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p 16 COME FLY WITH ME!

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p 56 FIGURES

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p 48 ROLLING ACROSS THE DESERT

What’s new in the world of military modelling MMI’s thoughts on the latest kits and accessories All the news about new figure releases

p 58 SMALL SCALE

New releases in 1:72 scale and smaller

p 59 BOOKS

Roundup of recent titles

p 60 1:48 SCALE

Allied Airborne Tanks by Bruce Culver Brett Green builds Bronco’s brand new 1:35 M22 Locust Dragon 1:35 Wirbelwind

p 26 JAPANESE STALWART

Steve Zaloga builds and provides reference for Dragon’s 1:35 new scale Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go

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MiniArt 1:35 scale MB Type 170V

Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories

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Bronco’s 1:35 scale Buffalo 6x6 MPCV by Mark Glidden Bronco 1:35 Hunber Mk.II

Cyberhobby’s 1:35 scale Panzer II with mineroller by Gary Edmundson

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Dragon 1:35 Panzer 38(t) Ausf. S

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ADALBERTUS GREAT ESCAPE

ADB35028 Great Escape - motorcyclist figurine.

Adalbertus has released a new figure inspired by The Great Escape movie from 1963 featuring the famous Steve McQueen motorcycle scene.

The figure was sculpted and painted by Przemyslaw Szymczyk.

This may be used it for a wide number of diorama ideas for the 20th and 21st Centuries, either civilian or military.

A motorcycle kit is not included.

The figure is available online direct from Adalbertus www.adalbertus.com.pl/en/great-escape-motorcyclist-figurine.html

MUSEUM HISTORIAN RETIRES

BRONCO 1:35 TYPE XXI U-BOAT For those of you whose interests descend below the surface, Bronco is about to release a 1:35 scale (yes, 1:35) Type XXIII German U-Boat.

We have a few photos of the assembled test shot here. This should be an interesting model as a standalone display piece or perhaps part of an abandoned dry dock at the end of the war.

Thanks to Bronco Models for the images www.bronco-model.com

INSIDE THE ARMOUR DECAL RELEASES RIICH MODELS 1:35 NEW RELEASES Riich Models from China is about to release a 1:35 scale Universal Carrier Mk.I, a long-overdue modern rendition of this important British vehicle.

The model will feature link and length tracks, a high level of detail including engine and stowage, and a crew of three.

Riich Models will also be bringing us a 6 pdr Mk.IV Anti-Tank Gun and Mk.1A carriage; and an M1 and 6 PR 7 CWT(BR) Ammunition Set. We will bring you more information as it comes to hand.

After the withdrawal of the first ITA decal release, 35046D, due to printing errors, Inside the Armour has added the corrections to the set and it is available again for sale.

The set covers 9 different Churchill Gun tanks including MkI, MkII, MkIcs, MkIV, MkV, MkVI and an NA75 A further release is now available too: 35075D British Fording Height and 'Anti-Freeze' decals (1/35) This new release features 4 x Fording Height markings applied to various British AFVs in the early war years, including Matildas and Churchills; 11 x stencilled warning; "This Vehicle is Filled with AntiFreeze 1/3 - 2/3 and Must Not Be Drained" These markings were typically applied to a wide variety of British vehicles, armoured and softskin, serving in temperate or colder climates.

Both sets may be ordered now from www.insidethearmour.com

Renowned military historian David Fletcher has retired after 30 years’ service at The Tank Museum.

David, who was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s 2012 honours list, had already spent many years researching the history of armoured warfare at The Tank Museum before he joined the staff in 1982.

He first visited the Museum in the 1960s at a time when there was very little published work on the subject.

Motivated by his own fascination in the Museum’s collection, David spent hours researching and examining artefacts and documents held in the Museum to become the world’s leading armoured warfare expert.

Now the longest serving Museum employee, David has over 30 books, hundreds of magazine articles and numerous television documentary appearances to his name. He remains in demand as a speaker, particularly on his favoured subject - British Tanks of World War One. Following the success of the Haynes published “Tiger Tank - Owners Workshop Manual” he co-authored, he is presently working on another collaboration to produce a manual for the British Mark IV tank.

Tank Museum spokesman Nik Wyness said; “David’s impressive body of work will have touched anyone who has ever visited The Tank Museum or read a book or magazine that deals with the history of the tank.

“He is without question a leading light in the field and his work has made the subject accessible to people around the world. That there are very few selftaught enthusiasts, who can claim to be genuine, globally recognised experts in their field makes David’s achievements even more impressive,” said Nik “There are even fewer that are as well respected and well liked as he is.”

David says he intends to spend his retirement writing and hiking, but he is not severing his ties with the Museum he has contributed so much to. He plans to continue his research with one eye on the approaching centenary of World War One and the tank itself.

Nik added; “David is irreplaceable, and The Tank Museum is fortunate to have had someone as passionate and knowledgeable within its ranks for so long. We all wish him well in his retirement and hope he visits often.”

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Think Tank - ALLIED AIRBORNE TANKS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR The Tetrarch, known as the Light Tank Mk VII (A17), was designed by Vickers-Armstrong as a follow-on to the Mk VIB light tank with the more effective 40mm 2 pdr main gun. Instead of using the common Horstmann suspension found on the Mk VIB and the Universal carrier, the Tetrarch used a unique variation of the Christie tank suspension.

ALLIED AIRBORNE TANKS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Bruce Culver discusses the development and deployment of British and American air-transportable light tanks with particular emphasis on the A17 Light Tank Mk.VII Tetrach and the M22 Locust; plus the Hamilcar, the glider that carried them into battle.

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s aviation technology advanced around the world, a number of countries established to varying degrees plans to have infantry carried in aircraft, starting in the early 1930s. One of the most enthusiastic nations was Soviet Russia, the first country to establish paratroop units, both brigades and division, then whole corps. At the same time, the Russians realised that the early landing paratroops needed to have some armour support to overcome the local enemy troops, who often had heavier weapons than the lightly equipped paratroopers.

Early Soviet experiments focused on delivering tanks by carrying them under large aircraft and dropping or parachuting them into the paratroop landing areas.

The limited carrying capacity of most transports and bombers required the use of very light tanks, which proved spectacularly incapable of surviving these drops, whether onto land or in the water.

Several of the tanks literally disintegrated when they hit, and in the few cases where the tanks survived, the crews were in no condition to operate them.

These early experiments led to others in which a light tank was

fitted with detachable wings, the Antonov A-40, to be towed into the air as gliders. While showing some promise, the Russians’ main problem with flying tanks was the inability of the towing planes to fly fast enough or far enough to make the system militarily useful. It became obvious that some form of large cargo glider would be needed to carry tanks to the landing zone with the paratroops. Nonetheless, Russia did not build any large cargo gliders during WWII, though some smaller ones were used to supply partisan groups.

The Germans followed the Russian example, as Gen. Kurt

Student, father of the German parachute forces, had visited Russia in 1935 and had seen the advances the Russians had made in the training and use of paratroops.

The Germans built the DFS 230 9-man assault glider and later the 23-man Gotha Go 242 and the truly gigantic Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant, the largest glider used in WWII, capable of lifting 130 troops or a number of vehicles and guns. Due to the lift capacity of the Me 321, the Germans did not have to design special lightweight airborne tanks, as the Me 321could carry a Pz.Kpfw. IV tank.

The British did not begin

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development of military cargo gliders until 1940, spurred by the German use of gliders in capturing Fort Eben Emael during the invasion of Belgium. They developed several: the General Aircraft Hotspur for training glider pilots, the Airspeed Horsa 28-troop glider for combat landings and the 7-ton capacity General Aircraft Hamilcar cargo glider for carrying vehicles and bulk supplies. The Horsa and Hamilcar gliders were used in a number of operations in WWII.

LIGHT TANK MK.VII TETRACH At first, there was no interest in Britain for an air-transportable light tank. The prototype of the A17 light tank Mk VII was built in 1937 by Vickers-Armstrong as a private venture for British Army and export sales. Previous light tanks built by Vickers had carried only machine guns, but the new tank mounted the new Q.F. 2 pdr (40mm) gun capable of penetrating most light and medium tanks then in service in Europe. To increase the power of the gun, a special adapter (“Littlejohn”) was developed.

The new tank was planned as a light cruiser, as the gun matched what all other British cruiser tanks of the period used, and the War Office felt the existing Mk VI light tank met the need for that class.

The armour was fairly light, with a maximum of 14mm, but the 165HP Meadows engine gave a good top speed of 64km/h on roads with a range of 230km. The light armour would prove to be one of the tank’s greatest weaknesses. The crew was three men: a driver in the hull and the commander and gunner in the two-man turret. In common with most other light tank commanders of the 1930s, the commander of the new tank had multiple duties including loading the main gun, which divided his attention and made it difficult to control a group of tanks in maneuver.

The new tank, named ‘Tetrarch’ after the four leaders of the Roman Empire who ruled under Diocletian, had an unusual suspension, based on the Christie system of four independently spring wheels on each side, but using air–filled struts and liquid dampers in place of the Christie coil springs. There were no return rollers or idlers; the tracks wrapped around the wheels in a loop. Steering was by two means.

For shallow turns, the front wheels could turn and bend the track’s path to steer the tank. For tighter turns, the standard steering brake and clutch were used. This system was intended to reduce stress on

the power train.

The British Army was ambivalent about light tanks, as the inadequately armoured light tank models that fought in France in 1940 had suffered very high casualties. There was a discussion about the possible role of light tanks in modern warfare, and the Tetrarch was delayed partly as a result of these discussions. In the event, the army concentrated on the infantry and cruiser tanks, and initially decided to drop light tanks from the armoured divisions and use scout cars for the traditional light tank role of reconnaissance and screening. As a result, requests for production of the Tetrarch bounced up and down, and it is still not sure exactly how many were finished; totals range from 100 to 177, though the lower number is probably closer.

The Tetrarch turned out to have a number of problems that reinforced the army’s reluctance to use them. First, the cooling system proved inadequate to cool the engine in tropical climes and so Tetrarch didn’t serve in North Africa. Surprisingly, the Russians also experienced cooling troubles with their Tetrarchs. The thin armour and small 2 pdr gun, now considered marginal, strengthened the army’s opinion that light tanks were too vulnerable to use in action against enemy armour.

The commander was burdened by having to load the main gun, and the “Littlejohn” gun adapter proved troublesome also.

What saved the Tetrarch was the establishment in mid-1940 of airborne units, most of which would be landed by glider. Since the Tetrarch was considered obsolete, and was the lightest tank armed with the 2 pdr, it was the best candidate for an airborne tank to be carried in a heavy cargo glider, to provide initial fire support to airborne troops until heavier land-based forces could reinforce them. A new heavy glider under development, the General Aircraft Hamilcar I, was designed to carry one Tetrarch or two Universal Carriers. It would carry the Tetrarch into its best-known action in Normandy. A couple of the Tetrarchs were armed with the 3” infantry support howitzer as the Tetrarch ICS. The Tetrarch was first used in the invasion of the French Vichyheld island of Madagascar, off the southeast coast of Africa in 1942 as part of Operation Ironclad. The operation was intended to deny the island’s ports to Japanese naval forces operating in the Indian Ocean. The tanks were landed from landing craft onto beaches A

The Tetrarch carried a maximum of 14mm of armour and could travel at up to 64km/h on level ground.

In common with other light tanks of the time, the tank commander was burdened with more than simply commanding the vehicle; he also loaded the main gun, and coordinating action with other tanks proved difficult in combat.

Even the smallest airborne tanks had to have special transport. The Tetrarch was carried to the landing area in the Hamilcar heavy glider, seen here as a Tetrarch is unloaded. In training it was usual to provide ramps or cribbing for the tank to debark.

General Sir Alan Brooke, Commander-in-Chief Home Forces, inspects a Light Tank Mk VII (Tetrarch) at the Army Staff College, early January 1941. The British Army was unsure of the role of light tanks after heavy losses in the Battle of France in 1940.

Nicholas Straussler developed the concept of a duplex-drive wading tank. Because of its light weight, the Tetrarch was selected as the first test subject for the new technology. A small tank like this required only one propeller; Shermans and Valentines used two.

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The Tetrarch DD tank was successful, leading the way for the many larger versions based on the Sherman and the Valentine infantry tank. The Straussler design used pneumatic tubes to raise the canvas wading screen, which was supported by the tubes and frames to stay raised. This system was safe only in relatively calm waters, as was proven on D-Day.

The Tetrarch in Europe served exclusively with the 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (6th AARR) of the 6th Airlanding Brigade. This view shows the marking and usual combat stowage of the Tetrarch in Normandy. This tank mounts the “Littlejohn” squeeze-bore adapter for the 40mm 2 pdr main gun.

B and several got stuck in the sand

This drawing from the War Department manual shows the basic design and a cutaway view of the “Littlejohn” adapter. This device used the came principle as the Gerlich tapered bore anti-tank weapons used by the Germans. An arrow-shaped skirted projectile was shot, and squeezed to a smaller diameter as it went down the bore.

This is the “Littlejohn” adapter. Note the gas-escape holes intended to reduce pressure in the bore as the shell left the muzzle. American attempts to fit this device to the U.S. 37mm M6 tank gun were unsuccessful; the device split after a number of shots. However, many of the M22 Locusts used by the British did have “Littlejohn” adapters fitted.

or had other mechanical troubles.

Poor terrain and the limited effectiveness of the 2 pdr guns against French bunkers hampered the use of tanks and a number of the Valentines and Tetrarchs were lost or damaged.

In 1941, 20 Tetrarchs were dispatched to Russia under LendLease. The Russians estimated the Tetrach was roughly equivalent to their own T-70 light tank, and that it could be used in action, but most of them were first sent to tank training schools. Many of them were also used to make propaganda photos of Russian tankers in action.

The Tetrarchs’ most famous action was Operation Tonga, the Normandy invasion. The Tetrarch had been designated as an airborne tank, and there were sufficient Hamilcar gliders to carry them into the landing zones. The Tetrarchs served with the 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (6th AARR) of the 6th Airlanding Brigade, and were intended to support troops

This photo indicates the Russians probably did not repaint their Tetrarchs, as there were so few of them.

This is likely one of the propaganda shots that used the Tetrarch as a prop, and gives a good idea of the small size of this light tank..

Some of the Tetrarchs were fitted with a 76.2mm infantry support howitzer and designated Tetrarch ICS. This larger weapon was considerably more useful against enemy strong points than the smaller 2 pdr HE shell. The Tetrarch ICS served in the 6th AARR in Normandy.

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This view of the tank shows the “Littlejohn” device more clearly. While the adapter did increase the muzzle velocity and improve armour penetration, once installed it could not be removed, meaning only the special squeeze-bore ammunition could be used.

attacking in the Bois de Bavent area. Several Tetrarchs were lost in accidents before the landings were completed, but reconnaissance started on 6 June, and the 6th Airborne Division advanced with the Tetrarchs being used for infantry support, as they were too vulnerable against German armour encountered in the area.

By August 1944, almost all the Tetrarchs were replaced with Cromwells. The Normandy invasion was the last combat use of the Tetrarch by the British army, and it was replaced by an Americandesigned airborne light tank, the M22 Locust. A British replacement, the A25 Light Tank Mk VIII, known as the “Harry Hopkins” after FDR’s famous political advisor, was better armoured than the Tetrarch, but inherited the same basic design and technology, and was not adopted for use, even though 100 were built. A few Tetrarchs remained in service for glider training until 1950, when they were finally retired.

The successor to the Tetrarch was the Light Tank Mk VIII (A25), known as the “Harry Hopkins”, after FDR’s well-known advisor. It carried over the Tetrarch’s basic layout and technology (and operational faults) but increased armour to 14-38mm, providing better protection. Though some 100 were built, it never served in combat.

Russia received 20 Tetrarchs under Lend-Lease. They were used largely for training and a few operations, but most of them were used for propaganda photos similar to this one. The Russians felt the Tetrarch was about equal to their own T-70 light tank.

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THE M22 LOCUST LIGHT AIRBORNE TANK

The prototype for the M22 was the Light Tank T9 (Airborne), seen here at Aberdeen Proving Ground in 1942. It was designed to a British specification to replace the Tetrarch and production began in 1943.

Later prototypes were designated the T9E1.

This early production M22 shows the unique early mudguards that were replaced by shallower models.

The main armament was the 37mm tank gun and armour ranged from 9.5mm to 12.5mm, less than that of the Tetrarch but the ballistic shape was better.

This early M22 shows details of the running gear with the mudguards and sandshields removed. Marmon-Harrington designed and built the M22 using the standard U.S. vertical volute spring suspension also used on the M3 light tanks. The reinforcing rods stabilized the chassis over rough ground.

In 1941, the War Office in Britain asked the United States to design a light tank suitable for airborne operations, to replace the Vickers Tetrarch light tank, considered to be an expedient type. In May 1941, the Ordnance Department of the US Army chose MarmonHerrington, a well-known American vehicle manufacturer, to design and build a pilot (prototype). The resulting prototype was designated the Light Tank T9 (Airborne) and was tested at Aberdeen Proving Ground in 1942. It was intended to be transported two ways: slung under a Douglas C-54 Skymaster transport plane, or carried in the new British Hamilcar glider.

Modifications to the original pilot model resulted in the T9E1, which was eventually designated as the M22 Light Tank, but adopted only as “limited standard”; it was never used in combat by any American units. The thin armour and small main gun rendered the new design obsolete before the pilot model was completed. It proved useful for training, which is how most of the U.S. service tanks were used.

The British War Office felt it was better than the Tetrarch and so it was used to replace the British tank in the airborne forces.

They designated the new tank the “Locust” and 260 were sent to Britain, some to join the 6th AARR. A series of mechanical and design flaws caused the 6th AARR to withdraw the Locusts and return to

the Tetrarchs temporarily. Some of the failures were design flaws; others were poor quality assembly.

The M22 was similar in size to the Tetrarch, as it had to fit in the Hamilcar glider. It had armour from 9.5mm to 12.5mm thick, thinner than the Tetrarch, but the ballistic shape was better and armour protection was about equal. It was a very small vehicle, only 3.95m long, 2.16m wide and 1.85m high, powered by a 165HP Lycoming O-435 air-cooled aircraft engine.

The suspension was the vertical volute spring type favoured by the US before WWII, and one that Marmon-Herrington had used on its own light tank designs. Similar to the suspension of the M3 light tanks, the M22 version was smaller and lighter. Top speed on roads was 64km/h, the same as the Tetrarch. Range was 217km.

The main gun was the 37mm M6 tank gun used by the M3/M5 light tanks and several armoured cars. The crew of three (driver, commander/loader and gunner) resulted in the commander’s being required to load the main gun, impeding his other functions.

The thinner armour could be penetrated by a .50 Browning heavy machine gun.

The main gun was considered obsolete, like the 2 pdr on the Tetrarch, and to improve the penetration of the gun, the British developed a squeeze-bore adapter for the 2 pdr that was later adapted for use on the M6 37mm A

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From above, the M22 showed a good basic layout – it was fairly wide for its length, giving excellent maneuverability, and it had a good ballistic shape, though with very thin armour. Like the Tetrarch, the M22 had a crew of three: driver, gunner and commander.

B tank gun. The device was called

the “Littlejohn”, after the name of the Czech inventor, František Janeček. The English equivalent of “Janeček” is “Littlejohn”. The device was a sleeve attached to the muzzle of a weapon. Special shells were used with the adapter that had conical skirts that were compressed to a smaller diameter as the shell passed through the bore. The German Gerlich squeeze-bore guns worked much the same way, though they used the whole bore to squeeze down the projectile, not just in an added section. The Armour-Piercing Super-Velocity (APSV) projectile could penetrate 88mm of armour at 100m.

The “Littlejohn” adapter did

increase the muzzle velocity and armour penetration of both the 2 pdr and the M6 37mm gun, but there were serious limitations.

First, with the adapter in place, the tank could fire only the expensive tungsten-core AP projectiles, and could not fire HE to support the infantry. Second, it turned out in practice that once the “Littlejohn” adapters had been attached to the gun barrels, they could not be removed, again limiting the ammunition that could be used to the AP rounds unsuitable for infantry support, which quickly became these light tanks’ main purpose after their costly run-ins against German tanks and assault guns. The AP

One of the methods for transporting the M22 was carrying it underneath a Douglas C-54 Skymaster transport. While carrying the tank was not a problem, the excessive time required to unload it made it too dangerous to use in a combat zone, as the C-54 and M22 tank would have been subjected to enemy fire for up to 10-12 minutes.

ammunition was also in short supply as it was a special item.

In October 1944, there was a complete reorganization of the 6th AARR, the Tetrarchs were retired and the Locusts returned.

There was a period of training with the Hamilcar gliders in England through 1944 and then the 6th AARR prepared for their next major operation, the crossing of the Rhine River into Germany, Operation Varsity.

Eight M22 Locusts were assigned to the 6th AARR for Operation Varsity, to be carried in Hamilcar gliders. The 6th Airborne Division would both drop and land in gliders near Wesel, Germany, supporting the American 17th

Airborne Division. Both Horsa and Hamilcar gliders were used in the operation, landing troops and support vehicles. As with the landing at Normandy, there were several accidents and only six of the eight Locusts landed in usable condition, some with damage. One tank was knocked out early by a German gun, another broke down and only four Locusts made the rendezvous point, where two more were damaged. The remaining two tanks then supported the infantry and performed what famed soldiercartoonist Bill Mauldin called the main function of supporting armour: drawing enemy fire. After a number of the infantry troops were wounded by the increased

The “Littlejohn” adapter was also fitted to the M22 Locusts in British service. This damaged M22 shows the adapter clearly. The basic flaw in the airborne tank concept was that with the limited air transport of WWII, tank armor was too thin for combat use.

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Many of the M22s were used for infantry training, and as it was a small, simple tank, the M22 was a good choice for this function. The M22 did not serve with any U.S. units in combat in WWII, and only a few of the 260 sent to Britain actually saw action.

The M22, named Locust by the British, was designed to fit inside the Hamilcar glider and as can be seen, it was a tight fit. For training, ramps like these, or timber cribbing were used to lessen the strain on the tanks’ suspensions and the floor frames of the gliders.

German artillery fire, the two Locusts were withdrawn. However, the four tanks and infantry later repelled several German attacks until relieved by heavier British tanks and more infantry from the 6th AARR. Operation Varsity would be the last time the M22 Locust was used by the British Army. The tank was declared obsolete in early 1946, and the British disposed of their Locusts by giving them to several foreign armies. Most of the U.S. M22s were scrapped, many of them never being issued to troops. Among the foreign users, Egypt had several companies of M22 Locusts it operated against the nascent state of Israel during the Israeli war of independence.

A number of them were knocked out and one is preserved in an Israeli kibbutz museum. A few tanks that escaped the smelter had their turrets removed and served as ad hoc agricultural tractors.

Today more than a dozen M22s exist, several being restored with replacement turrets for museums and re-enactors.

GENERAL AIRCRAFT HAMILCAR GLIDER The formation of British airborne forces in 1940 led to a requirement for gliders to transport and deliver air-landing infantry and support vehicles to landing zones in a combat area. Several classes were desired: a small glider for training, a medium glider capable of carrying more troops, and the largest design was to transport artillery, the Universal Carrier or a light tank. The smallest class resulted in the General Aircraft “Hotspur” glider carrying 8 men.

The medium class specification

became the Airspeed “Horsa” troop glider, carrying 25 equipped troops and the large cargo glider was assigned also to General Aircraft. An early concept was to have the tank’s driver fly the glider, which was essentially built up around the tank. This proved impractical and the company completed a more conventional high-wing design that carried the vehicle completely inside the fuselage. The company designation was G.A.L. 49 “Hamilcar I”, the name coming from a famous Carthaginian general from the First Punic War, Hamilcar Barca.

The Hamilcar I was a large highwing design with a box-section fuselage capable of holding a light tank, two Universal Carriers or a 17 pdr anti-tank gun. The interior volume was the largest of any production British glider of the war, the interior space being 10.554m long, 2.4m wide and from 1.8m to 2.31m high. The wingspan was 34m, the length was 21m and height to the tip of the tail was 6.1m. The Hamilcar I weighed 8,300kg empty and could carry a maximum load of 8,000kg. This high weight required using four-engine heavy bombers for towing, usually the HandleyPage “Halifax”.

The Hamilcar I was built almost entirely of wood, with a frame of birch and spruce with fabriccovered plywood for the skin on all surfaces. There were some steel support beams to reinforce critical areas. Originally the intent was to have the pilot drop the wheeled landing gear to allow the glider to land on its skids for a shorter ground run, but pilots reported much better ground handling with the wheels and production gliders A

Eight M22 Locust light tanks were landed by Hamilcar gliders for Operation Varsity, the Rhine river crossing. In this photo, the military censor has shortened the gun to hide the “Littlejohn” adapter. Only two of the eight tanks survived without damage.

The M22 suffered from many of the same faults as the Tetrarch and in the Rhine crossing, they also proved to be unable to engage enemy forces due to the thin armour and small gun. There were also several accidents that destroyed a number of tanks before the action started. Fielding airborne tanks to this day involves the same problems.

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Most of the M22s used in Europe ended up like these two in a collection yard, waiting to be sold off for scrap, or conversion to various kinds of tractors, the fate of more than one Locust. Generally the turrets were removed along with varying parts of the upper hull.

During the Israeli war of independence, Egypt used a number of M22s to attack Jewish positions. This M22 was knocked out in the Battle of Assaf in 1948. One of these M22s is still preserved in an Israeli kibbutz.

Although the Army’s experience with airborne tanks in WWII had not been fruitful, the U.S. still wanted to have some armour capability for the airborne troops. In the 1950s, Aircraft Armaments, Inc. designed an unconventional light airborne tank, the T92, with a 76mm gun and auto-loader. It was not adopted for service, as it was not amphibious.

B retained the fixed landing gear.

After landing, the pilot would deflate the oleo struts, allowing the gear to fold upward and back, lowering the fuselage to the ground. This eliminated the need for ramps to drive the tanks or vehicles out of the glider. Because of the stresses of landing, the Hamilcars were used only once,

as their size and weight made it impossible to recover them. All Hamilcars carried ballast when towed in training, as they could not be flown empty. Universal Carriers often served as the necessary ballast.

The Hamilcar I was used three times to support British airborne troop landings. The first time was

This is a view aft into the cargo bay of the General Aircraft Hamilcar glider, showing the large unobstructed space. As the smaller Horsa glider could carry troops, the Hamilcar was used to transport small vehicles like the Universal Carrier and very light tanks.

during Operation Tonga, the British parachute and air-landing portion of Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy in German-occupied France. The British 6th Airborne Division was assigned to land east of Caen and secure the east flank of the Normandy beach landing zones while the American 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions landed to

Even the relatively small Universal Carrier was a tight fit in the Hamilcar glider. Note in this view the lack of ramps or cribbing.

In combat, this is how the vehicles were driven out of the glider, but it did put stress on the forward fuselage as well.

the west. The division used 350 gliders, of which 34 were Hamilcar Is, 20 of those carrying Tetrarch light tanks of the 6th AARR. A couple crashed, and two collided, destroying several Tetrarchs, but most of the tanks were delivered to the landing zone.

The second operation was the drive to the bridges over the

Hamilcar gliders are lined up preparing for a drop. These large gliders were towed by four-engine heavy bombers, usually the Short Sterling or the Handley-Page Halifax. The Avro Lancaster was reserved for the RAF Bomber Command.

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This diagram shows the proper method for towing a Hamilcar glider, using a Sterling bomber.

Note the glider flew above the tow plane to avoid the prop wash, which could make the glider unstable. Later Hamilcars did not drop their landing gear.

Maas River at Arnhem in Holland, Operation Market-Garden. 39 Hamilcar gliders were used for this operation and in spite of accidents and poor landing sites, the majority of the Universal carriers and 17 pdr anti-tank guns were delivered, though with the 1st Airborne Division’s landing zones over-run, the last stage of the glider drop was not accomplished. No tanks were carried in Market-Garden.

The final operation in WWII using the Hamilcar glider was Operation Varsity, the crossing of the Rhine River in March 1945. For this operation, eight M22 Locust light tanks of the 6th AARR replaced the earlier Tetrarchs and they were delivered by eight Hamilcar gliders, part of the very large force of 440 gliders overall, Horsa Mk IIs and 48 Hamilcars. The landings were reasonably successful, but several of the Locusts were damaged as were a large number of the gliders.

