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Transforming Skif’s MT-LB.

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O
ne of the most difficult
things to achieve as an
editor of a modelling
magazine is to produce a balanced
issue. As I’ve said often before,
the content of each magazine is
largely determined by what our
contributors send in. No one who
writes for or is involved in editing the magazine
is a ‘professional’ modeller as such; we all have
lives, careers and families which we have to fit our
hobby around. That said, we do have demands
that we try and meet: our readers demand a varied
content in terms of subjects, scales and the balance
between new and old releases, as well as good
quality references, while our advertisers expect,
rightly, to see their new products featured in our
pages. Amidst all the new kits and fashionable
subjects, there is also the call for good old-
fashioned modelling articles where techniques
and tips are shared and where we are reminded
of the skills and abilities that are universal across
the hobby regardless of subject or scale. We’ve got
two articles of that ilk this month by Chris Jerrett
and Konstantinos Tsiompris and with our team of
contributors I’m confident there’ll be lots more of
this type of article to come.
Each month we seem to have more content (or at
least that’s what it seems to Mark, the designer, and
I) and this issue has a bumper nine articles. Three
of those deal with new releases. José Brito builds
one of the most talked about kits of recent months,
Copper State Models’ Lanchester armoured car;
Artur Walachowski presents ICM’s impressive
Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. A; while I struggle through to the
end with Panda Model’s M1 Abrams. At the other
end of the scale, we have three builds of older kits:
José Luis Lopez makes a very welcome return with
Tamiya’s Quarterscale Hetzer; Łukasz Orczyc-
Musiałek builds Dragon’s Flakpanzer T-34; and
Chris Jerrett does a superb job reworking Skif’s old
MT-LB. Štefan Pásztor does a great job converting
Meng Model’s Toyota Pick-Up into a rocket-
launching ‘technical’, while Konstantinos Tsiompris
reveals his techniques for painting figures for
dioramas. Finally, Leif Robinson debuts in MMI
this month with our Armour in Profile feature on
the M1 Abrams MBT. Until next month, happy
modelling.
David Grummitt Editor

An in-depth look at some of the latest releases
Trumpeter 1/35 Andy McCabe
parts are very nicely moulded whole model can be virtually

and packed with detail. assembled before painting. I
The kit is based on the have been waiting for a long
standard M1120 Load time for this kit to be released
Handling system with the and Dragon are also soon to be
THAAD multiple launch system releasing the same kit in their
loaded onto the back, this is
Black Label range, where the
fully catered for by Trumpeter
difference between the two
and the system can either be
modelled in the deployed or kits lies I am unsure (although
the transport position, four the Dragon version is likely to
missiles are also supplied for be a simpler affair considering
those that may want to show their other Black Label kits)
them being launched. Paint but both will be very popular
The Terminal High Altitude 22 grey sprues and one clear colours given are for Mr Hobby as the THAAD system is very
Area Defence (THAAD) sprue of injection moulded and the decals supplied are for much in the news currently.
System is a Multiple Launch plastic, one photoetched a generic THAAD system in use I have the Trumpeter Patriot
Rocket System, mounted on fret, six metal tubes, eight with the United States Army. kit in my stash, and this will
an Oshkosh M1120 Multi- rubber tyres, one decal sheet, Even with the parts still in go very nicely with that one;
Purpose Load Handling chassis. one assembly booklet and, their bags in the large box the the model should look very
The THAAD consists of eight one full colour painting and kit looks mightily impressive
impressive when finished,
launch tubes. Each contains a marking guide and one set and also complicated,
especially if I can get around to
single THAAD missile, which of die cut masks. As can be although this is somewhat
weighs 900kg, has a diameter doing the Patriot system with
expected from Trumpeter the eased by the uniform colour
of 34cm and a length of 6.17m scheme which means that the it. Trumpeter kits are available
and a speed of Mach 8.24. from all good model shops.
The missile does not have
a warhead, and destroys its
target by intercepting it and
the resulting Kinetic Energy
then destroys the incoming
missile. The THAAD system is
manufactured by Lockheed
Martin and has been in
service since 2008 with the
United States Army. The
THAAD missile has an Indium-
Antimonide Imaging Infra-Red
seeker head that locks onto
the incoming ballistic Missile
and then collides with it to
destroy it, the THAAD system
can interoperate with other
anti-missile systems, such as
Aegis and Patriot and uses
the Raytheon AN/TPY-2 Radar
system to track any incoming
Ballistic Missile Threat.
Recently, the THAAD
system has been deployed to
the Korean Peninsula at the
request of the South Korean
Military, as part of an ongoing
threats posed by North Korea
and its ballistic missile tests.
The Trumpeter kit of the
Terminal High Altitude
Area Defense Interceptor
(THAAD) (ref. 01054) contains

Meng Model 1/35 David Grummitt
The Merkava Mk. 4 is the most up to are well done as single plastic pieces,
date MBT in the IDF arsenal with a new although they can be replaced with
1500HP diesel engine and, in its 4M some suitable, well, balls and chains.
version, the Trophy Active Protection Once assembled this will make an
System. It is armed with a 120mm imposing and typically busy modern
smoothbore cannon and represents a MBT. Some eye-catching markings
real step-change in combat effectiveness are provided for vehicles illustrated
and crew survivability compared to in Desert Eagle’s recent book on the
earlier versions of the Merkava MBT. Merkava Mk. 4 (reviewed in last month’s
Meng’s new Israeli Main Battle MMI) and you’ll certainly want a copy
Tank Merkava Mk. 4M w/Trophy
of that book if you’re building this kit.
Active Protection System (ref. TS-036)
is a suitably state-of-the-art model
kit to represent this most modern of
tanks. Developed in association with
Michael Mass of Desert Eagle Publishing
fame, this looks an excellent kit. In the
box you’ll find nine sprues of sand-
coloured plastic, a upper hull and two
turret pieces, a clear sprue, some truly
excellent single piece idler wheels, a
small photoetched fret, chain, brass wire,
Meng have also released a set of
poly caps and a brass tow cable, as well
resin Fully Loaded Rear Baskets (ref.
as two large black sprues of individual
SPS-056) to replace the two baskets
track links. The quality of moulding is
superb and, from what I can tell from at the hull rear and the large one on
fitting the turret halves together, the the turret. These look very nice once
model is superbly engineered for fit. fitted and will certainly help give the
The turret and hull detailed, while much Merkava the lived-in look typical of
in the way of small handles is moulded Israeli MBTs. I’m looking forward to
on, is superb and the characteristic building this, my first IDF armour piece,
anti-slip texture is beautifully produced. for a forthcoming issue so stay tuned.
There are some interesting features: Very highly recommended, it’s available
for example, the typical ball-and- from good model shops. I purchased
chain anti-RPG fittings on turret rear mine from eBay for about £42.00.
An in-depth look at some of the latest releases
Roden 1/72 Sergio Bellemo
armament. At first glance, it that go on the rear wheels,

looks to be a finely detailed since Roden simply made
kit, so I began to assemble it two identical part, but as
with great enthusiasm, hoping one of the sides of the boxes
to finish it in a few days. includes a pick and a shovel,
The construction of the the boxes are in the correct
chassis does not present any position on only one side. I
difficulty, being very well ended up scratchbuilding
detailed and including the both boxes and took the
suspension, transmission opportunity to open one of
and the exhaust pipe. While them with a good amount
researching this vehicle, I was of supplies inside. The turret
tempted to detail the interior was proved tricky, but after
and decided to open the two several tests and some putty,
Roden offer several versions of (ref. 734) consists of five grey rear doors and the armoured I was happy with the result.
the Rolls Royce armoured car plastic sprues and a small decal windshield. I then scratchbuilt Before adding the smallest
in both 1/72 and 1/35. British sheet. The first sprue covers the wooden floor, a couple details, I decided to begin
Armoured Car (Pattern 1920 the body, the second the of seats, the steering wheel painting. Roden proposes
modified with sand tyres) chassis, two identical sprues and the dashboard, as well two vehicle options for the
contain the wheels, while the as some levers, pedals and RAF, one all green in 1936 and
fifth and smallest spare ammunition for the another camouflaged in a
contains the machine guns. I also tried to Caunter scheme from 1941. Of
represent the heads of the course I chose the latter. After
rivets on the inside, although pre-shading, I Desert Sand
practically none of this can be (Humbrol HU 121), and then
seen with the turret in place! masked off the relevant areas
Based on several photos for the grey (Humbrol HU87)
I found on the Web, I also and then green (Humbrol
scratchbuilt the engine and HU75). I also discovered that
made new bonnet parts. the colour scheme and pattern
All this detailing took me for this vehicle, named ‘Tigris’,
much longer than I had was not correctly drawn in
anticipated, but I was the instructions. I then found
pleased with my work so far. a picture of ‘Tigris’ but had a
The first serious problem, different turret from the one I
however, came when had built (but one that could
trying to place the boxes be assembled from from the
kit parts but it now too late).
At this stage I decided my Rolls
would remain nameless! With
the camouflage complete,
I added some boxes and
barrels on the sides and some
camouflage netting. When
fixing the wheels, I noticed
they touched against the
mudguards, so I had to slightly
relocate the axles and make
some small corrections to the
exhaust pipe and the lower
fuel tank. Finally, I added the
headlights, the armament
and a bucket hanging from
one of the hooks in the back.
A lot of work for a model that
is only seven centimetres
long! Roden kits are available
from all good model shops.

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A round up of the latest releases
Artitec Artitec Artitec Artitec

Ssyms 46 DB 965217 Ssyms 46 DB Sammp 258-9, ep.IV US LVT(A)1 - Saipan US Sherman M4A3E8
Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87
Ref: 20.321.04 Ref: 20.323.04 Ref: 1870124 Ref: 1870125
SRP: €38.40 SRP: €38.40 SRP: €19.90 SRP: €14.50
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Leopard 2A4 – Dutch Army Leopard 2A4 – German Army FV432 Mk.1/2 – British Army Land Rover 88 Lightweight –
Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87 Dutch Army
Ref: 1870126 Ref: 1870127 Ref: 1870129 Scale: 1/87
SRP: €14.50 SRP: €14.50 SRP: €14.50 Ref: 1870130
SRP: €14.50
See: www.artitec.nl See: www.artitec.nl See: www.artitec.nl
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Artitec Artitec Artitec Asuka Model

Land Rover 88 Lightweight – Faun Kraka – German Army US M60A1 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32 JGSDF
British Army Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/35
Scale: 1/87 Ref: 1870134 Ref: 1870135 Ref: 35-029
Ref: 1870131 SRP: €10.90 SRP: €14.50 SRP: £TBA
SRP: €14.50
See: www.artitec.nl See: www.artitec.nl See: www.asukamodel.com
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Atak Model Atak Model Atak Model Blast Models

W-SS Grenadier Set Zimmerit – Panther A (Late) Zimmerit – Panther A (Late) French Soldier No.8 WWI
Scale: 1/35 M.A.N Pattern #1 Daimler-Benz Pattern Scale: 1/35
Ref: 35F-03 (for Meng Model kit) (for Meng Model kit) Ref: BL35312F
SRP: €23.80 Scale: 1/35 Scale: 1/35 SRP: £TBA
Ref: 35064 Ref: 35065
See: www.atakmodel.istore.pl See: www.blast-models.com
SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
See: www.atakmodel.istore.pl See: www.atakmodel.istore.pl

Blast Models Blitz Kit Dan Taylor Modelworks Dan Taylor Modelworks
French Heads No.1 WWI Renault ACG 1 – Belgian Version Sd.Kfz.234/1 Detail Set Star Antenna
Scale: 1/35 (incl. Commander Figure) (for Hasegawa kit) Scale: 1/72 or 1/76
Ref: BL35313F Scale: 1/35 Scale: 1/72 Ref: C-72141
SRP: £TBA Ref: 35FS1019 Ref: C-72140 SRP: £TBA
SRP: €76.90 SRP: £TBA
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Dan Taylor Modelworks DEF Model DEF Model IBG Models

Tiger I Detail Set Modern R.O.K. Army Tank Crew IDF Magach Tank Urdan Cupola Set 44M Turan III Hungar-
(for Fujimi & Airix kits) Set (’90-2010 Woodland Uniform) (for IDF M48/M60 kits) ian Medium Tank
Ref: C-72142 Ref: DF35016 Ref: DM35074 Ref: 72049
SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA SRP: £11.80
See: www.dantaylormodelworks.com See: www.defmodel.com See: www.defmodel.com See: www.ibg.com.pl
IBG Models ICM ICM ICM

Bergepanzer III German US Infantry in Gas Masks (1918) KHD A3000 WWII German Truck British Infantry in Gas Masks (1917)
Armored Recovery Vehicle Scale: 1/35 Scale: 1/35 Scale: 1/35
Scale: 1/72 Ref: 35704 Ref: 35454 Ref: 35703
Ref: 72059 SRP: £8.50 SRP: £27.99 SRP: £8.50
SRP: £TBA
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Sd.Kfz.265 Panzerbefehlswagen LG 3000 Funkmastkraft- German Light Truck G3a German Light Truck G3 Kfz.62
(incl. Commander Figure) wagen Kfz.301 Scale: 1/72 Druckereikraftwagen
Scale: 1/72 Scale: 1/72 Ref: 72135 Scale: 1/72
Ref: 7072 Ref: 72119 SRP: £TBA Ref: 72136
SRP: £11.50 SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
See: www.mackits.cz
See: www.italeri.com See: www.mackits.cz See: www.mackits.cz
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German Light Truck G3a Ural 43202 9F37M Mis- Zu-23-2 KaMaz 53202 & Zu-23-2
Funkkraftwagen Kfz.61 sile Transporter Scale: 1/87 Scale: 1/87
Scale: 1/72 Scale: 1/87 Ref: RES8712 Ref: RES8713
Ref: 72137 Ref: RES8711 SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA See: www.mackits.cz See: www.mackits.cz
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Tatra 805 1952-1960 Tatra 805 RM-31MA Tatra 805 Ambulance 1952-1960 LG 3000 Tankspritze
Scale: 1/43 Třinec 1952-1960 Scale: 1/43 TS-2.5 (Kfz.343)
Ref: RES43020 Scale: 1/43 Ref: RES43023 Scale: 1/72
SRP: £TBA Ref: RES43022 SRP: £TBA Ref: 72118

