I've just bought a "Big german tank" from H F trade (Hamburg) and thought I'd share my experiences with you. The tank itself (a Panther BTW) was an absolute bargain (£26). Despite the location on the listing...
I wrote my first guide on buying 1/16 scale tanks over a year ago and so much has changed I've decided to write a second guide summarising what is currently on the market as of August 2007: Tamiya's: These are...
All AFVs and aircraft models shown in my shop photographs are 1/144 scale and all figures are 12 mm. I also state that the 12 mm figures on sale are suitable for N gauge and this can result in some confusion....
Three major global hobbies should be compatible with each other, but are not. Scale Modelling, Railway Modelling, and Military Modelling / Wargaming conflict in model scales. This guide is to assist...
This is a straightforward guide for metal and plastic figure painters allowing you to cross reference the excellent Vallejo GAME Color acrylic paint system with the Games Workshop range. Hence if you currently...
How to choose the right magnifying lamp - What does Dioptre mean? Is it the same as Magnification? What is the best lighting? Many situations benefit from seeing something larger and clearer, including:HOME -...
This guide is a short edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDrom or Internet download.It is written with the beginner in mind and covers many...
This guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDrom. It is written with the beginner in mind and covers many essential principles for...
After years of cheaper RC tanks I've just finished my first Tamiya full option tank. Here's what I learnt along the way. Hopefully it'll help you if you're not sure what you need:Where to buy:There are really...
This is a short extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete Guide to Miniature Steam" which is available on CDROM or by internet download. In my opinion, there seem to be only two basic types of model steam...