Show off those what-if builds
I have a suggestion for a small section in the magazine in which readers can submit photographs of their “what-if ” builds. I’ve seen quite a few online, and some are very thought provoking.
I thought there should be some “rules” for submissions, so, to that end: 1. Any prototypes (for example, the Airfix TSR.2) must be modeled as if it is in service and not just straight from the box. 2. Ideally, readers should also submit some theoretical context. For example, an East German Sukhoi Su-34 as alternative history in which the Berlin Wall never came down. You can also modernize historical vehicles. I am currently working on bringing Tamiya’s M3 Lee into the 21st century with a 120mm main gun from an Abrams and a 25mm chain gun from a Bradley.
It’s just an idea. Of course, it doesn’t have to run every issue, but every now and again, as there are submissions.
– Chris Croot United Kingdom
Ed.: We agree, Chris. What-if builds can be interesting and creative. I’m not sure about a special section in the magazine for them, but they are always welcome in Reader Gallery. If you want to send us images of your modernized M3, go to fileupload.Kalmbach.com/contribute and follow the directions. Be sure to send us your name as you want it to appear in publication and the city and state/province where you live. In the notes section, tell us about the model, the kit(s) used, painting, weathering, why you built it, and what it represents. These instructions go for anyone wanting to share photos for Reader Gallery. – Aaron Skinner