Welcome to Military Modelling Vol.46 No.2.  

This month's front cover star looks more like something from a SF film than a WW2 military vehicle! In our lead feature Mark Bannerman describes how he built and painted Takom's 1:35 scale kit for this most unusual looking armoured car. 
For diorama fans Steve Zaloga scratchbuilds a Normandy Ringstand with a 50mm pedestal gun and includes some fascinating period photos as reference. 
Mac McConnell then completes his Xact 1:35 scale Soviet T80U MBT kit project with the painting and weathering stages plus the addition of a small base. 
Next Andy Belsey has more of his truly amazing 1:285 diorama pieces, this time depicting World War One artillery. 
Lastly, Christopher McGrane paints a colourful 90mm Medieval knight figure.

All this, plus 14-pages of reviews and news on all the latest must-have books, kits and modelling products.

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 48, Number 5. Well, that’s two years gone in a flash and I’m finally feeling a little bit more settled. I like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have got behind us over the past couple of years and accepted changes with an open and enthusiastic mind; it really is appreciated, ladies and gentlemen.
This month, the model of the hour goes to one of those great supporters of the magazine, Malcolm Cuming, who has presented us with a wonderful bust of Horatio Nelson which adorns our cover. Inside, our lead article is an interesting mix of kits resulting in a cracking Berlin Brigade Chieftain ARRV by Ian Barraclough. Next comes the debut of Steve Jones, a very active contributor to the website, who presents us with a German captured CMP 60L followed by another unusual subject in the shape of James Langford’s Reichsbahn Skirted coach. Another debutant to the magazine is Charles Silverlight who presents an interesting article on Panther tank tracks; an example of a valuable feature that was destined to be posted on the website first. The popular Emmanuel Nouaillier continues his amazing work and this is followed by Peter Fearon’s superb Voltaire battleship, which is quite a contrast to his last contribution.
Urban Recovery
1/35 Chieftain AARV Mk.7, Tamiya Chieftain Mk.5 and MasterClub Chieftain Tracks (MTL 35079) makes for a great combination by Ian Barraclough
Captured Canadian Chevy
Steve Jones builds a CMP 60L in German hands with a 20mm Flak 30 (Part 1 of 2)
Horatio Nelson
Alexandros Models 200mm bust by Malcolm Cuming
Reichsbahn Skirted Coach
Scratch built AB4ü-38 skirted coach by James Langford
Search for Perfection
1/35 Panther Tank Tracks by Charles Silverlight 
Antique balcony railings
Emmanuel Nouaillier continues his excellent ageing techniques in this month’s tutorial
Voltaire
Building the HobbyBoss 1/350 Voltaire by Peter Fearon
‘ON TRACK’ Show Report 2018
By John Ham

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Vo 48, No 4, which is our annual 100-Page ‘Special’. This year we take a look at The Battle of Kursk, infamously known as the world’s largest tank battle, which took place 75 years ago this summer. In this issue we have focussed on the tank but we should also remember the hundreds of thousands of troops, artillery pieces, general support equipment and aircraft which took part in the long battle for a patch of land 150 miles long and 100 miles deep. Even with 100 pages to play with we can barely scratch the surface of this subject and other Kursk-related articles will appear later in the year in addition to these twelve articles. 
While we have included some familiar contributors to you, I am pleased to introduce no less than five new ones (to me at least) in the shape of Johan Augustsson, Sven Frisch, Kimmo Happonen, Alexander Wegner and Konstantinos Tsiompris. All of them are high class modellers and I hope that they will continue to produce work for Military Modelling in the future.       
The Battle of Kursk
A very brief introduction to the ‘The world’s largest tank battle’ 
Battle Trap
Trumpeter KV-1 diorama by Konstantinos Tsiompris
Lost Panther
Johan Augustsson appropriately presents a vignette depicting an Sd.Kfz.171 Panzer V Panther 
No place for a T-70
The MiniArt 1/35 T-70M Soviet light tank by Mark Chisholm
Dirty ‘Tigger’ at Kursk
The 1/48 Tamiya Tiger I Early Production by Wouter Vrints
Sergey’s Flying Tank
HobbyBoss 1/32 IL-2M ‘Sturmovik’ Ground Attack Aircraft by Gary Radford
‘A Steppe Too Far’
Sturmpanzer IV in the trenches of Kursk by Sven Frisch
Aleksandra Grigoryevna Samusenko
Life Miniatures 1/10 bust by Peter Day
Panzer Marsch!
Panzer Kampfwagen 3 Ausf. M by Alexander Wegner
‘The Grave of Seven Brothers’
A TAKOM M3 Lee ‘M3sredni’ in Soviet hands with an Academy interior by Ivan Cocker

