BATTLE COLOURS NUMBER ONE PREMIERE ISSUE: IDSC escort PULL-OUT POSTER WaWaeltt item oToM\ (ay (el Oe a Oe Sheep's Clothing paar ° The Final Days ae ee rate] © Morning in Messina Sie raat * Close-Up: eee ee ee es gO eM oR aime q —— coco . Bras Bazooka Trap PE RNS Sr ler ee ee cores Tas >NEW RELEASES FROM CUSTOM DIORAMICS COMMAND BUNKER 135 a ‘GO-OH SW3ISOa WONTHA @ NWHTHID HM ZOCH-GD (0-221 WW GERMAN POSTERS 6 PORTRAMTS 1/35BATTLE COLOURS NUMBER ONE Fellow Modellers Welcome to the first issue of Bartle Colours, featuring dios from modellers around the world (Over the past few years it has been our great fortune to meet and correspond with many excellent modellers and interesting people; such as the staff at Warriors Scale Models, Mr. James Welch of Luxembourg and Mr. Andreas Nofmann of Germany. We also have come to know some of the staff at Universal Models in Hong Kong (makers of Dragon Models line), as well as Mr. Nobuyoshi ‘Okuno of Ordnance Models - The Tank Workshop in Japan, Talking with these people gave us the idea for this publication. We thought it was time to combine the ralents of some of these modellers and display their skills in one publication aimed at the diorama enthusiasts. Not just dio- the fi ramas using one style and one type of product, but a com- bination of techniques, products and ideas. We do hope that you agree. Asis our custom, we always try to give you a little more for your money. So we included a centre-fold, as well as a removable 2-page poster. In order to keep prices reasonable, we have included a limited amount of advertising which helps to pay for the production costs. Keeping in mind that this is our first issue, we are looking for feedback from you as to how we can improve this publication. Are there sec- tions you would like to see added, expanded or removed Please let us know. Depending on your support, we plan to release two issues per year initially, but we do hope to expand in the near future. We are now starting the design and layout of the second issue of Bactle Colours, and would like to take this opportunity to invite you, the modeller, co contribute your work for this publication. Our primary requirement is that the photographs or slides be top-quality. Please feel free to write and send a sample photo of your dio. At Custom Dioramics, we wish to thank you very much for your support, and hope you enjoy this publication, Yours truly: Bo Kauffinann and Dave Pomarenski Battle Colours ~ Number One is published by, and copyright of (Custom Dioramies Publications. All rights reserved, This magazine may not be reproduced in part, or in whole, without written permission fiom Custom Dioramies Publications. We welcome the submission of phoros of models, co be included in fucure editions. Any such materials can only be retuned if adequate postage is provided by the submitice Vignettes by Mr, Okuno on page 28 are published with the permission of Hobby Japan Magazine, CONTENTS The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by James Welch (Luxembourg) 2 Rise and Shine by Bart Cusumano (USA) ..............8 CLOSE-UP: The Panzerbiichse PzB 41 by Blair Yoshida (Canada) .... peer zeetO) The Final Days by Glenn Bartolotti (USA) .............12 Morning in Messina by Dave Pomarenski (Canada) oo l4 Bazooka Trap by Andreas No&mann (Germany) ........20 Defence of the Fatherland by William Taylor (USA) . VIGNETTES . ach ae DIOR Mi PUBLICATIONS. Editor: Bo Kauffmann Assistant Editor: Dave Pomarenski 1479 DUBLIN AVENUE WINNIPEG MB + CANADA R3E 368 PHONE: (204) 222-4730 FAX: (204) 222.4750 DESIGNED BY THE ART DEPARTMENT PRINTED BY KILDONAN PRINTING LTD.THE WOLF by James Welch (Luxembourg) in Sheep’s Clothing An overhead view of the action. Note the realistic shading of the sand, an effect which James achieved with an airbrush TOP RIGHT: Examine the additional baggage and accesories which were added to the Tamiya M2A2. Flags add a spark of colour BOTTOM RIGHT: This isthe modified Italeri “Hummer”. A Command Vehicle it is designated M998, with it doors removed and special radio equipment added. Diorama (with a capital "D") is jone of the most enjoyable, yet challenging forms of modelling. Ik combines the disciplines of the fig- urine and vehicle modelling and joins these together with scenic elements ‘There are also the considerations of additional accessories and the care required to achieve an attractive and suitable base with frame. Like a long journey, it sometimes seems