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LONDON’S TRANSPORT All aboard Revell’s magnificent 1:24 London Bus!
Tamiya’s new 1:35 BT-7 mod.1937
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Issue 212 June 2013 EDITOR Marcus Nicholls editor@tamiyamodelmagazine.com
Contents Co Cont e RML 2757, MASTER OF ALL ROUTES Revell’s magnificent 1:24 London Bus with extra detail, and passengers! PAGE 8
4 NEWS DESK New kit and model product news 6 KIT PREVIEW Hobbyboss 1:32 P-61B Black Widow 14 KIT PREVIEW Hobbyboss 1:35 Hungarian Toldi II 16 THE LEGENDARY FOKKER D.VII Wingnut Wings’ Fokker D.VII in 1:32
CHAFFEE AND CHAR! Bronco’s 1:35 M24 Chaffee light tank in British Army service PAGE 22
36 BRAND NEW HEAVY! Tamiya’s 1:16 RC model of the Russian JS-2 ‘Stalin’ tank 38 VW TRANSFORMATION! Fabrice Maréchal masters a Golf GTi tuner-kit in 1:24 44 BOOK REVIEWS New scale-modelling related titles 46 NEW RELEASES KITS New full-kits reviewed!
THE BYSTROKHODNY (FAST) TANK! Tamiya’s new 1:35 BT-7 Model 1937 ‘Betushka’ (almost) straight from the box! PAGE 28
50 TI 67 TIRAN PHOTO WALKAROUND Photo-references for Tamiya’s new Tiran MBT 55 KIT PREVIEW Eduard 1:48 Spitfire Mk.IXc 56 NEW RELEASES ACCESSORIES New and recently issued modelling accessories 60 POSTBAG Ed’s message and Recommended Reading 61 KIT PREVIEW Moebius Models 1:8 Iron Man figures 64 CONTACTS Where to buy the products used and reviewed in TMMI 66 LAST WORD A classic AMT 1:25 US truck in close up
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IN BRIEF...
NEW FROM REVELL
NEW RELEASES FOR 2013 TAMIYA hobbyco.net 1:10 RC Lancia Delta Integrale Wheel Walker Stand Loupe Pro 1.8 lens Three-port airbrush manifold
RIICH MODELS hannants.co.uk 1:35 Artillerieschlepper CF3 601(r) 1:35 STZ-5-NATI BM-13-16 Katyusha
NEW FROM TAMIYA
1:24 CITROËN FOURGONNETTE Tamiya have teamed up with Japanese Formula 1 kit experts 'Ebbro' to create the fabulously charismatic 'Fourgonnette' van, using parts from the original Tamiya kit, plus new mouldings. Lots of scope for customised logos and weathering we think! The next 1:35 armour kit is the JGSDF Type 10 main battle tank – to be shown at the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Also on the way is the M-109 'Vietnam War and a pre-finished version of the 1:20 Red Bull with either Vettel and Webber race numbers. www.tamiya.com
New items on the way from Revell include a 1:72 Sd.Kfz.7/1, 1:32 Bf109G6, 1:48 Bf110G4 Nightfighter, 1:72 F-101B Voodoo, 1:500 USS Enterprise NCC-1701 'Into Darkness', 1:72 Type IXC u-boat, 1:48 US Navy Swift boat. www.revell.eu
NEW FROM MINIART
NEW AEC ARMOURED CAR
WIN REVELL KITS!
NEW FROM BRACH MODEL
RESIN KITS AND ACCESSORIES
One the way from MiniArt is a new 1:35 kit of the AEC Mk.II armoured car and a 1:16 figure of the WW1 fighter pilot Ernst Udet. www.creativemodels.co.uk
Win the Fairey Gannet T-5!
Over the next months we will offering you the chance to win some cool Revell kits of all types, scales and subjects! This time, it’s the new 1:72 Fairey Gannet T-5 kit.
All you need to do is answer this question; Q; In which year did the prototype of the Fairey Gannet first fly? You can email your answers to the address below or send a postcard to our main office address. Please don’t forget to add your name and postal address so we can send you your prize!
competitions@tamiyamodelmagazine.com Revell Fairey Gannet competition Tamiya Model Magazine International ADH Publishing, Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, UK In conjunction with Revell Ltd. www.revell.eu
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NEW FROM ZVEZDA
ORLYONOK EKRANOPLAN On the way soon from Russian manufacturer Zvezda (Star) is the amazing A-90 Orlyonok Ekranoplan in 1:144, plus a new JS-2 Stalin Heavy tank in 1:72 and a lovely little kit of the Matilda I in 1:100. www.hobbyco.net
NEW FROM SQUADRON - DECALS AND RESIN New decal sets from Super Scale International is a range of decals for 1:32 Curtiss P-40Ks and P-40Es, 1:48 T-28B Trojans, T-45C Goshawk, F-4B Phantoms and a resin wheel set for Hobbyboss's 1:32 P-61B. www.squadron.com
New from italian maker brach model are the 'Munitions-Schlepper' (vk 3.01), a34 Comet wheels and Centurion wheels www.brachmodel.it
NEW FROM BRONCO
PANZER II AUSF.J Coming soon from Bronco is the Pz.II Ausf.J Sd.Kfz.121. www.hannants.co.uk
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Introduced in 1979, the Leopard 2 main battle tank is still considered to be one of the best combat vehicles in the world. A continuously evolving development programme saw the 2A6 version enter service with the German Army in 2001, carrying the powerful L55 Rheinmetall 120 mm cannon and capable of reaching an impressive top speed on 72km/h.
It also offers a close range observation and control system that acquires and evaluates important target data that the digital fire control system then utilises to direct the stabilised main cannon. Carrying 3 crew and 6 infantrymen the PUMA is currently undergoing operational proving with the German Army and the first vehicles are likely to go into service in 2013.
The later 2A6M variant offered enhanced mine protection plus a number of internal modifications to improve crew survivability. It is currently on active service with a number of countries including Canada, the Netherlands and Portugal.
Both the PUMA and Leopard model kits feature: • Finely detailed surface structures • Easy to assemble vinyl tracks • Detailed smoke grenade launchers • Rotating turret • Elevating cannon • Authentic decals
The PUMA armoured personnel carrier is the most modern infantry vehicle to be developed for the German Army. It combines the highest levels of protection with excellent mobility and firepower plus its modest weight makes it extremely suitable for air transportation.
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and all good Toy & Hobby Stores. Revell GmbH, Orchard Mews, 18c High Street, Tring, Herts HP23 5AH. Tel: 01442 890285. Fax: 01442 827919. Email: ukbranch@revell.de © 2013 Revell GmbH. A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc. All rights reserved. Trade enquiries welcome.
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KIT PREVIEW HOBBYBOSS 1:32 P-61B BLACK WIDOW ● KIT NO.83209
The main cockpit floor with mounting points for turrets and hardware.
The new 1:32 P-61B from Hobbyboss is a deeply impressive production...
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undercarriage bays, front and main. Individually moulded access panels are included so all that fabulous internal detail can still be seen on the completed model. The SCR-720C radar for the nosecone is well depicted although the enthusiastic modeller (with the right refs) might wish to add extra cabling here. Intelligently, Hobbyboss have cast two of the radar’s detail-parts in metal, supplementing the beefy metal weight that sits directly above nose undercarriage leg. The canopy mouldings are extremely clear with framing in a satin-finish which
will help when it comes to masking and painting. The tyres are in soft vinyl which isn’t to everyone’s taste; resin replacements are on the way soon from Squadron. Talking of resin, Squadron are currently tooling up for a full replacement cockpit, which will be very interesting indeed. Will you be bitten by the 1:32 bug? ● MN
A realistically moulded bundle of cables for the cockpit.
A bulkhead is seen here, with excellent detail on its surface.
Airframe surface detail is retrained and realistic.
MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:32 MATERIALS: . . . . . . IM, DCM, PE, SVT, WS AVAILABILITY: www.creativemodels.co.uk TMMI’S OPINION? Extremely impressive all round – lots of great detail, fine airframe exterior, excellent canopies.
Cabin wall detail is in evidence.
The engines are extremely well detailed and feature separate pushrods and exhaust rings. Propeller blades are moulded individually for precision.
Clear parts are very clear and sport subtle frame lines. Ammunition feeds and hoses are in soft vinyl.
Metal parts include two photo-etched brass frets plus cast metal undercarriage legs.
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FULL BUILD; CIVILIAN TRANSPORT REVELL 1:24 LONDON BUS ● KIT NO.07651
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or decades, the traditional double-decker bus was an iconic image of London. In the early 1950s, the AEC Regent (RT) had reached its potential, so 'London Transport' was entrusted with the commissioning of its replacement from the firms Routemaster (RM) and AEC (Associated Equipment Company) for the chassis and engine, and Park Royal Vehicles Ltd for the body. The latter company specialised in assembling aluminium parts for Handley Page Halifax bombers during WW2. The first Routemaster (RM1) was commissioned in 1954 (registered SLT56). In total, 2,760 units were built, including the RML, which was an extended version and other models without platform with access through doors at the front (RMC) or rear (RMA). The last bus left the factory (registration SMK 760F) in 1968. The Routemaster remained in service until June 4, 2004, after 50 years of loyal service. The design of the sandwich body and chassis modular contributed greatly to the durability and ease of maintenance of these buses. It was not uncommon to replace a front or rear frame half at the location of the breakdown in tens of minutes! Around 1992, the Routemaster had to evolve to meet new standards of design, pollution and safety. Significant changes affected the electrical equipment (interior lighting, signage) and engine (engine replacement AEC Leyland O.600 590 or by DS9 Scania, IVECO 836/1 or Cummins Series B and C). Despite all these efforts, the bus
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The radiator was rebuilt from original parts (grey) and plastic profiles (white).
Revell offers a choice of two engines, a Leyland (actually an AEC AV590) or Scania. For this British vehicle, the author opted for the former. Hoses and cables were added and the front part (Part A4) was The beams are placed too low in the engine compartment so new rails were cut from Evergreen removed and the fan repositioned. and glued to the chassis, 26mm in from the edges.
After adding various pipes and connectors, paint and weathering, the gearbox gains considerable realism. The bottom of the chassis was painted in an aluminium colour.
The floor was given a coat of mahogany-brown acrylic paint. After drying, beige, brown and white pastels were applied randomly to simulate the wear due from passengers’ feet.
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adequate access for people with reduced mobility, in addition, several accidents occurred in narrow steps to the top deck. The lack of comfort, low ceiling (1.76m to the floor) and ventilation were considered insignificant thanks to the iconic design; bus riders just put up with it! To the delight of tourists, lines 9 and 15 used the vintage model, but it was quickly forgotten by Londoners who immediately
adopted the new and more comfortable Routemaster Mk.II, Scania Omnicity or more recently, the Dennis Enviro 400. The Routemaster 'RML2757' as depicted in Revell's kit is still operational. After finishing regular service on route 9, it served as a museum and even today, mobile music studio in for associations or charities. Photos are available on the web by searching for 'RML2757'.
The fully assembled staircase is one of the masterpieces of this legendary bus. Note the identification code of the bus ‘RML2757’ below the ticket-bin.
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At the front of the chassis, you can see the exhaust, prop-shaft, linkages, steering and hoses. Right under the central crossmembers are the brake accumulators, valves and brake fluid reservoir. The small heater with fins has also been added.
Here is an overview of the many parts that make up the seats. Note the red paint and chrome frames.
EXACTING STANDARDS
Upon opening the heavy box, I was greeted by 391 parts and a twenty-eight page instructions manual, and was impressed! As I usually do, I extensively researched the subject before beginning construction. Browsing the web, I discovered the existence of a real Routemaster RM near my home in Luxembourg. Contact was established with the owners and I was able to meet 'RM1180'.
The seat frame and chrome portion, partly painted red. This view shows the boundary between the two colours.
The many pictures I took and the various items of documentation gleaned from the net allowed me to make some small changes and improvements to the kit, in order to get as close to reality as possible. The kit's design is very close to that of real Routemaster. The engine, chassis, cab, interior, seats, platform and body are all sub-assemblies, which greatly ease the painting and final assembly processes.
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The driver could be from the laboratory of Dr. Frankenstein! He is made up of parts from various figures Tamiya and Fujimi and many trials were necessary to adapt him to the correct driving position.
