Model Art Modeling Magazine, #880, November 2013

Published: November 17, 2013
Book Author(s): Various
Company: Model Art

In the Novembers issue of Model Art they start as usual with the special feature. This months special feature is on weathering techniques and painting of aircraft. The article starts of with Tamiya's beautiful 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair. With this model they incorporate post shading, exhaust staining and fuel stains. The next model is the Hasegawa 1/48th A6M2b Type 21 "Junyo Fighter group". This… more

M1 Abrams In Action

Published: November 17, 2013
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

As quoted from Squadron/Signal Publications " In Action books, despite the title of the genre, are books that trace the development of a single type of aircraft, armored vehicle, or ship from prototype to the final production variant. Experimental or "one-off" variants can also be included. Our first In Action book was printed in 1971".

The M-1 Abrams was designed to… more

Bf109E Instrument Panel Mask

Published: September 11, 2021
Company: Eduard

When Eduard released the Bf109E Instrument they also released a mask to go along with it. Unfortunately the only way to purchase this mask is through Eduard's store and you have to be a member of the Bunny Fighter Club.

Now when it comes to masking a model you could take and make your own mask with one of the many medias available, or you can purchase a ready to use mask for that… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #49, Autumn 2013, Special Ship Model Edition

Published: November 3, 2013
Company: Model Art

This is Model Art Magazine’s special quarterly issue that focuses on naval subjects. As with the regular Model Art Magazine, this is printed in Japanese with some English subtitles. This special ship model edition focuses on the "Chitose Japanese Navy seaplane carrier type".

This issue starts off with detail drawings of the IJN seaplane carrier Mizuho. They cover such… more

USS Alabama, Squadron at Sea

Published: October 28, 2013
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

The Squadron at Sea titles cover specific ships by using photos of the vessel and its equipment from the very beginning of its life all the way through the end of its career. These titles are written about both civilian and military vessels, while the On Deck series is devoted solely to warships.

The USS Alabama is a South Dakota-class battleship, and construction was… more

Flex-I-File Brushes

Published: April 17, 2022
Company: Flex-I-File

• Four-brush set – stock # BRF-4P, $26.99
• Five-brush set – stock # BRUF-5P, $32.99

Flex-I-File is a company that produces many tools for modelers. They are known for their saws, sanding products, and the touch and flow applicator. These brushes are new product that they have released.

These brushes are handmade in Germany. Some real nice features of the… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #878, October 2013

Published: October 18, 2013
Company: Model Art

The feature article in October's issue covers modeling MBT's. The article starts off with the Tamiya 1/35th JGSDF Type 10. There are actually two more sections in this article that cover the Type 10. One is a build that was featured on Tamiya Live, and then a walk around. The other models used in the feature are the Xact 1/35th T-80U, Cyber-Hobby M48A3, Meng 1/35th AMX-30B, Tamiya M1A2 SEP… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #877, 1/700th Scale Ship Model Database 2

Published: October 11, 2013
Company: Model Art

This is one of Model Art Modeling Magazine’s special editions. The text is mainly in Japanese with some English subtitles. One plus about these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used.

Are you a fan of 1/700th scale IJN waterline models? Are you looking for that one particular kit? Well, you may be in luck with this special issue released… more

Military Miniatures in Review No.58

Published: October 2, 2013
Company: Ampersand Publishing

Military Miniatures in Review is an armor-based magazine that has been around for many years. While this is not the first issue that I have been exposed to, it has been a while since I had picked up a copy.

One of the first things that I noticed about this magazine is its construction. It has very thick front and back covers with the pages being bound together with glue. All… more

A-10 Warthog Landing Gear

Published: September 28, 2013
Company: Scale Aircraft Conversions

Scale Aircraft Conversions is an aftermarket company that makes replacement white metal landing gear. According to their website they try to fix any inaccuracies in kit parts or to provide additional support due to the weight of the kit. They provide replacement landing gear for scales from 1/24th to 1/144th scale.

The pieces included in this set are the two main landing (MLG), two MLG… more