Introduction
Armor Artistry is John Robinson's portfolio that features scale models of military vehicles. Read about materials used, notable construction characteristics and painting/weathering techniques. I hope you enjoy your stay and perhaps find inspiration for your own projects!
More about John
I'm a long-time modeler that rekindled my childhood hobby in 1992. I especially enjoy the craftsmanship of making my own parts and detailing with materials at hand. I also like to experiment with paint finishes and weathering techniques. I do not believe in secrets and freely share what I know so that others may find more enjoyment with each succeeding creation, just as I do.
Editor - AMPS Boresight magazine
In 2009, I was appointed to be the AMPS Publications Editor. I was editor of Boresight magazine until July of 2015. During that time, the magazine was converted to full-color and brought to professional standards. I designed the 2014 AMPS International Convention logo and various convention graphics, including trophies, pins and handouts.
Military Illustrated Modeller
My Stridsvagen S103C appeared in 2014's issue 44.
Tamiya Model Magazine International
My first feature build for this magazine was a 1917 A7V Sturmpanzerwagen, appearing in issue 132 during 2006.
Fine Scale Modeler Magazine
In their February 2003 issue I contributed an article describing how a scruffy winter whitewash can be depicted using pastel chalks. This results of this method can be seen on several subjects in the gallery section, namely the Soviet M4A2, KV-1, and T-34.
Military Miniatures In Review Magazine
I was a regular contributor to this magazine from Ampersand Publishing from 2000-2006. I wrote complete buildup reviews and photographed the steps to the final product. Here are the subjects and the issue numbers:
- Dragon Borgward IV b » 24
- Tamiya FAC Jeep Conversion » 24
- Commander's Series M103A2 » 27
- Armo Neubaufahrzeug » 30
- Model Victoria M36 Mototriciclo » 32
- AFV Club LVTP5-A1 w/interior » 34
- Eastern Express KV1 » 35
- Tamiya GAZ 67 » 35
- Plus Models Skoda 952 » 36
- Dragon Kettenkraftrad with Feldkable » 37
- Trumpeter 1:16 T-34 part 1 » 39
- Dragon Panzer I Ausf. B vs. Italeri » 39
- Trumpeter 1:16 T-34 part 2 » 40
Organizations
The Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (AMPS), is an international camaraderie of armor modelers and historians alike, and I have been a member since its beginnings in 1993. I was the Publication Editor from 2009-2015.
In 1997 I helped found the AMPS Central Virginia chapter that is located in Richmond, Virginia. I am the chapter's newsletter editor and photographer and occasionally provide demonstrations for the members. I created the chapter website and act as the chapter webmaster.