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Trumpeter 1:72 Chinook, Italeri 1:24 IVECO Stralis
truck plus kits, books and accessories…
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THE RUSSIANS’ EYES AND
EARS ON THE BATTLEFIELD
Tamiya’s tiny new 1:48 BA-64B
armoured car
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Issue 221 March 2014

EDITOR Marcus Nicholls
editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
Contents
4 NEWS DESK
New kit and model product news Sh
Repow
6 NEWS DESK SPECIAL ort
Nuremberg Toy Fair show report
18 KIT PREVIEW
Revell 1:25 Dodge Charger and Viper
20 THUNDERING ROTORS IN 1:72

Trumpeter’s 1:72 CH-47A Chinook with Eduard
Zoom in the cockpit
26 ALL BLACK, IN BLUE

The new 1:24 Italeri IVECO Stralis, straight
out of the box
48 KIT PREVIEW
Tamiya 1:48 Russian 1.5 ton truck
50 NEW RELEASES KITS

Eight new kits reviewed
52 HARLEY’S TREAT
Tamiya 1:6 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB
Fat Boy Lo previewed
59 BOOK REVIEWS
New scale-modelling related titles
60 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES

BLACK WIDOW; New and recently issued modelling accessories
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN…
Hobbyboss’s brand new 1:48 Northrop YF-23 64 CONTACTS
Where to buy the products used and reviewed in
PAGE 38 TMMI
66 THE EDITOR’S PAGE

First look at Tamiya’s new 1:35 Nashorn
FOR WHAT IT’S WÜRTH

Tamiya’s classic 1:24 Zakspeed Capri
makes a welcome return
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Newsdesk
If you have news of forthcoming model, armour, aircraft or car events, changes of
address or just interesting information to share, please write to:
TMMI Newsdesk, ADH Publishing, Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire,
LU6 1QX, UK. Tel: 07904 635 694 Fax: 01525 222574 Email: editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
IN BRIEF...
NEW FROM TAMIYA
STATIC SCALE MODELS FOR EARLY 2014
We are just back from the Nuremberg Toy Fair
and naturally, Tamiya had some cool new kits on
show! For military modellers, the announcement of
a newly-tooled 1:35 Sd.Kfz.164 8.8cm Pak43 auf
TAMIYA Geschützwagen IV ‘Nashorn’ WW2 German tank-
1:32 Daihatsu Kopen XMZ destroyer, a 1:48 US 2 1/2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel
1:10 RC Neo Fighter Buggy Truck and a German Motorcycle and Sidecar. For
1:10 RC Alpine A110 bike modellers, Tamiya announced a new Ducati 1199
GF-01 RC chassis Panigale S and in 1:72 we have a completely new-tool
hobbyco.net F-16 CJ Block 50. Also new are an upgraded Ford
GPA and Kfz.15 Horch ‘North African Campaign’
PEGASUS and the RC Zakspeed Ford Capri ‘Jägermeister’.
HOBBIES Further news in the Nuremberg Toy Fair report,
1:32 MLEV-5 Mars
starting page six this issue. www.hobbyco.net
Lunar Explorer
Vehicle ‘Mars
Hopper’ NEW FROM TAMIYA
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1:14 RC Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
Tamiya's 1:14 RC trucks are
amazing productions, with
masses of detail and
action features. The
latest, unveiled at the
Nuremberg Toy Fair,
KITTYHAWK is Freightliner's
1:32 OV-10D Bronco 'Cascadia Evolution'
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spectacular in gold.
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HAULER
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NEW FROM TRUMPETER

NEW FROM REVELL
1:144 AIRBUS A330-300 THAI AIRWAYS NEW FROM REVELL
1:48 WESTLAND WHIRLWIND Revell's excellent kit of the Airbus A330-300 is
STATIC SCALE MODELS FOR EARLY 2014
Trumpeter have an all new 1:48 kit now out and it comes with the extremely attractive
of the unusual-looking Westland Thai Airways Seen at this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair on Revell’s large
Whirlwind fighter, not to be confused colours; the stand were the new 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.II, 1:32
with the helicopter of the same name. purple and Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10 Erla, re-issued 1:32 DeHavilland
It was designed in the 1930s and was gold look great Mosquito Mk.IV, 1:32 Hawker Hunter FGA.9 /F.58, 1:32
fast and heavily armed. The kit should against the Vought F4U-1D Corsair. New in 1:72 is the F4U-1D and in
be a winner with RAF modellers. white fuselage 1:144 there’s a new Airbus A400M. Further news in the
www.pocketbond.co.uk of the aircraft. Nuremberg Toy Fair report, starting page six.
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Airfix celebrated its 75th
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1:32 HORTON HO229 FLYING WING headquarters! On Friday 17th
ZM showed very early prototype parts of their Ho229 at January, three vehicles paraded
last year's Telford 'Scale Modelworld' show and as these through the Hornby Hobbies
images demonstrate, they have pushed the project on headquarters in Margate, Kent
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NEWS DESK SPECIAL: TOY FAIR REPORT
NUREMBERG 2014
2014
NUREMBERG
TOY FAIR
It's that time of year again! TMMI
reports from the world’s largest toy and
hobby show, the Nuremberg Toy Fair!
O
nce again, TMMI flew German Nashorn for the
to the German city of first time, along with a new
Nuremberg to attend 1:72 F-16 CJ, 1:12 Ducati
the massive toy and Panigale bike and a superb
hobby fair that takes place US airfield tanker. Over the
there each year. Tamiya next pages you can see the
showed the new 1:35 WW2 kits that caught our eye! ●
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TAMIYA www.tamiya.com • www.hobbyco.net
1:35 Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn tank-destroyer, new-tool. This new kit will come
with a four-man crew in winter gear and includes a solid gun barrel; check
page 66 for more details
1:48 Russian 1.5 ton truck, previewed

page 48 this issue
1:12 Ducati 1199 Panigale S; engine detail above right 1:48 US 2 1/2 ton 6X6 airfield fuel truck
1:72 F-16 CJ Block 50 ‘Fighting Falcon’
1:48 German Motorcycle and sidecar 1:14 RC Cascadia Evo 1:10 RC Grp.5 Zakspeed Ford Capri

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Detail sets for Tamiya 1:24 LaFerrari and Toyota 86 1:35 Churchill 3 inch CWT Gun
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Airfix showed off the mighty 1:24 Typhoon again, plus new-tooled 1:72 Blenheims, 1:72 DC-3 Dakota, 1:48 Folland Gnat, 1:72 Fouga Magister,
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Lights is the
Queen Alien from
‘Aliens’ plus some
classic science
fiction re-issues
Belkits showed off the 1:24 Skoda

WRC and announced an all-new
1:24 VW Polo WRC
DRAGON EBBRO
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Ebbro surprised us
with a new 1:24 kit of
the classic Renault 4L
plus its fourgonnette
version, superb detail.
New 1:20 Tyrrells
were also displayed
A new 1:35 Sd.Kfz.234/3 w/

7.5cm KwK, M6A1 Heavy Tank
and M103A1 Heavy Tank were
shown on the Dragon stand

EDUARD HASEGAWA
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eduard.com
1:20 Maschinen Krieger Blech Mann

MK44 new-tool
Eduard’s new 1:72

MiG-15 is a little gem
and the 1:32 B-17G
engines (page 60)
looked impressive.
1:48 Spitfire Mk.IXc
looked superb too
Photo-etched sets for Meng Me163 Komet, Gallery H34 and Academy Pz35(t)
HAULER/BRENGUN
hauler.cz 1:32 Kawanishi N1K2-J George
Brengun showed their

delicious little 1:144 Tupolev
G-5 torpedo boat, plus
resin kit of a WW1 Russian
gunboat in 1:72. From Hauler
we have a radio conversion
for Meng’s 1:35 FT-17. Also
new is a 1:144 WW2 German
glider and ram aircraft
1:72 F-35A Lightning II

NUREMBERG 2014
IBG ICM
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IBG showed off their

recent 1:35 Bedford QL
trucks plus Marmon
Herrington armoured car
Excellent new military trucks
in 1:35 plus staff cars and
1:48 ground-crews featured
on ICM’s stand
ITALERI hobbyco.net
Italeri announced the A/C version of the new 1:32 F-104

Starfighter, plus showed artwork for a D-Day Stirling
glider-tug and H-21 Shawnee ‘Flying Banana’ helicopter
MASTERBOX creativemodels.co.uk
A new line of 1:72 British WW1 ‘lozenge’ tanks are on the way from
Masterbox and they looked extremely good. New 1:35 figures were also
on show, all with the characteristic touch of MB individuality

MATO RC TANKS MENG
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Mato Toys from Meng had an

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offer a range of new stand at
cast-aluminium this year’s
RC tanks which show and
offer some real their range
scale weight. Stug looked
III, Tiger I and extremely
M10 TDs feature impressive
MINIART
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MiniArt showed
off their new 1:35
PzIII ausf.D, plus
German tram,
ideal for dioramas
1:35 M2A3 Bradley BUSK armour
1:24 Ford F-350 pick-up new-tool kit

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MIRAGE MPM
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Airfield ground handling equipment, a 1:72 Martin-Baker MB-2, 1:48 T-2
Buckeye trainer and Grumman Guardian
Mirage’s 1:350 HMS Pennywort plus 1:72 M5A1 Light Tank and M3 CDL
(Canal Defense Light) looked superb
PLUS MODEL POCKETBOND

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Pocketbond’s booth at the

TMMI’s Editor was Nuremberg Toy Fair didn’t seem the
very pleased to see same without Phillip Brook, who
Plus Model’s 1:35 US very sadly passed away last year.
Seebeas grader, plus The Emhar Bedford trucks in
a WOT-2D and Morris 1:24 and Mk.IV Tadpole tank were
CS8, milling machine highlights, as was the HK Models
and aircraft ladders 1:32 Meteor Mk.4 and AFV Club
1:35 Valentine with RotoTrailer and
airborne 6-pdr AA gun

REVELL revell.de/en
Revell showed off the new 1:32 Spitfire Mk.II, Bf109G-10 Erla, 1:24 VW Golf Mk.I, Trabant
estate, 1:144 USN LSM, A400 Atlas, new-tool 1:35 M48 A2GA2 and 1:48 Tornado, plus a
host of other appealing new and re-released kits in a range of scales
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Designed for Trumpeter’s 1:32 A-6

Intruder, True Detail’s resin kit looked
amazing. Encore Models Blue Max Pfalz
and re-launched Warriors figures were
also on display

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1:32 RAF Mustang IV and Ho229 on the

way in 2014. Note clear parts for Ho229
Trumpeter and Merit

showed off the new
Osa-Class missile boat
and Diamond-T, plus 1:48
Talon, Skywarrior, Flak
Zwilling and more
1:32 Raiden still looks imposing
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Zvezda’s amazing new 1:72 Russian ‘Topol’ mobile missile launcher and 1:48 Su-2 looked impressive in the flesh