Losses overall were moderate and

the operation was successful in supporting the Rhine crossings.

The undamaged Hamilcars were disassembled and the parts sent back to Britain for rebuilding as new gliders.

Though Operation Varsity ended the Hamilcar’s combat service, the gliders proved useful after the war, and a number were kept in use to carry heavy and out-sized cargo that wouldn’t fit in the smaller gliders or transports of the period. By early 1946, gliders surplus to needs were disposed of, and deterioration of the glued joints in many others led to most of the Hamilcar gliders being sold off or scrapped by the mid-1950s.

Today, only parts of two Hamilcars survive, the partial fuselage at the Bovington Tank Museum being displayed with a Tetrarch light tank next to it. A more complete fuselage is at the Museum of Army Flying in Hampshire, but there are no intact airframes left. n

This training shot shows the proper stance of a Hamilcar glider when landed. The forward placement of the cargo and CG meant that the glider rested nose down, allowing a tank or carrier to drive over the nose beam to the ground.

Where the steel meets the wood! This M22 of the 6th AARR was securely shackled to the floor of the Hamilcar glider.

After landing the tank was released and drove out under its own power.

Regrettably, on occasion the shackles failed, destroying both tank and glider.

The normal exit for the M22 was to drive over the front of the fuselage to the ground without ramps.

Note the skin wrinkles from the distortion caused by the weight of the tank as it leaves the glider. See how the landing gear has folded upwards and back.

In this marginal shot, Hamilcars of 6th Airlanding Brigade carrying Tetrarch light tanks set down on Landing Zone ‘N’ during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The gliders were held up by pole obstacles that had to be cleared by the paratroops already landed.

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Bronco 1:35 M22 Locust (T9E1) Airborne Tank (British Version) • Kit No. CB-35161

COME FLY

WITH ME!

Bronco’s box art.

Can we expect a 1:35 scale Hamilcar in the future?

Hot out of the moulding press, The Editor builds Bronco’s latest Allied armour model – the diminutive M22 Locust.

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I

had been looking forward to building the 1:35 scale M22 Locust ever since Bronco announced the release last year.

A few weeks ago I received an excited phone call from Luke Pitt.

“Hey man, I just got the Bronco Locust. It looks great, and it doesn’t have many parts!”

After building the Bronco 1:35 scale M24 Chaffee in late 2012, I thought I owed myself a simpler build, so I decided to squeeze this one into the magazine schedule.

IN THE BOX Bronco’s all-new 1:35 scale M22 Locust contains less than half the parts of their earlier M24 Chaffee. While the Chaffee’s box is bursting with well over 600 pieces in plastic and photo-etch; this new Locust comprises a relatively restrained 268 parts in olive coloured plastic; eight parts in clear and 36 pieces on a modest sized photo-etched fret.

As soon as I opened the box I noticed that the tracks are supplied as link and length. This is a first for Bronco, and I think that it is a very welcome and sensible development. Each side is made up from a nicely draped upper run, a full-length lower run, a short straight section between the lower run and the drive sprocket and just 20 single links. The tracks are made up from only 46 parts in total for both sides. Bronco hasn’t skimped on detail in this area, with crisply rendered link faces, well-defined guide teeth and not a moulding imperfection to be found anywhere.

The lower and upper hull are each moulded as a single part.

Surface detail is by way of raised rivets and recessed panel lines.

A partial interior is provided, including transmission, drive shaft, seats for the crew, driver’s controls and instruments, a gun breech, turret basket plus several stowage boxes and a photoetched mesh bin. This will be perfectly adequate for the glimpses available through the open hatches, but does not add greatly to the burden of construction.

The distinctive lightweight suspension is very well done.

Perhaps the most impressive piece of moulding in the entire kit is the one-piece lattice-like idler wheel.

Clear parts are included for the headlight lenses, tail lights and episcopes.

Bronco supplies both the standard 37mm main gun and an alternative squeeze-bore Littlejohn

adaptor with muzzle perforations represented by crisp indentations.

Both barrels are hollowed out at the ends, as is the .30 cal coaxial machine gun. Although the Littlejohn adaptor is shown in place on all three marking options, I am advised that it was disliked by its crews and was rarely used in British service. An online check for wartime photos seems to bear this out.

All three crew hatches are separate and may be posed open if desired; and optional brush guards are supplied for the headlights and antenna mount.

Before assembly commences, the parts need to be removed and cleaned up. There are very few moulding imperfections - in fact I could not find any on places that would be visible on the finished model. However, there are a lot of attachment points to clean up once the parts have been removed from the sprues. I found that my Optivisor and a brand new knife blade were essential for achieving a clean and accurate result when removing this excess plastic.

The 37mm gun barrel with the Littlejohn squeeze bore attachment is supplied as one piece. The standard 37mm gun is also offered as an alternative.

The remarkable onepiece idler wheels.

LESS IS NOT NECESSARILY LESS Construction commenced with the interior. This moved along quickly.

However, the suspension slowed down proceedings somewhat. It was at this point that I realised that the smaller parts count did not necessarily mean less detail or a simpler build.

The return rollers are held in place with tiny plastic pins. I fixed these with super glue, as I could not get them to stay in position with regular plastic cement.

The instructions would have you fit the drive sprockets and idler wheels before installing the four bogie units, but I strongly recommend that the bogies should be fitted first. This will make it easier to align the adjustable idler arms so that the idler wheels touch the ground at the same time as all of the road wheels. It will also be simpler to fit the individual links to the teeth of the drive sprocket before it is secured to the final drive housing.

Skipping now to Steps 6 and 7 in the instructions, each of the small bogie units is made up from 16 parts, some of which are very small. Alignment of a number of parts is uncertain too. With testfitting and patience, however, the result looks fantastic.

The four bogies were glued to the hull, and then I turned my attention to the idler wheels.

I managed to incorrectly assemble the right-side idler wheel

The top and bottom runs of the link-and-length tracks.

Sprue G contains corrected lifting points and tow shackles for the British version. Make sure you use these, and not the parts indicated in the main body of the instructions.

The clear episcopes are a nice touch, as are the headlight lenses and the tail lights.

The modest photo-etched fret looks harmless, but it manages to throw out some interesting challenges.

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Markings are supplied for three specific vehicles from the 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, plus individual numbers to make up any other serial number you need.

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Bronco 1:35 M22 Locust (T9E1) Airborne Tank (British Version) • Kit No. CB-35161

B The return rollers, idler wheels and drive sprockets were assembled; but the latter two items were not fitted quite yet.

The basic interior elements were glued inside the hull.

The transmission, drive shaft and driver’s seat were left out until interior painting was complete.

The highly detailed bogie units are made up from more than 16 pieces each.

The wheels had a slightly raised seam running along the centreline, so they were sanded down. This also imparted a slightly worn texture – not a bad thing!

Sequence is important – the bogie units were glued in place and allowed to set before the other running gear elements were added.

The final drive cover was fitted at this stage but not the drive sprockets. Note the small towing pintles. I lost one to the carpet monster and scratch built a replacement.

Shortly afterwards, I realised that these were the wrong parts anyway!

The running gear with the linking bars between the bogies and the idler wheel fitted. In particular, note the position of the idler wheel spring and the cover.

Tamiya White Primer was decanted from the spray can and applied with my Iwata HP-CH airbrush. Note that the correct towing pintles have now been fitted

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B (part M) and the spring (part B7). I

pulled the halves of the idler wheel mounting arm apart and reversed the spring, but I still got the orientation of the wheel wrong.

The exact position of the cover for the idler wheel mount (parts A4 and A5) is not obvious in the instructions, but test-fitting will help you find the locating guides on the hull sides. I recommend that the cover is fitted before the cement on the idler wheel mount and spring has set to allow for any minor adjustments.

THE INSIDE STORY I decided to paint the interior while I was waiting for the glue to set on the running gear.

Tamiya’s Fine White Primer is an off-white shade that is perfect for tank interiors. It also delivers a hard, even finish that is ready for weathering and detail painting.

Although I could have sprayed the primer straight from the can, I wanted to avoid too much extra paint on the outside of the model.

I therefore decanted some of the liquid into my airbrush paint cup and sprayed the interior with a minimum of overspray.

A few different colours were used to break up the overall whiteness. The transmission was painted Tamiya Acrylic XF-82 Ocean Grey, while the seat cushions were treated to a coat of Vallejo Panzer Aces acrylic 337 Highlight Ger. (Black).

Mig Productions “Standard Rust Effect” was brushed into the corners, nooks and crannies of the lower hull interior, followed by chipping with Panzer Aces acrylic 337 Highlight Ger. (Black) applied with the point of a fine brush.

QUICK LINKS Once the interior was painted and the running gear was thoroughly set, it was time for the tracks.

I started by gluing six individual links to each drive sprocket (not yet attached to the hull), and 12 links to the idler wheels (attached but free-wheeling). The top run was now glued to the return rollers and mated with the individual link at the top of the idler wheel.

Next, the drive sprocket was dry-fitted against the final drive, and the individual link attached to the front of the top track run.

The short straight runs (parts C4) were now test-fitted on the bottom of the drive sprockets. I found that I needed the seventh individual link on the left drive sprocket, but that the track fitted better with just six links installed

on the right drive sprocket.

An extra link was added to each idler wheel too, before the final long straight bottom run was added to complete the tracks.

Take care with the individual track links, as Bronco only supplies exactly enough to complete the tracks. There are no spares if you use the recommended seven links for each drive sprocket and 13 for each idler wheel.

Preparing, test fitting and assembling the tracks took only around an hour and a half. The drape of the top run looks very convincing, and it is only a shame that this area is largely obscured by the side track guards. These are some of the nicest link and length tracks that I have had the pleasure of working with.

After the track guards were fitted, I realised that the unpainted sponsons would be visible through the open hatches. Although they were largely hidden in the shadows, I thought that I had better do the right thing and paint the sponson sections of the track guards. I masked off the surrounding areas and sprayed the areas white. With that off my conscience, I could close up the hull and finish detailing the exterior.

Six individual track links were glued to each drive sprocket. Note the crisp detail on the inside and outside faces of the track lengths.

12 links were also glued to the freewheeling idler.

GETTING A PHOTO-ETCH HEADACHE At this stage I usually feel that I am on the home stretch. The running gear and tracks are finished, the tracks are fitted – how much more work could there possibly be?

The small photo-etched fret turned out to be a bit of a Pandora’s Box, and to add insult to injury you have to fold the box yourself!

Fortunately, some of the pain may be avoided. Brush guards are supplied for the headlights and the turret antenna mount, but these do not appear to have been fitted to operational vehicles in British service. I had no qualms about omitting these details.

Not so lucky with the exhaust mounts though. These demand complex folding and bending into compound curves with a fair degree of accuracy in order to simultaneously be wrapped around the exhaust pipe, and attach to the track guard (at the bottom) and the top of the rear hull. To make things more complicated, the photo-etched metal is quite soft and will deform easily if even

The top run was glued to the return rollers and to the track link on top of the idler wheel.

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The completed track run.

The drape along the top run looks particularly good.

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Weathering and detail painting for the hull interior.

The transmission, drive shaft and seats were painted and weathered separately prior to installation.

The hull interior parts have found their permanent home.

B a little pressure is applied. I really

I had neglected to paint the sections of the upper track guards that double as interior sponsons.

These areas were masked off with Tamiya tape and Post-It Note tape (the wide green strips).

The white interior panting is now complete.

Time to seal up the hull.

The well detailed 37mm gun breech includes a nice .30 cal coaxial machine gun. Like other detail areas, the instructions are vague about exact placements so thorough trial fitting is a good idea.

think that a slightly overscale set of plastic mounts should have been included as an option, as the metal origami required to deliver a decent result from the photo-etched parts will put this kit beyond the skill of anyone but experienced modellers.

The photo-etched grips for the smoke dischargers feature etched fold lines but I could not for the life of me figure out how these would deliver the shape shown in the instruction diagram. I settled for a simplified U-shaped grip made by folding and trimming one of the photo-etched parts.

On the flip side of the photoetched coin though, the mesh engine deck and exhaust guard fitted perfectly and look great.

Before adding fittings to the turret, the outer shell was brush coated with a thick layer of Tamiya Surfacer. I allowed this to dry for a few minutes then stippled the coating with a stiff brush to add some extra texture to the cast turret.

The balance of construction was pretty straightforward, and soon the model was ready for paint.

FLYING COLOURS

The turret basket is simple but accurate and looks effective through the open hatches.

Instrument dials were sourced from a 1/24 scale Airscale WWI aircraft decal sheet. Note the sprocket teeth around the opening for the turret - nice!

Locust colours seem to be limited to overall SCC 15 British Olive Drab.

Some time ago I mixed a custom batch of Tamiya TS-28 Olive Drab with about 15% AS-15 Tan (USAF) decanted into a glass jar. I thought that this medium shade might look interesting on my Locust. Being a hard-wearing Tamiya spray lacquer, this also meant that I did not need a primer coat.

The hatches and the turret ring were masked off before the green base coat was applied with my Iwata HP-CH airbrush. I also cut thin strips of Tamiya tape to mask off the lenses of the clear episcopes before painting commenced.

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Someone fetch me a couple of Panadols! The compound curves and precise folding demanded by the soft photoetched exhaust mounts are guaranteed to give you a headache. Rough texture was added by stippling Tamiya Surfacer.

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A paler shade was mixed by adding a little Desert Yellow. This was added in mottles and patches on the hull and the turret.

Next, a dark brown wash was applied with a soft brush. When this had dried overnight, the model received two coats of Future floor polish and the kit decals were applied. These performed perfectly, although I did need to cut out a small section of a digit on the right side serial number that was obstructed by the centre strap of the cleaning rods.

Two thin coats of Testor’s Flat Clear Lacquer Finish restored the matt surface. The decals looked painted on under the flat coat.

The exhaust pipes were treated to several different Mig Productions pigments - P042

By some sort of miracle, the mounts more-or-less fitted.

Ochre Rust and P416 Fresh Rust over P414 Track Brown – sealed with flat varnish.

Weathering continued with a thinly sprayed “dust” coat of Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan on the running gear and lower surfaces, including vertical streaks.

The running gear was finished to represent areas of wet and dry mud. The base (dried) mud was Easy Mud Item 21102 – Standard (Dark). This is quite a reddish colour, reminiscent of clay to my eye. I usually use Item No. 21105 – European Earth, and I have to say that I prefer that less obtrusive shade.

Once the Easy Mud had dried, it was followed by a liberal brushed application of AK Interactive’s Dark Brown enamel wash.

The whole area looks much better once the mesh cover has been fitted over the top. The mesh guard over the engine vent looks great and fits perfectly too.

CREWING UP The M22 Locust is a tiny tank, but its handsome proportions leave the impression of something much larger. I wanted to draw attention to the small stature of the vehicle, and the best way to do that was to pose it with a crew figure.

The first challenge was finding a figure that would fit into the tight turret hatches. I wanted to display more than just a head poking out of a hole, and in the end the only figure in my collection that would work was a Commander perched on the edge of the turret with his legs dangling inside the hatch. This was Ultracast’s 1:35 scale Item No. 35046 – Canadian/British Tank Commander Europe/Italy/North Africa 1942-45.

Test fitting suggested that the Commander’s elbow would rest naturally against the top of the hatch and the hand would be positioned over the episcope.

I replaced the head with a helmeted item from Ultracast’s British Heads WWII Tank Crew #4, mainly because I was not sure whether the beret would be black (Royal Tank Regiment) or maroon (Airborne).

The figure’s simple uniform was painted with Vallejo Panzer Aces acrylic 317 British Tanker & 321 British Tanker Highlight, with a wash of heavily thinned Mig Productions 502 Abteilung Modelling Oil Colour Abt090.

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The turret was also textured with Tamiya Surfacer and a stiff brush.

Basic construction is complete.

The lenses of the episcopes were masked with Tamiya tape prior to painting.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Bronco 1:35 M22 Locust (T9E1) Airborne Tank (British Version) • Kit No. CB-35161

The big turret ring was blanked off with Post-It Note tape stuffed with tissue paper.

The overall colour is BCC 15 British Olive Drab. I used a mix of Tamiya TS-28 Olive Drab with about 15% AS-15 Tan (USAF) decanted into a glass jar for a faded version of this colour.

A paler shade was mixed by adding a little Desert Yellow.

This was added in mottles and patches on the hull and the turret. Next, a dark brown wash was applied with a soft brush.

B A VICTIM OF MY OWN EXPECTATIONS Bronco’s 1:35 scale M22 Locust is a very well detailed kit of an interesting subject.

The frustration that I felt about some of the tiny plastic parts and the photo-etch – especially the exhaust mounts – was mainly as a result of my initial flawed expectation that I would be building a simple model with a modest parts count.

Despite the smaller number of parts, this is not a shake and bake kit. Indeed, Bronco’s instructions once again caution the modeller, “This is a precision molded plastic kit with exceptionally fine detail. It will require a little more care during assembly, but you feel the end result is well worth the effort”.

Yes, I agree. The end result was worth the effort.

If you approach the project with this in mind, and are prepared to spend the time needed to properly deal with some of the complex assemblies, you too will be rewarded with a detailed and impressive little Locust. ■

Modelspec Bronco 1:35 M22 Locust (T9E1) Airborne Tank (British Version) Kit No. CB-35161 Accessories Used Ultracast Item No. 35046 – Canadian/British Tank Commander Europe/Italy/North Africa 1942-45 Ultracast Item No. 35044 – British Heads WWII Tank Crew #4 Tools and Materials Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement Revell Contacta Cement Selley’s Super Glue Gator’s Grip Acrylic Glue Tamiya Surfacer Iwata HP-CH Airbrush Paints & Finishing Products Vehicle: Tamiya Spray Cans - Grey Primer; Fine White Primer; AS-15 Tan (USAF): TS-3 Dark Yellow; TS-28 Olive Drab.

Tamiya Acrylic – X-25 Clear Green; X-27 Clear Red; XF-1 Flat Black; XF-55 Deck Tan; XF-64 Red Brown; XF-82 Ocean Grey.

Vallejo Model Colour – 70862 Black Grey; 70863 Gunmetal Grey.

Vallejo Panzer Aces: 311 New Wood; 312 Leather Belt; 337 Highlight Ger. (Black).

Figures Uniforms: Base Colour: Panzer Aces Acrylics – 317 British Tanker.

Shadow Colour: Tamiya XF-62 Olive Drab (thinly sprayed).

Highlight: Panzer Aces 317 British Tanker & 321 British Tanker Highlight (mixed).

Wash: Mig Productions 502 Abteilung Modelling Oil Colour Abt090. Industrial Earth.

Flesh: Base Coat: Tamiya acrylic XF-15 Flat Flesh.

Wash: Rowney Georgian Oil Paint 221 Burnt Sienna.

Variations and Highlights: Vallejo Panzer Aces acrylics 341 Flesh Base; 342 Highlights Flesh. Vallejo Model Color 919 Foundation White (various mixes).

Mig Productions Standard Rust Effects.

Future Floor Polish.

Solvaset.

Testor 2015 – Flat Clear Lacquer Finish.

Mig Productions Pigments – P042 Ochre Rust; P414 Track Brown; P416 Fresh Rust.

Easy Mud Item No. 21102 – Standard (Dark).

AK Interactive AK 045 – Dark Brown Enamel Wash.

Pure Gum Turpentine.

2B Pencil. ✓ Very high level of detail; superb moulding; excellent fit; less parts than most recent Bronco releases; link and length tracks; nice interior turret elements. ✗ Complex suspension; some fiddly photo-etched assemblies; lots of cleanup required.

Available from Available in the UK from www.hannants.co.uk

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The washes have been cleaned up here.

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Kit decals were applied over a couple of thin coats of Future floor polish. The Future just loves the Tamiya lacquer paint – I could comb my hair in the reflection!

The figure was sourced from Ulltracast. His left foot interfered with the fit so amputation was in order.

The figure was painted using mainly Vallejo acrylics plus several oil washes – Burnt Sienna for the flesh and Mig Productions 502 Abteilung Modelling Oil Colour Abt090 Industrial Earth for the uniform.

Two thin coats of Testor’s Flat Clear Lacquer Finish restored the matt surface. The decals looked painted on under the flat coat. The exhaust pipes were treated to several different Mig Productions rust-coloured pigments, sealed with flat varnish.

Weathering continued with a thinly sprayed coat of Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan on the running gear and lower surfaces, including vertical streaks.

The running gear was finished to represent areas of wet and dry mud.

The Commander figure lends a sense of proportion to this small vehicle. The visor lenses were brushed with Future floor polish.__ The 1:35 scale M22 Locust is another challenging but appealing kit from Bronco’s fast-growing stable.

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KIT PREVIEW

Dragon 1:35 Flakpanzer IV Ausf G ‘Wirbelwind’ early production w/Zimmerit • Kit No. 6565

The multi-faceted turret.

Andy King likes the zimmerit treatment given to Dragon’s new 1:35 scale Wirbelwind.

ZIMMERIT INCLUDED… T his is basically Dragons’ earlier Ausf ‘G’ Wirbelwind (Kit number 6342) but this time it comes with parts featuring moulded zimmerit. The zimm is very finely rendered and will look great after a dark wash. I have not been a fan of moulded on zimmerit but you would be hard pushed to achieve the finesse of the kit parts with putty. Great stuff!

Looking inside the box you have a lot of parts moulded in grey styrene, a sheet of etch brass for the engine intake screens, clear styrene parts for the vision blocks, a length of wire for the tow cable, a small decal sheet and one-piece DS vinyl tracks.

The sprues appear to mostly come from other Dragon kits such as the Panzer IV, Panzer IV H, Brummbar, SdKfz 7/1 and Wirbelwind with the new parts confined to areas that had zimmerit applied such as the lower hull and sides. This is all very well and good and absolutely nothing wrong with using other kit parts, the problem is actually identifying sprue letters as you have two marked ‘E’ for a start plus one marked as ‘S’ (the Brummbar sprue) is shown on the parts list as ‘B‘. To be fair, duplicate letters are in a different shade on the instructions but even so you need to study them carefully, particularly as a lot of parts are shown as not for use.

The hull interior has a basic floor and engine firewall and for what you will be able to see

from the top of the turret it is good enough, but if you wish to have the driver’s and radio operator’s hatches open you will have to source the interior from elsewhere or scratch build. The turret, as with the earlier kit, is nicely done utilising Dragon’s slide-moulding technology and it also features fine weld beads. The 2cm cannons are from the Sd.Kfz. 7/1 and are good but replacement metal barrels would look better as these have the holes present in the flash suppressors at the end of the barrels.

The running gear features rubber rimmed return rollers and road wheels with armoured caps, the suspension is the simplified type and not the multi part nightmare found on Dragon’s earlier Panzer IV kits. I was surprised to find one-piece vinyl tracks in the kit as although I have never used them I can’t help but think that achieving a degree of track sag would be tricky with what are basically ‘rubber bands’. Vinyl tracks are ideal for American tanks as they had a ‘live track’ system that kept the tension on whereas German (and Russian) tanks had a manually adjusted track tensioning system and very often sagged. In my own humble opinion I would have preferred individual links but I know they are not to some people’s taste, due to the length of time taken to prepare them.

There are two types of headlight supplied, Notek or Bosch but no mention as to which

vehicle they were fitted to so some research will be required to pin down a particular time frame.

It’s interesting to note though that in the colour options all four vehicles have Notek headlights.

There is an amendment sheet in the box concerning the front hull and it appears that part ‘Z1’ (which is on sprue ‘T’!) should be replaced with part ‘E16’ instead as this part of the hull did not have zimmerit applied although again I would stress that you check your references.

Four marking options are given in the painting instructions and all vehicles feature three tone camouflage schemes with two in a weathered winter finish.

This should build up into a nice model of the Wirbelwind and the addition of moulded zimmerit will be welcomed by those who are not confident of doing their own with putty or even a pyrogravure (a very fine low wattage soldering iron). Even those who CAN do their own zimm I think will be hard pushed to achieve what Dragon have moulded. Dragon has certainy come a long way since their first attempt on a King Tiger a few years ago.

When I get around to building this kit I will give the vinyl tracks a chance but I’ll be keeping some individual links handy too just in case. Recommended. ■

The zimmerit is beautifully done.

Anyone would be hard pressed to deliver a result this good with home-made zimmerit.

The 3.7 cm gun comes from the earlier Sd.Kfz. 7/1 kit.

Crisp detail on the drive sprocket.

Thanks to The Hobby Company Limited for the review sample www.hobbyco.net Even the raised manufacturer’s lettering is moulded to the tyres.

Nice weld beads are a feature of this kit.

A photo-etched fret is supplied.

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Four options are available from the small decal sheet.

Full length flexible DS tracks are included with this kit.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go Early Production • Kit No. 6767

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he new Dragon 1:35 Type 95 was not a complete surprise when it appeared early this year because Dragon had released a 1:72 example in 2012. This is the second plastic Type 95 kit, following on the older Fine Molds kit. I built a Fine Molds kit some years ago and found it to be a perfectly acceptable model. However, the Dragon kit takes this subject a significant step beyond with some of the best detail I have seen in a recent tank kit. It is an outstanding kit in all respects.

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STARTING THE MODEL Even though it is labelled as "Early Production", the Dragon Type 95 represents that standard production type that saw so much combat service in the Pacific War. While Japanese tanks do not have as broad an appeal as German, US or British subjects, this is an ideal choice as a kit since the type was so widely used in combat. The kit has an enormous potential for markings and diorama options.

On first inspection, it is obvious that Dragon intended to please their important market in Japan. They pulled out all the stops on this kit, using extremely sophisticated slidemoulding techniques to produce a kit that is both highly detailed and easy to assemble. The kit also has a wide range of options such as potential differences in hatch placement and open viewports, so it's a good idea to kook through the instructions to choose the features that are desired.

I started with the suspension.

This went together quite well with a single exception. The kit comes with complete lengths of DS soft tracks. The moulding detail on this is exquisite, complete with hollow guide teeth. However, even if the rear idler is assembled as far to the rear as possible, the track is too loose. This may have been done to permit the modeller to try to add track sag. However, I don't find this type of track the ideal type for this approach, and I decided to show my tank with taught track.

The simplest way around this is to trim off at least one track, and then glue the track together under a wheel to hide the joint. The track glues well, so this wasn't a major issue. With the suspension completed, I began assembling the rest of the hull.

HULL OPTIONS About the only feature of the kit that didn't excite me was the depiction of the tow cables (Part A-17) on the rear hull. I decided to replace these with some soft copper Karaya cables. I also did some detail work on the retaining frame (A-23, A-24) by replacing the vertical rod with some thinner Evergreen plastic rod, and cutting off the tightening handles and positioning them is less stereotyped fashion. This takes a fair amount of careful work. I also hollowed out the rear light (K-1) and the two front lights (B-31) to make it easier to use some MV Lenses. While I was working n this, I primed the photo-etch screens (MA-8, MA-7) with some khaki lacquer paint since these will be hard to reach once they are glued behind the grills.

The kit hull comes with a quite

The finished model prior to painting.

The kit requires very little extra work.

The lower chassis received a coat of Tamiya Khaki Drab while the various parts were still accessible.

a few options for the upper hull.

Some of these involve substituting photo-etch parts for various small hatches and access panels. My only major change was to install a small shelf inside the hull to permit the use of a half-figure driver. I used one of the old Harper Castings figures for the driver. As far as I know, these are no longer being produced. The selection of resin Japanese tank crew figures is quite limited, though Mini-Art has recently released a set of plastic figure. The rest of the hull was assembled out-of-the-box.

The kit comes with beautifully detailed machine guns and the main 37mm gun. I intended to put a figure in the turret and so I didn't use the kit gun. I wanted to depict a tank commander with his head in a typical pose, poking up over the rim of the cupola. There are no figures available for this standard pose, so I had to make my own.

The tank commander figure was made from a Mini-Art Japanese tank crew torso, a Legend resin Japanese tanker head, and some resin arms with Hornet hands.

The figure takes up much of the small turret interior, so I built up a rump gun using some old Academy Stuart tank gun breech bits to fill up what little can be seen of the interior. I hated to waste the lovely 37mm gun in the kit, figuring I can use it more productively on some future project! Another small change I made was to put a couple of small scrap bits of photo-etch on the inside of the cupola (Y-3) to hint at the vision slit covers. I cut off the handles on the inside of the two roof hatches (C-18, C-19) and hollowed them out.

