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COVER STORY
6 FAITHFuL CONVERSION
Tamiya's 1:35 Valentine, converted to
the WW2 British Bishop SPG
Issue 322 August 2022

EDITOR Marcus Nicholls
editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
Contents
4 NEWS DESK
New kits and model product news
16 GHOST STORIES...
Zoukei Mura’s 1:48 F-4E Phantom II straight
from the box
25 LITTLE RED ROADSTER

Tamiya’s tasty 1:24 Mazda MX-5 Roadster
42 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES

New and recently issued modelling accessories
52 SWEET LITTLE SIXTEEN
1:48 Eduard Spitfire Mk.XVI in Germany, 1945 48 NEW RELEASES KITS
New model kits reviewed
60 BOOK REVIEWS
New and recent books related to scale
modelling
64 CONTACTS
Where to buy the products used and reviewed
in TMMI
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IN BRIEF... COMING SOON FROM TAMIYA

1:35 British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet
A new-tool 1:35 kit of the late-war British Comet
tank is on the way from Tamiya! More news soon.
www.hobbyco.net
TAMIYA
- 1:24 McLaren Senna (Orange) Parts Panel
- 1:24 McLaren Senna (Gray) Parts Panel
- 1:10 RC 06 Module Spur Gear (70T) for XV-02 Gear Differential
- 1:10 RC XV-02 Setting Spring Set
- 1:10 RC XV-02 Aluminium Spur Gear Holder
- 1:10 RC XV-02 Universal Propeller Shaft
- 1:10 RC 37mm Drive Shafts for Double Cardan Joint Shafts (2pcs.)
- 1:10 RC XV-02 Aluminium Adjustable Suspension Mount (XH)
- 1:10 RC XV-02 Carbon Damper Stay (Front)
- 1:10 RC XV-02 Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)
- 1:10 RC TD4 20T Metal Bevel Gears (4pcs.)
- 1:10 RC XV-02 06 Module Spur Gear (70T)
- 1:10 RC Ring Gear Set (39T) for XV-02/TT-02 Gear Differential
- 1:10 RC Ring Gear Set (40T) for XV-02 Gear Differential
- 1:10 RC XV-02 B Parts (Bumper)
- 1:10 RC 37mm Swing Shafts For Assembly Universal Shaft
- 1:10 RC Ring Gear Set (39T) for XV-02/TT-02 Ball Differential
- 1:10 RC Ring Gear Set (40T) for XV-02 Ball Differential
- 1:10 RC Ring Gear Set (39T, 40T) for XV-02/TT-02 Direct Coupling
- 1:32 Mini4WD HG Carbon Rear Brake Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2022
- 1:32 Mini4WD HG Aluminium Large Dia. Narrow Wheels II (2pcs.)
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COPPER STATE MODELS

- 1:32 Bristol Scout C
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DAS WERK COMING SOON FROM TAMIYA

- 1:35 Schwerer kleiner Panzerkampfwagen Project 1944
das-werk-models.com 1:12 Ducati Superleggera V4
New for 2022 is this amazing Italian
GECKO MODELS superbike! Much more news soon.
- 1:35 WWII British Landing Craft Assault (LCA)
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- 1:35 Normandy Beach Log Ramps set
- 1:35 Normandy Beach Hedgehog set
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ICM
- 1:35 AHN2 French truck
- 1:35 WW1 Italian infantry in armour
- 1:35 Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe with BLU-82B Daisy Cutter bomb NEW FROM ICM
- 1:72 Tu-2T Soviet torpedo plane
icm.com.ua 1:32 Yak 9-T
Very exciting news coming from
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- 1:32 B5N2 Kate
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ITALERI
- 1:72 P-51A Mustang
- 1:48 F-22 A Raptor
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- 1:48 F/A-18F Super Hornet
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RED IRON MODELS

- 1:24 Lunokhod-1
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RYE FIELD MODEL

- 1:35 KV-1 Mod. 1941 simplified turret
- 1:35 M4A3 76W HVSS early-type
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SPECIAL HOBBY
- 1:48 Lancaster Mk.I/III exhausts NEW FROM EDUARD - 1:35 KV-2 upgrades for Tamiya
- 1:48 Siebel Si204E Tamiya's recently released 1:35 KV-2 kit receives some handy
- 1:72 Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9 exhausts (for IBG)
- 1:72 Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9 main wheels (for IBG)
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upgrades from Eduard this month, including engine grilles, stowage
boxes and hatch mechanisms in photo-etched brass.
COMING SOON FROM EDUARD
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are on the way!
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4 August 2022 TMMI 322

COMING SOON FROM EDUARD
NEW FROM ZOUKEI MURA • 1:48 Photo-etched detail set Bell
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Henschel Hs129 will be with us soon,
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COMING SOON FROM REVELL

1:24 Porsche 917KH Le Mans Winner 1970
The iconic 1970 Le Mans winning Porsche 917KH
is coming from Revell, using Fujimi's
excellent mouldings.
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NEW FROM MENG

NEW FROM ITALERI 1:35 Russian main battle
1:72 Stirling Mk.III
1:35 Marder III Ausf.H Sd.Kfz.138
tank T-72B3M w/KMT-8
1:24 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16v mine clearing system
1:24 Mercedes-Benz SK 1844 LS V8 Meng's new kit of this battlefield
Keep an eye out for these superb beast comes with anti-RPG side
new releases from Italy! armour, mine-plough and more.
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NEW FROM RYE FIELD MODELS

StuH.42/StuG.III Ausf.G Late NEW FROM RYE FIELD
Production w/full interior MODELS - 1:35 StuG.IV
Did somebody say detail? Check out Early Production w/interior
the interior of RFM’s new 1:35 StuG. The StuG.IV was based on the
III/StuH.42, it’s amazing! longer Pz.IV hull and RFM’s new
www.tigerhobbies.co.uk kit promises to be heaving with
COMING SOON FROM ANDY'S www.tigerhobbies.co.uk
delicious detail.
HOBBY HEADQUARTERS
1:16 M4A3E8 Sherman
'Easy Eight'
Make room on your
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COMING SOON FROM METALLIC DETAILS - 1:48 SR-71A upgrades

Revell's impressive 1:48 Blackbird can be significantly up-detailed with a suite of resin goodies from Metallic
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5 November 2006 TMMI 133 TMMI 322 August 2022 5

FULL-BUILD: WORLD WAR TWO ALLIED ARMOUR
TAMIYA 1:35 BRITISH INFANTRY TANK MK.III VALENTINE MK.II/IV (CONVERTED) l KIT NO.35352
A FAITHFUL
CONVERSION
Takahiro Sumitomo creates a British
'Bishop' self-propelled gun by combing
the hull and running gear from Tamiya's
1:35 Valentine tank and the turret from
Dragon/VM's 1995 1:35 Bishop kit

I
recently decided to make
a WW2 British Army
'Bishop' self-propelled
gun combining the
chassis from Tamiya's 1:35
Valentine Mk.II and the
turret from the Dragon/
VM Model Bishop kit. The
panels of the turret did
not fit very well, so I had
to file and carve the edges
until they came together
properly. I fitted items from
a MiniArt stowage set to the
track-guards because I really
liked the uneven shapes,
applying epoxy putty because
there are some areas without
wrinkles, due to moulding
reasons. The sandbags were
formed from putty. We can see clearly where the Tamiya Valentine ends (sand-coloured parts) and VM's turret (grey) begins!
PAINTING THE BISHOP

Mr. Surfacer Mahogany was
first air-brushed on the lower
parts of the hull and Mr
Color Flat White then lightly
air-brushed over the upper
surfaces. This was followed
by the base colour of Tamiya
Lacquer Paints LP-75 Buff,
which was subsequently
masked up and the patches
of camouflage colour then
created using Tamiya LP-73
Khaki for the camouflage.
The highlights were made
with lightened versions of
the main colours and applied
on the high points of the
model via airbrush. I always
pay close attention to the
highlighting when painting
an armour model.
Since it was an old kit, the
decals were old and cracked,
so I applied a layer of matt
acrylic clear varnish and
once dry, I was able to use
it with confidence, assisted
by Tamiya's Decal softener.
This time, the weathering
was applied with restraint,
The author's highly effective diorama base was sculpted from foam and topped with Tamiya's Diorama Texture Paint
mainly via the application
of light to dark 'paint chips'.
For the dark chips, I didn't were made with a drill and from the underside. The soil with your fingers. The
use a sponge, but drybrushed wood cladding was applied was created with Tamiya's groundwork was painted
acrylic paint instead. Small around the sides, fixed Diorama Texture Paint plus with Tamiya LP-30 Light
scratches were hand-painted in place with PVA-type large and small grains of Sand, a pale colour with
using oil paints. woodworking glue. As usual, zeolite aquarium grit, also a weak hiding power, so
I worked on the base and used as scenery and ballast I'm glad I had sprayed a
DIORAMA texture separately; the for model railway layouts. layer of white on the base
The groundwork was groundwork was adjusted Tamiya's Texture Paint is first. Finally, two resin
made to be elevated, using so that the vehicle's tracks excellent and I always use it figures were added and this
styrene board to form the didn't 'float' fastening it these days. When applying, presentation of the WW2
main structure. Holes firmly with a 3mm bolt it is easiest to spread it Bishop was complete! l

