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n May 1942, Hitler ordered (transl. Heavy Military Tractor), ten-barrel rocket launcher. Less
the development of a simple, and would be used in a variety than a thousand were built The Kit
low-speed, load-carrying, of roles throughout the during the war, but production The starting point for this
half-track vehicle for use on the remainder of the war. Initially, of an improved version project was Bronco Models’
Eastern Front. Büssing-NAG was the vehicles had an unarmoured continued post-war at the ‘sWS 60cm Infrared
selected to design and produce cab, while later examples Tatra plant in Czechoslovakia. Searchlight Carrier – UHU’.
a tractor to replace the earlier featured an armoured cab and At least one of the late- Released in 2015, this is a
5-tonne half-tracks (Sd.Kfz. 6 engine compartment, similar pattern vehicles was modified re-boxing of the Great Wall
and Sd.Kfz. 11), and production to that used on the Sd.Kfz. to carry a 60cm night-vision Hobby kit. The kit comprises
began in December 1943. The 251. The unarmoured model sighting device, along with over 600 injection-moulded
resulting vehicle was designated was generally used as a prime other smaller infra-red components, a sprue of clear
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper mover or supply vehicle, the equipment, and was aptly parts, a small photo-etched fret,
and a sheet of decal markings when I saw the level of interior of action. Basically, I needed allow full view of the interior, I
(complete for one vehicle, with detailing, I simply had to have to tackle the model in three planned to support the sections
additional digits for optional all of this on show. Just leaving stages of assembly: the lower with a series of thin metal rods
registration plates). Assembly the hatches open would not hull and running gear, the (the type used by florists when
instructions are by way of a be enough, and the prospect mid-section of the hull with creating floral arrangements). I
13-page manual, guiding the of hacking away to create interior, and the upper hull soon realised that these would
modeller through a 30-step a cut-away model certainly with IR equipment. Essentially, be a temporary measure,
sequence. A 4-view colour did not appeal. After careful what began as one model as they are not particularly
profile (matched with Gunze consideration, I decided to would become three, with sturdy (a more satisfactory
Sangyo paints) gives a clear use the ‘exploded diagram’ everything being connected method would be required
impression of the vehicle’s principle, but in 3D. Fortunately, towards the end of the project. at a later date). Incidentally,
late-war camouflage scheme. the construction promised One of the first jobs was for those who plan to build
My initial plan was to tackle to be fairly straightforward, to apply a coat of matt black the kit in the normal way, take
this a standard build. However, though adding the full interior to the searchlight interior, note that some modification
would require a clear plan and paint the rear of the lens will be needed to achieve
with transparent red. I also a positive fit between the
gathered further references driver’s compartment and the
on this equipment, as the kit engine part on the lower hull.
instructions are rather vague. Also, as I am focusing on the
Since the model would be painting and presentation
displayed in three layers to of the model, I have limited
the assembly description
to a few photographs.
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1
2
Painting, Marking life slightly more difficult. The
& Weathering first task was to apply an overall
While the three-colour coat of primer, a mix of Vallejo
camouflage is generally quite 73.603 (Ger. Panzer Grey) and
simple, having the multi- 74.601 (Grey) (photo 1). As I
layered display would make intended to add paint chipping
effects, I applied 70.605 (Red
Brown) to relevant areas, as this
would represent the primer
used on the real vehicle (photo
2). Once the primer was dry, I
masked these areas, and treated
the interior to a coat of 075
(Sand – Ivory). Available as an
individual colour, this is also the
lightest shade in Vallejo’s AFV
Painting System ‘Dunkelgelb
Dark Yellow’ set (photo 3).
Offering the upper hull to the
lower section, I marked the
outline with a pencil, so that I
could identify the interior and
exterior surfaces. The interior
was then masked, and the
exterior given a coat of 73.214
(Chipping Medium) (photo 4).
In addition to the previously
mentioned ‘Dunkelgelb Dark
Yellow’ set, I would be using
the ‘German Camouflage
1943/1944’ set. So, beginning
with the areas that had received
the surface primer, I applied a
coat of 604 (Ger. Dark Yellow)
(photo 5), and proceeded to
remove portions to expose
the underlying layer using a
brush moistened with water.
7 This operation was carried
out gradually, working on one
9
8
4 5
area at a time. Satisfied with Moving on to the camouflage
the result, I added highlights painting, I used a pencil to
to appropriate panels, again lightly mark out areas that
using colours from the ‘Dark would be green (photo 12),
Yellow’ set. (photo 6). and prepared what I considered
A notable feature of this kit is to be a suitable shade by mixing
the attention to detail on both 006 (Camouflage Light Green)
the engine block and running and 092 (Medium Olive).
gear. The engine received an
initial coat of 71.057 (Black),
and specific details picked
out in appropriate matt and
metallic colours (photo 7).
Having only
temporarily
assembled
the tracks and
wheels, I was
able to break
these down in
preparation
for painting
(photo 8).
The wheels with
tyres (driving
wheels and track
road-wheels) were
given an overall coat of
Panzer Aces 306 (Dark
Rubber) (photo 9). A
circular template was
then used as a mask,
and the hubs sprayed
with 73.604 (Surface
Primer – German
Dark Yellow) photo
10). With the wheels
temporarily re-attached,
this concluded the
lower-hull painting
(photo 11).
