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What’s new in the world of military modelling Luke Pitt explores 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories
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Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank by Bruce Culver Bronco 1:35 Versuchsflakwagen
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Dragon 1:35 Type 95 Ha-Go by Luke Pitt
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Dragon 1:35 Panzer IV Ausf. H
p 28 WINTER EVACUATION Pawel Rzymski builds Tasca’s 1:35 M32B1 Recovery Vehicle
p 38 SHOW REPORT
2013 NSW Scale Model Expo and Competition
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Dragon 1:35 Sherman III DV
p 44 AEGEAN CRUISER Pt. 2 Brett Green paints and weathers Inside the Armour’s A10 Cruiser
p 52 SMALL PACKAGES Pt. 1 Trumpeter’s 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger by Thomas Morgan
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Bronco 1:35 25 pdr Ammo Set and Limber
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IWM Duxford’s Military Vehicle Show
Thousands of families brought their dads for a very special day out at IWM Duxford’s Military Vehicle Show on Sunday 16 June. Visitors experienced a wide range of Second World War re-enactment groups in the living history village and chatted to group members about all aspects of Second World War ground warfare. The living history groups also presented dynamic demonstrations, showing an airborne forces church parade and how British and US airborne forces prepared for deployment during the Second World War. The Normandy vignette took visitors back to Normandy during the Second World War, where British troops were using an abandoned German truck as a staging post for further operations. Second World War Arnhem veteran Sergeant Edward ‘Johnny’ Peters made his way to the pop-up Wheatsheaf Pub, run by the Glosters (6th Airborne Battlefield Replacements) Living History Group, where he shared a pint of wartime beer with Parachute Regiment veterans. Johnny served with the Airborne Infantry and was transported into battle by glider as part of the 1st Batallion the Border Regiment. Johnny is a veteran of Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily, and Operation Market Garden, the Allied airborne assault at Arnhem in September 1944. Visitors were able to get up close to hundreds of military vehicles of all shapes and sizes, from motorcycles to jeeps, ambulances to huge trucks and tanks. These included a 1918 Vauxhall Motors staff car which was used in the film War Horse. At 2pm, many of the military vehicles sprang into life to take place in the military vehicle cavalcade along the runway. Visitors were also able to take a peek at military vehicles being restored in the Duxford Aviation Society Military Vehicle Wing workshop and could also take a ride in a tank themselves. It was a great day out for dad and all the family!
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IWM London to partially re-open The Imperial War Museum London will partially reopen with major new family exhibition Horrible Histories®: Spies and new art programme IWM Contemporary Following a temporary closure to begin transformation works and build new First World War Galleries, IWM London will partially re-open on 29 July with a major new family exhibition Horrible Histories®: Spies and IWM Contemporary, a new programme showcasing significant works by leading artists, in response to war and conflict. While IWM London is partially open (from 29 July – Summer 2014) building works to transform IWM London will continue behind the scenes until the new reconfigured atrium is revealed, large object displays and new First World War Galleries to mark the First World War Centenary in Summer 2014. Visitors to Horrible Histories®: Spies (29 July 2013 – 4 Jan 2015) will be immersed into the world of Second World War spy-craft encountering everything from Cracking Codes, and Great Gadgets through to Savage Sabotage and Clever Camouflage as well as objects from IWM’s unique Second World War collections. Families can discover techniques used by the most cunning spies, including how to make invisible ink and use fake feet as well as setting out on their own mission with an interactive ‘stamper trail’.
Chieftain Tank at Scale ModelWorld 2013 SON OF SHERMAN VOLUME 1 IPMS (UK) has added yet another attraction to the impressive line up already confirmed for Scale ModelWorld 2013. The show already features helicopters, cars and science fiction exhibits to whet your appetite and armour has been added in the shape of a Chieftain MK10 Stillbrew. The Chieftain MBT was the mainstay of the British Army from the mid 1960s until the early 1990s. The Chieftain was the first true Main Battle Tank and the most powerful tank in the western armies for many years. It was revolutionary in many ways most famously for the driver’s reclined driving position and the infamous Leyland L60 multi-fuel engine which resulted in the Chieftain gaining a reputation for unreliability. Despite its reliability issues the Chieftain is fondly remembered by all who worked on her. The Chieftain MK 10 attending Scale ModelWorld is owned by Melvin “the tank man” Cordwell and is part of an extensive collection of modern armoured vehicles and tank transporters that Melvin has put together in just 5 years. Melvin is delighted to be attending the show and will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the Chieftain and any of his other vehicles.
Ampersand Publishing presents SON OF SHERMAN VOLUME 1: The Sherman, Design and Development is a complete and illustrated description of the U.S. M4 Sherman tank series in the Second World War, written and edited by Patrick Stansell and Kurt Laughlin, and based on original material created by Pete Harlem. This brand new book is composed of lavishly illustrated and comprehensive essays on: • Each Sherman type by factory with sub-sections on large small hatch • All 75mm turret types • All 76mm turret types • Final drive assemblies • Running gear (suspension and tracks) • The factories that built the Sherman • Transporting the Sherman to the battlefield • Appliqué armor and the remanufacturing process • Production and registration data The book comprises 386 pages, in soft cover 8.5x11 format; more than 900 b&w and color photographs and than 130 multi-view drawings. This is available now in both soft cover and hard cover versions from Ampersand Publishing’s website www.ampersandpubco.com
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Think Tank - Type 95 Ha-Go
This was an early prototype of the Type 95 Ha-go, showing the original narrow hull and round turret without the rear mounted 7.7machine gun. The suspension design was used on most Japanese tanks before and during WWII.
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Bruce Culver explores the ancestry, design, production and operations of the Japanse Type 95 Ha-Go tank.
apan entered the 20th century with a clear victory over the Russian fleets at Port Arthur and Tsushima, ending the RussoJapanese War in 1905. But while Japan had succeeded in becoming an industrial power by the early 20th century, it still was largely an agrarian nation, and its industrial capacity was limited. This meant that Japanese planners had to set priorities on allocating their manufacturing efforts to support the military. As will be seen, Japan’s position as a new major naval power favoured the diversion of industrial effort and resource allocation toward the Navy, leaving the Army to settle for what it could obtain from the remainder of the country’s military budget. This in turn affected the number and quality of most of Japan’s nonnaval weapons. In spite of Japan’s limitations, her leaders were very much
interested in improving her military capabilities and in the decades after WWI, Japan experimented with tank designs, purchasing a number of foreign tanks to study them and develop doctrines for using armour in warfare. Most of the vehicles were British tanks from Vickers, and these types influenced Japanese tank design initially. Because of the expense and complexity of most armoured vehicles, Japanese military planners concentrated on light tanks and tankettes that would be simple and inexpensive to buy and easy to maintain. Japan had little experience with motor vehicles and it would take time to build a useful tank force. Japan’s choice of building smaller tanks and tankettes also fit the prevailing political situation in Asia, where few countries that Japan might face had armoured forces of their own. Thus, light tanks and tankettes could still
prove useful in supporting infantry assaults. However the earliest designs were influenced by the WWI technology of the Vickers and other sample tanks the Japanese acquired in the 1920s. They tended to have stiff suspensions not suitable for cross-country manoeuvrability and were also complex with large riveted bodies.
JAPANESE TANK GENESIS The first original attempt at a Japanese tank design was the Type 89 I-go, intended as a light infantry tank. It had a fairly large riveted body and a WWI-type suspension of nine small wheels with limited travel, a turret forward on the hull mounting a short 57mm howitzer, and maximum 17mm armour protection. Reclassified a medium tank, it became the Type 89 Chi-ro and was the major medium tank used early in WWII. There were two models: the Model A (Ko) had a gasoline engine and the Model B
(Otsu) used a diesel engine. The Type 89 had a major flaw, however, in that in experiments with combined arms manoeuvres in the early 1930s, it could not keep up with the trucks transporting the infantry it was supposed to support. The Army realised it was necessary to develop more modern and capable tanks and other vehicles. Again, the Japanese studied tanks from other countries and concluded that speed and manoeuvrability were key capabilities for a future infantry support tank. They decided to limit armour thickness to keep the weight to a minimum level to allow the performance they wanted.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAPANESE TYPE 95 HA-GO LIGHT TANK Development of the new light tank began in 1933 and in 1934 the first prototype appeared. Due to concerns that it wouldn’t be suitable, the first example was sent
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to Manchuria in the winter of 193435, where it impressed infantry officers with its speed and crosscountry capability. It was actually comparable to the Russian BT-2, the ancestor of the later BT-5s it would meet in Manchuria in 1939. The infantry wanted more armour for better protection while the cavalry wanted a faster tank for scouting and better cross-country performance, and eventually the cavalry view won out: the heavier armour was sacrificed to maintain the new tank’s speed and manoeuvrability. The design of the new light tank was conventional, with the driver and bow machine gunner in the forward part of the hull and the tank commander in the small turret in the middle of the hull. The armour was kept to the minimum needed to stop standard rifle ammunition, in order to reduce the loaded weight – maximum armour was only 12mm. The driver and bow gunner had relatively limited tasks but the commander in the turret was responsible for commanding the vehicle, communicating with other tanks, looking for enemy forces and aiming, loading and firing the main armament, a task overload shared by many other tank commanders of the 1930s. The structure was both welded and riveted and the tank, adopted as the Type 95 Ha-go light tank, was of excellent design and technical construction. It featured such advanced details as a very high standard of workmanship, use of excellent materials, very good basic design, self-aligning ball bearings in the transmission with profile-ground and heat-treated gear sets and a light, efficient construction overall. The Type 95 was also small and cramped and suffered from thin armour, but compared to other light tanks of the mid-1930s, it was a competent design and extremely well built. The main armament was a Type 98 37mm L/46 cannon suitable for attacking infantry positions or lightly armoured vehicles like the armoured cars expected in Asia. It could penetrate 25mm of armour at 500 meters. 130 rounds were carried for the main gun. There were two 7.7mm light machine guns, one in the front hull plate and the second in the rear plate of the turret. The turret was designed so that the commander could A
During the Manchurian campaign in 1939, Russian tanks outgunned the Japanese vehicles, able to knock out most Japanese light tanks from 2,000 meters while the maximum effective range of the Ha-go’s 37mm gun was only 700 meters. Here, Russian troops examine a knocked out Type 95, one of many they captured during the fighting.
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The Type 95 was not manufactured on Western style assembly lines, but in smaller numbers. However, overall design and construction were of very high quality, with special attention to the design of the transmission and engine. Only the best materials and details were used.
An early Type 95 Ha-go seen climbing a hill during trials in the mid-1930s. Because of its light weight the Ha-go had good crosscountry performance though in soft ground its narrow tracks did not always provide good flotation. In 1935, the Type 95 was an excellent light tank.
Japan invaded and occupied much of eastern and northern China, establishing a permanent force, the Kwantung Army, in Manchuria. This Type 95 Ha-go, seen in 1941, carried the markings of the Koushurei Tank School, part of the Kwantung Army’s training force.
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hand – to use either the 37mm cannon or the 7.7mm machine gun, depending on the target. There was no coaxial machine gun in the Type 95. The Type 95 Ha-go was the first Japanese tank to use a new suspension system developed by Army Major Tomio Hara. To gain greater vertical wheel travel and allow better cross-country capability, Major Hara designed a suspension inspired by the Carden-Loyd type used on many British light tanks. The main suspension spring was mounted horizontally on the lower side of the tank’s hull, protected by a 4mm thick half cylinder. Rods extended from the spring mount to engage bell cranks on the two bogies on each side of the Type 95. The bogies were also equalised by pivoting in the centre so that pressure on all the road wheels was kept as similar as possible, resulting in a better ride. The Hara suspension was simple, easy to maintain and reliable. It did, however, have a rough and unstable cross-country ride that made aiming the main gun impossible when moving. Improvements reduced this problem but did not eliminate it. Major Hara’s new suspension was also used on almost all other Japanese tanks in WWII. A
These Type 95s carry the marking of the Kungchuling Army Tank School of the Kwantung Army in Manchuria. Though it is not easily seen, the lead vehicle has the special modified suspension used in northern China, with the bogie arms reworked to mount upside down and fitted with extra rollers between the road wheels.
The view shows most of the modified bogie used in northern China. New bogie arms were mounted, appearing inverted, and rollers added to support the track between the road wheels, a change made necessary by difficulties crossing fields of sorghum planted in northern China.
Although early in the war, light Japanese tanks were able to overpower the poorly equipped and led Chinese troops, by the mid-war years, Allied aid had given the Chinese new anti-tank weapons like the “bazooka” rocket launcher, used to knock out this Type 95 Ha-go.
Ha-gos participated in the invasion of the Philippines in December 1941 through the end of the campaign in 1942. This Type 95 seen on Luzon was from the 2nd company of the 7th Tank Regiment, a veteran unit that had fought in China and Manchuria.
Although by late-1930s standards the Type 95 was not well armoured, it was quite effective against Chinese and other troops who had no armour themselves. These are Type 95s of the Kwantung Army, showing the distinctive dull yellow stripes applied to many Japanese tanks in the early part of the war.
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A Type 95 at the left, accompanied two Type 97 Chi-ha medium tanks entering a city in Malaya during the Japanese invasion in December 1941. The rapid drive of Japanese forces through Southeast Asia involved the innovative use of armour, one of the most successful Japanese armour campaigns of the war.
Soft ground was the bane of all tanks. This Type 95 Ha-go bogged down on a dirt road in Milne Bay, New Guinea, August 1942. The Japanese had underestimated Allied strength and eventually lost all their tanks during this campaign, and a number of them were captured and evaluated.
Japanese tanks, here led by two Type 95 Ha-gos, entered Singapore in February 1942 after a brilliant campaign advancing through jungles down the Malayan peninsula, bypassing British seaward defences. British forces in Singapore surrendered on 15 February 1942.
The Japanese 14th tank Regiment fought against British and Indian troops in Burma. This Type 95 Ha-go was from the 3rd company on the regiment. This tank was destroyed by a British 2 pound anti-tank gun, obsolete against German tanks but very effective against most Japanese types.
This Type 95 Ha-go of the Sasebo 7th SNLF (Special Naval Landing Force) was one of seven tanks on Betio in the Tarawa island group and was knocked out in heavy fighting in November 1943. Most of these tanks were used as defensive pillboxes rather than mobile weapons.
A number of Japanese tanks of all types were captured and evaluated. Allied technical officials were surprised at the quality of design and construction of the Type 95 Ha-go. The tank’s major defects were inadequate armour and armament to deal with the heavier tanks used by the Allies after the initial defeats in 1941-42.
The Type 95 was encountered all through the Pacific campaigns. The usual camouflage after 1942 consisted of a medium or dark olive green, a reddish brown and a light earth tan primer similar to German Dark Yellow. This tank still carried the yellow disruptive lines. The white band on the turret was a command marking. September 2013 - Model Military International 9
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Wake Island was another location where the Japanese were attacked and bombed but no direct invasion commenced and the Japanese forces were left to surrender at the end of the Pacific war. These Type 95s were part of the island’s defences, but never saw any combat action.
This Type 95 Ha-go being examined on Guam in 1945 was part of the force on Iwo Jima, part of the 26th Tank Regiment, where again most of the tanks were ordered to be used as pillbox defences in fixed dugout positions. Most of them were destroyed by naval gunfire, artillery and Marine aircraft and anti-tank weapons.
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from a Mitsubishi 6-cylinder aircooled diesel engine of 120HP, driving the tank through frontmounted sprockets to a maximum speed of 45km/h. This was comparable to most other light tanks of the period, though the others were generally gasolinepowered. The Ha-go was fast and
could climb steep grades, and except for the pitching problem proved to be a competent light tank.
Deployment Introduced in 1937, the Type 95 Ha-go served first with the Kwantung Army in China and Manchuria and was a good
This Type 95 was destroyed on Tinian in the Marianas Island group in late July 1944. It was part of a company of Ha-gos that charged Marine forces in a night banzai attack, losing all their tanks in the process. Japanese tank tactics in the Marianas were quite literally suicidal, and produced no positive results for the defenders.
