The AMMO team have a bunch of new products out just in time for Christmas - a great new all-in-one box for your USA WWII ETO Tanks, plus two magazines, a finishing companion to their encyclopaedia, a new patch of earth from Vietnam and a Boomerang? See them all in our preview...
AMMO's latest products for December
WWII AMERICAN ETO SOLUTION BOX
Reference: AMIG7700
82,50 €
Everything you need to paint and weather your models of WWII American vehicles in Europe
SOLUTION BOX is a comprehensive and complete system with which you will be able to carry out the entire painting and weathering process for your models. Everything from the application of primer and camouflage colours to the different painting and weathering effects, including filters, washes, general wear, highlights with oils, streaking, chipping, dust, earth, mud and even oil, grease and fuel stains.
This box includes everything needed except the model kit. A great idea and solution for every modeller that want to get initiated in modelling, or those that want to have everything they may need in an only box and forget about selecting the products one by one.
SOLUTION BOX WWII USA ETO offers you everything you need to paint and weather your models of WWII American vehicles in Europe. You will not only find the necessary paints, weathering products, and brushes, the valuable resource Solution Book is included as well. This complete 60-page guide explains step-by-step how to apply the different effects commonly seen on American vehicles operating in the European Theater during WWII.
Included products
Solution Book WWII USA ETO
A.MIG-2023 ONE SHOT PRIMER BLACK
A.MIG-1750 DRY EARTH
A.MIG-0926 OLIVE DRAB BASE
A.MIG-1705 WET MUD
A.MIG-0928 OLIVE DRAB HIGH LIGHTS
A.MIG-1408 FRESH ENGINE OIL
A.MIG-0046 MATT BLACK
A.MIG-3009 GUN METAL
A.MIG-0036 OLD WOOD
A.MIG-2018 ENAMEL ODORLESS THINNER 35ML
A.MIG-0042 OLD RUST
A.MIG-3505 OLIVE GREEN
A.MIG-2016 TRANSPARATOR
A.MIG-3512 DARK BROWN
A.MIG-2056 LUCKY VARNISH SATIN
A.MIG-3516 DUST
A.MIG-1508 GREEN FOR GREY GREEN
A.MIG-3513 STARSHIP FILTH
A.MIG-1008 DARK WASH
A.MIG-8585 8 SYNTHETIC SAW BRUSH
A.MIG-3004 EUROPE EARTH
A.MIG-8611 3/0 SYNTHETIC ROUND BRUSH
A.MIG-3007 DARK EARTH
A.MIG-8620 4 SYNTHETIC FLAT BRUSH
All the products shown are rather basic and the most adequate to recreate the effects shown. If you maintain the order of application and drying times stipulated, you will be rewarded with great results.
As you turn the pages of the comprehensive Solution Book included in the package, you will be able to follow each step in a simple and intuitive manner to apply the different products and effects. This brand new system includes all necessary paints, thinners and weathering products, all the brushes needed to paint WWI USA vehicles and, in addition, the simple guide Solution Book.
It is a simple and basic guide intended to help any modeller to easily achieve similar results to those shown in every example. It doesn´t matter if they are a novice or a more seasoned and experienced modeller, by following the steps in this guide they will be able to obtain amazing results with very little effort. SOLUTION BOOK´s new design will allow you to follow each step in a very easy and intuitive manner without text by using a simple icon-based code that will show what to do at each step.
With this guide, you can paint any olive drab-coloured vehicle that operated in Europe. Although Ammo has chosen an M4 Sherman tank as an example for this step-by-step guide, the same processes can be applied in exactly the same sequence and methods to any other US vehicle be it a truck, jeep, halftrack, or a tank or self-propelled gun. Now you just have to grab your favourite model and start painting.
TWM Issue 25 WHEELS, TRACKS & SURFACES
Reference: AMIG4524
Softcover
64 pages.
8€
The Weathering Magazine is the only magazine completely focused on the painting and aging techniques of scale models and figures, created to meet your modelling aspirations.
In this issue bring you step by step articles focused on representing all the effects that can be seen on contact surfaces such as wheels, tracks, wings, and even boots! Through the inspiring work done by Ammo's collaborators, you will learn the most innovative and appropriate techniques specific to each subject, allowing you to really customize your vehicles and integrate the various elements determined by each subject’s environment.