10 12
11
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I hand-painted the outlines The moment of truth … in my spares box, just what a series of Vallejo washes, and
using a fine-pointed brush, with the masking removed I needed for the dashboard removed any excess using a wet
and switched to the airbrush (photo 17), I was ready dials. As with the searchlight, brush. In my experience, such
to fill in the areas (photo 13). to attend to the interior of the small IR lights (mounted washes should be applied to
The process was repeated with the hatches, and begin to on the exterior) were given a damp surface, and cleaning
the brown, this time using 041 modify the tones around the a coat of matt black to their up needs to be done fairly
(Panzer-Braun), mixed with a model (photo 18). To reassure interior, and red to their lenses; rapidly, as these acrylic washes
few drops of 71.033 (Yellow myself that the camouflage sounds like a sensible move, tend to be fast drying (photo
Ochre) (photo 14). Before pattern was continuous but (as I soon learnt), totally 23). And now to the ‘chipping’
continuing, I checked my over the various sections, I inaccurate! Evidently, when
work, and corrected any errors temporarily fitted everything activated, they had a deep
using the brush (photo 15). together (photo 19). blue or green colour. When
Each of the colours was now Time now to paint the switched off, they appeared
lightened, and sprayed over various interior details such as gloss black … something
respective areas to provide as the instrument panel, seats to correct later (photo 20).
some tonal variation. Then, with and radio When it comes to the point
a heavily diluted mix of 025 equipment. of adding decal markings, most
(Dark Yellow) and 027 (Light By chance, I modellers insist on preparing
Brown), I applied a fine misting came across the surfaces with a coat of
to create a faded appearance some dry gloss varnish. On this occasion,
to the colours (photo 16). transfers however, I risked applying them
directly to the matt
surface. Using Vallejo’s
Decal Medium and Decal
Fix products, I
was pleasantly
surprised to
find that they
conformed
perfectly, and
with no sign of the
dreaded ‘silvering’
effect (photo 21).
Before making a start
on the weathering,
I gave the model a
coat of satin varnish
(photo 22) .
Beginning with
the lower hull
assembly, I applied
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17
effects. True, the model would
show a degree of wear and
tear, but since it was intended
as a display piece (without
the context of a diorama
setting), I avoided overstating
this aspect (photo 24).
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34
33
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29
does not affect
the colour of the on the idea of using syringe for the large searchlight, I had on show, I thought it best to
pigment, once dry (photo 26). needles; very fine, but far other plans, to be explained add some accessories and
The final part of the lower hull more sturdy (with the added later. The priority now was to stowage; carefully chosen
assembly was the tracks. These bonus of being a natural metal attach the searchlight base items to at least add some
were first painted with various colour). Rather than have each and driver’s compartment life to the model (photo 35).
Vallejo rust tones (photo 27), section of the model equally using CA glue to form a single With these in place, I added
followed by a repeat of the spaced, I opted for a larger gap piece (photo 34). This would the second group of supports,
pigment treatment between the lower and mid- be my top-most section, being careful to ensure that
(photo 28). 70.950 portion to allow a better view and I needed to gauge the the heights would allow the
(Matt Black) was dry- of the intricate chassis detail. length of my supports to upper section to sit level once
brushed across With the supports cut to length hold the layers together. finally attached (photo 36).
the raised and fixed in place, the mid- Given that the all the
surfaces, section was test-fitted, prior hatches would be open, and
followed by a to being weathered (photo the vehicle’s interior fully
tiny amount 31). Essentially, this followed
of Chrome a similar process
paint over all as before, but I
contact areas focused more
(photo 29). on a grimy
Before finally and dusty
installing appearance
the tracks, rather than
I need to a heavy
test-fit them accumulation
to check that of dirt
the weathering (photo
matched that 32). A coat
applied to of matt
the lower hull varnish, and I was
generally. With ready to apply
further weathering the pigments.
being required Back to my
around the chassis, error with the
I attached the IR lenses … the
tracks to the road- smaller ones
wheels, sprockets and idlers, were corrected
and removed the entire units to by over-painting
allow better access (photo 30). with matt black,
As feared, the thin wires followed by a
used to support the upper and wash, and finally
mid-sections proved to be too gloss varnish to
flimsy. Various solutions were simulate glass
considered, until finally I hit (photo 33). As
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39
Once again, the interior stowed tools (photo 39), and
received my two-step pigment the model was complete.
application (photo 37). The Many thanks to Emre Efli for
accessories were brush-painted the translation of this article.
with Vallejo acrylics before
being fixed in place. Using a
fine-pointed brush, I replicated
dirt and oil stains around the
interior, and permanently
attached the mid-section to
the supports with CA glue.
So how did I solve the
searchlight lens problem? At
first planning to repaint it, I
was delighted when a friend,
Alexander Wegner (from Solid
Scale) came to the rescue with
a far more suitable option.
He designed a self-adhesive
gloss black decal, which was
perfect for the job (photo
38). All that remained was to
attend to any touch-ups on the
top section, fix this in place,
and add some stains to the
Availability:
sWS 60cm Infrared
Searchlight Carrier – UHU’
(ref. CB35212) is available
from good model shops.
Our thanks to Bronco
Models for the
review sample.
I
n the late 1980s rumours evaluation by the Red Army. known to even exist. The Soviet and King Tiger heavy tanks,
began to circulate in Western At the end of the 1980s, collection of tank and AFV and even the ‘Tor’ 600mm
countries of the existence of the existence of the ‘Kubinka’ prototypes tested over the self-propelled tracked siege
a secret and hitherto unknown tank museum and its highly years was extensive as might mortar, of which Rheinmetall
tank museum located in the secret tank collection was be expected from the Soviet had built only seven examples,
Soviet Union, where in addition made public, and articles Union’s test polygon collection, and the long rumoured as
to the expected Soviet tanks began to appear in the Russian albeit including surviving having survived 180 metric
there were numerous rare specialist press, copies of which examples of extremely rare tonne ‘Maus’ of which only three
World War II Axis tank types. duly made their way West. It tanks such as the only surviving prototypes were partly built.
