Build review - S-Model 1/72 Matilda Mk II CS Infantry Tank PS720057

This is the latest release from S-Model - a 1/72 British Matilda Mk II CS infantry tank. The box contains kits to build two close-support Matilda tanks with a 6-pdr (76 mm/3 in) howitzer. Also photo etched parts and decal are included. Seven options of markings are for British troops, Royal Australian Armoured Corps, ANZAC troops and Russian troops.

The parts have rich and crisp details. Overall fit is excellent. The only thing needs some note is the building sequence of parts A18, A19, A20 and A21. Please see the pictures for the suggested sequence. 

Highly recommended for scale modellers as well as war game players.

This kit is available in our eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop

1/56 Ford GPA Jeep is Released.

The latest addition to NEUCRAFTMODELS' 1/56 model kit range. Features of this model kit.

The surf shield can be placed forwards or folded backwards.
The rudder and the propeller are faithfully represented.
A piece of clear film is included in the kit to make two pieces of window glasses (10.5mmx6.6mm each).

Suggested Painting Scheme for US vehicles: overall olive drab (use Vallejo Brown Violet Model Colour 70.887).

The Ford GPA Amphibian Jeep was an amphibious version of the WWII Ford GPW Jeep. 12,778 vehicles were produced by March 1943. After the Sicily landings of September 1943, most GPA’s were routed to Russia under the Lend-Lease program.

GPAs were also used in action North Africa, Normandy France, Holland and the South Pacific. They were also used by the British, Canadians and Free French/Fighting French.

This model kit is available in our web shop:　neucraftmodels.com

New "Workbench" Section Added to Our Website

A new "Workbench" section is added to the front page of our website. Where we publish pictures of ongoing projects.

Here are what on the drawing board and workbench.

Bedford MWD

Hotchkiss 8mm

Lewis Gun

French SA34 25mm Anti-tank Gun

Russian T50 Light Tank

US Driver

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Citroën Traction Avant 11CV Printed.

Here is a 1/56 print of Citroën Traction Avant 11CV. This car was widely used by the French Army, German Army and Air Force and French resistance force. This model has both civilian type headlights and military type headlights. We will soon make a prototype with this 3D print for resin casting.

Here is what we were working on for the last couple of days :-)

Paint Bottle Rack for Vallejo Size 32 Pots

Newly arrived Product - Paint Bottle Rack for Vallejo Size 32 Pots

Sturdy structure made with 3mm laser-cut balsa wood

Hold 32 Vallejo Model Color and Model Air paint bottles and 14 paint brushes

Easy to assemble (less than 10 minutes)

Dimensions:

Length = 278mm(10.9in)

Depth = 165mm(6.5in)

Height = 125mm(4.9in)

Flat packed

This paint rack is available from our webshop http://neucraftmodels.com and  eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop.

 

Build review - S-Model 1/72 15cm s.IG.33 Infantry Gun

This is the latest release from S-Model - a 1/72 15cm s.IG.33 Infantry Gun (kit number PS720190). The box contains kits to build two guns. No photo etched parts and decal included.

The building process is a bit challenging because of the tiny parts. But overall it is a very pleasant experience. Fit is perfect for almost every parts.

I left the two forks (parts S22 and S23) and the gun sight (S19) to the last step when the gun shield is installed. This is because in Step 1 it is not easy to determine the right angle of the folks and the gun sight.

The last step - installing the shield looks like a daunting operation. But it turned out to be very smooth as the fit of the forks, the shield and the two front arms of the carriage body is perfect.

This gun model is rich in details, as many other S-Models' products do. Highly recommended for scale modellers as well as war game players.

This kit is available in our eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop

New Release - 1/56 28mm French Renault R35 Light Tank

This 1/56 kit can build one Renault R35 light tank, with two turrets and two guns – to build an early type and a late type R35.

A late type turret can also be fitted with a short-barrel SA18 gun.

R35 light tank was used by many countries, including France, Poland, Romania, Germany and Italy before and during WWII.

The kit is available from our webshop http://neucraftmodels.com and our eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop