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COMPETITION TIMEOne lucky adult competition winner will have a great time constructing our prize thistime. We have an example of the A50060 Western Front Set in 1:76 scale to giveaway which, when complete, is a model replica of a typical trench layout found on theWestern Front of Northern Europe during the Great War. The set includes 2 x A01315WWI ‘Male’ Tanks, 1 x A02337 WWI ‘Female’ Tank, A01726 WWI German Infantrycollection and A01727 WWI British Infantry collection, together with all the paints,brushes and glue to complete the diorama.

To enter, we’d like your answer to the following question:

What is the difference between ‘male’ and ‘female’ tanks?

Is it (a) their armaments (b) their respective size or (c) their speed?Put your answer on an email addressed to comp@entryairfix.com or send us a postcard. In either case,please give your name, address and your membership number. If posting your entry, please send it toAirfix Issue 16 Competition, PO Box 25, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK. LE13 1ZG. Closing date forentries is 26th August 2011.

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We invite our junior members, aged 14 or under, to compete for another great prize –an example of the A50009 Battle Front Set in 1:76 scale. It comes with a Shermanand Tiger Tank, British Paratroops and German Infantry, as well as a ForwardCommand Post and a base to set everything out on. The set also includes the paints,glue and brushes to complete your diorama. To enter, all we want you to do is answerboth the following Airfix related questions correctly:

1. Which country introduced the Sherman tank? Was it (a) Britain (b) the USA or (c) Australia

2. If you see a vehicle described with the letters LWB, what does the abbreviationstand for?Put your answers on an email addressed to comp@entryairfix.com or send us a postcard. In either case,please give your name, address, age (you must be 14 or under) and your membership number. If postingyour entry, please send it to Airfix Issue 16 Junior Competition, PO Box 25, Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire, UK. LE13 1ZG. Closing date for entries is 26th August 2011.

1. The winner of the adult competition will be the firstdrawn from the all-correct answers on the closing dateof 26th August 2011. The winner of the juniorcompetition must be aged 14 years or under and willbe the first drawn from the all-correct entries receivedby the closing date of 26th August 2011.2. The competition is limited to one entry per currentmember of the Airfix Club. Duplicate entries will bedisregarded.

3. The results of the both competitions will be announcedin issue 17 and the winners notified by post.4. The competitions are not open to employees of HornbyHobbies Ltd., their agents or families.5. No correspondence to be entered into in conjunctionwith the competitions.6. No cash equivalent is available.7. The Airfix Club accepts no responsibility for entries lostor damaged in the post or defaced or altered in any way.8. The judges’ decision is final.

Competition ResultsThe winner of our adult competition in Issue 15 is Chris Bromley,Member 597022 from Staffordshire Well done. Your prize, comprisingthe A50120 Sink the Bismarck Set and A04050 Harrier GR9 model,is on its way.The answers to the competition questions were:1. HMS Suffolk and HMS Norfolk. 2. A Fairey Swordfish.3. HMS Ark Royal. 4. RAF Wittering.The winner of the junior competition is Mstr Paul Lamberton, member503058, aged 11 and from Norwich, receiving an example of theA50129 VC set and the A04050 Harrier GR9. Congratulations, to youtoo. And the model we asked you to identify was the A06102Supermarine Seafire MK XVIIC, one of the newly tooled Airfix modelscoming into the range this year, which features on Page 30 of the2011 Airfix catalogue.

Rules of entry for both competitions

Have a bit of fun this summer whether you are sitting in the sunshine

or travelling towards your holiday destination.

Can you spot the ten differences between these two pictures of one

of the 2011 Airfix releases, the Airfix model A02338 Cromwell IV Tank.

One or two are very well hidden, just to make it a bit more difficult.

Have fun! ...just for fun!MEMBERS’ PHOTOS& LETTERS P12/13

In this Issue...

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Contents2011 Roadshow Events& New Releases ......... 3

The Cromwell Tank. 4 - 5

The Cromwell Tank Model Build ........... 6 - 7

Construct Your Own Airfix Buildings....... 8 - 9

Bedford Truck Model Build ........10 - 11

Members’ Photos..... 12

Join Our Clubs On-Line Now!........... 13

Dry Brush TechniqueHints & Tips ............. 14

Special Club Member Discount .... 15

Competitions............ 16

Consultant Editor: Susan Pownell.

