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Modellers

0206 Blue/Grey
Editor’s Choice: 0207 Sand
0208 Dust
Enamel Washes from 0209 Oil Stain
0210 Rust
Humbrol
Consistency is as you would expect from a
Humbrol continue to expand their range of ‘filter’ like this, although the pigment can be seen
modelling products with the introduction of this if you let it settle, so always shake the bottle well
series of enamel-based washes. Each shade before use (ensuring the cap is tightly on, we’ve
comes in the standard 28ml screw-top bottle and all been there!). I must say that when you first use
the series thus far is as follows: these you may well be sent back a few decades,
because is it me, or do these have the same
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0202 White back in the 1970s!
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Now available Real Update

surface or interior detail, well now the
kit features nicely engraved detail on
clean framework etc. moulded into the
main canopy and gun cupolas.
Valiant Wings Publishing’s third title both wings and fuselage and this is Its been over a decade since the
in the Airframe Album series on the Italeri’s recent spate of ‘Historic combined with a new sprue offering original kit was last out and the new
CAC Boomerang is now readily Upgrade’ kits has been a bit hit and a completely updated interior. You price of £24.99 is over three times
available. The book offers a wealth miss, with some having new parts get a fret of etched brass for the belts what it was back then, but this has
of historical images plus modern but retaining things like raised panel and instrument panel and a superb been the only option for the type in
photographs of airframes before, lines, and others being little more decal sheet offering three Luftwaffe 1:72 since it was first released in 1978
during and after restoration, 3D than cleaning up the moulds. Well (SeenotGruppe 3, 2x SeenotStaffeln and this upgrade is at last worthy of the
isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz, this is certainly not the case with 7), one French (Flottille F.9) and one title. Basically, if you are a Luftwaffe fan
colour profiles by Richard J. Caruana their recent release of the ‘revised’ Spanish (Escuadrilla de Salvamento working in 1:72, you will now want to
and lists of all Boomerang kits, Dornier Do 24T kit (#1323). Those 595) options; by the way, the painting add this kit to you ‘to do’ pile.
accessories and decals available in who remember the kit originally will instruction are also now in colour. Even
1:32, 1:48 and 1:72 scales recall the almost total lack of any the clear sprue is updated, with nice
Released in mid-July 2013 it retail
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 Peregrine go digital
US publishers Peregrine Publishing are
known for their series of walkaround photo
essay titles, well they have now moved
this style of book from print to digital and
are offering walkaround photo CDs. The
CDs offer jpeg images and there is a list
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More Micro Wings

04934 Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless
04935 Bell P-39Q Airacobra
These were all new toolings when Revell first released
them in 1973, not the Crown kits as most thought, and
Revell continue their schedule of reissuing their 1:144
although they are lacking in detail and showing their age
aircraft kits with the recent release of the following:
as far as surface detail etc. goes, they are still better in
04928 N.A. P-51B Mustang
most instances than any other manufacturers’ attempts in
04929 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
the scale before or since.
04930 Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Each kit retails for £1.99 and can be purchased from all
04931 Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
good model and hobby shops. For more information on
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the entire Revell range visit www.revell.de
04933 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat

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For contact details etc. see the events page elsewhere in this edition.
UK September 22nd - IPMS Fenland & Spalding Model
September 1st - East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show Club Wings & Things at Spalding Girls High School
at Driffield Showground, East Yorkshire
September 1st - Aero Space & Vehicle Club Scale EUROPE
Model Show & Competition at The Leisure Centre, September 7th - International Small Scale
Wombourne Convention at Westmünsterlandhalle, Germany
September 7th - West Cornwall Model Show at St. September 8th - Scale World International Modelling
Johns Hall, Penzance Convension at Krtisven 25, Belgium
September 8th - Model Spectacular 2103 at Sutton September 28th & 29. - eDay, Prague, Czech
Coldfield Town Hall Republic
September 21st - IPMS Farnborough Modelfest 2013
at Kings International College, Camberley

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 KWIK BUILD
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER
Built & Written by Alan Price from the UK

SPECIFICATION:
Special Hobby 1:72 Seafire FR Mk 47
Kit No: SH72
Materials: IM72099
Last of
the Line
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and Special
Hobby stockists worldwide
Price Guide £14.50

BEFORE STARTING:
● Humbrol Liquid Poly
● Tamiya Masking Tape
● Sprue Cutters
● Tweezers
● Scalpel
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Surfacer 500
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Dissolved Putty
● Johnson’s Klear I’d never built a late mark Spitfire/Seafire before so I was really looking forward
● Microscale Micro Set and Sol Decal Solution to this build. Neither had I had the pleasure of building a Special Hobby kit so
● Microscale Micro Kristal Klear
● Microscale Micro Flat this was a double first for me.

T
DIMENSIONS: 1:1 he kit comes in a surprisingly large with the cockpit. Take note of the instructions,
Span - 36ft 11in (11.25m) top-opening box and is packed with as the correct rear bulkhead needs to be
Length - 34ft 4in (10.46m)
Height - 12ft 9in (3.89m) four grey-coloured sprues plus one selected early on. The interior is nicely detailed
clear. Parts are of very nice quality, and goes together easily. The fuselage
DIMENSIONS: 1:72 especially when you consider sidewalls are well detailed and careful painting
Span - 156.3mm this is a low volume kit. There are also a lot is required to bring out this detail. I used Tamiya
Length - 145.3mm
Height - 54mm of parts, there seem to be enough parts to XF-71 Cockpit Green, which is pretty close to
make practically any late Spitfire/Seafire here. the RAF colour though it would seem some
AIRBRUSHES USED: Different rudders, guns, radiators, propellers, Seafire cockpits were black. The camera
Iwata HP-B Plus the list goes on. A simple but effective A5-size windows need to be put in before closing the
For UK distribution and availability visit www.
airbrushes.com instruction booklet is included with colour fuselage, I painted the back of these black to
call-outs for Gunze-Sangyo paints. A very nice avoid looking into the empty interior. Fuselage
PAINTS USED: decal sheet by Aviprint completes the package. fit is good with only a little Mr Surfacer being
Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic:
H074 Sky The decals provide two sets of roundels in both necessary on the seams. The engine bulges
H333 Extra Dark Sea Grey WWII and postwar colours; the instructions need to be fitted to the cowling, which is where
H413 RLM 04 Yellow explain this is because contemporary colour things could have got tricky as these are a
Humbrol enamel: photographs show the colours looking dull, complex curved shape but they went on
11 Silver possibly due to fading, and the modeller is thus very nicely.
33 Matt Black
34 Matt White given the choice of colours – a nice touch. The wing is an equally straightforward
56 Aluminium On with the build then, inevitably this begins assembly, no fold option is given but this would
78 Matt Cockpit Green

Tamiya Color acrylic:

X-25 Clear Green
“Take note of the instructions, as the
X-27 Clear Red
XF-1 Black
correct rear bulkhead needs to be
XF-64 Red-Brown selected early on”
XF-69 NATO Black
XF-71 Cockpit Green

REFERENCES
● Spitfire: A Documentary History by A. Price
(Book Club Associates/McDonald & Jane’s 1977)
● Spitfire - A Look Back Over the Gate: A Pictorial
Tribute to British Gate Guards by R.C. Coulson (R.
C. Coulson 1994 ISBN: 0-9523825-0-4)
● Spitfires and Polished Metal: Restoring the
Classic Fighter by G. Moss & B. McKee (Airlife
Publishing 1999 ISBN: 1-85310-720-4)
● Spitfire: Their History and how to model them
by R. Cross & G. Scarborough, Classic Aircraft
No.1 (Patrick Stephens Ltd 1971
ISBN: 0-85059-082-5)
● Spitfire The History by E.B. Morgan & E.
Shacklady (Key Publishing 1987
ISBN: 0-946219-48-6)

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 KWIK BUILD
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

Plane Facts
The naval version of the Spitfire started with the Seafire Ib (Type 340), which was a Spitfire VB abapted for FAA use. It had the 1,415
hp Merlin 46, no wing fold but a hook and slinging points and 266 were converted. The Seafire IIc (Type 357) had catapult spools,
strengthened landing gear, the 1,645 hp Merlin 32 and a four-blade propeller. The type used the new ‘universal wing’ and 262 were built by
Supermarine with an additional 110 by Westland. The Seafire III (Type 358) featured a manual double-fold wing and the 1,585 hp Merlin
55M engine and 870 were built by Westland, plus 350 by Cunliffe-Owen. The Seafire XV (Type 377 & 386) was the first Griffon-powered
version, using the 1,850 hp Griffon VI and four-blade propeller, it had symmetric radiators and was really a cross between the Seafire Mk
III and a Spitfire Mk XII; 390 were built. The Seafire XVII (Type 384) had increased fuel capacity, a cut-down dorsal fuselage and bubble
hood. Just 232 were built as the end of WWII curtailed production. The Seafire 45 (Type 388) was based on the Spitfire F Mk 21 and either
had the Griffon 61 with a five-blade propeller or the Griffon 85 with contra-rotating propellers, it had a fixed wing with four 20mm cannon
and 50 were built. The penultimate Seafire was the F Mk 46 (Type 388) and this was a navalised version of the Spitfire F Mk 22, with
just 24 being built. The final Seafire was the FR Mk 47 (Type 388), a navalized Spitfire F Mk 24 fitted with hydraulically folding wings, a
carburettor air intake just behind the propeller and increased fuel capacity. The type fought in Malaya and Korea and 140 were built.

have increased manufacturing costs a lot, I and the undercarriage doors cleaned up and idea as the decals were a bit thin
suspect. A little trimming here and there was painted. I managed to break the tailwheel and translucent.
needed to get a good fit to the fuselage but from its strut so had to repair that before To prepare for decals I airbrushed the model
nothing excessive and once assembled again painting. The next job was one I had not with Microscale Micro Gloss, I’ve stopped
only a little Mr Surfacer was required to smooth been looking forward to, the black and white using Klear now and have been using Micro
everything out. With the tail and wings on the identification stripes. I worked out that these Gloss exclusively, it's great stuff and so tough,
build was almost complete. I finished off with seemed to be 12 inches wide, which equates it seems to be impervious to everything other
the radiators and the cannon barrels, then gave to 4mm in 1:72. I cut some strips from Tamiya than airbrush cleaner. The decals went on
the whole build a good polish with 3600 Micro- Masking Tape to the correct width but before beautifully although as mentioned the roundels
mesh used wet. The tailwheel protector was masking there was a slight complication. The were a little thin, so the demarcation between
made up from the kit V-shaped part and a piece underwing serials were partly painted over by Sky and EDSG was noticeable. As the
of brass wire to add strength to this otherwise the stripes and Special Hobby only provide underside roundels were not used, I doubled
delicate area. I added the gunsight to the the exposed section. This is cut to fit round the them up on the fuselage, which got rid of this
front of the cockpit but first replaced the solid undercarriage well so there is no margin for problem. The decals were sealed with another
reflector with one cut from some clear plastic error – the stripes have to go in exactly the right coat of gloss then the panel lines were given
sheet. With the front of the canopy added it was place. I made a template from tracing paper to a wash with well-thinned Humbrol 33 Black. A
time to paint. the exact width of the number and used this to coat of Microscale Micro Flat followed. I then
First step was to prime the surface with locate the stripes on the wing. Once masked used some Winsor and Newton oils, white
Mr Surfacer, which was then cut back with up, the white was airbrushed. The masking was and Naples Yellow, to fade the EDSG upper
3600 grit Micro-mesh. Onto this now went a then added to cover the white stripes and the surfaces a bit. Some chipping was added round
pre-shade with Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black. The black was applied. The result = perfect stripes. the wing root and exhaust stains were added
underside was painted with Gunze-Sangyo The fuselage was done in a similar manner with some thin Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black.
H074 Sky, applied well thinned with Xtracrylix though I had to make templates for the serial Additional staining gave a worn look to things
thinner to allow some of the pre-shading numbers, which were not over-painted. Having using a mix of Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown and
to show thought. The next evening this done this I then realised that the roundels would XF-1 Flat Black. With the final parts added, a
was masked off and the top surfaces were be over the wing stripes and the black and second light coat of flat sealed everything, the
airbrushed with Gunze-Sangyo H333 Extra white was bound to show through the white canopy was added, navigation lights painted
Dark Sea Grey. area of the roundel. A quick mask was made up and the build was complete. ●
I decided to get the remaining parts and the area where the roundel was to go was
organised now so the propeller was assembled airbrushed white. This turned out to be a good

FINAL VERDICT
Well, this was a thoroughly enjoyable build. Yes, these kits are a little more work than a mainstream one, but the result is worth it. Special Hobby has
produced a super kit here and the end result is a superb late-model Seafire. I posted some pictures of this on Hyperscale and several people thought it
was the Airfix 1:48 kit – I think that says it all. Highly recommended.

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Built & Written by Libor Jekl from the Czech Republic

Würger over Africa

SPECIFICATION:
Zvezda 1:72 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-4
Kit No: 7304
Materials: IM
Availability: The Hobby Company Ltd (UK
Importer) and Zvezda stockists worldwide
Price Guide £7.50
Zvezda continue their ‘snap-fit’ series with yet another WWII iconic aircraft,
BEFORE STARTING: because after releasing the Bf 109F (See Iss.97) they have now brought out
● Loctite Super Attak Precision cyanoacrylate
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S
the Fw 190A-4. Although a Fw 190 kit in 1:72 appears in the production list of
● Tamiya masking tape virtually all model companies, the A-4 version from a mainstream manufacturer
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty
● Tweezers (various types) surprisingly hasn’t appeared to date, though it is pretty easily to convert the
● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades Tamiya A-3 kit.

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● Microscale Micro Set and Sol decal solutions
espite it's simplified nature with finely perforated metal sheet, delicate
DIMENSIONS: 1:1 Zvezda’s 'snap-fit' concept has ribs and the protruding gun barrels/tubes.
Span - 10.51m
Length - 9.00m gained a number of fans, myself The surface detail is fine and restrained,
Height - 3.95m included, and this latest addition especially on the cowling and bulged gun
seems to be even better than covers; however, Zvezda have omitted
DIMENSIONS: 1:72 the previous one. The kit is packed in a the raised ribs on the control surfaces and
Span - 145.9mm
Length - 125mm rather inconspicuous side-opening (soft) these look a bit odd as they are completely
Height - 54.8mm
box and consists of 30 parts on two sprues plain. Zvezda has also confused the type
moulded in a grey-coloured plastic with a of main wheels as those provided in the
AIRBRUSHES USED:
Iwata HP-BH clear sprue holding the single canopy piece. box were employed on later versions, while
For UK distribution and availability visit www. The relatively high parts count obviously the early models used perforated hubs.
airbrushes.com
Gabbert Triplex does not correspond to the established The canopy is extremely cleanly moulded
For worldwide distribution and availability visit concept for 'snap-fit' kits in the past, but it's and crystal clear with fine raised framing.
www.gabbert-airbrush.de
in line with the standard set by Zvezda for It is a pity therefore that the undisturbed
their first (Yak-3) kit. The parts breakdown view afforded by the canopy does highlight
PAINTS USED:
Alclad II lacquer: allows easy assembly, but unlike for the rather basic interior detail, although
ALC-115 Semi-Matt Aluminium instance the HobbyBoss 'Easy Kit' range the basic equipment such as the cockpit
Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic: the main joint lines follow the real joints tub, control column, seat and head armour
H11 Flat White on the actual plane and therefore the need are all there. Both the instrument panel
H12 Flat Black
H77 Tire Black for any extra dry fitting or filling is limited and the side console details are provided
H79 RLM 79 Sandy Yellow to an absolute minimum. Additionally, I as decals, but they seem to suffer from
H318 Radome Tan feel the size of the clips used in this 'snap fuzzy print and poor register. The bi-lingual
H416 RLM 66 Black Grey
H418 RLM 78 Light Blue together' system is somewhat reduced and instructions are easy to follow with the
they are better hidden (especially on the paint call-outs listing Humbrol paints. The
Gunze-Sangyo Mr Color lacquer:
Super Clear Gloss III GX100 canopy) then with previous releases, so I camouflage scheme quotes Günter Witt's
187 Super Clear UV Cut Flat did not cut them off this time. The parts are machine of IV./JG1 and an example of IV./
Vallejo Model Color acrylic: extremely cleanly moulded with delicate JG 2 based in North Africa, both wearing
990 Light Grey panel lines and good looking small parts the standard camouflage of RLM 74/75/76.
70950 Black with decent levels of detail. The wheel bay The decal sheet, despite a few blurry items
70953 Flat Yellow
70957 Flat Red is superbly done being sufficiently deep and matte carrier film, seems to be usable,
Abteilung 502 oil paint:
Abt.080 Wash Brown
Abt.110 Black “The Rising Decal sheet ‘Deutsche über der
MIG Productions pigments; Wüste’ contains all necessary markings and these
P027 Light Dust
decals worked flawlessly”
REFERENCES
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A by M.C. Windrow, Profile No.3
(Profile Publications 1965)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A by M. Bíly, P. Sipka, M. Síla. J.
Rajlich & Z. Pátek, Profily letadel II. svetové války No.7
(Modelpres ISBN: 80-901328-5-5)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F, Aero Detail No. 6, (Dai Nippon
Kaiga Co., Ltd 1993 ISBN: 4-499-22603-1)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Pt.1 by M. Ferri & A. Bastianni,
Aviolibri Variant File No.1 (IBN 2003 ISBN: 88-86815-
90-5)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A: An Illustrated History of the
Luftwaffe’s Legendary Fighter Aircraft by D. Hermann, U.
Leverenz & E. Weber (Schiffer ISBN: 0-7643-1940-X)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 Aircraft Handbook (Valkyrie
Publications, Canada 1975)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F, Walk Around No.22 by M. Laing
& E. Brown Ryle (Squadron/Signal Publications 2000
ISBN: 0-89747-414-7)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F by A.G. Ruiz, E.S. Fkoris,
A.M.Berlana & P.A. Gimenez, Planes & Models Kits No.1
(Historie & Collections 2006 ISBN: 2-915239-58-4)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F/G, The Maru Mechanic No.26
(1/1981 ISSN: 68363-27)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F/G Part 1, Monografie Lotnicze
No.17 (AJ-Press)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F/G Part 2, Monografie Lotnicze
No.18 (AJ-Press)
● Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F/G/S by J. Andál, HT Model
Special No.913 (HT Model 2006 ISSN: 1335-3667)

