units devoted to the Panther tank. Text few distinguishing features,
the final years, 1980 to including the British Armies is limited to a few tables of data sometimes of the same vehicle(s)
1994 which first came out Royal Engineers were put about the panzer divisions and from unconnected sources in
in 2007. Packed with colour through their paces. Filled Panther numbers in Czechoslovakia different time periods. A handful
images from front to back, with 90 colour photographs in 1945. The photos are mostly of of photos of speeding Panthers
this really is a great British and a dozen colour abandoned Panthers in varying capture the panic of the German
Army reference for those illustrations, this is a great grades of destruction, scrapyards units retreating from the Red
interested in the twilight way to see modern armies and on marooned tank trains. Armies in those final weeks of
days of the Cold War during at work. Most are later types but all fighting. Others are trophy photos
the 1980s and the period Thanks to Justin at Panther models are represented of tanks surrounded by troops
before and immediately Bookworld for these samples with some Jagdpanther and from the combatant armies,
after the re-unification of which are available at Bergepanther. There are a small militia and partisans. Some
Germany. The book begins www.bookworldws.co.uk. number of other related AFVs. Panther hulls have been recycled
with an extensive Order of MC postwar for use as tractors.
the Battle up to 1990 and This is a remarkable collection
continues with chapters on of good quality photos from a
disbandment of the BAOR, wartime battleground that is less
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ISBN: Tankograd 9006 (BAOR)

vehicles in action, the RAC, often featured in popular English
Infantry, Royal Artillery, Royal ISBN: Tankograd 5069 (Task Force) language publications. Thanks to
Engineers and AAC. As you Pages: 64 each Price: £13.99 each Canfora for the review sample.
can imagine the range of John Ham
vehicles are extensive and Format: Softback – A4
even includes everything Publisher: Tankograd
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from the Challenger 1 to a ISBN: 978-91-982325-7-8

Ferret Scout Car! Website: www.tankograd.com
Pages: 176 Price: Approx £32.00
Format: Hardback – 297mm x 222mm
Publisher: Canfora
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Books
Battleship Ise & ‘Super Drawings in 3D’ series another Battleship, this time the A great reference for modellers
USS Massachusetts (No.16054), every nook and USS Massachusetts. While this and a great ship!
By Carlo Cestra and cranny of this impressive warship series is only 28 pages in size Thanks to Tom at Casemate
Witold Koszela is faithfully replicated in a full they certainly punch way above for our review copy which is
The Battleship Ise joined the colour digital format. There is their weight thanks to large available from
Imperial Japanese back in 1917. also a very nice ‘old school’ set number of detailed line drawings www.casematepublishing.co.uk
Too late to serve during the First of 1/250 scale line drawings back up by a pair of A2-sized David H Smith
World War Ise went through which are loose inside for the 1/200 and 1/400 scale drawings.
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a number of modernization traditionalist. With the exception Superstructure, weapons ISBN: 978-83-65437-62-4 (Ise)
programmes and by the of the first ten pages or so, the (including turrets inside and out),
ISBN: 978-83-65437-58-7 (Massachusetts)
beginning of the Second World entire book is filled with two masts, artillery director, AA guns,
War she was part of the IJN’s pieces of digital artwork per page radar, catapults and seaplanes Price: £27.50 (Ise) & £18.10 (Massachusetts)
