Armoured Fury Issue 2 HD

ARMOURED FURYThe Monthly Newsletter from Tanks & Things Issue #2 : April 2010 JSU-152 by Kristof Pulinckx Ext ra Special Sections Work in Progress and T&T Modeller of the Month Jenny’s Work in Progress TILLY In this Issue: Incoming Orders, Awesome Outcomes, New Products and more... INCOMING ORDERS A Message from our Supreme Commander Well we are on the eve of May mini Month. I am honoured to have it in Tamiya Model Magazine International. a great member. a very kewl modeller and a great contributor to the TnT family. Jenny Croft Click here to see more pictures of Tamiya’s 1:35 scale Tilly currently being built by Jenny. Just get yourself a braille (1:72 scale) or smaller build and get it done from start to finish in one month! I am really happy this year as my little sister Mel is joining in. have great fun modelling. Until next month. I have had a great time building my Tilly. the Braille scale bonanza.com . hopefully her first finished model and group build. we have our first modeller of the month and I really want to congratulate Terry Barrow. really it is just a sweet build and now it is available for everyone to enjoy. Click here to visit www. Hey. for those who joined us last year it is a great group build.tanksandthings. 4.. 2. There is nothing worse than a great model with a whole lot of “junk” behind it. Ensure you include the entire model in one photograph. I would like to thank everyone for the great feedback that was received for the first issue. Yes another wingy thingy! As usual we have some selected new items available for you all to spend your hard earned cash on from manufacturers around the world. we are looking for any ideas. We also have a special Work in Progress for everyone here. here we are with Issue #2 of “Armoured Fury”. Try and use a consistent background colour. There are so many great models on display on “Tanks and Things” that I would really like to include each and every one. With that in mind.unless you are zooming in to highlight a section. We also have a two page spread of Awesome Outcomes covering both armour. 3. Tanktrax So.Is it a good photograph? It is easier to include a great John Marcus STEP BY STEP Mini-Method Find out how to make flexible tracks out of Dragon’s “Magic Tracks” with this great tip from Cheyenne. Use some coloured card which is available from newsagents or art stores. I think that would make each issue much too long. have fun and keep modelling. One of the most difficult parts of this job is deciding what model kits to show in each issue. photograph of a good model.EDITORIAL Issue #2 April 2010 Well. give some rubber cement (available from hardware and craft stores) a go. This month we will focus entirely on a very special and unique build of an Me-410. as Jenny has already pointed out. Don’t photograph your pride and joy on your workbench. 1 2 3 Click here for more information on this technique . Until next time readers. You can then build flexible tracks the easy way. Try to avoid using your camera’s flash. here is some basic advice on photographing your model kits 1. Unfortunately. It is greatly appreciated and very encouraging. There is nothing worse than bits cut off .. suggestions. what is in this issue? Well. and contributions from you the members to make this monthly magazine even better. than an average photograph of a great model. Instead of using model cement to join those pesky “Magic tracks”.. we hope to get an expert model photographer to provide a full article on photographing your model kits. In a future issue. figures and even an aircraft (also known as a “wingy thingy” here on “Tanks & Things”). we have our first Modeller of the Month. Firstly. Oh and don’t forget to check out Jenny’s Tilly which will be published in a future issue of Tamiya Modelling Magazine International. Here at “Tanks and Things” we have some great ideas for future issues of the magazine. The flash generates a harsh light that washes out the colours. To help decide what pictures to include I tend to use one basic principle . As always. It’s a no airbrush zone! Click to see more pictures Kristof Pulinckx’s stunning Tamiya JSU-152 “Zveroboy”. And painted entirely with brushes . A masterful job by Jose Luis Lopez with this Sd. Click to see more pictures Click to see the build log Click to see more pictures Rob Norton’s great little German SPG. Pavel