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 48, Number 2. This month’s issue begins with a classic build by Andy Evans featuring Bronco’s excellent US GPW Utility Truck. Often referred to as the ‘John Wayne Jeep’, because of the close resemblance to Wayne’s character, Lt Col Vandervoort in the classic war ‘The Longest Day’, Andy’s work takes centre stage on our cover. Also featured is Alex Clark’s incredible T-90A; incredible because I am still struggling to believe that this outstanding build is in 1/72! Another novel act this month is Ian Barraclough’s Landrover WMIK with its lifelike firing of a MILAN missile complete with sparks and flame. Further realism is conveyed in figure form with William Taits superb CGS and Verlinden diorama which will get you shivering with sympathy for these retreating French soldiers.
  A feature on painting artillery, dress regulations of the 1st London Rifle Volunteer Corps, a Kettenkrad walk-around and coverage of the ‘Festival of Models’ in Bordeaux are also crammed into this busy edition of your favourite modelling magazine.     

Contents

‘Airborne’ Jeep
Andy Evans presents Bronco’s US GPW ¼ ton 4x4 Utility Truck (Mod.1942)

Second to Third Generation MBT
Alex Clark converts Revell’s 1/72 T-72M1 to a T-90A (2006)

Artillery Art!
Steve Andreano presents the step-by-step process of painting his Dragon 7.5cm Pak 97/38

Firing….Tracking….Tracking…..
HobbyBoss 1/35 Landrover WMIK with MILAN Anti-Tank Guided Missile by Ian Barraclough

In the footsteps of Sergeant Bourgogne
A Verlinden and CGS Military Figures 120mm diorama by William Tait

The 1st London Rifle Volunteer Corps
Ray Westlake Looks at the 1900 Regimental Instructions Regarding Dress

Kettenkrad – ‘Little Chain Cycle’
The Kleines Kettenkrad SdKfz 2 Motorcycle Half-Track by John Norris

Festi’Maquettes Bassens, Bordeaux
David Garden covers the ‘Festival of Models’ held in the Espace Garonne Bassens on Nov 25/26, 2017


Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Vol 48, No 2. Christmas is already a distant memory, you have finally sobered up after the New Year party and your finances are slowly returning to normal. We are already in February and the modelling calendar is beginning to fill, starting with a biggie on the 27th - Yes, it’s ‘On Track’ time again. 
As you can see from our front cover, we have something a little different to display and I’m sure it’s been while since a motorbike took such a position. It was purchased from Euro Miniature Expo last year and passed on to regular contributor, Gary Radford, who has made a grand job of building this Italeri 1/9 Harley Davidson; a real classic! Andrew Belsey follows inside with a masterclass on how to build a tent; not just any old tent but a hospital tent from the First World War out of tin foil. Emmanuel Nouaillier continues his hugely popular tutorials on ageing and our new contributor of the month is Gordon Fitz who presents an interesting Tamiya-TAKOM comparison using the T-55 as an example. John Norris continues his walk-arounds; this time looking at the unique Saint Chamond tank and this is followed by another cracking diorama by Doug Miller and Mick Burgin. Rog Merry completes his two-parter on making a Napoleonic period diorama and Kayhan Kayar rounds off the modelling with a nice build of a SA-6 missile system.

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 48, Number 1. A New Year brings, for many, the opportunity for a new start and this could apply to modelling as well if you are the open-minded type. For some, a dramatic change of course would be trying a new scale, a new technique or even a new genre. For me, last year, I not only took on a soft-skin for the first time but I also tried resin and a scale I had not tackled for a vehicle before – 1/24. What will I try this year for the first time? Something in metal maybe or even in wood? Both need to be explored so that I can develop an increasingly rounded experience of what modelling is all about. With this in mind, why don’t you try something different this year; it will do you good on so many levels.
If you have an idea for an article, however bizarre you may think it is, please contact me on the same e-mail address and don’t forget to send in your images for the ‘Readers Showcase’; this is your chance to shine! 
‘Carry On!’ and Happy New Year!