Bishop in its basic shades; weathering can now begin
That's more like it! Dust, scratched paint and more bring the model to life
25-pounder field gun of

153rd Field Regiment
(Leicestershire
Yeomanry) during a
practice shoot in the
mountains near Tripoli,
Lebanon, 7th June 1943
Photo: No 2 Army Film &

Photographic Unit, Spittle
(Sergeant), IWM, public
domain

TECHSPEC...
TAMIYA 1:35 BRITISH INFANTRY TANK MK.III VALENTINE MK.II/IV
(CONVERTED) KIT NO.35352
Materials:
Injection-moulded polystyrene, photo-etched brass, waterslide decals
Paints and materials used:
- Tamiya Lacquer Paints: LP-73 Khaki
- Tamiya: Diorama Texture Paint Sand
- Mr Hobby: Mr Surfacer Mahogany, Flat White
Accessories used:
Turret from VM 1:35 Bishop (504) or Dragon 1:35 British Bishop Self-Propelled
Gun (9025)
Availability;
- Tamiya models, accessories, paints and materials are widely available from
good model shops and online. UK import and distribution by The Hobby
Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net
- Dragon/VM Models kit: check online

A 25-pounder with its wheels elevated
on ammunition boxes for an extremely
high angle of fire, San Clemente, Italy,
2nd December 1944
Photo: No 2 Army Film & Photographic
Unit, Spittle (Sergeant), IWM, public domain

A little Bishop history...

The rapidly moving warfare of the North African Campaign
led to a need for a self-propelled artillery vehicle armed
with something powerful. In the month of June of 1941,
the development of a suitable vehicle was entrusted to
the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company,
established in 1854 and located in Smethwick, UK.
The design was based on the Valentine Mk.II hull, with a large,
boxy 'turret' housing the Ordnance QF 25-pounder gun, the
standard British field howitzer of the war. The turret was
fixed and unable to traverse, so the whole vehicle had to be
aimed at the target, then fine-tuned with the small traverse
of eight degrees within the gun's mount.
The prototype was ready for trials by August 1941 and 100
examples were ordered by November. The resulting vehicle
was given the full title of 'Ordnance QF 25-Pdr on Carrier
Valentine 25-Pdr Mk.I', or 'Bishop' for short, as its appearance
was said to resemble a bishop's 'mitre' headwear.
The Bishop retained the AEC A190 six-cylinder diesel engine
(as was standard in the Valentine Mk.II) whose output was a
mere 131hp. With the increased weight of the turret, it had
a top speed of just 15mph (24km/h) on-road. Gun elevation
was only fifteen-degrees with a five-degree depression,
reducing the range to about 6,400 yards (5,900m), half
that of the stand-alone howitzer's range. 149 Bishops
were produced between 1942 to 1943, fazed out with the
introduction of the superior American M7 105mm 'Priest',
based on the Sherman hull. l
Bishop 25-Pdr QF Self Propelled Howitzer specs
Total weight: ...............................................................17.5 tons

Crew: ............................ Four – commander, driver, gunner, loader
Powerplant: ................ AEC Type A190, six-cylinder, diesel, 131hp
Top speed:........................................................15mph (25km/h)
On-road range:............................................... 90 miles (240 km)
Armament: ...........QF 25-Pdr howitzer (105mm) thirty-two rounds
Armour: .................................... 12mm to 45 mm (0.47-1.77 in)
Total production: ................................... 149 from 1942 to 1943
Photos: various sources,

public domain

FULL-BUILD: COLD WAR MILITARY AVIATION
ZOUKEI MURA 1:32 F-4E PHANTOM II EARLY PRODUCTION l KIT NO.SWS 48-10
GHOST STORIE
Marc Guerrero builds Zoukei Mura's
impressive 1:48 F-4E Phantom II
'straight from the box' (well, nearly)
T
he logical continuation of the previous versions, the
F-4E version offered by Zoukei Mura is of the same
high quality; very clean and flaw-free mouldings,
excellent fit of parts and fine detailing. You will
now be able to make a whole series of Phantom IIs in
1:48. The assembly of our review model was 'out-of-
the-box' except for the addition of a pair of harnesses
from Eduard. The model that does not have any major
defects. The only tricky point concerns the fuselage
spine that which needs to be fitted with great precision.
It would have been nice if the manufacturer had
included the harnesses in photo-etched metal
so that the kit could stand on its own,
but this is a minor point. I was
very pleasantly surprised
by the excellent fit of
parts that make up
this kit; highly
recommended! l
The level of detail is very good and

neat paint job will highlight the
side consoles. The dashboards are
trimmed with decals. In the end,
and with a little care, the whole
cockpit is very convincing
The seats were painted

with Humbrol paints. The
Eduard harness set adds a
welcome touch of realism
ES...
The design of the model is very cleverly done.

The air intake veins are deep and fit perfectly
The nozzles are painted before gluing the parts that

make them up. XF-69 NATO Black was used and a
coat of Alclad 2 Pale Gold was applied to represent
the heated metal sheets. These fit without problems
thanks to lugs that give the perfect position

The fuselage parts are brought together. The spine was fitted but it left a
small, unsightly joint so it was filled with Mr Surfacer 500. To avoid too
much overflow, some masking tape was used to form a boundary. Once
dry, the putty was sanded with fine sandpaper (8,000). The fuselage did
not suffer from any other defects or fitting problems
Assembly
was done
with Tamiya
Extra Thin
Liquid Cement
(green cap). A
rework of the
engraving was
sometimes
necessary,
especially on
the back of
the thermal
protection
plates
Before gluing the top surfaces which fit perfectly, don't forget to drill the anchoring points for the
future loads and tanks. Once this was done, the wings were cemented to the fuselage. Zoukei
Mura did a great job at this stage because the assembly is carried out with ease and perfection
The air inlets have ejector-pin marks that must be removed. Deluxe Materials
Acrylic Putty was applied and then carefully sanded
The wing tips with a very positive dihedral are glued. Once again,
tenons are present for an easy and symmetrical installation
The Phantom is impressive in 1:48. For more

Zoukei Mura gives us the choice in the realism, the pitot tube was replaced with a
positioning of the stabilisers. Three section of syringe tube
positions are offered thanks to three
distinct pins; raised, neutral or negative

The painting started with the underside; a first coat of dark grey was sprayed. Using a thinned-out ScotchBright sponge pad XF-69 NATO Black was
applied, the airflow of the airbrush passing through the sponge. The whole underside was treated in the same way. A thin layer of Sky Grey – diluted to
80% – was then applied in two phases until the desired result was obtained
For the upper surfaces, the painting was done freehand for the
camouflage, following the scheme provided with the kit. The shading
was achieved using lightened mixes. White over-sprays were applied to
the darker areas of the camouflage; the camouflage colours would be
applied over them. A coat of Tamiya X-22 Clear gloss varnish was used
to temporarily finish this phase

The nozzle outlets were masked off then painted only with Alclad 2 paints. A first coat of High Speed
Silver was followed by a second coat of Chrome in the centre of the panels. Sepia Hot Metal was then
used to simulate the colour of the heat-stained metal; Transparent Blue accentuated this effect. Finally,
Jet Exhaust simulates the black smoke from the engines
The decals were

applied using
DACO softeners
Colour-washes
were applied with
the very good
Mig Oilbrusher
products. The
lower and upper
surface were both
treated in this way
To give even more depth to the colours and a delicate patina, Mig shaders were used. The application The airbrakes were painted with Tamiya
was easy and the result is very subtle LP-7 Gloss Pure Red
Mini Review...
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EDUARD 1:48 LÖÖK+ CH-47A CHINOOK some very useful goodies in this recently released ‘Löök+’ pack. In the box you’ll
(644146) FOR HOBBYBOSS find a set of new tyres/wheels with much improved detail over the kit parts,
www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk plus a new, pre-painted resin instrument panel with gloss-faced dials as well as
a photo-etched fret carrying harnesses for the pilots’ seats.

