Airfix Model World Issue 92 (July 2018)

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TRUMPETER’S 1/ 72 Su-34 FULLBACK

July 2018
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We showcase Airfix’s 1 /48 Spitfire F.22 /24
PLUS 1/48 HENSCHEL Hs 123 • 1/72 FARMAN F.190 • SPITFIRE F.22/24 HISTORY
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HENSCHEL’S HAULER
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when I built the Mk.22 and its created. Airfix has responded One can always rely on Airfix to
same-scale hangar mates. It was with its Vintage Classics range provide for fans of RAF aircraft,
a real sea change. The moulding (see News, p.6), whereby older and that continues this year
process employed was a quantum offerings are re-issued with with the all-new Wellington
leap and I’m thrilled the Spitfire period-style packaging, but with (highlighted in last month’s
has made it back into the the original date of manufacture issue), and the forthcoming 1/48
catalogue, following the Lightning stated on the box. There are Blenheim and Hawker Hunter. It’s
and Seafire’s reintroduction in real surprises here, such as the fitting we see such gems in this,
recent years. This issue’s build of HMS Ark Royal, Cutty Sark, AEC the RAF’s 100th Anniversary year,
the re-released Mk.22, shows just Matador & 5.5” Gun and White and as assistant editor Stu and I
what can be achieved with this Half-Track M3, and it should have both served in ‘light blue’,
product, even when it’s finished promote a whole new wave of we’d like to dedicate this issue’s
almost entirely out of the box. ‘rejuvenation’ builds. It’ll also Spitfire build, and that of the
While the reappearance of these be interesting to see the results Revell Tornado F.3, to all who have
kits is pleasing because they are given the transformation of donned the uniform and continue
W
as I alone in thinking well detailed, there are many modellers’ skills since these kits to do so…Per ardua ad astra!
that when Airfix modellers who still crave Airfix’s were first manufactured…and
released its 1/48 much older toolings from the the proliferation of aftermarket
Spitfire Mk.22/24, 1970s-80s. For some it’s pure accessories. Who knows, we may
Seafire Mk.46/47 and Lightnings nostalgia, but the other reason see entirely new bespoke detail
in the 1990s, there was a huge is that with certain subjects, sets made for these very items,
leap in quality? a sharper, more modern and other older kits released by Chris Clifford, Editor
I was bowled over by the detail equivalent has not been Airfix in time. [email protected]
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CONTENTS
WHAT'S INSIDE?
REGULARS
06 News
The latest happenings in the world of
plastic modelling, including a look at
14
Eduard’s new 1/72 MiG-21MF.
12 Show Scene
Check out our handy at-a-glance
model show calendar.
74 Free Gift!
Subscribe to Airfix Model World
and claim your free 1/72 Tomahawk
Mk.IIB model kit or five-piece
diamond file set.
REVIEWS::
REVIEWS
ON THE SHELF
76 Books
80 Aircraft kits
84
86
88
Military kits
Maritime kits
Figures
66
90 Decal sheets
94 Accessories
97 Recent releases
98 Archive
Treasures
This month's delve into the archive
offers a stunning full-colour study of
the handsome Spitfire Mk.21.
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CONTENTS
WHAT'S INSIDE?
22
FEATURES
14 Intermediate Build – 75 Years of ‘Semper
Aggressus’
Toby Page builds Revell’s new 1/48 Tornado F.3 as 23 Squadron’s 75th
anniversary airframe, adding minor corrections along the way.
22 Intermediate Build – Henschel’s Hauler

Truck time! Revell’s 1/35 Henchel Typ 33 D1 load carrier receives a full cargo,
courtesy of Johan Augustsson.
28 Out and About – New Town Gathering

IPMS Milton Keynes held its annual ModelKraft show in late April, and Dave
Oliver sampled the kit-based delights on display.
30 Out and About – West Country Classic

Buckler’s Mead Academy in Yeovil played host to the local club’s inaugural
model show, and Malcolm V Lowe was there to view its success.
32 Intermediate Build – Putin’s Platypus

In his AMW debut, Mike Williams tackles Trumpeter’s 1/72 Su-34 Fullback.
40 Out and About – Southern Showcase

Malcolm V Lowe found many modelling treats at the Poole Vikings show.
42 Basic Build – Beauty Meets the Beast

Your favourite magazine is available digitally.
Chris Jones has bags of fun with Airfix's re-issued 1/48 Spitfire Mk.22/24.
See airfixmodelworld.com for more details.
48 In Focus – Four-Gun Conclusion
You can also find us on: Spitfire Mk.22/24 variants are described by Malcolm V Lowe.
Search ‘Airfix Model World’
52 Intermediate Build – Snow Leopard
Modelcollect has made a name for itself with 1/72 armour, and Massimo
Santarossa discovers the pros and cons of its diminutive T-80.
58 Advanced Build – Golden Age Gaul

Mike Grant brings much colour to bear with SBS Model’s 1/72 Farman F.190.
66 Intermediate Build – Before the Stuka…

GasPatch Models wowed many with its 1/48 Henschel Hs 123A-1, and Jay
Blakemore is more than impressed by its quality.
72 In Focus – Dive-bombing Debut

Jay Blakemore documents the Hs 123’s brief service with the Luftwaffe.
BONUS Northrop’s Contender

ONLINE Brian Wakeman is in US fighter fly-off heaven with
32 BUILD Hobby Boss’ 1/48 YF-23. www.airfixmodelworld.com
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LATEST UPDATES
BREAKING NEWS
BOUNCING AND HAULING
Olive Drab over Neutral Gray Bari, younger modellers, such as the
Italy-based machine KG523/H of Challenger Tank, Volkswagen
267 Squadron RAF. Beetle in yellow, and VW Camper
There are also brand-new Van in blue. For further details
Quickbuild items to excite visit: www.airfix.com
TWO CLASSIC propeller-driven Barnes Wallis’s Upkeep mine and

aircraft are represented by the its rotational gear, as well as a
latest Airfix re-releases. separate trolley for said store.
First, we have the return of the Air transport enthusiasts will
new-tool 1/72 ‘Dambusters’ welcome the re-released Dakota
Lancaster B.III (Special), kit Mk.III (A08015A), which has
A09007, with markings for new decals for the following
ED825/G / AJ-T (Flt Lt JC subjects; a very smart 1967
McCarthy DFC), and ED927/ Khormaksar, Aden-based RAF
AJ-E (Flt Lt RNG Barlow). This Middle East aircraft, KN452, in
is a corking package, which white, aluminium and with a blue
offers a detailed rendition of ‘lightning flash’ cheatline, and the
A GOLDMINE OF RETRO STYRENE GEMS

A04204V Bismarck
A04208V HMS Ark Royal
A04212V HMS Belfast
A09252V HMS Victory
A09523V Cutty Sark
A09528V Golden Hind
Before modellers besiege Airfix
with calls for their favourite kits,
please bear in mind the subjects
released will be heavily dependent
AIRFIX HAS surprised and delighted building them, and the instructions A01309V Bren Gun Carrier & 6Pdr on the availability and condition of
modellers in equal measure by have been updated to include Anti-Tank Gun the moulds, but we’ll keep you fully
announcing a release programme current Humbrol colours. Initial A01314V AEC Matador & 5.5” Gun updated with subsequent Vintage
for its ‘Vintage Classics’…mostly releases begin in August, offering A01315V WWI Male Tank Classic offerings. More information
selected old favourites that have the following 1/72 figure and 1/76 A01316V T34/85 Medium Tank is at: www.airfix.com
been long out of production. military subjects (prices range from A02303V 88mm Gun & Tractor
Where possible, they will have £4.99 to £8.99): A02308V Panzer IV
original/vintage artwork on the A00726V WWI German Infantry A02314V Bofors Gun & Tractor
boxtop, along with the year of A00727V WWI British Infantry A02315V Opel Blitz and PaK 40 Gun
original issue, to distinguish them A00728V WWI French Infantry A02337V WWI Female Tank
from current offerings (plus all A00729V WWI US Infantry A02318V White Half Track M3
product codes will end with a A00731V WWI Royal Horse Infantry Then in September, focus shifts
V). While they aren’t to modern A01302V Panther to maritime subjects, with price
standards (some moulds are more A01304V Churchill Mk.VII points at £16.99 for Series 4 kits and
than 40 years old), this should add A01305V 25Pdr Field Gun & Quad £32.99 for Series 9:
to the challenge (and the fun) when A01306V StuG III 75mm Assault Gun A04202V HMS Hood
6 View more news online: www.airfixmodelworld.com

SMALLER-SCALE FISHBED
EDUARD’S PROMISED 1/72
MiG-21MF is finally with us…and
it’s an absolute corker.
The firm already rules the
roost with its awesome 1/48
kits of the Fishbed (see p.81),
but modellers who favour
smaller scales now have
what is arguably the best
‘one inch to six feet’ MiG-21
on the market. On lifting the
lid, decorated with dynamic
artwork typical of the Czech
manufacturer, one is greeted
by three styrene runners and
one clear frame, tape masks, feature (not available in 1/48) bombs are also present, hinting
pre-coloured photo-etched is that the whole spine is at further boxings.
metal details and two decal moulded integrally with the Decals for Poland, Romania,
sheets…but more on the vertical tail, but there are Czechoslovakia, East Germany
markings later. also alternative wheel hubs, and Mali are offered, the
The design is obviously rooted an open or closed airbrake, last two airframes being
in that of its 1/48 predecessor optional rocket-assisted camouflaged. For parts photos
but has been adapted for take-off bottles and a useful and a full schemes list, visit:
accuracy and buildability; in weapons array; here, just the www.airfixmodelworld.com.
some cases, the detail is better air-to-air stores are shown on Further information on this
than on Eduard’s quarter- the instructions (Alkali, Atoll, and other releases is at
scale equivalent. One pleasing Aphid) but rocket pods and www.eduard.com
A NEW FOXY TWIN-BOOM

WHILE AIRFIX’S 1/48
Sea Vixen remains out of
production, Trumpeter has
filled this glaring gap
with its own same-scale and
newly tooled FAW.2
Kit 05808 has 140 styrene
parts and ten in photo-
etched (PE) brass, and the
panel lines and rivets are
suitably fine. Plus-points
include intake trunking with
engine fronts, moulded
detail in the cockpit and
observer's ‘coal hole’ Another factor is that while are wing fences, and front/
station, an optional open Trumpeter offers inserts rear inserts for the well-
or closed airbrake, busy for where the wings would appointed airbrake bay.
undercarriage bays, separate fold on the real aircraft, Markings for three colour
flying control surfaces and these are not shown on the schemes are provided, all
Microcell rocket fairings…but instructions and there are Extra Dark Sea Grey over
there are a few odd points. no hinges or support struts… white, and representing
Firstly, and the most glaring, it’s as if the firm intended to 766, 899 and 893 NASs.
is that when the tail booms offer wing folds, but then a The latter livery is in error
are laid alongside Airfix’s U-turn occurred. though, because Trumpeter’s
equivalents, Trumpeter’s Weaponry is all air-to-air, instructions state it’s
curve into the vertical via Red Top and Firestreak XN654, which was an FAW.1,
stabilisers is set further missiles, but their but the decal provided
back, hence they are longer dimensions are off slightly, is XX654, which was a
overall. The mainwheel hubs and the clear, faceted nose Scottish Aviation Bulldog.
are larger in diameter than cones of the latter stores The squadron motifs are
Airfix’s, there is no open flap are too long. Underwing also rather basic. This kit
option and the observer’s fuel tanks are present, and is available in the UK from
hatch is too long and thin. the main PE components www.pocketbond.co.uk
NEWS BULLETIN
LATEST UPDATES
AN EGYPTIAN ODDITY THE SHOW

MUST GO ON!
deft wheel hubs, delicate yet
faithful undercarriage units and
a five-piece pilot’s seat. Photo-
etched metal components also
feature, and these include an
instrument panel, seat harnesses,
air intake splitter plates, wing
fences, cockpit control levers and
other items.
Self-adhesive airbrushing
masks are provided too, and the
decals are thin and in perfect
register, with instrument panel
dials, stencils, wing leading-
edge trim and anti-glare panels
accompanying the Egyptian
national insignia. This is a very DUE TO the success of last year’s
fine replica of a fascinating inaugural event, Scale Model Expo
NEW UKRAINIAN kit company six airframes were built, but aircraft, and our sample was will be held again in 2018, over the
A&A Models has a fascinating the project floundered and was provided by Modelsvit Balkans: weekend of September 22-23.
subject for its latest release…the cancelled in 1969, with technical, www.modelsvit-eshop.com Organisers Richard Wharton,
Helwan HA-300 interceptor. monetary and political difficulties Steve Kirtley and Adrian Hopwood
For the uninitiated, this all playing their part it seems. were bolstered by the general
aircraft was designed by Willy A&A’s kit is superb; three styrene bonhomie at last year’s gathering,
Messerschmitt for Egyptian Air runners carry parts with highly and Richard said: “Well, after all
Force employment (along with refined detail and engraved the positive feedback, it’d be rude
Spanish and Indian input/funding). panel lines. Highlights include a not to do it all again in 2018!
Test flights began in 1964 and beautifully rendered engine fan, There was considerable mention
about the great atmosphere, and
we certainly hope this will be the
case again this year.”
Richard told AMW that the
managing trio had listened keenly
to comments made by people
attending in 2017; as a result, the
NEWLY TOOLED TEUTON

pricing system for the competition
has been altered, two new classes
have been introduced and it will
running gear looks good, with remain free of charge for Junior
accurate eight-spoke road wheels, competition entrants.
and optional idlers (cast and welded Other new features are being
tube), while the tracks are of the formulated, but arrangements
‘rubber band’ variety and these are still being discussed so AMW
have solid guide horns as seen from readers are advised to visit SME’s
1943 (the styrene spare tracks have Facebook page or the website for
a mix of solid and open horns). further announcements.
Side-skirt armour comes via a pair Richard added: “We can arrange
of one-piece items, which have the venue, book traders and
separate brackets and hangers; hire tables, all the things that
there are also alternative muzzle furnish the show, but what we
brakes, mostly separate hatches, really need is the continued
an anti-aircraft MG 34 and well- support from modellers and
moulded on-vehicle tools. No visitors to the event, and lots of
interior detail is present, though, beautifully finished exhibits in the
SOUTH KOREAN firm Academy it’s also a pleasing product for more save for a basic breech block competition to kick off all those
first issued a 1/35 Panzer IV Ausf.H experienced modellers as the parts arrangement. Markings-wise, the conversations about how things
in 1984, so a replacement is long count is considerable. One clever three choices all represent three- were made or painted.”
overdue…but it’s here! feature is the provision of Zimmerit toned 12 SS-Pz.Div 'Hitlerjugend' The show will once again be
Kit 13526, German Panzer IV.H ‘Ver. via textured resin (waterslide) tanks, with black or red turret held at the Leas Cliff Hall,
MID’, as one might have gleaned decals, which seem easy to apply numbers, trimmed in white. The Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ.
represents the mid-production and are not uniform in pattern…as design, and number of spares, For more information, follow the
IV.H, and this fresh product doesn’t can be the trait with photo-etched hint at other versions being Facebook page Euro Miniature
disappoint; its detail levels make it brass Zimmerit. Nine styrene released. This kit is available in the Expo or go to the website:
an ideal ‘step up’ kit for someone runners in total carry components UK from Pocketbond: www.eurominiatureexpo.com
wanting something challenging, but with impressive moulding. The www.pocketbond.co.uk

BUSY BATTLESHIP REFIT
TETRA MODEL’S upgrade
packages have an enviable
reputation, and its 1/700 HMS
Queen Elizabeth 1941 Detail-
up Set (for Trumpeter’s kit) is
the perfect example why.
While outwardly pricy at
£60, the sheer number
of components more
than compensates, as it
offers eight turned brass
gun barrels (with hollow
muzzles and separate resin
blast bags), self-adhesive
wooden decking, a length of
fine anchor chain and two
photo-etched brass frets.
The latter are crammed with
highly detailed components,
offering ship, aircraft, motor/
lifeboat and catapult fittings
(in total more than 400
items), including railings,
cable reels, cranes, davits,
ladders, octuple pom-poms,
fire direction radars and
watertight doors. This isn’t
for novice modellers, and the
finesse does mean careful
handling is mandatory… is very thin. However, the end a true miniature masterpiece.
accidentally bending parts result will be worth all the Visit www.tetramodel.com and
the wrong way may result in effort, as this product will www.sovereignhobbies.co.uk
them breaking, as the brass transform Trumpeter’s kit into for more details.
FRIENDS AND FOES IN PAPERBACK

2) there’s a huge amount dioramas/vignettes. While
of detail. In contrast, The the accompanying captions
2nd SS Panzer Division may lack sufficient detail for
Das Reich (978-1-61200- some, otherwise these two
525-6) covers its entire volumes (priced £19.99 each)
period of existence (1939- are a welcome addition to
1945), necessitating a more the pantheon of literature on
generalist approach, albeit the particular formations…
with close examination of and a promising start to the
certain events. The author series. More information
of both, Yves Buffetaut, is available at: www.
has researched his subjects casematepublishing.co.uk
thoroughly, and the result is
an engaging narrative that
appeals to a broad audience,
CASEMATE PUBLISHING has with plenty to attract those
released the first two titles with an historical interest,
in a new book series titled as well as others concerned
Men-Battles-Weapons, which with the units or events
focuses on a specific military described therein. However,
unit for each volume. modellers will appreciate
Interestingly, there isn’t a the many black and white
common time-frame, so for photographs, supported by
those concentrating on a colour profiles of vehicles
single campaign, such as The and equipment, offering
101st Airborne in Normandy much to aid building
(ISBN: 978-1-61200-523- accurate replicas or creating
NEWS BULLETIN
LATEST UPDATES
FOURTH-GEN ARMOUR TWO-SCORE CLEANSING
FEW THINGS are more frustrating Airbrush technician Mike Vose

in our hobby than when an has years of technical/practical
airbrush ceases to work properly. experience in servicing airbrushes
The Airbrush Company (TAC) has and compressors, and the
recognised this all-too-common customer will be contacted if any
problem, often the result of poor spare parts are required. Returns
RUSSIA’S T-14 Armata main technical drawings. Developed cleaning efforts, and in response are via Royal Mail Special Delivery
battle tank wowed military in co-operation with Live now offers a Professional Airbrush for the UK, but if it’s beyond our
commentators when it Resin, it comprises 122 finely Valet Service, whereby one’s borders a surcharge applies.
appeared, and kit manufacturers cast components, including ‘brush is cleaned and serviced Best of all, if one owns an Iwata
quickly released products of the stunning upper and lower professionally and returned for just airbrush purchased from TAC (or
type, but Ark Models’ newly cast hull halves, and exquisitely £40 including VAT (any necessary authorised reseller), and has proof
1/48 offering is arguably the detailed link-and-length tracks. parts are extra). of the transaction, there’s a 20%
most accurate. This package is definitely for Experienced modellers with more discount off the valet service.
It’s a limited-edition resin experienced modellers only, than one airbrush may have one One of the Editor’s own airbrushes
package (48099), of which due to a combination of basic lying idle due to blockage or had sat in its box forlornly, in
just 200 will be produced, (un-numbered) instructions damage, and this is the perfect need of such treatment, so to
each with its own certificate of and resin parts…but it will build opportunity to get it sorted, test the new service, it was duly
authenticity. The big difference into a jaw-dropping replica although TAC offers the service dispatched, returning just days
between Ark’s offering and of Russia’s latest fourth- purely for its own brands (Iwata, later in tip-top order and with a
other T-14 kits is it’s based on a generation tank. Parts photos Paasche, Badger, Sparmax, Premi shiny new nozzle.
production machine, rather than are on the AMW website, and Air and Squires Kitchen), to ensure For further details visit:
a prototype…and the company more details can be found at full spares support. www.airbrushes.com
had access to exclusive www.ark-models.org
HIGH-SPEED UPGRADE NEW MANAGEMENT FURTHER TO Revell-Germany’s

parent company, Hobbico Inc,
seeking bankruptcy protection
in the US (see News, Mar 2018),
the venerable manufacturer was
sold at auction on April 13, 2018. assist the company to reach its
In a definite good news story further international growth. At
for the hobby, though, its this point I like to also thank all
new owner is Munich-based trade and business partners for
international investment group the confidence they have placed
Quantum Capital Partners in us in the past weeks.”
(QCP). Notably, the sale included QCP representative Steffen
HELLER’S 1/72 Concorde (since debris guards, scissor links and ‘key assets for the North Görig explained further: “Revell
re-released by Airfix and Revell) actuator arms. The supersonic American business’, including is a well-known and well-
hasn’t attracted much attention airliner’s exterior benefits from ‘the extensive tool bank’ which established company and it
from aftermarket companies, but basic items, such as antennas, implies Revell-USA has also has shown impressively in the
Brengun’s wonderful and well- pitots, attitude indicators and been acquired. past how to found its position
appointed photo-etched brass set windscreen wiper blades (for a It was also announced that as a successful toy brand. We
(BRL72144) will send detail hounds nose-down attitude). This is a current head of Revell-Germany, will build on this strength and
into a flat spin. comprehensive upgrade to Heller's Stefan Krings, would operate will further develop the Revell
There are four frets packed already impressive kit, and while the firm’s worldwide business brand with its unique position as
with extras, from the 12-piece time-consuming to add, it will (including North America), and provider of model kits and toy
thrust-reversers to tail skid make a significant difference to its he welcomed the acquisition by manufacturer.”
bay liners and doors, and a refinement and final appearance. QCP: “Revell is very happy to More information on Revell’s
wealth of embellishments to the For more on this and other have Quantum Capital Partners current and future releases is
undercarriage and associated Brengun releases, visit: as a strong partner, who will at: www.revell.de/en
bays, including replacement doors, www.brengun.cz

ORIGIN TALE MODELS
(06768) and Han’s Speeder
(06769). Bags of play
potential come via light and
sound features, and assembly
is easy due to the snap-fit
format…and there are enough
parts with each to present
enough of a challenge to
most kids. The Falcon is
notable for having an
optional different front-
end structure, which
simply plugs onto
the traditional
‘tuning fork’ nose
section, rotating
laser cannon
turrets and moving
undercarriage/door parts.
All have enviable detail, too!
For further details visit:
www.revell.de/en
WITH THE recent release of

Ron Howard’s Solo: A Star
Wars Story,, Revell has marked
the occasion with three new
Build and Play kits.
All are perfect for budding
young modellers aged six
or older, and comprise the
Millennium Falcon (06767),
Imperial Patrol Speeder
FLITTER-FLUTTER
FLETTNER’S FUTURISTIC FL
282 Kolibri (Hummingbird)
has previously received
little attention from kit
manufacturers, but MiniArt’s
recent 1/35 offerings are
creating plenty of interest.
The latest version released is
the V-21 (41003), which was
a two-seat machine, with the
fuselage fuel tanks displaced to
either side of the pilot’s seat, to
allow an observer’s position to
be installed behind the engine.
It comprises eight styrene
runners, all packed with
superbly moulded parts, and a delicate scalloping to represent CI+TU fuselage codes. Best of
small photo-etched brass fret the fabric-covered vertical fin all, being 1/35 scale, it means
for finer details. There’s plenty and rudder. The single RLM there’s a huge array of figures
for modellers to savour, from 71/65 scheme depicts the V-21 and vehicles to employ it with.
the faithful rendition of the prototype as it appeared at See www.miniart-models.com
seven-cylinder Siemens-Halske Schweidnitz, Germany, during and www.creativemodels.co.uk
Sh 14 radial engine, to the May-September 1944, with for more information.
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INTERMEDIATE BUILD
TORNADO F.3 ADV
75 Years
of ‘Semper
Aggressus’
Having pleased many modellers with its 1/48 IDS

and GR.4 Tornados, Revell has reworked the
tooling to provide an RAF F.3. Toby Page tells all…
p
anavia's Tornado Air Defence more experienced modellers or quality decal sheet with two non- before the application of Alclad
Variant (ADV) entered those seeking extra technicality standard schemes and general ALC-600 Aqua Gloss Clear. This
service with the RAF in 1986 in a build. From the two previous airframe stencils. would aide decal adhesion on
as a long-range interceptor, offerings, one gets multiple the instrument panels and side
supplanting the F-4 Phantom. re-used runners in grey styrene, Two’s company consoles, especially in concert
Through many upgrades, transparencies and two new Revell’s instructions provided with Microscale’s Micro Set and Sol
and transition from F.2 to F.3 styrene frames featuring the three-dimensional drawings and decal setting solutions. The effect
designation, the type was main changes for the F.3, such new-style icons to identify actions
employed operationally in as the underside with recesses during each stage, while paint code
multiple conflicts, such as the for Skyflash missiles, which quotes were all for Revell colours/
First Gulf War and Bosnia…but are also provided. As with its mix ratios. Cockpit work began
was retired in 2011 and replaced predecessors, this kit offers fine with the multi-part ejection seats
by the Eurofighter Typhoon. detail via recessed panel lines and while simple to construct,
With 297 parts, Revell's kit is for and rivets. There’s also a high- they did look somewhat basic. So,
with a large choice in affordable
aftermarket products, the kit’s
Martin-Baker Mk.10A ejection
seats were replaced with resin
options from Aires (#4499). The
cockpit itself went together very
easily, with the rear bulkhead and
seat controls being fitted, leaving
the two consoles to be painted
separately. The instructions at
this point showed an error for the
part used for the rear console, as
it should be part S214. The cockpit
tub and instruments were painted
with Tamiya XF-66 Light Grey
then dry-brushed with XF-19 Sky
 New runners specific to the F.3 provided a well-detailed underside with missile recesses, Grey. A modicum of hand-painting
and new parts for the inner wing areas. accentuated additional details,

