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IS Heavy Tank

Osprey Modelling 9
By Nicola Cortese
Published by Osprey Publishing.

Soft cover, 80 pages
ISBN 1-84176-757-3

Review by Terry Ashley


Number 9 in the Modelling series is devoted to the IS Heavy Tank and as well as featuring the building of seven different models there are brief sections on the materials used and available references that will be useful for modellers.

The seven models in the book are based on the Dragon JSU-152 (kit 6803) and JS-2 (Kit 6012), the Trumpeter JS-2M (kit 00316), two on the Tamiya JS-3 (kit 35211) plus the inclusion of various resin updates sets, etched detail sets with track sets, metal barrels plus numerous scratch built items and there are also two 1/72 JS-2 kits using the Fujimi kits SWA-30 and SWA-32.

Each article has many colour photos of the models during construction showing clearly the inclusion of the aftermarket detail sets as well as the many scratch built items in what is basically a step by step visual guide to the building process.
Each photo has a caption explaining what is happening in the photos as well as detailed text describing the complete building and painting process.

The painting of the finished models follows the same formula with progress pics showing the basic painting and the weathering process and as all the models are in basic overall green the emphasis is on the application of the weathering to add a different finish.

The models are divided into three ‘classes’ or skill levels of ‘Intermediate’, ‘Advanced’ and ‘Master’ that will offer something for all modellers with the work on each ranging from the exterior detailing for the ‘Intermediate’ to the inclusion of interior details in the ‘Advanced’ and full conversions and scratch building in the ‘Master’ class that will not only provide a guide to building the models but give you something to tackle to improve your skills.

The seven models are:

Following the chapters on the model building are lists of available printed references and websites and of all available kits and accessories for the kits plus and a chart with colour chips of the colours used on the various models.

Conclusion:
This book continues the trend of previous Modelling Manuals with a wealth of information and clear photos to illustrate the text and will provide many useful tips and modelling ideas that can easily be used on other models as well as those featured.

Highly recommended.



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