difficult to imagine the end, but looking back wwe are rewarded by the memories. I thought that as opposed to the tradi- tional diorama presentation, that this time I'd "gloss over” the scruction phases and focus more on tual con- some hints, tips and ideas, as far as diorama construction is concerned The firse "mistake" most people make when starting out on the trail of diorama building, is to think too BIG (myself included)! It’s much easier to start small and build up, as well as being able to learn from your mistakes as you progress. Like the disciplines of figure and vehicle building, good tools are also required. Trying to get by with cheap tools just won't do. Use the best you can afford. There are good Cheap tools = cheap results references for those who wish to build dioramas, the real “bible” being; How to Build Dioramas", by Shep Paine. There are also the “Super Diorama” book by Verlinden and the Tamiya diorama book in Japanese. In addition, the “Steel Masters” zine and the “Military Modelling Manual”, from Japan, are all very interesting for the itinerant diorama builder. Don't rush a diorama although we all do to some extent!) g done before it's time is of the intense investment of SomethiAlways angle your building(s) slightly, in respect to the base. This helps break up a monotonous layout and creates visual impact. The diorama as depicted here, is not one specific incident, but a con- glomeration of different actions dur- ing the Gulf War. As always, | try to develop an idea based around a title, which in turn helps define the setting of the action "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothit this instance, refers to two elements in the scene, The poster of Saddam, act- ing every bit the benefactor of “The first mistake... is to think too BIG!” mankind and the Ambulance loaded with tank ammuni- tion, both fir the bill. The extensively detailed, are angled in such a way as to draw the rehicles which have all been viewers perspective across the scene (o the point of action: the urrendering Iraqis. The road sign, stating road ends kkm, is meant to convey a message of the building of and the "Mother of all Battles”. All of the figurines have been modified, to one extent or other, to convey the story line. Remember it’s best that each figure in a scene has a "raison d’ et e end for the Iraqi a reason to be there! Additionally, the figures should relate somehow to one- another, and not be isolated side stories, which detract from the main story line. A good “trick” is to have figures enter from “off-stage”. That is, enter from the sides or call out to someone outside the scene as this helps to convey a sense of “continuity Most of the figures were drawn from the Verlinden range. The parts of the Verlinden figures were thrown into a box, then mixed and matched as needed. Quite a few Hornet heads were added to give a unique appearance. I wanted to depict black troopers, as they were quite evident y few "black" figures about. Luckily the Hornet firm came to the rescue with a during these events, but there are ve spare head set!! The Bedouin is from Belgo, the Iraqi tanker from Friulmodellismo. accessories came from the DML cs of weapons, flashlights, land mines etc. etc. A few "serious" problems with the Verlinden figures is that many have the .45 holster, deleted nd all the rifles are the M16 version, not the MI6AI version, thac they should be. This means cutting off all the barrels, CAREFULLY, and replacing, them with borrowed sections from the Dragon Quartermaster series. This is not difficult, if tedious, it is a real problem when it comes to the M203 grenade launcher version. Numerous little Dragon line. This includes chan; from current service The building is of course the cen tral focal point. Te is the Custom Dioramics Afghanistan Ruin CD- 114, This is a nice litle structure that lends itself well to a number of differ ent battle fronts. Additional detailing was added in the way of Middle Eastern windows (scratched), wire supports to the damaged upper story, an extension to the rear of the entry way and some scratch built signs. The poster board was made up from balsahobby. Other vehicles consist of a modified, Italeri Hummer (Command veh); two Academy Hummers, also modified, with Verlinden add on sets, 2 Tamiya M2A2, with various additions and interior details from the M2 see From the Custom Dio range are: Oil Barrels CD-317, Crates CD-312/314/321, Camouflage Netting