ARMOURED FURY

The Monthly Newsletter from Tanks & Things

Issue #2 : April 2010

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by Kristof Pulinckx
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Special Sections
Work in Progress and T&T Modeller of the Month

Jennys 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, the Braille scale bonanza, for those who joined us last year it is a great group build. Just get yourself a braille (1:72 scale) or smaller build and get it done from start to nish in one month! I am really happy this year as my little sister Mel is joining in, hopefully her rst nished model and group build. Hey, we have our rst modeller of the month and I really want to congratulate Terry Barrow, a great member, a very kewl modeller and a great contributor to the TnT family. I have had a great time building my Tilly, I am honoured to have it in Tamiya Model Magazine International, really it is just a sweet build and now it is available for everyone to enjoy. Until next month, have great fun modelling.

Jenny Croft

Click here to see more pictures of Tamiyas 1:35 scale Tilly currently being built by Jenny.

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EDITORIAL
Issue #2 April 2010
Well, here we are with Issue #2 of Armoured Fury. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for the great feedback that was received for the rst issue. It is greatly appreciated and very encouraging. Here at Tanks and Things we have some great ideas for future issues of the magazine. As always, we are looking for any ideas, suggestions, and contributions from you the members to make this monthly magazine even better. photograph of a good model, than an average photograph of a great model. With that in mind, here is some basic advice on photographing your model kits 1. Try and use a consistent background colour. Use some coloured card which is available from newsagents or art stores;

Tanktrax

So, what is in this issue? Well, as Jenny has already pointed out, we have our rst Modeller of the Month. We also have a two page spread of Awesome Outcomes covering both armour, gures and even an aircraft (also known as a wingy thingy here on Tanks & Things). We also have a special Work in Progress for everyone here. This month we will focus entirely on a very special and unique build of an Me-410. 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.

2. Ensure you include the entire model in one photograph. There is nothing worse than bits cut off - unless you are zooming in to highlight a section; 3. Try to avoid using your cameras ash. The ash generates a harsh light that washes out the colours; 4. Dont photograph your pride and joy on your workbench. There is nothing worse than a great model with a whole lot of junk behind it. In a future issue, we hope to get an expert model photographer to provide a full article on photographing your model kits. Until next time readers, have fun and keep modelling.... Oh and dont forget to check out Jennys Tilly which will be published in a future issue of Tamiya Modelling Magazine International.

One of the most difcult parts of this job is deciding what model kits to show in each issue. There are so many great models on display on Tanks and Things that I would really like to include each and every one. Unfortunately, I think that would make each issue much too long. To help decide what pictures to include I tend to use one basic principle - Is it a good photograph? It is easier to include a great

John Marcus

STEP BY STEP
Mini-Method
Find out how to make exible tracks out of Dragons Magic Tracks with this great tip from Cheyenne. Instead of using model cement to join those pesky Magic tracks, give some rubber cement (available from hardware and craft stores) a go. You can then build exible tracks the easy way.

Click here for more information on this technique

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Just some of the armour models produced by the members. Check out the forums and galleries for more information and pictures.
The burnt out look doesnt get any better than Matt Beatties Ferdinand 625 Kursk 1943.

AWESOME OUTCOMES

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Rust and weathering. A masterful job by Jose Luis Lopez with this Sd.Kfz. 251/23.

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Rob Nortons great little German SPG. And painted entirely with brushes - Its a no airbrush zone!

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Kristof Pulinckxs stunning Tamiya JSU-152 Zveroboy.

Pavel Zabaks awesome little Revell 1:72 scale Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.L

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Just to show everyone that Tanks and Things isnt all about armour.
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AWESOME OUTCOMES

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From the Monroe Perdo group build Cornered comes Ardoes futuristic Arnes Corner using Tamiyas Velociraptors hunting down some prey.

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Stunning camouage technique in this 1:16 scale Verlinden Panzergrenadier gure titled Which is better? from Olav Bellmann.

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Figures dont get much more realistic than Joe Hudsons Maximus.

John Shorts killer 1:48 scale Tamiya BF-109.

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WORK IN PROGRESS

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For this months Work in Progress section we want to highlight one very special build. Not only are we highlighting a great modeller, but a talented artist with a great sense of humour. This build also shows that Tanks & Things isnt all about armour modelling. Every model kit type and modeller is welcome here at T&T. The build belongs to T&Ts artist laureate Mr Charles Wojtkiewkz (known as chukw on the forums). So sit back and prepare for some amazing model detailing, along with great artwork, the cast and crew of the Me-410 build, and a laugh or two along the way...

Chukw

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Whew... That is just a tiny sample of the awesome build going on over at T&T. Dont forget to click on the button below see more of the progress...
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MODELLER OF THE MONTH

This is our rst Tanks & Things modeller of the month and we are proud to highlight Mr Terry Barrow (known as MrT on the forums). Terry is a prolic modeller, and active member of Tanks and Things, both in offering helpful advice and support to other members and building kits for the numerous group builds. Over the next two pages, we want to highlight some of the great kits Terry has built recently, the 2009 showcase, and some of his current works in progress. So for your viewing pleasure, here is just a small sample of Terrys great work...

MrT

MODELLER OF THE MONTH

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Dont forget to check out the website for more information on these and other new products.
Tilly Colours by Mike Shackleton.
Click to see full review

NEW PRODUCTS

New World Miniatures 1:35 scale SAS Jeep Crew.

Click to see full review

Mantis Miniatures 1:35 scale Animals - Set 1.

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Tamiya 1:35 scale British Light Utility Car Tilly.

Click to see full review

Orange Hobby 1:35 scale Truck Mount M36.

Click to see full review

Dont forget to check out the websites of the Vendors and Manufacturers that support Tanks and Things.

VENDORS INDEX
www.griffonmodel.com

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www.helmuths-strongholds.com

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www.mantisminiatures.pl

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www.monroeperdu.com

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www.newworldminiatures.com

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www.orangehobby.com

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www.treemendusmodels.co.uk

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L L A TC
Well thats it for this month. I hope everyone nds Armoured Fury a useful resource for nding some of the great builds and models that are on Tanks and Things. In coming issues we will once again highlight model kits under construction, completed models (just remember good pictures are important), reviews, vendor products, and hopefully we will have some new and exciting sections which we hope will be useful for everyone. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the magazine, you can email me at john@tanksandthings.com Have fun and keep modelling.

Disclaimer
The content of this magazine remains the property of Tanks & Things. All images, references, and guides remain the property of the respective photographers, modellers, vendors, manufacturers and members. 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; All the Moderators and Administrators on Tanks & Things for keeping the forums a friendly place; The members and all their great model kits.

ARMOURED FURY
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