The collection was believed transpired that the formerly example of the wartime T-35, After the collapse of the
to even include presumed secret Kubinka tank museum, and the post-war IS-4 and the Soviet Union in 1991 a trickle
extinct vehicles, including the then part of the NII-38 institute prototype IS-7 heavy tanks. of Western visitors, the author
‘Maus’ heavy tank, which as it and located within the Kubinka However, what was a surprise included, made the first foreign
transpired was indeed located garrison and tank proving was the extensive range of excursions to Kubinka, access
in the museum, having been grounds some 60km west of Allied, Axis and modern tanks to which was until recently
liberated from the German Moscow, contained a wealth of in the collection, including via the Kubinka garrison, and
Kummersdorf range in 1945 tanks and armoured vehicles a whole hangar dedicated consequently required advance
as the hull of one tank and the many of which were considered to German wartime tanks, security clearance to obtain
turret of another and repatriated to have not survived, and with not only all the standard permission to visit. The early
to Kubinka for post-war others that were not previously ‘Panzers’ but Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger 1990s was a particularly unique
time in the fledgling post-Soviet
The K-90 amphibious light tank was Russian Federation, and the
developed in 1950 based on components author made several interesting
of the M2 artillery tractor, but the PT-76 1 trips to the museum during
was instead chosen for series production. those years when Westerners
were rare and visiting in general
difficult and unpredictable.
In those years the reserve
collection in ‘Hangar 8’ was
perhaps the most intriguing
of all, as was the Kubinka
‘scrapyard’ where unique Soviet
era prototypes were parked
up before being in many cases
ultimately scrapped. Access
to Kubinka has been made
easier in recent years, not least
by the building of a separate
access road to the museum,
such that visitors are no longer
required to transit through the
Patriot Park
Several years ago, the
government of the Russian
Federation made the decision
to open a new exhibition
centre and ‘theme park’ under
the designation ‘Patriot Park’,
located near the vilage of
Kubinka. The intent behind
the development of ‘Patriot
Park’ was to build a permanent
exhibition ground for military
exhibitions such as Army-
2016, while also providing
a permanent new home for
the combined collections of 3
the Kubinka Tank Museum
and the former Ryazan
Military Transport Museum. This UAZ-469 is a specialised
As of 2016, many of the huge UAZ-469RKh chemical
permanent hangers at Patriot warfare analysis vehicle.
Park were complete, awaiting
the transfer of those tanks and
armoured vehicles not yet
moved out of their former home
in the somewhat darkened
hangars of the Kubinka Tank
Museum. Many of the tanks,
particularly the indigenous
former Soviet designs have
already been moved to their
new location, where some are
at present parked in the open
in a photographer-friendly
setting. The new hangars are
however large and brightly lit
by natural light, with the tanks
being relatively well spaced 4
within them, such that even as
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MMI Patriot Park
A rare KrAZ-257 based workshop This MAZ-543M based vehicle is the 3P51M
vehicle, with the (now) equally rare Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle for the
MAZ-500 in the background. 4K51 ‘Rubezh’ coastal defence cruise missile system.
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The Obiekt-430 was the Another rarely observed vehicle, the TMS-65
original development decontamination vehicle based on the Ural-4320.
prototype for what The vehicle mounts a jet engine on the rear, used to
would become the T-64 spray decontaminants on vehicles as they drive past.
main battle tank (MBT).
Once secret, it is now
provided with steps
for public inspection.
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MMI Patriot Park
The Patriot Park collection includes a collection of (20) An UAZ-2966 long wheelbase to unofficially as the PT-85.
VDV airborne forces vehicles, including this BTR-D hardtop version of the venerable (24) The Obiekt-167 was developed
tracked airborne armoured personnel carrier. UAZ-469B series which in modified
18 UAZ-3151 form continued in
in 1961 one of several prototypes
that bridged between the T-62 then
production for many years after
entering production and the next
the break-up of the Soviet Union.
generation T-72. The tank resembles
(22) The Patriot Park collection the T-62 then entering series
even extends to a collection
production but has T-72 suspension,
of trailer equipment. Here, a
and mounts a launcher for 9M14
water trailer (foreground) and a
‘Malyutka’ (NATO: AT-3 Sagger)
mobile bakery (background).
anti-tank missiles on the turret rear.
(23) Obiekt-906 was a potential
replacement for the PT-76, developed (25) The Obiekt-775, developed to
in 1963. The chassis has been prototype stage in 1962, was one of
extended and the PT-76 turret was the lowest profile tanks ever designed.
now armed with an 85mm gun The T-64-based tank fired ‘Rubin’ and
and provided with a turret bustle. ‘Bur’ guided anti-tank rockets via its
The tank is sometimes referred short 125mm gun/launcher barrel.
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(26) The ZiL-4334 was the military on the military in the 1990s (27) The GT-T medium tracked
version of the ZiL-4331, intended and did not enter service. ZiL in artillery tractor and all terrain
as a service replacement for the later years stopped production load-carrier was widely by
ZiL-131. Though a small number of military vehicles altogether the Soviet Army in remote
entered service, the ZiL-4334 was and the ZiL plant in Moscow is regions. This is a DKS-1S NBC
a victim of the lack of spending now a housing development. reconnaissance vehicle variant.