CD-504, Factory Accessories CD-320, Cardboard Boxes CD-204, Posters CD-217. Various other odd bits and pieces came from, Alexander the Great (Greece), ‘Tamiya (cardboard water crates) Andrea (Folk Guitar) ete. etc. ‘One aspect that I think is worth pointing our is that, I often see desert scenes where the terrain appears lifeless and bland. Ie should be noted that there is a definice change of tone in the tint and colour of the sand from one area to another. I've f, tried to depict this by using a fade in/fade out technique with the air brush. The softer type of windblown sand was cre- ated by frst sprinkling aM, on baking soda than 5 carefully airbrushing this out. A closer look at one of the Academy “Hummers”, designated ‘M1038 Troop/Cargo Carrier. Check ous all the added acces- ~ sories in the cargo area. This certainly adds a lot of interest to the model. wood, treated with sealer chen painted. The street lamps were made from scratch. A number of manufacturers have kindly supplied items for use in conjunction with the diorama whom Pie ret a) are I would like to thank. The nice one ton Land- rover was provided in tially by Dartmoor Military Miniatures, sale of which have jf Happy Modelling, to you! change of pace and a good learning experiences some- thing every diora- been passed co the Firing Line * Royal Models il of Taly gener ously supplied the steel road barriers, the etched palm leaves, modern US headphone sets and the modern barbed wire, all very useful additions. Vallejo paints supplied an entire selection from their scock for use in che preparation of this project. While I was at first hesitant to change boats in the middle of che stream as it were, I decided from the outset to use exclusively these colours with eil paints forthe skin tones and weathering. They performed outstandingly on vehicles, uniforms and the building as well as upon the accessories, roadway and seenies. Finally, via MST and Hudson Allen studios, come Pre-size modern ration (MRE) boxes, a superb accessory addition. I can't thank these gen- «tous firms enough and ean only encourage you to support their product lines as they support the advancement of our The Custom Dio Afghanistan Ruin, CD-114SOME OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS DIO: Some ofthe figures, installed on bases in order to fucilitate painting. They hhave been undercoated at this stage The converted Academy “Hummer”, now an M1025 armament carrier, with a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher. The Tamiya M2A2 kit A layout of th of the dio, prior to +12. anor Way, * Woodman, Seerne, Surrey Sheep’ Clothing’NEW RELEASES FROM ay y x =] y 9020 - GRENADIER SS DIVISION “REICH"-RUSSIA 1942 9004 - SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER 35081 - GERMAN JAGDPANTHER CREWIt's Germany, late March 1945. ‘A Sherman tank and her crew greet the new morning. Although all the snow has long since melted, the early morning air still chills and a toasty brazier provides welcome heat for cold tankers. he building ruin used in this Berlin Street Corner CD-136. The kit comes complete with sidewalk clements, sandbags and resin barrels and boxes. It's a well cast and nicely detailed kit requiring only basic clean- up as a prelude to assembly. Construction was simple using 5- minute epoxy. Any seams were filled using spackling compound, with any lose detail re-scribed into the dried areas. An assortment of various sizes of plain old balsa wood was used for window frames, beams and flooring, all secured to the ruin with white glue. Interior detail was a combination of Custom Dioramics resin accessories (che interior door), scribed brick and and balsa Tiled 20. was stonework, scrap plastic wood. Custom Dioramics Marble (Grey/White) CD. used for interior flooring. The kit sup: plied sidewalk elements were also used around the ruin and for the corner under lamp. Custom Dioramics resin Cobblestone Street CD-304 was used, adding a nice touch of realism, ‘The Sherman M4A3 tank is from Tamiya. The kit was built pretty much as is with the street the use of a Verlinden photo-etched detail set for light and periscope guards, etc. and an assort- ment of stowage items from my acces sories box. I also used a Verlinden'ses. The figures were a mix of Verlinden and Warriors built with only very minor alterations. Rubble was a combination of kitty litter, model railroad ballast, scrap pieces of balsa, Celluclay and Verlinden rubble. The area was littered with Custom Dioramics boxes, Italeri jerry cans, Verlinden brass shells and various The entire diorama was painted using Humbrol paints, with the exception of the flesh parts of ures which were done in oil paints. | used a wash of thinned oils (burnt sienna mixed with ivory black thinned with curpentine) for the entire diora- ma. Drybrushing was done with Humbrol paints. After painting, pieces of cut up clear styrene were used for broken window panes. When everything was thoroughly dry, I air brushed the entire scene using Testor's Dullcote. A finishing touch was added with the applicatio of powdered pas- I the ele- tel to the diorama blendi I enjoyed putting this scene together. The accessories from Custom Dioramics were a pleasure to use and hen done - details and and the quality of the castings was excellent. look very nice Even the hinges and clasps on the boxes used for the sandbag barriers were present and crisply molded in plaster. Along with the myriad of items available to the scale modeller Custom Dioramics’ products ome, quality addition, pro- viding us with an endless possibility of combinations and scale presentations. + Photos by GLENN BARTOLOTTI Note the realistic placement of the rubble in the back of Be sure to include not only bricks and sand, but also wooden beams, roof tiles, and other detail Addins ¢ Sherman can ‘person add he su ot as easy as you n look like they were placed there by the crewThe Panzerbuichse PzB 41 Overall side view. Notice how small the carriage seems when compared to the size of the wheels and the overall length of the weapon. Photos and text by Blair Yoshida he PzB 41 has been described as the first secret" weapon brought into service. It was introduced in the western desert and was the firse of the German squeeze bore weapons to see action. The weapon utilized a barrel which was 2.8 em at the breech end, and 2.0 cm at the muzzle effect of the reducing diameter was a higher muzzle velocity over an equivalent straight bore weapon. There were two different types of carriages and at least ewo different styles of gun and sight shields used were a standard with this weapon. The two carr large whecled splie trail mount and a lighter airborne version which was of tubular construction with small pneumatic tires. The airborne mounting resulted in a weight savings of approximately 240 Ibs. (110 kg) The difference in gun and sight shield is more subtle. Tivo of che gun shield designs differed in shape of the cut-out for the gun barrel and had different fittings on the back side. Two of the sight shields differed in their shape, with one having a straight edge on top and ¢ e other having a The following photos represent the standard wheeled version with a split trail. It is part of the col- Canadian War scalloped top edge. lection of the Museum in Orcawa, Canada. provided by Blair the past years, Blair Photos and text were compile. Yoshida of Yoshida Designs. Ove h nassed an extensive collection of slides and photos sas amassed an extensive collection of slides and phARMOUR f the gun breech and the gunners hand vi ving the transver Front view of gun shield showi igs and | Rack e of the g ig attachment points Loops for attaching camouflag elevation snd manor point into the carriage and the trail locking bar.TB Sheol by Glenn Bartolotti (USA)Morning in Messina At 2:45 a.m. on July 10, 1943, British and American troops stormed ashore at Syracuse and Gela, marking the start of the Sicily Campaign. Later that morning, across the island at Messina, a German Flak unit cleans up air attacks. While one soldier makes use of the local after a busy night of Alli barber, the Flak crew go through the routine of normal maintenance: changing a track pin and refuelling their mount, in case they have to move out in a hurry. While the commanding officer supervises, he attempts to determine the source of a disconcerting, booming noise, litte realising... 0 begin, the unfinished build- I ings were positioned on the rooden base, and the locations of the cobblestone street, sidewalks and patio were marked. These three ivems were then installed, using Custom Dios’ CD-304 Cobblestone Street, CD-1108 Urban Sidewalks and CD-302 (120mm Cobblestone), the latter being used for the patio, Epoxy glue was used to install these items onto the base. They were then painted, washed and dry-brushed to bring out the fine derails ‘The buildings in this diorama are CD-137 (Italian Shop Ruin) and CD-138 (Italian Villa Ruin). Each can stand alone as part of a smaller dio, or the two can be combined to form part of a street, as was done here. These were first painted using ordinary hobby paints. It helps if cal” the porous plaster building with a couple of clear coats st of matte varnish. If you do not first seal the plaster, it tends to really “drink the painc off your brush, and you will end up using a lot of paint.EC Ck eek LED Lae! ONANAONG WO1ISNDea EP ch ee Eble ED a emt k Bt 44 Eh aL teehee ety CEO Eek ee Ch Es] ot 0 ea a | HW71 Ald NauDZd SS LSI a asnv | 4a91Lby Dave Pomarenski (Canada) After allowing the base coat 10 dry for 48 hours, a dark wash is applied using a mix of enamels and oils, chinned with turpentine. After the wash has dried completely, dry- brushing commences using enamels mixed with oil paint. After all of this has dried, the buildings are installed using epoxy glue once again. While they do look great at this stage, some extra detailing will go a long way to add realism. I started with a set of CD-324 Windows and Doors. Hinges were added using paper clips, and some window glazing was added using a fabric screen. Door handles were made from bent wire. Window framing comes from bass- ‘wood strips, cut at 45 degree angles and mated together in che corners. Downspouts and eavestroughing were made from hollow plastic tub- ing, while the supports were made -406), and bolt are from Grande Line. ABOVE: The interior of the Ialian Shop Ruin, It has recieved basswood flooring, wallpaper and furniture from tinfoil (C! Corners and seams in the build. ing were a good place to add vines BELOW: The interior of the Italian Villa, and vegetation. Tea leaves make great which has recieved similar treatment Prope were used for grassy areas. These vines, and static grass and he were attached using white glue, and then painced and drybrushed to bring out their detail A tile roof section is included in the Villa Ruin kit, but the support ing beams underneath must be scratch-built using basswood. Using, basswood is highly recommended, as nothing else simulates wood as well as this material. Should you finish the interior of the buildings? Some modellers don't, preferring to put curtains over the windows and sealing the back of theThe streets, sidewalks, patio floors and fountain have been A little extra detailing was added to the doors. (CD-324) installed, painted and weathered. Note that the street does not run parallel to the borders of the dio, which is a cardinal rule to fallow. buildings. If your dio will be displayed so that the back does not show, it is probably the best way to go. There is no use in adding detail chat will never be seen. If you are going to add an interior, however, be prepared to do as much work as you did on the exterior. The upper storey floorsiceiling should be fabricated from basswood, and windows should be framed. The good news is, that there are all kinds of interior fittings and accessories available to you, such as wallpaper, pictures, rugs and tons of furn iture. Of course all items must be painted, washed and dry-brushed Back on the outside, boxes, barrels and crates were used to break up the long lines of the buildings. The rubble must be coloured to match the main body of the building, and the sizes of the various rubble pieces must A clo best duplicated with tea or oregano le up of the vines growing on the building. This effect is yes. A small amount of white glue is brushed onto the building, and then the leaves Dave has painted and weathered these prior to installation. are sprinkled on, and later painted and drybrushed. Here are just some of the details and accessories used in this dio,Overall elevated view shows off detail bebind halfirack. be appropriate as well. Finally, signs, posters, street names and house num- bers were used to spruce up the out- side of the ruins, and to add some colour as well, build straight from the ced with enamels, washed with enamels and oils, and dry-brush- ed using oils. Some final shading and detailing was done using pastes. The figures include the Kirin set of “The Haircut”, which includes the barber and the soldier being groomed. Verlinden figures include the tanker refuelling and the little girl, while Cromwell’: panzer crew is busy changing the track. The German offi- cer, listening to the distant sound of another Allied bombardment, is from Hornet. BELOW: The Kirin set of “The Haircut” is sure to add a little variety and