AFV
Modeller Issue 31 contains,
Page 2 to 11 Initial Tiger 1
By Dinesh Ned – 1:35
This is a very subtle build representing an early Tiger 1 (actual vehicle 111)
using the Dragon initial Tiger with only WW2 Productions new ‘mirrored’ tracks
and some screens for the rear deck. There are certainly some good modelling details
in particular the hatch details for the driver and radio operator. Not displayed
on a base but with two turret crew and the driver, not Dinesh’s best figures.
Page 12 to 22 Northern Alliance T-55
by Sam Dwyer – 1:35.
Nicely built Tamiya T55 with a CMK interior set, MIG Production mantlet with
Eduard barrel, some Blast Models turret details and Friul tracks. Sam knows
how to use an aftermarket set. Very good use of MIG’s pastel techniques
is shown with effect. Every time someone builds a T55 to this standard I have
to fight the urge to run out and buy one. No base but a couple of suitable
figures from Warriors on the engine deck
Page 23 to 29 Seventies Seventy Six
By Luciano Rodriguez – 1:35
This tank is on the front cover. While it is well built and brilliantly finished
it is still a 30 year old Tamiya T34/76 (model 43). Life is too short to be
building this type of kit when much better alternatives are available. The
Kasten tracks certainly help but the rear deck is left alone.
That aside the author’s focus is on the painting/presentation and with
this he excels. This article is well illustrated to show how the finish is
achieved. Photographed with a Russian Tristar crewman in the turret on a nice
dirt road base.
Page 30 to 37 The A34 Comet
By Dick Taylor
Short overview of the British Comet tank with an excellent selection of wartime
photographs well (large) produced. Of particular interest are two photographs
showing the ‘post war’ ribbed idler wheel to good effect and in
use during the war. Careful reference should be made between these pictures
and the following article of a museum Comet with some post war fittings.
Page 38 to 47 Xtreme Detail, A34 Comet
By Chris Hughes (photographs and captions)
Extremely useful collection of detail photographs from an unnamed collection.
Very good for a quick game of ‘spot the difference’ between the
real thing and what Bronco produced. Not all post war fittings are identified
however, the electrical fittings on the turret for example (which are on the
Bronco kit), so reference to the previous article is warranted. There are 42
exterior and 30 interior shots which are very useful for adding ‘through
the hatch’ details.
Page 48 to 55 Keeping Track – product highlights of recent AFV or AFV accessory releases.
Page 56 to 64 Euro Militaire, 2006
A short photographic report featuring 18 models from this year at Euro Militaire
held at Folkstone. Inspirational work from people who actually finish their
projects.
Another informative edition rich with modelling technique and inspiration.
Thoroughly recommended.
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