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Bronco Models
1/35 Valentine Mk.IX
T
he Valentine began were successful, and the vehicle July 1941. More than 8,000 were were supplied to the Soviet
as a private design by was rushed into production as produced in eleven marks, plus Union, others being built
Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd., ‘Tank, Infantry, Mk.III’; no pilot various specialised variants, under licence in Canada.
submitted to the War Office models were required, as the accounting for approximately a As to the origin of the name,
in February 1938. Trails were quarter of wartime British tank there are several suggestions: a
basic mechanics had been
undertaken in May 1940, which production. The many versions popular one is that the design
proven on the A10 (Tank, Cruiser, included riveted and welded was submitted on Valentine’s
coincided with the loss of
Mk.II), and it entered service in construction, petrol Day; another attributes it to
much of the army’s equipment
and diesel engines, the middle name of Sir John V.
during Operation Dynamo (the
and a progressive Carden (the man responsible for
evacuation of Dunkirk). The trials
increase in armament. several tank designs, including
Large numbers the A10 and A11); perhaps this
of the Valentine one … an acronym for Vickers-
Armstrongs Ltd, Elswick &
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (slightly
different spelling); or, as David
Fletcher suggests, simply an
in-house codeword of Vickers.
The Model
While many will be familiar
with the various Valentine
kits produced by MiniArt, it
is worth remembering that
Bronco Models released two
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Bronco Models
1/35 Valentine Mk.IX
1 2
3
Before making a start on the brown from the Vallejo acrylic and driver’s compartments Engine Oil) to suggest fuel and
construction, I applied a coat range (photo 4). The interior (photo 9), and added small grease spillage (photo 11).
of AMMO’s A.MIG-096 (Crystal was then treated to a coat of amounts of A.MIG-1401 (Nature Time now to attend to the
Periscope Green) to the gloss varnish, followed by a Effects – Light Dust). As well exterior (photo 12). Taking
periscopes while they were still series of enamel pin-washes as blending the tones, this
connected to the sprue (photo to emphasise recesses and enamel-based liquid would act
1). Once completely dry, they raised details (photo 5). Having as a pigment fixer (photo 10).
were fitted with the appropriate allowed the washes to dry, All that remained was to add
PE parts, and attached to the I began to soften the effect traces of A.MIG-1408 (Fresh
relevant turret and hull panels. by applying enamel thinner
The next step was to part-build with a wide brush (photo 6).
the interior. Certain items were The crucial thing now was
only temporarily attached, as to allow the enamels to fully
these needed to be painted cure (24 hours recommended)
before being permanently before proceeding. I then
positioned (photo 2). Painting applied a layer of hairspray
the interior began with a coat over the interior, and followed
of white primer, followed by with several light coats of
a suitable cream colour, and A.MIG-1407 (Engine Grime)
details picked out with red (photo 7). Almost immediately,
primer, steel and black, etc I used a brush and warm water
(photo 3). Using a fine-pointed to partially remove the grime
brush and a piece of effect, leaving a residue to
sponge, I replicated accumulate in appropriate
surface scratches areas (photo 8). Satisfied
with a suitable dark with the appearance, I applied
various pigments (light and
dark tones) to the engine
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Valentine Mk.IX
1/35
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AFV Club Husky
1/35 Mk.III VMMD
I
including those operated by
imagine few people will be Husky I, Husky II, Husky III, and metal and non-metal buried the U.S. and Canadian Forces.
too familiar with this particular the latest Husky 2G (a two-seat devices (landmines and IEDs),
1
vehicle. So before dealing with vehicle accommodating driver it can be customised to identify The interior of the driver’s
the modelling aspect, I thought and sensor operator). The user-defined threats. The cabin was fully painted
it would be good idea to provide Husky incorporates a V-shaped vehicle can be equipped with before the walls were glued
some background information. hull, which offers optimum NITEK’s ‘VISOR 2500’ Ground together, and the windows
Initially known as Chubby, protection against blasts. Also, Penetrating Radar (GPR), a tinted with AK Interactive’s
the Husky VMMD (Vehicle
to protect the crew against
Mounted Mine Detector) was
small-arms fire, the cabin is
part of a mine-removal system
developed in the 1970s by the fitted with bullet-proof glass.
South African company, DCD- As well as being able to detect
Dorbyl Rolling Stock Division.
Designed for the South African
Defence Force, its role was to
clear military convoy routes in
Namibia and Angola. The VMMD
system consists of two vehicles:
the first acts as a mine detection
vehicle (MDV); the second tows
a set of three ‘Duisendpoots’
(mine detonating trailers).
Over the years, the vehicle
has undergone a series of
upgrades; designations are
3 Sections of photoetched
mesh were added to the upper vents on the engine
compartment, and various bolt
heads replaced with a new set
using the RP Toolz ‘Punch &
Die Device’. Based on reference
photographs of the Husky,
I decided to add a couple of
DUKE Crew antennas, which I
had left over from a previous kit.
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1/35 Mk.III VMMD
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1/35 Mk.III VMMD
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show heavy damage to their
paintwork. With this in mind,
to recesses and panel lines, and I decided to use a selection
to accentuate raised details; of fine-line permanent black
Rather than using a single a laborious task, given the pens (0.1mm and 0.3mm) to
(primarily warning signs)
colour for the road-wheel complexity of the structures. suggest minor scratches and
together with illustrations
tyres, I opted for two different Any excess was removed chips, and brown for areas of
showing their placement, I was
shades of grey: UA 732 and using a brush moistened with corrosion (bearing in mind that
careful to cross-reference with
UA 733 (from the LifeColor white spirit, and the model these were fairly new vehicles).
the Tankograd photographs
range). Although subsequent left overnight to completely Approaching the end of the
to confirm that these were
weathering would give them dry. The next stage involved weathering, I applied a light
correct. AK’s Decal Adapter
a similar appearance, this modifying the tones using a spray of XF-57 (Buff ) over lower
Solution was used to soften the
initial contrast would create selection of Adam Wilder’s areas. As well as giving the
decals, and once completely
a subtle difference in tone. oil colours. I then identified impression of road dust, this
dry, they were treated to a
Before applying markings those areas where dirt would would provide a good base for
further coat of varnish.