The effectiveness of Allied air power led the Japanese to construct a number of dummy weapons and defended positions, among them this dummy Type 95 made up of carved stone, discovered on Iwo Jima during the battle. As most Japanese tanks on Iwo Jima were dug in, these fakes were sometimes successful but would not affect the outcome.
infantry support tank. One additional suspension problem appeared in northern China. A major agricultural crop in the region was grain sorghum, which was planted in rows over large areas of northern China. It happened that the spacing of the sorghum rows was the same as the wheelbase of the Type 95’s
bogies and when the tanks drove across the sorghum fields, they vibrated so badly the crews had to stop. The solution was a redesign of the bogies to add a small roller between the road wheels that pushed the tracks down between the road wheels to stabilize the suspension. Only a portion of the total production received the
The island campaigns in the Pacific often bypassed whole Japanese garrisons that were left to wait until the end of the war. These Type 95 Ha-gos were surrendered at the end of the war on Marcus Island, never having seen combat.
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special bogies, but they were often seen in the northern China and Manchuria areas. The Type 95 Ha-go was the most-produced tank used by Japan, with 2300 examples being produced by six manufacturers. It served with more Japanese Army and Navy tank units than any other type and was used in every area of operations where Japanese tank forces were engaged. In its earliest use, there were few superior tank or anti-tank forces encountered and the Japanese cavalry’s gamble that speed and manoeuvrability were paramount seemed to be vindicated. The exception proved to be the fighting against Russian forces in Manchuria, where at the Battle of Khalkin Gol, Soviet BT-5 tanks and artillery tore through Japanese armour units, causing heavy casualties. The BT-5’s 45mm could penetrate the Type 95 at over 1000 meters while the maximum range of the Ha-go’s 37mm Type 98 was only 700 meters. The Ha-go spearheaded Japanese advances all across the Asian and early Pacific fighting, operating in China, Southeast Asia, Singapore, the Philippines, the Aleutian islands off Alaska (the only Japanese tanks to occupy American soil) and most of the island groups the Japanese captured during the first year of the war. In the first months of the war in late 1941 and early 1942, Japanese use of their tanks was often brilliant, particularly in the invasion of Singapore, where the Japanese advanced with Type 95 Ha-gos through jungles the British commanders thought to be impassable.
The last major island campaign before the invasion of the Japanese main islands was the battle for Okinawa, considered by the Japanese to be part of the home island group. This Type 95 Ha-go of the 1st company, 27th Tank Regiment, was one of 27 Japanese tanks facing some 800 US tanks.
At the end of WWII, Japanese units that had not previously been defeated or destroyed had to surrender to Allied forces. These Type 95s surrendered to Australian troops on New Guinea in September 1945. The Allies collected several thousand Japanese tanks and armoured vehicles at the end of the war. Virtually all were destroyed during the occupation.
This rare color shot shows a Type 95 abandoned with the main gun removed. This Ha-go had a four-color scheme of two greens, red brown and earth yellow tan. The Pacific was littered with thousands for wrecked vehicles from both sides.
Type 95 Ha-go vs. Allied Tanks In meeting Allied armour in those first victories, the Type 95 seemed to be well matched against the early US and British tanks and armoured vehicles encountered. There were early production M3 (Stuart) light tanks in the Philippines, and while they had heavier armour protection and a comparable gun, the greater experience of the Japanese crews carried the fight. The Japanese later used the captured M3s in their defence of the Philippines in 1944. As the war progressed, it became obvious that the Type 95 had some serious deficiencies when fighting Allied forces. Many Japanese commanders did not use the tanks in effective ways, and more capable Allied weapons soon found the measure of the Ha-go. The Type 95 had not been intended as an anti-tank vehicle
The Japanese mounted a Type 38 12cm howitzer on the chassis of the Type 95 Ha-go, but there was only a single prototype and no series production. The casement was open above and to the rear, providing little protection for the crew.
and it proved to be seriously under-gunned for that purpose. But the greatest weakness was the light armour that at close range could be penetrated even by heavy machine guns in some areas. It was a measure of the Ha-go’s weakness in armour that the US 37mm gun was retained as an anti-tank weapon in the Pacific until the end of the war. Although the Type 95 was a light tank, the soft wet soil of the tropical jungle could cause the tanks to bog down and stall. A
The best-known derivative of the Type 95 Ha-go was the Type 2 Ka-mi amphibious tank that appeared in 1942. This Type 2 was one of the Itoh SNLF Ka-mi tanks from the Leyte campaign in the Philippines in 1944 and was one of several captured and evaluated. There was some interest in the Ka-mi, as the U.S. had not developed a purpose-built amphibious tank.
This was another of the Itoh SNLF Type 2 Ka-mi tanks, all of which were lost or captured during the Leyte fighting. The Ka-mi was a useful amphibious tank, but its complexity and thin armour reduced its effectiveness, as most U.S. armour-piercing rounds could penetrate it from all sides.
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Think Tank - Type 95 Ha-Go B On New Britain, a few Type 95s The Type 4 Ke-nu was a conversion of Type 95 Ha-gos using the surplus turrets of the original model of the Type 97 Chi-ha to improve its performance as an anti-tank weapon and also in a support artillery role. About 100 Type 4s were converted in 1944, but saw little combat.
The Russians met the Type Ke-nu in Manchuria, where examples of this tank were deployed. This example at Kubinka was restored in an approximation of a Japanese camouflage scheme and carried the markings of the 2nd company of the 7th Tank Regiment.
At the end of WWII, the French returned to their territories in French Indochina, taking over from the occupying Japanese. Lacking their own armour, the French took over the tanks of the Japanese forces and used them until they could obtain more modern equipment. The main types were the Type 89B medium (farthest tank) and the Type 95 Ha-go (foreground).
were captured after they had dug themselves into the soft ground. When used properly and carefully, the Type 95s proved capable in almost any terrain, and they were commendably reliable. Evaluations of captured Type 95s remarked on how well-made they were, and how capable they were for their intended purpose – too-thin armour not withstanding. With the arrival of heavier US M4 Sherman tanks, it was obvious that the Ha-go was overmatched. By early 1942, though, the war situation was changing and with limited resources, Japanese leaders shifted their priorities to supporting the Navy’s shipbuilding program and the build-up of the air forces. Tank production and replacement took the back seat, and early successes with the Type 95 Ha-go reinforced the complacency in the military. By the time replacing the Ha-go was a critical necessity, it was too late to produce a new design and the resources were never enough to out-produce the United States, which supplied the armament needs of several Allied nations as well as its own. Poor tactics added to the technical problems. Many Japanese commanders did not understand tank operations and either kept their tanks in reserve or used them as fixed or mobile pillboxes for fire support or even worse, expended them in hopeless “banzai” charges that usually resulted in the loss of all the tanks engaged. In one such charge on Saipan in the Marianas, a group of Type 95 Ha-gos and Type 97 Chi-ha medium tanks charged
at night against USMC positions. The Marines defended themselves with tanks, M3 tank destroyers and 37mm anti-tank guns at pointblank range. When the charge was broken and all the attacking Ha-gos destroyed, many of them completely blown to pieces, one Marine was quoted as saying the easiest way to determine the number of Japanese tanks was to “count the bogie trucks and divide by four.” The war moved closer to Japan, and Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s campaign of “island-hopping” left dozens of Japanese garrisons on island groups without ever engaging in combat. Some of them watched the huge Allied invasion fleets head for other islands not as fortunate. From the Solomons, to the Marshalls, to the Marianas, to the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the inexorable and ultimately unstoppable Allied advance used up the supply of Ha-gos until only handfuls were available on each island. Later in the war, the costly “banzai” attacks stopped and the remaining Ha-gos were used as fixed pillboxes to reinforce the Japanese defensive lines. Some of their shattered and rusted hulks still dot the islands of the Pacific where they served, mute witnesses to the costliest war in human history. Thousands of Japanese tanks and armoured vehicles were captured on bypassed islands and in China, Asia and Japan itself. Their fate was to be cut up and melted for scrap, their last act – supporting the new economy of peace. n
Not all Ha-gos were built by Japan. These examples are two very good replicas constructed for a motion picture or, more likely, the HBO series “The Pacific”. In all but a few minor details, they are completely accurate and convincing copies.
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KIT PREVIEW
Bronco 1:35 Versuchsflakwagen 8.8cm Flak 41 auf Sonderfahrgestell (Pz.Sfl.IVc) • Kit No.CB-35062
Alex Dutt examines the large and well-detailed new 1:35 scale Versuchsflakwagen 8.8cm Flak 41 auf Sonderfahrgestell (Pz.Sfl.IVc) from Bronco.
The one-piece lower hull.
A MOUTHFUL OF MOBILE FLAK
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have been intrigued by the Versuchsflakwagen Sonderfahrgestell for as long as I can remember, having yearned for the Cromwell Models 1:35 resin kit ever since spotting it in a modelling magazine. Alas, I never did lay my hands on the aforementioned kit, but fortunately Bronco has now come to the rescue with a stunning 1:35 plastic rendition of this rare and unique vehicle. Reference material on the Versuchsflakwagen Sonderfahrgestell is not exactly in abundance. However, the varying reference sources that I came across state that either 2 or 3 of these vehicles were completed and tested by the Germans during the war. The vehicle utilised a heavily modified Panzer IV chassis, and suspension components of the Sd.Kfz.9 ‘FAMO’. The Versuchsflakwagen Sonderfahrgestell was originally conceived to carry the 8.8cm FLAK 37 anti-aircraft gun, but during design the armament was changed to the 8.8cm FLAK 41 (as per the configuration of the Bronco kit). Period photos prove that at least one example of Versuchsflakwagen 8.8cm FLAK 41 auf Sonderfahrgestell was completed, however current reference suggests that this particular vehicle did not see combat, although further photographic evidence indicates that another Versuchsflakwagen Sonderfahrgestell was completed. This second version was fitted with an 8.8cm FLAK 37 and sent to the front lines in Italy, serving with the 26th Panzer Division. Hopefully we’ll see this particular
Individual link tracks are supplied.
vehicle kitted by Bronco too. The kit comes in a large box full to the brim with grey, brown, tan, and clear plastic sprues. Also included are two small photo-etched brass frets, and a decal sheet. Aside from the obligatory instructions, the kit also comes complete with a colour printout of the box top artwork. This is a comprehensive kit, and when looking through the kit’s 64 sprues it becomes readily apparent that this really is akin to two kits in one; firstly the vehicle itself, and secondly the imposing 8.8cm FLAK 41. The vehicle hull is supplied as a single piece in tub shape, which forms the base for a very finely reproduced running gear. Suspension arm/torsion bar units are moulded separately to the hull, and once attached will form a rudimentary interior to the hull floor. Aside from this feature, no further interior detail is included within the very confined hull. The rear deck engine grills are well done and include fine mesh screens in photo-etched brass. Some delicately reproduced OVM tools with photo-etched brackets round out the hull details. The large fighting compartment sidewalls are supplied as one piece mouldings, and include some nice touches such as KAR 98K rifles with separately moulded firing pins. Moving onto the 8.8cm FLAK 41, this component of the kit is particularly impressive and features an abundance of detail throughout the entire gun. Inside the gun cradle walls, fuse setters, crew seating, traverse wheels, gun breech, etc are all very nicely reproduced via a multitude of fine
parts. The gun barrel is supplied as two slide-moulded cylindrical components for easy assembly and clean-up. I found the very thinly moulded gun shields to be the standout feature of the FLAK 41. The kit includes individual track-links moulded in brown plastic over 31 sprues. The links are very nicely detailed, include open guide horns, and are free of any ejector marks. Each link connects to the next via fine plastic pins enabling them to remain workable upon completion. There’s certainly no need for aftermarket tracks with this kit. Also included within the kit box are some great little accessories, such as kit for the crew, a rolled tarp, and a very nice R36 rangefinder and storage container. Topping off the accessories are some excellent 8.8 cm ammunition rounds, one piece hollow ammo tubes, and ammo crates with finely reproduced woodgrain effect. Decals are supplied to depict the vehicle as it appeared during firing trials in Oxbol Denmark in 1944, finished in an overall dark yellow paint scheme. The decal sheet also includes dials for the 8.8cm FLAK 41, and stencilling for the ammunition tubes and crates. In conclusion, this is a very impressive and well-executed kit. Nice moulding, excellent detail, and well thought out use of extras such as photo-etch. This vehicle will certainly make a unique addition to any collection, and I look forward to seeing how the kit goes together. Highly recommended. ■
The upper hull part.
The big clamshell side armour pieces.
The Flak 41 gun is a kit in its own right.
Drive sprocket and idler wheel.
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Separate track pins mean that the tracks may be Markings are offered for one vehicle. made to be workable.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production • Kit No. 6767
Dragon’s new Type 95 Light Tank reviewed and built by Luke Pitt.
BANZA
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he Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go light tank was designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and entered service in 1935. Armour thickness was between 6 mm and 12 mm, it weighed 16,800 lbs and the tanks required a crew of three. The engine was of an advanced air-cooled diesel design, producing 110 hp which, when pressed, produced a top speed of 40 kph. The one-man turret mounted a 37mm cannon together with a 7.7 machine gun. Another 7.7 machine gun was mounted in the left front bow. The tank proved popular with crews and troops alike. According to US field reports, however, one of the major faults of the Type 95 was engine noise. Simply put, the tank could be heard from miles off, giving opposing troops ample warning to take appropriate measures. One Australian report also noted an approaching soldier could simply jam his bayonet into the turret race to stop it revolving! Nevertheless, the Type 95 was used in action from its introduction in China in 1936 right through to the last battle of World War II with the Russian invasion of the Kuril Islands in 1945. The French used the type in Vietnam as did the Chinese after the war.
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DRAGON’S 1:35 TYPE 95 HA-GO IN THE BOX Dragon's 1:35 scale Type 95 Japanese tank is presented in a standard box with a first class illustration adorning the box top lid. In fact, this illustration is one of the best “in action” tank illustrations that I have seen. It depicts a group of tanks progressing down a road in Malaya in 1941. The kit comprises 203 plastic parts (6 of which are clear), 51 photo etched parts and 2 lengths of flexible DS tracks The lower hull is moulded as a plastic tub and has full underside detail. The rivet detail on this moulding is some of the best that I have ever seen on a plastic model. The road wheels are very well detailed with the hubs exhibiting superb detail. The inclusion of the “sealing wires” between the bolt heads on the road wheels is noteworthy as this feature is prominent on Japanese tanks of the period but not often rendered. They are however a tad thick. The rubber portion of the road wheel feature faint manufacturer's marks (in Japanese) but I am told they don’t really describe anything. The drive sprockets are presented in two halves and have detail on both sides of each sprocket. The characteristic boomerang shaped bogie assemblies are well done but you may need to leave off one of the photo etch spacers to achieve a snug fit. The kit is supplied with two soft full length vinyl track mouldings and are quite simply breath taking in their execution , not only are the guide teeth hollow but the end connectors are hollow as well. From my experience the characteristic “sag “of most Japanese tanks is almost impossible to achieve in this A
The lower hull exhibits a vast array of detail that is largely hidden on the finished model.
The upper and lower hull moulding has outstanding detail.
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The machine gun is a thing of beauty and in my opinion the very best rendering of this machine gun in injected plastic.
The road wheels even contain the sealing wires between the bolt heads.
The upper and lower body parts almost click together with not gaps in evidence.
The vinyl tracks are some of the best renditions ever kitted, with outstanding detail present.
The Author chose to replace the kit tracks with a set of second-hand Modelkastens. This set was missing three track links, which were replaced with a length from the kit supplied tracks.
B medium but the upside is that the
tracks can be glued together with normal plastic cement The upper hull comes as a central superstructure, with the front plate and rear engine access panels as separate pieces. The rivet heads and weld beads on the hull are accurate in both size and shape. These two features are some of the best renditions I have seen on a plastic kit for quite some time and are a credit to the designers involved. The front hull inspection hatches and rear engine compartment doors are also separate parts; this presents the possibility of showing some internal detail for some future aftermarket sets that may arrive in the future. The turret is split into two pieces with the main top section moulded in one-piece with some wonderful weld bead and bolt head detail in evidence. There is a wealth of detail on the turret ring itself. The main turret hatches are supplied as two pieces and very well detailed but just a little thick. There are separate grab handles for the hatch and the turret moulding, in particular, features subtle weld seams. The grab handles are, in my view, a little overly thick and would be best replaced with thin wire bent to shape. The gun breech and associated hardware is worth mentioning as it is the best rendered example of this assembly I have seen in any scale. The gun barrel, for example, has a wonderful taper that is so good a replacement barrel would be a waste of money. The machine guns supplied are equally well done and are a marvel to look at. The kit is supplied with a photo-etched fret that includes items like the muffler guard road wheel inserts. Most of this is well done but I feel the muffler guard is a bit too thick. Markings are included for four vehicles, each in the standard four colour camouflage of the period. The model is a first class effort and a credit to both Dragon and the designers, as it
is both accurate in shape and a vast improvement on the now 20-year-old Fine Molds kit. Of particular note is the variety of options included. The hatches may be modelled in either open or closed positions. The machine guns in particular are incredibly well detailed. and the main gun can be positioned off centre either to the right or left just like the real vehicle. The only negative I can see is the omission of individual tracks. Otherwise, 1:35 scale armour kits don’t come much better.
