Fran

Dave that 's a rack! Where did you get it?

WOOOOOOOOWWWWW!

ahhhhh.... Walrus Walrus.... maybe next time...

Still, a very nice job Paulster!! I really don`t konw these models, but looks like that Brach Model R35/39 are a much better option with their full interior... the donwside: much more expensive...

1:35 Conversion Sets for Pz. Kpfw IA and Pz. Kpfw IB Brach Model Catalogue # BM102, BM103, BM107 and BM111) Available from Brach Model for € 28 to €32 Brach Model always gave the modelers, exotic models and conversions sets that enhance your model and make then a show stopper. And always at the highest quality as you can also tell for the last items release by Brach full reviewed on LSM. Today we got four of the nine new conversions sets release by Brach Model, which we will analyze with attention These four new conversion sets for Pz. I (two for Pz.Ia and two for Pz.Ib) are with no doubt, very welcome for AFV modelers, in particularly, Wehrmacht fans. 1.serie/La.S. Chassis sheet-metal turret by Krupp (To Dragon & Tristar PZ.Kpfw.IA) Catalogue # BM111 9 resin pieces This conversion set offers a new upper hull with all the details, a small decal sheet, a new metal turret with hatch (with option open or closed). The upper hull of the donor kit is completely replaced by two new pieces in resin, which Brach has no distortion, and with great and accurate detail, faithfully reproducing the surface of the fenders as well as wrapping other small details like the screws. There no interior given on the new metal turret, so I think the open option only should apply if you put a commander figure on the open hatch. The new metal turret introduces to yourself without any distortion, or strain, and with good exterior details like the hinges on several hatches. The fit between this new roasting and the upper hull looks good, not so at first glance, with no problem. The casting is as always, professional and the highest quality. Indeed the entire upper hull is transformed little by exploiting the donor kit hull, without having to do any surgery because several top guards is provided as well as front armor (hull upper front panel), all parts with the thickness of the scale, nicely without any casting flash and distortion. One small decal sheet is given with just two yellow hearts and one white circle. As hard as I try, I didn`t found anything about the version and this particularly marking. I look in everything and try hard to find but on my books (I only have two about PzI, but nothing) and googleing I simply didn`t found a clue about these markings. I have to admit I have never encountered this version anywhere. Is really disappointing to know nothing about this one, and didn`t found nothing also. The instructions doesn`t give you a clue about markings and colours… The instructions are quite simple and basic, more than enough to get this conversion on the right track. 3,7cm Pak35/36 auf Pz.Kpfw. IA (To Dragon & Tristar PZ.Kpfw.IA) Catalogue # BM102 20 resin pieces and one aluminum barrel. This one you just get a beautiful 3,7cm PAK to put on the top of your Pz.Ia. The anti-tank gun is well known of the intensive use and very well know be all modelers, so no history briefing is needed. This conversion you will get a full detail 3,7cm Pak35/36 and front armor, with some finesse details like screws and weld seam, a turn-metal barrel and the socket that adapt the 3,7cm to the upper hull of the donator kit. The PaK 35 has some crispy and small details and to get it right, the instruction have all the small pieces, clearly identified, with a small drawing of PaK35 profile with identification of parts for better tracking in construction. No colour options or markings are given. Pz. Kpfw. IB Ladungsleger + “Stuka zu Fuβ” 28cm (To Dragon PZ.Kpfw.IB) Catalogue # BM107 39 resin pieces This set brings you two famous weapons: the landunsleger and the Stuka zu Fuss. The ladungsleger (or explosives layer) is a field modification kit that was mounted on the rear deck of an Ausf B tank and used to lay explosives to defeat field fortifications. A number of vehicles were given these “kits”, with authorized use on the armored engineers company of each Pioneer Battalion - (source- deutsche Panzer – action publications - 1917-1945 by Uwe Feist, published by Aero Publishers, Inc) Also you get a Stuka zu Fuss or, the Wurfrahmen 40 ("launch frame 40") was a German World War II multiple rocket launcher. It combined a vehicle such as the SdKfz 251 halftrack, captured ex-French Renault UE Chenillette or the Pz.Kpfw.IB, with rocket artillery to form a more mobile and protected artillery piece than the towed Nebelwerfer. It was nicknamed Stuka zu Fuss ("Stuka on Foot" or "Walking Stuka") and Heulende Kuh ("Bellowing Cow"). Introduced in late 1940, the weapon system was a framework with adjustable base plates fitted over and alongside a