All the best 
      Martyn

Contents

Second-Hand Tetrarch
Lend-Lease light-weight for Russia by Chris Lloyd-Staples

Rare Little Kraftwagen
The Bronco Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf.A by Mark Bannerman

Modelling without constraint
Amusing Hobby ‘What if’ 1/35 VK 1602 ‘Leopard’ battlefield reconnaissance vehicle by David Strauß

Roman Optio
DG Artworks 75mm Roman Optio, 1st Century AD by Malcolm Cuming

The art and craft of military modelling - Part 3
Brushes (Your best friends) by Mike Bunn

A Napoleonic diorama, on a budget - Part 1
Roger Merry describes some more simple techniques for making buildings, this time for a Napoleonic scene

Maple Leaf Carrier
A close inspection of the ubiquitous Carrier in Canadian service by Steve Guthrie

The AMX10 RCR and SEPAR
By Merlin Robinson and Thierry Guillemain

This issue goes on sale 5 January 2018

...don't miss it…..!

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 47, Number 13. This, unbelievably, is the last issue of 2017! Since speaking to you last, I have managed to temporarily shake off the shackles which attach me to this keyboard and take to the road again, this time to Scale Modelworld at Telford. Unlike last year, this time I knew what to expect and the day developed into a round of meetings, catching up with people and putting faces to the names of those who have contributed to the magazine so far, rather than spending money I do not have on kits I don’t really need. 
  This month’s cover is a little different thanks to new contributor, Dustin Dias, he is backed up by some welcome returners to the mag in the shape of Nick Shuttleworth and Peter Fearon. Joe McCaslin carves an old favourite open while the ever popular Emmanuel Nouaillier presents some more of his incredible skills without any military connection. Contributions from Adrian Hopwood, John Ham and Ed Storey once again provide a diverse range of subjects which I trust should give the majority of you something to be happy about.  
  ‘Carry On!’ and Merry Christmas everyone.

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 47, Number 12. I shall begin with my now annual reminder that this magazine promotes and encourages a hobby, nothing more, nothing less. This is a hobby that brings people together from all over the world, people who share a common interest; while it is a fact that some are better at it than others, everyone also has the right to build what they want, how they want it! Some like to show their work off on websites, others are lucky enough to have it published in print while the majority of them simply build, paint and display for their own pleasure. Some modellers spend months researching and carefully preparing their bench for their next venture while others go to their local hobby shop, pick up a random kit and build it on the dining room table on a Sunday afternoon. My point is that there are no good or bad modellers – just modellers - and that’s just how it should be!
  This month sees a new section introduced; ‘Readers Showcase’ gives everyone of all standards and ages the chance to see their pride and joy in print. Just send your images to the e-mail below and at least a dozen per month will be selected for inclusion. Feel free to contact me on the e-mail below if you have an idea for an article.

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 47, Number 11. This magazine is fronted by a British heavy weight produced by another new contributor. Since writing to you last, myself and my ‘veteran’ designer Richard Dyer hit the road and headed south to the Kentish seaside town of Folkestone where we stumbled upon an impressive model show! I know, what you’re thinking; what were the odds? Of course, this was the ‘new’ Euro Miniature Expo which was held in the ‘old’ surroundings of the Leas Cliff Hall. Even though initially it felt like we were walking into another Euro Militaire, the lighter atmosphere and the generally upbeat feeling made it feel very different (for the better). The traders were far more positive for a start and this was reflected in the amount of positive encouragement and the samples that we struggled away with which necessitated a larger Atten-Shun this month. I truly hope that the new ‘team’ sticks with it and keeps this show going; it will grow, evolve and change but regardless of which direction it takes I for one know that it will not please everyone all of the time; in fact, it will be a bit like trying to run a modelling magazine!   

All the best 
  Martyn


Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 47, Number 10, which, more by accident than design, contains the most articles so far during my tenure. 
So, what have we shoe-horned in this month? There are no less than eleven articles to choose from beginning with a Canadian Leopard by Michael Shackleton then Wouter Vrints operates outside of his comfort zone with a wrecked T-62. Keith Sharples finishes off his scratch-built Sherman; an article which is designed to encourage you to take up scratch building and to learn from some of the techniques he has applied to this project rather than focussing on the actual subject. The interesting little Shi-Ke tractor and Toby Knight’s Marder III follow and Ray Westlake continues his series about the 19th and early 20th Century engineers. A larger than life Zulu king is our figure of the month and Mike Bunn takes us back to modelling basics; this time looking at tools. There are two show reports; one on Tank Fest and one covering World Expo 2017 which sandwiches another thought provoking article by Ivan Cocker about weathering; inspiration really is all around us!   
  