For more realism, it was decided to replace the plastic undercarriage cylinder with a section of syringe needle. First, the piston-rod was cut off and
the body of the piston drilled out with a micro-drill. Then steel needle was cut to the right length with a photo-etched saw from ASK model. The anchor
point from the piston-rod was retained, then glued with cyanoacrylate glue
We can see in this photo, the increase in

realism the reworked piston brings. There
is no need to paint the metal rod which
remains in stainless steel. At this stage the
main wheels have been sanded to give the
illusion of the weight of the aircraft; the
same was done to the main gear wheels
The author chose to install only the most

basic ordnance in order not to overload the
model. First the ventral missiles were first
installed, then come the fuel tanks which
had been previously painted and patinated.
The pylons were also fitted at this stage,
finishing the assembly of this superb model
To paint the wheels, the author use a plastic circle stencil. One must place the wheels already painted in
black on a foam base. The tool was then applied, choosing the right diameter of the circle to correspond
exactly to the rim. Then the white colour was simply sprayed on the rim; the result is perfect

TECHSPEC...
ZOUKEI MURA 1:32 F-4E PHANTOM II
EARLY PRODUCTION KIT NO.SWS 48-10
Materials:
Injection-moulded polystyrene, waterslide
decals
Paints used:
Alclad 2: High Speed Silver, Chrome, Hot
Sepia Metal, Transparent Blue, Jet Exhaust
Availability:
www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en
https://hobb-e-mail.com
Alclad 2: www.hiroboy.com

FULL-BUILD: MODERN STREET CAR
TAMIYA 1:24 MAZDA MX-5 ROADSTER RF l KIT NO.24353
LITTLE
LITTLE RED
RED
THE BODYWORK
I
recently had an overwhelming LP-34 Light Grey and LP-63 Titanium
urge build a Tamiya kit as I The main body shell was de-seemed Silver were used here. The rest of the
wanted something straightforward, and primed with Mr Surfacer 1500 suspension, brakes and exhaust were
well-fitting and with no aftermarket Black along with the roof (I chose painted as called out but, in Tamiya's
extras. So looking through my stash I to have the roof up), some door-card LP paint equivalents. I decided to
picked out Tamiya’s fairly recent (2019) trim and door handles. I then applied paint the wheels in LP-40 Metallic
offering of the 1:24 Mazda Roadster/ the first base coat which is a sort of Black rather than gloss black as I
MX-5 RF. pink-bronze colour, followed by the thought it would look better. I picked
Before I started building there were second base colour which is a clear red. out the wheel nuts in silver and added
a couple of decisions I had to make. After this I applied the metal badges the small BBS metal transfers. I put
Firstly, colour, so I chose a Ferrari and gave it a black panel line wash. the wheels on and the chassis was
shade called 'Rosso Fuoco' from Gravity Once all was cured I applied some complete.
Colours of Spain. It’s similar to Mazda Splash 2k clear and set aside in dust
'Soul Red' and I already had it in my free plastic box to cure. INTERIOR
paints drawer. The second decision For the most part the interior was
was which version to build as the kit CHASSIS AND RUNNING GEAR pretty much painted LP-5 Semi Gloss
gives you four choices. I chose the UK The underside of the chassis required Black. I picked out some details in
spec car; the others are US, European a lot of masking to achieve the four LP-48 Sparkling Silver, applied some
or Japanese, the main difference being different colours; Tamiya LP-5 Semi decals and the kit chrome parts which
left or right hand drive. Gloss Black, LP-27 German Grey, were used to good effect. The footU
Dan Edmans gives Tamiya's gorgeo
Mazda MX-5 Roadster a Ferrari pa us 1:24
int job!
ROADSTER
ROADSTER
The seat was painted with LP-7 Red and masked The seat was then painted in The seat was then masked again With all the tape now removed you
with some 0.4mm Aizu tape where the pin LP-5 Semi Gloss Black. Once to cover the areas to remain red can see how the final results were
stripes need to be dry the 0.4mm Aizu tape was and black, then sprayed with Zero achieved on the seats
removed to reveal the red pin Paints Textured Charcoal
stripes

FULL-BUILD: MODERN STREET CAR
TAMIYA 1:24 MAZDA MX-5 ROADSTER RF l KIT NO.24353
V wells were painted with Zero Paints

'Textured Charcoal' to simulate the
carpet and the body coloured door trim
was attached. The seats were quite
awkward as they are two tone black
leather and dark grey alcantara with
red pin stripes. I achieved this by using
LP-7 Red, LP-5 Semi Gloss Black, Zero
Paints textured charcoal and lots of
masking tape! The interior was now
complete and glued into place on the
chassis.
The interior tub has been masked here, ready for With the tape removed you can see the
the Zero Paints Textured Charcoal pretty realistic carpet-effect in the foot wells
A nice use of chrome parts for the dials and vents here, along with some decals and detail painting A side view with the seats and dash in place. You can
really see how well the textured paint effect works
POLISHING THE BODY

AND FINAL ASSEMBLY
At this point the body had been left
to cure for well over a week and was
ready to be flatted back and polished.
I used various grits of Micro Mesh
plus the UMP Polishing System. I
then had to mask the body to paint the
black window rubbers and door seals;
a tedious task but worth the effort.
The glass was painted using LP-5 and
the window masks and then installed.
It was then a case of fitting the final
parts like the lights, mirrors, door
handles, plates and roof. The body was
then carefully clicked into place and
that saw the model complete. A lovely
and inexpensive kit from Tamiya. The body and other parts after being
flatted back and polished. The Ferrari
Some complex masking in places but a A shot of the interior all buttoned up ready to go on the chassis Rosso Fuoco is a lovely colour
really enjoyable build. l
A detailed view many colours and complex masking required to complete the chassis and The kit BBS wheels painted in Tamiya LP-40 Metallic Black.
running gear. The Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color (black) also doing its job Note the wheels nuts in LP-48 Sparkling Silver and the tiny
BBS metal transfers on the centre nuts

“ ASome
lovely and inexpensive kit from Tamiya.
complex masking in places but
a really enjoyable build...
” TECHSPEC...
TAMIYA 1:24 MAZDA ROADSTER RF
KIT NO.24353
Materials:
Injection-moulded polystyrene, polycaps, water-
slide decals
Paints and materials used
- Tamiya Lacquer Paints: LP-1 Gloss Black, LP-5
Semi Gloss Black, LP-7 Red, LP-11 Silver,
LP-27 German Grey, LP-34 Light Grey, LP-38
Matt Aluminium, LP-40 Metallic Black, LP-48
Sparkling Silver, LP-52 Clear Red, LP-62
Titanium Silver, LP-63 Titanium Gold, LP-70
Gloss Aluminium.
- Tamiya: Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
- Zero Paints: textured charcoal
- Mr Surfacer: 1500 black and white primers
- Gravity: Ferrari Rosso Fuoco
- Splash: 2k clear
- Micro Mesh and UMP polishing system
- Tamiya and Aizu masking tapes
Availability;
- Tamiya models, accessories, paints and materi-
als are widely available from good model shops
and online. UK import and distribution by The
Hobby Company Limited; www.hobbyco.net
- Zero Paints: www.hiroboy.com
Coupon code:
TMMI322

FULL-BUILD: SECOND WORLD WAR ALLIED AVIATION
TAMIYA 1:48 LOCKHEED P-38J LIGHTNING l KIT NO.61123
J
IS THE WAY
Spencer Pollard
takes a detailed look
at the brand-new 1:48
P-38J Lightning, the
third variant of this
iconic WWII fighter
from Tamiya
W
hen Tamiya with a clever system of ball
released their bearings that plant all three
1:48 P-38F/G wheels on terra firma, but
Lightning in 2019, that’s it; even the seat straps
the modelling world was are supplied as decal rather
bowled-over by its incredible that anything more exotic.
detail, engineering and ease What this means of course
of assembly. After years is that this kit could be
of waiting, we finally had built perfectly well by even
a kit that was incredibly a beginner to the hobby. Fit
easy to build, accurate and is such that little more than
fun, the resulting replica a craft knife, sidecutters,
looking every bit a miniature tweezers and glue is needed
depiction of Lockheed’s to assemble the model. How
masterpiece. many times in the past could
The only downside that that be said of a scale kit of
many could see was that by a P-38 Lightning?
recreating the 'Foxtrot' and The first thing that
'Golf' models, the modeller strikes you is the quality The upper wing and nose is
was rather hamstrung by supplied in one large section. A
of the mouldings and the separate spar helps to stiffen the
colour schemes that were, sharpness of the detail. assembly and provide the basis
shall we say, rather bland We’ve perhaps mentioned of the cockpit and nose gear bay
in appearance. Now, thanks this once or twice within
to the release of the later the pages of this esteemed
'Juliet', we can dream of magazine, but you almost
metal aircraft with fancy never see any issues with
trim and nose art. Now, we Tamiya’s moulded parts
can step out of the shadows and that is certainly the
of Olive Drab and Neutral case here. Across the board
Gray, to build icons such the parts looked to be
as ‘PUTT PUTT MARU’, super-sharp, with very little
The lower nose panel carries
‘Marge’ and ‘PUDGY III’ in the way of clean-up being the two drop tanks. Here,
bedecked in all manner of needed by the builder. the smaller tanks have been
glorious, natural metal and test-fitted onto their respective
colourful trim. ALMOST ZERO CLEAN-UP pylons. Optional, larger tanks
Where seam lines were are also supplied should you
wish to use them instead
IN THE BOX apparent, little more than
Those of you that have a waft over with a sanding
already built the earlier stick and some liquid glue
kit will see little difference was needed to create a
in this one, with only smooth finish. Sprue-gates,
the deeper intakes, wing those pesky connectors
leading edges, flat-panelled betwixt runner and part,
windscreen and later could often be seen under
turbochargers, notable edges, so their removal
changes that distinguish one resulted in little or no
from the other. Everything damage to surrounding
else is the same in terms surfaces (ideal when
of plastic content, which working on metal finishes).
means superb moulding, Even the clear parts were
perfect detail and component designed in this way, so
tolerance that places this clean-up prior to painting
kit in the upper echelons of was a breeze.
the best ever released to the Detail is superb; we begin
general public. with the cockpit. This is
If you’ve not built the assembled over a series
kit, a paragraph or two of steps that bookend the
describing what you can entire project, the remaining Another test-fit, this
time the spar onto
expect from it, may well be parts such as radios boxes the lower nose panel.
in order. It perhaps goes and seat, that you don’t Fit is, as you might
without saying that the deal with initially, being image, exceptional
model is typically Tamiya, at dealt with at the end of the
least in so far as an aircraft project. Though you will
kit is concerned. Moulded either use the kit-supplied
in their now familiar decal straps or look
mid-grey plastic, the kit elsewhere for more three
offers everything that you dimensional replacements
need to build your miniature (I used Eduard straps) to
Lightning, with little in the decorate the seat, everything
way of additional whistles else can be built as is, the
and bells. Everything is resulting cockpit being as
moulded in plastic, both grey fine a replication as I have
and clear, with nothing in yet seen in model-form.
the way of photo-etch to get Sure, the more fastidious
in the way. will find details to add, but
Sure, you are supplied from the box, the results U
Cleaned-up, the four
boom halves await
further attention
In order that I didn’t