Design & Production: DSP Limited.

Membership Organiser: Sarah Woodhouse.

2011 Subscription Fees:UK POSTAL Version £24.99. UK DOWNLOADABLE Version £15.99. EU DOWNLOADABLE Version £19.49. Rest of the World DOWNLOADABLEVersion £21.49.

Cheques made payable to:Hornby Hobbies Limited.

Visa, Access, Mastercard, Maestro& Switch accepted with validexpiry date.

Club Address:

Airfix Collectors Club, PO Box 25, Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire, UK. LE13 IZG.

Tel: 0844 815 0582 Fax: 01664 480 257

The Airfix Club Magazine ispublished on behalf of Hornby plc,Westwood, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX.

The Club accepts no responsibilityfor errors or ommissions or forviews and opinions expressed bycontributors to the magazine.

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AIRFIX RELEASES

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26th June(ITV1/CiTV)

THE LATEST & FORTHCOMING

2011

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DISCOUNTFor the full story, visit the Hornby website:

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Buildings and AccessoriesA50131 London Icons. 1:12A75008 European Brewery Ruin. 1:76

FiguresA01763 WWII British Infantry, NorthernEurope. 1:72

Military and Civil AircraftA02019 Arado Ar196. 1:72A01003 Curtiss P40-B. New Tool 1:72

Military Vehicles & DioramasA02338 Cromwell Cruiser Tank. 1:76

SpaceA10170 Space Shuttle. 1:144

Sci-FiA02026 Angel Interceptor. 1:72

CarsA20440 1930 4.5 litre Bentley. 1:12

Starter Sets - SmallA55101 Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk. 1:72

Starter Sets - MediumA55200 ‘E’Type Jaguar. 1:32A55201 Triumph Herald. 1:32

Starter Sets - LargeA55301 Panavia Tornado F3. 1:72A55300 BAe Harrier GR9. New Tool 1:72

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Welcome to the summer edition of the Airfix Clubmagazine. As you will see from our Diary Datescolumn in this issue, the Airfix team are appearingwith the Roadshow at a number of venues up anddown the UK.

Do come along if you are in the area. There is a lotgoing on, both for adults and younger enthusiasts –and an opportunity to browse through a wealth ofAirfix souvenir merchandise. Most of all, you can meetthe Airfix team and have a chat about your hobby, haveyour queries answered and any problems solved.

We look forward to meeting you!

Hornby backs...

Hornby Hobbies Limited, owner of some of the world’s best known toy and hobby brands,such as Scalextric, Airfix, Corgi and Hornby model railways, has just announced a brandnew character licence, expanded its portfolio by acquiring master toy rights for newpre-school brand, ‘Olly The Little White Van’.

Olly The Little White Van is a ground breaking, highly creative 3D CGI animatedTV series for pre-school children.

In the new TV series, Olly is voiced by double BAFTA award winning andmuch loved children’s presenter, Justin Fletcher MBE, who is best known forhis appearances on Cbeebies. Olly is a helpful and playful character who getsinvolved in some fascinating adventures, together with his many friends inBumpton town. Olly The Little White Van made his debut on UK TV screenson 26th June on ITV1 and CiTV.

Hornby will also be producing a full range of incredibleOlly toys, which will be available from Spring 2012.

Buildings and Accessories

Figures

Military and Civil Aircraft

Military Vehicles & Dioramas

Space1:144

Sci-Fi

Cars

Starter Sets - Small

Starter Sets - Medium

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13-14th August: RAF Harrowbeer, Devon. The weekend event marksthe 70th Anniversary of the opening of the RAF Harrowbeer, includingthe history of its vital role during WWII.

For more information on the fantastic visiting displays, go to the websiteat www.rafharrowbeer-dartmoor.org.uk/events

18-19th August: The Bournemouth Air Festival, Bournemouth TownCentre, Dorset.

4-5th September: Duxford Air Show at the IWM, Duxford. CB22 4QR.

10-11th September: Battle of Britain Weekend at RAF Hendon, GrahamePark Way, London NW9 5LL.

16th October: Duxford Autumn Show at the IWM, Duxford, CB22 4QR.

22nd October: Yeovilton Model Show at the Fleet Air Arm Museum,RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset. BA22 8HT.

