
Scale Military Modeller International October 2019
Scale Military Modeller International October 2019

Model Military International Issue 80
- p 4 NEWS
What’s new in the world of
military modelling - p 52 LARGE SCALE
The latest releases in 1:24
and larger - p 54 INCOMING
MMI’s thoughts on the latest
kits and accessories - p 56 BOOKS
Rounding up the latest in
print - p 58 1:48 SCALE
Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale
military models, figures and
accessories - p 66 LAST POST
Late breaking news and
ramblings from the Editor - p 6 THINK TANK
Ratel Reference and Bax
Models’ 1:35 scale kit by
Stuart Ransley - p 14 TRANSYLVANIAN ZRINYI
Steve Zaloga builds Bronco’s
new 1:35 scale Zrinyi tank - p 22 PREVIEW
Dragon 1:35 scale StuG IV by
Graham Tetley - p 24 IT’S A GAS!
1:35 scale Pz.Kpfw.II mit
Holzgasantrieb conversion
by Kamil Feliks Sztarbala - p 34 PREVIEW
Tasca 1:35 Firefly Composite
by Al Bowie - p 36 INTERVIEW
Spencer Pollard by Luke Pitt - p 40 PREVIEW
Italeri 1:35 Panzer IV Ausf. H
by Graham Tetley - p 42 PREVIEW
Bronco 1:35 Bofors by
Al Bowie - p 44 IN NAPOLEON’S TRACKS
Tamiya 1:35 scale Simca 5
by Brett Green - p 50 BUILD REVIEW
Revell 1:35 Henschell Truck
by Graham Tetley - p 60 PREVIEW
Trumpeter 1:35 Russian
ASU-85 Airborne Self-
Propelled Gun Mod 1970 by
Luke Pitt

Scale Military Modeller International February 2020
SCALE MILITARY MODELLER INTERNAT | SMMI VOL 50 ISS 587 FEBRUARY 2020
- A Real American Heavyweight - Robin Gilby builds the 1:35 Dragon ‘Black Label’ T1E1/M6/M6A1
- Rhine Maiden - Huw Morgan builds the 1:72 Modelcollect RheinTöchter R.1
- Movies Making History - Paul Chatfield builds the 1:35 Bronco Humber Scout Car Mk. I
- Rapd Response - Iwan Hughes builds the 1:35 JGSDF Type 16
- Maintenance Manual - The T-84 Main Battle Tank
- A Japanese Elephant - Mike Williams delves into the 1:35 Amusing Hobby IJA prototype Type 5 Ho-Ri-I
- SMMI Tank World - Big Green Wolverine - Jezz Coleman builds the 1:35 IBG Rosomak
- Leatherneck’s On Patrol - Andy Renshaw builds the 1:35 Hobby Fan ‘US Marines in Iraq’ Set
- Mighty MAZ Mover - Michael Franz builds the 1:35 Trumpeter MAZ-543 with Panzershop KS6571 Soviet Mobile Crane multimedia conversion

