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PERFECT 10!Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; the clipped-wing Hamp

Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn tank destroyer

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Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35

RHINOCEROSARMED AND DANGEROUS

Meng 1:35 Leopard 1, Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII, Tamiya 1:48 US Meng 1:35 Leopard 1, Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII, Tamiya 1:48 US

Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; the clipped-wing Hampthe clipped-wing HampTamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero; the clipped-wing Hampthe clipped-wing Hamp

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SEAL OF APPROVALOur in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35 Our in-depth build of Tamiyas 1:35

RHINOCEROSRHINOCEROSRHINOCEROSARMED AND DANGEROUSARMED AND DANGEROUS

Broncos 1:35 Seehund Type XXVIIB Broncos 1:35 Seehund Type XXVIIB

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8 DOUBLE KIT PREVIEWMoebius 1:6 Lost in Space Robot B9Moebius Mars Attacks Martian figure

16 KIT PREVIEWTamiya 1:48 US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck

18 HIGHWAY STARRevell 1:25 2011 International Prostar truck

28 KIT PREVIEWRevell 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa

29 ACCESSORY PREVIEWParaGrafix photo-etched detail sets for science-fiction kits

36 ACCESSORY PREVIEW1:32 Wings Cockpit Figures

38 KIT PREVIEWAoshima 1:24 McLaren F1 GTR Pre-season testing 1997

40 MELLOW YELLOWWingnut Wings 1:32 Fokker D.VII in an eye-catching scheme

46 BUNDESWEHR BRUISERMengs 1:35 Leopard 1 A3/4 in a NATO three-colour scheme

54 NEW RELEASES KITSNew model kits reviewed, including Revell USA, Monogram, AMT and Polar Lights

58 BOOK REVIEWS New scale-modelling related titles

60 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIESNew and recently issued modelling accessories

64 CONTACTSWhere to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI

66 THE EDITORS PAGEThe Editors thoughts on scale modelling topics

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RHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUS PT.2Work on Tamiyas 1:35 Nashorn tank-destroyer continuesPAGE 30

SEAL OF APPROVALBronco 1:35 Seehund Type XXVIIB midget-sub PAGE 22

DOUBLE KIT PREVIEWMoebius 1:6 Lost in Space Robot B9

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Moebius 1:6 Lost in Space Robot B9Moebius Mars Attacks Martian figure

KIT PREVIEWTamiya 1:48 US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck

HIGHWAY STARRevell 1:25 2011 International Prostar truck

28 KIT PREVIEWRevell 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa

29 ACCESSORY PREVIEWParaGrafix photo-etched detail sets for science-fiction kits

36 ACCESSORY PREVIEW1:32 Wings Cockpit Figures

38 KIT PREVIEWAoshima 1:24 McLaren F1 GTR Pre-season testing 1997

RHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUS PT.2Work on Tamiyas 1:35 Nashorn tank-destroyer continues

8 DOUBLE KIT PREVIEWMoebius 1:6 Lost in Space Robot B9Moebius Mars Attacks Martian figure

16 KIT PREVIEWTamiya 1:48 US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck

18 HIGHWAY STARRevell 1:25 2011 International Prostar truck

ContContCoMINIATURE MITSUBISHI MARVEL!Tamiyas 1:72 A6M3 Zero HampPAGE 10

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NEW FROM TAMIYA1:14 RC TRACTOR TRUCK FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA EVOLUTIONTamiyas 1:14 radio-control trucks are magnificent creations and some of the most impressive working scale models youll ever see. The latest is the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution, a modern, US style machine with aerodynamic styling, a really handsome machine. More news on this kit soon!www.hobbyco.net

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NEW FROM TOMMY'S WAR1:32 THORNYCROFT TYPE JOn the way soon from British producer Tommy's War are two 1:32/54mm resin kits of the Thornycroft Type J lorry, a vehicle that served during the First World War. The kits are available as general service (below) or anti-aircraft variants, (above).www.tommyswar.com

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NEW FROM MASTER BOX1:72 Mk.I BRITISH TANKSMaster Box are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One with new-tool 1:72 kits of the British 'lozenge' tank, one of which (Female Mk.I) has been completed by Martin Kov (article coming soon to TMMI). The Mk.I 'Male' is also on release.www.creativemodels.co.uk

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NEW FROM BRONCO AND RIICH1:35 MAXXPRO, TOPOLINO VAN AND SWSNew from Bronco is the US MaxxPro MRAP in 1:35, Italian light delivery van (Topolino) with nun (!) and sWs cargo version, with newly tooled parts.www.hannants.co.uk

NEW FROM REVELL1:32 MOSQUITO MK.IVRevell have re-issued their large-scale kit of the DeHavilland Mosquito, still an impressive production even though it's a few years old. On sale soon in good model shops. www.revell.de/en

NEW FROM REVELL1:72 DGZRS LIFEBOATThe DgzRS (Seenotrettungsboot) 9.5m is an attractive and colourful subject, and this 1:72 kit of the vessel is on its way soon. No weathering please!www.revell.de/en

NEW FROM REVELL1:72 Nashorn tank-destroyer1:144 US Navy LSM 'Landing Ship Medium'www.revell.de/en

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KIT PREVIEW

KIT PREVIEW

MOEBIUS 1:6 ROBOT B9 FROM LOST IN SPACE KIT NO.939

MOEBIUS MARS ATTACKS MARTIAN WARRIOR KIT NO.936

WARNING! WARNING! MODEL KIT APPROACHING!

NASTY INVADERFROM MARS!

The classic Robot B9 from the 1960s TV show 'Lost in Space' is now available as a premium model kit

Topps trading cards are where the gruesome Martians from the Mars Attacks series originated and now Moebius have replicated this nasty

little fellow in plastic kit form...

Robot B9 is one of the most iconic designs to grace our TV screens and now, Moebius have treated us to a brand-new kit of the character

in injection plastic. The kit is 1:6, so it's big! And highly detailed too; the model is moulded in fine grey polystyrene with raised and recessed detail where appropriate, plus photo-etched screens for the lower torso moulding. Clear inserts are provided for the robot's chest panel and the head features a detailed 'brain' structure within the clear 'cranium'. The B9 design features flexible grey legs, arms and neck and the kit comes with these

parts formed from grey vinyl, replicating the original well. It will be worth scouring the internet for photo references when building this model and if you're feeling brave, it might be possible to rig the model with LED lighting too. A fantastic kit of a TV icon and it will prove to be a very satisfying modelling project.

As the backstory in the instructions describes, the Topps Mars Attacks trading cards were originally published

in 1962 and became the biggest selling, non-sports collectors-cards ever. They featured appalling-looking aliens with massive brains housed in clear helmets, grimacing menacingly and brandishing rayguns. Back in 1996, the Tim Burton-directed film was released but Moebius kit depicts the original Martian from the cards, complete with melted victim in a street-scene display-base. Parts of the Martian figure are moulded in slightly translucent white polystyrene, with Moebius

regular grey plastic being used for the head, raygun, nitrogen bottle and display-base. A length of aluminium tubing is included for the lamp-post. His clear helmet is formed from two halves and these will need careful cementing to avoid a messy glue-line. A fabulous, if gruesome kit of a science-fiction kitsch classic; great for horror lovers!

KIT PREVIEWKIT PREVIEWMOEBIUS 1:6 ROBOT B9 FROM LOST IN SPACE

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

KIT PREVIEWKIT PREVIEWMOEBIUS MARS ATTACKS MARTIAN WARRIOR

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TMMIS OPINION?Wonderful TV robot, now a top-grade kit with excellent detail

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TMMIS OPINION?Mars Attacks nasty little Martian is now available in plastic kit form, complete with oversized brain and melted-victim display base...

Moebius offer some fine detail in this kit, moulded in pale grey polystyrene which is free from flaws; no sink marks, flash or other defects. The clear parts are perfect and the inclusion of photo-etched screens is a real plus. If you know what youre doing with LED lighting, this would be a good subject kit.