3-6th November: Crafts for Christmas Show at the NEC Birmingham.B40 1NT.

12-13th November: Scale Model World at the Telford International Centre,Telford, TF3 4JH.

Ed: All details are correct at the time of going to press but we suggestyou check with the organisers wherever possible prior to setting off onyour day out.

The Airfix Roadshow is appearing at many key events between now and the end of 2011,

so for updates and more information, visit the Airfix website at www.airfix.com/events

ANOTHER BENEFIT OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP...You can now use your membership card to obtain 10% discount on

purchases featured on the Airfix Direct Sales website: www.airfix.com

Follow the step by step guide to the checkout and give your Airfix Collectors Club membership number to obtain your discount, quoting Code: VSHVXCBN

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CROMWELL IV 1:76 SCALE TANK

Specifications

A02338

...It proved to be the fastest cruiser tank fielded by the BritishArmy in WWII.

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AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER!

The 2011 Airfix range of 1:76 scale Military Vehiclessees the introduction of the brand new CromwellMk.IV Cruiser Tank, as used by the British Army inEurope between 1944 and 1945. With two kit options, under model number A02338, you can choose to decorateit as used by the 5th Royal Horse Artillery, 7th Armoured Division or as it servedwith the 11th Armoured Division. Along with its ‘relation’- the Centaur Tank, theCromwell proved to be the fastest cruiser tank fielded by the British Army in WWII.The Cromwell was the first in the British arsenal to combine a dual-purpose gun, highspeed and reasonable armour (3 inches/76mm), all in one vehicle.

The Cromwell and Centaur were the result of fur ther development and futurereplacement of the Crusader tank. The military leaders of the day had laid down therequired specifications for the new tank, which they hoped would be ready for servicein 1942. The requirements included a QF 6 pounder gun, which was badly needed.However, the main problem that delayed production was the engine. The Nuffield-built Liberty engine proved unsuitable and so a new engine was designed as a tankpower plant.

The Meteor engine was based on the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, famousfor its use on the legendary Spitfire aircraft. At trial stage, the engine, with almost600hp, proved more than satisfactory. However, because manufacturing capacitywas already committed to other major components for the Allied needs, the RoverCar Company eventually undertook the job of producing the Meteor. Even they haddifficulty making extra provision on their production lines to fit the Meteor in to theirmanufacturing schedule. Eventually, the Meteor engine became available in January1943, at which point production of the A27M Cromwell tank was able to commence.

The frame was riveted at first, though later models were of welded construction.Thenext stage was to bolt the armour plate to the frame.The caterpillar tracks were initially14 inches wide but later versions extended to 15½ inches. Another modification to theexhaust was necessary to direct fumes away from the fighting compartment, whichproved a problem only discovered when the tanks were lined up in preparation for anadvance attack.

Several leading British companies were involved in the overall construction of the Cromwelltank, including LMS Railway, Morris Motors, English Electric, as well as the BirminghamRailway Carriage and Wagon Company. It first saw action in June 1944, as the tank thatequipped the reconnaissance regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps. Serving predominantlyin North-West Europe and built to carry a crew of five – Commander, gunner, loader, driverand front gunner - it proved its superior speed of up to 40 mph, adept manoeuvrability andreliability more than a match for the sluggish, heavy German tanks.

The Cromwell Tank, named after the English Civil War leader, Oliver Cromwell, was designedby Leyland – then known as the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company.Manufactured by the Nuffield Organisation, the number produced was just over 4000.Its main dual-purpose gun comprised one OQF (Ordnance Quick Firing) 75mm weapon,with a secondary armament of 2 x 7.92mm Breda machine guns.

The Cromwell tank was used to fully equip the 7th Armoured Division – one of the kit optionswith the new Airfix release. Although the Cromwell was very reliable, with great speed andmanoeuvrability, it was the Sherman tank that remained the most common tank in the Britishand Allied armoured units. However, the speed of the Cromwell proved very useful as themain tank used by the reconnaissance regiments of the British Army, including service withthe Allied units of the 1st Polish Armoured Division and the Czech Armoured Brigade.

There are several surviving Cromwell tanks at museums both at home and abroad, some infull running condition, including an example on show at the Cobbaton Combat Collection ofmilitary vehicles in North Devon.The Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset also has a well-preserved Cromwell Mk IV on display.

