Model Military Int 115 2015-11, 2015
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//-->IAll the information you’ll ever need to create the best military models...ITANKFEST2015Issue 115 November 2015www.modelmilitary.comZERPANknew 1:35 A7V WWI tanMeng’sERINGPIONETANK BOYPUSH-ME,PULL-YOUAsuka 1:35 Sherman FireflyTamiya’s new 1:48 Opel Blitzwith an unusual payloadINSIDE:Dragon 1:35 T-34IItaleri 1:35 VosperIDragon 1:35Panzer IV Ausf. DIAMPS 2015 Show ReportIand more...November 2015 / £4.20 / Issue 115Contents- Issue 115 November 201550REGULARSp 4NEWSWhat’s new in the world ofmilitary modellingNews of models and figures,1:72 scale and smallerp 56SMALL SCALEp 57BOOKSNew model-related titlesNews on accessories, toolsand finishing productsLuke Pitt explores 1:48 scalemilitary models, figures andaccessoriesLate breaking news andramblings from the Editorp 58INCOMINGp 601:48 SCALEp 66LAST POST3452FEATURESp 6THINK TANKOpel Blitz by Bruce CulverTamiya 1:48 Opel Blitzby Brett Greenp 14PUSH-ME, PULL-YOUp 22PREVIEWDragon 1:35 Panzer IIIAusf. M with SchurzenMeng 1:35 A7V byDan Moorep 24PIONEERING PANZERp 32PREVIEWRevell 1:35 Dingop 34SEE HOW THEY RUNPart One14©ADH Publishing Ltd 2015Tel:(UK) 01525 222573Fax:(UK) 01525 222574Email:enquiries@modelmilitary.comAddress:ADH Publishing,Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane,Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, UKModel Military Internationalispublished monthly byADH Publishing.Reproduction in part or whole of anytext, photograph or illustration withoutwritten permission from the publisheris strictly prohibited. While due care istaken to ensure the contents ofModel Military Internationalis accurate,the publishers and printers cannotaccept liability for errors or omissions.Dragon 1:35 T-34Beutepanzer byRadek Pituchp 42PREVIEWZvezda 1:35 T-72BLarge-scale resin figureby Matt WellhouserAsuka 1:35 Sherman IcFireflyShow Report byAndrew Willisp 44BLOODY OMAHAp 50TANK BOY GALLERYp 52TANKFEST 2015ISSN 1749-8864November 2015 -Model Military International3Newsline- November’15NORTH STAR MODELS’ DEBUT KIT RELEASERussian accessory manufacturer North Star Models has released its firstinjection-moulded plastic kit.This is a 1:35 scale GAZ-704 car trailer.The GAZ-704 car trailer was developed in 1953 to work with GAZ-69 andGAZ-69A cars, later to work with UAZ-469 (until today). It has no brakes.Payload is 500 kg.This is a full plastic kit with resin detail parts. Details are as follows:• 17 of plastic details• 6 of grey resin details• 2 of “rubber” resin wheels• 6 of color resin detailsThanks to North Star Models for the information and images.Available online from North Star ModelsMMI Newsdesk,ADH Publishing, Doolittle Mill,Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, UKTel:01525 222573 Fax:01525 222574Email:editor@modelmilitary.comThe theme for Minnesota’s largest scale modeling show is “Born in the USA,” saluting the planes, tanks,automobiles, and more. Whether on a Detroit assembly line, at the Brooklyn navy yard, in a Seattle factory, aHollywood scene shop—or in a maternity ward, tipi, or cabin—a scale model representationThe 2015 NordicCon Scale Model Show will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. atthe historic Base Camp, 201 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, MN. This is Minnesota’s largest scale model show,with expectations of several hundred highly detailed and finely crafted replicas of autos, planes, tanks, ships,figures, dioramas and more on display.“We are building off a very successful show last year, wherewe had a record number of 496 models entered,”said NordicConShow Chairman John Ross of Brooklyn Park, MN.