mix up the booms, they
were each labelled with
a black Sharpie pen
The upper roof of each undercarriage

bay also features a holder for a small
ball-bearing that helps to balance the
aircraft on its wheels.
All assembly of
this model was
carried out with
Tamiya Extra
Thin Cement The basic cockpit interior
and then their has been assembled
slightly more ready for paint. Detail is
viscous, ‘white superb and construction,
cap’ Cement very easy
In order to cut down

on masking later
on, before fixing the
cockpit in place its
surroundings were
airbrushed with a layer
of Tamiya AS-12 Bare Almost all of this model was
Metal Silver. This was painted with Tamiya AS-12,
then masked and the decanted into a bottle, thinned
rear deck sprayed with with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner
Interior Green, mixed Retarder Type and then
here from Tamiya Flat airbrushed on
Yellow and Flat Black
No doubt as a way of
simplifying their mould,
Tamiya supply decals
for the radiator vent
screens. This is very
simple, not to mention
effective, idea

Various details for the undercarriage bay

have been airbrushed, mostly in AS-12,
with some of the pipework in Mr. Color
Super Metallic Super Stainless
V are simply stunning, being

easy to assemble, paint
(and decal) to a very high
standard. I was particularly
taken with the instrument
panel as well, the detail in
plastic, combining perfectly
with the detail in decal that
recreated the look of the
panel’s instruments and
dials. A simple coat of black,
the decal and then some
gloss varnish being a very
simple path to more than
pleasing completion.
If the cockpit is
impressive, then so are the
undercarriage bays, their
legs and doors. The front
gear bay is actually rather
sparse, but what detail is
in there, is well-done and
in the main, well-moulded.
I add that small caveat
into the chat at this point,
because there is some
evidence of small ejector
pin marks that ‘decorate’ a
number of the finer parts
such as retraction jacks and
the like. Most can’t be seen,
but they are there, so worth
bearing in mind if you are
looking for absolute fidelity.
In contrast to the nose
bay, the rear bays that form
the underside of both booms
are stunning multi-part
assemblies capturing the
complexity of the originals
to a tee. It is also here
that we see in conjunction
with that seen in the nose,
how Tamiya deal with the
issue of this aircraft being
a notorious tail-sitter,
ingenious brackets holding
three ball bearings in place, The cockpit was first base-coated with a layer of Interior Green and then all details picked out with Vallejo acrylics.
Once dry, everything was given a layer of Tamiya Semi Flat Clear and then washed with a very thin mix of Raw
one in the nose and one in Umber and black oil paint. This was blended-in and the details drybrushed with lightened versions of all colours
each boom, just behind the used, Interior Green, black, grey, etc. Chipping was added using a Prismacolor pencil before fitting some Eduard
propellers. U generic USAAF seat straps. The seat was kept loose ready to be fitted in place at the end of construction

‘AMMO By Mig Jimenez’ Decal Set 1 & 2 was used to help the instrument
decal settle down over the moulded detail on the panel. Once dry, the
panel was sprayed with matt varnish and the detail picked-out with Close-up of the completed
acrylics. Glazing was added to each dial with a drop of gloss varnish seat and instrument panel
With the nose gear bay

assembled and painted,
the spar can be glued in
place. Don’t forget to paint
the upper surface in Interior
Green, because that little
bulge fits through a hole in
the floor of the cockpit!
Cockpit in place, we are beginning to get a sense of the detail contained Viewed from behind, you can see how the preparatory paintwork will cut
within this new kit down on the amount of masking later on…

V IMPRESSIVE ENGINEERING
One of the most striking
years there have been many of the inner wings, to be The only issue you will have
kits of this aircraft, and to weathered without worrying if you don’t use their paints,
aspects of this kit is the greater or lesser degree they about access, something that is that only Tamiya codes
seeming ease with which have all been ‘interesting’ to would certainly not be case are presented as guides to
Tamiya translates complex build, varying from virtually with everyone in one piece. finishing, but as I use them,
shapes into easy to assemble impossible to shall we say, Away from the plastic that was noted and then I
structures. Many times challenging. This kit is none parts, we can turn our simply moved on!
whilst building this kit I of those things. I mentioned attention to the instructions, Canopy masks are
was struck by the intricacy this several lines ago, but it decals and those funky paint supplied in the kit, but these
of some part or other, only bears repeating: despite the masks that seem to now be must be removed from the
to be bowled over by the complexity of the model, this a staple part of Tamiya’s main sheet, rather than
ease with which that part kit is beginner-level easy. aircraft kits. The instructions being already cut out à la
was assembled. This was Everything is so cleverly are very well-drawn, with Eduard. Though this seems
particularly so around designed and the fit so a sensible approach to the like a bind, I find them
the inner surfaces of the perfect, you can assemble it construction and painting to be rather easy to use
booms and their oil cooler in sub-assemblies that can of the model. Over recent and thanks to them being
intakes and internals, the be built, painted and then months, I’ve built a number designed from the same files
complexity of which, though brought together in one of kits where you have to as the rest of the kit, fit
initially daunting, proved in final round of construction. wonder what the designer perfectly in place once you’ve
practice to be anything but. You may well remember of the kit was thinking cut them away from the
Here though, another that this was also the case with their construction sheet. Here, that was done
surprise came to the fore, with Tamiya’s Tomcat, and painting guides, odd freehand, a brand-new 10A
detail that was rendered the creation of large sequences and lack of any scalpel blade being used to
completely, then being sub-assemblies aiding no end kind of painting details, great effect. U
all-but invisible once in when it came to simplifying leaving you
place. You will see in the the painting of the model. wanting more.
images some of that in As you can see, the wings Not so here,
action, especially around and nose were built and everything
those oil coolers, where painted, as were the booms being utterly
work was carried out for and tailplane, all of them explicit, even
the images that was in being joined once done, the notes about
reality, invisible within the break lines along natural what you
completed model. panel lines allowing this shouldn’t be
Though not immediately to be facilitated with ease. doing – such as
apparent as soon as the box Not only does this make filling extant
is opened, the engineering construction easier, it also seems along
in this kit soon does come allows the more hidden the booms that
to the fore when parts are areas, especially those need to remain
removed from runners and that fall inside the booms – being present We mentioned it earlier: here’s one of the ball-bearings
glue is applied. Over the and around the underside and correct. in place within the nose
The detail is particularly