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FULL BUILD: MILITARY HELICOPTER
TRUMPETER 1:72 BOEING VERTOL CH-47A CHINOOK ● KIT NO.01621
THUNDERING RO
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n 1960, Boeing bought the Vietnam conflict. By During 2002, Boeing was make the Chinook fully
Vertol Aircraft Co., a 1968, the Chinook had put developing the CH-47F, compatible with 21st century
helicopter manufacturer in 161,000 hours of flying scheduled for first production operational and war-fighting
in Philadelphia, Pa. time, carrying 22.4 million in 2004 and was under requirements and improve
The company had three passengers and more than contract to modernize at the aircraft's efficiency and
tandem-rotor helicopters 1.3 million tons of cargo. least 300 Chinooks to the effectiveness. (From Boeing's
in production: the Chinook During the last days of the new F-model standard, website). The CH-47 as
for the Army, the Sea war, one Chinook is reported which featured reduced represented in the Trumpeter
Knight for the Navy and the to have carried 147 refugees vibration, an integrated box is a machine assigned
Marines and the commercial in a single lift. CH-47A, B cockpit control system and to the US Army Aviation
107-11 for the airlines. and C models served with more powerful engines Test Board at Fort Rucker,
Chinooks first were used distinction for a decade until with digital fuel controls. Alabama. This helicopter was
in combat in 1965 during the war's end in 1975. These improvements would used for logistics evaluations.
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Vitor Costa builds Trumpeter's
1:72 CH-47A Chinook and proves that an Eduard
Zoom set can make all the difference to a kit's cockpit
ROTORS IN 1:72
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS strip I improved them a umber oil paints to give it a wire of several thicknesses,
As usual I started with bit by building their steel colour-wash. This enhanced nylon thread, stretched
the cockpit and because support structures. Eduard's the engraved lines and then sprue, Evergreen rod and
it's relatively simple PE belts do the rest. Other I re-applied a much-diluted tweezers I got started on one
in construction and so than this, there is no need base colour to soften the of the most boring parts in
much will be seen on the for further work to improve effect. Because this area the assembling of this kit.
completed model, I decided the cockpit since almost looks more like an aquarium With the interior done, I
to use the Eduard set everything that is required than a cockpit – we see could move to the fuselage
(SS314) which would greatly is in the PE set. almost everything inside – I parts and these are marred
improve this area of the The interior was painted decided to add the cables by a series of sink-marks
kit. Seats are represented entirely with Gunze's H-57 that are visible on the back that needed putty to fix.
in a somewhat simple way, (Aircraft Grey) and over of the instrument panel. The fuselage should be
so using some Evergreen this I used black and burnt Using superglue, copper sanded (600 grit) to smooth U
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TRUMPETER 1:72 BOEING VERTOL CH-47A CHINOOK l KIT NO.01621
The seats received enhanced The tiny etched parts from the Eduard set were handled with a cocktail The Chinook’s cockpit looks excellent under
frames using styrene strip. stick for precise positioning. Superglue is needed to fix them, a layer of paint and with PE parts fitted.
Aluminium foil was textured by rolling over it with Once trimmed to size, the textured panels were The improvement offered by this simple yet
the handgrip from an X-Acto knife. glued into place for realistic grilles. effective technique is clear to see.
Masking tape was sliced into thin strips, in A cocktail stick was used to precisely position Latex masking fluid was then used to ‘fill in the
readiness for the canopy painting. each strip and press it into place. blanks’ between the tape strips.
V the surface because certain need for retouching. You to imprint into the malleable supported, thereby limiting
areas of these parts have a should allow the putty to metal tape. The desired the chance of cracking in the
somewhat rough texture. dry completely so it does not amounts were then cut out clear moulding.
Before closing, the shrink later. and carefully placed on the
side apertures where the model, over each moulded Window masking
windows will later be fixed Upgraded grilles grille. Do not push the tape Now for the tedious task of
should be sanded so the While the putty dried, I too hard in order to avoid masking all those windows
transparent pieces can be decided to enhance the losing the grid effect. panes... Before I started
properly positioned. There appearance of the protection masking I gave all the
is no need to paint the grilles over the engine Clear parts clear areas a polish with
interior because once closed, cooling intakes, as these The transparent parts come Tamiya Compound in order
you cannot see anything parts of the kit did not individually wrapped and to remove fine scratches.
inside. To strengthen the look very convincing. The are clear enough to afford a Various types of masking
junction of the two fuselage simplest and quickest good view into the cockpit. tape are available, in
halves I glued some strips of way I found to do this However, there is a mistake differing widths. With an
evergreen inside. After the was to use self-adhesive in the framework of the X-Acto knife and a metal
mating of the two fuselage aluminium tape that is sold side windows (in the main ruler (plastic ones are of
halves, join lines were sealed in supermarkets. I rolled moulding) and I was forced no use as I generally cut
with liquefied Tamiya putty, the checkered handgrip of to correct this by sanding, more plastic from the ruler
applied in thin, successive my X-Acto knife handle over something always risky with than tape!) I could cut what
layers in order to let each a piece of the tape while these parts. Being a fragile I needed without having
one dry completely. After resting it on a soft surface component, it was better to to waste anything. With
drying, this was sanded such as cardboard or a piece make corrections after it was strips of different sizes, I
to verify if there was any of wood, to allow the texture in its place as was better outlined the windows, using
Tamiya XF-4 Yellow Green was used to add A white undercoat is essential when applying fluorescent colours. Watertight masking is needed to avoid messy
some highlights to the raw olive drab. edges at the colour boundaries. A brush-painted layer of ‘Future’ sealed in the bright orange areas.
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A thick paste of oil paints was made up and then applied in a heavy layer over the whole model. As we can see, the paint covered the whole model to the
point where the original colour can barely be seen. Soft cloth and Q-Tips were then used to remove much of the slurry, leaving a shaded finish.
a toothpick to correct the

position of the tape to the
desired point.
Using tape is always
better than masking with
liquid mask alone, because
when the mask is removed
we can be left with jagged
edges, so I use it only to fill
the areas between the strips
of tape.
TIME TO PAINT With much of the oil paint wiped off, we can see how the model’s paint takes on a stained and shaded appearance.
Now comes the fun part, With further, gentle rubbing, the effect becomes more subtle and when done, is sealed with Future polish.
the painting! I had recently
bought a new airbrush to the model. I found no shading so it didn’t look build up the correct colour.
and was anxious to test photographic references for brand new. Time to apply Next, I used a broad brush
it and there's nothing this helicopter, just a profile the DayGlo panels. I decided to apply liberal layer of
better than starting with and some information in the to try the Gunze product, Future acrylic floor polish
the pre-shading. Being a book 'Boeing Helicopters, but it’s very transparent (Johnson's Klear in the UK)
single colour paint scheme, CH-47 Chinook' by David and to obtain a good result which seals and protects
pre-shading is the easiest Anderton and Jay Miller, so it's essential to apply a the paint for the next step,
and quickest way to impart
an attractively shaded look
I didn’t want to depict a very
old machine, just enough
white undercoat first. I
applied several layers to
dirtying up the kit. U
The kit decals, as with all waterslide transfers, must be applied onto a glossy
surface so all traces of air pockets can be excluded. If even a trace of air
remains under the markings, it will be seen in the form of unattractive and
unrealistic ‘silvering’ on the decal surface. Setting solutions by Microscale
were used here, softening the markings so they conform fully to the model’s
surfaces. When dry, the decal shrinks slightly, tightening up and hopefully
creating a ‘painted-on’ look.
Mini Review... We’ll have a more detailed examination of this new kit in the next issue, but for
DIOPARK 1:35 ‘70S GERMAN-MADE now here’s a quick look at DioPark’s latest creation. It’s a 1970s car (clearly
CIVILIAN CAR W/IED ACCESSORIES an ‘MB?’) and is in the military modelling scale of 1:35, making it perfect for
KIT NO.DP35013 modern-era dioramas (middle east etc) and for civilian and science-fiction
luckymodel.com street scenes. The detail in the injection moulded parts is excellent and the kit
comes with a complete interior and individual doors.
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TRUMPETER 1:72 BOEING VERTOL CH-47A CHINOOK l KIT NO.01621
V Heavy weathering
I mixed up a dark concoction
of oil paints using ivory
black (65%), burnt umber
(30%) and white (5%) diluted
with a little white spirit,
creating a sludge with the
consistency of yogurt. With a
brush, I applied a generous
layer of this mixture to the
whole model and allowed it
to set until it developed a
semi-matt appearance (in
Portugal, in dry weather,
three to four hours was The addition of the very fine antennae on the nose of The subtly shaded look, created with the heavy oil-paint
enough) and when had the aircraft provide the perfect finishing touch. ‘slurry’, brings life to the otherwise monotone olive drab.
dried, I removed most of it
with a cloth, working in a
smooth and circular motion.
With another cloth and an
even smoother action, I
further removed the sludge
until the residue remained
only in the recesses and
surface detail. In areas that
were difficult to access,
Q-Tips were a great help.
After creating the amount
of dirt I desired, I let it dry
thoroughly for two days,
The rear ramp was sealed in the ‘up’ position to hide Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black was used on the rotor blades, adding
then applied another coat the unpainted interior! highlights with light grey and very diluted black.
of Future, thus sealing the
oil paints so I could start
applying the decals without get the kit quite 'wet' with Final thoughts possibly the best in this
spoiling the effect. I applied varnish and thus preventing In conclusion, whilst scale. Is it worth the effort?
the decals with the help of the whitening (icing) of the not being easy kit, with Without a doubt. l
Micro Sol and Micro Set kit. I had to stir the Humbrol some work it results in a
and used a piece of suede varnish very well before wonderful model to look at.
to press the decal into the using it, on average two to There is enough detail to MODELSPEC
lines; the suede is good three minutes with a high get a decent result right out
because it does not crease speed mixer. If one doesn't of the box, however there TRUMPETER 1:72 BOEING
the decals or shed fibres. do this, there’s the risk of is room for improvement, VERTOL CH-47A CHINOOK KIT
NO.01621
To obtain the final finish, I the varnish staying sticky for as there is with any kit. In
applied Humbrol No.49 Matt a long time. Finally, I fitted terms of accuracy it doesn’t Materials;
Varnish, mixing in 15% of the engine exhausts that had look bad and now that I look Injection moulded polysty-
at it I see a Chinook... And a rene, waterslide decals
Humbrol gloss varnish of been painted earlier with
the same brand, airbrushed Alclad II Aluminium and Jet very appealing one indeed. Paints used;
at a high pressure in order Exhaust and... That was it! An inexpensive kit and Tamiya XF-4 Yellow Green,
Gunze Sangyo Aqueous Hobby
Color Olive Drab H304, Tire
Black H77, Gloss Fluorescent
Orange H98, White H1
Accessories used;
Eduard set (SS314)
Availability;
Trumpeter kits are imported
The oil paint shading
and distributed in the UK by
looked a little scary Pocketbond Ltd,
when seen mid-way www.pocketbond.co.uk
through the process Eduard;
but the subtle shading www.creativemodels.co.uk
it created looks superb.
Simple but effective and
well worth a try!
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ITALERI 1:24 IVECO STRALIS ACTIVE SPACE ● KIT NO.3869
ALL BLACK, IN BLUE Jeff Mangeat builds the

new 1:24 Italeri IVECO
Stralis ‘Active Space’,
straight out of the box
I
n 2007, IVECO revamped Power delivery is handled by scrutinising each sprue; surface to avoid distortion.
their Stralis truck by by a ZF gearbox and braking the detail is fantastic on The front and rear axles can
creating the so-called is provided by powerful all elements of the chassis, be connected to the chassis
'All Blacks' series, as the disc brakes. Italeri has engine and cabin; completely before painting everything
manufacturer is a partner of reproduced a very attractive new moulds were created in medium grey. The Cursor
Team New Zealand rugby. kit of this flagship of the specifically for this kit of the 13 engine is a little marvel;
Produced mainly in black, IVECO fleet. Having seen Stralis and that takes time! it comprises twenty-five
the Stralis featured Maori the pictures of the test shot parts alone with all ancillary
tribal designs, but they can build-up at www.italeri.com, POWER BY CURSOR equipment necessary for its
however be supplied in red, I already suspected it was a The chassis builds up from operation. All parts were cut
white or blue. This vehicle model of very high quality rails, each riddled with holes from the sprue, cleaned up
is equipped with a Cursor and upon unpacking the for optional equipment and and sorted by colour (steel,
10 diesel engine which contents of the box when the crossmembers; no trace aluminium, matt black
comes in two sizes; the review sample arrived, my of a one-piece frame here, and white) in readiness
ten-litre Cursor 10-400 with expectations were confirmed. which I hate! The locations for painting. Details were
a power output of 400bhp The time between its of the crossmembers are then touched in with white,
and the thirteen-litre announcement and the kit well marked and assembly orange, aluminium, yellow,
Cursor 10-430, creating, as going on sale seemed long, goes well, but the cementing red, purple and black. The
you might expect, 430bhp. but this is easily explained must be done on a flat engine parts were then
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The finished chassis, which builds
up from separately moulded
side-rails and crossmembers.
Close-up view of the rear air suspension being cemented

together. Small clamps were used while the cement cured.
Above and right; views of the completed engine with integral gearbox.
The detail is impressive. Various metallic shades were used, with details
touched in by hand.
cemented as shown in the protect the ashtray,

instructions. Final assembly the heating controls
includes the engine, and switches (these
transmission and radiator areas retain the
and as the saying goes, 'we grey plastic look)
have a model in the model'. while I painted the
dashboard in light grey
HOME SWEET HOME primer. I then covered the
The interior of the cabin is areas to remain clear using
a perfect replica of the real Maskol and then applied the
truck, with many details medium grey. Finally, the
reproduced. The dashboard dark grey details and other
deserves special attention colours were touched in The engine module
during the assembly of its with a very fine brush. has been fitted
two main parts in order to The cabin's interior walls into the chassis,
conceal the very noticeable were painted following along with the fuel
tanks and other
join-line that runs along the same principle structures.
the top of the completed and assembly continued
structure. This very visible unhindered. This kit is
seam was generously glued a real pleasure to build;
(avoiding cement runs) and even the, even the driver's
after drying, the surplus was bunk-bed panel is present!
removed by sanding, paying The top of the bed is absent,
attention not to damage but this is not visible
the detail. With the help when the cab is finished.
of photos, I used Maskol to I also noticed the lack of U
Pretty much
every major part
of the Stralis has
been depicted in
this kit and it looks
very detailed indeed.
The detail in Italeri’s Stralis kit is exemplary throughout. Here we see

the exhaust box and underside of the forward chassis, showing the
engine sump and steering.