If you are travelling on the A1065 in Norfolk, youwill find a Cromwell IV mounted on a plinth inThetford Forest. Overseas, you will also see examples in The Royal Australian ArmouredCorps Army Tank Museum, in the Czech Republic, Israel and the Netherlands, to name but a few.

Power: Rolls-Royce Meteor V12 petrol engine, it had a fuel capacity of 110 gallons and an operational range of 170 miles (270km) on roads and 80 miles cross-country.

Weight: 27.6 tons (28 tonnes).Length: 20ft 10in (6.35m).

Height: 8ft 2in (2.49m).Width: 9ft 6½” (2.908m).

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1:76 SCALE

MODEL BUILD

Major parts are removed from the runners - ta

king care with the

drive sprockets, road wheels and single

piece moulded tracks.

Parts are cleaned up by sanding

. Lower hull partially assembled

and some painting carried out on areas

that will be difficult to

reach when tracks assembled.

STAGE 2...TURRET & UPPER HULL

Tracks are carefully sanded to remove moulding seam. Painted Chocolate(98) followed by a dark wash of black which enhances the detail, finishedoff by light drybrushing with Gunmetal (53) on the exposed track and teeth.

STAGE 3...THE TRACKS

Lower hull construction completed taking care that the drive sprocket teethare engaged with the track properly. Basic painting of major sub assembliesin 159 (Khaki Drab)

STAGE 4...LOWER HULL CONSTRUCTION

Dry brushing of raised details

using 159 (Khaki Drab)

lightened with some 34 (white), followed by a wash of dark

green/brown.

Due to being a pre release kit w

ithout decals, only a generic

Allied star was applied, followed by final deta

il painting of

external details such as the m

achine guns and tools.

STAGE 5...THE FINAL DETAILS

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STAGE 1...THE COMPONENT PARTS Once completed, the turret and the upper hull ready for painting.

1:76 SCALE

RUINED CHURCHA75006

The base colours of the church

are applied first - 64 (Light Gre

y) for the

stone walls, 27 (Sea Grey) for the roof

tiles, 34 (White) for the entrance

stonework.

STAGE 1...STONE EFFECT

STAGE 3...STONE EFFECT

The decorative stonework on the church is painted 121 (Pale Stone) and any"tidying up" of the base colours is carried out.

STAGE 2...STONE EFFECT

A wash of highly thinned very dark grey paint is applied over the stoneworkand roof tiles to bring out the recessed detailing cast into the stonework.Thewash can take the form of thinned enamel or acrylic colours or as used herewatercolours. Before the wash is fully dry, use a lint free cloth dampened withthe appropriate thinner, and using a downwards motion wipe the surface of thestonework - this will remove some of the excess wash further enhancing thetextured surface. Finally paint the windows 85 (Satin Black) and touch up thepaintwork as required.

STAGE 4...STONE EFFECT

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The base colours of the church

are applied first - 72 (Khaki Dr

ill) for the stone

walls, 121 (Pale Stone) for the window arches and dec

orative stonework and

67 (Tank Grey) for the roof tiles.

To create a "patchwork" effect indivi

dual stones

are painted at random in additional "s

tone" colours such as 83 (Och

re), 84

(Mid Stone), 94 (Brown Yellow), 187 (Dark Sto

ne), 225 (Middle Stone).

Alternatively mix your own stone colours by adding small amounts of white,

yellow or black to your base colour. In

dividual roof tiles can also be pi

cked

put in differing shades of dark g

rey.

A wash of highly thinned very dark brown paint is applied over the stonework and

roof tiles to bring out the recessed detailing cast into the stonework.The wash can

take the form of thinned enamel or acrylic colours or as used here watercolours.

Before the wash is fully dry, use a lint free cloth dampened with the appropriate

thinner, and using a downwards motion wipe the surface of the stonework - this

will remove some of the excess wash further enhancing the textured surface.The

windows can be painted 85 (Satin Black) at this stage.

To accentuate the raised detailing use the "Dry Brushing" method using complimentaryhighlight colours. For the external stonework 121 (Pale Stone) and for the roof tiles64 (Light Grey). Final detail painting such as 98 (Chocolate) for the wooden doorcan then be carried out to finish off the model.