All the best 
  Martyn

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 47, Issue 9, once again filled with a good range of subjects that should keep the bulk of you happy. Since speaking to you last month, I was fortunate to be able to visit Figureworld which is held annually in the lovely Northamptonshire town of Oundle. I only had a small amount of time there but it quickly became clear to me that the day could easily have been consumed with just talking to people. Within the space of a couple of hours, I had caught up with a few people I already knew and by the end had been introduced to two dozen more. It was really nice to be physically ‘out there’ and I know a number of you feel, like me, that the magazine should be ‘out there’ more too. Military Modelling does not at the moment have the presence that is required in a busy marketplace with regard to model shows. It worries me that a large number of people and especially those who visit the website who do not realize that there is a ‘real’ magazine behind the whole operation. 

Military Modelling Magazine leading the modelling field with an ever increasing range of subjects.

Welcome to Military Modelling Volume 47, Issue 6 which will land on your doormats a few days before the 73rd Anniversary of the D-Day landings. Across the globe, the media tends to focus only on the round numbers when it comes to anniversaries. Personally, I think we can all spare just a few minutes of our time to ponder on the major events in world history such as those that took place on the Normandy beaches. This huge logistical achievement has remained unsurpassed and, considering how clinical warfare works today, is likely to remain the largest seaborne invasion of all time. 156,000 men from 13 countries delivered by nearly 5,000 landing and assault craft and supported by nearly 300 escort vessels, unleashed against one common enemy on a single day in June 1944. Such an epic operation has left its mark on the landscape and I urge anyone interested in military history (who hasn’t already done so), to jump on a ferry and immerse yourself in one of the greatest operations of all time. 
  If you think you have a project that I might be interested in, please send me a message. Also, don’t forget www.militarymodelling.com, the magazine’s own popular website which has a vibrant forum covering every conceivable modelling subject.   

This issue goes on sale 26 May 2017

Welcome to a ‘Special’ version of Military Modelling Volume 47, Issue 5 which on this occasion concentrates on the ‘Mickey Mouse’ T-34/76, the worlds finest tank. Also featured in this issue is the ‘Hunting Panther’ Dragon’s 1/35 Sd.Kfz 173 Jagdpanther Kit. The Coldstream Guard and an Amphibious Jeep. 
This issue sees four more new contributors in the shape of Andy King, Keith Sharples, Ed Storey and Marcel Van Hobe. The cross section of subjects from these four alone sums up what we are trying to achieve and I’m sure, like me, you will glean new information and expand your knowledge of this vast subject. From ‘out of the box’ builds to a piece of superb figure modelling, an incredible scratch build, to modelling using recycling, a look at the world of 3D printing through to military history sections from the Victorian period to the recent conflict in Afghanistan, once more Military Modelling has a little something for everyone. 
Please send me a message at contribeditor@militarymodelling.com if you think you have a project that I might be interested in within these hallowed pages. Please visit www.militarymodelling.com for ideas, inspiration and advice virtually 24 hours a day.

Welcome to a ‘Special’ version of Military Modelling Volume 47, Issue 4 which on this occasion focusses on the 75th Anniversary of the Battles of El Alamein. As we all know, it was a crucial, tide-turning campaign which saw the Allies suddenly step from the back foot to the front.  
  Even with a mag this size there is so much more I wanted to include such as the artillery, the multiple soft-skins and diverse range of armoured cars, half-tracks and light vehicles that were involved in the colossal toing and froing conflict which, by the time it had come to an end, had lasted for nearly three years. In that time, the Axis forces had dominated the bulk of Europe and North Africa and by the end were retreating and defending on all fronts. It really was one of the most important theatres of war during the Second World War and the sacrifice made by British, Australian, New Zealand, South African, Indian and Greek troops, not to mention the equally high losses for the German and Italian forces, should never be overlooked. 
  Please send me a message at contribeditor@militarymodelling.com if you think you have a project that I might be interested in within these hallowed pages. Please visit www.militarymodelling.com for ideas, inspiration and advice virtually 24 hours a day.   

Welcome to Military Modelling Volume 47, Issue 3 another magazine filled with a large range of modelling subjects, not all of them military. This month we have a couple of new contributors, a few from the past and some regulars as well. Our lead article is by Fraser Gray who presents his lovely Takom Whippet which picked up some metal ware at Euromilitaire last year. Next, as a result of popular demand is another ‘how to’ article, this time by Mark Cooper and Mark Bannerman, on the art of scratchbuilding, which I’m sure we can all learn from. The ever popular Emmanuel Nouaillier follows and Yngve Sjodin returns with an Estonian Front diorama. Something a little different from a figure point of view is brought to the table by Victor Wong and keeping ‘on trend’ with the ‘how to’, Neil Marshall sorts the hair out on a Sean Bean lookalike and Richard Wilson returns with his cracking Militant. Richard Dyer’s enthusiasm for Rubicon’s 1/56 machines continues and new contributor Robert-Gilles Martineau takes a look at the Japanese model capital, Shizuoka City. 
  Please don’t be shy if you think you have an original idea for an article; what’s the worst that can happen? Ping me a message at contribeditor@military modelling.com and you never know, your efforts could be rewarded. Why not visit www.militarymodelling.com and start a thread or two, show off your work or just contribute to the banter; it’s well worth a nosy around.   