FULL-BUILD: COMMERCIAL TRUCK
ITALERI 1:24 IVECO STRALIS ACTIVE SPACE ● KIT NO.3869
The unpainted
dashboard (top)
shows the long
cement line that The completed dashboard with
must be filled and Humbrol Maskol was used to bank off instrument decals applied and
sanded flat. areas of the dashboard during painting. details painted.
A quick and easy way to highlight the The engine service panel was
mesh in the door panels; scraping! painted different colours.
V gear-lever in some photos possible. Its backing panel

of the real Stralis, is it an and the area around the
automatic? I can't say if it windshield were painted
is an oversight from Italeri matt black and then came
but it would surprise if it the long process of detail
were, given the many other painting; each component on
details present, especially the plate received its colour
all the storage lockers for using pictures found on the
the passenger and other internet as a guide. The The cab components prior
to, and during final assembly.
structures that become body panels are separate Note how the cab ‘inner’
invisible once the cabin mouldings and they were builds into a box to which the
elements are closed up. One primed and painted with outer panels are fixed.
little nitpick; the empty door Tamiya TS-51 Racing
pocket could have been be Blue. This colour is quite
open and the cabin lacks the translucent so it is advisable
power-window switches and to apply a layer of plain
mirror-adjustors on the door blue between the primer
panels. Oh well, we can't and the TS-51. The matt
have everything! black area around the door
windows was then painted.
KIND OF BLUE The tribal logos were applied
The front grille can be and the black area was
opened up to show the whole masked before varnishing
engine service area, a very the body, the large logo on
nice touch but it must be the shiny blue and black
glued in the open or closed matt forcing this particular
position, only one choice is operation. Unlike other kits
Mini Review... This kit must have one of the smallest scales we’ve dealt with in TMMI;
1:4105. The kit is still a good size though and all parts are covered with
MOEBIUS 1:4105 BATTLESTAR some superb detail, both raised and recessed. Model ship painting skills
GALACTICA PEGASUS will be handy when finishing this model as it will need a light touch with the
KIT NO.931 weathering. More details on the kit next issue.
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The Stralis logo is provided in the form of individual letters which are applied over raised
detail on the front access hatch; the final appearance is very neat and tidy.
Bronco
of trucks, cab assembly is
accomplished by gluing
the panels around the
'cockpit' sub-assembly. To
avoid accidental adhesive
marks, the areas near
CB35085
windows were fixed using 1:35 British Humber Armoured Car Mk.II....................... £34.99
PVA 'white' glue.
It just remained to fix
the small parts, spoilers
and other accessories, to
Nearly ready for final
complete the model. To assembly; the rolling
bring a shine to the lights chassis awaits the
and mirrors, aluminium cab unit.
foil was placed behind
the transparent parts. CB35097
The assembly was really 1:35 Panzerjaeger II fuer 7.62cm Pak 36 (Sd.Kfz.132)
Marder IID ...................................................................... £28.99
fun, this new generation
of well-researched
kit features precision
assemblies and a
much more authentic
representation of detail.
Alternative livery
possibilities abound, The vast size of the
engine can be fully
starting with the German appreciated while the CB35107
company 'Monjean cab is off. 1:35 US GPW 4x4 Light Utility Truck with 37mm
Transporte', also included Anti-Tank Gun M3A1 ....................................................... £26.99
in the box. An excellent
new kit from Italeri! ●
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Italeri 1:24 IVECO Stralis, kit No.3869
Materials;
Black, white, transparent injection-moulded
polystyrene, flexible vinyl, tyres, waterslide
decals
CB35113
Paints used; 1:35 Russian Self-Propelled Gun SU-152 (KV-14)
Acrylic auto sprays; matt black, light, April 1943 (early) production ......................................... £36.99
medium and dark grey
Tamiya Sprays TS-51 Racing Blue, TS-13
Clear, TS-71 Smoke
Tamiya Acrylic X-26 Clear Red, X-27 Clear
Orange, X-8 Yellow
Accessories used;
Electrical wire
Miscellaneous; CB35159
1000-grit sandpaper, Microsol, Maskol, 1:35 WWII US Truck Crew Set.......................................... £7.99
masking tape, wood glue.
References;
Internet; pictures of the inside of the cab
and engine service area
CB35161
1:35 M22 Locust (T9E1) Airborne Tank
(British Version) ............................................................. £24.99
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FULL BUILD: 1:48 ARMOUR MODEL
TAMIYA 1:48 BA-64B RUSSIAN ARMOURED CAR ● KIT NO.32576
BOBIK
RUSSIA’S EYES AND EARS ON THE BATTLEFIELD
Pat Johnston describes how he
assembled, painted and weathered Tamiya’s
new and tiny 1:48 BA-64B armoured car
The t
left b
I was
point
to ad
In the
of tim
P
rior to the Second designed a fully armoured war and well into the 1950s. don’t be fooled; sometimes
Word War, the Soviet body to fit over the GAZ 64, The release of the BA-64B good things do come in
Union dedicated a and later the GAZ 67. These in 1:48 by Tamiya came as small packages. The kit was
lot of their war effort vehicles were influenced by a bit of a surprise to me, as a delight to work on, from
towards the construction the design of the German I had no idea it was coming. start to finish. A simple, fast
of fully armoured cars to Sdkfz.222 armoured car, I had given some thought to build and on to the finishing,
provide reconnaissance for incorporating sloped armour purchasing the all resin and just my type of model. If
the tank divisions. Although all around, and a small, one photo-etched kit by Hauler, you'll follow me along, I’ll
most of this energy switched man turret equipped with but Tamiya’s release made endeavour to show how
to the production of fully a 7.62mm light machine me change my plan. easy it is to get some pure
tracked vehicles after the gun. The BA-64B went on Although the kit is very model-building joy from such
German invasion in June to serve the Soviet military small, and the box contained a simple kit with loads of
1941, the GAZ Company throughout the rest of the only one sprue of parts, personality. ●
p 30-36 BA64D Car 221MN.indd 30 30/01/2014 14:33

Views of the
completed, yet
un-painted model.
It really is a tiny
little thing!
I used a shovel from the

Tamiya M4A1 Sherman kit,
as it had better detail. I also
used some spare etched
pieces from Hauler to
attach it to the bonnet.
“toThe kit was a delight

work on, from start
to finish...
” The pry-bar was
scratchbuilt using a
section of Evergreen rod.
The turret interior was Lead foil was used for the
left basically alone. strapping to attach it to
I wasn’t sure at this the bonnet. Fine copper
D
point whether I’d try wire was used to plumb
to add a figure or not. the headlamp and the
In the end, I ran out horn on the fender.
of time anyway…
A few bits and

bobs were
sourced from the
spares box to
give the Bobik a
‘lived-in’ look.
p 30-36 BA64D Car 221MN.indd 31 30/01/2014 14:33

Painting begins. For a primer, I used Tamiya

XF-19 Sky Grey, with a little bit of X-22 Clear
added which gives the Grey a bit more
smoothness. Several thin, misted coats were
applied to ensure good, uniform coverage.
All the sub-assemblies get this

coverage, including the turret,
above. They were also given
twenty-four hours to cure fully.
The next step was to add the

white edges to the fenders and
the front end. I assume the
Soviets did this to aid in night
convoy driving where headlamps
were prohibited. I used Tamiya
XF-2 Flat White for this. There was
no need to over paint the entire
hull, only ensure the areas that
were affected are fully covered.
The next step was to mask off the areas that will remain white, using Tamiya’s The masking is shown here complete. Patience here rewards the
excellent masking tape. modeller later...
p 30-36 BA64D Car 221MN.indd 32 30/01/2014 14:33

For a faded top coat, I like to use Gunze Sangyo’s acrylic
Now I applied my base Russian 4B0 Green. I like to use Tamiya #320 Dark Green. Although this colour is marked as dark,
XF-73 Dark Green (JGSDF) for this; several passes are made to it is in fact a very pale green, perfect for my purposes. This
ensure complete coverage. This was left to cure fully overnight. was applied randomly, in a cloud-type pattern. The aim is to
give the paint a sun-bleached, or faded, look.
Now, our previously-applied masking tape can be removed. While this looks a After a few coats of my favourite gloss clear (Future Floor Wax in
bit stark now, the weathering to come will change this quite a bit. my case, Johnson’s Klear in the UK), I now applied the kit’s decals.
My BA-64 will get only a set of generic numerals.
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Here we have another fabulous diorama accessory release from Plus Model;
PLUS MODEL 1:35 waste container a pair of modern industrial-sized bins with rotating lids and casters. The resin
KIT NO.433 castings are very fine and the bins come complete with decals – brilliant!
UK import/distribution; creativemodels.co.uk
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The model now needs to be restored to a matt finish. Again, several thin, misted coats are
I have found that I get the best results using these preferred to one thick application. You
products: Vallejo’s #70.540 Matt Medium, #70.520 Matt will see the flat taking hold with each
Varnish, thinned with their own #71.361 Airbrush Thinner. of the misted coats. The model is now
Buy them at; www.creativemodels.co.uk ready for its weathering.
A small dot of each of these colours is deposited A liberal splash of your favourite thinner can
I use Winsor & Newton oils almost exclusively. These in my palette. now be added. I find that Humbrol enamel
two colours; #25 Lamp Black, and #35 Raw Umber thinners are of a uniformly excellent quality.
will be evenly mixed to form the basis of my washes
and outlining.
Here is the model fully To add some sun-fading effects, I will add some contrasting light and
colour-washed, with all surface dark vertical streaks to the hull sides and top. This is where the model
details outlined. This process can starts to come to life. Humbrol enamel #117 was used, with a small bit
be a bit tedious, but the results of Winsor & Newton #40 Titanium White. The same mix was used to
are well worth the effort. add some restrained ‘negative chipping’.
p 30-36 BA64D Car 221MN.indd 34 30/01/2014 14:33

Pigment powders were used to add some light dirt/dust deposits on the A 3mm ‘MV’ brand lens was glued into the pre-drilled headlamp.
model’s surfaces. Obviously the wheels and lower areas get a heavier These lenses give great realism for low cost, a real good deal.
treatment.
The pry-bar was given a rub with powdered graphite which simulates bare The axe was picked out in Humbrol enamels, with pigments used to add
metal better than any paint can. some subtle shading.
Again, Humbrol enamels and powders were used to add colour to the To finish off the turret interior, the machine gun was picked out in enamel Matt
stowage ‘bundle’, as well as the spare wheel. Black Humbrol, with some light dry-brushing in enamel Chrome Silver, darkened
with Umber oil. The seat’s pad was also painted with Humbrol enamel.
p 30-36 BA64D Car 221MN.indd 35 30/01/2014 14:33

“simple
Pure model-building joy from such a
kit with loads of personality...
”
Several rust shades of pigments were stippled dry on the muffler and exhaust The bonnet’s shovel also got the Humbrol/pigment treatment. Tamiya’s new
pipe. Dry pigments give a better texture for rust than paint, in my opinion. BA-64B is a joy - now I’m looking forward to the new GMC 6x6 airfield fuel
Note the splattered-up road dirt on the lower hull sides. truck in 1:48.. See you again soon for more 1:48 fun!
p 30-36 BA64D Car 221MN.indd 36 30/01/2014 14:33

p 37 ADs Collated 221.indd 8 30/01/2014 12:15
FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATION
HOBBYBOSS 1:48 NORTHROP/MCDONNELL DOUGLAS YF-23 ● KIT NO.81722
W I D O W
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p 38-47 YF23Jet 221MN.indd 39 30/01/2014 14:35

