Monty Mahendra Miniatures

Monty Mahendra Miniatures Scale Modeler Extraordinaire \Monty Mahendra is a professional scale model enthusiast who loves to take on challenges in every work that he makes. Ciao,
Monty

Be that of ships, things that fly, or objects with tracks and wheels, follow my workshop tutorials to learn more about the art of military scale modelling! I specialize in military aircraft, armour, ships, figures, and vignettes and accept commissions for the work that I do. I started modelling at the age of 10 when I was in primary school. My main interest was in building aircraft. My first kit w

as a 1/72 P-40 Warhawk that came in small plastic bags (forgot the brand) which I bought a the local department store in Adelaide, Australia. My first armour kit was a Tamiya 1/35 Willy's Jeep and Leopard 1 that my father gave me for my 11th birthday. Going to the local hobby shops was the best thing that could happen to me during those days! In early 2000 started to try to focus on the hobby more seriously. The Internet was a godsend and it was my sole source of knowledge for many, many years. With support from my wife, I started to try professional scale modelling. During that period, I developed, refined, and strengthen many of the scale modelling management techniques that you see today on my page. After going back to school to get my master's degree, I decided to dedicate some of my time to sharing my knowledge, expertise, and skills with other modellers, particularly in Indonesia. Using social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr really helped me achieve my objectives. I hope that modellers will find my page useful and informative. If you are in doubt about getting the next step for your modelling project, just drop me a line. All the best and happy modelling!

Hands down, I think the left (beige) tracks wins. Like, it's no contest compared to the original Italeri ones on the rig...
20/08/2026

Hands down, I think the left (beige) tracks wins. Like, it's no contest compared to the original Italeri ones on the right. I mean, the dimension might be close, but the shape, features, and other details are just hard to match. I know, and I admit, the RFM tracks (3039) are more expensive than the kit itself ๐Ÿ˜‚. Love to hear your opinion!

Unknown territory for sure. A welcoming surprise hidden under the stash of boxes: 54mm or 1/32 scale figures. The period...
19/08/2026

Unknown territory for sure. A welcoming surprise hidden under the stash of boxes: 54mm or 1/32 scale figures. The periodical Napoleonic is way off my sphere of knowledge. Despite that, I think I would try out my 3GEN acrylics on these. It'll be kinda cool! I am guessing plenty of reference online. Has anyone of you done figures within this genre? Appreciate if you can share your work!

If I only had individual track links, I am sure it's going to level-up the whole appearance a notch, won't it? On the co...
18/08/2026

If I only had individual track links, I am sure it's going to level-up the whole appearance a notch, won't it? On the contrary, if I did get the aftermarket tracks, I'd easily fall into that more-expensive-than-the-kit argument. How would you see it? Let me know!

17/08/2026

Airbrush template in action! You might have seen my clip on the Voyager Model PEA120 markings for U.S. light tanks. Now, see how I applied them on Tamiya's M8 HMC. The caveat: the M8 has lots of flat surfaces that make it easier for you to use them. Uneven or curvy surfaces might pose a challenge and tracing these onto masking tape might solve it. Additionally, keep the airbrush mix a bit thick and the spray short and light to get better results. Let me know what you think!

My Modelcollect B-52H is now part if Zimmi model. I saw the press release/announcement a few times already. What does it...
16/08/2026

My Modelcollect B-52H is now part if Zimmi model. I saw the press release/announcement a few times already. What does it mean for my 1/72 scale BUFF? Well, besides the identity switch, it's business as usual: expect filling out more gaps, leveling more steps, sanding more diligently! It's all fun and games here ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜† BTW, these are the TF33s painted with extra plumbing.

15/08/2026

Bubbles are fun, but not with decals! This sheet from Voyager model (PEA120) provides you template markings for U.S. Army light tanks. The set has a plethora of alpha-numeric symbols and ID markings that you can easily mix-and-match and airbrush. Don't let it stop you for using it on your favorite half-track, M4, M10, and M18s. You can easily combine them with other template sets, dry transfers, or/and water-slide decals. I know silvering sucks and so do those unwanted air bubbles. If that's the case, then this might be something for you.

Mystery pieces of an armored vehicle. Anyone familiar with the model and kit brand?
15/08/2026

Mystery pieces of an armored vehicle. Anyone familiar with the model and kit brand?

Decals or airbrush stencils? If you're still weighing your options, I know where I'd go! For these white star ID marking...
14/08/2026

Decals or airbrush stencils? If you're still weighing your options, I know where I'd go! For these white star ID markings, I think the airbrush stencils are lightyears away compared to any decals. It might be a bit of a fuss with the airbrush and masking tape, but you get zero carrier film and free from any pesky silvering! Just look at the result here, what do you think?

13/08/2026

Individual tracks are the only way forward for the ISU/JSU-152. The original rubber tracks are a piece of work. Hard to bend, lack details, very springy. Almost impossible to work. The rubbish/trash bin is the best place for them! The RFM individual track set (No.3039) is probably a better choice. The possibility of showing the ISU/JSU unique saggy-look of the tracks is high. Would you take the same path too? Share in the comments.

09/08/2026

When do engines need extra plumbing? When they look boring! Like these TF33s. Out of the box, the simplified engines look fine when hidden, but with the bay doors open, more detailing is needed. That's the reason why I added a few extra pipes using 0.2mm soldering wire. Copper or soldering wire, which do you prefer?

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