Military Modelling Volume 41 No.1 2011 Included in this months Military Modelling Volume 41 No.1 2011: A RUSSIAN WIRBELWINDMark Simmons builds cyber-hobby’s‘T-34 Flak’ straight from the box DELIGHTFUL DAIMLERFirst resin? Mark Bannerman builds Accurate Armour’s armoured car kit PAINTING PAST CLASSICSPaul Blaber’s Kirin 120mm German Dragoon, c.1914WALLS FULL OF STORIESEmmanuel Nouaillier relates thephilosophy behind his miniature buildings THE LIMITS OF GLORYBob Letterman’s shadowbox dioramadescribed by Ken Jones THE A13 CRUISERSPart 5. Peter Brown’s series looks atregrouping in the UK after the Battle of France before service in North Africa NOTICE BOARDNews for Military Modellers WEBSITE PAGEWhat’s going on at militarymodelling.com Military Modelling magazine’s Website?DESPATCHReaders’ Letters SMALL SCALE SCENENews for Military Vehicle Modellers ON PARADEThe Book Review Pages“ATTEN-SHUN!” Products’ Review Section ...

Military Modelling Volume 41 No.2 2011 Included in this months Military Modelling Volume 41 No.2 2011: A COLOURFUL HO-NISteve Zaloga builds Fine Molds’ 1:35 scale kit & practices his three-colour camouflage skills VISITING THE V-WEAPONS SITES… Robin Buckland tours the sites in Normandy that were put out of action before they were completed MINIATURE MOTORBIKESMark Bannerman reviews Mini Art’s 1:35 scale Harley Davidson ‘ Liberator’ 42WLA which requires some dextrous fingers! SELEUCID GENERALAdrian Hopwood tries out some battle damage & metallic effects on Pegaso’s white metal 1:10 scale figure bust “REALITY TV” Although not a military subject, the techniques used by Marijn Van Gils in his unusual model will prove useful to other boxed diorama builders THE A13 CRUISERSPart 6. Peter Brown’s series looks at the tanks’ service in North Africa in preparation for ‘ Operation Compass’ NOTICE BOARDNews for Military Modellers DESPATCHReaders’ Letters WEBSITE PAGEWhat’s going on at militarymodelling.com Military Modelling magazine’s Website? SMALL SCALE SCENERobin Buckland rounds-up the latest news & releases for small armour fans ON PARADERecommended books & DVDs for Military Modellers ATTEN-SHUN! Products’ Review Section ...

Starting with the very basic, the author guides you through the essential skills & techniques needed to build a model military vehicle to be proud of. Concentrating on the construction of plastic kits in the popular scales, Military Vehicle Modelling, also looks at how to improve your model or create a different version using other kits, specially manufactured components in plastic, resin & metal, & scratch built parts. Topics covered: · Tools · Construction tips · Painting techniques · Building a simple diorama · Detailing · Weathering · Advanced techniques ISBN: 978 1 86126 557 9 192 pages Paperback 246x 189 mm Colour throughout ...

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Milling is the process of cutting away material – usually, but not exclusively, metal – by feeding a piece of work past a rotating multiple-tooth cutter. The cutting action of the teeth of the milling cutter provides a fast method of machining, & the machined surface may be flat, angular, or curved. The surface may also be milled to any combination of shapes. The process of milling is a vital part of the engineer’s, & the model engineer’s, armoury. Stan Bray’s detailed book on this important subject covers different types of milling machine & describes milling techniques with the aid of photographs & specially prepared drawings. Including much advice & warnings of potential pitfalls, this book is the perfect companion for the amateur engineer. Author: Stan Bray ISBN: 978 1 86126 680 4 176 pages Hardback 246x 189 mm 148 b&w photos 32 diagrams ...

Designer: Gerald Shattock A small & compact blowlamp for operation with lighter fuels. Excellent for small brazing & silver soldering jobs (with instructions). Micrometer is an accurate instrument which can be made in a few hours for a negligible outlay. Principle can be extended, eg for 1-2in micrometer etc. ...

Tamiya 1:24th scale Mini Cooper 1275S mk. 1 Rally Model Car Kits (24039) About this model A front wheel drive was selected to keep the floor paneling level flat. A small powerful engine was selected & developed to be mounted sideways, in front, & driving the small diameter 10" wheels, which were laid out at the four corners of the body. By this design, 80% of the overall length could be utilized for the passengers & driver, & to further increase the space, the gearbox was installed in the oil sump of the engine. The suspension system of the Mini was one of its most excellent features. Four wheel independent suspension using a double wishbone & a rear trailing arm & the springing was a rubber, semipneumatic, liquid filled & the front & rear wheels were joined together with a thin pipe to equalize the pressures during running. This type of dampening, using hydraulic springing is very compact, so that it could all be mounted without interfering with the passenger compartment. It was patented under the name of " Hydrolastic". The designer of this vehicle was sir Alec Issigonis, a Greek who became a naturalized British subject, & well known throughout the British automobile industry. Paint & Glue not included ...