All the frightful detail of Topps original extra-terrestrial attacker is captured in plastic in this marvellously

over-the-top kit. This will be great fun to paint!

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FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATIONTAMIYA 1:72 MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO FIGHTER MODEL 32 HAMP KIT NO.60784

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MINIATURE MITSUBISHI MARVEL Tamiya add to their 1:72 Zero family with the clipped-wing Hamp. Spencer Pollard builds the kit, from the box

FULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATIONFULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATIONFULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATIONFULL-BUILD: MILITARY AVIATIONTAMIYA 1:72 MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO FIGHTER MODEL 32 HAMP TAMIYA 1:72 MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO FIGHTER MODEL 32 HAMP KIT NO.60784

MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MINIATURE MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI Tamiya add to their 1:72 Zero family with the clipped-wing Hamp.

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Produced from the autumn of 1942, the Model 32 Zero fighter followed the

Model 21 in being used in the conflict in the Pacific theatre. It featured a Sakae 21 engine fitted with two superchargers, and its calling card was a main wing shortened by 50cm on either side and given a squared-off finish. It was the superior of the Model 21 in terms of top speed, climb rate and roll, and thanks to its appearance even (mistakenly) received a different nickname of Hamp.

IN MINIATUREThis new kit joins two others in Tamiyas 1:72 range - the Mitsubishi A6M2b and A6M5 Zeke - to allow the modeller the chance to build a fine little collection of these wonderful aircraft. Though also available in other ranges including Airfix and Hasegawa, these new kits are worth checking out thanks to their astonishing levels of detail, fit, surface

features and accuracy. Even from the box as seen here, this new kit is a show-stopper; add detail and it will be breathtaking. But enough of the plaudits, what do we actually have in the box?

A CLOSER EXAMINATIONSupplied in one of Tamiyas excellent boxes decorated by a wonderful painting of our chosen subject, the kit is everything you would expect from this company; well presented, wonderfully moulded, with comprehensive instructions and decals and a level of finesse that screams for you to dig a little deeper and get started. Once removed from their bags, the plastic parts revealed high levels of detail especially within the cockpit and surface detail that was easily the best I have seen in a kit in this scale. It is, to all intents and purposes, identical in terms of quality to that found in Tamiyas second-generation 1:48 kit.

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NOTHING EXTRA NEEDEDThough highlights abound, it is perhaps within the cockpit that this kit really hits the high notes. Superbly detailed, I really cannot see how it could be improved in this scale, virtually everything that could be wished for being supplied. Work begins with the instrument panel. This is supplied as a neatly detailed plate that fixes onto the front bulkhead, separate gun breeches, completing the effect. You can paint this little sub-assembly completely as I did or elect to use the instrument decals supplied in the kit to decorate the bezels. In terms of colour, I followed the kit instructions almost to the letter, XF-71 Cockpit Green being the predominant shade for these parts, washes of Winsor & Newton oils and a few dabs of Vallejo acrylics being used to further accentuate the detail.

With the instrument panel painted, the rear bulkhead, seat and cockpit floor could be dealt with. The seat and its mounting frame are extremely delicate parts that need care to both remove from their runners and then assemble neatly. Once again, XF-71 comes into play here, with some carefully applied washes helping to bring out some of the finely moulded details. The kit supplies seat straps as decals, and though I toyed with the idea of using them, decided instead to make my own with fine strips of Tamiya masking tape sprayed with Khaki and then detailed with Vallejo acrylics. Though slightly out of sequence, the cockpit sidewalls were now assembled and then painted, with Tamiya aerosol aluminium spray and more of that Cockpit Green. The

panel painted, the rear bulkhead, seat and cockpit floor could be dealt with. The seat and its mounting frame are extremely delicate parts that need care to both remove from their runners and then assemble neatly. Once again, XF-71 comes into play here, with some carefully applied washes helping to bring out some of the finely moulded details. The kit supplies seat straps as decals, and though I toyed with the idea of using

my own with fine strips of Tamiya masking tape sprayed with Khaki and then detailed with Vallejo acrylics. Though slightly out of sequence, the cockpit sidewalls were now assembled and then painted, with Tamiya aerosol aluminium spray and more aluminium spray and more of that Cockpit Green. The

The cockpit is wonderful from the box. Here it is under construction.

The interior walls are similarly impressive, delicate rub and control details being on offer to the modeller.

The cowling and engine are wonderfully realised and look great once painted,

weathered and joined together.

As can be seen here the cockpit is predominantly pale green in colour, with the rear walls coated in aluminium. Note the seat straps, replaced for this build with tiny strips of Tamiya masking tape.

The cockpit being test-fitted within the fuselage. The design of the kit is such that the entire cockpit can be slotted into place after the fuselage has been completely assembled and cleaned up.

And here they are painted! Note the delicate weathering on the crankcase and the

highlighted panel lines on the cowling.

Engine and propeller sub-assemblies. The real fun with any kit is working on tiny details like these especially in 1:72!

Almost ready for final assembly. Note the metallic blue green finish inside the wheel wells.

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And here they are painted! Note the delicate weathering on the crankcase and the

highlighted panel lines on the cowling.

use of these colours certainly adds to the complexity of the interior, but Im not sure I would be quite so worried about the aluminium areas, as virtually none of them can be seen in the completed model!

STRAIGHTFORWARD MAIN ASSEMBLYOne of the kits great design features is that the fuselage can be completely assembled and cleaned up and then the cockpit slid into place from below, thus reducing the chance of damage to nil. So, the fuselage halves were joined and then any smaller details fixed in place such as the tailplanes, upper nose panel and the small fillet fixed to the base of the fin. The fit is extraordinary and so no filler at all was needed, only a swipe over with a sanding sponge being needed to remove any trace of the joint line between the two fuselage halves. The cockpit could now be dropped into a place, a few drips of Tamiya Extra Thin Cement, being used to hold it in place.

The wings are the next to be assembled. The instructions suggest some fairly complex interior decorating, with Metallic Blue Green and Aluminum surfaces to mask and paint. Though tempting to so this, I simply joined the upper wing panels to the full span lower section and then blocked in the two colours, no masking being used to define the colours, despite what is drawn in the instructions. Once again the fit is terrific, only the slightest dab of glue being necessary to fuse the panels together, before joining the wings and fuselage.

With the airframe complete, attention was turned to the smaller details, beginning with the engine, cowling and propeller.

ENGINE BUILDING AND PAINTINGWork begins with the Sakae 21 engine. This is made up from two banks of cylinders and a separate crankcase, the former painted with Alclad II Dark Iron and the latter, a mid-grey shade mixed in this case from

a 50/50 combination of XF-12 JN Grey and XF-23 Light Blue. The fins on the cylinders looked great coated in Alclad II, but were further defined with a little drybrushed Games Workshop Mithryl Silver, before being detailed with Vallejo Flat Black pushrods and Aluminium cylinder caps. The crankcase was washed with Humbrol Matt Black, thinned with white spirit and then the smaller features picked out with black and aluminium.

The cowling is moulded in one piece and beautifully so, the shape, detail and finesse, being spot on. Having checked for any small moulding seams, the cowling and its rear bulkhead were painted with several thin layers of Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black and then lightened slightly with VERY thin over-sprays of XF-63 German Grey. This served two purposes: it helped define the panel details and also added a level of weathering that would match the rest of the airframe when that was painted later on. Once dry, the cowling was checked and then the panel lines defined with a delicate wash of Humbrol Medium Sea Grey thinned once more, with white spirit. With any excess wash cleaned off, the completed cowling was set aside to dry thoroughly.

CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGSTamiya offer three options in their kit, two in pale grey and a third in dark green over grey plumage. The options are as follows: Tainan Air Group, New

Guinea, Buna Air Base, 1942

2nd Air Group, New Guinea, Buna Air Base, August 1942

Oita Naval Air Group, Oita Air Base, 1944

Because I have a penchant for aircraft in plain colours feeling that it tends to show off their lines better than camouflage or darker colours I chose the first option and so set about working out how to paint this little model. The instructions suggest using one of their new aerosols

The Gunze Sangyo glue bottle gives you a fair idea of how tiny this model is!