We begin a New Year with Vol.47 No.2 issue of Military Modelling Magazine continues on the same diverse route that we embarked on several months ago, we begin this month’s magazine with something a little different in the shape of a Soviet armoured train. Rail has not featured a great deal in the past and, just like aviation I’m sure it will have its critics although maritime seems to have completely slipped under the radar without any criticism at all (cue, angry subscriber putting pen to paper!) It should be quite clear by now that Military Modelling is heading back to its broad spectrum roots. More articles will be appearing which will aim to encourage new people into the hobby and to inspire the ‘old’ to take on new subjects in more ambitious ways. What has puzzled me from day one is how popular Emmanuel Nouaillier’s articles are considering is there is no hint of ‘military’ in any of them. They bring so much to the table without using a military subject to demonstrate effects and it is pleasing that it is so well received even when some military subjects are not.
  If you feel you have what it takes to produce an article for the magazine, I am happy to receive ideas and submissions via contribeditor@militarymodelling.com. Also, if you have a build which you would like to put on the website, why not pass by me first. You never know, you may actually get in the magazine, get paid for it and then have your article spread across the website and Facebook page after publication – it’s a no brainer!

Welcome to your latest issue of Military Modelling magazine, dated January 2017 – already – and in the shops very soon.

On the cover this month we feature and pair of 1/6 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) figures captured during Operation Tomahawk during the Korean War by Miguel Tavarez.

Contributing editor Martyn Chorlton writes: “It’s another crammed issue of Military Modelling this month which not only features the traditional AFV builds but also the first of many ‘how to’ type articles beginning with a contribution from Andy Evans. 

Also in this issue:

Japanese tank trainer - Takom 1/16 Renault FT-17 by Pedro J Negrón
A Sherman Hybrid - The Egyptian FL10 M4A4/A2 by Ivan Cocker
Packard-Powered Motor Torpedo Boat - Italeri 1/35 Vosper MTB 77 by Gary Radford
Norman Warrior - FeR Miniatures Norman 1/16 Resin Mini-bust by Adrian Hopwood
French Cold War Tank and AFV Markings - A brief look at French markings from the postwar period to the turn of the century by Merlin P Robinson
Old Rusty Plates - Emmanuel Nouaillier continues his series dedicated to ageing works on very small areas or items

PLUS your regular features

Vol.46 No.13 issue of Military Modelling Magazine rounds 2016 off packed to the gunnels with a diverse range of subjects. The lead article is an outstanding diorama featuring a Panhard 178 on rails complete with a wintery feel followed by some modification work to a Dragon 1/35 StuG III Ausf.G. Another diorama, this time featuring an old classic also deservedly features on the front cover in the shape of Radek Pituch’s M4A3 Sherman. Our, now monthly figure feature has a familiar Hollywood face and the first of two articles which commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor follows. The first is an excellent rendition of the USS West Virginia in 1/700 before she was damaged on December 7, 1941 followed by a US Navy Grumman Wildcat which has been exposed to help keep the creative juices flowing. 

Mark Bannerman presents something a little different in the shape of the Praying Mantis and Alexander Pedan rounds this packed edition with his superb Mirror Models Twin-Boom Wrecker. 

‘Last Christmas’  A poignant diorama set on the Eastern Front in 1942 by Roman Volchenkov

Concrete armoured StuG Krzysztof Wiśniewski modifies the Dragon 1/35 StuG III Ausf.G to a 23rd Armoured Division machine in Hungary, autumn 1944

‘Household chores’  M4A3 Sherman, Germany, March 1945, diorama beautifully represented by Radek Pituch

Knight of Heaven  ‘Balian’, ‘The Crusades – Knight of Heaven’, a 1/10 Nuts Planet bust By Malcolm Cuming

‘Wee Vee’   In memory of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Bill Plunk builds Trumpeter’s 1/700 USS West Virginia

Marine Wildcat in Hawaii Joe McCaslin presents his annual Pearl Harbor tribute build in the shape of a Trumpeter 1/32 Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat

Praying Mantis Tank ‘Modified’  With the potential to make light work of fighting in the Normandy fields, the gun carrier based-Praying Mantis remained at the prototype stage. By Mark Bannerman

Vol.46 No.12 issue of Military Modelling Magazine is the annual Euro Militaire Special. Expanded to 84 pages, the magazine presents a well-balanced review in pictorial form of this still popular show. All of the major award winners are listed, although it would need a considerably bigger magazine to include images of every single model. This issue is very free flowing from a design point of view, broken down into large sections led by the Major Award Winners. Best of Show, Charles Davis Memorial Award, The Great War Trophy and the Mike Taylor Memorial Trophy all, deservedly, have their own sections.  

