Abrams Squad nr 19 - ISSN 2340-1850

Abrams Squad nr 19 - ISSN 2340-1850 is a unique, international modeling magazine entirely dedicated to military modeling of modern armed conflicts. This edition is part of the acclaimed Abrams Squad: The Modern Modelling Magazine series, which is the world’s first periodical devoted exclusively to armored vehicles, techniques, and dioramas from the post-war era to the present day. It’s a real find for all enthusiasts of modern armored warfare as well as demanding modelers who value the highest quality of presented articles, photography, and workshop guides.

• Category: Modeling magazine, modeling techniques magazine
• Subject scope: Plastic modeling, resin modeling, modern military vehicles (articles cover models in the most popular scales: 1/72, 1/48, 1/35)
• Historical period: Cold War, contemporary conflicts since 1945, UN operation scenarios, Middle East, Balkans, Afghanistan, NATO and other military services worldwide
• Target audience: Advanced and intermediate modelers interested in contemporary military, painting techniques, weathering, and building impressive dioramas
• Publication material: High-quality coated paper, full color, professional macro photography, detailed step-by-step instructions
• Additional content: Modelers’ reports from various countries, tool and paint tests, market news, model reviews, illustrated technical guides

Abrams Squad nr 19 offers detailed photo reports and build descriptions of tanks, armored personnel carriers, and military equipment from around the world. Each presentation is preceded by an in-depth historical analysis, indicating when and where each vehicle was used, by which armies, and in which conflicts. The magazine allows you to develop your skills in painting camouflage, color modulation, and aging (weathering) techniques.

The illustrated guides will help you take your own work to the next level—each article presents innovative painting techniques with acrylics, enamels, pigments, and special effects. Modelers will find inspiration here for their own diorama projects or model conversions for specific theaters of military operations.

I especially recommend this issue to intermediate and advanced armored vehicle enthusiasts who are looking for solid and unique sources of practical knowledge. Difficulty level of the presented guides: 3/5, making the magazine an educational, inspiring, and motivating resource for both experienced and ambitious hobbyists.