The Imperial Japanese Navy grey was an almost caramel colour that was replicated in miniature with Mr Hobby Hemp, lightened with a little pale grey.

The Imperial Japanese Navy grey was an almost caramel colour that was replicated in

The model has been sprayed with several thin layers of Tamiya X-22 Clear in readiness for the decals, the finish being not only super-smooth, but also incredibly tough.U

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to paint this model, AS-29 Grey Green (IJN) being that particular colour. As I didnt have that shade to hand, I surfed the Web and found a site that suggested using RAF Hemp to recreate the distinctive caramel grey shade used on these aircraft. Further digging seemed to substantiate that idea and so thats what I went for, Gunze Sangyos H336 Hemp, lightened slightly with H315 Gray being mixed and then thinned with Gunze Sangyo Mr Color Thinner. This colour could then be sprayed over the model, but first, I needed to deal with the canopies.

EDUARD MASKS TO THE RESCUE!Theres no getting away from the fact that these Japanese aircraft had a lot of separately glazed panels that need to be masked very carefully to ensure that the resulting paintwork is neat and in scale. Though I could have used masking tape to do this, recently Ive begun to invest in Eduard canopy masks where possible, feeling that the results are far neater than anything I can achieve without their use. So, I ordered a set from Hannants and used those to protect the glazing before spraying everything with the Cockpit Green colour used earlier ready for the upper, pale grey top-coat.

SIMPLE PAINT SCHEMEThe undercarriage bays were sprayed with Gunze Sangyo Metallic Blue Green and then masked with White

Tack, before sealing in the cockpit with a small block of sponge and some strips of masking tape. I tend to take a fair amount of time whilst masking off these areas as the more I can do now, the less I will need to do in terms of touching up, later on. I was now ready to paint. No pre-shading was used on this model and so I simply applied a number of thin layers of colour, applying it as I would over a car body shell, in long, even strokes. Id thinned the paint with around 50% thinners, so it atomised beautifully and dried quickly to produce an ultra-smooth finish. The beauty of using acrylics especially those that are solvent based is that you can begin working on it almost immediately.

Here, that meant adding highlights and shadows with paint thinned down with 80% thinners and then masking panels and control surfaces so that they could be further defined with filtered layers of very thin Tamiya Smoke. All of these surface effects were kept subtle; this is a delicate model and the last thing I wanted was to be able to see these additional layers of paint from some distance away! Happy that the paintwork looked fine, I oversprayed it with several layers of X-22 Clear and set it aside overnight to fully harden.

TIME FOR MARKINGSDecalling is always my favourite aspect of any build as its when the model really

control surfaces so that they

the paintwork looked fine, I

layers of X-22 Clear and set

favourite aspect of any build favourite aspect of any build as its when the model really

The model has been completely decalled and weathered and all of the smaller items painted ready for final assembly. Its great when a kit reaches this point!

The canopy sections have been very carefully painted, Eduards excellent masks helping to protect the delicate panels from overspray.

The main undercarriage units have been fixed in place. That metallic blue colour really pops against the grey, dont you think?!

Carefully applied shading and highlights certainly break up that finish, as do the layers

of Tamiya Smoke that were used to define the control surfaces and impart staining around the engine

access panels.

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The main undercarriage units have been fixed in place. That metallic blue colour really pops against the grey, dont you think?!

Carefully applied shading and highlights certainly break up that finish, as do the layers

of Tamiya Smoke that were used to define the control surfaces and impart staining around the engine

access panels.

starts to come to life. This project was no different those wonderful markings really making this little Zeros bland paintwork suddenly liven up. As usual, the decals were applied with the aid of Dacos Strong Setting Solution and Mr Mark Softer from Gunze Sangyo. Thanks to the use of the Tamiya Clear coat, this system has proved foolproof over recent months, the result being perfectly applied decals with zero evidence of that dreaded silvering we all hate so much.

Having allowed the decals to dry for a few hours overnight would have been better the model was given a thin layer of matt varnish before defining the panel lines with some thin raw umber colour-washes in preparation for final assembly.

The first items to add were the undercarriage components, legs, wheels and doors. These are, much like the cockpit, comprehensive detailed and look delicate and in scale once painted and weathered. The instructions are explicit when it comes to painting of the model and so you are left in know doubt what colours you need to use: Aluminium hubs, Rubber Black tyres, black undercarriage legs, Metallic Blue Green door interiors and IJN Grey exteriors, with a thin black wash to accentuate the finer details.

FINAL ADDITIONSThe model could now be completed with the addition of the cowling/engine, propeller, undercarriage, centreline fuel tank and glazing. Though I didnt mention it earlier, the kit offers the option of an open or closed canopy, the open section fitting perfectly with the aid of a little white glue, the remaining sections being fixed in place with some Johnsons Klear. And that. As they say, was that!

MODELSPECTAMIYA 1:72 MITSUBISHI A6M3 ZERO FIGHTER MODEL 32 HAMP KIT NO.60784Materials;Injection moulded polystyrene, waterslide decalsPaints used;Tamiya Acrylics: XF-71 Cockpit Green, XF-12 JN Grey, XF-23 Light Blue, X-22 Clear, XF-63 German GreyGunze Sangyo: H336 Hemp, H315 Gray, Mr Color Thinner, Metallic Blue GreenHumbrol: Matt BlackVallejo: Flat Black Games Workshop: Mithryl SilverAlclad II: Dark IronOther materials;Daco Strong Setting Solution, Gunze Sangyo Mr Mark Softer, Eduard canopy mask

The cowling and propeller in place. Careful painting brings out the best in

these delicate features. Decals were used for the striping on the blades.

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KIT PREVIEWTAMIYA 1:48 US 2 TON 6X6 AIRFIELD FUEL TRUCK KIT NO.32579

16 May 2014 TMMI 223

Recently, I got the chance to look over one of Tamiyas newest 1:48 kits. The

US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck is a wonderful addition to their line of kits because it is the perfect vehicle to place in a dio with 1:48 scale aircraft. This kit represents the largest of the US fuel trucks. It was used on all fronts from 1943 on and actually had a long life in civilian use well after the war ended. The kit comes with five sprues

in Tamiyas familiar green plastic and one small sprue in clear. Lengths of black vinyl tubing and copper wire are provided as well as a nicely printed decal sheet for two different trucks that were used in France. Of the five green sprues, two A sprues and one B sprue are from the 2007 release of the plain GMC truck model. The other two sprues along with the clear parts plus everything else in the kit are all new. The cab represents the hard

top version of the truck but the interior has no pedals included. The overall detail is clean and crisp; typical Tamiya. The hose real and pump are visible from the side of the vehicle and well represented. There is enough tubing provided to extend to the hands of one of the two provided figures if you wish. The two figures that come with the kit represent a fueler and a crewman.

Overall this kit is a clean and easy build and the perfect addition to set along side of any of Tamiyas 1:48 WWII fighters. So pick a few of these little gems up and start building some wings and wheels!

MODEL SPEC

SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:48

MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . IM, CW, SVT, WS

UK IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION:hobbyco.net

TMMIS OPINION?A clean and quick build and the perfect partner for any of Tamiyas 1:48 Allied WWII fighter aircraft models

Stan Spooner takes a look at Tamiyas nearly-new1:48 US 2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck

GETTIN GASSED!

Tyres and wheels are moulded integrally; just add subtle flat spots.

The grille looks good but a laser-cut item from Limes Models would improve the look; www.limesmodel.hu

Ladder chassis is an impressive one-piece moulding.

Figures are extremely well done and add a lot to the models presentation.

This is what you get in the kit box! A small kit but plenty of parts.

The kit includes vinyl tubing, copper wire, clear parts and a sheet of waterslide decals with two markings options.

Engine cover panels sport fine louvres.

The upper part of the fuel tank structure is seen here.

The cab featured in this kit is the GMC hard-cab variant.

Fuel tank parts are new mouldings.