Zabak’s awesome little Revell 1:72 scale Pz. 251/23. Check out the forums and galleries for more information and pictures. AWESOME OUTCOMES s Click to see the build log Rust and weathering.Kpfw III Ausf. The “burnt out” look doesn’t get any better than Matt Beattie’s Ferdinand ‘625’ Kursk 1943.L .Kfz.k Tan Just some of the armour models produced by the members. Click to see more pictures AWESOME OUTCOMES s Click to see the build log From the Monroe Perdo group build “Cornered” comes Ardoe’s futuristic “Arne’s Corner” using Tamiya’s Velociraptors hunting down some prey.ng Thi Just to show everyone that “Tanks and Things” isn’t all about armour. . Click to see more pictures Figures don’t get much more realistic than Joe Hudson’s “Maximus”. Click to see the build log Stunning camouflage technique in this 1:16 scale Verlinden Panzergrenadier figure titled “Which is better?” from Olav Bellmann. John Short’s killer 1:48 scale Tamiya BF-109. the cast and crew of the Me-410 build. but a talented artist with a great sense of humour. The build belongs to T&T’s artist laureate Mr Charles Wojtkiewkz (known as chukw on the forums). and a laugh or two along the way..al eci p S WORK IN PROGRESS Click to see the build log For this month’s “Work in Progress” section we want to highlight one very special build. Chukw . So sit back and prepare for some amazing model detailing. Not only are we highlighting a great modeller. Every model kit type and modeller is welcome here at T&T. along with great artwork. This build also shows that “Tanks & Things” isn’t all about armour modelling.. Don’t forget to click on the button below see more of the progress. Click to see the build log .WORK IN PROGRESS Continued Whew... That is just a tiny sample of the awesome build going on over at T&T... So for your viewing pleasure. both in offering helpful advice and support to other members and building kits for the numerous group builds.al eci p S MODELLER OF THE MONTH This is our first “Tanks & Things” modeller of the month and we are proud to highlight Mr Terry Barrow (known as MrT on the forums). and active member of “Tanks and Things”. MrT . here is just a small sample of Terry’s great work. the 2009 showcase.. we want to highlight some of the great kits Terry has built recently.. and some of his current works in progress. Over the next two pages. Terry is a prolific modeller. MODELLER OF THE MONTH Continued . Set 1. Click to see full review Mantis Miniatures 1:35 scale Animals .Don’t forget to check out the website for more information on these and other new products. Click to see full review NEW PRODUCTS New World Miniatures 1:35 scale SAS Jeep Crew. Click to see full review . Click to see full review Tamiya 1:35 scale British Light Utility Car “Tilly”. Click to see full review Orange Hobby 1:35 scale Truck Mount M36. Tilly Colours by Mike Shackleton. newworldminiatures.com Click www.uk .com Click www.helmuths-strongholds.mantisminiatures. VENDORS INDEX www.pl Click www.com Click Click www.co.treemendusmodels.com Click www.com Click www.griffonmodel.monroeperdu.orangehobby.Don’t forget to check out the websites of the Vendors and Manufacturers that support “Tanks and Things”. • All the Moderators and Administrators on “Tanks & Things” for keeping the forums a friendly place. vendor products. you can email me at john@tanksandthings. The author accepts no responsibility for the information provided. Many thanks to • Jenny Croft and all the crew at “Tanks & Things”. • The manufacturers for providing review samples. vendors. All images. references. modellers. Disclaimer The content of this magazine remains the property of “Tanks & Things”. manufacturers and members. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the magazine.S A L L L A TC Well that’s it for this month. • The members and all their great model kits. reviews. and hopefully we will have some new and exciting sections which we hope will be useful for everyone. I hope everyone finds “Armoured Fury” a useful resource for finding some of the great builds and models that are on “Tanks and Things”.com Have fun and keep modelling.08 Produced with Apple Pages® Copyright © 2010 . and guides remain the property of the respective photographers. In coming issues we will once again highlight model kits under construction. completed models (just remember good pictures are important). ARMOURED FURY Issue # 2.