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TORNADO F.3 ADV
came out better than expected and fabric backing XF-58 Olive
and after another gloss coat, a Green, XF-69 NATO Black on the
weathering wash of Flory Models headrest and XF-3 Yellow on the
Grime gave the cockpit a more seat base. The harnesses were
lived-in appearance. picked out carefully with XF-78
The beautifully detailed resin Wooden Deck Tan, the buckles with
ejection seats were removed silver and the two mid-buckles with
from their pour blocks and AMMO-MIG A-MIG.196 Warhead
consideration for one’s Metallic Blue. Selective dry-
respiratory health was brushing was an easy and effective
given (wet sanding method for highlight any raised
and a detail. After a gloss coat, a wash of
respirator) Flory Models Grime was applied,
while the excess removed and sealed
flattening their undersides. These with matt varnish. Final assembly
were then cleaned and primed. cockpit assembly, and test-fitting of
Next, the main structure of the the new ejection seats, resulted in
seats received XF-66, a realistic-looking ‘office’ space.
the cushion
Necessary backdate
Our scheme for this build would be
23 Squadron’s 75th anniversary
markings as represented in
1990, but this posed a problem
as Revell moulded ALE-40
 This comparison of the kit seat (left) and Aires’ resin replacement shows the benefits
Luscious liveries of aftermarket parts. Aires provided a photo-etched brass fret for seatbelts, which were
attached with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.
The kit decals represented two different airframes from RAF F.3 Squadrons,  It was interesting to see how the kit seat looked after painting was completed, at the
both being anniversary ‘specials’: same time as the Aries examples.
• ZE159/UV, 111 Squadron, Leuchars, 2002 (85th anniversary)
• ZE809/EZ, 23 Squadron, Leeming, 1990 (75th anniversary)
“this kit offers fine detail

via recessed panel
lines and rivets”
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
TORNADO F.3 ADV
“the plan was to

have the wings
swept forward...”
chaff/flare dispensers in situ The inner surfaces of the front

on the lower fuselage. These fuselage halves (which formed the
were a 1991 First Gulf War cockpit sidewalls) were painted
modification, so their removal and weathered the same as the
was necessary. The dispensers cockpit assembly. These were
and surrounding mounting plates then fitted around the cockpit and
were ‘hatched’ with a marker glued into position once dry-fitting
pen and the surrounding area ensured no problems. Any seams
masked to minimise damage. Via were sanded, and small spots of
a combination of sprue cutters, plastic putty were used where
a micro-chisel and a very handy required, especially to neaten the
seam-scraping tool, the marked nose area. A small amount of filler
areas of plastic were removed, was also needed after fitting the
neatened and sanded. After this gun housing recess. Next came
minor surgery was completed, the attachment of the front inner
masking was removed and any intakes and two long side panels,
details either damaged or removed which ran from the intakes to the
by the abrasives were reinstated. back of the main airframe. This
Moving on, the front stage of the build was completed
 Despite its basic construction, the cockpit displayed a good level of detail…which was undercarriage bay was positioned, with the addition of the windscreen
enhanced very convincingly via kit decals for the instrument panels and side consoles. and the cockpit assembly fitted and canopy. The latter had several
over this, to complete the front parts to be applied to the inner
section. Main undercarriage framing, which was then masked
‘Office’ decor by Airscale wells were also added, followed
by the engine fronts and intakes.
and painted XF-66; the canopy
exterior was then masked and
To add more detail to the resin ejection seats, Airscale’s modern jet cockpit and
Turbine blades were painted with positioned closed temporarily.
warnings set (AS48) was employed. This sheet of waterslide items offered a wealth
AK Interactive AK669 Titanium,
of data plates/stencils and blocks of warning stripes, which can be cut to the
and the intakes with Badger’s Wings and things
required size. The quality and register were superb, being produced by Fantasy
white Stynylrez primer prior to As with many kits of the Tornado,
Printshop. Visit: www.airscale.co.uk for more details.
attachment, as they would be this aircraft’s ‘party trick’ of
mostly out of view once the engine variable-wing geometry was
facings were fitted. represented in a multi-part manner.
 Removal of the chaff/flare dispensers from the underside; the unwanted plastic was
highlighted with black marker, and the surrounding area masked, to reduce the risk of
damaging the immediate area during cutting/sanding.

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
TORNADO F.3 ADV
component sitting over the top

of the wings and main fuselage.
Diligent test-fitting and removal
of flash was needed to get this
part to fit. Inner wing fairings were
attached and again, trial-fitting
and neatening promoted snug
assembly, and left a small gap for
where the wings moved.
The remaining front of the intakes
were attached next, and the option
to have the intake doors at zero
degrees was taken, so the removal
of most of a plastic tab was
needed to get the door to fit at the
shallower angle. A small shim of  Careful use of different tools helped to ease the removal of the countermeasures
plastic sheet and a swipe of plastic dispensers. Cutters eradicated the larger chunk of plastic, then a micro-chisel and
putty was required due to gaps stainless-steel seam scraper (www.shimomura-alec.co.jp) made speedy work of the task.
Special components and a clever between the intakes and fuselage
layout allowed the wings to move sides. The radome, which had been
from forward to the swept position filled with around 45g of lead shot
if desired. The plan was to have the and PVA glue, was left to cure for
wings swept forward, to allow the a day before being attached. Also
flaps and slats to be deployed fully, at this stage, the multi-part flaps
for extra interest. Therefore, the and slats were assembled and
wings were assembled and sanded readied to be painted separately;
to remove any seams, then fitted patience was vital with the flaps as
and glued in the forward position. they were very fiddly to position
At the same time, the wing sweep correctly. The tail section had two
cushions were placed with the main parts to glue together, plus an
corresponding 25° sweep angle. aerial and rudder, and two flashed-
All this was then held together by over slots needed to be cleared
gluing a T-bar into place, which to accept the ILS aerials, which  The final stage of this retroactive
ensured correct wing seating. In were fitted later. Both horizontal work was to use styrene sheet on the
inner side, to block the hole and then
preparation for the upper fuselage stabilisers were simple two-part
use more sheet, cut to shape, to
assembly, the two recessed bays affairs, and along with a small fill the orifices. Filler and sanding
for the airbrakes were fitted, along flared fairing, were glued together finished the job, but some
with the forward spine panel. and set aside, as these were easier detail needed to be reinstated
This involved a large slab-like to paint off the model. with a scriber.
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TORNADO F.3 ADV
 Nose weight in the radome was achieved

by placing the part in an old paint jar,
filling with a mix of PVA glue and tiny
lead shot from www.theleadweight
company.co.uk.
“the exhausts were especially well rendered”

Moving to the aft fuselage, two inner exhaust tubes received NATO
parts formed the rear engine Black. These were glued together,
cowling, and there were two pivot before they were weathered with
points for mounting the horizontal Games Workshop Nuln Oil Wash.
tails. This was another area that The exhaust nozzles were last to be
needed plenty of test-fitting, as painted with XF-84 Dark Iron and
some joining surfaces were tight NATO Black on the inside. Next, a
and kept pushing away the cowling, rear fairing was glued into place
which caused a large gap. With where the engines would be fitted.
minor fettling, though, everything The three engine sections were
fitted almost seamlessly. The finally combined temporarily as
RB199 engine exhausts were one unit for test-fitting but then
painted prior to any trial-assembly disassembled, as the engines were
in the rear of the model. AK 669 fitted after the main painting.
Titanium was added to the rear All parts for the reverse-thrust
of the engine turbines, while the buckets were painted with AK 669,
RAF colours from Poland

Hataka’s Modern Royal Air Force Vol.1
 Both the wings and horizontal tails were assembled from halves, and gentle sanding paint set (HTK-CS52), was used in
removed any visible mould seams. conjunction with the company’s own
lacquer thinner and provided a very
smooth finish. The paints came in a
dropper-style bottle but did need plenty
of agitation to ready them for spraying.
Likewise, but in pure acrylic form, the
firm’s A291 BS Cherry Red and A277 BS
Roundel Bue yielded better results when
thinned with Hataka acrylic thinner.
www.hataka-hobby.com
The rear parts for the

RB199 engines were
pleasingly detailed,
and the exhausts were
especially well rendered.

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
TORNADO F.3 ADV
On completion of main The fuselage and

assembly, the model was wing undersides were
cleaned with isopropyl airbrushed with diluted
alcohol and checked for Hataka C217 BS Light
any defects, in preparation Aircraft Grey. Once
for undercoating with dry, masking was
Tamiya Surface Primer. applied over the light
The latter was decanted grey so the main C142
and airbrushed, then Camouflage (Barley)
sanded lightly ready for Grey could be added.
camouflage.
while the rear of the model was Modern Royal Air Force lacquer- were painted in the same fashion. in readiness for the colourful red/
finished by adding the previously based paint set, HTK-CS52, was Careful masking of the inner wing blue anniversary shades.
assembled tail section. pressed into service (see panel). areas was needed, as XF-19 Sky Following references, the lower
In conjunction with this firm’s Grey was used to represent the red portion of the tail was painted
Paint Shop Pro… lacquer thinner, a 50:50 mix of wing-sweep zones; the radome with several diluted coats of
Firstly, an undercoat of Tamiya paint and thinner was utilised first was treated to XF-19. Once the Hataka’s acrylic A291 BS Cherry
Fine Surface Primer (decanted on the underside areas with C217 two base colours were dry, more Red. After several hours’ drying
from its aerosol) was airbrushed, BS Light Aircraft Grey. Tamiya masking protected the underside time, the red was masked, and
and several rough areas were tape was then employed to mask around the undercarriage/airbrake the blue applied via Hataka’s
sanded and cleaned before the the underside, before the upper bays. These bays and inner faces acrylic A277 BS Roundel Blue. The
main colours were applied. Early areas received two thin coats of of the undercarriage doors then front parts of the horizontal tails
Tornado F.3s had a two-tone grey C142 Camouflage (Barley) Grey. received Tamiya X-2 Gloss White and outer tips of the wings were
scheme, so to ensure a good Relevant areas on the tails, slats, and the masking was removed. masked and painted NATO Black,
match for these hues, Hataka’s flaps and undercarriage doors Areas around the tail were covered and the rectangular aerial panels
on the front of the wing fairings
received a mix of Olive Green and
Sky Grey to represent fibreglass.
Then, AK669
was used for the
cannon blast plate, around
the rear engine fairing and two
areas at the rear underside. Time
was also taken to detail-paint
the intakes with white and NATO
Black. Also, the opportunity was
taken to assemble/paint all three
undercarriage units (including
Panavia Tornado F.3 Air

MODEL SPEC
Defence Variant
By: Revell
Stock Code: 03925
Scale: 1/48
Price: £29.99
Available from: www.revell.de
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
TORNADO F.3 ADV
More detail
painting was
conducted around
the nose-mounted
cannon port, rear
engine areas,
tail leading edges
and wingtips.
the wheels). Tamiya’s X-2 Gloss  Decals breathed life into was, until this
stage, a somewhat unexciting grey mass.
White was chosen for the legs and
wheel hubs, and XF-85 Rubber
Black for the tyres.
next, along
Adding identity with several
After a coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss components for the
over the entire model, it was thrust-reversers. While the
time to crack on with the decals. real aircraft back in 1990 was
There were few stencils to worry kept clean for the air show circuit,
about, so the main decals and it was felt this model required
those specific for the anniversary a hint of weathering. This was
scheme were applied relatively achieved with Flory Model’s clay-
quickly. The only tricky items were based Dark Dirt wash, which was
the long thin hatched walkway brushed liberally over the main
lines on the wing topsides, and fuselage and separate assemblies
the long anniversary legends for the undercarriage, flaps, slats
along each side of the spine… etc. Once dry, any excess wash was
plenty of water and Micro Set fluid removed with a combination of
were essential. All decals bedded kitchen towel and cotton buds.
down well with Micro Sol and Attention turned to both sets of
once dry, they were sealed with missiles, pylons and fuel tanks.
another coat of Aqua Gloss. The latter assembled easily, and
The exhaust portions were fitted any seams were sanded before
fitting the fins. In parallel, the
References
pylons were built and both tanks
and pylons were painted C142  Eduard’s Brassin AIM-9L
Camouflage (Barley) Grey. The sidewinders ensured a splendid
RAF Tornado 1974 onwards (All Marks amount of detail and accuracy,
Skyflash missiles received Light
and Models) Owners’ Workshop in place of the kit missiles.
Aircraft Grey on the main body
Manual, by Ian Black (Haynes), Very fine fins, clear nose tips
and gloss white on the nose
ISBN: 978-0- 85733-247-9 and PE parts were supplied.
cone. It was then time to address Once assembled, the stark
Warpaint No.113 Panavia Tornado ADV, the kit’s AIM-9L Sidewinders difference in refinement was
by Des Brennan (Guideline) (which were surprisingly poor clearly evident…the kit items
renditions), so they were replaced are on the right!
Tornado F3 25 Years of Air Defence,
by J Reuter, M McEwan, G Howie, B
by those in Eduard’s
Vissers, G Lee, (Squadron Prints),
Brassin package
ISBN: 978-0-9512656-5-9
(648029). Two of the resin bodies
were warped slightly but this
was remedied with hot, then cold
water. The result, with PE and a
clear lens fitted after painting,
ensured greater fidelity.
Pre-flight checks
Flaps and slats were fitted but
they demanded patience. As the
build concluded, though, it became
apparent that with the flaps in

 Clay-based washes are the lowered position, the pylons
a quick and simple way to wouldn’t fit as the missiles’ rear
weather a model. Simple fins fouled the flaps. This was
application with a brush, speedy
resolved as best as possible by
drying time and easy removal :7 2
helped to expedite the build. removing the flaps carefully, and 0 3 9 1 7 o r s a ir ‘R o y a l
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sanding the attachment points F 4 U -1 B
to allow them to be re-fitted in a
higher position. Another minor
issue was the rear two
Skyflash missiles did
not fit as the fins were
impeded by the undercarriage
bulkheads. The answer lay in
careful removal of the affected fins,
as these were not seen when the
missiles were loaded.
The canopy was removed and the
1:7 2
masking peeled away; the mirrors sary’ G if t S e t,
A n n iv e r
were painted and fitted and, after 03910 ft 7 0 th
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a sealing coat of Alclad ALC-311 C -5 4 D ‘B
Klear Kote Light Sheen, all lights,
aerials and the pitot tube were
 CA glue was employed added. Once completed, I wasn’t
to fix the missiles and fuel
sure about the model’s nose shape
tanks to the pylons. Kit decals
and weathering completed the
(it seemed slightly too curved) but
external stores, which looked regardless, this classy ‘Tonka’
highly convincing. looked ready for action!
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HENSCHEL TYP 33 D1
Johan Augustsson
employs a truck-load
of accessories
on Revell’s
1/35 Henschel
Typ 33 D1
HENSCHEL’S
H
HAULER
enschel’s 33 or Typ
33 was a German
medium three-axle, 6x4
cross-country truck,
manufactured from 1928 to 1942,
which served in the Reichswehr/
Wehrmacht. It could be powered
by gasoline or diesel engines,
dependent on the variant, and Close examination in total, but several had just a small shafts were still broken, along with
they were used on almost all fronts This Revell kit was a re-boxing of number of components, or merely wheel hubs and even a footstep,
during World War Two. These ICM’s open flat-bed offering, and brought together sub-assemblies. just from basic handling.
trucks could also be equipped included seven styrene runners A note of caution with the The best suggestion for removing
with auxiliary tracks over the (including one with clear parts). styrene; it was both soft and brittle these delicate parts was to use a
rear wheels for driving in heavy Detail and moulding was fair — — almost the consistency of hard razor saw, with a finger to support
terrain. Several versions were crisp in some areas and below candy, which meant the parts were each component. Additionally,
built, such as radio, workshop average in others, and flash was fragile, even if joins were sound. styrene strip and sheet was kept
and staff trucks, with many noted in places, but nothing a few Some items were less than 1mm in reach, both for additional
manufactured under licence by swipes of a sanding stick couldn’t thick, occasionally with extremely support when cutting, and for
Magirus. Henschel’s design would cure. On the plus side, the parts small contact surfaces and with the inevitable repairs. At various
serve throughout the war, despite numbering followed the instruction ejector pin marks in awkward points, construction deviated from
more capable 3-tonne machines sequence almost from start to places, all of which demanded the recommended sequence; it
becoming available (notably from finish, making them easy to locate. care. Even if warnings had been was necessary to identify and
Mercedes-Benz and Opel Blitz). There were 89 construction stages given beforehand, various bars and mark parts that needed to be
 The engine was reasonably well appointed, yet formed a firm basis for super-detailing.  From the underside, the chassis was rather intricate, thanks to faithful reproduction of
Here it has been attached to the chassis. the suspension and drivetrain. It was decided to have the front wheels turned slightly.

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HENSCHEL TYP 33 D1
At this stage, the chassis and the After much hard work, the drive train
rear axle sub-assemblies were and rear bogies were completed, but
built and ready for mating. Note not before several of the delicate
the driver’s cab floor and engine shafts were damaged…a small styrene
firewall have been added. strip reinforced one such item.
attached at a later stage, to avoid was decided to opt for the first,
accidental breakage. a vehicle assigned to Pionier
Revell offered a decent selection Battalion 7, at Cologne.
of schemes, with two German
Army vehicles in overall Panzer Sturdy beginnings
Grey and Dark Yellow livery; the No major issues were encountered
third being a Luftwaffe machine in when assembling the chassis, but
late-war, three-tone camouflage. vigilance was needed to ensure
The latter was a curiosity, correct alignment of the two main
as it would appear to have frames. The starting crank handle
belonged to two separate units, (Part A53) was omitted, as no
a flak battalion and a squadron pictorial evidence was found to
workshop company…however, it indicate it was attached (other than
to start the engine). Regarding
Henschel Typ 33 D1 the latter, it was simplified slightly,
MODEL SPEC
but was more than adequate as a

By: Revell
canvas for super-detailers.
Stock Code: 03098 Next came the fiddliest element
Scale: 1/35 of the build, assembling the
drive-train and suspension; a
Price: £27.40
combination of vague location
Available from: Revell stockists points and minimal contact
areas made construction quite
frustrating. This was especially
true for the twin rear bogie — the
two axles appeared to be the
same, but their construction was  Something more akin to a truck emerged after the front mudguards and footsteps were
slightly different. A gear/coupling added. The latter were very fragile; one snapped despite being handled gingerly with thumb
box in Stage 30, which was and index finger.
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HENSCHEL TYP 33 D1
The flat bed was equipped with drop-down

side panels, and was built as a separate
sub-assembly. Boards stowed beneath
this unit may have been unditching
equipment, but seemed
too short.
 There were no fit issues with the engine covers and bonnet, but a slight misalignment
between the cab rear and side walls was caused by the seat backrest.
connected to a cardan shaft, later moulded back rest, and in turn, this
had to be repositioned twice… affected the fit of the canvas tilt…
initially there was a 2mm gap more on that later. Once built, this
between the two, yet a second sub-assembly’s interior was painted
attempt resulted in too short a separately to the main chassis,
distance! Assembly of the front as it would be difficult to access
axle was much easier, and this was after the roof and windscreen were
configured to display the wheels attached. After black primer and
at an angle, which is always more all three tones of the Lifecolor’s
visually appealing. The wheels MS02 German AFV Panzergrau
themselves were constructed and Contrast & Desaturation Set
attached much later, as according (www.airbrushes.com) had been
to accounts from other builders, airbrushed, instrument panel
they would break several times if decals were applied with the aid of
added this early. Micro Sol/Set solutions.
Seat covers received Vallejo
Driver’s ‘office’ 70.940 Saddle Brown; this was
Attention then turned to the then mixed with 70.845 Sunny
cab, engine, firewall and bonnet; Skintone to create a suitably
these were all well-appointed, and worn appearance. The jack block
occupied almost a quarter of the was enhanced with carved wood
Final items added to the assembly stages, but diligence was grain, and a mounting bracket/
load-carrying section were needed to ensure proper parts clasp fashioned from strip styrene.
the mudguards and stowage alignment, and the instructions Once the various colours had
lockers…a modicum of force was were studied constantly. The cab’s dried thoroughly, the doors were
needed to keep the former in rear wall wouldn’t mate neatly with installed, and the windscreen was
place until the glue dried.
the side walls, due to the integrally left until the last possible stage and
“STRUCTURE
WAS ADDED TO THE
OTHERWISE PLAIN CANVAS...”
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL TYP 33 D1
Mr.Surfacer Black primer covered

the chassis and wheels, before the
latter were sanded and glued onto
the axles. The driver’s cab was then
masked, before German Grey was
airbrushed onto the entire model.
secured eventually with white glue. but alignment of the panels was
According to various references, tricky — as the real items received
the upper doors/windows (Parts considerable wear and tear, no
F5 and F8) were fitted for just cold extra effort was made to ensure
weather conditions, so they were perfect joins. Vague location The seat was painted to
omitted here. The bonnet could details, and a lack of pins/holes resemble leather, via Vallejo’s
be constructed with open covers, meant adding the exterior stowage Saddle Brown, while wear was added
to display the engine, but if these racks was troublesome, but the by mixing the base shade with Sunny
were closed it was found that correct position was established Skintone, applied with a sponge.
attaching the panels (Parts B9/ via reference photographs. Mild
B10) to the lower frame (B19/B20), force was needed to clamp the always happens) it was located & Desaturation Set was again put
before they were added to the mudguards while the glue dried, again after painting had started, to use. However, the Panzergau
central support (B24), meant no and the whole load bed was and therefore attached to the Deep Shade (UA254) didn’t really
problems were experienced. treated as a separate unit until footplate later than intended. alter the black primer; Panzergau
after painting and final assembly. Ground Colour (UA253) was also
Open cargo The cab’s canvas top lacked Shades of grey rather dark, whereas the lightest
For the load bed and drop-side moulded relief, thus the old trick After the cab was masked and the hue of Panzergrau Flashed Shade
panels, which were essentially of tissue soaked in diluted white model primed, Lifecolor’s Contrast (UA252) was quite bright. As
featureless, it was decided to glue was employed. Initial efforts
add wood grain via the tip of an didn’t produce the desired results,
X-Acto blade and a fine-grained so a coat of Winsor & Newton
sanding pad; ejector pin marks Acrylic Modelling Paste (www.
were also addressed at this point. winsornewton.com) was applied to
Construction was straightforward, smooth any uneven areas. Once
dry and primed, it was airbrushed
with Tamiya XF-49 Khaki, and
then sponged with a mix of
70.988 Khaki and 70.821 German
Camouflage Beige.
Mindful of the styrene’s fragility,
the final construction stages
proceeded slowly, with just the
clear parts omitted. As few
reference photos showed the
load bed canvas arches (Parts
E45/46/47/48) stowed in front of
the cab, this arrangement was
omitted and two spare photo-
etched (PE) metal fasteners
 Structure was added to the otherwise
attached instead. The formation
plain canvas top, courtesy of wetting tissue
paper in diluted white glue, and cutting the flag holder (Part E1) was also
edges after everything had dried. Textural rarely seen…it too was not added.
enhancements were created with Winsor & Unfortunately, the jack was lost
Newton Modelling Paste. in the workbench chaos, but (as
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL TYP 33 D1
 Three hues of German Grey (for variation) were airbrushed with Lifecolor’s German AFV  Unfortunately, Revell’s markings were a mixture of trial and tribulation, refusing to
Panzergrau Contrast & Desaturation Set. The canvas top was painted with Tamiya’s Khaki. settle despite the use of decal solvents, and being applied to a gloss surface.
Plus Model’s Big Transport

Boxes included two of each
size of wooden boxes in
beautifully cast resin, all
with the option of open lids.
 Scratches, details, and tyres were

added before the decaling and weathering.
Note, the load bed remained a separate
assembly until the final stages.
the intent was to have a dusty scratching on other areas. Other for the decals. These didn’t Dust trap
patina for a vehicle in the summer, details, such as lamp interiors and conform properly, even after The time for weathering had
the dark areas were great pioneer tools, were brush-painted being treated with Micro Sol/ arrived; these effects were
for producing contrast to the with black, 70.865 Oily Steel, Set, but were retained. Additional deliberately kept to a minimum,
subsequent pigment layers. For 77.723 Exhaust Manifold, 70.847 gloss varnish sealed the markings as trucks didn’t necessarily get as
those who prefer a factory-fresh Dark Sand, and 70.941 Burnt and readied the surface for the grimy as tanks. Light tones were
vehicle, the suggestion is to use Umber. The tyres then received first weathering/highlighting applied first, with a thin wash of
more of the medium tone overall, a black/70.815 Basic Skintone effects; a general filter of MIG Albeitung 502 ABT 035 Buff oil
with post-shading from the darker mix, and extra modulation Productions’ P222 Neutral Wash, paint added to all lower parts and
colour and minimal highlights. enhancements were added here followed by a pin wash mixed from left to dry for 30 minutes. A flat
After drying for an hour, the load and there via Lifecolor’s Contrast P220 Dark Wash and black oil brush was then dampened with
bed was sponged with 70.847 & Desaturation tones. paint. This was left to dry for 48 white spirit and the ‘dust’ was
Dark Sand, to replicate worn The model was left overnight hours, before a unifying coat of dragged downwards gently, in a
wood areas, and darkened 70.822 for the paint to cure fully, before 62.062 Matt Varnish (combined vertical motion. The tyres were
German Camouflage Black Brown it received a layer of Johnson’s with XF-57 Buff) was airbrushed treated in the same way, but more
was applied to simulate general Klear floor polish, in preparation onto the model in light coats. dust was removed from the treads.