humour to any setting.Morning in Messina GERMAN TANKERS WITH CROWBAR ERAN ec ROAD WHEEL ro) = Dorfgiitingen 40 * 91555 Feuchtwangen * Germany Tel: (0 98 52) 43 29 Fax: (0 98 52) 35 94Bazooka Trap Ruhr Area, 1945 In the spring of 1945, the Allied forces are pushing into the massive industrial area in Germany known as The Ruhr. Here, one city blends into the next, calling for intensive, and often bloody, house by Andreas NoBmann (Germany) to house fighting. In such quarters, large tanks such as the King Tiger, no longer hold the advantage they do in the open battle field. In fact, their bulk and long barrelled weapons are now a disadvan- tage to them. The ruined buildings permit enemy soldiers to remain hidden until they can get close enough to use their dreaded “Bazooka”. his diorama is one of my earliest works ince I unfor- of photo etch detail sets. Due to budget constraints at that tunately belong among those who dismantle their dios and use the parts in other projects, this particular diorama sists in its present form. The King Tiger from Tamiya no longer is still the old model, since the newer, and better release was not available at that time. As most will know, the details of che earlier model were insufficient, and I attempted to improve it through the use had decided against the addition of individual track links from Model Kasten, a decision which I very much regretted later on. (I have since rectified this by adding the individual track links, and perh: show the remodelled “old” King Tiger in a furure edition of Battle Colours) s it will be possible toTused the rubber tracks included in the kit, immersed them in warm water and stretched them a litle, so that they would loosen up and at least give the appearance of properly han The painting of the model was done in the same manner I still use today: the model is repeatedly and altern: washed and drybrushed using artists cil paints, until the desired “depth” is achieved. These days, I use pastels in the drybrushing process, as they allow the underlying colours to show through more realistically While several manufacturers now produce dry transfer decals, | still pre- fer the use of the decal sheets enclosed Waiting for thei ind the rea prey to pass by, these G.l.3 form the sheme of the dio. Note the ladde rubble ning up against the second floor,with the model kits. I find their colours are a little more vibrant and powerful. The problem with these decals, as all of you know, is the disturbing, glossy ccut this carrier film in as much as itis possible, right up to the beginning of the actual markings. parts of the carrier film that remain difficult to remove, as There are always for example, the inside of a “O” or some parts of the small: er tactical insignia. In thes glossy carrier film using a very fine brush and the colour of cases, I simply paint over the the model itself. In this manner, you can save the high cost of the dry decals, As for the building ruin, I rarely like to build these straight out of the box. I copied the individual pieces sev- eral times which allows me greater design flexibility Additional material such as balsa wood were used to detail the building. The painting of the ruin followed in the same manner as the model. The debris was attached with white glue. Ke more than just sand and stones. At this stage, your imagi- ep in mind that debris of a house ruin consists of nation is put to the test. The figures come from Cromwell Models as well as Verlinden. They were selected specifically for this scene assembled, painted and integrated into the diorama. ‘At this stage, your imagination is put to the test” TOP LEFT: Overhead view of the King Tiger and the mounted soldiers, Note the fact that there is also a small amount of rubble on the vehicle. This adds o the effect that the tank is pare of the scene BOTTOM LEFT: Note that the tank has been set into the ground, not just placed on top of it. The tracks are firmly embedded into the dir, as it should be with any armoured vehicle ABOVE and PAGE 24: Mr creating realistic dioramas. Nofimann is a master at ge part of that is due to his ncing groundwork. The rubble has to look like it came from the building in the scene, just as it does here.elite ret. 3504 Flakpanzer 38(1) Sd Kitz 144 Producer of elite Models to Custom Dioramics, Wve in stock for you: elite ret. 3508 Marder 1 A3 icles + military figures ‘accessories + books and magazines in 1/35 to 1/285 scale. Hubert Mérs__ Eichgasse 13 D-52393 Hirrtgenwald/StraB Germany Tel./Fax: 0 24 29 / 20 86 TRADE INQUIRIES WELCOME =DEFENCE OF THE FATHERLANDn order to create this scene I utilized the following AE LT ] products from Custom Dioramics; che Berlin Stree Corner CD-136, Cobblestone Street Sections CD-304, and Sidewalk Sections CD-104, The Berlin Street Corner is cast in three pieces of white plaster and features fine brick and column detail. The sidewalk sections are also cast in white plaster while the cobblestone streets have been produced in resin. After coming up with a basic layout, I began construc- tion of the diorama with the Berlin Street Corner. I modi- fied the building by cutting out the front door with a razor saw. After the interior walls were sanded flat, I glued the building together with white glue. All gaps were then filled in with plaster paste. In order to create the street, [aid several sections of Custom Dioramics street sections together. Any unwanted seams in the street were then covered with plaster debris. The sidewall CG to fit the Hex shape of the building. also from com Dioramics, as mentioned above, was modified TOP: A closer look at the front of CD 136. William Taylor has won numerous awards for his dios and is recognized as a ‘master at creating realistic masonry and sonework, RIGHT: The beautiful Tamiya Stug IIT G, painted with Tamiya acrylic. The building was detailed out with che help of Custom Dioramics accessory packets which feacure resin cast window framing material and a damaged front door to replace the one I removed. A second floor was created ‘ogether basswood strips of different sizes and 1g them with oil washes. The debris around the building and in the street was created by gluing down broken up pieces of plaster and basswood, All of this rub- ble was held in place with a mixture of white glue, water and liquid dete cohesiveness of the water and allows your glue mixture cent, The detergent helps to break the Basswood strips were used to create a very realistic second floor. "his was then stained with oil washes, which brings out the wood-grain affect. to flow better. Once this was dry, I primed the building, minus the second floor, with grey Floquil primer.The building was painted wich a mixture of Humbrol and Polly S paints, The detailing and weathering, proc scomplished with oil and dry brushing. III Gis one of the excellent new releases from Tamiya The kit fe detail, and was ut of the box. Th in my diorama s line. They were ab: entre of the diorama. All tures were ba paints, Shadows and highlights w added with oil paints.VelISG3NGE TT E S by Nobuyoshi.Okuno (Japan) The Best of Enemies The M4 Tank is based on the Italeri and the Tamiya A3 versions, with a erted M4A2 late hull, which by Mr. Randall Ne The items He als« (a kit of which is now a Ordnance Mod The’ The figures are entitely Mr. Okuno, 10. Both the turret and the ets are now available from Again, all figures were sculpted by - Mr. Okuno himself Business As Usual Hornet's German figure with a differ- ent Hornet head is busy proposition: ing a Verlinden female (given Milliput blouse). Vignette set CD-107 “small” house was given the full treatment inside and out and sits on a CD-104 Sidewalk.A Closer Look at Some Smaller Scenes by Chris Mrosko (USA) The Surrender Victory in Sight Over the TopVA Cie) ed hile I enjoy the challenge id pleasure of building fall sometimes it's nice to take a breather and concentrate fon a smaller subject, such as this vignette. The Hornet the Commo me. The sculpting is top note which makes it a painter's delight ‘When building a "vignette should consider building icc mplete 360 degrees, with fin hed details on all sides. In this case, I scratchbuile the Burmese temple and stairs from expanded polystyrene plastic, which was carved to shape with a pol styrene knife, The entire surface of the sides was covered in a of Pol er and gouache. HEART OF DARKNESS ty joes Wa ct, this mixture had a lay ind sprinkled over top, and then was set aside to dry. The vegetation is carefully ‘wet" look. A few dried flowers from the florist, a few from a plete the fMiniatures de Collection COMING IN MID OCTOBER: "La victoire en chantant' TR9O/3 Vignette - French Chasseur a’Atrique (mounted figure) with a young lady (foot figure) Northern France 1914 "The Berezina” 1812 TR90/6 Vignette ~The 4¢ line nfaniry regiment loses it's Eagle (French retreat from Russia). 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