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 KWIK BUILD
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER
Plane Facts
The Fw 190A-0 series began with seven of the short-span A-0 pre-production series,
followed by the first main production variant, the A-1, which rolled off the assembly
but to my personal taste both schemes are
lines in June 1941. The A-1 had the BMW 801C-1 engine and armament comprised
rather uninspiring considering how many
two fuselage-mounted MG 17s, plus two more in the wing roots and two outboard
colourful schemes from the Eastern Front
wing-mounted MG FF/Ms. The A-2 series commenced in August 1941 and had the
are available.
BMW 801C-2 engine that at last resolved most of the overheating issues with the
Since I already had in my collection an
previous type. The two wing root mounted MG 17s were replaced with 20mm MG
A-4 example in the winter distemper scheme
151/20E cannon and the Revi C12/C gunsight was replaced with the new C12/D
converted from the Tamiya kit, I decided to
version. Some A-2s had an ETC-501 bomb rack fitted and the type used electric
modify the kit to a tropical version, which in
landing gear actuation rather than hydraulic. The A-3 version began to arrive in the
limited numbers served in North African. I
spring of 1942. It used the BMW 801D-2 engine, which also meant the type required
commenced the built with the wing assembly
a higher octane fuel [100 (C3) instead of 87 (B4)]. The A-3 had the same armament
that unconventionally consists of upper and
as the A-2, but could use various factory conversion sets (Umrüst-Bausätze). The A-4
lower parts with one of the joints going across
began to arrive with the frontline squadrons in June 1942 and it had the same engine
the wheel bay. Thanks to perfect fit this line is
and basic armament as the A-3. The type did have updated radio equipment and a
completely hidden once the halves are clipped
larger number of potential Umrüst-Bausätze. A total of 976 A-4s were built between
together, and I continued with the fuselage
June 1942 and March 1943.
halves that were mated together without
problems as well. The base of the cockpit
forms the tub that is glued onto the wing upper
section and the whole unit is then inserted into 250kg bomb was found in my spares box (both the bottom fuselage and wing roots with a
the fuselage. I enhanced the cockpit with a coming from a Hasegawa kit I guess) and heavily thinned light tan colour sprayed at
few items left from previous builds such as an looking at period photos I would say that the low pressure, but this effect I kept restrained
instrument panel and side consoles with raised inner gear doors were not fitted due to size of as the period pictures do not show extensive
details that looked much better than the decals the rack, so they were left off. weathering or heavily worn aircraft. Some dust
provided, plus a gunsight; I also replaced the After the general surface check I primed the was brushed in the tyre threads and wheel bay
seat and added belts from Eduard's pre- kit with Mr Surfacer 1000, sanded it smooth using MIG Production's Light Dust pigment.
painted range then scratchbuilt the reinforcing and then polished it. The kit I was building The final stages were pretty quick
bar attached to the head armour that is belonged to Erprobungskommando 19 (EKdo comprising the landing gear locks that
omitted in the kit. After giving the interior a 19) operating in 1942 from Libyan bases perfectly fit in the wing sockets to ensure the
RLM 66 black-grey overspray and some subtle and it wore the tropical camouflage scheme correct angle. The wheels were replaced with
drybrushing with light grey oil paint, the wing with white and yellow identifications bands. my own cast items I reproduced from Tamiya
was snapped on and the joints were secured I sprayed the wing tips, bottom cowling and wheels and the covers were snapped on to the
with extra thin Mr Cement S. I continued with fuselage band first followed by the undersides legs. Then I attached the canopy, which again
the fuselage upper decking and the front in RLM 78 light blue. The RLM 79 sandy may be fitted without using any glue, but just
circular oil cooler part; due to excellent fit the yellow upper surfaces featured a finely for sure I added a small amount of low odour
parts were just snapped together and the feathered edge to the blue fuselage sides cyanoacrylate then added an aerial wire made
joints were slightly secured with glue, and I and so this was sprayed freehand; the base from black fishing line. The outer MG FF gun
did the tailplanes in a similar manner. Since I colour from Gunze-Sangyo was modified with barrels with conic muzzles were nice so these
was building the tropical version, I needed to light brown and red for a darker hue with an were just subtly opened up with a drill bit as
add a pair of dust filters to the cowling sides imperceptible pink tone. The Rising Decal were the fuselage-mounted machine guns.
and these were sourced from an old Heller kit, sheet 'Deutsche über der Wüste' contains all The inner MG151 cannon were replaced with
appropriately reshaped, and the prominent rib necessary markings and these decals worked brass tubing and the same material was used
filter elements were reproduced using pieces flawlessly, as is usual for sheets produced to make a new pitot tube. ●
of thin copper wire. The ETC 501 rack with a by Aviprint. The kit was lightly dusted along

FINAL VERDICT
Zvezda’s new kit fills another gap as the Fw 190A-4 has been missed for many years in 1:72. The kit captures all the main Fw 190 attributes and
despite a few compromises in detail, especially in the cockpit, it can be recommended as a straight build or as the basis for further improvement.
Obviously its inexpensive nature makes it an ideal subject for occasional and less experienced builders too.

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Built & Written by John ‘Tigger’ Wilkes from the UK

SPECIFICATION:
Special Hobby 1:32 Brewster Model 339C/D
‘Dutch & Japanese’
Kit No: SH32043
In Enemy
Hands
Materials: IM, R, PE
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and Special
Hobby stockists worldwide
Price Guide £36.60

BEFORE STARTING:
● Thick Cyanoacrylate & Accelerator
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty
● Kip Fineline Masking Tape
● Tweezers
● Sanding sticks & files
● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades I had high hopes for this model but was bitterly disappointed as it is just the
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Mark Setter and Softener earlier release with some new decal options and a small sticker on the original
decal solutions
box (#SH32013) to indicate that this is the Dutch and Japanese version.

W
DIMENSIONS: 1:1 hat you actually get is a cockpit and this is a mix of plastic, resin
Span - 35ft 0in (10.67m)
Length - 26ft 4in (8.03m) standard Special Hobby and etched parts with nothing too difficult.
Height - 12ft 1in (3.68m)
limited-run offering with The pilot's seat has a set of etched belts
10 sprues of softish and buckles although the belts could be
DIMENSIONS: 1:32
Span - 333.4mm grey-coloured plastic and replaced with more realistic material if
Length - 250.9mm one of clear. There is the usual associated you wanted. At this point you will become
Height - 115mm
flash we expect from limited-run kits and aware of the heavy nature of the castings
AIRBRUSHES USED: sprue gates are thick but not difficult to deal especially with the cockpit floor fittings.
Iwata Hi-Line HP-CH with. There is also a small bag of resin bits, I was not too sure of the accuracy of the
For UK distribution and availability visit www. which are of good quality, an etched fret interior colour, as there is speculation on
airbrushes.com
and a set of basic decals. For the record it being green so I went with that instead
PAINTS USED: the decal options are two Dutch versions of the suggested silver. The first element
Alclad II lacquer: (B-3100, Java 1941 and B-3110, Singapore of the fuselage construction is the tail,
Aluminium
1942) and two machines captured by the which was made up now but the fit was not
Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic: Japanese (Nos.1 and 2 tested on Java good because there seemed to be a bit of
H-302 Green in 1942), all of these are in the two-tone warpage in one half, so I had to force one
H-52 Olive Drab
green over silver finish. Colour call-outs side to meet the other! Before the fuselage
REFERENCES are referenced to Gunze-Sangyo Aqueous can be closed up there are lots of small
● Brewster B-339C/D/-23 by G. Casius Hobby and Mr Hobby paints. As we would items to attach to the cockpit area. Forward
& L. Boerman, Dutch Profile (Dutch Profile
Publications 2008) expect the construction starts with the of this are the wheel bay and guns, they
● Brewster B-239 & Huma, Suomen
Ilmavoimien Historia No.1 (Kalevi Keskinen 1970)
● Brewster Buffalo by C. Shores, Profile No.217 “The multi-part engine with its resin exhaust and accessories is next and
(Profile Publications 1970)
● Brewster Buffalo (LeLa Presse) everything worked well, you could easily dress this up with an ignition
● Brewster F2A Buffalo by A.R. Zbiegniewski
(Kagero 2004 ISBN: 83-89088-14-2)
harness but for the review I did not”
● Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War
2 by K. Stenman & A. Thomas, Aircraft of the
Aces 91 (Osprey Publishing 2010 ISBN: 978-1-
84603-481-7)
● F2A Buffalo In Action No. 81 by J. Maas
(Squadron/Signal Publications 1987 ISBN:
0-89747-196-2)
● F2A Buffalo, Monografie Lotnicze No.10 (AJ
Press, 1993)

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Plane Facts
The XF2A-1 prototype first flew in January 1938. This was followed by the F2A-1, F2A-2 and F2A-3 production variants for the US Navy.
The B-239s were F2A-1s for Finland, while the B-339Bs were originally ordered for Belgium, but 38 ended up with the RAF. The B-339Ds
(72 built) were for the Dutch East Indies A.F., while the 170 B-339Es became the Buffalo Mk I with the RAF. The B-439s were for the Dutch
East Indies (20) and Australia (17). Finland developed the Buffalo as the Valtion Humu, which was powered by a Russian M-63 radial and
had wooden wings.

also get some details added, nothing too problems as it was well out of shape when very careful attaching the wings as they
difficult but you need to know that when butted up to the fuselage, so it needed are just butt joints and need some filler
attempting to close the fuselage nothing lots of sanding to rectify. The horizontal to blend in, especially the leading edges
fitted and it all needed a lot of trimming to elevators were no problem, thankfully. above the wheel bays. The large clear part
sit right. In fact my fuselage was warped Making the wings needed the patience of fitted poorly into the lower fuselage but with
front to back and this caused me to have a Saint and this is where I nearly gave up. some filler it was all successfully faired in.
to use lots of superglue for both bonding The ends of the wings were badly warped Attaching the clear canopies turned out to
and filling. The multi-part engine with its and even though there appears to be a very be a headache as the fuselage was slightly
resin exhaust and accessories is next and slight upwards curve at the end on the real wider than the clear parts and I did not want
everything worked well, you could easily thing this was never going to work with the to stress them as they are commendably
dress this up with an ignition harness but lower wing also having a bend, but in the thin and could thus easily break or craze.
for the review I did not. Special Hobby has opposite direction! Superglue and clamps Adding the final bits allows for painting
chosen a multi-part engine cowl and this were necessary to get them together and I chose the second Japanese version,
fitted OK but needed lots of adjustment although I am not happy with the end which has minimal decals that worked well
to fit correctly and I also had to drill out result because a week or so later there is a with setting solutions. I painted the model
the gun ports for the barrels to fit into. very small crack in the lower wing surface underneath with Alclad II Aluminium and for
Adding the engine and cowl to the fuselage where it had to be bent. The large chunky the top surfaces I used Gunze H-302 green
revealed another mismatch of parts and undercarriage is a multi-part assembly and and H-52 Olive Drab. An aerial made from
there was an unequal step around the rear it works well, but unfortunately there was elastic thread finished this one off, but it
and although there should be a step, it one half of one wheel with no detail (short- was way too long sorting out those
should be the same on both sides. With the shot I suspect?) so I had to scratchbuild fit issues. ●
tail fairing added this revealed yet further it to match the other. You will need to be

FINAL VERDICT
I can only recommend this to those with experience of limited-run kits as this is not one that I would say was an easy build!

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648117 MiG-21PF/PFM exhaust nozzle 1/48 ............Edu £10.50 CX 370 F/A-18F 1/72 ...................................................Rev £6.00 MASKS SH72575 P-70 Nighthawk .................................................... £26.75
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32342 B-17G undercarriage 1/32............................. HK £14.00 JX 151 Bf 109G-6 1/32................................................Rev £7.00 BIG3326 A-4E 1/32.....................................................Trum £80.00 FLY48015 BAC 167 Strikemaster.......................................... £31.50
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32775 B-17G front int S.A. 1/32 ............................... HK £17.00 BIG5318 PRINCE OF WALES 1/350............................ Tam £54.00 KITS FLY72011 Avia BH-21 ........................................................... £19.75
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48785 P-47D-25 gun bay 1/48 ................................Edu £17.00 8434 F6F-5 1/48.................................................W/end £13.00 174 B-57G Nighthawk ................................................. £14.99 A088 Caproni Ca.310..................................................... £29.75
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49640 Tu-2S int S.A. 1/48 ........................................Xun £17.00 2731 Tornado IDS/ECR Special Colours ....................... £24.99 VALOM
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73481 Il-2M3 S.A. 1/72................................................ Tam TBA PE-SETS TP02821 Hu-16A Albatross ................................................. £79.99
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This month in...

Tamiya Model Magazine International Model Military International Military Illustrated Modeller - AIR
September 2013 - Issue 215 September 2013 - Issue 89 September 2013 - Issue 29
www.tamiyamodelmagazine.com www.modelmilitary.com www.modelmilitary.com
• Tamiya’s fantastic new 1:32 Vought F4U-1 • Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank reference by Bruce Culver • Hasegawa & Grey Matter Aviation’s 1:32 scale Ha-1112
‘Birdcage’ Corsair; in-depth build report • Bronco 1:35 Versuchsflakwagen Buchon conversion by Brett Green. Pt1
• A few improvements are made to Tamiya’s 1:35 • Dragon 1:35 Type 95 Ha-Go by Luke Pitt • Kitty Hawk Models’ 1:48 scale Mirage F.1B by Kamil
Quad gun-tractor • Dragon 1:35 Panzer IV Ausf. H Feliks Sztarbala
• Belkits’ 1:24 scale Ford Fiesta S2000 2010 Rally • Pawel Rzymski builds Tasca’s 1:35 M32B1 Recovery • NSW Scale Model Expo 2013 Model Show Report
Monte Carlo Winner Vehicle • Airfix 1:72 scale Lancaster “Dam Busters”
• Dragon’s impressive Scharnhorst in 1:350 • 2013 NSW Scale Model Expo and Competition • Academy 1:48 MH-53E Sea Dragon by Jeroen Veen
• Two Revell car kits professionally chrome-plated • Dragon 1:35 Sherman III DV • Amodel’s 1:32 Nieuport 16C by Leo Stevenson.
• AMT’s Star Trek ‘Klingon Bird Of Prey’ gets • Brett Green paints and weathers Inside the Armour’s A10 • Tamiya 1:32 scale F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair
weathered Cruiser • Tamiya’s 1:48 scale P-51B Mustang by Dave Aungst
• Tamiya 1:35 JGSDF Type 10 MBT • Trumpeter’s 1:35 8.8 cm Pak 43 auf Leichte Waffentrae- • The Editor paints and finishes Monogram’s 1:48 scale
ger by Thomas Morgan Heinkel He 111 H-4/6
• Bronco 1:35 25 pdr Ammo Set and Limber • Airfix 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB
• Kitty Hawk 1:48 scale JAS-39A/C Gripen

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Digger’s D
Built & Written by Steve A. Evans from the UK
SPECIFICATION:
AlleyCat 1:32 CA-12/13/19 Boomerang
Kit No: ACRK32-11
Materials: R, PE, VF, Ma
Availability: AlleyCat/A2Zee Models
(Manufacturer) and AlleyCat stockists worldwide
Price Guide £125.00

BEFORE STARTING:
● Cyanoacrylate
● Tamiya masking tape
● Tweezers (various types)
● X-Acto Modelling knife and #11 blades
● Fiskars straight edge scissors
The Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Boomerang may not be the most well known of WWII comb
DIMENSIONS: 1:1

I
Span - 36ft 0in (10.97m)
Length - 26ft 9 27/32in (7.77m) ts blunt snout and strangely bent wing bits. The resin parts are light grey and for the
Height - 9ft 7in (2.92m) [on ground, tail down] make it one of the uglier fighters but the most part seem to be well moulded with only
diminutive size of the machine makes it a few small pinholes in evidence. It’s brittle of
DIMENSIONS: 1:32 perfect for displaying in the larger 1:32 course and will need careful handling during
Span - 342.8mm
Length - 242.8mm scale. This kit is the old Montex version, the clean-up operations. The internal detail is
Height - 91.3mm revamped by AlleyCat (A2Zee Models) with pretty good with sharp enough edges and the
revised parts, instructions and decals. It comes external panel lines are really well done on
AIRBRUSHES USED: in AlleyCat’s usual hefty box with some very most of the parts. There is very little rivet detail
Iwata Hi-Line HP-BH and HP-CH
For UK distribution and availability visit neat art on the lid, while inside there are on show, only some of the larger fasteners
www.airbrushes.com over 170 resin parts, 47 photo-etch bits, two making it into the moulds. That will suit some
vacform canopies, metal undercarriage and and others will want to run a pounce wheel
PAINTS USED: a whole stack of decal sheets for 4 versions, over it to give it a bit more external life.
Gunze-Sangyo Mr Color lacquer:
364 BS283 Aircraft Grey Green including all the stencil data on a separate Construction begins with a thorough reading
Halfords acrylic (aerosol):
sheet produced by Red Roo Models. You also of the instructions, cutting away the casting
Grey Plastic Primer get lots of instructions, masks for the canopies blocks on the resin items and cleaning the
and a walkaround disc of real Boomerang parts of dust and mould releasing agents.
LifeColor acrylic:
UA515 RAAF Sky Blue images. All in all a pretty comprehensive set of Then we dive head first into the massively
UA514 RAAF Foliage Green
UA513 RAAF Earth Brown

Daler Rowney oil paint:

304 Ivory Black

REFERENCES
● CAC Boomerang, Profile No.179 by R.J. Francillon
(Profile Publications 1967 & 1970)
● CAC Boomerang & Wirraway (Wydawnictwo Militaria)
● CAC Boomerang by Z. Luranc, Skrzydla w Miniaturze
No.24 (Wydawnictwo Avia-Press 2000 ISSN: 1234-4109)
● Classic Warbirds No.7 (Ventura Publications 2002
ISBN: 0-9583594-7-4)
● Commonwealth Boomerang Described by G. Pentland
(Kookaburra Technical Publications)
● Fanatique de l’Aviation No.114 (1979)
Wirraway, Boomerang & CA-15 by Stewart Wilson
(Aerospace Publications Pty 1991 ISBN 0-9587978-8-9)
● RAAF Camouflage & Markings 1939-1945 Vol.2
(Kookaburra Technical Publications)
● The CAC Boomerang; A Detailed Guide to the RAAF’s
Famous WWII Fighter by Richard A. Franks, Airframe
Album No.3 (Valiant Wings Publishing 2013 ISBN: 978-0-
9567198-8-1)
● Unknown! No.5 by J. Miranda & P. Mercado
(Reichdreams Research Services 2007)
● Wirraway & Boomerang Markings by G. Prentland
(Kookaburra Technical Publications 1970)
● Wirraway, Boomerang & CA-15 by Stewart Wilson
(Aerospace Publications Pty 1991 ISBN 0-9587978-8-9)