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HENSCHEL TYP 33 D1
“...WITH THE
LOAD ADDED
IT LOOKS
PRETTY
COOL”
Darker staining was added

next, via AK Interactive’s AK 012
Streaking Grime, and rendered
with the same method. The aim being merely a case of removing
was to allow both layers to mingle, casting blocks from the resin and
creating a more varied finish. neatening runner stubs on the from the transport and moving
Mudguard inners then received styrene items. Bronco’s jerrycans business, the cargo was stored on
a mix of plaster and AK 080 and oil drums were constructed as the truck bed appropriately, and machines wouldn’t even get to the
Summer Kursk Earth, and overflow per the instructions, which in the items from the spares box were front. The model had its pros and
onto the outer edges was allowed, former included both plastic and used to fill any empty spaces. cons, but with the load added it
to replicate mud thrown by the PE components (with a choice for looks pretty cool...and it turned out
wheels. Next, a mix of static grass, the safety caps). Helpfully, there Rolling away bigger than a Tiger I! As mentioned
and P028 Europe Dust and P034 was an option for flat or embossed This was a challenging model to previously, this build forms part
Russian Earth pigments, was added lids on the oil drums; here, the complete, mostly due to the poor of a larger diorama (note, the
to areas where thicker deposits latter were selected, as these plastic quality, but with care, it canvas top remains un-glued, as no
would accumulate. featured a production year stamp. came around as a good example of decision had been made on a crew
Finally, the windscreen was All oil drums and jerrycans early World War Two truck design. as this article went to press), which
masked and dusted with highly received XF-63 German Grey, Wartime logistics might be less will be featured in AMW’s next
diluted XF-57 Buff, to represent along with a single box. Most of appealing than tanks and other Scale Modelling publication,
the characteristic wiper-cleared the remainder were painted in hardware, but without it, the war on sale in August.
areas. Black pigment was also different wood colours, by applying
burnished onto the tyre sides and 70.847 Dark Sand or 70.821
threads, and a final pin wash was German Camouflage Beige over ECLECTIC CARGO
applied where necessary — all to a base layer of XF-10 Flat Brown. If there’s one oversight on truck kits, it’s often the case that invariably there’s
enhance the contrasts. To create further variety, several an empty flatbed to fill. That’s also true with Revell’s offering, so it’s great to see
were coloured with green hues. aftermarket firms stepping up to the mark. After much deliberation, Plus Model’s
Loading the platform Applications of P220 Dark Wash resin transport boxes (452 and 453) and Bronco’s styrene 20 lit Jerrycans and 200
The Editor kindly dispatched and P221 Brown Wash enhanced lit Oil Drums (AB3576 and AB3575 respectively) were selected. Hauler’s oil drums
boxes, crates, and fuel containers the moulded details, followed by (although supplied) weren’t used for the vehicle, but will feature in the scenery
from Bronco, Plus Model, and a misting of matt varnish and being built for the truck (along with any unused boxes and crates) in AMW’s Scale
Hauler to fill the load bed (see dry-brushing with ABT 035 Buff. Modelling Dioramas bookazine, available later this year.
panel). Preparation was minimal, Finally, using my own experience
 A comparison between oil barrels from  Kit-supplied jerrycans don’t usually  Most of the cargo products from Hauler, Plus Model and Bronco, with painted
Hauler (left) and Bronco (right). While exhibit much detail, but Bronco’s individual examples ready to be stored on the truck. Note the hefty casting plugs on most of the
the latter was styrene, it featured more items had a neat separate PE liner, with unused resin parts, which required hours of sawing and sanding to remove...
refinement than the resin alternative. styrene handle and safety lid...cool!
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New Town Gathering
 The striking yellow colour scheme on Steve Morris's 1/48 Special Hobby Airspeed Oxford
Mk.II really stood out in the busy competition area. The model was rightfully awarded Silver
in the 1/48 Aircraft category.
 Bedford Model Club member Tom Ward’s diorama, entitled ‘The Flying Can Openers’,
employed Hasegawa’s 1/48 Hurricane Mk.IId and Tamiya’s Panzer III kits to create this well-
conceived North African theatre vignette.
M
odelkraft, to give it its diorama category containing  IPMS Swindon’s display contained a plethora of Cold War subjects. This eye-catching 1/48
correct title, has long been real gems. An Italian Job scene, Bobcat Models Yak-28P Firebar, by Alan Bangs, was built out of the box and painted with
a fixture on the model show depicting the three iconic red, what seemed to be every shade of Alclad lacquer available!
calendar, attracting a varied white and blue Minis (complete
collection of clubs and traders with working headlamps) were  The simple but effective base
(and subtle weathering) earned Gary
from the East Anglian region and a personal favourite, while Best
Radford a well-deserved Gold award,
far beyond. of Show went to Rafal Sikorski’s for his 1/9 scale out-of-the-box build
Despite the venue’s heating painstakingly super-detailed 1/12 of Italeri’s military Harley-Davidson
system being in full force on the Italeri Fiat 806 Grand Prix Car. WLA dispatch-rider’s motorcycle.
hottest day of the year so far, it More than £1,300 was raised for
was no deterrent to the 1,000 scale the local Willen Hospice thanks to
model enthusiasts who attended. the generosity and enthusiasm
In its 15th year, almost all genres of the attendees, and the hard
of the hobby were on display in work of the Milton Keynes Scale
the main hall, complemented by Model Club, making this a very
a diverse number of subjects in pleasurable day out all round.
the competition area, with the Dave Oliver
 Garry Prettyman’s beautifully built Revell Lockheed Ventura Mk.II secured a well-
deserved Bronze in the competition's 1/48 Aircraft section; the subtle display base added
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YEOVIL MODEL SHOW
 Representing the iconic ‘Little Grey Fergie’,

Heller’s popular 1/24 Ferguson TE-20 tractor
graced the display of IPMS Salisbury via this
neatly portrayed rural vignette.
 Members of Cotswold Scale Plastic
Modellers fielded one of the largest  This highly detailed 1/24 working model
displays of 1/48 aircraft models at the of a World War Two Vosper MTB (Motor
show, including this Hasegawa USAAF Torpedo Boat) numbered MTB 89, featured
P-38J Lightning. (all photos Malcolm V Lowe) in the impressive display of Weymouth &
Portland Model Boat Club.
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was held on March 24 this was discontinued two years ago. by members of the public, and building to the next. The show
year, deep in the heart of March’s new event, in Yeovil the car parks were overflowing turned out to be one of the
south-west England at Yeovil itself, had no connection with the during most of the day. The largest meetings of model clubs
in Somerset. former exhibition, and took place gathering’s organisers received from the south and south-west
For many years a highly under private management at so many requests for attendance of England for many years, with
successful modelling event Buckler’s Mead Academy. by traders and model clubs, that a wealth of modelling subjects of
was staged in the nearby Fleet As an inaugural event, the eventually three large rooms in many different kinds on display.
Air Arm Museum at RNAS new show was an outstanding the Academy’s sprawling complex Its success has encouraged the
of buildings were used to house management to already begin
the exhibition. Fortunately, the planning for a similar event
weather was kind…and no one next year. Malcolm V Lowe
 Robin Powell of Poole Scale Modellers displayed this

beautifully finished Bf 109G-10; Revell’s 1/32 kit was the
basis but with many resin upgrade parts from Barracuda Studios.  IPMS Gloucester’s extensive display featured many esoteric subjects, including this
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INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
Mike Williams makes his AMW

debut with Trumpeter’s 1/72
Su-34 Fullback fighter-bomber
S
ukhoi’s Fullback has drawn The distinctive nose shape has
much public attention of led to the type being nicknamed
late for its missions over ‘utkonos’ (platypus) by Russian
war-torn Syria and striking pilots, while its considerable
‘eggplant’ camouflage option. combat capabilities have been
With its unmistakable Su-27 demonstrated in Syria, where it
Flanker lineage, the Su-34 (known has dropped both free-fall and
initially as the Su-27IB and then guided munitions.
the Su-32/FN) was designed as a
replacement for the Su-24 Fencer. Accommodation
It combined the manoeuvrability The sturdy box was near to
and long range of the fighter with bursting with more than
an all-new side-by side cockpit and 30 styrene runners,
lengthened tail boom, or ‘stinger’ 22 of which were
as its more commonly known. It’s dedicated to
capable of being equipped most weapons (see
Russian air-to-air missiles (AAMs) panel),
and air-to-ground munitions, along
with the corresponding designator
and datalink pods, and carries
countermeasures equipment in
the tail boom and wingtip
pods (displacing the AA-11
Archer AAMs to the
outer wing pylons).
PUTI 'S
with single-piece upper and lower
combined fuselage/wing halves. All
pl typuS
parts were well moulded, with not
a sink mark in sight.
For 1/72 scale, the cockpit
was rather well appointed, with
separate seat rails, rudder pedals
and control columns, along with
side panels and a rear bulkhead…
an access door was supplied as
a separate piece. Everything was
prepared and painted at the same
time, with interior components
receiving a light blue-grey shade,
mixed from Tamiya XF-23 Light
Blue and XF-2 Flat White. One
exception was the ejection seats,
which were airbrushed satin black,
before the integrally moulded
seatbelts were highlighted with
XF-18 Medium Blue. The instrument
panel featured moulded consoles
and dials, and the kit decals were
applied over
these without
any issue,
conforming to the uneven
surfaces perfectly.
An enamel wash then
accentuated the detail, while the
 The completed cockpit mirrored the instrument panel coaming was
functional layout of most Russian aircraft, sprayed matt black and then
 More than 20 parts formed the well-appointed cockpit and nosewheel bay. To ease the and required just careful detail painting and dry-brushed with matt light grey,
build, all were assembled as far as practicable before receiving paint. the kit decals to bring the interior to life. after which the clear panel for

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
flAt- oSed
fighterS
Trumpeter rarely provides unit
information on the instructions, and
this is true here, but thoughtfully
(in addition to the suggested Red
#10 and #05 airframes), there are
sufficient numerals supplied for
modellers to portray any red-serial
Fullback in current service. Full
stencilling is supplied for just a single
airframe. However, the big bonus is
 On the Fullback, the nose gear bay doubled as the crew access hatch; this was replicated the second decal sheet, which offers
in miniature on the model, with the gear bay roof leading to the crew door. markings for all the included stores,
The undercarriage bay along with warning/caution signs for
walls were fitted to the each underwing pylon.
upper fuselage half, with
care taken to ensure
correct alignment.
 To avoid any mistakes with the intake trunking, the parts were annotated as to which
Russian Su-34 Fullback
MODEL SPEC
was for the left- and right-hand unit respectively. A simple labelling method was to Blu Tack
By: Trumpeter them onto wooden sticks.
Stock Code: 01652
Scale: 1/72
Price: £48.99
Available from:
www.pocketbond.co.uk
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
the head-up display was fitted.

Attention then turned to the
nosewheel bay, which must be
assembled and then added to the
rear of the cockpit, before it was
attached to the lower fuselage half,
along with the inner linings for the
mainwheel bays.
Innards and intakes

Once the glue had dried
thoroughly, the undercarriage bays
were airbrushed with Mr.Hobby
H57 Aircraft Grey, and a wash
applied subsequently to highlight
detail. In a deviation from the
instructions, the full-length intakes
were attached next, to avoid any
awkward clamping caused by these
being added after the fuselage
halves were joined. First, any
ejector pin marks were removed
(note, the intakes were handed, so
it was best to label each to avoid
confusion), before the inner faces
received several coats of Mr Paint cotton swab, avoiding the loss of Tip to tail to remove a panel and allow
MRP-202 Light Blue Su-32/Su-34. detail due to sanding. Although no mention was made in representation of the auxiliary
Once joined, they fitted fairly easily Before the two wing fences the instructions, it was decided to power unit exhaust to be fitted.
to the fuselage, with Mr.Surfacer could be attached to the upper add 20g of weight to the nose with Note, according to references, most
500 employed to eliminate any mainplanes, their location holes cyanoacrylate (CA), just forward of Su-34s with three-tone camouflage
minor seam blemishes. The needed to be widened slightly, the cockpit, to pre-empt possible have this feature, but those in
beauty of this filler was it could which enabled them to conform tail-sitting. The Fullback’s rear the latest ‘eggplant’ scheme
be cleaned with a thinner-soaked better to the wing’s contours. stinger fairing required surgery do not. Unfortunately, it wasn’t
 The main undercarriage bays, intakes and compressor faces were all painted prior to  All seams were treated with a bead of Mr.Surfacer 500, to ensure smooth joins. This was
being added to the lower fuselage half. neatened with a cotton bud soaked in Mr.Color thinners to avoid any sanding.

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
filli g without SA di g
The advent of acrylic and quick-drying lacquer-based putties has revolutionised
how modellers deal with blemishes and gaps on models. Where once one had to
fill and then sand a join/hole, inevitably damaging the surrounding detail, it’s now
possible to achieve almost all of this without the use of abrasives.
The key to achieving the best results

was to ensure the seam was as
neat as possible, especially with
poorly fitting parts such as the
stinger underside panel.
 To allow the APU exhaust to fit, the integrally moulded recess acted as a guide for
chain-drilling the desired panel.
possible to determine whether the into position from the rear, which
chosen aircraft (Red #05) had the ensured the joins were along
exhaust, but it was decided to add airframe panel lines. In fact, the fit
it anyway. This was achieved by was so good they were left off until
chain-drilling the specific stinger it was time to paint them, making
panel, neatening and sanding the it far easier to spray and mask the
edges and then gluing the exhaust metal areas around the engines.
outlet on the inside. Several dielectric panels were
At last the fuselage halves could located on the vertical fins, and
be brought together, and these upper and lower fuselage; these
were secured with Tamiya Extra and the nose and tail cones were
Thin Cement (Quick Setting), airbrushed with H305 Semi-
which allowed for speedy clean- Gloss Gray FS 36118. Similarly,
up within minutes. The fit was the canard, wing and horizontal
superb, with all seams falling along stabiliser leading edges were  Surrounding areas were then masked to avoid losing detail, before putty was
natural panel lines and edges, treated with Alclad ALC-112 Steel smoothed into the gaps, and the tape was removed before the latter had dried.
such as the nose radome; just one (www.alclad2.com). The large
section required attention, and one-piece canopy doesn’t open in
this was the stinger underside (see the conventional manner on the
panel), which was treated with Fullback; instead the crew access
Deluxe Materials’ Perfect Plastic the cockpit via the nose gear bay.
Putty (www.deluxematerials.co.uk). This meant the canopy could be
fitted and faired into the airframe
Windows, wings and wheels as per any other part. First, the
With the bulk of construction interior was masked and sprayed
completed, focus shifted to as per the cockpit interior, and then
the smaller parts, such as the the glazing fitted to the fuselage,
moveable control surfaces and with the edges smoothed via
 Cotton swabs, moistened in thinners/water (dependent on putty type) were then
undercarriage. The tails were Deluxe Materials' Glue ‘n’ Glaze and employed to remove any excess before the filler had dried.
designed cleverly, and slotted a wet fingertip. All previously
 A new blade and a fine-grade skinny sanding stick removed the remainder of the original  With the fuselage assembled and the tails dry-fitted, all remaining sub-assemblies were
panel, which allowed the exhaust mesh to fit from the inside. laid out to see what could be attached before painting commenced.
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
Leading edges, dielectric

panels, and the nose and tail
radomes were all airbrushed
in their respective shades,
being masked in readiness
for the main camouflage.
 The clear screen for the head-up display was masked and the surround painted matt
black, along with the coaming section, before both were dry-brushed to highlight the detail.
 The tails were a simple slide-fit, which allowed the metal areas of the engine to be
airbrushed and masked easily, before the latter were added.
A test-fit revealed the canopy sat

snugly in the moulded fuselage
recess, while exhibiting good clarity
through the glazing. Areas to be
painted were moulded slightly
opaque, as seen here.
painted areas and the canopy were comprised two pieces, and these Streaks & Stains wash, which was ultimately worth the effort
then masked in preparation for the were clamped while the cement imparted a suitably grimy look. once the unmasking revealed the
main camouflage colours. set, to eliminate any difficult After the wheel seams were completed camouflage. Minor
The undercarriage legs were seams. To match the wheel wells, sanded, they received an touch-ups were needed in places,
fabulously detailed multi-part the undercarriage legs were airbrushed layer of H77 Tire Black, but these were tackled swiftly,
units, which all assembled with painted H57 Aircraft Gray, followed and the centres were sprayed given the ease with which MRP
positive locating pins. Each wheel by an ALCHW-004 Dark Liquid Xtracolor X628 Soviet Wheel Hub sprayed. All previously
Green. These were masked with masked panels were
the aid of a draughtsman’s circle then uncovered and
template, which is one of the neatened where paint had
easiest ways to paint wheel hubs. creeped, before
Once assembled, all undercarriage the canopy
parts could then be set aside for surround was
installation later. re-masked and
treated with matt
Blue notes, red stars black…once fully
It was important to plan ahead for dry, the model was
the three-tone camouflage, the
first being the Mr Paint MRP-202
Light Blue Su-32/Su-34 over the
entire airframe. The pattern for
the camouflage was then set with
White Tack ‘worms’ – any gaps
were covered with tape. This
process was then repeated with
MRP-203 Light Green Blue Su-32/
Su-34, before the final shade of
MRP-204 Dark Green Blue Su-32/
 The pylons were each labelled with their parts numbers to ease identification, as they Su-34 was applied. Although
all appeared very similar on the runners. this was an involved process, it

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
 All three undercarriage units were well-detailed items, with each leg comprising multiple
parts. As with other small components, care was needed when removing them from the runners.
 After a coat of paint and a panel wash, the gear legs came to life. The tyres exhibited
impressive detail for 1/72 scale units.
 MRP-202 Light Blue Su-32/Su-34 was the first colour applied, covering the entire upper
and lower surfaces.
 White Tack ‘worms’ and masking tape covered the lighter areas, and set the pattern for
the light green-blue segments.
airbrushed with clear gloss varnish. backing paper. Despite this, though, beware, not all are applicable
Trumpeter’s painting no problems were encountered to the Su-34, despite what the
and markings guide was during this decaling stage. supplied weapons chart indicated.
comprehensive, albeit slightly on Unsurprisingly, a difficult choice
the small side for decal placement, Things under wings lay ahead regarding what would
with myriad stencils dotted Trumpeter has earned an enviable be hung under the Fullback’s
around the airframe; several were reputation for the number of wings and fuselage. A study
so small they could barely be seen stores it includes with its aircraft of Internet references yielded
after being removed from their kits, and this was no exception, an abundance of weapons fits,
sharing most (if not all) with with no two seemingly alike, but
its previous multi-role Flanker certain patterns did emerge.
offerings. This meant two examples Air-to-surface weapons seemed
each (apart from the APK-9 data- confined to the fuselage, intake
link pod) of a whole range of AAMs and innermost wing pylons,
and air-to-ground munitions – but while the outer hardpoints were
reserved for air-to-air missiles.
For this build, a mixture of
ordnance (and their associated
launch rails) was selected,
including a centreline fuel tank,
which is usually carried on ferry
missions. Given the multiplicity
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Su-34 FULLBACK
 The masking process was repeated for the final dark green-blue camouflage, and while at  After all the masking had been removed and fine touch-ups applied where appropriate,
this stage it appeared rather messy, it facilitated the soft-edged pattern. the results were well worth the effort.
of components (each weapon 004 Dark Liquid Streaks & Beginning of the end the glue to cure, after which the
comprised several parts) sets Stains applied to the panel lines, All that was needed to finish the wheels were added. Note that for
were labelled individually during which imparted a suitably used Fullback was the undercarriage, the nose gear, the debris guard
the painting stages. By far the appearance and highlighted the stores and small peripherals to so ubiquitous with many Russian
most complex to assemble were delicate surface detail. Fluid stains be attached. All landing gear jets, was attached first.
the FAB-100 bombs, of which and streaks were also added via parts fitted as advertised, Diligence was needed when
there were 12, with three items oils, which were then wiped in although the main gear legs securing the landing gear doors,
per unit and a further 48 parts for the direction of the airflow with a needed care, as the pins were as smaller parts could easily
the two MBD3-U6 multiple-ejector thinner-laden cotton bud. Further very snug in their locating holes… have been damaged when
racks (MER). The remainder of light staining was then airbrushed deft use of a small rounded file removing them from the runners,
the stores were assembled in with heavily thinned X-19 Smoke, resolved this issue easily. and they were fiddly to attach.
the usual manner, painted and before the entire model received The nose landing gear leg Close attention was paid to the
decaled, then set aside until later. a final varnish coat, courtesy of arrangement fit was very positive instructions here, to confirm the
With the aid of high-quality ALC-311 Klear Kote Light Sheen, — all parts were secured with correct pieces were fitted, so they
reference photos, weathering as a matt surface would have liquid cement and the model was all located correctly with their
effects commenced with ALCHW- appeared too toy-like. then left inverted overnight for associated retraction arms.

After the decals and a sealing coat
of gloss clear had been applied,
weathering effects commenced
with a panel line wash.
With pylons and stores fitted,

the small antennas and pitot were
glued onto the forward fuselage.
This was probably one of the few
times good reference photos were
needed during assembly, to confirm
their correct placement, as the
instructions were somewhat vague.
The last parts to be fitted were
the exhausts, which were treated
with ALC-112 Steel and ALC-111
Magnesium, before being tinted  Once one MER and its associated bombs were completed, it was a
with Alclad’s Hot Metal Colours, simple, yet repetitive task to make the second unit, as the latter were
namely, ALC-416 Sepia, -413 Blue fiddly to work on.
and -417 Violet, which produced a
worn, super-heated look. Though
mostly hidden on the finished
model, the afterburner flame rings
were superbly rendered parts,
which fitted positively.
Final verdict
Trumpeter appears to have
captured the Fullback’s complex
curves faithfully, and the detail
was excellent throughout; notably,
some of the smaller parts present
are omitted from larger scale
offerings, so the firm is to be
applauded for their inclusion in  Afterburner rings and jet pipe inner faces received Alclad metallic tones,
with both Steel and Magnesium shades being employed.
1/72. The sheer number and variety
of weapons/stores were further
plus points, along with the detailed
undercarriage and cockpit with the
first-class decal sheets. Due to its
near-perfect fit, it shouldn’t present
any issues for all but the most
inexperienced modeller, and
is highly recommended
for Russian Air Force
aficionados. There have
been comments regarding
the model's nose shape, but
for those demanding complete
accuracy, it’s nothing that couldn’t
be resolved by a few minutes'  Tints on the external ‘petals’ were added courtesy of Alclad’s Hot Metal
work with sanding sticks. range, with blue, red and sepia hues airbrushed lightly onto each unit.
OUT AND ABOUT
POOLE VIKINGS MODEL SHOW
If there was a prize for the show’s southern England’s premier model
most distinctive model, it would events. Held on April 14, this year’s
have been won by this eye-catching get-together was fortunate in
1/72 MikroMir Kalinin K-12, built dodging the awful weather around
by Poole Vikings’ Jim Smith. that time, and duly attracted large
crowds. Taking place at the local
girls’ school, Parkstone Grammar,
so many visitors flocked to the
show that parking in the immediate
vicinity was completely full and
spilled over into adjoining streets,
at the height of the day’s activities.
As usual the exhibition proved
to be a showcase of talent from
across southern England, with
model clubs visiting from as far
afield as Oxfordshire.
Further details of Poole
Southern Showcase
Vikings Model Club events and
activities can be found at https://
poolevikingsblog.wordpress.
com/ Malcolm V Lowe
 Large and eye-catching, this F-4J Phantom II in US Marine Corps markings was made
from the 1/32 Tamiya kit, and graced South Somerset Model Club’s table.
 With Airfix’s 1/48 kit as a basis, Nick Williamson of IPMS Salisbury exhibited this very
smart Sea Hurricane in Fleet Air Arm markings. (all photos Malcolm V Lowe)
 The ISCA Model Club’s display featured the Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship IJN  Made from the 1/35 Dragon kit, this Sherman III tank was finished in Royal Wiltshire
Mikasa (a warship that still exists as a museum), built from the 1/700 Hasegawa kit. Yeomanry markings by Les Clancy, of the West Middlesex Scale Model Club.
L
ooking back through the
records, Poole Vikings Model
Club members recently
discovered their first ‘official’
model show was during 1987.
Therefore, the recent 2018
incarnation of this well-known
event was officially the 32nd Poole
Vikings exhibition – although some
members still claim the history of
model shows in Dorset’s Poole area
has a much longer tradition.
Whatever the exact total, the
Vikings’ annual gathering has  Poole Scale Modellers member Ralph Dodds displayed this 1/600 HMS Intrepid, a ship on which he served during 1981. It is a major
long been established as one of conversion of Airfix’s vintage HMS Fearless kit, and involved much scratch-building work.

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BASIC BUILD
SPITFIRE F.22
Chris Jones
is absolutely
thrilled about the
re-release of one of
his favourite kits…
Airfix’s classic 1/48
Spitfire F.22/24
Beauty meets the

well and truly met the beast! For Force, the F.22 and F.24 were the
BEA
the RAF, Griffon variants reached last of the ‘fighter’ Spitfires.
ST
their pinnacle in the F.22/24
series, with new wings (from the Return of a classic
Mk.21), an enlarged vertical tail It’s strange how tastes can change.
(which helped counter the massive As a youngster, Spitfires with
torque from the 2,050hp Griffon Griffon engines and tear-drop
61), low-back rear fuselage, and canopies had no appeal to me,
a phenomenal punch from four but as an adult, they are now
20mm Hispano cannons. Many confirmed favourites, and with that
familiar lines from the high-back in mind, news of the re-release of
Spitfires had vanished, to be this kit was received with elation.
T
he word Spitfire inevitably the Merlin-powered variants. replaced by a new and more brutal Along with Airfix’s 1/48 Lightning
evokes all manner of However, that powerplant of elegance. The Seafire FR.47 was family and Seafire FR.46/47, the
inspirational and emotive course is just part of the story, and even more developed, and the Spitfire F.22/24 represents a high
thoughts, but one's mind with the introduction of the potent PR.XIX served for longer…but for point for Airfix in the mid- to late-
normally defaults to the beauty of Rolls-Royce Griffon, beauty had the RAF and Royal Auxiliary Air 1990s. Good fit, excellent shapes
 The recessed panel lines and rivet rendering on this kit are superb (they were the first  The beam that sat across the inner flaps was trimmed to avoid fit issues later on, while
time around), and the moulds have held up well despite its relative age. clear colours made the lights look great when viewed from the underside.