V P&W engines employing a every bit as good as it

moveable exterior shroud to looked – and let’s face it,
the paddle, whereas the GE it looks very good indeed!
YF120 had a fixed shroud. Even today, much of the The HB kit is well packaged
As with the F-22 that data associated with the – par for the course from this
subsequently entered YF-23’s two prototype manufacturer.
service, the F-23 would aircraft – PAV-1 and
have carried its weapons PAV-2 – remains classified,
internally in a large, especially performance data.
under-fuselage weapons bay. The Lockheed team quoted
Initially, the plan was to that the PAV-2 aircraft
carry AIM-120 AMRAAMs had flown well in excess of
and AIM-9 Sidewinders, Mach 1 under dry thrust
pallets that dropped – ie;. without afterburner -
from the bays – angled to later quoting that in actual
ensure clearance – being fact, the aircraft had flown
used to facilitate launch of considerably faster than
these weapons. No doubt that, but when pushed,
development would have declined to reveal just how
cleared further weapons, much faster. As with its
much as it did during the final configuration, weapons
F-22 programme, and so its and other interesting details,
fun to speculate just how one can only speculate as
this aircraft would have to the performance of this
appeared and been armed, ‘rocket ship’. One things for
had it entered service with sure though, it’s enduring
the USAF. legacy is that even now,
There is no doubt that twenty years on, we are still
this was a fantastic design talking about two aircraft
that offered astonishing that lost a competition, but
performance; certainly still remain arguably the
the chief test pilot Paul ultimate example of aviation
Metz was impressed by design and technology. The instructions, decals and painting guide; the kit
it, concluding that it flew supplies a full colour sheet to help you paint your model.
Views of the unpainted kit-parts show the excellent detail in the mouldings, the instrument panel in particular
p 38-47 YF23Jet 221MN.indd 40 30/01/2014 14:35

IN MINIATURE offer. I appreciate that the
Fans of this aircraft, myself real aircraft was smooth, but
included, have wanted a a little extra detail here and
1:48 kit of this aircraft for there would not have gone
a long time and though amiss, even perhaps having
available in resin, the panel lines that were a little
inherent construction deeper so that they stood
problems associated with up to some of the sanding
that medium along with the and filling that needed to
cost, has precluded many be carried out during the
from adding this aircraft build. This is particularly
to their quarter-inch scale noteworthy around the
collections. Thanks must go upper fuselage and outer
out to Hobbyboss for filling wing panels where the need
that gap – but was it worth to create a virtually flawless
the wait? Let’s take a look shape, necessitated repeated
shall we? runs with filler, Mr Surfacer,
This is a typical wet ‘n dry and sanding
Hobbyboss kit; well sticks, the results being the
packaged, nicely moulded almost complete removal of
with finely rendered those delicate panel lines.
details. The simplicity of The instructions and
the aircraft’s shape, at least decals are well produced and
superficially and an obvious though as we’ll see later, the
need to keep costs down, decals are pure fiction, at
seems to have forced HB least allow the enthusiast
to simplify the kit and so to build what may have
anyone hoping that they are been a representative
going to receive a match for aircraft. Care needs to be
Hasegawa’s F-22 Raptor, taken during assembly and
will be disappointed. What especially when following The fuselage
you do get are the basics the instructions; I do wish halves are huge!
to build an impressive that kit designers and the
replica of this aircraft that draftsmen that create the
will allow further details instruction sheets, would
to be added with little actually build the kit before
additional expense. For
instance, there are enough
drawing them up, because U
images available to allow
the opening of the weapons
bays and the creation of the
weapons rails and missiles.
The control surfaces around
the wings could be cut-way
and deflected, the cockpit
detailed further (especially
the insides of the canopy
which are very bare!) and
the jet-pipes made somewhat
more accurate and complete
than offered in the box. Add
the option to either build
a true prototype or have Main undercarriage leg mouldings - the same pattern as the F/A-18 Hornet!
fun with a ‘What-If’ and
you have the basis for a
fun project over the coming
months.
GOOD IN PARTS
Inspection of the kit parts
reveals what seems to be a
curate’s egg. The smaller
items such as the cockpit
and undercarriage bays
are really nicely detailed
(despite being a little
imagineered in places) and
look good once painted, Main wheels look good; subtle Canopy is well moulded with frosted framework;
whereas the airframe is flat-spots will complete the look. clear portions are flawless.
rather plain with only very
basic panel line detail, on
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V if they did a little more Upon opening the box, the

often, they would produce a first thing that draws your
more sensible approach to attention, are the two huge
the building and painting of fuselage halves. This is one
their kits! This one is spoiled enormous aircraft and that’s
by the direction to add all of reflected in the size of those
the undercarriage parts to pieces, dwarfing even the
the fuselage before fixing the equally impressive Raptor
upper fuselage and the outer in this scale. As mentioned
wings in place! Now I’m earlier, the panel detail may
all for having faith in your need to be protected and so The cockpit builds
product, but that’s bordering care needs to be taken when easily and looks neat
once complete.
on the absurd. The design joining the outer wing panels There’s a lot of space
of the kit is such that you to the fuselage. I decided behind that seat -
may need to fix the nose early on that I would not maybe enough for
leg in place (I didn’t, a little join the upper and lower some extra detailing
trimming of the location halves of the wings first, but and cables?
pegs allowing it to slip into would rather join the upper
place after final painting panels to the upper fuselage
and weathering), but that is and then the lower sections.
certainly not the case with This way I could line up the
the main U/C bays and their joints almost perfectly and
legs. Read the instructions
and plan a more sensible
route; trust me, it will be
time well spent.
Painting a cockpit is always fun and

this one, was no different. Gunze
Sangyo and Vallejo acrylics were
used to great effect here.
An oxygen hose was

fashioned from lead
and copper wire
and then painted
dark green. A little
drybrushing brought
out the detail on this
part and also around
the rest of the cockpit.
The seat is missing some of its lap straps so these
were taken from an old set of Eduard etched details.
From the same set that supplied the seat straps, I managed to find some The cockpit looks sharp once fixed in place.
pre-printed cockpit placards so these were used around the interior to
add a further layer of detail and colour.
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Multiple shades of Alclad II were
sprayed around the jet pipes to bring
out the detail and create a more
The jet ‘pipes’ were primed with complex impression. This is how
Tamiya Fine Surface Primer and then the pipes look for the P&W powered
There is no getting away from oversprayed with Alclad II Steel. aircraft with the additional shrouds…
the impression that the jet pipes
are little more than imagination
in this kit!
then apply the cement, thus happy to look at the smaller

reducing the need for too details. Let’s begin with
much filling and sanding. the cockpit. This features
Good in theory, I still had complete instrument panel
some to do, but I’m confident and side console details
that this was a still a better and a well-moulded ACES
route to take than gluing the II seat, that oddly features …and here’s how they look with the Tamiya masking tape was used to
wings together and then the shoulder straps, but none shrouds in place. Should you not use carefully mask off the delicate Alclad
fuselage, before joining them. for the pilot’s lap! You could them, their mounting holes need to finish, both from the subsequent
be filled and sanded smooth. painting and also, careless handling.
add some extra detail,
OUTLINE ACCURACY? but I found that careful
Shape-wise, there are painting was more than
problems. The YF-23 was enough to create a more The nose-wheel
an extraordinarily delicate than acceptable appearance. bay has been
shape that flowed like water, The instructions are assembled
ready to be
with very little evidence fairly explicit with their painted gloss
of sharp edges. In this kit, painting instructions and white. Note the
though that’s apparent to a so I followed those in the level of detail.
degree, the fuselage looks main, spraying the main
a little heavy, the rear of components – tub, panels,
the nose where it blends seat and electronics boxes
in with the rear fuselage – with Gunze Sangyo
and those humped engine acrylics, Dark Gull Gray, The main wheel
nacelles, looking two large Black, Khaki Green, etc., bays are really
and not curved enough before detailing the results nicely detailed,
in both profile and plan with Vallejo acrylics. Some benefitting from
view. Also, the front edge additional lap-straps and careful painting
and weathering
of the nacelles have two an oxygen hose made from to bring out the
odd depressions that look a length of lead wire bound delicate detail.
almost like thumb-prints. with fine copper wire and
In my initial assessment of painted green, completed
this kit I speculated that the cockpit.
these were not on the real The nose undercarriage
aircraft, but now I’m not bay sits under the cockpit
so sure. Checking through and as can be seen in the
my reference images it accompanying pictures, is
would appear that the well-detailed and fun to As with the bays,
fuselage does change shape build. As with the main bays, the undercarriage
doors are well
in this area, and so these this one was assembled and detailed and look
depression may well be okay, then sprayed with several good under paint.
if not a little exaggerated. layers of Humbrol’s excellent Given the levels
Certainly, I was happy to Gloss White enamel. I love of detail here,
leave them be and felt that this paint! Though thick in it’s interesting to
speculate of how
the damage done to the the tin, it thins beautifully nice a weapons bay
model far outweighed the with Humbrol’s Enamel would have been!
resulting finesse, the work Thinners and sprays
would achieve. extremely well to produce a
lovely smooth finish. One of the painted
INTO THE OFFICE undercarriage bays
Shape problems aside, the LANDING GEAR shows off for the camera.
overall impression is still The undercarriage – looking Note the line of red filler
very much that we have a to be based on those used on along the joint between
1:48 YF-23 and so I was still the F/A-18 Hornet, though U the wing and fuselage.
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With the simplified intake tunnels fixed in place, A lot of time was spent carefully masking off the It was decided to paint the model in the colours
the fuselage in ready to be sealed up. Note the cockpit opening and canopy. This is such an of PAV-1, Caracal’s decals being used to help
engine air intake trunking and ‘boxes’ for the main important step and well worth taking time over for achieve this aim. www.caracalmodels.com
undercarriage bays. the best results.
V I’m not sure they are! – for this type of delicate

