Model Military International 41
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Issue
- Magazine:
- Model Military International
- Number:
- 41 | September 2009
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
News | Page 4NEWSLINE-September'09
Events, clubs and shows, plus industry announcements
Review, 1:35 | Page 5North African Swallows
by Al BowieAl Bowie examines the contents of Tasca's two 1:35 scale early Sherman IIIs.
![1:35 Sherman III (Tasca 35-L28) 35-L28](/products/img/7/1/4/315714-15144-18-t180.jpg)
BRITISH ARMY
Sherman III DIRECT VISION TYPE (W/INITIAL "VVSS" SUSPENSION) Tasca 1:35
35-L28 2009 New parts ![1:35 Sherman III (Tasca 35-017) 35-017](/products/img/6/0/0/122600-10889-t180.jpg)
British Army
Sherman III direct vision type (w/early "VVSS" suspension) Tasca 1:35
35-017 2009 New parts Reference | Page 6THINK TANK-Bantam BRC-40
by Robert NotmanRobert Notman describes the Bantam BRC-40
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 14THE JEEP THAT ALMOST WAS
by Brett GreenThe Editor builds MiniArt's 1:35 scale Bantam as a Scout Car in service with the British 1st Armoured Dovision
![1:35 British formation signs and arm of service flash (Archer AR35069.7) AR35069.7](/products/img/6/3/2/219632-10244-21-t180.jpg)
British formation signs and arm of service flash 7 mm (.28 inch) wide; suitable for medium tanks
Archer 1:35
AR35069.7 2000 New tool ![1:48 Kiwi Armour (Bison Decals 48004) 48004](/products/img/8/0/0/172800-12364-t180.jpg)
Kiwi Armour New Zealand Armoured Brigade in WW2
Bison Decals 1:48
48004 200x New tool Multi-topic (4)Build Report, 1:35 | Page 20TOO LARGE, TOO LATE
by Anthony SheedyAnthony Sheedy drops everything to build Tamiya's all-new Jagdtiger.
Review, 1:35 | Page 254 X 4 HEAVY TRANSPORT
by Anthony SheedyAnthony Sheedy checks out Zvezda's 1:35 scale Mercedes L4500A heavy German truck
Build Report, 1:16 | Page 26TITANIC T-34
by Frank HelmlingFrank Helmling reduces Trumpeter's big 1:16 scale T-34/85 to a wrecked state using after market parts plus some judicious painting and weathering
Reference | Page 31FROM THE FRONT LINE
by Joel RussJoel Russ in Afghanistan runs into a few 6 x 6 LMTV trucks
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 32CENTAURO, SPANISH STYLE
by Mick CapellTrumpeter answers Mick Capell's prayers with a new 1:35 scale injection moulded Spanish VRC-105 heavy armoured car.
Review, 1:35 | Page 36PREVIEW
by Brett GreenThe Editor previews two 1:35 scale kits from Tamiya the all-new Citroen 11CV Traction, and the rereleased LRDG Chevy
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 37JUNGLE FROG PART TWO
by Brett GreenThe Editor finishes Tamiya's 1973 vintage Matilda with a combination of paints and pigments
![1:35 Australian Matilda Conversion (Firestorm Models FST096) FST096](/companies/img/1390-22360-85-p.jpg)
Australian Matilda Conversion
Firestorm Models 1:35
FST096 ![1:35 Matilda 2 Frog Flamethrower Austral. Army turret & conversion (MR Modellbau MR-35246) MR-35246](/products/img/3/7/5/994375-13013-19-t180.jpg)
Matilda 2 Frog Flamethrower Austral. Army turret & conversion
MR Modellbau 1:35
MR-35246 Reference | Page 42FULL SIZED REFERENCE
by Oliver PeisslPhotos of a full-sized Matilda Frog, and artwork by Oliver Peissl
Review, 1:35 | Page 44Early Amtrack
by Graeme CarruthersGraeme Carruthers Examines the next release in Hobby boss Amtrack family-the LVTP-7
Review, 1:35 | Page 44IBERIAN BIG CAT
by Graeme CarruthersHobby Boss continues to explore the leopard family with the Spanish 2E in 1:35 scale. Graeme Carruthers takes a peek in the box.
News | Page 46Book Reviews
look at the latest titles to land on our doorstep
News | Page 48Letters
The place to air your comments, suggestions and thoughts
Tips & Tricks | Page 50ACRYLIC DISPLAY BASES PART THREE
by Luke PittLuke Pitt continues his four-part series on building your own acrylic display bases. In Part Three, Luke adds a base to his acrylic box. Tech Guide-Acrylic display bases.
News | Page 53DIARY DATES
A listing of the up and coming model shows and events.
Review, 1:48 | Page 541:48 SCALE
by Luke PittLuke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
![1:48 French light tractor Latil M7 T1 (Gaso.line GAS50194K) GAS50194K](/products/img/9/6/4/357964-15654-19-t180.jpg)
French light tractor Latil M7 T1
Gaso.line 1:48
GAS50194K ![1:48 Sherman M4A2 Conversion Set (Gaso.line GAS48075K) GAS48075K](/products/img/1/5/3/229153-15654-89-t180.jpg)
Sherman M4A2 Conversion Set
Gaso.line 1:48
GAS48075K ![1:48 Street with Ruin (Gaso.line DIO48011K) DIO48011K](/products/img/1/4/9/229149-14904-95-t180.jpg)
Street with Ruin
Gaso.line 1:48
DIO48011K ![1:48 Tank Destroyer russe SU-85 (Gaso.line GAS48044K) GAS48044K](/products/img/9/5/4/329954-15654-24-t180.jpg)
Tank Destroyer russe SU-85
Gaso.line 1:48
GAS48044K ![1:48 Vehicles and armored French 1939-40 (Gaso.line GAS50908) GAS50908](/products/img/1/4/4/229144-41450-49-t180.jpg)
Vehicles and armored French 1939-40
Gaso.line 1:48
GAS50908 Review | Page 56SMALL SCALE
News and reviews in 1:76 and 1:76 scales.
![1:72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger I initial production (Dragon 7370) 7370](/products/img/5/1/1/108511-13652-39-t180.jpg)
Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E
Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger I initial production s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad 1942 Dragon 1:72
7370 2009 New tool Review | Page 58Incoming
New kits, products and accessories get our initial thoughts
![1:35 Ordnance QF 2 Pounder (Vulcan Scale Models 56001) 56001](/products/img/4/5/8/129458-10530-t180.jpg)
Ordnance QF 2 Pounder British Anti-Tank gun Mark IX carriage Mark II
Vulcan Scale Models 1:35
56001 2009 New tool ![1:35 2cm FlaK Ammo Set (K59 C-012) C-012](/products/img/6/5/8/316658-22360-50-t180.jpg)
2cm FlaK Ammo Set
K59 1:35
C-012 ![1:35 Marder III Upgrade & Detail Set (K59 C-005) C-005](/products/img/5/0/0/265500-12021-31-t180.jpg)
WWII German Tank Destroyer (Sd.Kfz. 138)
Marder III Upgrade & Detail Set (for Tamiya 35255) K59 1:35
C-005 200x New tool ![1:35 MG42 Pivot Mount Set (2pcs) (K59 C-010) C-010](/products/img/6/5/7/316657-41450-17-t180.jpg)
MG42 Pivot Mount Set (2pcs)
K59 1:35
C-010 Review, 1:35 | Page 60DESERT EXPRESS
by Brett GreenThe Editor takes a look at trumpeter's all-new kit of this modern American cargo truck, currently seeing widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan.