Mario Matijasic (Maki) comes from Zagreb, Croatia. He started modeling as a kid, and is now focused on 1/35 scale vehicles, figures and vignettes. Mario is a member of a local modeling club (MK Grunf) and enjoys spending time with his clubmates; sometimes modeling, more often just enjoying a beer. Maki joined Armorama at the very beginnings of Kitmaker Network. His staff career started on Historicus Forma, but after couple of years he joined the ranks of Armorama staff as Senior Editor.
A new announcement from Border with a rather interesting boxart image.
After releasing the basic PE set for 1/35 scale M3 Stuart model from Tamiya/Academy, DEF Model continues to tackle the same subject. This review covers their US M3 Stuart Canvas Covered Gun Set (DM35119).
There are numerous methods for recreating Zimmerit coating on German panzer models and water slide texture decals offer the easiest way to complete the task. This review covers one of such decal sets produced by DEF Model and designed for Zvezda’s Elefant...
This review covers a DEF Model set of HEMTT resin replacement wheels which features Michelin XL tire, aimed at upgrading Italeri and Trumpeter models: M977 HEMTT Michelin "XL" 1990 Sagged Wheel Set (DW35135).
Black Army Modells has a new figure in their catalog. Check it out!
DEF Model recently upgraded their old set of M923 resin wheels featuring Goodyear tires (DW35034) and released a new product which now fits both Italeri and I Love Kit models: M923A2 'BIG FOOT' Truck Goodyear AT-2A Sagged Wheel Set (DW35132).
This review covers South African AFV Rooikat Sagged Wheel Set (DW35134) from DEF Model, a set of resin replacement wheels designed to upgrade Trumpeter’s Rooikat offering (#09516).
Sandbags don’t offer enough protection for your 1/35 scale Sherman? DEF Model to the rescue with their set of WWII US M4A3 Sherman Concrete Front Armour (DM35122).
Want some additional protection for your Sherman? DEF Model latest releases offer two sets of add-on armor designed to fit Zvezda’s recent M4A3 (76) kit. This review covers WWII US M4A3 Sherman Sandbag Front Armour (DM35121).
The first release in 2022 by D-Day Miniatures Studio is a figure & accessory set designed for Border Model's 1/35 scale Bf 109 G-6 & Tamiya's recent Kettenkrad kit, in order to recreate the scene inspired by famous painting "Prey for Mercy" of John Shaw.
Dmitri Baev from SOGA informed us on the company's latest release... a pair of US troopers from WW2, digitally created by Peter Samofalov.
Stalingrad released a big set of 8 figures depicting Panzer crew during tank maintenance. Check it out!
Quinta Studio released colored interior decals for two Allied WW2 trucks, both 1/35 scale kits from ICM.
Dmitri Baev from SOGA Miniatures shares images of new figures in progress... Check them out!
Hobby Fan released a new set of figures depicting Aussie troops from Vietnam War.