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Germany Schwere Plattform- WWII Germany Landcruiser German 128mm Flak 40 Heavy VBL Milan
wagen Type SSYMS 80 P.1000 Ratte Anti-Aircraft Gun Type 2 (incl. Figure)
Ref: UA72043 Ref: UA72088 Ref: UA72101 Ref: MM-R222
SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
See: www.modelcollect.com See: www.modelcollect.com See: www.modelcollect.com See: www.model-miniature.com
Model-Miniature Model-Miniature ModelTrans Modellbau ModelTrans Modellbau

AMX-10 P AMX-10 P Accessories (incl. T110E3 120mm Tank M109 US Conversion
Scale: 1/72 Figure, Rear Basket, 4 Large Destroyer Conversion for M48 (for Revell kit)
Ref: MM-R224 Bags, Jerrican & 4 Small Bags) Scale: 1/72 Scale: 1/72
SRP: £TBA Scale: 1/72 Ref: MT72188 Ref: MT72502
Ref: MM-R225 SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
See: www.model-miniature.com
SRP: £TBA See: www.modelltrans.com
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Rado Miniatures
ModelTrans Modellbau OKB Grigorov After the Battle – W-SS
Red Iron Models
M109A3GA1 Conversion Soviet Self-Propelled Pz.Grenadiere, 1944/54 Soviet Truck Crane SMK-10
(for Revell kit) Howitzer 2A3 Kondensator 2P Scale: 1/35 Scale: 1/35
Scale: 1/72 Scale: 1/72 Ref: RDM35012 Ref: RIM35032
Ref: MT72505 Ref: 72064 SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
See: See: www.redironmodels.com
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Riich Models Takom Thunder Model Zebrano

Japanese Type 4 Ka-Tsu Hanomag SS100 Canadian 20cwt G.S. Trailer Red Army First Pick-Up
Amphibious Tank (Torpedo Craft) Meillerwagon Rocket V2 (Composite Construction) Scale: 1/72
Scale: 1/72 Scale: 1/72 Scale: 1/35 Ref: 72117
Ref: 72004 Ref: 5001 Ref: 35301 SRP: £TBA
SRP: £16.99 SRP: £TBA SRP: £TBA
See: www.zebrano-model.com
See: www.riichmodel.com See: www.takom-world.com See: www.thundermodel.com
Takom are distributed in the UK by
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A round up of the latest military titles
Title: The Red Army on Parade:
Volume 1, 1917-1945
Author: James Kinnear
Publisher: Canfora
ISBN: 978-9-19823-2-585
Price: £39.00 (hb)
Military parades were part and parcel of
the military culture of Soviet Union from
its inception and this proud tradition has
been carried onto the present day by the
Russian Federation. The first was held on
1 May 1918 and they continued each year
until 1941. They resumed four years later,
in 1945, when a May Day parade was held
as well as the massive VE Day parade on 24
June and a smaller one held in September
to mark victory over Japan. Post war, until
today, the annual Victory Day Parade (9
May) has been the occasion for new Soviet
and Russian military hardware to make
its public debut. This book, the first in a cars, prime movers, lorries and artillery
series of three from Canfora Publishing pieces. Events held in other Soviet cities
and written by renowned Soviet/Russian are covered alongside the well-known
armour historian Jim Kinnear, is a feast for Moscow parades. The scale of these events, Soviet armour. I look forward to the next
modellers of the period. Each parade is and especially the massive VE Day parade, two volumes of this three-volume series
discussed in detail and the hardware on is staggering. The quality of the book’s that will cover military parades through the
show listed and illustrated. Tables at the production, the unrivalled collection of Cold War to the present day. Very highly
end list each parade and the vehicles on photos and the range of military equipment recommended. It’s available in the UK from
display. The book contains 256 pages and on show, and Mr Kinnear’s careful research Panzerwrecks (www.panzerwrecks.com).
over 500 photos of tanks, SPGs, armoured make this a must-have for all interested in David Grummitt
Title: Panzer Aces: Guide to Camouflage vehicles with distinctive and particular camouflaged with a darker shade of green,
of the German Tanks 1943-1945, Profiles II schemes. However, the availability of Resedagrün alongside the more usual
Author: Rodrigo Hernández Cabos paint and other factors led to a divergence colours and the well-documented Red
Publisher: Acción Press from these rules towards the end of the Primer (RAL8012). The arguments for the
ISBN: 978-8-49546-4-989 war and the actual colours used have use of these colours are well made, but I
Price: €30.00 (pb) been a source of contention as historians suspect they won’t be accepted by many
There are few topics more controversial in struggle to interpret archival photos historians and modellers. Nevertheless,
armour modelling than the camouflage and official documents. This new book the colour profiles are very attractive and
colours of German armour in the last years of beautifully drawn colours profiles of certainly will provide food for thought
of World War II. The basic picture is clear Panthers, Tiger Is and Tiger IIs will doubtless and inspiration for modellers looking to
enough: from February 1943 all German fuel this controversy. As well as the usual tackle the new Panthers, Tigers and King
AFVs left the factory in a basic Dunkelgelb Dunkelgelb (of which there are at least Tigers from the likes of Meng, Takom
finish and they were camouflaged at the four acknowledged shades), Olivgrün and and Rye Field Models. Recommended.
front with Olive Green and Red Brown; Rotbraun, the profiles make the argument The book is available direct from Acción
from the autumn of 1944 camouflage that several Panthers and Tiger IIs left the Press w.euromodelismo.com). Our
schemes were increasingly applied at the factory with Elfenbein (the shade usually thanks to Rodrigo for the review copy.
factory and each factory manufactured applied to Panzer interiors) as the base, David Grummitt

Title: Scale Model Handbook:
WWII Special Volume 3
Author: David Hernanz Caldevilla et al
Publisher: Mr Black Publishing
ISBN: 977-2-45933-1-004
Price: €24.95 (pb)
The latest volume in the Scale Model
Handbook series will have a special
resonance for armour modellers and many
readers of this magazine. It is devoted to
World War II subjects and seven of the
twelve subjects are in 1/35 subject. The first
fifteen pages, for instance, are dedicated to
a superb Normandy diorama of American
GIs and a Sherman. Similar articles,
although less extensive, cover German
and Soviet 1/35-scale subjects in Hungary,
Leningrad and during Operation Barbarossa
(the latter two demonstrating just what can
be done with today’s plastic figures). Other
features include three large scale busts
of German, French and British subjects. and informative and the presentation
There are also two beautiful 1/16-scale first class. Highly recommended.
figures. All in all, this is a really excellent Our thanks to Stelios at Mr Black
addition to the Scale Model Handbook Publishing (www.mrblackpublications.
series and contains some really inspirational com) for the review copy.
pieces. The articles are well written David Grummitt
Title: Panther and Jagdpanther Units: Division examples of unusually camouflaged and
The Eastern Front – From Operation Bagration Hermann marked Panthers that will provide fantastic
to Berlin Part 3 Göring. The inspiration for any of the new Panther
Author: Dennis Oliver and Stephen Andrew period covered kits that are now hitting the market. The
Publisher: Bookworld Publishing is the last year interpretation of the camouflage colours
ISBN: 978-1-91264-9-006 of the War is more conservative than the Acción
Price: £14.99 (pb) and there are Press book. Highly recommended, like
This is the final volume in Dennis Oliver’s some great the previous volume we reviewed last
guide to the Panther and Jagdpanther year, it’s an excellent
units of the German armed forces of World and concise account of
War II. It’s a slim volume, but it’s packed full the Panther during the
of carefully researched information, rare cataclysmic last months
archival photos and some beautiful profiles of the War on the Eastern
and uniform illustrations by Stephen Front. Our thanks to Justin
Andrew. The units covered are the named at Bookworld Wholesale
(www.bookworldws.co.uk)
divisions of the Heer (Grossdeustchland
for the review copy.
and others), independent Panzer Brigades,
David Grummitt
the Waffen SS and the Fallschirm-Panzer-
Title: Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer: pretty much cover the entire history of the
German Army and Waffen- Jagdpanther on the Western Front. This
SS Western Europe 1944-1945 history is interrupted in the middle by an
Author: Dennis Oliver extended modelling section. There are two
Publisher: Pen and Sword 1/35-scale builds and a 1/72-scale build
ISBN: 978-1-52671-0-895 here, as well as an extended discussion
Price: £14.99 (pb) of the kits and accessories available to
Sticking with the Panther theme and also model the Jagdpanther in all the major
from the pen of Dennis Oliver, this volume
scales from 1/16 to 1/72. I found this
in the Tank Craft series published by Pen
section particularly helpful and a very nice
and Sword offers an accessible and concise
feature of this series. If you’re thinking of
introduction to the researching the combat
building a Jagdpanther, then I certainly
service of Jagdpanther tank destroyer
on the Western Front and modelling this think you should consider adding this to
vehicle. The bulk of this 64-page book your library. Highly recommended and
provides a handy combat history of the we’ll be looking at other titles in the series
vehicle, arranged by unit, on the Western on the T-34 and the Panzer I/II next month.
Front. This is complemented by some Our thanks to Pen and Sword (www.
excellent colour profiles by Stephen pen-and-sword.co.uk) for the review copy,
Andre, very much in the style of those in it’s available from all good book shops.
the previous title. Eight pages of profiles David Grummitt
Copper State Models
1/35 Lanchester Armoured Car
José Brito returns to tackle the

Copper State Models kit.
re-armed with a 37mm naval they operated well forward of
T
he Lanchester 4x2 was the driver beside the engine), gave
second most numerous the Lanchester a deceptively Hotchkiss gun in place of the the infantry in their armoured
armoured car in service modern appearance. standard Vickers machine-gun. trucks. When operating
during World War I. Designed by Thirty-six of the production In January 1916, a further alongside the infantry, they
the Admiralty Air Department versions were sent to France batch of Lanchesters arrived would act as fire-support
for the Royal Naval Air Service, in May 1915. One twelve-car with the RNAS Expeditionary vehicles. Their last operation
it was intended to support air RNAS squadron served with Force deployed to the Caucasus, was in support of the Brusilov
bases and to retrieve downed the Belgian Army. In addition, Romania and Galicia in support Offensive in mid-1917.
pilots. The production version Belgium received between ten of the Russians. Operating in With the outbreak of the
featured a circular turret with a and fifteen cars on loan from climates ranging from desert Bolshevik Revolution, the
narrow horizontal roof, central the RNAS. Later that year, all to near-Arctic conditions, the RNAS Armoured Car Division
hatch, steeply sloped at the thirty-six RNAS armoured cars vehicles covered over 53,000 was withdrawn back to Britain,
sides, and continuous sloped were returned to Britain, and miles. They were deployed in while the Lanchesters still in
bonnet plating. This, together following complete overhaul, a manner that would become Russian hands were used by
with a more compact form than twenty-two were supplied to the standard for AFV warfare in the White Russian forces.
the earlier Rolls-Royce Armoured the Imperial Russian Army. the twentieth century. Acting (Source: www.
Car (achieved by positioning the Of these, nineteen were later as scouts and armed raiders, copperstatemodels.com)

Copper State Models
Lanchester Armoured Car
1/35
Availability:
Copper State Models 1/35
(ref. CSM 35001) is available
from good model shops.
Copper State Models
1 Released last year, the

‘Lanchester Armoured
Car’ (ref. CSM 35001) was the
first 1/35-scale kit produced
by Copper State Models.
Even before examining the
contents, I was immediately
impressed by the spectacular
box-art. On opening the
box, I was presented with a
range of high-quality plastic
components, a small sheet of
decal markings, and logically
arranged assembly instructions.
8 To provide
further interest,
2 Several sprues hold the
necessary parts, which
are both highly detailed,
I included a scratch-
built grappling hook,
and without any traces and a length of rope
of flash. Though mould attached to the rear
seams are present, these are towing points.
to emphasise areas of natural
minimal, and can be easily
removed. Thanks to excellent
9 With the basic assembly
complete, I was ready to
shadow and highlights.
parts-fit, construction was

move on to the painting stage.
14 Areas that would receive
the decal markings
notably straightforward.
10 Before applying any
paint, I immersed
were first prepared with a thin
3 Most of the assembly was

carried out using Deluxe
Materials’‘Plastic Magic’, an
the model in warm soapy
water to remove any surface
layer of gloss varnish, and the
decals themselves applied
grease and dust particles. with the help of Vallejo’s
ultra-thin glue that works best ‘Decal Fix’ and ‘Decal Medium’.
through capillary action.
11 Having allowed the
model to fully dry, I Once dry, they were sealed
4 While the kit can be

simply built from the box,
applied several light coats with a coat of matt varnish.
I decided to replace some of

the grab handles with lengths
of Vallejo 73.603 (Surface
Primer – Ger. Panzer Grey). 15 Having sourced Value
Gear Details’‘Universal
Stowage’ set, I selected
of wire (bent to the desired
shape), having first opened
12 References show
the base colour on
these vehicles to have been
appropriate items, and
mounted each on a cocktail
up the location points with an ‘Admiralty Light Grey’. stick in preparation for painting.
appropriate sized drill bit.
5 Any noticeable seam lines

were attended to with
13 Using a combination of
71.051 (Neutral Grey),
71.050 (Light Grey) and 71.046
16 Again, these were
treated to a coat of
primer, and individually
a fine-grade flexi-sander. (Pale Grey), I took advantage painted using colours from
6 Based on various period

photographs, I decided
to add a canvas sheet to the
of the slightly different shades Vallejo’s Model Color range.
rear deck of the vehicle.
7 Made from a thin piece of

aluminium, this was torn
in various places, and
stitching holes added
using a pounce wheel.

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17 To create the appearance

of wood on certain parts
of the model (such as the
un-ditching beams on either
side of the body), I added
a small amount of Vallejo’s
22 Once assembled, each
wheel was masked with
tape that had been cut to the
‘Glaze Medium’ to the paint to
desired shape using a DSPIAE
increase the transparency of the
MT-S Stepless Circle Cutter and
colours, and ‘Retarder Medium’
to extend the drying time.
the inner portion airbrushed
with my Vallejo Surface Primer.
28 Following an overall
wash, the model was
18 A similar treatment was

given to the canvas sheet.
23 Further masking, and
a light grey applied
allowed to dry, and a selection
of Vallejo pigments (diluted
19 The stowed rope

and grappling hook to the rims and spokes … with Airbrush Thinner) were
applied to specific areas.
were painted with 822
(SS Cam. Black Brown).
24 … and finally the tyres,
using 71.051 (Neutral
Grey). Note that tyres on 29 Again, allowing these
to fully dry, I proceeded
20 Using the same colour,

this time applied with a
piece of sponge, I replicated
early vehicles tended to be
much lighter in colour than
to remove any excess
pigment using a sponge
those on modern vehicles. moistened with water.
superficial scratches, together
with more extensive damage
to the vehicle’s paintwork. 25 With the final
masking removed, 30 Ready now for the final
weathering stage …
21 With the main part of the

model put to one side, I
the wheels were ready to be
installed on the model. 31 Various colours from
Vallejo’s ‘Environment’
range were applied to give the
made a start on the wheels.
26 Having attached the
wheels and stowed
equipment, I was ready to
impression of accumulated
dirt, stains and rain marks.
begin the weathering process.
27 Positioning the headlight

lenses was made
32 I find these to be
excellent; although they
are acrylic-based, they are fairly
much easier using Vallejo’s slow drying (allowing plenty of
‘Pick Up Tool’ (ref. T12002). time to manipulate the colours).
They can be mixed with each
other, and are easily
diluted with water.
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33 Because Vallejo
acrylics can be inter-
mixed, it is possible to create
39 The foam was now
covered with a layer
of 26.808 (Russian Thick
some convincing effects Mud). This is a particularly
by combining ‘Wet Effects’ versatile product; it can be
(from the ‘Environment’ applied directly from the jar
range) and ‘Petrol Spills’ or diluted with water to create
(from their ‘Engine’ range). a convincing texture to the
34 Finishing touches, once

again using colours from
groundwork.
the ‘Environment’ range. 40 Combining

various
35 To place the completed

model in context, I
decided to incorporate it in a
‘grass’ products
from the ‘Model
Scene’ range, I
simple vignette, and began with added further
a picture frame to form the base. visual interest
36 Into this, I added a

piece of heat isolation
foam to create the foundation
to the scene.
for the groundwork.
37 A more pleasing
composition is
always achieved by
using diagonal lines.
38 With this
in mind, I
marked out the
positions of the
road, vehicle
and tree.

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41 With a scattering
of fallen leaves
(compliments of Plus Model),
with Airbrush Thinner)
… the result, a very
pleasing and realistic
the groundwork was allowed setting for the vehicle.
to dry in preparation for a series
of washes to modify the tones.
42 A few carefully selected

pigments (again diluted
Tamiya Jagdpanzer 38(t)
1/48 Hetzer - Mittlere Produktion
José Luis Lopez builds a Quarterscale tank hunter.
A
relatively small but production costs (as compared required the crew member to
effective tank hunter, the with the Jagdpanther and expose himself to enemy fire.
Jagdpanzer 38(t) (later Jagdtiger designs), the new The Jagdpanzer 38(t)
referred to as ‘Hetzer’) was the vehicle was built on a widened entered service with the
perfect example of a sound and and lengthened 38(t) chassis, Heeres Panzerjäger-Abteilung
well-balanced design. It was with modified suspension, 731 in July 1944. This unit
based on the modified chassis larger road-wheels, a more was deployed to Army Group
of the Panzer 38(t), a vehicle of powerful engine, and (due to North on the Eastern Front.
Czech origin that had become increased weight and sloped Later versions of the vehicle
an important addition to the armour) wider tracks. The main saw action in Italy, France, the
Panzerwaffe arsenal during the armament was the 75mm PaK Ardennes, and various fronts
first years of the Blitzkrieg. This L/88, at the time capable of until Germany’s defeat in 1945.
light tank was soon found to dealing with most Allied tanks Due to the large number
be inadequate to deal with the at close range. Assigned to produced (over 2,800 in total),
new battleground threats, but infantry divisions, it was very the Jagdpanzer 38 is arguably
it proved itself to be the perfect useful in the ambush role. the most abundant World
base on which to develop a However, a combination of War 2 German tank destroyer
tank hunter vehicle thin side-armour and limited remaining today (though
(amongst others). traverse to the main gun many of these are actually
In order to reduce gave the Hetzer a distinct post-war Swiss G-13
disadvantage. Its remotely variants). In addition
controlled machine gun was to numerous museum
very popular with the crews, examples, several are
though re-loading the weapon in private collections

Hetzer - Mittlere Produktion 1/48
around the world.
The Model
For me, 1/48 is the perfect scale,
particularly when it comes
Availability:
to incorporating a model
in a diorama setting. True, Tamiya 1/48 Jagdpanzer
the range of figures is 38(t) Hetzer – Mittlere
somewhat limited, but Produktion (ref. 32511)
is available from all good
the compact size offers
model shops.
lots of potential using
a relatively small
base (compared
with 1/35-scale has always attracted me were the last-bid weapons,
models). as a modeller, not least the reliance on ‘Volkssturm’
The final because of the fascinating troops … and perhaps more
year of the (sometimes crazy) designs sinister, the thousands of
war in of German armour at this teenagers mobilised to face
Europe point. Coupled with this experienced Allied soldiers.
1 2
Released in 2005, Tamiya’s US-pattern), ammo pouches,

‘Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer field packs, medical bags, rolled
– Mittlere Produktion’ (ref. canvas tarpaulins and US-style
32511) prompted criticism barracks bags. Clearly, not all
from various modellers. The items would be appropriate
main reason was the inclusion for this model, but at least I
of a cast-metal hull tub, which would have a ready supply
tended to compromise detail in for a future project. In fact, I
that area. While I can appreciate made my own tarpaulins out
the disappointment, I found of Tamiya’s Epoxy Putty. And
the kit itself a joy to build, even finally, the wooden boxes were
if it meant that I would have to from a resin set. While some
make my own improvements modellers prefer to paint and
along the way. So before weather stowed equipment
making a start on the kit, I before attaching to the vehicle,
considered what additional I find it more convenient
5 items would be required. The to fit the items in place and
first would be a turned-metal paint them later (photo 2).
gun barrel to replace the kit’s With the basic assembly
plastic version. I also invested complete, I applied an overall
in Hauler’s ‘PE Detail Set’ coat of Tamiya Primer, and gave
(ref. HLX48019), which would the surfaces a light sanding
provide useful items such to ensure a perfectly smooth
as the schürzen panels and finish (photo 3). Having
perforated exhaust-silencer. As chosen AMMO’s A.MIG-004
always, I replaced the moulded (Resedagrün) for the base
grab-handles with copper wire colour, I added a small amount
(photo 1). The more obvious of white, AMMO’s Transparator
improvement was to add and Acrylic Thinner, and applied
stowage to the rear hull, the this in several light coats.
ideal source being Tamiya’s Following a similar process, the
‘Jerry Can Set’ (ref. 32510). two other colours were applied:
As well as jerry cans (both A.MIG-010 (Dunkelgelb – Mid
German and US-pattern), the War) lightened with white; and a
6 set includes other useful items: mix of A.MIG.040 (Medium Rust)
fuel drums (again German and and A.MIG-041 (Dark Rust), this
7 8

3 4
time lightened with A.MIG-048 Following a protective coat received a further coat of the rest of the vehicle; to a large
(Yellow) (photos 4-6). of gloss varnish, the model gloss varnish, and the decals degree, they too would be
Satisfied with the appearance was treated to an overall positioned with the help of affected by dirt, dust, rain and
of the camouflage scheme, I wash; a mix of A.MIG-1007 (US Microscale’s Set & Sol products. surface damage. It is
highlighted appropriate areas Modern Vehicles Wash) and Once these were fully dry, I also worth trying to
before making a start on the A.MIG-1008 (Dark Wash), which extended the chipping effects
differentiate between
chipping effects. Adopting would emphasise recesses over the markings, and sealed
and raised details. After a few them with yet another coat the various materials
a two two-stage approach, I
minutes, I simply removed of gloss varnish (photo 9). (again achieved by
began by replicating surface
scratches and superficial any excess wash with a soft Rather than treating the careful use of colour
damage using a lighter shade brush moistened in odourless accessories as an afterthought, and weathering
of the respective base colours. thinner (photo 8). Areas where it is important to paint and effects) (photo 10).
Now using a combination of markings were to be applied weather them in keeping with
fine-pointed brush and sponge,
I applied A.MIG-044 (Chipping
Color) to give the impression
of more extensive damage to
the paintwork. I applied this
to inner portions of some of
the initial marks, bearing in
mind where such damage
would most logically
appear. This multi-
layer approach
certainly creates a
realistic three-
dimensional
quality
(photo 7).
9 10
11 12
For some time now, I have been got used to these, I found to recreate faded paintwork, paints, I chose a range of colours
aware of AMMO’s ‘Oilbrushers’ them really easy to apply. together with picking out (ranging from buff to very dark
range, but this was my first Employing the now-familiar specific details (photos 11 -13). brown). Once diluted, these
attempt at using them. Initially, ‘oil dot’ technique, I was able Returning to my acrylic were used to create striking
I was rather confused effects over sloping panels. To
by the colour names: suggest areas of accumulated
‘Yellow Bone’, ‘Starship dust, similar colours were
Filth’ … but once I applied around raised details,
and simply allowed to dry
naturally (photo 14). Time
now to consider the setting
for the completed model. I
began by constructing the base
from balsa wood and cork.
17 18

13 14
Groundwork a different medium grey for the

The height of the base is sidewalk pavement (photo 18). 15
achieved gluing several layers With several hues of grey and
of cork and cutting the cork in
blue, I painted some individual
several shapes, I created the
bricks, the pavement and the paving stones to achieve some
sidewalk stones (photo 15). It contrast and again applied
was really hard work, but there the stucco in order to get the
was no other way to build an right colour of earth between
individual-looking base! I used the cobbles (photo 19).
white glue to fix the cork as
Oilbrushes were again the
well as for the balsa wood. No
specific pattern was followed protagonist for weathering the
for the pavement, just chaos as base in several stages, both
chaos captured the disturbing before and after gluing the
last months of the European dozens of tiny tree leaves. Tree
war. Once the cork was firmly leaves were glued one by one
glued, I applied a a resin-based
in a really tedious fashion using
stucco paste between the
paving stones (photo 16). ‘Sand and Gravel Glue’ from
With the basic groundwork Ammo (A.Mig 2012) (photo 16
in place, it was time to move to 20). Once I had glued all the
painting. First at all, I primed leaves in place, I applied some
the base and different oils here and there in order to
shades of grey,
achieve more contrast between
highlighting the
different the different areas of the base
heights and to integrate the leaves with
of the the overall appearance of the
groundwork base. The figure - pathetically
(photo 17). painted by my own clumsy
Once dry, I applied
hands - came from Stalingrad
some the basic colours
to the groundwork: Miniatures. It’s a great figure
some Buff for the soil areas, and deserves a much better fate
red brown for the bricks and … but sometimes, life is cruel.
19 20
Takom
1/35 AMX13/75
Making a small vignette or as those used on the tank. you use in the base over in Colombia, where I lived
diorama requires special Do not paint the base and the vehicle. For example, for more than two years and
attention to some details that tank as separate elements. in this scene, leaves was finished in Madrid. It’s a
are often are forgotten by l Try to weather the vehicle connect both elements. truly international work!.
modellers. How the various in sympathy with its l Any idea for a scene should This work is dedicated to my
colours, hues and shades of environment. A tank in a be simple and its message time in Colombia and all the
the different elements match street will not have the same plain to the spectator. If the new friends I made there. In
together is really important. heavy weathering as a tank message is too complex, its fact, the crazy idea of the base
Here are some basic concepts in the mud at the battle meaning will get lost. and the pavement was born
I try and keep in mind: front. Think too of the Be simple but effective. at the home of one of them,
l Use the same colours for weather – wet or dry? my dear friend Auro Martinez.
washes, mud, dust, dirt l Try to use the same Acknowledgements Hope you like it, mate!
everywhere, on the tank, natural elements that This project began
the groundwork, the
figures, and the stowage.
l The dirt and dust effects on
the base must be the same

ICM Sd.Kfz.
1/35 251 Ausf. A
Artur Wałachowski builds

ICM’s early SPW.
driver and radio operator; these

can be posed either open
or closed. There are plenty
of Aftermarket detail sets
available for the Sd.Kfz. 251,
and while I’m sure more
will be released for this in
Assembly
O
ne of this year’s most five sprues of light grey plastic time, I was happy with
welcome armoured plastic, a clear sprue and and Building open vehicles is always the appearance of the
vehicles kit is ICM’s vinyl front tryes and tracks. As a challenge, with care necessary interior out of the box.
Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. A. The well as a full interior, the kit to properly sequence the build The only addition I
Schützenpanzerwagen also contains an engine which and painting. ICM’s excellent made were a pair of
(SPW) was one of the most will be a good basis for anyone engineering however means turned-metal width
revolutionary vehicles of World wanting to superdetail the kit that there are no dramas. The indicators from RB
War II, the world’s first proper In common with other ICM fit is very good, and only the Models, which were
armoured personnel carrier. kits, there are no photoetched slightest trace of filler was clearly superior to
There have been numerous parts. Markings, or at least the necessary when joining the the kit’s plastic parts.
kits in all the major scales of the number plates, are provided for upper hull to the lower.
more numerous Ausf. C and Ausf. four vehicles – all in Dark Grey ICM have done a very good Painting
D models and in 2006 Zvezda from the French campaign of replicating the busy appearance As I said, with open-
released an Ausf. B, but ICM’s 1940 and the invasion of Russia of the interior of the SPW. topped vehicles you
kit is the only Ausf. A available the following year – while the Particularly well done are the have to paint as you
in any scale. The kit consists of instructions are clearly drawn. vision blocks and visors for the go on and a degree

ICM Sd.Kfz. 1/35
251 Ausf. A
coloured interiors (or at least colour to which I added a drop the details with acrylics and
that’s what the instructions of blue, which allowed me to similarly applied various light
suggest) and only later were get a very interesting shade scratches and scrapes. I then
they painted in Dunkelgrau. of grey. I painted the entire applied a few pigments to
I began by giving the interior model with the airbrush, trying the lower hull to represent
a Black primer coat and then to make sure the places that a very slightly dirty SPW.
mixed up a suitable shade with naturally stay in the shade were
black, white and a little yellow. not completely covered in the The Verdict
I used Pactra paints, which, dark grey mix. I then applied This is a very good box built
as they are acrylics, mix easily an overall wash with oil paints, straight from the box which,
with each other and you can again removing any excess, with some super detailing,
prepare the shade of paint and creating some interesting could be a real show stopper.
that appeals. With the interior streaks in the process, with a There are a few things you
details painted in other collars, cotton bud. I brush painted should watch out for if building
I applied an overall wash of
‘Track Wash’ from AMMO by Mig
Jimenez and before this had
dried removed any excess with
1 The layout of the kit is quite
straightforward and the
details. The driver’s and radio
operator’s seats are nicely done.
a cotton bud soaked in thinner.
Similarly for the exterior I
parts are crisply moulded.
2 Here you can see the

busy interior and the
4 The interior of the upper
hull is well done too.
The Ausf. A had a different
started with a Black Primer,
of forethought is necessary. I which forms a good base for nicely detailed interior. arrangement of stowing the
decided to paint the interior in
the interior colour for German
AFVs Elfenbein, a very light
subsequent shading effects
and a prepared my Dunkelgrau 3 An overall view showing
the finesse of some of the
personal arms of the infantry
occupants than later versions.
from Farb Pactra. Mixing white
cream colour, due to the fact with black I got a dark grey
that the vehicle was an early
production series and these
most likely had brightly
ICM Sd.Kfz.
1/35 251 Ausf. A
a very early Ausf. link-and-length), and the lack

A: the radio of markings for the Polish
antennae mount campaign. Overall though,
is correct on the very highly recommended.
box art, but the
kit parts are more
akin to those on the 5 And the exterior: the
stowage of pioneer tools
on the hull side was also
Ausf. B; similarly,
the front MG shield distinctive to the early SPWs.
was only introduced
after production 6 The interior was painted
in the very light Elfenbein
shade and weathered
of the Ausf. A was
complete. Apart with an oil paint wash.
from this, my only slight gripes
were the tracks (I would have
preferred individual links or
7 With the interior painted
it was time to close up
the lower and upper hulls.
Availability:
ICM Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. A
WWII German Armoured
Personnel Carrier (ref.
35101) is available from all
good model shops. See
www.icm.com.ua for the full
range of ICM kits.

ISSUE 22
Leif Robinson examines

the world’s premier MBT.
THE ABRAMS: FOUR DECADES OF EXCELLENCE

A
s the Abrams nears its the Abrams has dominated combined the best of American was retrofitted to older
fourth decade of service, NATO gunnery contests and and foreign technology. M1s). The more powerful
its admirers can take the post-Cold War battlefield The original M1 Abrams Rheinmetal-licensed 120mm
stock its long reign as possibly in a way that no other tank was an advanced and highly M256A1 smoothbore gun was
the world’s ultimate battle could. It has been modified mobile Main Battle Tank that adopted to arm the M1A1,
tank. The United States has and updated considerably incorporated the best features which appeared in service in
built and rebuilt over 9,000 and remains one of the most of American fire control and 1986. Forty rounds of 120mm
M1 Abrams series main battle powerful weapons of its kind in automotive technology. The ammunition were carried, 34
tanks since 1979. From futuristic service anywhere. The Abrams original M68 gun fitted to of them in two vented turret
technological marvel when was born out of the failure of the the M1 was the same gun bustle compartments that
it was first introduced into MBT70 partnership with West carried by the M60 series MBTs offered protection by isolating
service, to the latest M1A2 SEP Germany, designed from the that had served the United the ammunition in case of
battle tanks we know today, outset as a weapon system that States Army since 1960 (an penetration. It was with the
American adaption of the M1A1 that the US Armored
1 The prototype XM-1 Abrams

underwent extensive field testing
before entering service in 1981.
armour and the first western production
tank powered solely by a gas turbine
engine. Its main armament ammunition
British L7 series 105mm gun).
In 1984 the M1IP (Improved
Force inflicted devastating
casualties against Iraqi T72s and
other Soviet designed MBTs in
Performance) was introduced
1991. A special version of the
2 The original M1 Abrams Main
Battle tank, armed with the M68
series105mm gun. The M1 was the first
stowage was in three sealed and
vented compartments, two of which
occupied most of the turret bustle.
with an up-armoured turret and
turret bustle stowage rack (the
main external distinguishing
M1A1 with depleted uranium
layers in its Chobham armour
production tank fitted with Chobham (General Dynamics/US Army) feature, although the rack was also produced, designated
1 2
Armour in Profile
MMI M1 Abrams
M1A1HA (for Heavy Armor).

The M1A1 gained a fearsome
reputation that reflected its
excellent combat performance
in Operation Desert Storm.
The improved M1A2 ordered
in 1990 included advanced
electronics that improved
situational awareness,
battlefield navigation and
communications for the crew
and within each Abrams unit.
The commander received
an independent thermal
viewing system ahead of
the loader’s hatch and a new
cupola weapons station. The
commander’s thermal viewer
improved the commander’s
3
target acquisition and
battlefield observation
3 Another view of the original
M1 Abrams Main Battle tank.
(General Dynamics/US Army)
damage equipment left in proximity for
any length of time. (Michael DeBock)
a two-part aluminium thermal sleeve to
minimise barrel bend.(Michael DeBock)
capability regardless of weather.
The gunner’s primary sight unit
4 A rear view of an M1IP at Fort Riley.

The armoured exhaust grilles gave
5 A 105mm night shoot by M1s at
Fort Riley in 1986. By this time the
M1A1 was already in the works. The M256
6 One of the victors of the famous
Canadian Army Trophy competition
in 1987. The M1 was by then a mature
received two-axis stabilization.
The new communications
system was routed through
the powerpack a measure of protection 120mm L44 smoothbore gun gave the design and its amazing performance in the M1A2’s radio system and
from smaller calibre weapons. The M1’s Abrams hitting power to match its excellent the NATO gunnery competition confirmed essentially functions as a live
gas turbine’s exhausts were hot enough armour. Its barrel was fitted with a muzzle its reputation. (Ron Mihalko) GPS map network that plots
to cause injury at close range and could reference system, a fume extractor and the tank’s position and those of
its platoon mates. The system
4 also doubles as a real time
live command and control
system. With this battlefield
management system the M1A2
had a clear advantage over
most of its contemporaries.
The M1A2’s basic armour was
also improved with depleted
uranium layers to match the
earlier M1A1HA’s level of
protection. The longer 120mm
L55 smoothbore gun was
another option that could have
been adopted at the time, but
the US Army and USMC have
kept the M256A1 L44 gun up
to the present time. American
ammunition development
programmes have not been
neglected since the Cold War,
allowing the M256A1 to keep
abreast of developments
5 in reactive armour and
particularly to improve the
weapon’s performance
against ‘softer’ targets.
The System Enhancement
Package (SEP) introduced for
the M1A2 in 1995 was the next
stage in the Abrams’ evolution.
By the early 1990s the Abrams
had been adopted by the
Marine Corps as well as the
Army and maintaining multiple
versions of the same vehicle
was deemed wasteful. The SEP
programme was envisaged
to bring all of the M1A1s and
M1A2s in the US inventory up to

Armour in Profile MMI
M1 Abrams
7 An M1A1 Abrams main battle tank

arrives on a Saudi transport truck
during Operation Desert Shield. The M1A1
carries 40 rounds of 120mm ammunition:
6 in the hull, and two racks of 17 each in
the turret. The M1A1 had replaced the M1
tank in most US tank units by the early
1990s. (US Army, Sgt. B. Cumper)
8 The secondary armament of the

M1 has remained unchanged
throughout its service: the commander’s
M2HB .50cal MG and a coaxial and a
pintle-mounted M240 7.62mm MG.
9 An M1A1 Abrams main battle

tank lays a smoke screen during
maneuvers just prior to the beginning
of Operation Desert Storm. (US Army)
6
the same M1A2 SEP standard,
a massive undertaking that
was not fully attainable due 7
to cost. The Army decided
instead to upgrade their 600
M1A2s and about 550 M1A1s
to M1A2 SEP standard and
to overhaul and improve a
portion of the remaining M1A1
inventory with less drastic
improvements focused at
vehicle electronics. The M1A2
SEP version 2 introduced
several other new features
found necessary in combat in
Iraq, including improved side
armour, a remote weapons
station, improved computer
displays and communications
equipment, and an improved
transmission to deal with the
Abrams’ increased weight.
Some 7,000 older M1A1s are
in course of being upgraded
more modestly into M1A1D
configuration (D is for digital)
with modernized turret systems
8 9
Armour in Profile
MMI M1 Abrams
and communications.
Separate modular equipment
developed for the challenges
of fighting in urban areas in
Iraq was developed for the
Abrams. The General Dynamics
TUSK (Tank Urban Survival Kit)
armour upgrade introduced in
2006 was purchased for over
500 M1A2s. The TUSK system
can be used in conjunction with
a remote weapons station and
10 it can be configured to protect
the Abrams crew against
different threat levels. In its
10 An M1A1s from the 13th
Marine Expeditionary Unit
December 2009.(USMC, Cpl. J. Belovarac) 69th Armored Regiment of the 1st Brigade,
3rd Infantry Division in Al Rashid, Iraq, in most basic form it improves
Tank Platoon photographed during
training at 29 Palms, California in
12 An M1A1 of the 1st Armored
Division seen north of Frankfurt July 2010.(US Army PFC G. Silverman) survivability on the tanks flanks
and rear from antitank missiles
2003. (U.S. Navy, PH1 T. Banks)
during exercise Ready Crucible in February
2005. (US Army, R.Bumgardner) 14 Boresighting USMC M1A1s
stationed in Helmand Province,
and short-range RPG attack. It
can also include signal jammers
11 An M1A1 seen during a joint USMC
and Emirati Marines live fire exercise 13 Iraqi soldiers from the 9th Iraqi Afghanistan in 2011. (USMC. N. Johnson)
to disrupt IED detonation
at Al Hamra, United Arab Emirates in
Army Division instructed by
American tankers from the 3rd Battalion, 15 A USMC M1A1 Abrams Tank,
manned by a Royal Australian
Armoured Corps crew, and scouts from
signals in the tank’s proximity.
Slat armour fences protect
the rear of the hull and turret,
the 1st Tank Battalion, USMC patrol reactive armour arrays are fitted
11 through the streets of Range 200, at to protect the hull sides and an
Twentynine Palms in the summer of armoured machinegun shield
2013. (USMC Cpl. W. Johnson) is provided for the loader’s
16 The TUSK kit was adopted

to give the M1A1 and M1A2
improved survivability when fighting in
position. Another element
that was already employed
on USMC M1A1s adopted by
an urban environment. This vehicle was the Army with the TUSK kit
photographed in Iraq in 2008. (US Navy) was the infantry phone box,
17 Operation Ready Crucible in

2005 was one of the largest US
exercises in Germany since the end of
enabling direct communication
with the tank crew by infantry
sheltering behind the vehicle.
the Cold War. The M1A1 seen here is The Main Battle Tank was
driving through a small town north of neglected in the NATO armies
Frankfurt. (US Army, R.Bumgardner) since the end of the Cold War
while light armoured forces
12

Armour in Profile MMI
M1 Abrams
13
14 15
handled most armoured

missions in Afghanistan 16
and Iraq. The United States
developed a 140mm Abrams
Block 3 demonstrator in the
mid-1990s to study up-
gunning the Abrams, but
instead resolved to continue
development of the 120mm
smoothbore. Part of the reason
for leaving the M1A1 and M1A2
MBT’s firepower relatively
unchanged since the mid-2000s
was the fact that it already
outclassed any potential enemy
vehicles by a wide margin. The
T72 series has proven easy
prey for the M256A1 120mm
gun at all combat ranges,
and even the most modern
T72 derivatives lacked the
firepower to penetrate the
Abrams frontally. The Abrams’ 17
rapid target acquisition and
hunter/killer fire controls have
enabled single M1A1s to knock
out multiple adversaries in
quick succession in 1991 and
again in 2003. The only other
MBTs with similar firepower
and armour protection
were operated by America’s
allies. The United States also
benefitted from having a
large number of Abrams
in the national inventory,
unlike America’s NATO allies.
The Abrams thus enjoys a
rare combination of quality
and quantity unmatched
elsewhere in the world.
In recent years the
appearance of the new
Russian T14 Armata has
Armour in Profile
MMI M1 Abrams
caused some alarm in NATO untested in combat, and it gun-armour race is not the on the relative merits of the
circles, but it remains an may yet need time to develop only factor to be considered. M1A1 and M1A2 versus those
unknown quantity. While the into an operational weapon The next step forward for the of the T14 are only to be
T14’s innovative layout and system. Other challenges from Abrams programme will be expected. The United States
advanced technology have the RPG29 and the Kornet interesting to see although will no doubt continue its
seemingly levelled the playing ATGM to the supremacy of details are naturally scarce. In successful development of
field in some respects, the NATO’s MBTs, including the the meantime, the inevitable the M1 series to meet- and
new Russian tank remains Abrams - remind us that the comparisons and speculation overcome, these challenges.
18 An M1A2 SEP2 of the 2nd

Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Abrams have deployed numerous
times in recent years to exercise with
new NATO members. One of the most
Operation Atlantic Resolve in Poland in
October 2014. (US Army B. Ames)
logistics capabilities, weapons like the
Abrams can and will be sent across the
world to support American soldiers in
Division during a calibration shoot on the
Grafenwöhr Training Area in late 2014.
important of these is Poland, which has
hosted large multinational maneuvers
20 The same exercise included the
deployment of US armoured
forces in Latvia, a projection of NATO
their missions quickly and effectively
for years to come. The M1 Abrams series
Note that this vehicle is fitted with a including American forces. These men power that would have been unthinkable have proven to be one of most successful
mine plow. (US Army Capt. J. Farmer) and tanks are from the 2nd Battalion, 8th twenty years ago. (US Army) tank designs ever built and they will
Calvary Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat remain potent weapons for many
19 In response to a resurgent
Russia, the US Army and USMC’s Team, 1st Calvary Division, seen during 21 With the strategic mobility
represented by America’s extensive years to come. (US Army R. Tatum)
18
19
20 21

Panda Models
1/35 M1 Abrams MBT
The Editor tackles

Panda Model’s
new M1.
T
here is no doubt that the
M1 Abrams is one of the
most iconic and important
tanks of the modern era and
as such it has been extensively
represented in miniature by
all the major manufacturers in
the usual inaccuracies and over-
all the popular scales. Perhaps
simplifications. In 1986 Academy
surprisingly the original M1 has
released an M1, which was
been relatively passed over by
probably worse than the Tamiya
the big names: Tamiya released 2005 respectively Trumpeter and
kit, while Esci’s 1988 kit was
their version back in 1982, just Dragon produced the Panther II
similarly inadequate. In 2004 and
two years after the tank first Mine Clearing Vehicle, providing
entered service with the US modellers with excellent M1
Army. For its day, it was a good hulls but oddly enough neither
kit for its time but suffered from went on to produce either
the M1 or M1IP gun tank.
While we have had new
generation M1A1 and M1A2
kits from the likes of Academy,
Dragon, Meng and Rye Field

Bronco Models Late 1/35
Production SU-152
E ach year between 1969

and 1993 the U.S. Army
and Airforce held a strategic
(3032) looks at Reforger ’82
and the ‘Carbine Fortress’
exercise in particular. The
mobility exercise designed book has a superb collection
to test their ability to move of 106 colour and 19 black-
men and equipment from and-white photographs of
the U.S. to Germany a range of US and Allied
to meet a Warsaw Vehicles: the M60A1 and
Pact attack across A3, Leopard C1 and, of
the central German course, the M1 MBTs; the
plain. The Return of M109 and M110 SPGs;
Forces to Germany the M113 APC; and a host
(REFORGER) of other soft-skinned and
exercises usually took place armoured vehicles. The
in the autumn or winter colourful MERDC paint
and also had a field exercise schemes and the heavily
element, often involving weathered appearance of the
other NATO forces as either U.S. vehicles makes this a
Blue (defending) or Orange treasure trove of modelling
(attacking) forces. The inspiration. It also puts
REFORGER ’82 exercises the scale of today’s NATO
and their Field Exercise exercises in eastern and
component, ‘Carbine central Europe in context.
Fortress’ were the largest to In 1982 and 1983 the Cold
date, involving the movement War really did run the risk
of over 18,500 troops from of going hot. These exercises
the U.S. to Germany and were seen by the Soviets as the
72,500 NATO troops in all, possible precursor to a pre-
and took place amidst rising emptive NATO conventional
East-West tension. ‘Carbine and nuclear strike. In all
Fortress’ was also notable this the M1 Abrams played
for the first deployment of a crucial role, as indeed it
the new M1 Abrams MBT. does today as NATO once
Tankograd’s latest title in again confronts a perceived
their American Special Series threat from the East.
Model, it has taken until now the twenty-step instruction

for a new version of the original manual I presumed this would
105mm-armed be a straightforward enough
M1 MBT. Panda build, but things turned out a
Model’s M1 little differently as you’ll see.
Abrams MBT
is a welcome
release and
considerable
improvement on the
Tamiya kit, but, as
Availability:
we shall see, is not
without its issues. The kit Panda Models 1/35 M1
contains six sprues of dark Abrams MBT (ref. PH35030)
yellow plastic, an upper and is available from good model
lower hull, clear sprue and a shops.
fret of photoetch. Looking at
Panda Models
1/35 M1 Abrams MBT
My biggest disappointment,
however, came with steps
14 and 18. The characteristic
The Kit turret stowage rails (B40 and
The kit is presented B57) were very poorly moulded,
in a sturdy box with with some parts of one of the
some attractive rails completely missing. I had
box art. properly, especially the rear no alternative but to rebuild
Steps 1-3: There are no piece with the rear mudguards them using brass rod and
surprises here, but remember Models’ Desert Storm M1A1. (C46/47 or C26/33). The only
some photoetched parts from
to leave off the drive sprocket I didn’t have the patience to other bit to watch out for are
an old Verlinden detail set for
track retaining ring (C23) until complete two complete runs the very small stowage box
the M1A1 I had in the stash.
after you’ve fitted the tracks. of the tracks, so assembled just clasps (PE15/16) which need
enough to hide them under On reflection, these are a little
The parts that attach to the to go round the right way and
the fenders. Because the tracks are prone to being lost to the overscale but bending the rod
lower hull and hold the side
skirts in place (C62 and D8) were so fragile I glued them carpet monster…The M1 was to shape, using the kit parts as
have very shallow attachment in place at this stage and then a very sleek looking vehicle a template, was no easy task.
pins so I’d recommend leaving fitted the upper hull. Be sure compared to the M60 family I have since bought a second
these off too at this stage. to get them the right way and other previous US MBTs kit and I think I was initially
Steps 4-5: It was at step round: they should present and, the problems with the unlucky as the second set of
4 that I experienced my first a ‘V’ shape at the front when tracks notwithstanding, there rails was perfectly useable. Both
problem. The torsion bars (D4) looking straight on at the should be nothing here to the M2 and the M240 MGs are
are very loose in the lower hull tank. You also have at step 5 trouble experienced builders. pretty poor and soft in detail.
and you’ll need to take care to a choice of rear mudguards, Steps 11-20: I was feeling I also struggled to assemble
get them properly. The road which will impact upon which pretty optimistic at this stage the gun cradle mount for the
wheels, which are very nice side skirt you want to use, but then examined closely commander’s M2 which had
with the characteristic clear either with or without the cut Sprue B, which has all the a very loose fit and no real
hub of the Abrams, are also a out to prevent mud build up turret parts. On my example locating pins, especially on
very tight fit, so once they’re on around the drive sprocket. the standard of moulding was parts B58 and B35. Speaking
you’ll struggle to get them off Steps 6-10: The next few much poorer than on the hull of the commander’s cupola,
again. Step 5 is very misleading: steps are concerned with parts and, as you’ll see, this had I found I had to shave some
in a small box you have the detailing the upper hull and an impact on the assembly plastic from the aperture on
instructions for assembling the fitting the characteristic of the turret. The 105mm the turret to allow this to sit
tracks, two end connectors, a exhausts grills. The latter are barrel is moulded in two parts properly in place. A necessary
guide horn and the track shoe very well detailed and fitted and, as there isn’t a suitable
addition to the cupola are the
itself. Note that there are two perfectly. This was one of Aftermarket turned metal
three lifting rings which are
different end connectors (D1 the weakest areas on the old option, you’ll have to make sure
missing from the kit and which
and D11). This isn’t very clear Tamiya kit (and a challenge to you’re careful to remove any
I added from an old Grandt
on the sprues and the end fit on Dragon’s M1 hull), but seams. The tow cables mounted
Line set. Poor quality moulding
connectors look identical once Panda have delivered a winner on either side of the turret are
taken off, but it does matter as here. There is also some nicely provided in brass wire with also blighted the two parts C63
they are not interchangeable. done photoetch on the engine plastic end connectors and which were little more than
I suspect I got some mixed up deck. At step 9 you have to photoetched retaining hooks blobs. I cut these from plastic
as roughly a third of the end fit the side skirts. These are (PE11). The rear bracket is also card, drilled a small hole in
connectors simply didn’t fit and all individual pieces (with a photoetched brass (PE7) and the end, and glued them to
needed to be glued in place. To choice of the original prototype not easy to bend to shape even the mantlet. I also found the
be honest, the tracks are a real rear piece (C44/45) or the cut after annealing with an open turret was a very tight fit to
trial and I would have much down version introduced as flame. Personally, on the M1 at the hull, so you might want to
preferred to have the kind of a result of experience in the least, I prefer a simple plastic shave some plastic from the
link-and-length tracks that field (C41/43)) and you’ll need tow cable, as in the Academy latter as it’s difficult to fit in
are included in the Rye Field to take care everything aligns or Rye Field Models kit. place once fully assembled.

Production SU-152
1 The roadwheels are nicely detailed with the characteristic clear hub of the
Abrams, which allows the tankers to check the oil lubricant levels. 2 Again, a nicely detailed lower hull. The roadwheel mounts are, however,
a little loose, so take care to ensure everything is lined up properly.
3 The individual track links which caused so much pain! The end connectors are
numbered and left- or right-handed, so be sure not to mix the two up! 4 The turret stowage rails were badly deformed in the first kit I bought, so I had to
resort to replacing them with brass rod. In hindsight, this is a little overscale.
5 The assembled model. I replaced the kit’s M2 .50cal with

a much better detailed one from Tasca. 6 The other addition was the ‘Hoffman Device’ mounted on the barrel. This
was sourced from Tamiya’s 1980s ‘U.S Modern Accessory Set’.
7 The model was primed with Vallejo’s excellent polyurethane-based

primers. These dry to an extremely smooth and durable finish. 8 AK Interactive’s Real Color ‘Forest Green’ is an excellent
match for the real thing and sprays beautifully
Panda Models
1/35 M1 Abrams MBT
9 To add some interest to the otherwise dull green finish, I drybrushed the main armour
panels with Humbrol ‘Forest Green’. This added a nice depth to the Forest Green finish. 10 A range of Vallejo acrylics were used to impart a myriad of scratches and
scuffs to the paintwork. The basic work was done with a sponge…
With the out-of-the-box of the 64th Armored Regiment while from 1987 the equally from the underneath and then
assembly complete, I realised tanks during Reforger ’82 two attractive three-tone NATO Russian 4BO Green from above.
that there were a few additions appear to have been mounted scheme is the only game in In hindsight I should have tried
necessary to represent an M1 either side on the stowage rails. town (until the CARC Tan the ‘Black and White’ method,
seen in one of the Reforger Many of the tanks also had a post OIF). For early ‘80s M1s, using some pre-shading and
exercises of the early and mid large tarpaulin covering more however, it’s Forest Green only. pre-highlighting to break up
‘80s. Apart from a single jerry gear on the rear turret roof and Forest Green is a particularly the dull monotone of the Forest
can, the Panda Model kit doesn’t I used another Value Gear item lustreless shade of green and Green. With the primer dry, I
come with any stowage and here, secured with some of LZ the challenge here was to try sprayed AK Interactive’s Real
the 64th Armored Regiment Models’ excellent ‘scale rope’. and make it interesting without Color ‘Forest Green’. This is an
Abrams I was modelling were The final item of stowage was resorting to, in my opinion excellent match for the
all heavily laden with crew gear. a tank round container from at least, unrealistic ‘colour real thing and sprayed
The early M1s had a series of Tamiya’s earlier set which crews modulation’ effects. I was also beautifully, but once
canvas straps, each side of the used to store more personal going to paint this model as one
crosswind sensor, to hold crew gear. This was one actually for piece, without the usual
gear instead of the turret bustle the M60’s main ammunition, sub-assemblies, another
stowage rack introduced on but I’m not sure it matters in challenge. I began by
the M1IP. For reference there is this case! The final addition priming the model with
a clear drawing of these in the was the ‘Hoffman Device’, the Vallejo’s Black Primer
old Squadron Signal M1 Abrams pyrotechnic device mounted to
in Action. These are completely the tank’s main gun to simulate
absent from the Panda kit, so I cannon fire in field exercises.
represented these with Tamiya Most M1s in Reforger ‘82 were
masking tape and some scrap photographed with this fitted
photoetched buckles applied and I used the one included in
over some Tamiya bedrolls the Tamiya accessory set. Lead
and Value Gear stowage. The solder was used to replicate the
other obvious omission is firing mechanism, which leads
the obligatory spare wheel into the tube for the coaxial MG.
(or two). There are no spare
wheels included in the kit, but Painting and Weathering
there are two in the old Tamiya If are you modelling US MBTs
Modern U.S. Accessory Set (ref. from the 1970s and early 80s
35141). These was sometimes you have the option of one
attached to the turret roof with of the colourful MERCDC or
a special bracket, but on most DUALTEX camouflage schemes,
13 To show the accumulation of mud and dust on the side skirts, I

applied Tamiya Flat Earth over a coat of airbrushed hairspray. 14 This was then partially removed with warm water. The process
was repeated several times to build up the layers.

Production SU-152
11 While a fine brush was used to paint larger and more concentrated
chips on the side skirts and other areas of high wear. 12 To further fade and discolour the vertical sides of the tank, especially
the side skirts and turret sides, I used the oil dot technique.
complete the model was as sheen and depth to the big the dirt and dust. On the side good for mud and dirt effects.
dull as I feared. At this stage I blocks of green. The effect skirts and vertical sides of the I sprayed a coat of hairspray
applied a gloss coat over the was subtle but it did make a turret I used the oil dot fading over the relevant areas with my
relevant areas and applied the difference. These tanks were technique to add a patina airbrush and then sprayed a
decals. The Panda instructions very new during the autumn of dust and discoloration.
coat of Tamiya Flat Earth. After a
aren’t particularly helpful of 1982, yet the photographs Recently, I have been struggling
here, so I suggest consulting show plenty of scuffs, scratches with oil and enamel-based few minutes I began scrubbing
your references carefully. and discoloration of the washes and wanted to try gently at the paint with a brush
In an attempt to bring some paintwork, so the next step something new on this model. moistened with warm water,
life back into the paintwork was to add these effects. Here I Rather than using pre-mixed activating the hairspray and
I decided to drybrush the used a variety of Vallejo acrylic products, I decided to paint causing the Tamiya Flat Earth
model with Humbrol Forest greens, most notably Dark heavily thinned Vallejo Buff and to lift off in a pleasingly random
Green (150). Rather than Green and Russian Uniform Earth Brown into the recesses
fashion. I repeated this several
using this to highlight details, Green, and applied a myriad on the hull and turret and
as with traditional times until I got the result I was
of scratches and scuffs with then gently remove most of
drybrushing, I used it with a moistened brush. It’s after. To layer some heavier
both a fine pointed paint brush
it to impart a slight and a sponge. On the side important to wet the surface accumulations of dirt on the
with water prior to applying lower hull and running gear I
the paint and work quickly used both AK Interactive’s Dirt
before the paint dries, but the and Dust Deposits and Vallejo’s
result is very subtle and dries Mud Effects. The only place
to a pleasingly matt finish. It
I used pigments was on the
allows much more control than
tracks, where I painted a heavy
pigments and being entirely
skirts I made some water and acrylic based it’s mixture of Mig’s Europe Dust
deeper scratches, easy to build up the layers. and Dried Mud suspended in
first with Russian On the side skirts and on acrylic thinner. Once this was
Uniform Green the lower hull I tried a different dry I picked out the rubber
and then, inside technique to show the various track pads with a very dark
these marks, with German layers of mud thrown onto grey Vallejo acrylic mix. The
Camo Black Brown. I find these the tank as it drove across the
final effect was to rub some
two colours among the most south German countryside. The
versatile of the entire Vallejo ‘hairspray technique’ is best graphite around the edges of
range and seem to use them on known for applying winter the hatches, the rims of the
all my models at the moment. whitewash or heavy rust and smoke dischargers and along
Next it was time to add chipping, but it is equally outside edges of the tracks.
15 The figures from Valkyrie Miniatures were the perfect the

addition, but like the tank itself they were very green!
16 The distinctive hexagonal tactical marking and the stowage mark
this Abrams out as belonging to the 2nd Battalion/64th Armored
Regiment during Exercise Carbine Fortress during September 1982.
Panda Models
1/35 M1 Abrams MBT
I painted all the stowage in situ,

using Vallejo acrylics. There isn’t
a great deal of choice in suitable
figures for this period, perhaps
surprisingly, but Korean firm
Valkyrie Miniatures do a nice
two-figure and a bust set (ref.
35017). I picked this up from
Fields of Glory and painted aspects of it that remind you of

them with Vallejo acrylics. I the hit-and-miss nature of so
wanted one of them to be of many of Panda’s kit. The basic
African-American descent Abrams. Drawing a regular
hexagon on plasticard proved turret and hull are excellent
and looked online for some quite an involved and lengthy
much more difficult than it out-of-the-box build. but some details, such as the
Vallejo matches for the correct
should have been, but MMI commander’s and loader’s
skintone. I found a very good
one on the wargaming figure contributor Alex Wegner came Conclusion MGs are just a bit sloppy. The
site ‘Cool Mini or Not’ (http:// to the rescue and drew some The early M1 is a great subject tracks are a real challenge and
www.coolminiornot.com/ templates up for me to copy with some great weathering compared to those produced
articles/1310-ethnic-skintones) onto plasticard. Once cut, it by Meng, Rye Field Models or
possibilities. Panda Model’s
and was pleased with the result. was primed, sprayed yellow, DEF Models fall short of today’s
kit is, to be honest, a bit of a
The last addition to the model masked and sprayed black and high standards. That said, for
disappointment. Overall it’s a
was the large hexagonal tactical then the numeral masked and
good kit, but there are certain experienced modellers wanting
marking on the rear. Panda sprayed white, then yellow.
to build a representation of this
supply this as a small decal to be Once dry, it was
attached with white iconic Cold War Warrior it’s a
applied to the base of the Cross
glue. And with that I good project and miles ahead
Wind Sensor, but 64th Armored
called time on what of the Tamiya kit of the 1980s.
Regiment Abrams also carried
these on large sheet metal had proven to be
diamonds, hexagons, octagons
and circles
between 1982 and
1986. The system
is illustrated and
explained in
the Tankograd
American Special
3023 Cold War
Warrior M1/IPM1

Skif MT-LB
1/35
6M1B3
Chris Jerrett transforms Skif’s MT-LB.
I
have to admit to a certain MT-LBM izdeliye 6MB3)) version Acquiring this particular
fascination with the Armed is an anti-aircraft vehicle kit is fairly difficult; those
Forces of the Russian equipped with the GSh-23V that are available on eBay are
Federation, not least because of 23mm autocannon, AGS-30 currently priced at around
their range of military vehicles. 30mm automatic grenade £22.00. So, what can you
Among these is the MT-LB launcher and 12.7mm Kord MG. expect for your money? … six
(Mnogotselevoy Tyagach Legky The MT-LB remains an important sprues of injection-moulded
Bronirovanny – transl. ‘Multi- component of the Armed components, a small number
Purpose Towing Vehicle, Light Forces of the Russian Federation of resins parts, vinyl tracks,
Armoured’). In the late 1960s, and nations worldwide and two frets of photoetch details,
a development programme has seen action recently in metal grab-handles (pre-
was underway to replace the both Ukraine and in Syria. shaped), and a decal sheet of
AT-P series of artillery tractors, markings for Russian, Polish
which led to the introduction The Model and Czech vehicles. Assembly
of the MT-L (based on the It would appear that 1/35-scale instructions are presented
PT-76 amphibious light tank models of the MT-LB are very in 27 stages, though no
chassis). The MT-LB was the limited; the excellent recent indication is given as to the
armoured variant of the vehicle, releases from Trumpeter, and positioning of the markings.
and entered production in a few older ones, released As with any project, the
the early 70s. It was cheap to over a decade ago, from the important task now was to
build, as it used many existing Ukrainian company, Skif. While source reliable reference
components, such as the engine Trumpeter offer an impressive information and photographs.
that was originally developed for kit of the ‘6MA’ version Fortunately, I was able to find a
commercial trucks. Testament (complete with fully detailed large selection of high-quality
to its success, the MT-LB has interior), it was the Skif kit images on the Primeportal
remained in service, both in of the ‘6MB1B3’ vehicle that I website (www.primeportal.
its original APC role, and in a decided to tackle. Admittedly, net), and these proved to
multitude of variants, including this is a far more basic kit be very useful indeed.
the anti-aircraft version. In but I felt that with certain Back to the kit … examining
the 1990s the MT-LB was modifications and refinements, the contents of the box, my
modernized Muromteplovoz here was the potential for first impression was that the
and MT-LB 6M1B3 (properly a really decent model. plastic used for the main

Skif MT-LB
6M1B3
1/35
components is rather soft; Having decided which areas detail such as the dividing
particular care would be were to be modified, I removed line between the two panels.
required when detaching the unwanted portions, in Other poorly detailed areas
these from the sprue, and preparation for the replacement around the upper and lower
throughout the construction. items. A case in point was the hull were also attended to with
engine compartment cover, the help of a No.10 chisel blade
which lacked important and wet & dry sandpaper.
Availability:
Skif 1/35 MT-LB 6MB1B3 (ref.
219) is available from online
model retailers.
Skif MT-LB
1/35
6M1B3
A further issue (soon to be be overly thick and inaccurate

evident) was the loose fit of in shape, I replaced these
certain components. Because with brass sheet, and added
of this, I needed to use a try strengthening ribs using
square to constantly check half-round plastic profiles.
the alignment and angles Having dealt with other
between panels during the problems around the model
assembly. With offending areas (and made the necessary
removed, and replacement corrections), I installed the
parts added, I made a start on suspension arms, and attached
replicating weld seams. There a set of replacement road-
are various ways to represent wheels (compliments of
welding in this scale. Since MasterClub – ref. MC2-35007).
the panels on most modern Thankfully, these were a
Having a variety of tools at hand (including a knife handle with a chisel- military vehicles are attached
1 blade) made the scratch-building work and detailing so much easier. using a process called ‘TIG
perfect fit and (incidentally)
are also suitable replacements
Welding’, the best method is to
for the Trumpeter kit.
use stretched sprue, secured
Progress was somewhat
with liquid cement. Once in
delayed, as I attempted to
position, the sprue is left for 30
minutes to allow the glue to replicate the front-mounted
fully harden, and a blunt tool trim vane. Reference photos
used to create a characteristic show this to have four water
weld-seam texture. vents positioned near the upper
Time now for some scratch- edge. After several abortive
building … beginning with attempts at scratch-building
the fenders. Finding the kit-
supplied versions to
A try-square proved to be invaluable when checking alignment

2 and angles between panels during the assembly.
Certain parts of the kit were carefully cut away using the chisel-
3 blade, so as not to damage the surrounding area.
The rear section of the hull top was replaced with plastic Lengths of stretched sprue were used to replicate weld
4 sheet for a more accurate representation. 5 seams, and textured with the end of a blunt tool.

Skif MT-LB
6M1B3
1/35
these, I finally settled for a 3-D of current Russian military

printed set, kindly supplied by vehicles, I was amazed just how
Pete Haman Model Services. many different camouflage
With the remaining hull details schemes are employed. One
fitted, the next consideration that immediately caught my
was the tracks. Unimpressed by eye was a disruptive scheme of
kit’s vinyl offerings, I had already green, sand-yellow and black.
decided to replace these with Though the vehicle’s base
Friulmodel’s fully-workable coat would actually be green,
metal set (ref. ATL-56), which it seemed more sensible to
conveniently includes a pair begin with the lightest colour.
of metal drive-sprockets. I tend to use Tamiya acrylics,
Moving on to the turret but finding no suitable match
assembly, I replaced the poorly for the yellow, I made my own
detailed AA gun barrels with Having built a new front panel, I added the open vent to provide further interest.
plastic tube, and added a set of
shade from an 8:2 mix of XF-4
(Yellow Green) and XF-3 (Flat
7
turned-brass smoke grenade
Yellow), with a small amount
dischargers. However, I retained
of X-2 (White) to lighten the
most of the other plastic and
colour. Having applied the base
resin components, as these
colour, I allowed the model to
were perfectly adequate.
completely dry before adding
the second colour – XF-65 (Field
Painting, Marking
Grey) – which seemed to be a
& Weathering
good scale-match for the green.
The model was now treated
to a coat of primer. As well Of course, it was important
as preparing the surfaces for to check reference photos to
subsequent painting, this ensure that the camouflage
would help to fill any gaps, pattern was accurate. With
and ensure that tiny detail the final colour (black) added,
parts were firmly held in I masked around the spare
place. Researching the colours track-links, and gave them a
Progress so far … note the combination of kit parts (plastic,
coat of XF-64 (Red Brown). 8 resin and photoetch), and various scratch-built items.
Although I retained the kit-supplied idlers, I replaced the road-wheels

9 with a resin set from MasterClub. Not yet fitted, the drive sprockets
were included with the metal tracks supplied by Friulmodel.
Having reliable reference photos allowed me to add lots of

6
The overly thick fenders were replaced with brass sheet, and
strengthening ribs added using half-round plastic profiles. 10 detail to the model. Note the four vents near the top of the
trim vane, 3-D printed by Pete Haman Model Services
Skif MT-LB
1/35
6M1B3
11 12 13
14 15 16
17 18 19
20 21 22

Skif MT-LB
6M1B3
1/35
The entire
model was
now treated
to a coat of
gloss varnish,
in preparation
for adding the
decal markings,
and to protect
the paintwork
during the
subsequent
weathering
stages. The first of these
would be a series of filters,
beginning with a heavily the respective
diluted dark brown, which base colour, I Similar colours were also
would help to reduce the replicated scratches and chips, flicked from a stencil brush
contrast between the three and then added a touch of over lower portions, where
colours. This was followed dark brown or metallic grey mud would be thrown up from
by black (again diluted) to to suggest damage that had the tracks. As for the upper
emphasise shadow in all extended beyond the primer. surfaces of the vehicle, any
recesses. Now using enamel Now using a heavily diluted mud would have quickly dried,
pin-washes (ratio 4:6 paint/ sand tone, I applied a light so the pigment application
thinner), I was able to further dusting to the surfaces, and was limited to lighter tones.
enhance the detail, and create followed by brushing with Satisfied with the result
greater contrast between the various oil colours over vertical so far, I was ready to add the
various sections of the vehicle. and sloping panels. Once finishing touches: a few light
And so to the highly debated applied, these were dragged strokes of a metallic pencil
subject … chipped paintwork. downwards with a moist brush to highlight worn areas such
Photographs confirm that to give an impression of dirt as grab handles, the edges
surface damage on these streaks. Areas where mud of hatches, and crew access
vehicles is minimal, so with this would naturally accumulate points; black pigment to
in mind, I limited the effect to a were treated to an initial wash, replicate ‘sooting’ around the
few minor scrapes. Beginning followed by successive layers exhaust outlet; and a few wet
with a lightened version of of light and dark pigments. streaks to suggest rain marks.
11 Although the kit includes

a selection of metal grab-
to the same camouflage pattern.
16 With the three colours

wash, followed by successive layers
of light and dark pigments.
handles, I replaced these with thicker
wire for a more realistic appearance.
applied, I masked around
the spare track-links, and gave them 20 The road-wheels were also
treated to heavy weathering
12 Construction complete, time

now to add some colour.
a coat of XF-64 (Red Brown).
17 I now proceeded to apply a series

and a build-up of dirt and mud.
21 AK Interactive’s P409 (Wet
13 Having broken the model down into

sub-assemblies, I applied a coat of
Tamiya’s Light Grey Primer.
filters: dark brown, to reduce the
contrast between the three colours; and
black, to emphasise shadow in all recesses.
Effects & Damp Earth Mixture)
was brushed down certain panels to
replicate rain marks.
14 The base colour was made from an

8:2 mix of XF-4 (Yellow Green) and 18 AK Interactive’s oil colours were also
used during the weathering process. 22 You can appreciate the final
look of the various wet and
XF-3 (Flat Yellow), and lightened with the
addition of a small amount of X-2 (White). 19 Areas where mud would naturally
accumulate
dry effects in this detail image.
15 Checking against various reference

photos, I added the remaining
camouflage colours. Rarely seen on
were treated
to an initial
military vehicles, the wheels are treated
Skif MT-LB
1/35
6M1B3
23 A MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MB5) seen

at the 2007 biennial MAKS
international airshow held at Zhukovsky
24,25 Two images of a
MT-LB BM-3M, a
Remote-Controlled Weapons station
International Airport, southeast of fitted to some Ukrainian MT-LBs.
Moscow. (Vitaly Kuzmin).
23
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builds a Libyan
Land Cruiser
w/UB-32.
T
he practice of mounting
guns on civilian trucks and
SUVs to create ‘Technicals’, colourful and sometimes ‘Mad I began with the kit-supplied excellent parts-fit, a minimal
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Syria, the ‘Technicals’ are in a great kit, released in 2011, as it allows me to paint and mount. I have to commend
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October 2015 we had a special Models’‘Rocket Launcher’ is together. While this is my photoetched parts is first
issue of MMI dedicated to one of these and is an excellent preferred method, the basic kit class. In addition to the rocket
modelling these ‘Technicals’ and addition to the base kit. could easily be built from the launcher and mount, the set
Lebanese author Samer Kassis Treating the construction box in no more than a couple includes various details for the
presented a photo essay of these as a series of sub-assemblies, of sessions. Thanks to the vehicle (Toyota logo and badge,

Meng Model Pick Up, with 1/35
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hooks, clips and other

useful items). Bending
weld beads before painting.
3 Areas of the vehicle that
would be black were now 4 Employing the currently
popular ‘B&W’ technique,
the photoetched brass
launcher components
1 With the basic construction
complete, I treated the
model to a coat of Mr. Surfacer.
painted with APa 201/35
(German Tank Grey).
I identified those parts that
would be highlighted, taking
to the required shape
proved to be fairly
difficult, though
2 Once everything was
completely dry, I applied a
coat of black primer.
care to ensure a natural
gradation between
annealing these first light and dark.
certainly helped. Once I
had soldered them together,
I applied a small amount of
putty to the outer edges.
Since, in reality, the launcher
would be welded to the
load bed, this needed to be
attached now in order to add
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5 With the blue applied

in a series of light
coats, the previous effect
scratches around the vehicle.
I was careful not to overstate
this effect, as the vehicle in my
over the surface, followed by
XF-18 (Medium Blue), and
finally, XF-53 (Neutral Grey).
was quite evident. reference photos appeared
6 The sub-assemblies in
their base colours.
to have suffered only minor
damage to the paintwork.
16 A metallic paint was
applied to the weld
seams around the launch
7 I gave the rocket

launcher an overall coat
of AMMO’s A.MIG-8201
11 Using the ‘oil dot’
technique, I faded the
paintwork in appropriate areas.
mount, and followed by
touches of Light Rust Wash.
(Aluminium ALC101), and
then applied Alclad 2’s ALC-
For those who are unfamiliar
with this method, it simply
17 The next step involved
replicating the cab’s
shattered rear window. Using
111 (Magnesium) to the front involves the application of
and rear portions to give the small spots of oil colour, and a microscope slide, I broke this
impression of blast scorching. then blending them into the into tiny pieces, and coated
surface using a wide brush it with dispersive puzzle glue
8 With the launch mount
painted dark brown, I moistened with thinner. (deliberately chosen, as it
was ready to apply several
coats of Tamiya’s Semi-Matt
Varnish to the model.
12 Allowing the oils 48
hours to fully cure, I
repeated the process (this
would remain flexible, once
dry). With the rear window and
windscreen in place, I was ready
time with just white), focusing
9 Having allowed the
varnish to fully dry, I on areas that would be most
to apply pigments to the model.
applied a couple of coats

of Chipping Fluid to areas
exposed to prolonged sunlight
(upper and side panels).
18 Beginning with the
chassis and underside, I
applied various dry pigments
where I planned to add other
colours (launcher, cab doors, 13 Time now to add a series
of filters: first, A.MIG-1510
(Tan for 3-Tone Camo), applied
(from MIG and Síra Hobby) and
secured these with Pigment
bonnet and storage box).
to the vehicle, but omitting Fixer. The process was carried
Satisfied with the outcome,
the rocket launcher … out in several stages, each
I gave these areas a further
layer being fixed before
coat of semi-matt varnish.
14 ... then a blue filter, made
from diluted Tamiya moving on to the next. Once
10 The weathering process
began with a series of Enamel – XF-8 (Flat Blue). I was satisfied with the effect,
dark washes, any excess being
removed with a moist cotton 15 To recreate the corroded
metal on the launch
mount I applied a coat of
I added ‘mud splashes’ (this
time using wet pigments),
bud. Now using MIG’s Chipping and finished with further dry
Color, I replicated surface A.MIG-1002 (Track Wash). applications to vary the texture.
While this was still wet, I
stippled Light Rust pigment 19 To recreate the dusty
surfaces around the
vehicle, I applied a light
misting of diluted XF-57
(Buff ), and washed this in a
downwards motion using
a flat brush moistened with
X-20A (Acrylic Thinner).
20 Once the
thinner
had completely
dried, I returned
to these areas
with A.MIG-1401
(Light Dust) from
AMMO’s ‘Nature
Effects’ range.

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21 After a while, I wiped

the areas with a moist
cotton bud, and applied
22 With further pigments
applied to the cab
windscreen, and pigments
(wet and dry) were brushed
over the exposed area. With
24 Before attaching the cab
doors, I added seat-belts
(made from aluminium foil, with
interior and the load bed, I was
dry pigments to give the finally ready to fit most of the the masks removed, I had plastic clasps), and fixed the
impression of accumulated the perfect impression of a rocket launcher in place. All that
sub-assemblies together.
dust, where appropriate. grimy windscreen with the remained was to experiment
23 Home-made masks were
cut, and applied to the
characteristic ‘wiper-blade
arcs’ (with traces of dirt still
with the positioning of the
items scattered around the
present in their path). load bed: wooden boxes,
an open toolbox, an AK-47
and RPG launcher, a plastic
drinks bottle, and a rather
battered jerrycan. A few oil/
fuel spills around the floor, and
the model was complete.

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1/35 Flakpanzer T-34
Łukasz Orczyc-Musiałek
builds a well-known field conversion.
O
ne of the most use hundreds of T-34s during Panzerjäger Abteilung, one
recognizable vehicles of the war on the Eastern Front, of two units that fielded the conversion of the T-34 into a
World War II, produced both as gun tanks and as field- Ferdinand and later Elefant SPG. Flakpanzer by soldiers of the
in tens of thousands, was made conversions, including The T-34 was modified with an battalion’s field workshop.
the Red Army’s T-34 tank. It Flakpanzer or armoured self- armoured turret housing a 2cm One shows the tank after the
was the basis for dozens of propelled anti-aircraft guns. Flakvierling 38. I found a few addition of the Flak turret but
different modifications and field Dragon have kitted one such photographs of this vehicles without the ammunition racks
improvements. The German vehicle, a Flakpanzer T-34 on the Internet. Two of them on the sides. Another, taken
army captured and put to good that served with 653 schwere are described as showing the from rear, is overexposed so the
1 2

1/35
Flakpanzer T-34
details of the rear part of the images it looks like a standard

vehicle are impossible to verify. German camouflage scheme 3
The best know are two images of dark yellow base with some
showing the vehicle in action red brown and olive green
with and without crew. They are patches were applied. The
very easy to find them on the
Balkenkreuz national marking
website, www.beutepanzer.ru
After carefully analyzing was also visible in one of the
the photos, it was clear photos I mentioned above.
that the tank was probably
abandoned but not destroyed
or badly damaged. The fenders
were in place with no battle
1 The sides of the upper
hull were sanded smooth
and a new surfaces prepared. I
damage, as was the hull. The
used Tamiya putty mixed with
question is what happened
thinner to restore the texture.
to the original turret? Was it
just thrown away as the Flak
was needed by the unit more 2 The photoetched parts
provided by Dragon: it was
hard to bend the mudguards
than a gun tank? Or maybe it
was originally an ammunition but after some heating it is 4
carrier or field ambulance? Who possible and much easier.
knows? From the reference
3 To ensure the tracks
were aligned properly
I used a metal ruler and
Tamiya’s Extra Thin Cement.
4 The kit’s gun barrels were

replaced with metal ones
which were more accurate.
Availability
1/35 Flakpanzer T-34 (ref.
6599) is available from all
good model shops.
The Build more life to the model. I also rear fenders also came from
With all this in mind I started to ordered the figure of the tanker the kit’s photoetched fret but
plan the the project. Dragon’s in a one-piece suit which I were quite thick and difficult
2016 kit is excellent and is painted as the driver. With that
to bend. Construction of the
basically a reboxing of the sorted it was time to begin!
‘boutique’ Cyber Hobby kit The first thing I did was to main hull was straightforward
released seven year earlier. I check what parts should be and I had no problems in
knew it the kit would be built removed. So all additional fitting all of the parts together.
almost straight from the box fuel tanks were removed, as It was a pure pleasure and
and I decided only to replace were much of the detail on after just two evenings I had
the gun barrels for the high the sides of the hull and on
completed this stage.
quality Master Model set. The the fenders. I replaced the left
fender’s stowage box for the Next I started to prepare the
metal barrels are provided
as two parts: the barrel and excellent one from Bitskrieg. I chassis and the main task here
separate flash suppressor. They
are precisely machined and look
painted a coat of Tamiya putty
diluted with thinner to check
was assembling the tracks.
They were glued together
5 After drying, the tracks were put
on the wheels and bent to shape.
The adjustable idler wheel helped.
much better than the plastic for surface for any damage and with Tamiya’s Extra Thin glue,
ones and are, in my opinion, add a little texture. I used an
aligning them against a metal
the best metal barrels on the old brush and mixed the putty
in some used paint containers ruler while I assembled them.
market. The metal towing
this is why it is green or black! They were left to dry in flat
cable was other Aftermarket
addition to enhance the kit’s The front fenders were bent position for about an hour.
final appearance. The rest a little with my fingers. It is Waiting for tracks to dry, I
was built from the contents always better to try damage the used my time to replace the
of the box. Just a quick note: straight line of kit fenders as
gun barrels in the Flakvierling.
the ammunition boxes which it imparts a little more life and
character. The driver’s hatch It was easy to cut the plastic
were carried on the hull sides
was left open and not glued barrels off and drill 1mm holes
need to be replaced or copied
as only four are included in the at this stage for to facilitate to place each metal barrel in
handling during painting and place. With that done I took the
kit. This isn’t enough to fill the
weathering. Inside the hull tracks and started to place them
racks so the easiest option is
two beams were installed as
to make some resin copies. I
also prepared a couple tarps
the base for the Flakvierling
station. It is necessary to secure
around the wheels, aiming
for a natural-looking sag. This 8 The human factor fitted in
place. I primed the resin
figure along with the kit.
to add them on the vehicle. process was made easy because
them in place before the upper
In regard to painting, I
hull is attached. I used the kit’s the idler wheel can be placed
decided to follow the evidence
photoetch fret to make the side in different positions. The road
of the archival images, but
ammunition racks and wheels, idlers and
the left the lower parts of the
the engine mesh cover.
vehicle in the original Russian drive sprockets were
It is not as good as the
green. As far as weathering was not glued in place
one produced by Aber
concerned, the images showed but the final appearance as I prefer to paint
the vehicle to be dusty without was acceptable. The the chassis parts as
any accumulations of heavy
separate elements.
mud, so I decided to keep these
effects to a minimum. Despite
the fact that the pictures do
not show any stowage on the
tank I decided to add a couple
pf minor additions to bring
11 Games Workshop’s Chaos Black

provides a tough, satin finish.
14 Inside the ‘turret’ I used

two shades to replica the
field workshop’s hasty painting.