to the vehicle, I airbrushed a naturally accumulate, and the pigment coating. Using a
I began the weathering
light coat of gloss varnish to proceeded to replicate this, combination of AK 147 (Middle
sequence by applying a series
ensure a smooth surface for the again with appropriate oil East Soil) and AK 140 (Sienna
of pin-washes using AK 066
decals. While the kit provides a colours. Although Wilder’s oils Soil) to achieve tonal variety,
(Enamel Wash for DAK Vehicles),
comprehensive set of markings are relatively fast drying, it was I focused on the chassis, GPR
the aim being to create depth
important to let them fully blocks, wheel arches and tyres.
cure before moving on to the In certain areas (such as the
next stage, chipped paintwork wheel arches), the dry pigments
effects. According to my were secured with pigment
reference photographs, vehicles fixer; in other parts, they were
in Afghanistan tended not to simply allowed to fall from
the end of a cotton swab, and
settle in crevices and recesses
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16
14 Extreme highlights
were brush-painted,
effects, given that these
were relatively new vehicles.
using a mix of AK 122 and
Vallejo’s 70.819 (Iraqi Sand).
Fine-line permanent black
pens were used to suggest
19
I followed with various minor scratches and chips, and
contrasting colours to pick brown for areas of corrosion.
out individual elements.
15 I deliberately used
two shades of grey
20 I applied a light spray of
XF-57 (Buff ) over lower
areas. As well as giving the
for the road-wheel tyres, as impression of road dust, this
this would result in a subtle would provide a good base
difference in tone once the for the pigment coating.
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AFV Club Husky
1/35 Mk.III VMMD
Availability:
AFV Club 1/35 Husky Mk.
III Vehicle Mounted Mine
Detector (VMMD) (ref.
AAF35347) is available from
good model shops. AFV
Clubs kits are distributed
in the UK by Pocketbond
(www.pocketbond.co.uk).
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Blast from the Past:
1/35 Resicast D7 Caterpillar
T
he Caterpillar D7 series With upgrades and changes, it role, as well as a host of other the idea for this project is based
medium bulldozer began has been a workhorse for the roles (including mine clearing upon a photograph showing a
service with the U.S. U.S. Military for over fifty years, with a special flail adapter kit). D7 Dozer in action during World
As is so often the case, War II clearing the wreckage of
military during World War II. fulfilling its primary earthmoving
a Panzer IV from the roadway.
Original wartime
photos like the
one on the left
can provide the
perfect inspiration.
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Resicast D7
1/35 Caterpillar
4 5
The operator’s cockpit comes Wrecking Crew of trepidation as they have a Polished Steel and Fire
with a fine array of levers and Constructing, or should I say reputation of being difficult At first glance it’s obvious that
pedals, and Resicast provides ‘destructing’, the Panzer IV was to construct. Gladly my fears this is going to be an involved
the option of using resin or an incredibly fun part of this were mostly unwarranted as painting session(s) as there
replacement photoetch for project. When planning out the the assembly went together are many details and small
some of them. I opted to use the scene I initially had thought without incident. However, elements to be painted and
fine resin parts as I felt they are that the bulldozer would be I would highly recommend highlighted. The dozer blade
superior to the flat photoetch the star player and that the soldering the parts as I do was first with a sprayed coat
parts. The business end of the wreckage would play only a not believe that CA glue has of Mr. Surfacer 1000 followed
dozer, the blade, is cast as a supporting role. Once begun, sufficient strength (photo by the Olive Drab colour made
large, singe piece. Added to however, I soon realised that 7). Lion Roar’s Panzer IV from a mix of Vallejo colours.
it are the levelling arms and the Panzer IV wreckage would fenders are also there among Having been intrigued seeing
hydraulic pistons (photo 4). certainly share the spotlight. I the tangle of brass. some recent examples of
Interestingly, the suspension composed the wreckage based Nothing conveys the look works using ordinary salt as
from the left side was missing on a few key, recognisable of twisted steel better than a masking agent I decided to
the blade attachment details elements; the Tamiya turret twisted brass, so no sooner had give the technique a try on the
(photo 5). I reproduced the and gun being the most I the photoetched parts bent blade to help create the effect
brackets and rivets from plastic prominent along with a few odd and soldered into pristine shape of light rusting and weathering
stock using the assembly on wheels and hatches coming it was time to mangle them to the upper areas of the blade
the reverse side as a pattern. from my spare parts box. The into a mass of twisted metal. surface, while creating a high
Later steps provide photoetch majority of the wreckage, Using a pair of pliers I began polish to the lower area. After
for the blade cutting edge. however, is nothing more that by creating an impact area on the Olive Drab was sprayed, I
The dozer really bulks up and extra brass bits and pieces the rear turret box as if it were then lightly sprayed the rust
takes shape with the addition that I have bent and soldered created by the dozer pushing dis-colouration colours to
of the overhead gantry posts into interesting shapes. the turret forward. The side the upper surfaces After the
I begin by building the armour and fenders received paint had dried I moistened
and beams and the rear
Tamiya turret straight from the similar treatment. Although the surface with tap water and
winch assembly (photo 6).
box. To this I replaced the wreckage looks chaotic, sprinkled salt (photo 9). Over
the turret stowage it actually has been thought this I sprayed Model Master Oily
box and side out. Each piece of brass has Aluminium enamel paint and
armour using Aber been selected, cut, bent, and various Vallejos to represent
photoetch. These are soldered into position making the polished steel areas (photo
outstanding quality a sort of wreckage ‘sculpture’, 10). I then washed the salt
and certainly lend a if you will. From time to time I away under the tap to find a
high level of realism very nice mottled, subtle, rusty
checked progress against the
to any project. I looking surface to the top of the
turret and the dozer blade to
approached the blade, while the bottom buffed
ensure that it had a natural
Aber side skirts,
appearance (photo 8).