The model was painted
looks very impressive and work. Once happy that using Gunze Sangyo’s
sturdy enough to hold the the model was assembled range of acrylics, multiple
weight of this large aircraft and cleaned up as well as shades of grey being
model. I actually assembled possible, the cockpit and used to replicate the used
these at the same time as undercarriage openings appearance of the real
aircraft. Clean, it was not!
the bays and then painted were masked with Tamiya
them with the same Gloss masking tape and then the
White, leaving them to dry whole airframe sprayed with
before ‘weathering’ each several layers of Tamiya’s
one with a carefully applied Super Fine Primer. A final
layer of Humbrol German check, a little sanding here
Grey, heavily thinned with and there and the model was
Mig’s ‘Thinner For Washes’. ready to paint.
A cotton bud moistened with
some Odourless Turpentine PAINTING AND WEATHERING
removed the excess to create Finally, we come to the
a neatly shaded finish. The colour schemes and the Tamiya’s X-22 Clear,
wheels were treated in the decals. The kit supplies thinned with Mr Color
same way, the tyres being decals for only one aircraft, lacquer thinner, is my
hand-painted with Vallejo a generic Langley-based favourite gloss varnish
Dark Rubber before being F-23, completely ignoring and was used to great
oversprayed with Tamiya the fact that the production effect on this model.
Tyre Black to impart a little aircraft would most likely
weathering. have been different to the
Other than the need to prototypes and that two
carefully plan assembly, the perfectly acceptable schemes
construction of the kit is in for PAV-1 and PAV-2 would
the main, fairly painless. have made better choices!
The fit of the parts is very Given that I just can’t bring
good and only a modicum of myself to build a ‘What If’ –
filler is needed to smooth out especially when it’s based on
the larger pieces. Though one of my favourite aircraft
it seems as though I’m – I decided to wait and see
labouring this point, it is if other decals would become
worth mentioning just how available, especially for
smooth the shape of the the prototypes. Thankfully,
YF-23 was and so the joints my prayers were answered
need to be almost invisible. when Caracal announced
Here, I assembled the that they would be
model with Gunze Sangyo’s producing a limited-edition
excellent Mr Cement S and sheet (300 copies) that
then very carefully filled would allow the modeller
any gaps with 3M surface to build both the overall The decals went on flawlessly,
filler. This is an automotive Gunship Gray PAV-1 absolutely no evidence of silvering
finishing material that is aircraft and ‘Grey being apparent once they had dried out.
ultra-smooth and dries very Ghost’ the Compass
quickly and is thus perfect Gray finished, PAV-2.
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Order placed, I waited with DECALLING TIME
baited breath for the decals Having left the
to arrive, being delighted paintwork to
The paintwork and
once they did to see the high dry for a couple
decals were unified
quality design and printing of days, it was with several layers
that Caracal had managed over-coated with of Vallejo Flat
to achieve. It was now time a couple of layers of Varnish, the results
to paint the beast! Tamiya X-22 clear ready being seen here.
From the off, I knew that for the decals. These were
I wanted to build PAV-1 and a pleasure to apply, Daco’s
so grabbed a few bottles of setting solutions being used
Gunze Sangyo Gunship Gray to help them settle into
and some of their Mr Color the panel line detail where
lacquer thinners, mixed up appropriate. Another layer
enough to cover the model of X-22 followed by several
and sprayed it over the coats of Vallejo Flat Varnish
entire airframe using my - thinned with de-ionised
trusty Iwata airbrush. Once water – levelled everything
happy that I had an even out and created a nice even
coverage, the model was finish.
left to dry and then gently Though the bulk of the
buffed with some Micro weathering had already
Mesh to smooth things out. been applied during the
The real aircraft, though airbrushing phase a little
a prototype, certainly looked more was added here and
used in the reference shots there using some carefully
and so I mixed some lighter applied washes of Raw
and darker shades of grey Umber oils and Humbrol
and randomly sprayed enamels, both heavily
them over the surface of thinned with Mig’s Thinner
the model, taking care to For Washes. I also masked
ensure that the effect was as off the control surfaces and
random as possible. Panels oversprayed their edges with
The YF-23 was given the unofficial name of ‘Black
were then masked off and a thin mix of Tamiya Smoke Widow’ following the application of an ‘hourglass’
sprayed with alternate, and Mr Color Thinner to marking to the underside of the aircraft that
lighter or darker shades add a little definition. This looked like that found on a Black Widow spider.
once again avoiding a colour was also used around Images of this marking certainly captured the
symmetrical finish. There the airframe to create the imagination of the public, but not those at
was no real plan involved illusion of dirt streaking, Northrop/MDD who quickly ordered its removal
from the aircraft. The marking disappeared, the
here; I simply carried on structural elements and name seems to have stuck…
until I was happy with the
final finish, scruffy rather
general wear and tear. U
than arty being the goal!
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V FINAL ASSEMBLY
All the remained was to
fix the undercarriage in
place and deal with the
large clamshell canopy.
The canopy is beautifully
moulded and though it could
benefit from some additional
detail, is certainly a fine way
to complete the model. The
instructions only suggest
that you fix the canopy in
the closed position, but I
elected to have it open, a
small ram from the spares’ Close-up views of the canopy show the saw-tooth edge at the hinge, all part of the stealth technology.
box and a dab of 5-minute
epoxy, being the weapons of
choice to enable this to be so.
CONCLUSION
Though this is a somewhat
flawed kit from Hobbyboss,
it is the only game in town
and thanks to the size of
the model, the quality of
the detail and the ease of
assembly, still offers a very
pleasing, fun project to
enjoy. It was disappointing
to see the lack of prototype
markings in the kit, but
The shrouded exhaust outlets can be seen here, in their The markings from the Caracal decal sheet look great on
hopefully, the appearance open configuration. The Alclad II paints worked well. the massive tail control surfaces.
of the Caracal sheet will
allow those that wish to do
so, the chance to build one
or other prototypes – or
both! – so all is not lost. I
really enjoyed building this
kit and have every intention
of building the ‘Grey Ghost’
PAV-2 at some point in
the future - well, it’s too
gorgeous not to... ●
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MODELSPEC
Hobbyboss 1:48 YF-23
KIT NO. 81722
Materials;
Injection moulded polystyrene,
Hobbyboss’s 1:48 soft vinyl tyres and hose,
kit is surprisingly
waterslide decals
large and has real
presence once Paints used;
complete. Gunze Sangyo Gunship Gray,
Dark Gull Gray, Black, Khaki,
Green
Tamiya X-22 Clear, X-19 Smoke
Vallejo Dark Rubber
Humbrol Enamel German
Grey, Gloss White
Decals;
Caracal Models YF-23
Prototypes (CD48048)
Availability;
Hobbyboss kits are available from;
www.creativemodels.co.uk
Caracal Models;
www.caracalmodels.com
The layers of subtly differing

grey tones bring life the
YF-23’s extraordinary
airframe, emphasising its
unusual structure.
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KIT PREVIEW
TAMIYA 1:48 RUSSIAN 1.5 TON CARGO TRUCK ● KIT NO.32577
Wheels/tyres are in kit plastic and

carry excellent detail.
Stan Spooner takes Engine covers feature fine louvres and

raised hinge detail.
a look at the new
1:48 Russian army
truck from Tamiya
JUST ENOUGH TO
GET THE JOB DONE!
Close-up of the main cabin structures
with moulded-in windscreen frame.
P
re-WWII, Russian easier and cheaper to build canvas side cab panels and
truck manufacturers thus getting them into canvas roof are well shaped
had been producing service quickly. The answer but you might want to add
a cargo truck was to either eliminate or some wrinkles, which can be
under license from US simplify elements, resulting added fairly easily done with
manufacturers. Their truck in the subject of this new kit a curved blade and some
design was evolving into by Tamiya. patience. As for the wood
a very capable machine, Just the engine’s lower half is present,
This model is another grain in the truck bed, it is moulding in with the chassis.
although fairly complicated kit that has a world of well rendered and delicate.
to build. When WWII began, possibilities for dioramas. You get two sprues of
the Russians needed to find It comes with two sprues figures for the truck bed.
a way to make these trucks in dark green and one clear It seems that the torsos
plastic that make up the and legs are identical for
truck and three sprues of two of the figures that sit
grey plastic for the figures on the floor and the two
and the arms, packs and that sit on boxes. It’s the
such. That sprue is from arms and heads that make
one of Tamiya’s figure sets them appear as if there are
but the figures are new to four completely different
this kit; more on that later. figures. Combine that with
The truck build seems to a different gun and pack Wood-grain texture on the cargo deck’s
be a simple process. The set up for each and it really panels is superb.
chassis and front fenders works! ●
are a one-piece element
making alignment trouble MODEL SPEC
free. There are a total of SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:48
seven steps to the truck but MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, WS
that makes it sound more UK IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION:
The Hobby Company Ltd;
complicated than it really is. www.hobbyco.net
If you don’t want to put the TMMI’S OPINION?
driver figure in the cab, you This kit has tons (1.5 tones to be
may want to add foot pedals, exact) of possibilities so pick one
up and enjoy the build! Detail view of the very finely moulded
as none are included. The suspension elements.
Figure and accessory sprues are
moulded in grey.
A small clear sprue carries the

windscreen and single headlight.
The suspension comes with individual
48 March 2014 TMMI 221 leaf-springs.
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New Releases
A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!
What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, BB; BASE BOARD, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABR
MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN COR
AIRFIX, UK
BRITISH ARMY BAE WARRIOR IFV OPERATION
HERRICK AFGHANISTAN
From good model shops. www.airfix.com
SCALE; 1:48 • MATERIALS; IM, WS • KIT NUMBER; A07300 KITTYHAWK, CHINA
The British Army’s current infantry fighting vehicle is the subject T-6 TEXAN
of Airfix’s newest release in quarter-inch scale and they’ve done www.kittyhawkmodel.com
an impressive job of it. Tracks are link and length and have pre- SCALE; 1:32 • MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS • KIT NUMBER; KH32001
rounded sections where they wrap around the sprockets and With this latest release, Kittyhawk have taken a bold move to
idlers, a nice touch. The hull and turret sport some excellent 1:32, an area of modelling that is very popular at the moment. The
detail and the kit is a good balance of complexity and ease of subject is a classic too; the North American T-6 Texan, AKA the
construction. The only area of criticism (almost inevitably) is the Harvard. The kit is a highly detailed production with an impressive
anti-RPG bar armour which comes in the form of panels with cockpit featuring sidewall frames, firewall and rear bulkhead,
moulded-in brackets. The bars are too thick for the scale and for a rollover frame and more; no harnesses are provided for the seats
realistic appearance will need careful filing out, or replacing with PE though. The engine is well rendered too, with a separately moulded
items when a set is released, which will most likely happen. MN pushrod ring and ancillaries but you’ll need to add your own
ignition cables. No less than eight attractive options are provided
on the two large decal sheets. Beautiful!. MN
Interesting Op. Herrick subject, excellent detail A fabulously charismatic subject, a lot of detail
on vehicle turret and hull inside and out, masses of markings options
The slats in the bar armour are a bit over-thick and Modeller must source their own seat harnesses
need refining for realism
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*Please turn to page 64 for contact
details of products featured here Kit Reviews
STIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD,
TIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
BRONCO, HONG
REVELL, EUROPE REVELL, EUROPE KONG EDUARD, CZECH
MONTY’S CARAVAN TYPE XXVII B SEEHUND OQF 6PDR ANTI-TANK GUN ON REPUBLIC
LEYLAND RETREIVER GERMAN SUBMARINE CARRIAGE MK.III (AIRBORNE) SPITFIRE MK.IXC EARLY
AND SCOUT CAR From good model shops. W/CREW VERSION PROFIPACK
From good model shops. www.revell.de/en From good model shops. EDITION
www.revell.de/en SCALE; 1:72 www.hannants.co.uk www.eduard.com
SCALE; 1:76 MATERIALS; IM, WS SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS; IM, SCALE; 1:48 • MATERIALS; IM,
MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; 05125 PE, WS • KIT NO; CB35168 PE, WS, PCM • KIT NO; 8282
KIT NUMBER; 03227 ICM’s excellent 1:72 Seehund This is the airborne version of Eduard’s latest Spitfire release
Here, we have a real classic U-boat has found its way into the British WW2 Mk.IV 6pdr depicts an early Mk.IXc and
kit, re-boxed by Revell. It’s the a Revell box here and it’s a anti-tank gun and Bronco have the box-art depicts the well-
Matchbox Monty’s Caravan successful formula. The kit has done a superb job of capturing known EN315 of Skalski in
set which originally came lots of great detail but is quite its slim profile in injection- tropical scheme which was
out from Matchbox in the simple to build and would moulded polystyrene. The also one of the markings
1970s. In the box you’ll find a make an attractive project for kit comes with an excellent choices in Tamiya’s 1:32 kit.
lovely replica of the Leyland someone new to submarine four-man crew and as with any Eduard’s new 1:48 Spitfire is
Retriever and Dingo scout modelling. MN model of an artillery piece, they a state of the art production
car, plus a moulded diorama will really bring it to life. Decals with extremely fine airframe
base, oil drums, wooden bar- are provided for their uniform detail and a refined cockpit
ricades plus General Bernard insignia. The only slight criticism as standard. In this ProfiPACK
Montgomery and two other is that the box-art shows edition we have pre-cut
officer figures. Detail is still multiple empty shell cases and canopy masks and a small but
excellent and it’s packed with inner storage tubes but these useful sheet of pre-coloured
charisma. MN are not included. MN photo-etched parts. MN
Very finely detailed kit of