STAGE 3...SAND STONE EFFECT

To accentuate the raised detailing use the "Dry Brushing" method using

complimentary highlight colours. For the external stonework 147 (Light Grey)

and for the roof tiles 64 (Light Grey).

STAGE 1...SAND STONE EFFECT STAGE 2...SAND STONE EFFECT

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MODEL CONVERSION

AN ARTICULATED BEDFORD TRUCK

Bedford were one of the War Department’s mainsuppliers throughout World War Two, and not onlybecause of their wide range of well known trucks.

Bedford also built more than 5,000 Churchill tanks, as well as parts for over 5million jerricans and 750,000 steel helmets. But it was for their sturdy, reliable andpopular trucks that they are best recognised and particularly the ubiquitous QL.

Development of the QL began just days after the outbreak of war and a few monthslater the prototypes were ready for testing. Although the British Army lost a hugeamount of vehicles as a result of the Dunkirk evacuations, it did effectively clearout a real clutter of dated and unreliable pre-war designs.This left the way clearfor new standardised versions to be built and by February 1941, production of theBedford QL was in full flow. The truck quickly found favour with both drivers andmechanics and by the end of the war, over 52,000 QL’s had rolled off the productionline.The recent Airfix release offers a pair of Bedford QL’s – the standard generalservice vehicle (QLD), and the troop carrier (QLT). There were a variety of othertypes produced, including the Bofors Gun Tractor, Radio and Command bodies,a tipper body, firetruck and various special bodies, all of which are possibleconversions from this useful kit.

One of the more unusual is the QLC 4 x 4-2 articulated load carrier. This designationwas the Army’s way of describing a 4-wheel drive truck with a fixed 2-wheeledtrailer. It was a strange configuration, with a small 1-ton dropsied load area on thetruck chassis, and the other 5-ton payload on the trailer. They found themselvesused with many army units, as well as the RAF, and even the Royal Navy.

Constructing the model was not such a difficult task, as the main parts that needmaking are the trailer body and the 1-ton load carrier box on the tractor unit – bothof which are nice flat sides and square angles. Most other parts can be pillagedfrom the kit.

Star t by building the basic QLD cab and chassis from the kit – but change thecab roof for the one without the hip-ring from the QLT. The coupling unit for the trailer is a fairly simple ball and socket arrangement, as the trailer waspermanently coupled to the truck. This coupler sits directly over the rearaxle, for maximum strength and balance.

The trailer body and the 1-ton load box are both constructed of woodplanked styrene sheet. For strength, make the floor first using 30 thoustyrene sheet with the planked card on top.Then add the inner sides and ends and finally the outer sides and ends.This laminating will make itstrong and help eliminate warping over time.

The detailing around the trailer and load box can be added from plastic strip, as is thechassis framework underneath. The tie-down hooks along the trailer sides are onlysmall but are quite noticeable. The Evergreen range of styrene mouldings includes avery fine ‘L’ shaped angle strip. As you can see from the photos, if you slice across thisat tiny intervals, you will create suitably shaped parts for your tie-down clamps.

The underside of the trailer makes use of parts from the unused QLT in the kit. The axleis reworked and added to the rear springs and rear wheels. A spare wheel is fitted onthe underside and a framework constructed from 0.5mm plastic rod. Mudflaps fromthe QLD are used around the trailer wheels and another pair from the QLT are fittedtowards the front of the trailer to protect the rear wheels of the tractor unit. Smalldetailing such as the mudguard supports and the rear step framework are made fromplastic strip.The original fuel tank and spare wheel from the QLD are discarded, andthe 1-ton load box fitted on the chassis tight against the back of the cab. The two fueltanks from the QLT and the two stowage boxes are fitted to the underside of the loadbox. The QLC had a higher payload but the same engine as all the QL range and assuch petrol consumption was higher.

Finally, the trailer tilt framework was made from 0.75mm brass rod. Make a former tothe correct shape from 30 thou plastic card and then sandwich it between two largerscraps.This will then make it easy to bend the arched frames all to the right profilebefore adding the lengths along the top. If you wish, a cover can be added from tissuehardened with white glue, although the ‘open’ feel does have a certain pleasant look.