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Cat. No. 8283

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5 markingsCartograf decals Photo-etched sets Painting mask

Mk.IXe, 107th Tayeset, Ramat David Air Bases, 1954

LF Mk.IXe, 101st Tayeset, Hatzor Air Base, January, 1949

LF Mk.IXe, RK856, Flown by Maj. Cecil Golding, CO of No. 3 Squadron SAAF, Italy, 1945

LF Mk.IXe, SM147, No. 73 Squadron RAF, Prkos Air Field, Yugoslavia, April / May, 1945

HF Mk.IXe, RK889, 5. Eskadrille, Danish Royal Air Force, Karup Air Base, Late 40s, Early 50s

LF Mk.IXe, 101st Tayeset, Hatzor Air Base, Januaaa ry, 1949

Karup Air Base, Late 40s, Early 50s

648098 Spitfi re wheels - 5 spoke648099 Spitfi re exhaust stacks fi shtail648100 Spitfi re Mk.IX cockpit648108 Spitfi re drop tank648109 Spitfi re 500lb bomb set648115 Spitfi re wheels - 4 spoke648116 Spitfi re 90gal slipper tank648113 Spitfi re Mk.IX gun bay648118 Spitfi re wheels - 4 spoke w/pattern648119 Spitfi re wheels - 5 spoke, smooth tire648120 Spitfi re - radio compartment648121 Spitfi re - exhaust stacks rounded648124 Spitfi re undercarriage legs BRONZE648112 Spitfi re Mk.IX engine

BRASSIN (detailed resin parts)

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FULL-BUILD: CIVILIAN VEHICLEREVELL 1:25 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR KIT NO.07411

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Upon opening the box of this kit, I had a little 'dj vu' as the model looks like the Revell Lonestar

truck (7408). There are some incomplete sprues and I feared missing parts, but this was not the case as Revell has simply provided partial sprues of the Lonestar kit, from which they have removed some items. Moreover, the engine is the Maxxforce 15 (not the M13 as stated in the instructions). This engine derived from the Caterpillar C15 is well detailed, the colours shown in the manual are consistent with the real thing and assembly is straight-forward. The main work consists of carefully painting the many different coloured components, not to mention the multiple decals that represent the safety labels. Once complete, we end up with a sub-assembly consisting of the engine, gearbox, radiator, fan, hoses and all ancillary equipment and the result is spectacular. Before assembling the frame, I grouped all the parts that shared the same colour to ease the

painting process. Some subsets would be treated separately, such as the differential, air suspension harness and others. Aside from a couple of small hitches, assembly went smoothly and quite quickly.

BODY PREPThe body consists of several elements of a significant size, even for 1:25. Once the parts had be cleaned up and checked over, I applied an undercoat of white in preparation for the main colours. Areas to remain white were carefully masked off, then the body received a first layer of copper-coloured paint. The dominant colour of the interior is a light grey, so I simply used grey primer, killing two birds with one stone; it prepared the plastic and the grey colour in one go! This also had the benefit of reducing the layers of paint and the risk of obscuring surface detail. Other colours were then applied by delineating areas with masking tape, then meticulously applying paint by brush. An impressive kit of a handsome American truck can now join my collection!

HIGHWAY STAR Jeff Mangeat goes Stateside and assembles Revell's 1:25 International Prostar

KIT NO.07411

painting process. Some subsets would be treated separately, such as the differential, air suspension harness and others. Aside from a couple of small hitches, assembly went smoothly and quite quickly.

The body consists of several elements of a significant size, even for 1:25. Once the parts had be cleaned up and checked over, I applied an undercoat of white in preparation for the main colours. Areas to remain white were carefully masked off, then the body received a first layer of copper-coloured paint. The dominant colour of the interior is a light grey, so I simply used grey primer, killing two birds with one stone; it prepared the plastic and the grey colour in one go! This also had the benefit of reducing the layers of paint and the risk of obscuring surface detail. Other colours were then applied by delineating areas with masking tape, then meticulously applying paint by brush. An impressive kit of a handsome American truck can now join my collection!

HIGHWAYHIGHWAYHIGHWAY STAR

goes Stateside and assembles

The kit box for Revells 2011

ProStar is huge! Many parts go into this model

and its not a quick build.

The chassis takes shape, with all crossmembers in place, as well as the front axle.

Here we see the completed chassis, rear axles, brakes, suspension, fifth-wheel and more, in black basecoat.

The engine and its ancillaries laid out and ready to be brought together.

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REVELL 1:25 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR KIT NO.07411

The completed engine, gearbox and radiator

assembly looks extremely impressive; lots of great

detail here.

This overhead view of the chassis shows off the rear

brakes and axles well. Note the chrome fuel tanks and

steerable front wheels.

The cabin, bonnet, side panels and front bumper have been painted and await installation on the chassis. The copper and white colours work well together.

Looking like a truck now! The chassis is complete; engine is in and those massive exhaust stacks are fitted.

Bare Metal Foil was used to finish off the front bumper; it was first applied over the whole area to be coated.

Once rubbed down, the excess was trimmed off and a final burnishing was applied to smooth the foil down.


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All that fabulous engine

detail can still be seen on the finished model

thanks to the hinged bonnet.

The model builds into an extremely handsome replica and the white/copper scheme with silver highlight looks superb.

With the interior masked off, the base colour of white was sprayed on.

The areas where the white was to remain were masked off and the copper then applied.

The cabin shell has been de-masked and the details touched in.

The rear mud flaps look extremely smart with the ProStar logos. Note the Virginia license plate.

MODELSPECREVELL 1:25 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR KIT NO.07411Materials:Injection-moulded grey and clear polystyrene, chromed parts, vinyl tyres, waterslide decals.Paints used;Auto spray; Grey primer, white, copper, aluminium, steel, blue steel.Tamiya Sprays; TS-26 White, TS-13 Clear, Tamiya Acrylics; X-26 Clear Red, X-27 Clear OrangeMiscellaneous;Tamiya masking tape, cotton swabs, polishBare Metal Foil; Ultra Bright Chrome.Microsol; Mi-1 and Mi-2 .Wood glue (for transparent parts)Electrical wire (for flexible trailer supply and antennas)Availability;Revell kits and accessories are widely available from good model shopswww.revell.de/en


FULL BUILD: NAVAL MODELLING

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BRONCO 1:35 GERMAN SEEHUND TYPE XXVIIB MIDGET SUBMARINE l KIT NO.35053

SEAL OF APPROVALMarcel du Long builds Bronco's 1:35 Seehund Type XXVIIB Midget Submarine and creates a compact and atmospheric vignette around it

To me, a busy port with many vessels and vehicles is a very inspiring place. For

quite a while I have had the idea to build a setting with a ship, as submarines, fishing boats, transport ships, torpedo boats and such really give me a boost. I was tempted several times to purchase the Tamiya 1:35 Patrol Boat, but each time ended up putting it back on the shelf.

The 1:35 Vosper and Elco 80' Torpedo Boat are equally cool, but also quite large in that scale, making them gigantic endeavours which might be more suitable to build in 1:72, but I prefer to

stick with 1:35 whenever I can. Then Bronco entered the scene with their 1:35 Minisub German type XXVIIB Seehund.

I saw it online, had it on my desk the same week and started building it immediately. I was so enthusiastic about this kit that I proposed the idea of a group build within my club, the Scale Model Factory. Normally Im not that keen on group builds, this was going to be my first ever, but I had the impression that this was going to be an easy ride in the park, with little time between start and finish. Well, it all turned out a little different

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No matter how interesting your object or setting, figures and animals always remain the eye catchers in my opinion, and bring life to your

diorama or vehicle...

SETTING AND BUILDFrom the start I knew I was going to picture the Seehund in a small port and not at sea or stand alone on a base. After some research I decided that the setting would be on shore in the Dutch port of Ijmuiden. Not that I necessarily wanted to add typical Dutch charac-teristics to the scene, but a fictitious setting always plays an important role in my creative process; I need to feel and visualize the scene.

