Category Archives: Build blog

Here we describe our ongoing and completed projects, how-tos and other modelling tips

Korean War “Beute” BA-64 Part 2

Well, its been about 6 weeks since I posted part one of this article, and since the model is now complete, its a good a time as any to write the second and final instalment. Here  I will describe the … Continue reading

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Korean War “Beute” BA-64 Part 1

During an e-mail exchange with my friend (and PW site owner) Erik G the other day, he asked me why it was such a long time ago I posted anything on this site. He has a good point, it has been … Continue reading

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To build an LVKV 90 – Five easy steps

What is an Lvkv 90? The Lvkv 90 is the anti-aircraft version of the CV90 family of vehicles developed by Hägglunds in the 1980s for the Swedish army. The Lvkv uses the same Bofors 40mm gun as the regular IFV … Continue reading

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A petite project – the Tamiya 1/16 Leopard 2A6

Day 1 I bought this kit of a friend, who bought it when it came out, but never got around building it (he´s a collector more than a modeller, but then again, aren’t we all?). When I got home, weary … Continue reading

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SAV m/43, a “Swedish Marder” – Part 1

When Armycast M&M released their SAV (Stormartillerivagn) m/43 as a full resin kit, my first thought was at the time “wow, finally a Swedish WW2 era vehicle that can be built straight out of the box!”.. Well, close, but not … Continue reading

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AFV Club anti laser coating

Ingvar Sylegård looks at AFV Clubs laser coating stickers Ingvar is back, with a small review of the AFV Club sticker set for depicting the anti laser coating used on modern afvs. He also gives us a sneak peek on … Continue reading

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IKV 91

The IKV 91 (Infanteri KanonVagn 91) is not what many think, -a tank. It is a lightly armored, self-propelled anti-tank gun, intended to increase the anti-tank defense capability in infantry troops on brigade and battalion level. The IKV 91 was … Continue reading

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Circling Overland

the MQ-1 Predator UAV in 1/48 “Silicon advisers leading the way We reach our cruising altitude 1-1-2029, West Europe, midnight Invisible and silent, circling overland Scanning, taping, filing, instantly checking Every human, car and plane of the quarters we survey” … Continue reading

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African white elephant: Swedish armoured truck in The Congo

Short history: The m/42 KP-Truck (“KP Bil” in Swedish) was first issued to Swedish units in 1944. KP stands for “Kaross Pansar” meaning “armoured body”.  They were manufactured by both Volvo and Scania (VKP m/42 and SKP m/42 respektively) and based on standard … Continue reading

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Lulle-Belle, a Swedish M8 Greyhound in the Congo

Introduction: The UN campaign in the Congo in the 1960’s has always fascinated me, especially since Sweden was quick to contribute with UN forces in that conflict. It is also interesting to see the astounding variation of vehicles used by the Swede’s … Continue reading

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