Model Military International 138
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Issue
- Magazine:
- Model Military International
- Number:
- 138 | October 2017
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
News | Page 4Newsline - October 2017
What’s new in the world of military modelling
Reference | Page 6M1A2 ABRAMS IN DETAIL AND IN SERVICE
by Jeff DeRosaJeff DeRosa takes a close-up look at the M1A2 Abrams, and we also examine the tank on exercise and in service.
Review | Page 14KE-NU
by Graham TetleyGraham Tetley examines Dragon’s 1:35 IJA Type 4 Light Tank ‘Ke-Nu’
Build Report | Page 16THUNDER RUNNER
by Brett GreenBrett Green builds a test shot of Tamiya’s forthcoming 1:48 scale U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams and adds some stowage.
Review | Page 26MYSTERY MACHINE
by Andrew JudsonAndrew Judson takes a look at Rye Field Models’ latest Tiger in 1:35 scale – the so-called Bergepanzer.
Build Report | Page 28FATHER OF SAM
by Chris WauchopBronco has released the pioneering Rheinmetall-Borsig ‘Rheintochter’ R-1Surface to Air Missile in 1:35 scale. Chris Wauchop builds the kit and adds some detail.
![1:35 Rheinmetall "Rheintochter" R-2 Anti-Aircraft Missiles and Launcher (Bronco CB35050) CB35050](/products/img/1/5/8/1011158-14702-77-t180.jpg)
German
Rheinmetall "Rheintochter" R-2 Anti-Aircraft Missiles and LauncherBronco 1:35
CB35050 2016 New tool Review | Page 36DON’T CALL IT A HETZER
by Andy KingAndy King is pleased to find a straight-fromthe- box option Bergepanzer 38, but please don’t call it a Hetzer!
Build Report | Page 38KURLAND KITTEN
by Dan MooreDan Moore converts Classy Hobby’s 1:16 scale Luchs into a later production 4th Pz. Div. machine.
Review | Page 46TIGER COODABEEN
by Andrew JudsonAndrew Judson explores a 1:35 scale “What If” vehicle based on a real prototype chassis – the Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. C/B from new company Revosys.
Build Report | Page 48FIRE SUPPORT BASE
by Andrew JudsonAndrew Judson places Tamiya’s reboxed and upgraded Italeri M107 in a Vietnam War diorama setting.
News | Page 58Book Reviews
by Al BowieThe latest in modelling, technical and historical publications
Review | Page 59INCOMING
by Andrew JudsonNew accessory, tool and kit releases
![1:35 1945 King Tiger (Ammo by Mig Jimenez A.MIG-8500) A.MIG-8500](/products/img/4/0/7/1027407-16453-64-t180.jpg)
Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B. Henschel Turret
1945 King Tiger Limited Edition 2 in 1 Takom plastic Ammo by Mig Jimenez 1:35
A.MIG-8500 2017 New parts Review, 1:48 | Page 601:48 SCALE
by Luke PittA round-up of the latest news and releases
![1:48 German Culemeyer 40 ton german trailer - Resin Kit - (Hauler HLS48017) HLS48017](/products/img/2/4/8/1140248-15654-61-t180.jpg)
German Culemeyer 40 ton german trailer - Resin Kit -
Hauler 1:48
HLS48017 ![1:48 Alkett factory Zimmerit for StuG III (Monroe Perdu Studios MPD-085) MPD-085](/products/img/7/3/6/1236736-32809-48-t180.png)
Alkett factory Zimmerit for StuG III (waffle pattern)
Monroe Perdu Studios 1:48
MPD-085 2008 New tool Editorial | Page 66The Last Post...
by Brett Green‘THUNDER RUN’ LEAD VEHICLE SCOUT RECALLS STORMING BAGHDAD