There are a LOT of parts in here and 90%

of them are resin but you do get a couple of
vacformed canopies, a sheet of masks, one
sheet of rather sturdy photo-etched bits and
some great looking decal sheets

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n of WWII combat aircraft but many of us have got quite a soft spot for this odd looking machine.

complicated build of the internal cockpit clearly visible through the open main wheel fully stocked with cannon and machine guns,
framework. Here, most of the parts seem to wells. Things like the vacform canopies can including the ammo box and runs. The only
fit just about OK, although some of the part be a bit of a problem but at least there’s a problem here is that the gun-bay covers are
locations on the instructions are way off the spare in the box, while the additional parts designed to be left off and won’t fit back into
mark and some bits need alteration to fit where on the etched fret have good scale thickness place with the guns in there. If you decide to
they should. At least the detail parts are quite for things like the cooling gills and additional close them you’ll have to remove the interior
nice and with the addition of a few etched details in the wheel bays. structure and do plenty of filling around the
bits the cockpit can be made to look quite Construction of the main resin parts of panel edges.
presentable. One major omission is the main fuselage and wings is, thankfully, mostly pain Colouring in the Boomerang is helped by
fuel tank, which lives just behind the pilot's free, although getting the completed cockpit/ some excellent instructions with three wartime
seat. It would have been nice to have that and engine sub-assembly into place is a nightmare. versions and one post-war warbird restoration.
the fuel pipes in place as well but I guess we’ll There is the minimum of casting block cleaning All the period aircraft are in the Foliage Green/
do without. The engine is pretty good with twin to do and all the larger bits come complete Earth Brown camouflage and I have to admit to
rows of separate cylinders to get into place, with locating pegs. That’s not to say any of being a little disappointed that there wasn’t an
as well as the pushrods, wiring harness and it is exactly easy and you’ll be doing trial fits overall Foliage Green version with the white tail
exhaust ring. Much of this will be hidden on and trims until the cows come home to get it and wing leading edges as one of the options,
the finished thing but the front section will be all into place. The gun bays in the wings are but that’s really nit-picking. The instructions

“The engine is pretty good with twin rows of separate cylinders to get into place, as well as the pushrods,
wiring harness and exhaust ring. Much of this will be hidden on the finished thing but the front section
will be clearly visible through the open main wheel wells”

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KWIK BUILD
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

Plane Facts
Built to meet the envisaged shortage of fighters from the UK and USA during the early stages of WWII, the Boomerang is often stated as
being the idea of Lawrence Wackett, the CEO of CAC, but in fact it was a design study undertaken by a team set up following preliminary
design drawings by Alan Bolton (Design Engineer) and Fred David (Chief Design Engineer), at the instigation of Fred David. The first
CA-12 flew 29th May 1942 and this was followed by another 104 examples (serial numbers A46-1 to A46-105). A slight revision was made
once the CA-12 production had come to an end, and a second production contract was issued for this type, known as the CA-13 (A46-
106 to A46-200). A single supercharged version was built as the CA-14, but this was later extensively modified to become the CA-14A
(A46-1001), although no production of the type was undertaken because by this time the Spitfire was becoming available in quantity in the
theatre. The last production version was the CA-19, 49 of which were built, and the last 39 were built to undertaken the Tac/R role (A46-
201 to A46-249). Two projected versions were envisaged of the type, the P-176 and XP-17, but neither of them got any further than the
initial design stage

The interior braced tubing is reasonably well Vacform transparencies are reasonable while the Masked and ready for paint you get
represented but there is huge scope for adding more scale thickness of the photo-etched parts is just a real sense of the aircraft’s stubby
detail. In this scale there’s room for the works in there the ticket for the cooling gills shape, what a great character

The camouflage is a little tricky getting the colours The decals do a wondrous job of lifting the whole thing Those are standard size paint pots so you
right; who do you believe? According to LifeColor, the and you get some great options in there as well, well done can clearly see that even in the larger scale
Earth Brown should be much darker than this! AlleyCat and Red Roo Models this is a very compact model

are well drawn but if you’re colour-blind (like only are there the four versions but you also lot was liberally coated with Xtracolor XDFF
me) the demarcations between the colours are get different roundels both in size and shade Flat varnish and we were looking at adding the
almost impossible to follow without some help. of blue. They are very well printed with the finishing touches. This meant the undercarriage
A little bit more contrast between the green individual artworks being particularly neat, good and doors, the canopies, gunsights and a
and brown wouldn’t go amiss here. Painting colours and density and not a hint of mis- surprising amount of aerial work to do with lines
was carried out using LifeColor RAAF colours register. The decals worked really well, with from the fin, stabilisers and starboard wing tip. ●
from the camouflage set #1 and to be honest no problems and good reaction to Microscale
the brown in this set is way too dark. A better setting solutions. The stencils are well printed,
bet would be to use RAF Dark Earth to get the although they are on a continuous film sheet so NOTE - The above kit was made for the new
right contrast between the colours. The paints they’re a bit more work. Once off the backing Airframe Album series by Valiant Wings, so
were applied and weathered with pastels, sheet they are very delicate but not stupidly a full stage-by-stage build article will be
Tamiya Smoke and various lightened shades so and they settle down with the minimum available to download from the Valiant Wings
website (www.valiant-wings.co.uk) by the time
of the base colours, before being sealed in with of silvering.
you are reading this
Humbrol Clear in preparation for the decals. With them in place and weathered in to get
There are lots of options on the sheets, not rid of the brightness of the markings, the whole

FINAL VERDICT
This is not an easy kit by any stretch of the imagination. At times it’s frustrating, there’s plenty of additional detail that could be added if you want to
and every stage of the complex build requires careful planning and lots of trial fits and trimming. But look at what you get, a very nice model of one of
the forgotten heroes of WWII. This aircraft has so much character and even in this scale it’s not huge so it won’t fill up the shelf too much. As long as
you’ve got some resin experience and have the patience to cope with it then this is a model definitely worth having.

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TECHNIQUE
TECHNIQUE
1

TECHNIQUE
We continue our series of techniques used by MAI
contributors with a look at how to paint and weather
inline engine exhausts by Steve A. Evans
Background
All aircraft with an engine have them but the piston-engine variety can be a bit of a problem to get the exhaust stubs looking suitably hot and dirty.
There are probably as many ways of dealing with this as there are modellers but here’s a straightforward and fairly simple method that doesn’t use
any exotic materials.

2 3 4 5 6

TECHNIQUE
Pic 01. These are the hollowed-out resin exhaust stubs on slightly metallic look; the stuff from a 2B pencil is perfect lot is then scrubbed off using a stiff-bristled brush, in this case
the MDC 1:32 Typhoon, a troubled kit but with some very nice Pic 04. Burnt Ochre pastel dust is then mixed with a little water an old paintbrush that’s been cut down. Make sure you remove
detail. As you can see they have been masked off for the follow- to form a thin paste, which is then brushed onto the exhausts. almost all of the grey pastel dust to get the right effect. It may
ing process on the kit but you could just as easily do this on the This will be the base colour for the ‘hot’ look take a couple of applications to get the effect you want
bench before they get fitted Pic 05. Once that’s dried a similar paste of light grey pastel is Pic 07. With a bit of exhaust staining applied you end up with a
Pic 02. The stubs are all painted matt black, a rough coat will do applied, this time in a randomly ‘blotchy’ pattern. This will be very dry and hot looking bit of metal. Remember, these exhaust
and you don’t have to be too particular the dusting of Lead Oxide deposited by the burnt fuel stubs were made of metal that rarely actually corroded so don’t
Pic 03. A quick brush over with some graphite dust gives it a Pic 06. After a couple of hours to properly dry out the whole go too far with the ‘rusty’ look on them

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SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

SPECIFICATIONS
Airfix 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib
Kit No.: A02041
Materials: IM
Availability: Hornby Hobbies Ltd (Manufacturer)
and Airfix stockists worldwide
Price Guide: £7.99

BEFORE STARTING:
● Thick Cyanoacrylate & Accelerator
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S
● Tamiya Masking Tape
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty
● Tweezers
● Sanding sticks & files
● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades

AIRBRUSHES USED:
Iwata HP-BH
Available in UK via The Airbrush Company, visit
www.airbrushes.com
Gabbert Triplex
For worldwide distribution and availability visit
www.gabbert-airbrush.de

PAINTS USED:
Akan acrylic:
70007 BS283 Aircraft Grey Green

Alclad II lacquer:
ALC102 Duraluminium

Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic:

H11 White, H12 Black, H13 Red
H34 Cream Yellow, H72 Dark Green
H77 Tire Black, H325 Light Grey
H307 Grey, H328 Blue

Gunze-Sangyo Mr Color lacquer:

GX100 Super Clear Gloss III
187 Super Clear UV Cut Flat

DIMENSIONS: 1:1

TERRIFIC
Span - 41ft 7in (12.67m)
Length - 31ft 11 1/2in (9.74m) [4-blade propeller]
Height (tail down) - 15ft 4in (4.67m) [4-blade

TIFFIE
propeller]

DIMENSIONS: 1:72
Span - 175.9mm
Length - 135.3mm
Height - 64.9mm

REFERENCES
● Hawker Typhoon cz.1 by L, Moczilski, Monografie
Lotnicze 94 & 95 (AJ Press 2004)
● Hawker Typhoon: The Combat History by
R.Townshend Bikers (Airlife Publishing Ltd 1999 ISBN:
1-85310-908-8)
● The Hawker Typhoon including the Hawker Tornado: A
complete guide to the classic RAF ground-attack fighter,
Airframe & Miniature No.2 by Richard A. Franks (Valiant
Wings Publishing 2011, ISBN: 978-0-9567198-1-2)
● Typhoon Wings of the 2nd TAF 1943-45 by C. Thomas
(Osprey Publishing 2010 ISBN: 978-1-84603-9737)

It seems as if Airfix are not resting on their laurels, as they continue to follow
a busy production schedule of 1:72 WWII subjects. The latest is the Hawker
Typhoon, one of the pivotal RAF types at the end of the war on the European
continent. It can be said that the last couple of years have been really good
for Spitfire fans, well now it seems the same can be said for Typhoon fans.
At the beginning of the year a couple of late mark Typhoon kits were released
by Brengun (and they are apparently going to release the earlier versions
soon), followed by the news of this new kit from Airfix. Of course you cannot
discount the older, but still decent, Academy and HobbyBoss kits.

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n opening the distinctive box

Built & Written by Libor Jekl from the Czech Republic

it is instantly clear Airfix paid
attention to the critical notes on
simplified details and thicker
panel lines that emerged after
every release in the past couple of years
(and honestly they were justifiable in most
cases). The plastic is offered on four sprues
along with one transparent example. In all
you get 74 parts, which is pretty impressive
for a single-engined aircraft! The previously
seen thicker or shallow panel lines seem
now to be history, in fact all engraved detail
is sufficiently subtle and fine and the tooling
features finely raised caps and covers
plus the reinforcing ‘fish plates’ on the rear
fuselage. Maybe the separation of the control
surfaces could have been done with a bit
more definition, but this can be corrected with
a scribing tool. The sprue attachment gates
are thick and care has to be taken when
removing the parts from them; I recommend
an appropriate sturdy set of side cutters.
Apparently the kit’s designers made an effort
“An interesting addition is the tropical to simplify the assembly and introduced
filter, which was belly-mounted and fitted a couple of unique ideas, for instance the
cockpit sub-assembly is moulded together
to certain late-war production blocks. with the wheel wells and engine air inlet.
However, the air filters of various types Incidentally, the wheel bays have the correct
introduced on 2nd TAF Typhoons on shape and depth and feature structural
details and oxygen bottles; there are a few
the continent in the summer 1944 are ejector pin marks between the ribs that
completely omitted” can be hard to remove. The cockpit is fully
equipped with some airframe structure details
being moulded onto the fuselage walls. The
instrument panel is provided as a nicely
drawn decal and the gunsight assembly is
smartly coupled with the gyro-compass body.
Other examples of well thought-out design
include the cannon bays that are connected
to the barrels and are moulded en mass
to avoid the usual fit issues of horizontally
divided halves. The barrels are part of the
gun bays and these provide a good base
for superdetailing the area, however the
access panels are not moulded separately
and you have to cut them out of the wing,
although I doubt that will pose an issue for
most modellers. The majority of the smaller
parts are well moulded with crisp definition,
for instance the 60lb rocket bodies (except
that the fins are bit on the thick side) and
the 1,000lb bombs with the correct type of

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SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

Stage-by-Stage - Comparison

The Airfix fuselage half on the scale plans, note the profile of the fin leading edge and the cross- The Brengun kit fuselage on the scale plans, obviously the basis of the data they used to tool this kit
section, which seems to be undersize

Side by side you can see the overall shape Put together you can see how the Airfix The difference in the tail between the two kits The Brengun wing (left) shows better
difference in the Airfix (top) and Brengun (bottom) (right) and Brengun (left) kit vertical fins is even more obvious once the two halves are surface detail in certain areas than the
fuselage, plus how each is better in certain aspects differ in overall shape/size clamped together Airfix one (right)
as far as surface detail goes!

Things like the wheels are good in both kits (Airfix, bottom and The limited production of the Brengun kit can be seen in the The simplified surface detail on things like the cowl fasteners
Brengun, top), but both are best replaced with the resin ones smaller parts, but you do get a lot of optional bits is obvious on the Airfix (bottom) kit in comparison with the
from the likes of Valiant Wings Brengun one (top)

Where the Brengun kit looses out is in areas like the interior, The Brengun kit (top) does include the access panel under the The Airfix tailwheel (left) is over-sized and poorly detailed, whilst
where although there is some moulded detail, it is vague and chin cowl, which the Airfix kit (bottom) omits the Brengun example (right) has better proportions; both lack
you also have a lot of big ejector pin marks to contend with the grooved anti-shimmy tyre

the rack. The undercarriage parts are fine thus appear on offer as aftermarkets sets. (e.g. landing lights in the wing) are provided/
too, especially the legs and the covers, The clear parts look superb, being crystal moulded, which may mean that Airfix are
it's just the wheels that seem to be too clear and thin. Traditionally for Airfix the not considering the earlier car-door version?
flattened. An interesting addition is the kit can be posed in flight configuration as Theoretically, the kit’s parts can be mated with
tropical filter, which was belly-mounted it provides alternative undercarriage doors the Academy kit to get the mid-production
and fitted to certain late-war production along with the rather ugly pilot figure. version with the smaller tailplanes and the
blocks. However, the air filters of various The kit represents a late war production three-blade propeller. The kit offers two
types introduced on 2nd TAF Typhoons Mk Ib with a bubble type canopy, four-blade camouflage schemes, the first one being
on the continent in the summer 1944 are propeller and larger (Tempest) tailplanes. for Sqn Ldr Stapleton DFC, ZY•Y of No.247
completely omitted and perhaps they may No alternative parts of the earlier versions Squadron with partially resprayed invasion

“The interior assembly is split into a separate sub-assembly of the floor that is moulded integrally with
the wheel bays and air intake front part, on which the seat with back armour is glued and the whole lot
is then inserted in the fuselage”
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 the Mk Ib, which was armed with 4x 20mm Hispano cannon,
Plane Facts as it was initially intended for use against hit-and-run Fw 190s
Ordered initially in 1938 as the Type N with the Napier Sabre and Me 210s, but was subsequently increasingly used in the
engine and Type R with the Rolls-Royce Vulture, the latter low-level ground attack and anti-tank role. The Mk Ib was built
became the Hawker Tornado but was not put into production. in three series with Sabre IIA, IIB or IIC engines. The FR Mk Ib
The prototype Typhoon (P5212) was built to Specification covers two Mk Ibs converted to reconnaissance fighters. In all
F.18/37 and its first flight was on the 24th February 1940. The 3,330 Typhoons were built and today only one complete example
first production series was the Mk Ia fitted with the 12x 0.303in survives (at the RAFM, Hendon), although numerous examples
machine-guns for its intended role as a fighter, and powered by are being restored.
the Napier Sabre I engine. The second production version was

stripes; this was one of the ‘rocket’