Euro Militaire 2016 - Modeller and photographer Adrian Hopwood shares his thoughts on this year’s event

Major Award Winners - Euro Militaire 2016, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Highly Commended and Commended awards in all classes

Euro Militaire 2016 Best of Show
 
Charles Davis Memorial Award

The Great War Trophy

The Mike Taylor Memorial Trophy

Euro Militaire Tailpiece - The Show Manager’s Report by Robin Buckland

Welcome to Military Modelling Vol.46 No.11 which continues to present the reader with a diverse range of subjects which will, hopefully, continue to grow in the near future. A real life scenario during the second Gulf War leads the way this month, followed by an impressive big cat, an Italeri Leopard. Military aviation makes another show with a very nice MiG-3 followed by another epic diorama and historical tale by Geoff Barnes. A bust of the great George S Patton, outstanding painting tips, an ex-serviceman’s account off the CONBAT 120 and a museum tour round of another exciting issue.

His last full measure - The story of Sergeant First Class Paul Smith’s final action by Bob Burick

Snow Leopard - Retro Leopard given the winter treatment by Michael Shackleton

Artem & Mikhail’s tricky little fighter - Trumpeter 1/32 Scale Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 Fighter by Gary Radford

Von Tempsky and The Maori Wars - Geoff Barnes creates a diorama about the Forest Rangers and one of its colourful characters, Gustavus Ferdinand Von Tempsky

‘Old Blood & Guts’ - 1/10 bust of General George S Patton from RP Models by Kevin Peart

‘More or less’ correct Sovereign Humber - Painting the Early G3/G4 War British Camouflage on a Humber Mk 1 Armoured Car, by Mark Cooper and Mark Bannerman

Conbat 120 - The CONBAT 120mm Anti-Tank Gun in 2 Parachute Regiment service by Jimmy Quinn

Milne Bay Military Museum - A visit to Toowoomba, Australia by Adrian Hopwood

...plus regular features

‘Stand Easy’ – Re-designed contents plus a word from the Contributing Editor

Small Scale Scene - Robin Buckland’s ‘small scale’ column for armour fans.

‘New Look’ On Parade - Recommended books & DVDs for military modellers.

‘New Look’ Atten-Shun! - Products’ review section.

Welcome to Military Modelling Vo.46 No.10 which this month presents another diverse range of features, beginning with an unusual little inter-war tank by accomplished modeller Mark Bannerman. A little ‘thinking outside the box’ is presented with a wrecked Panther; figures are represented by a 17th Lancer bust and aviation impressively sown off by a Tamiya P-51D Mustang. Once again a little bit of everything for the military modeller.

Not a shot in Anger - Britain’s Classic Inter-War HobbyBoss Vickers Medium Mark 1 by Mark Bannerman

Gefallen - Dilip Sarkar creates a shot-up Panther Ausf ‘G’

‘The Death or Glory Boys’ - CGS Military Figures Ltd of a 17th Lancer Bust, Crimea 1854 by Malcolm Cuming

Items using paper - Emmanuel Nouaillier continues his series of techniques

‘Captain Weavers’ rude ride’ - Building Tamiya’s 1/32 North American P-51D Mustang by Mark Chisholm

Bunkerstrasse - Eastern Front bunker in 1/35 scale by Yngve Sjødin

The War and Peace Revival Show, 2016 by Robin Buckland

RFC Squadron Markings - Extracted from Vol.1 No.4, featuring 62 and 84 Squadron, originally compiled by Les Rogers

...plus regular features

Notice Board - News for military modellers.

Small Scale Scene - Robin Buckland’s ‘small scale’ column for armour fans.

‘New Look’ On Parade - Recommended books & DVDs for military modellers.

‘New Look’ Atten-Shun! - Products’ review section.

Welcome to Military Modelling Vo.46 No.9 which this month presents another diverse range of features, led from the front by an impressive Panther on the loose in Normandy. Figures, painting tutorials, weathering techniques and an excellent diorama of the Battle of Nagashino continue to keep Military Modelling at the forefront of this popular hobby.