BASIC BUILD
SPITFIRE F.22
Kit Colour Schemes

Airfix has provided two attractive schemes, which should please most dedicated
Spitfire fans:
• F.24, VN318, 80 Squadron, Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force, Kai Tak, 1955
• F.22 PK553, 607 Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, RAF Ouston, England, 1948
 Whether the canopy is open or closed on a Spitfire, it isn’t easy to see much, and the kit
sidewall was deemed more than adequate for a basic build.
and gorgeous recessed panel line the starboard half, but the rudder
detail define this superlative trio, pedal assembly stayed separate
and with both the Lightnings and to prevent an early breakage.
Seafires having been re-released Next, two parts Tamiya XF-71 IJN
in recent years, it’s only right these Cockpit Green were mixed with
Spitfires make a belated return. one part XF-2 White, to represent
RAF Cockpit Green and once dry,
Spits and seatbelts detail painting took place, before
Every pilot needs somewhere to Alclad ALC-600 Aqua Gloss Clear
sit (unless it’s a prone Meteor!) sealed it all. The instrument dials
and something to hold them in from the kit decal sheet were
place, so, after tackling two or removed, applied and sealed
three ejector pin marks on the before cockpit dirt was applied via
cockpit frames, the hole for the  To enhance the detail on offer the
a wash of AMMO-MIG’s A-MIG.1407
control column was drilled, while more
Sutton harness was opened on the Engine Grime. After tidying the
holes were created in the rear bulkhead
rear bulkhead. Later, test-fitting wash with thinners and brushes, (for the seatbelt) and in the small support
revealed this part would snag the the interior received several light brace that sat on the fuselage, behind the
beam that sat across the lower coats of Xtracolor XDFF Flat pilot’s seat.
fuselage/wing, so the bottom of Varnish, and once dry, the seat
 Since this was to
the frame was also trimmed to and rudder pedal assembly were be a basic project
ensure a better fit. The seat was positioned permanently before (apart from the
painted Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown, continuing. Since any well-used canopy), multiple
before pieces of Tamiya Tape were cockpit tends to weather, both small pieces of Tamiya
fashioned into a seatbelt and the Silver Prismacolor and a standard Tape were used to
instrument panel was fixed to HB pencil were employed to apply produce the seatbelt.
the port fuselage. Meanwhile, the metal chip effects, while dots of
rear bulkhead was attached to various light and dark brown
BASIC BUILD
SPITFIRE F.22
The intake sat a

little low, so plastic
card was used later
to raise it. Another
small piece of plastic
was employed to
cover the internal
intake seam.
 The kit canopy didn’t fit while open, and to ensure a better position when closed, the
highlighted areas needed to be reduced via sanding. To pose the canopy open, an excellent
vacform alternative from Rob Taurus was sourced.
 The instrument panel decals were cut out and applied individually,
while the home-made seatbelt didn’t look too shabby either.
Supermarine Spitfire F.22/24
MODEL SPEC
By: Airfix
Stock Code: A06101A
Scale: 1/48
Price: £24.99
Available from: www.airfix.com
the seams slightly, as once hard,
it provided a pre-filled seam,
which obviated the need for any
putty. This isn’t always possible,
but can work wonders when it is
and joyfully, the fit of the fuselage
halves was sheer perfection.
Seams look best when the glue
blendable pencils were used on the vacuum-formed replacement from offers a resin prop and spinner is left to harden for as long as
seat and worked with a cocktail Rob Taurus (RBT48043, available (BCR48026, www.barracudacast. possible before sanding the joins,
stick to produce a worn, scuffed from Hannants: www.hannants. com), and Quickboost provides and four days tends to be the
effect on the Bakelite. Initially, it co.uk) was pressed into service. resin prop blades (48252, www. author’s self-imposed minimum.
was decided to use the kit tear- Apart from the rear canopy, quickboost.net). However, if one can wait, longer
drop hood, but it wouldn’t sit the only other addition was the is better. With that in mind, the
correctly in the open position, and replacement of the gun sight Fuselage fusion fuselage was set to one side...
although it would fit closed, the glass with clear plastic card. The After removing paint from the Meanwhile, as work proceeded on
rear fuselage that sat underneath propeller blades could have been mating surfaces, a bead of Revell the interior, the wings were tackled
it had to be reduced to minimise shaped more accurately, Contacta Cement was run around simultaneously. The multi-coloured
gaps. However, after performing but I was happy to live with the join lines on both fuselage lights transparency was secured
the required sanding, a change of them, and as ever, aftermarket halves, which were then secured to the lower wing/fuselage with
heart took place, and so to pose replacements are available if with tape. It was well worth trying Tamiya Extra Thin Cement, before
the canopy open, an excellent required; Barracuda Studios to get the glue to ‘splurge’ out of being painted with relevant clear
Colour on aeroplanes is always good in my opinion, and Medium Sea Grey

the eye-catching red Cooper Air Race band would was sprayed
provide welcome contrast to the camouflage. underneath, before
it was treated
to light and
dark mottles

BASIC BUILD
SPITFIRE F.22
Two methods were used to mask the

hard-edged upper surface scheme.
Here, a template was sketched so it
could be cut from Tamiya Tape…
minor note, though, concerned the

rudder control rod (which met the
lower rudder) as this did need to
be trimmed to improve the fit.
Greens and greys

After the joins were primed
with XF-82 RAF Ocean
Gray 2, remedial work and
re-priming took place to
ensure neatness, before most
of the primer was removed (to stop
it affecting lighter colours) and
assistance from a needle file. The painting could begin.
radiators also needed attention It was decided to portray the
before proceeding further, but camouflaged aircraft in this boxing,
bizarrely, I always find this part a Cooper Air Race participant,
of a Spitfire build extremely and the associated race band
tedious…but it still had to be done. was sprayed first, with white as
Radiators were painted with Alclad a base coat, before XF-7 Flat Red
ALC-101 Aluminium and weathered sufficed for the main colour. This
with a home-made dark grey oil was sealed with a light gloss spray
wash, while the relevant areas and masked, before Medium Sea
under the wing and the insides Grey was sprayed across the under
colours. The flat cross bar on, it was probably best to have of the radiator housings were surfaces; it was then mottled with
also had to be trimmed in this just glued together the edges of painted with XF-83 RAF Medium light and dark tones. This was
area, but regarding the actual wing the wings. If the main wheel wells Sea Gray 2. After securing the sealed with a light touch of gloss,
halves, the fit was superb once were also glued and clamped (as radiators inside their housings, before the lower demarcation
more. After remembering to paint done here) it reduced the amount they were attached to the wings. was masked. As is always the
the fuselage floor cockpit green, of flexibility when ensuring the The wing/fuselage fit was good, case with any build article, it can
the wings were left for several best possible wing-to-fuselage and after assembling the airframe take a few seconds to read about
days, before the seams were joins. The transparent wing light completely, Milliput Superfine something that, essentially, took
sanded. However, to ensure the inserts were also attached at this White was used where necessary much longer in reality!
best fit across the wing roots later point, but the fit did require subtle to neaten and improve join lines. A Upper surfaces were then
…while in other areas, Tamiya

Tape for Curves was cut into thin
strips and burnished to provide
suitably ‘wavy’ boundaries.
Painting of the upper surfaces

commenced with Ocean Grey, and as ever,
it too received weathering mottles for more life.
BASIC BUILD
SPITFIRE F.22
 Dark Green paint concluded the camouflage phase, but it was also treated to lighter and  After a gloss coat, the decals were applied and sealed. They were possibly the best
darker shades to ensure tonal variation. markings from an Airfix release the author has ever worked with.
Post-shading also
occurred on the upper
surfaces, to produce
panel dirt and
Subtle post-shading exhaust stains.
produced accumulated
grime around panel lines.
sprayed with XF-82 RAF Ocean XF-81 RAF Dark Green 2 was panel lines received an oil wash, attached to the outer main wheel
Gray 2 mottled, and sealed in applied and mottled as before. with different homemade colours well doors were removed, the tops
the same way as the undersides. Although the kit paint guide didn’t being used for the different tones of the main gear leg doors trimmed
Reference photos of Spitfire show the yellow outboard leading on the model. The advantage and the gear legs themselves were
PK553 showed a hard edge to edges, reference photos showed being it avoided a stark contrast, also in for attention to remove a
the camouflage demarcation, so these were there in reality, so the as can sometimes be the case if a protrusion or two, which affected
this was re-created with the aid of boundaries were masked and universally dark wash is chosen. the fit near the locating hole. With
Tamiya Masking Tape for Curves, yellow sprayed. The next stage was After assembling as much of the the model on its wheels, more
cut into fine strips to make it as to gloss the airframe in preparation airframe as humanly possible, Xtracolor Flat Varnish was applied
curvy as possible. The Ocean Gray for the decals, which were quite it was remembered that slight in many fine, light coats to subdue
was then covered with standard simply the best in any Airfix trimming was required to get the model’s final finish. A 2:1 mix
Tamiya tape (and Humbrol Maskol release the author recalls using. several of the undercarriage- of XF-1 Flat Black and XF-64 Red
in highly awkward areas) before Once sealed with more gloss, the related items to fit. The bars Brown was then used to replicate

BASIC BUILD
SPITFIRE F.22
muck and grime (and exhaust

staining) via post-shading, around
panel lines. This same mix was
used in conjunction with dragged-
back oil dots and blendable pencils
to provide the characteristic oil
leaks along the Spitfire’s underside.
The next stage involved a silver
Prismacolor pencil, to provide
chipping around the cowl, inboard
leading edges, wing roots and
gun panels. To suggest scuffs
from groundcrew activity, a
metal kitchen scourer
was tapped lightly
around the
 AMMO-MIG’s Fresh Oil Streaks product

produced leaks and stains in keeping with
reference photos of grubby Griffon-engined
airframes. A thinned brown wash also
helped to make certain panel lines dirtier.
cowling and up the wing walkways. touches included an aerial from
Following this, A-MIG.1407 Fresh smoke-coloured invisible mending
Engine Oil was applied via super thread to bring it all to a close.
fine, light brushwork around the
cowl and under surfaces, to depict Griffon glee
various fluid leaks and stains. It This was a fun build of a great
was also possible to blend it with kit, and it’s pleasing to see it
cotton buds and thinner, which re-released after a long hiatus.
looked convincing. Additionally, A few small items needed
A-MIG.1000 Brown Wash for modification, but the panel line
German Dark Yellow was thinned, detail is truly superb, the fit of the
and tiny amounts were brushed airframe excellent, and the finished
along certain particularly dirty result looks brilliant out of the box.
panel lines, before highly diluted I’ll certainly be off to buy a load
XF-57 Buff was sprayed around more when they hit the shops…and
wing roots to suggest grime from would encourage you to do
high footfall, and on the tyres. Final exactly the same!
 After using a sharp silver pencil to produce chipping effects, a kitchen scourer was  Oil dots were dragged, blendable pencils were used and AMMO-MIG’s Fresh Engine oil
tapped carefully onto areas of high footfall, to emulate scuffs. made the undersides suitably grubby. If anything, they still looked too clean though!
IN FOCUS
LATE-MARK SPITFIRES
The first production Spitfire Mk.22,

PK312, formates with Mk.21s
(including LA217) to show its
different, cut-down fuselage shape;
PK312 was delivered in March 1945.
FOUR-GUN
CONCLUSION
Malcolm V Lowe tells the story of the
final Supermarine Spitfire post-war
production versions
I
t was testimony to the basic layout as conceived by RJ
outstanding design and Mitchell and his fellow designers
capabilities of the Supermarine holding good for many years.
Spitfire that the type was However, by the later stages of
in service, and production, the war, the type had evolved in
throughout World War Two. terms of available power with the
Outline work on what specifically introduction of the Rolls-Royce
became the Spitfire had taken Griffon engine, to replace the
place during the 1930s, with the celebrated Merlin powerplant.
prototype famously making its first
flight in March 1936. Significant Redesigned wing
manufacture of many production A consequence of this evolution Originally a Mk.22, Spitfire Mk.24 PK515 banks to display the new wing shape of
the late and final production Spitfires. The four-cannon wing armament is also
versions and vitally important was a major transformation
evident. (All Key Collection unless stated)
frontline service followed, with the in the Spitfire’s basic layout,

IN FOCUS
LATE-MARK SPITFIRES
which was represented in the

final marks. Significant within
the design parameters of these
late-production versions was a
complete revision of the Spitfire’s
elliptical wing. Following the death
of RJ Mitchell during mid-1937,
development work on later Spitfire
sub-types had been performed
by various designers. One of the
better known among them was
Joseph Smith. Both he – and the
design team at Rolls-Royce – had
identified the Griffon as a more
powerful engine for the Spitfire
even as early as 1939, thus giving
greater performance possibilities
compared to the earlier Merlin-
powered models. The first example
with a Griffon installed (called a
Spitfire Mk.IV, serial DP845) flew
during November 1941.
Above: Spitfire Mk.22 PK350 was restored to airworthy condition in Rhodesia, Africa, wing of, for example, a Spitfire
Mythical boost during the late 1970s by Jack Malloch and his team. Sadly, it crashed on March 26, Mk.II-series airframe. The new
The success of this new layout 1982, killing Malloch and destroying the aircraft. wing’s redesigned ailerons were
eventually led to several initial some 5% larger and attached by
Griffon-powered production This Mk.22 is apparently PK596, which continuous piano hinges, instead
would make it one of a number of
versions that flew in frontline of the previous Frise balanced
surplus late-mark Spitfires sold to JG
service, notably the Mk.XIV. Will during the 1950s. type. They were also extended
However, the increased slightly and this, coupled with
performance envelope delivered by a straighter trailing edge and
the Griffon ultimately necessitated redesigned tip, gave the wings
design and airframe changes. In a different appearance to the
particular, the Spitfire’s elliptical elliptical shape of previous
wing, with its Frise type balanced Spitfires. The new wingspan was
ailerons, was less suited to the 36ft 11in (11.25m), and it was the
Griffon’s increased power, the first major revision of the Spitfire’s
ailerons especially being liable to wing since the early days of the
reversal at higher speeds. type’s design work.
The wing redesign that finally The initial production Spitfire
reached production status for with this major alteration was the
later Spitfires was less elliptical Mk.21 (Supermarine Type 356),
in shape compared to the earlier written originally as Mk.XXI until
marks, and had a torsional stiffness the notation of mark numbers
recognised at the time of 47% was altered for British military
greater than the standard elliptical aircraft. So different was this new
version to the Spitfires that went
before, that for a time a different
name – Victor – was a possibility.
Early testing was carried out with
Spitfire DP851, which flew in an
intended Type 356 configuration
during October 1942. The first
production Mk.21 (eventually
written as F.Mk.21 or simply also as
F.21) was LA187. This example flew
initially during the first half of 1944,
but difficulties were encountered
with the new type (including
certain handling problems), which
delayed its full-scale production
and entry into service; the first
major operational RAF unit was 91
Squadron during early 1945.
Just 120 Spitfire F.21s were
eventually completed as such.
Above: Egypt was one of a small number of export customers for the Spitfire Mk.22. This example was photographed at Luqa, Reduced production orders during
Malta, while in transit to its new owners. Note the rocket launcher zero-length stubs under the wings. the late war period, and even
IN FOCUS
LATE-MARK SPITFIRES
(RPG) for the inner, and 150 RPG

for the outer; the Mks.21 and 22
had the long-barrelled Hispano
Mk.II, but later Mk.24s had the
short-barrelled Hispano Mk.V.
The Mk.24 could also carry three
500lb (227kg) bombs, or unguided
rockets on zero-length pylons
(three under each wing).
Although most Mk.21/22/24
Spitfires had Griffon 61 power, a
limited number were fitted with the
Griffon 85 engine, driving contra-
rotating propellers.
In addition to RAF use, a small
number of the late mark Spitfires
were exported, with Egypt,
Southern Rhodesia and Syria
One of the contestants in the Cooper receiving examples of the Mk.22.
Air Race was Spitfire Mk.22 PK553 of
607 (County of Durham) Squadron, Racing Spitfires
RAuxAF, which was numbered ‘64’… Following the end of World War
with ‘4’ alone being painted on the Two, the pursuit of air racing
airframe. (John Batchelor Collection) was revived in Britain and this
occasionally included participation
more so when the war in Europe important frontline user was 73 Griffon power by RAF aircraft. Staged on Sunday
ended during May 1945, in addition Squadron at Ta Kali airfield, Malta. The Griffon 61 supercharged inline July 31, 1949, there was a special
to changing priorities, conspired The final production Mk.24 was engine was the powerplant of the race for RAuxAF aircraft (the year
to ensure the final production the last of all Spitfires to be built. It Mks.21/22/24, with a maximum is sometimes said to have been
Spitfires were not very prolific. was serial number VN496, and as power rating quoted by its 1948). A trophy for this event was
with other concluding Spitfires it manufacturer of 2,050hp on full donated by Wing Commander G
Revised fuselage was assembled at South Marston, supercharger. With this engine, Cooper, the Member of Parliament
Developed virtually in parallel Wiltshire; the Castle Bromwich the Mk.24 was discovered in for Middlesbrough West. The race
to the F.21 was the F.22 – also factory where so many Spitfires service trials to have a creditable was a handicap over four laps of
called Type 356. This version was were formerly built was closed maximum speed of 454mph the 20-mile (32.19km) course at
markedly different in featuring during December 1945. VN496 was (730.64km/h) at 26,000ft Elmdon airfield (now Birmingham
a cut-down rear fuselage, and a delivered, according to its record (7,925m); the climb rate was quoted Airport), and included Spitfires
clear teardrop ‘bubble’ rearwards- card history, during April 1949 (but as 4,900ft/min (1,494m/min), racing each other and against a
sliding canopy. Although this completed in February 1948). The considerably greater than early potentially faster de Havilland
gave the Mk.22 a very purposeful Mk.24 was a rare beast for frontline 1940s Spitfires. Service ceiling was Vampire. Among the Spitfires was
appearance, the major alteration use with the RAF, although 80 43,000ft (13,106m), the Griffon 61 Mk.22 PK553 (race number 64,
to the rear fuselage shape (again Squadron flew the type in West giving the late-production Spitfires abbreviated to just ‘4’ in temporary
a new feature in the Spitfire line) Germany and then Hong Kong; a useful high-altitude capability. paint on the airframe) of 607
gave directional stability problems. several Mk.24s were later passed to Armament comprised four (two in (County of Durham) Squadron,
It was followed by the final Spitfire the Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force each wing) 20mm British Hispano RAuxAF, intended to be piloted
production model, the Mk.24 (also (later re-named with a ‘Royal’ title). cannons, with 175 rounds per gun by Flying Officer I Baxter.
Type 356). The latter was very
similar to the Mk.22 apart from
minor modifications, increased
fuel, and a slight armament
revision in later airframes.
Mk.22/24 production and final
assembly has been the source
of considerable confusion
in subsequent years, but
manufacture of the Mk.22 is now
generally agreed as 260 airframes;
the Mk.24 appears to have been
derived from Mk.22 contracts,
including 24 (or possibly 27) final
examples of the Mk.22 finished as
the Mk.24, six Mk.22 assumed to
have been converted to Mk.24, and
54 completed as Mk.24.
The Mk.22 served in a limited
manner with the RAF post-war,
mainly with Royal Auxiliary Air Revised, Supermarine Spiteful-style tailplane surfaces were fitted to later-production Griffon-engined Spitfires, as seen on this
US civil-registered Mk.24, N7929A (ex-VN332), which crashed during April 1953.
Force (RAuxAF) units, but an

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INTERMEDIATE BUILD
T-80UM1 MBT
Massimo Santarossa
finds lasting impressions
are more important
with Modelcollect’s T-80
main battle tank
leopArd
d
esigned as the Soviet 4,800 T-80s were in service with
Union’s first third- the Soviet Union, but they never
generation main battle fulfilled their intended role of
tank (MBT), the T-80 was smashing through NATO lines
an advanced project, and the last and advancing across Europe.
such vehicle produced before that Instead, the type’s sole combat
nation’s fracture in 1991. was during 1994’s First Chechen
It involved fitting a gas turbine War, where they fared poorly in
engine into a T-64 chassis, urban combat, being vulnerable
and while initial versions were to rocket-propelled grenades. The
unsuccessful, further development T-80UM1, known as the Bars (snow
yielded the T-80, which entered leopard) was the final variant (with
service in 1976 as the first MBT improved reactive armour and fire-
with this powerplant type. The control equipment, and the Arena
 In addition to the basic styrene, Modelcollect packed the box with extras, which included T-80U (U for ulushcheniye — active protection system), before
PE and a turned metal barrel. The former’s grilles added much to the model’s appearance, improvement) was introduced emphasis shifted to the T-90 and
while the latter eased construction immensely. in 1985, and by 1991, more than ultimately T-14 Armata.
 To improve the look of the turret’s cast texture, it was coated with Testors’ liquid glue,  As the turret was designed to cater for several variants, there were notches and
and while the plastic was still soft, it was stippled with a stiff paintbrush. This produced a recesses that required filling. Those along the lower edge received putty, while others were
suitably roughened surface and could be reworked until the desired effect was achieved. filled with heat-treated sprue, before being neatened by sanding.

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
T-80UM1 MBT
The gun mantlet/blast bag did not mate properly to the turret, so notches were cut No powerplant was included, but
to correct for the difference in mounting angles. Note the sanded Mr. Surfacer on the engine deck was ventilated,
the armour plates’ outer surfaces. with PE grille covers. The interior
was painted black to prevent light
being reflected from the inside.
Busy contents featured a high level of detail — Welcome refinement doubt where some items should
It’s always pleasing to find a good more than most manufacturers The amount of moulded detail, have been located; this meant
quality 1/72 armour kit. Since provide in this scale, with no seam and that to be added was laudable, constant cross-referencing against
Modelcollect hit the scene in lines or flash. There were also two both in quantity and quality… photographs throughout the build.
2012, it’s released an extensive small photo-etched (PE) metal but not necessarily perfect. Sink More than a few parts attached
collection, concentrating initially frets and a turned metal barrel. marks were noted on the lower with a simple (and consequently
on Soviet/Russian and ‘Germany A brief study of the instructions ballistic armour plates, which were fragile) butt-join, while others
1946’ armour, and branching revealed well-drawn diagrams and resolved via Mr. Surfacer. At this were omitted.
recently into Western vehicles and colour profiles for two tanks, with stage, vagaries in the instructions Two cases stood out: a pair of
aircraft. Upon opening the sturdy AMMO-MIG colour codes. Would became apparent, and there was rectangular blocks were noted
box, one was struck immediately first impressions hold true?
by the quality of the styrene, which Assembly started with the
turret, and straight away, chinks
T-80UM1 in Modelcollect’s armour started
MODEL SPEC
By: Modelcollect to appear. When the turret halves

were joined, notches on each item
Stock Code: UA72063
resulted in larger gaps, which
Scale: 1/72 had to be filled; other recesses
Price: US $21.99 (where unused parts would have
been — multiple versions can be
Available from:
www.modelcollect.com built with these components) were
addressed similarly. Real T-80s
have cast turrets, the texture of
which is evident in photos. To
replicate this, the kit part received
two coats of Testors’ liquid glue
and, while the plastic was still soft,
it was stippled with a stiff brush.
 Another area forgotten by the
instructions...the moulded detail on the
glacis plate must be removed before the
replacement add-on armour (Part X46)
could be installed.
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
T-80UM1 MBT
 There was wiggle room when the suspension was mounted, so to ensure even running gear,
a metal ruler was used to keep everything aligned while the glue set.
 The lower hull and running gear received MM Medium Green. Rubber portions of the road
wheels were then brush-painted Vallejo Black Grey, which was more realistic than neat black.
 To create the ridge along the top of the barrel representing the thermal blanket flange,  With the underside painted and varnished, an oil pin wash was applied to highlight the detail.
lengths of 12-thou brass rod were cut on a ceramic tile, then secured with CA. By mixing Burnt Sienna with a touch of Lamp Black, a colour similar to used motor oil was created.
on either side of the main gun in secured with cyanoacrylate (CA) appeared the holes were measured bulk of the construction was
reference photos; these were on glue. A simple fix, but one that in metric, while the associated accomplished, it was time for the
Runner Y, but not mentioned in made a visual impact. pins were imperial sizes. The same airbrush to take over.
the instructions. It’s not sure what could be said of other parts as
these were, but they appeared to Quit complaining! well — this meant the fit was ‘off’ Eastern colours
have electrical connections, so may Construction of the lower hull was slightly, causing more confusion Deciphering which shades of paint
have been either unused mounts simpler, although not without its than actual trouble. to use was tricky, since AMMO-
for the earlier Shtora-1 defensive niggles. The instructions failed to So far it may have sounded that MIG products weren’t readily
aid, or another countermeasures mention the surface detail on the there was nothing to like about available, and cross-referencing
system. Perhaps more vexing glacis plate needed to be removed, this model, but the truth was did not yield definitive results.
were the smoke dischargers — two before the add-on armour blocks exactly the opposite. There is no Added to this was the fact no two
arrays of six were required, yet (Part X46) could be installed. such thing as a ‘perfect’ kit, so T-80s appeared to have the same
confusingly, Part B18 was supplied Similarly, the suspension fit and having to do extra work to get camouflage pattern, and the UM-1
in two versions, with just eight road wheel assembly was trouble the most out of the parts should was a prototype/demonstration
of each type, which would have free…mostly. To this modeller, it come as no surprise. Once the vehicle. What some might see
meant a miss-match. Thankfully
(although not noted in the
instructions), there were additional
items on Runner Y (which held
all UM-1-specific components) to
correct the shortfall.
The turned metal barrel was

quite the treat, something every
armour builder would like to see
as standard in a kit. But, due to
the nature of its construction, one
detail was missing: the thermal
jacket flange along the top. This
was fashioned from short lengths
of 12-thou (0.3mm) brass rod,

