Issue 111 contents are as follows:
Newsdesk (page 4)
This section has news of Industry events, and breaking news on new releases.
Magnum Opus
Tamiya 1:35 Panther G Bergpanther by Phil Stutcinskas (pages 8-16)
This article describes the building of a quite superb model of the Bergpanther based
on the Tamiya Panther G with the OTM resin conversion plus extensive
conversion and detailing work. The article has many progress shots of the model
and conversion
sub-assemblies showing the added details as well as shots of the finished model
showing the nice cam scheme and weathering as well as the usual descriptive
text so you know what's happening in the photos.
Naval Kit Review
White Ensign Models 1:350 S-10 German E-Boat by Ian Ruscoe (pages 18-21)
This short article highlights the building and painting of the small E-boat
with photos of the finished model and descriptive text.
AFV Conversion
Trakz 1:35 Tiran 5 Conversion by John Murphy (pages 22-26)
John continues his series on Israeli armour with this conversion of the TamiyaT-55
into the Tiran 5 using the Trakz conversion set with photos of the finished
and painted model with descriptive text and a few in=progress shots.
Aircraft Kit Review
Tamiya 1:32 F-16CJ Block 50 Part 1 by Marcus Nichols (pages 28-38)
Part one of this extensive build deals with the Cockpit and Engine with the
usual close-up progress shots of the processes with extensive coverage on adding
the metallic finish to the engine parts as well as eliminating the moulding
seam on the canopy with the descriptive text telling all with the build to
continue in the next issue.
Book Reviews (pages 42-45)
The usual run down on new books for the modeller with brief reviews and cover
photos of the books featured.
Figure Feature
1:35 Scarfuhrer 3rd SS Panzer Divison 'Totenkopf' Hungary 1945 by Calvin
Tan
(pages
50-51)
This interesting vignette shows a Scarfuhrer of the 3rd SS Panzer Divison
'Totenkopf' standing on an upturned T-34 turret with half a dozen colour photos
showing the finished figure and turret base.
New Releases
(pages 48-49, 52-57)
This section features new Kits and Accessories with a brief description of the
item listed plus photos of the accessory kit contents and is one of the most
useful sections of the magazine keeping you informed on what's new. The items
listed cover the same themes as the magazine with Military and Civilian vehicles
plus Aircraft and figures as well as tools and decals.
Postbag
(page 58-59)
Some reader letters and feedback.
Last Word
(page 66)
Gives a brief rundown on the next issues contents and any late breaking news.
The issue continues the excellent trend of this magazine and one thing not mentioned above is that intermingled with the reviews and articles are the pages of vendor adverts, these are well worth looking through for info on new releases and where to get them.
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