vehicle which could hold 300 mm high explosive (HE) rockets; 280 mm HE and 320 mm incendiary rockets were also used, the rockets being fired while in their loading crates. Although spin stabilized, the rockets were not as accurate as conventional artillery and reloading was time consuming due to the rocket's weight. Rockets were ripple-fired in large numbers where feasible to quickly saturate a target. The Wurfrahmen 40 was successful in service as a support weapon for the mobile Panzer formations, particularly in urban areas. This set will precisely bring this fiel modification and the multiple launch rocket to be placed in a Pz IB, making it more different bond point. This set is the one has more resin pieces of all the four, in the total of 39 pieces. Brings the entire support structure Landun with delicate pieces with perfect casting. However the main structure, in my sample, is a little bending, nothing that hot water wouldn’t solve. The Stuka zu Fuss structure has only two boxes to house bringing explosives however gives the modeler, four explosives rockets which lets you use two of them in a small diorama or vignette. The rockets pieces are with exquisite detail, easy to remove from the resin blocks detail, with only the seam line to be rubbed easily. The side platforms that support all the rocket boxes and the explosives rockets has a thickness scale and detail in high and low relief high level, typical from Brach Model. Both structures have many, many small details that allow accurate construction. The instructions are the same as the others, being vague about the contact points as well as identification of parts and its construction, excluding only novice modelers. A simple conversion without any change in the donor kit, which allowed to give a new look to the Pz IB. 5cm Pak 38 auf Pz.Kpfw. IB (To Dragon PZ.Kpfw.IB) Catalogue # BM107 32 resin pieces and one aluminum turned barrel. Now the Last but not the Least. The 5 cm Pak 38 (L/60) (5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 38 (L/60)) was a German anti-tank gun of 50 mm caliber. It was developed in 1938 by Rheinmetall-Borsig AG as a successor to the 37 mm PaK 36, and was in turn followed by the 75 mm Pak 40. The PaK 40 gives to the Ausf B a more powerful and respectful look. In this set, the modeler gets likewise a beautiful Pak 38, with lots and sharp details, shelve of boxes of ammunition and aluminum cannon with resin nuzzle. The nuzzle is a resin piece with crispy details and a hollow month. The armor front has scale thickness with great detail, with rivets and hinges well represented. The PaK 38 has very interesting details, and great detail, having been a part of Brach, great care in detailing this piece, which will give a new look to the Pz IB. Also one this one, no decals are given. These instructions, as this set have smaller parts, these are properly identified early on. Precisely because it is the set with a larger number of small parts and details, these instructions are a little different, bringing greater information guiding the modeler and schematic drawings well done. CONCLUSION: So Brach is not a new face on the modelling world, so their quality and originality are no news to modeler. All four conversions will give the modeler some very good modelling times because they are not complicated as they don`t require any plastic removal surgery. Parts are added to the donor kit, or simply replace the kit parts donor directly. Without having to do any surgery, allows all but the most novice modeler, to take these conversions a try. The resin parts are casting in light gray with no bubbles in any single one of them. Only one has small bending, and the rocket explosives have the seam lines that are easily removed. All the the casting blocks are easy to remove block removal, the best on the market. This, besides the themes, the originality, the quality and detail, is a strong point to Brach Model. The absence of any information plus the fact of not having found anything regarding decals BM111 is disappointing as I already said.... The remaining conversions also say nothing concerning camouflage or brands, forcing modelers to resort to their references. Brach's instructions were not made for the unwary or novice modeler but for the average or experienced modeler. Starting from this premise, the instructions, not perfect or brilliant, are sufficient. If the improvement of instruction leads to an increase in the final price, I think this is not necessary or desirable for the modeler who still manages some spectacular sets conversions at the right price. Highly recommended Francisco Guedes Our thanks to Brach Models for the review samples and all the support given. 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Updated! Green colour with lightened base colour to simulate a mottle finish, and break the green... Cheers