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One of the few areas with extra detail work was the rear where the tow cables were replaced with some Karaya copper cables. The license plate was replaced with a piece of thin sheet plastic rather than the photo etch in the kit.

I replaced the kit gun barrel with a Fine Molds turned brass barrel, but this was simply because I happened to have bought one some years ago to upgrade the old Fine Molds Type 95 kit.

I added some photo-etch bits inside the cupola to suggest the view slit covers, and hollowed the two handled on the cupola hatches.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go Early Production • Kit No. 6767

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The Fine Molds Japanese infantry figure offers excellent detail on the ammo pouches and other gear, but the straps can use some extra attention to make them sharper.

I used some Alliance photo etch intended for German 1:35 figures.

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driver's hatch to replace the thick kit part (B-14) and some plastic substitutes for the photo etch parts in the driver's hatch opening (MA12, MA-13). With the major assembly done, I turned to painting.

PAINTING THE MODEL - JAPANESE TANK CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS I started the painting process before finishing assembly by prepainting the undersides in Tamiya Khaki drab as the basis for later earth shades. The Type 95 was manufactured from 1936 to 1943, so the majority of tanks were painted prior to the introduction of the 1942 colour changes. The scheme in the late 1930s up into

This shows the model after the basic painting has been accomplished but prior to applying a weathering glaze.

1942 started with a base colour of khaki- brown sometimes called “Japanese artillery brown” or "Ordnance Brown" by US intelligence as it was the standard finish for Japanese ordnance through most of the war. Some samples I have seen are more of a rusty brown shade, while others are more in the khaki range.

For modellers not wanting to fuss with mixing their own colours, Gunze Sangyo offers a set of premixed Japanese tank colours for the 1937-42 period in their "Mr. Color for Tanks" set CR604 with the

khaki-brown shade being TC18 "Army khaki". I prefer to use acrylics so I used my own mix which is mainly Tamiya XF-49 Khaki lightened up and warmed with a touch of orange. The two other main colours are dark mahogany brown and dark green.

Since I intended to hand-paint these shades, I selected two Vallejo Game Colors paints. The Game Colors series is not as well known by modellers as the other Vallejo series since they are aimed at wargamers.

However, in my opinion they are the best paints for hand

painting. The two colours I selected were Beasty Brown (72043) and Cayman Green (67). If I had to do the model over again, I think I would have picked a darker brown such as Charred Brown (72045) for more contrast.

The fourth colour in the Japanese schemes was yellow which was applied in narrow bands, often forming a cross when viewed from above the tank. I used Tamiya XF-3 Yellow for this. Yellow is always the most difficult colour to paint, and is best if applied over a white primer so I started by airbrushing some white over the areas where I wanted the stripes and, once dry, I then airbrushed on the yellow. I put some Tamiya A

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A, Japanese tools were usually delivered in the standard IJA khaki-brown colour, but I varied the shades a bit to provide more contrast.

B, A close-up of the tank commander figure, which is based on a MinArt torso and Legends resin head. The Type 95 was not provided with a radio so communication was done with small flags.

C, The ball mounts of the machine guns and the external cover were left in bare metal or given a semi-transparent coat of black lacquer. I painted mine in a mixture of half black and half red, and then buffed it up with graphite from a drafting pencil.

The finished model after painting.

D, The improvements on the two cables add more interest to the rear of the vehicle. The rear tail light is from MV Lenses.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go Early Production • Kit No. 6767

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glass, and then cut masks for the stripes using a hobby knife. Once I had masked the yellow stripes, I painted most of the upper surfaces of the hull in the Khaki-brown colour since it was the base colour.

I then hand-brushed on the dark green and dark brown colours.

Certain other Japanese painting practices are worth mentioning.

The machine gun ball socket and machine gun covers were usually not camouflage painted but were left in bare metal or given a coat of a semi-transparent black protective lacquer. Likewise, armysupplied weapons such as the main gun as well as external tools such as jacks, and shovels were usually provided in artillery khaki-brown.

I varied the colours on the tools a bit, using a somewhat more orange shade of brown for the jack and metal tool parts to provide a little more colour contrast.

On the dirty bits of the lower hull, I followed my usual painting methods. After having already primed the area with a dark earth base (Tamiya XF-51 Khaki drab) I then added more colour depth with lighter shades including Tamiya XF-72 JGSDF Brown, then XF-78 Wooden Deck tan.

Once the basic airbrushing was done, I did a little weathering by applying some "mud splattering", dabbing some light earth colours with a small piece of natural sponge.

Decals I then applied the decals for markings. I mainly used the kit decals with two exceptions. The side hull numbers for the 7th Tank Regiment seemed too small for me, so I used some larger numbers from the Shinsengumi set that I ordered from Hobby Link Japan.

The kit decals lack the small manufacturers plate even though it is provided as a separate photoetch part (MA-16) but I had some spares from some Fine Molds Japanese tank kit decal sheets.

To prevent silvering, I airbrushed some clear gloss acrylic on the areas where I was applying the decals. Once the decals were dry, I sealed them with another coat of Tamiya Clear to prevent damage during the weathering process.

Final Weathering

I used my usual weathering technique for the final stages of painting. I started with a handapplied weathering glaze consisting of a dab of Holbein Sepia oil paint mixed in a solution of Winsor & Newton Liquin Fine Detail as the medium and mineral spirits (white spirits) as the solvent. I usually mix this up in the clear plastic lid from a yogurt container, since it makes it easier to see if the oil paint has been thoroughly mixed into the solution and that there

are no stray blobs of colour. The main difference between a glaze and a normal wash is that the medium keeps more of the paint floating around on the flat surfaces while a conventional wash tends to only flow into crevices. This glazes takes quite a while to dry, more than a day even in dry winter conditions so I speed along the process by putting the model in a modified household food drier, the type used for making dried fruit or jerky. The glaze dries to a glossy finish, so I airbrush the model with Testor's Dullcote.

Finishing the Model I usually mount my model on a small vignette base with figures to give it a sense of place and scale.

I had a nice circular wooden base I found at a model figure show. I cut a disc of .040 Evergreen plastic as the starting point. I sometimes add a coloured separation between the earth base and the wood base and this is made from cutting a second plastic circle of a a little greater diameter that is then painted in a bright colour, in this case, bright green. I started by priming the earth base with some acrylic paint.

I then added texture to the plastic base by painting it in a thin coat of carpenter's glue and then drizzling over the glue with a texture mixture made from leaves and

organic debris chopped fine in a cheap coffee grinder. Once the glue was dry, I painted the earth base in the same colours as the lower portions of the tank, mainly Tamiya JSDF Brown and wooden deck tan. I added some foliage to the base by attaching various textures and colours from the Silflor model railroad foliage line, which is available in the United States through Scenic Express. The larger ferns and other plants were from the laser-cut paper plants available from the German firm Green Line in their diorama series.

Besides the two tank crew figures, I wanted to add a walking rifleman to give a better sense of the size of the tank. Fine Molds recently released an excellent new Japanese infantry set and I selected one of these figures for the base. I swapped a Hornet resin head for the kit's plastic head since the Hornet series offers much better detail. The Fine Molds figure set offers excellent detail on the many small ammunition pounces, tools and other kit, but it can use enhancements on the belts and straps. I mainly used bits from the excellent Alliance Model Works photo-etch German infantry detail set. These are generic enough that they work with many types of figures.

Overall, the Dragon Type 95 is certainly one of the best kits I have built in recent memory, and a joy to assemble. n

The finished model is displayed on a round wooden base that I obtained at a model figure show. Model figure painters use these round bases for cavalry figures, and they are useful for smaller 1:35 scale tanks such as the Type 95.

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Modelspec Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go Early Production.

Kit No. 6767 Accessories Used: Shinsengumi MCD-112 Hiragana and Numbers Decal for IJA Tanks Vol. A Fine Molds Imperial Japanese Army Infantry set (FM37) Harper Castings WWII Japanese Tank Crew 1933-45 Kit No. J-1 (out of production) Legend Japanese Tank Commander No 3537 resin figure (head) Silflor MiniNatur 913-31S Lombardy foliage spring Silflor MiniNatur 725-22S Short weed tufts summer Green Line GL-114-gn Fern 2 Green Line GL-066-gn Jungle pack 4 Paints & Finishing Products: Tamiya XF-49 Khaki Tamiya XF-51 Khaki drab Tamiya XF-72 JGSDF Brown Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck tan Tamiya X-22 Clear Vallejo Game Colors Beasty Brown (72043) Vallejo Game Colors Cayman Green (67) Testor’s Dullcote (bottle) Holbein Sepia oil paint Winsor & Newton Titanium White oil paint Winsor & Newton Liquin Fine Detail 3 Superb detail; easy to assemble.

7 Track is too loose; decals very good but not up the high standards of the rest of the kit.

Available from Dragon kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited www.hobbyco.net

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Detail views of the Fine Molds Japanese infantry figure. The Fine Mold set offers some especially nice rucksacks, canteen, shovels and other infantry accessories.

While Japanese tanks “ do not have as broad an

appeal as German, US or British subjects, this is an ideal choice as a kit since the type was so widely used in combat...

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The foliage is a combination of Silflor MiniNatur items and Green Line paper diorama plants.

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REFERENCES Type 95 Ha-Go History

A detail view of the drive sprocket and tracks on the APG Ha-Go.

TYPE 95 HA-GO LIGHT TANK This Type 95 Ha-Go was located at Aberdeen Proving Ground for many years and was one of the preserved vehicles used by Dragon when researching this kit. The tank is rather beaten up, and is missing many parts and details.

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he Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) operated their new Type 89 medium tank and Type 92 cavalry tank during the first campaigns in China in the early 1930s. The Type 89 proved to be too slow to keep up with motorised infantry units, while the Type 92 cavalry tank was simply too lightly armed and protected. In July 1933, the infantry and cavalry schools completed a design study for a new light tank to fill in the gap between the two existing designs, weighing about 7 tonnes but armed with a 37mm gun. It was powered by the same diesel engine as the Type 89B, but weighed only half as much, offering better road speed.

Construction was handed over to Mitsubishi and the prototype began trials in June 1934.

After extensive tests by both the infantry and cavalry, the light tank was modified and shipped off to the new Independent Mixed Brigade in northern Manchuria. The cold weather trials went extremely well and a second prototype was built

by Mitsubishi in June 1935 based on the lessons learned from the tests.

The design was so satisfactory that it was accepted for production as the Type 95 Ha-go light tank.

The prototypes were armed with a 37mm gun in a one-man turret, but before large scale production commenced, this was modified to include a separate machine gun in a ball mount in an extension on the right rear side of the turret, patterned after the design of the Type 89B turret. The idea was that the tank commander could select to use either the 37mm gun

or the machine gun depending on the mission by traversing the appropriate weapon forward. Other changes were also incorporated into the production vehicle such as extended hull sides to provide more storage of ammunition.

Some of the first production tanks were dispatched to units in northern Manchuria where a peculiar problem was uncovered.

The troops found that the vehicle had poor performance when moving across farm-fields planted with kaoliang (sorghum) as the distance between the furrows coincided with the spacing between the road-wheels. This led to the development of a modified suspension with a small wheel suspended at the centre of each bogie to prevent this problem. A portion of the Type 95 production run was manufactured with this “Manchurian” suspension but the majority were built with the standard design. The Dragon kit represents the standard production type but the "Manchurian" suspension has been offered by Fine Molds.

The Type 95 went through some detail design changes during the course of its production from 1936 to 1943 including extended front fenders and changes in the cupola design. A total of 2,300 were built, making it the most widely produced Japanese tank of World War II. Some Type 95 were re-built as the Type 4 Ke-nu light tank by using turrets from the Type 97 Chiha medium tank when they were improved into the new ShinhotoChi-Ha configuration with the new 47mm gun turret. ■

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A detail view of the gun mantlet and housing on the APG Type 95.

A detail view of the idler wheel on the APG Type 95 as well as the wheel adjustment bolt.

A detail view of the suspension horizontal spring arm.

A view of the muffler on the Type 95 minus the usual protective cage.

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For modellers thinking about leaving front transmission doors open, this is what it looks like inside. The manufacturer’s plate has been enlarged and is shown in the inset below.

This Type 95 belonged to the 3rd Battalion, 14th Tank Regiment in Burma.

It is from the later production series with lengthened fenders.

The Type 95 Ha-go followed the classic layout of Japanese tanks with the asymmetric turret and rear machine gun position. This particular tank is in the markings of Lt. Sikamura’s tank company of the 18th Infantry Regiment on Tinian.

Another useful detail view of the Type 95 of the 14th tank regiment captured in Burma.

A detail view of the right side of the Type 98 37mm gun.

A front view of the 14th Tank Regiment Type 95 showing the bow markings.

For modellers thinking about leaving the right side engine hatch open, this is what it looks like inside. The inset photo in the lower right shows how the swing arm attachment was used to keep the hatch propped open. Japanese tanks in tropical areas often had this hatch left open to help engine cooling.

This is a useful view of the tank interior near the driver’s hatch.

Japanese tanks were painted in silver or white inside, but much of the surface was covered with panels of asbestos for insulation.

Another Type 95 of the 14th Tank Regiment in Burma had four smoke dischargers on the turret left front as provided in the kit. The inset photo shows the smoke candle attachment fitting seen on a Type 97kai Chi-Ha, which was similar but with a different mounting plate.

One reason that the APG vehicle is so beaten up on the left side was that it had the armour cut-away when the tank was displayed indoors in the late 1940s. This helps provide some sense of the interior detail.

One option for the kit would be to convert it into a Type 4 Ke-nu light tank that used a turret from the Type 97 Chi-ha medium tank. This example is preserved at the Kubinka museum in Russia and the tank was found in the Kuriles.

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REFERENCES Type 95 Ha-Go History

The main Japanese defenses on Betio at Tarawa in November 1943 of the 6th Yokosuka Special Naval Landing Force and 7th Sasebo SNLF included seven entrenched Type 95 light tanks like this one.

Another example of one of the Type 95 Ha-Go light tanks left behind on Kiska in the summer of 1943 during the Aleutians campaign.

Another example of a Type 95 Ha-Go of the SNLF that took part in the fighting on Tarawa in November 1943.

One of the more obscure bits of tank history was the fact that these were the only enemy tanks to ever fight in North America. A handful of these light tanks were landed on Kiska and Attu in the Aleutian islands off Alaska in June 1942 when the Japanese army made unopposed landings, but they saw little action in August 1943 when the US Army landed to retake the islands.

At dawn on 16 June 1944, a Special Naval Landing Force tank company attacked the American landing beaches on Saipan with Type 95 Ha-go light tanks, running into intense US tank fire. This SNLF Type 95 has been split open by a direct hit by a 75mm high explosive round. The flag insignia was common on the SNLF tanks.

The next American objective after Saipan was Guam, and this Type 95 belonged to the IJA 9th Tank Regiment which was split between Saipan and Guam. By this stage of the war, the Type 95 was too weakly armoured to stand up to US tank fire.

Marines inspect a Type 95 of the Capt. Hideo Sato’s tank company of the IJA 29th Division knocked out during the August 1944 fighting on Guam. Part of the yellow strip camouflage is evident on the bow. Sato’s tank company used a white band marking around the turret, also evident in this view. The Japanese character “Yi” in the space on the side of the turret indicates this was a tank of the 1st platoon.

Marines inspect a late-production Type 95 that A late production Type 95 with the extended fender, part of the was supporting the IJA 18th Infantry Regiment on light tank company of the IJA 14th Division on Peleliu in September Tinian during the Marshalls campaign in July 1944. 1944. This company was wiped out when it staged a daylight tattack across the airfield on Peleliu on 15 September 1944.

Lt. Kunio Nagabuchi's 1st Tank Company, 7th Tank Regiment was equipped with the Type-95 light tank and one of these tanks is seen destroyed in front of a house in San Manuel on Luzon in the Philippines in January 1945.

Another example of a SNLF Type 95 knocked out in the fighting on Saipan in June 1944.

An alternative view of the same vehicle.

Another late-production Type 95 of the 14th Division tank company on Peleliu taken after the fighting, parked next to a Marine LVT(A)1 Amtank. This Type 95 has the company’s typical markings including the traditional rising sun emblem on the turret side which resembles a three pointed star, plus a white band around the centre of the cupola.

A Type 95 knocked out during the fighting along the Shuri line on Okinawa in April 1945. This was one of 13 Ha-Go light tanks of the understrength IJA 27th Tank Regiment on Okinawa and shows the unit emblem on the turret side.

During the US occupation of Japan after the war, US troops burned many tanks before sending them to factories to be melted for scrap.

This bunch of light tanks is interesting since one of the rare Type 4 Ke-Nu tanks can be seen in the right foreground, minus its 57mm gun.

Another can be seen, second from the left.

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KIT PREVIEW

MiniArt 1:35 MB Type 170V Personenwagen • Kit No. 35095

Ross Ferro reviews MiniArt’s 1:35 scale MercedesBenz Type 170V, a flexible workhorse in military and civilian service during the Second World War.

THE LITTLE LIMOUSINE M iniArt continues to produce some of the most diverse and interesting kits of WWII subjects that aren’t the typical run of the mill. This particular kit continues this trend with the release of another well known wartime motor vehicle to add to the growing list must haves.

The kit comes packed in a sturdy box with a very convincing and eye catching box art picture which includes an extra five German figures from a previous MiniArt release. Inside there are approximately 320 parts as well as 1 sheet of photo etched and a well presented set of 12 pages of instructions with a beautifully colour printed painting references for the motor vehicle and the figures.

Construction of the motor

Markings are supplied for four vehicles.

vehicle is laid out over 48 steps and at first this may seem a tad excessive however the instructions in each step are satisfactorily clear to understand and include painting callouts when required and in turn this ensures you end up with a finished motor vehicle that has been assembled very close to how I imagine the real one was and the level of detail reflects this well.

The lower chassis, engine and power train take up the majority of the first 19 construction steps.

The level of detail that has been captured in plastic and the finesse of the finished motor is amazing and calls out to anyone wishing to take it to the next level with some additional wiring and plumbing, This may be all the more important as the engine hood and side panels with finely moulded see through vents, may be displayed open if desired. The practical use of photo etch parts further adds to the level of finesse and one completed this will be one very detailed car chassis.

The fitting out of the upper body takes us through steps 20 through to 48. This includes the engine firewall and associated fittings, the dashboard, which includes clear plastic instrument faces, and the seats. The front end of the car utilises the photo etched grille much to the benefit of the nicely detailed radiator that you will see through it

and includes the MB logo in its typical prominent place on the top of the hood. The attention to detail and inclusion again of some very fine detailed plastic and photo etch parts showcases this manufacturer’s ability to produce some of the best plastic model kits in the market.

The vehicle is made road ready with very nicely detailed wheels and hubs. The tyres are each made up from four individual segments to give a nicely defined tread pattern. The final fitting of the other external parts completes the vehicle. These includes the doors that have details inside and out, the mirrors, lights with the option of a Notek light for the military versions, spare wheel and a rather large suitcase as an option for the civilian version.

The five figures are constructed in the final step. They are typical MiniArt with nicely moulded details and interesting poses and will look very nice with some careful painting.

In conclusion, this is a beautifully detailed and moulded kit with a lot of detail that will require some attention to construction. Once painted it will very much look the part no matter how you choose to display it.

Highly Recommended. ■

The one-piece upper body. The windscreen has caved in during transport, but the other parts of the body and the windscreen will fix this distortion.

The lower body.

Seat and door trim textures are really nicely done.

The bonnet may be posed open thanks to separate panels.

The side panels feature very fine see–through vents.

The engine is very nicely detailed.

Thanks to Creative Models Limited for the review kit www.creativemodels.co.uk

The wheels are made up from multi-part cross sectional segments.

Clear parts for the windows and lights.

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The photo-etched fret supplies some smaller detail parts to supplement the plastic.

“I’m a lady!” Five figures are supplied, including this female civilian.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Bronco 1:35 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV (2004-2006 Production) • Kit No. CB-35100

BUFFALO BULLY Mark Glidden builds and adds further detail to Bronco’s imposing Buffalo 6x6 MPCV.

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he 1:35 scale Bronco Buffalo MPCV kit enters a modern desert warfare vehicle market that is increasingly populated with MRAPs, tanks, APCs and the like, yet this vehicle stands out as truly unique.

Designed to withstand serious IED blasts, MPCV stands for Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle. With its articulated excavation arm, it is used to probe for or dig-up suspected IEDs. These vehicles are typically seen covered in an array of jammers, satellite and radio communications antennas, IED detectors, flood lights and anything else the crew might use to make their job safer and more effective.

The kit is packed with approximately 300 parts, a photo-etched fret, clear parts, a collection of clear water bottles, three strands of rubber line and decals for three versions. The box cover mentions “2 Options in 1 Kit”, but I’m not quite sure what they’re referring to, as there is really only one option, unless you want to consider antennas and decals as “options”.

SUSPENSION AND DRIVETRAIN The build starts with the suspension and drivetrain assemblies, which at first glance didn’t seem to be all that involved given the rather traditional leafspring suspension used by the Buffalo. However, the complexity of the kit revealed itself early on, with these assemblies taking no less than eleven steps and six pages of instructions.

The parts fit was generally good, with some fitting and a touch of filler needed in certain areas.

Dry fitting is crucial with this kit. Bronco’s instructions, while detailed, need close attention.

Some of the diagrams are not as clear as they could be and it is easy to go astray in some part placement if the instructions are not studied closely. Some of the smaller details were missing from areas of the suspension assembly, but that can easily be remedied with some scratch-building using styrene sheet, rod and strip.

The kit does not include the front airbrake chambers that sit prominently behind the front tyres. This is a major omission, however they were included in the Blast resin set. But attaching the resin airbrake chambers became problematic, as they didn’t fit well in the space provided and there was no real attachment point

for them. Some improvisation was in order and the parts were eventually fit into place. Soldering wire was used for the air lines on all the brakes and the kit supplies photo-etched pieces for the metal shields that go around the rear air brake chambers. Copper braided wire was used for the cables that limit the travel of the rear suspension arms.

The drive shafts from the front and rear transmissions meet at a central transfer case that is housed within a metal shield. These are supposed to be offset from one another where they enter the transfer case, which at first glance seemed as though the parts have been misaligned.

With the suspension in place, the six wheels and two spares are put together. Each tyre consists of two outer halves and a ring of tread. This is a great way to mould the tyre treads, as there is no circumferential seam to deal with.

The four rear wheels mount solidly and their axles, but the front wheels suffer from a very weak connection with their axle. The attachment point is exceedingly flimsy and I managed to break off my front wheels no less than four times during construction.

I finally resorted to squeezing copious amounts of glue into the attachment area and letting it setup overnight, just to get some kind of rigid mounting.

The actual vehicle has cross-bracing inside the suspension supports. This was made with sheet styrene.

The completed complex rear suspension. Brake lines are soldering wire.

INTERIOR The interior of the vehicle consists of two major assemblies, the upper ceiling/sidewalls and the lower tub/hull. The rear interior is full of electronic gear that is mounted on two shelves along with an air conditioning unit. The kit supplies the shelf for the right side of the interior, but lacks the shelf that is located above the air conditioning unit. This shelf was scratch-built and some resin electronic gear from the spares box placed on it.

Once the shelves were built and all the gear mounted, all the electrical connections were done using fine insulated wire.

Located on the ceiling above each of the four rear seating positions is a communications control head. These are not supplied in the kit, so I used resin control boxes from the spares box, making mounting posts from styrene rod. Each control head was then wired, with the wires running back to the communications gear at the rear of the vehicle. A

The front suspension and axle. Missing parts of the suspension supports were scratch-built with styrene. The resin air brake chambers can be seen with their scratch-built mountings

Top view of front suspension. The airbrake chambers were a very tight fit.

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Bronco 1:35 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV (2004-2006 Production) • Kit No. CB-35100

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Scratch built supports for the radio control heads on the ceiling.

Completed radio control heads and wiring.

Scratch-built control panel and box missing from the kit.

The completed control panel and box.

Resin computer terminal for passenger compartment.

Scratch-built shelving with radios for the rear of the vehicle.

long piece that fits neatly into the hull tub and onto this the interior sidewalls are glued to the tub walls. Next, the interior detail bits were put into place.

These consist of seats, fire extinguishers, dashboard, etc.

The instructions don’t provide any colour call-outs for these items, meaning you’ll have to turn to your references. Located in front of the of driver’s air conditioning unit is an instrument panel that is seen in many photos, but not included in the kit. This was scratch-built with styrene, using some aircraft instrument decals for the dial faces. The kit includes decals for the various instruments and placards that go on the dashboard. The seats have moulded-on detail for the aircraftstyle seat harnesses, but there is no variation in the positioning of the harnesses, which gives them a markedly cookie-cutter look. The Blast resin set addresses this by providing seat cushion bottoms with moulded-on belts that are randomly positioned for each seat.

Along with the interior assembly sequence are two pieces that are actually on the outside of the vehicle – the photo-etch rear step and a storage bin located on the rear deck. The kit storage bin was replaced with a photo-etched assembly from the Voyager set.

This has a workable lid that allows the bin to be positioned in the open position and have all sorts of things stuffed inside it.

The quilted areas on the interior walls and ceiling were painted with Gunze Sangyo H61 IJN Grey, while the seats were done in Tamiya XF-61 German Grey with black seat harnesses. The instrument panel was sprayed in Gunze Sangyo H404 Khaki Brown, which contrasted well with the exterior colour. The communications equipment was painted Gunze Sangyo H319 Green.

Most of the interior components were then dry-brushed with Model Master Afrika Dunkelgrau.

EXTERIOR

The completed computer and radio shelf.

The radio shelf attached to the rear wall and related wiring.

The engine grill and front bumper were assembled and attached to the vehicle. Here the Voyager set provides detail parts for both to refine the look. One notable improvement over the plastic part is the photo-etched step that is located under the front bumper.

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The completed roof assembly. The orange box is the arm controller and a computer screen may be seen at the front.

Rear interior with added details and weathering. The computer terminal may be seen in this view. The yellow object is a flashlight.

The completed interior prior to weathering.

Photo-etched storage bin and rear decking. A non-skid texture has been sprayed onto the surfaces.

Front interior. Red canisters are fire extinguishers.

The air conditioning unit at the rear of the vehicle.

The arm control box mounted on the interior.

Storage box in-place.

Rear interior. The air conditioning unit is on the left, while the radio shelf is on the right.

Completed interior prior to weathering.

Entry ladder at the rear of the vehicle.

The grey box is from the Blast resin set.

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The resin roof storage box.

Front fender detail.

Right side with photo-etch arm support and antenna mount on side.

at the left front bumper. This is also supplied in the kit, but for added detail I used the Voyager set to replace the kit parts. This went together fairly easily, except that I found that folding a perfectly square tube is not the easiest of tasks. Once installed, some black insulated wire was used for the cabling. In addition to the floodlights provided in the kit, I added four more resin lights from the Blast set. In photos these can be found positioned just about anywhere on the vehicle.

The rear deck was then put together. This includes the entry door, of which there is only one (open or closed) and the entry

The muffler with photo-etched shield.

Dome antenna attached and roof hatches.

ladder (folded or extended).

The Blast set also contains a rectangular box that goes on the deck opposite that of the storage bin. I have no idea what this is for, but it added to the coolness factor of the model.

ANTENNAS To me, this is where the Buffalo gets much of its identity. It has enough antennas to be mistaken for a Cold War Russian trawler.

The instructions have antenna diagrams for Army, USMC and a French vehicle (although the decal sheet also comes with Canadian markings). Between what you get in the kit and the Voyager antenna

The rear whip antenna mounts and rear resin spotlights and wiring.

set, you have a plethora of choices.

I went with a mix of a satellite antenna, two Duke antennas, the domed GPS antenna and a couple of whip antennas on the rear. Looking at photos you can find just about any configuration.

With the exception of the satellite antenna supplied in the kit, the Voyager set was used for the rest.

Most everything went together smoothly, but the Voyager photoetch dome antenna mount on the side of the hull had to be modified to get it to sit flush onto the side.

THE ARM The excavation arm is what makes the Buffalo the Buffalo.

Construction was straightforward, but care was needed to make sure all the various parts were in alignment as each section of the arm went together.

