Military Modelcraft International

October 2025

The line-up in the October-2025 issue of Military Modelcraft International goes like this.....

So, let's dive right in and start backstroking in the armor magazine article pond.  This issue gets cranking right away with a two-page "What's inside" layout. You get  nice photos that are large with where to find the articles await the reader.  That's a nice touch.  Then you have the October issue covering a lot of new material such as the Osiris Models 72nd scale FV434 ARV on page 8.  There is also coverage on Page 9 of British Armor Fuel Cans set.  Just goes to show that Osiris Models is aiming to be a player in the armor world.  Next up, on page 10, Vargas models has a new Grokhovsky Armored Motorcycle kit in resin 3D.  Looks like a good deal of clipping to free the parts on the 3D sprue but once you do, the model is really nice.  Trust me, it's gorgeous.  After that, page 11, Airfix has new 76th scale artillery pieces with their British 105mm Light Field Gun.  Then on page 12, Red Wild Diorama is along with 35th scale diorama products which could be used for just regular model display as well.  Page 13, Polar Lab has an entry with their 35th scale Polar Lab Slice Single Blade Nippers  And a very nicely done short write-up on page 16 about KM Models making a splash with a new 35th scale resin 3D printed kit of the Bridge Layer French Somua "Coder" kit.  This vehicle is gorgeous.  Page 18, Tamiya has a 5cm Anti-Tank Gun (Pak38) kit that has come on the market (The kit comes with figures too!!!)  And, then, on page 20, you start seeing various items that make the bulk of a new ICM review the new products review are other new products that you can learn about.

Then, in the section ON THE BENCH, pages 22-28  Rob Riviezzo is back once again to take on the new M36 US Tank Destroyer build.  If you like seeing naked models with no paint, Rod displays his models for photography in a unique way.  The method used lets the reader see what he's done to the model.  It's an effective technique and Rob masters it so well that it shows off what's been improved.  

Pages 32-34  Quartermaster Stores provided a comprehensive breakdown on available new products with information on projected availability by the manufacturer.  Gecko Models shows up on page 32 with various new items that are being released.

Pages 35-37  Kharkiv Carrier by Ramón Segarra Guerrero building the AFV Club SD.Kfz.251/1 Ausf C in a worn winter camo.  Can you say 48th scale work that might resemble a bite sized model that delivers a mouthful of model good vibes?  This is a great article to show 48th scale can look awesome.

Pages 40-44 Javier Redondo builds Trumpeter's Mercedes Benz L4500A Mit Flak 37.  Improving an already nice kit, this vehicle gets a nice camo job by the builder.

Pages 45-46  Armour in Profile- David Grummitt presents a treasure trove of information on the M88 Armoured Recovery Vehicle.  This is a FEATURE ARTICLE that David presents with wonderful photos, color plates and information if you are an M88 fan.  This is a must see.

Pages 58-64  Chris Johnson gives us a conversion article on AFV Club's M88A1 ARV, bringing it to a Hercules M88A2 ARV.  This article ties in nicely with what David Grummitt presented in the previous section.

Pages 66-72  JC Windels has a "Tornado on the Bench", modeling in his debut a very nice BM-30 Smerch Heavy Rocket Launcher by Trumpeter.  Complex looking truck transport with impressive painting and weathering with illustrated how-to's showing product usage.  Lots of techniques here to improve your weathering capabilities.

Pages 73-78  Essentially a step by step feature, Vincenzo Lanna takes on showing how he created a vignette scene called "The Last Winter".  Vincenzo has included a lot of how-to photos with captions on how he did his base and building work.  Definitely a must see if you have issues pulling off that for your model displays.

Pages 80-86  Stan Spooner stops by with some examples of his impressive works of art.  Stan comes with an impressive background that screams artistic masterpiece in just about everything he touches in the modeling hobby.  The photos are very large and in clear focus, you can see what he's done in modeling some of this impressive pieces.  Is it possible to use the word "impressive" three times in describing a modeler and his models?  Well, I just did.  Stan's work is on full display here.