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
T-80UM1 MBT
refere~ceS
• Prime Portal (www.primeportal.net)
• Russia’s Main Battle Tank T-80U,
as a road block, was instead an wash of Burnt Sienna with a touch length wouldn’t be seen under the by Steven Zaloga and David Markov
opportunity for artistic licence… of Lamp Black oils accentuated side skirts. With the latter installed, (Concorde), ISBN 962-361-656-2
while trying to be as accurate as the details. The model was then the lower hull was masked so the
possible of course! sealed under a layer of MM Flat remainder could be painted.
Painting commenced with the Clear Lacquer. Tamiya Fine Surface Primer Gray
lower hull and road wheels being The tracks were supplied as link- was then decanted from its ‘rattle’
coated with Model Master (MM) and-length units. After having can and airbrushed on the upper
1713 Medium Green, while Vallejo painted them on the runner, the surfaces. Starting with the lightest
70.862 Black Grey was applied lower section, idler, and drive colour first, Tamiya XF-57 Buff was
to the rubber tyres and track sprocket sections were added applied, and once dry, Silly Putty
pads. After a gloss coat of Alclad with CA. No attempt was made to (www.crayola.com) was rolled into
ALC-600 Aqua Gloss Clear, a pin complete the tracks, as the upper thin lengths and used to set the
The link-and-length tracks

were painted on the runner;
first in Vallejo Black Grey for
the rubber pad, and then,
as seen here, Alclad ALC-112
Steel for the metal parts.
 Compared to the depth of the road wheels, the axles were short, and as such they did
not mate in the most secure manner. A ruler was used to keep the wheels in line while the
glue cured.
With the running gear fixed,

the idlers were highlighted by
rubbing them with graphite  The bottom sections of the link-and-length tracks were installed, along with those that
powder from a lead pencil. wrapped around the idler and drive sprocket; the side skirts would hide the upper part,
which was omitted.
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
T-80UM1 MBT
 The kit’s unditching beam looked exactly like a plastic log with sink marks…so a more
realistic replacement was fashioned from wooden dowel of the same diameter.
 After an airbrushed coat of Tamiya Buff, thin lengths of rolled Silly Putty set the
camouflage, with the centre portions then filled with more putty. Blu Tack could also be used.
camouflage pattern, although Blu pin wash to highlight the detail; Models (www.florymodels.co.uk) started multiple times, until the
Tack could also be used. Next, MM this was where Modelcollect’s Dark Dirt wash was brushed desired appearance was achieved.
Medium Green was sprayed, before moulding truly shined through, as evenly over the entire model This done, the wash was fixed with
70.862 Black Grey was hand- all the relief seemed to burst forth and allowed to dry, which didn’t a light spray of matt varnish.
painted as a boundary between into three-dimensional life. Once take that long, before the excess The last layer of weathering
the previous shades. A small sheet the oils had been given at least a was removed with a damp (not comprised pigments to replicate
of generic decals was supplied, day to cure, the model received wet) brush. It was important to a dusty exterior. MIG Productions’
comprising turret numerals and matt varnish, before the masking consider the brush direction; P038 African Earth was employed,
various unit and national insignia, was removed from the lower hull. downwards for the sides and concentrating more on the
from which a notional vehicle sloping surfaces, thus simulating lower hull and running gear.
number was created, a process Dust-up rain streaking, while the horizontal Application of the dust was in
that needed all but ten minutes. As applied, the colours were too surfaces were wiped in a random the opposite manner to the rain
With this done, the whole model vibrant, with a resulting strong pattern. Being water-based, Flory streaks, working from the bottom
was gloss-varnished again. contrast, so a filter was needed Models’ washes meant the clean- up. This ensured the greatest
Weathering started with an oil to mute the appearance. Flory up process could be stopped and accumulations would be on the
 Medium Green completed the main camouflage; the stark contrast would be muted later  The main tones were outlined with Vallejo Black Grey. By diluting the paint very lightly
via weathering effects. with water, this colour was brush-painted easily.

lower vehicle surfaces, where it
would collect naturally. To add
contrast, Doc O’Brien’s (www.
micromark.com) Muddy Red
was run into the tracks, with
any excess wiped away with a
damp finger, to expose the steel
parts that made contact with the
ground. These were highlighted
further with a steel-coloured
Prismacolor pencil. A fine spray
of MIG Pigment Fixer secured the  Once gloss-coated, another diluted oil pin wash was applied, to
emphasise the moulded relief on the hull and turret. This was left to cure
dust, and after the commander’s
for at least 24 hours.
heavy machine gun was added,
the model was complete.
Lasting impressions
To be fair, this was an enjoyable
build overall. Yes, there were fit
issues, and the instructions had
to be checked against references
before committing to glue.
However, these are, in the main,
not issues unheard of in modelling,
and other, more expensive, model  Flory Models’ Dark Dirt wash was applied liberally to the tank, and this
kits suffer the same faults. On layer acted as both weathering and filter. Excess was removed with a damp
the plus side, the detail was brush and a cotton swab.
marvellous, and the inclusion of
PE and turned brass items at this
price point was brilliant. The kit
may not necessarily have lived
up to its first impression, but its
lasting aura means there will be
more Modelcollect kits coming
across the work bench in
future build projects.
StA~dArd  For the final, dusty patina, pigments were applied over matt varnish —
mArki~gS the latter was required for the pigments to adhere to, before they were
sealed with misted MIG Pigment Fixer.
Modelcollect supplied a generic
sheet of decals in its T-80UM1, which
is shared with most of its Soviet/
Russian kits. It offers considerable
choice, from turret numerals and
Arabic nomenclature to unit (notably
Soviet and Russian Guards Divisions),
national (East German) and armed
service (Russian Federation Land
Forces) insignia, but considerable
research will be needed to identify
certain user badges. Opacity looks
spot on, but the white was out of
register slightly on AMW’s sample.
 After wiping excess pigment from the tracks, areas that contacted the
road surface were highlighted with a steel-coloured Prismacolor pencil.
ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
Mike Grant
celebrates the
pioneering
period of
aviation with
SBS Model’s
sublime
Farman F.190
golden age gaul

etween the wars is a immediately with the quality of manufacturers provide vacuum- as straightforward as possible,
b somewhat neglected era

in the aircraft modelling
world…its civilian subjects
even more so.
Add French origins, and SBS
its presentation: a full colour
paint/decal guide, large decal
sheet, separately bagged
photo-etched (PE) metal fret
and white metal components,
formed clear parts, SBS opted for
clear resin, which makes them as
easy to work with and install as
injection-moulded parts.
some parts requiring just a few
scalpel cuts to separate them.
The fuselage halves were not
attached to blocks but had a
ridge of resin that required
Model’s Farman F.190 can well-illustrated instructions and Modellers’ block removal by sanding. My failure to
genuinely be classified as an several bags of resin parts. The The first stage in building the remove all of this excess evenly,
esoteric subject, but one that casting quality of the latter was Farman was to remove the parts along the full length of each half,
falls firmly within my range of superb, with flawless surfaces from their resin casting blocks. led to some minor issues later in
interests. Packaged in a small, and sharp detail devoid of any air SBS engineered the parts with the build, such as the canopy not
sturdy box, the kit impressed bubbles. And while many resin kit great forethought to make this fitting as well as it should have;
 The wings exhibited fine trailing edges, subtle ribbing and sharply defined fuel tank detail.
 Arctic Decals’ ARC72-FR04 provided die-cut vinyl masks and chromed rims for the
circular windows, but unfortunately no canopy mask.

ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
 Washing the parts in a warm, soapy bath is always recommended for resin kits especially,
to eradicate any mould release agent residue, which would hamper paint adhesion.
 The contents of the kit box show the comprehensive scope of the model, which included
grey and clear resin parts, decals, photo-etched brass and white metal components.
Four components formed

the instrument panel
alone, including a tiny
resin compass.
 All components were

bear in mind though,
numbered clearly on the
resin is always much casting blocks. The resin
softer than styrene, and was quite thin in places
removing too much will also and prone to damage, such
create fit issues. as the armrests on these
As work began in the aircraft’s passenger seats.
cabin and cockpit, the quality
of the parts became apparent
quickly, not just in the excellent
level of detail, but in the precise
engineering of all parts. The
bullkheads for instance (parts
6, 9 and 11) slotted perfectly
into the recesses in the fuselage
halves, and a dry-run indicated
the wing would also align
perfectly and interlock with the
aforementioned partitions.
The cabin windows had to be
installed from the inside, and
ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
Once the windows had been

coated with Klear and attached
with CA glue, the masks were
pressed into place and the
windows airbrushed.
 SBS cast the door in clear resin, which required the porthole window to be masked on
both inner and outer surfaces. Arctic Decals masks were used for this.
 The interior colour was applied to the inner fuselage, bulkheads, and underside of the
wing centre section, as this formed the cabin ceiling when assembled.
these fitted perfectly into their The fuselage door was supplied
circular apertures. These parts as a separate clear part, so this
were first dipped in Johnson’s was also painted the interior
Klear, then a bead of thin colour, after masking the circular
cyanoacrylate (CA) glue was window. One other factor to
run around the outer edges of remember, was to paint the
the square mounts. Next, the underside centre section of the
windows were masked from wing...as this essentially formed
the inside with circles of tape the ceiling of the cabin.
(punched slightly larger than the A slight shortcoming of the
exterior diameter, to avoid any instructions was the lack of
alignment issues), before the colour information for the
fuselage interior was airbrushed. interior, and details in general;
on obscure subjects such as

these, that kind of information
is particularly hard to find, so
would have been appreciated.
Ultimately, a beige-green hue was
mixed, which would hopefully
look appropriate for the period.
In the cockpit itself the
instrument panel comprised
a PE front face, a film printed
with the gauges, and a backing
piece…a miniscule resin compass
completed the assembly. Tiny
PE control levers attached to
the sidewalls, while floors
and instrument panels were
painted to represent wood,
via oil paints and a coarse
 A metal punch was used
brush. All seat cushions
to cut circular window
masks for the interior then received a coat of
of the Farman, which brown paint.
were marginally larger A PE seat harness
than the Arctic Decals was provided for
exterior masks. the pilot, but none

ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
Farman F.190 ‘Air France’

supplied for the passenger seats. Wings and things The ailerons were also sawed
MODEL SPEC
However, their omission proved Rather than attach the off at this stage, to be attached
By: SBS Model inconsequential, as very little mainplanes to the fuselage in offset positions toward the
Stock Code: SBS7008 could be seen inside the aircraft separately as indicated in the end of the build. Note the
once finished (even with the door instructions, it was decided to instructions incorrectly showed
Scale: 1/72
posed open). Once the Farman’s glue them together and attach as the control horns (supplied as PE
Price: €56 interior was completed, the one assembly, which would also parts) mounted on the trailing
Available from: SBS Model, fuselage was glued together. Thin facilitate painting and masking. edges of the ailerons, but they
www.sbsmodel.com CA adhesive was run along the The wings fitted perfectly, which should be on the leading edges.
seams a short section at a time, was no surprise by this stage. A small incision was duly cut
the parts having first been taped They were attached temporarily into each control surface with a
and clamped to ensure alignment to a sheet of glass with blobs razor saw, into which the tiny PE
– unlike styrene cement, CA of Blu Tack before any glue was control horn was glued.
is unforgiving and achieves a applied, to ensure the completed After priming with white and
permanent bond instantly (unless wing assembly was perfectly masking the centre section,
one uses the slow-curing kind). straight, with no di/anhedral. the wing was airbrushed
 The level of interior detail straight from the box was impressive, although little could be
seen of it once the fuselage was closed.
 Unfortunately, SBS Model provided no interior colour information, so the beige-green

fuselage and wooden floors were pure conjecture…but hopefully believable for the period.
Tiny control levers were provided on the

fret of photo-etched brass detail parts.
With the interior features

installed, the fuselage halves
were ready to be mated.
Note the pins and location
holes, as with a regular
injection-moulded kit.
ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
“THE DETAIL
ON THE RADIAL
ENGINE WAS
IMPRESSIVELY
SHARP”
with Alclad ALC-105 Polished of the Gnome et Rhône 5Ba

Aluminium, then sealed with engine. The idea of attaching
several coats of Klear. The large each separate cylinder seemed
serials were applied next, each daunting, but once again,
letter being supplied as a separate excellent design and casting made
decal. They adhered beautifully, it straightforward, everything
but a couple ripped while being slotting into place perfectly.
coaxed into position, requiring Finishing the Farman
touch-up work with black paint. Window paint masks from Arctic
Following more sealant coats Decals (www.arcticdecals.com)
and having been left to cure were applied to all of the circular
completely, the finished wing was windows, and these fitted with
attached to the fuselage. precision, although it’s a pity
Tail components were attached that masks for the windscreen
next. There was a slight gap weren’t also included; Parafilm
 Parafilm was used to mask the cockpit windows and windscreen, after which the part was between the fin and the top of was the perfect medium for this.
sprayed with the interior colour. the fuselage, which was tackled
quickly with Deluxe Materials’
Perfect Plastic Putty. I attached
the tail struts at this stage too,
but in retrospect should have left
them off until the control cables Three liveries were supplied in
had been added, as trying to this boxing, the orange fuselage
thread them between the struts option being chosen solely for the
was an exercise in frustration. giant, white ‘PARIS-SOIR’ lettering
SBS provide a superb replica on the fuselage underside! The
This was the only area

requiring any filler…a
slight gap between fin
 Keeping track of the various struts was essential throughout the painting process, so they and fuselage, filled
were labelled on a piece of card. (Struts numbered 21 were not actually needed in this version.) with Deluxe Materials’
Perfect Plastic Putty.
 One of the metal struts was cast slightly too short, so a new item was fashioned from a
section of styrene strut material.

ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
The ailerons were

removed with a razor
saw and re-attached in
offset positions.
 A damp cotton bud was all that was required to remove the excess filler and smooth the join.
Note the PE elevator control horns have also been added. The wing was protected
with Parafilm prior
 Alclad ALC-105 Polished Aluminium was sprayed on the wings, then the large serial decals were
to application of the
applied. The wing underside decals had to be positioned before the struts could be attached.
fuselage paint.
 Even highly magnified, the detail on

the radial engine was impressively sharp.
previously painted and decaled same time, being careful not to would just slot into place, I was
wings were protected with get the parts mixed up. quite taken aback to discover
Parafilm, then the model was Decal application was addressed that wasn’t the case. This was
primed – first with white, then next, and any concerns about probably partly due to my
with a mix of white and orange, the orange showing through previously mentioned error in
followed by several thin coats of the white decals were dispelled not sanding the fuselage mating
the final colour. This was mixed quickly once added – they were surfaces enough; the slight
from Tamiya acrylics, as the X-6 beautifully opaque and settled increase in width resulted in
Orange was considered too bright with just the lightest application some struts being too long to fit
from the bottle, so a little red and of Micro Set solution. in their respective location holes.
brown was added. The orange Fully confident by now that all Therefore, careful trimming (and
struts were also airbrushed at the underwing/undercarriage struts re-painting) was required to
ADVANCED BUILD
FARMAN F.190
“THE DECALS WERE IMPRESSIVELY

THIN AND OPAQUE”
compensate. One of the main

white metal struts however, was
short-cast by a few millimetres,
but a section of long-forgotten
Contrail plastic strut from the
scrap box saved the day.
Somewhere during the build,
the Venturi tube went missing,
so a replacement was made and
attached to the upper fuselage. Decals set, which were supplied Mixed-media master as the Tamiya of resin/mixed-
Control cables were then added die-cut on a sheet of self-adhesive Esoteric subjects such as the media packages, and several
via Uschi Van Der Rosten rigging foil. Separating the fine outer Farman are ideal for short-run other of its products have already
material, and door handles were rims from the backing sheet was resin kits, yet when they’re of this made it to this writer’s wish-list.
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After an initial white primer  Three Tamiya paints were combined to mix the final orange shade, which was diluted
coat, a light orange was mixed heavily with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner and airbrushed in multiple light layers.
to provide an opaque base for
the semi-transparent main colour.  Holes were drilled in the flying surfaces to accept the control cables, the latter being
replicated with Uschi Van Der Rosten rigging thread (www.albionhobbies.com).
The decals were

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opaque. Taniya X-22 was
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INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL Hs 123
Before the Stuka…

G
reece – the home of dive-bomber in quarter scale contained six grey runners and
GasPatch Models GasPatch Models – is a land were restricted to acquiring one small clear frame, each
with a rich cultural heritage. the 1970s Esci tooling. Those packed separately. Also included
pleased many It was the birthplace of same moulds have since been was a photo-etched (PE) brass
Luftwaffe fans with philosophy, and it was Aristotle
who first stated: “That which is
re-issued by Revell in 1978 and
2011, and Amtech in 2003; Italeri
fret, a tiny windscreen masking
sheet, and gloriously printed
its recent 1/48 Hs perfect is so good that nothing and Tamiya have more recently Cartograf decals featuring
of the kind could be better.” It’s re-packaged the same runners markings for five colour schemes.
123 kits, which filled a mantra the Hellenic company in different guises. GasPatch’s There was even a cardboard
a long-overdue has taken to heart since its
conception in 2011, and its latest
release, modellers will be pleased
to hear, inherits nothing from
jig for setting the angle of the
undercarriage. The glossy, A5
gap. The wait was creation is no exception. Prior to those ancient offerings. instruction booklet was laid out
the release of the firm’s recent clearly in easy-to-follow steps and
worth it, says state-of-the-art 1/48 Henschel Hs Plastic perfection featured full-colour 3D imaging
123, those wishing to reproduce The kit came in a sturdy and throughout. Painting guides were
Jay Blakemore the largely overlooked German colourful top-opening box, which provided for each assembly sub-
 A decent array of photo-etched brass

detail parts was provided, representing
seatbelts and smaller structural nuances.
 Gaspatch Models provided everything

needed to build a busy cockpit, including a
beautifully moulded control panel.

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL Hs 123
section, though no specific paint rudder trim-tab and ailerons, and

brands were suggested. Featuring even tiny shackle-rings for the
a subtle matt texture, the styrene wing undersides. In short, the kit
parts sported sharply engraved lacked for very little.
panel lines and restrained, yet
perfectly rendered, raised details Concise office
such as rivet-heads and louvres. Everything within the spacious
No flash was evident, though cockpit was catered for, including
many smaller parts had multiple detailed bulkheads, multiple
and substantial sprue gates. A plastic and PE levers, an 11-piece
multi-component engine was seat complete with five-part PE
provided, along with a choice harness, detailed side consoles,
of three undercarriage styles, foot pedals with PE straps, an
while the wheels themselves air bottle and pipes, and even a  Working with a soft brush moistened with white spirit, a scrubbing technique was
were moulded in a weighted separately moulded flare pistol employed to remove some of the RLM 02 enamel…and so reveal the natural metal base coat
state. As for ordnance, four to attach to the cockpit wall. beneath to replicate wear.
wing-mounted bombs were Needless to say, there was little
 The compressed air bottles and levers added a splash of colour to an otherwise drab
supplied, and a centreline fuel room for any additions, although RLM 02-coloured interior. A scrap of plastic card was fixed to the front of the foot plate, to
tank. The latter item required an Eduard pre-coloured PE prevent a view of the empty innards.
four short supporting rods to be seat harness was utilised for
scratch-built separately. convenience. The painting of the
The comprehensive PE fret cockpit began with an Alclad Grey
featured a multi-part seat- Primer basecoat, followed by a
harness, levers and control generous overall application of
panels for the cockpit, actuating ALC-101 Aluminium lacquer from
arms for the separately moulded the same manufacturer. Onto this
…
a darkened mix of Colourcoats’
Henschel Hs 123A-1 ACLW12 RLM 02 enamel was
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airbrushed; before the latter had

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dried thoroughly, it was removed
Stock Code: 48096 from selected areas to reveal
Scale: 1/48 the aluminium beneath. The
‘scrubbing’ process effectively
Price: €45 replicates wear on items such as
Available from: GasPatch Models, seat edges, ledges and floors, and
www.gaspatchmodels.com is achieved easily by using a soft
brush dampened with white spirit
or thinner. When flicked across
the semi-dry enamel, the thinner hardened, via dark washes and and the remainder of the
will further soften the paint and dry-brushed highlights. airframe took shape quickly.
ultimately remove it, though Curved cowling panels featuring
the technique does not work Bombing along wonderful louvre detailing
with acrylics. Weathering was The tubby fuselage closed enclosed a pair of separately
completed once the enamels had effortlessly around the cockpit moulded machine gun barrels,
“A decent array
of photo-etched brass
detail parts was provided”
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL Hs 123
“A cardboard jig was provided to

set the angle of the splayed
undercarriage”
the ends of which protruded, stowage compartment door was

and therefore benefited from also cemented shut, though this
having their muzzles hollowed. too could also be posed open
The lower mainplanes and to display the internal ribbed
empennage were added, though floor section provided. Although
to ease painting, the latter’s thin everything went together without
supporting struts were not. It difficulty, a smear of filler was
was found that the undercarriage required along the lower wing
fitted relatively loosely, and the joins and around the cowling
cardboard jig proved invaluable panels, to disguise noticeable
for setting the slightly splayed gaps in those areas (Milliput was
angle of the spatted legs. It was utilised for this purpose).
 A cardboard jig was provided to set the angle of the splayed undercarriage. Slight gaps decided to fit the interplane
around some of the cowling panels, and at the rear edge of the lower wing, required filling struts prior to painting, and Four-colour fun
with Milliput.
these slotted positively into deep The model was painted in four
recesses sunk into each of the sub-assemblies: the airframe
lower wings, which set them minus the engine and forward
automatically at the correct cowling; the powerplant, the
angle; the upper plane was not partially assembled ring-cowl
attached at this stage. components (which were taped
Separately moulded and delicate together temporarily), and the
flaps were provided and featured mainplane complete with ailerons.
indicator tabs that protruded Though to most modellers it
from the upper surfaces of may seem counterintuitive to
both stubby lower-planes begin the painting process with
when deployed. It was decided, darker colours, this was the
however, to position these in the method followed. Initially the
closed position. The mid-fuselage upper surfaces were pre-shaded
The cockpit was protected with

household tape and Humbrol masking
fluid, to ensure no overspray would
penetrate the interior. GasPatch offered
pre-cut masks for the windscreen.
 The airframe was pre-shaded with an overall coat of black enamel, which would remain
partially visible beneath the camouflage colours once painted. The model’s surface was then
sanded lightly to remove any blemishes.

INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL Hs 123
The upper main plane was painted separately, but similarly base-coated in black enamel
before being sanded gently. The first camouflage colour to be applied was RLM 61
Dunkel Braun, which was airbrushed without the benefit of masks.
 The washing technique used in the

cockpit was also used to expose areas
of natural metal on the engine, and to
emphasise push-rod detail. A wholly black
engine would otherwise look rather dull.
The fuselage sides were  A circular mask was fixed to the tail and the red band was applied over the white base.
masked loosely with paper The lower surfaces were masked later with tape and Blu Tack, in readiness for the first (and
while the undersurfaces darkest) of the three camouflage colours.
were sprayed, and the tail
was covered temporarily
with tape in preparation
for the white band.
in black enamel, while a dark while the undersides received beginning in the centre of each instantly weathered appearance.
brown mix was applied to the Colourcoats’ ACLW03 RLM 65 panel, working out toward their Once satisfied with the overall
undersides; both would remain Hell Blau. All camouflage colours edges, leaving patches of the effect, the airframe was set
partially visible beneath the used during this build came dark base coat visible, especially aside to dry, as it would be
finished camouflage, to create from the excellent Colourcoats along the recessed panel lines. between each successive colour
shadows and depth. Initially, authentic enamels range, to An overall translucent layer application. Work then began
the blackened fuselage sides be found at Sovereign Hobbies of the same shade was then on the eye-catching tail band.
were masked loosely with strips (www.sovereignhobbies.co.uk). applied progressively, to allow Although supplied in decal form,
of torn paper to shield them The pale blue was applied in the marbling to remain partially it was felt the distinctive marking
temporarily from overspray, a random ‘marbled’ pattern, visible beneath, thus creating an would appear far more in
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL Hs 123
Pre-cut strips of household masking tape With all masking tape removed, the
were utilised for painting the complex splinter pattern is revealed in its
splinter pattern. Here, portions entirety. The effects of the black
of tape have been removed to pre-shading can be seen to good
reveal the previously painted effect on the engine cowlings and tail,
green areas. creating a weathered appearance.
keeping with the weathered The first of the trio of shades

appearance if it were painted applied to the upper surfaces
instead. Initially, the outline of was RLM 61 Dunkel Braun. This
the band was masked, and the pleasing dark chocolate hue
central section painted Humbrol was airbrushed freehand, masks
34 Matt White. A circular mask being deemed unnecessary in
– part of an RAF roundel from this instance as any overspray
a Montex mask set – was then would simply blend in with the
fixed firmly to the centre of the pre-shading, once the lighter
white band and 60 Scarlet was hues were overlaid. Pre-cut
applied, the density of the colour household masking tape helped
being increased gradually to to form the hard-edged masks
prevent colour bleeding beneath required to create the splinter
the masks. camouflage, and ACLW09 RLM
Before attempting the 62 Grun, followed by ACLW10
distinctive tri-colour camouflage, RLM 63 Licht Grau (the lightest of
the pale blue undersides were the camouflage triumvirate), were
masked with tape to create a applied with the same marble
hard-edged demarcation line technique described previously.
along the fuselage sides. In The latter pale grey/green was
contrast, Blu Tack ‘sausages’ were also used as a filter shade, mixed
employed on the complex curves with the other upper camouflage
of the nose, which would result colours to create highlights and  Markings for the German Luftwaffe, Condor Legion and Chinese Air Force were supplied
in softer boundaries in that area. additional weathering. Applied via the kit decal sheet, printed by Cartograf.
“Pre-cut strips of household

masking tape were utilised for
painting the comple splinter pattern”
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
HENSCHEL Hs 123
once again in a random fashion, wearing partial splinter just on from www.albionhobbies.com. approximately 80 parts thinner
these mixes were added to areas the upper-wings, and a pre-war The engine was cemented to to ten parts matt and ten parts
that would have suffered extreme aircraft (portrayed by this build) the nose and the multi-piece satin varnish, it allowed little time
wear on the real aircraft, such as from II./St.G 165. The decals exhaust attached; the cowling for dust to settle on the model’s
walkways, wheel spats and wing performed faultlessly, conforming ring was then assembled around meticulously prepared surface
leading/trailing edges. to the model’s contours with a the engine. Lastly, the aerial was before the thinner evaporated.
single application of Micro Sol attached to the upper wing, the An aerial wire was attached,
High shine decal softener. steps cemented to the fuselage once again via elastic thread and
Prior to decal application, a Final construction proceeded sides and the tail struts added, utilising a tiny metal eyelet from
generous coat of Humbrol gloss apace with the attachment of before a final layer of satin Bob’s Buckles (www.bobsbuckles.
varnish was airbrushed over the the cowl-mounted struts, and varnish was applied. This last co.uk), which was drilled into the
airframe and detached upper associated rigging made from application gave a uniform finish tail. Finally, the propeller was
mainplane which, once dry, was short lengths of Uschi van der to the entire model and, because pressed home to complete a
wet-sanded and polished with Rosten elastic thread (available it was a quick-drying mix of truly excellent kit.
3,200-grade and 12,000-grade
Micro-Mesh cloths respectively. Gloss varnish has been applied
The polished varnish would and wet-sanded with polishing
provide the perfect surface cloths to remove all imperfections.
upon which to apply the superb Prior to application, those areas
Cartograf decals. A blemish-free to receive decals were further
worked to a high shine.
surface ensures no pockets of
air can become trapped beneath
the decals, and so cause the
phenomenon known as silvering
– a reflective patina that can
appear under the clear carrier
film and mar the finished model’s
appearance. A smooth, glossy
surface also eases the positioning
of decals.
Five colour scheme options
were provided, all but one
displaying the early Luftwaffe
tri-colour splinter scheme on all
or part of the airframe. The single
exception was an example from
the 15th Bomber Squadron of
the Chinese Air Force, finished
in an unusual but attractive
overall mottle, with blue and
white-striped rudder. The German
machines included two Condor
Legion Hs 123s, a late-war
Russian-based aircraft of SG 2,
IN FOCUS
HENSCHEL Hs 123
Dive-Bombing Debut Jay Blakemore

offers a glimpse of
the Hs 123’s relatively
short career
Above: These Hs 123s are early A-series airframes,

recognisable by the lack of crash pylons behind the
cockpit. They hail from St.G 165 ‘Immelman’ and are
pictured in 1937, wearing the pre-war ‘A’ camouflage scheme.
W
hen World War One a tour of the US extoling the by the newly established not just the opportunity to
fighter ace turned dive-bombing prowess of the Reichluftfahrtministerium study state-of-the-art American
stunt pilot, Urnst Curtiss Hawk II, he was offered (German Air Ministry - RLM). technology, but it also afforded
Udet, returned from funds to purchase two examples This gave German designers Hermann Göring, as head of
the fledgling Luftwaffe, the
opportunity to entice national
hero Udet back into military
service. The dual-role capability
of the Curtiss machines
prompted the technical office of
the RLM to issue specifications
in February 1934, for a single-
seat aircraft to fulfil the joint
fighter/dive-bomber role. The
winning design, in the shape
of Henschel’s Hs 123, made
its public debut in May the
following year, flown by Udet
himself. Although the chubby
sesquiplane appeared somewhat
anachronistic when compared to
other aircraft designs then being
proposed, not least the gull-
winged Ju 87 Stuka designed
by Junkers, the Henschel was
duly ordered. Intended purely
as an interim aircraft to bridge
the capability gap until more
advanced designs were available
Notable details in this factory view include the trademark ‘blistered’ engine cowling, tubular steel struts in front of the BMW
for manufacture, in 1936 a small
engine and louvres just below and ahead of the cabane struts.
batch of pre-production Hs

were deployed as tactical
bombers. Unsurprisingly, their
short range and small bomb
load proved insufficient for the
task, and they were employed
instead in the ground support
role. Upon the outbreak of war
in Europe, the 39 remaining
airframes continued in their role
of ‘flying artillery’ in support
of the advancing army and
they proved themselves again
to be devastatingly effective.
By the beginning of Operation
Barbarossa – the invasion of
Russia in June 1941 – just 22
Hs 123s remained in service,
but they had lost none of their
effectiveness. Their ability to
operate from rough, unprepared
airstrips, and absorb copious
amounts of punishment, made
them ideal attack aircraft to
support the armies advancing
across the great open steppes.
The Hs 123’s role as a dive-bomber is exemplified here, although By January 1942, Henschels
the type was usurped relatively quickly in this task by the infamous were used to form the nucleus of
Ju 87 Stuka. (All photos Key Collection) a new, dedicated army support
wing: Schlachtgeschwader 1
123A-0s were built for service (SchlG 1), and went on to support
Find evaluation by the Luftwaffe. operations in the Crimea, the
out
These were soon joined by Second Battle of Kharkov and
slightly modified A-1 production- the attack on Stalingrad. No
more! standard examples. The type
entered official Luftwaffe service
greater tribute could have been
paid to the effectiveness of
Mushroom Model in autumn 1936, though its the Henschel than the request
Publishing offers a career as a dive-bomber seemed by Generaloberst Wolfram von
splendid book on the destined to be short-lived with Richthoffen, Commander-in-
Hs 123, with modellers the arrival the following year of Chief of Luftflotte 4 (and brother
in mind. Henschel Hs the first examples of the Ju 87. to the legendary World War One
123, by Robert Panek ace Manfred), than his impossible
(ISBN: 978-83-61421- Iberian adventure request in January 1943 that
48-1), Orange Series It was during the Spanish Civil production of the Hs 123 be
No. 8115, guides the War (July 1936 to April 1939) as restarted. The end finally came in
reader through all part of the Condor Legion, that the spring of 1944, when 7./SG 1
the sub-types, with the Henschel found its niche, exchanged its last Henschels
concise and helpful where a handful of aircraft for Ju 87s.
text, 1/72 scale line
drawings, factory
illustrations, colour
artwork and many
period photos.
Splendid reference
for anyone building an
Hs 123, regardless of
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Above: The Hs 123’s earlier paint scheme is shown to good effect in this well-known
Luftwaffe propaganda image.
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Communist Revolution, with the
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this persisted into the early proliferated recently, but it’s
1930s…only with the rise of Nazi refreshing to find an example that
Germany was this reversed. To appeals directly to beginners, yet
the unlearned, there were myriad also contains more than enough to
sub-types, with various associated entice more skilful builders. Acción
project numbers, but the author Press’ Aircraft Modelling Essentials
discusses these within the does just that, approaching the
overall umbrella of the six main hobby from first principles, and
Soviet Destroyers of World War II destroyer classes: Novik, Uragan, starts with pre-painted snap-
By: Alexander Hill Leningrad, Type 7/7U, Opitnii and together offerings, highlighting highly skilled modeller are entered,
ISBN: 978-1-4728-2256-7 Tashkent. Each is explained in basic skills (such as neat removal introducing washes, scratch-building,
Price: £10.99 Format: 250 x 189mm depth (including the modifications of parts from the runners) that are elementary weathering methods
Web: www.ospreypublishing.com that created sub-classes), along vital with today’s CAD-designed and aftermarket accessories. Finally,
with an overview of their wartime offerings. As focus shifts to kits everything culminates in a stunning
The Soviet Union receives service. Notably, sub-standard requiring glue and paint, the authors Hasegawa 1/48 AH-64D Longbow
comparatively little attention, materials and construction examine the various tools and Apache build, adding skills such as
when World War Two naval hampered operations…when methods involved, and mix more pre-/post-shading and creating dusty
warfare is considered. While it combined with poor training, this advanced techniques with basic patinas via pigments. With its easy-
received Allied vessels under resulted in heavy losses initially. tenets; examples include the use to-follow stages, clear photographs
the lend-lease programme, it This appears orientated more of cyanoacrylate glue to address and illustrations, and an emphasis on
had an active ship development towards historians than modellers, gaps in seams, and thinning filler selecting the best products for a task
programme of its own, and in although the colour profiles and with acetone. These are exemplified (rather than specific brand loyalties),
1939 possessed a similar mix of artwork provide much detail. SF via an impressive /72 EE Lightning this is a book for any aircraft
build, before the realms of the more modeller, young or old. SF
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UNCLE SAM AND BRIT RHINOS 116 pages

THE BARBAROSSA BOYS
144 pages
been ignored by publishers, but SS Panzer Divisions on the

different book styles suit different Eastern Front
people and it’s good to have the By: Bob Carruthers
choice. Guideline’s Warpaint volume ISBN: 978-1-47386-84-03
addresses the Phantom while in Price: £14.99 Format: 246 x 190mm
service with the US Navy and US Web: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk
Marines, as well as the restored/
upgraded F-4Js bought for the RAF, Any military modeller seeking
in a bid to remedy a shortfall of air- inspiration for their next diorama
defence aircraft. One of the biggest or vignette would do well to
Warpaints yet, this softback adopts purchase this new softback, from
the usual format of extensive history Pen & Sword’s Images of War
text, a wealth of imagery (almost series. It relies on seldom-seen or
entirely colour in this instance), previously unpublished archive
and tables detailing sub-types, photographs, for a visual story
deployments, squadrons, serials of the SS Panzer units’ advance
and more. Six pages of kit/decal/ during and after Operation types such as the Tiger I, Panzer
Warpaint No.114 F-4 Phantom II US accessory listings are provided, and Barbarossa. While the opening III and IV, and Panther, while for
Navy, US Marine Corps and RAF the bonus is a set of gatefold 1/72 potted history offers text on the latter, a great many views are
F-4J(UK) plans at the book’s end; these include the political and moral state of up close and personal with tank
By: Charles Stafrace profile line drawings of the F-4B/ Hitler’s most dedicated troops, crews and Panzer Grenadiers on,
ISBN: N/A Price: £24 J/N/S and early/late RF-4B, along and their actions, the bulk of the and around armour and other
Format: 296 x 210mm with plan and underside studies. book provides extensive black vehicles. The visual coverage
Web: guidelinepublications.co.uk While seasoned F-4 enthusiasts will and white imagery of Panzer is not dominated by ‘heavies’,
have much of this material already, personnel in various situations; in though, as there are plenty of
As with iconic types such as the this bumper publication would be combat, at rest, the supply chain photos showing armoured cars,
Spitfire, it seems there will also ever ideal for those new to the type, or and more. Most of the photos half-tracks and trucks, such as
be a lack of new books on the mighty the novice wanting to add to their are of good quality and serve the Renault AHR (kitted by ICM
Phantom. This aircraft has hardly existing reference works. CC modellers and figure painters in 1/35 scale, and re-boxed by
alike; the former group will Tamiya). A useful title, although
33 pages appreciate the many different some photo captions could impart
BAGRATION TO BERLIN scenes involving stalwart tank more information. CC
25, and this continues the
sequence with Panzer-Regiment
26, before moving to those units POLISH-FLOWN THOROUGHBREDS 64 pages
which operated the Jagdpanther. Polish Wings 23: 303 Squadron

There’s a handy guide to Panther North American Mustang
formations on the Eastern Front, By: W Matusiak, P Sikora, S Brooking
and this offers information on ISBN: 978-83-65281-49-4
when they were created, sent/ Price: £15
returned to the front lines and Format: A4
whether they were re-organised Web: www.mmpbooks.biz
subsequently. For each unit,
there’s a recap of its missions, MMP’s latest Polish Wings volume is
along with a selection of black dedicated to 303 Squadron, arguably
and white photos; the latter offers the most famous of all Polish
plenty of detail for modellers, World War Two units, and while it
although there aren’t many close- provides a brief overview of early
ups. However, they link perfectly operations with Spitfires, its focus is
Panther: Panther and Jagdpanther with the 16 colour profiles of the Mustang period, between April
Units Part 2 Panthers and Jagdpanthers, 1945 and December 1946. At just 64
By: D Oliver, S Andrew which also include variations pages, this isn’t the biggest history
ISBN: 978-0-9876013-8-4 on equipment, stowage and book on this subject, but it’s packed ups of the aircraft, and helpfully
Price: £14.99 Format: A4 Schürzen…note these are printed with information on the aircraft, unit there are inset images depicting
Web: www.bookworldws.co.uk in chronological order, and do not and personnel. The highlights are the ‘Kosciuszki’ squadron badge,
necessarily relate to the adjacent the 24 colour profiles, covering most with its links to the American War
For his second volume on Panther text. There’s even an example of Mustang Mk.IV airframes assigned to of Independence and items such as
and Jagdpanther units on the 'disc' camouflage applied to the 303 Squadron. Each is accompanied Aeroproducts’ propeller blade logos.
Eastern Front between 1943 and side plates, and how patterns by black and white reference photos, Finally, two appendices detail every
1945, the author has switched varied. As a bonus, five graphics and the captions are extensive, Mustang to serve with the squadron,
publisher to Bookworld, and this is depict tank crewmen in a variety identifying specific features and including the code letter allocations
a collaboration between the two. of late-war uniforms. This softback notable incidents. There are also throughout this 20-month period.
The first part covered numbered publication is absolutely bursting many shots of aircrew on/near their While this is invaluable for history
tank formations quipped with with information and is a truly personal mounts, coupled with buffs with an interest in the Mustang
Panther up to Panzer-Regiments fascinating read. SF group photos of the entire squadron; or Polish aviation history, it’s a
the former invariably include close- superb reference for modellers. SF
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'LIGHT BLUE' CENTENARY TRIBUTE 224 pages

CRASHES AND ACCIDENTS
128 pages
and photographs in this coffee-table Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of

offering, merging official records with Britain and the Blitz
personal accounts, and unit and pilot By: Andy Saunders
profiles. In doing so he examines the ISBN: 978-1-78303-040-8
RAF’s many roles and functions, to Price: £14.99
create an engaging and informative Format: 246 x 190mm
read, although the occasional Web: www.pen-and-sword-co.uk
poorly worded or inaccurate
caption detracts from the overall This Images of War compilation
enjoyment. World War Two receives examines the aftermath of
copious coverage, with five chapters battles, plus a healthy dose of
describing how the RAF evolved and mechanical failings to produce
grew during the most challenging of a telling compilation of wrecks,
times, and this segues neatly into the shrapnel, rubble and detritus that
Cold War section. There’s a curious results when an aircraft gets into
inclusion of non-RAF test airframes/ an argument with the ground were taken and the pressures
1918-2018 RAF 100 organisations, and while this allows (regardless of how it got there). to extract equipment before
By: James Holland for occasionally sensational photos, While salvage operations may subsequent attacks. For modellers,
ISBN: 978-0-233-00526-3 Price: £25 it occupies valuable space, especially have necessitated the removal of this probably isn’t the reference
Format: 288 x 222mm given the comparative brevity of bodies, this macabre element is for pristine and/or weathered
Web: www.carltonbooks.co.uk chapters covering the inter-war balanced neatly by the humour aircraft — there isn’t a single
years and especially the post-1991 in other photos, especially from airframe that doesn’t suffer from
Compiling an official history of the period. The latter has been a time of those tasked with guarding a bent/broken/missing sections, but
Royal Air Force is a daunting task at almost constant operations for the wrecked aircraft. Both sides of diorama builders will be in heaven.
the best of times, but an atempt to service, notably in the Gulf, Balkans, these battles are shown, with RAF, Whether it’s the immediate scene,
commemorate its 100th anniversary West Africa and Afghanistan, during Regia Aeronautica and Luftwaffe locals nosing around a downed
is even more so. To his credit, which its size diminished by almost machines covered, and there is aircraft, transfer onto recovery
the author (TV historian James two-thirds. Regardless though, this is a wealth of information in the vehicles or the eventual storage
Holland) has managed to achieve an a very enjoyable, well-designed and captions. Unsurprisingly, all the at a scrap yard, there’s inspiration
admirable balance between narrative wallet-friendly history. SF photos are black and white, but aplenty…the sight of a Heinkel He
they are of the highest quality… III fuselage parked in front of a pub
211 pages quite surprising given when they is a prime example. SF
ENGLISH ELECTRIC'S LEGEND
Canberra ‘jockey'), has done a
fine job in sewing together the SUN-BLEACHED AND SANDY WINGS 82 pages
narratives…which are fascinating. North Africa Campaign 10th June

The Canberra participated in 1940 to 13th May 1943
1956’s Suez campaign, and a By: Branly/Caruana/Evans/Jekl
nail-biting account from Bernie ISBN: 978-0-9957773-2-3
Hunter, whose Canberra crashed Price: £9.95 Format: A4
in the Bekaa Valley after being Web: www.valiant-wings.co.uk
shot down by Syrian Gloster
Meteors, exemplifies the dangers Interest in the North African theatre
of that conflict’s missions. has blossomed in recent years
There is also revealing text and continues to do so…due partly
on the type’s employment in to more reference books being
Operation Firedog, the counter to published. This softback from Valiant
Indonesian President Sukarno’s Wings is a worthy addition, and it
‘Confrontation’ (his reply to the relies on this series’ usual mix of
establishment of the sovereign history text, period imagery, colour
Canberra Boys state of Malaya). Most interesting artwork and actual modelling. Here,
By: Andrew Brookes are the passages on nuclear the history is imparted via an easy-
ISBN: 978-1-910690-33-8 ‘sniffing’ duties as part of the to-absorb timeline, explaining the
Price: £20 Format: 240 x 163mm Operation Grapple hydrogen bomb different Allied/Axis operations and their brand equivalents (six
Web: www.grubstreet.co.uk tests, but Cold war operations (Compass, Sonnenblume, Brevity, companies’ ranges are listed), before
in Germany, the Akrotiri Strike battles of El Alamein et al). The the modelling kicks in. The latter
I may be biased as the Canberra Wing, overseas operators, record- only slight criticism of this section involves builds of Eduard’s 1/144
is one of my all-time favourites, breaking flights, ECM activity is that some (but by no means all) Ju 52, Special Hobby’s new 1/72
but that little nugget aside, Grub with the T.17 and much more. photos are used at too small a size, Kittyhawk Ia, the 1/32 Hurricane IId
Street’s focus on this famous Descriptions of the various making it hard to ascertain certain by Fly, Hasegawa’s 1/72 He 111H-6, RS
type is arguably one of its best weapons loads are useful for details. However, maps add useful Models’ 1/72 Dewoitine D.520 and
‘Boys’ releases. With such a long modellers, and some of the photos context and certain images are finally, the Eduard 1/48 Bf 110C/E. The
career there is much to impart are true gems, such as the close- peachy indeed, such as the view builds are punctuated by splendid
about the Canberra, and author up of an AS.30 missile under a of an Fw 190A-4 of SKG 10, on p.21. Richard Caruana colour profiles, to
Andrew Brookes (himself a former Canberra B.15. Splendid stuff! CC There’s a handy colour reference give modellers that extra helping of
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THISTLES’ CENTENARY 1/72

CLASSIC PATROLLER
1/72
Lockheed Martin F-16 MLU wings and fuselage, and a thistle- PV-1 Ventura flatter dorsal gun turret is also
100th Anniversary 1st Squadron, adorned vertical tail. The styrene By: Minicraft supplied. New decals, printed by
Florennes is excellent, and MLU features such Item no: 11681 Price: £44.95 Cartograf, cater for two aircraft,
By: Revell Item no: 03905 as the ‘bird slicer’ IFF antennas are Web: www.amerang.co.uk one in natural metal and Arctic
Price: £19.99 Web: www.revell.de/en provided, along with the Belgian- Red panels, the other in overall
specific Carapace ECM fairing under The Academy/Minicraft PV-1 is Sea Blue, but there’s a glaring
If one is unfamiliar with Revell’s 1/72 the air intake (the tiny blisters on re-issued with new markings. It’s mistake in that the codes for the
F-16s, they are worthy of any ‘Viper’ the side of the nose, for the same always been a sound base kit, Canadian machine are erroneous;
fan’s consideration. This re-boxing system, are not represented, nor are although it does need a little help while the style is correct, the
of the Mid-Life Update airframe intake strengthening plates). There’s in the detail department. However, letters are not, as ‘AB’ was worn by
offers new decals, representing the moulded cockpit instrument detail, the styrene benefits from fine a Vampire unit. The actual codes
100th anniversary scheme applied a decent seat, wing/centreline fuel engraved panel lines, and the for this PV-1 should be DK or GM,
to the 1 Squadron Belgian AF F-16AM tanks and air-to-air missiles (AIM-9, trademark ‘paddle’ prop blades depending on the year.
FA-132. It’s an impressive livery, with AIM-120). The decals are gorgeous, are provided. This boxing comes • 2414/AB-A, Royal Canadian Air
black and grey bands on the upper with thin, gloss carrier film. with a clear nose, on which panel Force, 1948
lines/windows must be filled to • R823, unidentified unit, United
1/72
GLOBAL AEROBAT represent the late-PV-1, and the States Navy, 1945
HIGH-ALTITUDE SPECIALIST 1/48
Zlin Z-50 ‘Worldwide Users’ raised embellishment on the

By: Brengun Item no: BRP72030 flying control surfaces is pleasing.
Price: €12.83 Web: www.brengun.cz There’s a patterned seat cushion Spitfire HF Mk.VIII variety; standard Day Fighter livery is
and PE belts, and the resin wheels By: Eduard Item no: 8287 accompanied by desert tones, high-
Regular readers will have seen are superb. The six aircraft are Price: €37.45 Web: www.eduard.com altitude Medium Sea Grey over PRU
our build of Brengun’s original all colourful in their own way… Blue, SEAC/US markings, and the
Z-50 in the March 2017 issue. Well, although careful masking will be Eduard’s superb 1/48 Spitfire Mk.VIII South African AF example has red
the kit’s back with new colour necessary for one or two of the is re-boxed in ProfiPACK format, to upper wingtips:
schemes, a small selection of PE schemes provided: represent the high-altitude fighter • JF364/GZ-N, 32 Sqn RAF, Foggia,
details and resin mainwheels. The • Z-50LS, ZU-ZLN ‘Zoo York’, with longer, pointed wingtips. These Italy, early 1944
latter are for employment with South Africa Spits offer truly high fidelity, but • JF476/QJ-D, 92 Sqn RAF, Triolo,
the styrene undercarriage legs, • Z-50LA, G-ZSOL, Great Britain this item also offers PE cockpit Italy, November 1943
but one can also build airframes • Z-50LX, N6660K, Rob Harrison, details (instrument panel, seat back, • JF519/AX-D, 1 Sqn SAAF, Trigno,
with spatted wheels, and this is USA harnesses etc), oleo scissors, and Italy, February 1944
represented via one-piece plastic • Z-50LS, SP-TRO, Poland carburettor intake mesh. Kabuki • JF630/FL-C, Fg Off L Cronin, 81 Sqn
leg/spat/wheel parts. Engraving • Z-50LA, D-ENMM, Germany tape masks are present and the AF, Palel, India, March 1944
is fine and recessed, and the • Z-50LS, ZSO, New Zealand styrene detail will amaze and delight. • HL-U, 308th FS, 31st FG, USAAF,
Colour scheme-wise there is pleasing Castel Volturno, Italy, 1944

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SNEAKY RECORD-BREAKER 1/72

STAR ‘N’ BAR FISHBEDS
1/48
Viêtnam engraved panel lines, worthy

Messerschmitt Me 209V1 is respectable. The cockpit is well By: Eduard styrene detail and a generous
By: Special Hobby equipped, with a seat and mounting Item no: 11115 Price: €44.95 array of stores. The exhaust is
Item no: SH72138 Price: €15 bar, control column, rudder pedals, Web: www.eduard.com replicated well, undercarriage bays
Web: www.cmkkits.com an instrument panel (recessed dials are busy and one has the choice
and decals) and switch boxes for Ever to get the most from its of a closed or open airbrake. Oh,
Here’s a lovely little rendering of the side walls. The exhausts and moulds Eduard has re-packaged and the cockpit is superb, with
the Me 209V-1, which, while being spoked wheel hubs are pleasing it’s 1/48 MiG-21PFM in this bespoke a fine ejection seat and clear
flown by Fritz Wendel, set a new (convincing depth to the latter), and Viêtnam product. The firm’s moulded instrument panel. The
world air speed record in April 1939… besides the record-breaking overall Fishbeds are sublime, and here, liveries represent bare-metal and
but the type was named Me 109R blue livery, one can also replicate the the eight large styrene runners camouflaged aircraft:
at the time to fool the public and earlier airfame in aluminium, with are accompanied by tape masks, • 5034, Nguyen Than Xuan, 927th
Germany’s opposition abroad. While the original vertical tail, but sans pre-coloured photo-etched metal FR, July 1972
the parts count is relatively low undercarriage bay doors: details and decals for PFMs of the • 5066, 927th FR, February 1972
(just two runners and a one-piece • D-INJR, Fritz Wendel, April 26, 1939 Vietnamese People’s Air Force. • 5014, 921st FR, March 1968
canopy are supplied), the detail • WNr 1185, Dr Ing Hermann Wurster We’ve reviewed previous boxings • 5017, Nguyen Van Coc, 921st FR,
of Eduard’s MiG-21 and they never April 1969
1/48
IVAN'S POST-WAR DOODLEBUG disappoint, there being beautifully • 6173, 927th FR, 1979
HYBRID HEAVY INTERCEPTOR 1/72
Chelomey 16KhA ‘Flying Target’ moulded, with delicate engraved

By: Brengun panel lines and rivet detail. The
Item no: BRP48003 Price: €12.09 pulse jets have just three parts Russian MiG-31M Foxhound missiles, wingtip countermeasures
Web: www.brengun.cz each, but this reflects their very By: Trumpeter pods and a modified canopy/
simple design, while the stub Item no: 01681 Price: £47.99 windshield. However, modellers will
Modellers looking for something wings butt-join to the main body/ Web: www.pocketbond.co.uk need to scratch-build extra AA-12
different to hang from their Soviet fuselage. Thoughtfully, there’s Adder pylons for the inner stations
Tu-2 or Tu-4 bombers are unlikely an eight-part dolly for those not Trumpeter’s MiG-31M Foxhound (just the larger AA-6 units are
to find much stranger aerial wanting to hang their 16KhZ from is a welcome addition, but could supplied), and correct the vertical fin
fayre than this twin-pulse jet V-1 an aircraft. Three schemes cater have been so much better, being fillets, dielectric panels, parachute
derivative. It’s been produced for red/white test objects (one undermined by poor research. On housing, wing fences and wing-root
previously in 1/72 scale, and with crudely '0123' numerals, the the plus side, there are new fuselage fairing. Note the AA-6 Acrid missiles
Brengun has up-scaled the parts second with numerous ‘SCC•’ and nose halves (capturing the should be consigned to the spares
for this very unusual subject. logos on the airframe and engines) revised airframe/aerofoil shapes box. The single scheme depicts the
There’s a single styrene runner, and a notional production machine correctly), provision for six underside most well-known airframe, Blue 57,
and the components are well painted overall green. weapons as opposed to four, new as it appeared at Minsk-Machulischy
cockpit displays, AA-13 Arrow between 1992 and 1997.