Perhaps the most fun I had with this build was dealing with
delicate around the
the undercarriage bays. Each was constructed to form small
sidewalls, tiny rivets
sub-assemblies and then painted using AS-12, washed
coming to life after a round
with a thin Raw Umber wash. With the wash blended-in, the
of washing and drybrushing
surface detail was refreshed with Citadel Stormhost Silver
and then details picked out with Vallejo acrylics
Though slightly out of sequence, here are the The oil cooler intakes and their internals are The decals for the radiator mesh have been
component parts that combine to create the nose complex little components that repay car and applied. As can be seen here, the realism possible
gear bay. Assembling it like this, thus deviating attention during assembly. That said, much of this from this approach is really quite remarkable
from the instructions, makes the whole thing will disappear within the nose of each boom, so
easier to paint anything more than a basic paint finish is likely
not to be seen
All of the larger sub-assemblies
have been base-coated in In order to break up the surface
several thin layers of AS-12 and of the model, individual panels
then gently buffed with a square were masked off and then
of 800 grit Micro-mesh Here you airbrushed with different Mr.
can see how well this model fits Color Super Metallics (Super
together, everything in this shot Stainless, Super Chrome) and
being held together by nothing then Tamiya LP lacquers, Silver
more than friction! and Flat Aluminium
The base-coated model

broken down into its
constituent parts
Here, you can see that all

of the panelling has been
completed and then the other
colours applied, Olive Drab
for the anti-glare panels and
Gloss Red for the wingtip trim
The anti-glare panels need to be very

carefully masked ready to be finished
in Tamiya Olive Drab. By leaving the
booms off and the nosecone free,
you cut down on the masking needed
around each of those areas
In order to paint the

housings for the
superchargers, the
parts were dropped
in place of top of
their relevant booms
and then masked at
the same time at the
rest of the anti-glare
panels. Note here
that these panels
are complete, their
detail already having In order to break up the Olive Drab areas,
been brought out individual panels were masked and then
with washes lighter shades, made by adding Yellow
Green into the mix, sprayed on. The The booms have been completely painted and then sprayed with several thin layers of
resulting effect can be seen here Mr. Color GX Clear in preparation for the decals

Capt Richard Bong and his P-38J Lightning

V COLOUR SCHEMES
AND MARKINGS
fighter Command, 5th AF, he named ‘Marge’ after his wife
March 1944
In terms of colours, all 2: P-38J-15-LO, “PUDGY
three options in this kit are III”, as flown by Major
natural metal, with olive Thomas B. McGuire Jr.,
drab anti-glare panels on 431st FS CO, 475th FG,
the nose, and booms. Each 5th AF, May 1944
aircraft is then decorated 3: P-38J-15-LO, 42-104024,
with specific markings “PUTT PUTT MARU”,
and trim appropriate to as flown by Charles H.
the chosen machines. MacDonald, 475th FG CO,
Unsurprisingly, Tamiya have 5th AF, June 1944
gone for three famous P-38Js
that most modellers will For this build I opted
find exciting and attractive to finish the model in the
in equal measure. Should colours of “Marge” simply
that not be the case, just because I liked the look of
hang around for a wee while the red wing tips and tail-fin
and you will be presented trim! All of the options to
with other schemes, either be honest are interesting
from already available decal and colourful, so I’m sure
sheets, or those that will you will find something national insignia,
no-doubt appear in due amongst them to take squadron markings and tiny decals, but there is no
course. The options in the kit your fancy. The decals are nose art, the sheet also getting away from the fact
are as follows: comprehensive and very offers a host of tiny stencils that in place they certainly
well-printed, the photograph that add to the complexity look impressive, even if
1: P-38J-15-LO, 42-103993, of Richard Bong’s wife being and detail of the finished the journey through their
“Marge”, as flown by Capt. particularly impressive. model. I appreciate that application can at times feel
Richard Ira Bong, 5th Along with all of the not everyone enjoys these like a long and tortuous one! U
Decals were all applied over a layer of gloss, using a mixture That wonderful photograph in place on As mentioned in the text, canopy
of different setting and fixing solution. I was particularly taken the nose of our Lightning. Note how well masks need to be carefully cut away
with the Mr. Mark Setter NEO, its adhesive properties helping the decals have settled down from their printed sheet. Here, that
to invisibly bond the decals to my carefully applied natural is being done freehand using a new,
metal finish No.10A scalpel blade
I’m not sure I would recommend everyone does this, but

once the model was completely painted and decalled, rivets
were impressed into the airframe’s surface using an RB
Production’s 'Rivet-R'
Panel lines were defined with a wash of Having left the wash to settle for a few
Raw Umber and black, thinned to a milky minutes, any residue was removed by
consistency with Odorless Thinners carefully buffing the surface with a cotton
wool make-up pad, the glossy surface finish
allowing this to be done with ease
The completed propellers. The decals have

now been applied and the tips painted Flat
Yellow. The hubs for our scheme were gloss
After airbrushing the hubs in AS-12, the Having painted the prop blades red, so I painted the outer hub in that colour
tyres were hand-painted using AK’s 3G Flat Black, they were sprayed and then the inner ring in a slightly lighter
Rubber Black. Once dry, it was washed with with a layer of Tamiya LP Clear, shade (created by adding a few drops of
a layer of Humbrol Dark Earth to define the ready for their decals yellow to the mix) to create a little more
tread detail and add a layer of dirt interest and definition
V FINAL THOUGHTS parts, the ease of assembly Tamiya’s Lightning is a ever made in this scale.
I was very impressed with accuracy of finish and the stunning example of the Now, I’m not so sure, their
the P-38F/G that we built chance to create a natural tool-maker’s art and as such, P-38 being perhaps even
for this magazine in 2019, metal machine, all combined is highly recommended. better. I will leave you with
so was keen to see how to produce a project that was Several years back I that as perhaps the greatest
another variant would stack both fun and fulfilling, the announced a number of compliment I can pay it.
up. I was not disappointed. resulting model being one to times that their 1:48 F-14 Simply superb. l
The quality of the plastic be proud of. was the best aircraft kits
Weathering was applied using airbrushed layers of the same wash used In order to add further interest, the wash was carefully removed over the
to define the panel lines. This was applied around the upper nacelles and surface of the rivet lines in selected areas using a microfibre brush. This is
wings, any excess being blended in with cotton wool make-up pads and particularly apparent around the upper cowling panels and wing roots
cotton buds, under the effect was random and natural
Above left: The underwing drop tanks were painted in an identical manner to the anti-glare panels: Olive Drab, a lightened overspray, gloss coat,
decals and then a wash of Raw Umber and Black. Here they are fixed in place…without glue, friction being enough to hold them where they are!
Above right: The completed gear bay ready for their legs and doors. Just look at that detail!

Viewed in close-up the grimy appearance of the paintwork can easily be Lightnings were notoriously grubby aft of their superchargers, so time was
seen. Though seemingly complex, this is nothing more than an airbrushed spent adding staining to this area of the model. This was done using a
layer of oils worked into the surface of the model very thin red brown/black mix that was airbrushed over the superchargers
and along the upper surface of the boom, building up colour until it looked
pleasingly realistic.
All of the
now painted
sub-assemblies
were carefully
brought together,
tiny drops of ‘white
cap’ cement and
carefully flowed The underside is now ready to receive
line of Tamiya Extra its undercarriage components
Thin Cement, being
enough to hold the
parts in place
With care, a pleasingly realistic finish can be achieved

with a relatively small number of paints. That being so,
a single-colour scheme such as this may well suit a
beginner, much of this being possible by using the AS-12
straight from the can, rather than being airbrushed on,
all other effects being more than possible using standard
paintbrushes and readily available materials
The undercarriage legs, wheels and doors are now in

place. These parts as so well designed that you really
cannot go wrong with this step, all parts being cleverly
keyed to their final locations. And for those wondering,
yes, the model balances perfectly well on all three wheels!

“shapes
Tamiya translates complex
into easy to assemble
structures
”
TECHSPEC...
TAMIYA 1:48 LOCKHEED P-38J
LIGHTNING KIT NO.61123
Materials:
Injection-moulded polystyrene, waterslide
decals
Paints used:
Tamiya Sprays: AS-12, thinned with Tamiya
Lacquer Thinner Retarder Type
Availability;
Tamiya models, accessories, paints and
materials are widely available from good
model shops and online. UK import and
distribution by The Hobby Company Limited;
www.hobbyco.net

New Releases
ease 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, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EM: ELECTRIC MOTOR EPS; EXTRUDED P
ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED BADGES/MIRRORS, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, PMP; PRE-ASSEMBLED METAL P
ER48001
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk
This month we have an interesting new product
line from Eduard named ‘Eddie The Riveter’. It
takes the form of surface-detail decals, with the
first set aimed a specific kit; Zvezda's 1:48 Mi-24
Hind helicopter. Upon its release, this otherwise
excellent model was somewhat marred by the
complete lack of rivets on its airframe, making
it look too 'smooth'. In 1:72 this wouldn't have
been such an issue but in 1:48 the rivets' absence
was very noticeable. To remedy this, Eduard have
created a three-sheet pack of decals carrying
thousands of tiny, raised rivets arranged in the
correct patterns for the Hind's exterior. They
are printed section-by-section with a clear guide
showing where they must be positioned and in
images from Eduard (right) they look extremely
convincing. It will be best to apply them over a
layer of primer or paint – ideally gloss – so the
waterslide decals have a chance to cling on. Once
dry, normal model paints can then be applied over
them. A very exciting development and we hope
the range expands to include other aircraft kits
that come ‘rivet-free’ from the box.
Last issue we took a look at Eduard's new cockpit
set for Tamiya's F-14A Tomcat ‘late’ (the one
with a carrier-deck sheet and figure) and this
month we have an expanded set that includes
this cockpit plus engine nozzles, wheels/tyres
and 'remove before flight' tags too; an excellent
way to further enhance Tamiya's fantastic kit
(opposite page, top). Also arrived this month are
wheel upgrades for Tamiya’s Beaufighter 1:48
Mk.VI and Great Wall Hobby’s 1:48 F-15A/B Eagle
(opposite page, middle). Revell's recently released
1:48 SR-71A receives a pair of two, much-
needed pilots seats that will greatly enhance the
Blackbird's cockpit (opposite page, bottom). More
from Eduard next month!
1:48 EDDIE THE RIVETER

- Mi-24V positive rivets and surface details
(ER48001) for Zvezda
1:48 BRASSIN BIG SIN

- F-14A Late (64885) for Tamiya
1:48 BRASSIN
- Beaufighter Mk.VI wheels (648754) for Tamiya
- F-15A/B wheels (648743) for GWH
- SR-71A ejection seats (648758) for Revell

Accessories
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PARTS), PS; PAPER STRIP, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WD; WATERSLIDE (DECALS), WS; WOODEN STRIP
64885
648754 648743
648758

New Releases

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ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED BADGES/MIRRORS, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, PMP; PRE-ASSEMBLED METAL P
AMMO, SPAIN
www.migjimenez.com
These are solvent cements for plastic models, with the glue evaporating after fixing
the parts together, and leaving no residue at all. The consistency is like water, and
therefore it flows between parts being joined. As with other similar solvents (eg.
MEK-based cements), it can be difficult to see where the glue has been placed, and
whether enough is present. These new products from AMMO have a dye added
– blue or red – which allows the modeller to see where the solvent has reached.
This is not just a gimmick, and turns out to be very useful at times. The only thing
to watch is where the model is covered with a thin layer of pale-coloured paint and
potentially the glue may show up through the paint layer. However, for the majority
of models, this coloured solvent cement will be a great benefit. The bottles contain
30ml of the cement, and are fitted with a long fine brush, allowing exact application
to fine parts. Overall, this has the potential to be a very useful product.
NIGHT BLUE CEMENT (A.MIG-2045)

RED MAGMA CEMENT (A.MIG-2046)
EURODECALS, UK
www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk
The waterslide decals that come with the majority of model kits use a layer of transparent
varnish over the designs to hold the fragile ink together during application; it's a tried-and-
tested process that works extremely well. But there is always room for improvement with
any production method and here, Fantasy Printshop of Cornwall, UK have created a new
type of decal that uses no varnish 'carrier film' at all, with the markings printed directly
on the glue-faced backing paper. Care must still be taken when handling them, as with any
decal, but these offer that holy grail of modelling effects, the 'painted-on' look. It’s a very
interesting development and we shall be giving them a try over the coming months.
1:32 RAF LETTERS AND NUMBERS WWII STYLE (NO CARRIER FILM)
- 8” Dull Red/Black (FPNCF-2100)
- 12” Dull Red/Black (FPNCF-2101)
- 15” Dull Red/Black/Medium Sea Grey (FPNCF-2102)
- 16” Dull Red/Black/Medium Sea Grey (FPNCF-2103)
- 18” Black/Medium Sea Grey (FPNCF-2104)
- 21” Dull Red (FPNCF-2105)
- 24” Black/White/Blue/Sky/Red/Dull Red (FPNCF-2106)
- 27” Dull Red (FPNCF-2107)
- 30” Black (FPNCF-2108)

Accessories
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2001
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The Su-27K Sea Flanker and Su-33 Flanker D are the Soviet/Russian Navy versions
2002
of the air force Flanker and both were released in 1:48 kit-form by Minibase to
much acclaim (we will bring you full-builds in time). As upgrades for their own
models, Minibase have also created sets of new undercarriage legs, produced
using 3D-printing technology and as you can see from the accompanying photos,
the results are quite simply breathtaking. The packs provide main and nose-legs,
all printed as single parts with the hydraulic lines formed integrally. As with most
complex 3D-print items, significant numbers of support structures will need to be
trimmed away, a task that must be carried out with great care to avoid damaging the
detail. Also included in each set is a pair of engine nozzles with phenomenal, double-
layered detail that will greatly improve the standard kit parts, which were very
good to begin with! These are just better. Absolutely incredible stuff that once again
proves just how uniquely useful this technology can be to scale modellers.
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- Su-33 Flanker D (2001) for Minibase
- Su-27K Sea Flanker w/Kh-41 MOSKIT (2002) for Minibase
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BRL32047
BRL48163 BRL48160
HAULER
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We brought you an in-depth
feature on Tamiya's wonderful
1:48 Nashorn back in the Nov
2021 (313) issue of Tamiya
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www.brengun.cz have a superdetail set for the kit,
New from Brengun is a pair of 110 gallon WW2 American drop- courtesy of our friends at Hauler.
tanks in 1:32, as would have been used on the F-6D Mustang and The pack provides a photo-etched
other WW2 US aircraft. With fantastic attention to detail, the brass fret carrying tool and spare
set includes two, one-piece resin castings for the tanks with resin track brackets plus other fittings,
mounts, photo-etched brass filler caps, braces and mounting hooks racks for the MP-40 SMGs, the
plus a sheet of decals for the warning placards to top it off; just the weapons themselves in resin and
pipework needs to be added by the modeller. radios, gas-mask cases, scissors
Also new from Brengun is a 1:48 D-704 'buddy-tank' as would gunsight, periscopes, MG34/42
have been fitted to US aircraft in the 1960s and '70s, plus a pack of mount, storage boxes and more,
four GBU-38 JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) bombs as fitted also in resin. Tamiya's kit is great
to the MQ-9 Reaper and others, also in 1:48. Beautifully executed and this set provides further
accessories as always from this manufacturer. enhancements for it. Excellent!
1:32 RESIN ACCESSORY 1:48 RESIN AND PE

- US 110 gal. drop tank WW2 (BRL32047) ACCESSORY
- Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn tank-
1:48 RESIN ACCESSORIES destroyer (HLX48404) for Tamiya
- GBU-38 JDAM bomb X4 (BRL48163)
- D-704 buddy-tank early type '60s/'70s (BRL48160)
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Recently launched by Alpine Miniatures of New
Jersey, USA is this pair of WW2 British tankmen
in 1:35 polyurethane resin. The masters were
sculpted by Taesung Harmms and the detail is
absolutely stunning, as you can hopefully see
in these photos. Each figure wears the famous
'Zoot Suit' which was a heavy, khaki-coloured,
wool-lined over-suit issued to British Troops in
the winter of 1944-45 to various armoured units
and referred to as the 'Pixie Suit' in the post-
war years. Two heads – capped and helmeted
– are provided for each figure. Perfect for your
Churchill, Cromwell or Comet. Assemble with
any CA glue and finish with normal model paints.
1:35 BRITISH TANK COMMANDER SET,

2 FIGURES & 4 HEADS (35298)

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AIRFIX, UK EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC

NORTH AMERICAN F-86F-40 SUPER SABRE AVIA S-199 MEZEK
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SCALE:฀1:48฀•฀MATERIALS:฀IM,฀WS฀•฀ITEM฀NO.A08110 SCALE:฀1:72฀•฀MATERIALS:฀IM,฀PE,฀WS฀•฀ITEM฀NO.2141
The North American F-86 Avia ceased aircraft production
Sabre was an early jet-fighter in 1963, turning to the
and was, in some ways, the manufacture of trucks, which
logical follow-on from the they do to the present day. But
legendary P-51 Mustang by the immediately after the end of the
same manufacturer. Luckily for Second World War, the Czech
modellers, the Sabre is also company put the leftover parts
one of the best-looking aircraft of Messerschmitt Bf109s to good
designs ever (in this reviewer’s use, fitting them with the Junkers
opinion) and the type has been Jumo 211 engine, a powerplant
kitted many times across most more commonly found during
popular scales. Airfix launched wartime in the Ju87 Stuka,
their new-tool 1:48 kit as the He111 and Ju88. Named the
Canadair Sabre F.4 in 2021 S-199 – and nicknamed ‘Mezek’
and it was well received, its (mule) by its Czech Air Force
Royal Air Force markings- pilots for its poor performance
options being a big attraction. – it found its way into the Israeli
In this second release, we are Air Force in 1948, who received
presented with the F-86-F-40 twenty-three examples. Eduard’s
variant which was upgraded with new-tool kit of this flawed but
a larger wing with revised and fascinating fighter is an absolute
improved leading-edge slats, a gem and in this limited-edition
feature that is reflected in this ‘Dual Combo’ release we are
release. Other changes include provided with a brace of Mezeks
new parts for the fuselage to enjoy. It’s always a shock to
spine, a choice of pilot’s seats see a Bf109 airframe in 1:72
plus the inclusion of two types because it reminds one of just
of underwing drop tank. The how small this aircraft was! But
markings-options provided are despite its size, Eduard have not
very attractive; a machine from skimped on the detail, which
the Royal Norwegian Air Force covers the airframe and interior,
‘Flying Jokers’ aerobatic team, and is exquisite. Many will argue
1962 and a 1975 Sabre of the that rivets would not be seen
Japan Air Self Defence Force at this scale, but Eduard has
based a Hamamatsu Air Base executed them in an incredibly
near Tamiya’s home prefecture refined manner and they will
of Shizuoka. The latter option look great under paint and
is arguably the more visually decals. This edition comes with
striking, with red wingtips and pre-coloured PE instrument
fuselage band, plus checkered panels (cute in 1:72), canopy
tail flash, the Hinomaru national masks (vital in 1:72) plus some
insignia adding to the colour. very attractive markings-options
Airfix’s Sabre is a handsome for S-199s in Czech and Israeli
production with plenty of detail service. Unmissable! TMMI
and in these markings, it will
look spectacular. TMMI An unusual but very
interesting aircraft,
Impeccable subject, heaps of detail and great
stunning decal options markings choices
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SOVIET SIX-WHEEL ARMY TRUCK WITH SHELTER SCALE:฀1:72฀•฀MATERIALS:฀IM,฀WS฀•฀ITEM฀NO.03841
www.icm.com.ua The twin-seat F-15E had its maiden flight way back in 1986 and the
SCALE:฀1:35฀•฀MATERIALS:฀IM,฀WS,฀SVT฀•฀ITEM฀NO.35002 basic aircraft first flew fourteen
Doubtless because of copyright, years prior to that, but it still
the kit box does not name considered a highly capable
the actual vehicle, which is a and effective combat aircraft.
KamAZ 6x6, designated KamAZ- In the fighter-bomber role the
4310 (produced 1981-95) or Strike Eagle was first deployed
up-engined as the KamAZ 43114 in response to Iraq’s invasion
(produced 1995-current) which of Kuwait in August 1990 for
is hard to distinguish from the Operation Desert Shield and
earlier type. These trucks have a again in 2003 for Operation
payload of six tons and they are Iraqi Freedom. It was active in
used for many purposes.Various the 1990s Balkans conflict and
KUNG box-bodies could be many other critical missions.
fitted, and the one included in the For 2022, Revell have created a
kit appears to be the K4320D magnificent new kit of this aircraft
version. These trucks are very and they have included a rather
commonly seen as part of the impressive decal sheet for it too.
Russian army vehicle fleet, and The markings depict a special
needless to say they have been scheme created to commemorate
on the news a lot recently. The the 75th anniversary of the
kit is very sharply moulded and 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour
is fully detailed externally, and the Johnson Air Force Base in
chassis is all in place. A nice touch Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA
is that the fully fitted-out cab can in September 2017 and depict
be tilted forwards to display the a vast eagle, spreading its wings
complete engine and transmission. over the F-15E’s airframe. Usually,
The only part getting no detail this reviewer isn’t a big fan of
is the interior of the rear body, such schemes, but this one is
although the doors can be left exceptionally well done and in
open to display the bare innards, 1:72 it will really bring Revell’s
waiting to be filled with whatever new model to life. The decal sheet
the modeller chooses! The colour is printed in Italy (Cartograf?)
options are basically shades of and designed by DACO Products,
green, with a camouflaged vehicle so it is of top quality. The kit
for a more modern setting. The comes with a full bomb load,
decals are the same as those in guided weapons and external
ICM kit 35001, which is the GS fuel tanks with all the latest F-15
version of this truck. The lack upgrades incorporated. Detail
of detailed markings on this inside and out is well done and it
latest release is probably realistic should build up quickly and in a
although a daubed ‘Z’ would be straightforward manner. One can
accurate. This KamAZ truck from always add more, of course, and
ICM is an excellent model, with Eduard have come up with the
soft vinyl tyres to make assembly goods in the form a PE set and
even easier. CLS always-appreciated canopy masks.
A finely detailed model of TMMI
a vehicle currently in use Excellent. new-tool kit,
in the Russian army stunning decals
Some suggestion of Not a negative point, but
interior in the KUNG it will look even better
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FULL-BUILD: WORLD WAR TWO ALLIED AVIATION
EDUARD 1:48 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK.XVI PROFIPACK l KIT NO.8285
T
he Spitfire went powerful Griffon, the Spitfire entered service, US-produced version, this
through many majority of Spitfires were the Mk.XVI, it was using aircraft was given the new
incarnations during powered by the famous Rolls the US-built Packard designation of Mk.XVI. The
its lifetime, from the Royce Merlin. From the Merlin 266, which was the Mk.XVI entered service in
prototype’s first flight in mark one to the Mk.XVI. American equivalent of the late 1944, early operations
1936 to the final version, the Each one of these Merlin Merlin 66, with a massive saw the mark attacking
Griffon-powered Mk.XXIV. powered Spitfires had a 1,705hp, compared to the V2 rocket sites. In the end
Although the later variants more powerful engine than 1,030 hp of the Mk.I that fifty-one RAF squadrons
of this amazing aircraft its predecessor. When powered the Mk.IX. As were equipped with the
were powered by the more the final Merlin-powered it was equipped with the Mk.XVI.
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THE MODEL the box you are greeted with Construction starts as Panel Line Accent Color.
This kit was originally five sprues of grey plastic usual with the cockpit. Firstly The rear structure and head
released in 2015 as a parts and the usual circular the two side wall panels armour plate was painted in
profiPACK. After that, in clear sprue. The kit parts and their detail were glued the same grey-green. With
2016, the Weekend Edition are beautifully moulded and together and then painted this, you have a choice of a
was released. Now this 2021 I had no fit issues during the Interior Grey-Green for the photo-etch or a plastic part; I
re-release comes with five build. The clear parts are forward part to the cockpit used the photo-etch as it has
markings-options plus the excellent and have no trace and plain aluminium for rear. a better scale thickness. The
usual Eduard goodies such of any mould line through The detailing was picked control column and cockpit
as photo-etched brass and the centre like I've had on out in black and then a final floor was then put together
paint masks. Upon opening previous builds. colour-wash using Tamiya and painted. U
tl e S i x t e e n

V INTO THE COCKPIT the undercarriage legs slot

The pilot's seat was then into were built and painted
assembled and once painted, with the underside colour
the lower straps – which of Medium Sea Grey. Once
are photo-etched – were done, the top half is then
attached using CA glue. attached and glued. This
The amour plate was then was held in place by clothes
fixed to the back of the seat pegs until fully dry.
(which is also etched brass) There are two different
and painted interior green. types of exhaust stack in
All these sub-assemblies this kit, one representing
were then glued together, early and later versions once
along with the throttle again. Once one set has been
which was folded up and chosen, they were assembled
painted, then attached to one and glued into their slots in
of the sidewall panels that the fuselage. The connection
had been built and painted point is a bit tenuous so The cockpit is finely detailed; a mixture of
earlier. The etched shoulder you have to make sure the photo etch and kit parts. All were painted
straps were finally added. angle of the exhausts is using MRP Interior Green with the
When you come to the right. These would be brush details picked out using Tamiya
LP-65 Rubber Black and finished
instrument panel you get painted at the end. off with a panel line wash
further options; the first
option is to paint the panel UPPER ENGINE COWLING
black and apply a decal The top cowling comes in
which looks good enough two pieces and Eduard's
once decal solution has decision here is a bit of a
been used to bed it down. puzzle, as it could easily be
The second is to use the moulded in one piece. This
photo-etched options whose means that in order to get
detail is excellent, so I had a good fit it will need some
no hesitation in using it. sanding and filling, losing
Once the gunsight and surface detail. Eduard do
compass had been glued sell a resin single piece
onto the forward bulkhead – upper cowling that is very
together with the instrument nicely detailed but in
panel – the whole assembly order for it to fit onto the
was attached to the same fuselage, the resin on the
side panel. Finally the inside of this casting has The pilot’s seat was
rudder pedals were painted to filed away so it doesn't painted a russet colour, this
aluminium and glued to foul the back of the exhaust was created using Tamiya
Flat Red and black then
the cockpit floor. To finish inserts. This requires a finished off with Eduard
the cockpit off the other lot of sanding as it’s quite photo-etch seat belts
sidewall was attached to thick compared to the kit
create a single unit. Detail parts. After what seemed
was then added to the two an eternity, the part finally
fuselage halves and painted fitted in place perfectly. My
their respective colours, resin piece was in a light
namely interior green and brown colour and it didn't
aluminium. An assembly behave like Eduard's regular
where the firewall normally grey resin; despite my best
is located was attached to cleaning efforts the paint
the forward fuselage, with had a real issue adhering to
a horizontal plastic tab that this particular type of resin.
helps to strengthen the void
where the engine would be. TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The fuselage halves were The tailplane and rudder
then glued together, tape were then affixed with no
being used to secure the two fit issues, followed by the
The instrument
halves whilst they dried. main wing flaps. The wing panel is faithfully
tips were then fitted. These reproduced again
WINGING IT come in either grey plastic by photo-etch. You
It was now onto the wings, or clear; I chose the clear can also use the kit
of which you get two sets option and masked the area part, once you have
painted that part
in the box. One represents where the lights were going in black you can
the wartime version of to be. Construction of the either pick out the
this aircraft, whilst the lower cowling and air intake details using a very
other represents a later came next, the etched intake fine brush or apply
version that had slightly grills being quite awkward a decal which is
quite effective
different wheel bays, hence and fiddly to install. Once
the bulge on the top wing. attached, it required sanding
I used the former set as and filling in order to make The cockpit sidewalls
the Spitfire I chose was a the seem invisible. Once were also painted
combat aircraft flown by a the wing radiators were in the same Interior
Polish squadron. The wheel assembled and painted it Green with the rear
wells and the assembly that was on to the undercarriage. being in aluminium.
Again, with a panel
line wash to finish

