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New 27/8/2004 This is a sixth page of some more photos of models within my collection, added in August 2004.
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Robin

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It takes time to build, but this is the T-55 "Enigma" in 1/72 from Ace Models. A limited run injection moulded plastic kit from Russia. The basic dimension and detail is really very good indeed. The production process is not as sophisticated as the likes of Revell, and the moulded sprues need a fair bit more preparation and dry-fitting to check the fit of parts as you go. The road wheels and track in particular need a fair bit of work. Provided you have some patience, and happy to put some work in it, the end result is really very pleasing. This one awaits weathering and marking.

This was one I had been looking forward to, and is the British Army AS90 SP Artillery piece. It is the 1/76 scale model in the Combat Ready range of Cromwell Models. It assembles easily and looks great. The Braveheart version with the longer barrel is also available. Transfer sheets for those used in Iraq during Operation Telic are on sale from Bison Decals for this scale as well.

One of the more unusual subjects here, this is the Japanese Shi-Ke Command tank from Milicast. It is one of a series of Japanese AFVs which Milicast released over 2003 & 2004. It is the command variant of the Type 97 Chi-Ha, which is also in their range. Look out for other Japanese types from Milicast and there are the series of books from Poland which cover them in detail, and are an invaluable reference for Japanese armour of WW2.

Awaiting markings, but this is the 1/72 GMC Truck from Airfix. After so many years of waiting, Airfix (and Heller) have finally released a whole new model in small scale. As they were responsible for those first kits in the early 1960s, Airfix has a great heritage. Some of those early kits show their faults, while others still stand up well against more modern products. This one is new, and a subject I've been waiting for as a model I'm happy with.

No, not the Revell kit here, this is a 1/76 resin model in the Combat Ready range from Cromwell Models. This is the Pz III Ausf L, plus they do the short gun version as well. Cast in resin, the hull and running gear is cast in one piece, and just an amazing example of what can be cast in resin these days.

One of 2 different 1/76 Sherman DD conversions that Matador Models do, and to which they have since added a full kit. So characteristic of the Normandy campaign. This particular one uses the Airfix Sherman hull as the basis.

The first of two variants on the Churchill from Milicast. In 1/76 scale, this one is of the type used at Dieppe, and include the extended exhausts and wading equipment. They go together very well I found, and the detail all round is excellent.

This is the Churchill Crocodile from Milicast. I hope you may be able to tell from the angle that the trailer can be made to articulate if you use a metal pin or two in the coupling. It is a beautiful model, and one of the series of Churchills that Milicast now do. I think they feature now in my list of favourite models.

The first of two of the Dragon Ready Made and painted models, an M1 Abrams in the sand finish of one in Iraq. All to 1/72, and with stowage included, it was only a rather glossy paint finish on the stowed kit bags that I felt I want to re-paint. I thinks these come out really well.

Another of the ready made and painted 1/72 models from Dragon. The standard of these, coupled with the price, makes them irresistible for me, as they are excellent. With some colour finishes there are many modellers I suspect would love to be able to do as well. This one is the Porsches turreted King Tiger.

This is a T34/76 from UM Models. It is unpainted here and you can just see the couple of etched metal parts, and the black, soft plastic 'tyres' on the roadwheels. Link and length track, plus on this one the early style "box" external fuel cells.

Japanese Type 94 tankette and trailer. Cast in metal from SHQ. One of a series of Japanese equipment they have done, along with figure sets to go with them. While quite tiny, this is a really neat little model.

This is the basic Panhard 178 in 1/72 from RPM. An injection moulded plastic model, this is one of a series of Panhard 178 variants that they released. You can see here that they managed to miss out the cover for the "window" on the side door. Fortunately there are enough included in the excellent etched metal detail sets that Part Models have done. I reckon these are worth getting and I'd use it on another one of the series. Construction is straightforward, my one complaint is to find the axles rather weak and prone to getting broken.

Moving down to 1/87 scale here, it is the Nashorn from Roco Minitanks. It is neatly detailed, including within the fighting compartment.

This is not one of mine, but like the tank riders below, I pictured on the AB Figures stand at Duxford in August 2004. It shows the 25lber and limber which they make, plus an 8th Army gun crew which they also make. When you see them painted this well, it is a great inspiration to have a go at these lovely figures.

Not one of my own here, but just one I spotted on the AB Figures stand and rather loved. It illustrates their two sets of German tank riders, seen here painted and displayed on a Panther. Just a beauty that I couldn't resist including here.

