Sd.Kfz. 221 Leichter Panzerspähwagene (s.Pz.B41)

Published: June 12, 2011
Company: Bronco Models

This was one of my first Bronco Models kit and not a big armor fan I admit that and so I did not quite know what to expect. The box arrived and it was a pleasant surprise. The box was pretty sturdy and its contents were well packed. The contents consisted of nine individual wrapped grey sprues, one small reseal able bag containing one sheet of photo etch, two small springs (for the seat), ten springs for the suspension (8 needed and 2 to offer to the carpet monster if need be), and the sheet of decals. The instructions are in a twelve page booklet with exploded views and a short history on this vehicle on the cover page. The Instructions show four marking options, Option 1: Unknown Unit, Italian Front, 1942, German Grey. Option 2: SS Unknown Unit, Russian Front, 1942, Dark Yellow with… more

Modelling the 21st Century

Published: January 24, 2011
Book Author(s): Editor/co-Publisher: Michael G. Reccia; Art Editor/co-Publisher: David Openshaw
Company: Sci-fi and Fantasy Modeller

CALLING ALL THUNDERBIRDS! CALLING ALL THUNDERBIRDS! I must admit that I vaguely remember the Thunderbirds show, but if you do or are just a fan of Gerry Anderson shows you will love this book. The 3^rd volume in the series it comes in at 100 pages with 9 different models. The models are as follows:

• Vertical Take-off Jetmaster, Stingray/Thunderbirds
• Ghost of the Sea Submarine, Stingray
• Transmitter Truck, Thunderbirds
• Supercar, Supercar (I guess it was a show)
• Fireflash, Thunderbirds
• Commander Ed Straker’s Car, UFO (my favorite of the shows)
• Helijet, Captain Scarlet
• Zero-X Lifting Body Hangars, Thunderbirds
• Flying Police Car, a “what-if” model

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller, Volume 19

Published: December 30, 2010
Book Author(s): Editor/co-Publisher: Michael G. Reccia; Art Editor/co-Publisher: David Openshaw
Company: Sci-fi and Fantasy Modeller

I have three or four of these magazines and have also written a review on volume 15. The magazine is always a good read and this issue is no different, there are fourteen articles in this issue. They range from a 1:72^nd scale Eagle Booster set (Space 1999) from Warp Models to 1:1 scale Galaxy Quest prop kits from Pegasus Hobbies.

This issue has the 3^rd part of a 3 part story on the designing of the Moebius Jupiter 2 which offered a chance for all of us to see what goes into designing such a kit ( I can’t wait to build mine). The article on how to repair a damaged Snow speeder has great information that should be of help to all who have had some mishaps happen to our models such as kids and the cat all come to mind.

Two of the articles which are of… more