As an RAF vehicle, the colour scheme was overall RAF vehicle blue and the ‘grubby’weathering was depicted to highlight how little TLC these workhorses often had. Ifyou are opting for the army version, then the tilt cover was almost always used andthe colour scheme would have generally been the black and green ‘Mickey Mouse’camouflage.

Sadly, despite over 1000 being produced, there don’t appear to be any survivingexamples to see. So it seems a model is now the only way you will appreciate justhow fine this vehicle looked.

Useful Contacts: Scale Plans of this and other Bedford QLD variants are available in theGeoff Lacey series - send an A4 SAE to - 315a South Lane, New Maldon, Surrey KT3 5RR.

The detailing around the trailer and load box can be added from plastic strip...

The tie-down hooks along the trailer sides are only smallbut are quite noticeable...

The underside of the trailer m

akes use of parts from

the unused QLT in the kit...

Construct a former to bend the arched frames all at theright profile.

The plaster base is from the Landmark Models range – www.landmarkmodels.co.uk

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members’ photos

A big thank you to everyone who sent in pictures of yourselves and yourAirfix projects for publication in Issue 15. As we promised – there was aprize for what we considered to be the best entry. And the winner isMark Chadbourne, Member 500355 from Staffordshire.Congratulations, Mark. We are sending you an example of the A06102Supermarine Seafire Mk XVIIC, with the compliments of the Airfix team.Enjoy your model!members’ photos

In the last issue, we asked you to share your model making experiences,tell us about your ‘hints and tips’, as well as leing us know your requests

for new models and your views on all things Airfix. We are very pleased as we had a great response.Ed: If you would like to write to us on any topics, or send in your photos

for our Picture Gallery, you can email us at club@airfix.com or write toThe Airfix Club Magazine, Hornby Hobbies Ltd., Westwood Cross, Margate.

CT9 4JX, UK. If sending images, please ensure they are originals, notscanned prints, in focus and high resolution. And – we are offering a prize

for the best overall contribution, so we look forward to hearing from you.

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Opened in 1993, following help from the Rover Group,the Collection had originally comprised over 200examples of vehicles that had been part of BritishLeyland – and subsequently Rover, under the auspicesof the British Motor Heritage Trust. The new venue atGaydon facilitated many more exhibits to be put on show.

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ct

the tracks together usi

ng a small staple. By doing so,

the tracks are more durable

and easier to fit with the

staples becoming invisible

when they are placed at

the top of the wheel assem

bly.

Once the component parts had been painted and the model had been fully assembled, HumbrolAcrylic 53 Gunmetal was used to pick out additional details such as spades, hatch hinges etc.Humbrol Acrylic 53 Gunmetal was also used to paint both caterpillar tracks as a base colour inpreparation for additional dry brush weathering using Humbrol Matt Enamel 113 Rust.

Having loaded a brush with Humbrol Matt Enamel 113 Rust, I wiped the brush on tissue until thebrush was almost completely dry. With hardly any pressure, I pulled the brush across the raisedareas of the model leaving the smallest amount of paint on the model until the desired weatheringeffect had been achieved. Any excess paint was quickly removed by wiping with a tissue.

Now for the dry brushing!

Having dry brushed the entire model using Humbrol Enamel 113 Rust, a contrasting colourwas also required for additional realism. I used a sparing amount of Humbrol Enamel 83 Ochrewhich was also applied by using the dry brush technique, but this time with an almost completelydry brush, lightly picking out additional details where required.

Top Tip...Use staples!

For the finishing touches, I used Humbrol Matt Enamel 28 Camouflage Grey applied using the dry brush

technique. For this instance the brush was virtually dry, as my objective was to make certain areas of the

tank appear weathered and faded by the sun. With all the painting and weathering complete and decals

applied, a fix coat was applied using Humbrol DecalFix and finally a coat of Humbrol Satin Varish applied to

protect my finished model.

The secret is to apply paint with a virtually drybrush and build up by layers...always err on theside of caution...it does pay off!

Pick out details on your model beforeyou commence dry brushing.

Time spent dry brushing with a complimentingcolour yeilds good results and can be veryeffective.

The finishing touches.

In this issue of our magazine, I demonstrate how to apply the simple yet effective drybrush method to a newly constructed Airfix model. If applied correctly, the dry brushmethod can achieve some very effective results which in my opinion are almost as goodas those achieved with an airbrush, but with the added benefit of minimising the fuss and mess.