THE BUILD The build was relatively pain free. The engineering of the parts is almost flawless and they go together with no filler at all. This is a major achievement on Dragon’s part as riveted hulls are very much prone to gaps on the mating surfaces. The instructions are worth a mentioning as many builders have found fault with Dragon instructions in the past. I can report that the ones supplied in this kit are almost faultless, with 15 logical build steps. The first step in the construction process is to assemble the bogie units but not glue them to the hull. I tend to do this on complex paint schemes as it just makes the painting process that much easier. I found that if all of the photo-etched spacers are used as recommended in the instructions, the outer boomerang bogie arms were difficult to attach squarely to the inner bogie arm. To overcome this I simply omitted the inner spacer marked “MA1” on the inner road wheel, which resulted in a nice snug fit. When these units had been assembled, I then tacked then to the hull with Blu Tack. I had purchased the Modelkasten track set for this vehicle (SK-50) many years ago at a model club swap meet and was keen to get started. When opening the box however, I noted that some of these were started and had the feeling that maybe all of the tracks
In order to speed up the construction process of the Modelkasten tracks some of the guide horns that would not be seen in the final build were omitted.
A view of the semi complete running gear ready to be attached to the hull.
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The shape of things to come? Two outstanding individual tracks are included. We wish there were more!
The front drive sprocket has detail on both sides and almost clicks together.
The build was relatively pain free. “ The engineering of the parts is almost flawless and they go together with no filler at all... ”
were not there. I pressed on regardless but I do admit that I felt a bit daunted at the prospect of these workable tracks. I decided to glue the tracks together. I mean, it was not like I was going to play toy tanks on the kitchen floor! In addition when consulting my references, I noted the track pin head was recessed so the need for the pin was unnecessary at any rate. Assembly of the tracks was completed over a few sessions. I thought the best course of action was to firstly drape them over the bogie units and liquid glue the small runs I had made. This whole process was not as time consuming as I had first thought. In my opinion, the results are far better than Dragon’s included DS tracks, and are a well worth while addition. That’s not to say the DS Tracks in the kit are bad - far from it. I included the Modelkasten tracks on my build as I wanted pronounced track sag. I have however seen many photographs of this tank with no sag on the tracks at all so in reality the kit-supplied items would be perfectly adequate detail-wise. They do, however, seem just a little long in length. Remember earlier when I noted that I felt there maybe some tracks missing from my Modelkasten tracks I had obtained from a swap meet? Well, it turned out that I
was right! I was three links short. To overcome this problem I simply cut three of the kit supplied “DS” tracks and positioned them underneath one of the road wheels. So good is the detail on the tracks I was hard pressed to tell the difference once the tracks were painted. I then turned my attention to the rest of the build. I found nothing in the way of faults or major errors whatsoever. The headlights and tail lights were replaced with some “Elf” items I had obtained a few years earlier. I simply cut the kit examples at their base and replaced headlights with these. The last real challenge was the muffler guard at the rear of the vehicle. I was unhappy with the pitch of the mesh so I replaced it with suitable mesh from the spares box. I first cut out the frame and super glued the replacement mesh behind it. I then bent the frame to suit and fleshed out the ends of the frame with plastic card. I’d love to tell you what sort of mesh I have used here but honestly I don’t know. I replaced some of the grab handles with brass wire but that was about it. The build time on this model was extraordinary quick by my standards, accounting for a mere one week of my time. A
The turret moulding is one piece and quite simply superb.
The kit does benefit some minor detailing. The hatch details were replaced by plastic strip, and the handles with fuse wire.
The rear cable assembly was modified to add a touch of difference to the model
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Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production • Kit No. 6767
The model in its unpainted form.
B THE FIGURE I guess one of the shortcomings of this model is the lack of a suitable figure. I generally like to include a figure in all of my builds as they give a sense of scale to the finished piece. I have noted that this kit when sold in Japan includes a wonderfully animated figure. Unfortunately, my sample was the packaging intended for the rest of the world so this figure was not included. A few years back I purchased a set of Taisho figures from Japan. The figures depict a group of Japanese tankers in very relaxed poses. The detail of these figures is better than any other I have seen but I wanted more of a hero pose for my model. I set to work modifying one of these figures and found one of them very suitable for the pose I was after. I simply repositioned one of the legs and both of the arms to produce the figure you see on the completed model. I then used suitable hands from Hornet to grip the cupola. The figure was then coated with Tamiya surface primer straight from the rattle can to highlight up any imperfections. I painted these figures as a departure from my usual style by firstly undercoating the heads in Humbrol enamels and then using Vallejo for the shading process, I was after an Asian look and to that end the shading was more
subdued than usual. I’m generally happy with the results but I believe I need more practice to full fill the potential of this paint.
PAINTING AND THEN REPAINTING I came into this model with a fair bit of experience with painting Japanese Tank colours having finished no less than three tanks in this scheme in the last two years or so. I was feeling cocky and quite sure I could pull this off. I undercoated the entire model with a thin coat of Mr. Hobby Imperial Japanese Army “parched grass” (tc15) from their enamel range of paints. The paint itself is wonderful stuff and goes on very smoothly, producing a very tough finish. I then sprayed Tamiya XF-49 (Khaki) lightened with Tamiya XF-2 (White) mixed in a ratio of 60 percent thinner, 40 percent paint using a few passes to achieve a solid base coat. I then “rain streaked” the hull sides with straight XF-63 thinned in an 85 percent thinner and 15 percent paint to give the model a very subtle weathering and paint fade effect. I generally like to use this effect on solid colour subjects as it breaks the up the finish of a single colour subjects and makes them a little more interesting to look at. I decided to brush paint the brown, yellow and green colours directly onto the Khaki base coat. I came up with a mix for the brown
The track assembly is only press fitted into place here, and was later painted separately.
Detail was added to the muffler guard using strip plastic.
One of the minor faults of the kit is the front drive housing assembly contact points. In order to achieve a smooth surface, they need to be sanded resulting in the loss of some of the rivet detail. The detail in this area has been replaced with Modelkasten conical rivets.
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I generally “ like to include
a figure in all of my builds as they give a sense of scale to the finished piece...
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A close up of the tank Commander. Note how the author has rendered the hands griping the cupola with the aid of aftermarket hornet hands.
that was roughly 1/10th Vallejo “031” red and 9/10th Vallejo “872” brown. I then added about two drops of Vallejo Dilutant or thinner so the mix was relatively thin. I applied the brown with a No. 2 brush making sure to firstly apply the colours thinly and to go over the application to avoid any brush marks. The most important thing I can tell you here is to clean your brush after each application of paint. If you don’t, you will get little
The figure is a conversion from the Japanese Taisho brand.
dry bits of paint appearing on your follow up coats. The first coat of paint will be fairly translucent but do not be alarmed; you will need to go over the brown areas of paint at least three times for the colours to become opaque. Allow each coat of paint at least a few hours drying time before the follow up coat. The yellow colour was then applied and this is where the model and indeed the painting almost became unstuck. A
A good view of the rear of the vehicle, with a view of the minor changes to an otherwise outstanding plastic kit.
A view of the unpainted model. Note how the Commander sits and the addition of the DS track inserts hidden under the second front road wheel. The author replaxed the kits headlights with some from the ELF range.
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Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production • Kit No. 6767
With the camouflage completed and with a coat of future applied, the model has a very glossy appearance
This is the second “ Dragon Japanese Tank I
have completed and they are both excellent kits in their own right. The detail and ease of construction is outstanding...
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The gun breech as moved off centre to the right. The kit decals were applied after the Future coat.
Acknowledgements I would like to offer my thanks to Tom Cockle and Stan Spooner with their advice and help on this build. Thanks guys!
Aftermarket hands from Hornet have been used to allow the Commander to grip the rim of his cupola.
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B I applied no less than 6 coats of
yellow and I still ended up with a translucent brush marked mess! The finish was totally unacceptable and I then made the bold decision to remove all of the paint and start again. I had used and enamel paint as a base! Having never stripped enamel paint before I was a little unsure on what to do. After a bit of research I found that brake fluid will remove enamel paint but brother, is it evil stuff! Not only does the stuff smell like high heaven it feels evil against the skin. Even so, it removed all the paint but honestly I don’t think I’d do this stripping process again. It just didn’t smell or feel right. When the model was thoroughly washed, I resprayed the model with Tamiya XF-49. When dry I sprayed freehand the yellow camouflage in Gunze Gloss yellow. I choose this as it was in my paint stash and to be honest I was too lazy to purchase anything else. I then repeated the brush painting process as outlined before but this time only using the brown mix. The green camouflage was Vallejo “823” with Vallejo Dilutant
was the last to be applied. The application was the same process as that of the brown. I coated the entire model with a Future floor polish, which resulted in a very fine glossy smooth finish. The kit decals were then applied for an early Philippines based vehicle. Next I sprayed the model with a 50 percent Vallejo Matt Varnish 520 and 50 percent tap water mix to produce a dead flat finish. The model looked a little too harsh for my taste so I used the same mix of Tamiya XF-49 (Khaki) lightened with Tamiya XF-2 (White) I started with, but thinned down even further with a ratio of about 90 percent thinner to 10 percent paint. This mix was misted on in slow and deliberate coatings with most on the running gear and less toward the top. The tracks were mist coated with a mix of 90 percent thinner and 10 percent Tamiya flat black. Now, small amounts of mud from Tamiya’s Mud Weathering Stick were applied to the centre of each track link and a little on the back with the aid of a tooth pick. I then hand painted the rubber portion A
Note the weathering effects on the rear of the vehicle.
The front plate has also been weathered with a mix of pin washes and leaves
The Author has managed to capture three distinct colours on one canvas to produce a subtly weathered vehicle.
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B of the road wheels and attached
The addition of small leaves to the front of the hull add visual appeal to the model.
In this close up, the mud build up is shown on both the side of the hull and in between the tracks.
the tracks. On all points of contact pave glue was applied to give a good solid bond. The entire lower hull was then given an oil wash with firstly burnt amber and then lampblack. On both occasions I have used Zippo lighter fluid as a mixing agent as it dries more or less flat. The road wheels were then lightly dry brushed with a mix of Humbrol white and wood brown with a greater leaning toward white. When this was done, a very thin glaze of Tamiya XF-59 Desert Yellow in a mix of 10 percent paint 90 percent thinner was applied to the lower hull in slow and deliberate stages. This glaze can be controlled and is most effective for taking the hard edge off the dry brushing. The last step of the weathering process was the chipping process, sometimes described micro chipping. My main aim here was to be subtle and have all the chips in scale.
The impact of the sagging Modelkasten tracks may be appreciated best from a low angle.
SELF CRITICISM
The muffler guard has been modified, as may be seen here. The shiny track surfaces are obvious here too.
I am relatively pleased with this model. The hand painting of the camouflage colours was a lot of fun. The Vallejo range of paints is superb. The figure is a bit of a frustration. I like the pose but my face painting on this figure was a disappointment. I just ran out of puff really, and was keen to move on.
A dry fit of the modified tank Commander indicates the aftermarket Hornet hand fits like a glove (!)
Weathering is shown to good effect in this three-quarter view.
The track sag is clearly evident in this side profile, looking more like an artist rendering than a model. The Author has captured the feel of the vehicle.
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CONCLUSION
The modified tow cables in place and weathered on the rear hull. The homemade case included a timber frame and Hinomaru base.
This kit has no real flaws. The only area that might be perceived as a problem is the tracks. This is the second Dragon Japanese Tank I have completed and they have both been excellent kits. The detail and ease of construction is outstanding. I would recommend you try a Japanese tank for your next build and if you’re smart you will choose this kit. Japanese tanks offer the modeller a chance to try something a little different. Japanese hard edged paint schemes may turn a few of you off but, with care and a little patience, good results can be achieved. The key here is to go slowly, and have fun. ■
Modelspec Dragon 1:35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production. Kit No. 6767 After Market Parts Used: Model Kasten Type 95 tracks SK-50 Plus Models Birch Leaves No 282 Tools Used Waldron Sub-Miniature Punch and Die Set Small Shop Brass Assist Roller set Mk Mc Small Shop Hold and Fold G-Tool Jo Sonjas Brush /Soap and Conditioner Paints Used Tamiya: XF-49 Khaki, XF-2 White, XF-1 Black, XF-52 Flat Earth, XF-59 Desert Yellow Gunze: Gloss Yellow FS 13538 Humbrol: Metal Coat “27004” Gun metal, Grey “Met 53”, Matt White “34”, Wood Brown “62” Vallejo: Silver “848”, Brown “872”, Red “031”, Green “968”, Miltary Green “975”, Matt Varnish “520”, Diluant Thinner Weathering Products Used Tamiya Weathering stick item “87081” Deco Art Light Earth Stucco “asto4” Zippo Lighter Fluid Windsor and Newton Burnt Umber Windsor and Newton Lamp Black References Ground Power 1996 Japanese Combat Vehicles of WWII Osprey Publishing Japanese Tanks 1939-45 ISBN 978-1-84603-091-8 Ground Power Aug 2009 ISBN 4910135010897 Osprey Publishing the Japanese Army 1942-45 ISBN 1-84176-354-3 Imperial Japanese Army and Navy Uniforms and Equipment ISBN 4-87090-000-2 Concord Publications Tank Battles of the Pacific War 1941-1945 Isbn 962-361-607-4 Concord Publications Warriors of Imperial Japan Isbn 962-361-171-4 Tank Power Vols. 2, 4 and 5 by AJ press ✓ Excellent detail and moulding; great fit. ✗ No sag when using flexible tracks. Available from All good model shops Worldwide. Distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited www.hobbyco.net
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KIT PREVIEW
Dragon 1:35 Panzer IV Ausf. H with Zimmerit • Kit No. 6611
Markings are supplied for no less that eight vehicles. The one-piece lower hull features nice detail.
Andy King reviews Dragon’s latest Panzer IV, the Ausf. H with moulded-on zimmerit.
ZIMMERIT INCLUDED
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he Ausf H (Ausfuhrung or Model/Mark) was the penultimate version of the Panzer IV series with production starting in May 1943 and although very similar to the Ausf G its armour was increased from 30mm and 50mm to 80mm all round on the hull and superstructure, the side visors for the driver and radio operator were deleted, the return rollers were made entirely from steel, the rear idler was cast instead of welded and zimmerit was applied from September 1943. The Panzer IV H was used mainly on the Eastern Front however, during the Allied invasion in June 1944, most of the 748 Panzer IVs with the nine German Panzer divisions in Normandy were of the Ausf. H version and even with Ausf. J production starting in June, the H could still be found on the front line up until war’s end in 1945. Dragon’s Panzer IV Ausf. H has been around for a couple of years but this release now has moulded zimmerit. There are no less than twenty seven sprues in grey styrene, one clear sprue, a sheet of etch brass, two frames of aluminium containing the side skirts, two lengths of vinyl track, a decal sheet printed by Cartograf, a small bag of 15 individual track links and a coil of wire for the tow cable. The excellent box art is once again done by one of my favourite artists, Ron Volstad. The level of detail is excellent, particularly the zimmerit. Dragon has really nailed the moulding
process in this regard, achieving a finesse that would be hard to beat either with putty or a pyrogravure. The non-slip pattern on the fenders is also replicated on the underside – very impressive. Most of the 440 parts will end up in the spares box as there are a lot of greyed-out areas on the instruction sheet marked ‘Parts Not For Use’. This is due to Dragon including sprues from the Ausf. G and Brummbar. The only problem with this approach is you get doubles of various sprues and a couple that are marked as (for example) B on the parts layout when in fact it is S from the Brummbar so you will need to study the instructions before starting assembly. Dragon seems to have moved away from individual track links and now include one-piece vinyl ones which, although nicely detailed and far easier to install are, in my humble opinion, a step backward. I can understand it for tanks that featured a live suspension that kept tracks under tension such as the Sherman or modern armour, but WWII German tanks often had tracks that sagged. I must admit to not trying these vinyl things yet and may be wrong in my opinion but to get the proper sag I can imagine having to use a technique from the past which involved drilling holes in the hull and inserting pins to push the track down between the return rollers. The upper hull is from the later Ausf. J and features the simpler
The main photo-etched fret includes many detail parts.