“We plan onsurpassing that number, and we want to see more members of thepublic join us. Scale modeling is a great hobby for kids and theirparents. You can become fascinated with a particular plane or caror space craft, and it can lead you to research things on your own.Kids enjoy having fun while they’re learning, and without realizingit, they are developing great skills to have. This may even sparkan interest in engineering, product design, or architecture!”Modellers and the public are invited to two seminars that willbe offered. At 10:30 a.m., Tim Streeter will present A Moment inTime: Drama, History, and Dioramas, discussing how his training asa theater director and playwright shaped evolution as a dioramabuilder. The Genre of Science Fiction Modeling will be explored at12:30 p.m. with noted sci-fi modellers John Larson, John Ross, andErik Zabel.Once again, NordicCon will have a large vendor area and fleamarket, raffle, and silent auction, as well as hundreds of modelson display. To help attract more youngsters into the hobby, thisNordicCon offers a display area for Lego and Mega Blok projects,as well as the usual free Make n’ Take for kids to get a taste ofscale modeling. Snacks and lunch items will sold by a local BoyScout Troup.Model registration will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The awards presentation will being at 2:00. Publicadmission is $5 for adults, and free admission for kids aged 18 and, under educators, active/retired military,police, fire, and EMT personnel with valid ID. Modellers can register an unlimited number of models for displayand competition for only $10.For more information:andNordicCon 2015 “Born in the USA”DIOPARKNEW RELEASESNEW FROM ACCURATE ARMOURAccurate Armour’s new 1:35 scale releases are now available. These areall Centurion related and designed to convert the AFV Club Centuriongun tank plastic kits into various Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV)variants; in two cases they replace the full kits made in the past:C087 - Centurion ARV Mk-1 ConversionC087i - Centurion ARV Mk-1 Conversion with interiorC103 - Centurion ARV Mk-2 'Long' hull ConversionC104 - Centurion ARV Mk-2 'Short' hull ConversionC105 - Centurion ARV Mk-2 Australian Army South Vietnam ConversionA176 - Centurion drivers compartmentK149 - Austin K2Y Ambulance full kitThe full 1:35 scale kit of the WWII Austin K2Y Ambulance is availableagain and in stock now with newly printed decalsThanks to Accurate Armour for the information and imageswww.accurate-armour.comTaiwanese model company Dioparkhas announced two new figure sets:DP35014 – WWII British RoyalMarines Soldier Set A andDP35014 – WWII British RoyalMarines Soldier Set BThanks to Dipark for the imagesand information.4Model Military International- November 2015ULTIMATE 1/6th SCALE ALL METAL KITSMaMaMaMaMaMaMagngngngngngngEnnEnEnEnEnEnEiiiiiiindededededededeananananananlllllllanI NA S S O C I A T I O NW I T HTANKMOD2015Model Exhibition in partnership with Armortek.The Tank Museum - October 10th 201510am - 4:30pmCome and seeTiger 131 and theArmortek1/6th scalemodelThe Tank Museum will beinviting exhibitors from acrossthe country to take part in itsmodel exhibition.Now in its second year, theTank Museum will be joiningforces withARMORTEKfora day which promises tobe packed full of amazingmodels!Recognised byGuinness WorldRecordsRecords,Armortek with theircustomers will be bringing togetherthe largest collection of 1/6th scalearmour tanks in the world in thisunique world record attempt.dddddddArmortek customers and their models at theTank Museum 2013.WORLDRECORDATTEMPTFor event information contact:The Tank Museum,Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JGwww.tankmuseum.org01929 462359Build your veryown ‘Tiger 131’The finest Tiger 1 kit to dateSd.Kfz.181Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf EVisit our web site for more details on the Armortek Tiger 131 Kitwww.armortek.co.uk|e-mail: sales@armortek.co.uk|Telephone: +44 (0) 1404 89295622 Flightway Business Park, Dunkeswell, Devon. 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