The entire arm assembly is designed to extend/retract, but for added stability and strength I just glued each segment into position.

The kit simplifies some details on the arm and omits others altogether. Brackets that support much of the plumbing are mouldedon, which is completely unusable if you wish to make the lines at all realistic. These were removed and replaced with photo-etched and scratch-built pieces. A number of hydraulic connections were missing

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Photo-etch Rhino mounted to front bumper.

Resin Duke antennas attached, along with satcomm antenna, side baskets, Rhino mount on front bumper and spare tyre wrench cable.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Bronco 1:35 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV (2004-2006 Production) • Kit No. CB-35100

B so these were made-up from The complex photo-etched ladder ready to be mounted on right side.

Here, the pre-shade colour of Raw Sienna has been sprayed on.

Base coat of the sand colour sprayed on.

Detail painting of the different parts.

styrene tubing.

Instead of using the kit provided vinyl line, all the hydraulic lines were constructed from soldering wire or insulated wire. The wire for the TV camera atop the arm was simply made from thin insulated wire wrapped around a drill bit.

The spindle at the base of the arm assembly where it would have mounted on the kit arm base was cut off, as it wasn’t needed when using the resin arm base. As there was no positive way to attach the arm to the resin arm base, a hole was drilled into the base and a short length of brass tubing inserted and glued into position.

The brass tube fitted snugly into the base of the arm and once glued in position, provided a rigid support for the arm.

PAINTING AND FINAL BITS

The model ready for final assembly and weathering.

These vehicles are typically seen in the ubiquitous desert sand colour of U.S. military vehicles. A good match for this is Model Master U.S. Army/Marines Gulf Armour Sand. Once the model was mostly complete, all the openings were masked-off and a pre-shade coat of Testor’s Model Master Raw Sienna was sprayed over the model. This was intended to provide a shading effect for the following U.S. Army/ Marines Gulf Armour Sand colour, but when I sprayed that on I got a little over-zealous and managed to obliterate much of the intended effect. Lesson learned. The base colour was then post-shaded with Model Master Sand.

Once this was done, the long process of painting all the details commenced. This was all done by spraying, hand-brushing or a combination of the two. The tyres and mud flaps were painted in Model Master U.S. Army Helo Drab, which is a nice shade for these rubber-like components. Once the detail painting was done, the prepainted stowage pieces could be added and where needed, fastened down with straps made from metal foil or strips of Tamiya tape.

Decals are provided for three versions and the U.S. Army version seemed to be the most interesting of the bunch. These vehicles tend not to see much in the way of severe weathering, but some photos show vehicles with some chipping around the front end and stowage baskets so I added a bit using some grey paint dabbed on with a fine sponge.

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and stowage in place, the model was sprayed with Alclad Klear Kote Flat. Once dry it was given a wash of Raw Umber oil paint.

The masking was then removed and the windows were set in place.

The fit was so good that they were simply pressed into place without the use of any glue.

The final act was to use the set of SKP lenses for the Buffalo, which replaced all the lighting and reflector lenses. These added an incredibly realistic look to the model that can’t be duplicated with paint.

FINAL THOUGHTS This is a great kit and overall the

parts fit and level of detail were very good. Bronco chose to omit a number of prominent details, which is curious considering the overall level of detail in the kit.

Still being a bit of a tyro when it comes to armour modelling, I found this kit to be quite challenging in a number of ways. Some of the

assemblies were rather complex and at times the instructions didn’t help matters any, but these issues were overcome and didn’t detract from the enjoyment I had with this kit. I’d be reluctant to recommend this kit to the novice modeller, but it will be a pleasant challenge to the intermediate armour builder. ■

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KIT PREVIEW

Bronco 1:35 Humber Armoured Car Mk.II • Kit No. CB35085

Al Bowie is impressed with Bronco’s newest British wheeled vehicle – the 1:35 scale Humber Armoured Car Mk.II.

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he Rootes Motor Group undertook design of an armoured car that was modelled heavily on the GUY and like it, based on a prewar field artillery tractor (KT 4) being built for the Indian Army

by Karrier Motors. The hull and turret were supplied by GUY and mated to the Karrier Chassis and drive train. These became the Karrier Armoured Car although renamed the Humber as it was thought the Karrier name would cause confusion with the carrier family of light tracked vehicles.

The vehicle was immensely popular in the Western Desert where it replaced the worn out Rolls Royce, Fordson and unsuitable Marmon Herrington models being used at the time.

The 11 Hussars record its issue in 1941 as extremely significant being the first modern Armoured car they had received and on par or superior to its main protagonists the DAK & Italian Armoured Car units.

Bronco’s 1:35 scale Humber Mk.II Armoured Car comprises 766 Styrene parts plus a good sized fret of a further 61 PE parts although approx 75 of these parts are from the later kit and not for use in this kit. When I opened the kit box I was surprised to see so many parts on 15 densely packed sprues and marvelled at the

finesse of detail on those parts.

Detail on the mouldings is crisp and very well done with the styrene being in a sand colour.

These parts when combined will produce a highly detailed and accurate Humber Mk II Armoured car. No crew is provided however I believe Bronco will offer a separate crew set at a later date as they have for most of their artillery kits and British AFV kits.

The kit offers a full interior and a very detailed and complete engine and drive train. I can assure you that kit will not be a quick build! The instructions are in colour and unlike the latest fad, are A4 sized which aids those of us whose eyesight is no longer at its peak. Each section is well illustrated with excellent exploded diagrams supported by coloured CAD illustrations indicating overall placement. The steering can be made to operate if you carefully follow the instructions although this will be a very delicate operation and I would recommend gluing it in the position required.

Bronco has obviously studied the real vehicle well and construction is along the lines of a real vehicle possessing many multi-part assemblies that to this observer could have been done in fewer parts with only a small loss of detail. The interior is very complete and even offers the items stowed in the various

The photo-etched fret features sand channels, racks and more.

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boxes and shelves. The turret interior is very busy and complete to my references. Bronco has maintained the level of detail on the outside and offers almost all of the official external stowage for a desert vehicle and unlike other manufacturers not just the PE racks with 6 individual multimedia flimsy cans being provided. A multipart PE sun compass is thoughtfully provided for the turret along with photoetched antenna mounts and sand channels.

This would have to be one of the most complete and detailed kits I have yet seen and it is definitely not for the newcomer or the impatient. The construction sequences are logical and easy to follow although getting some parts off the sprue will need a lot of care to prevent breakage. I commend Bronco for tackling this subject which was really the first modern British armoured car and whose role in the desert is often overshadowed by the late coming Daimler, played such a crucial role in the success of the 8th Army.

This is a highly welcome addition to the growing family of Commonwealth AFVs and one that has not been available as a mainstream 1:35 scale release before. The kit is very complete and offers full official stowage and a complete interior, detailed suspension, workable steering and highly detailed engine and compartment. It will not be an easy build and will require a lot of patience but the end result will a stunning replica of this important AFV. Full marks to Bronco for offering a kit of this significant AFV. Highly Recommended. ■

Bronco kits are available online from Hannants and retailers worldwide

The main upper hull part. Note the teeth on the turret ring.

Separate fenders.

The two main portions of the turret.

The kit is packed with detail, which means lots of tiny parts!

Plenty of spare ammo here.

Clever moulding for the five tyres.

The kit’s clear parts.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Cyberhobby 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf C w/Mine Roller DAK • Kit No. 6752

ROLLING ACROSS THE DESERT Gary Edmundson builds Cyberhobby’s 1:35 scale Panzer II with mineroller, despite the best efforts of the instruction!

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bout a year ago, the folks at DML ran some pictures by us of a Panzer IIC in the African desert equipped with what looked like a welded support for two mine-rolling wheels attached to the front of the hull. Dragon’s designers studied the half dozen or so grainy images, and a kit was developed based on the photos as a reference. Whether this contraption was ever used has not been documented to my knowledge, and therefore

the kit is more or less a one-off experimental design that had at least some testing time with the Deutsches Afrika Korps.

I chose the project based on the idea of building something quite unique, with some rust coloured support frame, and a first opportunity to put together one of DML’s Panzer II models.

PANZER IIC CONSTRUCTION I realised soon into the construction of the model that the instruction sheet left a lot of

guesswork as to how the model went together. As technical consultants to DML, Tom Cockle and myself are rarely given the chance to build the kit to confirm the instructions before release, and this one proved that it would have been beneficial to have done so.

The idler supports are not flagged in the instructions, but were found on one of the sprues labelled “G4”. Three cover plates shown as moulded to the rear of the hull actually need to be found (parts A36) and glued into place.

The rear left light support labelled N19 needs the light part J36 glued onto it. The front armoured plate features moulded on hinges for the driver’s visor, yet the instructions call out the hinges as being separate parts N26.

The bottom half of the right rear stowage box is not labelled (actually it’s part A13), and is shown in the instruction sheet to rest on a rear support which consists of a large length of solid plastic. In a separate diagram, this rear support is shown as a

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An Etch Mate tool was used to help bend the photo etched parts for the frame of the mine roller.

Epoxy putty filled one of the inside wheels rather than use the disc provided in the kit which would have adversely affected the spacing.

A strip of scrap styrene sheet helped to correct a gap on the glacis plate. It was cemented into place and trimmed flush when dry.

different configuration, requiring two delicate photo-etched metal brackets to be glued in place as a rear support.

The aerial mast is not labelled with a part number, but is part A27. I find these DML plastic aerials to be too thick, especially near the top, and so I whittle them down with a sharp hobby knife to a more convincing look.

The addition of the turret front is not shown on the instructions. I needed to add part N1 Some fiddling was necessary

to align the running gear, which was tacked into place with a small amount of cyano glue so that it could be removed easily if necessary. The track links were of the “Magic Track” design, and were delicately assembled making ten links at a time, and then glued onto the assembled running gear to get a good “sit”. Since DML’s drive sprocket was re-designed to have the correct number of drive teeth (26), the track links from the earlier design would not fit them.

A number of teeth were sliced off A Figures from Tristar were modified with new arms and a head from Alpine Miniatures.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Cyberhobby 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf C w/Mine Roller DAK • Kit No. 6752

The axe is missing from this kit, so the shovel brackets were modified to accommodate one from the parts box. Aber’s tool brackets proved a better option than the kit supplied parts.

The photo-etched frame was glued together using super glue.

The commander’s headset was from a set of TANK figures from Russia, and the toggle switch and throat mike were made from styrene. Wiring for the radio gear was thin copper from an electrical cord.

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around the front of the sprockets, with the result being barely noticeable. When dry, the glue joints of the track links tended to be a bit weak in places, and some sections fell apart. These were all painted separately and assembled together later when attaching them to the model after painting.

A fairly complete interior is included with the model, which is totally hidden when the kit is built. Since I planned on manning the turret, all of the interior components were left out.

A noticeable gap was evident at the front of the tank’s glacis plate.

This was filled with sheet styrene.

Aber’s photo-etched metal tool clasps were formed and added to the vehicle’s tools. DML’s etched brass ones supplied with the kit do not fit together properly at all.

There is a noticeable absence of

All components were spray painted black as a pre-shadow to the base colours.

the axe on this model, typically stowed beneath the shovel. I found one in the spares box and adjusted the brackets of the shovel on the left fender to accommodate the axe beneath it.

Mine Roller Construction The mine roller frame is supplied in etched brass that needs to be either soldered or cemented together with cyano glue. I have been through marathon sessions of soldering brass parts in the past and didn’t want to take that route, although strength of the joints is a definite plus for that method.

Using an old Etch-Mate bending tool, I pieced together the fame as carefully as possible using generous amounts of cyano and not placing too much stress on the joints as I manipulated the assembly.

The two rolling wheels consisted of four sections each, with spokes.

Tamiya’s NATO Brown and Lifecolor acrylic Rust Base Color UA702 were “sponged” onto the frame using a piece of ScotchBrite.

No one could accurately figure out where these originated, although captured Bren Carrier parts were suggested. The wartime photos showed dark outer rims that appeared similar to tyres, but to make these out of rubber would seem illogical. Because the spoke

Hair spray was then airbrushed onto the rusty base finish.

A wet brush was used to scrub off some of the grey paint at random. This was sealed with a protective coat of Future floor acrylic.

centres showed no light passing through, DML supplied a disc to add in the middle, but I chose to press in epoxy putty so as to keep consistency of the gaps between each wheel section.

The four small segments that join the frame to the hull of

The frame received a mottled coat of Tamiya’s XF-20 Medium Grey.

A wash of Lifecolor UA703 Rust Light Shadow 1diluted with tap water was applied to the frame.

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The track runs were airbrushed using Floquil’s Weathered Black.

The Panzer IIC was painted a base coat of Tamiya XF-60 Dark Yellow and XF-59 Desert Yellow mixed 50/50, and then camouflaged with XF-49 Khaki.

the tank are labelled R2 in the instructions, but are actually K5 on the sprue. Similarly, the mounting post for the wheel section labelled R6 is actually K4, wheels shown as R1 are K1, and the axle for the wheels is not labelled on the instructions but is K6. There is a second “K” sprue which contains the weights that sit on the forward end of the frame assembly, and the right hand one labelled K1 in the instructions should be K2. Part of the challenge of building these kits is seeing how much trouble the instruction sheet can get you into.

The pins to lock the posts in place (just above the concrete block weights) did not appear on the sprues, so brass rod was substituted.

After the painting and weathering phase, the frame assembly was cemented to the front of the tank by drilling holes in both components, and anchoring

The figures were prepared for painting by first priming with Tamiya’s lacquer based grey primer, then pre-shadowed by spraying them black. The faces were masked to help with the painting process later.

the parts together with brass tubing for strength.

Adding Figures To give some life and perspective to the overall look of this model, I added a couple of figures to the turret. The tank commander is directing his driver to navigate a test course using the large mine rolling contraption, and an interested party is suggesting the route from his side.

The main bodies of the tank commander and his associate kneeling to the side were taken from Tristar’s German Tropical Panzer Crew kit no. 009. The commander’s head was an extra from an Alpine Miniatures DAK set, and the arms for both figures were selected from a very well stocked parts box. After positioning the arms, all joints were filled with epoxy putty and sanded smooth.

The commander’s lower right

Sand-coloured pastel chalk were powdered and mixed with Tamiya’s acrylic thinner, then brushed onto the track runs. They were subsequently drybrushed with a mix of silver enamel toned down with raw umber oil paint.

side had to be heavily trimmed back to fit inside the tiny cupola. A throat mike, earphones and associated wiring were added using thin copper wire and parts from the spares box. I had to move his right arm out of the way of the cupola hatch, unfortunately making it look like the commander was speaking into the toggle switch for the throat mike.

The figures were painted by airbrushing them with Lacquer based primer, masking their faces and then painting them black as a pre-shade. A khaki-green shade of Tamiya acrylic was lightly airbrushed over this, and the uniforms were then shaded and highlighted by brushing on various blends of Vallejo colours. The faces and hands were base coated with Testor’s Desert Tan enamel, and then finished using artist’s oils.

Painting the Vehicle I started the painting process by airbrushing the vehicle Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black. This acts as a great pre-shadow, and gives the model some definition after a lightly applied base colour. The base colour was then applied using a mixture of XF-60 Dark Yellow mixed 50/50 with Desert Yellow XF-59 which made an equivalent of RAL 8000. This colour was applied to DAK vehicles with an additional 1/3 covering of RAL 7008, matched on this model using Tamiya XF-49 Khaki.

The tyres on the road wheels and return rollers were painted using Vallejo’s Black Grey, and the tools were similarly picked out using acrylic colours from the same manufacturer. Any metal tools were painted black, to be A

A khaki green mix of Tamiya acrylic was airbrushed on the figures, keeping the darker shadows created by the black undercoat.

Vallejo acrylics were used to pick out the highlights and details of the figures, and the faces were finished with artist oil paints.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Cyberhobby 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf C w/Mine Roller DAK • Kit No. 6752

B dry brushed later with silver

Powdered chalk pastel was applied to the lower regions of the tank in wet form to start, and then blended with the dry powder later.

The outer edges of the mine roller wheels were metalized with rust coloured weathering a dry brushing of silver enamel and raw umber oil paint.

I realised soon into the “ construction of the model that the instruction sheet left a lot of guesswork as to how the model went together...

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An old trophy was used for the display base for the model.

After spreading the ground mix, a quickly improvised tool was made to make impressions in the clay for the mine roller.

enamel toned down with raw umber oil paint (which I refer to as metalizer).

Pre-assembled track link sections were spray painted using Floquil’s Weathered Black. I deliberately use a lacquer-based paint on the tracks since the weathering process is done with Tamiya acrylic thinner that would attack an acrylic finish. When dried, the track sections were brushed with a mixture of earthcoloured pastel powders mixed with Tamiya’s acrylic thinner. This, in turn, was wiped off the points of contact of the track were later dry brushed with the metalizer mixture of silver enamel and raw umber oil paint. The track sections were then attached to the model using cyano glue, ensuring the upper sections sat nicely down on the return rollers since they do tend to spring upward.

The lower and rear sections of the model were then airbrushed with a light dusty mixture of Tamiya’s XF-57 Buff and XF-55 Deck Tan which was well-diluted 80/20 thinner to paint. This gave a look to the model of having driven a few miles in the desert.

Working in small sections at one time, the entire model was dampened with mineral spirits, and given a wash with diluted raw umber and black oil paints. This technique, applied at this point in the process, takes away the flatlook of the paintwork and gives the detail more definition. The consistency and amount of the paint was varied along with the ration of umber/black depending on what was being highlighted (low-lighted?). The paint was also applied directly onto the crevices and details of where it was needed, and feathered outward so as to leave no “tide-marks”. When working on any vertical surfaces, there was a deliberate attempt to leave a downward streak of colour to emulate staining from rain etc, despite this being a dry, desert scenario.

The same pastel powder/ acrylic thinner mixture applied to the track sections mentioned previously was daubed onto the lower areas of the model especially around the running gear. Dry pastel powder was then scrubbed over this to vary the colour and soften the edges of the wet application. The pastel dust was also brushed over the entire model, allowing the dust to accumulate in the cracks and corners of the detail. Oil paint wash was again added where necessary to re-define any lost detail and to add grease and oil stains.

Painting the Mine Roller Assembly The photo-etched frame assembly was primed with Tamiya’s lacquer based grey primer by decanting the rattle-can into an old Tamiya paint jar, then airbrushing on the resulting liquid. This method allows more control over the application rather than using the paint right out of the rattle-can. Care must be taken to allow the paint to de-gas itself after it leaves the pressurised can. Although the liquid looks harmless sitting in its new jar, just a small amount of agitation will have the stuff bubbling over onto the hobby bench or kitchen table making a very sticky mess. I take a toothpick and stir the primer slowly enough to keep it under control so that it can be poured safely into the airbrush cup.

Using a painting process gleaned from Miguel Jiminez’s AK Interactive series of weathering magazines, the assembly was sprayed next with XF-1 Black.

Tamiya’s NATO Brown XF-68 was “sponged” onto parts of the frame and wheel mounts with a small chunk of ScotchBrite, followed by similar treatment using Lifecolor brand acrylic UA702 Rust Base Colour. An acrylic hairspray was then decanted from the spray can and airbrushed onto this.

When the hairspray had dried, Tamiya’s XF-20 Medium Grey was lightly sprayed in patches over the frame assembly. Within a short while of this drying, a short-bristled brush dampened with water was run over the grey surface, scrubbing off the outer layer of paint in a random fashion.

Since the water soaks through the medium gray application, it dissolves the hairspray and allows the paint to be removed to give a very “weathered” look. When the desired effect had been achieved, the surface was then sealed by airbrushing on a protective layer of Future floor acrylic.

To complete the rusty look of the frame, a diluted mixture of Lifecolor UA703 Rust Light Shadow 1 was brushed onto the surface, followed by a dusting of some brown and orange pastel powders. Tiny amounts of black were spray painted onto areas that would have been burnt by welding, and a silver pencil highlighted the middle of this to resemble the weld itself.

The mine rolling wheels were painted black and then the centres were airbrushed with the same base colour used on the tank. Even though the outer edges looked like rubber tyres in the wartime photos, the kit parts were painted to look like they were made from dark metal by giving them a rusty, weathered, metallic appearance.

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The commander figure had to be trimmed down heavily on the right side to fit into the cupola. Chipped paint was simulated liberally around the hatch opening.

Final Touches After joining the mine-roller assembly to the tank, pastel dust was scrubbed onto parts of the frame that would accumulate dust and dirt, matching this part of the weathering to the vehicle.

The vehicle received a few paint chips here and there using Vallejo’s Black Grey applied with a fine 000 brush. Rust coloured pastel powders both orange and darker brown were rubbed onto the muffler shroud suggesting discolouration from heat.

Display Base The finished project needed a display base due to the nature of the construction. I happened to salvage an old wooden trophy award and found it to be the ideal size to place the model on. The metal plaque was pried off, and the surface coated with a thin layer of Aves modelling clay “Master Mache”. For a base colour, I mixed in a few squirts of Liquitex acrylic umber and sienna paints that come in large tubes.

Impressions were made on the surface for the tank to sit in, but for the rollers, I needed something indicative of the four-wheeled sections. The actual rollers were already part of the model and could not be easily used – I had to improvise, and fairly quickly.

Checking the spares box I came across some old Tamiya Marder II sprues containing spare wheels

of a matching width from a build many years ago. With three of these and a capped road wheel on the end I was able to make a quick device to press into the soft clay.

After the clay had dried for a day or so, I added some small grit using real sand and also industrial oil spill absorbent. Effort was made to keep the bits out of the impressions made for the model. When dry, the groundwork was painted with a mixture of Tamiya brown and buff coloured acrylics. This seemed a bit too red, and so German Yellow XF-60 was mixed with White XF-2 approximately 50/50 and sprayed over that, resulting in a more desert-like appearance.

Conclusion DML has presented a very unique subject for the modeller that captures interest and gives a chance to explore new avenues in painting and weathering. They also send the modeller down paths of pure frustration with the quality of the instruction sheets, but despite this give a challenge to create something slightly different from the mainstream. It was a pleasure to complete a small vignette in a fairly short period of time, and it has rekindled an interest for me in the DAK theatre of WWII. n

The concrete weights were painted a tan-grey and weathered with artist oil paints

Modelspec Cyberhobby 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf C w/Mine Roller DAK

Kit No. 6752

3 High level of detail; unique subject.

7 Many errors and omissions in the instructions.

Available from Dragon kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited www.hobbyco.net

Rating

The Aves Master Mache base had oil adsorbent and sand glued to the surface with PVA glue, then was painted with a 50/50 mix of Tamiya XF-60 Dark Yellow and XF-2 White.

The muffler shroud received a dusting of brown and orange pastel colours to show the effects of heat.

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Incoming HUMBROL WORK STATION, CUTTING MAT, ACRYLIC PAINT CANS AND CLEAR VARNISH

Some new goodies from Humbrol arrived recently; a Work Station, a cutting mat, acrylic spray paint and clear varnish.

Starting with the Work Station, it is moulded in a tough black styrene and is really quite sturdy with very little flex in it.

It measures (H) 67mm x (W) 485mm x (D) 335mm and has double depth sections for holding 12ml, 14ml and 28ml Humbrol paint pots, tool and brush holders and a section for A4 sized instruction sheets. It also features rubber feet so there is no danger of scratching that expensive dining table plus with the Work Station being rigid it lessens the chances of spilling paint on your expensive carpets when carrying it through the house.

The cutting mat is A4 size and designed to fit in the Work Station although it should be noted that it is supplied separately. The mat is in a neutral grey colour (no, not the Federal Standard Neutral Grey) and marked with various measurements and angles, particularly useful are the various scale converters that cover 1/72, 1/76, 1/48, 1/32 and 1/24 in Metric and Imperial lengths.

The new acrylic paint is a solvent based aerosol rattle-can type and contains 150ml. The samples supplied were Matt 106 Ocean Grey, Matt 160 German Camouflage Red-Brown, Gloss 68 Purple and Gloss 38 Lime Green. To test the paint I chose Ocean Grey and sprayed it onto a A4 sized sheet of styrene and as you’d expect the first coat was patchy however after leaving it for 30 minutes (as recommended on the can) the second coat was smooth and very matt indeed.

Obviously I was in a well ventilated area (the back room and the window was open) but the smell wasn’t overpowering as opposed to automotive rattle can spray which can take ages to disperse and something I could never use indoors. For a primer coat, this new Humbrol stuff is a very good alternative as it is smooth and fast drying although for general spraying a lot of masking will be required due to the overspray.

Finally we come to the Clear Varnish. The info sheet supplied describes it a “thin, water based varnish and the formulation is self-levelling“, something that sounded rather familiar, so with that in mind I found an aircraft canopy in the spares box, gave it a dunk and left it to dry on a tissue to soak up the excess. After 30 minutes or so it had dried to a nice clear finish, covering various scuff marks that you’d expect from being in a spares box for years.

Using a paintbrush I then applied some to a test model previously sprayed with Tamiya Acrylic and after two coats a decent shine developed plus no brush marks were apparent either. I cleaned the brush out with water and it was completely free of varnish, also the Clear hadn’t reacted with the acrylic paint and when dry it seems quite durable and resistant to fingerprints.

A lot of modellers bemoaned the loss of Kleer when Johnsons changed the formula (myself included) and their new product is just not the same. In fact bottles of the original Kleer have been fetching silly prices on a well-known internet auction site.

In my (humble) opinion this new product from Humbrol has taken its place as it does the same job as Kleer with the added advantage that it will be a LOT easier to clean out airbrushes and paint brushes without resorting to exotic chemicals. One thing that I haven’t tried yet is bedding down decals with it as Johnsons Kleer did this quite nicely without the aid of decal solvents however with Humbrol Clear being water based I can’t see any problem with using solvent, something that HAS happened with the Johnsons stuff.

Kleer is dead, long live the Clear!

All Recommended.

Thanks to Airfix for the sample www.airfix.com Andy King

The cutting mat fits perfectly inside the work station.

The mat is supplied separately.

Humbrol’s new range of acrylic sprays will be suitable for a wide range of applications.

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KIT PREVIEW

Dragon 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.38(t) Ausf.S mit Fuel Drum Trailer • Kit No. 6435

Dragon has updated its 1:35 scale Praga to the Ausf.S variant with a fuel trailer.

Graham Tetley takes a look.

BANG THE DRUM ALL DAY

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ragon’s latest addition to their 38(t) line is an almost identical offering to the recent Ausf G version, kit 6434. In usual Dragon style, they combine the basic kit, throw in a few sprues from another kit, and add a minimum of new tooling to get another version on the shelves. Voila!

So what’s new? We get three new sprues, two plastic and one etched, as well as a new turret shell. Sprue ‘R’ contains a new additional front armour plate as well as a new glacis part, whilst Sprue ‘G’ contains the carriage for the single fuel drum trailer.

The new ‘B’ etched parts mainly cover the fuel drum straps and other parts. You have all of the corrected interior parts from 6434 included although there are still some omissions, but you can’t see them when the kit is closed up so it is no biggie. The kit also contains two pieces of braided metal wire, one length of flexible rubber hose and a new set of water-slide decal markings schemes for 4 vehicles, three of which are for unidentified units.

Detail throughout is outstanding and from the main parts that I have assembled the fit is very good. All parts on my example were flash-free and contain crisp detail with no sink marks whatsoever. Any knockout pin marks were in areas that would not be seen or covered by other parts.

A fully detailed interior comes with this kit. The engine, transmission, and many other

accessories are all there with lots of lovely small details. The engine is broken down into many separate parts and nothing is missed apart from all the wiring.

Dragon can’t do everything for us!

Etched brass adds detail to the original plastic parts. The turret interior features the ammunition stowage lockers as well as most other smaller items. What is included is good enough when you consider what will be viewable through the open hatches.

Tracks and suspension are the usual Magic Tracks where the guide horns are hollow and the links have a lovely cast texture and extremely faint casting numbers.

The road wheels and main sprockets are detailed on both their inner and outer faces, while the return rollers include manufacturer’s name on the rubber tire rims in miniscule lettering.

The hull is a single slidemoulded part that contains some lovely interior and exterior detail. The kit provides options for the idler wheel adjustment mechanism and both the hull and turret 7.92mm machine guns are beautiful multi-part assemblies with a slide-molded barrel and hollow muzzle.