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The Ticket Collector is a Preiser figure whose handbag was replaced by machine made from Evergreen profiles. Tickets were made from a photo archive of London Transport found on the internet.
The top deck already hosts many passengers. Note on the flanks, the notches that allow the installation of the body at the end of assembly.
If you wish to see the radiator through the grill, you must replace the moulded part with metal mesh. Revell now offer a PE set that includes this mesh grille panel.
Revell’s Routemaster is a wonderful kit and “ideal to create an a vintage atmosphere..! ”
Completed body parts await final assembly. The icon takes shape!
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The bonnet received numerous reinforcements on its inner face, using plastic strip.
More than 600 rivets (made with drops of paint thick aluminium paint) were added to the roof panel.
Mini Review... EDUARD 1:48 BRASSIN SPITFIRE MK.IX COCKPIT KIT NO.648100 UK import/distribution; eduard.com
The broad white stripe on the body was made using rub-down transfer strips.
Eduard’s sublime new 1:48 Spitfire Mk.IXc can be taken even further with this intensely detailed resin and photo-etched cockpit set that completely replaces the injection-moulded kit parts. Very fine detail all round here; good eyesight and good tweezers essential
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mechanical parts. Revell offers a choice of two engines; a Leyland or a Scania unit. I built two; Scania for fun and the Leyland, preferring equip the bus with the British engine. In fact, the engine reproduced by Revell is the AEC AV590 9.6 litre 117cv to 1800trs/mn. It is virtually identical to the Leyland except the intake pipe and exhaust manifold. On the AEC, the air inlet (part A15) is located above the first rocker cover. With a few pieces of plastic profile, I fabricated the fuel system. The dynamo,
intake and ventilation system were then modified as shown in the photos. Then I tackled the huge plateau that is the chassis. Although barely visible once the body is fitted, I paid special attention to this part as mechanically, it's very interesting. My changes and modifications are numerous, some of which can be seen in the article photos. After many hours of cutting, gluing, grinding, painting and weathering, I saw light at the end of the tunnel (the Channel tunnel!). All sub-elements can be finally completed aforementioned assembled. To add a little life to this
wonderful subject, I adorned the interior with figurines of various origin and tailored them to fit in various positions. A London taxi, also produced by Revell (07093), will partner the bus in a diorama, and the phone booth will add the perfect highlight to a very British scene! It was a long but rewarding project, but Revell's Routemaster is a wonderful kit and ideal to create an a vintage atmosphere! I'd like to thank Franck Association ASBL (www.routemaster. lu) for its hospitality and permission to photograph the "RM1180" from all angles. ●
MODELSPEC REVELL 1:24 LONDON BUS KIT NO. 07651
Materials;
Injection-moulded grey and transparent polystyrene, soft vinyl tyres, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Altona: Vanilla Yellow (upper roof), RAL3020 Signal Red (body), Basque Red RAL3011 (interior), RAL1015 Light Ivory (lower ceiling), RAL7035 Light Grey (seats), Medium Grey (window surrounds). Bodywork; Carmine Red (RAL3002 also suitable). Bravospray Chrome, Motip Varnish Clear Gloss, Pebeo Acrylics: various colours for the figurines. Pigment ochre, grey and black, Lefranc Bourgeois pastels
Accessories used;
Figurines of various origins (Tamiya, Italeri, Fujimi, Nichimo, Asgard, Preiser) sometimes 'chopped and mixed'
Materials used;
Profiles and Evergreen plastic card, son power of different diameters, black 'boondoggles' (for hoses), splash screen, sheet 'money' (art store) photo paper (for posters)
Bibliography;
Pictures gleaned from various websites. http://www.routemaster.lu/ 'Routemaster Bus Enthusiasts Manual' by Andrew Morgan, Haynes Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84425-938-0 Close up view of that lovely AEC engine!
The London taxi is also in Revell’s range and currently available.
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KIT PREVIEW HOBBYBOSS 1:35 HUNGARIAN LIGHT TANK 38M TOLDI II(B40) ● KIT NO.82478
MINI MAGYAR MARVEL! Hobbyboss’s second variant of the Toldi is here!
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he Toldi 38M light tank was actually based on a Swedish tank, the Landsverk L60, which was a 1934 design, but looked far more modern. The Toldi was a Hungarian, license-built version of this and the Toldi II featured uprated armour and a more powerful 40mm gun. Hobbyboss issued their Toldi I first and now the ‘II is here, so how does it shape up? As we’ve come to expect from this manufacturer, mouldings are flawless with no flash or other defects. Ejector-pin marks
are largely concealed (just some shallow and easy to fill ones on the commander’s turret-hatch inner face). Individual-link tracks are supplied and this being a smallish tank, the links are pretty tiny and quite delicate. As an alternative you could used Friulmodel’s superb cast-metal set (ATL-128 from www. friulmodel.hu) which are strong, articulated and can be patinated and burnished to a highly realistic finish. The upper hull is a new moulding with enhanced armour on the bow plate
and we also have a new sprue with the revised mantlet and 40mm main gun barrel. The turret is also a new moulding. Detail on the exterior surfaces is outstanding and will paint up perfectly, straight from the box. Well done again, Hobbyboss! ● MN MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:32 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, PE, WS AVAILABILITY: www.creativemodels.co.uk TMMI’S OPINION? All the version-changes seem to be taken into account – another appealing tank kit from Hobbyboss.
Above, views of the new upper hull with additional armour.
Final drive housings with excellent bolthead detail.
Drive sprockets, roadwheels and idlers are all well detailed and precisely moulded.
Revised turret moulding with detail changes.
The tiny track links resemble Model Kasten products. These are the glue-together type.
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Photo-etched brass exterior fittings is very useful. Exhaust system, crying out for a weathering treatment!
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FULL BUILD; MILITARY AVIATION WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FOKKER D.VII (FOK) ● KIT NO.32011
THE LEGENDARY
FOKKER D.VII Jeroen Veen builds Wingnut Wings' much anticipated Fokker D.VII in 1:32
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or me, the Fokker D.VII is an icon of WWI and the announcement that Wingnut Wings would release this plane was one of the highlights of the 2012 modelling year. And it was a tremendous surprise that they did not only release one kit but actually did three variants (Fok, Alb and OAW) with a fourth on the horizon: the Fokker D.VII F, powered by a BMW engine. I decided on the Fok-variant and opening the box was a breathtaking experience; eight sprues of grey plastic, one sprue of transparencies, no less than six enormous decal sheets, a fret with etched parts and a wonderful instruction booklet filling the box. The level of detail is beyond words and it seems that Wingnut Wings are getting better and better with each release. Their first releases were mighty impressive so you can imagine that all the plastic in this kit is a true feast for the eyes. The kit offers five paint colour schemes: •Fokker D.VII 234/18, Fredrich ‘Fritz’ Fredrichs, Jasta 10, March-April 1918 •Fokker D.VII 286/18, Willi Gabriel, Jasta 11, June 1918
•Fokker D.VII 368/18, Hans Schultz, Jasta 18, June 1918 •Fokker D.VII, Gotthard Sachsenberg, MFJGr 1, October 1918 •Fokker D.VII 4301/18, Fritz Oppenhorst, Jasta 71, August-November 1918 This last scheme was the one I was most interested in, as most of the plane is covered in a four-coloured lozenge scheme which I found very representative for this part of history. Another interesting feature of Oppenhorst's plane were the heavy louvred engine panels and the complete lack of the topside panels, a consequence of overheating problems that haunted the earlier variants. Wingnut Wings provides a beautiful engine and with Oppenhorst's plane it is in full view. Each of the schemes has its own little variations and the instructions are very clear about which parts should be chosen. There are options for the intake manifold, air pump, oil tank, exhaust, top side coaming, Oigee sight, windscreens, engine panels, radiator, propellor type and some smaller detail. Great stuff!
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VII! The interior builds up like a module from back to front, so the backwall with the seat is the first in place when the two sidewalls are fixed. RLM02 is a close colour-match for the frames.
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FULL BUILD; MILITARY AVIATION WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FOKKER D.VII (FOK) ● KIT NO.32011
V THE COCKPIT COCOON
The build starts with the cockpit and right from the start it’s very obvious that there’s a tremendous amount of detail. Canvas stitching, seat cushion, instruments, rivets, it all adds interest to the interior. Basically the cockpit consists of three modules: The fuselage framing including back wall and seat, the cockpit floor including rudder panels and control column and the fuel tank with ammunition magazines and the mounts for the Spandau machine guns. I tried to find a good colour match for the framing and finally settled for Xtracolor RLM02. Although not strictly accurate, the colour came close to what I had envisaged and I used it on all frames. The RLM02 was protected with Tamiya Gloss Varnish and colour-washed with Humbrol 29 Dark Earth mixed with some Humbrol 33 Matt Black, thinned down considerably. After all had dried, I finished it off with Xtracolor Matt Varnish. The back wall was airbrushed with Tamiya XF-57 Buff and all edges were airbrushed with Tamiya XF-52 Flat Earth, to get some colour variation and depth in the paintwork. After sealing with Tamiya X-22 Clear I used the same wash as before to pick out the stitching. The seat was base-coated with Humbrol 70, a reddish brown. After this was dry I painted the entire seat with Raw Umber oil paint. The safety harness comes with the kit and after heating, folds into place beautifully. It was brush-painted with Tamiya XF-57 Buff. I used some filter techniques to vary the tones, which consisted of running thinned-down colours over the base-colour. After all was dry, the seat was mounted on the back wall and everything was sealed with Xtracolor Matt Varnish. The floor and all other wooden parts were base-coated with Humbrol Sand Matt 62 and sealed with gloss varnish. Wingnut
Moving forward: the second part added to the cockpit module is the floor, fixed with the control column in place; the fit is perfect. The front bulkhead, fuel tank and ammunition bins were airbrushed with a metallic colour and misted with Tamiya X-19 Smoke. When dry, a wash of Tamiya Smoke was used to enhance the details.
Wings provides a bundle of decals for this area. Placards on the instrument panel, a number of dials, compass, it’s all there. The decals performed stunning with some Sol and Set. All dials were finished off with Future to give a glossy appearance. This part of the build is finalised by adding the cross braces next to the chair.
ENGINE
The Fokker D.VII was powered by a DaimlerMercedes engine and Wingnut Wings offer a relatively simple but very detailed build. Sump and crank case form the basis for the cylinders. This assembly again provides the
canvas for the rocker boxes, air-pump, water-pump, magnetos, intake manifold, generator and some piping. Straight from the box this already provides great detail. Since my version
The engine, built and painted in its base-colours. Wiring was added from copper wire and all decals come with the kit. The red bands indicate that the cylinders are over-compressed. The engine is being test fitted in its mount. The author weathered the engine with washes of Tamiya Smoke, AK Interactive Engine Grime and Fuel Stains and later on, (not shown in this picture), drybrushed the ‘heads lightly with gunmetal and light grey pastels.
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Above, the first batch of lozenge decals has been applied. The Wingnut Wings decals fit great, respond positively to some Micro Sol/ Set and conform to the shapes of the plane easily. Left, the aforementioned weathering of the engine, finished off with some drybrushing with gunmetal and light grey pastels. Although the engine looks pretty impressive, Wingnut Wings have managed to keep the build pretty straightforward.
Although a bit fiddly, the wingstruts are easy to install. They were painted with RLM02 after which the decals were applied. The author didn’t weather the struts and finished these with a coat of Tamiya Gloss.
would have the topside engine panels left off I wanted to do slightly more and I added the wiring from the spark plugs. I used copper wire for this. The engine was painted according to the instructions. There are some beautiful placards on the decal sheet, there are several options for the production number and even the red bands for the cylinders are provided. These were used to indicate that they are over compressed. The metal and copper coloured parts were all colour-washed with thinned Tamiya X-19 Smoke. The black cylinders were lightly drybrushed with dark grey. For oil stains and engine grime I used AK Interactive products. At first I thought I was done, but the longer I looked at my work the less satisfied I was. In comes the beauty of internet: some mails and a phone call with my friend Alexander Glass provided the solution: drybrushing with various shades of metal on the piping and cylinders, as well as the application
of various grey pastels on the cylinder heads provided the look I had in mind. Happy days! With some test-fitting the engine was ready to be placed on its mount. Oppenhorst's Fokker showed a high exhaust which – of course – is in the kit. I painted the exhaust with Xtracolor Gun Metal and gave it a colour-wash with Tamiya Smoke. I then started with the application of black, brown and grey pastels. You can work very finely with pastels and they stick better to the surface than one would expect.
WEATHERING THE LOZENGE
There is no traditional painting of the fuselage and wings: they are almost completely covered with decals. The Wingnut Wings lozenge decals are very good, but they were much to bright for my taste and I decided to tone the colours down. After gloss-coating the plastic with Tamiya Gloss the decalling started. Fit is super and with some Sol and Set they conform perfectly to the shapes of the fuselage
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The underside of the wing, and the four-colour lozenge is applied. The mud splashes are clearly visible.
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FULL BUILD; MILITARY AVIATION WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FOKKER D.VII (FOK) ● KIT NO.32011
The author prepared the plastic with a coat of Tamiya Gloss Varnish over which the decals were applied. The topside and bottom each have three decals, the bottom was decalled first.
Light Grey paint was thinned down considerably then misted on by airbrush, gradually building up the grey colour to tone down the colour. The second batch of decals has been applied: thin balkenkreuze, ‘push here’ decals and Fokker factory stencils above the cockpit. Again, everything was sealed with Tamiya Gloss Varnish.
1mm wide strips of Tamiya tape were placed over the ribs, then Tamiya X-19 Smoke airbrushed over the tape, allowing overspray on either side.
The last step of the weathering process, captured in one picture. The wing has been dotted with white, raw umber, warm grey, yellow ochre and dark blue oil paint (seen on the most left part of the wing). Then, a wide brush moistened (not wet!) with turpentine streaks the dots in the direction of the airflow.
After the oil paints had dried, the wing was finished with a layer of Xtracolor Matt Varnish. The varnish will tone down the painting effects, so factor this in when applying them.
The markings that go over the toned down lozenge have been applied. This step was finalised with a coat of Tamiya Gloss Varnish to protect all the work so far. The decals are now ready for further weathering.
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started with an overspray of Light Grey, thinned down considerably. This first layer is misted over the lozenge. Another coat of Tamiya Gloss Varnish protects the paintwork. The ribs on the wings were masked with Tamiya tape cut to size. Tamiya Smoke was airbrushed over the ribs with overspray on either side of the tape. Tamiya Smoke was also airbrushed on the edges of the fuselage, darkening them slightly. The tail was masked and the rear end was painted white. After another gloss-coat the second batch of decals was added: The black striping, crosses, the ‘Otto’ decals and some other small details. And yes, again a gloss coat was airbrushed over the entire fuselage and wings. I then added a random dotted pattern of oil paint: browns, yellows, greys, white and blue. After the oils settled down slightly I took a wide red sable brush, moistened it with thinner and started streaking the dots in the direction of the airflow. When done properly you will end up with a very subtle pattern of coloured stripes. Although barely noticeable it adds colour richness and fades the lozenge decals even more. The beauty of it all is that you can repeat this process in areas you’re not satisfied with. The last step of the process is
a coat of Xtracolor Matt Varnish, which adds to the impression of cloth.
NOSE PANELS AND LANDING GEAR
The kit provides several options for the nose panels. Earlier versions of the Fokker had smooth cowl panels but were plagued with cooling problems. The smooth panels were replaced with heavy louvered panels and the topside panels sometimes were left off. This is how Oppenhorst's Fokker looked. I airbrushed my panels with a gloss black and misted a gloss dark grey. After all was dry I drybrushed the panels lightly with different shades of metal. I liked the depth of the paintwork and at this stage I decided to experiment a little. Usually I matt coat everything but in this case I finished the panels with Tamiya Semi Gloss to accentuate the material and differentiate from the matt Lozenge cloth. The undercarriage is simple but nicely detailed. The tyres have production markings that have to be seen to be believed. I mixed a light grey with some Humbrol Matt 72 for the base colour Then with darker greys I did some colour modulation and some drybrushing with light grey made the detail pop up. I dipped a small piece of sponge in some Humbrol
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Matt 29 pigment, wiped it clean and then gently dabbed the sponge on the wheels, leaving a subtle and random trail of mud splattering. I finished this off by airbrushing some thinned Humbrol Matt 72 over the mud splatters. Some oil streaks on the axel wing were done with AK Interactive products.
are from Master. I had some blackener from Ushi van der Rosten and after a couple of minutes in this fluid the etched turned black. No paint needed! The plastic parts of Spandau’s were painted black and gently drybrushed with metal shades. The kit provides an Oigee sight but Oppenhorst's plane didn’t carry one.
The upper deck
Final steps
The fit of the plastic parts is so exact that even a layer of paint can cause problems. And with fitting the upper deck it became obvious that I had this problem exactly. The cockpit cocoon slightly widened the fuselage and the upper deck just didn’t cover the whole width. Whatever I tried, I couldn’t get a good fit. In the end I decided to press the curved upper deck to a slightly flatter shape, thus widening it slightly. It solved most of the problem but not entirely so I added two small plastic strips on either side of the cockpit to camouflage the problem. With the upper deck in place it was time to install the machine guns. The cooling tubes and barrel
The cabane struts for the wings were painted with RLM02. After the small decals were in place the struts were coated with Tamiya Gloss Varnish and glued in place. I anticipated some work here but it all fell in place perfectly. The wings were finished in the same way as the fuselage. More details about the finish can be found in the special technique section enclosed in this article. The wooden prop is a hand-carved piece made by Doug Craner. I always have problems with painting the different wood layers and Doug's wooden props solved this problem perfectly. I only had to add the Heine markings. Without any extra
work the prop replaces the plastic part perfectly! Rigging is almost absent on the Fokker D.VII. There are tensioners between the undercarriage struts and there are some control wires, and that is basically it. I used EZ-line for the rigging. The upper wing fitted into place perfectly. The construction is very sturdy and after eight weeks of work I was finally able to finish this project. I always wanted a Fokker D.VII in my collection and this Wingnut Wings model provided more than I ever hoped for. So, now it’s on to a Hisso or a Tate! l
Modelspec WINGNUT WINGS 1:32 FOKKER D.VII (FOK) KIT NO.32011
Materials
Injection-moulded polystyrene, photo-etched brass, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Humbrol 29 Dark Earth, Humbrol 33 Matt Black, Matt 72, Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, Xtracolor RLM02, Tamiya X22 Clear, Tamiya XF-57 Buff, Tamiya XF-52 Flat Earth
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FULL-BUILD: ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLE BRONCO MODELS 1:35 BRITISH M24 CHAFFEE l KIT NO.CB35068
CHAFFEE AND CHAR! Sean Lynch builds Bronco's 1:35 M24 Chaffee light tank in British Army service
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The Chaffee’s hull takes shape. Note the detail around the turret ring.
Just some of the tiny parts that go into the kit’s complex suspension!
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he M24 Chaffee was the overdue light tank replacement for the M3/M5 series of light tanks that had become woefully obsolete by the last year of WWII. The M24 offered many advantages over its predecessors. These advantages included a torsion bar suspension, wider tracks and two 8 cylinder engines giving the M24 excellent mobility. Armour was kept light. In fact the maximum thickness was less than the maximum of the M5 series but this was offset with well sloped angles and a low silhouette. The biggest complaint by the M5 crews (and indeed many allied tankers in general) was the weakness of the 37mm main gun. This was answered in the M24 with the lightweight 75mm M6, which was a derivative of the M3 75mm used in the M4 Sherman offering a very good punch for a light tank. While the lightweight 75mm and thin armour didn’t allow the crews to go head to head with German armour, it did give them a fighting chance against them and more than sufficed for traditional light tank roles.
It’s fiddly to build, but the kit’s suspension looks superb once complete.
Chaffee in the British Army
The M24 saw a limited amount of use by the US in WWII including battles such as the Battle of the Bulge. It saw much more use after the war with many countries operating it and seeing service in many conflicts. During WWII priority was given to US armoured divisions and not extensively exported under Lend-Lease. Because of that many modellers, myself included, never think of the M24 being used by anyone else in the closing stages of the war. However, Britain did receive around 302, with small numbers of those replacing Stuarts in British service in the closing weeks of the war. Some sources say that two British Chaffees were lost in combat, so the ones that did make it to front line units did see action. References for M24s in British service during the war are rare due to the limited use by the British. Internet searches will turn up some images of them with the majority being from victory parades in Berlin. The kit from Bronco provides decals for five
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Working with the tiny PE numbers was painful. I ultimately decided on an easier route and used Surface Details from Archer Fine Transfers. These don’t match the instructions but ultimately will be covered in mud anyway.
The difference in quality of the kit 0.30cal MG barrel and the RB Model barrel is evident.
The sprocket is in two pieces, with the centre hub being added to it.
The rear end of the M24 carries some very fine details.
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FULL-BUILD: ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLE BRONCO MODELS 1:35 BRITISH M24 CHAFFEE ● KIT NO.CB35068
V different vehicles (choose
which option early on as each one dictates minor detail differences during the build), each of which can be found in internet searches. Be aware that internet searches will find museum vehicles marked up to represent British Chaffee’s, which applies to option four 'Annie' and may result in incorrect markings. The detail on the Bronco M24 is simply incredible and the fit in general is very good. The high level of detail and accuracy does make for complex building so this kit is not for the inexperienced or faint of heart. If you do build it though, you will be very happy with the result. The most complicated and challenging part of building the Bronco M24 is the suspension. Bronco decided to use a torsion bar to attach the road wheel arms to. Four of the five road wheels and the idler have shock absorbers that are multi-piece assemblies that allow you to pose the road wheel arms in various alignments. This means that you have a torsion bar that must be lined up correctly to a road wheel arm which is usually connected to a shock absorber that is multi-pieced and then you need to hold all these together to get the wheels sitting proper to the ground or risk floating road wheels.
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS
Some of the PE assemblies are multi-piece and using CA glue may not work. Soldering provides a much stronger joint, but I am still learning how to solder effectively. I did try
soldering together the brush guards and the complex aiming-cage, but these came out horribly. I was lucky on both counts though. The kit provides both PE and plastic brush guards (though these are a bit thick), so once the PE ones were fouled up I used the plastic ones. The bigger concern was the aiming-cage as there isn’t a plastic option. However, the references saved me, though they can be contradictory. The museum vehicle with Trigger Happy marking has the aiming-cage, but the actual vehicle in the British Pathe film doesn’t have the aiming cage and instead uses the standard aiming sight. Some items, such as the stowage basket on the rear of the hull is PE with many joints, were soldered successfully. Given the excellent detail of the Bronco M24 I was surprised by the lacklustre quality of the 0.30 calibre MGs. I replaced the barrels with metal ones from RB Model. The M6 75mm main gun is good, but I like to use metal barrels when possible so I replaced the kit barrel with one from RB Model. The turret is split into three parts, with what could be considered an optional fourth part. This includes the upper shell of the turret, the lower shell/turret base, the mantlet/main gun and the optional interior. Bronco has provided a limited interior for the turret so that if you have the hatches open you will see something inside the turret. Most of the interior will be taken up by the gun breech assembly, with the remaining area taken up by seats, a traverse motor and radio. However
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The upper turret before any details had been removed….
The front view of the lower hull; only one or two fit issues were experienced. At some point the left tow shackle, was lost, never to be found again!
The gun and mantlet assembly showing alloy barrel.
The fine details of the turret. The ‘glass’ visor blocks will be added after painting.
This set of 1:35 injection-moulded figures is brilliantly sculpted to represent Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov (as in ‘Molotov cocktail’) Lavrentiy Beria (of the NKVD; KGB) and Nikolai Vlasik (Stalin’s chief of security). Very well done
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this is a basic interior and items such as the turret floor are missing as well has hull details which could be visible, especially if the loader’s hatch or both hatches are open. The commander’s hatch was opened while the loader’s hatch left closed for this build. The interior parts were painted and given a wash for the casual viewer, but fine details weren’t painted as the view through the commander’s hatch is limited. Some moulded details on the upper turret shell need to be removed before adding the fine parts to it. First, the raised ring around the ventilator hole needs to be removed for this version of the turret. Weld details were redone with Archer Fine Transfer Surface Detail resin weld decals. Second, the mounting points on the rear of the turret for the M2 0.50 MG tripod need to be removed if the vehicle you are modelling doesn’t have the M2 (it appears rare that British Chaffees would have the M2).
The model was primed using NATO Black for lower and darker areas and NATO Brown for the more exposed areas.
The base olive drab colour. Only one shade is applied since colour variation and depth will be added later on.
Different features have been painted in various shades of green, though some would be redone after this photo was taken. This starts the process of breaking up the solid OD and adding interest, though it stands out quite a bit at this point.
Time for paint
The fit of the three main sections of the turret did result in very slight gaps between the parts. These were easily filled in and the finer detail was added. With construction out of the way, it was time to paint. I always like to prime my models. Normally I prime with Tamiya NATO Black, but since this was going to be an olive drab finish I wanted to keep the finish from being too dark. I decided on priming the lower hull and wheels in black and the remainder of the model in flat brown. The primer was followed by a mixture of Tamiya Olive Drab and Dark Yellow mixed with a bit of Tamiya clear to aid with the following washes. Prior to the washes various areas of the vehicle, such hatches and grab handles, were painted with different shades of green to begin the colour variation process.
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Pin washes and filters have started bringing the previous work together while bringing out the detail.
Oil highlights have been applied to the desired lighter areas, using Mig Productions’ Abteilung 502 range.
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A common method for post shading is to use an airbrush. However, a mistake with acrylics used through an airbrush could be very costly. I like to use oil paints when possible to avoid this. If you make a mistake with the oils, you can usually remove most if not all of the paint as long as it hasn’t dried, especially on a satin or glossy surface. The process begins creating a desired highlight or shades. A mix of shadow brown, three-tone fading oil and olive green was used for the general highlights, followed by pure olive green and faded grey. Each colour/ mix was dry brushed onto the desired areas (not for the traditional purpose of highlighting small details, but to cover general areas with a light coat of paint). A clean brush was used to smooth out the paint and remove any excess and blend the different highlights together. The shadow areas were then dry brushed with shadow brown oil and then blended in to create a smooth transition between the shadows and highlights. Areas of greater physical
AK Interactive’s ‘Track Wash’, thinned a bit, was applied to add more dark brown rust colour to the tracks. The sponge technique was used to add chips of various rust tones to the tracks. The tracks would be weathered in a similar fashion as the rest of the vehicle from this point. The raised portions of the track will be rubbed with a graphite pencil to show the worn metal through the mud effects.
depth, such as the turret ring and around hatches, had the shadow brown directly painted into them and then the excess cleaned up and blended in. The greatest strength of the oils is also the greatest weakness: the long dry time. The long dry time can be reduced by placing a portion of oil paint on a piece of cardboard to draw out much of the carrier oil before use. This also helps to create a more matte finish. I find that allowing the model to sit for a week (I try to have the oil work done before the work week begins) is usually enough time.
A coat of satin varnish was airbrushed on to seal in the paint and to provide a suitable surface for the decals. Trigger Happy was chosen for the markings. The markings appear to be accurate based on the footage from Pathe. Small details such as lights and tools were painted and the plastic lenses for the lights were installed.
Weathering
I wanted to depict a vehicle with a good amount of dried, caked on mud on the lower hull and thinner dirt/ dust/mud accumulation on the rest of the vehicle.
Normally, I would use pigment to create thick mud accumulation. Since I hadn’t yet put on the road wheels and tracks I felt this wouldn’t be the way to go on this project. Instead I went with acrylic texture gels as they can be brushed on and once dry they are permanent. After they dried I painted them and select areas of the vehicle, such as corners and the turret ring, with a mix of Tamiya Buff and Flat Earth. Afterwards I gave the textured areas washes of brown followed by dry brushing the highlights with buff oil. This was done to enhance the texture
Below, the rust colour and texture of the spare track links was created using different base colours for each link. Different rust shades, as well as black and dry mud, of pigments were used to finalize the colours and texture.
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and hopefully impart that the deeper part of the mud may still be damp. Upon review of the mud, I wasn’t quite happy with the colour so thin mixes of AK Interactive's Dust Effects and Earth Effects were airbrushed on until I was happy with the tones. Some light dusting with pigments followed to add a final touch to the dust areas, though initially I forgot to add dirt to the rubber portions of the road wheels. Fortunately a friend who reviewed the shots alerted me to this, as well as the need to strengthen the wet effects, and I then added dust to the rubber. Bronco provides a very nicely detailed tanker figure. He is in a casual pose drinking tea. He is wearing the British jerkin in addition to a standard uniform. The fit of the figure is excellent, needing only minor filling of some seams.
Finishing off
While this could be a challenging kit to build at times, it is packed full of detail. Some items could stand to be replaced, such as the MG barrels, but you get a great kit with little need for additions out of the box. Some attention to detail must be used when building based on which vehicle is to be built based on the marking option chosen. l
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Modelspec BRONCO MODELS 1:35 BRITISH M24 CHAFFEE KIT NO.CB35068
Materials
Injection-moulded olive-green polystyrene, photo-etched brass, waterslide decals
Paints used;
Tamiya XF-62 Olive Drab, XF-60 Dark Yellow. Vallejo acrylics.
Availability;
Bronco kits are imported into the UK by Hannants; www.hannants.co.uk
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FULL-BUILD: ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLE TAMIYA 1:35 RUSSIAN BT-7 MODEL 1937 ● KIT NO.35327
Быстро The Bystro
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троходный танк; strokhodny (fast) tank! Chris Lloyd-Staples builds Tamiya's new 1:35 BT-7 Model 1937 'Betushka' (almost) straight from the box!
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he Bystrokhodny Tank (fast tank) was one of the most important vehicles in the Russian tank fleet at the start of World War II. Along with the T-26, the BT numerically made up the bulk of the Russian armoured force, with only relatively few KV and T-34 tanks available at that time. The BT was based on a radical design by the American engineer Walter Christie, which provided two of the essential three elements in good tank design, namely speed and firepower. The third element, armour, was more problematic as the BT chassis could not take much extra weight. As a result, the BT was already rapidly becoming obsolete at the start of the Great Patriotic War. Photographic evidence shows that in the early stages of the German invasion, large numbers of BT tanks were destroyed, abandoned, or captured. Despite this, a good number of these vehicles survived through to the end of the war, though usually relegated to quieter parts of the front. The BT tanks played a major role in the early (1939) battles against Japan in Manchuria, and then throughout 1941 and 1942 in the battles around Moscow and in the Ukraine. Armed with a 45mm gun, the BT-5 and BT-7 tanks were able to take on German light tanks and armoured cars with great success, but the Soviet tank fleet was let down by poor organisation and back-up, and hundreds of these tanks were lost in the opening weeks of Operation Barbarossa.
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The Christie suspension is well depicted in Tamiya’s kit and can be clearly seen here.
Views of the model before painting, revealing numerous, small detail-additions made by the author.
The author chose to anneal the springy photo-etched metal engine cover prior to attaching it, in order to more easily shape it to the correct curved form. The metal has taken on a heat-stained effect in the process!
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FULL-BUILD: ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLE TAMIYA 1:35 RUSSIAN BT-7 MODEL 1937 ● KIT NO.35327
The fender-mounted fuel cells were replaced with new parts made from spare Dragon kit-parts as the later tank used a slightly different design.
These small images show the latter pattern of fuel cell that were a feature of the BT-7 Model 1937.
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Tamiya have already released two versions of the BT tank, namely the 1935 version and the BT-42 which is itself a Finnish conversion. Their latest release is the 1937 model, which differs from the earlier type in the shape of its turret, which is curved and angled on this later type, giving the whole tank a sports-car appearance. However, this is not the only difference, and Tamiya have accurately changed a whole range of details in order to accurately represent the 1937 type. I very rarely feel able to make a model ‘straight from the box', but in this case my plans for super-detailing were frustrated by the quality of the model! The first parts of the assembly are extremely easy and result in a very solid and well-engineered hull with scope for posing the wheels on an uneven base by positioning the suspension arms at different angles. The wheels are held in place by soft poly inserts, which allows for the wheels to be left off and painted separately, a feature that is very useful on this model. I strongly recommend painting the inner faces of the wheels before assembly as it can be very difficult to get to all of these areas once the wheel pairs are stuck together. With hind sight, I may well leave the poly cap out of the wheels on my next model. This would allow the wheels to
Close-up of the replacement fuel cells with plastic card straps.
be removed as a single unit once the track has been assembled around them, greatly easing a painting issue. The instructions recommend assembly of the tracks at this stage, and it is important to be aware of some potential problems. The tracks are provided in link-and-length, with a particularly long run for the upper part. The tracks fit tightly around the wheels with no spare slack, and I actually found it difficult at one point to get the ends of the tracks to meet. A certain amount of care is needed here. In addition, the upper run of track should be gently pushed down and glued to the top of the central wheels, rather than hover above them. The rest of the hull assembly is extremely easy, as the quality of moulding and the precision fit are both outstanding. Hardly any clean-up is required, and each part is simply trimmed from the sprue and stuck into place. Etched metal is provided for the intake grilles, and these go together without any difficulty. I had heard that the main screen could be a little springy and hard to bend over the jig provided in the kit. In order to get around this problem, I heated the main screen over a candle to anneal the metal and make it easier to bend. The screen took up the required shape with no problems! Note that the screen slightly overlaps the sides of part B21, and this is quite accurate – as
is the visible top edge of the other screens. Don’t be tempted to fill these in, as photos of preserved vehicles show these ‘imperfections’ quite clearly. The side screens around parts E5 and E8 are held in place by tiny wingnuts on the real vehicle – and anyone after the ultimate detail may wish to add these. At this
point I began to make the only significant alteration to the model. Tamiya have provided the fuel tanks invariably found on the track guards but they each have three retaining straps, which on the real vehicle connect through the track guard to be retained by nuts onto a threaded end of the strap. However, by 1937,
..the quality of moulding “and the precision fit are both outstanding... ”
Here we see the new fuel cell in place on the fender.
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The camouflage of 4BO Green, 7K Yellow Earth and 6K Dark Brown is a lot more visually appealing than basic overall green.
a new type of retaining strap had been introduced. Almost every photograph of a model 1937 vehicle shows just two retaining straps, of a different design which featured hinges at each corner and a latch mechanism on the outer side. This latch is quite hard to make out in photos, but after some research with colleagues on different websites, I have been able to work out the correct pattern. Rather than carve the straps from the fuel tanks provided in the kit, I opted to add new
straps to some old Dragon tanks that I had in my spares box. This enabled me to show the differences in before-and-after photos for this article. The turret assembly is extremely easy and trouble-free. Quite a few of these vehicles had an additional machine gun mounted in the rear plate of the turret, but sadly this option is not provided in the kit. This prevented several interesting options for markings, but I'm sure that an aftermarket source will soon provide this part is an option.
The right-rear quarter of the model showing the two, fender-mounted spare track links and pioneer tools on the rear plate.
Incidentally, I'm also hoping that Tamiya will come up with the later turret top with the asymmetric hatches and anti-aircraft machine gun (Model 1938). I actually made only one small alteration to the turret. Part H42 is a small domed cap which covers the periscope (H41) when not in use. This cap hinges to one side to expose the periscope and should not be an alternative for the periscope. I carefully hollowed out one of the caps and glued it in the open position, while leaving the other one in the closed position.
Plain green?
The majority of BT-7 tanks were plain green and devoid of any markings - much to the annoyance of modellers! The options provided in the kit are all taken from well-known photographs and include one with numbers, one in a suggested air-recognition scheme, and one captured example. At this point I opted for a more colourful scheme, using the standard camouflage colours of 4BO green with areas of 7K yellow earth and 6K dark brown. This colour scheme was relatively common in the northern part of the
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The crew consists of the standard Tamiya commander (standing), plus a Tristar figure; both received new heads from Hornet.
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The engine cover handles are included and must be carefully glued (with CA) once the metal grille has been installed.
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Leningrad. I sprayed a standard Vallejo Russian primer for the green, and hand-painted Vallejo sand and leather brown for the other colours. With hindsight, I think the green could be a touch lighter and the brown a bit darker, but there was so much variation in colours of tanks in service
that it isn’t critical. The BT is clearly around four years old by the time of the German invasion, and parts of the base paint would be worn and darkened by oil, but I didn't want the tank to look too battered or muddy, so I restricted the weathering to dry-brushing and washes. Personally, I don't have much success
Although the turret is the Mod.37’s most obvious difference, the upper deck is also different in detail to that of the Model 1935 tank.
with pigments, so I didn't make much use of them. Note that the large guide horns on the track links tend to wear to a bright metal as they are rubbed between the sprocket and the wheel pairs. A vehicle in regular use would show this pattern of wear on the horns and also on the raised parts of the tracks.
MANPOWER
The Tamiya kit provides two figures: the standing officer is excellent but the crewman in the turret hatch seemed a bit crude in comparison. I decided to replace him with a figure from Tristar, and both heads were replaced by examples from Hornet. After several test fits, I decided that the standing officer
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The addition of the figures really brings the model to life and shows the relatively small size of the ‘Fast Tank’.
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The photo-etched engine cover is included in the kit, along with a special two-part press that forms it into the correct, curved shape.
Close up of the rear drive sprocket; the track’s guide-teeth can be seen through the mud-ejector holes in the wheel.
Close-up of the turret top showing the excellent hatch-hinge detail.
The fenders wrap tightly around the tank’s headlights. They would often become quite bent and tattered in the field.
The main new part in Tamiya’s recent kit; the sloping-walled turret of the Model 1937 tank.
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has hand to rest on the turret roof, so I shortened him by cutting a millimetre from the top of each boot. I always use a micro-saw to separate the fingers of hands, but aside from these minor changes, the standing officer is straight from the box. He is an excellent figure, worthy of use on his own. The figures are painted using acrylics, which was a new adventure for me as I normally use enamel and oil paints for figures. On the officer, I used the decals supplied in the kit for his chevrons and collar tabs, spraying Humbrol matt varnish to merge them in.
MODELSPEC TAMIYA 1:35 RUSSIAN BT-7 MODEL 1937 KIT NO.35327
Materials
The slope-sided turret changes the look of the BT-7 considerably.
Injection-moulded olive-green polystyrene, photo-etched nickel-steel, polycaps, metal chain, waterslide decals
Paints used; Vallejo Acrylics
Availability;
Tamiya kits are imported into the UK by The Hobby Company. Widely available from good model shops.
CONCLUSION
Well, it isn’t often that I manage to make a review model and find nothing to moan about! This is an excellent kit, and I will let the photos illustrate this. In terms of accuracy and ease of construction, few kits can beat this one. Purists may choose to add tiny details and change the straps on the fuel tanks, but this a brilliant ‘Betka’ from the box. ●
In terms of “ accuracy and ease of construction, few kits can beat this one...
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BT-7 MODEL 1935 and BT-42 We reviewed the Model 1935 version of the BT-7 back in the August 2010 issue of TMMI (178) and the BT-42 in Issues 006 and 008 of Military Illustrated Modeller. Still available to order at; tamiyamodelmagazine.com militaryillustratedmodeller.com
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KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:16 RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK JS-2 MODEL 1944 CHKZ FULL-OPTION ● KIT NO.56034
The kit comes in a massive box with a stunning illustration in the flap-up lid; worthy of framing for the hobby room!
BRAND NEW HEAVY! The latest tank to join the 1:16 radio-controlled series is the mighty Russian WW2 JS-2 'Stalin'. Let's have a look in the box...
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amiya's big RC tank series has been running for several decades and has built up into an impressive range, encompassing WW2 tanks of the Axis and Allies, along with modern subjects. The latest falls into the former category and was one of Russia's most powerful tanks, taking part, perhaps most famously, in the Battle for Berlin at war's end. Tamiya's 1:16 kits are fun to build and pleasingly complex projects that call for skills not just in model building, but in screw-together assembly, miniature lighting and electronics, although all the digital control boxes are plug-and-play. As you'd expect from Tamiya, the instructions are the clearest and easiest to follow in the business. The main structure of the model is a sturdy aluminium bath-tub to which the suspension system (die-cast swing-arms linked to lateral torsion bars) is fixed.
Self-tapping and machine screws are widely used, plus cyano-acrylate glue, available separately. Unlike Tamiya’s earliest RC tank kits, the gearboxes come pre-assembled now, which is probably a good idea, but it was fun making them up in the older releases. Two, 380-sized motors provide the propulsion and are more
than adequate for the job. The drive-sprockets are cast in aluminium for strength and durability and the tracks are moulded from ultra-tough engineering plastic, hinged on steel tracks-pins. The only disadvantage with the tracks is that the material doesn't take paint too well, so colour-washes and pigments applied directly
to the unpainted tracks are probably the best way to treat them. You can use normal model paints on the model's hull and turret and all the usual weathering materials can be used too. We will be putting together a full, in-depth build article on this model soon in TMMI, so keep reading to see how it goes together! MN ●
MODELSPEC TAMIYA 1:16 RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK JS-2 MODEL 1944 ChKZ FULL-OPTION KIT no.56034
Materials;
Main structures; Injection moulded polystyrene (upper hull, turret, some detail parts), ABS resin (roadwheels, some detail parts), folded sheet-aluminium (lower hull), cast aluminium (suspension armed, drive-sprockets) lathe-turned aluminium (main gun barrel). Pre-assembled, injection-moulded engineering plastic tracks with steel track-pins. Mechanicals; Twin RS380 electric motors driving pre-assembled metal/moulded plastic gearboxes with steel and brass gears. Sintered brass bearings. Electrical; Multi-function electronic digital system requiring four-channel radio-control system. Functions; proportional forward and reverse, left/right steering, turret rotation, gun barrel elevation/ depression, simulated main gun firing-effects with stroboscopic muzzle-flash. Amplified engine sound (sampled from a real tank engine) linked to throttle control. Turret rotation and main gun movement sounds. Fibre-optic illuminated main headlight. Batteries and four-channel RC system not included.
Tmmi's Opinion?
Another amazing fully functioning model with sound and lighting effects that never cease to impress on-lookers. What's really fun though, is that it's a fully detailed model kit that can be super-detailed, painted and weathered like a 1:35 or 1:48 kit, and that's where the real fun lies!
Availability
Available from good model shops. UK import and distribution by The Hobby Company; www.hobbyco.net
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Above, we see the two electronics boxes that provide the model’s driving controls and special effects.
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FULL-BUILD: STREET CAR FUJIMI 1:24 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI â—? KIT NO.123158
In the automotive world, most manufacturers are followed by 'tuners' who customize and improve the performance of their cars; some of them specialize in a single brand. In Germany, ABT Sportsline is devoted exclusively to the preparation of Audis and VWs and offers comprehensive programs for tuning several models of these two brands. Fabrice MarĂŠchal describes how he mastered a tuner-kit, in 1:24...
VW TRANSFORMA The resin parts of the transkit were fixed to the body with cyano glue. Small reinforcements were added to the front bumper's sides from the inside of the body because the contact surfaces are relatively small in these areas.
The author decided to fully integrate the body side skirts to the bodyshell; this followed the same procedure as for the rear bumper. Putty and sanding finish the operation.
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The body colour is Electric Blue Candy by Zero Paints (www.hiroboy.com). The paint was first applied by brush into the indentations of the body such as shut lines etc. The colour was then airbrushed over the entire body in several thin layers. After 48 hours, several coats of Tamiya TS-65 Satin varnish were applied. The body was put aside for a minimum of three weeks, then the varnish was 'frosted' with 3600-grit Micro-Mesh abrasive, with water. The body was then washed again and a two-pack varnish applied in five thin layers, with about five minutes between each coat. Finally, a heavier top layer was applied to create a deep gloss.
MATION! For added realism, the handles were carefully hollowed from behind with a tiny bur. Mr Surfacer 500 was then applied and then brushed with a brush fibreglass pen for smoothness.
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t was at a model exhibition that I was asked to make a master for a transkit that would reproduce an ABT body kit for a Golf GTI. After much thought (it would be challenging), I accepted this proposal, but not without some misgivings; performing a 'one-off' transformation is one thing, but making a master for a commercial transkit involves a obligation to satisfy buyers. Masters for the front bumper and rear spoiler as well as for the roof were made from Fujimi kit parts in order to ensure a perfect final fit on the model's mouldings. The side skirts and exhaust were completely redone.
BRAKES AND WINDOWS
The rear of the chassis was fully assembled and the brakes mounted using five-minute epoxy glue, holding the brakes in position until the glue set. The front brakes were then glued in the same way on their respective axles. I mention this so you avoid the making the same mistake as I made; if you look closely, the ventilation holes of the brake discs are not in the proper direction! Onto the body sides, and the engraved detail was highlighted with Tamiya Panel Line Accent Colors (black) and the windows and door seals painted with satin black. The
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All resin body parts have now been integrated into the bodywork. Engraved detail was enhanced with the back of a sharp X-Acto blade and the body was fully sanded with 800 and 1200 abrasives.
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After applying several layers of primer, a test installation of the body to the frame – wheels fitted – was made. The new resin parts are more ‘enveloping’ than the original, so it is best to make sure everything fits well. This was the case, but the assembly was more difficult.
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mounted inside the body and then fixed in placed with five-minute epoxy glue, applied to the edges of the parts that overlap the body. To facilitate the painting of the window surrounds, Fujimi provides pre-cut, self-adhesive masks. Once the surrounds had been painted satin black, the windows were held in place with pieces of Tamiya masking tape and white glue then applied by capillary action on the contact areas. The 'gutter' of the windshield was glued in place, then the wipers.
BODY-TO-CHASSIS TIME
The chassis was introduced into the body, starting from the front. Once in the body, the front bumper was pulled and spread at the sides to allow the introduction of the location pegs on the chassis into their corresponding recesses in the bumper. We can now appreciate why it was important to strengthen the bonding of the latter parts! The same procedure was used at the rear. It was easier to mount the front wheels as the axles were shortened to a minimum; they were secured with epoxy. The rear wheels did not fit optimally because of their axles, which would eventually be reduced in length. They were also attached with epoxy glue
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To allow the body to fit more easily onto the chassis, cuts were made on the outer edges of the wheel-arch liners. Lines of black marker-pen show where the adjustments were made.
To lower the front end, a 2mm cut was made at the level of the housing arm.
Mini Review... REVELL 1:72 FAIREY GANNET T.5 KIT NO.04845 UK import/distribution; revell.eu
In this view, we can see the changes made to lower the rear suspension and allow the installation of new rims and new brakes. The brackets of the original brake callipers have been removed and the diameter of the axle slightly reduced using a file. The rims are wider, so cut was made at the shock-absorber. The outer part of the arm was refined. It only remains to glue the two suspension rods (C8 and C9), positioning further inside the frame to make room for the rims.
This new release uses the majority of parts from Revell’s excellent 2008 AS.Mk.1/4 kit and includes a small new sprue with extra parts for the T.5. Finely detailed mouldings and make this the best Gannet yet in 1:72.
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The arms of the dampers were chamfered and shortened by 2mm, trimmed to fit the RS4 wheels.
The dampers were cemented, then the suspension arms glued on the side.
The axles, stripped of their brake calliper brackets were fitted in reversed sequence (D6 instead of D7 and vice versa). The steering rod was bent (white marks) in order to better adapt to the new position of the suspension.
The suspension arms, which are moulded with the crossmember, were bent using pliers. Some cuts were made so that the part would fit in better with the new chassis configuration.
The brake discs (from my spares box) were modified to fit the frame. The rears were drilled out to allow installation on the axles and to leave space for the suspension arms.
The engine is represented by trompe l'oeil and was painted with Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminium with a brush. A brown colour-wash was applied to enhance the detail.
At the rear, the brake rotors were thinned to make space for the new wheels. On the back side of the disc, the mounting flanges were removed and circular holes made to accommodate the axles.
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The RS4 wheels, even if they need a little trimming to fit, are truly beautiful...
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A coat of satin black was the base colour of the brakes. The callipers were painted XF-56 and the rear discs simply TS-30. A brown colour-wash was applied over the entire surface of the parts, then drybrushing is performed on each element using its base colour slightly.
Before assembling the wheels, Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue – recalling the body colour – was applied with a brush on the wheel-rim’s shoulder. Spills were carefully removed by rubbing with the fibreglass brush-pen. The tyres were mounted and then inserts glued in with cyano. A black colour-wash was applied around the wheel nuts then touched in with Humbrol No.11 Silver. The application of the VW logo decals finished off the wheels.
Audi RS4 wheels (taken from the Scale Production range) are beautiful. However, they were carefully deburred, inside each spoke.
The rims were rubbed with a fibreglass brush-pen with for a more authentic look and texture. The effect can be seen on the left rim; the one on the right is yet to be treated. Inserts, meanwhile, were painted Tamiya TS-17.
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FULL-BUILD: STREET CAR FUJIMI 1:24 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI â—? KIT NO.123158 All parts of the interior were painted XF-55 Deck Tan via airbrush. Each element was then covered with a colourwash made with turpentine and raw umber oil paint. Each interior component was drybrushed with the base colour, gradually lightened with Tamiya XF-2 Flat White.
Before final assembly, areas to be in black were base-coated with Humbrol 33 Matt Black and drybrushed with a mixture of Matt Black and Humbrol 61 Flesh. Door panel mouldings and dashboard and some switches were picked out in Humbrol 11 Silver.
Already airbrushed TS-29 Satin Black, the chassis was drybrushed with a mixture of Humbrol 85 Satin Black and 61 Flesh. The exhaust pipe was painted Metalizer Burnt Metal.
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of setting time to correct their position if necessary. The VW and GTi logo decals were applied to the grille and tailgate. A good dose of gloss varnish was then applied to the decals to better integrate them into the car. The mirrors were pre-painted with Tamiya TS-14 Black and their flashing lenses added before being bonded to the body with cyanoacylate. The muffler was painted and lightly patinated, then bonded to the frame with model cement and cyano making sure to centre the four outlets with the cut-outs in the body. Finally, I glued the rear wiper and roof antenna, and touched in the door locks using TS-30. Assembly was complete!
CONCLUSION
In their Golf GTi, Fujimi offers us a very nice kit that builds with ease. The Scale Production transkit features great quality castings with a total absence of air bubbles. Its assembly is very simple, since it's based on the original parts of the kit; a good choice for a newcomer who wants to engage in a little scale model 'tuning'. The RS4 wheels, even if they need a little trimming to fit, are truly beautiful. The combination of these three elements and modifications to the chassis results in very cool and highly original model! â—? The ABT Golf GTi transkit for Fujimi's kit is produced by www.scaleproduction.com
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Book Reviews GOT A NEW BOOK? IF YOU ARE A PUBLISHER WITH A NEW MODELLING RELATED TITLE TO PUBLICISE, WHY NOT SEND IN A COPY FOR REVIEW HERE?
FOCKE-WULF FW190 VOLUME 2 1943-1944
J.RICHARD SMITH, EDDIE CREEK ISBN 978-1-906537-30-2 • www.ianallanpublishing.com This hefty tome is the second volume on the Fw190 from Ian Allan’s ‘Classic’ imprint and as with Vol.1 it packs an impressive punch. It’s a hardback production with no less than 336 pages and covers this iconic Luftwaffe fighter in characteristically thorough fashion, combining an authoritative text with a mass of mouthwatering wartime photographs, colour profile illustrations, sketches and more. In this second volume the fighter is chronicled from 1943 to 1944, a relatively narrow slice of time but a crucial period in the air war over Europe and Russia, one that deserves an in-depth study of this magnitude. And that’s just what the authors have provided for us; if you’re at all interested in this ruggedly photogenic machine you will be instantly drawn in by the hundreds of fascinating photos that examine the subject in loving detail. As well as the familiar ‘in action’ images of revving engines and posing pilots (all good stuff) we also have a generous helping of detail studies showing engines, cockpits, airframes and more making this a genuinely excellent purchase for modellers wishing to enhance their ‘190 kit. Very highly recommended.
HISTOIRE DE GUERRE, BLINDÉS ET MATÉRIEL, HISTOIRE ET COLLECTIONS VOLS 103, 104
FRANÇOIS VAUVILLIER www.histoireetcollections.com Fans of the quirky and sometimes downright odd French military vehicles will love the latest two volumes in this fascinating series from H&C of Paris. In Vol.103 we have a comparison of the men and material of 1914 versus 1940 in the French Army and it makes for very interesting reading; if you can read French, that is (it’s actually pretty straightforward to understand what you’re looking at in the captions). In Vol.104 we have something similar but more focused on tanks, trucks and artillery; there’s a very useful twenty-page section on the Char B1s of the 8th Bataillon de Chars de Combat with some mouthwatering diorama ideas. Excellent productions and even if your French is rusty (like ours) still worth buying for the wealth of rare and unique photos.
LA JEEP DANS L’ARMEE FRANCAISE DE 1943 A 1954 TOME I
PAUL GAUJAC • ISBN 978-2352-502401 www.histoireetcollections.com www.casematepublishing.co.uk Here’s an interesting take on the Jeep; instead of the more usual focus on its use by US and British forces, this neat, 145+ page softback looks at the vehicle’s use with French fighting forces. And not just WW2 either as it goes right up to 1954 and France’s ill-fated involvement in Indochina, now Vietnam. From north-west Europe to the Mediterranean, we are treated to a widespread selection of Jeep photos, punchily reproduced on excellent quality paper. From page ninety-two onwards we have the ‘post-war’ portion of the book and it’s perhaps this, more offbeat look at the iconic vehicle, that is more interesting, if only for the rarity of the photographs. The Algerian War and in ‘Indochine’ (including, of course, Diên Biên Phu) are covered and the photos are fascinating; great ideas for future modelling projects.
THE MESSERSCHMITT BF109 EARLY SERIES (V1 TO E-9 INCLUDING THE T-SERIES), AIRFRAME & MINIATURE NO.5
RICHARD A FRANKS, VALIANT WINGS PUBLISHING www.valiant-wings.co.uk and from good bookshops; check www.adhbooks.com for further details. The next volume in this excellent and expanding series will look in detail at the early Bf109s and is certain to be a big hit with modellers. More details when we receive the book for review.
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Win these fantastic MPM Production Special Armour high quality injection kits Vidalwagen Road Transporter
The Vidalwagen was used to transport the V2 from the railhead to the field stores and then again to the firing troop transfer point, where the missile would be hoisted onto the Meillerwagen. It was lightweight, but very strong. The 46-foot long A-frame tubular design could easily support the 4,485 lbs (2040 kg) weight of the empty V2. The Vidalwagen was designed by Otto Daus, at that time chief constructor in the Tempo-works at Vidal & Sohn Co. It is a very elusive subject as very little informations remains about this trailer. All documents were destroyed after the war to give the impression that Vidal Co. was not a war factory.
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This is open to all our readers worldwide. You’ve got until 31st July to enter. Competition rules Employees/volunteers working for CMK, MPM Production and associated companies and their families are not permitted to enter. The first (correct) entry drawn will win. Entries are limited to one person per household/person. The winner’s name will be published in a future edition of Tamiya Model Magazine International. All entries received must reach ADH Publishing by 31st July when the draw takes place. Open to readers worldwide.
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New Releases A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!
What’s in the box?
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FORD ZAKSPEED TURBO CAPRI GR.5 WÜRTH www.hobbyco.net SCALE; 1:24 MATERIALS; IM, WS, CP, SVT, KIT NUMBER; 24329 Tamiya’s marvellous Zakspeed Capri is back once again, this time with new ‘Würth’ logos which change its appearance considerably. The mouldings are still pin-sharp which says something about the quality of Tamiya’s toolings. The kit was originally motorised but all that’s gone and we have just the sparse but excellent interior parts to enjoy. Decals are perfectly printed and the satin-chrome rims are spot-on. VERDICT; One of Tamiya’s coolest car kits makes a very welcome return in this superb sponsor-scheme. MN They don’t make racing cars like this any more! Fabulous 1970s kit, with a driver Front chassis location tab needs re-working so as not to protrude through the grille
AIRFIX, UK
HAWKER TYPHOON IB www.airfix.com SCALE; 1:72 MATERIALS; IM, WS KIT NUMBER; A02041 Airfix’s policy of completely re-tooling some of their classic kit subjects is very welcome, particularly when they are as nicely done as this. Over the four sprues of grey polystyrene (plus one of clear) we have some very fine surface detail and an impressive interior too; the main UC bay (which incorporates the cockpit floor) is one of the best in this scale and the cockpit is well done too, replicating the floating pilot’s seat very well. VERDICT; An extremely impressive production with great detail and lots of clever design touches, and amazing value at less than a tenner. MN Flat-spotted tyres, individually moulded rockets and rails, gun bay detail (wings require opening up for this) Criticise this little gem? No way!
HOBBYBOSS, CHINA GERMAN PZ.KPFW.I AUSF.F (VK.01) EARLY www.creativemodels.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; 83804 One hundred of the Panzer I ausf. F were originally planned but only thirty were built. Hobbyboss have made a tidy job of this kit which comes in their familiar sandy-yellow plastic plus brown, Kasteneque link and length tracks. The kit strikes a good balance between complexity and speed of build and the surface detail is subtly done. It’s overall grey for this one, so some creative weathering tricks can be employed to make the most of the tank’s unique profile. VERDICT; A crisp little kit of a charismatic vehicle that should be quick to build. MN
Great detail, photo-etched grilles, link-length tracks Care needed when assembling tracks for perfect alignment
HOBBYBOSS, CHINA
ISRAELI MERKAVA ARV www.creativemodels.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS KIT NUMBER; 82457 Here’s a really interesting version of the Merkava MBT if you don’t fancy building the turreted tank. This prototype recovery version is a huge slab of AFV and Hobbyboss have done an excellent job of the non-slip texture that coats much of the upper hull surfaces. The kit comes with articulated tracks and the detail throughout is sharp and perfectly moulded. VERDICT; An interesting variant and a brutally handsome machine. MN New hull with very good non-slip texturing Original vehicle was a prototype in reality and didn’t see combat
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Kit Reviews
STIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, YRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
AFV CLUB, TAIWAN
DORCHESTER ARMOURED COMMAND VEHICLE www.pocketbond.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS, SVT • KIT NUMBER; AF35227 The AEC 4x4 ACV was an armoured command vehicle that combined a heavily modified AEC Matador truck chassis with an armoured body. It was named 'Dorchester' after the luxury hotel in London; the vehicle was said to be very comfortable. Around 400 were built. AFV Club have taken this subject and given it an incredibly through treatment, the only thing not included being a full engine; just the lower portions are provided. Other than this, pretty much every other structure and piece of equipment from the axles to the interior lamps will be found in the box, making this a wonderfully involving and complex project. The real highlight is, of course, the command vehicle interior, with rotating chairs (complete with harness straps), map tables, radios, map lights and more. The tragedy is that much of this marvellous detail will be hidden, as the ACV has only two, rather narrow doors through which to view it! It might be possible to build the kit with the roof left unglued so the internals can be displayed at will. VERDICT; A fantastic production with detail on every surface, inside and out. Plenty of weathering opportunities too,as it served in the North African desert, in the hard-to-achieve 'Caunter' camouflage scheme. MN
AFV CLUB, TAIWAN
M109A2 HOWITZER www.pocketbond.co.uk SCALE; 1:35 • MATERIALS; IM, PE, WS, SVT • KIT NUMBER; AF35109 From time to time, there are little gluts of kit-subjects, for one reason or another. This is the case with the M109 self-propelled howitzer, with Tamiya issuing Italeri’s old but sound kit with extra parts, Kinetic’s all-new model from last year, a forthcoming kit from Riich Models (Bronco) and now, AFV Club’s contribution. So which is the best? It can’t be denied, AFV Club’s release is by far the most modern, comprehensively detailed and refined production of the bunch, although it will be interesting to see how it compares to Riich Models’ M109A6 Paladin when it is released. The kit comes with some superb detail touches (workable suspension via lateral torsion bars being just one example) although it’s not an overwhelmingly complicated kit in terms of parts-breakdown; a good balance. Tracks are one-piece vinyl and are as good as it gets in this material, with near-invisible mould part lines and excellent definition. The main gun barrel is a whopping aluminium item with a slightly gimmicky recoil action via a spring but the turret with its busy exterior is a masterful sub-assembly and a little kit in itself. Markings for vehicles from the Egyptian Army (desert yellow), Portuguese Army (overall OD) and two US Army machines (three and four-colour NATO schemes) are provided. VERDICT; This is a sophisticated production and will be a tough kit to beat. Tons of detail everywhere (the turret in particular) and excellent tracks are highlights. MN
Fantastic inside and out; not a beautiful machine, but a fascinating one, nonetheless
A handsome subject, very well executed. Fabulous detail as standard
Half-engine, but that’s not really a problem as it would be buried under the cabin floor anyway
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New Releases A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!