A classic little diorama Interesting subject, good this important AA gun, Beautiful surface detail,
scene with tons of detail and easy to build plus four excellent figures accurate profile; a real
character and great detail connoisseur’s kit
The delicate propellers Spent ammunition cases
It would be cruel to find will need careful removal shown in the boxtop Plenty of tiny parts to
fault with this ‘70s gem from their sprue artwork not included feed the carpet monster
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KIT PREVIEW
TAMIYA 1:6 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFB FAT BOY LO ● KIT NO.16041
Number plates for various nations

are included on the decal sheet.
HARLEY'S TREAT
It has been quite a few years since Tamiya released Tamiya Harley-Davidson are back!
To keep the Fat Boy Lo company, Tamiya
an all-new motorcycle kit in 1:6, but with the new have re-issued four classic kits of different
styles of Harley. We looked at the Police
Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo, we have an Bike back in TMMI 218 and it's joined by
extraordinarily detailed production of this imposing the FLH Classic in two versions, plus the
FXE1200 Super Glide. Great to see these
machine. TMMI's Editor describes what's in the box... impressive kits back again.
H
arley-Davidson is an iconic which means they are hollow and keep on the part's outer surfaces, plus
American brand with a world-wide their shape via the natural elasticity convincing stitching. There are many
following and their bikes have a of the synthetic rubber, although with more fabulous things to explore in this
distinctive look and sound. Tamiya the not-inconsiderable weight of the kit and for anyone who fancies a journey
have used all the model kit technology finished model, they will deform a little into the world of Harley-Davidson in
at their disposal to create this wonderful too much, so lengths of foam-rubber miniature, this must be the ultimate
new model, capturing the slightly are supplied to squeeze inside the tyres model kit – and while it is complex, the
menacing look of this nearly all-black to give them a little more rigidity, a construction sequence has been designed
machine, which, of course can be painted thoughtful inclusion. by Tamiya to be as trouble free and
in other colours should you wish. Two types of metallic plating are enjoyable as possible. ●
The biggest departure in this kit used in this kit; satin-effect for the
from earlier bike models in the 'Big wheels, gearbox case, front-fork Tamiya 1:6 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB
Scale' line is its engine. A conventional, bodies, exhaust parts and more plus a Fat Boy Lo features;
injection-moulded model of an air-cooled super-shiny, slightly darkened 'chrome' • Workable front fork suspension
engine will often involve a join-line for the headlight, exhaust downpipes, • Workable rear suspension
running up through the cooling fins in engine pushrods, brake lever and more. • Layered engine cylinder heads
the cylinder, slightly spoiling the effect. No true Harley would be without its • Red and orange clear parts for brake and
In this kit, Tamiya have addressed the drive belt and a real-looking one is indicator lenses
issue by having the cylinder heads build included – so real, it looks like it could • Number plates for UK, Japan, USA,
up from a stack of individual layers on a actually work. In fact, it might just be Germany, France, Spain, Italy
central column, each one being slightly a real drive-belt of the type used in • Flexible brake and clutch lines
different from the next to achieve small power tools; perfect.
the correct profile. It's a painstaking The seat of this bike is very large
MODEL SPEC
approach and one that needs a patient, and prominent and it's represented SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:6
methodical build-up, but the final in the kit with an exquisite moulding MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IM, CP, SVT, WS
result is stunning and well worth in flexible black polyethylene which TMMI’S OPINION?
the extra time involved in assembly. gives it a degree of 'give'. The real A stunning model from top to bottom with some
With the cylinder head fins moulded bike's seat would be leather of course, serious attention to detail and classic touches
individually, it's also easier to neatly featuring different grains on its various of Tamiya sophistication. Before you begin your
kit, do an internet search for ‘Harley-Davidson
paint the exposed aluminium edges to stitched panels. The kit's designers have FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo colours’ to see what other
each matt black layer. The tyres in this taken this fact into account and have shades it can be painted, if you don’t fancy the
standard satin black.
kit are huge! They are 'semi-pneumatic' incorporated subtly varied textures
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‘Body’ parts for the Harley are moulded in luscious, gloss black plastic that, at a push, could be polished and left unpainted. For a truly convincing finish
though, you’ll need to prime and paint all the parts in your chosen colour; black is recommended but you could go with burnt orange...
The tyres are hollow and foam strips are supplied to give them a little internal The flexible vinyl seat is fantastic; note the change of ‘leather’ grain texture
rigidity. The Harley-Davidson name appears on the sidewalls. between the different panels and the realistic stitching.
T The soft vinyl sprue also carries the fuel-tank apron, foot-rest matts
handlebar grips and other ‘leather’ and ‘rubber’ items.
There are plenty of metal parts in this kit, including a set of miniature
box-spanners and a solid metal handlebars complete with knurled areas.
The bike’s characteristic drivebelt is provided of course, and it appears to Rear lights and indicator lenses are moulded in red and orange plastic, a great
be an actual drivebelt, complete with manufacturer’s code-number! help to the modeller and much more realistic than having to paint the parts.
Two types of metal plating will be found in the kit; satin for the mechanical parts and wheels, plus bright chrome for exhaust pipes and headlight.
The engine’s cylinder heads build up layer by layer to create a highly

realistic result; the instructions show the precise assembly sequence.
Tamiya 1:6 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB

Fat Boy Lo Detail Up Parts Set (12655)
Tamiya have released a detail upgrade set to go with the Fat Boy Lo,
consisting of a pair of very stout exhaust boxes in metal, a pair of
replacement front brake rotors in machined metal and photo-etched
data plates, straps for the exhausts and Harley-Davidson emblems for
the die-cast metal display base (shown left). All of these parts are very
welcome but the stand-outs are the new brake discs which outclass the
Internal packaging, showing metal parts, screws and more. To display the plated plastic items and will really give an extra sparkle to the model.
model with the stand retracted, a sturdy cast-metal base it provided.
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FULL BUILD: MODEL MOTORSPORT
TAMIYA 1:24 ZAKSPEED FORD CAPRI TURBO GR.5 WÜRTH ● KIT NO.24329
F O R W H A T IT 'S
WÜRTH
I
n late July 1978, a car direction of engineer Thomas sixty-four kilograms, with developed 380hp. Engaged in
appeared which will Ammerschläger – already sheet-metal and Kevlar body the German DRM (Deutsche
remain in the history of responsible for the touring panels. Wind tunnel studies Rennsport Meisterschaft)
endurance motorsport as car programme – for the were conducted to optimise Ford Championship, the
one of the most spectacular initial plans and drawings. aerodynamics, crucial in Zakspeed Capri showed
racing cars of all time; the The development and the search for performance. itself to be very promising
Zakspeed Ford Capri. It construction was entrusted For the engine, Zakspeed by winning the final race
resulted from the pairing-up to Zakspeed, led by Helmut opted for a cast iron block of the 1978 season at the
of Ford and the Zakspeed Barth (chief engineer) and BDA 1.4 litre engine with a Nürburgring and it lived
team of Erich Zakowoski to Bruno Bunk (expert welder). sixteen-valve, alloy cylinder up to this promise by
replace the ageing Escort Developed on the basis of head with double overhead dominating its class in 1979.
Group 5s and to counter the Group 5, Series-3 Capri, camshafts manufactured by In 1981, three Capris ran
the BMW offensive in the the car had a space-frame Cosworth. Equipped with in Division 2, one wearing
under two-litre class. This chassis made up from eighty a turbocharger (1.5 bar) the livery of the German
car was designed under the metres of tubing weighing the four-cylinder engine auto-parts manufacturer
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Olivier Crumbach builds
Tamiya's revamped Group
5 Capri, where much of the
work focuses on the body...
'Würth', its main sponsor. through a rack system. The and sizes are faithfully Championship. I decided
The Zakspeed Ford Capri engine of the car (the real observed and details are to use the Studio27 set of
Turbo driven by K. Ludwig one) was not included, the presented with the usual photo-etched parts designed
won ten of the thirteen races interior was limited and Tamiya precision mouldings. for the original Tamiya
of that season. ultimately the number of Chrome rims, tyres in Capri, which do improve
parts was reduced. The soft vinyl and transparent some parts of the model.
THE CAPRI RETURNS chassis included mouldings tail-lights all contribute to
The Capri Group 5 is one for the electric motor and the overall realism. A driver BODY PAINTING
of the first cars in 1:24 by battery locations and figure sitting at the wheel The bodyshell is moulded
Tamiya. Originally released openings for the drive is provided; it was needed in one piece except for
with the kit number '24014' system of the rear axle. for a motorised model! This the rear spoiler and rear
in 1979, it was powered by a You would therefore think re-issue features new decals fender grilles. After doing
small electric motor and the that this was a toy, but it is to depict the Würth car of away with the moulding
front wheels could be steered not. Externally, the shapes K. Ludwig in the 1981 DRM seam on either side of U

The new PE wiper is being

test-fitted here.
Studio27’s photo-etched set provides Tamiya’s A pile of kit parts, cleaned-up and ready for paint. This is a fairly
Capri with some essential detail upgrades. straightforward build is a good choice for a beginner.
Rear wing uprights were cemented

V the body using 1000-grit as windscreen wiper, BODY MARKINGS before the body was painted.
abrasive paper, I glued in body-clips, pedals, air vents I decided to first apply the
the supports for the rear and the 'spoked' wheel rims. stripes on the front wing,
wing spoiler so they were The operation to remove followed by the side-stripes
pre-assembled and ready the grille is very simple, so in order to accurately centre
to be painted. For perfect long as you work carefully to the sponsors' logos. After
alignment of this assembly, avoid injury. a short dip in water, the
I secured the parts with Once done, the body was stripes tended to tear when
Tamiya masking tape while washed and degreased in a applied to the model, which
applying glue. The gaps bath of detergent and then foreshadowed a session of
were then filled with Tamiya rinsed with clean water. hand-to-hand combat with Front grille removed to make way
Light Curing Putty. This After complete drying, I the rest of the markings... for the PE item from Studio 27.
material is very easy to use applied two coats of Tamiya
and hardens in one minute White Primer. The Zakspeed’s
under use an ultraviolet Twelve hours later, having bodyshell was
light, which enables a very found no dust or blemishes, moulded in black
fast construction work. For I applied two coats of plastic in the
original 1970s
those in a hurry who have Tamiya TS-26 Matt White release but is
not tried it yet, I urge you to and then let it dry at room now white, a more
do so! temperature for forty-eight user-friendly
I also cut out the moulded hours. I then sanded the shade.
front grille with my X-Acto entire body with fine-grit
knife in readiness for the sandpaper before applying
Studio27 photo-etched a first layer of Mr Hobby
part. This set also includes gloss in anticipation of decal
various fine parts such application.
The bodyshell has been decalled

and the details painted; now it’s
time to mount it on the chassis.

The interior floor, showing the location of the battery The rear axle is just representational;
box for the motorised original release. the actual axle is plain metal rod.
All decals were affixed with the desired gloss. After

plenty of water to allow forty-eight hours of drying, a
them to easily slip around smooth finish was obtained
until in the right position, by a slight 'compounding' (a
taking great care to remove rub with cutting compound).
excess water very gently Subtle colour-washes were Although basic,the
front-end doesn’t
with Q-Tips. This takes a applied in the hollows and look bad at all with
while, but it's the best way. surrounds of the windows to some selective
After four hours of decalling, deepen the detail. paint work.
I came to the end of these The cockpit is quite simple,
recalcitrant transfers without consisting of the bucket seat,
only a few tears shed. dashboard and not a lot else.
Any gaps where the It's so minimalist in fact that
decals tore were filled by the pedals are missing, as
retouching with Tamiya X-7 well as electrical boxes and
Red and X-18 Semi-Gloss other typical instrumentation
Black. I let it all dry you'd find in the cockpit of
for twenty-four hours a racing car. According to
before washing the body some pictures gleaned from
again prior to applying the net, they were originally
the varnish. Two layers painted black inside (X-18). The grille and wiper will be found on Studio27’s useful
were necessary to achieve The seat was painted matt U photo-etched nickel-steel set and add a lot to the model.
The Studio27’s PE
addition of set also provides
Studio27’s footpedals,
harness missing in the kit.
adds
realism to
the rather
spartan
cabin.