Worthy of note is the detail on the head pads of the separate hatch lids – no ejector pin marks and some superb detail.

The track-guards are separate and feature full details on the upper and lower faces. All the tools are separate parts and their holding clamps are provided on the brass fret. The perforated grouser

box is provided as an optional plastic or etched brass assembly.

The main turret shell is a slide moulded single part, modified to now contain sharper bolt detail and thinner side wall armour, to which you then add a full interior.

Dragon provides a multi-part commanders cupola with clear plastic vision blocks and another nicely detailed hatch lid with crash pad. To the lower rear plate you add the ammunition stowage before fixing it and the turret race to the main shell.

Whilst the trailer itself is a new part, the fuel drums and other bits come from the earlier Panzer IV Tauchpanzer, kit 6402. The drums are beautifully done, as is the wording stamped on both drum ends. There are only 20 plastic parts to this trailer so construction is very simple.

Instructions are typical Dragon, sometimes confusing, but take your time and all will work out well.

The addition of the fuel trailer makes this a worthy companion to Dragon’s 38(t) stable. Dragon have left some room for extra detail regarding the interior, but bearing in mind what can be seen through the hatches any omissions do not in my view detract from what is a sound kit. This is not a 3 in 1 version as the parts are specific to the ‘S’ model so if you want one, grab it now. My only question is when can we have the fuel trailer as a separate kit?

Highly Recommended. ■

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The hull tub.

The one-piece turret shell.

The interior parts.

Even the undersides of the fenders are fully detailed.

Detail on the transmission parts.

Thanks to The Hobby Company Limited for the sample www.hobbyco.net

New etched parts.

The new decal sheet.

The new glacis parts – no bolt heads missed here!

The new single drum trailer.

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A round-up of the latest news and releases in 1:72 and 1:76 Schatton Modellbau

1:72 scale DB/MB L4500 S German Heavy Truck • Kit No. 72001 Schatton Modellbau is a company that specialises in turned metal gun barrels in all scales for armour, aircraft and ships. I am told this is their first full injection moulded plastic kit. If this is the case, it is a real credit to them.

Confusion reigns over the title of this vehicle. On the box top, it says DB L4500 S (Daimler Benz L4500 S) whereas in the instructions it is called an MB L4500 S (Mercedes Benz L4500 S). I understand that in 1926, it was agreed that all Daimler-Benz vehicles would be names Mercedes Benz, so should it be MB L4500 S? I am not sure!

Regardless of the confusion, this is a lovely kit. It rivals anything done by Roden, Revell Germany or any of the resin manufacturers and I think is the first of this big Merc in 1:72 scale plastic.

The kit comprises 78 sand coloured parts on 4 sprues, 1 piece of clear acetate for wind screens, 1 small decal sheet and a 6 page fold-out instruction sheet with a parts plan, 15 construction diagrams plus 1 page of colour instructions.

The kit is very well detailed with no distortion or flash, and optional metal or late war wooden cabs and spare wheel arrangements.

The “A” sprue contains all of the chassis parts including axles, springs, drive shafts, cab floor, top and side engine covers and other small parts. “B” has the two types of cab, metal and wooden (the

doors on the metal cab can be modelled open), both types of mud guards and radiator grills.

Sprue “D” is all the body (cargo tray) parts including two types of side boards although only one is mentioned in the instructions. “C” is the four rear duel wheels in eight pieces.

The chassis has the lower half of the motor and the exhaust system moulded into it. The tyres have good tread pattern on both the sides and the circumference but due to being moulded in two halves, some tread may be lost around the seam.

The instrument panel is in the form of a decal but this is quite common in this scale.

There are no colour recommendations for the interior of either cab, which I guess would be the same as the exterior and take your pick as to seat colours. Also, there are no foot pedals but these are easy to scratch build or may simply be ignored.

The decal sheet has three sets of markings but only two colour schemes are shown in the instructions.

If this is indeed Schatton Modellbau’s first effort in the plastic kit market it is very impressive with an interesting subject and the detail rivals anything I’ve seen from the likes of IBG, Roden and Revell.

Highly recommended.

Available online from Creative Models Australia www.creativemodels.com.au Glen Porter

Dan Smith Modelworks

1:76 scale C-76074 - British Vehicle Fittings F-76206 – RAMC and Walking Wounded F-76210 – British MT Drivers F-76213 – British Infantry Weapons

Dan Taylor Modelworks offers a growing range of kits, accessories, figures and decals in 1:76 scale.

Recent releases include a photo-etched fret of British vehicle fittings that provides 18 pairs of windscreen wipers and wing mirrors, 12 bridge plates, 10 pass plates, seven vane sights for the Sherman tank, four for Churchills and Cromwells, six antenna bases, two spanners and five width indicators for the Bedford QL. These accessories should be equally suitable for 1:72 scale vehicles. This is a versatile set that will find frequent use with small scale modellers of British vehicles.

The first of three new figure set releases is the 1:72 scale RAMC and Walking Wounded. This set comprises four figures and two bicycles, all moulded in pale greygreen resin. The poses are all quite natural and relaxed.

Detail is very good, with even the helmet camouflage nets being crisply cast in place. The bikes feature a First Aid pack for attachment to the front, and the spokes are omitted – probably the best possible visual solution in this small scale!

The second figure release is a set of five British drivers.

Once again, detail is good. Torsoes and legs are all cast in one piece, with three of the figures featuring separate arms – helpful if they need to be positioned in a cab with the hands on a steering wheel. Heads are all separate with a variety of headgear. You can mix and match to your heart’s desire.

Finally, we have a British Infantry Weapons set with nine Lee Enfield .303 rifles, a Bren Gun, a PIAT and a mortar.

The parts from all four of these resin sets are cast onto thin blocks, and have a fair amount of flash. However, this is very fine and will be easy to clean up with a sharp knife.

All Recommended.

Available online from Dan Taylor Modelworks www.dantaylormodelworks.com Brett Green

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Incoming Book Reviews TANK ART 1 WWII GERMAN ARMOR

BY MICHAEL RINALDI ISBN: 978-0-9883363-1-5 RINALDI STUDIO PRESS

Michael Rinaldi is a world-class armour modeller whose work will be familiar through his extensive portfolio appearing in magazines and on the Internet.

Mike’s painting and weathering techniques are particularly striking, so it was with great interest that I received this new book, “Tank Art 1”.

The sub-title to this series debut is “A Guide to Painting and Weathering WWII German Armour”.

The book succeeds superbly in its stated aim as a step-by-step painting and weathering guide for modellers.

The hefty volume is presented in a squarish format and is printed on 208 pages of glossy, high-grade paper between its soft covers.

The contents are broken down logically, commencing with Products and Materials before moving on to three Chapters discussing specific techniques - Weathering Principles; the increasingly important Hairspray Technique and Oil Paint Rendering.

The bulk of the book is dedicated to five master class examples of painting and weathering. Mike uses these five models as the blank canvas to demonstrate his wide range of techniques. The five models are a Panther Ausf. G, Tiger I Initial Production, Hetzer, Sd.Kfz.251/22 Pakwagen and a Panzer IV Ausf. E. The finishes demonstrated are: • Soft two-colour camouflage finish • Distressed winter whitewash (these first two finishes are both demonstrated on the Panther) • Overall Panzer Grey with mud and dust effects • Hard-edged three-colour scheme • Overall Dark Yellow, heavily chipped and rusted; and • Desert Yellow over a Panzer Grey base The finishes are described using three parallel narratives. If you are a visual learner, the photographs will provide a comprehensive guide to the techniques on their own. However, each photo is accompanied by detailed and useful captions that describe the technique in more detail, along with insights into their application by the Author. The body text is very readable and adds another layer of detail to the descriptions.

Each model Chapter is rounded out with a twopage Quick Reference guide summarising every step of painting and weathering for the specific subject.

The photography is the other highlight of the book, beautifully complimenting the outstanding quality of the finishes. All the subjects are evenly lit and brightly presented against a crisp white background. The photos are large - the two page spreads are particularly impressive - and outline the techniques in the most useful sequence.

The overall layout is bright, attractive and consistent too.

The last Chapter is a Gallery and some points on painting figure models. This Chapter has been prepared by Marijn van Gils.

Tank Art 1 – WWII German Armor is a fantastic guide to painting and weathering the Rinaldi way. The techniques are extensive, the subjects widely varied, the photography and presentation first rate and the text ably supports the images. If you are looking for a step-by-step guide to obtaining high quality German WWII painting and weathering finishes, this really is the ideal one-stop manual.

Available online from Rinaldi Studio Press www.rinaldistudiopress.com Brett Green

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IMAGES OF WAR – THE PATTON TANK COLD WAR WARRIOR

BY MICHAEL GREEN ISBN: 978-1-84884-761-1 PEN AND SWORD PUBLISHING

The latest title in the popular Images of War range of books covers the mainstay of US Cold War Armour, the Patton Tank Family.

Michael Green is well known as an author in the modern armour genre and provides what is essentially a photographic collection in a medium format softcover book that should prove popular to fans of Cold War armour.

The title starts with the WWII T26 Pershing and covers its development and service throughout the successive years and culminates in the M48 although the Patton tank family concluded with the M60 MBT. The book is full of excellent B&W photos of a decent size with a minimum of 1 per page throughout and well support by good captioning. The title is broken into 8 Chapters covering the following: 1. Patton Tank Genesis 2. M46 3. M47 4. M48 to M48A3 5. The Patton in the Vietnam War 6. M48A5 7. Patton in Foreign Service 8. Patton Variants and Accessories The book, in my view, is excellent and provides a good written history that is well supported by good photographs covering the period from late 1944 until today. The photos are a good mix of in action, museum and promotional shots that will appeal to modellers. There is a lot crammed into this book and I would not be surprised if a title covering the last of the Patton family – the M60 - is to follow.

This range of books continues to expand and offers a good source of inexpensive reference to the modeller, historian and armour enthusiast alike.

Some titles are better than others but I feel that Michael Green has produced one of the better titles in the range with this one.

Recommended.

Review sample supplied by Pen & Sword www.pen-and-sword.co.uk Al Bowie

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1:48 Scale – A round-up of the latest news and releases I KNOW I HAVE (FILL IN THE BLANK) SOMEWHERE!

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odelling seems to be a constant struggle to find that certain something that you know you have.

We modellers have fantastic memories for really dumb stuff like this. When it comes to remembering important dates on our families’ social calendar, well, that’s another matter entirely!

On my current 1:48 scale build I wanted a certain part that I knew I had somewhere, I just could not for the life of me find it. I know some modellers have a spreadsheet to track that sort of stuff telling them what they have and were it is located but really, I don’t want to do that. It seems like too much like hard work. This is a hobby and I want to have fun! I know I’m not alone here.

On a recent visit to our esteemed Editor I asked him if he had something or other and he said he did. You think we could find it? Not a chance!

After shuffling through what seemed like a hundred boxes the item could not be found.

Some modellers tend to put the aftermarket sets pertaining to a kit they have with that kit. This is a little dangerous as I discovered on a recent swap and sell meet I attended. There it was - the kit I had been after for quite a few years. The price was right and the money exchanged and the deal was done.

When I got back to my car I decided to go through kits contents, (which in itself were a little weird) as I generally do this before I buy the kit. Inside this particular kit were several aftermarket sets and most of them were doubles! I went back to the vendor in question and his reaction was one of surprise. He told me he had been looking for those aftermarket sets for ages and he just did not know where they had gone. As a reward he chose to give me a complete set of aftermarket parts for free.

So what are we to do? Buy less aftermarket and build more? Well, that may be an answer, but the reality is somewhat different.

I, like the rest of you, have basically too much stuff

and in some instances I know I have it but spend a lot of my hard earned modelling time trying to find where (fill in the space) is!

Until next time

Luke Pitt

PLUS MODEL

1:48 SCALE REINDEER–TEAM WITH GERMAN BOMB AND CRADLE • ITEM NO. 4041

I really think that I should have reviewed this over the Christmas break!

Reindeer are very common in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Russia and have been employed for centuries as beasts of burden. A little known fact is that both sexes grow antlers. I raise this as both the reindeer included have them.

This full resin kit is made up of 19 resin parts, a small photo etch fret and decal sheet. The casting of all the resin pieces is first rate and the small instruction sheet is easy to follow. The kit includes a 500kg German bomb and its associated cradle. The kit, is, I believe intended for an aircraft setting but in reality you could equally use this (minus the bomb) in a snowy military setting.

This is a pretty unique offering from Plus Models and I commend them for their innovation.

Recommended.

Thanks to Plus Models for the review sample www.plusmodel.cz Luke Pitt

HAULER

1:48 SCALE HLX48330: JS-2 STANDOFF ARMOUR FOR THE TAMIYA KIT HLX48331: JS-2 WORLD WAR 2 GRILLES FOR THE TAMIYA KIT HLX48332: 2 CM FLAK UPDATE FOR THE ACE KIT

Hauler has sent along four of their most recent photo etch updates for review.

All of these updates offer finer replacement details or additions to what is offered by the kits they are designed for. The set of standoff armour for the JS-2 was quite a rare addition during World War II but this new set from Hauler is very finely rendered and comes complete with the support brackets and bolts.

The JS-2 grilles are the World War II version and are very well done.

The last update is intended for the Ace 2cm Flak 38 kit and includes some nicely done “in scale” gun shields and various other details for outside the gun.

All of these updates offer the modeller a raft of very well thought out replacement parts and are well worthwhile.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Hauler for the samples www.hauler.cz Luke Pitt

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Luke Pitt hosts MMI’s examination of the growing world of 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.

TORO MODEL

1:48 SCALE TWO PIGS AND COW ITEM NO. 48F57

The title of this set sound a lot like an arty French film from the 1950s, but nevertheless it keeps with our animal theme that we seem to be pursuing this month.

The two little hams are cast very well with the heads coming as separate pieces. One is having a nice little lie down in the mud while the other is having a bit of a sniff. The European Frisian Cow is cast very much in the same way as the pigs with the head as a separate piece which does allow a fair degree of creativity in the posing.

The critical physical characteristics of each animal are rendered very well and they do look the part.

These little guys would be equally suited for a field setting or in the back of a flat bed truck.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Toro Models for the sample http://toro-model.home.pl Luke Pitt

MIG PRODUCTIONS 1:48 SCALE U.S. STUDEBAKER CLOSED CAB CONVERSION ITEM NO. MP 48-196

Mig Productions released this 1:48 scale U.S. Studebaker Closed Cab conversion in March 2010, but it is as relevant and interesting today as it was three years ago.

This is a very simple conversion, but it will transform Tamiya’s 1:48 scale GMC “Deuce and a Half” into the distinctive long-nosed Studebaker. Mig Productions manages this with just four resin parts and a photoetched fret for the grille, the front guard, window frames, instrument panel and entry steps.

The resin parts comprise a one-piece closed cab (with the doors moulded shut), a new insert for the interior of the cab and incorporating the front seats, plus an extension for the chassis and a mount for the new instrument panel. Casting is perfect on all of my sample parts.

A set of simple colour illustrated instructions is provided.

Mg Productions’ 1:48 scale U.S. Studebaker Closed Cab conversion is a straightforward but very effective addition to their 1:48 scale lineup, and will be suitable for modellers with a little experience working with resin and photo-etched parts.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Mig Productions for the sample www.migproductions.com Brett Green

CMK

1:48 SCALE SWISS POST WAR HETZER G-13 CONVERSION FOR THE TAMIYA KIT ITEM NO. 8010

The Swiss post war version of the Hetzer has always intrigued me. The Swiss have always believed that any war for them would be defensive and thus the Hetzer seemed like a good candidate for their needs after the Second World War. This 1:48 scale CMK update has been around for quite some time but this is the first chance this column has had to review it. The update is presented in the now familiar CMK yellow bubble packing with a logical and well-drawn instruction sheet.

This update includes 54 very well cast resin pieces that include 8 of the later pattern road wheels together with one spare. A new rear back and engine plate is included with the post war muzzle brake. Six short runs of track are included to attach to the hull sides.

All up, this is quite a well detailed and complete update for the Tamiya kit and well worthwhile.

Recommended.

Thanks to CMK for the sample www.cmkkits.com Luke Pitt

News

PHILIP YOUNG 1:48 HEAD SET

A few issues back I previewed a shouting head and made mention of a gentleman by the name of Philip Young who had taken the brave step and commissioned a set of 1:48 scale heads to be made.

His reasoning was simple - like me he was painfully aware that one of the main stumbling blocks for the wide scale acceptance of 1:48 scale military modelling was the absence of high quality figures in this scale but more importantly the complete absence of character head sets.

Well, Phil has sent me some pictures of his heads he had commissioned and they look outstanding! The sculpts were done by Boris Knokhov who has done a wonderful job with these I think you will agree.

Phil is offering these for a limited time depending on demand and can be contacted on the following e-mail address: pjyoung2@comcast.net.

I have placed my order for three sets and I suggest you do the same. Great stuff!

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An excellent walk around for the vehicle may be found on www.primeportal.net

The clever one-piece plastic barrel.

Andy King takes the tape measure to the new HobbyBoss 1:35 scale EBR-11.

Lovely fabric texture for the mantlet cover.

The springs are moulded as one with the shock absorbers. They look great straight from the box.

HOBBYBOSS 1:35 FRENCH EBR-11 WHEELED RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE

T Fine detail for the turret basket.

The upper and lower hull parts fit perfectly.

The turret.

Photo-etched parts are included.

he Panhard EBR (Engin Blinde de Reconnaissance) was a French armoured car that was actually conceived before WWII but only went into production after the war with 1200 vehicles built after 1954.

It had a crew of four, was armed with a 90mm FL-11 or 75mm FL-10 cannon in an oscillating turret with up to four 7.5mm machine guns, one of which was mounted co-axially. It weighed up to 14 tons, was powered by a 200hp horizontally-opposed air cooled 12 cylinder engine and could reach speeds up to 100kph (around 62mph). The inner set of wheels were steel to aid traction over rough terrain but these could be raised for road use.

It saw combat in Algeria with French forces and also with Portuguese Army during the Colonial War in Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau.

This latest 1:35 scale release from Hobbyboss will be welcomed by fans of French military vehicles.

In the box you have ten sprues and two hull pieces moulded in tan styrene, a sheet of photoetched metal, a small decal sheet and eight vinyl tyres. As is usual with HobbyBoss, the parts are well moulded with minimal flash although some mould pin marks are visible under the wheel arches as well as mould seams on some parts.

The quoted length of the actual vehicle is 6.15m (20ft 2in) with a width of 2.42m (7ft 11 in) and the model is very close indeed, coming in at 69mm x 175mm.

Starting with the hull, and detail

The kit decals.

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is good, particularly the suspension springs. I normally replace these with thick fuse wire but it’s not necessary with this kit however the mould seams are a bit heavy and the knock out pins could have been better placed.

The inner steel wheels are vinyl and I feel these would have been better in styrene plus a mould seam is present to one side on each one. Another point to note is that the instructions and box art show the tread blocks on these wheels both facing the same way whereas on the actual vehicle they are opposite to each other.

The main Michelin tyres though are nicely done with no seams to remove and a nicely rendered tread pattern.

The upper hull and turret have some good exterior detail although I did notice that the vision blocks are moulded solid so some clever painting is required afterward.

Also there are none included for the commander’s cupola so you will need to source these elsewhere or whittle some from styrene sheet. The optional canvas cover for the oscillating turret is rather simplified as on the actual vehicle it is bolted to a flange that is welded around the turret, the

The vinyl inner wheels look good (the originals are steel), but the seam line will be tricky to deal with.

flange on the kit is the top of the moulded canvas cover.

The interior of the turret, like the hull, is devoid of any detail and is mostly taken up by a large pivot for the vertical turret movement so if you are putting crew figures in it may be worth while omitting it altogether and gluing the turret in place. The gun barrel is a one piece moulding including the muzzle brake and HobbyBoss has made a decent job of it.

The colour scheme is for an overall green machine but for no specific unit and colours (all five of them) are from Mr Hobby, Vallejo, Model Master, Tamiya and Humbrol.

This looks to be a sound kit and definitely a must for French armour modellers as I’m pretty sure the EBR has never been done as an injection-moulded kit before.

With a relatively modest part count and only eleven construction stages it should be a fairly quick build and for those wanting to go to town the kit will make an excellent base.

Recommended! ■

Thanks to Creative Models for the review sample www.creativemodels.co.uk

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Heinkel He 112 in Action (SC) Bernad. Saw only limited action with the Luftwaffe. Used by the Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. Went on to see service with the Spanish, Rumanian, Hungarian and Japanese AFs. Includes A and B series variants, as well Gunslingers in Action (SC) Drendel. The story of the modern day gunfighter - Helicopter as sections on service with the Luftwaffe, Japan, Spain, gunships in Vietnam. Covers the origins of the gunship, gunship Hungary, and Rumania. Also covers the rocket propulsion tactics, and the various helicopters employed as gunships and experiments with the He-112. Over 100 photos, 13 color drawings, numerous line drawings; 50 pages. scouts. 99 photos, 10 detail drawings, 9 color photos and SS1159 paintings; 50 pages.

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B-1 Lancer in Action (SC) Drendel. The BONE - B-1 Lancer - is the USAF's latest swing-wing heavy bomber and has seen action over Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-1A and B-1B variants. 100 b/w photos, black & white line art, full-color centerspread and 3 full color cover drawings; 50 pages.

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Junkers Ju 52 in Action (SC) Stapfer, Mau and Punka. Includes the Single-Engine Ju 52, Ju 52/3m Pre Series, Ju 52/3m fe, Ju 52/3m ge, Ju 52/3m reo, Ju 52/3m ho, C-79, Ju 52/3m g3e, Ju 52/3m g4e, Ju Reggiane Fighters in Action (SC) Bristol Blenheim in Action (SC) 52/3m g5e/g6e, Ju 52/3m g7e to g12e, Ju 52/3m g14e, Punka.

Covers the WWII Italian fighter Re.2000/2001/2002 Mackay. The Bristol Blenheim opened WWII for RAF, flying Ju 52/3m See, Ju 52/3m MS, CASA 352, and AAAC-1 Toucan the first operational sortie of a British bomber in WWII. Used in and 2005. Includes Re.2000 in Italian, Hungarian, and variants. Also covers operations in the Spanish Civil War, every theater where the British fought, the Blenheim would see Swedish service, Re.2001, Re.2002, and Re.2005 in Italian Sino-Japanese War, as well as Ju 52/3ms in foreign service action over Europe, the North African deserts and the jungles service. Also covers Re.2000 service on the Eastern Front. and postwar civil service. Over 90 b/w photos, numerous line Extensively illustrated with 100 b/w photos, line drawings, of Asia. Blenheim's were adapted to many roles notenvisioned drawings, 10 full color profiles, 3 cover paintings; 50 pages. by its designers, photo reconnaissance, float plane, and night 10 full-color profiles and 3 cover paintings; 50 pages.

SS1186 ffighter. Over 101 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages ofscale SS1177 drawings, 13 full color paintings; 50 pages.

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B-2 Spirit in Action (SC) Goodall. America's 1st operational bomber to employ a BE2 in Action (SC) flying wing design and stealth characteristics has seen Cooksley Used as fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery combat over Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-2 spotters and bombers. Includes the BE2a, BE2b, BE2c, BE2d, upgrades, Air Refueling, and B-2 weapons. Also covers BE2e, BE2f, BE2g, and BE12 variants. Over 100 photos, Operation Allied Force and Operation Enduring Freedom. 100 40 detail drawings, 2 pages scale drawings, 13 full-color b/w photos, numerous line drawings, 2 pages full color art/ drawings; 50 pages. photos; 50 pages.

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Gloster Gladiator in Action (SC) Harrison. Covers operations in France, Norway, the Middle East, Malta, and Aden, as well as Gladiators in service with Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, China, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Iraq, Portugal, Finland, Soviet Union, Australia, Free French, and South Africa. Illustrated with 100 b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color profiles, 3 cover drawings; 50 pages.

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Tupolev SB in Action (SC) Stapfer. It saw service in Spain and China and was the backbone of the Soviet bomber force when the Nazi's invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. Includes the ANT-40-1, SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A, Avia B-71, Avia B-71A, Avia C-46 Commando In Action (SC) B-71B, SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A (Modified), SB-2-M-103, Love. Includes the CW-20/C-55, C-46A, R5C-1, XC-46B, XC-46C, C-46D, C-46E, C-46F, and C-46G/XC-113 variants. SB-bis-3, PS-40, PS-41, PS-41 bis, SB-MMN, USB variants.

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F4F Wildcat in Action (SC) Dann. History of the F4F's development and operational service. Includes the XF4F-2, XF4F-3, F4F-3, Xf$F-6, F4F-3A, F4F-3P, F4F-7, F4F-3S, XF4F-5, F4F-4, Xf4F-4, XF4F-8, FM-1, FM-2, G-36A, Martlet Mk I, Martlet Mk II/G-36B, Martlet Mk III, Wildcat Mk IV (F4F-4B), Wildcat Mk V, and Wildcat Mk VI variants. Also covers Wildcat exports to Finland, Belgium, and Iran. 100 photos, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.

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Sepecat Jaguar in Action (SC) Ashley. The Sepecat Jaguar is an Anglo-French strike aircraft, having served with the British, French airforces, and several export customers. Includes Jaguar A/GR.1, trainer variants, British and French service, Naval trials, as well as service with Oman, Ecuador, India, and Nigeria. Also covers combat operations in Iraq, Senegal, Chad, South America, and the Balkans. 97 photos, 26 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.

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F-102A Delta Dagger in Action (SC) Davis. Supersonic interceptor aircraft that entered USAF service in 1956. Includes the YF-102, F-102A, XF-92A, YFUS Liaison Aircraft in Action (SC) 102A, F-102A, TF-102A, F-102B, F-102C, JF-102A, QF-102A, Adcock. Covers L-1 thru L-5 during WW II. Includes and PQM-102A/B variants. Also includes operational and the Stinson L-1 (O-49) Vigilant, Taylorcraft L-2 (O-57) Air Guard service. 100 photos, 35 line drawings, 10 color Grasshopper, Aeronca L-3 (O-58) Grasshopper, Piper L-4 (O- profiles; 50 pages.

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Fairey Firefly in Action (SC) Harrison. British WWII Naval Fighter that superceded the Fairey Fulmar in the Fleet Air Arm, and remained in British Ilyushin IL-4 in Action (SC) F-16 Falcon in Action (SC) Stapfer. Includes the DB-3S, DB-3B, DB-3T, DB-3TP, DB-3T Drendel. Over 4000 F-16s have been produced since the mid Service into the mid 1950s. Includes the F.1, F.1A, FR.1, NF.1, T.1, TT.1, NF.2, T.2, F.3, T.3, FR.4, TT.4, NF.4, FR.5, NF.5, AS.5, (Experimental), Capsule DB-3, TsKB-30, DB-3M, TsKB-30 N-1, 1970s. Includes the YF-16, F-16A/B, and F-16C/D variants.

T.5, TT.5, AS.6, TT.6, AS/T.7, T.7D, U.7, T.8, U.8, and U.9 DB-3F, DB-3F, IL-4, IL-4TK, and IL-6 variants. Also covers the DB-3F in German and IL-4 in Finnish service, Approximately Also covers weapons, and other mission attachments, as well variants. Also covers Firefly operations in the Pacific, Malaya, 90 photos, b/w line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages. as experimental F-16s, and the listing of foreign operators. and Korea, as well as Fireflies in foreign service. 90 photos, 100 photos, 27 line drawings, 7 color profiles; 50 pages.

17 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.

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C-5 Galaxy In Action (SC) Lippincott. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with color photos and additional information about the Galaxy.

Illustrated with 158 photos, 8 color profiles and b/w line drawings; 64 pages.

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Early MiG Fighters in Action (SC) Stapfer. Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the MiG Design Bureau had a near monopoly on the supply of fighter aircraft to the Soviet Air Force and the nations within Moscow's sphere of influence. Updated with 7 pages of new material and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, plus 10 color profiles, detailed line drawings, and color covers; 56 pages.

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P-40 Warhawk in Action (SC) Dann. British Commonwealth air forces gave the name Tomahawk to models equivalent to the P-40B/C and Kittyhawk to models equivalent to the P-40E and all later variants. The reissue features four new pages with color photographs and locations of Still Airworthy and On Display modern examples of the P-40. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs, 10 color profiles, line drawings; 64 pgs.

