Issue 104 contents are as follows:
Newsdesk (pages 4-7)
This section has news of Industry events, and breaking news on new releases,
this issue has a report on the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2004.
AFV Kit Review
Rolling Thunder by John Murphy (pages 8-13)
This review details the building of the "new" Tamiya
M1A2 Abrams with the usual TMMI close-up
photos of the model during and after construction showing the added details
and
techniques with detailed text describing what's happening in the photos. The
addition of the non-slip surfaces using the Cast 'a Coat texturing system
enhances the model and can also be used on other modern vehicle models.
Truck Kit Review
Knight Rider by Marcus Nicholls (pages 16-19)
Marcus turns his hand to Civilian Trucks with this monster 1/14th scale Tamiya 'Knight
Hauler' which includes radio control with lights as well as a vibration system
along with simulated engine sounds.
Aircraft Kit Review
Heavenly Body by Geoff Coughlin (pages 22-26)
The Tamiya 1/48th Meteor F.3 gets the detail treatment with some etched
parts plus other detailing. There are plenty of close-up detail shots as well
as
photos
of the finished model and detailed text to explain all.
Diorama Project
One for the Road by Marcus Nicholls (pages 30-37)
The editor is back with an impressive diorama featuring the Custom Dioramics European Trolley from TMMI Issue 103 plus a detailed AFV
Club M3A3 Stuart,
the Swash Design Triumph 3HW plus nine figures. The Stuart is detailed with
Royal Model and Eduard PE sets plus additional scratchbuilt side skirts and
the inclusion of an Ultracast crew, Blast Models and Calibre35 stowage/accessories
and a well finished paint job makes for a very attractive little kit that would
look good on it's own let alone as the centrepiece of this diorama.
The
Swash Triumph is a well detailed little kit as it comes but Marcus has
included additional details to enhance it even further.
A diorama is only as good as the sum of all it's parts and this diorama highlights
the attention to detail on the buildings, groundwork and accessories as well
as the well painted figures with the European Trolley as a backdrop for a very
impressive
scene from Operation Epsom in June/July 1944.
Book Reviews (pages 38-40)
The usual run down on new books for the modeller with brief reviews
and cover photos of the books featured.
New Releases
(pages 44-53)
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.
AFV Kit Review
If Luchs could Kill by Marcus Nicholls (pages 16-19)
Marcus builds the excellent little Luchs kit from Tasca with a couple of additions
such as Aber's metal barrel, etched tool clips and ModelKasten track. The kit
is
shown during and after construction with the usual TMMI clear close-up images
that
really
show
you the details and the finished model is attractively painted and weathered
to show off the features of this compact vehicle.
Postbag
Some reader letters and feedback.
Last Word
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 18 pages of vendor adverts, these are well worth looking through for info on new releases and where to get them.
TMMI is available from good newsagents or direct from:
Tamiya Model
Magazine
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1QX, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1525 222573
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