Kne-Mida (In Scale) – IPMS Israel Magazine No. 38, 12/2003

MLRS in IDF Service – by Alon Koren     
                                                                          
The need to compensate for the absolute quantity edge of the Arab armies over the small size IDF,
dictated the need to purchase a system which allows the defender to cover large areas and withhold and destroy a large size attacking formations.
In this article, Alon describes the locally made installations to this system.
Alon surveys the existing MLRS kits:  Dragon kits 3522 & 3523 in 1:35th, Armo kit 033 in 1:72nd and Roco in 1:87th, plus the accessory kit 023 of Royal Model.

Amos Peleg – In Memoriam – by Asher Roth and Dr. Shmuel Masot  
                                    
One of our leading members and a close friend has passed away on 26.8.03.
We shall always remember Amos for the king and supporting person that he was, for his great contribution to IPMS Israel throughout the years.
May rest in peace.

IDF/AF flight over Auschwitz Concentration Camp Site – by Ofer Zidon   
           
In the beginning of 09/2003, the IDF took part in the 85th anniversary of the Polish AF.
During this event, the IAF made a special commemoration flight past the Auschwitz concentration camp site. The flight was composed of three F-15s, tail no. 706, 715 & 733.
The photos display the aircraft on its departure and return to Israel.
Of interest is the rarely seen ELTA’s EW pod, as well as the Rafael Popeye missile under the F-15 wing.

BELL 206 in the IAF and Israeli Police Service – by Ofer Zidon & Ilan Wrshay 
                       
The need to replace the aging Alouette II helicopter and augment the liaison capabilities of the IAF, has led to the introduction of the BELL 206 into the IAF inventory.
In this article, Ofer reviews the history of this model in the IAF service and surveys the various models in IAF service, purchase dates and quantities.
The article describes the various modifications and installations which had been added along the years.
A comprehensive comparison table sums the external variations between the various types of the model in IAF service.
Many close-up photos describe these installations.
Of note are 8 superb color profiles of the BELL 206, one of which displays the model in the Israeli police livery.

Modeling the BELL 206 in IAF Service – by Adi Hazak                                                                     

Adi surveys the existing BELL 206/OH-58 kits available for modeling the B-206 in IAF service:
RARPLANE and E&M in 1:72nd.
XTRAPART, HELLER, ASTROKIT, ESCI & FUJIMY in 1:48th.
The article surveys the available decal sheets of ISRADECAL: IAF-11 (1:72ND), IAF-3 (1:48th) and IAF-10 for the yellow V markings.

IPMS UK Model Show – by Ofer Zidon       

Ofer brings some photos taken during the recent IPMS UK show, held at Telford, along his personal reflections from this event.
Of special note is Ofer’s win of the Bronze medal award for his super detailed AH-1S of the IAF in 1:48th scale.

A Visit to 201, “The One” Squadron – by Ofer Zidon                                                     

Some photos taken during a recent visit to 201 squadron base of Tel-Nof. 

Science Fiction Models – by Aviel Tuchterman                                                                           

Modeling SCI-FI kits is essentially similar to that of modeling an F-15.
SCI-FI modelers can be divided to two major sections:

1. The Admirer: those who simply want to model things they watch on TV, usually accompanied by a large selection of merchandized accessories.
2. The Technophiles: those who are looking for the items which create the future.

The selection of models is very wide, with a large complementing “garage manufactured” items.
A weal point however, is the availability of visual references.
Avail describes the local activities of ICON, and provides some net links for the general interest.  
                                                    

Modeling Two Kfirs in 1:72 – by Dudi Gozlan                                                                               

In this article, Dudi describes two different Kfir types in 1:72nd and the reasons for his choise.
The two models are: A camouflaged Kfir, no 879, of 101 squadron, and a grey, no 909, of the “Smashing Parrot” squadron.
The article describes the color variations between the two configurations, and the various stores configurations available for each model.

Natory Cruiser Diorama – by Dudi Gozlan                                                                                      

Dudi describes modeling Tamiya’s 1:700th model of the Japanese light cruiser Natory.
Dudi modeled the ship atraight from the box, and has decided to create a diorama of ship traveling on the high sea.
Dudi explains, step by step, the technique for creating the diorama, using a cracked ice transparent, for reflecting the wave & wake affect around the ship.

Modeling in Prague, Chech Republic – by Benni Gizer                                                               

Benni describes his recollection of a visit to Prague, with a list of recommended hobby shops plus it’s addresses.