Side skirts are supplied in scale-thickness photo-etch.
splashguards around the two front hatches so you have to remove these and replace them with parts F1 and F2 (unless of course you are modelling a late production Ausf. H which did feature the simpler guards and opens up a whole new can of worms). The on-vehicle equipment is nice however the moulded on tool clamps are a bit clunky and would look better with etched items. Looking through the instructions, it is nice to see that Dragon has now included references to some of the optional parts available in the kit, such as the cast and welded rear idlers and muzzle brakes. Previously optional parts were shown with no clue as to what goes with a particular vehicle during a specific time frame. Nice to see that Dragon has been paying attention to modellers and reviewers in this regard! Interior detail is limited to a gun breech and a seat in the turret and not much else, but there are a lots of references and aftermarket sets out there should you want to put extra detail in. No aluminium barrel is supplied but the plastic part looks good enough. Eight colour schemes are provided with three from 1943, presumably somewhere on the Eastern Front and five from the Normandy campaign during 1944. Colours quoted are from the Mr Hobby and Model Master paint ranges. Even though the Ausf. H has been around for a couple of years, this is a great kit of one of the best known Panzers, particularly with the rather excellent zimmerit. As long as you study the instructions carefully before assembly, especially regarding the doubled up sprues, then you should get along just fine. Highly Recommended. ■
Thanks to The Hobby Company for the sample www.hobbyco.net
The top view of the upper hull. All hatches are supplied as separate parts.
Zimmerit detail is moulded in place, saving the modeller a great deal of time.
The zimmerit effect is first-rate.
The basic turret shell.
Drive sprocket and idler wheel.
It seems a pity that only full-length flexible tracks are included.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Tasca 1:35 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 • Kit No. 35-026
WINTER EVACUATION
Pawel Rzymski applies a weathered whitewash finish to Tasca’s superb 1:35 scale M32B1, and sets it on a winter road.
A
.D. 2012 was a very exciting year for modellers around the world. We have been given the chance to build many new and highly anticipated models. Consider for example Zvezda’s T-90, Bronco’s range of Hungarian armoured vehicles or Meng’s A39 Tortoise Assault Gun just to name a few. But I would also add to this list the beautiful Tasca’s 1:35 scale M32B1 kit. Tasca has been well known for its devotion to the Sherman tanks but this release jumped right off the happiness scale.
The M32B1 Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) was built on the M4A1 hull with majority of vehicles being converted from the standard tanks but a few were also built brand new. The gun turret was replaced with a fixed superstructure with a special 27 tones crane. The only armament was two machine guns and an 81 mm mortar, which was mainly used to lay smoke screens. Over 1,000 M32B1s entered service during WWII, mainly in the European Theatre of Operations. Tasca’s kit comprises of over 700 parts in typical olive drab
plastic beautifully moulded with virtually no flash or seems marks. Around 100 of them are marked as not to be used with this kit. You’ll also find 16 clear plastic parts, a small etched fret as well as a long string and set of vinyl type T48 tracks. A small decal sheet is provided with two markings options: “A Company, 612th Tank Battalion, Czechoslovakia May 1945” and “C Company, 609th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Bastogne, January 1945” (my personal choice for this build).
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CONSTRUCTION Being a complete novice to the Sherman, I decided to follow the instructions closely. Having said that, I actually started building this superb kit from Step 2 which covers the two drive sprockets. Step 1 covered gluing together the flexible track links but I was sure that it was quite a bit too early for that.
Following the instructions the build of the lower part of the hull started immediately after. The air cleaners are very nicely done and the addition of tiny PE parts adds to their realism. Next comes very important part of the interior and actually, the exterior. In the step 11 the inside toolboxes, the floor and the winch drum are installed. It's very important to choose wisely the length of the nylon thread. Going too short may create difficulties while assembling the frame.
After the drive sprockets it was time to put the road wheels together. The Tasca guys have prepared a real "Kamikaze" mission here! We are asked to slice 84 micro rivets from the sprues . Those pesky little things should be glued on the rim of each of the outside road wheels (12 per wheel). To be frank I must say I wasn’t able to finish this task as even getting those tiny rivets off the sprues (directly from the connector) was an extremely difficult task. It is also worth mentioning that if you intend to apply even a minimal amount of mud to the wheels the rivets will disappear completely. The construction of bogies was the next thing to do. After cutting the supplied foam to the desired shape (4,5mm x 11mm) the foam packers were placed inside the bogies and all of the parts were glued together.
During the next few steps (13-23) the upper hull is in our hands. The level of details and fit of all parts are very impressive so this part went quite painlessly even if the part and detail count is rather imposing.
The second part of the manual starts with the open turret assembly. Steps 27-29 guide us through the entire turret building process. My choice was to install the main boom in the "ride" position (position C in the Tasca manual) so the small hatch H8 was glued in the open position. Just before starting the most difficult part of the build, the bogies had been attached to the main body and the upper hull its last elements like draw bars and spare return rollers on the rear deck. With the turret and main body the easy part of the build was finished (just forget the wheel rivets!).
Another tricky area involved the subassemblies requiring the yellow nylon thread and a whole bunch of small plastic attachments. After choosing the right length of the string it is necessary to glue it around the part N49. It's not an easy task and the only effective way was to use a super glue. Next, the tiny parts N47 and N48 must be glued together with the yellow string inside. Be careful, there is an important error in the manual right about the length of the string. In the step 34 (point n°2) the right dimension is 400mm instead of 460. Just below (point n°1 always in the step 34) the 525mm should be in fact 465mm. Those errors are clearly corrected on the Tasca website so just go and check it out to be sure you do the things right.
After the upper hull has been taken care of it was time to construct the rear toolboxes. Once finished, the toolboxes are attached to the upper hull. At this stage, all the tools haven't been attached. The plan was to paint and weather them separately.
At the very end the M2 machine gun and 81mm mortar were assembled and placed on the tank.
Once done it was the right time to move to the main boom assembly. I had a lot of trouble getting the thin thread through Part M43 . Finally, after over 40 minutes of tough fighting, the string lost!
With those parts of the build finally finished the rest came quite easily. It's also worth mentioning that the leg rests on the main boom are very fragile and break off easily so be careful. In case you break and loose one Tasca give you some extra parts, which is really cool.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Tasca 1:35 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 • Kit No. 35-026
PAINTING After cleaning the model up, the first painting task was the primer. Primer is very important as it may reveal flaws that need more attention and a better finish. It also helps the paint adhere much better. For this purpose I like using Mr Surfacer (from Gunze range of products).
For priming, it is best to use the Mr Surfacer 1000 or 1200. The 500 should be only used when there's a need to create a rough surface. During this build I used the 1200 version of this product (the thinnest one). It was thinned in 1:1 ratio with the Mr Levelling Thinner (also a Gunze product) and airbrushed in few consecutive passes.
Once the primer dried, Tamiya XF-62 Olive Drab was evenly airbrushed all over the model.
The base colour was then lightened twice with two other Tamiya paints. It was done by first randomly spraying the base XF-62 Olive Drab mixed with XF-60 Dark Yellow and then with XF-57 Buff. The result (although not easily noticeable on pictures) was a nicely shaded / faded surface.
In order to avoid any silvering, before applying the decals the areas where they were going to be placed were airbrushed with Johnson's Kleer floor wax (friend of all modellers!). I avoid spraying the entire model with Kleer or any other glossy varnish as it tends to darken the surface.
Once applied, the decals were sealed with flat varnish to protect them from the weathering to come, and to obtain a flat surface over the whole model.
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HAIRSPRAY WINTER WEATHERING A day after the model was ready for the whitewash. The technique chosen for this project was the hairspray (HS) technique. This method has become very popular recently amongst modellers around the world. I have already used it in the past during another winter project, so I was fairly sure it was the right path to follow.
The first step was to apply the hair spray on the whole model. To do this I use my airbrush as it gives far more control over the flow comparing to the HS can.
Around 45 minutes later I started applying Tamiya XF-2 White diluted with Tamiya thinner. Some say it's better to use water to thin the paint using the HS technique but I prefer the normal thinner. For me, Tamiya thinned with water never gave very good results. Going back to the model, I divided it in four parts before spraying the white paint. Painting the whole model at once would make it difficult to scrub the paint at the end. I started by painting the front.
When the paint dried around 30 minutes later I took a flat, stiff brush, tap water and started taking the paint off. When finished, I proceeded the same way with left and right sides as well as the rear of the model. At the end I found it necessary to rework a bit in some areas. The hairspray and white paint were once again applied and scrubbed off. Finally happy with the result, I left the model for two days so it could fully dry.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Tasca 1:35 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 • Kit No. 35-026
Now here comes the time when things started getting really dirty! First step: oil fading. I picked up four oil paints: Titanium White, Burnt Sienna, Vandyke Brown and Abteilung’s 502 Faded Dark Yellow. With a small round brush, dozens of small dots were applied on the model.
Using AK Interactive Odourless Thinner AK050 and a flat brush, the dots were progressively washed away leaving behind a layer of faded paint. During this step, care should be taken to dry the brush well. Leaving too much White Spirit on it would result in wiping the oils completely off.
While the model was drying, the tools and the M2 machine gun were painted. The wooden parts were painted with undiluted Tamiya XF-60 Dark Yellow, then washed with thinned brown some time after. All metallic parts were painted flat black, then metalized with a very soft pencil and brown wash at the end. Due to the boom and frame emplacement in the “ride” configuration, access to the tools is not easy so I strongly suggest you paint them before attaching to the toolboxes.
I was really happy with the result as the thin layer of mixed paints gave a nice dirty look to the vehicle.
A day or two later, washes were applied. For this purpose I used two ready to use products - AK 121 OIF & OEF Vehicles Wash and AK 045 Vehicles AK 045 Dark Brown Wash. The AK washes are excellent products and you just need to shake them well before each use. Important note: try to choose your (ready to use) washes by colours and not mainly by looking at the name and picture on the bottle. The AK121 OIF&OEF wash can be seen as one that should be used with modern vehicle but believe me it does an extremely good job on WWII era tanks as well!
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After washes it was the “streaking time”. AK interactive Winter Streaking Grime was applied in vertical lines all over the tank. After about twenty minutes most of it was wiped off with a flat brush dumped with white spirit leaving fine vertical traces of dirt.
Looking for a detail which would add a little bit of different colour to the white / greenish vehicle I decided to add some rust on the spare sprocket discs on the two sides of the hull. For this I took a bottle of Rustall solution I bought… 10 years ago which still works fine! With a small brush I gently applied few drops of Rustall on the two discs. Within minutes, the treated surface became rusty. I left it at that.
During combat and especially in winter conditions “ tanks must deal with a lot of mud and dirt. I decided to go hard along that path..! ”
In the meantime the work on tracks had started. The first thing to do was to connect the two ends with cyanoacrylate glue.
The tracks were then primed with a random mix of grey and brown acrylic paint. The inside was next sprayed with flat black paint.
AK’s Dark Mud, mixed again with plaster, was applied after the earlier mix had dried. This time however it was done with bursts of air from the airbrush. Applying it the same way as in the preceding step would result in making disappear the first layer completely.
The next day the AK’s Winter Streaking Grime mixed with plaster was applied with an old brush to the exterior part of tracks.
Finally, AK’s Dark Mud was mixed with Oil Grease from MIG Productions and plaster, then applied with the brush & airbrush method. The choice of Oil & Grease Mixture might sound bizarre here but the need of a very dark, wet tone was quite necessary as the last step of weathering the tracks. The tracks were left to dry for a few days. They were installed at the end after the lower hull was completely weathered.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Tasca 1:35 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 • Kit No. 35-026
MUDDYING Going back to the tank itself, the time had come to start the most important part of its weathering, the mud. During combat and especially in winter conditions tanks must deal with a lot of mud and dirt. I decided to go hard along that path!
The “muddying” started with an application of a layer of AK Interactive AK023 Dark Mud over the entire lower hull and suspension.
In order to get different shades one part was coloured with Vallejo 70822 German Camo Black Brown and the other one with Vallejo 70950 Black. After few adjustments of intensity by adding some more paint the mixtures were ready to be applied. The thicker part of the paste was applied over the lower hull, wheels front and back of the hull.
With the lower part of the hull “mud primed” I was able to move forward with a generalized dust & dirt procedure. For this job I picked up the Standard Dark Easy Mud. A quite large quantity of the paste was taken out and divided between two containers. Both were than mixed with small quantity of water. The aim of dividing the paste in two parts was achieving two different colours. Easy Mud is acrylics based and thus can be mixed with any other acrylic product.
The liquid residue (the water was not completely absorbed by the paste) worked great as a muddy filter and was applied over the entire upper hull and turret surface. I came back to the model the next day to finish it up.
To emphasize the mud on the suspension a similar method to the one used on tracks was chosen. First a mix of AK Interactive AK 014 Winter Streaking Grime, AK 023 Dark Mud and plaster was blown on the suspension using the compressed air for the airbrush.
Then, the same mix but with the addition of the previously mentioned Mig Productions Oil & Grease Stains Mixture was applied in the same way on the upper parts of suspension near the tracks. Thanks to the addition of the oily mixture those areas were looking wetter, which would be logical taking into the account the fresh mud falling from the tracks.
Kleer was applied with a brush in order to darken recesses where the mud would naturally be wet. This is quite simple and effective way to represent dampness right where we want it. In the end, a dark brown wash was applied in some corners and around the wheels rims.
The M32 was finished shortly after by placing the tracks on.
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THE VIGNETTE A simple portion of cobblestone road with mud and snow on the sides was chosen to accompany the wrecker tank. The base was made of a picture frame picked up in a local supermarket.
The frame was filled with styrofoam to create a flat surface for the vignette. Using the plaster of Paris about 800 cobblestones were home casted and attached to the base with the PVA glue.
A few days later, a mix of very fine sable, an earthy coloured cheap artist’s pigment, PVA glue and plaster was applied with an old brush to create the mud on both sides of the road. A dark brown mix of acrylic paints was airbrushed to give it right background colour.
Just to be sure the road would be straight the Tamiya masking tape was applied to delimitate the road’s sides.
When the white glue hardened and the cobblestones were sitting tightly on the base, it was necessary to fill the free space between them. To do this first the plaster of Paris was scattered all over the road, then it was pushed into all the crevices between the cobblestones with a flat brush. In the end, water was gently brushed to bend the plaster. This whole process had to be repeated few times in order to achieve a satisfactory, unified appearance.
The time had finally come to start painting the road. Initially, the whole road was sprayed with a coat of Tamiya Neutral Grey XF-53 and Flat Black XF-1.
The next day when all was dry, a thin dark mix of black, brown and grey paints was airbrushed over the road in several passes to tone down all bright colours. It is important to not to over paint the previous work thus paint must be thinned beyond the normal ratio. A bit thicker than a filter consistency will do the job well as at the end there must be a noticeable difference between the cobblestones.
To make the road look more realistic, contrast needed to be added. Three lighter Vallejo colours were picked up and applied randomly on the cobblestones to create a mosaic. The choice of shades is most important here so do not pay too much attention to paint's names. In order of application the chosen colours were: Vallejo Light Grey 70990, Vallejo Panzer Aces Old Wood 310 and Vallejo Iraqui Sand 70819.
In the meantime, a telegraph pole from RB Model 35D06 was assembled and painted. I added cables made of copper wire so it looked like a real one after it had received the shrapnel treatment!
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Tasca 1:35 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 • Kit No. 35-026
Going back to the vignette, the previously applied earth on the sides of the road was washed with the solution of water and coloured Easy Mud. This was done simply by brushing the heavily thinned paste on. After drying the result was quite convincing and made a good base for the snow to come.
Before applying the snow there were still few things to do. First of all some winter time grass (yellowish) made of short cut plumber's hemp attached with PVA glue.