squadrons and therefore the bombs were
not be a great issue, though, but much
more noticeable is the odd shape of the Stage-by-Stage -
not used (something what the instructions
fails to mention). The second option is for
fin, which is sloped too much forward
and about 2mm higher; this is very
CoNSTRUCTION
Fg Off Fraser, 5V•X of No.439 (Canadian) apparent when both kit fuselages are
Squadron, who claimed a Me 262 kill clamped together. Additionally, the Airfix
while flying this machine. The decal sheet rear fuselage is about 1mm narrower
is printed by Cartograf in high quality in cross section. I think there is also
and has good colours, however some a small deviation in the shape of the
roundels on my example were slightly out sliding hood, the Airfix canopy being
of register. too flat. Both manufacturers get the
correct slope of the cowling upper line,
Airfix vs Brengun which was one of the main shape errors
The canopy parts are moulded separately and are nice and clear;
the back/top of the main canopy looks too flat, though?
Building the Airfix kit and having on the in the Academy kit that combined with
table a pair of Brengun kits naturally led the short nose gave this kit rather odd
to comparison of them both. The Brengun proportions. Looking at the surface details
kit comes in two boxings labelled as ‘late’ and despite the lower production quality,
(bubble canopy, four-blade propeller) and the Brengun panel lines look a little finer
‘middle production’ (bubble canopy, three- and crisper than Airfix's. However, Airfix
blade propeller). Both include the same have made noticeable progress not only
plastic with many alternative parts, which in comparison with their older kits such
means there are many left for the spares as the Spitfire Mk IX or PR Mk XIX, but
box. The kit can’t hide its short-run nature the overall quality is now more than
If you have the Brengun kit to hand, you get both styles of
but nowadays that is not a handicap; comparable with the latest Revell or Italeri
canopy, so in theory you could use these to convert other kits
however, on closer inspection it is obvious kits. Smaller parts and the level of details (e.g. the Academy one to a car-door version?)
the improvement in short-run production is comparable too, and while the Brengun
we have seen of late with other brands, kit would definitely need more cleaning
Brengun in some way has missed. The up of most parts, they seem to be better
parts are pretty cleanly moulded with a shaped, at least as far as the smaller
reasonable amount of flash, but there details are concerned (control column,
are damaged and misformed panel lines, foot step, IFF rod etc.). On the other hand
especially on the fuselage spine, that are Airfix offers more ordnance and those
really annoying. At least the other surface gun bays with single-piece gun barrels
details are good, especially the subtly are lovely. Brengun's size and shape of
raised caps and nice cowling fasteners. the tailwheel are better, because the Airfix
The thickness of the wing trailing edge item is too large with a poorly defined Although not used in this build, the kit comes with the cannon
and smaller parts is also acceptable. wheel yoke, however both lack the typical barrels and gun bays moulded as one unit
The ordnance comprises only the 60lb anti-shimmy tread groove.
rockets with early Mk I rails, but you will
find alternative parts like three- or four- The build
blade propellers, both sizes of tailplanes, At the time of my build there had not
shrouded and unshrouded exhausts or been any aftermarket items released for
exposed cannon barrels; the clear sprue the Airfix kit, therefore my intention was
contains canopy parts for the car door to build the kit out of the box, but in the
version, so the experienced modeller end I eventually replaced or scratchbuilt
could use them for conversion purposes. some parts as will be shown later. The
The fuselage with the bubble canopy interior assembly is split into a separate
is designed in a way that means that sub-assembly of the floor that is moulded The very clever construction of the cockpit/wheel well/intake
assembly; take care aligning it though, as any errors will throw
some surgery is needed for the late mark integrally with the wheel bays and air out subsequent assembly
with the larger tailplanes (from some intake front part, on which the seat with
odd reason this is not mentioned in the back armour is glued and the whole
instructions) plus the missing reinforcing lot is then inserted in the fuselage.
plates must be either scratchbuilt or A pretty smart and elegant solution
sourced from the separately available indeed, but it is quite sensitive as far as
Brengun etched set. accurate placement is concerned so any
I started the comparison by matching inaccuracies during this stage may later
the main parts against the scale plans, cause fit issues with the wing. I replaced
working with the original 1974 issue of the instrument panel with a pre-coloured
Arthur Bentley's drawings. While the etched item from my spares box (coming
wings and horizontal tailplanes are fine from the CMR kit) and the cockpit was
in both, some differences can be found sprayed in Aircraft Grey Green using
with the fuselage in the Airfix kit, which is Akan acrylic paint. From my stock I The seat/bulkhead and instrument panel going into one fuselage
shorter by about 1.5-2mm. This should added the Eduard etched belts too and half, then the floor/wheel well/intake can be added

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Hawker Typhoon Mk Ia, (converted to Mk Ib standard), R7855,
PR•D, flown by Flying Officer Lallemant, No.609 Squadron
RAF Manston, April 1944. Ocean Grey and Dark Green upper
surfaces, Medium Sea Grey undersides. Codes and front of
spinner, together with fuselage band in Sky; rear of spinner in
red. Standard period markings except for retention of early style
Blue/white/red underwing roundels. Night (30cm/12”) and White
(46cm/18”) ident bands under wings. Note unshrouded front
section of cannon. Personal emblem on starboard only; codes
other side read PR•D

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 Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib, MN518, R•D, flown by Wing Commander R.T.P. Davidson, leader of No.143 Wing, May 1944. Ocean Grey and Dark
Green upper surfaces with Medium Sea Grey undersides. Codes and fuselage band in Sky. Codes in Sky, serial in Night. Tally below cockpit

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shows two Japanese, two Italian and two German victories

Below: Hawker Typhoon Mk 1b, SW411, PR•J, flown by Sqn Ldr L.W.F. Stark, OC No.609
Squadron, Plantlunne (B.103, Germany), May 1945. Ocean Grey and Dark Green upper
surfaces with Medium Sea Grey undersides. Sky codes, Sky fuselage band painted over. Black
spinner with yellow back plate. Unit badge and rank pennant below windscreen. Red/white/
blue roundels above and below wings. Note: inside of undercarriage doors were yellow, edged
in white

Bottom & Far Right: Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib, MN819, MR•?, flown by Sqn Ldr J. Collins,
No.245 Squadron, 1944. Ocean Grey and Dark Green upper surfaces with Medium Sea Grey
undersides. Full invasion markings (46cm/18”) on fuselage and under wings. Standard
markings for period, except for a blue spiral on the Sky spinner. Note ‘window’ in fuselage
stripes for ‘?’ on port and ‘MR’ on starboard. Visible part of serial remains on Sky background

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Stage-by-Stage - CoNSTRUCTION CONT...

Careful application of the decal, then some detail painting will The interior parts painted ready for final assembly Open up the downward ident light in the lower wing half, then
give you an excellent instrument panel add the clear lens and back it with a foil dome...

...the end result is a lot better than the otherwise ‘open’ view If you get the interior parts all aligned correctly, when you add Once you add the upper wing halves you will see a prominent
inside the fuselage the lower wing half it should all line up gap at the wing roots

Careful filling should deal with the wing Although the wheel well detail is nice, the gaps You will need to fill the depression behind the Having not opted to show the cannon bays
root gaps in the lower cowlings are not cowl flap, then scribe in the missing lines under open, I cut the barrels off and left the long stubs
the chin in situ to help locate these into the wings

before the fuselage halves were joined cooler outlet flap needed a bit of thinning
I inserted the clear lamp part and with a and then it could be posed in a slightly
ALSO NOW AVAILABLE!
As mentioned by Libor in this article, there are piece of aluminium foil imitated the reflector. deflected position.
a couple of sets offered that are useful when Trial fitting with the wing lower piece did
building the new Airfix Typhoon, as follows: not show any major problems, only a small Paint, Markings & Weathering
Valiant Wings
gap appearing on the bottom rear line, and After installation of the windshield the kit was
#MW0006 Hawker Typhoon Detailing Set
£9.95 also the transition to the fuselage did not primed with Mr Surfacer 1000 and in line
Brengun/Valiant Wings fit perfectly. Since I intended to leave the with my usual practice, rivet detail was gently
#BRL72018 Typhoon Air Intake Mesh £2.95 gun bays closed I did not fit them inside, applied. The painting session started with
Both are available via Valiant Wings Publishing,
only the gun barrels were cut off the blocks the yellow wing leading edges and invasion
visit www.valiant-wings.co.uk.
and inserted into the wing at a later stage. stripes, whose edges were subsequently
Attachment of the wing upper halves to the made a little fuzzy using a brush to give them
bottom piece and fuselage caused a little a more realistic look – on period pictures
gap that was unfortunately a little wider the stripes are far from perfectly straight and
than the surrounding panel lines, so it was clean. The camouflage pattern was sprayed
blended with Mr White Putty and the joint on without any masking, giving the edges
was smoothed with a cotton tip moistened a diffused transition; all paints came from
in debonder. After the filler had dried out the Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color range
the line was carefully rescribed with a UMM modified with a touch of white. The painting
versatile tool. Probably the weakest part of instructions correspond well to known
the kit is the cooler bath where the bottom photographs of Stapleton's machine after the
part needed some epoxy filler to level a belly landing in early December 1944; the
little depression in the fuselage halves. The spinner looks a little brighter at the rear so I

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 “The painting instructions correspond well to known photographs of Stapleton’s machine after the
belly landing in early December 1944; the spinner looks a little brighter at the rear so I followed the
instructions and sprayed it yellow”
followed the instructions and sprayed it yellow. Cartograph decals are printed with a matt be touched in with Roundel Blue using a fine
Also the invasion stripes extended on the finish, but they worked flawlessly with the brush. Once all the decals were completely dry
fuselage sides well up to the serial; this is often help of Mr Mark Setter and Softer solutions. I continued by applying a wash to the panel
misinterpreted in artwork with the fuselage The bottom roundel edges had the white lines, choosing less contrast offered by Neutral
stripes being done only on the bottom. The background showing through so they had to Grey from the MIG Production range for the

Stage-by-Stage - PAINT, DECALS & WEATHERING

The first task is to apply a primer coat overall Next the primer is polished with fine Micro-mesh Once you are satisfied with the surface detail, especially on the
underside, you can start thinking about the overall colour scheme

The first colour to go on is yellow for the wing leading edge Next are the black and white identification stripes The first camouflage colour is the Dark Green, applied freehand
bands to get a soft demarcation...

...followed by Ocean Grey, again applied freehand and with tonal Once satisfied the model is sprayed with gloss varnish on both ...and lower surfaces
effects added using some white mixed in with the base colour the upper...

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SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

Stage-by-Stage - PAINT, DECALS

& WEATHERING CONT...

The Cartograf-produced decals react well to Mr Mark solutions You can see how well the decals have drawn down into the
surface detail in these shots of the upper...

...and lower wing roundels Once the decals are sealed with varnish and that is fully dry, an oil wash
is applied, in this instance a dark brown for the upper surfaces...

undersides and a darker brown mixed

from Abteilung oil paints for the upper
surfaces. The dirt, fuel and oil stains
were brushed on mainly on the wing and
bottom radiator bath using AK Interactive
...while the lower surfaces need less contrast, so use a neutral The oil washes will highlight all the moulded detail, along enamel solutions Streaking Grime, Engine
wash with anything you have added, such as the rivet detail in this Oil and Fuel Stains.
instance, on both upper...

Final Details
Now I turned my attention to the
remaining sub-assemblies and smaller
details. The rocket rail bodies received
the guide tubes cut from plastic stock,
while the rockets were used straight from
the box despite their thick looking fins
(next time I will replace them with the
etched fins from the Brengun set). At the
end of each rocket I added the cable and
‘pigtail’ plugs cut from thin copper wire
with a blob of cyanoacrylate glue at the
end, which was then all painted black.
...and lower surfaces AK Interactive’s enamel washes are used to add oil and grease The undercarriage was assembled, but
streaks I eventually replaced both the main and
tailwheels with items from a Brengun
kit (I was lucky enough to obtain some
“At the end of each rocket I added the cable and ‘pigtail’ plugs cut damaged extra sprues for my spares
from thin copper wire with a blob of cyanoacrylate glue at the end, box), but you can also utilize the wheels
which was then all painted black” from the excellent Valiant Wings Typhoon
detailing set. The main wheel covers
are really nice, having the typical ‘L’
shaped sheet riveted to the inner cover
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 Stage-by-Stage - FINE DETAILS

The kit rocket rails lack the distinctive guides on either side, so these were Chipping to the leading edges of the propeller was
added with lengths of plastic stock rod created using a silver pencil

The comparison in tailwheels, the choice was easy as the Not happy with the wheels in the kit, which looked too ‘flat’,
Brengun (right) from my spares box was much better than the these were replaced with ones from the Brengun kit, although
Airfix (left) example resin examples are included in the Valiant Wings Typhoon
Update Set

Once painted and weathered the undercarriage parts are quite effective
that helped to brake the main wheels
once the legs were retracted. At the end The kit lacks the distinctive ‘cuckoo doors’ on the intake, so this
was made using the door element from the Brengun/Valiant Wings
I scratchbuilt the dust filter with its typical Typhoon Intake Set glued to a suitable length of plastic rod
‘cuckoo’ doors. The earlier model dome-
shaped filter often got blasted off when
the engine backfired and these freely
moving doors on the modified filter helped
to solve this problem. I utilized the front
face of an older Brengun Typhoon intake
screen set and the filter body itself was
cut from thicker plastic round stock with
ribs scored with a scalpel blade. From thin
plastic strips I added the horizontal and
vertical brackets, sprayed it all dark grey
and glued it into the nose opening, mating
the filter precisely with the extended face
protruding from the centre of the radiator
body. ● Once all the support rods are added and the unit is put in With everything in place it is just time to add additional detail
position it looks vastly superior to that offered from the box such as the ‘pigtails’ for the rockets

FINAL VERDICT
In my opinion Airfix have definitely left the ‘easy kit’ label, bringing to the market the best mainstream kit of the late mark Typhoon in 1:72. Their
concept of combining an attractive subject at a lower price coupled with overall good quality and level of detail makes it really tempting. The
presence of competition does of course give modellers a choice and looking at the Brengun kit, it is obviously aimed at more experienced builders
and because of the inclusion of more versions, especially the car-door one, this kit is also a very welcome addition. All in all, a very good job Airfix,
and let me express my personal wish for the future – can we now have new 1:72 Beaufighter and Blenheim kits in the same quality please?

Was it worth the effort?

Definitely recommended!

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 KIT BUILD
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER
Built & Written by Daniel Zamarbide Suárez from the Canary Islands

MARK
SPECIFICATIONS
Eduard 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc ‘Late Version’
Kit No.: 8181
Materials: IM, PE
Availability: Creative Models Ltd, Hannants & LSA
Models (UK Distribution) and Eduard stockists
worldwide

NINE
Price Guide: £27.80

BEFORE STARTING:
● Thick Cyanoacrylate & Accelerator
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S
● Tamiya Masking Tape
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty
● Tweezers
● Sanding sticks & files
● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades
● Johnson’s Future

ACCESSORIES USED: PART 2: This month Dani concludes

● Brassin #648 098 Spitfire Wheels - 5 Spoke
Price Guide: £4.50
● Brassin #648 099 Spitfire Exhaust Stacks
his build of the new Eduard 1:48 Spitfire
Price Guide: £4.50
● Brassin #648 100 Spitfire Mk IX Cockpit Interior
Mk IXc, covering its final assembly, painting
Price Guide: £22.25 and weathering.
UK Distribution: Creative Models Ltd, Hannants & LSA

T
Models
he kit includes die-cut self-
PAINTS USED: adhesive masks, so the
Tamiya acrylic:
XF-1 Flat Black transparent parts were masked in
XF-3 Flat Yellow preparation for painting. Always
XF-21 Sky
XF-83 RAF Medium Sea Grey
begin painting with the lightest
UK Importer: The Hobby Company Ltd colour, in this case, the Medium Sea Grey
lower surfaces. For this I used Tamiya
Tamiya enamel:
X-11 - Aluminium Light Grey (XF-83) and once dry, mixed
MIG Productions
Dark Wash
Dark Earth pigment
Light Earth pigment
Pigment Fixer

AIRBRUSHES USED:
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution
Harder & Steenbeck Infinity Two-in-One
Both available in the UK from Little-cars, visit www.
little-cars.com

DIMENSIONS: 1:1
Span - 36ft 10in (11.23m)
Length - 31ft 3.5in (9.54m)
Height - 11ft 5in (3.48m)

DIMENSIONS: 1:48
Span - 233.9mm
Length - 198.8mm
Height - 72.5mm

REFERENCES
● Spitfires and Polished Metal: Restoring the Classic
Fighter by G. Moss & B. McKee (Airlife Publishing 1999
ISBN: 1-85310-720-4)
● Spitfire: Their History and how to model them by R.
Cross & G. Scarborough, Classic Aircraft No.1 (Patrick
Stephens Ltd 1971 ISBN: 0-85059-082-5)
● Spitfire Mk IX by T. Szlagor & J. Swiatlon, Topcolours
No.14 (Kagero 2009 ISBN: 978-83-61220-54-1)
● Spitfire Mk IX in the Israeli Air Force 1948-1956 by A.
Yofe (White Crow Publications 2006 ISBN: 0-9774627-
0-6)
● Spitfire Mk IX & XVI Engineered by P.H. Monforton
(Monforton Press 2008 ISBN: 978-0-9784001-0-
1) - Superb detailed 432p book, but it cost £95! (soon
reduced to about £45 by many)
● Spitfire Mk IX & XVI of Polish Airmen Vol.1 by W.
Matusiak (Mirage Hobby 2003 ISBN: 83-88996-05-3)
● Spitfire LF Mk IX In Detail by F. Koran, V. Danda, J.
Martínek & M. Khol, Special Museum Line No.26 (WWP
[Wings & Wheels Publications] 2002 ISBN: 80-86416-
25-9)
● Spitfire The History by E.B. Morgan & E. Shacklady
(Key Publishing 1987 ISBN: 0-946219-48-6)

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 the base colour with some white
to highlight several of the panels
and then with a medium or neutral
grey (XF-53) I added low-lights
under the panel lines to give light
and shadow adding volume to what
would otherwise be a visually 'flat'
finish. Then I masked the lower
colour and started with the Ocean
Grey upper camouflage, applying
the same effects as seen on the
underside and finishing the whole
process with the Dark Green, again
following the same effects although
in this instance I highlighted with
yellow and added low-lights with
a very dark green. Then over the
base colours with a black artists'
pen I framed details such as the
guns and engine covers and any
fuselage panels that are in daily use.
Once this was complete I sealed
everything in place with
gloss varnish.
With the layer of gloss varnish
applied I could put the decals on. It
is generally advisable to apply the
insignias, lettering and stencils and
finish as many of them as you can in
one go. I must say that one of the best
things about this model is the decals
because they are of stunning quality
and once in position they adhere to

“Finishing the whole

process with the Dark
Green, again following the
same effects although in
this instance I highlighted
with yellow and added
low-lights with a very
dark green”

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Stage-by-Stage - Exhausts & Assembly

The Brassin resin exhaust stacks available separately are vastly superior to the injected plastic With the exhausts specifically tailored to this kit, their fit is excellent
parts (far left)

The end result is stunning and will benefit from careful painting and weathering at a later stage The rest of the assembly is without problems, so soon the previously assembled/painted propeller
can be test-fitted, as can the sliding canopy element before these are removed and the model
masked ready for painting

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 Stage-by-Stage - Painting
Plane Facts
By 1942 there was great pressure to
get Spitfires into production using the
new two-stage supercharged Merlin 61
engine because although the Mk VII and
Mk VIII were to use the new engine, they
were not ready for series production.
Therefore a compromise was reached
and the Mk Vc airframe was modified to
accept a Merlin 61 engine and the Mk
IX was born. Many early Mk IXs were
converted Mk Vcs and can be identified The canopy masks come in the kit, whilst everything else is The inlets and outlets of the radiators are masked with blocks
by the Type C wing with the large double masked with a combination of Tamiya tape and/or foam blocks of foam
blisters over the inner cannon bays
plus the light on the fuselage spine,
behind the aerial mast (Mk IXc). These
machines also retained the smaller
elevators as later Mk IXs had the larger
horn balances. Production of these Mk
IXs finished at Supermarine in June
1943 thereafter moving exclusively to
the Castle Bromwich factory. Machines
coming off this production line had a
number of major improvements such
as the Mark II Gyro Gunsight (GGS)
and the ‘E’ type wing (Mk IXe). This
saw the removal of the outer 0.303in
machine guns and the movement The first colour to be applied is Medium Sea Grey on the By lightening the Medium Sea Grey with white, highlights can
underside be added to various panels
outboard to this position of the 20mm
Hispano cannon with their place inboard
now being taken by 0.50in. Browning
machine guns. A new cylindrical drop
tank was also introduced, carried on the
fuselage bomb rack it held 45 gallons
and was used by most Mk IXs of the
2nd Tactical Air Force. Late production
Mk IXs had additional internal self-
sealing fuel tanks and the cut-down rear
fuselage spine and bubble canopy was
also used with this version. This final
sub-type of the Mk IX also had clipped
wings but retained the non-retracting tail
undercarriage and standard Merlin 61 of Neutral Grey is then used to add low-lights around the panels The canopy framing can be sprayed Interior Green, whilst
the other Mk IXs. and other components Aluminium is applied to the wing roots

Humbrol Maskol, applied with a small brush to the wing roots, With the undersides masked the upper surface Ocean Grey is
following the panel lines etc. to give natural-looking wear patterns applied

Next is the Dark Green, applied freehand to give a soft Low-lights using the Neutral Grey again are applied around
demarcation panels

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 Stage-by-Stage - Painting CONT...

By lightening the base grey and green with white (for grey) and The end result gives nice contrast to what would otherwise be a
yellow (for green), highlights can be added to the centres of ‘flat’ looking scheme
various panels etc.

Don’t forget the aerial mast, add this at the end of the painting Now you need to mask out the leading edges of the wings
stage to ensure you can blend its colours in with the rest of the for the stripes that will go on the underside, as well as the aft
airframe; I also test-fitted the propeller again at this stage fuselage band and even the fuselage roundel, as you will not
want the black/white stripes showing through the decal!

The underside areas masked for the black/white stripes The white goes on first, using the underlying grey to act as a
deeper shade around the panel lines etc., as this stops you
having to apply too much white

Highlights are added to the white areas by applying stronger The black is applied in a similar way although reversed, as
(purer) elements of white, then mask of those areas that you use the underlying white to highlight the black, then apply
remain white denser areas of black for the low-lights

Once the masking is removed, hopefully you will have something a bit like this

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 “Now, with very diluted Tamiya paint thinner (white cap) at a ratio of 90% thinner and
10% paint the exhaust staining is applied using sand and earth colours (XF-60, XF-78
and XF-52) and mixing between them to give the darkest shade near the exhaust
outlets and fainter ones further away from the exhaust”
the contours of the lines, rivets etc. Once the decals were Now, with very diluted Tamiya paint thinner (white cap) at
all applied, I left them for a number of hours to dry then a ratio of 90% thinner and 10% paint the exhaust staining
applied another coat of gloss varnish. Once the varnish was applied using sand and earth colours (XF-60, XF-78
was completely dry I started to apply the 'Dark Wash' in and XF-52) and mixing between them to give the darkest
all rivets and panel lines, as the detail engraving on this shade near the exhaust outlets and fainter ones further
model is excellent. Also at this stage I started to apply away from the exhaust. Now, finally, the entire process
fluid and oil streaks on the nose and especially around the was sealed with a layer of matt varnish.
filling point for the fuel tank right in front of the windshield. There were other minor paint effects to add, though,

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SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

“Always begin painting with the lightest

colour, in this case the Medium Sea
Grey lower surfaces”

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 Stage-by-Stage -
Weathering & Markings

The Maskol is removed using a scouring pad The overall effect is good, but there are no smaller chips

The smaller chips are added with a metallic pencil The combined result from paint and pencil

The model is now sealed with gloss varnish applied to the ...and all upper surfaces
undersides...

With the gloss on all the decals can be applied A graphic pen (0.20 black) is used to highlight all panels that
will regularly be removed

The model with all panel lines highlighted in black Paint chips are added around various removable panels using
aluminium paint and a fine brush

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 Stage-by-Stage -
Weathering & Markings CONT...

All the highlights and chips applied A Dark Wash from MIG Productions is used to highlight all the
excellent engraved detail

Once the wash is applied the model looks a bit of a patchwork, The underside with the wash wiped off, although some of it aft
but all the excess will soon be wiped off in the direction of of the engine cowls on the centreline are left, as this area gets
the airflow really dirty so more weathering and oil stains will follow

Oil paint is used to simulate the fuel spills along the fuselage All the paint weathering effects applied
side, drawing it towards the tail as it would be in the
slipstream

The model now receives a coat of matt varnish to seal With the matt varnish applied, pastels can be used to add even to give more realism to the model, so I
everything in more staining, as seen here on the underside; paint is also added dust and earth stains using XF-52
used here
on the undersides, around things like the
tailwheel well and the main landing gear
due to the dust and dirt thrown up into
these areas on take-off and landing. With
very dilute paint I added the soot stains
from the guns, then I finished the whole
painting process by removing the masks
from the transparencies and applied clear
green and red to the tip lights.
The final tasks were to add the aerial
mast and finally attach exterior parts such
as the wheels, undercarriage legs and
doors and the access door for the cockpit,
which completed the model. ●
The exhaust staining uses a heavily-diluted mix of sand and A final coat of matt varnish softens all the effects and levels
earth brown out the finish

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 FINAL VERDICT
In my life I have made many Spitfire Mk IX kits, from the Ocidental from Portugal, which was then repackaged by Italeri, through to the
Hasegawa kit which has been criticised due to various shape issues. At last, though, we can now say that this model by Eduard finally gives
justice to this beautiful plane in 1:48. It is also one of the best models I’ve made in recent years and all I can hope is that in the near future they
will offer other variants like the Mk VIII.

“At last, though, we can

now say that this model by
Eduard finally gives justice
to this beautiful plane in
1:48. It is also one of the
best models I’ve made in
recent years”

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 Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX762/H, No.14 Squadron RAF, Bruggen, 1975. Dark Green
(BS 381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) upper surface camouflage with
Light Aircraft Grey (BS 381C: 627) undersides. Standard national markings.

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Unit badge with blue diamonds on a white rectangle caried on both sides of air
intakes; code on fin is red

Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX957/CG, No.20 Squadron RAF, Bruggen, Germany, 1977. Dark

Green (BS 381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) upper surface camouflage
with Light Aircraft Grey (BS 381C: 627) undersides. Standard national markings.
Code is black outlined in white on fin, repeated in white on a black nosewheel
door

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Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX821/BF, No.17 Squadron RAF, Bruggen, Germany, 1978. Dark Green (BS 381C: 641) Dark
Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage; standard national markings. Unit badge flanked by
white bars with black zig-zag patterns superimposed. Code on fin is black, outlined white.

Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XZ392/DQ, No.31 Squadron RAF, Bruggen, Germany, 1978. Dark Green (BS 381C: 641)
Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage with blue/red national markings. Wing tank
pylon is in Light Aircraft Grey. Codes on fin in black thinly outlined white

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JAGUAR RJC.indd 3
Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX732, of No.54
Squadron RAF, Coltishall, 1979, which
participated in ‘Bull’s Eye ’79’. Dark
Green (BS 381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS
381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage;
standard national markings. Red/white
sharkmouth around nose; unit badge
on front of nose, port side only. Yellow/
blue checks on air intakes. Note ‘Bull’s
Eye’ badge above fin flash (colours are
artist’s interpretation from BW photo),
and KG.41 crest zapped on starboard,
just ahead of air intake

Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XZ104/24, No.II Squadron RAF, Laarbruch, Germany, May 1988. Dark
Green (BS 381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage; standard
national markings. All matt black fin with 1912-1988, two triangles and a circle in white on
ECM fin fairing. Large rendering of the unit crest on fin (both sides). Note ‘24’ in a triangle
carried on nosehweel door

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 Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XX766, No.6 Squadron RAF, Coltishall, Norfolk, 1993. Dark Green (BS 381C:

JAGUAR RJC.indd 4
641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage with black leading edge to fin. Full
squadron crest is carried on both sides of fin; ‘can-opener’ marking flanked by light blue bars
(outlined red) with red zig-zag on air intake; similar bar on ECM fin fairing. Note lack of tail-cone

Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XX965/07, No.226 Operational Conversion Unit, 1990. Dark Green (BS 381C: 641)
Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage. Black vertical tail surfaces with unit badge
superimposed, outlined in white. Unit crest on engine air intakes. ‘07’ in black, outlined in white, on
nosewheel door

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Above: Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XX962 ‘Fat Slags’,
No.41 (Composite) Squadron RAF, Operation
Desert Storm, Jan-Feb 1991. ‘Desert Pink’ Jaguar T Mk 2A, XX846/Y, No.41 Squadron RAF, Coltishall, 1994. Dark Green (BS 381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around
overall. Roundels in pale red and pale blue; camouflage; standard national markings. Unit marking on fin, repeated on air intakes; white bar with horizontal centre strip in red on top of fin
no roundel carried above port wing. After its and on both sides of air intake unit marking. ‘Y’ in red on fin, outlined in white
return to the UK, XX962 was further adorned
with 28 mission markings just ahead of the
port air intake

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 Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XX117/A, No.16 Squadron RAF, 1999. Dark Camouflage Grey (BS
381C:626) undersides. National markings on fuselage sides, above port and below
starboard wings. Code on fin is black thinly outlined in white. Unit badge (crossed-keys)
in black and yellow on engine air intakes, ‘Saint’ marking also in yellow and black on fin.

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Tartan stripe on ECM fairing

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Above & Below: Jaguar GR Mk 3A, XZ357/FK, No.41 Squadron, as recorded at Chivenor on
12th July 2000. Dark Camouflage Grey (BS 381C:626) undersides. National markings on
fuselage sides, above port and below starboard wings. Red/white bars flank the unit crest
on the air intake, repeated on the ECM fin fairing. ‘FK’ repeated in black on nosewheel door

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 Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XZ108, No.16 Squadron RAF. Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) upper
Below: Jaguar GR Mk 3A, XZ364, No.54
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surfaces with Dark Camouflage Grey (BS 381C:626) undersides. National markings on
ar

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Squadron, Cottesmore, 21st July 2000. Dark

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fuselage sides, above port and below starboard wings. ‘Saint’ motif on fin and unit badge on
Camouflage Grey (BS 381C:626) undersides.
air intakes in white. Pylons and tanks in Dark Green (BS 381C: 641)
National markings on fuselage sides, above port

an
and below starboard wings. Tail in red/white/blue;
RAF Cottesmore in gold outlined in black. Flags

Original Artwork by

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badge on air intakes

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Jaguar GR Mk 3A, XZ113, EOU. Dark Camouflage Grey (BS
381C:626) undersides. National markings on fuselage sides, above
port and below starboard wings. Serial in black. Unit badge on fin,
repeated on air intakes over a blue rectangle

Jaguar T Mk 4, XX840/EY, No.6 Squadron RAF, 2007. Dark

Camouflage Grey (BS 381C:626) undersides. National markings
on fuselage sides, above port and below starboard wings. Serial in
black. Unit badge in red on air intakes. Blue stripe with red zig-zag
across top of fin

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 Jaguar International ES, FAE329, Fuerza Aerea Ecuadoriana, Taura. Dark Green (BS 381C: 641)
Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) upper surface camouflage with Light Aircraft Grey (BS 381C: 627) Below: Jaguar IS, JS185, No.14 (Bulls)

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undersides in standard RAF pattern. Roundels in four wing positions (see scrap view). ‘329’ of Squadron Indian Air Force, Ambala.
serial repeated on nosewheel door Standard RAF-style Dark Green (BS
381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C:
638) wrap-around camouflage with
red/yellow checks flanking unit crest on
air intakes. Roundels in six positions.
Note black air intake lips

Jaguar IM, JM254, No.6 Squadron Indian Air Force, Lohegaon. Standard RAF-style Dark
Green (BS 381C: 641) Dark Sea Grey (BS 381C: 638) wrap-around camouflage. Red/
white diamond motif flanks unit crest; black air intake lips. Roundels in six positions

Jaguar IM, JM252, No.6 Squadron, Indian Air Force, 2006. Light Grey and Blue
Grey wrap-around camouflage. National markings in six positions. Serial on fin
in black. Red/white diamond motif flanks unit crest. Black air intake lips. ‘252’
repeated on nosewheel door in red

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 Jaguar International NS, NAF705, Federal Nigerian Air Force, 1985. FS.34079,

JAGUAR RJC.indd 8
FS.30318 and FS.34159 three-tone wrap-around camouflage. National roundels in six
positions; black leading edge to all flying surfaces. Serial is repeated (in RAF style)
under the wings in black

Jaguar International S(O)1, ‘204’, No.8 Squadron, Sultan of Oman Air

Force, 1977. Light Earth and Dark Earth wrap-around camouflage. No
wing markings; Sultan of Oman shield is carried on both sides of fin.
Serial in black, in both normal and ‘arabic’ script

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Jaguar International S(O)1, ‘2017’, No.20 Squadron, Royal Air
Force of Oman, 2008 Light Earth and Dark Earth wrap-around
camouflage. No wing markings. RAFoO shield is carried on both
sides of fin. Serial in black, in both normal and ‘Arabic’ script

Jaguar International OB, 213, Royal Air Force of Oman,

February 2013. Tan, Light Green and Medium Green wrap-
around camouflage. No wing markings. RAFoO shield on both
sides of fin. Serial in black, in both normal and ‘Arabic’ script

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 Jaguar A, A26/7-HM, EC.1/7, Armeè de l’Aire. Dark Blue Grey and Dark Green
uppersurfaces, with Aluminium undersides. Roundels in six positions. ‘7’ of code in black
outline; ‘HM’ in black. SPA 15 markings on fin this side with that of SPA 77 on starboard
side. ‘Jaguar’ logo on nose. ‘M A 26’ in black on nosewheel door

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Jaguar A, A149/11-RK, EC.3/11 ‘Corse’, Armée de

l’Air. ‘Chad’ colour scheme of Cream/Choclate/
Dark Tan/Light Stone upper surfaces with
Aluminium undersides. Codes in black. National
markings in six positions. SPA 88 badge on
fin with that of SPA 69 on other side of fin. ‘K
A149’ on nosewheel door

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 KIT BUILD

FLY BY
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

SPECIFICATIONS
Revell 1:32 Heinkel He 219A-7 (A-5/A-2 late) ‘Uhu’
Kit No.: 04666
Materials: IM
Availability: Revell [UK Branch] (UK Distribution)
and Revell stockists worldwide
Price Guide: £49.99

BEFORE STARTING:
● Humbrol Liquid Poly
● Tamiya Masking Tape
● Sprue Cutters
● Tweezers
● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel & blades Built & Written by Alan Price from the UK
● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Surfacer 500
● Microscale Micro Set and Sol decal solutions
● Microscale Micro Kristal Klear
So, Revell have done it again, they have produced another large scale
● Microscale Micro Flat & Gloss Luftwaffe aircraft to delight all WWII Luftwaffe fans. Modellers have
PAINTS USED:
dreamt of having a 1:32 kit of the He 219 yet here we are in 2013 with
Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic: not one but two of them, with Zoukei-Mura also launching their version
H012 Black, H067 RLM 75 Grey,
H070 RLM 02 Grau, H417 RLM 76 Light Blue, in mid-June 2013. The Revell kit is considerably cheaper and though
H069 RLM 75 Grey still not a cheap kit, at around £50 in the UK, it represents excellent
Humbrol enamel: value for money, as Revell kits usually do.
11 Silver, 29 Dark Earth, 33 Matt Black,
34 Matt White

Tamiya acrylic:
X-11 Chrome Silver, X-10 Gun Metal,
X-25 Clear Green, X-27 Clear Red,
XF-1 Flat Black, XF-2 Flat White,
XF-63 German Grey, XF-64 Red Brown,
XF-69 NATO Black

ACCESSORIES USED:
• Model Design Construction
He 219 Seat Upgrade
#E32008 German Light Bomber Seat Belts
• Profimodeller
#32131 SN-2 Radar for He-219
• AIMS Decals
#A32D006 Heinkel He 219

AIRBRUSHES USED:
Iwata HP-B Plus
Available in the UK via The Airbrush Company,
visit www.airbrushes.com

DIMENSIONS: 1:1
Span - 18.50m
Length - 15.50m
Height - 4.40m

DIMENSIONS: 1:32
Span - 578.1mm
Length - 484.4mm
Height - 137.5mm

REFERENCES
● He 219 Uhu by M.J. Murawski (Kagero 2009
ISBN: 978-83-61220-57-2)
● Heinkel He 219 (Waffen Arsenal)
● Heinkel He 219: An Illustrated History of
Germany’s Premier Nightfighter by R.T. Remp
(Schiffer 2000 ISBN: 0-7643-1229-4)
● Heinkel He 219, Flugzeug Profile No.10 by M. Griehl
● Heinkel He 219 Uhu by R.P. Bateson, Profile
No.219 (Profile Publications 1971)
● Heinkel He 219 ‘Uhu’ - The Best Night Fighter
of WWII by H.J. Nowarra (Schiffer 1989 ISBN:
0-88740-188-0)
● Heinkel He 219 Uhu by J. Dressel & M.
Griehl, Luftwaffe Profile No.3 (Schiffer ISBN:
0-88740-819-2)
● Heinkel 219 ‘Uhu’ by K. Brandt, Samoloty
Swiata No.1 (Wydawnictwo Okrety Wojenne
1997 ISBN: 83-902274-6-0)
● The Heinkel He 219 ‘Uhu’: A Detailed Guide
to the Luftwaffe’s Ultimate Nighfighter by
Richard A. Franks (Valiant Wings Publishing “The seats are possibly the only bad part of the interior, the seat cushions are
2012 ISBN: 978-0-9567198-4-3)
some new resin seats from MDC, these are superbly done and I made seat har

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BYS NIGHT trangely, the editor actually
asked me if I’d like to build this,
he could have saved himself
the email and just posted it to
me! Arriving just days before
Christmas it made a great early present and
versions to be built. The radar aerials are
also in a separate bag to prevent damage
to the delicate mouldings. A large decal
sheet and a rather large set of instructions
complete the contents.
The build commences with the cockpit and
of some of the missing controls, various levers
and knobs were replicated with brass wire
and plasticard. I also added wiring and the
night vision lamps on the starboard side of the
cockpit. I replaced the oxygen hose with lead
wire, which looks much nicer than the plastic
with time off work over the festive period I Revell have done a splendid job here; like mouldings. Finally I added some hoses visible
was able to clear the work bench and make their Ju 88, this is a detailed assembly and in the front of the cockpit that may be related
a start. The kit arrives in a huge box, which the instructions need to be followed to ensure to the radar wiring. The seats are possibly the
is packed with sprues containing some it goes together correctly. The basic colour only bad part of the interior, the seat cushions
very large parts. Moulded in a pale blue/ for the cockpit interior is RLM 66 and I used are wrong and the seat belts are moulded
grey-coloured plastic, the parts appear well Tamiya XF-63 German Grey for this. I did the in situ. I replaced them with some new resin
moulded with little flash and nice engraved whole interior in this colour though it is quite seats from MDC, which are superbly done,
surface detail. A separate bag contains the possible that on these aircraft the floor was and I made seat harnesses from MDC’s
clear parts with no fewer than three central unpainted and thus would be aluminium. The etched buckles with lead foil for the belts.
sections to the canopy to allow different pilot’s side consoles benefit from the addition The rear seat is often shown with just lap

cushions are wrong and the seat belts are moulded in situ. I replaced them with
made seat harnesses from MDC’s etched buckles with lead foil for the belts”

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Stage-by-Stage - INTERIOR

The cockpit interior is well detailed but benefits from the The interior is painted RLM 66 but there are a lot of details that Period photos show some fairly large pipes routed behind the
addition of a few extra items made from scraps of plasticard need picking out in various colours rudder pedals, these were replicated with lead wire
and brass wire

The cockpit sides and radar were painted in a similar manner to the interior. The The MDC resin seats are lovely and once fitted out with seat belts look superb; compared to the kit seats they are
Revell seat has been modified by removing the back cushion and seat belts. The a great improvement
seats were later replaced by resin seats from MDC

The completed interior looks very busy, there is a lot of detail crammed into this small space The Revell decals for the instruments don’t look bad but there are some nicer
aftermarket ones available

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 so Heinkel offered a cash prize Stage-by-Stage -
Plane Facts to anyone who could solve them. CONSTRUCTION
The development of the He 219 The V7, V8 and V9 pre-production
was very protracted, due to political machines were passed for operational
rivalries between the commander assessment by June 1943. Even
of the Luftwaffe night fighter forces, though Milch tried repeatedly to kill
Heinkel and Ernst Udet, head of the He 219 project, and production
aircraft production at the RLM. Initial halted for a while, the type resumed
designs date back to mid-1940 production as its intended ‘better’,
with the P.1055 high-speed bomber the Ju 388 was falling way behind
project, but the RLM rejected this as schedule. In all the He 219 was only
too complex. The P.1056 was offered built in four main production variants: The fuselage builds up quickly and the wing spars fit very
and also rejected by the RLM on A-0, pre-production aircraft but used precisely, aiding greatly the assembly of the wings later
the same grounds in 1941. Quickly operationally, DB 603A engines,
redesigned as a night fighter, the type 104 built as of 30 November 1944;
became the P.1060 and was offered A-2, similar to A-0 but had extended
to the RLM again in January 1942, engine nacelles for additional fuel
but again it was rejected, this time tanks, DB 603AA engines, 85 built
in favour of the Ju 88 and Me 210. as of 30 November 1944; A-5,
Heinkel had been so sure that the projected three-seat night fighter, a
P.1060 was a winner, that he funded few prototypes are known to have
construction of a prototype himself, been converted from A-2 airframes;
but construction of the prototype hit A-7, improved night fighter, DB
a snag when the intended DB 603G 603E engines, 210 ordered as of 30
engines were not ready in time, so a November 1944. There were various
revised DB 603A with new gear ratios projected (and abandoned) versions
was offered as the DB 603C, but but today there is only one complete
even these did not arrive until August He 219 and this is on display at the
1942 and the first prototype only flew Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the The Revell gun barrels were replaced with brass tube
in November that year. The type soon National Air & Space Museum, at throughout, which looks much nicer than the plastic kit parts
showed serious stability problems, Dulles, Washington D.C.

belts but careful study of the available which proved to be not enough later on,
photographs and literature reveals that though! Before closing up the fuselage,
a full set of belts was fitted. This makes the wing spars have to go in as do the
sense as without this, the crewman mounting for the rear aerials. Fit of the
would not have been properly strapped in fuselage is pretty good, clean-up took no
during ejection. Revell provides separate time with only a little Mr Surfacer used to
instrument decals and after a coat of fill a few blemishes.
Microscale Micro Gloss these went on The wings are the next job, with just
very nicely. The decals are not bad but two huge parts for each wing. Onto
with hindsight I should have replaced each wing, the engine nacelles are built The undercarriage bays are in need of a bit more detail, as they
them with the MDC ones I had in stock. A up, again fit is pretty good and I soon look a little plain otherwise. Notice the rather large ejector pin
coat of Microscale Micro Flat followed and had both wings fully assembled. The mark that was filled in before assembly
a drybrush with light grey helped bring undercarriage bays are not bad but lack
out the detail. Chipping with silver enamel a lot of detail. Looking at photos of this
paint and a dusting of some pigments on area there is a wealth of detail that can
the floor completed the job. The cockpit be added, but I just used some lead wire
tub also includes the nose wheel bay so to add some fuel and hydraulic lines.
this was painted with Gunze-Sangyo H70 The whole area was then airbrushed with
RLM 02 and a dark brown/black pin wash Gunze-Sangyo H70 RLM 02. I decided
was applied. A ton of lead was glued into to leave the completed wings off until the
all the available spaces in the nose area, build was almost complete since it was so
big. The tail surfaces went together with
little trouble and the major parts of the
airframe were now complete.
With all the main parts now assembled,
pushing the wings onto the spars allowed
me to test the balance to see if more
The undercarriage requires a bit of surgery to give it a weighted
weight was needed; it was, lots of it! I stance. There is quite a lot of plastic here so the resulting join
ended up with two 50mm M10 stainless is quite strong
steel bolts fitted with stainless nuts, one
glued to the back of each engine front,
a hole was then cut into the front of the
nacelle to allow this to fit in place. With
all this steel in place, balance was now
restored! The undercarriage came next,
the legs are in the unloaded state so
need shortening to make them the correct
length for a static loaded aircraft. Using
my jeweller's saw, I took about 4mm out
of each leg. The plastic was rather thick
so gluing the parts back together was
not a problem though I did add a piece of With the tail surfaces added, the airframe was nearing
completion. The fins needed taping up carefully while the glue
set to ensure the angles were correct

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HEINKEL.indd 6
G9+CH, 1./NJG 1. RLM 22 (black) on
all undersides; top surfaces in RLM
75/76. All markings in white, except
‘H’ of code which is probably in RLM
77. Cowlings are RLM 75. Spinner is
black/white. Note ‘VI’ in black below
windscreen

Heinkel He 219A-7, W/Nr.310189,

D5+CL, 3./NJG 3, Grove, 1945. RLM
76 overall with ‘reverse mottling’ of
upper surface RLM 75. All markings
in black, except ‘C’ of code which is
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Heinkel He 219A-2,
G9+HK, 2./NJG1,
Münster-Handorf,
September 1944. RLM
76 overall, with RLM 75
top surfaces; mottling
in RLM 74 and RLM 75.
Code is black except
for ‘H’ which is Rot 23
outlined in black. Note
badge on nose

LB-79/II, ‘White 32’, Czech. Air Force. Dark Green upper surfaces with Light Blue undersides. National markings in
four wing positions and on vertical tail surfaces, outlined in white

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 plastic rod into the nose gear just to be on the
Stage-by-Stage -
safe side. Hydraulic hoses were added to the CONSTRUCTION CONT...
main gear using lead wire and the flexible part
where the hose is connected onto the wheel
carrier was made with some 1mm plastic
tubing.
By now I felt like I was getting somewhere
as the pile of completed parts built up and
the airframe was looking like an He 219.
Several rounds of sanding, filling, scribing and
polishing followed until I was happy with the
overall look of the airframe. It was then time to
add the last parts before painting. I made my The seams around the engines needed some Mr Surfacer, Drastic action was called for to get things to balance. A lot of
own masks for the canopy by covering with as did some sink marks along where the control surfaces steelwork went into the nacelles and this ensured the build sat
Tamiya tape then cutting round the frames with attached on its wheels correctly
a new scalpel blade. The cockpit was then
filled with foam and covered over with masking
tape. The undercarriage bays were filled with
foam blocks and it was time to paint.

Painting & Markings

Painting began with a coat of Mr Surfacer from
a spray tin. This was then polished with a 3600
Micro-mesh cloth. I’d been trying to decide for
weeks which version to build and in the end
settled on one not in the Revell instructions,
G9+FK W/Nr.1900012. This is a quite well
known aircraft flown by Hptm. Ernst Modrow.
The aircraft is an A-0 version and a well
published photograph shows the underside
of the aircraft. This photo is, however, heavily The undercarriage benefits from the addition of some details, The nose gear was shortened but requires no further detailing.
retouched and it is impossible to determine so brake hoses and hydraulic lines were added I removed the kit mountings and made an axle from brass
any details of the upper surface. It shows the tube to aid painting and assembly
aircraft had the four-gun arrangement in the
underside gun pack and may have the central
antenna on the nose, however I’d assembled
my He 219 with two guns underneath and the
Schräge Musik guns fitted. The He 219’s were
modified in the field with various upgrades
so it’s not unreasonable to assume the gun
arrangement was changed and certainly this
was subject to particular Rustsatze upgrades.
The central aerial was also often deleted
from autumn 1944 so again, the lack of this
was quite possible (OK, so ends my list of
excuses!). As for colours, well here I have
to agree with our own Richard Franks. In his
book, The Heinkel 219 ‘Uhu’, he states that
early He 219s were painted RLM 76 overall
and had mottling of RLM 75 applied to the
upper surfaces. Having spent many hours
The exhaust flame damper tubes were painted with an acrylic The front of the canopy needs a little adjustment to get it to fit
going through books and looking at sources on
black then Humbrol enamels were used to build up the rusty and I found the armoured screen behind needed a fair bit of
the Internet it would seem this is most likely for effect. Finally a dusting with some Flory Models Rust pigment adjustment as well
these early aircraft. Later ones, probably from completed things
some point in the A-2 series, seem to have
had the now well known ‘reverse mottling’ of
RLM 76 over RLM 75 but early ones look to
have been entirely conventional, overall RLM
76 with a mottling of RLM 75. The starboard
wing of Modrow’s aircraft was painted black
underneath, which adds a bit of interest. The
eagle-eyed amongst you will have spotted
G9+FK appears in the Revell instructions but
it is not this aircraft, it is a later one sporting
the same squadron code. The Revell decals
provide everything needed to make Modrow’s
aircraft except for the small nose badge. I was
The wing landing light is quite nice but a sliver of plasticard Revell’s SN-2 aerials were not too accurate in shape and
going to hand paint this but I cheated and was needed on one side to get a tight fit somewhat undersized. The Profimodeller brass ones in
used one from the new AIMS set. This also comparison, look wonderful. Which would you choose...?
provided the red ‘F’ that saved masking and
repainting the Revell red and black ’F’.
With the colour scheme determined, I set
“I’d been trying to decide for weeks which version to build
to with the airbrush and paint. First off was and in the end settled on one not in the Revell instructions,
a pre-shade with black and then an overall G9+FK W/Nr.1900012.”
coat of Gunze-Sangyo H417 RLM 76. This

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Stage-by-Stage - PAINT & MARKINGS

Painting begins with a coat of Mr Surfacer, which gives a nice smooth and tough undercoat I always pre-shade my builds and although this seems to have fallen out of favour with a lot of
modellers it is still a very effective technique

With the RLM 76 completed, the paintwork was polished with Micro-mesh to ensure a perfectly Some panels were lightened to break the blue up a bit and add interest
smooth finish

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 sounds easier than it was. Due to the sheer
size, I painted it over three days, gradually
building up the paint and avoiding burning out
my compressor! Once I was happy with the
density, I polished the paintwork with a Micro-
mesh cloth to remove overspray. I then mixed
a little white into some RLM 76 and lightened
the colour on a number of panels using Post-
it Notes to mask them off first. The black area
of the wing was now masked and airbrushed
with Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black. The last
job was to apply the mottling with Gunze-
Sangyo H067 RLM 75, another lengthy job. The mottling takes time, working the pattern across the After a coat of gloss and the decals went on over two sessions
I practiced first on some card until I was airframe. Several hours were spent on this part of the painting
happy with the effect and then committed to
the build. Again this was tackled in several
stages, beginning with the starboard wing.
Once I had completed the first pass over the
whole upper surfaces I then went back over a
few areas to increase the density of mottling
and even the effect out.
A coat of Microscale Micro Gloss was
applied next in preparation for the decals.
The Revell decals performed very well with
a touch of Microscale Set & Sol. The AIMS
decals were equally good and after two
sessions the decals were completed, cleaned
The underwing cross needs a black outline, so this was …resulting in a perfect black outline visible against the NATO
up then sealed with another coat of gloss.
carefully masked off…. Black of the wing

Even the pin wash for the panel lines took ages! A coat of matt and it’s time for weathering Here, the effect of the faded blue and the pre-shading
still shows through the camouflage

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The underwing cross on the black wing appears to post-shading to some panel lines on the wing and
have a black outer border in photographs where fuselage. This was also used as the base for the
it protrudes into the blue leading edge. The cross exhaust stains and this was built up further using
was therefore carefully masked off then airbrushed some well-thinned Tamiya XF-1 Black. Another coat
using Gunze-Sangyo H012 Black. of matt helped protect the weathering and gave a
I applied a black pin wash to the panel lines good overall matt finish.
using heavily-thinned Humbrol 33 Black to all the
RLM 76 areas and mixed a little white into this to Final Assembly
make a mid-grey for the black under the starboard All that was left was final assembly, which took
wing. The whole airframe was now given a coat quite a long time as the build was becoming
of Microscale Micro Flat and I mixed up some thin increasingly difficult to handle as more parts were
Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown and XF-1 Black to apply added. I made up the fittings for the aerial lead

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 “I left the ‘antlers’ on
the front until the end;
these proved to be
rather difficult to add,
as the locating points
are not too good which
makes it difficult to
line everything up”

from copper wire and the lead itself from Lycra altered) and I made up a jig using a square block
thread. The canopy was attached in the open of wood that I placed next to the aerial mounts
position after fitting out with the sights and latch and drew lines on which continued the line of
mechanism. I left the ‘antlers’ on the front until the aerial mount thus enabling me to line up the
the end; these proved to be rather difficult to add, aerials quickly and easily. The marked-up block
as the locating points are not too good which worked a treat and in only a few minutes all the
makes it difficult to line everything up. The brass aerials were in place. So there it was, finally
Promodeller aerials were glued into the ends of finished and it took only 16 weeks. Now I just
the Revell mountings (which had been previously needed to find somewhere to put it... ●

FINAL VERDICT
I loved building this kit and the end result is simply fantastic. It’s huge, it’s detailed and it’s not too expensive. This kit has received a bit of a bashing
from some quarters over perceived shape issues. Personally I don’t think the issues with the fuselage and nacelle shapes are that much to worry
about, who knows unless you happen to have an accurate set of plans next to the build? The propellers are a mess though, so mine are tacked on
with rubber glue in the hope of aftermarket replacements appearing! The biggest problem with this kit is finding somewhere to display it! If you have
one in your stash – build it, enjoy it, I did.

Was it worth the effort?

Yes - please can we have some more big kits like this from Revell?

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 NEW RELEASES / KITS

Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior

Scale 1:48th / Trumpeter, China / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 02868 / Availability: Pocketbond Ltd
(UK Importer) and Trumpeter stockists worldwide /
Price Guide: £64.99

T
his is a new tooling from Trumpeter and inside the large box you will find twelve grey-
coloured and three clear plastic sprues, along with three rubber tyres and three frets of
photo-etched brass. With well over 380 parts this is quite a detailed kit and you get full
engines in each nacelle (with access panels that can be posed open), retractable arrestor
hook, the 2mm cannon in the tail, the option to fold the outer wing panels, air brakes that
can be posed open or closed and bomb bay doors that can also be shown open or closed. Detail on
the flightdeck is good, although much of the side console and instrument panel detail is via etched
brass and you also get etched belts for the seats. The radar scanner is included and the wheel wells
build up as tubs and have rubber wheels that will probably upset a few! The bomb bay is also built
up as a box, but there is nothing to go inside it. The wing features separate leading edge slats and
the wing is split in half to allow it to be folded, unlike some recent kits from Trumpeter that give the
modeller the true option of folding the wings by having cut-marks inside the wing halves; this way
doing the wings unfolded will certainly require extra work to get a faultless join? The rudder and
elevators are also supplied separately.
The kit only offers one decal option, BuNo.138941 of VAH-9, although there are two additional sheets of
decals (not shown in accompanying images) offering numbers and letters to depict other aircraft in the unit.

Dimensions 1:1 Dimensions 1:48

Span - 72ft 6in (22.10m) Span - 460.4mm
Length - 76ft 4in (23.27m) Length - 484.8mm
Height - 22ft 9.5in (6.95m) Height - 144.8mm

References
● A-3 Skywarrior In Action No. 148 by J. Sullivan (Squadron/Signal Publications 1995 ISBBN: 0-89747-328-0)

Verdict: The Skywarrior has been top of the list of ‘most wanted’ kits in 1:48 for many years and this
new tooling from Trumpeter will keep many happy. It is a big kit, having the good (parts count/detail)
and bad (rubber tyre/decals) elements we all love and loathe about Trumpeter. This kit should be
within the scope of all modellers, even the relatively inexperienced, and our thanks go to Pocketbond
Ltd for the review sample.