in particular, with
a fair amount
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to a high polish (photo 11). first using a Scotch-Brite pad moistened the surfaces,
Finally, I applied washes and and then a fine brush. Over adding a small amount
refined the chips with a brush this a number of very light of salt, and then sprayed
9
and sponge (photo 12). I was acrylic filters where applied to another colour layer. I
pleased. The remainder of the add visual interest to certain repeated this time and
blade follows the process of areas, and also to begin the again, slightly altering the
light washes using acrylic paints weathering and fading process. colours and distribution
and artist’s oils, and chips and Next I turned to using artist’s of the salt
scratches applied both with oils. I used MIG Productions’ pattern.
the brush and scouring pad. Faded Green, Olive Green, and Once I felt
With the blade well German Ochre on the upper I had a
underway, I turned my surfaces to add depth and sufficient
attention to the Caterpillar richness to the finish, and to burn area I completed the
D7. As usual I began with also further the fading process. turret by adding the base and
a primer of Mr. Surfacer to The lower hull, tracks and camouflage pattern as usual.
prep the surfaces. The Olive suspension frame received When completed, I simply
Drab colour was achieved washes Light Mud and Dark ran tap water over the turret
by successive light layers of Mud oils in preparation for the to dissolve the salt. A light
green and yellowish colours pigments to follow (photo scrubbing with a soft brush
from the Tamiya and Vallejo 14). By this stage, the project was also used to remove all
range (photo 13). Initially, the had taken on a life of its own. the salt
colour is intentionally too light Initially, my intention was traces. I next
and bright knowing that the that the dozer would play sealed the
later weathering will darken the dominant role, while preliminary
and tone down the colour. At the wreckage would be the turret 10
this point I also added caked supporting actor. As the project work using
mud and dirt to the lower hull developed, I found that the Johnson’s
and tracks made from plaster Panzer IV wreckage would need Future acrylic floor
dust and plaster chips mixed to share the limelight equally. polish. After this, I
with a combination of putty Again, intrigued with the employed an ad-hoc
and MIG Productions’ Resin. salt technique, I decided to ‘back-n-forth’ process of
One benefit of working use this method to ‘map’ the adding colours (washes,
on the dozer is that there are burned area on the turret. The filters, mapping) as
plenty of real world examples method is relatively simple only well as removing
to observe. When doing so, requiring a little fore-thought colour layers (lacquer
one cannot but help to notice to the colour layers (photo 15). thinner, alcohol) to
how much wear and tear these After my usual primer, I added a reveal the underlying 11
type of vehicles accumulate. second primer of flat black; this colours within the burnt
With this in mind, I began to would also become my shadow areas (photo 16).
add numerous chips and scuffs, and interior colour. Next I
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1/35 Caterpillar
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I applied MIG Productions’ contributed greatly to the dust produced by the movement The soldier/operator is from
Black Smoke and Ashes and dirty appearance (photo created by the Caterpillar. the Alpine range. Although I
White pigments in a limited 19). Working simultaneously Finally to the base I added small believe that figures add much
manner to further reinforce the while adding the dirt colours, dried flowers which I painted to a scene, I am the first to admit
appearance of fire and smoke. I carefully added the rust and a variety of yellows and reds
It’s now time to bring colour to burn colours to the metal to add a little colour splash.
the tangle of wreckage. Using parts and pieces using a fine
a small piece of card stock as a brush. I made extensive use of
mask, I worked my way around Vallejo’s (orange, yellow, and
the wreckage ‘sculpture’ laying reds) to add
down the foundation colours highlights
of oranges, reds, browns, to the
blacks and yellows (photo wreckage. I
17). During this process I also followed this
continued with the use of salt- by applying a
masking adding texture and variety of MIG
interest to certain elements. Productions’
rust-coloured
Down to Earth pigments.
When working with the In total the
wreckage I knew that it would process is quite
be important that it was tightly an extensive
integrated to the groundwork. back and forth
To make the base, I poured exercise, but one
a plaster block (using Lego which I believe
formers) to the desired size. yields good results,
Once dry I textured the surface worth the time and
using small plaster bits and effort (photo 20).
plaster ‘dust’ held in place At this stage the
using white glue. My primary workbench was getting
focus was that the dozer blade quite busy as all of the
be made to look as if it were elements were ready
engaged in moving a pile of for final placement
dirt and wreckage; and that on the base. Since the
the wreckage be integrated wreckage was already
with the terrain. I proceeded in place, I now placed the
by working small sections at a dozer in position. I paid
time, added small amounts of particular attention to the
new plaster to the surface and blade and tracks ensuring
then pressing the wreckage into they were fully engaged with
the drying plaster (photo 18). the terrain. Around the blade
I sprayed earthen colours I carefully added additional Availability:
using both Tamiya and Vallejo plaster and debris to settle the Resicast Caterpillar D7
acrylics for the overall base blade into the earth. To the area Medium Tractor (ref. 35.144)
colour and then I turned to of the wreckage I added finely retails at €105.
using washes of artist’s oils, cut, dried grasses from my yard www.resicast.com
and picked out ndividual to simulate taller grasses and
rocks and dirt clods by weeds. I also mixed some of this
brushwork adding another same grass in a mixture of white
level of detail and highlights. glue, pigments and plaster and,
Finally, I painted a variety of using a small brush, I applied
MIG Productions’ pigments this mixture among the twisted
onto the surfaces which metal to simulate the torn earth
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Takom Škoda
1/35 PA-II ‘Turtle’
T
he Škoda PA-II ‘Želva’ piece together some relevant prior to enlistment, he was
(transl. ‘Turtle’) has a information from family sources. perfectly suited to his new role,
particular significance for Born in April 1905, Rudolf Tomek and later progressed to work as
me, as my great-grandfather enlisted in the Czech Army a driving instructor. Following
drove one of these vehicles in October 1925. As a lance retirement, he remained
‘27’, so I decided to dedicate
during his time in military corporal, he was assigned to the passionate about driving until
my model to this example.
service. Sadly, no official records P.Ú.V. Company of Armoured his death in April 1958. Evidently,
seem to be available about Cars, III Platoon, in Milovice. one of the vehicles he drove in
The Kit
him, but I have been able to Having had driving experience the army carried the number
Until recently, the only
1/35-scale kit of the ‘Turtle’ was
in resin (from CMK). Thankfully,
1 Takom came to the rescue
with a more reasonably priced
injection-moulded version
in 2015. Simply labelled
‘Škoda PA-II ‘Turtle’ (ref.
