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Model Expert Magazine

No. 20, September 2000

Periscopio Publications  

 

S u m m a r y
Media: Soft cover; 11" x 8.25" format; 98 pages + covers
Price: 2000 Drachmas (assumed)
Review Type: First Read
Advantages: Good mix of reviews, news, articles and advertisements; cross-interest; high quality publishing values; all colour
Disadvantages: All Greek body text; may be difficult to obtain
Recommendation: Recommended to any Greek-readers.

 

Reviewed by Brett Green

 

F i r s t   L o o k

 

"Model Expert" is a magazine published in Greece by Periscopio Publications. The text is all in Greek, but most article titles, subject names and some advertisements are in English. 

The magazine is published in full-colour on high quality paper with many excellent colour photos. All captions are in Greek.

Subject matter is quite broad. It covers aircraft, boats, armour and figures. The layout follows the familiar path of news and reviews followed by a series of detailed feature articles and colour profiles. The overall feel is, in my opinion, like a mix of French magazine "Replic" and the British "Military Modelling".

The feature articles in this issue cover 1/72 and 1/48 scale B-17s, Kawanishi N1K1 and N1K2 George kits (beautiful accompanying profiles), Revell's release of the Jagdpanzer IV L/48 (with some great construction shots), a Poste Militaire 90mm cavalry figure, Billings Boats "Dana", and a reference article on the Imperial Iranian Air Force. 

The standard of modelling, photography and profiles is very high indeed.

"Model Expert" is a very nicely executed general modelling magazine. It would be even more appealing if I could read the Greek language!

Recommended.

Periscopo publications are available postage-free (by Air Mail) worldwide by addressing enquiries to via email to periscop@otenet.gr, or by Credit Card or Money Order to:

Stavros Panelis, 
PO Box 3951
10210 Athens
Greece

Tel/Fax + 01 382 1985

Thanks to Stelios Demiras from Periscopo Publications for the review sample.

Review Copyright © 2000 by Brett Green
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