In this issue

Welcome to Military Modelling Magazine, Volume 48, Number 1. A New Year brings, for many, the opportunity for a new start and this could apply to modelling as well if you are the open-minded type. For some, a dramatic change of course would be trying a new scale, a new technique or even a new genre. For me, last year, I not only took on a soft-skin for the first time but I also tried resin and a scale I had not tackled for a vehicle before – 1/24. What will I try this year for the first time? Something in metal maybe or even in wood? Both need to be explored so that I can develop an increasingly rounded experience of what modelling is all about. With this in mind, why don’t you try something different this year; it will do you good on so many levels.
If you have an idea for an article, however bizarre you may think it is, please contact me on the same e-mail address and don’t forget to send in your images for the ‘Readers Showcase’; this is your chance to shine!
‘Carry On!’ and Happy New Year!

All the best
Martyn

Contents

Second-Hand Tetrarch
Lend-Lease light-weight for Russia by Chris Lloyd-Staples

Rare Little Kraftwagen
The Bronco Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf.A by Mark Bannerman

Modelling without constraint
Amusing Hobby ‘What if’ 1/35 VK 1602 ‘Leopard’ battlefield reconnaissance vehicle by David Strauß

Roman Optio
DG Artworks 75mm Roman Optio, 1st Century AD by Malcolm Cuming

The art and craft of military modelling - Part 3
Brushes (Your best friends) by Mike Bunn

A Napoleonic diorama, on a budget - Part 1
Roger Merry describes some more simple techniques for making buildings, this time for a Napoleonic scene

Maple Leaf Carrier
A close inspection of the ubiquitous Carrier in Canadian service by Steve Guthrie

The AMX10 RCR and SEPAR
By Merlin Robinson and Thierry Guillemain

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Military Modelling Magazine Description:

"Published 13 times a year, Military Modelling magazine is the longest established UK magazine for military modellers and since 1971 has built up a loyal readership that is respected for having a balanced, informative, inspiring and historically accurate content.
Inside you’ll find a variety of features on Tanks and AFVs in all the popular model scales. All the techniques you’ll need to know on how to convert, super-detail, paint and weather these models are covered in great detail. Articles are also regularly included on building and painting Model Soldiers and Busts from all periods of military history. Other supporting features take in diorama building, tools and techniques, full-size photo references and show reports.
The magazine’s website at www.militarymodelling.com has quickly grown to become a large and very friendly site with over 15,500 members. The site is more than just a forum and has an extensive free library of articles, reviews, a huge gallery plus a digital archive of issues (for subscribers) and much more."