2nd Battleship Division. The guise all of which will prove incredibly are all covered from all angles. Pages: 82 (Ise) & 28 +pull out drawings (Massachusetts)
that Kagero presents her in here useful to the modeller and Having served the US Navy from
is her final as a ‘hybrid carrier’ fascinating to the historian. 1942 to 1962, ‘Big Mamie’ has Format: Softback – A4
complete with a rear flight deck Our second Kagero book is survived the breakers yard and Publisher: Kagero
in place of her aft main turrets. part of the ‘Topdrawings’ series today she rests at Battleship
As part of Kagero’s continuing (No.46) and here we have Cove, River Fall, Massachusetts. Website: www.kagero.eu
Admiralty Despatches H. Bennett of the University of historian James Goulty takes a look
The Story of the War from the Plymouth. Eight naval actions of at the Second World War through
Battlefront, 1939-45 by the Second World War have been those soldiers’ eyes.
G. H. Bennett selected; these are Fleet Action: Made up of five chapters called
Visiting the National Archives Italian Fleet off Calabria, July Call-Up and Training; Life on Active
to gain an important snippet 1940; Aircraft Carrier Operations: Service; Enduring Active Service;
of information can be a time FAA Operations Against Taranto, Prisoner of War Experiences and
consuming and costly affair November 1940; Convoy Action: Casualties and Medical Matters the
so when any kind of military North Russia, 1942; Evacuation: book is rounded off by an extensive
reference comes along, there is Battle of Crete, May/June 1941; bibliography listing a large number
every chance that one day it will Combined Operations (Small of county records, IWM interviews
pay for itself with that elusive Scale): Vaagso Island, December and secondary sources. There are a
nugget of information. This book, 1941; Combined Operations (Large few black and white photographs in
produced in association with the Scale): Dieppe, August 1942; the centre of the book but you will
National Archives is the perfect Combined Operations (Major not be distracted by them, as the
example with information gleaned Amphibious): Normandy, June text is thoroughly engaging from
from Admiralty despatches 1944 and Small Units: Coastal the start the to finish as you digest
between July 1940 and 1944. The Forces Actions, 1942-44. While personal stories from the mundane
passages selected are introduced books like this can sometimes The Second World War every day routine events through to
and annotated by Professor G. be a little dry, after reading the Through Soldiers’ Eyes the horror of full blown conflict.
Swordfish crew reports after the British Army Life 1939-1945 While this is a very personal book,
Taranto Raid, I can safely say that by James Goulty for many it will also prove to be a
this nicely produced tome, is far Unless you have served in any great resource and reference for
from it. of the three armed forces, either the future. Thanks to Pen & Sword
Thanks to Philip at Amberley during war or peacetime it is very our review copy which is available
for our review copy which is often difficult to explain to the at www.pen-and-sword.co.uk.
available at pure ‘civvie’ what life was actually Owen Cooper
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fateful day when war was declared. Format: Hardback – 240mm x 165mm
Pages: 288 Price: £18
While we are experiencing an influx Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Format: Hardback – 234mm x 156mm of personal stories from the First
World War, this book by military Website: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Website: www.amberley-books.com
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Product reviews
Atten-Shun! AFV
The Product Review Column

The Editor welcomes product samples for review.
Please send direct to the Contributing Editor at the
address listed under ‘Editorial’ on the contents page.
Figures
Copper State Models latter is one of the nicest I’ve

1/35 Lanchester ever seen right down to the
Armoured Car old-style heavy duty paper
A military derivative of the which (call me weird) smells
‘Sporting Forty’ tourer, the amazing! 20 pages long, great
Lanchester 4x2 Armoured care has been taken over the
Car entered military service instructions which spread
in the spring of 1918. Initially the build across 33 stages,
serving with the RNAS in highlighting each part of the
Northern France, a dozen build in a pleasant blue colour
Master Box 1/35 also served with the Belgian so no errors can be made. To
Remote Shot high standard. All build and Army and up to 15 were also the rear of the booklet are five
painting information is clearly loaned to Belgium before all lovely multi-view plates which
Continuing the Indian War laid out on the rear of the box 36 production vehicles were serve as a colour guide and
Series from Master Box is including annotated parts and transferred to the British Army for decal location. Your options
this pair of figures, coolly and a Vallejo, Lifecolor or Mr. Color simply because the Lanchester are Car No.2 ‘Good Hope’ of
calmly singling out their next paint chart for reference. could not cope with the severe ‘A’ Section, 6 Sqn, RNACD in
victim. The chap taking the MB’s Indian War Series just conditions. The BEF later 1916; Car No.4 ‘Cannet’ of
shot appears to be using a gets better and better and this standardized on the Rolls- ‘B’ Section, 6 Sqn, RNACD in
Springfield or similar rifle while is another great addition that is Royce Armoured Car and as a 1916; Car ‘I.5.A.4’ in Persia,
the man behind him, keep a highly recommended. Thanks result, 22 Lanchesters were re- 1916; RNAS Armoured Car
watchful eye, is leaning on to MB Models for our sample conditioned to serve with the Expeditionary Force, Galicia
a Winchester. Both of their and to Creative Models for Imperial Russian Army from in 1917 and a 1st Cavalry
poses are very realistic and supplying it. ‘Remote Shot’ is December 1915. A popular and Division, Belgian Army in 1916.
the way the marksman is available from reliable vehicle, the Lanchester This is a dam fine kit of
using a spear to steady his aim www.creativemodels.co.uk. was limited in its operation by outstanding quality, nicely
means he is unlikely to miss Owen Cooper the 4x2 chassis. moulded, nicely detailed and
his quarry which after a bit of It was while following and a great addition for armoured
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thought could be an animal, Product: Plastic figure set sharing an excellent build of car fans, WW1 enthusiasts
rather than my narrow-minded CSM Lanchester on the Mil and those interested in early
Hollywood-assumption that all
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All 21 parts are contained on CSM contacted me and here much to Edgar at CSM for
Manufacturer: Master Box (MB)
a single, flash-free sprue and we have our example for supplying this kit for review
all are moulded to MB’s usual Website: www.mbltd.info review. First impression of which is available from
this CSM production of the www.copperstatemodels.com.
Lanchester is simply quality; MC
from the outer box artwork
to the sturdy top-opening
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excellent presentation of the Ref: CSM 35001 Scale: 1/35
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parts are held on seven sprues, Price: Approx £40 Parts: 138
plus a bagged meliusmanu. Manufacturer: Copper State Models
pl-designed decal sheet and
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Figures
Steel Fist Miniatures It looks as though a lot of time
28mm Renaissance and research has gone into these
Knights knights to get them historically
accurate. It looks like helmets
While I am sure that there will are interchangeable with the
be Mil Mod readers out there bodies, the different plume styles
who are wargamers and may definitely are. They also represent
already be familiar with Steel Fist good value for money working
Miniatures, I thought that others out at £6 a figure. Whether
might appreciate a look at some representing individual command
of Steel Fist Miniatures figures. personalities on the wargaming
I believe that this will be the first Quality of casting is very table, or as colourful studies of
time that we have reviewed their good, revealing some fine the Renaissance knight, they will
products in this magazine. scale detail on both the knights be fun to paint. En-mass they look
I am not a wargamer, so to and their mounts. Sculpting very impressive. To see examples
be honest I came across Steel and anatomy are also good, of painted figures and for more
Fist Miniatures more by luck more realistic and thankfully information on the range visit
than judgment, but I’m glad I less ‘heroic’ in proportion than Steel Fist Miniatures website
found them! They have a good some other manufactures. The www.steelfistminiatures.com
and growing range of Samurai, figures came packaged in zip The figures featured in this
Late Medieval and Renaissance lock plastic bags, two models review were purchased direct
subjects, cast in white metal. The to a bag. There was no build or from the manufacture.
figures are all produced to the painting instructions provided, Richard Dyer
now well-established 28mm (1/56) of them. A single set contains but assembly is obvious. I found
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I chose two sets of mounted metal components as follows; support and I drilled a small hole Ref: REN 07 Lances raised (II) Scale: 28mm
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Wars 1494-1538’ range; Mounted with lance (or mace), a sheathed to better accept the plumes. Ref: REN 08 Lances raised (III) Scale: 28mm
Knights – lances raised (II) sword and his horse. Each horse Some of the plumes are Price: £12 (set of two) Parts: 6 each figure
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lances raised (III) (REN 08) for no horse furniture, armour or barding, the back of the helmet and do Manufacturer: Steel Fist Miniatures
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AFV
In any scale, the Ferdinand is slow you down. The massive