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F-14 Tomcat in Action (SC) Drendel. The Tomcat attained speeds greater than Mach 2 with its twin afterburning turbofan engines. The versatile aircraft performed the role of fleet air defense, fighter escort, tactical air reconnaissance and air-to-surface strike fighter. This all-color In Action book is the perfect complement to the author's other book, "Tomcat!" This reissue features four new pages with color photographs and ‘On Display’ locations. The book features more than 100 color photos, line drawings, color paintings and seven color profiles; 56 all-color pages.

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P-47 Thunderbolt in Action (SC) The P-47. The P-47 was the biggest, most heavily armed, and one of the fastest single engine fighters developed during World War II. Indeed, several P-47 experimental aircraft topped 507 mph, and several pilots claim to have flown the big fighter into transonic speed ranges. More than 100 photographs, line drawings and color profiles. 60 pages.

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P-51 Mustang in Action (SC) Davis. The P-51 Mustang was one of the most outstanding aircraft developed by the Allies during World War II. Dozens of period photographs from around the world illustrate the production, development, and evolution of the legendary Mustang. Illustrated with more than 130 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.

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Messerschmitt Me 262 in Action (SC) Stapfer. The Me 262 not only enjoyed superior speed, but it also had deadly firepower: a total of (4) Mk.108 30 mm cannon were mounted in the nose of the fighter variant.

Its operational service, however, was hampered by its temperamental engines and under-strength undercarriage.

A total of 1,433 Me 262s were built during World War II. Covers the production and development of the Me 262 with more than 100 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.

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F/A-18 Hornet Color in Action (SC) Drendel. While the Super Hornet is a distant relation of the A-D Hornets, they all trace their roots to the loser of the lightweight fighter competition of the early 1970s, the Northrop YF-17. The twin-engine YF-17 had a definite advantage in this competition; on 2 May 1975, the Navy announced the MDD/Northrop design as the winner. More than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.

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C-141 Starlifter in Action (SC) Burford. The first C-141 rolled out of the Lockheed Plant in Georgia on 22 August 1963 to much fanfare. From there, in war and peace, the C-141's story has been lifted to the stars of aviation history. Illustrated with over 150 color and 8 b/w photographs, 3-view drawing, 3-scheme color camouflage art, and color profiles; 58 pages.

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F4U Corsair In Action (SC) Sullivan. The Corsair was first conceived as a high-speed, high-altitude fighter for the Navy in 1938 when Chance Vought's design team drew up plans for a fighter with a 1,800 hp engine and a huge 13-foot propeller - the F4U's F6F Hellcat in Action (SC) famous inverted gull wing was introduced to allow prop Sullivan. The heavily-armed fighters could pack armament clearance. Illustrated with 169 photographs (53 in color) plus including six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages. cannons, wing-mounted rockets and a bomb rack. This book SS1220 takes detailed look at F6F Hellcat with 100 photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 60 pages.

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US Navy UAVs in Action (SC) Neubeck. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in 1991. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack.

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A-10 Warthog in Action (SC) Drendel. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the A-10 has seen service in the Gulf War of 1990-1991; in the Balkans, later in the 1990s; in Afghanistan after 2001; and in the occupation of Iraq, beginning in the spring of 2003. Illustrated with more than 106 photographs, 11 full color paintings, 43 detail drawings and 2 pages of 3-view drawings; 56 pages.

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F-22 Raptor in Action (SC) Drendel. This volume traces the history of the Raptor and describes in detail why it is likely to be the world's best fighter for years to come. With the onset of the Obama Administration, Raptor production was capped at 187 units.

As challenges to US global leadership mount, however, the Raptor's capabilities will face increasing demand. Illustrated with 169 photographs plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 56 pages.

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B-25 Mitchell in Action (SC) Doyle. The US supplied B-25s to the British Royal Air Force and to the Soviet Union, which flew them against the Nazis on the Eastern Front. Through period photographs and detailed information, the career of the Mitchell is covered from the experimental NA-40 prototype to the final production B-25J model. US Marine Corps PBJ versions are also chronicled. Illustrated with nearly 200 photographs, more than 80 of them rare period photos in original color, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.

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F-84 Thunderjet In Action (SC) Davis. Thunderjets flew 86,408 missions during the conflict and took out 60 percent of the ground targets eliminated

by American forces. In addition, 8 Soviet-built MiG fighters met their end thanks to F-84 pilots. After the Korean War, the F-84 took part in the Suez Crisis and the Berlin Crisis and stood alert during the first 2 decades of the Cold War. Illustrated with 164 photographs plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.

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P-38 Lightning in Action (SC) Doyle. The Lightning saw service in Europe, and it was after flying a P-38 to assess the progress of the Normandy Invasion in 1944, US Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle referred to the Lightning as "the sweetest-flying plane in the sky." Illustrated with nearly 150 period photographs, a third of them rare original color photos, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.

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B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (SC) Katz. This volume is packed with historical, and recent photographs of the B-52. As part of his research, the author flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission ever published. Illustrated with color profiles, detailed line drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.

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F-117A Nighthawk Walk Around (SC) Goodall. Losses of aircraft to radar directed missiles and antiaircraft guns during the Vietnam War led the USAF to develop a strike aircraft less visible to radar. Also used in the Persian Gulf War and more recently in Yugoslavia. Details cockpits, engines, landing gear and weapons. 12 color profiles, 40 pages color; 80 pages.

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F-15 Eagle Walk Around (SC) Drendel. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 first entered service in 1974 and became the USAF's premier fighter of the late 20th and early 21st Centuries. Inside and out coverage of all variants with emphasis on F-15C and F-15E. Cockpits, radar, weapons, landing gear/wheel wells, and engines, etc.. Illustrated with 92 b/w and 109 color photos, 14 color drawings, 9 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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AH-1 Cobra Walk Around (SC) Mutza. In this title the AH-1 is presented in meticulous detail.

Includes cockpits, engines, weapons, airframe and more. Also covers US Marine Corps version. Illustrated with 112 b/w and 96 color photos, 12 color drawings, and 9 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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Bf 109E Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. The Messerschmitt Bf 109E was the backbone of the Luftwaffes fighter force from the Invasion of Poland, the Battle for France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain, and the Invasion of Russia. This title gives a comprehensive inside and out coverage of the Bf 109E and includes details of engines, cockpits, landing gear, airframe and more.

Illustrated with over 100 b/w and over 100 color photos, 16 color drawings, 20 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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EA-6B Prowler Walk Around (SC) Michaels. The need for Electronic Warfare aircraft developed after WWII with the rapid development and proliferation of sophisticated guided weapons. This title gives inside and out coverage of fuselage, wings, tail, cockpits, engines, landing gear, and more. Illustrated with over 83 b/w and 118 color photos, 12 color drawings, 5 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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UH-1 Huey Gunships Walk Around (SC) Mutza. Not long after the UH-1s flew their first support roles (medevac, etc.) in Vietnam in 1962, armed version began to appear. This title gives inside and out coverage of the US Army's workhorse combat helicopter during the Vietnam War. Includes the UH-1s engines, rotors, airframe, and cockpit and cabin plus a wide variety of weapons. Illustrated with over 106 b/w and 97 color photos, 14 color drawings, 7 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 1 (SC) Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and would continue in production until 1985. Also the longest production run of any combat aircraft. This title includes inside and out coverage of the MiG-21F-13 (Fishbed C), PF (Fishbed D), PFM Fishbed F), U (Mongol A), and UM (Mongol B) variants. Illustrated with over 114 b/w and 100 color photos, 12 color drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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F-8 Crusader Walk Around (SC) Barthelmes. The F-8 entered service in 1957 and was to remain in US service until 1987, and in French service until 2000. In Vietnam the F-8s had the highest kill ratio of any USN aircraft, which earned it the title of "MiG Master". This title includes interior/exterior photo coverage of cockpits, engines, landing gear, airframes and weapons. Illustrated with over 137 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 2 (SC) Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and would continue in production until 1985, making it not only the most produced supersonic jet aircraft ever, but also the longest production run of any combat aircraft. With details on the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons.

Illustrated with over 123 b/w and 97 color photos, 12 color drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Walk Around (SC) A supersonic all-weather counter-air fighter, the Su-27 is equipped with a look-down/shoot-down weapons system and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. Its range, thrust-to-weight ratio and maneuverability are all significant MiG-15 Walk Around (SC) improvements over earlier Soviet fighters; one of the world's Stapfer. This title includes inside and out coverage of the foremost combat aircraft and a potent adversary. Over 200 MiG-15 Fagot-A, MiG-15 Fagot-A (modified), Mig-15 Fagot-B color and b/w photos, line drawings and 10 color profiles; (Early), MiG-15bis and Fagot-B (late) variants: with details on 80 pages. the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons.

Illustrated with over 100 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color SS5547 drawings, and 27 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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OV-1 Mohawk All Walk Around (SC) The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was the first turboprop aircraft to enter into US Army service to fill the role of visual, photo Me 262 Walk Around (SC) and electronic reconnaissance. The Mohawk was retired from Concise history of Messerschmitt's Schwalbe, the world's U.S. Army service in 1996. More than 150 photographs, line first operational turbojet fighter aircraft. An extensive visual drawings, and 12 color profiles; 80 pages. description of the airframe - inside and out from every perspective; detail photos are of Me 262A-1 WNr 500071 as SS5549 restored at the Deutsches Museum in Munich. Illustrated with more than 100 b/w photos, over 100 color photos, 12 full color profiles plus line drawings and scrap art; 80 pages.

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MiG-17 Walk Around (SC) The MiG-17 'Fresco' followed the MiG-15 'Fagot' into Soviet AF service and evolved into a highly maneuverable, reliable and easy-to-maintain air combat fighter. Every detail of this Cold War fighter aircraft is illustrated with over 200 color and b/w photos, line drawings and 12 color profiles; 80 pgs.

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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Walk Around (SC) Werner. The OH-58D was Bell’s answer to the U.S. Army’s request for a digital platform to aid new artillery. Originally unarmed as part of the Army Helicopter Improvement Program, the OH-58D was based on the OH-58C. The helicopter’s success led to the decision to arm it with two hard points capable of holding either .50-caliber machine guns, seven-shot rocket pods, Air-to-Air Stingers, or Hellfire missiles. This book takes a detailed look at the Kiowa Warrior with more then 200 color photos, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Douglas A-26 Walk Around (SC) Mesko. Only American combat aircraft to see combat service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Pilot and bombardier/ navigator were positioned side-by-side, while a single gunner sat in the rear behind the bomb bay where he operated two remote controlled twin .50-cal machine gun turrets. Over 200 photographs, color profiles, line drawings; 80 pages.

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AH-64 Apache Walk Around (SC) Bernstein. The AH-64 Apache, considered by many to be the world’s premiere armed helicopter, has been in service with the US Army for more than 2 decades. Designed principally as an antitank helicopter to combat large Soviet armored formations invading Western Europe, the Apache has had a major renaissance in recent years. A detailed look illustrated with more than 200 color photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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E-2 Hawkeye Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The E-2 Hawkeye is the first U.S. Navy carrierbased aircraft designed specifically to fill the all-weather airborne early warning mission. In addition to war service, the versatile aircraft has been used by the US Coast Guard for patrolling the coastal areas as well as by law enforcement agencies for drug traffic interdiction. Takes a detailed look at the E-2 Hawkeye with more than 200 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The US Navy began taking deliveries of the PBY-5A in October 1941 and then placed orders for over 600 more following Pearl Harbor. During WWII, PBYs conducted anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, F-111 Aardvark Walk Around (SC) convoy escort, search-and-rescue operations, and cargo Neubeck. This aircraft’s original design met 2 different transport. Some PBY-5As went to the US Army and others to US mission roles for the US military. It served in Vietnam, Libya, Allies - Australia, Britain, Canada and the Free French forces. and Operation Desert Storm. Currently, the Royal Australian This book presents a comprehensive view of Catalina with 170 Air Force continues to fly the C-model plane, and the aircraft photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 72 pags. has one of the best safety records in the Air Force inventory. SS5560 Features 12 color profiles, 3-view illustration, line drawings, and over 200 color and 21 b/w photos. 80 pages.

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F-89 Scorpion Walk Around (SC) Savage. Equipped with advanced radar for its time, the Scorpion guarded the Cold War skies over the northern Macchi C.205 Veltro Walk Around (SC) frontiers of the United States, ready to confront Soviet Di Terlizzi. After the war, modified C.205s went on to serve circumpolar nuclear bomber attack, while earning the the Royal Egyptian Air Force during its 1948 war with Israel. distinction of being the 1st combat aircraft armed with nuclear air-to-air weapons (Genie rockets). Illustrated with Close-up look at one of WWII’s most aesthetically pleasing 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line and innovative single-seat fighters! Illustrated with 225 photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 80 pags. drawings; 60 pages.

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Saab 35 Draken Walk Around (SC) Putnikov. Sweden's most famous fighter, hailed by some as a F-84F Thunderstreak Walk Around (SC) 'fighter pilot’s dream,' was developed and built by the Saab Neubeck. The F-84F remained in service with several company between 1955 and 1974. Designed with the Cold European air forces for decades, with Greece only retiring its War situation in mind, the Draken was specially tailored to last Thunderstreak in 1984. Illustrated with more than 250 Sweden's particular needs. Illustrated with 260 photographs, photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages. plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Lancaster Bomber Walk Around (SC) Mackay. Known for its greenhouse cockpit, turret nose, twin tail, and 33-foot long bomb bay the Lancaster took part in Air Marshall Harris’s 'Operation Gomorrah' in July 1943, in which Germany’s industrial center of Hamburg was devastated by round-the-clock bombing raids. In the thick of the air war, the Lancasters also paid a high price - 3,249 were lost in action. Illustrated with 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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F-102A Delta Dagger Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The Convair F-102A Delta Dagger was developed for the US Air Force as a supersonic interceptor at the onset of the Cold War. It featured a 60 degree swept delta wing to lessen drag coefficient and yield stability at very high altitudes. After retirement in the US, 152 of the planes were converted to high-speed, unmanned drones for use as test targets for newer fighters. More than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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F4U Corsair Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The F4U Corsair was arguably the best piston-engine carrier-borne fighter ever produced. Designed in 1938 and first flown in 1940, the Corsair remained in production until 1953, long after many of its contemporaries had been rendered obsolete. In addition to detailed line drawings and color profile illustrations, this volume is packed with over 200 photographs, 80 pages.

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B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (SC) Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. A B-17G Flying Fortress Walk Around (SC) unique look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age.

Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress is arguably the most famous Illustrated with over 210 photographs; 80 pages.

US bomber of World War II, and perhaps all time. The vast SS25054 majority of these aircraft were the G-model, accounting for 8,680 of the 12,730 Flying Fortresses built. Not surprisingly, with more than eight thousand examples being produced by three manufacturers, a number of changes were introduced in the course of the production run. This new addition to Squadron’s Walk Around series takes the reader over, under, and through the B-17G, illustrating the subtle - and not so subtle - changes in gun mounts, turrets, crew positions, and other details. Ten aircraft were photographed in order to create this comprehensive look at the famed Flying Fortress through more than 300 photos with detailed captions; 88 pages.

SS5567 KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (SC) Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force has truly global reach. This book contains the most detailed photographic documentation of the KC-135 inside and out that has ever been published, as well as color profiles of the KC-135R in the markings of every major USAF command that has operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.

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A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (SC) Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line, 2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina, Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in 1956, Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, the 1973 Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/ Malvinas Conflict in 1982. With a reputation for toughness and agility, Skyhawks remained a part of the American arsenal for nearly half a century - the U.S. Navy retired the A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile, the battle-tested warrior continues to serve today other militaries around the world.

Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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F9F Cougar Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. Photographs in this volume illustrate in detail the differences between the various Cougar models, making use of over a dozen display aircraft located in museums across the United States as well as one Cougar on display in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical research, features historical images from the photo archives of both the U.S. Navy and Grumman, includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in its final days, serving as a target drone for later generations.

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B-26 Marauder Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. The B-26 Marauder saw service in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Pacific, including use by the United States, the Free French, the Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force. More than 220 photographs, plus numerous detailed line drawings and color profiles.

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Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (SC) Mackay. This iconic warplane had its origins as a cutting-edge civil airliner in the mid-1930s. Although produced in large numbers and exported to many countries before and during the war, few examples survive today. This volume features detailed photographic images of the He 111P-1 restored and preserved in Norway, and the He 111H-20 on display in the RAF museum. Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.

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B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Profusely illustrated, enhancing color photographs, taken both on the ground and in the air, four vintage blackand-white images and 14 line drawings further illustrate details, while five color renderings of aircraft and markings provide a glimpse at the nature of the crews. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.

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Douglas DC-9/MD-80 at the Gate (SC) Peeler. The most successful of all the twin-jet transports, the DC-9 brought jet travel to the general public.

The DC-9 and its descendants have transported countless people to big cities and tiny towns, serving communities that had never before known jet travel. Military versions have served in the aeromedical evacuation, logistics and VIP transport roles. Traces the development and many users of this important aircraft in 200 color and b/w photos, line drawings and color profiles; 80 pages.

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Boeing 737 At The Gate (SC) Tidwell. Few commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production run that spans more than four decades and service in nearly every nation on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a track record. Takes the reader on a journey through the continuing story of the 737 from the first aircraft to roll of the production line in the 1960s, to the very latest airframes being delivered to major airlines today. The book also offers the reader a look at some of the most interesting 737 liveries as well as parts of the aircraft that few people get to see. Also covered are business jets, cargo carriers, and military versions of the 737 that are less familiar even to the thousands of air travelers who have flown aboard this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with over 220 photographs; 96 pages.

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Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow (SC) Thompson.

In this volume we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face of air combat. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages.

SS6701 B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles (SC) Hilton. In early 1945, the 40th BG moved to newly-liberated Tinian from which they took part in the final chapter of WWII - the aerial assault on the Japanese home islands.

Introduces you to fellow veterans of the 40th who relate their no-less extraordinary experiences - ditching in the Bay of Bengal, lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind enemy lines in China, taken prisoner after bailing out over Tokyo. Personal accounts from the men who served on the front lines of the air war in the Pacific, a unique primary historical source and a truly exciting read. Illustrated with over 100 photographs; 120 pages.

SS36002 Aeroscouts in Vietnam Combat Chronicles (SC) Mutza. The Army developed new tactical doctrine using helicopters - the airmobile concept - which was based largely on air cavalry units. Such units were descendants of the US Cavalry, which had operated as light, horse-mounted infantry. Packed with more than 30 action packed, often hair raising first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in Vietnam, this latest addition takes you into the thick of the action. Besides being exciting reading, these personal recollections by dozens of the fighters themselves provide invaluable, primary source historical coverage of one of America's epic conflicts as experienced by frontline helicopter scouts. Illustrated with 160 photographs; 136 pgs SS36003

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Aircraft Specials

MiG Alley - Air to Air Combat Over Korea (SC) Davis. A pictorial record of the American pilots and their aircraft who ran up a 10 to 1 victory ratio over the MiG-15.In all, 976 "North Korean" aircraft were shot down in the three years of the Korean War. This title gives a history of the Air War in Korea, as well as the pilots own words of what it was like to fly the F-86 Sabre (also F-82, F-51D, F9F-3, B-29, & F3D-2) against North Korean and Soviet pilots. Illustrated with 145 photos, 7 maps, 28 drawings, 40 full color drawings; 80 pgs.

SS6020 Planes, Names & Dames Volume 2: Korea (SC) Davis. The art of decorating the front section of military aircraft goes back to the First World War. It was a way of personalizing a piece of machinery that one depended on every day. The theme went from patriotism to the latest trend in music to sex (girls), and this sort of art appeared on every type of aircraft. This title covers military aircraft nose art of the post war period including the Korean War and the late 50s. Extensively covers the wide variety of personal and mission markings carried by the F-80, F-84, F-86, B-29, F- 51s and other planes in Korea.

Illustrated with 239 b/w and 47 color photos, 64 pages.

SS6058 Red Ladies in Waiting (SC) Stapfer. This title is considered by the author as a retrospective of the early 1990s, the ex-Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc.

The former Soviet Union had a number of facilities to store and display aircraft, including complexes at Khodinka, Ramenskoye and Tushino. Includes coverage of facilities in Hungary and former East Germany, as well as US aircraft that found their way into Soviet/Eastern Bloc service.

Illustrated with 213 b/w and 56 color photos; 64 pages.

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Arab Air Forces Post WWII (SC) Tullis. Traces the history of the air forces of the Arab nations through the turbulent years after WWII and their many conflicts with Israel as well as many clashes amongst themselves.

Includes Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Arab Republic, and the Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen. Illustrated with 204 b/w, 28 color photos, 12 color drawings, 2 maps; 64 pgs.

SS6066 Planes, Names & Dames Volume 3 (SC) Davis. The art of decorating the front section of military aircraft goes back to the First World War. It was a way of personalizing a piece of machinery that one depended on every day. The theme went from patriotism to the latest trend in music to sex (girls), and this sort of art appeared on every type of aircraft. This third volume of military aircraft nose art covers the Vietnam period (1955-1975). Includes aircraft types such as F-86, F-104, A-26K, UH-1, OV-1C, A-1J Skyraider, F-4E, F-105D, F-8E, and many more. Includes some art from foreign airforces. Illustrated with 259 b/w and 91 color photos; 80 pages.

SS6068 And Kill MiGs (SC) Drendel. Revised edition. USN, USAF, and USMC aerial combat over North Vietnam, 1981 Sixth Fleet shoot down of Libyan fighters, and Operation Desert Storm. Includes pilots’ own descriptions of engagements, with lists of USAF and USN MiG killers in Vietnam, as well as section on the North Vietnamese Enemy with listing of the MiGs' Kills. Illustrated with 168 b/w and 19 color photos, 46 color drawings, 1 map, 1 b/w drawing; 104 pages.

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Pride of Seattle (SC) The story of the first 300 Boeing B-17Fs. A fascinating book revealing the varied fates of the machines and their crews, diverse, often tragic, sometimes inspiring but always interesting. Illustrated with 120 b/w period photos, 32 full color profiles; 64 pages.

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Patton. The exploits of the aces , their aircraft and tactics, from WWI to the Korean Conflict.

Includes such notables as Manfred von Richthofen (Red Baron), Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, Francis S. Gabreski, Herman Graf, and the novel inclusion of Michael Wittmann as the "Tiger Ace", and many more. Illustrated with 20 b/w photos, 116 color drawings, and 48 b/w drawings; 64 pages.

SS6077 Aces 2 (SC) Patton. The exploits of air aces - pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft - have fascinated the world since WWI. Successful aces combined the killer instinct, mastery of their aircraft andof air combat tactics, and the ability trapidly adjust to changes in their situation. Chronicles 29 aces from WWI, WWII and the '67 Arab-Israeli war. 40 b/w drawings, 30 pages color profiles, 64 pages SS6084

Aces 3 (SC) Patton. This title gives the exploits of the aces, their aircraft and tactics, from WWI to the War in Vietnam. The stories of 59 air aces since WWI, plus one tank ace of WWII. Includes such notables as Joseph M. McConnell, Richard "Dick" Bong, Randy Cunningham, and Ernst Udet. Illustrated with 139 color drawings, and 62 b/w drawings; 64 pages.

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Worldwide F-16 Markings (SC) The F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the 'Viper', evolved from a 1972 USAF lightweight fighter prototype program to create a small, low-cost, air superiority day fighter designed for high performance and ease of maintenance and achieved combatready status in October 1980. Since then, 21 foreign nations including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt and Israel have the F-16, making it the most popular fighter in the world. The varied national insignia, squadron markings and camouflage of these international F-16s are depicted in full color. Over 200 color photos; 64 pags.

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Tomcat! (SC) The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twinengine, variable sweep wing, two-place fighter designed to attack and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in all weather conditions.

The F-14 can track up to 24 targets USN Aircraft Camouflage & Markings 1940-45 (SC) simultaneously with Doll. A highly detailed its advanced weapons and informative look control system and at the variations of attack six with Phoenix camouflage schemes AIM-54A missiles while continuing to scan the airspace. and insignias used by Armament also includes a mix of other air intercept missiles, the US Navy during rockets, and bombs. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat has retired WWII. Includes both after over 30 years of service. It was the final member of a carrier and land based family of Grumman cats which began almost seventy years aircraft. Illustrated ago. This book presents a personal narrative of the testing with 150 b/w and 6 and operational use of the Tomcat. More than 150 color color photos, 40 color photographs, color paintings, and color profiles; 64 pages. drawings; 64 pages.

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Air War Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom (SC) Drendel. All new book covering Allied airpower in the war to topple Aircraft Specials Saddam Hussein. Full The Aviation Art of Lou Drendel (SC) color and b/w photos Drendel. Lou Drendel of fighters, bombers, has been drawing and transports, helicopters, painting airplanes since and the people who he can remember. fly and maintain Inspired by the model them. Also includes US airplanes his father built CENTCOM - Air Forces for him, he took pencil and Navies Air Order of and paper and began Battles. Illustrated with drawing. He hasn’t 100 b/w and 117 color stopped yet, more than photos; 64 pages.

60 years later. Lou’s art SS6124 has been featured in dozens of books P-61 Black Widow Special (SC) published by Squadron/ Thompson. During Signal. Now, they are gathered together in one volume. This World War II, nightly book displays more than 200 of the extraordinary works of raids by Luftwaffe the famed aviation artist; 64 pages. bombers over Britain forced the United States SS6093 to develop nightVietnam Scrapbook An Army Pilot's Combat Tour (SC) fighting abilities. The Steinbrunn. In January P61 Black Widow 1966, Robert was created as a new Steinbrunn entered the prototype with airborne US Army for 4 intercept radar. It also memorable years. featured four .50 At Fort Rucker, caliber machine guns in Alabama, he received a top-mounted turret training in Bell and four 20mm helicopters, including the Huey and Iroquois cannons underneath to handle any threats in the darkness.

The crew consisted of a pilot, a gunner and a radar observer.

(UH-1A, B and D models). Afterward, he This book takes a detailed look at the development and was sent to Fort Knox, implementation of the P-61 Black Widow night fighters with Kentucky, where he about 200 photographs and detailed line drawings; 64 pages. was assigned to A Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, the SS6126 'Ruthless Riders', flying the short-cabin Bell UH-1C gunship.

After honing their reconnaissance skills in training, the 3rd Army Aviation in Vietnam Special (SC) Mutza. During and 7th Squadrons became the 'eyes and ears' of the 4th Infantry Division, which was based at Camp Enari, Pleiku, in Vietnam, the US Army employed a variety of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Steinbrunn documented his time flying helicopters in Vietnam and has compiled his aircraft to accomplish memories into a memorable book. Illustrated with more than combat missions.

Following turf and 200 photographs; 80 pages. budget debates with SS6098 the Air Force, the Army Operation Enduring Freedom (SC) settled on the use of Drendel. Noted military various helicopters and author Lou Drendel some fixed-wing outlines the initial Allied observation planes. military response against Using airmobility and the al-Queda terrorist air assault strategies, network and the Taliban the Army was able to government in demonstrate the ability to rapidly move significant amounts Afghanistan that of men and equipment on the battlefield. Army aircraft provided them safe were further used as gunships, medevacs, air controllers haven and training as well as surveillance and transportation. This book takes facilities. Extensively a detailed look at the development and implementation of illustrated with over 200 Army Aviation in Vietnam with nearly 200 photographs, color photos - half in full-color, profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

1 map; 64 pages.

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Air Force Colors Volume 1 (SC) Bell. Covers the development and application of US Army Air Corps camouflage markings from the post WWI timeframe to early WWII. Includes Standard Insignia, markings and colors, unit markings, VIP aircraft, GHQAF and the Designator System, Training Colors, and Camouflage. Also covers Combat Groups and Squadron Insignia. Illustrated with 198 b/w and 3 color photos, 67 color aircraft profiles; 96 pages.

SS6150 Air Force Colors Vol 3 (SC) This volume traces the history of WWII Army Air Force colors and marking in both the Pacific Theater and the Zone of the Interior (ZI). 96 pages, 16 in color, over 200 photos.

SS6152 56th Fighter Group (SC) Flying P-47s, the 56th FG was one of the highest scoring USAAF Fighter Groups in Europe. Traces the Group from WWI I through action in Korea and Vietna m until today. Over 200 photos, 8 pages of color, 64 pages.