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AD; ACETATE DIALS, BB; BASE BOARD, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, CPS; CLEAR PLASTIC SHEET, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MR; METAL ROD, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VFP; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
AIRFIX, UK
AVRO LANCASTER B.III (SPECIAL) THE DAMBUSTERS From good model shops. www.airfix.com SCALE; 1:72 • MATERIALS; IM, WS • KIT NUMBER; A09007 The 70th anniversary of the May 1943 ‘Dambusters’ raids (Operation Chastise) has been down-played in the mass-media due to political sensitivity, but it’s still a deeply historic event that involved design genius, bravery and daring on an unimaginable scale. Airfix are paying tribute with the release of an all-new 1:72 kit of the specially adapted Lancaster B.III used by 617 Squadron in the operation and from an examination of the sprues, it is superb. The kit comes with a decent interior and very well done main undercarriage bays with detail on all surfaces and the bomb bay features all the parts to replicate the special equipment for the ‘Upkeep’ bouncing bomb. The mouldings are flash-free and look spoton, proportionally. Decals are provided for the 617 Squadron Lancasters of Flight Lieutenant Norman George Barlow DFC (RAAF) and Flight Lieutenant Joseph Charles McCarthy DFC (RCAF). VERDICT; A truly iconic subject and Airfix have done it proud with this release, timed perfectly for the 70th anniversary of Operation Chastise. Great detail and fine moulding abound and it will make a fine replica. MN
REVELL, EUROPE
STRV.122A/122B From good model shops. www.revell.eu SCALE; 1:72 • MATERIALS; IM, WS • KIT NUMBER; 03199 Revell’s 1:72 armour line is replete with excellent kits and the Swedish Leopard variant, the Stridsvagn 122A is another fantastic addition. You can tell by looking at the sprues that Revell’s designers have put a lot of creativity and fun into the kit and the detail is marvellous. The tracks are link and length and are very good representations of the real thing. Non-slip texture is present on the horizontal surfaces and the engine deck grilles are excellent. VERDICT; A fabulous little kit of a very cool Leopard variant with lots of fine detail and intelligent design solutions. The Swedish splinter-camouflage will really make this kit an eyecatcher, despite its diminutive size! MN
A good boxful of parts, great detail and two markings-options; no doubt, more will follow.
Very finely moulded parts, delicate surface detail, excellent tracks and no less than eight decal-options
External panel lines could be a tad finer, but still within acceptable limits and will look much less apparent under a layer of paint.
Not a big problem, but a commander figure would have been the perfect finishing touch
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MODELLING REFERENCES TI 67 TIRAN
TI 67 TIRAN
PHOTO WALK-AROUND To coincide with the recent release by Tamiya of the Israeli TI 67 variant of
the classic Soviet T-55, Zak Sex brings us a walk-around of this old warhorse from the IDF armour museum in Latrun, Israel
E
xcepting the German Wehrmacht, who pressed many hundreds of captured French, Russian and British vehicles into service for the Reich, the Israeli Defence Forces stand alone in having utilised so much of their opponents’ equipment. Having captured vast amounts of small arms, artillery and tanks during the major conflicts of the Six Day and Yom Kippur wars and additional quantities during the invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the IDF analysed and modified former Syrian and Egyptian weapons to suit the specific requirements of their own troops. The Soviet T-54 and T-55 were no exception, receiving major makeovers before being reissued to the armoured corps. The Russian T-55 became the ‘TI 67 Tiran’ in Israeli service and while retaining its original powerplant in the form of a variant of the V-12 diesel engine, the IDF replaced the Russian 100mm main gun with a licence-built copy of the L7 105mm anti-tank gun. On the exterior of this main battle
tank, the Israelis added extra stowage boxes and bins around the turret and rear of the vehicle. These not only allowed for carrying the sleeping bags, tarpaulins and baggage that seem mandatory on all IDF vehicles but also radically altered the appearance and silhouette of this vehicle, thereby reducing incidents of friendly fire during combat. Other distinctive touches included such as the quintessential IDF rubberised mudguards, the addition to the turret of extra machine gun mounts for a heavy .50cal machine gun mounted directly above the main tank gun, two .3inch machine gun mounts at the commander and loaders hatches and even the addition of an old Sherman tank gunner's sight welded to the fore of the commanders position. These vehicles, having served in the IDF for over two decades, were not destined to see the scrapman's cutting torch but instead a number of them saw out their days with the South Lebanese Army in the so called 'buffer
zone' between South Lebanon and northern Israel. These tanks had the L7 main guns removed and their Soviet 100mm anti-tank guns re-instated but otherwise kept all the other modifications, while another batch of Tiran with their L7 guns intact managed to find their way to south America and are still serving with the defence forces of Uruguay. A number of these Tirans also have welded numbers and empty mountings for reactive armour which was not included in the sales package. The Tiran story does not end here however and has rather bizarrely been the basis for the up-armouring of Chinese Type 69 tanks and somewhat ironically, the Iranian up-armouring of their T-55 fleet utilising reactive-armour tiles and an Iranian copy of the L7 105mm gun. It is rather telling that the Iranians, whose Revolutionary Guard and proxy forces in the form of Hezbollah, would compliment their Israeli enemies by imitating this practical and effective modification and update of the T-55. ●
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MODELLING REFERENCES TI 67 TIRAN
Mini Review... EDUARD 1:48 I-16 Type 10 PROFIPACK KIT NO.8148 UK import/distribution; eduard.com
Eduard’s lovely little 1:48 I-16 is back on release as a ProfiPACK edition which means it comes with a handy photo-etched sheet and the invaluable pre-cut canopy masks. Fantastic detail on the plastic parts and four attractive colour schemes.
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KIT PREVIEW EDUARD 1:48 SPITFIRE MK.IXC LATE ● KIT NO.8281
The parts-breakdown suggest further versions in the future.
Port cockpit half with cut-out pilot door aperture.
SUPER SUPERMARINE! Eduard’s all-new 1:48 Spitfire Mk.IXc can be built from the box, or with a pile of extras that’ll really make it stand out
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duard’s all new Spitfire is here! To say that this is an anticipated kit would be a major understatement; Spitfire modellers have been jumping with joy since it was announced! The trouble with Spitfire as a scalemodelling subject is that it’s a very ‘analysed’ aircraft and there are plenty of people who are willing to ‘contribute’ to discussions of accuracy; kit manufacturers have to get it right! Eduard certainly seem to have done precisely that and this is a very special kit indeed. The airframe sports exquisitely subtle lines of
little indentations to depict flush rivets and they look great; too distinct in the raw plastic, but this kit is meant to be painted! Panel lines and access hatches etc., are represented by delicately engraved lines that will respond perfectly to a light oil paint colour-wash to add a little extra emphasis. The cockpit as standard is extremely comprehensive but if you want to go that much further, Eduard offer a more refined (and more complex) resin replacement in their ‘Brassin’ range. The Brassin cockpit is joined by resin exhaust outlets, wheels/tyres and a whole
suite of photo-etched parts should you wish to really go to town on your kit. Gilding the lily? It’s up to you! As much as we all love these add-ons, the standard model will build into an absolutely gorgeous replica of the Mk.IXc and we think Eduard are onto a winner. Full build coming soon to TMMI. ● MN MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:48 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM, PE, WS AVAILABILITY: www.eduard.com TMMI’S OPINION? A stunning, modern kit of the Spitfire Mk.IXc, what can better that?
Airframe ‘belly’ showing the fine exterior detail.
Cockpit wall with raised detailing.
Plastic cockpit bulkhead showing off its fine detail.
An example of the plastic detail parts. The standard kit-plastic exhausts are excellent if you don’t want to buy the resin add-ons. Photo-etched brass sets are also on release for this kit.
The Brassin exhausts (648099) feature fantastic weld-seam detail and are hollow-ended.
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New Releases
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The latest photo-etched sets, resin parts, figures and accessories to enhance your scale models...
What’s in the box?
AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLAST MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL ATL-134 1:35 KaJaPa w/sprockets
ATL-138 1:35 T-90 without rubber pads
AK INTERACTIVE, SPAIN
ATL-137 1:35 T-90 steel track with rubber pads
www.creativemodels.co.uk MODELLING MATERIALS AK's newest six-colour, acrylic paint-set is for modern British, German, American and Iraqi AFVs in Iraq and Afghanistan and comes in easy to use 17ml plastic bottles. You can now get pre-coloured primers in handy 60ml bottles, plus acrylic paint thinner too. MN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN COLOURS (AK558), SURFACE PRIMER GREY 60ML (AK175), ACRYLIC THINNER 60ML (AK712), SURFACE PRIMER DARK YELLOW 60ML (AK176)
ATL-138 1:35 M50/51 Super Sherman
ATL-140 1:35 M108/9 Paladin ‘late’ type
MIG PRODUCTIONS, SPAIN
FRIULMODEL, HUNGARY
www.friulmodel.hu 1:35 ARMOUR MODELLING ACCESSORIES The newest Friulmodel track-sets to arrive at TMMI are for the M108/M109 Paladin (several kits of this vehicle available), Kanonenjagdpanzer 'KaJaPa', T-90 with and without rubber trackpads and the M50/51 Super Sherman, The sets employ fine metal castings for the articulated links plus a roll of brass wire for the pins, enabling full hinging and easy assembly. MN KANONENJAGDPANZER (ATL-134), T-90 STEEL TRACK WITHOUT RUBBER (ATL-136), T-90 STEEL TRACK WITH RUBBER (ATL-137), M50/51 SUPER SHERMAN (ATL-138), M108 PALADIN (ATL-140)
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www.creativemodels.co.uk MODELLING MATERIALS Mig Productions have concocted some fabulously gloopy and gritty acrylic 'mud' in various shades, ideal for dioramas and vehicle undersides. It comes in six shades and two textures (Rough and Fine) and is pre-mixed, so all the modeller needs to do is apply in a creative manner. More on these in TMMI soon. MP now offer their own decal solutions and we'll give these a spin soon too. MN SUB-SAHARA WET MUD ROUGH TEXTURE (P507, PICTURED), SUB-SAHARA WET MUD FINE TEXTURE (P506), EUROPE WET MUD FINE TEXTURE (P502), EUROPE WET MUD ROUGH TEXTURE (P503), EUROPE DRY MUD ROUGH TEXTURE (P501), EUROPE DRY MUD FINE TEXTURE (P500) DECAL SET (P251), DECAL SOFTENER (P252)
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ION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, R TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
TAMIYA, JAPAN
www.tamiya.com www.hobbyco.net ACRYLIC PAINTS Time for a quick catch-up on the most recent additions to Tamiya's XF range of acrylic paints and materials. These paints are formulated with ultra-fine pigments and airbrush beautiful and can be hand-painted with some thinning MN XF-80 ROYAL LIGHT GRAY, XF-81 DARK GREEN 2 (RAF), XF-82 OCEAN GRAY 2 (RAF), XF-83 MEDIUM GRAY 2 (RAF), XF-85 RUBBER BLACK, XF-86 FLAT CLEAR.
VALLEJO, SPAIN
www.creativemodels.co.uk ACRYLIC PAINTS Several useful new shades are on release from Vallejo in their airbrushable 'Model Air' range. Ideal for modellers of USAF, Luftwaffe and modern military subjects! MN USAF Brown FS 30219 (71.125), USAF Medium Grey FS 36320 (71.120), USAF Green FS 34092 (71.124), USAF Dark Grey FS 36081 (71.123), USAF Light Grey FS 36622 (71.121) Cam. Grey RAL 7027 (71.118), Cam. Grey-Green RAL 7008 (71.116), Cam. Brown RAL 8020 (71.117), White-Grey RAL 9002 (71.119) IDF Green FS 34227 (71.126) NATO Black RAL 9021/FS 37030 (71.251), NATO Brown RAL 8027/FS 30051 (71.249)
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New Releases
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The latest photo-etched sets, resin parts, figures and accessories to enhance your scale models...
What’s in the box?
AD; ACETATE DIALS, CC; CAST CERAMIC (PLASTER), CMA; CAST METAL ALLOY, CP; CHROMED PARTS, DT; DRY TRANSFER (DECALS), EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LCC; LASER CUT CARD, LLT; LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS, MC; METAL CHAIN, MMA; MACHINED METAL ALLOY, MW; METAL WIRE, MT; METAL TUBING, NM; NYLON MESH, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PCM; PRE-CUT MASKS, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING), VF; VINYL FIGURES, VF; VACUUM FORMED (PLASTIC), WC; WOVEN CORD, WS; WATERSLIDE (DECALS)
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
www.eduard.com www.creativemodels.co.uk www.hannants.co.uk www.lsamodels.co.uk This month, as we previewed in the last issue of TMMI, Italeri's superb new 1:72 Sunderland flying-boat kit gets no less than four sets of photo-etched metal, inside and out. The cabin, bomb racks, exterior (windows, cowlings and more) all get detail enhancements in brass, and for an impressive diorama scene, a set of maintenance platforms are also on offer. Exterior surface panels are on the way soon too. Airfix's recent 1:48 Lynx Mk.88 also gets a suit of PE add-ons for its exterior, interior and seat-harnesses. AFV Club's excellent LVT-4 Water Buffalo gets ammo cans and PE inside and out, and as always, there's a pile of extremely useful pre-cut, kabuki-tape masking sets on offer too. MN PHOTO-ETCHED METAL DETAIL SETS 1:72 SETS; Sunderland Mk.I interior self-adhesive (73472) for Italeri Sunderland Mk.I bomb racks (72551) for Italeri Sunderland Mk.I exterior (72553) for Italeri Sunderland Mk.I maintenance platforms (72554) for Italeri Bf110G-2 Weekend (73471) for Eduard 1:48 SETS; Voyager Space Probe (48761) for Hasegawa Lynx Mk.88 exterior (48752) for Airfix Lynx Mk.88 interior self-adhesive (49625) for Airfix Lynx Mk.88 seatbelts (49624) for Airfix CF-5A/CF-116 interior self-adhesive (49620) for Kinetic CF-5A/CF-116 exterior self-adhesive (48751) for Kinetic 1:35 SETS; Canadian AVGP (36232) for Trumpeter IDF Merkava Mk.IIID (36242) for Meng LVT-4 .50cal boxes colour (36248) for AFV Club LVT-4 .30cal boxes colour (36247) for AFV Club LVT-4 .50cal interior (36240) for AFV Club LVT-4 .50cal exterior (36234) for AFV Club EDUARD ZOOM 1:72 Sea Harrier FRS.1 self-adhesive (SS457) for Italeri Bf109E interior self-adhesive (SS453) for Airfix EDUARD MASKS 1:72 EF-2000 single-seater (CX344) for Hasegawa Bf109F (CX350) for Zvezda F-102A (CX352) for Meng 1:48 F-35B (EX377) for Kitty Hawk Bf109F (EX379) for Zvezda T-28D Trojan (EX381) for Roden 1:35 L4500 Büssing NAG wheels (XT211) for AFV Club BRASSIN 1:48 Resin P-51 wheels (648092) for Tamiya Resin MiG-23M/MF wheels (649089) for Trumpeter Resin/PE MiG-29 cockpit (648091) for Academy Resin/PE Spitfire cockpit (648100) for Eduard
1:48 MiG-29 cockpit
1:35 LVT-4 .50cal boxes
1:35 LVT-4 .50cal boxes
1:48 Voyager Space Probe set
1:48 Voyager Space Probe set 1:72 Sunderland Mk.I bomb racks
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I bomb racks
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I maintenance platforms
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I maintenance platforms
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I interior self-adhesive
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I interior self-adhesive
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I interior self-adhesive
1:72 Sunderland Mk.I interior self-adhesive
1:48 MiG-29 cockpit
1:48 MiG-29 cockpit
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By the time you read this, I’ll be in Japan for the 52nd Shizuoka Hobby Show, the biggest event on the Japanese scale modelling calender where all the major kit manufacturers come together at the huge ‘Twin Messe’ hall to show off the new releases for the year. Tamiya’s big news in 2013 is, of course, the 1:32 F4U-1 Corsair ‘Birdcage Canopy’ (announced last issue) and I will be picking up the pre-production kits for the TMMI review, from my colleagues at Tamiya. I say ‘kits’ in the plural, because as well as the review for the magazine, I’ll be leading an ADH Publishing ‘How To Build’ book on the model. I have to admit I’m very excited about this project; it’ll be a mountain of work but what a privilege to get my hands on this new kit before anyone else! Sorry for gloating just then, but I couldn’t help myself... So, I’ll be bringing you a detailed account of my visit to Japan next issue and don’t worry, I won’t put too many food and drink photos in my report!
See you again on June 20th
CAMOUFLAGE PROFILE GUIDE, 1945 GERMAN COLORS AK INTERACTIVE www.creativemodels.co.uk This is a new, 70+ page soft backed book from Mig Jimenez’s AK Interactive company that provides pages of extremely well executed colour illustrations of WW2 German tanks, assault guns, halftracks, armoured cars and more. The emphasis is on camouflage colour variations with the most visually appealing schemes on show for modellers to replicate. There’s a small modelling section at the back, making this a nice collection of AFV ‘eye-candy’ for those looking for inspiration for their camo patterns.
1:35 TYPE 10 MBT ON THE WAY!
Sneaked out without much fanfare before the Shizuoka Hobby Show, Tamiya's next new 1:35 armour kit will be the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force Type 10 Main Battle Tank. It's all new of course and it looks like it'll be stunner. More news very soon!
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KIT PREVIEW
THREE IRON LADDIES
MOEBIUS MODELS 1:8 IRON MAN MK.III (KIT NO. 930), IRON MAN MK.VI (KIT NO.922), IRON MAN WAR MACHINE (KIT NO.932)
ENOUGH TO SMELT YOUR HEART!
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TMMI's Editor pops the lids on Moebius Models' 1:8 Iron Man kits
he recent Marvel Studios' Iron Man movies have inspired Moebius Models of Florida, USA to create some superb 1:8 kits of the character’s various evolutions using not resin or vinyl, but the very modeller-friendly injection-moulded polystyrene as the base material. Each kit comes in an attractive box with dramatic illustrations adorning the top and sides; the reverse face of each package shows the built up model which makes a very useful painting reference. Moebius have incorporated an impressively high level of detail in the mouldings, which are executed to a high standard with no flash, short-shots or visible ejector-pin
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marks. The kits strike a near perfect balance of complexity and detail versus ease of assembly and will satisfy advanced builders and the relative newcomer alike. Painting the Iron Men will, of course, require some skill, as the suits need to have a good quality gloss finish and the boundaries between the red/gold and metallic grey/silver need to be neat for an attractive final result. The instructions are extremely well put together with clear and easy to follow instructions supplemented by written directions which is always welcome and helps to fully clarify the process. The painting guide doesn't just suggest colours, it also
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discusses weathering and highlighting techniques, making the whole 'feel' of these kits professional and enjoyable; you can tell they were created by enthusiasts! These three figures are very welcome indeed and Moebius Models have done a wonderful job of them. Whether you buy one or all three, you'll have a lot of fun building and painting them. ● MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:8 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IM AVAILABILITY: Good model shops. www.moebiusmodels.com TMMI’S OPINION? Great subjects and beautifully executed kits with excellent instructions.
Iron Man ‘War Machine’
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NEXT ISSUE The next issue of TMMI is July 2013 (No.213), out on June 20th 2013
IT'S SHIZUOKA SHOWTIME!
TMMI's Editor flies east to attend the 52nd Shizuoka Hobby Show, home-city of scale modelling in Japan!
BRILLIANT BERLINETTA Tamiya's 1:12 kit-form Enzo Ferrari with spectacular Scale Motorsport carbonfibre and photo-etch treatment
LARGE-SCALE LUSTY
Airfix's 1:350 HMS Illustrious full-build, in a seascape with airwing aboard ...AND MUCH MORE, OF COURSE!
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The last word... Fabulous Ford from the ‘70s
ENDEARINGLY UGLY! With bland ‘Eurotrucks’ all looking the same, it’s a breath of fresh air to see this American classic once again!
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MT is a kit company name perhaps more familiar to TMMI’s older readers? They are an US manufacturer who created some iconic American vehicles over the decades, perhaps most famously, an expansive range of classic US trucks, all in 1:25 – not 1:24 – naturally. One of the coolest in my opinion is the Ford C-600 truck (actually an C-800 in the kit), a real workhorse that has seen many incarnations and a vehicle whose ‘face’ has an endearing grimace that gives it real character. The kit was originally released in the 1970s and thanks to AMT’s Round Two programme of re-issues, we can
enjoy it all over again in fresh plastic, sparkly new chrome and re-printed decals. It’s moulded very much in the style of the time and lacks the microscopic precision of today’s kits, but this having been said, it’s actually very well detailed and in no way crude or simplified. The model comes with a comprehensive engine, element-by-element ladder chassis, drive train plus rooftop lights for the cabin and some very creative decals for ‘Nuclear Waste Removal’ and a host of ‘Radioactive’ emblems! Very fun. This is a classic AMT production of great-looking American truck and I love it for its character. ●
Available now from Creative Models; www.creativemodels.co.uk
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MR Models 1:35 BT-7A conversion www.mrmodellbau.com.com
AMT also offer a ‘Pepsi’ truck of the same basic vehicle
If you have Tamiya’s 1:35 BT-7 Model 1935 and want to do something a little different with it, look no further than MR Model’s new resin set that converts the kit to the Russian artillery-support tank. This used a 76.2mm howitzer; fewer than 180 were built making rather rare. This set is my ‘Choice’ this month as I was immediately taken by the beautiful detail captured in the resin and the flawless castings, plus it’s designed for a fantastic Tamiya kit! Available direct, and from Wanamaker Hobbies in the USA; www.wanamakerguns.com
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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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Aircraft Specials
MiG Alley - Air to Air Combat Over Korea (SC) Davis. A pictorial record of the American pilots and their aircraft who ran up a 10 to 1 victory ratio over the MiG-15.In all, 976 "North Korean" aircraft were shot down in the three years of the Korean War. This title gives a history of the Air War in Korea, as well as the pilots own words of what it was like to fly the F-86 Sabre (also F-82, F-51D, F9F-3, B-29, & F3D-2) against North Korean and Soviet pilots. Illustrated with 145 photos, 7 maps, 28 drawings, 40 full color drawings; 80 pgs. SS6020 Planes, Names & Dames Volume 2: Korea (SC) Davis. The art of decorating the front section of military aircraft goes back to the First World War. It was a way of personalizing a piece of machinery that one depended on every day. The theme went from patriotism to the latest trend in music to sex (girls), and this sort of art appeared on every type of aircraft. This title covers military aircraft nose art of the post war period including the Korean War and the late 50s. Extensively covers the wide variety of personal and mission markings carried by the F-80, F-84, F-86, B-29, F- 51s and other planes in Korea. Illustrated with 239 b/w and 47 color photos, 64 pages. SS6058 Red Ladies in Waiting (SC) Stapfer. This title is considered by the author as a retrospective of the early 1990s, the ex-Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc. The former Soviet Union had a number of facilities to store and display aircraft, including complexes at Khodinka, Ramenskoye and Tushino. Includes coverage of facilities in Hungary and former East Germany, as well as US aircraft that found their way into Soviet/Eastern Bloc service. Illustrated with 213 b/w and 56 color photos; 64 pages. 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
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Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow (HB) Thompson. Dramatic firsthand accounts by the pilots, radar observers, and gunners who saw combat aboard the first dedicated US night fighter in WWII fill this unique volume, the first in Squadron/Signal's new Combat Chronicles series that brings you actionpacked, eye-witness war stories, interviews, and firsthand reminiscences from the front lines. In this volume we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face of air combat. Northrop was able to come up with designs for a new, specially designated night fighter and a contract for what was to become the P-61 Black Widow was signed on 11 January 1941. After the first production aircraft rolled off the assembly line in October 1943, the P-61 went on to operate in the European, Pacific, China-Burma-India, and Mediterranean Theaters of the war. Experience WWII as it was seen by the men in the cockpit of this history-making radar-equipped night interceptor. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages. 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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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