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T-34 and the IDF, The Untold Story Book Review

Product ReviewT-34 and the IDF, The Untold StoryBy Ma’or Levy and Michael MassReviewed by Glen BromanThis is a new title brought to you by the folks at Abteilung 502 and Desert Eagle Publishing. What really got my attention was the line right below the title; “Captured Vehicles in IDF Series, Volume 1”. Yes, that’s right [...]

Andrea Miniatures - Eisernes Kreuz Der Adler, 1940 EK32-F005

Eisernes Kreuz – Der Adler, 1940Andrea Miniatures has become known for their very fine series of Eisernes Kreuz German WWII figures. The figures are digitally created then cast in standard figure scales of 1/16th, 1/35th, 1/48th, and 1/72nd. The figures are mostly multimedia (resin and white metal) with multiple parts depending on scale. The line currently stands at 10 different figures [...]

Ammo of Mig "Sherman, The American Miracle"

“Sherman, The American Miracle”Camouflage Profile GuidePublished by Ammo of Mig, written by Enrique Calderon, Illustrated by Claudio FernandezReviewed by Glen BromanOh Lord, here we go again. Once again I’ve been snared by the allure of large green objects. Normally, it’s Churchills, but now Sherman’s have pulled me into their orbit. I’m really surprised that no [...]

How to Paint with Acrylics

How To Paint With AcrylicsAmmo Modelling GuideEdited and printed by Ammo of MigReviewed by Glen Broman There are a fair number of people that know me that are absolutely convinced I’m not playing with a full deck of cards and attribute it to all those enamel paints I was exposed to since my youth. It may [...]

Review Middle East Wars, Arab-Israeli Conflict 1948-1973 AK Interactive Publications

Product Review“Middle East Wars, Arab-Israeli Conflict 1948-1973Modern Conflicts Profile Guide, Volume I.Published by AKAuthors: Pere Valls and Zachary SexHaving visited the Middle East on an all-expense paid tour financed by my Uncle (Uncle Sam, you may have heard of him) and my Mother’s stories when she was studying in Jerusalem, I have developed a certain affinity for that [...]

Calvin Tan's Basic Guide To Figure Painting Review

As I was sitting at my desk doing work Dave peaked over his monitor and asked me, “You used to paint figures didn't you?”I responded that he knew I did but had stopped a while ago because I was frustrated at my lack of progress and skill with acrylic paints. Then Dave handed me the [...]

What About Scale?

I recently attended the IPMS Nationals in Omaha and was very impressed with the extremely detailed level of work on the aircraft models. However I have one issue that I have been trying to sort out. Most of the models, with the exceptions of the dioramas, were displayed as static stand alone displays. As a result, in many cases, it [...]

Wilder Aqualine Tutorial - Painting and weathering the Whippet - Details

So in this chapter, we’re gonna prepare the model for weathering. In other words, we’ll take care of some details that need to be painted before adding dust and earth tones to the surface. There’s going to be a small surprise in this article, so let’s quickly get down to business!Incinerated White from Lifecolor contains [...]

Wilder Aqualine Tutorial - Painting and weathering the Whippet - Earth Tones

Okay, so this might be one of the most involved steps on an armor subject. Of course, only if you decide to add complex weathering to your model.British WW1 tanks are specific when it comes to mud and dust as large sections of their sides are weathered like a running gear due to the tracks [...]

Chinese Power Vehicles Techniques and Camouflage Guide Book Review

Product review “Chinese Power”Published by AK Interactive Reviewed by Glen BromanAnd now for something completely different I thought as I was letting my fingers do the walking through the “upcoming good staff” page of the Last Cavalry web site. A new book by the folks at AK Interactive on Chinses armored vehicles called “Chinese Power”. It seems [...]

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