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Fighter Squadron 14 - Tophatters (SC) The oldest serving squadron in the history of the USN. VF-14 can trace its history back to September of 1919 and serve d in WWII, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Over 175 photos, 8 pages of color, 80 pgs SS6173 357th Fighter Group (SC) Formed in California in Dec of '42 and equipped with P-39s. More than one year later, the Group was thrown into combat flying P-51 Mustangs against th e Luftwaffe.

The history and combat opera tions from its formation to the end of the war in Europe. Over 140 photos, 8 pages color profiles, 64 pages.

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Detail & Scale

EA-6B Prowler in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. This title gives Aircraft Specials 31st Fighter Group USAAF WWII (SC) a comprehensive look, inside and out, of the US The USAAF's 31st Fighter Navy's primary Electronic Group had an outstanding Countermeasures Aircraft. record, flying Spitfires and Illustrated with 171 b/w Mustangs in the 8th, 12th and 35 color photos, 24 b/w and 15th Air Forces. Entering the war as the first American drawings; 72 pages.

Fighter Group to participate SS8246 in the European Theater P-51 Mustang in Detail of Operations, the 31st FG & Scale Part 1 (SC) ended the war as the top Kinzey. Complete development scoring Allied fighter group of Allison-powered RAF in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the fifth Mustang Mk I, USAAF highest overall for the USAAF with 570 1/2 confirmed aerial P-51, A-36, and P-51A and victories. Approximately 200 b/w photos, line drawings and Merlin-powered P-51B and 40 color profiles; 80 pages.

P-51C. Illustrated with 163 b/w and 30 color photos, and SS6180 37 b/w drawings; 72 pages.

4th Fighter Group in WWII (SC) SS8250 The 4th initial operated F-84 Thunderjet in with Spitfires but changed Detail & Scale (SC) to P-47s and finally to Kinzey. Includes complete P-51s. The first 8th AF fighter group to penetrate inside and out tour of the different variants and a German air space and 2-page modeling summary. first to engage enemy Illustrated with 156 b/w aircraft over Paris and and 48 color photos, 8 Berlin, the 4th claimed 1000 kills , the highest of color drawings, 41 b/w line any USAAF fighter group in drawings; 80 pages.

WWII. Over 250b/w SS8259 photos, line drawings, 10 color profiles; 80 pages.

P-40 Warhawk in Detail & Scale Part 1 (SC) SS6181 Kinzey. Extensive interior Hawker Hunter in Color (SC) and exterior photo coverage Robinson. The Hawker of the different variants.

Hunter was designed in Includes a 2-page modeling 1948 as a RAF replacement summary. Illustrated with 166 for the Gloster Meteor. The b/w and 51 color photos, 10 Hunter served with the RAF color drawings, 29 b/w line in the 1950s and 1960s, drawings; 80 pages. and has served with nearly twenty foreign air forces.

SS8261 This title covers every RAF P-40 Warhawk in Detail Squadron to fly the Hawker & Scale Part 2 (SC) Hunter. Illustrated with 54 Kinzey. Includes a 2-page b/w and 6 color photos, 200 modeling summary. Illustrated color drawings; 32 pages. with 152 b/w and 62 color SS6506 photos, 10 color drawings, 26 USAF Europe Volume 2 in Color (SC) b/w line drawings; 80 pages.

SS8262 Robinson. Covers the bombers of SAC, the fighters of TAC, transports, the Military Air Lift Command and the P-39 Airacobra in trainer and liaison aircraft.

Detail & Scale (SC) Illustrated with 43 photos, Kinzey. Illustrated with 185 over 85 full-color drawings; b/w and 58 color photos, 10 32 pages. color drawings, 28 b/w line SS6563 drawings; 83 pages.

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B-24 Liberator in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 2-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 177 b/w and 55 color photos, 10 color drawings, 23 b/w line drawings; 83 pages.

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F4F Wildcat in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 2 page modeling summary. Illustrated with 141 b/w and 57 color photos, 12 color drawings, 38 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.

SS8265 F-106 Delta Dart in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 7-page modeling summary.

Illustrated with 146 b/w and 30 color photos, 25 b/w line drawings; 72 pages.

SS8269 F-100 Super Sabre in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 8-page modeling summary.

Comprehensive photo-archive showing the F-100 inside and out. Illustrated with 154 b/w and 40 color photos, 28 b/w line drawings; 72 pages.

SS8270 FJ Fury in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. This title has extensive photo coverage of the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines, and weapons.

Includes a 2-page modeling summary.Illustrated with 170 b/w and 36 color photos, 10 color drawings, 22 b/w line drawings; 78 pages.

SS8272 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Also covers Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, as well as a 4-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 206 b/w and 51 color photos, 5 color drawings, 4 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.

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M551 Sheridan in Action (SC) Doyle. Beginning in 1966, the Allison Division of General Motors built 1,562 M551s with primary armament being a 152-millimeter gun/launcher capable of firing conventional ammunition or the Ford-built Shillelagh anti-tank missile.

Whatever the conception, this vehicle proved an asset to the Army in Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm.

Illustrated with 91 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 7 color profiles, 3-view drawing, vehicle development illustrations, and 2 colorized camouflage patterns; 60 pages.

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Tiger I in Action (SC) Italian Truck-Mounted Artillery in Action (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with over 200 vintage photographs, plus Riccio. Italian military planners saw the need for highly color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages. mobile artillery early in the 20th Century. Accordingly, Italy SS2047 began mounting anti-aircraft weapons on truck chassis prior to WWI, giving birth to the autocannone, a weapon concept which would soldier through both World Wars.

A unique and lavishly-illustrated survey of the various weapon combinations devised by the Italian military from the inception of the autocannone until the end of WWII. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 56 pages.

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WWII US Sherman Tank in Action (SC) Ervin and Doyle. Nearly 200 period photos, in rare original color, line drawings, turret, weapons used, Includes color profiles; 80 pages.

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World War II Jeep In Action (SC) Doyle. Jeeps were configured for radio gear, armed with weapons, and bore stretchers. Large numbers of Jeeps were also delivered to allied nations. This book takes a detailed look at these vehicles' service during World War II with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.

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M113 APC in Vietnam in Action (SC) Doyle. Although the M113 has largely been replaced by the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and is now only in limited use by the US armed forces, the vehicle remains in use today in the armed forces of other allies around the world. Illustrated with 130 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.

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German Armored Cars in Action (SC) Doyle. Packed with more than 220 period photographs, chronicles development, deployment of Germany's six and eight-wheeled armored cars before and during WWII; 80 pgs.

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M48A3 in Vietnam in Action (SC) Doyle. Just as the Sherman tank was the quintessential HMMWV In Action (SC) 'American tank' in WWII, the M48A3 Patton tank was the Doyle. TThis book takes a detailed look at HMMWV with most prominent US battle tank during the Vietnam War years more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line of the 1960s and 1970s. Illustrated with 109 photos, plus M151 MUTT in Action (SC) drawings; 52 pages. color profiles and detailed line drawings; 48 pages.

Doyle. 220 photographs; 80 pages.

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M42 Duster Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The lack of radar tracking system meant the M42 was a 'fair weather' shooter against low, slow targets; it just could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet aircraft. As American involvement in Vietnam increased, 3 Sturmgeschutz III Walk Around (SC) battalions of Dusters were sent to South Vietnam - initially Cockle. Extensive coverage of the StuG III Ausf G variants for anti-aircraft duties, but with clear skies over the South, armed with the 75mm 40 L/48 gun. Inside and out details the M42 was usefully employed as convoy escort, perimeter of running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, and base security, and direct fire support. A detailed look engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 118 b/w and 107 color at the M42 Duster with more than 200 photographs, color photos, 18 color drawings, 12 b/w drawings; 80 pages. profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The best-known American armored car of the post-WWII era, the Cadillac Gage Commando - a versatile, amphibious, 4x4 vehicle - still looks modern even though it made its debut in 1962. The V-100 Commando went through numerous changes in light of its extensive and varied experience in reconnaissance, convoy escort, riot control, security, and as a personnel carrier. Illustrated over 200 color photographs plus detailed line drawings; 80 pgs.

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Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. Considered the German Army’s most important armored half-track in WWII, the Sd.Kfz.251 allowed the US Tank Destroyers Walk Around (SC) M26 Pershing Walk Around (SC) infantry to keep up with the Heer's fast armored elements.

Mesko. This title follows the development of the M10, M36, Doyle. The basic design of the M26 - the designation the The vehicle came in 4 models and 23 variants, but the Ausf.D and M18 tank destroyers, with inside and out details of T26E3 had been given when it was classified 'standard' in running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, March 1945 - was to form the basis of a long line of excellent was the most produced model. Illustrated with over 150 color engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 145 b/w and 147 color tanks (M46, M47, M48 and M60) that would serve US armed photographs, detailed line drawings, and 8 colored profiles. photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages. forces for 40 years. Illustrated with 250 photographs, color A must have book for the armor, modeling, history, and military enthusiast; 80 pages.

SS5703 profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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M2/M3 Half-Track Walk Around (SC) Mesko. These halftracks saw service on every front during WWII, and served in many countries for decades after the end of the war. This title includes inside and out coverage of the US Army personnel halftracks during WW II. Also covers the M4 Mortar Carrier, M16 MGMC, and Israeli variants.

Illustrated with 130 b/w and 114 color photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.

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US Military Motorcycles of WWII Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The advent of the Jeep took over the motorcycle's role in military service, and the bikes were relegated to veteran vehicles of the past.

Illustrated with over 200 color photographs, 11 black-andwhite photographs and color art by Don Greer; 80 pages.

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GPA and DUKW Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Production of the GPA, essentially an amphibious Jeep, ended in 1943, just as the career of the DUKW, a virtual aquatic truck, was on its way to becoming the 'gold standard' by which other amphibians are measured to this day. Illustrated with 263 high quality photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages.

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M24 Chaffee Walk Around (SC) Doyle. As American-built armor came into contact with Axis forces in WWII - first of all in North Africa - it quickly became clear that the 37mm cannon favored on US armor Pre-Standardized Jeep Walk Around (SC) was simply inadequate against the tough armor of their Doyle. Three distinct versions of a reconnaissance car were adversaries. Packed with over 200 photos, plus color art and produced before they were standardized into the World War profiles; 80 pages.

SS5714 II-era Jeep. This book takes a detailed look at Jeep’s early evolution with more than 250 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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M113 APC Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M113 family of vehicles is arguably the most successful series of armored personnel carriers of all time.

M3 Medium Tank Walk Around (SC) The driver was provided with four M17 periscopes, and his hatch had provision for an M19 infrared periscope as well.

Doyle. The M3 Medium Tank was designed as an interim The commander's station, just aft of the driver, had a cupola answer to European battlefield conditions at the start of equipped with five M17 periscopes and an M2 HB machine World War II. This book takes a detailed look at the M3 Medium Tank with more than 200 photographs, color profiles gun. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages. and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Pz.Kpfw Panzer 38(t) Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. The Panzerkampfwagen 38 (tschechisch) - Armored Combat Vehicle 38 (Czech) was one of the most important tanks in the Wehrmacht arsenal in the first half of WWII. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages.

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M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle was designed and developed in the late 1950s. The M88 had been so successful that it was taken as the basis for the new upgraded recovery vehicle, which is still in use today - the M88A2. Illustrated with 175 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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M7 Priest Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Nicknamed the Priest because of its pulpit-like antiaircraft ring, the vehicle was intended to provide armored units with organic, highly-mobile artillery support. Production began in April 1942 and it first went into combat with British at the Second Battle of El-Alamein in the autumn of that year, with US forces first taking the American-built vehicle into engagements in Tunisia somewhat later. Packed with more than 230 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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GMC CCKW Truck Walk Around (SC) Doyle. This volume is packed with detailed photographs and highlights modifications through the years of its service - a wooden truck bed to save on precious steel, an open cab to allow for more cargo room in ship holds, 2 designs for axles, negative electrical system and a winch that was installed on a third of the trucks. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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M5/M5A1 Stuart Walk Around (SC) Mesko. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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M3A1 White Scout Car Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The White Motor Company began serial production of the four-wheel-drive M3A1 Scout Car in 1940. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Introduced in 1917, the Renault FT-17 and its American-built copy, the M1917, revolutionized tank design. The vehicle's rotating turret, rear-engine, driverforward design are characteristics of the most advanced tanks even today. This volume presents a careful study of the details and variations of this innovative vehicle, inside and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving examples of these machines, preserved on three different continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.

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M551 Sheridan Walk Around (SC) Hughes. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages.

SS27027 M108/109 Self-Propelled Howitzer Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Introduced in the early 1960s, the M108/109 marked the transition from open-topped to fully enclosed self-propelled artillery. Illustrated with more than 315 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 88 pages.

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M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (SC) Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250 photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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Valentine Tank Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Though not the 1st tank to go into battle against the Axis in WWII, Valentine has distinction of having highest production numbers of any wartime British tank, arguably the most variations. After the war, Valentines continued to serve several British Commonwealth armies late as 1950s.

Illustrated with 250 photos, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 88 pages.

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M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Examines the armored and soft-skin versions of this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds of color photos and some of the finest restored examples in existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (SC) SS27031 SS27025

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US Armor Camo & Markings of WWII (SC) Mesko. This book attempts to give a broad overview of the various schemes and identifications used on U.S. military vehicles from 1941-1945. Illustrated with 177 b/w photos, 27 color drawings; 64 pages.

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Detail In Action

K5(E) Railgun Detail in Action (SC) Doyle. The German K5(E) 280mm railgun is arguably the most effective weapon of its type ever developed.

M50A1 Ontos Detail in Action (SC) Boasting an 11-mile range, the 24 massive guns of this Doyle. 'The Thing' - the meaning of the Greek word 'Ontos' type were deployed from Italy to the Russian Front, and is an apt name for this ungainly vehicle. Originally developed even along the English Channel Coast. Today, only two of for the Army, which then discarded it, the Ontos was instead these fearsome artillery pieces remain. Through a collection adopted by the Marine Corps. Conceived as a potent, of 55 vintage black and white photos - many of them lightweight, mobile 6-barrel tank killer to counter a feared previously unpublished - and more than 170 photos of the mass Soviet armored attack in Europe, the Ontos instead two preserved examples in the US and France, the intricacies rose to fame in the jungles of Vietnam where its six 106mm of these massive weapons are explored in detail. In addition, recoilless rifles proved deadly against massed infantry the book is augmented by nine illustrations; 80 pages. attacks, as well as being well-suited for urban assault work. SS5902 This volume incorporates over 60 period photos chronicling the development and use of the Ontos, plus a further 150 detailed walk-around photos providing an in-depth Modeling series exploration of this unique fighting machine; 72 pages.

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Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (SC) Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the ill-fated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-andwhite photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, 110 full-color photos of the only surviving examples of each type illustrate the nuances of the construction and subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank killers. Also features 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful color profiles; 80 pages.

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Armor Specials

Converting and Detailing Plastic Figures (SC) Chilstrom. Renowned miniaturist Bill Chilstrom shares his tips and techniques for bringing injection molded plastic figures to life. His award winning diorama 'In the Footsteps of the Grand ArmĂŠe' is the focus of this book. Bill detailed and converted 28 figures, three horses, two wagons and a mule in the building of this diorama.

Many step-by-step and in-progress photos accompany the informative text clearly illustrating what to do to really enhance stock plastic figures. All color; 64 pages.

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Tank Warfare on Iwo Jima (SC) Harper. A small section devoted to Japanese tanks is also included.133 photos (many never before published), 14 vehicle color plates, 12 color movie stills and excerpts from official documents; 96 pages.

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Soldiers In Action

US Infantry-Vietnam (SC) Mesko. Includes an overview of operations in Vietnam from the first US involvment to US withdrawal. Also covers weapons and equipment. 108 photos, 51 detail drawings, 4 maps, 14 full color drawings; 50 pages.

SS3006 US Airborne in Action ( SC) Thompson. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 16 color drawings; 50 pages.

SS3010 LRRP's in Action Vol.1 (SC) Burford. These small units penetrated deep behind enemy lines to gather information on enemy base camp locations.

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US Subchasers In Action (SC) Connelly. During WWI, German U-boats took a heavy toll on merchant and military ships. This book takes a detailed look US Destroyers in Action Part 2 (SC) at US Sub Chasers with more than 100 photographs, color Adcock. This title covers the development and operational profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pgs. service of the Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Fanning, and Craven SS4033 class destroyers. Illustrated with approximately 100 photos, b/w line drawings, and 6 color profiles; 50 pages.

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PT Boats in Action (SC) Doyle. American Patrol Torpedo - or PT - boat crews served valiantly in every theater during WWII. From the Aleutians Gato-Class Submarines in Action (SC) to the Mediterranean, these men harassed enemy shipping, Stern. More than 100 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line launched attacks against much more formidable warships, drawings and color covers; 20 color photos, up-to-date rescued downed air crews, and spirited General Douglas information, where the surviving vessels can be viewed.

MacArthur to safety from Corregidor Island in March of 1942.

SS4028 PT boats also laid mines and smokescreens, coordinated air-sea rescue actions, and conducted intelligence and raiding operations. This volume chronicles the evaluation, use, and eventual destruction of the US PT boat fleet through 180 photographs, many of them color. Coverage includes ELCO, Higgins, and Huckins boats; 64 pages.

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USS Tennessee in World War II (SC) Simmons. Commissioned in June of 1920, the US battleship Tennessee saw service in some of the most crucial and dramatic battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII. Docked on Pearl Harbor's Battleship Row on 7 December 1941, her crew manned anti-aircraft guns and fought back as bombs ripped through her deck.

The year 1944 saw the Tennessee take part in battle after battle (including Surigao Strait, the last battleship vs battleship action in naval history) as US forces worked their way towards the Japanese Home Islands. In 1945 she took part in the attack on Iwo Jima.

Enriched with exclusive, eye-witness accounts from members of her crew, chronicles the dramatic career of one of America’s most battle-tested warships with over 200 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

SS6094 US Navy Flying Boats and Amphibians in WWII (SC) Adcock. Soon after the early aviation pioneers learned to fly, their attention turned to water. It was more abundant than land and presented a vast landing area. With nearly 200 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings, this special Squadron/ Signal book looks at the various flying boats and amphibians and the contribution they made; 80 pages.

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Japanese Light Cruisers of WWII in Action (SC) Patton. These fast ships, carrying seaplanes and heavy torpedo armament, generally were used as flagships for destroyer flotillas and submarine squadrons.

Of these, 9 were sunk by Allied submarines, 11 were sunk by US aircraft, 2 were sunk by US torpedo boats or destroyers, and 3 were still afloat at the end of the war. Includes never before published photos, 90 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line drawings, color covers; 58 pages.

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U-Boat War (SC) The story of Hitler's UBoat fleet operations from 1939 to 1945.

Provides an extensive collection of photographs and color paintings of the men, submarines and insignia of the Uboat fleet. Includes appendices, 8 pages in color. 64 pages.

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US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII, Part I Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts (SC) Adcock. When WWII ended in 1945, the fleet was restored to Standard Navy Gray to await the next revolution in deceptive paintwork. Illustrated with 116 b/w photos, 2 color photos, and over 30 color renderings/profiles; 68 pages.

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USS Alabama on Deck (SC) Adcock. Now a museum ship berthed at Mobile's Battleship Memorial Park in her namesake state, she is a unique floating memorial and tribute to the men who crewed her.

Additional illustrations include 73 b/w and 85 color photos, detailed line art and color cover paintings; 80 pages.

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Iowa-Class Battleships on Deck (SC) USS Pampanito On Deck (SC) Stern. The USS Pampanito, a Balao-class fleet submarine, was Doyle. More than 270 color photos, 88 pages. commissioned in late 1943 and went into action in the Pacific SS5607 at the height of WWII. Illustrated with 265 highly detailed photographs, color profiles, and intricate line drawings; 80 pages.

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Higgins PT Boat On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.

SS26008 ELCO 80 PT Boat On Deck (SC) Doyle. Say "PT Boat" and the image that comes to mind is that of the 80-foot patrol torpedo boat built by the Electric Launch Company (ELCO) in Bayonne, New Jersey.

USS Lexington (CV-16) On Deck (SC) Packed with over 200 photographs, plus color art and Adcock. The USS Lexington joined the fleet in 1943 and saw profiles; 80 pages. extensive action throughout WW2. Post war modernization SS5605 allowed her to continue in service until 1991! Extensive color and b/w photography, full color aircraft and ship paintings, 40 pages of color; 80 pages.

SS5602 USS Kidd On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with 234 photographs; 80 pages.

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Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers On Deck (SC) Goodall. The largest naval vessels in the world are the Nimitz-class super aircraft carriers. USS Carl Vinson was the first to launch air attacks as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In the mid-1990s USS Theodore Ohio-Class SSBN on Deck (SC) Goodall. Since its inception in 1960, strategic deterrence has Roosevelt supported NATO air strikes against Bosnian Serbs been the sole mission of the fleet ballistic missile submarine during fighting in former Yugoslavia. USS Abraham Lincoln backed up Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (SSBN), which provides the nation's most survivable and in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. Illustrated with more enduring nuclear strike capability. Unprecedented bow-tothan 300 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line stern look, this critical US weapon system more than 200 color, b/w photos, line drawings and 8 color profiles; 80 pgs. drawings; 80 pages.

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USS Massachusetts On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with 286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages.

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Squadron At Sea

USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (SC) Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources throughout the country, this volume follows the history of one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the life of the crews that manned her and follow her through the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to the 1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the Arizona and her men brought to you as you've never seen them before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed line drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages.

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USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (SC) Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship to enter service during WWII and took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most decorated US battleship of WWII. After a brief stint post war as a training ship, the North Carolina - dubbed in the press as the 'Showboat' - was laid up in reserve, before her eventual movement to Wilmington, in her namesake state, and her preservation as a war memorial. This volume traces the history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Generously illustrated with more than 330 photographs - many of them color, detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that document the various camouflage schemes worn by both the ship and her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages.

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USS Texas Squadron At Sea (SC) Doyle. The USS Texas proudly saw combat in both World Wars I and II, and since 1948 has been preserved in her namesake state as memorial to American servicemen. Armed with 10 14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 tons, the battleship is still a formidable sight as she enters into her second century.

This expansive volume tells the tale of the Texas and her crew. Loaded with black-and-white and color photos not only showcase the construction, numerous voyages, modifications, combat action, and ultimate preservation of the ship, but also show the vessel as a home, office, and workshop for the men who served as her crew. These historic images are augmented with five line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as well as nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as the many camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 350 photographs; 152 pages.

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USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (SC) Doyle. Faced with the restrictions of the Washington Navy Treaty, the US Navy had a choice: either scrap their partially complete, battlecruiser Saratoga, which along with her sister ship Lexington were intended to be the most powerful in the world; or convert them into an aircraft carriers. Having survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Deemed too old for the victorious Navy's postwar needs, her final duty was to test the survivability of an atomic blast. Still afloat after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to the bottom of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and still rests there today, where she welcomes the occasional scuba diver. All these exploits, as well as others, including Saratoga's numerous refits, are presented and profusely illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing the ship, her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line drawings and 25 color renderings; 160 pages.

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American Fire Apparatus Volume 1: Pumpers (SC) Mutza. Organized companies of firefighters first appeared in Colonial America and were mobilized, like local militias, on a volunteer basis. Like military equipment, firefighting apparatus evolved in tandem with technological advances. This volume traces the development of the chief and best-known fire-fighting apparatus 'the pumper or fire engine' from hand-drawn pumps, through horse-drawn vehicles in the 19th Century to the advanced fire trucks of the 21st Century. Chapters introduce the early years of the pumper, follow its motorization, and then, decade-by-decade, meticulously review the evolution of the fire truck from the 1930s until today. The book’s dedication to the firefighters who gave their lives on 9-11 serves as a reminder that the nation's First Responders stand guard together with the armed forces on the front lines of our defense. Illustrated with over 300 photographs; 96 pages.

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American Fire Apparatus: Volume 2 Aerial Equipment (SC) Mutza. As the urban skyline rose and horse power gave way to motorization, the need increased for better ladders and other aerial equipment to fight fires in tall buildings. Ladders grew longer and the trucks that carried them evolved. Improved aerial ladders were fixed to truck beds and new methods were devised to get water and firefighters to building heights. The hundreds of unique and dramatic photos that pack this volume feature fire trucks equipped with a wide spectrum of devices evolved over more than a century, including aerial ladders, elevating platforms, aerial ladder platforms, and water towers. The book illustrates the evolution of the styles and function of the vital 'hook-and-ladder trucks' that are an integral part of fire departments throughout the United States. Containing more than 320 photographs, including rare, historic photos and dramatic color shots; 96 pages.

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The Battle of Salamis 480 BC: The 'Wooden Walls' that Saved Greece (SC) Includes the historical elements of the battle, Great battles a brief biography of the father of the great Thermopylae victory, Themistocles, and 480 BC: The Most chapters from the Persian Unequal Battle in point of view as well. Also History (SC) addresses the lesserBelezos and Kotoulas. known details of the The definitive history of battle to assist in the fabled battle at the understanding the pass of Thermopylae. For overwhelmingly difficult 2 and 1/2 days Spartan conditions under which King Leonidas lead his 300 the Greek fleet prevailed. along with a contingent Enriched with color and b/w photos, maps and tactical of Thespians against the movements and color uniform plates; 96 pages. English Text. massive Persian army of SS7004 Xerxes I. Amply illustrated with photos, maps and color The Battle of Berlin: The Collapse of plates to create a panorama of the men, equipment and the 'Thousand-Year' Reich 1945 (SC) the world they fought in. Written in Greece and expertly Stavropoulos, Vourliotis, translated into English, includes glossary; 100 pages.

Terniotis, Kotoulas, Valmas, SS7001 and Zouridis. By the dawn Marathon 490 BC: Athens Crushes Persian of 1945, the Western Allies Might (SC) had driven back Hitler’s Belezos, Giannopoulos, last, desperate effort in the Kotoulas and Ardennes. However, the Grigoropoulos. The Allies' insistence on Battle of Marathon is Germany's unconditional a landmark in world surrender deterred the history. Through their Germans from making any victory, the Athenian concession over ending the and Plataean hoplites war - Hitler and the Nazi did not merely saved their faithful saw their only option to be a fanatical Wagnerian cities from destruction, but stand leaving only Germany's ruins to commemorate the they also destroyed the tragedy. Further, it was already clear that another kind of war myth of the 'invincibility' was right around the corner. Illustrated with color and b/w of the Persians and photographs, color maps, 8 aircraft and 9 armor profiles, and proved the superiority of their armor, weaponry and tactics. 14 color uniform plates; 128 pages. English text.

Reveals the causes of the Persian invasion, follows the SS7005 unknown Marathon runner in his run to announce the victory Kursk 1943: The Greatest Tank and relates the captivating myths created by the historical battle that still remain a part of the oral tradition of this epic. Battle in History (SC) Great Battles of the Enriched with photographs, maps of the area and tactical World; Kampouris, battle movements and color illustrations of uniforms. Written Zouridis, Theodoratos, in Greece and expertly translated into English. 104 pages.

Stavropoulos, Varsamis, SS7002 Vourliotis, Gedeon, El Alamein 1942: The Axis Major Valmas. In the summer Defeat in Africa (SC) of 1943, after two years After a bloody 12-day of total war on the Eastern battle, the Africakorps Front, the Germans were was forced to retreat. The ready to meet the Soviets soon-to-be-legendary on the decisive battlefield.

8th Army had smashed The greatest tank battle of German dreams of all time proved to be the dominating North Africa. beginning of the end for Enriched with color the Third Reich. The elite panzer formations were decimated and b/w photographs, and would never again regain their former strength. Nothing color maps, aircraft and could turn the fortunes of the war for the Axis and their Soviet tank profiles and color flood was not to be stopped until the ruins of Berlin. Illustrated illustrations of uniforms; with color and b/w photographs, color maps, 12 aircraft and 120 pages. English text.

18 armor profiles, and 12 color uniform plates; 136 pages.