The upper cowling in the kit came in two pieces, so
in filling and sanding the seam once they were glued
together you would lose the panel line and rivet detail.
So a one piece resin replacement was used
The aircraft was painted

using MRP paints. These
paints performed perfectly
and are airbrush-ready
After a coat of
Alclad 2 gloss
varnish,the decals
were applied, in
this case a sheet
from Xtradecal.
They are beautifully
printed and laid
down perfectly
UNDERCARRIAGE a vacuum-formed canopy

For the wheels, I decided by Rob Taurus and you get
to use the Eduard Brassin two canopies, one closed and
resin set and they are one open. I only needed the
beautifully detailed. I sliding part of the canopy,
used Rubber Black for the so once I had carefully cut
tyres and aluminium for it out and painted it, you
the centres, followed by would have never known
AK Interactive’s 'Landing the difference. This was
Gear Dust Wash' which, then put aside and left until
once dry, gives a very final assembly. It was then
convincing dusty finish. time to mask off the cockpit
The same paints were then in readiness for painting. I
applied to the tail wheel. first applied Alclad 2 Grey
The windscreen was then Plastic Primer and Micro
installed and masked up Filler. This produced a The propeller was
ready for painting. It was lovely smooth finish for the painted in Tamiya LP-5
then I discovered that my paints to follow. After the Semi Gloss Black
and the tips Mr Color
bubble canopy had been first coat a couple of seams Yellow. Wear was
damaged; broken in two, the needed attention, notably created using an AK
result of a set of golf clubs the chin cowling and the Interactive aluminium
falling on the box! I would top-rear fuselage. Once weathering pencil
either have to buy another more, filling and sanding
canopy from Eduard or was carried out, sprayed
find an aftermarket one. I with more primer. The
eventually found and bought result was much better. U
V CAMOUFLAGE COLOURS couple of coats are usually

I pre-shaded the model needed, the advantage being
using Tamiya Black over the that the pre-shading shows The kit wheels were
replaced with Eduard
panel lines, followed by the through to good effect. The resin examples. These
top colours. I started with final colour of Dark Green have very fine detail
the underside using MRP was then sprayed after and are 'weighted'
Paints Medium Sea Grey, masking the first colour.
which are airbrush-ready I used rolled up Blu-Tack
and spray perfectly; they to create a soft edge to The undercarriage
dry quickly and the finish the camouflage and once doors were painted
is excellent. Once this had finished I lightened the Dark and weathered.
been completed, the model’s Green and misted on a very Tamiya's Panel Line
underside was masked, then light coat into the middle of Accent Color 'wash
Ocean Grey was applied over the panels, to give the colour was used throughout
this build and is
the upper surfaces. more depth. I also did this excellent for bringing
MRP paints are quite for the Ocean Grey. out surface detail
translucent, so at least a
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TIGER FLAT TIRE WHEEL SET (DW35139) vehicles to powerful ground weaponry and DEF Model have responded
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machine and as always, they are perfectly cast with impressive detail.

“theForEduard
the wheels, I decided to use
Brassin resin set and
they are beautifully detailed
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DECAL PREP down perfectly. I did use the final addition of the various have to apply a bead of filler
With all this done and the stencils from the Eduard pre-built and painted parts, and re-scribe the panel and
masking removed, the entire decal sheet but did not plus the gluing on of the rivet lines. Or was Eduard
kit received a coat of gloss attempt to pull the carrier canopy. Finally, a piece of just assuming that modellers
varnish in readiness for film off! After another coat stretched sprue was used for would end up buying the
the decals. With my recent of gloss varnish, you couldn't the whip aerial. resin part anyway? Again
experiences of the 'new' see the film anyway. with the decals, I know that
Eduard decals, I decided I then applied a wash CONCLUSION some modellers think they're
on a different sheet by using Flory Models Dark This was a enjoyable build, great, others, like me just do
Xtradecal. I chose markings Dirt. This is very effective no fit issues or tricky, not get on with them, but in
of a machine that flew with and once the excess has been over-complicated steps. The the end I have a great model
302 (Polish) Squadron that wiped off, it highlights the only thing that was a bit of of the Mk XVI Spitfire that
was based in Germany panels lines perfectly. I then a puzzle was the two piece some say is the best looking
in 1945. The decals are sprayed a final coat off flat upper cowling. This could Merlin engined Spit of them
beautifully produced, in Alclad 2 varnish to finish have easily been cast in one all. What's not to like? l
perfect register and went off. All that was left was the piece, so if used, you would

FULL-BUILD: WORLD WAR
TWO ALLIED AVIATION
EDUARD 1:48 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE
MK.XVI PROFIPACK l KIT NO.8285
TECHSPEC...
EDUARD 1:48 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE
MK.XVI PROFIPACK KIT NO.8285
Materials:
Injection-moulded polystyrene, photo-etched
brass, waterslide decals
Paints used:
- MRP: Medium Sea Grey, Ocean Grey, Dark
Green
- Tamiya: LP-65 Rubber Black, XF-7 Flat Red,
LP-5 Semi-Gloss Black
- Mr Color: Yellow
Accessories used:
- Eduard: Spitfire Mk. XVI top cowl (648307),
Spitfire Mk.XVI wheels three-spoke
(648218)
Kit availability:
- Eduard models and accessories are widely
available from good model shops and
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MICHAEL MASS, ADAM O’BRIEN, DESERT EAGLE PUBLISHING
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The American-made M60 Patton tank has an extensive service life

outside the USA, perhaps most notably with the Israeli Defence
Force, or IDF. As they did with most if not all of the hardware they
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U-BOOT IM FOCUS EDITION NO.20

AXEL URBANKE, LUFTFAHRTVERLAGSTART
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Here we have volume twenty in this fascinating series from

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THE EIGHTY-EIGHT, A VISUAL HISTORY OF THE GERMAN 8.8CM FLAK GUNS IN WWII
DAVID DOYLE (2021), EMFOUR PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc.
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merit of this book by David Doyle is the collection of the necessary information
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interested in the development and use of this weapon that terrified tanks and
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Okay, so perhaps Tamiya never intended to replicate a scene from 'Saving Private
Ryan' with this release, but the stunning new set of five GI figures in the 1:35
Military Miniature Series does evoke the film and certainly inspires the imagination...
A
t the beginning of pouches, water bottles,
World War II, US entrenching tools and even
infantrymen wore the folded ponchos. Include in
M1941 Field Jacket, the set are the M1 Garand,
but from the latter half of BAR M1918A2, M1A1
1944, the improved M1943 Thompson, and M1 carbine.
Field Jacket was provided. In addition, ‘walkie talkie’
At the same time, radios are provide, plus
two-buckle boots with waterslide decals for the
integrated leggings were uniform insignia. This new set
introduced. Tamiya’s uses the latest technology to
all-new ‘American Infantry create convincing folds in the
Reconnaissance Set’ (35379) fabric of the uniforms and will
provides all these details, be great for dioramas and
as well as ammunition vignettes. l
EDITOR'S CHOICE For a bit of fun this month I have chosen Tamiya’s new ‘Swimming Sea Otter’ from the
TAMIYA SWIMMING SEA OTTER Educational Constructional Series’ (No.250). This lovely little kit is based on the huge sea
otter and here, she swims on her back while cracking shells on her tummy! Fabulous fun
www.tamiya.com for the bath! Power is by the ‘Submarine Motor Mini’ which runs on a single ‘AAA’ battery.

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Issue 322 August 2022

25 LITTLE RED ROADSTER

42 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES

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COMING SOON FROM METALLIC DETAILS - 1:48 SR-71A upgrades

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PAINTING THE BISHOP

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25-pounder field gun of

Photo: No 2 Army Film &

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A little Bishop history...

Bishop 25-Pdr QF Self Propelled Howitzer specs

Total weight: ...............................................................17.5 tons

Photos: various sources,

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The level of detail is very good and

The seats were painted

The design of the model is very cleverly done.

The nozzles are painted before gluing the parts that

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The Phantom is impressive in 1:48. For more

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The decals were

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We can see in this photo, the increase in

The author chose to install only the most

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V wells were painted with Zero Paints

POLISHING THE BODY

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In order that I didn’t

The upper roof of each undercarriage

In order to cut down

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Various details for the undercarriage bay

V are simply stunning, being

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With the nose gear bay

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The detail is particularly

The base-coated model

Here, you can see that all

The anti-glare panels need to be very