The latest issue of Tankette is now available for paid up MAFVA members in the Member’s Area of the website. Tankette Volume 61/4, August 2026.The latest Tankette is now available to paid up members, and the team have put together an excellent issue, enough for everyone to enjoy.The cover photo is a 1940 diorama of a Somua S-35 with a crewman extricating a wounded colleague. This photo was taken at the 2026 MAFVA Nationals at St Ives.Page two has the regular spot for ‘Member’s Models’ featuring a selection of images in various scales showcasing their work.Page three is the admin.…
Author: John Paulding
Go to Member’s Area Not a paid up member? Click here to join/resub for as little as £16 per year ContentsMAFVA Members’ ModelsThe Cromwell File, Part Ten: Final Specification. Cromwell Close Support Tanks by Dick HarleyUS Half-Tracks in Post War British Service 1945-1972 by Geoff Fletcher & Dick Harley MAFVA Subscription Rates The R.E.M.E. Fitters half-track (Post-War)Re-cycling 1950’s style (Or any fool can be uncomfortable) by Paul Middleton IHC Half-track REME Repair Vehicle Plans by Geoff LaceyScorpion Miniature Models R.E.M.E. Fitters half-track Conversion Kit for Tamiya M3Mironious ModelsOut in the Marketplace: Andy’s Hobby HQ M3 and M3A1 Half-track 1/35th Double…
It’s blazing June here in Europe and if it’s too hot for you outside here’s some new plastic for you to enjoy some time in the shade at your work bench. As usual not all of the items will be available right away so keep your eyes on the trade websites for release dates and prices.
Go to Member’s Area Not a paid up member? Click here to join/resub for as little as £16 per year REVIEW:TANKETTE VOL. 61/2.The latest Tankette has arrived, and is by way of an emergency issue, as our Editor, Robin Buckland, has been unwell. In his place volunteers from the committee and membership stepped up to fill the void. Hopefully Robin will be recovered and back in the saddle soon.The cover photo is of a T-55 model in a diorama setting, possibly from one of the African wars.Page two carries the regular ‘member’s Models’ article with a spread of images sent…
The 15th February marked probably the first model show of 2026 for us here in the East of England and the display of military models was superb. This is just a small selection and there was, of course, many other subject ranging from museum quality ships to a display of USAAF WW2 bombers which ultimately took the best display prize. The museum at Shuttleworth is always worth a visit too, with exhibits that include vintage cars, motorcycles and aircraft that date back to earliest days of powered flight.
Once again and a little earlier than usual our President Paul has been searching the internet for new releases and forthcoming models. As usual not all will be available right away so keep your eyes on the traders’ websites for release dates and prices.
We have just received the MiniArt Models Catalogue 2026 and it’s available as a flick-through webzine or as a downloadable PDF. View Catalogue Online: https://miniart-models.com/wp-content/catalogue/2026/index.html PDF Version: https://miniart-models.com/wp-content/catalogue/2026/files/downloads/2026.pdf
Pen & Sword have just informed us of some new books which members might find of interest. From US Marine to Provincial Military Governor in Iraq by Col David Wayne Couvillon “If anything happens, it’s your responsibility.” With those stark words, Lt. Col. David Couvillon and the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines entered Iraq’s Wasit Province after the 2003 invasion—trained for combat, but suddenly charged with governing 1.5 million people. With no guidance beyond a 60‑year‑old manual, Couvillon became the region’s accidental military governor, tasked with restoring order, rebuilding a broken society, and protecting his 900 Marines. From US Marine…
It looks like our president felt he’d short changed you this month with his President’s Choice, because he has just sent an addendum with even more new and forthcoming kits in it. Here they are. As usual not all will be available right away, so keep your eyes on the traders’ websites for release dates and prices.
We have just received some news of forthcoming kits from Gecko. You may recall that Gecko announced back in the summer of last year that they were planning to release a kit of the Matilda 1 in 1/35th scale. We have just been sent images of the final test build of this kit which usually means that it will be released fairly soon. With lots of interior detail in the turret and hull, this is one which many British military vehicle modellers will be eagerly awaiting. The second piece of news is a figure set to go with Gecko’s M76…