Then dirty mud was blown with brush and airbrush onto the road using different weathering products including AK Interactive AK 078 Damp Earth AK 016 Fresh Mud, AK 023 Dark Mud mixed each time with plaster for more volume. To finish, snow made of bicarbonate of soda, PVA glue and water was added in three successive phases. First a thick paste of above ingredients was applied with brush on the two sides. Next, right in the middle of the road the white glue thinned with water was applied between the cobblestones and the bicarbonate was scattered over it.
Finally, a heavily thinned layer of glue and bicarbonate was applied with a brush on the road to unify everything.
The aim was to create a visual effect of the middle of a road where heavy vehicles pass over with their tracks more on the sides of the road.
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FIGURES BY VINCENT GROSDEMOUGE To finish the base I needed some figures. Figure painting is not my strongest skill but luckily a friend from a discussion forum I attend offered to give me a hand. Thank you Vincent!
Shades were achieved by using a darker base colour and also by making some delicate washes using Burnt Sienna, Titanium White, Carbon Black oil paints.
The two figures come from Dragon’s US Tank Crew Set No. 6238, however the heads were changed with ones from Warriors Scale Models. First, they were primed. The next day when they dried they were entirely painted with Humbrol enamels. H72 was used for the beige US uniforms and the H29 for the tanker trousers. Helmets and gloves were picked up with the H86 and all leather elements with H62.
CONCLUSION All in all, this was quite a challenging project that took me seven months from the beginning to the end (summer vacations included!). Tasca’s M32B1 model may be quite justifiably labelled “state of the art”. I wouldn’t suggest it for a beginner modeller as the build up process requires quite a lot of modelling skills, but it is a spectacular subject for any modeller with a few armour kits under their belts. ■
M32B1 model may “beTasca’s quite justifiably labelled state of the art... ”
Mini Modelspec Tasca 1:35 Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 Kit No. 35-026 ✓ Beautifully detailed; clever engineering; straightforward construction; accurate. ✗ Modelling skills required! Available from Tasca products are available online from www.tasca-modellismo.com In the USA, Tasca products are available from Pacific Coast Models www.pacmodels.com
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SHOW REPORT
NSW SCALE MODEL EXPO 2013
Maritime subjects were well covered. Here is Bronco’s 1:35 scale Seehund midget submarine,
A number of very impressive large scale models This Australian soldier in Vietnam 1966 was were on hand, including this Naked Army 1:6 scale also in the large scale of 1:6. resin and white metal “Australian Infantry 1942”.
1:48 scale was well represented too. Here is Tamiya’s Hetzer in a convincing whitewash finish.
Another 1:6 scale resin and white metal offering from Naked Army – WWI Australian Soldier.
Meng 1:35 scale Special Forces Hi-Lux.
Dragon 3.7 cm Flak half-track.
Zvezda’a 1:35 T090 proved to be a popular subject. This one is entitled “On the Lookout”.
Tamiya’s FAMO pulling a StuG III in 1:35 scale.
This M1070 Truck an M1000 Heavy Equipment Transport is a Hobby Boss and Dragon combination in 1:35 scale.
We don’t seem to see the 1:35 scale Dragon MLRS built very often, so this was a welcome addition to the competition tables.
Tamiya’s 1:35 scale ISU-152 with a compliment of tank riders aboard.
This big 1:16 scale King Tiger used elements from Tamiya’s and Trumpeter’s kits.
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Dragon
Italeri’s big 1:35 scale Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat.
Zvezda’s recent 1:35 scale T-90 tank with some evidence of winter.
aboard.
Dragon 1:35 scale M51 Super Sherman.
This beautifully detailed Balaton D9 Dozer is 1:72 scale.
A Verlinden interior set was used to detail this Dragon Panther.
Tamiya’s Tilly in unique Malta camouflage.
Dragon’s 1:72 scale StuG IV Late Version.
Alan’s 1:35 scale Flammpanzer II AUsf. D on the Eastern Front.
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KIT PREVIEW
Dragon 1:35 Sherman Mk III DV Early Production • Kit No. 6573
The welded DV hull.
Some interesting markings are included.
OLD IS NEW
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his is my favourite version of the Sherman so I may be a bit prejudiced here but I believe DML’s M4A2s are some of their better Sherman kits, particularly the British variants such as this one although DV M4A2 were used by the USMC amongst others. I was particularly happy to see Ron Volstad’s great artwork adorning the box which whet my appetite prior to opening the tightly packed box So what makes this one different from previous kits? Not much really. This is just like the real thing and an upgrade of an earlier model as mentioned above. The decals are new and for once offer quite a few options for an Allied vehicle – certainly an improvement over the welded Mk.Ic Firefly kits markings. The early M4 suspension has been added to replace the earlier M3 type and a 1 piece nose is included with the original 3 piece bolted transmission cover being an option. This is not the only option in the kit, which offers different bolt patterns using photo-etched bolt heads on the rear hull overhang. DML has not given the corresponding fabricated/ welded rear splash ring for the 7 bolt option so stick with the 11 bolts one, which generally corresponds to the cast one supplied on part A48. There are no positioning marks on the hull so a little research will be required to get exact positioning noting that the vertical row is not central but slightly offset to
The photo-etched fret.
Al Bowie takes a detailed look at one of Dragon’s best 1:35 scale Sherman kits to date.
the left as you look at the plate (use the marking guides for the pattern). Different .50 cal mounts and ammo boxes are offered but for the markings provided use option M. The detail on this kit is very good although the continuing issue with the transmission fit remains so a lot of dry fitting a shimming will be required as well as putty for the gaps around the rear idler mounts. A large fret of photo-etch provides the sunshields, fenders and houseboat fittings etc. I would have liked a plastic option although these are quite buildable using superglue of soldering. The turret is DML’s well received early low bustle with an M34 narrow mantlet and has the obligatory British Crusader stowage box. Tracks are the excellent DS one-piece runs representing T51 rubber block (or very worn T41). These are quite typical for most of the marking options given. This brings us to the marking options, which are all from the Tunisian, Sicilian and Italian Campaigns in a variety of variations on official schemes with questionable colour recommendations of grey disruptive over tan. I would refer modellers to external reference for correct colours particularly the 26 Armd Bde schemes that should have OD as the base colour. The following options are given: • C Sqdn 4th County of London Yeomanry (4 CLY) Italy 43 • B Sqn 4 CLY “Bramham Moor”
Clear parts.
Italy 1943 (actually Royal Scots Greys IWM photo 8276) • HQ 3 CLY Sicily 43 • A Sqn “Randy” 44 RTR Sicily 43 • A Sqn “1” 26 Armd Bde Tunisia 43 (no Regiment given but it is likely 16/5th Lancers who used the large stylised Numbers on the Hull sides) Only one marking option gives a T Number and that is option 2 with T 149439, which matches the IWM photo. Only two options have formation markings (3 – 4 Armd Bde Jerboa and 5 with the 6 Armd Div Gauntlet) This is one of DML’s best Sherman kits but still could benefit from a bit more effort in little things like the marking options and bolt strips for the transmission sides etc. This may also be used as a Polish, Canadian, New Zealand, Russian or USMC Sherman (with wooden Armour – Jungle Jim. Like all DML Shermans a large number of spares remain, such as late bogies, different mantlets and rotor covers, roadwheels etc. This is well worth getting and will make an attractive model. This is not the only kit of this variant available but represents good value for money and with a modest effort in research a stunning and accurate Sherman III from the Italian Campaign can be made. Highly Recommended. ■
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NA 8276 B Sqn RSG, Teano River 1943
The early low bustle turret.
Options are offered for the one-piece cast transmission housing…
…or the three piece.
Early M4 suspension with lace road wheels.
Lovely cast and screw head detail on the mantlet parts.
Excellent DS tracks are included.
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Inside the Armour 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser • Kit No. 35056
AEGEAN CRUISER PART TWO – PAINTING AND WEATHERING
The Editor paints, weathers and adds a crew to Inside the Armour’s A10 Cruiser Tank.
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n our last instalment, I described the construction of Inside the Armour’s 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser tank. In addition to the basic vehicle, I scratch built a rear rack for four-gallon flimsies and a square rear mount for the Arm of Service sign Now, I added some stowage. Reference photos do not show these vehicles piled with stacks of stowage, but it was common to see helmets draped over handles or lights, and spare tyres hanging from the turret and rear hull. The stowage is a combination of rolled and folded Kneadatite two-part epoxy putty, and a few packs from Value Gear. The lovely resin four-gallon flimsy petrol cans are from Resicast. I sourced three helmets from Tamiya’s ancient 1:35 scale British Eighth Army Infantry Set (Item No. 94156).
CAMOUFLAGE CONUNDRUM My model represents a vehicle sent to Greece in 1941. There seems to be little consensus about the actual colours used on these A10 tanks. They were sent to Greece from North Africa, and orders were issued that
The Tank Museum at Bovington has a Close Support A10 Cruiser tank on display.
they should be repainted in green over sand or brown. However, a number of reference photos seem to show a very pale base colour and a low-contrast medium disruptive shade in a hard-edged irregular pattern. The camouflage pattern does not conform to the straight lines and three shades of the Caunter scheme, and the colours are also very much open to interpretation. After spending far too long poring over grainy photographs, I finally settled on a camouflage scheme of Light Stone and Silver Grey. I certainly can’t prove that these are the colours, but I thought the combination looked interesting. I cobbled together the side and front camouflage from photos of different tanks (although the patterns all appear to be very different on these Aegean cruisers), but I could not find anything to suggest the finish on the engine deck. I thought that it was possible that this area might have been basic Light Stone, but at least one photo seems to show a darker colour on top of the engine hatches so I took an educated guess at a pattern. A
The short, wide 3.7” (94 mm) howitzer is very obviously different to the standard 2 pdr.
A good view of the track links and front hull details.
The stowage boxes on the hull side.
The hu
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After spending far too long poring “over grainy photographs, I finally settled on a camouflage scheme of Light Stone and Silver Grey...
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The hull mounted BESA machine gun.
A general view of the rear three-wheel bogie arrangement.
A close-up view of the small road wheels.
The muffler and exhaust pipe.
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Inside the Armour 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser • Kit No. 35056
Helmets were sourced from Tamiya’s old 1:35 scale Desert Rats figure set.
Stowage was added from Kneadatite two-part epoxy putty and from a Value Gear set.
B The base Light Stone colour was
from Lifecolor’s Middle East British Vehicle Camouflage set, sprayed over Grey Tamiya Primer. The Lifecolor acrylic paint was a bit temperamental, requiring several coats for full coverage, but the result was impressively flat and resistant to damage. I decided to mix Tamiya acrylics to match the Silver Grey shade in the Lifecolor camouflage set. A 50/50 mix of Tamiya acrylic XF-19 Sky Grey and XF-55 Deck Tan delivered a close equivalent. The slab-sided turret lent itself well to masking the hard-edged camouflage pattern. Various strips of Tamiya masking tape were applied in layers, followed by airbrushing the Silver Grey mix. The various lumps and bumps of the hull would have made masking this area very tricky and time consuming, so instead I brush painted the outline of the camouflage scheme, then filled in the spaces with the airbrush.
MARKING IMPROVISATION With the camouflage pattern complete, the model received an overall coat of Future floor polish in preparation for decals. Markings are not included with the kit so mine were scrounged from four different Archer and Fighting 48th! decal sets for the Squadron Marks, Troop Numbers and Arm of Service signs. I could not find a Formation Sign for 2nd Armoured Division (3 RTR), so I carefully painted the feathered helmet onto a black square using a
fine brush. With the decals in place, the model now received two thin coats of Testor’s Model Master Flat Clear Lacquer.
The basic model, complete and ready for some more details to be added.
AEGEAN WEATHERING At this stage, the finish looked very stark. For me, this is often the scariest part of a modelling project. The model looks pretty awful, and I know that I have to resist the temptation to go overboard with weathering or even completely repaint the model. I have found the best course of action is just to build up layers of weathering gradually. Starting the weathering is easy. Often the most difficult aspect of this crucial stage is knowing when to stop. First, very subtle streaks were sprayed vertically onto the hull and turret sides using a thin mix of Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black and XF-64 Red Brown. The same mix was used to emphasise some of the structural features on the tank too. Next, the entire model received a brushed coat of SIN Industries The Filter: P400 Grey for Dark Yellow. Once this was dried, a pin wash of AK Interactive’s Dark Brown Enamel Wash (AK 045) was applied to bolt heads, screws and the edges of other raised surfaces. This looked a little harsh in some places, and resulted in pooling here and there. These problems were quickly rectified with clean enamel thinners and a
The paint job commenced with two coats of Tamiya Grey Primer straight from the spray can.
The photo-etched muffler guard is included with the Inside the Armour kit.
The wheels, tracks and muffler were all sprayed flat black as a pre-shading coat before the camouflage was applied.
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The base camouflage colour came from Lifecolor’s “Middle East British Vehicle Camouflage”: UA 225 Light Stone 61
On the turret, the hard-edged disruptive camouflage was masked with Tamiya tape.
A mix of Tamiya acrylic XF-19 Sky Grey and XF-55 Deck Tan was used to represent Silver Grey.
The outline of the camouflage pattern was painted onto the hull by brush.
The basic camouflage scheme is now complete, but the model looks alarmingly stark and bright.
fine brush. Now some chipping and paint damage was added. I focused on the edges of the hull and turret, but also added some restrained chipping to the top surfaces too. This was applied with a small piece of sponge and also a fine brush for those hard-to-get-at places. I used Vallejo acrylic 337 Highlight Ger. (Black) as my chipping colour. This is not really black at all – more a dirty dark brown. I wanted to convey the impression of dust, which was frequently seen well up the sides
lower areas of the front and back of the hull. The pigments were then fixed in place with Mineral Turpentine (a local Australian generic enamel thinner), carefully dripped over the loose powders. The exhaust pipe and muffler guard were also treated with MIG Pigments, this time a combination of P414 Track Brown, P025 Standard Rust and P416 Fresh Rust. These were not mixed together, but applied patchily in layers from dark to light, then sealed with enamel thinners.
of the hull and turrets of A10s in Greece. I thinned Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan and sprayed it from a distance onto the running gear and especially the sides, front and rear of the hull. In the end, I did not think that the effect really corresponded with the photos, especially for the running gear. I therefore blended equal proportions of MIG Pigments’ P054 Alcaline Dust; P234 Rubbel (sic) Dust and applied it to the wheels, the sides of the tracks, the lower part of the driver’s side sand shield, and the
FINISHING TOUCHES One of the recurring themes in photos of A10s in Greece is spare tyres for the road wheels hanging from the turret and hull. I wanted to replicate this, but could not find any separate tyres to use. I saw a vinyl tube during a visit to the local hardware shop and thought that this might work. I cut several thin slices from the tube using a steel saw and mitre box, but the profile was a bit too thick. In fact, the answer was right in front of me all the time. I have A
Markings were sourced from a number of different waterslide and dry transfer sets.
I could not find a Formation Sign for 2nd Armoured Division (3 RTR), so I carefully painted the feathered helmet with a fine brush onto a black square.
The markings were applied over a coat of glossy Future floor polish.
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Inside the Armour 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser • Kit No. 35056
A pin wash of AK Interactive’s Dark Brown Enamel Wash (AK 045) was applied to bolt heads, screws and the edges of other raised surfaces.
Weathering is well underway. Here we see chipping being added to the edges of the turret with a common household sponge.
The entire model had received a brushed coat of SIN Industries The Filter: P400 Grey for Dark Yellow.
B a cup full of pens and Sharpies
and highlighters on my office desk. One of these is a novelty pen with a cricket ball on top. The hard plastic barrel was the perfect diameter for the tyres on the small road wheels. I cut a few slices from the pen, and they were close enough for the task. The “tyres” were painted in a black/brown shade, then tied onto lifting hooks on the turret and hull using M Workshop’s Non-Fuzzy String. The string was stained with a watery brown paint mix, and the tyres themselves super glued to the hull and turret to keep the string taught. I was not really happy with the solid lens on the turret spotlight, so I cut the assembly off its turret mount. I sanded down the bulged lens area and attached a 5 mm clear self-adhesive reflective lens from Little-Lenses. The body of the spotlight was painted black and the improved item was glued back onto its mount. The machine gun barrels and track pads were “metalized” with a 2B graphite pencil, and the Pyrene fire extinguishers were painted with Vallejo acrylic Brass.