V black, XF-1. The photo-etched

harness was first formed
directly on the seat and then
painted XF-7 Flat Red. The
pedals were represented
by parts from the Studio27
photo-etched set, as well as
the and the footrest. The
chassis is also minimal since
the wishbones and rear
suspension are absent, the
result of the electric motor
installation from the original
kit. The rear wheels are
mounted on a metal shaft,
also a remnant of the original
powerplant. When I said
simple... Only at the front is
the suspension represented
– but there are no brake The underside is simple but still effective considering the model’s motorised origins.
callipers or rotors – but these
“ This
would be invisible once the
rims were in place anyway.
I followed the instructions
to paint the chassis, namely
is a very simple kit to build
but a well detailed one...
”
the frame in X-18, the lower
engine parts and exhaust in
XF-16 Flat Aluminium and
the turbo plumbing in XF-56
Metallic Grey. MODELSPEC
The assembly of the body
to the chassis is through a TAMIYA 1:24 ZAKSPEED FORD
simple click on the front and CAPRI TURBO GR.5 WÜRTH
rear. The peg was slightly KIT NO.24329
shortened in order to fix the Materials;
new photo-etched grille. This Injection-moulded white, black,
was followed by headlights, transparent and plated plastic
soft vinyl tyres, metal shaft,
tail-lights, mirrors, wiper polycaps, waterslide decals
and photo-etched hood
fasteners. In conclusion, Accessories used;
Studio27 photo-etched detail
this is a very simple kit to set ST27-FP24158
build but a well detailed one
nonetheless. I would have Paints used;
preferred more robust decals Tamiya Sprays; Surface White
Primer, TS -26 White
that would have saved Tamiya Acrylics; X-7 Red, XF-7
me much sweat during Flat Red, XF-16 Flat Aluminium,
application, but this is a X-12 Gold, XF-1 Flat Black,
very minor worry compared XF-56 Metallic Grey.
to the finished model and Mr Hobby; High gloss
rekindled memories... ●
The Zakspeed Capri’s

amazing outline was captured
brilliantly well by Tamiya ‘back
in the day’ and it’s a treat to
have it back again.

Book Reviews
GOT A NEW BOOK? IF YOU ARE A PUBLISHER WITH A NEW MODELLING RELATED TITLE TO PUBLICISE, WHY NOT SEND IN A COPY FOR REVIEW HERE?
ALS PANZERMANN IN AFRIKA UND ITALIEN 1942-45,

PANZER REGIMENT 8 UND SCHWERE PANZER-ABT.508
AXEL URBANKE, HANS BECKER, LUFTFAHRVERLAG START
ISBN 978-3-941437-19-7 • www.luftfahrtverlag-start.de • www.aviationbookcentre.com
This German publisher is best known its excellent books on Luftwaffe subjects and, more BRITISH STEEL, ON DISPLAY VOL.3
recently, WW2 U-boats. Pretty much every photo that appears in their books is previously CANFORA GRAFISK FORM & FÖRLAG
unpublished, making them a real treasure-trove of reference material and at TMMI, we look ISBN 789197 677387
forward to every one of their new productions. This new hardback is their second only title on www.canfora.se www.aviationbookcentre.com
the German army (Endkampf was the first) and I seem to remember eulogising over it when it New from this Swedish publisher is a book on a very
came out. Well, brace yourself for more eulogising over this new release, as it is one of the most welcome subject; modelling WW2 British Armour! Within
interesting books I've seen in a long time. its 100, soft-backed pages we are treated to seven
It's the first in a series by the publisher that is based on the photos shot by individual soldiers, models from a very august bunch of young modellers
rather than from official 'PK' (Propagandakompanie) sources and as such, provides a very from across Europe, presenting a Daimler Dingo (MiniArt)
personal insight into the events of the time. This first, 250+ page edition focuses on the photos diorama at Dieppe by Radek Pituch, a whitewashed
of Hans Becker. He was attached to the headquarters of the 8th Panzer-Regiment in Africa from Cromwell tank (Tamiya) by Andreas Grewin, a desert
1942 to 1943 and created extensive photographic journals of the military operations in the region. Valentine III Mk.II (AFV Club) by Johan Augustsson, a
After being wounded, he returned to Germany and once recovered, joined the 508th Heavy Panzer Scots Guards Churchill Mk.VI (AFV Club) by Javier de
Battalion when it was forming up. He ended up photographing the Battalion's Tigers in Italy during Luelmo, a desert Bishop 25pdr (Bronco/MiniArt) by Eelke
1944 and 1945 and his work was of an outstanding quality, as can be clearly seen in this book. Warrink, Humber Mk.IV armoured car (Bronco) by Jorge
A variety of subjects are covered, including the Bv222 flying-boat in which he flew to Tobruk Lopéz and a Matilda Mk.III (Tamiya) by Murat Özgül. All
plus medevac Fieseler Storch, before he moves on to shooting the tanks and soldiers of the kits are in 1:35 and all are built, painted and weathered
Afrikakorps and fantastic quality images they are too. Masses of modelling reference and to extremely high standards, making for unimpeachable
inspiration can be had from these images alone (PzIIs, PzIIIs, captured British trucks, a Stuka modelling reference. As always from this publisher,
and even a crashed SAAF Kittyhawk feature), but then we move onto Becker's 'second job' with the photographs and print reproduction are of professional
the 508th. Here we witness Tiger I training-turrets on concrete plinths at Paderborn and complete standards, making the model shots extremely clear and
Tigers in the mud of the training grounds prior to deployment, where the crews practised the full of detail. Highly recommended. MN
delicate art of loading their vehicles onto railway low-loaders; the photographs here are stunningly
sharp and extremely well framed. Panthers are depicted too. Then, he moves on to deployment in
Italy and we are treated to equally well shot photos of the Battalion's preparations and movements
in the country, where the machinery starts to take on a little more character. There are some colour
photos that show the three-tone camouflage more clearly than I have ever seen before and they
will make the hearts of WW2 German armour modellers flutter; completely invaluable colour-
reference like you've never seen before. Page upon page presents Tiger Is, Brummbärs and their
support vehicles in the mud and dust of Italy, a smattering of further colour photos adding spice
to the high-quality black and white images. Fantastic stuff. So, I did eulogise. But justifiably I think;
this book is a marvellous production that should not be missed by those interested in the desert
war, the Italian campaign and the Tiger I. Worth every single cent of the €56 asking price (plus
P&P), about £46 at the time of writing. Buy with confidence from either the publisher or from the
Aviation and Military Book Centre, links above. Very highly recommended. MN
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New Releases
Please turn to page 60 for the
The latest photo-etched sets, resin parts, figures and accessories to enhance your scale models...
What’s in the box?

AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLAST
MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

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Designed to upgrade HK Models’ sublime 1:32 B-17G Flying Fortress kit, this
extraordinary resin (and PE) set contains no less than four complete Wright Cyclone
radial engines with new cowlings, individual pushrods, ignition leads and more. The
detail on the resin castings is quite simply exquisite; the cooling gills on the cylinder
heads (right) are so fine you need a close-up lens to see them and the other parts
of the same high quality. Eduard seem to have got rid of most of the 'scan lines'
(produced by the 3D printing process) that were present on some previous resin
castings, making this a top quality production that will look breathtakingly realistic
on the model. Eduard have also created a complete set of replacement M2 Browning
.50cal guns (not shown) for the kit – thirteen in total – cast in resin with photo-
etched brass ring-sights and cocking levers; a very worthwhile purchase. MN
1:32 BRASSIN SETS;
B-17G ENGINES, 'BIG SIN SET' (SIN63202) FOR HK MODEL KIT
B-17G GUNS (632026) FOR HK MODELS KIT
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Accessories
Please turn to page 64 for the full details of the companies featured here.
ION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS,
R TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