2024), this 2-in-1 kit allows
the modeller to depict either
the Czech inter-war version,
or the German ‘beutepanzer’
radio car (unarmed, and fitted
with a large frame antenna).
The kit comprises 117 plastic
components for the main
assembly, a sprue of clear
parts for headlight/taillight
lenses, and four vinyl tyres.
Looking at the design of the
vehicle, it is hardly surprising
that the assembly of this kit is
Drawings
1/48 scale by
Marian
Bunc
simplicity itself. As a result, the of appropriate decals. To my III Četa (P.Ú.V. Company of
instruction manual takes you delight, the choice of vehicles Armoured Cars, III Platoon).
rapidly through a twelve-stage includes car number 27… just Evidently, the cap he is wearing
sequence. Many of the steps what I needed to inspire me was lent to him by the owner
are repeated, as the front and to complete this project.
of the photographic studio.
rear of the vehicle are almost
identical. Painting/marking
schemes are provided for five
1 A Škoda PA-II ‘Turtle’ passing
through Jiřího Náměstí (Jiří
Square), towards Poděbrady
3 A group photo, with
car number 27 in the
examples, compliments of from the Hradec Králové. background. My great-
AMMO (from Mig Jiminez), and
are accompanied by a sheet 2 L.Cpl. Rudolf Tomek of the
P.Ú.V. Rota Obrněných aut
grandfather is the fourth from
the right (sitting on the fender).
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1/35 PA-II ‘Turtle’
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Assembly decided to sand this down for intended to use a mask for ‘Decal Waters’ solution, and
While construction of the kit a more realistic appearance. the camouflage painting. the model treated to a further
was generally straightforward, However, realising that it coat of semi-gloss varnish.
I did encounter a few problems Paint, Marking & Weathering would be difficult to achieve The weathering process
with the fit of certain parts. The I have to admit that I was the correct shapes for this began with a black-brown
main area of concern was with rather anxious when it came distinctive pattern, I decided oil wash, which served both
the mating of the upper hull to applying the camouflage instead to brush-paint the to tone down the rather
and sides. The solution was to scheme on this model; not only edges of each section, and garish colour scheme, and to
sand the various contact edges, the pattern, but also the correct airbrush the inner portions. emphasise shadow in recesses
glue the parts together, and choice of colours. True, the kit Satisfied with the overall and panel lines. While this could
clamp them to ensure a perfect does provide colour profiles, appearance, I applied an overall have been applied around
join all round. Inevitably, this but I was keen to confirm coat of Tamiya’s semi-gloss raised details such as rivet
operation removed some of that these were accurate by varnish. As well as protecting and bolt heads, I found Sira
the rivets, so I replaced these checking on the Internet. the paintwork during the Hobby’s AW01 (Dark Wash) to
with resin rivet heads from an Evidently, the vehicles were weathering stages, this would be better suited to the job. I
old CMK kit. Similarly, when initially painted in an overall also provide a suitable surface now applied an overall coat of
attempting to attach the wheel khaki colour, with the four- for the decal markings. Once
arches to the body, I needed tone camouflage being a later in place, the decals were
to fill several noticeable gaps addition. As for the colours, softened with AeroMaster’s
with putty. Not entirely satisfied these appear to have been
with the chassis and floor light grey, red-brown, dark
mouldings, I had two choices: green and ochre. Each colour
replace the items with Panzer was outlined with dark brown
Shop’s resin version, or modify (not black, as indicated in the
the kit parts myself. Opting for instructions). Rather than using
the latter, I used plastic sheet to the suggested AMMO colours, I
make the floor, and settled for made my own,
the kit’s chassis components. based on the
So far, I had avoided spending photographic
out on aftermarket products, so references.
I was quite willing to indulge in The light grey
the luxury of a couple of items: was simple;
a set of turned-brass MG 08/15 red-brown,
gun barrels from Magic Models much like a
(ref. MM3586); and a set of resin red primer
wheels (with sagged tyres), colour; dark
compliments of Def Model (ref. green, slightly
DW30035). The only problem brighter than we
with these wheels is that the would expect
raised ‘Goodyear Cord’ logo on to see on a modern
the tyres is somewhat over- vehicle; ochre, more of
pronounced (compared with an earth-yellow tone.
photos of the real vehicle), so I I had originally
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15 Finally, small
amounts of Brown
Madder oil paint were
introduced to give the
impression of more recent
corrosion, and blended
with a cotton swab
moistened with lighter fuel.