Mr Black Publications SMH-TC04 Scale Model Handbook - The Great Ware in Scale Theme Collection Vol. 4
THE GREAT WAR IN SCALE THEME COLLECTION VOL.4
This is the fourth “Theme Collections” title in Mr Black Publication's new series that draws upon previously published articles in its Scale Model Handbook Special Editions Collection books where the content is dedicated to a specific category or period. In this latest edition they’ve gathered together thirteen themes on World War One, also known as The Great War, which has a popular following amongst the miniature figure modelling fraternity. Future titles in this new series will offer carefully chosen articles, grouped together into specific themes.
Mr Black Publications books are produced using a high quality digital printing process giving excellent quality illustrations, using 300g matt laminated velvet paper for the covers, with 150g velvet paper inside all perfect bound with a special glue!
As always, thanks must go to all our contributors for their support and for sharing their secrets with us. Special thanks are due to Pietro Balloni, Luca Marchetti, Alex Vallejo, Darren Parker-Mead, Man Jin Kim, Alexey Lucanev, Fernando Vallejo, Taesung Harmms, Andrew Cairns, Young B. Song, Dae-Hyeong Kim, Ju Won Jung, Paul Ondeck, Yannis Papadopoulos and our English Text Editor Ken Jones.
We hope you’ll enjoy this latest edition!
- Stelios Demiras
- Editor/Publisher
- 4 British Infantry Soldier, Somme 1916
- Painting a WWI Large Scale Bust with Acrylics & Oils – 180mm (1/10)
- 12 Back to the Front
- How to Build a WWI German Trench 1917 in 1/16 Scale) – 120mm (1/16)
- 20 Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen “The Red Baron”
- Painting a Large Scale Bust of the Famous German WWI Flying Ace Using Tamiya Enamels
- 28 ANZACs on Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli Campaign, August 1915
- Remembering a Historical Moment in Miniature (Box Art) – 54mm (1/32)
- 36 German Stormtrooper 1918
- Painting a 90mm Full Figure of a WWI
- German Stormtrooper with Acrylic Paints – 90mm (1/20)
- 42 Royal Flying Corps Ace WWI
- Face Painting Tutorial) – 54mm (1/32)
- 44 The “Periscope Rifle”
- Building and Painting a 1/35 scale Vignette of
- a WWI Three-Figure Sniper Team at Gallipoli – 50mm (1/35)
- 51 Gallipoli 1915
- Painting an Australian Infantry Figure with Acrylic – 54mm (1/32)
- 54 Stormtrooper, Battle of the Somme 1916
- Painting a Large Scale bust of a Young
- German Soldier of the First World War
- Using Vallejo and Jo Sonja’s Acrylics – 180mm (1/10)
- 58 Gassed!
- Painting a WWI Diorama for Box Art
- Using Acrylics & Enamels (Box Art & Step by Step) – 54mm(1/32)
- 68 WWI Trench Section, Ploegsteert Wood 1915
- Painting WWI Figures and Trench Section- 54mm (1/32)
- 77 German Stormtrooper WWI
- Painting Realistic Textured Surfaces
- on a Large Scale Bust Using Acrylics – 180mm (1/10)
- 80 Private London Scottish at Messines 1914
- Painting a 54mm Scottish Soldier – 54mm (1/32)
CONTRIBUTORS
- MIKE “THE KIWI” BUTLER – DAVID HERNANZ CALDEVILLA – JAVIER GONZALEZ “ARSIES”
- CHRISTOS KATSELOS – MAN JIN KIM – STELIOS NEOFYTIDIS – SERGEY POPOVICHENKO
- TOSHIHIRO SANO – ERNESTO REYES STALHUTH – Mr Black Studio -ALEX VARELA (IGUAZZU)
- STEVE “THE FUSILIER” WARRILOW – DAVE YOUNGQUIST

Windsock Datafile 09 Building the Wingnut Wings Halberstadt CL.II
NEW!!! 9.BUILDING THE WINGNUT WINGS HALBERSTADT CL.II
Our latest modelling Special is devoted to the Wingnut Wings Halberstadt Cl.II kits.For those modellers seeking to get the very best from these fine models,WWI aero-historian and long-time modeller Ray Rimell presents a comprehensive handbook of 54 colourful and image-drenched pages enabling readers to achieve perfect results.With over 200 illustrations, this lavish monograph provides an extensive build-log for the early version Halberstadt kit with expanded coverage of painting and decal applications steeering enthusiasts towards an authentic and convincing finish.All key aspects are covered,from super-detailing the cockpits, Mercedes engine, armament and observer's gun ring fittings, to the correct use of specialist decals when reproducing printed fabric and 'scumbled' fuselage camouflage applications. Ronny Bar presents nine all-new colour profiles, including a multi-view centre-spread, and there's a unique gallery of rare wartime images, most previously unpublished and reproduced to generous format.
This exciting title also includes a special Hannover 'postscript' with rare colour close-ups of the licence-built FF.7 Hauk (Hannover Cl.V) preserved in Norway, offering plenty of internal detail reference. An invaluable addition to our popular series of 'Hawa' publications.

Aces High Issue 12 Hydros
Aces High has become the best reference in scale aircraft modelling.
Our famous modeller Daniel Zamarbide is the man behind this wonderful publication. He constantly leads us into the world of aircraft modelling, not only to show the best techniques and step by step guides, but also historical facts. With each issue Aces High increases its sales and the number of people we attract.
Please take a brief look to what Aces High has to offer.

AK Interactive 916 1944 German Armour in Normandy - Camouflage Profile Guide Book
This new lavishly illustrated title in our Profile Guide series takes you on a journey through the German armoured vehicles which took part in combat in Normandy after the Allied invasion launched on June 6, 1944. Discover the plethora of different camouflage patterns depicted on 190 colour profiles, and read the informative captions which give further explanation on the colours and markings used by various units that fought with the Allies during the summer months of 1944, as well as their organization and equipment. This is an essential publication for the fans of German vehicles and an endless source of inspiration and knowledge for any modeller.
English / Spanish. 112 pages. Soft cover.

Tanker Magazine Issue 08 Beasts of War
Issue 08 of Tanker, the most specialized magazine focused in military vehicles, with the classic sections, techniques, interviews, tutorials and much more. In this issue we can see real beasts and many techniques and inspirational articles where to learn and enjoy with the best modellers around the world.
Index
- The Beast of the Trenches
- Trainspotting
- City of the Fallen
- Fall Blau
- M48A3 Patton.Vietnam Jungle Beast
- Stuh 42G
- Beginers Guide
- School of Techniques
- Gallery of Beasts
- Questions for the Workbench
- Next Issue