1/35
Flakpanzer T-34
6 For the metal elements of the Flak ‘turret’ I used a folding tool as Dragon’s parts
are really hard to bend. I gently annealed them with heat before beginning.
7 I made some additional weld seams and reworked the existing
ones, using Milliput. I painted it with red to check my work.
Note the metal front beam made using copper sheet.
9 The right side of the kit, note

the additional metal parts. 10 Breaking the assembled model down into sub-
assemblies is an essential part of my approach.
12 I painted the lower areas of the kit in typical Russian green.

For this I used AK Interactive ‘Real Color’ Protective 4BO. 13 This was also used on the wheels. The rubber rims had been painted earlier
with dark grey which was then masked to a perfect finish with a Quick Mask.
15 The Flakvierling section was first painted with Dark Grey. In

the next stage it was partly covered with Dark Yellow. 16 The base colour for the hull
was German Dunkelgelb.
17 With Olive Green and Red Brown

I sprayed irregular stripes of
different thickness and opacity.
18 The decals were applied over a glossy surface and treated
with Micro Set and Sol. I sprayed them and the rest of the
kit with glossy varnish again to make the wash easily.
20 The same process but with the various grey to mimic the
filth caused by the crew and service conditions. 21 Time for chipping: they were added with a sponge and
by lightly speckling acrylic paint on the surface.
23 To protect the oil paint weathering I covered

the whole kit with flat clear varnish. 24 The exhausts were weathered with acrylics for the rust
base and pigments for the smoke effects.
26 A very dark mix of brown, black and rust was applied on the
tracks as the base for further weathering stages.
27 Highly diluted Buff
was then sprayed in a
random fashion over the tracks.

1/35
Flakpanzer T-34
19 Now I started to make add tonal variety

to the Dark Yellow surface, using oil
paints and a couple drops of thinner.
entire model. This is a necessary

Now I could start on the Flak base for the application of
turret. In my kit the base part washes application, a mix of
was deformed a bit and I was and it was time for paint. First, I Dark Brown oil paint and white
left wondering about the covered the hull especially the spirit. I applied it in a typical
correct shape. I tried to fix it lower parts with 4BO Protective way, around the details and
by bending it in the opposite Green from AK Interactive’s new in the corners and removed
direction and the result looks range acrylic ‘Real Color’. Having any excess with a clean brush
22 Here and there I add some rust-coloured oil
paint being careful not to overdo the effect. fine. The side shields once in
place kept the structure in its
the paint loaded in the airbrush
I also sprayed the wheels. Using
moistened with thinner.
I left the model to dry for
correct shape. On the bottom a ‘Quick Wheels’ mask I then a couple of hours and then
I added some photoetched applied a dark rubber colour to started to add more tones
parts, some kind of support I the tyres. Next I started to paint using oil paints. Using different
guess but its real use remains a the Flakvierling’s shield. For this
shades of yellow and white, I
mystery! With the Flakvierling I used AK’s Black 6RP and Dark
shifted the colour of some areas
barrels prepared previously, I Brown 6K. They were applied in
and details such as bolts to
started to build the Flak’s main the internal part of the shield in
a random fashion. The gun itself build more interest. In contrast
body following the instructions.
was painted with in Dark Grey, to these light shades, I used
At first it looks quite daunting
but in fact the build is fast except for the gun barrels which various greys to prepare the
and the Flakvierling was soon were painted with in gunmetal. filth and dirt. They were also
complete. The only other work I Now it was time to apply Dark used to make some streaks
did was to male some additional Yellow over the entire upper on the sides of the hull.
weld seams and remake some hull, shield and the part of Flak When the oils had dried
of the existing ones. For this (I wanted to show the that I focused on the chips and
25 The gun barrels were polished
with the gun metal pigment. task I used Milliput and painted
it red to check the appearance
the field workshop had only
sprayed the most accessible
scratches. Because the vehicle
was quite new I decided to
of my work. Before painting I places). With Olive Green and keep them to a minimum, only
also prepared the figure. It was Red Brown. I then sprayed in the most exposed places. I
from Stalingrad Miniatures irregular stripes with different applied all of the chips with a
product and fitted perfectly. thicknesses and opacity. At sponge. First, I applied Dark
this stage I started to apply the Yellow which I filled with deeper
Painting and Weathering decals over a gloss surface. I Dark Brown chips. I also picked
To begin the painting process used unit insignia, Balkenkreuz
out some really small bolts on
I broke the model down into and tactical markings from my
the shield screens with the
sub-assemblies and applied my own collection leaving the kt
Dark Yellow. Next I added a
primer coat. The wheels were all decals in my spares box. All
were treated with Micro Set and very few signs of rust. The oil
placed on cocktail sticks, while
I secured the hull to a wooden Sol which helped to eliminate paint mix was applied in the
handle with a screw through the any ‘silvering’. Once I was happy corners and I was careful to
lower hull. Games Workshop’s I hand painted the details, the avoid overdoing this effect on
Chaos Black, my favourite and machine gun, exhausts and a vehicle with a relatively short
trustworthy primer, was applied elements of the driver’s hatch, service life. All of weathering
28 And the same colour was also applied
on the lower parts of the hull. all over the kit. A quick check for
any flaws in my modelling work
and then airbrushed some
more gloss varnish over the
work to this point was then
saved with matt varnish.
29 European Earth pigment was

applied and fixed to recreated
the appearance of dried mud. 30 The wheels were treated with the same pigment mix. Note the layering of
the soil created by the application of the pigment onto the wet Fixer.
Next I began some special some Mig European Earth

effects on the model. First, I pigment and Pigment Fixer
added rust and heat staining and started to cover all of the
to the exhausts. I applied light previously dusted surfaces. In
and dark brown oil paints using the corners more pigments
the ‘wet-to-wet’ method. While were applied to build up layers
they were still wet, I added of dust and soil. I was sparing
a couple of pinches of rust- with the Fixer and applied it in
coloured pigments. The diesel a very precise fashion to avoid
smoke effects on the exhausts any staining or tide marks. I
were added with Tamiya Smoke also used pigments to build
and Black pigment. In the up different accumulations
end (almost in the last step of and appearance of mud on the
weathering, when the pigments running gear, this time without
33 And the same was used on the edges of the tracks. The waffle-
pattern track was carefully treated to a mix of Summer Kursk
Earth and European Earth pigment and fixed carefully in place.
were applied and dried) I
added the black-blue effect of
the Fixer. The drive sprocket
and idler were polished with a
the diesel smoke on the hull. soft pencil, as were the tracks
Finally, the gun barrels to show where it had worn
were polished with gun through to the bare metal. The
metal pigment. Their shine final effect on the tracks was to
provides a nice contrast to the add some more pigment into
Dark Grey base of the Flak. still wet ‘Kursk Summer Earth’
I sprayed the tracks with a wash from AK Interactive in the
very dark mix of brown, black ‘waffle’ pattern of the tracks,
and rust, which provided a base polishing the raised edges with
for further paint applications. I pencil. I also added some mud
added highly diluted Buff but to the fenders and oil and fuel
not over the entire length of stains to the engine deck.
the tracks but here and there With the tracks done I turned
with different accumulations my attention to the accessories.
of paint. The same mix was First, the most eye-catching
34 Now it was time to arrange the
various stowage elements. Note
the different colours of the ammo boxes.
applied on the bottom of the
hull and slightly up the sides.
items, the ammunition
cases. These were painted in
When it had dried I prepared three different colours: dark
35 The tarpaulins were sculpted from Milliput with the addition of

some straps (made from paper) and buckles (soldering wire).
36 On the other side, I also added
a tarpaulin. Note the wires
used to tie down the ammo cases.

1/35
Flakpanzer T-34
31 The wheels were dusted with

pigment and the excess wiped off
with my fingers. I did not use Fixer this time. 32 The idler and drive wheels were
polished with the soft pencil.
yellow, dark grey and green. I the front, tangled with towing on the left fender so I sculpted
deliberately added some heavy cable. At this stage I decided two from Milliput and formed
chipping and rust effects to to break the distinctly yellow them around the box and on
these well-used items. When appearance of the vehicle and the other side, next to the Flak
ready I arranged them on both added some tarps. The best shield. The straps were cut from
sides of the tank, glued them in place to place paper and glued into place, but
place and ‘tied’ them down with them was near the dark ropes were made from
thin wire. Second, I attached the the toolbox 0.3mm soldering wire. Both
spare tracks on the right side. the tarpaulins were painted
They were painted in shades with acrylics and weathered
of dark grey with a couple of with the same pigment I
points of rust. I also added the had used on the chassis.
towing cable and antenna rod, Now I could say that the
as well as the rusty chain on model was finished. It was
very easy and fast build and
underlined to me the fact
that T-34 tanks are one of
my favourite vehicles.
37 To keep everything in scale I used

0.1 mm wire. It was used to tied down
all the different elements of the stowage.
38 An overhead view showing how
the different elements of the
stowage have been tied together.
MMI Figure Painting
FIGURE PAINTING FOR MILITARY DIORAMA MODELLERS

Konstantinos Tsiompris explains his
approach to painting figures.
P
ainting scale model figures, tips to paint great figures to
it must be admitted, is accompany your tanks, vehicles,
not an easy task for most dioramas and vignettes.
armour modellers. We all have In a diorama the most
seen excellent or sometimes important element of the scene
unbelievable painted figures is not the tank, the figures
and busts that make us avoid
or the groundwork but all of
figure painting because we think
them working together and
cannot reach those dizzy heights
finished to same level. If you
or our figures will be a mess. In
this short article I want to explain have a wonderfully finished
tank and a poorly painted
my style of painting 1/35-scale
figures for dioramas. I should say figure then the diorama will 3
that with this step-by-step article look weird and unbalanced.
you will not learn all the secrets My main modelling interest
3 My approach to painting figures
includes a tool that many figure
sprayed from the legs to the head.
and the techniques to paint scale
model figures to perfection but
I hope to show you some useful
is dioramas, so I will try to
explain how I go about painting painters don’t use, and still I find my
self wondering why? The airbrush is
4 In these three images you can see
the work done in the previous step
figures for my dioramas. and how the figure looks. Viewing the
the most expensive tool in our hobby figure from the top, it is chiefly grey,
and I use it to make my modelling
but if we view it from the bottom it
life easier. First, I chose the right base
appears dark brown. These are the
colour for my British figure, LifeColor
UA 112 Italian Sand. I then started to basic shadows to develop later.
paint some shadows on the figure with
my airbrush. I mixed some black paint 5 I did exactly the same with the
highlights. I mixed the base
with my base colour and held the figure colour with some white and I sprayed
upside down and, holding my airbrush the figure from the top to the bottom
at a 45-degree angle to the figure, I with this lighter brown colour.
1 I had the idea of a World War II diorama,

set in North Africa 1942 and chose the 2 The figures were placed on plastic
bottle cups with a piece of metal
rod in order to hold them in place during
Commonwealth AFV crew from Masterbox.
The plastic figures are superbly detailed the process of painting. I primed the
plastic to achieve a smooth surface for
and nicely moulded. With the help of a painting. As you can see, even though
sanding stick and my hobby knife I removed the figures are plastic, they are just
any unwanted flash from the figures. as well detailed as a resin figure.

Figure Painting MMI
6 Here we see the result of the first

layers of shadows and highlights.
The figure is starting to take shape and
obtain a sense of depth. So far this is
an hour’s work, a much quicker process
than doing the same with a brush.
7 It is now time to pick out the

details of the uniform with a
brush using various LifeColor paints.
6
8 For the skin, I used a flesh
tone paint again from
LifeColor and a paintbrush.
9 Now it’s time to refine the shadows

on the figure using a paintbrush. For
this task, it’s advisory to make at least two
darker tones of the base colour in order to
obtain some strong shadows. I used Matt
11
Black and the Italian Sand base with a
little thinner to make two darker tones.
10 Using the work done with the

airbrush as a guide, I refined the
shadows. It makes a nice contrast and
begins to make the figure come alive. You
need patience because this step is time
7 consuming but the result is worth it.
11 Now it’s turn to add some

highlights. I did the same
as with the shadows but instead
added Matt White to make two
lighter shades of the base colour.
12 Here we can see the result

of the refining process of
the shadows and the highlights
done with the paintbrush. 12
13 To enhance some of the deepest
shadow I made a dark shadow
mix and painted some strong folds on the
clothes to make them stand out more.
13
8 14 I also used some LifeColor
Sandgrau UA 202 to paint
some strong highlights on the
figure. This completed the work on
9 the shadows and highlights and
I was pleased with the result.
14
10
MMI Figure Painting
15 16
15 For depicting the metal parts

such as the metallic parts of
the belt, I used an enamel paint from
Revell. I also decided to swap the plastic
head with a resign one from Hornet.
16 Now I switch from the acrylics to

oils to start the painting the flesh. I
used Burnt Sienna, Black, White and Grey.
17 I mixed some Burnt Sienna with

a little grey and I applied the mix
over the entire head using a paintbrush.
18 After five minutes, using a wider

brush and with downwards
movements, I wiped the oil color from the
head using only the brush and no thinner.
This leaves the shadows in the right spots. 17 18 19
19 For the highlights, I mixed three
shades of Burnt Sienna and white,
increasing the amount of the white
each time. You can see where I placed
the first highlight mix on the head.
20 With a fine pointed brush I blended

the oil paint with this result. You
can see how the different applications
change the appearance of the figure.
21 To give the face some life

and to break the monotony
of the flesh shades, I added a little
Burnt Sienna on the cheeks and with
a clean brush I blended the spots.
20
22 Finally, I painted the eyes. First,

I painted a black dot on the
centre of the eye, then with the help
of a very fine paintbrush and some
white oils, I painted a very small dot on
the left and right of the black dot.
I hope this short article has

shed some light on the
techniques I used to paint
figures reasonably quickly for
dioramas. I hope too it has
inspired you to include some
figures in your next project if
21 22 you don’t normally do so!

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