FIGURES I have increasingly enjoyed painting figures for my armoured vehicles over the last few years, so I decided to crew up my A10. The figures selected were Alpine Miniatures’ 1:35 scale British Armoured Crew Set, Item No. 35080. Two figures and a puppy are included, but I set the small dog aside for another time. As usual with Alpine’s figures, sculpting and casting is first rate. After a few minutes’ clean up, the resin arms were attached to the figures and small holes were drilled into the bottom of the neck and bodies to allow a toothpick to be fitted. This makes handling much easier during the painting stage. The figures were primed with Tamiya primers straight from the spray can. The heads were primed white, while the bodies received a coat of grey primer. The flesh areas were sprayed with a mix of Tamiya acrylic colours, and the uniforms were painted with Vallejo acrylics
The same enamel wash was applied to the running gear. The model was set on its side while the wash dried. This ensured that the shading was even in the wheel and suspension recesses.
Details have been picked out with Vallejo acrylic paints.
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The gorgeous little flimsies from Resicast were painted and weathered in preparation for fitting in the rack.
The muffler guard and exhaust cover were brush painted with MIG Absolute Chipping Acrylic Solution.
exclusively by brush. The faces and hands received a glaze of heavily thinned Winsor & Newton Burt Sienna oil paint, which settled in the crevices and shadow areas when dry. The uniforms were treated to a brushed coat of Sin Industries’ Filter, P245 Brown for Dark Green. Once these washes were dry, large areas were dry brushed and details were picked out with a fine brush. The following paints and mixes were used for the figures. • Primer: Tamiya Spray White Primer for the heads; Grey Primer for the bodies. • Flesh Areas: Basic Flesh Tone: Tamiya Acrylic XF-15 Flat Flesh (applied by airbrush) • Glaze over flesh areas: heavily thinned Winsor & Newton Burt Sienna oil paint. • Heavy facial details (mouth, eyes, nostrils): thinned Vallejo Model Colour 337 Highlight Ger. (Black) • Subtle facial details (wrinkles, recessed etc.): thinned 70874 USA Tan-Earth • Blonde hair: 70837 Pale Sand with 70874 USA Tan-Earth shading. • Brown Hair: 70874 USA TanEarth with mixed 70847 Dark Sand highlights. • Uniform Colours: (all Vallejo Model Colour Acrylics, and all applied by brush): • Shorts and side cap: 50% 847 Dark Sand plus 50% 70988 Khaki. More 847 Dark Sand applied for dry-brushing and picking out highlights. • Pullover, tunic and socks: 70921
These areas were painted in a black/brown colour, then the paint was selectively removed with a stiff wet brush. When dry, the exhaust pipes and muffler guard were “rusted” with MIG Pigments.
A trip to the hardware store yielded this length of vinyl plumbing tube.
The tube was cut with a fine saw in a mitre box.
A novelty cricket pen provided a better profile for the spare tyres, and the hard plastic was easier to cut and paint too.
The plan was to use these as spare tyres, but the profile was a bit thick.
Here are the three spare tyres awaiting paint.
The tyres were painted in a black/ brown shade, then tied onto lifting hooks on the turret and hull using M Workshop’s Non-Fuzzy String.
A
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Inside the Armour 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser • Kit No. 35056
The bulged lens area of the solid spotlight was sanded flat and a 5 mm clear self-adhesive reflective lens from Little-Lenses was attached.
B English Uniform. Add 70988
Khaki for dry-brushing and picking out highlights. • Beret and boots: 50% 337 Highlight Ger. (Black) plus 50% 70995 German Grey. • Wash over uniform areas: Sin Industries’ Filter, P245 Brown for Dark Green • Buttons and RTR badge: 70865 Oily Steel (applied after drybrushing, wash and final flat coat).
Thinned Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan was sprayed from a distance onto the running gear and the sides, front and rear of the hull to replicate the effects of fine dust.
CONCLUSION
The figures are Alpine Miniatures’ 1:35 scale British Armoured Crew Set, Item No. 35080. The figures were primed - heads white and bodies grey.
The flesh areas were sprayed with a mix of Tamiya acrylic colours.
I do enjoy a good quality multimedia model, and Inside the Armour’s 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser certainly falls into this category with its excellent casting, high level of detail and generally sound fit. Despite some anxious moments while working on the tracks, this was a very enjoyable and satisfying project. Multimedia kits almost always demand some level of improvisation and creativity. They are a great way to expand your modelling skills. ■
The uniforms were painted with Vallejo acrylics, entirely by brush.
The uniforms were treated to a brushed coat of Sin Industries’ Filter, P245 Brown for Dark Green then large areas were dry brushed and details picked out with a fine brush.
The faces and hands received a glaze of heavily thinned Winsor & Newton Burnt Sienna oil paint, which settled in the crevices and shadow areas when dry.
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Modelspec Inside the Armour 1:35 scale A10 Cruiser Kit No. 35056 Accessories and Materials:
The pigments were permanently fixed in place with enamel thinners. The completed model with the figures in place.
Resicast Item No. 35.2343 – 4 Gallon Flimsies. 8 x Shell, 8 x MT Verlinden Item No. 0075 – Nuts and Bolts Little-Lenses Clear – 5mm Value Gear Universal Tents and Tarps Set #3 Fighting 48th! FFDEC Decals Set 1:48 scale: British Armoured Divisions, NWE, Set 2; British Armoured Divisions, NWE, Set 7. Archer Fine Transfers: Item No. AR35069.5 8th Army Arm of Service and Formation Signs 1940-42; British Squadron Marks and Troop Numbers, Junior Regiment; Item No. AR35086BL British Squadron Marks and Troop Numbers, Junior Regiment Evergreen Strip Styrene: No.101 - .010 x .030” Strip; No. 124 - .020 x .080” Strip; No. 218 - .020” Rod; No. 219 - .025” Rod; No. 291 Angle .060”. Evergreen plastic sheet (scraps from larger sheets) EF Designs Strip Styrene: 6mm x 0.25mm Fine copper wire and fuse wire (various thicknesses) M Workshop Non-Fuzzy String Tools Used:
The flimsies have been fitted to their rack here.
Starting the “weathering is
easy. Often the most difficult aspect of this crucial stage is knowing when to stop...
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Waldron Sub-Miniature Punch and Die Set Historex Hexagonal Punch and Die Set Mission Models Multi-Tool (Small) NorthWest Short Line “The Chopper II” UMM-USA Rollmade II Rolling Tool CMK and Tamiya Saws Flat Nose Electrical Pliers Modelling Products Used: Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement Revell Contacta Cement Selley’s Super Glue Zip Kicker Super Glue Accelerator Milliput White two-part epoxy putty Tamiya Surfacer Tamiya Masking Tape (6mm and 10mm) Paints and Finishing Products: Tamiya Grey and White Primers (Spray Cans) Tamiya Acrylics: XF-1 Flat Black; XF-2 Flat White; XF-15 Flat Flesh; XF-19 Sky Grey; XF-55 Deck Tan; XF-57 Buff. Lifecolor Camouflage Set – Middle East British Vehicle Camouflage: UA 225 Light Stone 61; UA 228 Light Grey Silver Grey. MIG Pigments: P025 Standard Rust; P054 Alcaline Dust; P234 Rubbel (sic) Dust; P414 Track Brown; P416 Fresh Rust. SIN Industries The Filter: P400 Grey for Dark Yellow. AK Interactive Enamel Wash: AK 045 Dark Brown MIG Absolute Chipping Acrylic Solution. Vallejo Panzer Aces and Model Colour Acrylics Various Future Floor Polish Testor’s Model Master Flat Clear Lacquer Prismacolor Dark Brown Pencil 2B Pencil Paints Used for Figures:
Equal proportions of MIG Pigments’ P054 Alcaline Dust; P234 Rubbel (sic) Dust were mixed together and applied to the wheels, the sides of the tracks, the lower part of the driver’s side sand shield, and the lower areas of the front and back of the hull.
The A10 is not a small tank. Size is comparable to the Matilda. This is the new Tamiya Matilda as built by myself and painted by Chris Wauchop.
Tamiya Grey and White Primers (Spray Cans) Tamiya Acrylics: XF-15 Flat Flesh Vallejo Acrylics: 337 Highlight Ger. (Black); 70815 Basic Skin Tone; 70837 Pale Sand; 70847 Dark Sand; 70865 Oily Steel; 70874 USA Tan Earth; 70921 English Uniform; 70955 Flat Flesh; 70957 Flat Red; 70988 Khaki; 70995 German Grey. Testor’s Model Master Flat Clear Lacquer ✓ Accurate; high quality casting; relatively low parts count; link and length tracks; useful options; illustrated instructions; high level of exterior detail; interesting subject; includes Commander figure. ✗ Distorted casting on bottom corner of the turret; brittle track lengths; some vagueness and omissions in instructions. Available from Thanks to Inside the Armour for the sample www.insidethearmour.com
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Trumpeter 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger (Ardelt) • Kit No. 01587
P SA MC AK LA LG E S
Thomas Morgan updates and super details Trumpeter’s 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger “Paper Panzer.”
I
am admittedly obsessive about the details of my modelling passions - WWI aircraft and WWII German self-propelled anti-tank guns so I avoid projects that lack documentation. This has led to a prejudice against imaginary concept vehicles, i.e. “paper panzers”. However, on a recent trip to the hobby shop, I was struck by the sleek malevolence of Trumpeter’s 1:35 “Krupp/Ardelt Waffentraeger 88mm PAK-43”. I rationalised the kit’s purchase with the plan of using the build as a mental exercise into how I might re-engineer it to better fit the intent and history of the Waffentraeger paradigm - a fancy excuse for just wanting some fun. By 1944, in face of the advancing Soviet juggernaut, the Germans knew they had to field large numbers of powerful
anti-tank guns - such as the Pak 43. And they had to be easily manoeuvrable, to adapt rapidly to changing tactical situations. But big anti-tank guns were not mobile. They were heavy, and there were too few tow vehicles. More selfpropelled guns were needed, and lots of them. Several design teams met with Karl-Otto Saur (Official Deputy to Albert Speer) to seek a solution. They settled on the principle of a family of “a motorized Pak on a chassis” - a “Waffentraeger”. They would be light with only fragmentation shields - they were not intended as offensive breakthrough weapons. Production could be greatly increased if designs were simple, standardised and economical. But such a practical approach was something that German Panzer development,
under the direction of the Waffenamt (Ordnance Dept) never achieved. Its passion for complex, over-engineered and expensive tanks was just the opposite. It appears that the decision to classify the program as “Waffentraeger” may have been an attempt to avoid the administrative clutches of the Waffenamt. Trumpeter’s 1:35 scale kit is mislabelled. The vehicle portrayed is the Ardelt concept “8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger” - 8.8 cm anti-tank gun 43 on a light weapons carrier. It was to weigh about 16 tons, powered by a 207 hp Tatra 103 diesel engine. To facilitate manufacture, the chassis was to use existing components from the Panzer 38D (Pz 38 “Reich”), which in turn borrowed extensively from the smaller Pz 38(t).
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The travel lock was an imposing and complicated rig, but poorly represented by the kit. I scratched mine from styrene rod and sheet, with MasterClub nuts. I suspect that the housing anchoring the left arm is some sort of mechanism to counter its weight. It was fashioned from .005" styrene sheet, heat formed in boiling water over a wooden dowel.
The kit exhaust was too complex compared to Kubinka’s example. And it faced in the wrong direction. I fashioned a new one from .062” styrene rod and clamped it to the fender with lead foil.
The jack is a Tamiya spare re-detailed with styrene strip, .012” brass wire handles, and a MasterClub nut. The block is a Panzer IV copy (30 x 30 x 10cm) of laminated styrene strips, with PE fittings from Alliance Model Works. The rudimentary brackets were patterned after the Kubinka cousin, and are .010” x .030” brass strip. Since the 38D chassis was based on 38(t) components, I thought it would be fun to include the latter’s unique perforated tool box - only bigger to satisfy the Teutonic ego. It was enlarged from a DML spare, and given Verlinden clasps.
Ardelt, together with Krupp had designed a different 8.8 cm Pak 43 Waffentraeger that actually reached series production. Ardelt built seven by the spring of 1945 and one, captured by the Russians, is preserved in the Kubinka museum. This version is best known as the “ArdeltKrupp Waffentraeger”. But confusingly it has also been labeled “Waffentraeger 8.8 cm Pak 43 (Ardelt)” and “Waffentraeger Ardelt I”. It has a different hull and shield than our Leichte Waffentraeger, but as it was designed and built by Ardelt, it shares many similar features. It can be considered a close cousin. Other Waffentraeger designs, even some prototypes, were submitted by Ardelt-Rheinmetall and Steyr.
REFERENCES It should be no surprise that I could find little information about a
vehicle that never existed. However I was disappointed by the lack of good photos of the 8.8 cm Pak 43. My only source on the Ardelt Waffentraeger was “Panzer Tracts No.7-3”, by Jentz and Doyle. This includes a detailed account of the Waffentraeger program, plus the 3-view drawings that the Trumpeter kit was likely based on. It also has several photos of the Ardelt-Krupp Waffentraeger “cousin”, both from the factory and the Kubinka Museum. Trojca’s “Panzerjäger Technical & Operational History vol.2” has nothing on our Ardelt, but does have 18 pages of photos and drawings of the Ardelt-Krupp version. An Internet search of scattered sites, forums and blogs yielded further photos of the captured Ardelt-Krupp specimen. Several images of towed Pak 43s were also found, especially of the gun preserved at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. An excellent source of photos
of German munitions and boxes is http://wehrmachts.kisten.free.fr
CONSTRUCTION As boxed, the model has relatively few parts and is a straightforward build. The instructions are well illustrated and easy to follow.
HULL Construction began with fixing the hull. The thick sidewalls of both the lower hull and the upper deck were warped inwards by more than a millimetre. I had to force them outwards with stout styrene beams spanning the width of both parts. Fortunately, the seams are hidden by the fenders. As the beams traversed the driver’s compartment, I left the hatch closed. At the bow I fashioned new tow loops from styrene rod, bent in hot water. The beige coloured welds here, as elsewhere, are Tamiya Epoxy Putty “Quick Type”. This is great stuff to work with. It can be
mixed and kneaded in the palm of your hand, without need of water or powder. And it allows ample time to refine the welds. The tow shackle is from Alliance Model Works. I cut the clasp free so it could pivot. The Bosch headlight is Tasca’s, detailed with styrene strip and solder wire. Two prominent features on the bow of the Kubinka Waffentraeger are the bullet-proof cone bolts and the barrel’s massive travel lock. The puny kit nuts were shaved off and replaced with resin cone bolts #097 from MasterClub. I must admit that I derive a strange sense of satisfaction from carefully measuring for the holes, drilling them and inserting the bolts instant gratification with each one. MasterClub offers an extensive range of nuts and bolts in dozens of shapes and sizes. They are perfectly formed, without seams or blemishes, and are packaged as dozens of individual pieces already separated from the casting blocks.
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Trumpeter 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger (Ardelt) • Kit No. 01587
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The layout of the engine deck follows the “Panzer Tracts” drawings. However some of the hinges and handles made little sense to me. I removed some hinges, and added ring handles of .015” brass wire. I also re-configured a couple of hatches, and added new resin hinges cast from silicone moulds of the originals.
On the sides, the vehicle’s large one-piece fenders were representative of the Waffentraeger’s simplified construction doctrine. However the kit pieces lacked the form and tread pattern of its Kubinka cousin. Fortunately Aber Engrave Plate PP08 was a perfect match. Strips of the etched brass were cut, folded and soldered. Two pieces were needed for each side, joined with a strip of brass soldered beneath. The seams are hidden by the support brackets. The brackets themselves were made from styrene strip and bolt heads by Tichy Train Group. The fenders were fixed to the hull with thick CA and reinforced with brass pins. The brackets were epoxied to the fenders, then glued to the hull.
The kit’s tracks appear to be by Modelkasten, and are well moulded. However with 4 sprue ports per link and 2 pins each, I could not face struggling with them. To spare myself a nervous breakdown, I opted for Fruilmodel links instead. The long track run was going to necessitate the purchase of 2 sets of 38(t) links. I was saved that expense by Fruil’s timely release of their set ATL-121 for the “Waffentrager Krupp 1”. I replaced the soft wire pins with .015" brass wire. I find it stronger, and easier to sand to a square end. There are 111 links per side.