A challenge, a duel ... Modeler versus Time ... helped only tools and hands… ahhhh ... and of course the fantastic Wingnut Wings models. The moderator of WnW sub-forum in Large Scale Modeller, decided to proceed with a permanent bench in the model show "Modelscala", to be held in Montijo, Lisbon, Portugal, which will try to win the challenge which aimed: build a WnW model kit in two days. A real modelling marathon. Everyone is invited! Pling your WnW to Lisbon and join the WnW fans for a long and crazy marathon surrounded with the best model kits on earth: Wingnut Wings. Cheers Fran

WOW!! Bravo!!! Fantastic work!

Walrus!!!!!!

Just order mine (but the late type)

Dave, send you a PM!

I totally agree!!

Dave do you have it?

Dave Thanks for the info about the book. Just love the review... But it's sold out on Kagero site... It's available anywhere else?

BRAVO!!! Fantastic work!

Jim, I just love that scheme!

Hi Guys. Now that GB Eindecker has ended and the GB WWI is at the end, It`s time to a new GB. Our plan was to go with a new GB - Fokker D.VII. You have a lot to choose and several decals sheets from WnW. The GB is not openning offically until August 15 and will have a duration of 6 months. I will allow those eager enough to make a start within the lead-up month, providing the kit is currently unstarted. Rules and awards will be announce in due time. Cheers Fran.

The winner of the Eindecker Group Build on WnW fans (on our forum) got the 1st new DFW C.V, mid Production to be release by the end of July!! A real unexpected suprise. Congratulations to the winner, Jonathan Reed!!! Cheers Fran

