AFV
Modeller Issue 24 continues the high quality with some impressive models with the contents as follows:
C-Scape by Mark Neville (pages 2-8)
This article describes in text and pictures the building of the Dragon Sd.Kfz.251/1
Ausf.C on a small base with four figures. There are a few photos of the kit
during construction but the majority are of the finished scene showing the
final weathering.
Otto Carius' Tiger by Markus Eriksson (pages 9-15)
The Tamiya Tiger I is the basis for this model which uses
the TMD turret
and detail parts as well as ABER etched parts and Eduard barrel.
The text describes the building and painting process with images of the model
during construction and after painting as well as the small scenic base and
three figures added to the final scene.
BTT-1 by Lee Lloyd (pages 16-25)
Lee presents another of his stunning feasts for the eyes with this build of
the BTT-1, the recovery version built on the ISU chassis with the final model
left unpainted to show the stunning array of different materials used in
the model. The Dragon Chinese JSU 152
Howitzer was the basis for the model with the MR Models BTT-1
conversion set, Karaya metal cables, Fruil tracks,
road wheels and drive sprockets, etched sets from Eduard and Part,
the ARMO late T34 engine set as well as plenty of wire
and scratch built items. The history, research and building of the model
is detailed in the text with many close-up shots of the model during construction
as well as of the finished model which looks more interesting in the unpainted
state than if all the different mediums were painted over.
Blitzkrieg France May 1940 by Bernard Lustig (pages 26-35)
Next we have a visually appealing and well executed diorama from France 1940
of a Bison I moving over a city bridge with a knocked out Char B1 bis plus
ten figures and a scratch built three story city building. The Char B1 bis
is the out of production Alby resin kit with numerous improvements
with the Bison I starting life as the Zvezda kit with the
extensive New
Connection conversion
set plus etched parts from Eduard and ABER,
other items from Fruil
model,
Royal Models and scratch built items. The bridge and building
was also scratch built and look very convincing with a few images showing
them during construction as well as after painting and included in the final
street scene. The figures are a mixture of various kit figures from Dragon, Warriors, Hecker
& Goros and Yoshi with some modifications
and include German infantry and gun crew plus two surrendering French soldiers.
The detailed text describes the building of the kits and buildings and this
is accompanied with photos of the kits during assembly and after painting
with numerous shots of the final diorama which is well composed, not overly
cluttered and thankfully not a paint chip to be seen.
Afghan Armour by Patrick Winnepenninckx (pages 36-41)
This
short photo essay is of a heavy weapons depot in Afghanistan with images of
derelict vehicles in various states of disrepair. There are shots of T-72s,
T-55s, BMPs and a ZSU-23-4 and T-34-85 for some interesting shots for anyone
wanting a diorama subject that bit different.
Xtreme detail M551 Sheridan (pages 42-46)
Another useful reference feature with excellent exterior and interior details
of a museum M551 with many close-up detail shots of the hull and turret and
a few inside the turret which will be very useful for builders of the Academy
kit.
Keeping Track - New releases (pages 48-53)
The usual 6 page run down on new products for the modeller with brief descriptions
and photos of the products featured.
Tiger (P) by Adam Wilder (pages 54-64)
This is a detailed build article of the Dragon Tiger (P) with
many step by step shots of the model under construction showing the added details
as well as applying the zimmerit using Milliput putty. The detailed text describes
each of the steps shown in the photos as well as giving other details. The
painting and weathering process is also shown in step by step photos and
text for an informative article on building the kit.
The issue continues the excellent trend of this magazine with more excellent modelling and reference material.
Highly recommended.
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