The driver’s armoured cupola needed a handle. And to prevent the cupola’s weight from ripping out its hinges, I added a stop to the side of the hull.
The storage box was an anonymous spare, with a rim and hinges of styrene strips. The clasps come from a Voyager Panzer II set. The spare links are Fruilmodel with .015" brass wire pins. The bracket is made of styrene strip, brass wire and a Bronco wing nut.
To fit the Fruil links, I had to thin the teeth of the kit’s sprockets, as well as place a .010” styrene disc between the sprocket halves, to widen them. The edges of the idler wheels also had to be thinned to fit over the guide horns. At the rear the track tension adjusters were crudely cast. So for fun, and as the 38D chassis evolved from the 38(t), I took some spare Marder III pieces and grafted them onto the kit. At the same time I reworked the idler arms so they could pivot, allowing me to adjust the track tension if needed. Here I may have out-smarted myself. The Fruil tracks are heavy and they put significant strain on the small plastic idler arms. I fear they may eventually bend.
The kit tow hook, below the rear shell “drawer”, was moulded in an unusable position. I scratched a new one, and added a length of fine chain.
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B REAR DECK The real exercise for my imagination began with the rear deck. As kitted it consists of a broad shell storage rack, the top of which is the floor of the fighting compartment. Built into it are two fold-down jump seats for the crew. On each side of the deck, against the hull wall, is a shell box. Several problems were evident: • The shell drawer was too short even for the kit’s own rounds! • The drawer was too shallow to fit both the rounds and the recessed seat. • Although the Kubinka version had a different rear deck, it shared the fold-down seats. But the tops were raised, not flush. • A large triangular hole was gaping on both sides, between the floor of the turret and the front of the deck. It was big enough for a crewman to fall into. • Access to the rounds in the side boxes appeared difficult - I couldn’t understand how they functioned. • Finally, I did not like the pimply texture of the skid plate - no reason - it just didn’t appeal to me. A new shell drawer was built from styrene rod and sheet - long and wide enough to accommodate 6 KwK 43 rounds, and deep enough for both the shells and the seats. I covered the top with Lion Roar PE Antiskid Plate Set 3. But rather than square the front of the box, the floor was extended on each side as a semi-circle, to cover the hazardous holes Trumpeter had overlooked. The raised seat lids were formed from the same sheet PE, with the edges bent and soldered. A hole was cut for the right seat. The seat cushions were carved from thick styrene. Grab handles are .015" brass wire. And for consistency, I cast more of the same hinges as those on the engine deck. The clasps on the rear door of the shell rack are Verlinden PE. The kit side boxes were replaced with ammo bins designed to hold either two single-round canisters or one double-round crate. They were built from sheet styrene with short lengths of Archer resin weld beads. A
The box on the left rear fender is for the scissor binoculars. It is a modified DML battery, with another Voyager Pz II clasp.
The jerry cans are Tasca’s, and the frame is styrene strip.
I used Eureka XXL’s 2-part brass and aluminium KwK 43 rounds - both high explosive and armour piercing. The Eureka sets include one or 2-round ammo crates, in resin and PE. I chose to make my own from styrene strip. I was able to adapt the PE clasps, and made rope handles from copper wire tow cables.
The resin ammo canisters are also from Eureka XXL. I re-detailed the lids with wire and brass strip, and substituted Verlinden clasps, as those in the set were unusable.
The tail reflectors were scratch built from styrene tube drilled to 1.6mm and cut into rings. A 1.6 mm disc of .010" styrene was punched out for a base. Over this went another disc of reflective red plastic foil, used for gift wrapping.
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Trumpeter 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger (Ardelt) • Kit No. 01587
B GUN The huge 8.8 cm Pak 43 gun in its exposed turret is the focal point of the model. And it is big and long - at first I thought it was 12.8 cm! The basic parts are sound, but for such a defining feature it lacks detail. I re-built the upper frame for the two equilibrators and replaced their crude cylinders with sections of metal tubes cut from a telescoping radio aerial. The kit doesn’t do justice to the adjustable gunner’s seat so I built one from styrene and brass wire. Although Sprue E includes a gunner’s foot plate, it and an accompanying foot trigger are completely absent from the instructions. I fabricated the trigger mechanism and ran the Bowden cable up to the breach using fine solder wire. The foot plate was thinned and re-shaped. Based on the mount in Kubinka, I added two stout braces from the front of the gun’s pedestal to the bottom of the turret. The foot plate was fixed to the left brace.
The hand cranks were rough, so they were replaced with rings fashioned from .035" styrene rod wrapped around dowels & dipped in boiling water. The traversing mechanism was refined, and the sight mounts detailed.
The kit nicely offers the choice of a 2-piece plastic barrel or a turned metal one. But I opted instead for the excellent RB Model Pak 43 aluminum barrel with its detailed muzzle brake. To properly seat the RB barrel, I fit a snug plastic sleeve through the kit’s recoil tube - brass part
“steel tube”, and anchored it in the receiver. The entire weight of the gun (plus the lever effect of the long barrel) is transmitted to the turret through a small joint at the base of the pedestal (A1 & D2). To guarantee its security I used 5-min epoxy. The two added
I made a new shell with .020" styrene panels assembled over a template. The joints were re-enforced on the inside with lengths of .010" rod and Tenax-7R glue. An inner shield of .010" sheet was spaced .015" from the front. MasterClub bolts adorned the outside with Calibre35 nuts on the inside. On the left, a sighting port was cut and detailed based on the Aberdeen Pak 43. I added the gun sight tube, scratched from .060" rod and a Verlinden clasp.
TURRET Dealing with the turret proved a greater challenge than the chassis, both in design and construction. The turret was really just a multisided fragmentation shield, and was to be as thin as 10 mm. Much of Trumpeter’s interpretation made little sense to me, such as stowing pioneer tools inside, and positioning the radio beyond easy reach. Also I wanted to mimic many of the features seen on the Kubinka cousin, including
the double frontal armour. The kit also includes the four trapezoidal top plates (PE 15) shown in the “Panzer Tracts” diagrams (copied from originals). I had no idea what they were, nor did the author, the late Mr. Tom Jentz, when I asked him. I chose to omit them. All of the black welds are resin decal weld beads from Archer’s Surface Details #6. Once dry, I brush on Future to seal them. The smaller welds are Tamiya “Quick
Several other small details were added around the breach.
braces also resist forward tipping. Of course, centering the gun and employing the travel lock would have eliminated the worry... if I had thought of it earlier. Note that the turret ring (A6) sags under the strain of the gun/turret assembly. I braced it underneath with styrene wedges.
The two rear turret plates are diagramed with an angular bend. This seemed counter to the “Waffentraeger” principle of simplified construction, so I made my panels flat.
Type” epoxy putty. Before the shield could be attached to the turret bottom, all the internal detail had to be built, painted and attached. This included the gun, but without its barrel. Kubinka’s Waffentraeger originally had a 6 round ammo bin attached inside the right shield. The shape of the Ardelt turret required a different configuration. So, loosely based on the “Panzer Tracts” diagrams, I built an 8 round shell locker from .010"
card, scribed & folded, with heavy square rod inside the corners. The small rivets are more of Archer’s resin decals - Surface Details #1. The hinged lid is .010" card wrapped with a .005" edging, and a Verlinden clasp. Fixed to the locker is the cleaning rod brush tube. I based this on a Pak 40 example, but increased the size proportionally. The rings are .010" square rod - a little too thick. That’s another Verlinden clasp.
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I added shells from Eureka XXL. The solid brass casings were too heavy, so I cut them and used just the bottoms - what a waste. I drilled out the bases and added rectangular primers.
Note - to facilitate securing the locker inside the turret (after painting), I fitted it with styrene rods that could be pulled through holes in the wall, then glued.
The turret basket floor was re-covered with more of the Lion Roar antiskid plate. At the base of the pedestal, I placed a first aid kit. On a militaria website I found a photo of a Verbandkasten converted from a MG 34/42 ammo box. For fun I copied it, using a DML spare.
The scissor binoculars are a little jewel from k59, their “German Scherenfernrohr S.F.14Z” (Z-03). The tiny parts were assembled using 5-min epoxy applied with a .005” wire, then re-enforced with thin CA. M.V. Products 1.3 mm lenses (P/N 300) fit perfectly. The pivoting bracket is copied from those on Nashorns.
SMALL ARMS I imagined that in a lightly armoured ambush vehicle, the Waffentraeger’s crew would appreciate defensive (and portable) small arms so I included contemporary weapons for 1945.
On the left is k59’s MG 42 mounted on a bar clamp - as seen in a Sd.Kfz 251. I scratched the spare barrel carrier and the MG tool kit. The MG ammo baskets and carrier are also by k59. The ingenious wall mount is copied from those in the 10.5cm LFH18/40 Geshutzwagen auf Hotchhkiss 39H(f) in the Saumur museum.
On the right is a MP 44 with a modified magazine pouch, both from DML. The wall bracket is copied from a Hetzer.
DETAILS AND RADIOS
a/d, f” (Z-02) and “WW2 German All the buckles are Reheat PE Panzer Headphone” (Z-01). The (RH03) and the belts are .002” former includes not only the radio lead foil - from dental X-ray but the entire intercom system, packages. with resin and PE parts. You may note the absence of I placed the system on the right, gas masks and breathing tube where the loader could operate it. canisters. I figured that as they I made mounts with styrene and hadn’t been much needed by 1945, aluminium sheet and attached the the “Waffentraeger” program radio frame, speaker, amplifier, would have dispensed with them. transformer, antenna box and The radio-intercom unit was plug box (on the left side). I added a real chore. Despite multiple a brass wire handle and some references, the excellent k59 buttons to the radio. A instructions, and even some email advice from k59’s Peter Kwok, I am still not entirely sure how all the components of a SPG’s communication system worked. I wish someone would publish a detailed and well illustrated explanation. I used two k59 sets: The thin conduits are .015" solder, and the thicker are .030" “German Radio FuSprech styrene rod with the ends drilled out for .010” solder wires.
The headphones & throat-mikes were tediously assembled from the k59 set, again with tiny amounts of epoxy and CA. I found resin part #2 and PE part #H4 impossible to use, so I replaced them with fine strips of .003" aluminum. And instead of the flat PE wires, I used 0.1mm copper wire from Little-Cars, passed through a flame to remove the coating. The headphone wires were carefully soldered and the joint sanded smooth. The microscopic spring connectors are sections of red insulation pulled from .0075" wire, by Detail Master (DM-1103).
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Trumpeter 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger (Ardelt) • Kit No. 01587
Modelspec Trumpeter 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentraeger (Ardelt) Kit No. 01587 Tools & Materials Used:
I hung the loader’s headset over the upper brace of the shell cabinet. The gunner’s set is tucked into a box near his seat, yet still plugged into the intercom box near the MG 42. On the top of the turret I added two .025" brass wire tarp supports. I stole this idea from Alexis Savenich who posted his model online at: http://2iemeguerre.com/blindes/indexallemagne.htm.
The k59 set includes the rubber antenna mount. I built an outside bracket for it with styrene and wire. The 2 m aerial is Aber’s. I detailed its base with a .030” dia. styrene collar and a Bronco wing nut. The antenna’s stowage bracket copies those on Hetzer hulls, and is styrene tube and rod. For some silly reason, I am really pleased by this thing.
Iwata HP-BH airbrush Iwata CM-B airbrush Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type Tamiya Extra Thin cement Tamiya Masking Tape Tamiya Putty Basic Type Quik-Cure 5 min Epoxy Zap CA Tenax-7R glue Alumilite Mold Putty Alumilite Casting Resin Accessories Used:
The fixtures for the cleaning rods, crowbar and shovel are shameless copies from Kubinka. The cleaning rods are .040" and .023" rod, patterned after those on the Saumur museum’s King Tiger. I made sure their combined length could span the Pak 43 barrel. Their brackets were fashioned from styrene strip and a Bronco wing nut.
The tie-down loops are annealed .008" brass wire, pressed over a brass jig, and the ends crimped. They were firmly secured to the turret with 5-min epoxy.
The crowbar is .030” square stock. The shovel blade and clasp are Aber PE spares, with a .035” styrene handle. I held the end of the rod against a candle flame until it melted into a ball. Then I filed it to shape, rotating it in my hand motor-tool.
The fire extinguisher bracket and handle are PE from an Alliance Model Works tool set, augmented with .005” sheet styrene. Strangely, their resin extinguisher was too wide to fit its own bracket. I replaced it with one adapted from a Royal Model set.
Aber: German 2m antenna R26, Engrave plate PP08, German helmet liners & straps 35A69, German tool holders till 1945 35A04 Alliance Model Works: Late war German tools LW35051 Archer: Ammo box stencils 88mm black AR34301B, Ammo box stencils 88mm white AR35301W, German information placards AR35215, Late war Balkencruz AR35104, Surface Details #1 AR88001, Surface Details #6 AR88006 Bronco: German wing nuts AB3503 Calibre35: Nuts Detail Master: .0075” red detail wire DM-1103 Eureka XXL: Ammo & box KwK 43 APCR A-3522, Ammo & box KwK 43 HI A-3523 Fruilmodel: Tracks, Waffentrager Krupp ATL-121 k59: FuSprech a/d, f radio set Z-02, MG34/42 drums & carrier Z-04, MG42 C-009, (1120) Panzer headphone Z-01, Scherenfernrohr S.F.14Z Z-03 Lion Roar: Antiskid plate - set 3 Little-Cars: 0.1mm copper wire Shinsengumi: Decal SS Plane Tree Spring MCD001 MasterClub: Nuts, bolts & rivets M.V. Products: Lenses 1.3mm P/N 300 RB Model: 88mm Pak 43 barrel 35B90 Reality In Scale: Pin up girls WW II 35075 ReHeat: Seat buckles RH03 Royal Model: German fire extinguisher 247 Tasca: German vehicle light set 35-L7 800, German jerry can Set B 35-002 Tech Star: Multi-colored camo net TC3029 Tichy Train Group: Bolts Tiger Model Designs: Solder wire Verlinden: Vehicle clamps & clasps 2499 Voyager: Pz II Ausf. A/B/C PE set PE 35280 ✓ Sound representation and simple build of a unique subject. Includes metal barrel. Excellent platform for additional detail. ✗ Warped hull parts. Unsophisticated turret detail. Ignores elements of the Kubinka cousin. Available from Distributed in the UK by Pocketbond Ltd.
Rating NEXT TIME The helmets are Tamiya and DML spares. I thinned their edges, and replaced the liner rivets and air holes with .015” rod. The buckles are Reheat PE and the straps are .002” lead foil. One Stahlhelm has an Aber PE liner, topped with a .010" styrene ring. Another is covered with a camouflage fabric decal. To simulate the folds in the cloth cover, I applied short pieces of .010” styrene rod and coated it with CA. Two helmets are hung from tie-down loops with S-hooks of thin brass strip.
Next tIme, Tom adds an intricate late-war camouflage scheme and weathers his Waffentraeger. ■
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KIT PREVIEW
Bronco 1:35 25 Pdr Ammo Set & No 27 Limber W/Canvas Cover • Kit No. AB3551
Plenty of ammunition is included.
Some ammo comes pre-packaged!
RELOAD!
Intricate decals are included for the shell cases.
Al Bowie takes a detailed look at Bronco’s newly released 25 Pdr Ammo Set and Limber.