Westland Wessex HAS.3

Scale 1:48th / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: 2732 /
Availability: The Hobby Company Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri stockists worldwide /
Price Guide: £29.99

H
aving done the basic licence-built S-58 in HU.5 form already (See Issue 94),
Italeri have now made some revisions with new parts to backdate it to the
HAS.3 version. These revisions mainly deal with the front end and the rotor, all
of which are done via new sprues (three in total), so really this kit is 75% new.
The build will be similar to the HU.5 done in Issue 94, although the revised
nose components may now alleviate the fit issues seen on the previous kit. Photo-etched
is supplied for the instrument panel, seat belts and various screens plus you get a panel
of plastic mesh to cover the openings in the nose etc.
The kit offers four decal options: XP142, ‘Humphrey’, No.737 Sqn on HMS Antrim, Falkland
Islands, 1982; XM870 and XM328, both No.737 Sqn, HMS Antrim, 1982; XT257, No.1 SofTT,
RAF Cosford, 1967. The decal sheet includes a full set of stencils.

Dimensions 1:1
Rotor Diameter - 56ft 0in (17.07m)
Length overall, rotor turning - 65ft 9in (20.04m)
Height - 16ft 2in (4.93m)

Dimensions 1:48
Rotor Diameter - 355.6mm
Length overall, rotor turning - 417.5mm
Height - 102.7mm

References
● Westland Wessex - HAS.1, HAS.3, HAS.31, HC.2, HAR.2, HCC.4, HU.5 & Mk 50 series by M. Ovcacik & K. Susa
(4+ Publications 1998 ISBN; 809-902559-0-6)

Verdict: This is the version probably most modellers were after, and the inclusion of
‘Humphrey’ will be welcomed by many as it is the icon of the type. The kit should be
within the scope of all modellers, even the relatively inexperienced, and our thanks go to
The Hobby Company Ltd for the review sample.

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 Hughes OH-6A Cayuse ‘Over Vietnam’
Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic / Materials: IM / Kit No.: AZ7426 /
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and AZ Model stockists worldwide /
Price Guide: £11.40

A
Z continue to tackle subjects that although already done, are now a little
long in the tooth and, in many cases, lacking in accuracy. This kit is actually
an upgrade of the MD500 released in 2010 to create the OH-6 and it
contains 38 parts in dark grey-coloured plastic plus seven in clear. Because
‘common’ parts are used throughout their new series of Cayuses, this one
includes all the resin parts that only apply to the ‘International’ boxing, so these can
join the spares box. Surface detail is nice clear recessed lines etc., but the limited
nature of the tooling process means that there are big ejector pin marks in the fuselage
interior. Finer detail is also a little lacking, all down to the injection process, but AZ
have not included things like lap straps in photo-etched, which is a shame. As with any
Cayuse, the fit of the main canopy ‘bowl’ will be the make or break here. The generic
nature of the instruction sheet does mean you have to keep your wits about you as in
this one there is mention of the Venezuelan and Spanish versions, which only appear
in kit AZ7427.
The kit offers four decal options, none of which are identified in any way in the colour
profiles on the back of the box. These include S/Nos. 17340, 16419, 67935 and 24211, all of
the US Army during the Vietnam War. All colours are quoted by Humbrol paint numbers.

Dimensions 1:1 Dimensions 1:72

Rotor Dia - 26ft 4in (8.03m) Rotor Dia - 111.5mm
Length overall, rotor turning - 30ft 9 1/2in (9.39m) Length overall, rotor turning - 130.4mm
Height - 8ft 1 1/2in (2.48m) Height - 34.4mm

Reference
● Loach! - The Story of the H-6/Model 500 Helicopter by W. Mutza (Schiffer Publishing Ltd 2005 ISBN:
0-7643-2343-1)

Verdict: OK, the Italeri one already exists, but this is a new tooling and although
limited in many ways it has the edge on surface detail etc., so with a little work can
be made into a nice looking model. Suited for intermediate and above, our thanks go
to AZ Model for the review sample.

Grumman A-6A Intruder

Scale 1:32nd / Trumpeter, China / Materials: IM, PE, WM /
Kit No.: 02249 / Availability: Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and Trumpeter
stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £149.99

N
ow this is a kit that we have waited a long time for, as it was first announced by
Trumpeter way back in 2007. The large box contains 29 sprues of grey-coloured
and three sprues of clear plastic, plus four rubber tyres, metal undercarriage legs
and a small fret of photo-etched brass. In all this gives you 837 parts, so that
should give you some idea of just how extensive this one is! The ejection seats
have etched belts, whilst the compressor fans visible in the intakes are also in etched brass.
Options in the kit include trailing edge slats that can be posed up or down, air brakes you can
have open or closed, tail hook and avionics basket that can be lowered, a nice rendition of
the radar, which can also have the radome posed open, engine access panels that you can
open, and wing fold. The detail is extensive, and this kit is very much ‘old guard’ in that you
have both engines with their intake and exhaust trunking, even though very little will be seen
unless you choose to clutter the exterior lines with open panels? Again the wing fold is not an
option as such, as the wings are moulded in two halves, not offered with cut-lines inside for
you to make the decision to cut apart. Ordnance comes in the form of fuel tanks, AGM-12 and
AGM-45 missiles, GBU-8 smart bombs and Mk 82 or M117 iron bombs. An entire A3 sheet of
instructions is given over just to the painting and decalling of the ordnance.
The kit offers two decal option, not identified in any way on the instructions, but they are:
BuNO.152940 of VA-35 on USS Enterprise; BuNo.155717 of VA-145 on USS Ranger. Both
are in the Light Gull Grey over white scheme.

Dimensions 1:1 Dimensions 1:32

Span - 53ft 0in (16.15m) Span - 504.7mm
Length - 54ft 9in (16.69m) Length - 521.6mm
Height - 16ft 2in (4.93m) Height - 154.1mm

Reference
● A-6 Intruder by L. Drendel, Walk Around No.2 (Squadron/Signal Publications 1994 ISBN:0-89747-327-2)

Verdict: This is a monster of a kit, and built is going to dominate your display area. The
volume of detail in the box will probably lead many to add yet more, because with all
the panels open and the avionics bay down, this one will keep the eye busy for quite
a while. It has been six years in the making, but we very much doubt anyone will be
disappointed with this one. Our thanks go to Pocketbond Ltd for the review sample.

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Douglas A-1D (AD-4) Skyraider

Scale 1:32nd / Trumpeter, China / Materials: IM, PE, RB / Kit No.: 02252 / Availability:
Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and Trumpeter stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £74.99

T
his is another subjects from Trumpeter that has been ‘due’ for quite a while, as it was
first announced back in 2010. The large box contains 18 sprues of grey-coloured
plastic along with a single one in clear plastic, three rubber tyres and a small fret of
photo-etched brass giving a total of 428 parts. The kit has a nicely detailed muli-part
engine along with the front bulkhead and oil tank etc. The cockpit interior builds up as
a tub with all the side console detail moulded, not as etched; the seat belts are etched however.
Numerous bulkheads are fitted into the fuselage and the engine cowls can be depicted open or
closed. The rudder and elevators are separate whilst the wing is split mid-span to allow it to be
folded and the flaps and ailerons are also separate. The machine-guns are included for each
wing (inner and outer halves), as they are visible at the root once the wing is folded. Being the
Spad you get lots of wing pylons and onto these you can hang the supplied AN-M64 500lb GP
bomb, Mk 82 iron bomb, LAU-3 or Suu-14A/A rocket launchers, 5in HVAR, Mk 81 iron bombs,
drop tanks, M117 bombs or AN-M66 2,000lb GP bomb. You even get the ‘toilet bomb’, however
that was dropped by an A-1H Skyraider (BuNo.135297) from USS Midway, so is not applicable
to this version.
The kit offers two decal options: BuNo.127003 of VA-95 ‘Green Lizards’, USS Ranger; BuNo.132364,
VMA-324, USMC, USS Saipan

Dimensions 1:1 Dimensions 1:32

Span - 50ft 0.25in (15.25m) Span - 476.6mm
Length - 9ft 3in (11.96m) Length - 373.8mm
Height - 15ft 8.25in (4.78m) Height - 149.4mm

Reference
● Douglas A-1 Skyraider by K. Hughes & W. Dranem, Warbird Tech Vol.13 (Speciality Press 1997 ISBN: 0-933424-78-7)

Verdict: It is true that the Zoukei-Mura one was out a good while before this one, but that is a
really expensive and highly detailed kit that is probably more than a lot of modellers want. This
one is a better bet if you just want to make a Spad in the scale, as all the main areas of detail
are there without the hassle of the whole ‘skeletal’ thing! Highly recommended to all USN/
USMC fans, and our thanks go to Pocketbond Ltd for the review sample.

Grumman HU-16A Albatross

Scale 1:48th / Trumpeter, China / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 02824 /
Availability: Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and Trumpeter stockists worldwide /
Price Guide: £79.99

F
irst announced back in 2010, this one has taken a while to arrive but at last is here.
The large box contains 17 grey-coloured sprues plus a single one in clear plastic,
four rubber tyres, metal undercarriage legs and a small fret of photo-etched brass.
In all you get 366 parts and the kit offers the initial version (designed UF-1 up until
1962), with the shorter span and original size ailerons and tail surfaces. The break
at back of the cockpit in each fuselage half shows that Trumpeter intend doing the later UF-2/
HU-16B at some stage? Detail is good throughout and the interior flight deck and bunks are all
included. Unlike most aircraft this one builds the interior as one unit, with the uppermost section
of the mid-fuselage, then the four parts of the rest of the fuselage wrap around it, a bit like we
are seeing with helicopter kits of late. The canopy has the two hinged (upper) panels separate
and the engines are well detailed even if they do just fit to a blank (flat) rear bulkhead with no
bearers, etc. The wings are made up of the central section, complete outboard of the engines,
then the separate outer panels. All flaps and control surfaces are separate and you get clear
plastic tip lights. The undercarriage is nicely detailed and you get the option of using the plastic
or metal main oleo legs
The kit offers two decal options, neither of which are identified in any detail in the instructions: S/
NO.50-10022 of the USAF; 11032 of the Taiwanese Navy.

Dimensions 1:1 Dimensions 1:48

Span - 72ft 6in (22.10m) Span - 460.4mm
Length - 76ft 4in (23.27m) Length - 484.8mm
Height - 22ft 9.5in (6.95m) Height - 144.8mm

Reference
● Grumman Albatross - A History of the Legendary Seaplane by W. Mutza (Schiffer ISBN: 0-88740-913-X)

Verdict: The Albatross has been top of the ‘most wanted’ chart in the USA for many years and
with a number of potential schemes from the various nations that operated the type, plus the
obvious intention by Trumpeter to offer other versions, it should have good sales potential.
Highly recommended to all USN/USCG fans and our thanks to Pocketbond Ltd for the review
sample.

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 Airco D.H.9c Fairey Firefly Messerschmitt Bf 110G-4
Commercial Mk IV/V ‘Foreign Scale 1:48th / Revell, Germany / Materials:
IM / Kit No.: 04857 / Availability: Revell
Scale 1:48th / Roden, Ukraine / Materials:
IM / Kit No.: 435 / Availability: Pocketbond
Service’ [UK Branch] (UK Distribution) and Revell
Scale 1:48th / Special Hobby, Czech stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £17.99
Ltd (UK Importer) and Roden stockists
Republic / Materials: IM, R / Kit No.:
worldwide / Price Guide: £24.99 • Reissue of kit first released under the
SH72272 / Availability: Hannants (UK
Monogram Pro-Modeler label in 1997
• Revised tooling, based on D.H.9 released in Importer) and Special Hobby stockists
• 111 light grey-coloured and 14 clear plastic
2010 worldwide / Price Guide: £29.99 components
• 95 grey-coloured plastic components plus four • Two decal options: D5+DS, 8./NJG3, detached
on clear acetate sheet • New tooling to Skrydstrup, Denmark, June 1944; 3C+DK,
• One decal option: G-EBDD operated by De • 137 grey-coloured and five clear plastic, plus 2./Nachtjagdgeschwader 4, Langendiebach,
Havilland Hire Service Ltd, UK, 1922 three resin and two photo-etched components Germany, February 1945. The decal sheet has
• Three decal options: B1005, No.7 Sqn, Dutch stencils but no swastikas.
Verdict: It is good to have the final Navy, Blak, Dutch East Indies, 1959-60; WD884,
announced version of the D.H.9 series from RAN, RANAS Schofields, 1954; VH135, BD•K,
No.880 Sqn, RCN, HMCS Magnificent, May 1951
Verdict: This always was a good kit, save
Roden at last. The kit has many common for a couple of faults, and it is a lot cheaper
parts with previous versions, plus you get Verdict: This is an excellent kit, utilising many than the new Eduard example. You will note
a lot of unused parts for the spares box. of the Mk I parts along with new parts and that the kit box has the comments of ‘crew
Overall it is highly recommended to all inter- about the only disappointment is the lack figures’ marked out on the sides, plus there
war aviation fans and our thanks to Roden of multi-part canopies. That aside, this kit is a red card inside with a multi-lingual
for the review sample. is highly recommended to all naval aviation statement to the same effect = no figures
fans, and our thanks to Special Hobby for the are now included. Highly recommended to all
Reference
review sample. Luftwaffe fans and our thanks to Revell [UK
● Airco DH.9 by J.M. Bruce, Windsock Datafile 72
Branch] for the review sample.
(Albatros Productions 1998, ISBN: 1-902207-05-X)
Reference
● Fairey Firefly by W. Harrison (Airlife Publishing Ltd 1992 Reference
ISBN: 1-85310-196-6) ● Messerschmitt Bf 110G, Walk Around No.24 by R. Makay
(Squadron/Signal Publications 2000 ISBN: 0-89747-420-1)

Macchi C.202/C.205 Vought SB2U-1 Bell P-400 Airacobra

Scale 1:72nd / RS Models, Czech Republic
‘Italian Aces’ Vindicator / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 92133 / Availability:
Scale 1:72nd / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM / Kit Scale 1:72nd / Special Hobby, Czech Hannants (UK Importer) and RS Models
No.: 1345 / Availability: The Hobby Company Republic / Materials: IM, R / Kit No.: stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £15.80
Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri stockists SH72272 / Availability: Hannants (UK
worldwide / Price Guide: £14.99 Importer) and Special Hobby stockists • Revised tooling
worldwide / Price Guide: £16.60 • 86 grey-coloured and five clear plastic
• Reissue of kits first released in 2001 components
• 100 light grey-coloured and four clear plastic • New tooling • Six decal options: ‘Hells Bells’, 67th FS, 347th
components • One resin plus one clear and 87 grey-coloured FG, Guadalcanal, autumn 1942; ‘Yellow 175’,
• Six decal options: C.202 flown by M.D. Forlani, 79º plastic components 35th FG, New Guinea, 1942; ‘White 12’, 19th
Squadriglia, 1º Stormo C.T., Matuba, Libya, 1942; C.202 • Four decal options: BuNo.0773, Commander GIAP, USSR, 1943; BW114, Laverton, Australia,
flown by M.T. Martinoli, 73º Squadriglia, 9º Gruppo, Ranger Air Group, CV 4 Utility Unit, USS Ranger 1943; ‘White 27’, 80th FS, 8th FG, Milne Bay,
4º Stormo C.T., Fuka, Libya, 1942; C.202 flown by G. (CV 4), May 1940; BuNo.0757, VB-2, USS New Guinea, January 1943; ‘Air-A-Cutie’, 36th
Solaroli, 74º Squadriglia, 23º Gruppo, 3º Stormo C.T., Abu Lexington (CV 2), 1939; BuNo.0739, VB-3, USS FS, 8th FG, New Guinea, June 1943
Hagagg (Luxor), Egypt, 1942; C.205 flown by F. Serafini, Saratoga (CV 3), 1938; BuNo.0759, VMF-1,
378º Squadriglia, 115º Gruppo Autonomo, Capoterra, MCAS Quantico, 1940. Verdict: Although there are other P-39s
Italy, 1943; C.205, flown by C.D. Fanali, 155º Gruppo
out there in 1:72, this one is really nicely
C.T., Cagliari Elmas, Sardinia, 1943; C.205, flown by C.M. Verdict: This is a nice new tooling with lots
Ruspoli, IVº Stormo C.T., Lecce - Galatina, Italy, October
moulded, with some excellent detail so for
of moulded detail and the extra finesse with a quality P-39 in this scale, this just has to
1943
such detail that Special Hobby now achieve be worth building! Our thanks to RS Models
Verdict: This is a neat idea to box these two kits as in their kits. This is certainly one to be highly for the review sample and apologies for the
one, as it allows you to get more for your money, recommended to all US naval aviation fans, incorrect header text used in the preview for
and most who would buy the C.202 would also and our thanks to Special Hobby for the review this kit last month.
buy the C.205 and vice versa, so this ‘combo’ set sample.
is welcome. Highly recommended to all Italian Reference
Reference ● Bell P-39 Airacobra by B. Kinzey, Detail & Scale Vol.53
aviation fans, and our thanks to The Hobby ● SB2U Vindicator In Action No.122 (Squadron/Signal (Squadron/Signal Publications 1999 ISBN: 1-888974-16-8)
Company Ltd for the review sample. Publications)

Reference
● Aermacchi C.202 by G. Apostolo, Ali d’Italia No.22 (La
Bancarella 2006)

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Caproni Campini N.1 De Havilland D.H.82A North American