Big Cat in Normandy - Modelling the Cyberhobby Panther by Wouter Vrints

‘Te-Ke’ Tankette - Fine-Molds 1/35 scale Type 97 ‘Te-Ke’ light armoured car by Mike Williams

Red Army Junior Lieutenant - Ferminiatures Portraits from WW2 by Fernando Ruiz and painted by Jaume Ortiz  

Nagashino - Geoff Barnes builds a diorama of the battle that changed Japanese history

Pagan Warrior - Painting a weathered figure by Ian Succamore

North African ‘Beetle Back’ - Painting the Caunter Scheme by Mark Bannerman

Fast-track Half-track - Richard Dyer builds Rubicon Models US M3/M3A1 Half-track kit

RFC Squadron Markings - Extracted from Vol.1 No.3 the latest article by Les Rogers is given a new lick of paint!

...plus regular features

Notice Board - News for military modellers.

Small Scale Scene - Robin Buckland rounds-up the latest news and releases for armour fans.

‘New Look’ On Parade - Recommended books for military modellers.

‘New Look’ Atten-Shun! - Products’ review section.

Welcome to Military Modelling Vo.46 No.8 which this month presents military vehicles that includes an armoured car, a CMP, modelling tutorials for the diorama and figure modeller, full-size events and another re-vamped look at the Military Modelling archive.

‘Italioni Ferroviaria’ - Italeri 1/35 Autoblinda AB 41 armoured car by Mark Bannerman

The prolific Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) - Alexander Pedan presents his weathered Mirror Models’ CMP C60L

‘Crusty Hinges’ - Another excellent tutorial by Emmanuel Nouaillier 

Operation Barbarossa Hauptman - FeR Miniatures step-by-step painting demonstration of their latest product by Fernando Ruiz

Trench Warfare in Profile - Andrew Besley takes us through his novel and educational method of modelling a WW1 trench

Foreign Wiking Volunteer - Modifying a Stormtroopers 6th Army solider into a Freiwilligen volunteer by Yngve Sjødin 

Get your Cats and Coats - Tankfest 2016 by Robin Buckland

RFC Squadron Colours - Extracted from Vol.1 No.2, this is a 1971 article given the 2016 treatment. Original author, Les Rogers

...plus regular features

Notice Board - News for military modellers.
Small Scale Scene - Robin Buckland rounds-up the latest news and releases for armour fans.
‘New Look’ On Parade - Recommended books for military modellers.
‘New Look’ Atten-Shun! - Products’ review section.


Welcome to Military Modelling Vo.46 No.7 which this month present military vehicles, AFVs, diorama’s, modelling experiences, full-size events and a dip into the past of Military Modelling.

‘Quad-rophenia’ - Mirror Models British C8 Quad Mk.III by Mark Chisholm

 ‘Gaza Girl’ - Pete Heath presents Takom’s latest WW1 offering in the shape of a Mk I Female

‘Trojan Warrior’ - Steve Guthrie’s M10 IIc ‘Achilles’ by Tamiya

‘Captive Audience’ - Impressive yet petite diorama by David Pickford

The Assault on the Spur of Fort St Michael - An impressive diorama representing one action during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 by Ivan Cocker

Start the ‘Plain Brown Box’ revolution without me - Steve Andreano’s experiences with 3D printed accessories

Tiger Day - Tank heaven at Bovington again, this time focusing on the famous Tiger ‘131’ by Robin Buckland

RFC Squadron Colours - Extracted from Vol.1 No.1, this is a 1971 article given the 2016 treatment. Original author, Les Rogers

...plus regular features

Notice Board - News for military modellers.

Small Scale Scene - Robin Buckland rounds-up the latest news and releases for armour fans.

‘New Look’ On Parade - Recommended books for military modellers.

Atten-Shun! - Products’ review section.


Welcome to Military Modelling Vo.46 No.6 which this month contains models that are spread across a 1,000 years of military history.

‘RUSSIAN LANDBATTLESHIP’ - Mark Bannerman’s in-depth article about the Russian KhPZ T-35
MOUNTAIN GUN - Mike Williams presents the Fine-Molds 1:25 scale Imperial Japanese Army Type 41 75-mm
WORN WOOD - Emmanuel Nouaillier continues his series of outstanding modelling techniques
IN FLANDERS FIELDS 1794 - A diorama by Geoff Barnes displaying the aftermath of the Battle of Tourcoing    
SAXON WARRIORS - Ian Succamore takes us back a millennium with his 54-mm scratch-built Saxon warriors    
MONTIGNAC SHOW - David Garden gives us a taste of France with a report on the 10th Montignac Model Show

...plus regular features

NOTICE BOARD - News for military modellers.
SMALL SCALE SCENE - Robin Buckland rounds-up the latest news and releases for armour fans.
ON PARADE - Recommended books for military modellers.
ATTEN-SHUN! - Products’ review section.