an imposing beast and in 1/35, turret of the Ferdinand
this example from Zvezda is dominates once this multiple
23.3cm long when complete. panel component is installed
The model is presented in a you are virtually home and dry.
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the art work and kit details and big kit for under £25, I think
inside is a second, thicker top this has got to be the best
opening box which keeps all value for money Ferdinand on
nine sprues safe. You will also the market in 1/35 without
find a substantial lower hull, a compromising on the quality.
small decal sheet and mono A4 Special thanks and a
eight page instruction booklet. welcome return to The Hobby
Before you start building you Company who are the UK
are reminded of a couple of distributor for this kit.
options which are not too www.hobbyco.net.
technical; these are the option David H. Smith
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Zvezda 1/35 1943. Only a small number of With that simple decision
Sd.Kfz.184 ‘Ferdinand’ Ref: 3653 Scale: 1/35
these formidable machines made, this 16-stage build is
Names after is designer, were built, but its impressive not particularly challenging; Price: £24.29 (eModels) Parts: 292
Ferdinand Porsche, this 65-ton 88mm Pak43/2 L/71 main gun only the usual running gear Manufacturer: Zvezda
tank destroyer made its debut made light work of a T-34 up to and tracks associated with a
at the Battle of Kursk in July a range of 3km. machine like this are liable to Website: www.zvezda.org.ru/en/
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Product reviews
Military Vehicles
Tamiya 1/48 Germany case, the He219 with its tricycle

Heavy Tractor SS-100 undercarriage is good example
A classic Second World War used for this build.
heavy tractor, the SS-100 could Another good example of a
pull up to 20-tons thanks to its relatively straight-forward to
100hp 8.5ltr six-cylinder engine build Tamiya kit which would also
and its 350ltr fuel capacity which serve well in a diorama with a
gave it a respectable range of wingy thing perhaps? Thanks to
720km (447 miles). Approximately The Hobby Company who are
1,100 of these highly versatile This new example of the SS- The build progresses rapidly the UK distributor for this kit.
machines were employed by 100 from Tamiya is as practical through 15 stages thanks to www.hobbyco.net.
the Germans for a wide range and solid as the real machine very clear and well-annotated MC
of roles including towing artillery and it would make a great drawings which are typical of
weapons, a variety of supplies, introduction kit for the novice or Tamiya. The kit includes a good
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aircraft and even the V-2 rocket for someone new to 1/48; which figure (the driver), a nice interior Product: Plastic kit
not to mention vehicle recovery. in my opinion is overlooked and enough decals for four Ref: 32593 Scale: 1/48
The vehicle was so successful, far too often and is still more different vehicles. The towing
production continued after the regarded as an aircraft scale. unit on the rear of the SS-100 Price: £17.99 (eModels) Parts: 85
war in a civilian guise although The 85 parts are attached to just has three options which include Manufacturer: Tamiya
a number were also built for the four main sprues while the main a Luftwaffe standard towing arm
French Army. body of the vehicle is separate. for a variety of aircraft and in this Website: www.tamiya.com
Figures
Victrix 28mm African you have enough parts for three

War Elephant elephants but in fact you have two
Continuing the ‘Warriors of left half options, one standing still
Antiquity’ series of figures from and the other raising the front left
Victrix is this impressive 28mm leg to show movement.
multipose African War Elephant As usual all of the parts are
which has Carthaginian, Numidian, clearly coded and this code
Roman or Ptolemaics’ as crew system can be deciphered
options. There are four sprues in on the rear of the packing
this bundle; two for the elephants depending on which option you Elephant, Howdah, Shields and
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Product: Hard plastic figures

and two for the figures all choose to build. The detail of all Blanket to fit Victrix Miniatures.
produced in hard, grey-coloured parts are excellent, especially They will certainly set these Ref: VXA029 Scale: 28mm
plastic. There are enough parts for the faces and the expressions of figures off nicely and also save Price: £29.95 Parts: 118
two elephants and three crew; the the troops. Our sample was also you a great deal of work.
fourth of the latter option can be supplied with a very nice set of Thank you to Victrix for our Manufacturer: Victrix & Little Big Men Studios
created thanks to sufficient heads Little Big Men Studios transfers. review sample which is available Website: www.victrixlimited.com
and different peripheral equipment. These have been specifically from www.victrixlimited.com.
On first impression it looks like produced for the Carthaginian MC Website: www.littlebigmenstudios.co.uk
Product reviews
Figures AFV
Warlord Games Bronco 1/35 M1224