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Britain 1940: The RAF Fights a Desperate Battle Against the Luftwaffe (SC) Stavropoulos, Terniotis, Valmas, Varsamis, and Vourliotis. The confrontation between Britain's Royal Air Force and Germany's Luftwaffe was the first large scale success against Hitler's aggression, and it is one of the defining episodes in the long history of the British nation. Enriched with color and b/w photographs (including 10 page Photographic Tribute to the Battle of Britain), color maps, 50 aircraft profiles and 9 color uniform illustrations. A fitting tribute and record of "their finest hour"; 160 pages.

SS7007 D-Day 1944: The Allied Invasion of Normandy (SC) Stavropoulos, Vourliotis, Papadopoulos, Valmas, Kampouris and Terniotis.

The Allies launched their invasion of German-occupied Europe after 18 months of preparation - three and one half million troops, more than ten thousand warplanes and an armada of nearly five thousand sea-going vessels stormed 'Fortress Europe' and opened the long awaited second front against Hitler's Reich. Includes the Allied bid for air superiority, the landings, a photo file, opposing commanders and forces, portable weapons and many lesser known details of the making of the new Western Front. Amply illustrated with more than 60 b/w and 30 color photos, 6 maps, 21 equipment profiles, 13 uniform plates and additional specially commissioned art; 136 pages.

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Military Essays

Byzantine Armies 325 AD-1453 AD (SC) Military Essays; Belezos.

Reveals the checkered historical course of the empire and its military organization, which was compelled to defend its territories and culture against a horde of belligerent enemies from without and from the state's own bureaucracy within. Illustrated with 75 photos, maps and additional graphics plus 13 full color plates. Also includes a glossary of Greek and Latin terms; 136 pages. English text.

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TBF/TBM Avenger In Action (HB) Doyle. Designed by Grumman as a replacement for the Douglas TBD Devastator, Avenger production began prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and it remained in US Navy service until October 1954. This all-new edition is B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (HB) filled with 212 vintage photos, 29 of them in color, these Katz. More than any other weapon system, the legendary are augmented by five color profiles and a like number of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of American detailed line drawings; 80 pgs. military power in the popular imagination. Boeing delivered SS50225 the last B-52 in 1962. Five decades later, the B-52 remains in front-line service, most recently taking part in combat over Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more amazingly, current plans are for the B-52 to remain in service until 2040. This volume is packed with historical and recent photographs of the B-52, including some that were released by the US Air Force and its contractors just for use in the book. As part of his research, the author flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission ever published. Illustrated with color profiles, detailed line drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.

SS50207 B-29 Superfortress In Action (HB) Doyle. While most often remembered as the type of aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb, and for its extensive use in bombing Japan during the latter stages of WWII, the B-29 also saw plenty of combat during the Korean War. Individual sections of the book explore the interior and armament of these bombers, as well as their production by Boeing, Martin, and Bell. Illustrated with 248 photographs, 90 of them in full color; 88 pages.

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B-17 Flying Fortress in Action (HB) Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other US aircraft in WWII and is arguably the iconic bomber of that epic conflict. First flown in 1935, the aircraft was repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected in response to combat experience. Also highlights the roles played by individual aircraft and their crews, such as the 'Memphis Belle', which completed 25 missions over enemy territory; 'Stage Door Canteen', christened by Winston Churchill's daughter; and 'All American', which demonstrated the incredible toughness of the Flying Fortress by returning safely to base despite having its tail nearly sheared off by a Messerschmitt. An unmatched, lavishly illustrated account of one of the greatest warplanes of all time, a must have!

Perfect binding. Illustrated with 200 vintage photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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F3D Skyknight in Action (HB) Carey. The US Navy's first all-weather jet fighter, the Douglas F3D Skyknight, traces its origins to 1945, when the Navy began studies for a jet-powered, carrier-based night fighter.

This book chronicles the development and operational history of the Navy fighter from conception to duty in the Korean War, to service as a night interceptor in Vietnam, where it was an ECM/ELINT platform, jamming North Vietnamese missile and anti-aircraft sites. Illustrated with more than 196 photos and 10 line drawings; 80 pages.

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S-3 Viking In Action (HB) Elward. The Lockheed S-3 Viking was developed in the late 1960s to serve as a dedicated carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft. . It also provides an overview of some of the more significant variants that were studied, but never fully pursued, such as the Carrier On-Board Delivery (COD) and dedicated (KS) refueling variants. It also discusses the aircraft’s role in Operation Desert Storm and how the lessons learned from that conflict impacted the Vikings' mission during the latter part of the 1990s and early 2000s. Illustrated with 186 photographs, line drawings, and numerous color profiles; 80 pages.

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Aircraft Specials

Aces & Wingmen II Volume 1 (HB) Morris. Includes chapters covering thirteen different Fighter Squadrons, and histories of the 353rd and 354th Fighter Groups.

Also lists Aces with the B-24 Liberator in Action (HB) Doyle. Lavishly illustrated with almost 250 authentic wartime 355th Fighter Group. photos, including over 80 in vintage color, with supplemental Over 600 b/w and 31 color drawings and color profiles. Experimental versions, classic photos, with 56 color bombers, freighters, tankers, reconnaissance birds - even the drawings; 256 pages. rare gunship version - are shown; 88 pages.

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KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (HB) Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force has truly global reach. For more than five decades, the essential enabler of this global reach has been the KC-135 A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (HB) Stratotanker. Unarmed and unglamorous, the KC-135 has Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one been one of the most successful and enduring aircraft in US of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During Air Force history. Primarily based on the author's extensive the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line, access to operational KC-135 aircraft on the ground and in 2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with flight, this book contains the most detailed photographic a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a documentation of the KC-135 inside and out that has ever top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated been published, as well as color profiles of the KC-135R not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air in the markings of every major USAF command that has forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina, operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs, Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in 1956, Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, the 1973 detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.

Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict SS65066 in 1982. Navy retired the A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile, the battle-tested warrior continues to serve today other militaries around the world. Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

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B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (HB) Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. Two of those planes, the Superfortresses Enola Gay and Bockscar, dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Yet over all, the B-29 received less notoriety than its storied elder siblings, the B-17 and B-24, perhaps because its service areas - the China, Burma, and India Theater and the Western Pacific - were less publicized than was the war in Europe. Designed by Boeing, nearly 4,000 B-29s had been turned out by the time production ended in 1946. A unique look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. Illustrated with over 210 photographs; 80 pages.

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F9F Cougar Walk Around (HB) Neubeck. The first swept-wing carrier-based fighter aircraft built for the USN, the F9F Cougar marked a major leap forward in the area of naval aircraft design from its predecessor, the straight-wing Grumman F9F Panther. The prototype of the first version of the Cougar, the F9F-6, first took to the air in September of 1951, six months after contract award. There were several different models of the Cougar. The F9F-6 was followed by the F9F-7 and F9F-8. addition there were also two reconnaissance models - the F9F-6P and the F9F-8P - as well as a two-seater trainer version, the F9F-8T. The contemporary photographs in this volume illustrate in detail the differences between the various Cougar models, making use of over a dozen display aircraft located in museums across the United States as well as one Cougar on display in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical research, the book also features historical images from the photo archives of both the U.S. Navy and Grumman, and also includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in its final days, serving as a target drone for later generations of fighters. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages.

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B-26 Marauder Walk Around (HB) Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. Initially dubbed "the Widowmaker" due to its high wing loading and high landing speeds. More than 220 photographs, plus numerous detailed line drawings and color profiles.

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Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (HB) Mackay. Although produced in large numbers and exported to many countries before and during the war, few examples survive today. This volume features detailed photographic images of the He 111P-1 restored and preserved in Norway, and the He 111H-20 on display in the RAF museum.

Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.

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B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (HB) Doyle. Soaring into the pages of history with Jimmy Doolittle's famed Tokyo Raiders, the North American B-25 Mitchell was the most-produced American medium bomber of World War II. Profusely illustrated, this volume examines the nuances of the external features and explores the inner workings. Enhancing color photographs, taken on the ground and air, 4 vintage blk/wht images, 14 line drawings.

Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.

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B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles (HB) At The Gate Series Hilton. With its pressurized cabins for high-altitude operation, its long range, large bomb capacity, and turbosupercharged engines, the B-29 Superfortress was the epitome of cutting edge American air power during WWII. The author, a photographer with the 40th Bomb Group and a veteran of 83 Superfortress missions, offers a first-hand, eye-witness account and shares Boeing 737 At The Gate (HB) his experiences on reconnaissance and bombing missions, Tidwell. Few commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production flying the 'Hump' and taking off from an advanced base run that spans more than four decades and service in in Sichuan, China, to pummel Japanese occupation forces nearly every nation on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a throughout Asia. Then in early 1945, the 40th BG moved to track record. Takes the reader on a journey through the newly-liberated Tinian from which they took part in the final continuing story of the 737 from the first aircraft to roll of chapter of WWII - the aerial assault on the Japanese home the production line in the 1960s, to the very latest airframes islands. Introduces you to fellow veterans of the 40th who being delivered to major airlines today. The book also relate their no-less extraordinary experiences - ditching in offers the reader a look at some of the most interesting the Bay of Bengal, lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind 737 liveries as well as parts of the aircraft that few people enemy lines in China, taken prisoner after bailing out over get to see. Also covered are business jets, cargo carriers, Tokyo. Personal accounts from the men who served on the and military versions of the 737 that are less familiar even front lines of the air war in the Pacific, a unique primary to the thousands of air travelers who have flown aboard historical source and a truly exciting read. Illustrated with this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with over 220 over 100 photographs; 120 pages. photographs; 96 pages.

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Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow (HB) Thompson. Dramatic firsthand accounts by the pilots, radar observers, and gunners who saw combat aboard the first dedicated US night fighter in WWII fill this unique volume, the first in Squadron/Signal's new Combat Chronicles series that brings you actionpacked, eye-witness war stories, interviews, and firsthand reminiscences from the front lines. In this volume we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face of air combat. Northrop was able to come up with designs for a new, specially designated night fighter and a contract for what was to become the P-61 Black Widow was signed on 11 January 1941. After the first production aircraft rolled off the assembly line in October 1943, the P-61 went on to operate in the European, Pacific, China-Burma-India, and Mediterranean Theaters of the war. Experience WWII as it was seen by the men in the cockpit of this history-making radar-equipped night interceptor. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages.

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Aeroscouts in Vietnam Combat Chronicles (HB) Mutza. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, U.S. Army planners sought to increase the Army?s helicopter force. The Army developed new tactical doctrine using helicopters - the airmobile concept which was based largely on air cavalry units. Such units were descendants of the US Cavalry, which had operated as light, horse-mounted infantry.

Air cavalry troopers were, in essence, horse soldiers, and helicopters were their steed. True to their proud and colorful heritage, the Air Cavalry not only employed tactics used by their forefathers of the Indian wars, they embraced their culture as they deployed in the grueling conflict in Indochina.

Packed with more than 30 action packed, often hair raising first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in Vietnam, this latest addition takes you into the thick of the action.

Besides being exciting reading, these personal recollections by dozens of the fighters themselves provide invaluable, primary source historical coverage of one of America's epic conflicts as experienced by frontline helicopter scouts.

Illustrated with over 160 photographs; 136 pages.

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Armor In Action

German Armored Cars in Action (HB) Doyle. Germany began developing its heavy armored cars well before the outbreak of World War II. Germany's early six-wheel armored cars were based on 6x4 truck chassis, and their off-road mobility was limited. These vehicles soon gave way to an expanding series of eight-wheel drive/eight-wheel steer vehicles fitted with a variety of armament. In time these too were supplanted by even larger armored cars incorporating refinements based on lessons learned from the vehicles' field experience, such as heavier armor, armament, and an air-cooled engine. Packed with more than 220 period photographs, this book chronicles the development and deployment of Germany's six and eight-wheeled armored cars before and during WWII; 80 pages.

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M151 MUTT in Action (HB) Doyle. The M151 was intended to be a lightweight, highmobility replacement for the M38A1, itself a successor to the famed World War II jeep. Dubbed the Military Utility Tactical Truck or "MUTT" by the military - GIs almost universally referred to the vehicle as a "jeep." The series' service life spanned more than 40 years and four manufacturers, and the vehicles saw service everywhere the US GI was deployed. This volume chronicles the development and field use of the M151 series in Europe, the Middle East and, of course, there is extensive coverage of the vehicles' service in Vietnam. The photos, many previously unpublished, are augmented by seven line drawings. Illustrated with 220 photographs; 80 pages.

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M551 Sheridan Walk Around (HB) Hughes. First deployed in combat in Vietnam, the M551 Sheridan is the first US tank to be fully amphibious and also airborne capable. Photos of the sub-variants of the M551 Sheridan, such as the 'Product Improvement Program,' A1, FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk and VISMODs round out this profile of the versatile historic Around (HB) Doyle. This volume presents a careful tank. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight study of the details and variations of this innovative vehicle, inside and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal detailed line drawings; 80 pages.

SS67026 the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving examples of these machines, preserved on three different continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.

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Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (HB) Doyle. As it became increasingly apparent that the United States could not avoid getting involved in World War II, the US Army stepped up its efforts at modernization and industrial mobilization. Toward this end, the Quartermaster Corps ordered a series of 4-ton 6x6 trucks from Chicagobased Diamond T Motor Car Company. The chassis of the artillery prime mover was adapted for use a dump truck, a long-wheelbase truck to transport bridging equipment, and what would become the US Army's standard medium wrecker during WWII. The design of the Diamond T was so successful that it is widely recognized as the forerunner of the Army's post-WWII M-series trucks, which were utilized for 50 years.

For this book, the finest preserved examples of the classic Diamond T were sought out and extensively photographed, resulting in a volume packed with color photographs augmented by five period black-and-white photos. Illustrated with 232 photographs; 80 pages.

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Detail In Action Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Walk Around (HB) Stapfer. Pictures of Jagdpanzer 38 vehicles in Bulgarian and Swiss service appear here for the first time, and the SK-23 steam-powered recovery vehicle based on the Hetzer is also M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (HB) documented along with extensive coverage of the G 13, Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years including the first-ever color photographs of that variant's of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more interior. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250 line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages. photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line SS67027 drawings; 80 pages.

SS67024 Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (HB) Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the illfated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-and-white photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, 110 M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (HB) Around (HB) Doyle. Engine and drive train, driver's full-color photos of the only surviving examples of each type Doyle. This volume examines armored and soft-skin versions compartment, weapons and sighting systems, and stowage illustrate the nuances of the construction and subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank killers. Also features - both interior and exterior - are all carefully presented. of this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful color of color photos and some of the finest restored examples in Illustrated with 230 color photographs, 5 black and white profiles; 80 pages. existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. photographs, 5 line drawings, and 4 profiles; 80 pages.

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Squadron At Sea

USS Texas Squadron At Sea (HB) Doyle. Armed with 10 14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 tons, the battleship is still a formidable sight as she enters USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (HB) into her second century. This expansive volume tells the tale Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources of the Texas and her crew. Loaded with black-and-white and color photos not only showcase the construction, throughout the country, this volume follows the history of numerous voyages, modifications, combat action, and one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the ultimate preservation of the ship, but also show the vessel life of the crews that manned her and follow her through as a home, office, and workshop for the men who served the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her as her crew. These historic images are augmented with five appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as well as and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as the many salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 350 photographs; 152 pages. is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to SS74003 the 1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the Arizona and her men brought to you as you've never seen them before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed line drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages.

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USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (HB) Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship to enter service during WWII and took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most decorated US battleship of WWII. This volume traces the history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Records not only the ship's wartime operations that earned her 12 battlestars, but also her crew and their work and recreation. Generously illustrated with more than 330 photographs - many of them color, detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that document the various camouflage schemes worn by both the ship and her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages.

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Higgins PT Boat On Deck (HB) Doyle. This illustrated volume showcases details of Higgins PTs preserved in Massachusetts, Texas, even an operational example in Oregon - the sole operational WWII PT . More than 80 color photographs, these preserved vessels are augmented by nearly 40 vintage photos illustrating rarely seen fine details of the wooden shipbuilders' craft. Illustrated with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.

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USS Kidd On Deck (HB) Doyle. Documented in color close-up photos are the details of the exterior of the ship, as well as her interior spaces, where destroyer sailors lived, fought, and some died, painstakingly restored and preserved today in Baton Rouge by the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission. Illustrated with USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (HB) 234 photographs; 80 pages.

SS66010 Doyle. When commissioned in 1927, Saratoga's decks teamed with fabric-covered biplanes, and the ship and her crew projected US military power far beyond the nation's shores. So impressive was Saratoga that she and her crew served as a backdrop for two major Hollywood motion pictures. In 1941 she was called to do what she was built for, and for the next four years plied the Pacific, her biplanes replaced by the famed Wildcats, Hellcats, Dauntlesses and Avengers that prosecuted the war against Japan. Having survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Still afloat after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to the bottom USS Massachusetts On Deck (HB) of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and still rests there today, where she welcomes the occasional scuba diver. Doyle. This book documents the warship through an Profusely illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing impressive collection of images and data tables revealing the ship the ship and how it functioned as a fighting machine as the ship, her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line well as a home to her almost 1,800-man crew. Illustrated with drawings and 25 color renderings; 160 pages.

286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages.

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Books Books Books Book www.adhbooks.com or call 01525 222573 Oliver Publishing Viking Summer: 5.SS-Panzer-Division in Poland Our first title, Viking Summer: 5.SS-PanzerDivision in Poland, 1944, includes: A general history of the period and detailed accounts of the Kovel and Warsaw battles. 13 pages of colour artwork

by Dennis Oliver depicting over 40 different vehicles including Sdkfz 251 half-tracks, Pzkw IV and Pzkw V Panther tanks and others. Many never before published black and white photographs. Detailed tables showing vehicle types and allocations. Comprehensive explanation of vehicle markings and numbering systems.

ADH027 STUG: Assault Gun Units In The East The second title in this series, STUG: Assault Gun Units In The East, Bagration To Berlin, is the first volume in a two part set and includes: Histories of the German Army’s assault gun units, volume two will contain Waffen SS, Luftwaffe and obscure units. Colour artwork by Dennis Oliver depicting over 40 different vehicles with details of unit markings and insignia. Explanation of vehicle characteristics and production and field modifications.

Campaign maps and diagrams ADH028 Fortress: German Armour In The Defence Of Sicily A detailed history of the units involved and their actions in Sicily by well known author and researcher Claude Gillono 13 pages of colour artwork by Dennis Oliver depicting over 30 different vehicles and guns including half-tracks, assault guns, Pzkw III, Pzkw IV, Pzkw VI Tiger tanks and the deadly 88mm Flak gun. Black and white archive photographs, many never before reproduced Campaign map. Detailed tables showing vehicle types and allocations. Illustrations of unit insignia and vehicle markings.

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Model Tech Manual LVT2 and LVT(A)2 (SC) LPP010

Project LTVs Amtanks: LVTA1, LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC) Information from factory blueprints, tech manuals and bulletins, photos, personal narratives and exhisting vehicles. Tips on building, detailing and weathering are provided throughout. Figure sculpting and painting pointers provided by Bill Chilstrom.

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Model Tech Manual LVT(A)1, LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC) LPP011

Project LTVs Amtracks: LVT2 and LVT(A)2 (SC) Models, photos and layout with tips on building, detailing, painting and weathering.

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Books Books Books Book www.adhbooks.com or call 01525 222573 Airframe & Miniature No 2: The Hawker Typhoon inc. The Hawker Tornado

by Richard A. Franks.

128 pages packed with vital information that no active aviation modeller should be without.

• 40+ pages of technical information • 20+ pages of walkaround images and technical diagrams • 5+ pages of camouflage and markings • 25+ pages of model builds and modelling information • 200+ photographs including wartime images • Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana • 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz • 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds • A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans ADH015 Airframe & Miniature No.3 The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D and Ta 152

by Richard A. Franks.

160 pages packed with vital information that no active aviation modeller should be without.

• 60+ pages of technical information • 20+ pages of walkaround images and technical diagrams • 5+ pages of camouflage and markings • 20+ pages of model builds and modelling information • 200+ photographs including wartime images • Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana • 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz • 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds • A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans ADH017 Airframe & Miniature No 4: The Hawker Tempest This fourth book in our much acclaimed series contains a massive 128 pages packed with vital information that no active modeller and Tempest enthusiast should be without.

• Over 40 pages of technical information • Over 20 pages of walkaround images and technical diagrams • Over 5 pages of camouflage and markings • Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling information • Over 200 photographs including wartime images • Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana • 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz • 1/72 and 1/48 scale full kit builds by Libor Jekl and Steve Evans • A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans is included ADH026

Captured Butcherbirds Vol.1 J.Jackiewicz & R.Bock English text, soft cover, 128 pages, 329 photos, 28 multiviews painting schemes and 127 side profiles. Entire book is published in colour ADH021

Hacks Utility Planes of the Mighty Eighth J. Jackiewicz Continuation and sequel for the 'Assembly Ships'. English text, soft cover, 132 pages, 267 photos, 195 colour profiles. Entire book is published in colour.

ADH022 FW-190 In Foreign Service (Captured Butcherbirds Vol. 2) J.Jackiewicz, S.Fleischer, R.Bock English text, soft cover, 100 pages, 215 photos, 112 side profiles. Entire book is published in colour.

ADH023 Japanese Aircraft in Foreign Service J.Jackiewicz & S.Fleischer English text, soft cover, 128 pages, over 300 photos, 187 side profiles and colour plates.

Entire book is published in colour.

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The Messerschmitt Me 262 Airframe & Miniature Series: Under the expert guidance of series editor Richard Franks, this exhaustively researched book covering the popular Messerschmitt Me 262 for the avid enthusiast.

116 pages of technical information, full colour profiles, walkaround images, diagrams, camouflage and marking details, a wealth of photographic resource plus comprehensive model builds and information on kits both past and present.

Every active aviation modeller should have this series by their workbench. This is the first in the series, The Messerschmitt Me 262 by Richard Franks, available now.

By Richard A. Franks • 116 pages packed with vital information that no active modeller of aviation subjects should be without • Over 40 pages of technical information • Over 10 pages of full colour profiles • Over 20 pages of walkaround images and technical diagrams • Over 5 pages of camouflage and markings • Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling information • Over 200 photographs including wartime images • Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana • 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jakiewicz • 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds by Steve Evans and Richard Franks ADH013

Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks

By Don Barnes, John Crump & Roy Sutherland Ninth Air Force P-47 units have been long overlooked, despite their significant contribution to victory in WWII. Their war was close to the ground, dive-bombing and strafing in support of the US Army at the Normandy landings, and in the race across France, Belgium and Germany. "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks" is a new book offering a personal view of one of the most decorated and effective P-47 units in the Ninth Air Force. This rich visual account of the 365th Fighter-Bomber Group, the "Hell Hawks", is presented in 320 pages with over 500 photos, most published for the first time. The book also features 98 thoroughly researched and detailed colour profiles of their Thunderbolts, illustrated by Don Barnes. All but three of the aircraft profiled have languished in obscurity for the past 65 years, brought to light for the first time here.

Published with full cooperation of the 365th FG Association, and with the kind help of the men and families who shared memories and personal photo albums, this book is a testament to their strength, courage and sacrifice helping bring an end to the war in Europe. Don Barnes, John Crump and Roy Sutherland interviewed and befriended over 20 surviving pilots from the 365th FG. Maps, charts and photos of surviving artifacts illustrate the very detailed, almost day-to-day record of the Hell Hawks’ missions. Additionally, more than 100 sidebars, many written by the men of the 365th, themselves, give life and humanity to the story. This unique book offers an extraordinarily personal and illustrative portrait of the lives of P-47 pilots.

Inspired by the excellent book "Hell Hawks" by Bob Dorr and Tom Jones, this book is a companion piece, providing much additional information and a rich visual picture of the 365th during the last year of the war in Europe.

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Attack on Pearl Harbor Covering all of the major aspects of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this book is written so that it will appeal to both the layman, seeking an understanding of what happened on the “Day of Infamy,” and to the enthusiast who wishes to learn much more information than is usually found in a book of this size. Photos with detailed captions, extensive artwork, charts, tables, maps, and text combine to make this a comprehensive yet very affordable reference on one of the most important dates in world history. By Bert Kinzey.

• More than 145 Photographs • 46 Art Illustrations • 6 Maps • 8 Tables • Illustrations showing all types of Japanese aircraft used in the attack with markings applied to the aircraft flown by many of the group commanders and other pilots • Illustrations of American Army and Navy aircraft that were in the air over Oahu during the attack including those flown by pilots who shot down Japanese aircraft • Information and data on each of the six aircraft carriers used by the Japanese as well as illustrations of the markings carried by their aircraft • Complete information on the composition of both attack waves including numbers and types of aircraft flown, armament carried, carrier assignments, unit assignments, targets assigned, and the names of group leaders • Maps showing the routes of the attack waves and how the torpedo, dive bombing, and horizontal bombing attacks were carried out in the Pearl Harbor area • List and map of American ships present in or near Pearl Harbor during the attack • Table of ships of the Pacific Fleet not at Pearl Harbor during the attack and indicating their locations • Official U. S. Navy damage report and information as to when all but three of the sunk and damaged ships were returned to action with the fleet • Photographs showing the ships listed on the Navy damage report before, during, and after the attack • Japanese mistakes and the eventual fates of each of the Japanese ships that took part in the attack • A look at the Special Attack Unit of five midget submarines and the U. S. Navy ships that engaged them ADH014

Airframe Album No 1: The Heinkel He 219 Uhu This new series of books will offer everything that modern modellers want when they are tackling a specific subject and will include:

• Period diagrams • Data from flight manuals • Data from spare parts catalogues • Walkaround images of preserved examples • Fully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and production machines • Full colour profiles and concise camouflage and marking notes • A wealth of pictures of the recently restored NASM example • Pictures before, during and after restoration • Isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz • Colour profiles and camouflage detail by Richard J. Caruana • 100 pages in total Publication well in advance of the Revell and Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale kit releases.

by Richard A. Franks ADH030 Airframe Album No.2: The Hawker Sea Fury A Detailed Guide to The Fleet Air Arm’s Last Pistonengine Fighter

by Richard A. Franks Our second title in the Airframe Album series will cover the Hawker Sea Fury, and follows on neatly from our Airframe and Miniature titles on The Hawker Typhoon and recently published Hawker Tempest.

• Period diagrams • Data from flight manuals and spare parts catalogue • Walkaround images of preserved examples • Pictures before and during restoration of the restored TFC and airworthy FAA examples • Fully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and production machines by Jacek Jackiewicz • Colour profiles and concise camouflage detail by Richard Caruana • 100 pages • An overview of all Hawker Sea Fury kits available in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales ADH031

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How to build the Tamiya Steel Wheeled Tiger I The Tiger I is one of the most popular modelling subjects in 1:35 scale. In this book, world-renowned modeller Angus Creighton concentrates on the Steel Wheeled version of the famous German WW2 Tank. With five versions of the Tiger portrayed in great detail, particular attention is paid to subtle production differences, as well as focusing on the rare command version and Borgward BIV control vehicle. With step-by-step guides covering and painting, applying zimmerit and adding markings.

ADH001 How to build the Tamiya Fairey Swordfish A full colour, high quality guide describing in great detail the building, detailing and painting of Tamiya’s stunning 1:48 Fairey Swordfish. Inside you’ll find over fifty pages of clear, easy to follow photographs of the model being constructed plus shots of the real thing. TMMI’s Geoff Coughlin has built two complete models, one in grey with wings extended and a camouflaged machine with wings folded back for carrier stowage.

ADH002 How to build the Tamiya Bristol Beaufighter The 60 page book includes information on: • Building the basic model; • The six detailed versions of the Beaufighter; • Details of production variations; • Weathering; • and many other handy hints and tips!

ADH003 How to build the Tamiya Spitfire Mk.IXc and Mk.VIII Revised edition with extra pages covering the Spitfire Mk.VIII. The complete guide to bulding Tamiya's amazing 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IXc written by Brett Green. The book now features 4 models, by Brett and Marcus Nicholls, Roy Sutherland and now Chris Wauchop. Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the very best from the model. Also features lists of after market parts...

ADH011 How to build the Tamiya P-51D Mustang The complete guide to bulding Tamiya's amazing 1:32 P-51D written by Brett Green.

Exhaustive step-by-step guide to construction plus models, by Brett, Mark Glidden and Roy Sutherland.

Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the very best from your model. Also features lists of after market parts and decals.

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