Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun

Samuel Dwyer

ISBN 10: 1841768553 / ISBN 13: 9781841768557

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2005

About this Item

The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres. This is a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, and offers diverse challenges to modellers of all abilities. Conversions, interior detailing, kit bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, creating different finishes and weathering techniques are all covered in step-by-step visual detail.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841768553
• ISBN 13: 9781841768557
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 330 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, and offers diverse challenges to modellers of all abilities. Conversions, interior detailing, kit bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, creating different finishes and weathering techniques are all covered in step-by-step visual detail.

About the Authors

Sam Dwyer has been building plastic models for over 25 years. He currently specialises in armour modelling, and his work features widely on modelling websites. His work has also featured in 'Military Modelling' magazine. Sam lives and works in Victoria, Australia.

Robert Oehler is the former Marketing Manager at Tamiya America, Inc., and was regularly involved in the research that served as the basis for the Tamiya military models. He has regularly contributed product reviews, demonstration articles and historical interest features to magazines throughout the world. He is the USA Consulting Editor for Tamiya Model Magazine International as well as for the Osprey Modeling series.