28mm Samurai MaxxPro MRAP
Starter Army
Announced back in September
Another ‘little first’ (for Mil 2017 on the Mil Mod Website,
Mod) is this set from Warlord’s the impressive M1224 MaxxPro
‘Pike & Shotte’ series which MRAP (Mine Resistant
includes a sub-series covering Ambush Protected) armoured
Feudal Japan, Age of Warring vehicle by Bronco has arrived.
States 1467-1603. Our set, First introduced to the US
which is contained within Army and USMC in 2007, this
a quality box the size of a excellent vehicle is capable
standard car battery, is the of withstanding the blast of a
Samurai Starter Army. in this box? Well we have lot for your money; in fact it’s mine or IED containing up to
The large box is filled to enough components to build just over 60p per figure without 7kg of explosive. Introduced
the gunnels with sprues, 20 Samurai, a dozen Samurai factoring in those little extras. to replace the more vulnerable
26 of them in all, complete Horsemen, 40 Ashigaru If you are serious about your HUMVEE, the MaxxPro has
with a very nice 12-page Spearmen and 40 Ashigaru wargaming and you’re ready for seen action in Afghanistan and
full colour rules booklet Missile Troops and as a nice a change, and you don’t want Iraq and also serves with at
about the ‘Armies of the bonus there is also a metal to build up forces over a period least 20 other nations.
Daimyos’, four A5 information/ Samurai Commander on of time, this set is definitely the The first impression you get
assembly leaflets covering the horseback. There are also way to go. Thanks to Warlord of this comprehensive kit is
Samurai, Samurai Horsemen, three sprues of bases which Games for supplying this set its complexity and there is no
Ashigaru (light foot soldiers) total 42 parts and half a dozen which is available at doubt that this is not a project
Missile Troops and Ashigaru water slide decals. The figures www.warlordgames.com. for the novice modeller. The
Spearmen. The latter leaflets themselves are of Warlord’s MC large box is packed with
give a concise history of each typical high quality and each 27 sprues plus the radiator
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the rear is numbered image there is plenty to keep you Ref: 202014001 Scale: 1/56 (28mm) sheet, four rubber tyres (they
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components; this is a great mentioning the complex and Price: £75 Parts: 1,635 + 3 metal decal sheet which brings you
way of learning which part colourful painting each will Manufacturer: Warlord Games above the 1,000 part mark!
of the uniform is which. So need. Don’t be put off by the As you would expect for this
what do we actually have price; you really are getting a Website: www.warlordgames.com eye-watering part count,
Military Aircraft
focussed upon here is the crisply moulded and sufficiently
B-2/R-2 which served with detailed, especially the cockpit
the Italian Air Force as the components, the Jumo engine
‘Picchiatello’, which literally and the generous array of
translated means ‘crackpot’! ordnance. The small PE sheet
Maybe the Italians thought adds even more detail, again,
you have to be mad to fly especially to the cockpit area
one? 150 Ju 87B-2s served and its more than average
with the Italian Air Force, weight may actually help those
including 236a, 237a and 239a modellers who struggle with
Squadriglia all of which can be this ‘aftermarket’ detailing.
replicated in this kit. A good solid rendition of a
Our kit here has nearly 200 good solid aircraft! Thanks to
parts presented on ten sprues The Hobby Company who are
plus a small, but weighty PE the UK distributor for this kit.
sheet containing 18 parts. www.hobbyco.net.
There is a large (224x182mm) MC
decal sheet, a large format,
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mono instruction booklet and Product: Plastic kit

a loose leaf colour guide with Ref: 2769 Scale: 1/48
Italeri 1/48 Ju 87 this makes for a good sized the three Italian Air Force
B-2/R-2 ‘Picchiatello’ model. This was a new kit for options plus a British captured Price: £31.49 Parts: Approx 180 + 18 PE
With a wingspan of over 45ft, 2017 based upon the Ju 87 machine and an R-2 serving Manufacturer: Italeri
the Junkers Ju 87 ‘Stuka’ was B-2 kit (No.2690) released with the Luftwaffe’s 6/StG2
no small aircraft and in 1/48 back in 2010. The main variant in Libya in 1942. All parts are Website: www.italeri.com