So the vessel would be on the dock, getting prepared for a mission with lots of activity surrounding it. Gas bottles, tools, oil drums, wooden blocks, cables and plenty more small stuff next to the small but ungainly sub would provide a nice combination of shapes. Although in real life the torpedos were added to the sub in the water, I wanted to add a torpedo anyway for the simple reason that I think that a torpedo looks cool and it contrasts well with the sub, due to the torpedos metallic appearance versus the matt painted Seehund. So thats 1-0 for fantasy versus historical correctness.

No matter how interesting your object or setting, figures and animals always remain the eye catchers in my opinion, and bring life to your diorama or vehicle. Determining how to position the figures goes hand in hand with the build of my projects. I never make actual sketches, but build the composition (almost) always on my desk, using boxes, cardboard, styrofoam and half built models and figures. This way I have the ability to view the composition form all sides, which is very helpful to decide if anything is missing.

I approach nearly every WWII vehicle that I build more as a vehicle that you take your friends out on a holiday with, rather than the violent war machine that is really is. This model is no exception to that. In fact the Seehund looks to me like a nice, small vessel to cruise along the coast of France for a week, with a good mate and a few crates of beer and some good food. The scene I was going to depict should have a leisurely atmosphere instead of the bitter seriousness of

war. To me, showing a cosy, safe and relaxing WWII setting is more interesting in most cases. Also for the characters/figures this is a moment of peace and tranquillity, offering the opportunity to forget the war thats raging.

THE AIRBRUSH JOBI started off the paint job with the landmark of this project, the Seehund. The Bronco manual shows two colour schemes, grey or grey with white dots and a whole lot of decals. Both colour schemes are nice, but not very sexy or challenging. I am always much attracted to Luftwaffe camo schemes, especially those found on a Messerschmitt 109 or 110 or on the Focke Wulf 190: a combination of soft and hard edge camouflage. In the meantime I had the Seehund, primed in white, standing right in front of me.

Not a hard decision to go for a Luftwaffe camouflage pattern including a fine white band around the nose on this submarine. 2-0 for fantasy versus historical correctness. Now, I wouldnt really consider to paint a WWII vehicle or vessel in, lets say pink, but I allow myself some artistic license when it comes to colour schemes as long as it has some sort of credibility. This tolerance that I allow myself makes me enjoy the hobby much more.

After the white primer I started airbrushing the belly of the sub with Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit Green, one of my favourite WWII colours. I then masked the belly part and sprayed the top with Tamiya XF-24 Dark Grey. Next I masked the hard edge camo and sprayed on Tamiya XF-74 Olive Drab and finished this session with one of the best parts in modelling everremoving the masking tape and checking the result.

This first leg of the finishing job was a piece of cake. I proceeded with softening the hard edge lower intersection by spraying Tamiya XF-74 Olive Drab and continued with spraying on the blotches with Tamiya XF-24 Dark Grey and Tamiya XF-74 Olive Drab. These blotches required a certain amount of concentration

SEAL OF APPROVALThe modellers workbench! A modest selection of tools and materials is all thats needed to turn out a masterpiece.

With the Seehund built, it was used, along with the other elements, to plan the final layout of the diorama.

The modellers workbench! A modest selection of tools and

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but the result was very rewarding. As I was spraying a subsequent number of paint layers I realized in advance that pre-shading wouldnt be much help. Most of it would have disappeared after the green paint layer, so I decided to use post shading on this project.

Post shading means adding a layer of shadows after (hence; post) you have applied your paint. Its needless to say that this technique can be a bit stressful as you can really mess up all your previous work. Concentration is the keyword here, and a clean airbrush to avoid paint splatters and other painful mistakes as well as a well thinned post shading colour are the two main focal points when you use this technique.

For the post shading I prepared a highly thinned dark brown colour and applied it with very low pressure. If you use too much pressure with such a thin paint mix, close to the model you might face those dreadful paint 'spiders' over your carefully applied base coat, which is a bit nasty, to put it politically. With the post shading I do not only shade corners, seams and bolts, but also apply vertical streaks from top to bottom and diagonal streaks from the front to the rear.

THE WEATHERINGFor the weathering of my WWII models I mainly use 2 colours of Liquitex acrylic ink, transparent Burnt Umber and Neutral Grey Value 5. You can use these diluted or undiluted using water and the blending

process is done with Tamiya X20-A thinner. In TMMI issue 215 in which I describe the build and finishing of my Tamiya Quad Gun Tractor (TMMI 215, September 2013), I explain the process of weathering with Liquitex acrylic inks in depth.

When weathering I always work in defined portions, panel by panel in this case. I always start with a dark pin-wash for which I used transparent burnt umber ink. The ink dries rather fast and you can start making corrections and fading the pin wash in the same section you started on. As soon as the corrections have been made and the fading is done I apply paint chips to the edges and streaks from those chips and from the details such as bolts and holes.

I pull these streaks from top to bottom, but incidentally also the other way around. I also correct and fade these streaks and in this step I also apply more prominent dark or light spots and damages. Occasionally I add a 3D effect on the paint chips by adding a soft or hard light coloured edge by mixing neutral grey value 5 with a wee bit of transparent burnt umber.

EIGHT MONTHS LATER THE BASEAfter the usual ageing period I found the inspiration and energy to get back to this project and finish it starting with a plaster brick road base from VBM. I first fixed some minor air bubbles in the

more prominent dark or light spots and damages. Occasionally I add a 3D effect on the paint chips by adding a soft or hard light coloured edge by mixing neutral grey value 5 with

burnt umber.

EIGHT MONTHS LATER THE BASEAfter the usual ageing period I found the inspiration and energy to get back to this project and finish it starting with a plaster brick road base from VBM. I first fixed some minor air bubbles in the

The author at work; here, he is airbrushing the base colours of the Seehund.

The camouflage and shading has been applied, now its time for further weathering effects.

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Zvezdas latest 1:144 aircraft is the Apache gunship and theyve done a great job of it, even in this tiny scale. The rotors come as a one-piece moulding and the rotorhead is well detailed. A very decent representation of this machine with good detail and great for wargaming and collecting.

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plaster with wall filler after which I attached it to a wooden base, masked this and primed the plaster in white.

A nice aspect of making the groundwork is that you can work very expressively, and providing that you are willing to give this job its required focus, you can never go wrong. Before I start I always study some good reference photographs and this time I was lucky to find 1/1 reference in my own backyard and my own neighbourhood as the bricks used there are similar to the ones on VBMs plaster base.

I needed a sand colour for the job, and chose Tamiya XF55 Deck tan. I applied this with an airbrush, and after sufficient drying time this was followed by an earth brown acrylic colour; Vallejo 312 Leather Belt with some good ol dry brushing. This worked nearly perfect and the spots where paint had run into the joints were retouched

with Tamiya XF55. After all bricks

had a uniform brown tone, I added variation by painting

the individual bricks with two additional

tones. For this purpose I mixed Vallejo 312 Leather Belt with Vallejo 70914 Green Ochre for the yellowish tone, with Vallejo 76814 Burnt Cadmium Red for a reddish tone. I added a dark hue to several bricks with dark colour HB crayon. Final step was painting the rail tracks with a metal colour, and applied final accents to them with an HB graphite pencil for a smooth metal effect.

Now all the sections of the groundwork were painted, it was time to

harmonize the colour palette. This works well by using pigments. Pigment, in this case MIG Productions Rubble Dust works very convincingly on this type of bricks or bases as it behaves like real sand. The joints and chinks are also emphasized by the pigment, so it works perfectly. Excess pigment was easy to remove with a cotton swab. I applied Mig Productions "Old Rust" pigment to the sides of the tracks for some enhanced realism.

As a preliminary final step I placed some moss and weeds here and there and subtly treated them with pigments to blend them into the groundwork. I use the word preliminary as the real final finishing of all elements.