		It takes time to build, but this is the T-55 "Enigma" in 1/72 from Ace Models. A limited run injection moulded plastic kit from Russia. The basic dimension and detail is really very good indeed. The production process is not as sophisticated as the likes of Revell, and the moulded sprues need a fair bit more preparation and dry-fitting to check the fit of parts as you go. The road wheels and track in particular need a fair bit of work. Provided you have some patience, and happy to put some work in it, the end result is really very pleasing. This one awaits weathering and marking.
		This was one I had been looking forward to, and is the British Army AS90 SP Artillery piece. It is the 1/76 scale model in the Combat Ready range of Cromwell Models. It assembles easily and looks great. The Braveheart version with the longer barrel is also available. Transfer sheets for those used in Iraq during Operation Telic are on sale from Bison Decals for this scale as well.
		One of the more unusual subjects here, this is the Japanese Shi-Ke Command tank from Milicast. It is one of a series of Japanese AFVs which Milicast released over 2003 & 2004. It is the command variant of the Type 97 Chi-Ha, which is also in their range. Look out for other Japanese types from Milicast and there are the series of books from Poland which cover them in detail, and are an invaluable reference for Japanese armour of WW2.
		Awaiting markings, but this is the 1/72 GMC Truck from Airfix. After so many years of waiting, Airfix (and Heller) have finally released a whole new model in small scale. As they were responsible for those first kits in the early 1960s, Airfix has a great heritage. Some of those early kits show their faults, while others still stand up well against more modern products. This one is new, and a subject I've been waiting for as a model I'm happy with.
		No, not the Revell kit here, this is a 1/76 resin model in the Combat Ready range from Cromwell Models. This is the Pz III Ausf L, plus they do the short gun version as well. Cast in resin, the hull and running gear is cast in one piece, and just an amazing example of what can be cast in resin these days.
		One of 2 different 1/76 Sherman DD conversions that Matador Models do, and to which they have since added a full kit. So characteristic of the Normandy campaign. This particular one uses the Airfix Sherman hull as the basis.
		The first of two variants on the Churchill from Milicast. In 1/76 scale, this one is of the type used at Dieppe, and include the extended exhausts and wading equipment. They go together very well I found, and the detail all round is excellent.
		This is the Churchill Crocodile from Milicast. I hope you may be able to tell from the angle that the trailer can be made to articulate if you use a metal pin or two in the coupling. It is a beautiful model, and one of the series of Churchills that Milicast now do. I think they feature now in my list of favourite models.
		The first of two of the Dragon Ready Made and painted models, an M1 Abrams in the sand finish of one in Iraq. All to 1/72, and with stowage included, it was only a rather glossy paint finish on the stowed kit bags that I felt I want to re-paint. I thinks these come out really well.
		Another of the ready made and painted 1/72 models from Dragon. The standard of these, coupled with the price, makes them irresistible for me, as they are excellent. With some colour finishes there are many modellers I suspect would love to be able to do as well. This one is the Porsches turreted King Tiger.
		This is a T34/76 from UM Models. It is unpainted here and you can just see the couple of etched metal parts, and the black, soft plastic 'tyres' on the roadwheels. Link and length track, plus on this one the early style "box" external fuel cells.
		Japanese Type 94 tankette and trailer. Cast in metal from SHQ. One of a series of Japanese equipment they have done, along with figure sets to go with them. While quite tiny, this is a really neat little model.
		This is the basic Panhard 178 in 1/72 from RPM. An injection moulded plastic model, this is one of a series of Panhard 178 variants that they released. You can see here that they managed to miss out the cover for the "window" on the side door. Fortunately there are enough included in the excellent etched metal detail sets that Part Models have done. I reckon these are worth getting and I'd use it on another one of the series. Construction is straightforward, my one complaint is to find the axles rather weak and prone to getting broken.
		Moving down to 1/87 scale here, it is the Nashorn from Roco Minitanks. It is neatly detailed, including within the fighting compartment.
		This is not one of mine, but like the tank riders below, I pictured on the AB Figures stand at Duxford in August 2004. It shows the 25lber and limber which they make, plus an 8th Army gun crew which they also make. When you see them painted this well, it is a great inspiration to have a go at these lovely figures.
		Not one of my own here, but just one I spotted on the AB Figures stand and rather loved. It illustrates their two sets of German tank riders, seen here painted and displayed on a Panther. Just a beauty that I couldn't resist including here.