Pages 88-94  Peter Hano recreates a Ukrainian armoured scene with an IBG Models BTR-4E kit.  There is a lot to decompress in this article as Peter shows how he built the model for the scene and prepainted some of the work.  He tied it all together in the end with the street scene of the burned and rusted out hulk.  There is fantastic photography here with great close up shots with captions to follow.  Well written how-to for certain.

Pages 95-96  Words & Pictures by Chris Johnson.  Chris goes over the latest titles that have come out that armour modelers need to consider reading material.  First up is "Ward's Wreckers in Detail by Wings and Wheels Publications.  Next is Soviet Tanks in Barbarossa 1941, New Vanguard 342, by Osprey Publishing.  And, last but not least, Fallschirmjager vs US Soldier:  Saint-Lo (Combat 81 series) published by Osprey Publishing.

Page 98   MMI Online-Guideline Publications, Director of Marketing, Tom Foxon provides a very intuitive way of contributing to MMI and how to get your work viewed by those that subscribe and purchase MMI.  Make sure to check this page out because you too can be a contributing resource to this great magazine.  I'm sure Tom would love to hear from you!!

PHOTO TIME........SO what's in the issue.......Here's some photos....ENJOY!!!!

Review Conclusions....

Without further fanfare, dancing girls and parades, but why not?  This issue is worth that!  MMI is back this month with another exciting issue of Military Modelcraft International, that outstanding armor only genre magazine that literally is sought after once it comes off the publishers printing presses.  Published in the UK, MMI yet again, with all cylinders firing as if it was an 8 cylinder Large Block V-8, has come out with a splendid issue.  The October 2025 issue is like an LST that is busting at the load of armor it is ferrying to the beach.  Back by popular demand, it is reeking with quality articles backed up by in period facts and photos.  Can't say enough about the photography used to illustrate these articles.  My humble opinion, with the captions in "How To's", it's fantastic work in the magazine.  And this makes the ninth time I've been fortunate enough to review their magazine that stretches back to July-2022 so I've seen how this magazine works, I've come to expect the gang at MMI to deliver top notch quality like this.

As I have been preaching for the better part of this past year to all you lucky people that get to read my rantings and ravings here on this forum, Military Modelcraft International is going places in a hurry.  It continues to be the world's leading English-language military modelling magazine.  David Grummitt just keeps right on pumping out great issues and this month's issue is a real stunning one.  I'm absolutely impressed with this issue as I have been with all of the issues I've reviewed.  It just keeps getting better and better and I can't stress that enough. well...I have stressed that, I'm just hoping you are in agreement with me!

Every month it is packed with step-by-step build articles and here we go again, more of that is in this issue.  If you love "naked, no paint models so I can see the add-on details" in the improvement of the armor build, this is the place to be.  It has exclusive reference material, and the latest news and reviews from across the hobby. In each issue they bring you the very best armor modelling from across the world.  Sharing informative and accessible text and high-quality photography helping you to improve your modelling skills and get the most from your hobby.

Military Modelcraft International still boasts over 60,000 followers on social media platforms, namely Facebook and its international print and digital community is ever expanding, making Military Modelcraft International the world's number one name in military modelling. Still coming in at a very affordable rate to purchase, the magazine boast of content, content and more content...Holding the price at only $15.00 USD, it's a great companion for any long distance flight, bedroom bookstand or living room coffee table....even welcome reading while in the privy, it's a magazine that you keep wanting to pick up as I found out. Once you see it, you want to see more of it!  I think that's called an addiction.  You get a lot in the issue every month and this month is no different

Highly Recommended for Beginner to Advanced builders, an excellent reference magazine with great "how to's" with illustrations put out by sharp photography and simple to read captions.  You get this magazine on your monthly distro list and be happy you are doing so.

Thanks goes out to Mr. David Grummitt and Guideline Publications for being a supporter of AMPS with this magazine review.  Thank you David, Sincerely.

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Reviewed by GLEN MARTIN

Former AMPS Marketing Director

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