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All reasonable care is 34 Starboard Watch Seaman taken in the preparation of the magazine contents, but the publishers cannot be held legally responsible for errors in the contents of this 75mm figure by Hawk Miniatures of a Royal magazine or for any loss however arising from such errors, including loss resulting from negligence of our staff. Reliance placed upon Naval Brigade Seaman, Naval Brigade 1880 By the contents of this magazine is at reader’s own risk. Military Modelling, ISSN 0026-4083, is published monthly with an Malcolm Cuming additional issue in April by MYTIMEMEDIA Ltd, Suite 25, Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF, UK. The US annual subscription price is 59.40GBP (equivalent to approximately 99USD). Airfreight and mailing in the USA by agent named Air Busi- 38 ‘Free’ and easy stone buildings ness Ltd, c/o Worldnet Shipping Inc., 156-15, 146th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11434, USA. Periodicals postage paid at Jamaica NY Stonework on a seriously low budget by Roger Merry 11431. US Postmaster: Send address changes to Military Modelling, Worldnet Shipping Inc., 156-15, 146th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11434, USA. Subscription records are maintained at dsb.net 3 Queensbridge, The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7BF. Air Business Ltd is acting as our mailing agent. 38 Military Modelling Vol.47 No.2 2017 Vol.47 No.2 2017 42 Stand Easy... begin this month in sombre mood with regard to the sad passing of 42 The Engineer LynnI Sangster, whose contribution to Volunteers of military modelling has been recognised 1859-1908 with a full obituary on page 55. He deserves Part 1 – Introduction much more than a single page; the stories and counties A to C and anecdotes that have been related to me by Ray Westlake over the past few weeks would easily fill a complete issue. 46 Return from Dunkirk Continuing on the same diverse route A diorama and figure 46 that we embarked on several months conversion combo by ago, we begin this month’s magazine with Peter Gillson something a little different in the shape of a Soviet armoured train. Rail has not featured 50 The Governor a great deal in the past and, just like aviation General’s CMP I’m sure it will have its critics although Chevrolet C60L GS, 21st maritime seems to have completely slipped Canadian Armoured under the radar without any criticism at all Regiment (The Governor (cue, angry subscriber putting pen to paper!) General’s Foot Guards) Holland and Germany, It should be quite clear by now that 1945, by Steve Guthrie Military Modelling is heading back to its 50 broad spectrum roots. More articles will be 55 Lynn Sangster appearing which will aim to encourage new Obituary by Geoff Illsley people into the hobby and to inspire the ‘old’ to take on new subjects in more ambitious ways. What has puzzled me from day one is how popular Emmanuel Nouaillier’s Regular Features articles are considering is there is no hint of ‘military’ in any of them. They bring so much 5 ‘Stand Easy’ to the table without using a military subject A message from the Contributing Editor to demonstrate effects and it is pleasing that it is so well received even when some military subjects are not. 56 MAFVA Peculiar panzers and tank oddities by Chairman Jon Ham Something must be working as the mag has just recorded its highest monthly UK 60 On Parade sales figure since August 2015 and that’s Recommended books for military modellers after just one week of being on sale (Dec 2016). The website membership continues 61 Atten-Shun! to grow and the Facebook page stats are Products review section steadily rising. All in in all, I’m very pleased with where we are at the moment and I’m 72 Next Issue looking forward to presenting many more What’s coming up in your favourite modelling magazine! ‘outside of the box’ subjects in the issues that are to come. ‘Carry On!’ Ferocious Soviet Armoured Train Martyn Chorlton Cover Story... Contributing Editor MAIN IMAGE: 1/72 HobbyBoss Soviet Draisine by Mark Bannerman. [email protected] LEFT INSET: Mirror Models 1/35 CMP by Steve Guthrie. Draisine ‘Krasnaja Zvezda’ CENTRE INSET: Resting in Peace diorama by Dilip Sarkar MBE. HobbyBoss departure from platform 4! Chevvie C60L GS Missing in Action Leopard 2 A7 Mirror Models 1/35 scale kit of Diorama with a difference Building and painting Meng’s the composite 3-ton truck illustrates a consequence of war NATO Main Battle Tank kit RIGHT INSET: 1/35 Meng Leopard 2 A7 by Cristian Lupu. 3rd February 2017 MODELLING GROUP £4.90 PLUS Increased content, tips and product reviews MM Vo47 No2 cover roughV2.indd 1 16/01/2017 12:23 www.militarymodelling.com 5 Bookworld Wholesale Ltd. Unit 10 Hodfar Road, Sandy Lane Ind Est, BOOKWORLD Stourport, Worcs DY13 9QB Tel: 01299 823330 Fax: 01299 829970 wholesale web: www. bookworldws. co. uk email:info@bookworldws. co. uk Airbrushing and Weathering Techniques. The information in this book is the result of nearly twenty years working with Vallejo acrylic colors and auxiliary products and is Abrams Squad 18. Tank Craft 1. meant to be used as a guide and reference. Abrams Squad: Tiger I and Tiger II Tanks. 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