GERMAN TRAMCAR 641 (Straβenbahn Triebwagen 641) MiniArt Catalogue #38003 Available from any good model shop The Trams/trolleys were the primary people movers on the big European Cities until the 80s. I distinctly remember in the early '80s still there trams in the city where I live in Porto, Portugal ,and along with buses, was the best way to travel in public transport around the city. They still around for tourist tours. The one below has been restored by the Nurnberg tram museum (Triebwagen 641) and it was used since 1913, until 1966, and quite frankly looks quite like MiniArt Triebwagen 641, the n.º 18, to Stadion! J Miniart has marked its presence in the world of modeling, since their beginning, with original and daring releases, never before in model kit, and always represents an added value to the modeler through originality. After the launch of the European Tram that, for me, one of the kits of the year 2013, MiniArt surprises by launching another tram. The box art is a beauty, and I really do think that MiniArt designers are really good, because I always love their box art. And I think that the answer is on the box art. Check up both of them: The first difference is just the indication of the specific model instead of the previous release that it had no indication of which model tram as it had the essential characteristics of a MAN / SSW states themselves, but had no direct reference to a specific type of tram. I really do thing that they are because this one has two extra sprues, because we`ve got on this box 21 sprues and online reviews of the European Tram states that it have 19 sprues. The two major and significant different are the both sides commercials ads and rolling station pointer on both ends of the Tram that represents two more sprues, that are Ga. So this Tram has two more sprues. Here it is – Ga (x2) So, moving to the interior of the large box and by opening it (345x240x100 mm) you will see that all sprues are in a large plastic bag, with the five transparent plastic sprues wrapped in a small plastic bag to prevent any damaged. The kit itself contains 625 parts on 21 sprues in light gray color plastic, five sprues in transparent plastic as already, decal sheet and vacuform base. That`s a lot of plastic, tons of fun and tremendous detail. In general look of all sprues, in my sample, I really don`t see any flash. The injection pin marks will give you some work to remove. Despite not being on the inside, and this kit has many windows and full interior detail, will have to be carefully removed. The model construction was well thought by MiniArt. The model is made in mirror mode, so everything is made two times as you can easily see on the instructions. This is quite different from others AFV models because at least me, on AFV model kit you can assemble all first (or just leaving the tracks out) and then start the paint job. Clearly this one is quite different. The construction is more like an airplane one, starting with painting all the interior and weathering and then pass along to the undercarriage, and outside details and paint job. So all of plastic light grey sprue are in double. For me one of the most impressive parts of the kit is the undercarriage. It`s a kit inside a kit, with tons of crispy detail. The problem is that all the beautiful details will disappear underneath the Tram. The interior is totally and fully detail: ceiling lights, handrails and wooden benches for seating. In the driver place, on the on both sides, has instrument table with levers and buttons. The attention to detail from MiniArt is impressive and rightly so, because with so many windows, the entire interior is easily visualized. Furthermore, the doors can be fully opened, favoring even more visibility to the interior. The decal sheet gives the stations names and others details. They are with some good registration, nice color, and they are made by Begemot. But it does not stop there: Miniart gives the modeler, on glossy paper, highly quality print in full color, several advertising posters of pre-war (1937) and war time. Attention, these one are no decals, so you will have to cut then off with careful and place then in place with cyano. The clear plastic parts are bright and crispy. The vacuformed styrene display base is a cobble street with a tram line, and of course it comes with some extra details to put on like catenary poles as tram support and you can connect the tram to the electric wires that is the only thing that is not included in this awesome kit. The details on the vacuformed piece is quite good with good engravering and detail, being in the high standards that MiniArt always offer on their buildings. The only work that has to be made in quite some attention, is the removal of all little bubble that all vacuform parts has it, because they are part of the process. It`s a quite tedious job but not quite hard. Finally the instructions. It`s a small booklet (size A4), giving a full layout of parts. All the construction is given in 54 steps, with a very noticeable scheme, not stressing me so at first glance, great difficulties of interpretation of locating and mounting scheme, this course subject to careful study and dryfiting. Also you will get a colour guide is provided for Revell, Life Color, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo, Vallejo, Testors and Tamiya. Conclusion: This is a really nice kit with good and crispy details. All the parts have no flash All the windows, very tiny parts and construction layout makes this beauty for average/advance modelers only. This kit is truly a spectacle. The amount of parts and their detail, build quality and all the detail in several aspects (interior and undercarriage) causes time modeling that will pull this kit is very rewarding. I can not recommend it for the novice modeler for the various sub-structures, the number of pieces and placement of the transparent parts are not easy steps. The possibilities that can come from this kit for a beautiful diorama are enormous. I just love this one, so it earns two thumbs up from me. Our thanks to MiniArt for the review sample. To purchase this directly, click THIS link. If you found this review helpful and decide to purchase this product, please tell them you read about it at Large Scale Modeller!

Ssasho0, please check here: http://livres.histoireetcollections.com/en/publication/3316/painting-guide-for-afv-of-ww2-and-mordern-era.html Or in amazon (but stil in pre-order): http://www.amazon.com/Painting-Guide-AFV-World-Modern/dp/2352503876 Cheers

Jonathan please check your inbox!

Yes you do Jonathan!

As you all know, WnW and The fusilier also have prizes to the winner. So with Grant agreement, I decided to award the prize to the Fusilier to Jonathan Reed and inform WnW about the winner.

