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Who are we?
We’re passionate about military model making. The desire to achieve a high level of detail, the right context, wrapped up in the creative spirit. If you are new to the hobby or a veteran model maker, there is something for here for you.
We aim to promote military model making and provide a place for you to discuss ideas and techniques as well as provide support. Please feel free to contribute your photos, advice, discoveries and ideas. Whether you model figures, armour cavalry or aircraft, this is your place and you are welcome.
1:6th Scale: An appreciation!
As a youngster, I entered my very first competition, The Model Engineer Exhibition at Wembley. That was in 1977. I recall being over whelmed by the sheer number and quality of the models on display. The inspiration on show was eye opening. If one attends any military modelling expo, it might be fair to say […]
Book Review – Einheitsdiesel
Title: Einheitsdiesel l.gL.Lkw., off. Mit Einheitsfahrgestellfur I.Lkw. The standard 6×6 cross-country lorry of the WehrmachtAuthor: Holger ErdmannPublisher: Nuts and BoltsVolume: […]
The 2019 Irish Military Vehicle Group annual show in Naas, Ireland.
The 2019Irish Military Vehicle Groupannual show in Naas, Ireland. This event, held over days in June, is both well attended and popular with families and enthusiasts alike. While the weather on day was ideally suited to this event, day two was a little chilly and rain eventually made an unwelcome appearance. A range of beautifully […]
Models, Shows, East & West A view from Singapore!
Models, Shows, East & West A view from Singapore! On a recent trip to Singapore I recorded a chat I had with Bernard Cher about model making. Bernard is the quiet spoken proprietor of the MWORKSHOP in Singapore’s Bencoolen Street. As you speak with him, his infectious enthusiasm for model making soon comes to the […]
Book Review
Book Review: Büssing’s Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS), armoured and unarmoured variants. Author: Dr. Nicolas HettlerPublisher: Nuts and BoltsCover: SoftPages: 180Photos: 268 of which 119 colour.Language: Bilingual – English & GermanRRP: €29.90 Inc. THE SERIES There can be few serious military vehicle model makers who aren’t, at the very least, familiar with this superb and definitive range […]
Sun Shields: When what you see IS NOT what you get!
Unusual Model Subjects: Sunshields When what you see IS NOT what you get! So, how do you hide large armoured vehicles and towed artillery on flat terrain and in such a way that your enemy believes that not only are they not there but are, infact, somewhere else …… and wants to believe it? The […]
IMVG Military Show Naas, Ireland 2018
Irish Military Vehicles Group (IMVG) Annual Military Show, June 23rd & 24th, 2018, Naas, Ireland. Ask any number of people about what they want and expect from a military vehicle and re-enactment show and you are going to a wide range of opinions. Be it families looking for an exciting day out to amuse the kids, a collector […]
MODELLING & MILITARY SHOWS
There’s no business like Showbusiness! The next couple of months are a busy time for the organisers of modelling shows and military events. As the good weather brings out the uniforms and the miniatures so it brings the crowds. These shows in the main, serve a very useful function in that they allow people to take […]
1:9 scale Zundapp KS750 ‘KriegsElefant’ build
1:9 scale Zundapp KS750 ‘KriegsElefant’ kit build By Julian Moffat If you look at eBay and other online auction sites you will find a little piece of modelling history. The Esci range of 1:9 scale of model kits. These included the BMW R75, Kubelwagon, BMW sidecar combo, Zundapp KS750, Zundapp KS 750 sidecar combo, Harley Davidson, […]
Handbook on Horses – A book review
Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Horses Book Review By Julian Moffat Title: Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Horses. Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards ISBN: 9780751327366, Price: £12.99, Paperback, Size: 140 x 210mm, 256 pages. Dorling Kindersley is a familiar name to many and has a strong reputation and a wide range of illustrated reference and educational titles for children and […]