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ronco has recently released a 25 Pdr field gun and also provided a crew to go with it. This set rounds now offers the ammunition for the gun and a highly detailed limber as well. The No 27 limber was synonymous with the 25 Pdr and it is rare to see one without it. It served to carry the ready ammunition in the form of shell cases, charge bags and projectiles for the gun. These were carried in trays that could hold two full rounds each. In addition to trays there were also the two round canisters that split and hinged to give access to the shell and case. I am pleased to report that this set goes the extra yard and gives full sets of each. This will allow the modeller to display their preference of to do a mixture as is sometimes seen in photos of opened limbers in action. You may ask why Bronco is offering this as a separate kit when the 25 pdr kit has a limber included. I could be smart and say you would have to ask Bronco, but other battery vehicles towed multiples of the limber with additional ammunition. This release will allow that
Photo-etched parts.
configuration to be depicted cheaply rather than buying a second gun kit. For such a small trailer as the No 27 Limber, this kit packs in an amazing parts count at approximately 427 tan coloured plastic parts and 11 photo-etched pieces plus decals. The parts are crisply moulded but I must warn those with failing eyesight that there are a number of smaller parts but nothing really miniscule. Construction of the limber is not too drastic, particularly by Bronco’s standards, and will yield a highly detailed limber. This one has a nicely rendered canvas cover unlike the one with the gun kit. The wheels are multipart and have legible Dunlop branding and a one-piece surface rim in normal Bronco style. The shell trays are also highly detailed. These are assembled from 8 parts for an empty tray and 9 for a tray with twin rounds which are cleverly moulded as one piece. The canister type tray is the easier of the two with only two parts to assemble them, or four for the open canisters. A full load of both types is included. Bronco is to be applauded for the scale thickness of the tray parts, which
Loose and unassembled rounds are supplied too.
look almost like photo-etched parts to me. They are certainly a huge improvement over others in this scale. The following ammunition is supplied to give you an idea of the completeness of this kit: • 12 anti-tank projectiles • 26 loose HE • 32 HE shells (complete) for the open trays. • 32 cartridge cases. In addition to all the styrene parts, Bronco has its obligatory photo-etched fret which I am pleased to say has been kept to reasonably sized pieces and certainly none requiring black belt origami skills under a 12x magnifier. If I have one complaint though, it would be the absence of photo-etched shell bases, which really would have set this apart further from the competition. A large decal sheet contains the various markings for all the projectiles of four types, one of which I can identify as HE & AP but I am uncertain of the other two. Based on the coloured bands I believe them to be HE variations. This is an amazing little kit that will really add to 25 pdr diorama and be quite useful for other 25 pdr projects such as Bishops and Sextons. Bronco has really done their homework well and given the modeller a superb replica full on detail but still buildable. The only thing still missing are the ammunition boxes so frequently seen piled on the gun lines. Highly Recommended. ■
Thanks to Bronco for the sample www.bronco-model.com
The sides and hubs of the limber wheels are separate parts.
The tyre treads are very nicely moulded.
Body parts for the limber.
The canvas cover is convincingly sculpted.
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1:48 Scale – A round-up of the latest news and releases THE NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Forgive me for reflecting for a moment, but I’m going to talk this month about the new shopping experience and how it differs from what we used to do it back in the day. For our younger readers, I began modelling well before the use of personal computers and the Internet. It would seem that most of us have bought models online and in most cases everything ordered arrives in a timely manner with the minimum of fuss. I remember a time when I used to go to a hobby shop. The experience began with the hope that I may find that something special. Back then the journey involved meeting a few friends at the station and travelling by train to the hobby shop together. Tales were told and friendships began on those trips so long ago. At the hobby shop, we all dispersed into our areas
of interest and took stock of the vast amount of choice we had on the shelfs before us. Kits were stacked high. The mood was always one of excitement. I was lucky, as a gentleman that worked in the shop was an armour modeller and he and his colleagues used to display their built up kits for all to enjoy. I believed at the time, the standard in those glass shelves was unattainable. I dreamed of the day when I could afford an airbrush and paint as, well as, the models I admired. The gentleman behind the counter was always full of praise and offered us tips on how we could improve. It was a personal experience, full of the joys of dealing with real people in real time. Fast forward some 30 years and the world has changed. The shopping experience is also different.
Now I sit in front of a computer and order from the vast selection of kits at one, of many the online retailers now available. All the kits are there. I just can’t touch and feel them the way I used to. Now, some of you may say “so what?”, but for me, part of a good shopping experience is touching and feeling something. I can spend hours in a well stocked hobby shop, enjoying nothing more than just staring at kits. Sadly, well stocked hobby shops are now very few and far between. I’ll be frank - I am so over the internet shopping experience it‘s just not funny, it offers me nothing apart for a cheap kit. Call me silly, call me old fashioned, but I’d rather pay a little more to touch and feel something. Take for instance aftermarket accessories, I find it so much better picking them up and looking at them before I buy. It’s difficult to explain, but for me the new shopping experience is just a tad dull and lifeless where the old shopping experience was rich and satisfying. I’d like to put this down to me getting older, but I think there is more to it than that What do you think?
Unit next time Luke Pitt
Royal Model
1:48 scale Photo Etched Updates
As motioned last month, we will be reviewing some of the older photo etched updates released by Royal Models, as we have never reviewed them before and they seem to have fallen through the cracks somewhat, which is a shame. The next two sets presented for review are: • Stug III Aust.B (Sd.kfz.142) update Item 477 • Hetzer 38t middle production update Item 476 Both of these sets at first glance seem quite complex. Let’s look at the Stug update first. This update includes three photo etch frets that include most of the various clasps on the outside of the vehicle as well as updates for the jack and a jack rest block in brass that has a lovely wood texture on it. Other various nick knacks are included including the distinctive headlight flaps and a very finely rendered engine screen set. The parts are wonderfully detailed and are a real super detailer’s delight. The set also includes a brass road wheel mask, which is a nice touch. The next set is for the Hetzer and again includes three photo-etched frets with around 80 parts. All of the grill work is supplied with the mesh notably fine and in scale. The distinctive toolbox is included in two parts and is very well done. A full set of side skirts is supplied, which are are very thin and are of the correct shape. Most of the overly thick Tamiya parts are replaced for the exterior of the vehicle and are beautifully rendered. As with the Stug update a set a road wheel masks are included. Both sets include simple yet comprehensive instructions and both are very effective. If you’re in the market for an update for either of these vehicles I don’t think you could really go past them. Highly Recommended. Thanks to Royal Model for the samples www.royalmodel.com Luke Pitt
ADM Models
1:48 scale French Propaganda Posters
There is a widespread perception that French walls were covered in all sorts of highly colourful Art Deco posters during World War II. Cinema and theatre posters did appear as these were deemed propaganda by the Germans and the so-called Avis death sentence posters were fairly commonplace. ADM has printed a selection of 35 posters on heavy card stock in 1:48 scale. The colour definition on the posters themselves is good but not great. That being said however, they work in 1:48 scale. All of the ADM Models range can be viewed on their web site. Recommended. Thanks to ADM Models for the review sample www.admmodels.co.uk 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.
JUWEELA
1:48 SCALE CERAMIC BRICKS AND PAVERS
Juweela is a new company to me. They produce some wonderful 1:48 scale ceramic bricks and pavers in eleven different colours. The really interesting thing about these individual pieces is how they are cast. I can see no evidence of a pour or injection point on the brick itself, which in itself is pretty amazing. The bricks each measure 5mm x 3mm x 1.5mm thick, the pavers have the same basic dimensions but have a slight kink in them to produce an interesting design when laid. The product comes in four pack sizes, which are 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 pieces. One of the more frustrating aspects when buying aftermarket damaged buildings is the damage to the building itself is almost always 2 dimensional. With this product there is an opportunity to modify the donor building to include these bricks and give it that 3 dimensional effect. For the more ambitious, complete buildings or bridges could be assembled. I am very impressed with this product as it lends itself to so may applications. Highly Recommended. Thanks to Jeweela for the review samples www.juweela.de Luke Pitt
TORO MODEL
1:48 SCALE YOUNG GIRL WITH CAT ITEM NO. 48F56
This new addition to from Toro Models is quite a nice little piece, cast as one piece, and measuring bang on 3cm in length it displays an incredible amount of detail for its size. The sculpt is also noteworthy as it captures the general look of a young girl quite well, in fact, it has an uncanny resemblance to my daughter at that age carrying as she did, her cat everywhere. This piece is adaptable to almost any setting and is a fantastic addition to the Toro range. Our thanks go out to Toro Models for providing the review sample. Highly Recommended. Thanks to Toro Model for the sample http://toro-model.com.pl Luke Pitt
TANK WORKSHOP
1:48 SCALE SD. KFZ. 166 STUMPANZER MID-PRODUCTION ITEM NO. TWS 48 107
The venerable German Brummbar has always been a popular modelling subject. Its blocky appearance gives it a certain toughness that has appealed to many a modeller over the years. Until recently there has never been a complete range of marks available in 1:48 scale. Tank Workshop has addressed this and has plans to release three versions of this vehicle. The version for review this month is the mid and I must say the casting on this is outstanding. All of the angles are sharp and the details crisp. The only down side is the crew hatches are moulded shut. This conversion is intended for the Tamiya kit and fits like a glove to the lower hull assembly of either the metal or plastic hulled versions. Given this conversion costs only $15 I would hazard to guess that it may be cheaper to buy this conversion that to scratch build it yourself! You really can’t go wrong with this update. Highly Recommended. Thanks to The Tank Workshop for the sample www.tankworkshop.com Luke Pitt September 2013 - Model Military International 61
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The Last Post.. Anthony Sheedy reviews Hobby Boss’ surprise release of a rare prototype Merkava recovery vehicle in 1:35 scale.
The upper hull includes excellent anti-slip texture moulded in place.
One of the new sprues. Moulding quality is very good.
Side armour is included, but not the Low Intensity Conflict additions.
Some of the simple crane parts.
Drive sprocket and detail parts.
Steel road wheels and running gear parts.
The excellent individual link tracks.
Photo-etched and clear parts, and the mysterious copper wire.
NAMER ACHZAKA HOBBY BOSS 1:35 ISRAEL MERKAVA ARV. KIT NO. 82457
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ased on the Merkava 3 chassis, Hobby Boss has chosen to represent one of only two prototype light duty ‘Namer Achzaka’ or Merkava ARV (armoured recovery vehicle) that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) developed to replace the ailing M88A1. Although the ARV is built on a Merkava 3 chassis, it looks more like a Merkava 4 due to its development history as illustrated by the vehicles new heavy duty side skirts, hull integrated exhaust and simplified look to the top and front of the hull. The ARV was actually one of the Merkava 3 ‘Namer’ APC prototypes that were trialled as an ARV after development of the Namer APC was completed and went into production on the Merkava 4 chassis. However the ARV project was cancelled due to either budget cuts or suitability, depending on the source of the information, and the M88A1 remains in use with IDF armoured formations to this day. The light and heavy prototypes still managed to see action in the 2009 Operation ‘Cast Lead’ where they supported the Israeli armoured brigades, although the model is depicted without the Low Intensity Conflict additions such as mesh screens over hull openings, ram and belly armour seen on one of the prototype ARVs. Moulded in the same easy to work with green grey plastic as the previously released Merkava 3D and 3D LIC, the kit somehow consists of 28 sprues containing over 1000 parts, which is a fair effort considering there is no turret, but the excellent individual tracks
make up the bulk of the parts. The kit also includes a photoetched fret, clear sprue for the headlight lenses and periscopes plus flexible polythene caps for the running gear. The kit comes with no decals, just an instruction sheet and colour painting guide, which seems like a bit of a waste as there are no decals to place anywhere and the overall colour is Sinai Grey. Like previous HB Merkavas, chassis numbers are included by default in the form of numbers on the edge of the sprues. I just sliced off the required numbers and glued them onto the rectangles moulded into the front and rear of the lower hull. Using a grainy photo as reference, one of the ARV prototype chassis number appears to be 895583. The upper hull comes with nonslip moulded on, and Hobby Boss has done a very good job of replicating the grainy texture non-slip found on IDF vehicles. In fact the kit is excellent in nearly every area with crisply moulded finely detailed parts except for the actual ARV parts. The crane is critical to the look of the vehicle and sadly this is very under detailed compared to the rest of the model. I just wonder if Hobby Boss’s intention was to build the ‘Namer’ APC prototype but changed their mind and rushed the ARV version out to market. This theory may be backed up by the fact Hobby Boss hasn’t given the vehicle its correct name of ‘Namer Achzaka’. The most glaring shortcut is in the hydraulic and electrical cables and conduits, where these just sort of… end. They should run
from the hull up to the side of the crane boom. The kit includes a random 10 cm length of copper wire, and I wonder whether this is to be used as conduit, however it is never called out during the instructions. Another complaint I have about the Hobby Merkava 3 kits is that they only include all steel road wheels, whereas reference of the ARV shows them with a mix of rubber tyred and all steel wheels. Frustratingly, the rubber wheels from their Merkava 4 fit on and look the part and I wonder why the sprues containing these wheels weren’t thrown in as an option. The model goes together with typical Hobby Boss ease, and with only some minor detailing such as crane conduits, aerials and a mix of road wheels, will look fantastic. ■
Any colour you want as long as it is Sinai Grey!
Thanks to Creative Models for the sample www.creative-models.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. SS1014
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. SS1179
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. SS1088
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. SS1123 SS1178
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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. SS1187
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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. Also covers operations in the Far East as well as Post War civil Operations in Poland, Finland, Russo-German War, aircraft in and military service. 100 b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color foreign service. Over 100 photos, 38 line drawings, 10 color profiles, 3 cover drawings; 50 pages. profiles; 50 pgs. SS1188 SS1194
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. SS1191
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. SS1197
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. 59) Grasshopper, and the Stinson L-5 (O-62) Sentinel. Over SS1199 90 b/w photos. 10 full-color profiles; 50 pages. SS1195
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. SS1192 SS1196 SS1200
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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. SS1201
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. SS1204
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. SS1205
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. SS1206
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. SS1208
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. SS1211
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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. SS1212
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. SS1214
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. SS1215
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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. SS1216
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. SS1217
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. SS1218
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. SS1223
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. SS1221
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. SS1224
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. SS1222
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. SS10207
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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. SS5526
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. SS5528
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. SS5529
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. SS5534
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. SS5535
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. SS5536
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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. SS5537
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. SS5538
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. SS5539
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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. SS5540
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. SS5542
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. SS5546
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. SS5550
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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. SS5551
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. SS5552
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. SS5553
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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. SS5557
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. SS5561 SS5558
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. SS5559 SS5562
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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. SS5563
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. SS5564
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. SS5565
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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. SS25066
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. SS25041
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. SS25068
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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. SS25069
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. SS25070
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. SS25071
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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. SS5801
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. SS28002
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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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. SS6065
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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. SS6072
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. SS6074 Aces (SC)
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. SS6088
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. SS6091
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. SS6092 SS6087
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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. SS6127 SS6123
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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. SS6172
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. SS6178
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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. SS8263
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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. SS8264
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. SS8274
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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. SS2041
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. SS2044
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. SS2048
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. SS2042
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. SS2045
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. SS12050
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. SS2043 SS2046 SS12051
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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. SS5702 SS5705
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. SS5708
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. SS5709 SS5706
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. SS5704
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. SS5707
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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. SS5710
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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. SS5711
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. SS5715 SS5712
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. SS5713
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. SS5716
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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. SS5717
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. SS5718
M5/M5A1 Stuart Walk Around (SC) Mesko. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. SS5719
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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. SS5720
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. SS27023
M551 Sheridan Walk Around (SC) Hughes. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight detailed line drawings; 80 pages. SS27026
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. SS572
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. SS27024 M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk Around (SC) SS27029
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. SS5722
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. SS6090
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. SS5901
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. SS39001
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. SS6097
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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. SS6096
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. SS3011
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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. SS4020
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. SS4034
Ship Specials
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. SS6095
Ship Specials
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. SS4025
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. SS6078
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. SS6099
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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. SS5601
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. SS5604
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. SS26010
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. SS5606 SS5603
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USS Massachusetts On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with 286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages. SS26011
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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. SS34001
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. SS34002
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. SS34003
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. SS34004
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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. SS6401
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. SS6402
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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. SS7003 SS7006
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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. SS7008
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. SS8001
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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. SS50227
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. SS50219
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. SS50229
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. SS50230
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. SS0001 SS50228
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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. SS65041
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. SS65054
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. SS65068
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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. SS65069
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. SS65070
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. SS65071
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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. SS76002 SS68002
Combat Chronicles
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. SS7701
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. SS76003
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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. SS52050
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. SS52051
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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. SS67023
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. SS67031
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. SS79001 SS67029 SS67025
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Books Books Books Book www.adhbooks.com or call 01525 222573 Squadron At Sea
On Deck Series
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. SS74001
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. SS74002
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. SS66008
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. SS74004 SS66011
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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. ADH029
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. LPP008
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. LPP009 LVT Line Drawings: LVTA1, LVT2, LVTA2, LVTA4 (SC) LPP012
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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. ADH024
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. ADH025
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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. ADH016