CLUTTER TIME!Time for adding all that cool, small stuff like crates, tools, oil drums, cables, tins, etc. I think that these objects are of extreme importance to connect the main objects (the sub, figures and groundwork) with one another. True, its a rather time consuming job every time, but this stuff can make or break your scene, so always stay alert! After all objects were primed in white I gave them black pre-shade. To create interesting distinctions between the various small objects I sprayed them in different colours.

Although the dust spots may seem to have been applied with pigments these are actually also done with an ink mix of Neutral Grey value 5 and Transparent burnt umber. For the oil and wet effects Tamiya X -19 Smoke was used and the wrenches were finished with

behaves like real sand. The joints and chinks are also emphasized by the pigment,

Excess pigment was easy to remove with a cotton swab. I applied Mig Productions "Old Rust" pigment to the sides of the tracks for some

step I placed some moss and weeds here and there and subtly treated them with pigments to blend them into the groundwork. I use the word preliminary as the

cool, small stuff like crates,

tins, etc. I think that these

alert! After all objects were primed in white I gave them

applied with pigments these are actually also done with an ink mix of Neutral Grey

-19 Smoke was used and the wrenches were finished with

The author at work; here, he is airbrushing the base colours of the Seehund.

The fuel drums, gas cylinders and other items, pre-shaded (above left), base-painted (above right) and finished, (below).

This side view shows the torpedo in place, plus the markings and subsequent weathering effects applied to the Seehunds hull.Kit available from; www.hannants.co.uk

Close-up view of the struts that support the little submarine.

Heres where the struts locate on the base; note how the layout is slight diagonal, essential for a dynamic feel.

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silver acrylic paint, a black ink wash and highlighted with a silver Karisma pencil.

Finishing oFFNow that the Seehund, groundwork and all small objects were painted the figures had to be painted. All three were primed white and finished with acrylic paints. I used Archer dry transfers for the shoulder pads of the standing figure, as it is impossible to paint them that straight and it spices up the figure in general.

When the three figures were finished I glued all elements to the ground work using two component epoxy adhesive, and once it was cured, I could start completing of the project. With everything put together, I found the gap between the centre of the boat and the groundwork to be too big and I added some wooden beams here.

One of the last additions was adding the single tree leaves, applied one by one. This helps to add a playful and organic look to the

scene. I applied the leaves to strategic spots on the diorama, because it also adds more life to it. Finally, I replicated oil stains with Tamiya X -19 Smoke on selected spots. Important is to let the paint do its work here to make those spots and puddles of oil look natural and try not to paint them on.

The Final imagesAnother project was completed again, and it was time for the final images. I always take these with my Canon Powershot G11 compact camera on a tripod, two IKEA lamps and a sheet of black or white cardboard. Photographing on a black background is challenging as black always turns grey. Therefore, I cut the dio loose from the background in Photoshop, and placed it onto a really black background. I also polish the image by removing unwanted stuff like hair or other "filth" from the background. A job that can take quite some time, but eventually it pays off

in a series of nice photos. Although pictures can sometimes be very confron-tational, as a rule I do not make any changes at this stage anymore. Should I really have missed something then it may be that I grab a brush but in general I would

have noticed mistakes earlier on the in progress- pictures. The final result however felt good, and so on to the next project! l

A figure is a crucial part of a diorama, needed to add a sense of scale, human life and character.

The Seehund overhangs the base by quite some way at either end, but thats fine in a tightly cropped diorama such as this.

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Canopy comes with an individual armour panel. Cockpit is well detailed, underside structures are well formed.

KIT PREVIEWREVELL 1:32 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK.IIA KIT NO.03986

28 May 2014 TMMI 223

As with the Aoshima McLaren previewed on page thirty-eight, just as we were finishing

off this issue of TMMI, what should arrive at the TMMI? Only test-shots of Revells new-tool 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa! We saw earlier sprues of this kit built up the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair and now we have plastic in our hands we can confirm that its a quality production with some impressive detail inside and out.

The cockpit is a pleasingly busy affair with a very comprehensive parts breakdown; the seat alone has eleven parts to it and the remaining sub-structures of the cabin are similarly thorough. The sidewalls are individually moulded and all the control levers and other

items are separate mouldings. The cockpit will build into a fantastic replica; I lost count at forty parts in this area. The pilots door is an individual part and the canopys armoured front panel is also moulded on its own. Control surfaces are all individually moulded, including the landing flaps, which would normally be in the up position except when the aircraft was slowing down to land. To ensure their correct shape is preserved, the various undersurface intakes are moulded as multi-part assemblies, which suggests that Revells design team really have done their homework here. My only criticism of the kit from initial inspection as that the airframe rivets are a little too prominent,

the Spitfire being a fairly smooth aircraft with flush rivets which appear as tiny, faint circles rather that small holes. However, this effect always looks too noticeable on bare plastic and will become much less obvious under a layer of paint, so it isnt a major worry. We didnt get decals with the test-shot (still being printed) but the instructions suggest two options will be offered; QV-J from RAF No.19 Squadron, Fowlmere (Cambridgeshire), June 1941 and YT-L of RAF No.65 Squadron, Kirton-in-Lindsey (Lincolnshire), July 1941. From an initial inspection of these early kit parts, Revells new Spitfire looks like an excellent production with a highly detailed cockpit. It will be very interesting to see how it builds up. MN

MODEL SPEC

SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:32

MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, WS

Availability:Widely available soon (June release) from good model shops. www.revell.de/en

TMMIS OPINION?Another jaw-droppingly good value kit (it will be on sale for

around 23) and from the test-shots, highly detailed.

Test-shot sprues of Revells new 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa arrive at TMMI!

As with the Aoshima items are separate mouldings. the Spitfire being a fairly

Test-shot sprues of Revells new 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IIa arrive at TMMI!SUPERB

SUPERMARINE

A view of the cockpit and undersurface of Revells built-up model, shown at this years Nuremberg Toy Fair. The cockpit is magnificent.

No engine in this kit, the cowlings are all sealed up.

View of the belly with scoop locations.

Cockpit walls are individual mouldings.

Horizontal stabilisers feature separate elevators.

Close-up on undercarriage doors.

Ejector exhausts are moulded in two halves, so outlets are naturally hollow.

Instrument panel is fixed to the forward bulkhead; detail here is good.

Pilot door is moulded separate but crow bar is integral.

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ACCESSORIES PREVIEWPARAGRAFIX PHOTO-ETCHED DETAIL SETS

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TOP BRASS!ParaGrafix from the USA make some very welcome detail sets for classic science-fiction, TV and film models

ParaGrafix of Attlebro, Massachusetts produce some rather unique details sets in photo-etch and other materials. The company's products are designed to fit science-fiction and film/TV subjects, bringing a touch of extra sharpness,

precision and accuracy to models that quite often lack the ultimate levels of detail we are more used to seeing modern armour and aircraft kits, often because they are older releases.

The latest four sets have arrived at TMMI and they address four diverse but very attractive and charismatic subjects; AMTs 1:25 Ecto-1A from Ghostbusters (also see page fifty-seven this issue), the MPC Eagle Transporter from Space: 1999, Moebiuss Viper fighter (kit no.940) from the original TV series of Battlestar Galactica and The Nautilus submarine, a recent kit by Pegasus Models. The sets are all based around a single fret of photo-etched brass that carries essential upgrade parts for the models, plus translucent acetate sheets in some sets that provide display screens, read-outs and more. In the Nautilus set we have grilles, railings and a whole new command bridge, the Viper gets upgraded engine exhaust baffles and cockpit control panels, Ecto-1A gets new license plates, interior control box faces and dot-matrix message boards (and more) and the Eagle Transporter is provided with enhanced detailed for its landing gear, thrusters, main engine diffusers and door details for its service module, plus other smaller parts. The metal parts are all extremely well made and each set comes with a sheet of very clear instructions that guide the modeller on how to install the new add-ons. The sets are lovingly produced and well thought out just enough to bring up your science-fiction, TV and film models to a higher level!

Space: 1999 Eagle Transporter set (PGX177) comes with landing gear and service module enhancements.

Ecto-1A set (PGX164) comes with message boards, NYC license plates and internal control boxes.