Welcome to Military Modelling Vol.46 No.5.
Inside is our regular feast of features, tips and tutorials:

IS-4M HEAVY TANK: Sometimes Soviet overachievement did not work – the IS-4 modelled here is one example!
THE 2pdr ANTI-TANK GUN: See how to add detail to a simplified 1:72 scale wargames model to bring it up to scratch.
THE SIX-BOB-A-DAY TOURISTS! The last of four vignettes that commemorate the Australian Imperial Force in World War One.
GOODS HOISTS, STOVEPIPES AND CHIMNEYS: Further thoughts on those typical items and fittings he’s produced for his small scale structures.
ON TRACK 2016: The annual military modelling show held in Kent.

Our regular Departments:

NOTICE BOARD - News for military modellers.
SMALL SCALE SCENE - The latest news and releases for armour fans.
THE MAFVA COLUMN - What’s in Tankette?
ON PARADE - Recommended books for military modellers.
ATTEN-SHUN! - Products’ review section.

Enjoy your modeling and good luck with your projects.

This is another of our annual 100-page Collectors’ Edition Military Vehicle Specials, a perfect bound issue of MM where we substitute our normal monthly content with some longer and more in-depth articles about building military vehicles.With its varied selection of model subjects in the most popular modelling scales, and from differing nations and periods in time, it has always been a respected compendium of excellent articles with something to please all tastes. As usual, the modelling advice, techniques and historical references contained within, all from respected and regular MM authors, should prove both inspirational and practical.

Welcome to Military Modelling Vol.46 No.3. 
Something a little different this month as an aviation subject takes centre stage as part of our special World War One 100th Anniversary features. John Prigent kicks off the issue by building two 6" 26-cwt howitzer kits as used in both World Wars. A detailed history of the weapon's development follows next and will be a must for potential modellers. Sean Emmott then shares his building experience of our cover star, the exquisite Wingnut Wings 1:32 scale Sopwith Pup kit. Next Geoff Barnes begins a two-part look at the Australian Imperial Force in WW1 and constructs two atmospheric vignettes. Lastly, Emmanuel Nouaillier shows how to model miniature lighting units to bring extra realism to small scale buildings.

All this, plus 16-pages of reviews and news on all the latest must-have books, kits and modelling products.

Firstly, I'd like to wish readers an early Happy New Year as this marks the first issue in a new volume of MM – now in its 46th year of continuous publication! On the front cover is something a little different as Adrian Hopwood presents his version of what Boudicca's daughter might have looked like. In our lead feature he describes how he painted an Origen Art 1:9 scale bust to represent the famous Iceni Queen's daughter. Mac McConnell then begins a two-part build and paint feature for Xact's excellent 1:35 scale Soviet T80U MBT kit. Next Paul Brent Adams describes how to achieve a winter finish on small scale models with a minimum of fuss. Doug Miller then models a 1:45 scale diorama depicting an incident during the German Peasants' War in 1525. Peter Gillson then works his magic on a Dragon Hetzer kit to turn it into the 15cm sIG 33 Heavy Infantry Gun version. David Garden then guides us around a French military museum located in Perigueux. Lastly, Mike Williams provides a detailed build of the Fine Mold's Japanese Type 5 Chi-Ri Medium Tank kit.

All this, plus 14-pages of reviews and news on all the latest must-have books, kits and modelling products.

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"Published 13 times a year, Military Modelling magazine is the longest established UK magazine for military modellers and since 1971 has built up a loyal readership that is respected for having a balanced, informative, inspiring and historically accurate content.
Inside you’ll find a variety of features on Tanks and AFVs in all the popular model scales. All the techniques you’ll need to know on how to convert, super-detail, paint and weather these models are covered in great detail. Articles are also regularly included on building and painting Model Soldiers and Busts from all periods of military history. Other supporting features take in diorama building, tools and techniques, full-size photo references and show reports.
The magazine’s website at www.militarymodelling.com has quickly grown to become a large and very friendly site with over 15,500 members. The site is more than just a forum and has an extensive free library of articles, reviews, a huge gallery plus a digital archive of issues (for subscribers) and much more."

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