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New in Eduard's Brassin line is a replacement cockpit (shown below right) for
Revell's new 1:32 Bf109G-6, released last year. The box includes a heap of resin
castings that entirely replace the kit parts, each new component carrying a
significantly improved level of detail to the standard parts. Particularly welcome
is the multi-layer instrument panel with pre-coloured dials on PE etched parts;
these look spectacularly good. A conventional instrument panel in opaque resin
is included for those who prefer that approach. Sidewall detail is complete
and an extensive suite of supplementary PE parts provide the trim wheel and
its drive chain, seat harnesses, rudder pedals and their straps, small levers,
canopy armour and more. Revell's standard cockpit is excellent but this
set takes it several steps further and will give the kit a serious touch of
refinement. Also new in the Brassin line for the Revell ‘G-6 is a set of
exhaust outlets with hollow tips and weld-seams; the anti-glare shields
are provided in photo-etch. The replacement main undercarriage
legs (cast in bronze, shown right)) are a straight swap for the slightly
delicate kit parts and come with brake lines cast integrally. The UC
doors are cast in resin and feature the remaining sections of brake
line, impeccably cast in fine grey resin.
1:32 BRASSIN SET;
BF109G-6 COCKPIT (632022) FOR REVELL
BF109G-6 EXHAUST STACKS (632020) FOR REVELL
BF109G-6 BRONZE UNDERCARRIAGE LEGS (632021) FOR REVELL
REVELL, EUROPE
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC www.revell.de/en
www.eduard.com • www.creativemodels.co.uk 1:35 MODELLING TOOLS
www.hannants.co.uk • www.lsamodels.co.uk Revell have recently released a nicely
Eduard have come up with a set of made set of side-cutters, which really are
replacement resin wheels and tyres for the only way to remove kit parts safely
Tamiya's 1:32 F4U-1 Corsair, released (for both the user and the kit) from the
last year. The set is a direct swap for the sprues. Also new is a modelling knife with
kit's soft synthetic rubber tyres (and a padded handle that comes with five
polystyrene wheels) and come with very spare blades, extremely useful for the fine
subtle flat spots to create the illusion of clean-up of kit parts.
the aircraft's weight. PRECISION CUTTER (39000)
Also new are replacement exhausts SCALPEL (39059)
and tyres/wheels for Tamiya's 1:72 IL-2
Sturmovik and early and late wheels/tyres
for Revell's spectacular 1:32 Junkers Ju88.
1:32 BRASSIN SET;
F4U-1 WHEELS (632019) FOR
TAMIYA
IL-2 WHEELS (672026) FOR
TAMIYA
IL-2 EXHAUST STACKS (672027)
FOR TAMIYA
JU88 WHEELS EARLY (632023)
FOR REVELL
JU88 WHEELS LATE (632024) FOR
REVELL
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Contact details for companies featured in TMMI...
● ACCURATE ARMOUR/ ● EAGLE EDITIONS ● MODEL WHOLESALE UK LTD ● SCALE MOTORSPORT
ARMOUR DISTRIBUTION Ltd PO Box 580 Hamilton MT 59840 Unit 3 Dean Close, Raunds, Northants No.3 Topside Lane, Newtown,
Units 15-16 Kingston Industrial Estate, USA406 Tel; 363 5415, Fax; 406 375 NN9 6BD Connecticut 06470-2023, USA
Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, PA14 5DG 9270 eagle@eagle-editions.com Tel; 01892 680009 www.scalemotorsport.com
Scotland. Tel; 01475 743 955 www.eagle-editions.com Fax:01892 522526 In UK; Grand Prix Models
Fax 01475 743746 info@modelwholesaleuk.com
www.accurate-armour.com ● FANTASY PRINTSHOP www.modelwholesaleuk.com ● THE SMALL SHOP
The Palms Oasis, New Portreath PO Box 580, Kalama WA 98625, USA
● THE AIRBRUSH COMPANY Ltd Road, Bridge, Cornwall, TR16 4QL ● MODUNI VERSAND GMBH Tel/fax; (360) 673-1255
79 Marlborough Road, Lancing Böttgerstr. 2-14, info@thesmallshop.com
Business Park, Lancing, West Sussex, ● FROME MODEL CENTRE 65439 Flörsheim, Germany www.thesmallshop.com
BN15 8UF, +44 (0) 1903 767800 1/2 Catherine Street, Frome, Tel; 06145 5456-0 Fax; 06145 5456-11
www.airbrushes.com Somerset, BA11 1DA, UK info@moduni.de www.moduni.de ● SYLMASTA
+44 (0) 1373 465295 Halland House, Dale’s Yard, Lewes
● AIRCONNECTION www.frome-model-centre.com ● MONROE PERDU Rd, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex,
Box 21227, RPO Meadowvale enquiries@frome-model-centre.com Monroe Perdu Designs, 3168 Renee RH17 7PG
Mississauga, ON L5N 6A2, Canada ● GRAND PRIX MODELS Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA. Tel; +44(0)1444 415027,
Tel (905) 677-0016 www.monroeperdu.com Fax; +44(0)1444 458606.
Fax (905) 677-0582 4 Thorpe Close, Thorpe Way, Email; sylmasta@aol.com
sale@airconnection.on.ca Banbury, OX16 4SW. ● PANZERWRECKS
info@airconnection.on.ca Tel; 01295 278070 Fax; 01295 278072 PO Box 164, Heathfield, Sussex TN21 ● TAMIYA JAPAN
www.airconnection.on.ca www.grandprixmodels.com 8WA, UK www.panzerwrecks.com Tamiya, Inc., 3-7 Ondawara
email@grandprixmodels.com Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8610 Japan
● AIRWAVES ● GREENHILL BOOKS ● PEGASUS HOBBIES www.tamiya.com
Via Hannants www.hannants.co.uk Park House, 1 Russell Gardens, (Selected items via Pocketbond in UK)
5515 Moreno Blvd, Montclair, CA ● TAMIYA UK;
London NW11 9NN, UK
● ALCLAD II
Tel 020 8458 6314 Fax 020 8905 5245 91763 USA www.pegasushobbies.com THE HOBBY COMPANY LIMITED
No.5 St Georges Close, Bacton, www.greenhillbooks.com Garforth Place, Knowlhill,
Norfolk, NR12 0LL. www.alclad2.com L.Leventhal@greenhillbooks.com
● PLUS MODEL (Creative Models in UK) Milton Keynes, MK5 8PG, UK
Tel; 01692 652166, Jizni 56, 370 10 C. Budejovice, Czech Tel; 01908 605686
Fax; 01692 652334 ● GUNZE SANGYO Republic. plusmodel@plusmodel.cz Fax; 01908 605666
MDC in the UK www.plusmodel.cz enquiries@hobbyco.net
● AMPERSAND PUBLISHING www.hobbyco.net
(via Historex Agents in UK) ● HANNANTS ● POCKETBOND LTD
235 NE 6th Avenue #4 Delray Beach, Harbour Road, Oulton Broad, (Trumpeter & AFV Club in UK) ● TANK MODEL, RUSSIA
Florida 33483-5543, USA Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2LZ. PO Box 80, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, www.tank-model.ru
Tel; 561-266 9686, Fax; 561-266-9786 Tel 01502 517444 Fax 01502 500521 England, AL6 0ND www.afvmodeller.com
www.hannants.co.uk Tel 01707 391509 Fax 01707 327 466
● ARCHER (Historex in UK) sales@hannants.co.uk info@pocketbond.co.uk ● TANK WORKSHOP
PO Box 1277 Youngsville, NC 27596- 345 Wynbrook Drive
1277, USA www.archertransfers.com ● HIKOKI PUBLICATIONS LTD ● POL MODELS McDonough, GA, 30253 USA
Ashtree House, Station Road, Ottringham, 64 Cumberland Road, Acton, London, Tel; (770) 573-1409,
● BADGER AIRBRUSH East Yorkshire, HU12 OBJ, UK W3 6EY UK polmodels@aol.com Fax; (770) 573-0479
9128 W. Belmont Avenue, www.tankworkshop.com
Franklin Park, IL 60131, USA ● HIROBOY (Zero Paints) ● PSP MODELS LTD (Mission Models in USA)
800-AIR-BRUSH • Fax: Unit 59, Basepoint Business Centre Unit 19B, Applin’s Farm, Farrington, ● TRUMPETER
800-57BADGER Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Dorset DT11 8RA, UK www.trumpeter-china.com
www.badgerairbrush.com Park, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 8SD UK Phone/fax: +44 (0)1747 811 817 Pocketbond in the UK
customerservice@badgerairbrush.com Tel: 07977125967 (UK office hours only) www.psp-models.com
www.hiroboy.com ● TUNGSTEN DRILLS
● BISON DECALS ● PRO-ART MODELS Allan Sidney No.6, Park Gardens,
Available from www.hannants.co.uk ● HISTOREX AGENTS www.proartmodels.be Holbeach, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PJ
and www.pdi-model-supplies.com Wellington House, 157 Snargate allansid@aol.com
Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BZ, UK ● QUICKBOOST
● CAMMETT AND CO Tel 01304 206720 Fax 01304 204528. www.quickboost.net ● U-MODELS
(Lifecolour, Scale Caliber) www.historex-agents.co.uk 1103, rue de Feucherolles
Unit 5 Forest Road, Greenfield sales@historex-agents.co.uk ● REVELL AG 78630, Orgeval, France
Industrial Estate, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 ● HOBBYLINK JAPAN Revell GmbH & Co www.u-models.com
5FA, United Kingdom Phone; 01497 Orchard Mews/18C High St, Tring,
822757 Sano-shi, Kurohakama-cho 162-1 HP23 5AH 01442 890285 ● VERLINDEN PRODUCTIONS
Email; cammettco@btopenworld.com Tochigi 327-0813, Japan ukbranch@revell.de (Historex in UK)
www.cammett.co.uk www.hlj.com 811 Lone Star Drive, O’Fallon,
● HUSSAR PRODUCTIONS, CANADA ● RZM PUBLISHING (Greenhill Books In UK) Missouri 63366, USA
● CLASSIC PUBLICATIONS
www.airconnection.on.ca PO Box 995, Southbury, CT 06488 USA (636) 379-0077
Midland Counties Publications, Tel; (USA) 203 264 0774 www.verlindenonline.com
4 Watling Drive, Sketchley Lane ● ITALERI (The Hobby Company in UK) www.rzm.com
Industrial Estate, Hinckley, Leics UK Via Pradazzo, 6, I-40012 Calderara Di ● VALLEJO (Creative Models in UK)
LE10 1YF Tel: +44(0) 1455 233 747, Reno, Bologna, Italy, Tel 051 726037 ● SCHATTON BARRELS Acrylicos Vallejo, SL Apartado 337 -
Fax: +44(0) 1455 233 737 www.italeri.it Industriestrasse 6, 94347 Ascha, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona,
midlandbooks@compuserve.com Germany, Fax 09961 910 7826 Spain Tel; (34) 93 893 60 12
www.classic-publications.com ● JADAR-MODEL www.modellbau-schatton.privat.t-online.de Fax; (34) 93 893 11 54
Zielna 8/103, 00-108 Warsaw, Poland email; modellbau.schatton@t-online.de www.acrylicosvallejo.com
● CREATIVE MODELS LTD www.jadar.com.pl
(Mig Productions, Vallejo, Accurate Miniatures); hobby@jadarhobby.waw.pl ● SCHIFFER BOOKS ● WORLD WAR TWO BOOKS
Unit 6-10, Honeysome Industrial Schiffer Publishing, 4880 Lower Military History Books Ltd (Mail order
Estate, Honeysome Road, Chatteris, ● LITTLE CARS Valley Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310 USA address, callers by appointment)
Cambridgeshire PE16 6TG Uncle Jacks, Lavendon Road www.schifferbooks.com 2 Cysgod Y Bryn, Aberystwyth,
Tel/Fax; 01354 760022 Olney Bucks, MK46 4HH, UK Ceredigion, SY23 4LR,
www.creativemodels.co.uk www.little-cars.co.uk ● SCHIFFER BOOKS in UK United Kingdom
info@creativemodels.co.uk Tel (+44) 01234 711980 Bushwood Books, No.6 Marksbury Tel; 01970 623778
Avenue, Kew Gardens, Surrey TW9 sales@worldwartwobooks.com
● CZECH SIX PUBLICATIONS ● LSA MODELS 4JF, UK. Tel +44(0)20 8392 8585, www.worldwartwobooks.com
48 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon, Retail; 151 Sackville Road, Hove, +44(0)20 8392 9876,
Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3BN UK East Sussex, BN3 3HD, England. email; info@bushwodbooks.co.uk ● WIDESPREAD SOLUTIONS
Tel; 01932 866426 Tel/fax 01273 705420 Unit 1 Levens Hall Park, Lund Lane,
www.czechsixpublications.com lsamodels@McMAIL.com ● SCHUMO KITS Killinghall, Harrogate, West Yorkshire
www.lsamodels.co.uk Axel’s-Modellbau-Shop HG3 2BG, UK. Tel; +44(0)1423
● DRAGON MODELS Axel und Bernd Schulze OHG 522836 Fax; +44(0)1423 525656
(The Hobby Company in UK) ● MIG PRODUCTIONS Braustraße 2a 37170 Uslar, Germany info@graphicair.co.uk
Dragon Models Ltd, Kong Nam Ind. C/ Santiago Rusinol 7, Pral 2a, 08750 Phone: +49 (0) 5571 919 100 www.graphicair.co.uk
Building B1-10F, 603-609 Castle Peak Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Spain Fax: +49 (0) 5571 919 101
Road, Tsuen Wan NT, Hong Kong www.migproductions.com www.schumo-kits.com ● WHITE ENSIGN MODELS
Fax (HK) 4110587 In UK; Creative Models Unit 5, Cobnash Industrial Estate,
www.dragonmodelsltd.com ● MODEL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
● SQUADRON.COM Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire,
(For 1:6 Action Figures, please contact Amerang in UK) Squadron Mail Order HR6 9RW, UK.
Unit 3 Hillstown Small Business 1115 Crowley Drive Tel: 08444150914, Fax: 08444150916
● ECHELON FINE DETAILS Center, Mansfield Road, Bolsover, Carrollton, TX 75006 - 1312. USA wem@onetel.com
Available from; wwwaccurate-armour. Derbyshire. www.WhiteEnsignModels.com
com & http://pachome1.pacific.net. S44 6LE. Tel; +(44)1246 82 77 55 ● STUDIO 27 (Grand Prix Models in UK)
sg/~kriegsketten/ orders@modeldesignconstruction.com www.studio27.co.jp
www.modeldesignconstruction.com
■ Please mention ‘Tamiya Model Magazine’ if you make contact with any of the companies listed above - thanks!
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NEXT ISSUE The next issue of TMMI is April 2014
(No.222), on sale March 20th 2014
PERFECT 10!
Tamiya’s 1:35 JGSDF Type 10
Main Battle Tank in detail
SHOOTING STAR
Meng’s new 1:32
Messerschmitt Me163B
Komet, in an unusual finish
UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE
Stefano Marchetti’s marvellous Bugatti-Tesla
magnetic levitation car, Scale Modelworld
2013’s Best of Show winner!
...AND MUCH MORE, OF COURSE!

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The Editor’s Page...
TEST-SHOT IMAGES OF TAMIYA’S NEW 1:35 NASHORN ‘RHINOCEROS’
Main gun tube is a solid,

one-piece moulding in kit plastic.
BATTLEFIELD RHINOCEROS!
Tamiya unveiled the all-new 1:35
Sd.Kfz.164 ‘Nashorn’ (narz-horn, not
nash-horn!), tank destroyer at this year’s
Nuremberg Toy Fair and I picked up a
set of test-shot sprues of the kit from
my colleagues at Tamiya. So what you see
here is something of a work-in-progress
with final tweaks and adjustments to
be made, but it’s nearly there. In my
opinion, the kit has a big advantage over
other Nashorn models in its streamlined The Nashorn’s running gear is all newly moulded for this kit, sporting some excellent detailing.
engineering and sheer buildability, without
compromising on detail or accuracy. The
real test will, of course, be in the building
of the kit, but for now here is a selection
of close-ups to whet your appetite.. More
details soon!
See you again on March 20th!
editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
One side of the newly-tooled Idler wheels sport weld seams Main gun’s travel-brace is delicately
88mm main gun. where the spokes meet the rims. moulded and moveable.
A generous set of ammunition will be found Lower hull is a highly detailed Upper front hull features the MP40 with folded stock is provided
on the kit’s sprues. one-piece moulding. travel-brace’s release-cable guide. for the crew’s protection.
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Dragon Kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PG
Find us on facebook See the full Dragon range at www.hobbyco.net
search Plastic Kits UK Dragon models are available from all good model shops
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Issue 221 March 2014

20 THUNDERING ROTORS IN 1:72

26 ALL BLACK, IN BLUE

50 NEW RELEASES KITS

60 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES

66 THE EDITOR’S PAGE

FOR WHAT IT’S WÜRTH

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NEW FROM TRUMPETER

Professional modeller taking Ian Ruscoe, 29 Eagle Street,

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AIRFIX CELEBRATES ITS

WIN REVELL KITS!

All you need to do is

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1:48 Russian 1.5 ton truck, previewed

1:72 F-16 CJ Block 50 ‘Fighting Falcon’

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AMT/POLAR LIGHTS BELKITS

New from Polar

Belkits showed off the 1:24 Skoda

A new 1:35 Sd.Kfz.234/3 w/

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1:20 Maschinen Krieger Blech Mann

Eduard’s new 1:72

Brengun showed their

1:72 F-35A Lightning II

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IBG showed off their

Italeri announced the A/C version of the new 1:32 F-104

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Mato Toys from Meng had an

1:35 M2A3 Bradley BUSK armour

1:24 Ford F-350 pick-up new-tool kit

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