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Cyber Hobby 6673

Cyber Hobby 6673

Cyber Hobby: Panzerjager IB mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48. Supplies are limited, only a small quantity of this 1/35 Cyber Hobby Panzerjager IB mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 will be produced.

Features:

  • Diminutive vehicle is produced in great detail
  • Fully detailed gun shield
  • Ultra Slim injection-molded armor plate
  • Newly produced travel lock is presented w/fine detail
  • Delicate gun sight and hand wheels are included
  • Complete gun mount is represented
  • Newly tooled gun mount support
  • Driver’s vision port can be displayed opened/closed
  • Slide-molded muzzle brake
  • One-piece metal barrel is newly produced
  • Gun breech and recoil guard are fully reproduced
  • Recoil and recuperator cylinders are truly represented
  • Newly tooled upper hull for easy assembly
  • Multi-piece upper hull for authentic detail
  • Engine deck exquisitely detailed
  • Engine hatch can be assembled opened/closed
  • Gun w/full breech assembly
  • Driver’s compartment interior details feature instrument panel and transmission
  • Battery and driver’s seat included
  • Idler wheels are accurately reproduced
  • Suspension w/coil spring produced w/fine details
  • Realistically reproduced road wheels w/photo-etched rings
  • Extrnal suspenion structure w/sharp detail
  • Slide fenders w/detailed tread patterns
  • Lower hull formed from multiple parts for greater detail
  • Hollowed exhaust pipe w/photo-etched exhaust cover
  • OVM w/molded-on clasps
  • Magic Tracks produced in great detail
Black Dog F35004

Black Dog F35004

Black Dog: US Soldier in Iraq N.1 sculpted by Radek Tomanec.  1/35 scale.

Eureka 3508

Eureka 3508

Eureka XXL: Metal ammo sets in 1/35 scale. Basic ones – no boxes, no crates, no resin or PE parts. Just aluminium shells and brass cases.

This series is basically ammo sets stripped from resin and photo-etched parts. Just highest quality brass and aluminium ammunition. Each set contains two or three types of projectiles with their cases. And yes, there is 1/35 scale ammo for Panther tank!

Happy Birthday www.AFV-News.com !


Exactly one year ago the first post was edited on this site:    “Welcome to AFV NEWS!” . !!

Since then many things have happened and this site has grown very quickly!  I have to say that www.afv-news.com has gained a considerable respect in the modelling scene. Once again I have to express my gratitude and thanks to every people that are supporting this project!  Users on one side and Producers on the other.

I take this opportunity to remember you to partecipate at “The art of war Contest! “. Read all about  here.

1.460 News posts have been submitted while  more are to come  so:  Grab your helmet and Stay tuned!

Bests regards,
Franco Scozzari

The art of war Contest!

AFV-News.com and Military Modelcraft International are proud to invite you to partecipate at  “The art of war Contest“!

The art of war Contest“  is an online scale model competition with  subjects being submitted using  digital photos on  the  AFV-News.com contest forum section.

The submission starts today (4 June 2010) and it will end on the 31st of August, jury results will be unveiled during the month of September.  A selection of the best  models will be published in Military Modelcraft International!! In this case you have to supply High resolution photos. 

None the less our generous sponsors: Military Modelcraft International, is also issuing prizes for the first three positions.

Read all details:

When:

Submission Start Date : 4  June 2010
Submission Dead Line : 31st August  2010
Jury results : September 2010
MMI Photo Publishing  : Issue of December 2010 [ High Res. photos to be submitted by mid-October]

Rules:

Model category : AFV models or generic ground military vehicles  (trucks, sidecars, staff cars..)
Scale : Most common scales:  1/35, 1/72 and 1/48
Number of entries per person : Three
Author : Submitter must be the author  of the entry or co-author. If there are two or nmore authors you must  declare  this on the submitted documentation.
Period : Any
Theater of war : Any, also experimental and non-operational vehicles  admitted.


Main Characteristics:

1 – Models can make use of add-ons, detail sets or scratchbuilt parts.  Documented scratchbuilt parts will get extra rating points;
2 – Models can be modified  to correct manufacturer errors or to obtain a different version. Documented modifications will get extra rating points;
3 – Models can be placed on a simple base or a diorama set but we will only consider  the main competing  vehicle.  It’s  not a diorama competition.
4 – Models can be equipped with figure or a complete crew. Figures do not take part at the competition but help to give proportion to the main subject.
5 – Special extra points are given to historical documentation, modelling notes,  step-by-step photos and work in progress descriptions submitted.
6 – As the only media accepted are digital photos extra rating point are given to the quality of photography to give emphasis to the subject.   Otherwise digitally photo retouched entries will be discarded. While edited photographs can be posted to the web, unedited high-resolution jpegs or .tiffs must be available for publication in MMI.
7 – Forbidden models:  Models that have been previously published in magazines.