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Takom Škoda
1/35 PA-II ‘Turtle’
17
Returning to my oil colours, I lighter fuel). Now with a diluted
proceeded to add rust streaking mixture of black and brown oil
effects leading downwards from paints, I added wet stains to
the rivets. The important thing appropriate areas. These were
16 here was to avoid applying applied both with a brush, and
this to each and every rivet; a by flicking small dots to suggest
random treatment would be far splashes around lower portions.
more realistic. As for chipped The wheels received the
paintwork effects, again I was most extensive weathering
keen not to overstate these, treatment. Again, PP208 was
given that the vehicles were liberally applied, and rubbed
relatively new at this point. into the surface with a cotton
With this in mind, I limited the swab to encourage it to
treatment to areas around accumulate in the recesses
hatches and doors, and to the and tyre treads. Once the
edges of the fenders. Having pigment paste had dried, I
applied lighter tones to these added my black-brown oil
spots, I added a touch of grey- colour to suggest grease and
brown (from the Vallejo acrylic dirt stains around the wheels.
range) to the inner portions. The final task was to attend
To give the impression of more to the machine guns. Each of
20 recent corrosion, I used Brown the turned-brass barrels was
Madder oil colour, and blended attached to the kit-supplied
this into the surrounding ball mount, and a collar added
area using a cotton swab from a strip of drinks can
moistened with lighter fuel. aluminium. Once primed, the
A light spray of heavily diluted gun barrels were painted matt
Tamiya XF-57 (Buff ) was black. Having allowed them
applied to replicate a layer to dry, I masked the barrels,
of dust around lower areas and painted the ball mounts
of the vehicle. I then treated to match the surrounding
the chassis and wheel arches camouflage colours. A mix
to a coat of Sira Hobby’s of silver and black was now
PP208 (Sandy Earth) pigment used to create a metallic
paste, the ideal medium for appearance to the gun barrels,
recreating accumulated mud. followed a by a light burnishing
Having prepared a mix of Sira with graphite powder.
Hobby’s E18 (Sandy Brown)
dust pigment, and white oil Final Thoughts
paint (diluted with lighter fuel), I Quite honestly, this is a kit that
used a cotton swab to apply the could be built from the box
21 first layer of dust streaks to the (with perhaps some minor
hull sides. Any excess was then improvements). Of course, I
removed using another clean was looking for something
swab (again moistened with the that more closely resembled a
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streaks leading downwards arches were treated to Having prepared a
from some of the rivet heads. a coat of Sira Hobby’s PP208 diluted mixture of
17 Chipping and streaking (Sandy Earth) pigment paste to black and brown oil paints,
effects complete, time replicate a heavy accumulation I added darker wet stains
now to add some pigments. of mud. to appropriate areas.
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THE FINAL POST
Ken Abrams examines the new Thunder Models kit.
T
hunder Models is a new company Mirror Models, the and one civilian, can be seen in the front rims and tyres cast
player in the 1/35 game rather esoteric releases are a the accompanying colour call as one and the rear tyres a bit
with the recent release very welcome addition to the out sheet within the box. The easier to clean up without the
of four new plastic kits. The hobby. While the train car and purist in me will toss this sheet centre seam. The fit of the resin
first thing I noticed when these ‘Hetzer’ kits appear to be plastic and choose research on actual tyre to the rear rims is also
first appeared on the scene versions of LZ Models much colours as the information greatly improved compared
was the similar packaging style earlier released resin kits, the given isn’t much more than to the silicone versions and
and the same box artist from two Case tractor-based kits an advertisement for the will produce a more accurate
Mirror Models kits. Talking appear to be entirely new. paint manufacturers paints depiction of a real tyre/rim
to a few people in the know, One such recent release and in all honesty, accuracy is join. One of my tyres had a
there is a connection of sorts is the Case VAI tractor (ref. questionable on said paints. large air bubble that I have
between the companies. 35001), a relatively small kit Also purchased for this build shown in the photo which I will
Drawing both inspiration and comprised of only 70 plastic (and the review) were the LZ simply rotate to the bottom
assistance from their obvious pieces found on two sprues, Models replacement resin and try to hide most of it with
ties to LZ Models and sister a small photoetch sheet, four wheels for the Case Tractor ground contact, while any of
slide moulded silicone tyres and VAI (ref. 35458) for the tractor the small bubbles will be filled
decals for two versions. Both which are available direct from and sanded without worries.
of these versions, one military LZ Models website for £10.00 The kit built up fairly quickly
plus shipping. These are a in two separate sittings at the
bit sharper detailed than the bench over the course of a
kits silicone tyres and make weekend. The size of the model
assembly slightly easier with may add a bit of difficulty due
to the small size of some of the
parts. This might make seam
cleanup a little more difficult,
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The Editor reports from Guideline Publications’ London show.
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n 4 December Guideline Jason Salkey (better known as over the coming months in MMI. year and see more entries.
Publications, MMI’s Rifleman Harris) was there to As I’ve said before in these Next year’s show promises to
parent company and chat to visitors and graciously pages, competitions at UK be bigger and better than ever.
publisher, hosted the annual awarded our prizes. We were shows tend to be smaller and It’ll take place on 3 December
London Plastic Modellers Show also very pleased to welcome of a different league to those at a new venue, the Haverstock
at the Business Design Centre, Andy Argent and John Simmons, on the Continent. Nevertheless, School, Camden Lock, London.
Islington. Still in its infancy (this two of the UK’s most talented there were outstanding models
It’s a great move as the new site
was the fourth such show), the modellers, who put on a display on display (not all of which
provides free on-site parking for
show was bigger than ever, with of their work and provided a nice were recognised by some
fifteen clubs in attendance and question-and-answer session on idiosyncratic judging) and both traders and visitors, it’s two
a good collection of traders weathering techniques. John’s the Best of Show, as you will minutes walk from the nearest
(over twenty), selling books, name will be familiar to regular see below, was thoroughly Tube station, and the event will
kits, accessories and modelling readers and I hope we can deserved. I really hope we can be held on one-level. We look
supplies. Star of TV’s Sharpe, showcase some of Andy’s work build on the competition next forward to seeing you there!
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