This is a fundamental consideration for all modellers, and in this issue, you will learn critical aspects of placing your favourite models in a given setting, as well as how to apply the type of wear specific to the peculiarities of the physical environment.
This issue is lush with inspiration and far too many tips and techniques to list. As you have come to expect from The Weathering Magazine, this issue is composed of articles lush with step-by-step detailed explanations on how to execute each technique and use each product with ease through high-quality images and concise descriptions.
This long-awaited new issue is destined to be one of your favourite resources, where each page will be a source of inspiration for all.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARMOUR VOL. 6 - COMPLETE PROCESS
Reference: AMIG6155
The extra volume of the Encyclopedia of Armour.
Softcover
46 pages in full colour
6€
This volume of the Encyclopedia of Armour Modelling Techniques is the perfect complement and capstone to the series.
In this volume, we will see the complete building, painting, and weathering process of an AFV model from start to finish, in this case, a Tiran 4 in 1/35 scale.
Ammo has selected this particular subject because it combines very interesting painting and weathering challenges, opportunities, and techniques. You will be able to see how each aspect of the model evolves through the entire process, step-by-step, and how it becomes increasingly realistic with each individual effect.
The book follows the same order as the other volumes of the Encyclopedia, allowing the reader to easily look up and expand on any stage or specific effect.
VIETNAM GROUND
Reference: AMIG2109
8,95 €
250mL jar
Non-toxic and odourless, dilute and clean with water.
The reddish-orange mud and dust are the most iconic and recognizable features from images of the Vietnam War. That is why AMMO has created a unique new texture "LAND OF VIETNAM” for acclimating vehicles to terrain and create vignettes and dioramas with complete accuracy. With a unique formula for creating extreme realism, the finish colour and texture is identical to South East Asian soil. Starting from an easy and ready to use acrylic base, this product can be applied to both small and large surfaces. The application is very simple and ideal for creating realistically textured volume on models and groundwork. This product can be mixed with other materials such as pigments to create amazing effects. This unique product is ideal for any scale ranging from 1/16 to 1/72. If the result is too granular, simply let it dry and lightly sand the surface to create the desired texture.
The Weathering Aircraft 25 - EMBARKED (English)
Reference: AMIG5211
9,00 €
The Weathering Aircraft is your favourite publication focused on the techniques of painting and aging aircraft is proud to follow Ammo's tenth issue by exploring the always popular subject of naval aviation. Embarked aeroplanes are a source of inspiration for modellers, each featuring a full range of effects and wear unique to aircraft operating at sea.
Ammo's collaborators will teach you how to handle a wide range of products to get the most realistic and eye-catching finishes with ease. For these fascinating subjects, a range of unique techniques are shown for representing the effects of fading, salt and rust, humidity, chipping, accumulations of grease and dirt, and of course we have not forgotten scratches or deep chipping on metal surfaces and primers.
On board, this issue you will find aeroplanes and helicopters from a range of eras and countries that Ammo hopes will inspire your new projects.
BOOMERANG ORGANIZER
Reference: AMIG8028
Overall dimensions: 9 cm (depth) x 18 cm (width) x 3 cm (height)
9,75 €
Boomerang is the most practical and stable active working organizer for your paints and tools. Its small size and boomerang shape are designed to be placed comfortably next to your current modelling project. By occupying the minimum amount of space, adapting to the work area and the model, and organizing only those products and tools currently in use, the Boomerang is a must have for all modelling projects. The ideal solution for travelling from one workspace to the next or to modelling events. This product requires simple assembly of laser-stamped wood sections using white glue (not included).
Boomerang features the following stations:
3 mm x 2
4 mm x 2
7 mm x 2
10 mm x 2
17 mm x 2
2 multi-diameter holes of 26 and 36 mm, perfect for acrylics, enamels, glues, decal solutions, and auxiliary products.
1 hollow multi-diameter 36 and 46 mm, for enamel jars, glue, decal solutions, large 100 mL bottles, even a plastic cup.
All of these new materials and book are now available on the AMMO Website...