How to submit:

1 –  You have to be a subscriber to the AFV News Forum;
2 – Post your entry in the CONTEST gallery section.
3 – As Topic name use the title of your art-work or name of the vehicle.
4- Submit at least 3 photos of your entry in any common photo format and with a minimum resolution of 800×600. Remember to reserve High-Res photos for a possible publishing on  Military Modelcraft International.
5 – Include a description of your work. The longer the better;
6– Personal details ( E-Mail address, Name ) and High resolution Photos can be submitted to contest@afv-news.com Formats TIFF, Jpeg, BMP,gif   1280×1024 with at least 300 DPI.

Prizes:

1st – One year’s subscription to Military Modelcraft International plus a recent 1/35, 1/48 or 1/72 scale model kit chosen from a range of recent and newly-released kits to be advertised at a later date.
2nd – One year’s subscription to Military Modelcraft International.
3rd – A recent 1/35, 1/48 or 1/72 scale model kit chosen from a range of recent and newly-released kits to be advertised at a later date.

Publishing in MMI :

A selection of the best  models will be published in Military Modelcraft International, therefore by participating at this contest  you give your approval  for the publication of all and any material you submit.  The winning entries will be invited to publish full length articles of their builds in MMI.

LifeColor CS22

LifeColor CS22

Axis tank interiours is a new camouflage paint set released by Lifecolor. The kit contains six authentic colors used by Italy and Germany to paint interiors of their tanks. Historical research done by Daniele Guglielmi and Model Victoria. This product has seen also collaboration of master Mig Jimènez.

Life color has also produced the Master Mixer kit. A professional mixer set for blending colors. Kit contains:

6 – Re-usable Empty pots
6 – Blank Labels
6 – Re-usable Pipettes
1 – Re-usable master dropper
6 – Special test cards

Scale Military Modeller

April 2010 on sale
23 February

Volume 40 – Issue 469

- Bridging the Gap! by Tom Cole Builds the Airfix 1:76 Churchill Bridge Layer using kit #A04301

Fighting Colours XII Sponsored by Revell – From the Pulpit by Angelo Picardo Builds the 1:35 Revell M7 HMCPriest’, while Andy Evans looks at its background and provides the colour profiles

A Frosty Pershing by Marcin Kardaszewski Adds a cold-weather look to the HobbyBoss M26

Modellers Masterclass Part XI by Steve Palffy

Firefly Vc Normandy 1944, a Sherman Firefly takes a well earned rest after a heated exchange. 1:35 Kit by Cyber Hobby, accessories from Resicast

Maintenance Manual A Heavy Hitter by Jon Norris The Rolls-Royce Armoured Car

Dio-Armour The Siege of Aachen by Rob Liles Brings together the 1:35 AFV Club M10, Legend Productions stowage and Hobby Fan figures to produce a poignant scene

Odd-Ball Tiger
by Bill Plunk
Details Dragon’s 1:35 Sd.Kfz.181 Panzerkampfwagen IV (P) using Lion Roar, Model Kasten and Atak Models accessories

BMP-2E Afghanistan by Nicholas Ashley
Revisits Russia’s Afghan conflict using the Dragon 1:35 kit

PLUS
Keith Forsyth converts the 1:35 Italeri M977 HEMTT into a M984A1 Recovery Vehicle
Mark Dollery builds the Victory Miniatures 120mm resin and white metal ‘Tommy’ British Infantryman 1916
Stuart Taylor builds the 1:48 Tamiya kit of a classic Sherman variant
Paul Chatfield builds the 1:35 AFV Club ‘El Alamein’ Churchill Mk.III – with a few additions!
Keith Forsyth builds the latest Trumpeter version of the German 3.7cm Flak 43 Flakpanzer IV

AFV Acrylic techniques

AFV Acrylic techniques

Vallejo:  “AFV acrylic techniques“  is a DVD guide directed by master Mig Jimenez, disclosing all painting techniques with acrylic colors.

This video tutorial will cover also filters, washes, fading, mud, rust, chips, metal effects, dust, and more techs. The DVD will be for sale at most in 1 month and a half, and will be available in English narration with spanish captions. This volume cover all areas of AFV modelling, from the base color to the last touches.





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