Noy’s Miniatures
T
he latest range of
bases from Noy’s
miniatures will be of
particular interest to English
modellers who like the Royal
Nav y’s Fleet Air Arm.
HMS Glory was a Colossus Class
aircraft carrier constructed in 1942
and was assigned to duties in the
Far East after commissioning in- Japan surrendered before
the ship could it started combat
operations, so HMS Glory is
best known for it’s three combat
deployments of the coast of
Korea between 1951 and 1953.
The new bases from Noy’s
Miniatures supply a section of HMS
Glory’s deck during its Korean
service so you can populate it with
Hawker Sea Fury and Fairey Firefly
in the scale of your choice. Less
fastidious types like me can use
this to display a large range of FAA
types from 1946 to the early 1960s.
1/144 SCALE
NMI44033 HMS GLORY DECK
KOREAN WAR:
Length: 14.8 cm / 5.83 inch; Width: 10.5
cm / 4.13 inch;
Printed on cardstock.1/72 SCALE
NM7233 HMS GLORY DECK KOREAN
WAR:
Length: 31 cm / 12.2 inch; Width: 21.9
cm / 8.62 inch;
Printed on cardstock.1/48 SCALE
NM4833 HMS GLORY DECK KOREAN
WAR
Length: 39.5 cm / 15.55 inch; Width: 28 cm
/ 11.02 inch;
Printed on cardstock.1/32 SCALE
NM3233 HMS GLORY DECK KOREAN
WAR
A single 1/32 sheet as follows:
Length: 59.4 cm / 23.38 inch; Width: 420
cm / 16.54 inch;
Plotter-printed on heavy duty paper (Not
cardstock)CONCLUSION
We are in a bit of a golden age for
modellers of the FAA of the 1950s with
new tool kits of a number of important
types in all the major scales so many
will welcome these new bases.
Our thanks to Noy Pines for
supplying the review samples
which can be purchased in
the UK from Hannants.Aviattic
I
n just a few years
Av iattic has
established a
reputation for being
the one stop shop for
aftermarket World
War One accessories.
From meticulously
researched decals,
to some beautifully
cast detail sets,
as well as a range
of diorama accessories.
And if that was not enough
they also have a range of resin
figures that have been sculpted
by some of best in the business.
One of there latest releases
features a German pilot with his
hands on his hips and looking
quite aggressive. This is a one
piece casting so will just need
removing from the casting
blocks and wash in soapy water
before you can start painting.
The moulded detail is amazing
and my particular favourite is the
wool edging to the pilot’s jacket.
Which with careful painting
and a wash will really pop out.
Of course, the main issue for
most aircraft modellers like me is
actually painting the figure and
it is here that You Tube is your
friend as there are a number of
simple tutorials available that
even I have managed to get a good
result with. I especially like theones produced by Games Workshop
using acrylic paints that work well.
And most cities have a branch of
this war-gaming chain, which
sells all the paints you need.1/32 SCALE
ATTRES 031 WW1 German Pilot Standing
Hands on HipsCONCLUSION
This pilot figure will feature
in a diorama currently under
construction using a number of
Aviatics airfield equipment and a
Wingnuts wings kit. And If all goes
well this will feature in a future
issue of SAMi later this year.
Our thanks to Aviattic for
supplying the review sample and if
you have any interest in World war
One a visit to there web site at http://www.
aviattic.com is well worth the effort
as there is lots to inspire in all scales..Scale Aircraft Conversions
T
his month from SAC, we
have four new sets of
undercarriage legs in
varying scales and as usual are
cast in high quality white metal.1/32 SCALE
Junkers D.1 Landing Gear
Kit number: 32133
Designed for: Wingnut Wings
Price: $16.951/48 SCALE
IDF F-CK-1C/D Landing Gear
Kit number: 48356
Designed for: AFV Club
Price: $16.951/72 SCALE
Aero L-29 Delfin Landing Gear
Kit number: 72160Designed for: AMK
Price: $11.951/144 SCALE
DC-8 Landing Gear (2 sets)
Kit number: 14428
Designed for: Minicraft
Price: $14.9546 • AUGUST 2018 • SCALE AVIATION MODELLER INTERNATIONAL
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