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Welcome to the second edition of Tanker Magazine digital edition.
And, what a wonderful edition it is. I feel that this is a particularly
unique episode in that it not only showcases works by very
accomplished modelers, but that it also covers subject that are very
interesting. Some subjects are fan favorites and will feel very familiar,
while others are more unique and off the beaten path.
As you scroll through the pages we can summarize the articles in a
chronological fashion. Within, you will find two article that feature
World War II subjects, these are the fan favorites; a StuG III finished in a
worn winter whitewash set in a 1943. Another familiar subject would
be a T-34/85 as it might have appeared in the early spring of 1945. Both
of these articles are handled by Rick Lawler.
Turn the calendar page and we enter the Cold War, and perhaps one of
the more unusual armored weapons to evolve during this period was
the Obiekt (Object) 279 heavy tank introduced by the Soviet Union.
An extremely imposing vehicle in real life with its four sets of tracks,
uniquely characteristic sloping armor and heavy gun, Alex Clark tackles
a small scale 1/72nd version of this beast and adds some big-time
upgrades to this Cold War Monster.
Turn the page again, and this issue also features two lesser known
subjects from the Post-Cold War Era. Specifically, the focus here is
upon two vehicles from former Yugoslavia. One being the OT-M 60
personnel carrier as it might have been found during the war in Bosnia,
1992-1995. The Second being a TAM 110 truck, significantly upgraded
by its users, and widely displayed in period videos. Both of these
subjects are handled brilliantly by Kamil Knapik.
contents:
KHARKOV BATTLES
Rick Lawler
page 4
COLD WAR MONSTER OBYECT 279
Alex Clark
page 20
BERLIN SPRING 1945 T-34/85
Rick Lawler
page 30
OT M-60PB THE FORGOTTEN YUGOSLAV WARRIOR
Kamil Knapik
page 50
TAM 110 YUGOSLAV MILITARY TRUCK
Kamil Knapik
page 68
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If “sexy” is an appropriate word to use to describe a lethal military
vehicle, then the StuG certainly deserves a walk on the modeler catwalk.
It’s attractive, low profile, and aggressive wide stance certainly demands
a second glance. Add a pair of Ostketten tracks to the outfit and, at
least in my eyes, the StuG is a thing of beauty.
When this opportunity came to contribute a StuG for this publication,
I had wide choice of variants and time periods. My decision of which
variant to build was almost immediate, I wanted to portray a vehicle
from the desperate and pitched Kharkov battles during the winter of
1942-1942. This time frame led to a number of choices, in the end I
decided upon the StuG III f/8 variant as produced by Dragon.
The kit used for this project is from Dragon, initially released some years
ago, a time when Dragon ruled the modeling world. The kits from this
era (especially the StuG’s) are still unbeatable when it comes to detail
and ease of assembly. This F/8 version is now out of production and was
somewhat difficult to come by, but luckily we live in the internet era
and with some persistence I was able to source a kit. I wanted this to
be a special build, and with that in mind I also purchased a set of photo
etched fenders and tool clasps, both from Aber, along with a set of
Fruilmodel Winterketten metal tracks. As you will see my plans changed
a bit once faced with the realities of construction and decided to omit
the PE fenders.
As you look through the pictures and read my descriptions you might
The Ausf. F production of the StuG III began March, 1942 and was a
direct reaction to the war experiences for the need to find a foe to
combat Russian tanks, specifically the T-34. Equipped with the high
velocity 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/43 long barrel gun, the upgraded platform
proved to be an instant influence on the battlefield. The Ausf. F/8
version of the StuG appeared in September of 1942. The name is derived
from the chassis version of the Panzer III upon it was based, the 8th, or
Ausf J/L. The F/8 entered production armed with the new 7.5cm StuK
40 L/48, which had a greater impact against the most common tank of
the time, the T34. The new hull featured a redesigned rear-plate, with
larger louvers to improve engine cooling. which jutted slightly forward
of the front of the hull, and were drilled with holes for towing. Initially
designed to be a welded plate of front armor, during the production
run of the F/8 the extra armor went from being welded in place to being
bolted on, in order to save production time.
sense that at some points this project seems, how shall I say it, less than
thought-out. – maybe even disjointed. For me, this is my style and how
I tend work, whether I like it or not. My method is a lot of back and
forth. My intention is to show a winter warrior as might be seen during
the time of the 3rd Battle of Kharkov, 1943. My hope is to present a
balanced finish within the the working elements; vehicle damage, dirt,
mud, snow and rust, while resisting my natural urge to take effects to
the extreme. In most cases (as with this project) I will approach a subject
with a concept, or idea of how it will finally appear. This concept then
helps guide me as I decide how to approach the project; whether or not
I will need use photo etch, scratch build parts, the types of paints and
weathering that I use – and so on. However, what tends to happen is
that the project begins to take on a life of it’s own, and there are times
when I’m compelled to listen to what the models is telling me; what it is
calling-out for, what is needed – and often most importantly what isn’t
necessary.
Let’s get to it.
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