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DUAL-ROLE EXOTICA 1/48

PATTERNED BOVINE GASBAG
1/720
Zeppelin LZ47 two side-mounted ‘power pods’

L-39ZA antennas, seat head boxes and By: Mark I Models comprise just two pieces, but
By: Special Hobby other small features. The styrene Item no: MKM720-02 Price: £16.50 there’s a busy five-item lattice
Item no: SH48167 Price: €35 is slightly rough in places, so Micro- Web: www.4pluspublications.com framework to secure them to the
Web: www.cmkkits.com Mesh treatment is advisable, but airship. There’s also a neat three-
the engraving is decent. There’s a Mark I’s Zeppelins are superb piece stand with nameplate to
Aero’s L-39 has been a solid generous array of colour schemes creations, and this LZ47/P-class mount the finished model. Two
competitor to BAE’s Hawk, and and the decals are excellent, the airship is no exception, despite Imperial German Flying Corps
modellers have much choice in highlight being the Thai Air Force jet it having a low parts count (but schemes are offered; one with
colour schemes. Special Hobby’s 1/48 with special elephant/dragon tail art: this makes for simpler assembly), overall fabric-coloured envelope
re-release matches well-moulded • 2436, 2 Sqn Czechoslovakian AF, and even in this small scale it and the other in the kit’s box art
styrene with a comprehensive array post-1989 revolution measures 9in (225mm) when ‘spotted cow’ camouflage:
of photo-etched brass details, and • 2436, 222 Training Sqn, Czech AF, complete. This type had two • LZ77, Airship Troop, Namur,
well-cast resin. The former includes 2008-13 gondolas under the main envelope, Belgium, autumn 1915
optional instrument panels, seat • 5107/NL-37, École supérieure de l’air, and each of these is a four-part • LZ77, Airship Troop, Namur,
straps/firing handles and more, Algerian AF, 1991-95/1996 unit (complete with tiny propeller), Belgium, Battle of Verdun,
while the latter medium is employed • 5119/208, Aero factory, 1990 (flown and decals for the windows. The February 1916
for the under-fuselage gun fairing, by Israeli test pilots)
wheels, UB-16 rocket pods, exhaust, • 41133, 101 Sqn, Thai AF, 2014
THE SOVIETS' ‘ISHAK’ RE-BOXED 1/32
1/144
BOHEMIAN DISPLAY HIND
Mi-35 Hind ‘Czech Air Force’ panel lines are fine engraved Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Rata wonderful, as it offers a complete
By: Hasegawa renditions, and the moulds have By: Revell set of exhaust pipes, bearers, push
Item no: 02247 Price: £54.99 been updated, although it still Item no: 03914 rods and delicate cylinder case
Web: www.amerang.co.uk lacks a cabin interior. Two Czech Price: £36.99 rendering, which can be displayed
Air Force schemes are offered, one Web: www.revell.de/en due to separate panels. The type’s
Here’s another old favourite, with being the boxtop airframe lacking idiosyncratic undercarriage is
Hasegawa adding five resin parts the nose gun (Hasegawa has ICM’s splendid I-16 Type 24 has produced faithfully, and even the
(including flare dispensers) and a omitted the painted xenomorph made its way into a Revell box, with nose guns are well detailed. Revell’s
small PE metal fret to its 1980s egg ‘mouth’ on the intake baffles), new decals. This stubby fighter, decals are good, despite the matt
Mi-24D Hind-D kit, to replicate a while the other is a standard known as Ishak (little donkey) carrier film, and the two schemes
Czech Air Force Mi-35. While it has machine in three-tone camouflage: among its Soviet users, has been are for a black/green over pale blue
accuracy issues (short fuselage/ • EV953/3370/PP-K ‘Kost’a’, 221st treated well here (as discussed in aircraft, and an aluminium over
tail boom, overly long and thin Helicopter Sqn, Czech AF Display our May issue new story on ICM’s pale blue naval machine:
rotor blades, and incorrect Team, 2016 Type 28). The tooling has managed • White 13, 7th IAP, Leningrad
narrow-chord tailfin), it still looks • 7360, 221st Helicopter Sqn, to capture the aircraft’s subtle front, 1941
like a Hind. Despite its age, the Namest, Czech Republic nuances, as well as its basic nature, • Red 41, 4th FAR, Baltic Fleet
very well. The M-63 engine detail is Aviation, winter 1941-42

1:72
AVRO LANCASTER B.III
(SPECIAL) THE DAMBUSTERS
617 Squadron Operation Chastise 17 May 1943
A09007
The Dambusters raid, as it has since become known, was one of the most
famous operations of the war. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, the 19
specially modified Lancaster bombers attacked the Mohne, Eder, Sorpe, and
Ennepe dams, with the Mohne and Eder dams being breached. This caused
widespread destruction to both the German war effort and food production.
The dams were breached using a special type of bomb, the Upkeep mine, or
‘bouncing bomb’. This was rotated before being dropped so that it skipped
along the surface before impacting against the dam, sinking and exploding,
thus rupturing the dam. This avoided the need for a high altitude raid and
avoided the torpedo nets. The attack was a partial success, but greatly
improved the morale of the Allies and the British public.
Special kit features include:

• Accurate representation of up-keep bouncing bomb
• Two decal options
• Optional in flight pose
• Poseable gun turrets

Reserve aircraft flown by Flight Lieutenant Joseph Charles McCarthy DFC (Royal
Canadian Air Force), No.617 Squadron, ‘Operation Chastise’, Royal Air Force
Scampton, England, 16/17th May 1943.

Aircraft flown by Flight Lieutenan Robert Norman George Barlow DFC (Royal
Australian Air Force), No.617 Squadron, ‘Operation Chastise’, Royal Air Force
Scampton, England, 16/17th May 1943. Aircraft and crew lost in action.
Length 302mm Width 432mm Pieces 265
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MILITARY KITS
HYPHENATED NIPPON ARMOUR 1/35

HIGH-PROFILE BATTLER
1/35
IJA Type 97 Medium Tank Chi-Ha etched brass fret carries alternative Mid M3 Lee points for the outer ring of bolts
Early Production rear ventilator covers, exhaust By: Takom sit beyond the drive sprocket inner
By: Dragon Item no: 6870 shrouds and other items. There is Item no: 2089 Price: £47.99 hub, yet on the real vehicle they
Price: £59.99 Web: www.hobbyco.net plenty of convincing rivet detail on Web: www.pocketbond.co.uk appear to sit just on the outer
the hull, and the vent louvres are well reaches of the hub. The tracks
The Japanese Chi-Ha has been defined. Arguably the most notable Takom impressed with its are link-and-length items, and a
available in 1/35 scale since 1975, via feature is Dragon’s styrene NEO initial Grant/Lee boxings and it jig is provided to help assemble
Tamiya and more recently from Fine track, which offers highly refined continues with this Mid-Production the upper links. Convincing cast
Molds…but Dragon’s stunning new link-and-length sections, with sag M3…which had the riveted hull, texture is evident, and there
tooling will eclipse both. This kit of already being worked into the upper but gained a counterbalance on are PE details. The only gripe
the Early Production vehicle, with runs (a jig is provided for assembling the main gun. Much of the styrene involves the instructions, whose
its trademark turret-mounted ring the latter). This is a truly fine kit, with is the same, though, and very colour paint and decal placement
antenna (two styles are provided), four schemes supplied: pleasing, with deftly moulded drawings are too small to be read
is superb. Its main gun has moulded • 31, 1st Tank Regt, Malaya, 1941 rivets, and generally good running easily. All tanks are in Olive Drab,
rifling and is replicated with the • 33, 1st Tank Regt, Singapore, 1941 gear. In comparison with reference and all but one are US Army
breech, fine cog teeth adorn the • 13th Tank Regt, China, 1941 photos, though, the attachment machines in North Africa.
turret attachment ring, and a photo- • Fuji training grounds, 1941
OFFICERS’ RUNABOUT
1/35 INAUGURAL ASSAULT GUN 1/35
Kadett K38 Saloon the excellent Opel engine. The

By: Revell Item no: 03270 covers for the latter are separate, StuG.III 0-Series there are PE tool clamps and grille
Price: £17.99 Web: www.revell.de/en so in effect, one can pose one By: MiniArt louvres, and fine tread plate on the
or both open to display the Item no: 35210 Price: £43.99 track covers. The early feature of
ICM’s box art shows this staff car powerplant. Crisp door card and Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk round servicing hatches in the bow is
in German yellow, while this Revell dash moulding, along with very also present, and the styrene track is
re-release has decals for one car pleasing grilles and leaf-spring MiniArt is to be applauded for this workable; even with the jig provided,
in Panzer Grey, and the other suspension units, ensure a high release, because as far as we know, and the clever pinning method, track
in beige, which the instructions degree of fidelity. Fine rubber tyres this is the first time the O-Series assembly will be time-consuming.
suggest as a 50:50 mix of Revell and super-clear transparencies StuG.III has been produced in 1/35 They will look superb, though, once
paints. The kit itself is delightful; complete a great replica: scale. The firm's fans have been completed because the detail is
its small finished size (just 11cm), • WL-456 391, 4./(F) 123, German spoilt lately by tank releases with sublime. Decals are limited to ‘A’ and
coupled with a parts count of 129, Luftwaffe, France, summer 1944 interiors. This kit is not billed as such, ‘B’ casemate letters, crosses and
makes for a beautifully detailed • WH-720 251, German Wehrmacht, but still has a full breech mechanism, badges for three different StuGs
rendition…the highlight being Russia, 1944 fighting compartment seating and from the Artillerie-Lehr-Regiment,
radio gear. All hatches are separate, Jüterbog, Germany, in 1939-40.

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MILITARY KITS
JEEP AND TRAILER COMBO 1/72

UPGUNNED ISRAELI T-54
1/35
Tiran 4Sh Early Type and these have been replicated

¼ Ton Truck Willys While there are markings for five By: MiniArt faithfully, including the former’s
By: Mister Craft nationalities, the figures supplied Item no: 37021 Price: £57.99 side-loading breech mechanism
Item no: 042998 Price: £8.99 resemble US Infantry, and there’s Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk and the latter’s slightly different
Web: www.amerang.co.uk a choice of canvas tilt or .30 cal tread. However, the smaller
machine gun. This is a value offering, MiniArt offers yet another aspects receive equal attention,
This is a re-boxing of Heller’s 2004 and would be an ideal choice for a masterpiece with its Tiran 4Sh, from the infra-red searchlight
tooling and, aside from a few sink novice builder. The liveries include: cramming an incredible 84 styrene installation, to altered stowage
marks, it’s an absolute gem with • 4789399, 11 Military Police Sqn, 2nd runners and one photo-etched positions. Four overall sand-grey
nine possible schemes. It comprises Polish Corps, Italy, 1945 brass fret into the box, to provide a options are included:
two styrene runners, and offers a • F-0-30-14, 4th Heavy Tank Regt, fully detailed interior; the biggest • N2, IDF, 1973-1974
Willys Jeep and ¼ ton trailer, plus Gdansk, Poland, 1945 challenge will be how to display all • 109262-V, IDF, Gulf of Aqaba,
a selection of equipment (fuel, • WH 602246, captured vehicle, this sumptuous finery. The most August 1973
ammunition and bed rolls). The Holland, 1944 noticeable changes are to the • 109259-V, IDF, Independence Day
moulding is generally to a high • 35-23, 4th Red Army, Germany, main armament (a licence-built Parade, Tel Aviv, 1973
standard, and there’s no flash. April 1945 105mm L7 in place of the Soviet • 13<, 274th Tk Bde, Sinai
100mm D-10T), and the track style, Peninsula, October 1973
1/35
STALIN'S BLUNT INSTRUMENT
NIPPY FUNK-LADEN WHEELS 1/35
T-34/85 The latter are minimal but there

By: ICM is a full breech assembly for the Kübelwagen Radio Car one prefers this to Tamiya’s offering,
Item no: 35367 Price: £24.30 main gun. Tracks are supplied as By: Dragon Item no: 6886 it’s a gem, with a detailed engine and
Web: www.icm.com.ua two-part vinyl items, but these Price: £39.99 Web: www.hobbyco.net transmission, plus a well-appointed
appear incorrect for a late-war interior with separate foot boards.
Having dealt with early and late vehicle. Four overall Russian Green Another Cyberhobby creation However, the highlight must be
76mm armed versions, ICM has 4BO schemes, from spring 1945, receives a new box from parent the radios, with PE supports, three
served a delightful T-34/85, adding are provided here: company Dragon; this time the radio- different sets (although there are a
three replacement runners for the • White 242, 7th Guards Tk Corps, equipped Kübelwagen (originally further two unused units, including
running gear and turret, along with Germany a BeGo offering) is the subject. what appears to be a switchboard),
a new upper hull. These combine • White 201, 7th Guards Mech Compared to previous releases, all with crisply moulded features.
with the original’s lower hull and Corps, Germany there are two extra styrene runners There are two schemes, both for
two busy styrene frames for the • White 315, 4th Guards Tk Army, for the radio equipment (bringing vehicles assigned to unidentified
suspension, engine decks, spare Germany the total to nine), along with a new units — one is overall Panzer Grey,
track links and interior fittings. • White 5, unknown unit photo-etched (PE) brass fret for the while the other wears late-war three-
radio rack. Regardless of whether tone camouflage.

ON THE SHELF
MARITIME KITS
CRAFT FIT FOR A PRESIDENT 1/72

GORGEOUS RIVER GUNBOAT
1/350
Gilyak but Combrig has also sanded/

By: Combrig polished the casting surfaces
Item no: 3591 for the upper and lower hull,
Price: US $82.10 enabling an instant near-perfect
Web: www.combrig-models.com seam when mated. There are
more than 110 equally fine
Nineteenth-century Imperial resin components, with PE
PT-109 the latter benefiting from decals Russian ships aren’t represented railings, ladders, ship’s wheels,
By: Revell for the instrument panels. External too well in kit form, especially lifeboat inners, and even filigree
Item no: 05447 Price: £22.99 features are reproduced faithfully, those designed for river patrol ornamental ironwork for the
Web: www.revell.de/en notably the torpedo tubes and and border enforcement, making bows, which will demand careful
depth charges, while the 20mm Combrig’s resin and photo- brush work. No colour scheme
Modellers were excited by Revell’s Oerlikon and twin .50 cal mounts etched brass Gilyak doubly information is provided, but all
announcement of a newly tooled are excellent. There’s even an M3 welcome…especially as it offers peacetime Imperial Russian
PT-109 at Nuremburg earlier 37mm anti-tank gun, as fitted to the a choice of waterline or full- Navy vessels had a white upper
this year, and this kit is sure to vessel in place of a life raft, the day hull format. Unsurprisingly, the hull and superstructure, with
please many, given its historical before its fateful mission on August single-piece upper hull is the varnished wooden decks, tan
importance as a vessel commanded 1, 1943…but modellers will need highlight, with its integrally funnels (with black tops) and
by future US President John F to supply their own thread to lash cast decking, watertight doors, either green or red lower hulls...
Kennedy. It comprises 14 styrene the gun in position. Revell offers bollards, bitts and open chocks, references will be vital.
runners (including three small two schemes, covering the periods
clear frames) and separate hull before (August 1942 to February
halves and deck, and there’s a 1943) and during (April – August BLIGHTY'S SILENT HUNTER 1/144
detailed interior and wheelhouse, 1943) Kennedy’s command.
1/700
JESSEL’S L-CLASS VESSEL
HMS Legion 1941 all oozing with detail and

By: Flyhawk Model refinement…all this for is model HMS Astute configuration is for a submerged
Item no: FH 1103S Price: £36 that’s approximately 6in (15cm) By: Trumpeter vessel, yet fittings near the bow
Web: www.flyhawkmodel.com long! Features such as the main Item no: 05909 seem to be for a surfaced version
armament turrets (with open rear Price: £49.99 (but there are no jacks for the
Flyhawk surprised many with sections), and the multiple depth- Web: www.pocketbond.co.uk ensigns); furthermore, no option
this release, the first styrene charge throwers are captured is supplied for an open conning
kit of an L-class destroyer, and faithfully; the former would put Submarine kits aren’t overly tower station…disappointing given
its deluxe edition marries the larger-scale offerings to shame. complex, and despite its impressive its full-hull nature. Modellers will
already impressive styrene The single scheme depicts HMS size, Trumpeter’s HMS Astute need to scratch-build plating
components with two extra Legion (which served for just comprises just two styrene runners around the bow planes, correct
photo-etched brass frets, turned two years under Captain Richard (including one for the stand), the sonar housing, and add relief
brass gun barrels and lengths of Jessel) in 1941, wearing standard separate upper/lower hulls and a on the conning tower, before
brass rod for new tripod masts. early war Dark Grey 507A/Light small photo-etched brass fret. It’s addressing the latter’s misshapen
There are ‘merely’ ten runners, Grey 507C colours. Flyhawk a mixed bag in terms of accuracy, ‘collar’. While the decals for the
plus separate upper/lower kits are available in the UK from as while the general shape appears single scheme are comprehensive,
hulls, deck halves and forward/ Starling Models (www.starling- faithful (although the propulsor they appear over-bright, but the
aft superstructure sections, models.co.uk) is hidden on the real thing), it waterline marking for the vertical
lacks finer nuances. The hull fin leading edge is omitted.

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ON THE SHELF
FIGURES
MYTHICAL HORNED FURY 1/24

AFTER THE BLAZE...
1/24
Satyr American Firemen (1910s) the torso is in halves for the larger
By: Master Box By: ICM figures as these incorporate a
Item no: MB24024 Price: £10.99 Item no: 24005 jacket/overcoat. The latter are
Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk Price: £9.20 the undisputed highlight, with
Web: www.icm.com.ua fine renditions of the fastening
Master Box has launched several toggles. These subjects are
new figure lines, and its Ancient This three-figure package from designed to be posed with ICM’s
Greek Myths series is a boon for ICM replicates the immediate exquisite Model T 1914 Firetruck
fantasy modellers, notably via this aftermath of a fire, with one of (see Reviews, May 2017).
Satyr. Arguably, it’s based more two soot-stained
on the Roman version than the firefighters letting
Greek (with a goat’s hind legs and a small boy try on
horns), but the quality of the parts his helmet. All are
is stunning nonetheless. There depicted standing,
are 14 parts in total, and the facial with the second
expression is superb, as is the firefighter carrying an
muscle tone on the upper body and the other (although not in keeping axe over his shoulder.
fur texture on the legs. It’s posed as with the satyr’s hedonistic origins, There’s just a single
if charging a bow-armed opponent it is rather dramatic). There’s a runner, and while the
and is pulling an arrow from its moulded pin on the right hoof to boy has separate
abdomen with one hand, while attach it to a base, although none is limbs, torso and head,
wielding a double-bladed spear in supplied in this boxing.
DAPPER GENT
1/35
MODERN 1/35
STUBBORN
1/35 PANZER 1/35
Man in a bowler hat

AMERICANS ASS SIT-IN PERSONNEL
By: Toro Model Tommy & lazy donkey
Item no: 35F97 Price: €10 By: Royal Model
Web: www.toro-model.com.pl Item no: 790
Price: €39.90
Cast in resin as part of Toro’s The Web: www.royalmodel.com
Thirties Varsovians (residents of
Warsaw) range, this well-heeled If employed on its own, or with
chap would look good in any other items, this unusual set
diorama/vignette. Bedecked oozes character. The donkey
in a two-piece suit, collar and is posed in obstinate mood,
tie, and with a bowler hat, this settled for what could be a long
fellow has a confident stride, period of “no, I’m not doing
cane and briefcase in hand. it!” Said beast is mastered
Neat touches include the pocket and cast beautifully, with
square, buttonhole detail and integral harness, bridle, saddle
wide trousers with turn-ups. and pole-holder detail. The
The facial features are strong, US Tank Crew buggy is splendid, too, and has German Tank Crew
with a moustache present, and By: MiniArt delicate wood grain on the cart By: MiniArt
the case and walking cane are Item no: 37005 Price: £10.99 attachments and panels, and Item no: 35283 Price: £10.99
cast integrally with the hands. Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk filigree decoration for the rear Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk
Realistically, the figure could be of the buggy comes via photo-
used in various urban European For all the recent flurry of 1/35 M1 etched brass. Faint flash marred With the huge number of German
wartime scenarios. Abrams kits, there's an absence of the wheels on our sample, but armour kits available, appropriate
crew figures...but MiniArt has filled it’s removed easily. Meanwhile, crew figure sets are useful. MiniArt’s
the gap in style. The parts are well the soldier figure stands hands package offers six tankers in
moulded and while flash is present on hips, almost resigned to varying uniform. There's a selection
on most, it should be easy to remove. the animal’s disobedience; the of early pattern black Feldjacke
Clothing and equipment detail is former’s uniform and facial tunics and Feldmütze caps, Panzer
superb, notably the body armour, features are splendid, and will trousers with ankle drawstrings,
which is the latest Improved Outer repay careful painting and ankle- and knee-high boots, peaked
Tactical Vest (IOTV). There are five shading. Superb! Einheitsfeldmütze headgear and
multi-part figures, each on its own ‘mouse’ grey shirts. The anomaly
runner, offering a full complement is the buttoned jacket (shown in
of commander, gunner, loader and Pea camouflage), which is different
driver, three of which are wearing from the usual SS smock, so it could
tactical googles and IOTV (the driver possibly emulate a bespoke garment.
wears an Olive Drab short jacket), Uniform details are good, but there’s
with an extra standing individual a mould line down each visage, and
sporting body armour, helmet and the facial features don’t compete
ballistic protection sunglasses. with MiniArt’s earlier offerings.

Untitled-1 1 24/05/2018 14:34:21
ON THE SHELF
DECAL SHEETS
GLORIOUS GUSTAV LIVERIES 1/48

RASPBERRY RIPPLE SPECIAL
1/72
Bf 109G-6s Royal Air Force McDonnell

By: EagleCals Printed to complement the Douglas Phantom
Item no: EC#171-48 recent Eduard and Zvezda Bf FG.1 25th Anniversary
Price: US $18.50 109G-6 kits (but useful for other Scheme
Web: www.eagle-editions.com manufacturers’ toolings, such as By: Xtradecal
Tamiya), this four-strong Item no: X72296
Gustav selection should Price: £7.99
please most fans of the Web: www.hannants.co.uk
type. Three options wear
day fighter camouflage, Until now, the only way to
but the anomaly is replicate the most dazzling
the white-washed British Phantom, XT597,
Eastern Front example. was via Modeldecal’s
As always, EagleCals old sheet. Here, though,
provides notes on Xtradecal takes the plunge
structural nuances, as with the eye-popping
well as the markings, red/white/blue Phantom
and the decals are also of the Aeroplane and
available in 1/72 and 1/32 Armament Experimental
scales. The options are: Establishment, which
• Yellow 6, 12./JG 51, received a special livery
Eastern Front, 1944 (applied by the great
• Red/Black 11, 2./ Wilf Hardy) to mark 25
JG 302, Jüterbog, years of the F-4 when it
February, 1944 attended 1983’s International Air make no mention of the specially
• Blue 14 + –, 12./JG 2, Tattoo, at Greenham Common. All shaped doppler radome fitted to
Beaumont le Roger, necessary stencilling is provided, this airframe. Luckily, Freightdog
France, 1943 as are white backings for the Models has produced the unit in
• Black 1 + I, 8./JG 54, roundels, but the instructions resin (see p.112, June issue).
Lüneburg, spring 1944
DESERT PINK 'BRICKS' 1/48

1/72 Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B Gulf markings in 1/72 (172135):
OLD-SCHOOL BRITISH 'TOOMS War Part One • XV352/U ‘Tamdhu’
Royal Air Force McDonnell Green/Dark Sea Grey/Light By: Kits World • XV863/S ‘Sea Witch/Debbie/
Douglas Phantom FGR.2 Pt 3 Aircraft Grey camouflage, as part Item no: 148140 Tamnavoulin’
By: Xtradecal of Hannants’ own-brand series Price: £10.20 • XW530/E ‘Glenmorangie’
Item no: X72292 Price: £7.99 printed with Airfix’s new British Web: www.kitsworld.co.uk • XX885/L ‘Hello Sailor/Caroline/
Web: www.hannants.co.uk F-4 in mind. National insignia is Famous Grouse'
supplied for all aircraft, but one Sadly, we will not see a re-release • XX895/G ‘Jaws/Lynn/Glenfiddich’
Here we have liveries for five must get stencils via Xtradecal’s of Airfix’s 1/48 Buccaneer due to a • XX901/N ‘The Flying Mermaid/
RAF Phantoms in the older Dark separate sheets X72288/289. damaged mould. For anyone with Kathryn/Glen Elgin’
A mix of standard the kit still in their
and later ‘boxed’ stash, though, this
RWR tails is decal set is worth
represented, along considering. It offers
with two Silver schemes for six RAF
Jubilee machines, Buccaneers as seen in
and the printing is 1991’s Operation Granby,
excellent: the British effort in the
• XV470/C, 56 Sqn, First Gulf War. All jets
Coningsby, 1976 carried names and nose
• XV413/Z, 92 art reflecting different
Sqn, Wildenrath, brands of Scotch whisky,
Germany, July and there are also the
1977 inevitable scantily clad
• XV439/A, 19 Sqn, pin-up-style ladies…
Wildenrath, July and a shark mouth. The
1977 ‘Sky Pirates’ Jolly Roger
• XV434/J, 23 Sqn, flag is also present
Wattisham, 1976 on each ARTF Desert
• XV498/498, 17 Pink aircraft. Stencils
Sqn, Brüggen, and national insignia
Germany, June are included, but if this
1974 scale is too large, Kits
World also offers these

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DECAL SHEETS
‘ARROWS’ 60TH CELEBRATION 1/48

CYBORG WITH STRIPES
1/48
this example is to the EC 1/12 Mirage

a winner for jet 2000C 103-YR. The
modellers. One theme of this décor
can replicate is that of a tiger,
a ‘ghost’- skin peeled away
camouflaged partially to reveal
F-16 from the ‘robotic’ undersides.
Hellenic Air It’s all rendered
Force’s 341 beautifully but note
Mira ‘Velos’ that the standard
(Arrows), but Mirage 2000 air-
the unit’s usual defence camouflage
black and red must be applied
checkerboard first, and then the
tail stripe is decals are positioned
eschewed in a set order.
in favour of DXM recommends
attractive Kinetic’s 2000C kit.
artwork to
mark the
squadron’s 60th
anniversary
in 2014. The French AF EC 1/12
design has the Mirage 2000C Tiger Meet
unit’s badge, an 2009
arrow piercing By: Double Xcellent Model
ace playing Item no: 71-4230
Hellenic Air Force F-16C Block 50 cards, sitting on a red/black Price: US $25
341 Mira Anniversary pattern on the port tail, while the Web: www.dxmdecal.com
By: ModelMaker Decals starboard tail is painted in red
Item no: D48060 and black quarters, with F-86 and The French Air Force
Price: €7.50 F-16 planforms, and 341 Mira 60th has never been shy and
Web: www.modelmaker.com.pl anniversary motif in gold. It’s a retiring in terms of special
smart scheme for a Greek Block schemes, particularly
ModelMaker is forging a fine 50 ‘Viper’, which the company also when it comes to the NATO
reputation for special schemes, and offers in 1/72 scale (D72060). Tiger Meet. This two-
sheet offering allows one
1/72 to replicate the stunning
NORDIC BIRDS OF PREY 2009 NTM livery applied
A CHANGE OF UNIFORM 1/72
Mil Mi-24D Hind-E US Coast Guard drug traffickers. This is a fun option
scheme and perfect for anyone who favours
By: Syhart building cinema/TV subjects. Much
Item no: 72-102 of the colouring is rendered via
Price: €6 painting, hence the decal sheet is
Web: www.syhartdecal.fr small, but it is well printed. It offers
Curtiss Hawk 75A in Finnish over RLM 65, and another pair USCG badges, stars and bars, force
Service in RLM 71 over ’65. All wear the No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you… legends and two sections of black
By: SBS Model associated yellow theatre bands/ this is indeed a Hind in US Coast and white trim.
Item no: D72-018 panels, but one of the aircraft has Guard livery!
Price: €8 a black starboard wing underside. Syhart’s decals
Web: www.sbsmodel.com Pleasingly, enough national allow modellers
insignia is supplied to build all to portray said
Nordic and Scandinavian four subjects: helicopter as it
camouflage arguably offers extra • CU-502/2, LLv 32, appeared in the
appeal when it adorns export Lappeenranta, summer 1941 1991 Russian
aircraft, and so it is with the • CH-551/1, LeLv 32, Nurmoila, movie Charged
Curtiss Hawk 75A, here in Finnish summer 1943 with Death; a
Air Force colours. SBS Model’s • CU-574/4, LeLv 32, Nurmoila, post-glasnost tail
sheet provides markings for spring 1944 of the Russian
four different airframes, two in • CU-571/1, LLv 32, Suulajärvi, Navy joining
standard Olive Green and black spring 1942 forces with the
USCG, to combat

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DECAL SHEETS
SUN-SCORCHED ARMOUR 1/35

SCANDY LIGHTNING II
1/32
selection for US vehicles. Lockheed Martin F-35A

There are schemes for Test aircraft – Royal
early Shermans, Priests Norwegian AF
and an M2 half-track By: Vingtor
used in North Africa, and Item no: 32-131 Price: €13
yellow turret ID panels Web: www.vingtor.net
decorate the M4A1s
for an extra splash of Norway is one of the
colour. One of these partner nations in
vehicles sports two-tone the F-35 Lightning II
camouflage, and both programme, and has had
Priests are of the two- aircraft delivered thus
colour variety, for added far for training at Luke
interest. Plenty of gloss Air Base in Arizona,
varnish and/or trimming USA. Vingtor’s sheet
is recommended, as offers serials for the
the decals have matt first four airframes, but
carrier film: also plenty of generic
US Tanks and AFVs North Africa • M4A1 early ‘Gay’, probably 2nd numbers with which to
’42-43 AD, 1943 portray future deliveries.
By: Star Decals • M4A1 early ‘Forget It’, 66th AR, 2nd Stencils are supplied,
Item no: 35-C 1127 Price: US $8 AD, Oran, April 1943 along with national
Web: www.star-decals.net • M7 ‘The Texas Special’, Cannon Co, insignia, pilot/maintainer
34th Div, Rabat, Morocco, 1943 names and more. The initial- for anyone with Italeri’s 1/32 kit
Modellers intent on replicating • M7 early, Oran area, Algeria, 1943 delivery aircraft are 5087, 5088, (see January 2018 issue for a
armoured fighting vehicles in dustier • M2 half-track w/ 35mm AT-gun, 5110 and 5111. A different option superb full build article.
climes should consider Star Decals’ 601st TDB, Oran, 1943
1/72 MERCENARY FELINE MARKINGS 1/72

THICK-SKINNED GAULS F-14A VF-2 Bounty Hunters
Free French Forces Sherman modellers and gamers alike: By: MILSPEC
tanks vol.2 • M4A2 ‘Auerstaedt’, 5th African Item no: 72-018 Price: US $12
By: Toro Model Chasseurs, France 1945 Web: www.milspecdecals.com
Item no: 72D33 Price: €4 • M4A3 (105) HVSS
Web: www.toro-model.com.pl ‘Sarreguemines II’, HQ Aqn, 12 This offering may appear
Cuirassiers, France, 1945 familiar, as it’s a re-worked
Military modellers who work • M4A2 ‘Languedoc’, 12th and updated CAM Decals
in 1/72 scale have a splendid African Chasseurs, Normandy, product with new artwork
option here, as it provides June 1944 and data stencils. It supplies
beautifully printed decals for • M4A4 ‘St Malo’, 4th Sqn, 2nd sufficient decals for a single
seven Sherman tanks of the Cuirassiers, Marseilles, France, airframe (158988/216/NK),
Free French Forces in World War 1944 including full hi-vis stencil data
Two. Different sub-types are • M4A1 (76) ‘Rivoli’, 4th Sqn, 2nd (also available separately as
represented, while unit badges African Chasseurs, France, 1944 72-F14-001), and features one
and patriotic vehicle names • M4A4 ‘Lorraine’, 3rd Sqn, 2nd of the more colourful Tomcat
add plenty of nuances over the African Chasseurs, France, 1944 schemes as applied to VF-2
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‘FRIGHTNING’ 1/48
USEFUL
1/35 SPOOKY STUFF! 1/72
DECK
1/48
OFFICE TABLEWARE MANOEUVRING
Barre de Tractage Rafale Marine

Household Crockery & Glass Set By: L’Arsenal
BAC Lightning F.1/F.1a By: MiniArt Item no: AC 48 89 Price: €8.95
By: CMK Item no: 4347 Price: €10.30 Item no: 35559 Price: £10.99 Web: www.larsenal.com
Web: www.cmkkits.com Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk
FG.1 Phantom Got a Revell or Hobby Boss 1/48
Good as Airfix’s quarter-scale Here's another superb ‘domestic’ By: Eduard Item no: 73625 naval Rafale? If so, this cool
Lightnings are, the one area that set from MiniArt, which is sure Price: €18.75 Web: www.eduard.com French Navy tow bar, a bespoke
lacks refinement is the cockpit, but to find employment in dioramas, item for the Rafale M, is the
CMK’s delightful resin and acetate and offers cups, saucers, trays, It was inevitable Eduard would perfect accessory. In cream-
(for the instrument dials) package jugs, tea/coffee pots, various provide extras for Airfix’s Phantom, coloured resin, the item will need
acts as a drop-in replacement. The bottles for alcoholic beverages This detail set is in plain brass and paper-thin flash removing from
cast detail is superb and accurate, and their respective glasses. Ever pre-coloured metal. The latter’s fret some parts, but once neatened,
and there’s even a replacement thoughtful, the bottles are in contains instrument panels, side this resin item will be splendid.
coaming section and rear panel either transparent, clear green or consoles, lining for the sidewalls in It comes with separate wheels
(to which the canopy attaches). brown styrene, while the glasses front and rear ‘offices’, and ejection and handles, and an optional
Minimum preparation is needed prior are clear items, requiring just seat straps/firing handles/scissor stowage box to be mounted half-
to assembly once the casting blocks paint to indicate a full receptacle. shackles. A head-up display (HUD) way along the arm. No painting
are removed…just removal of flash All crockery parts are in crisp is supplied, and other plain brass advice is supplied, but Internet
from the dial apertures and ejection white styrene, with separate items include airbrake bay/door inner photos show it to be yellow, with
seat firing handles, then it's all ready. handles for the tea pots, and facings, afterburners, canopy mirrors small red/white markings.
there are even decals for motifs and auxiliary air doors. Three acetate
1/48 HUD glass portions also feature.
DORA to enliven several of the cups.
DETAILS ITALIAN
1/35
KNIGHT’S 1/48
WALTZING MODS 1/72
RAIDER ESCAPE
Popski’s Jeep
By: ResiCAST
Item no: 35.1271 Price: €35.50
Fw 190D-9 Web: www.resicast.com F-8E Crusader ejection seat
By: Brengun Australian Matilda Conversion Set By: Eduard Item no: 648388
Item no: BRL48093 Price: €7.08 By: Dan Taylor Modelworks ResiCAST’s resin conversion is Price: €14.95 Web: www.eduard.com
Web: www.brengun.cz Item no: C-72132 Price: £9.50 for Tamiya’s Willys Jeep (35219)
Web: dantaylormodelworks.com and transforms it into one of two Eduard re-boxed Hasegawa’s F-8
The Dragon/Italeri Fw 190D- heavily modified vehicles used recently, and to make more use of
9 is good for its age, but it Dan Taylor’s set convcerts S-Model’s by British Army Major Vladimir its additions, the ejection seat is now
can be boosted in certain Matilda II into an Australian machine, ‘Popski’ Peniakoff’s Special packaged separately for anyone with
areas. Brengun’s PE offers with either mesh- or Marston Forces unit in Italy, during World the original kit. The seat is a Martin-
improvement, all centred for Matting-type engine covers. It War Two. With more than 70 Baker F7, and it’s replicated superbly.
the cockpit. There’s a new comprises 12 PE and 11 resin items, resin components, it covers The main structure is in resin, as are
seat with belts and mounting and these either replace kit parts every nuance of these Jeeps, the parachute box and back pad,
points, instruments panels and (front mudguards and turret antenna and offers a choice of single or and finer details such as belts, leg
side consoles, a map holder, bracket) or add completely new twin .30 cal or single .50 cal restraints and firing handles come
windscreen trim, head armour features (turret ring armour, extra machine guns. A host of extra in pre-coloured PE. Vital features
and rear canopy decking (with a stowage boxes and telephone jerrycans, ammunition boxes and (drogue gun, barostatic time release
separate stowage compartment box). The instructions also guide general stowage is also included, unit, seat pack etc) are reproduced
hatch), and acetate instruments. modellers on how to correct certain making for a striking model. faithfully, although no rocket pack is
mistakes made in the kit's design. present. Decals are also provided.

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ACCESSORIES
OPEN-NOSED 1/48
EASY SHIP
1/700 BRIT RHINO 1/72
RUNWAY
1/48
HURRICANE PAINTING WHEEL BAYS CRATERING
HMS Legion 1941 Brandt adapter 30-6-M2 with

By: Flyhawk BAP 100-M2
Item no: FH 710041 Price: US $9 FG.1 Phantom undercarriage
By: Eduard Item no: 72668 By: L’Arsenal
Web: www.flyhawkmodel.com Item no: AC 48 83 Price: €8.95
Price: €9.95 Web: www.eduard.com
Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Reserve Web: www.larsenal.com
Given the challenge of painting
Fuel Tank Phantom Phreaks who want to go
ship deck features, it’s odd that L’Arsenal’s useful series of resin
By: CMK Item no: 4355 Price: €12.80 all-out in detailing Airfix’s new FG.1
it’s taken this long for bespoke aircraft weapons is growing;
Web: www.cmkkits.com need look no further than Eduard’s
masks to emerge. Flyhawk has this new addition replicates the
bespoke additions. This PE fret
supplied such a product for BAP-100 (Bombe Anti-Piste
Modellers seeking a different look provides embellishment for the kit’s
its HMS Legion (see Maritime 100mm) anti-runway munitions
for their Hurricane should consider undercarriage bays (nose and main),
reviews) in pre-cut tape. There developed in the 1970s. After
CMK’s resin modification, which with new linings, representation of
are 12 main items for the deck removal of very light sporadic
opens the forward fuselage to allow hydraulic lines in the nose bay, and
levels/ sections; these are flash, one has well-rendered
the reserve fuel tank, part of the new doors for the latter, along with
segmented to conform with the facsimiles of these stores and
engine and the instrument panel inboard and small outboard doors
mouldings, and there are spare their launch rack. They’re ideal
rear to be displayed. It’s a matter for the main wells. Also supplied are
lengths for covering remaining for 1/48 Armée de l’Air Jaguar
of removing the panel immediately oleo scissors for the extended nose
gaps. Replicating the deck E and Mirage 5Fs; the former
in front of the windscreen, adding leg and main legs, and grilles for the
attachment rings and then a patterns is now a breeze! employed the weapons in
tops of the air intakes.
baseplate, onto which the tank, 1986’s Ouadi Doum raid (Chad)
bulkheads and panel are secured. A DELTA-WINGED 1/32
FAR FROM
1/35 and during Operation Daguet,
France's First Gulf War efforts.
splendid resin panel is also included.
SNAPPER HUMDRUM
1/35
GREEN SPACE UBIQUITOUS HUES
BOUNDARY
Park fence elements

By: Hauler
Item no: HLU35106 Price: €24.28
German Fuel Barrels
Web: www.hauler.cz British Army Late WWII Vehicles
By: Plus Model
By: AK Interactive
Item no: 515 Price: €18.70
Hauler’s Park fence elements Mirage IIIR Web: www.plusmodel.cz Item no: RCS009 Price: £6.58
will make a splendid focal point By: Eduard Item no: 32908 Web: www.ak-interactive.com
in a vignette or larger scene. Price: €18.75 Web: www.eduard.com Plus Model offers three styles
They comprise three cemented of fuel drum in this resin/PE AK’s superb Real Colors lacquer
stone block pillars and a trio of Italeri’s 1/32 Mirage IIIE/R is a good ensemble, allowing modellers to paint range now includes the
lateral block sections, one being kit, but this large scale demands recreate that staple of armoured necessary shades for late-World
damaged to provide a ‘natural’ extra refinement. Eduard’s bespoke warfare, the supply scene. The War Two British Army vehicles, and
end-point. Cracks and other offering has pre-coloured PE and differences in the two-piece supplies three 10ml jars in a neat box,
blemishes are well-rendered in plain brass, all for the cockpit. The barrels are in the lids' raised with foam packing (ideal for masking
these resin components, and Martin-Baker seat receives new side/ stencils, and these are simple to openings). The tones are Standard
even equally worn coping slabs head box/seat pan panels, along add after removing the casting Camouflage Colour (SCC) 1a Brown,
are provided. The genius comes with firing handles, and there’s a blocks. PE strips emulate the SCC 14 Blue-Black and SCC 15 Olive
via beautifully detailed photo- two-layer instrument panel and side side bands, and there’s a four- Drab and modellers can expect
etched brass railings, which will consoles, tub lining, rudder pedals, part hand pump/siphon; vinyl excellent airbrush coverage, fast
look stunning with the right and a canopy mirror/lock. Note the tubing for the fuel pipe must be drying and a silky sheen. Recipient
amount of peeled paint/rust. instrument panel echoes the unit in sourced separately. machinery could include anything
the French IIIRD and not the IIIR. from soft skins to tanks.

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ACCESSORIES
PIN-POINT 1/72
SABRE
1/32 AIR-TO-AIR 1/48
LEGACY FOD
1/48
TARGETING SHROUDS ‘TONKA’ PREVENTION
Tornado F.3 ADV exterior

By: Eduard F-18A-D Intake/Nozzle Covers
Item no: 48943 Price: €22.95 By: Steel Beach
Web: www.eduard.com Item no: SBA48159
Price: US $11.99
Designed to fit Revell’s recent Web: www.spruebrothers.com
GBU-12 Tempest Mk.V Engine Cover 1/48 Tornado F.3 (see our build on
By: Eduard Panels p.14), this comprehensive package This neat ‘fix’ from Steel Beach
Item no: 672166 Price: €7.45 By: CMK of exterior features is in plain offers resin F/A-18A-D F404
Web: www.eduard.com Item no: 5111 Price: €39.80 photo-etched brass. Items such as engine exhaust units, and air
Web: www.cmkkits.com afterburner flame holders, ALE-40 intake sections, with covers cast
Eduard’s munition sets are setting chaff/flare dispenser facings, flap integrally. Almost all military
new standards for quality and detail, This stunning set of resin engine housing detail and undercarriage jets are fitted with these covers
and its resin and photo-etched (PE) cowling panels is produced to embellishment are accompanied by if they are parked, to combat
brass GBU-12s are no exception. accompany CMK’s Napier Sabre inner liners for the airbrakes, drop possible Foreign Object Damage,
There are sufficient parts and decals engine, itself designed to fit tank fuel filler caps, and vertical fin and some feature their own
for four bombs, with each comprising sister brand Special Hobby's vortex generators (these come with decorations. As these items are
a well-cast main body and laser Tempest Mk.V. The jewel is the a placement template). designed to fit Kinetic’s Legacy
seeker (covered/uncovered versions main chin fairing which, akin to Hornets, one could have fun in
are supplied) and PE control fins the other panels, has full interior 1/35 replicating squadron motifs for
and trailing edges to the pop-out features. The other sections GOTHIC VIEW extra accuracy and colour.
wings. These represent the Paveway have well-rendered ribbing, and
II series, and would be ideal for US there’s a delicate representation
Air Force tactical aircraft, along with of rivets. If fitting the separate EASTERN 1/35
modern NATO assets. engine to Special hobby’s kit, HOSPITALITY
and mounting on a base, simply
1/72
KARAS DIALS lay these panels on the ground,
around the aircraft.
BRASS SPIT’ PIT 1/24
Lancet-Window
PZL P.23/P.42/P.43 By: Yen Models East European Home Stuff
By: Yahu Models Spitfire Mk.I/Vb Item no: YML1 Price: €12.50 By: MiniArt
Item no: YMA7285 Price: £3.40 By: Airscale Web: www.yenmodels.be Item no: 35584 Price: £15.99
Web: www.yahumodels. Item no: AS24 Spit Price: £11.95 Web: www.creativemodels.co.uk
siemianowice.com Web: www.airscale.co.uk Yen Models’ splendid three-piece
laser-cut wooden Lancet window With a catch-all phrase of ‘stuff’,
Designed to complement IBG This is a cracking upgrade for any provides a realistic 3D rendition MiniArt supplies furniture for a
Models’ lovely PZLs, this pre- 1/24 Spitfire, whether it’s by Airfix or of a Gothic-styled arched 1930-1950s Eastern European house,
painted and pre-assembled Trumpeter, and supplies a completely window frame, complete with offering a trestle table, two chairs,
photo-etched metal instrument new instrument panel in photo- upper ‘rose’. This design was two stools, a wood/coal-burning
panel is a direct replacement etched brass, with decal liners for popular during the 12th and 13th stove, samovar and kettle, and
for kit part B15. There are the dials and a sheet of clear acetate Centuries and was commonly assorted cutlery, crockery and food.
two ‘pins’ holding the two to emulate glass covers. There are found in churches, but also in Most of the well-moulded parts are
sections together, and these two styles of Blind Flying Panel, with early 14th Century castles and held on one white and four grey
can either be cut or bent the rectangular type common to nobles’ residences. Assembly styrene runners, but a small PE
to form the correct angled early Spits and the arched version is easy, as the three plates are fret supplies stove lids, samovar
configuration as depicted in the featuring on late Mk.IXs onwards. designed to stack in order, and fittings, and handles for ladles,
instructions. It’s a quick and A separate airspeed indicator is could be fitted into aftermarket saucepans and lids. Clear assembly
effective improvement to the provided for a Mk.Vb, and there’s or scratch-built walls/ruins… and painting guides are included,
styrene, and adds to an already even a marking for the compass; the challenge would be creating with colour matches for Vallejo, Mr.
impressive cockpit interior. all one needs to do is add either an suitably convincing glazing. Color, Lifecolor, Tamiya, Testors, AK,
acetate disc or gloss varnish. Humbrol and Revell products.

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3580 MIM-23 HAWK M192 Anti-Aircraft
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3916 MAN TGX XXL D38
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6216 German Anti-Tank Rifle Team
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2122 Fw 190A-5/A-8 ‘Grünherz’
(Dual Combo) 1/48
ITALERI (www.hobbyco.net)
1/48 042318 Sopwith Camel
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8451 Fokker E.II (Weekend)
1398 F-100F Super Sabre
8454 SE.5a Wolseley Viper (Weekend) SPECIAL HOBBY (www.cmkkits.com)
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11114 Bf 109G in Finland ‘Mersu’ (Dual SH72340 Blohm & Voss Bv 155V-1 1/35
Combo) Karawanken 3654 Ural-4320 Russian Army Truck
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ARCHIVE TREASURES
SPITFIRE Mk.21
I
t’s always pleasing to see
colour photos from World
War Two and the following
post-war period. Our choice
this month was prompted, in
part, by the build of Airfix’s
re-released 1/48 Spitfire F.22/24
kit, featured on p.42. In service
before those sub-types was
the Mk.21…the last Spitfire
with a high-backed fuselage.
Here, Mk.21s of 615 Squadron
Auxiliary Air Force are seen in
formation, with LA195/RAV-E
closest to the camera, in late
1946 or early 1947. The aircraft
wear the Day Fighter scheme
of Dark Green and Ocean Grey
over Medium Sea Grey, with
Sky spinners and fuselage
bands. Noteworthy is the unit
badge visible on three aircraft,
behind the spinner, and the
Type C1 fuselage roundels. Also
interesting is the spinner of the
fourth Spitfire, which is,
perhaps, freshly painted.
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TRUMPETER’S 1/ 72 Su-34 FULLBACK

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22 Intermediate Build – Henschel’s Hauler

28 Out and About – New Town Gathering

30 Out and About – West Country Classic

32 Intermediate Build – Putin’s Platypus

40 Out and About – Southern Showcase

42 Basic Build – Beauty Meets the Beast

58 Advanced Build – Golden Age Gaul

66 Intermediate Build – Before the Stuka…

72 In Focus – Dive-bombing Debut

BONUS Northrop’s Contender

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FOURTH-GEN ARMOUR TWO-SCORE CLEANSING

FEW THINGS are more frustrating Airbrush technician Mike Vose

HIGH-SPEED UPGRADE NEW MANAGEMENT FURTHER TO Revell-Germany’s

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WITH THE recent release of

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component sitting over the top

 Nose weight in the radome was achieved

“the exhausts were especially well rendered”

RAF colours from Poland

The rear parts for the

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On completion of main The fuselage and

Panavia Tornado F.3 Air

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but was more than adequate as a

The flat bed was equipped with drop-down

Mr.Surfacer Black primer covered

Plus Model’s Big Transport

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Darker staining was added

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