Product reviews
Military Vehicles
there are a large number of an example serving with the T-Model 1/72 US
small components all eagerly 7th Army JMTC, Grafenwoehr Modern M1114 and quality of the components
waiting to be consumed by the Training Area (prior to are very good and the build
carpet monster. The instruction deployment); Czech Army, PRT The M1114 version of the begins with the chassis and
booklet is the biggest I’ve ISAF, Shank-Logar, Afghanistan, ubiquitous HMMWV series of running gear which dispenses
seen for a while; A4 in size 2012; Czech Army, Operational vehicles is the Up-Armoured with the original vehicles 6.5ltr
on nice glossy paper, the Mentoring & Liaison Team ISAF, Armament Carrier and as such V-8 diesel engine. Interior details
booklet has 40 pages and the Wardak, Afghanistan, 2012 and provides considerable more such as the seats and roll cage
build stages number 78 – this a vehicle serving with the US protection than the standard and are nicely done and the PE sets
will be no weekend job! The Army’s Joint Base at Lewis- original M1113 variant. T-Model the GPK turret off a treat.
detail is up to Bronco’s usual McChord, WA in 2010. is steadily carving them self a This kit has great clear, easy
high standard and as always, This is an outstanding kit for good reputation for producing to follow instructions and the
it seems such a shame to the more experienced modeller various versions of the HMMWV finished article, which is less
conceal the amazing chassis, and great value for money. including this latest complete than 6.5cm long, looks superb!
engine and gearbox systems Thanks to Jane Lu at Bronco with a GPK (Gunner Protection Thanks to T-Model for this
all of which disappears in the for supplying Military Modelling Kit) turret. sample which is available from
belly of beast thanks to the with this kit for review. The kit is presented in a heavy multiple outlets across the web.
fully protected and armoured MC duty white card, top-opening box Graham Saunders
undersides. which contains six sprues in a
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One sand colour fits all Product: Construction kit sand-coloured plastic and a small Product: Plastic kit
with the MaxxPro, as all are Ref: CB35142 Scale: 1/35 PE sheet which still manages to
Ref: TM-7202 Scale: 1/72
employed in middle eastern- contain 30 parts. The instructions
type climates at present but the Price: Approx £48 Parts: Approx 940 + 59 PE are a high-quality A5-sized, 14- Price: Approx £25 Parts: Approx 120 + 30 PE
vehicle can still be completed Manufacturer: Bronco page full-colour booklet which Manufacturer: T-Model
with four different unit markings also includes a pair of painting
straight from the box. There is Website: www.cn-bronco.com guides at the front. The detail Website: Find them on Facebook; type ‘Termin Molds’
Figures
Diopark 1/35 WWII to support that theory. Once to put together; a bit like a buy this kit will have more
British Royal Marines again, not really a criticism as 1/35 MB figure. I do think that fun with the bicycle from a
Soldier Set A the figure is not that difficult a large number of people who construction point of view and
those who enjoying painting
The first of two British Royal will favour the figure.
Marines figures from Diopark All 42 parts on contained
in the shape of this ‘Set A’ on four sprues, plus a nice PE
which depicts a single marine sheet, all of which will be used
apparently carrying his bike to detail the bicycle. This is a
over his shoulder and carrying very nice combination and I
a Bren machine gun onto a look forward to seeing more
Normandy beach in 1944. It is original ideas from Diopark.
an original scene, although I Thank you to Diopark for this
do get the impression that the sample which is available via
bike came first and someone multiple outlets.
had the good idea of putting a MC
military figure with it. Now I’m
not saying that is a bad thing
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appears to have its own set of
Ref: DP35014 Scale: 1/35
instructions printed onto a nice
A5 colour pamphlet while the Price: £11.69 (eModels) Parts: 42 + 13 PE
figure has no instructions and Manufacturer: Diopark
is depicted on the rear of the
box with just a painting guide, Website: u/k
Product reviews
Artillery Military Vehicles
Tamiya 1/35 Archer in dark green plastic, the parts

Based on a Valentine tank are supplied on eight sprues
chassis, the Archer self- plus one piece of string and a
propelled anti-tank gun served set of decals. There is a nice Dragon 1/35 at least 40 of them could/
the British Army from October background information sheet Kübelwagen should end up in your spares
1944 through to the early and a main instruction booklet Radio Car box. As well as the large pile
1950s. Its main weapon was with 20 pages which provide of components, there is a pair
a QF 17 pounder (76.2mm) clear assistance through a build Designed by Ferdinand of PE sheets, a decal sheet
gun, while power for the made up of 40 stages. The Porsche, over 50,000 and a simple, part coloured
15-ton vehicle was provided decals provide unit markings for Volkswagen Kübelwagens six page instruction booklet.
by a 192hp GMC 16-cylinder an Archer of the 2nd Anti-Tank were built between 1940 This is a nice little kit which
engine. The main novel feature Regiment, 3rd Canadian Infantry and 1945 and unsurprisingly needs some preparation time,
of the Archer was that the Division, NW Europe 1945 and they were utilised in a especially with regard to the
main gun faced rearwards an example serving with the 7th multitude of roles befitting instructions, which on first
which meant that it could be Anti-Tank Regiment, Polish II such a ubiquitous light military sight seem quite chaotic but
positioned ready to go in an Corps, Italy, early 1945. vehicle. There were actually once you have squinted a
ambush situation and could This would be the ideal no less than 35 body types; few times, had a coffee and
rapidly withdraw without introduction to 1/35 armour the option presented here by scratched your head, it will all
having to turn around. and an ideal step up if you Dragon, is the Type 82/I, three- make sense!
This example has been have already cut your teeth seat radio car. A little pricey for such a
produced by Tamiya, another on the ideal Tamiya taster; Based on the 2007 Cyber small machine, but no quick
company we have not seen a the Willies Jeep. Thanks to Hobby rendition of the same build! Thanks to The Hobby
great deal of in Atten-Shun over The Hobby Company who are radio car, this kit can actually Company who are the UK
the past couple of years. Only the UK distributor for this kit. trace its roots back to 1994 distributor for this kit.
the tracks and certain parts of www.hobbyco.net. when BeGo brought its 1/35 www.hobbyco.net.
the running are common to David H. Smith version out. Considering the David H. Smith
Tamiya’s earlier Valentine kit and size of the Kübelwagen in
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and fighting compartment detail, Ref: 35356 Scale: 1/35 of parts in this kit; over 170 Ref: 6886 Scale: 1/35
has over a 100 parts more. The according to the outside of
detail of the gun breach and shell Price: £43.19 (Wonderland Models) Parts: 406 the box. However, the parts, Price: £35.99 (eModels) Parts: 170+
racks is excellent and externally Manufacturer: Tamiya which are contained on eleven Manufacturer: Dragon
even the weld lines have been sprues, will not all be needed
faithfully replicated. Produced Website: www.tamiya.com and in typical Dragon style, Website: www.dragon-models.com

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LEFT: This is Revell’s T-72M1 hull that I

BELOW: I had a few resin copies of

plans and walk-around photos of the real vehicle.

ABOVE: The air

BELOW: The hull rear plate from the Revell kit.

ABOVE: The completed upper hull

RIGHT: The T-90 has a thin sheet metal

FAR RIGHT: I’d started scratch-building

BELOW: I couple of resin copies

The main upper hull piece in-progress.

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On the right is the rear stowage box provided in the

The left side stowage box is a mix of Revell (sand coloured

INSET LEFT: I scratch-built an ammo

LEFT: A resin copy of the turret. At this

LEFT: The cupola is a

BELOW: The Revell cupola

material attached with numerous small circular

ABOVE: The completed turret. The gun

ABOVE: I initially used the Revell roadwheels, but some

RIGHT: As with the roadwheels, I also replaced the modified

LEFT: An overall view of the

ABOVE: I sprayed Johnsons ‘Klear’ acrylic

BELOW: After undercoating the model with a thin airbrushed

LEFT: The overall tone has darkened and there is more

One very distinctive feature of most Russian

I flicked various brown

LEFT: A number of components,

RIGHT: I ran a water soluble black

Views of the completed Model.

Painting and Weathering

ABOVE: The completed model.

BELOW: Resin and photoetched castor wheel.

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LEFT: The base coat mix. Tamiya Dark

BELOW: Completed base coat.

BELOW: Testing filter on an old kit.

7.5cm Pak 40s could be deployed. Of course they

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BELOW: Testing pin washes on boxes and fuel drums.

ABOVE: Burnt umber oil paint in mineral spirits added to