The Nautilus set (PGX173) comes with a whole new bridge, grilles and railings plus a smart name plate.

Battlestar Galactica Viper set (PGX175) comes with cockpit consoles and engine detailing.

MODEL SPEC

SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . various

MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE, AF

Availability: . . . . www.paragrafix.biz

TMMIS OPINION?Very well designed and manufactured, these sets are well worth the money and will greatly enhance the kits they are aimed at. Highly recommended. Check out the other products too, at the website above.

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FULL BUILD: MILITARY VEHICLETAMIYA 8.8CM PAK43/1 AUF GESHUTZWAGEN III/IV SD.KFZ.164 NASHORN KIT NO.35335

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RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUSARMED AND DANGEROUSARMED AND DANGEROUSARMED AND DANGEROUSARMED AND DANGEROUSARMED AND DANGEROUSRHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUSRHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUSRHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUSRHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUSRHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; RHINOCEROS; ARMED AND DANGEROUSRHINOCEROS;

Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2TMMI's Editor continues work on Tamiya's new 1:35 'Nashorn' tank-destroyer

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I am slightly frustrated with myself for not having had time to finish the kit for this issue and I'm sure

you're just as frustrated too! I fully intended to have wrapped up the kit by this issue but, as often happens, life got in the way and so I only had time to push the assembly a bit further ahead. This time I fitted the fighting compartment walls to the main hull and added

the rear plate in readiness for the crew access doors, which will be positioned during final assembly to prevent damage to their delicate hinges which have a very small contact area.

HULL STRUCTUREHaving highlighted the ejector-pin marks on the inner faces of the fighting compartment walls last time, it became clear that

with the ammunition bins and other parts in test-fitted, most of them are actually hidden. You will need to fill/sand the marks along the upper edges of the sidewalls though, as they are the ones most easily seen.

IDLER MOUNTPerhaps somewhat surprisingly, Tamiya's new kit comes with one-piece flexible tracks rather

than the link-and-length, kit-plastic tracks that we have become used to in recent AFV kit releases. The one-piece items are well detailed and are usually fine for vehicles with concealed upper-runs (modern tanks etc) because the natural 'sag' of the track is not visible (the sag is a feature that one-piece tracks cannot easily replicate) but on machines such as the

In this view we can clearly see the ejector-pin marks on the inner faces of the fighting compartment. They have been filled and sanded here, but not all need this treatment as several will be hidden by the ammunition bins.

The marks along the upper edges of the fighting compartment walls are quite visible and require neat filling and sanding flush. The lower marks will be hidden along with some others by other internal structures. Holts Cataloy Knifing Putty (from Halfords for our UK readers) is ideal for this task.

The driver's vision port is a nicely detailed mechanism and can be left open, even though there's no interior detail, as the periscope will hide the lack of internals.

The finely moulded non-slip pattern on the track guards looks excellent.

The kit comes with one-piece tracks which are a little loose as standard. To tighten them up, the idler wheels need to swing further to the rear and to do this, their mounting holes must be cleared out to allow them to rotate. A round-pointed chisel (Trumpeter; www.pocketbond.co.uk) is ideal for this task.

The idler has been cemented in place and swung backward a few degrees, which is enough to pull the tracks a little tighter to they wont bow outwards unrealistically.

Here we can see the opened-up idler mounting hole.

The right-side idler, pressed in place on its mounting polycap. The wheel is free to spin and easy to attach/remove.

The track ends were superglued together and then test-fitted on the model. They are a too tight to allow for track sag (almost impossible to depict with one-piece tracks anyway) but look better than being too springy and loose.

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Nashorn whose tracks are fully exposed, it becomes a bit of a challenge. So, we have to make a compromise by tightening the tracks to remove the unrealistic bowing effect around the idler and sprocket wheels; this looks much worse than an absence of sag. The idlers' axles plug into bases on the hull sides which each contain a locking device to fix the idlers at the correct, average angle. By hollowing them out, the idlers are free to rotate and can be swung rearwards, which will have the effect of tightening the track. The idlers shouldn't go all the way to the rear or the tracks will be too tight and they'll distort around the rims, but just off the horizontal is about right to pull the tracks straight.

88MM GUNLast time I got about half way through building the gun which is by far the most complex sub-structure of the kit. Tamiya have incorporated some nice touches here and if you are really, really careful with the liquid cement, the gun can elevate and depress. I, unfortunately, was not careful enough with the cement and so the gun on my Nashorn is fixed in the position you see it in here...

The built-up 88mm with rotor shield in place. The one-piece barrel is a big improvement on barrels split lengthways.

The gun-shield braces are moulded nicely in-scale but need careful work with tweezers to accurately position.

The structure at the bottom of the photo is the support for the gunner's seat; its base (with springs) can be seen here, the bicycle-type seat pad will be painted and fitted later.

The detail on Tamiyas new 88mm gun is exemplary; the gunsight and breech block are yet to be fitted here.The barrel can slide forward/aft and the recuperator piston moves realistically within the cylinder body.

Thanks to some sensible design, the assembled gun simply drops into place once painted and

weathered, secured by the locking ring seen in the centre of the photograph here.

Here we see the gun being test-fitted on the hull. The weapon can traverse freely, so long as the cement is applied sparingly...

The 88mm rounds will all be fitted within the bins. As their bottom (firing cap) ends wont be seen when they are loaded into the bin, its safe to

drill them out in order to mount them on cocktail sticks, for painting.

Parts-spread for one of the ammunition bins. Eight rounds (of two types; armour-piercing and high-explosive) are provided for each bin.

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I chose to build up the gun and its shield as much as possible and rely on the airbrush to push the paint into the recessed areas. The rotor shield is very well done and looks about the right scale thickness. The support struts also have a nice scaled down appearance and look spot on, without the need for photo-etched parts.

Parts-spread for one of the ammunition bins. Eight rounds (of two types; armour-piercing and high-explosive) are provided for each bin.

A fine paintbrush was used to apply the liquid cement to the join-line. The bottle comes with a brush in the cap but using a brush offers better control and longer reach.

Four internal shelves are provided to support the large 88mm rounds. These need to sit squarely on the lips moulded into the end panel, visible in this view.

Mr Hobby Mr Cement S was used to assemble the bins (and the rest of the kit) as it works perfectly with Tamiyas polystyrene.

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AMMO BINSThe Nashorn had two large ammunition bins within its fighting compartment, each capable of holding eight rounds of 88mm ammunition. The bins featured three-part covers which were folded up and rested on the top of the bin. The bins in the kit are built up from a main rear panel, end panels and four internal shelves that support the forward end of each round; the rear ends are supported by shallow lips moulded into one of the end panels. The inner faces of all the bin parts exhibit ejector-pin marks but they are hidden by the ammunition, so it's not worth filling/sanding the marks unless you intend to build your bins with the covers open and empty. The bins build up easily but make sure each shelf is pushed downwards onto its location-lip on the inner face of the end panel.

AMMUNITIONThe ammunition bins can be displayed in the open position with a full load of eight rounds inside, or closed up for travel. The kit comes with eight rounds of high-explosive and eight

rounds of armour-piercing ammunition, moulded in kit plastic, ready to be painted in suitable colours. The instructions suggest using X-12 Gold Leaf to depict brass, but due to shortages of this metal later in the war, steel was often substituted, so you could use a steel colour for the shell casings instead. The bins are the same left/right as they were on the real Nashorn and can be built off the model and simply 'dropped' in once painted and fitted with their rounds of ammo. That's what I hope to be doing for the next issue of TMMI, wish me luck!

MODELSPECTamiya 8.8cm Pak43/1 Auf Geschutzwagen III/IV Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn Kit No.35335Materials;Injection-moulded sand-coloured polystyrene, flexible synthetic rubber tracks metal rods, waterslide decalsFeatures;Main gun elevates/depresses/rotates. Four-man crew in winter clothingUK import & distribution;The Hobby Company Ltd www.hobbyco.net

The paintbrush was used again for cement application, for better control.

