Saturday, May 23

New book, Magazines and shades in Ammo's releases of May...

Ammos latest products of May give us the "Illustrated Weathering Guide to WWII Late War German Vehicles", the latest new magazines "Weathering" & "Abandoned" & new IJN & IDF colours plus some matt Transparator? See what we are talking about in our new item preview...


AMMO's latest products for May

Illustrated Weathering Guide to WWII Late War German Vehicles
Book, softcover, 
234 pages with more than 100 images in full colour  
A.MIG-6015
Multilingual book: English & Spanish
24,95 €

One of the main problems for novice modellers and even many experienced hobbyists when facing the painting and weathering process is choosing not only the right effects they have to apply to each specific vehicle, but also the correct order of application.
The innovative format consisting of large colour prints will allow you to understand the painting and weathering process in a very clear and simple way, as well as the proper order of application of the different effects and techniques used for each camouflage pattern. Thanks to this unique presentation, you will be able to see how the appearance of the vehicle changes with the application of each step and how each step affects the next step and the final result.
Next to each colour profile, you will find a detailed description of each effect applied, the techniques required to make them, and the most accurate and easy to use products for each step. This illustrated guide is not a book about painting theory; it is a practical manual which will allow you to do one of the steps shown each day, allowing you to see how the finish of your model unfolds as your painting and weathering skills improve. 


The latest issue of your favourite magazine is a real treat for fans of extreme weathering with a focus on abandoned vehicles, aircraft, and Mecha. This wildly popular subject provides the opportunity to showcase multiple weathering effects accumulated in different conditions and varied environments over long periods of time. Abandoned machinery is a great canvas for learning and practicing to expand your knowledge of weathering effects and techniques including rust, chipping paint, and streaking effects.


ABANDONED
A.MIG-4529 
    English    
Magazine, Softcover, 
Multilingual 
72 pages in full colour
8,00€
The latest issue of your favourite magazine is a real treat for fans of extreme weathering with a focus on abandoned vehicles, aircraft, and Mecha. This wildly popular subject provides the opportunity to showcase multiple weathering effects accumulated in different conditions and varied environments over long periods of time. Abandoned machinery is a great canvas for learning and practicing to expand your knowledge of weathering effects and techniques including rust, chipping paint, and streaking effects. In “Beast in the River” which shows extreme rust and paint wear on a T-55 abandoned in an Afghani river. 
With “Radioactive Rust” you will be shown how similar effects accumulate in a less humid environment as a 1/72 Zil 131 is left to rot in the contaminated cityscape. This article also demonstrates how nature slowly reclaims not only an abandoned vehicle, but also its surroundings. In another unique example, an AMMO T-54 is used as the basis for an abandoned tank on the High Way of Death, exposed to extremely dry and hot conditions. The “Derelict” article portrays an abandoned T-33A with extreme weathering not just on the exterior but also inside the rotting interior. 
With the abandoned “MSN - 03 Sazabi” you will see Mecha in a different way. This incredibly popular genre is often depicted in a clean anime style of painting, this robot has been left exposed and pilotless to accumulate extreme rust and dust. As it forms the focal point of a diorama it also shows the effect of the Mecha's destruction on a nearby structure. 
“Sweet Retirement” shows the effects of time on an abandoned Chieftain not lost in battle, but instead left on public display without any maintenance or upkeep. With each article, you will discover tips and techniques that you can easily transfer to your models to radically improve your finished projects. Whether a beginner or experienced modeller, you are guaranteed to be inspired and learn from this issue.
The Weathering Magazine explains all featured painting and weathering techniques with detailed "step-by-step" articles, showing you how to perform each technique as illustrated through high-quality images and concise descriptions from some of the world's best modellers. This eagerly awaited new issue of TWM is sure to be a collector's favourite, each page filled with useful techniques and every article a learning resource couched in inspiration for all genre and level of the modeller.


IDF UNIFORMS
Acrylic colours set for figures. 
4 jars 17m
A.MIG-7030 
9,20 €

This set includes 4 colours for painting the infantry uniforms used today by the IDF (Israel Defense Forces). The colours have been selected through rigorous research of period uniforms, allowing you to accurately paint the base tones of uniforms, add highlights, and enhance details.

AMMO.F-503 Dark Olive Green
AMMO.F-504 Yellow Green
AMMO.F-506 Medium Russian Green
AMMO.F-509 Uniform Green Base


The Weathering Aircraft Issue 16. RARITIES
Magazine, softcover
72 full-colour pages
Reference: AMIG5216
Available in the English Language
9,00 €
Product Link on the AMMO Website
The sixteenth issue of The Weathering Aircraft will focus on unusual schemes and how to solve some of the problems often encounter ed when painting these interesting finishes. Quite often, the inherent difficulties of these camouflage patterns deter modellers from attempting to paint them. Knowledge of the amazing techniques demonstrated will be essential to apply a realistic finish to your models and will enable even a beginner to avoid a toy-like appearance. 
In this issue, the team at AMMO will show you how to paint these rare aircraft, teach you what effects must be added, and demonstrate how to use the correct materials. 
As you have come to expect from TWA, AMMO has gathered teaching tools and inspiration from some of best modellers around while paying special attention to showing you exquisitely built and painted models, a simple step-by-step article so that you can reproduce the effects shown, all accompanied with clear text and high-quality photographs.
All in all, this is an extremely comprehensive issue, providing you with the opportunity to learn how to recreate these strikingly unique and lessor well-known aircraft with an extremely realistic finish.


WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY SET
A.MIG-7229
Acrylic colours set for WWII aeroplanes. 
6 jars 17mL
13,80 €

This high-quality acrylic paint set includes six accurate colours used to paint the camouflage schemes used by most of the aircraft to have served the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during WWII, including aircraft from both the early war years and the final campaigns of the conflict.
 
This set resolves problems and doubts about mixing accurate WWII IJA colours, saving precious modelling time while delivering accuracy and ease of application. Among the aircraft that can be painted with this set are the well-known Ki-43 'Oscar', Ki-84 'Hayate' or Ki-61 'Hien', among others.

AMIG-0070 Medium Brown Dark Earth (BS 450)
AMIG-0191 Steel
AMIG-0258 IJA Grey Green AMIG-0259 IJA Light Grey Green
AMIG-0260 IJA Kawasaki Green AMIG-0261 IJA Nakajima Green

TRANSPARATOR MATT 
Water-based thinner specifically designed for use with AMMO acrylics, also compatible with other acrylic brands as well. This product is necessary for painting semi-transparent acrylic coats with brush or airbrush easily without changing the quality and finish of paint while adding a completely matt finish. Transparator Matt is water-soluble, odourless, and non-toxic. Shake well before each use. This bottle includes a stainless-steel agitator to facilitate mixture. Dries completely in 24 hours.
TRANSPARATOR MATT 17 ML             TRANSPARATOR MATT 60 ML
 A.MIG-2042                                       A.MIG-2043
2,30 €                                                4,50 €

All of these new products are now available on the AMMO Website...