PAINTING GUIDE FOR AFV OF WORLD WAR TWO AND MODERN ERA Histoire & Collections Author: JOSÉ LUIZ LÓPEZ RUIZ (HID0615) ISBN: 978-2-35250-387-3 As soon I saw this title been announce, I had to have it! I always been a fan of José Ruiz`s works and I had the pleasure to meet him personally back in 2012, in Modelscala, the large scale modelling exhibition in Portugal. See José Ruiz workshops are a real pleasure and very informative ones. He`s a great guy and a fantastic modeler, that answer all the questions and doubts. This book is a most welcome one for all AFV modeler because de Author has gain deservedly notoriety due to several publications in various magazines modeling, with an exceptional quality of work. The book is organized in several chapters and with a very quick look, this one is from novice to advanced modeler. The first chapter is a summary well done on materials used by the author, in their models, starting with the primary, what to use and how to use them Then goes for inks, paints for dividing into airbrush and brush and enamel paints and explaining their use, how to use and the purposes of each of the particular weathering and painting details. Simple and very effective suggestions, essentials for obtaining a good result. Of course and how well the author emphasizes, the brands themselves are personal preferences of the author, although they are also my favorite. Here you have a useful chart table equivalences between Gunze, Vallejo (PA) and Tamiya. The following is the sub-chapter Washes, which concisely, the application of this technique with their materials. Starting with some introductions and techniques and their applications. One that caught my attention: no acrylics washes! My kind of guy! The following sub-section is considered by the author himself as the most important chapter of the Book, he says: "(...) oils are for my way of modeling id is like breathing air (...). So, honestly, this is the most important art of this book." So this sub-sections has a really good chart table that indicates to the modeler the oil color (brand) and what effects They are for. Really nice guideline! Then get the author described the fading, directional weathering with oils and zenithal techniques. The next chapter is Varnishes. I thought that there`s was not much to say but I as really wrong. Besides the varnishes general use, the author show two techniques, quite simple, to achieve a nice weathering effects like rainmark or dirt over the glass (I really want to try this one). Next is pigments. Well here in fact, no much is said but a table chart of what for color pigments is quite welcome. Continuing the book, you will get a Special Products sub-chapter with graphite, metal Burnishing, hair spray and texture paint (this one is really new for me) that show in an easy way how to use those products, in a very brief text and a step-by-step illustration to help you out to get the same results. Old and new concepts of painting AFV`S is the next full chapter where José Ruiz do some brief considerations about the use of airbrush as an essential tool now a days and a full chart general basis what for, with all the step on AFV painting, like priming, base color, to sealing, washes filters, with the brand, what`s for and the precautions to have and another chart advance painting. Very useful on any bench. Now, and for me, the main reason I bought this book: Black and White technique. Here, everything is black and white, and the concept, all the step necessary, step by step pictures and also a very top general basic painting B&W chart table. Resuming, everything with need to know to start trying and practice the B&W technique. Next chapter is “Time to Work” where we can see step by step of several works from the José Ruiz, with all the techniques and concepts on the book. I do love José Ruiz work`s, but my full attention goes to the “White Tiger” and to the M1070 Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, my favorite on this book. In the end, a full gallery of José Ruiz`s outstanding works. CONCLUSION In sum, this book is quite outstanding. The text is quite simply, very comprehensive and gives you a real will go to the bench and try all techniques. The print quality is very good, on glossy paper. All the steps are well explained using the illuminating photos. The different tables with different functions of each material or technique are, beyond doubt, a great help and something to always have on hand in the workbench. All the modeler can and should with this book to venture into new techniques ... I know I will. The lowest point is some spelling typos easily detectable in a quick read (like sastifying or form when it should be from). In short, the book is suitable for the novice modeler to the advance modeler, and is useful in any countertop with dozens of useful tips, easy to follow and great advices and great table charts. Highly Recommend Francisco Guedes A special thanks to me and my bank account for this review sample To purchase this directly, click THIS link. If you found this review helpful and decide to purchase this product, please tell them you read about it at Large Scale Modeller! Disclaimer: all photos all in low quality to preserve and prevent all copyright.