We can see the ejector-pin marks inside the bin, only a problem if you plan to leave it empty.

With the rounds of ammunition in place, the marks are completely hidden.

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Ready for installation; one bin was built open, the other, closed up for variety. The lids are the same, one-piece mouldings, but for an open/folded display, the modeller must carefully separate the lid into three elements and stack them on top, in the correct sequence.

Here we see the bins being dry-fitted within the vehicle. These are drop-in units so could be painted off the model to ease the paint/weathering processes.

The instructions suggest using X-12 Gold Leaf to depict brass, but due to shortages of this metal

later in the war, steel was often substituted, so you could use a steel colour

for the shell casings instead...

Still a way to go yet... In these larger images we can see the tightened-up, one-piece

tracks in place; the return rollers are yet to be fitted. The tracks are a little too tight but its preferable to having them bow up and down where they meet the idlers and sprockets. Modellers wishing to invest in

some aftermarket products for their kit might consider a set of Friulmodel tracks (ATL-04

or ATL-05; www.friulmodel.hu), which will allow for the subtle droop between return

rollers along their top runs.


ACCESSORIES PREVIEWWINGS COCKPIT FIGURES 1:32

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ACCESSORIES PREVIEWACCESSORIES PREVIEWWINGS COCKPIT FIGURES 1:32

ADD LIFE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT!

The addition of a fig

ure

to a model aircraft

either seated or

standing, maintaining

an aircraft or simply

admiring it always adds

scale and life to the scene

and can greatly enhance

the impact of a display.

Thanks to Wings Cockpit

Figures, we now have access

to a range of excellent resin

pilots and ground-crew

in the ever-more popular

scale of 1:32, all sculpted

with excellent detail and in

natural poses. Particularly

notable are the range for

WW1 aircraft; British Royal

Flying Corps and German

Luftstreitkrfte, ideal to

accompany the fabulous

Wingnut Wings series of

1:32 fighters and bombers.

LSK Confident ace 1915-1918 (LSK 01)

LSK pilot in flying coat 1915-1918 (LSK 02)

Seated LSK pilot for Fokker Eindekker (E-II/III) (LSK 04)

Seated LSK pilot for

Albatros D.V & Va September

1916-1918 (LSK 05A)

LSK mechanic aiding Albatros pilot astride rear fuselage(LSK 05B)

Seated LSK pilot for Fokker D.VII May 1918

onward (LSK 07A)

LSK groundcrew manhandling aircraft x2 figures (LSK 13A&B

LSK pilot in great coat 1915-1918 (LSK 10)

Adolf Galland 1940 (LUFT 06C)

Hugo Sperrle 1940 (LUFT 06B)

Seated Luftwaffe pilot for Bf109 (LUFT 01)

Helmut Wick 1940 (LUFT 06A)

German beauty Marlene Dietrich (LUFT 06D)

LSK Hannover/LVG pilot and observer (LSK 08)

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. . . 1:32

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Availability:

wingscockpitfigures.com

TMMIS OPINION?

A wide range of figures from

both

First and Second World War

s

here, all extremely well deta

iled

and capturing the character

of

their times.

Seated RAF fighter pilot mid/late war 1941-45 for Spitfire and other fighters (RAF 01)

RAF fighter pilot early-war 1939-1941 (RAF 04A)

The Fighting Fees RFC FE2b pilot and gunner (RFC 07B)

Seated RFC DH2 pilot February 1916 - April 1917 (RFC 06)

Seated RFC SE5a pilot April 1917-18 (RFC 05A)

RFC mechanic swinging the propeller 1914-1918 (RFC 04)

RFC or RNAS pilot in Sidcot flying suit (RFC 02)

RFC or RNAS pilot in leather flying coat, scarfed-up 1915-1918 (RFC 01)

RNAS pilot in naval jacket and fug boots 1915-1918 (RFC 03)

Hurricane pilot climbing out - Robert Stanford Tuck

1940 (RAF 05)

Battle of Britain pilot looking at skies (RAF 06A)

Battle of Britain pilot in armchair (RAF 06B)

RAF tropical pilot at readiness 1939-45 (RAF 11)

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Contact; Wings Cockpit FiguresDavid Allen, Bay House, Mile Path, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0JX [email protected]

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Received just as this issue of TMMI was being completed, Aoshimas new-tool

1:24 kit of the 1997 pre-season testing version of the McLaren F1 GTR is deeply impressive, even though we just had a test-shot. The GTR based on Gordon Murrays revolutionary 1992 super-car is the long-tail version with massive, sweeping body lines from front to back, with a large rear wing to finish off. The kit comes with a very detailed engine which can be revealed thanks to the lift-off engine access panels, showing the complex exhausts and intake structures, the latter being a great candidate for carbon-fibre decal treatment. The interior is impressively complete too, based around a central tub for the cabin with the characteristic monoposto drivers position, rollcage, racing-style steering column, sequential gear lever and various electronics panels. The main body moulding is the star of the show and Aoshima have done a

fantastic job here in creating such a complex shape in one piece, obviating the chance of ill-fitting cowlings. The doors are separately moulded and can be displayed in the open or closed position thanks to the inclusion of different hinge components for either mode. The massive, fifteen-spoke wheels are perfect and are shod with slick racing tyres. Decals supplied in this test-shot are for the black car with pink/yellow flashes of the test vehicle which may not me to everyones taste, but other variants are certain to follow; the production kit box shows a far more appealing all-orange car. This is a complex, highly detailed kit with some thoughtful design touches (the one-piece bodyshell) that should ease assembly.

MODEL SPEC

SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:24

MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . IM, SVT, PC, WS

UK IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION:www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/english www.modelsforsale.com

TMMIS OPINION?The kits bodyshell is a state of the art production and the mechanical areas under it are extensive and finely detailed.

The test-shot of Aoshimas new 1:24 McLaren GTR is here!

Received just as this fantastic job here in creating

MURRAYS MINT McLAREN

KIT PREVIEWAOSHIMA 1:24 MCLAREN F1 GTR PRE-SEASON TESTING 1997 KIT NO.00749

The test-shot of Aoshimas new 1:24 McLaren GTR is here!

Aoshimas new kit comes with a superb rendition of an engine with very crisp detail and a full, serpentine exhaust system. A good amount will be on show thanks to two removable engine access panels.

Engine bay detail is of a high level too; here we see the engine intake sytem that sits over the powerplant.

The big racing wheels are perfect. The McLarens bodyshell eliminates potential alignment errors by being moulded in one, large piece. Most impressive...

The racing seat is moulded with cooling slots.

The brakes are well moulded and detailed but the aftermarket will offer replacements no doubt.

Drivers pedals are extremely well detailed and wont need replacement with aftermarket items.

A choice of two steering wheels is provided.

Electrical box for the cabin interior.

Interior tub sports telemetry boxes and conduits.

Bodyshell is a large and beautiful one-piece moulding.

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Ever since Wingnut Wings came onto the modelling scene in April 2009 with

the release of their 132 Junkers J.1, a 1:32 Fokker D.VII has probably been the most anticipated release from this ground breaking model company. Never one to disappoint, Wingnut has offered us not just one, but four different variants of the iconic World War I German fighter plane. Not to mention a plethora of supplemental decal sheets for each of the releases. In this release, the Fokker D.VII (Fok), there are five marking schemes to choose from. All are tempting, but the overall yellow with black diamond fuselage of Gotthard Sachsenbergs aircraft was too striking to pass on. Additionally, this aircraft was minus the upper engine cowling and used the Oigee optical gun sight, which added to its uniqueness.

One observation about Wingnuts kits: They can be less forgiving than many other kits if a part is not fitted precisely, as this can lead to fit issues later in assembly. So test fit early and test fit often! This is not a criticism, but a testament to the precision that is built into their kits.

COCKPITThe cockpit portion starts easily enough, with the stick, pedals and seat. The seat comes with a separate cushion with nice, deep detail that really takes a wash. When mounting the seat, I found the two seat supports (#B21, B22) to be rather fragile and care

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