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ZSU-23/4 “Shilka” walk-around

Admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:31:28 +0000

Continuing our series of articles and reviews, Ian Shumsky shares a series of reference photos of a captured Iraqi ZSU-23/4 “Shilka” radar guided anti-aircraft weapon system. This particular example was captured by 4 Regiment Army Air Corps during Operation Granby in 1991. It is currently on display at The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop. Head over to the article page to view the photos.

Museum of Army Flying pictures

Admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:32:57 +0000

Continuing our series of articles and reviews, Ian Shumsky shares photos of many of the the aircraft on display at the Museum of Army Flying, taken at the recent Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair and Model Show. Head over to the article page to view the photos.

Suisoft KitBase Review

Admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:47:07 +0000

Continuing our series of articles and reviews, Ian Shumsky provides a detailed review of Suisoft’s KitBase product. KitBase is a computer program for tracking your model kits from purchase, through build to display, while Suisoft are a NSMC Sponsor. Head over to the KitBase review page to read what he thinks.

Universal Carrier pictures

Admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:52:32 +0000

Continuing our series of feature articles, Ian Shumsky provides a series of reference pictures of a Universal, or Ford Windsor, Carrier. These pictures will be particularly helpful for anyone building Tamiya‘s Universal Carrier. Head over to the Ford Windsor Carrier feature page to view these useful photographs.

From U-1407 to HMS Meteorite

Admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:01:16 +0000

In our third feature Ian Bartlett shares an old photo and an interesting history of how U-1407 became HMS Meteorite after World War II. Have a look at the U-1407 feature page to view the photograph and read the history.

FV180 Combat Engineer Tractor pictures

Admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 00:11:00 +0000

In our second feature submission, Ian Shumsky provides a a series of reference pictures for anyone interested in the British Army FV180 Combat Engineer Tractor (CET). These pictures will be particularly helpful for anyone building one of Accurate Armour’s range of FV180 models. Head over to the FV180 CET feature page to view these useful photographs.

Desert Memories

Admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:47:56 +0000

We have added a new Articles and Reviews page to the website. In our first feature Ian Shumsky provides a rare glimpse of life in the desert during WWII through archive photos recently discovered by his father-in-law. Have a look at the Desert Memories feature page to view these fascinating photographs.