Scale 1:72nd / Valom, Czech Republic /
Materials: IM, R, PE, VF / Kit No.: 72073 Tiger Moth ‘RAAF’ T-28C Trojan
/ Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic Scale 1:48th / Roden, Ukraine /
Valom stockists worldwide / / Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: AZ7408 / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 451 / Availability:
Price Guide: £19.99 Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and
AZ Model stockists worldwide / Roden stockists worldwide /
• New tooling Price Guide: £12.99 Price Guide: £32.99
• 31 grey-coloured plastic, plus four resin, 28
photo-etched and two vacformed clear plastic • New tooling • Revised tooling, based on T-28B released in
components • 41 tan-coloured plastic and 17 photo-etched 2012
• Two decal options: MM.487, for flight components • 130 grey-coloured and nine clear plastic
from Linate airport to Guidonia airport, 30th • Three decal options: A17-358, No.1 Observer components
November 1941; MM.488 at the MAF56 airshow School, RAAF, Cooramundra; A17-489, TA•L, • Two decal options: BuNO.140631, VT-5, USS
at Roma in 1956 as a static display airframe No.12 LASU (this aircraft was used to transport Lexington, circa 1971; BuNo.140514, VA-122,
Lt. Gen. H. Adachi, GOC Japanese 18th Army, NAS Lemoore, California, circa 1977
Verdict: ‘N.1’ or ‘C.C.1’, the name is up to you, from the site of his surrender on the 14th
we have had the type before in this scale, as September 1945); A17-219 (which later became Verdict: This version will be welcomed by
Delta (and Delta 2) did it in the 1970s and VH-RVB and VH-ASD) many and as the kit has many common
80s, but that was a very basic kit. This new parts with previous versions, you get a lot
Verdict: The basic kit builds well, as shown of unused parts for the spares box. Highly
tooling has better detail but will demand
by Libor by his build of the Spanish version recommended to all USN/USMC aviation
more of the builder. It is recommended to all
last month, so this is certainly one we fans, and our thanks to Roden for the
experienced modellers, and our thanks to
recommend to all experienced modellers. Our review sample.
Valom for the review sample.
thanks to AZ Model for the review sample.
Reference Reference
● Campini-Caproni by G. Alegi, Ali d’Italia Mini Series Reference ● North American T-28 Trojan In Action No.89
No.5 (La Bancarella Aeronautica 1998) ● De Havilland Tiger Moth 1931-1945 (all marks), (Squadron/Signal Publications)
Owner’s Workshop Manual by S. Slater (Haynes Publishing
2009 ISBN: 978-1-84425-586-3)

Douglas P-70A/S Sikorsky CH-53G Caproni Ca.310

Scale 1:48th / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM Scale 1:144th / Revell, Germany / Materials:
/ Kit No.: 2724 / Availability: The Hobby IM / Kit No.: 04858 / Availability: Revell Libeccio
Company Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri [UK Branch] (UK Distribution) and Revell Scale 1:72nd / Azur, Czech Republic
stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £29.99 stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £6.50 / Materials: IM, R, PE / Kit No.: A088 /
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and
• Reissue of AMT kit that was first released in 1998 • Reissue of kit first released in 1995 Special Hobby stockists worldwide /
• 74 light grey-coloured and nine clear plastic • 54 dark green-coloured and 10 clear plastic Price Guide: £29.99
components components
• Four decal options: ‘Dusty’, 6th Night Fighter • Two decal options: 84+34, Regiment 35, German • Reissue, new decals
Squadron, New Guinea, 1943; ‘Black Bug’, flown Army Aviation Corps, Mendig, Germany, 1986; • 45 grey-coloured and 11 clear plastic, plus 25
by Capt. B. Johnson, 6th NFS, Guadalcanal, 1943; 64+62, Regiment 25, German Army Aviation resin and 65 photo-etched components
‘White 165’ and ‘White 68’, both from the Fighter Corps, Laupheim, Germany, 2012 • Three decal options: A/c No.1, 2 or 3 of the
Command School, Orlando, 1942/3 Royal Yugoslavian Air Force, Mostar, 1940; ‘1001’
Verdict: This is a stunning kit, even in the small to ‘1006’ of the Independent Croatian Air Force,
Verdict: The old AMT kit is not bad, and this one scale, and it shows the type of crisp moulding Rajavac airfield, autumn, 1941; ‘B402’ or ‘B403’,
is the revised version without the rubber tyres, Revell were doing in the mid 1990s (remember Royal Hungarian Air Force, Szambathely airfield,
but the RRP was a bit of a shock. The use of 1938/39
the Horten IX/Go 229 etc.). It is well worth
colour for the painting guide in this instance is adding to any 1:144 or helicopter collection
a mistake, as the black used is so dense that Verdict: This new tooling is very nice, but
and is therefore highly recommended. Our
you can’t see any of the other markings (e.g. combines a lot of mediums, so is not for the
thanks to Revell [UK Branch] for the review
‘Dusty’ and ‘Black Bug’). Recommended if you novice. The overall detail and quality of the
sample.
can live with all of this, and our thanks to The moulding is excellent and the decals offer some
Hobby Company Ltd for the review sample. Reference very attractive schemes. Unlike the first Ca.310
● CH-53E & MH-53E Super Stallion & Sea Dragon by P. releases, this one includes the later style engine
Reference Dognoon & C. Bouschon, Close Up No.2 (Landing Zone cowlings. Highly recommended to all with an
● Douglas Havoc & Boston: The DB-7/A-20 Series by S. Publications 2003 ISBN: 2-9519087-1-7) interest in Italian and mid-European aviation,
Thompson (The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN: 1-86126-670-7) and our thanks to Azur for the review sample.

Reference
● The Croatian Air Force in the Second World War by T. Likso
and D. Canak (Nova 1998 ISBN: 953-97698-0-9)

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 Reggiane Re.2005 Heinkel He 100D Supermarine Spitfire
Scale 1:72nd / RS Models, Czech
Republic / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 92147 /
‘Soviet & Japanese Mk Vc
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and Test Plane’ Scale 1:48th / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM, PE /
Kit No.: 2727 / Availability: The Hobby Company
RS Models stockists worldwide / Scale 1:72nd / Special Hobby, Czech
Price Guide: £15.80 Republic / Materials: IM, pe / Kit No.: Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri stockists worldwide
SH72267 / Availability: Hannants (UK / Price Guide: £24.99
• Reissue (new decals)
Importer) and Special Hobby stockists • Reissue of Special Hobby kit that was first released
• One clear and 61 dark grey-coloured plastic
components worldwide / Price Guide: £14.50 in 2008
• Four decal options: 362-2, 362a Sqn, Capua, • 79 dark grey-coloured and seven clear plastic plus 18
October 1943 (x2 schemes); machine used • Reissue (new decals) photo-etched components
by Luftdienst Kommando Italien, Maniago, • One clear and 36 grey-coloured plastic plus 30 • Six decal options: MA292, KW•D, No.615 Sqn,
February 1944; ‘Red 4’, Aeronautica Nazionale photo-etched components Dohazary, India, 1944; AB216, DL•Z, No.291 Sqn,
Republicana, Bresso, March 1944 • Two decal options: W/Nr.3006 tested in Russia RAF Hawkinge, 1942; ER570, WD-Q, 4th FS, 52nd
and then exhibited at the Aviation Museum in FG, Lajbala, Tunisia, 1943; BR498, PP•H, Luqa, Malta,
Moscow; He 100 as tested in Japan. Note the 1942; BR344, 3•M, No.601 Sqn, Malta, 1942; BR246,
Verdict: The kit instructions still carry the instructions still include those from the original kit
old #92089 number, but the decal options •B, No.249 Sqn. Malta, June 1942.
(#SH72115), so the Luftwaffe options shown on it
are all new and offer a full set for the are not included in this edition. Verdict: The Special Hobby kit is quite buildable, but
type’s operational career. This is ideal for
its moulding nature is such that it may come as a
all experienced Italian aviation modellers, Verdict: The release of this kit fills the gap in the
shock to some finding it in an Italeri box, as it’s not
and our thanks to RS Models for the review He 100 story and will therefore allow modellers
mainstream by any means? That said, this version
sample. to add the type to their collections. The basic
is almost the same price as the original Special
kit is not bad, not to the current quality/detail
Hobby kit and it has some very nice decals so it
Reference standards of Special Hobby, but it should
● Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario by M. di Terlizzi, Aviolibri is recommended, with reservations, to all Spitfire
still build into a nice model with care. Highly
No.4 (IBN Editore 1999 ISBN: 88-86815-38-7) fans. Our thanks to The Hobby Company Ltd for the
recommended, and our thanks to Special Hobby
review sample.
for the review sample.
Reference
Reference ● Spitfire The History by E.B. Morgan & E. Shacklady (Key
● Heinkel He 100 Record Breaker by E. Hood, Military Publishing 1987, 1989, 1998 & 2000 ISBN: 0-946219-48-6)
Aircraft In Detail No.3 (Midland Publishing 2007 ISBN:
978-1-85780-260-3)

Supermarine Spitfire Curtiss F11C-2 Caproni Ca.310

Mk Vb Trop Hawk Libeccio ‘Italian &
Scale 1:72nd / Admiral, Czech Republic Scale 1:72nd / RS Models, Czech
/ Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: ADM7220 / Republic / Materials: IM, R, PE / Kit Spanish’
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and No.: 92146 / Availability: Hannants (UK Scale 1:72nd / Azur, Czech Republic
Admiral stockists worldwide / Importer) and RS Models stockists / Materials: IM, R, PE / Kit No.: A106 /
Price Guide: £12.99 worldwide / Price Guide: £15.80 Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and
Special Hobby stockists worldwide /
• Reissue, ex-AZ Model • New tooling Price Guide: £17.60
• 55 dark grey-coloured and two clear plastic, • 54 grey-coloured plastic plus 2 resin and 12
plus two resin and three photo-etched photo- photo-etched components • Reissue, new decals
etched components • Three decal options: 1-F-7, VF-1B, 3rd • 45 grey-coloured and 11 clear plastic, plus 25
• Three decal options: ER220, QJ•R, flown by Section, USS Saratoga, 1933; 1-F-4, VF-1B, resin and 65 photo-etched components
Fg Off N.F. Duke, No.92 Sqn, Ben Gardane, 2nd Section, USS Saratoga, 1933; 1-F-16, VF- • Four decal options: 18•11, 9 Escuadrilla, Grupo
Tunisia, March 1943; ER570, WD•Q, flown by 1B, USS Saratoga, 1933 18, Spanish Nationalist Air Force, Spain, February
Maj Robert Levine, 4th Sqn, 52nd FG, La Sebala, 1939; 4•18, 8 Escuadrilla, Grupo 18, Spanish
Tunisia, 1943; EP706, flown by Plt Off G.F. ‘Buzz’ Verdict: The old Monogram kit is getting a Nationalist Air Force, Spain, February 1938/39;
Beurling, No.249 Sqn, Malta, 1942. A full sets of little long in the tooth nowadays, so this MAL-12, Bomber Pilot Aviation School, Regia
stencils is also included Aeronautica, Malpensa airfield, Milan, Italy, 1940;
new tooling will be welcomed by many. The
‘Black 50’, 50a Squadriglia, 38º Grupo, Regia
overall quality is good, although the various Aeronautica, Elmas airfield, Cagliari, Sardinia,
Verdict: OK we have mainstream Mk Vb kits,
mediums make it not suitable for the less Summer 1940.
but this one claims to be more accurate.
experienced amongst you. Our thanks to RS
The parts are well moulded with good detail
Models for the review sample. Verdict: The overall detail and quality of the
and the build should be within the scope of
all bar the complete novice, so it is one we moulding is excellent and the decals offer
Reference some very attractive schemes. It also includes
recommend. Our thanks to AZ Model for the ● Curtiss Navy Hawks In Action No.156 by P. Bowes
review sample. (Squadron/Signal Publications 1995 ISBN: 0-89747-
the later style engine cowlings, so it is highly
342-6) recommended to all, and our thanks to Azur for
Reference the review sample.
● Spitfire: Their History and how to model them by R. Cross
& G. Scarborough, Classic Aircraft No.1 (Patrick Stephens Reference
Ltd 1971 ISBN: 0-85059-082-5) ● None

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Republic P-47D Bell AH-1G Huey Messerschmitt Me 163C

Thunderbolt Cobra ‘Special ‘What-if War’
Scale 1:48th / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM / Kit
No.: 2728 / Availability: The Hobby Company
Marking’ Scale 1:72nd / Special Hobby, Czech
Republic / Materials: IM, R, PE / Kit No.:
Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic
Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri stockists worldwide SH72263 / Availability: Hannants (UK
/ Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: AZ7418 /
/ Price Guide: £24.99 Importer) and Special Hobby stockists
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and AZ
Model stockists worldwide / Price Guide: worldwide / Price Guide: £14.50
• Reissue of Academy kit that was first released in
1998 £12.99 • New tooling
• 91 grey-coloured and 10 clear plastic components • 27 grey-coloured and two clear plastic, plus six
• Four decal options: 44-20866, flown by Lt F.J. • New tooling resin and eight photo-etched components
Middleton, 65th FS, 57th FG, Grosseto, Italy, 1945; 42- • One clear and 61 tan-coloured plastic, plus 14 • Four decal options: 47th Sentai, Narimasu AB,
28961, flown by Maj H.D. Randy, 347th FS, 35th FG, photo-etched components Tokoyo, 1946; as tested by TAIU-SWPA, NAS
Tarquinia, Italy, September 1944; 42-28986, 1º GAC, • Three decal options: 16440, Arctic programme, Anacostia, USA, 1946; Air Test Unit of the Naval
Força Aérea Brasileira, Tarquinia, Italy, 1944; ‘White US Army, Elmendorf AB, Anchorage, August Air Technical Arsenal, Yokosuka AB, Kanagawa
24’, flown by Capt P. Gouachon-Noireault, 2 Escadrille, 1975; 736 operated by NASA in 1985; Unmarked Prefecture, 1946; as tested by the ATAIU-SEA,
G.C. 2/5, Italy, March 1945. Full stencils are included machine in JPG camouflage, US Army Tebrau AB, Malaya, 1946. All these scheme are
and the painting/marking guide is in colour spurious.
Verdict: We have waited a good few years for
Verdict: The Academy kit is sound, and a lot better a nice AH-1 series and now we have it from Verdict: The C-series is one that has been
than the old Hawk kit Italeri used to release two separate manufacturers (AZ and MPM), done much in the past, with most kits being
as their P-47D in 1:48! The retain price is high, this first one looks to be sound with good vacformed or resin, so this new one is very
considering the age of the parts in the box and detail. The limited number of parts and few welcome. The mouldings are sound with
even with the superb decals, but rising prices seem etched parts make this suitable for all but the nice injected detail and the limited number
to be the way of it nowadays? Recommended to all complete novice. Our thanks to AZ Model for of resin and etched make it ideal for the
P-47 fans, and our thanks to The Hobby Company the review sample. less experienced with this type of kit. Highly
Ltd for the review sample. recommended to all ‘what if?’ fans, and our
Reference
● AH-1 Cobra, Walk Around No.29 by W. Mutza (Squadron/
thanks to Special Hobby for the review sample.
Reference
● P-47 Thunderbolt, Walk Around No.11 by Lou Drendel Signal Publications 2002 ISBN: 0-89747-438-4)
Reference
(Squadron/Signal Publications 1997 ISBN: 0-89747-375-2) ● Me 163 Rocket Interceptor Volume 1 by S. Ransom & H-H
Camman (Classic Publications 2002 ISBN: 1-903223-12-1)

Supermarine Spitfire Martin B-57G Supermarine Seafire

LF Mk IXe ‘Red Star’ Night Hawk FR Mk 47 ‘Korean
Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic / Scale 1:72nd / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM
Materials: IM / Kit No.: AZ7420 / Availability: / Kit No.: 174 / Availability: The Hobby War Fighter-bomber’
Hannants (UK Importer) and Admiral Company Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri Scale 1:72nd / Special Hobby, Czech
stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £12.99 stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £14.99 Republic / Materials: IM / Kit No.: SH72259
/ Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and
• Reissue • Reissue of kit that was first released in 1989 Special Hobby stockists worldwide / Price
• One clear and 63 tan-coloured plastic • 108 grey-coloured and five clear plastic Guide: £18.60
components components
• Four decal options: MJ858 used by VVS for • Two decal options: 53-878, 442nd CCTS, 8th • Reissue with new parts and decals
various tests; Serial N/K, flown by Col V.A. TRW; 53-578, 442nd CCTS, 1st TFW, both • 113 grey-coloured and 10 clear plastic, plus 57
Matsijevitch, ‘White 78’ and ‘White 32, all operated USAAF photo-etched components
by the 26th Guard Fighter Regiment, Leningrad • Four decal options: VP480, 180/P, No.800 NAS,
area, Spring 1945. A full set of stencils is also Verdict: It is hard to judge this one, as it is old HMS Triumph, off North Korea, July 1950; VP474,
included and covered in raised detail but it is still the 174/P, No.800 NAS, HMS Triumph, 14/4/50 to
only option for the B-57G in 1:72? The retail 14/5/50 stationed at Iwakuni AB, Japan; VP464,
Verdict: Again, there are other Mk IXs out there, price may put some off, but if you want the 155/BR, No.1833 NAS, RNVR, RNAS Bramcote,
but this one is well moulded with good detail July 1952-March 1954. A full set of stencils is
type in your 1:72 collection this is probably included
and can thus be recommended to all bar the you best starting point. Recommended to all
complete novice. Our thanks to AZ Model for Canberra fans, and our thanks to The Hobby
the review sample. Verdict: The basic FR.47 kit is superb, so this
Company Ltd for the review sample. upgraded example with all the ordnance and
Reference pre-painted photo-etched is even better. It is
Reference
● Spitfire: Their History and how to model them by R. Cross
● Marin B-57 Canberra: The Complete Record by R. C.
highly recommended to all Seafire and RN fans,
& G. Scarborough, Classic Aircraft No.1 (Patrick Stephens Ltd
Mikesh (Schiffer ISBN: 0-88740-661-0) and our thanks to Special Hobby for the review
1971 ISBN: 0-85059-082-5) sample.

Reference
● Spitfire The History by E.B. Morgan & E. Shacklady (Key
Publishing 1987 ISBN: 0-946219-48-6)

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 Kawasaki OH-6J Junkers Ju 86D-1 Supermarine Spitfire
Scale 1:72nd / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM / Kit
Cayuse No.: 114 / Availability: The Hobby Company FR Mk IXc
Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic / Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri stockists Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic /
Materials: IM / Kit No.: AZ7428 / Availability: worldwide / Price Guide: £21.99 Materials: IM / Kit No.: AZ7444 / Availability:
Hannants (UK Importer) and AZ Model Hannants (UK Importer) and Admiral stockists
stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £11.40 • Reissue of kit that was first released in 1975 worldwide / Price Guide: £12.99
• 106 grey-coloured and six clear plastic
• New tooling components • Revised tooling
• 38 dark grey-coloured and seven clear plastic • Two decal options: 26•1 as used in the Spanish • One clear and 66 tan-coloured plastic components
components Civil War; 42+A26 of the Luftwaffe • Three decal options: MK716, •X and MK915, •V both
• Four decal options, all unidentified in any way: of No.16 Sqn, No.34 (Recce) Wing, Bayeaux, France,
211-8763 in overall yellow with red tail; S31075 Verdict: This is a blast from the past, as a September 1944; SM-28, Belgian Air Force, Brustem,
in overall dark olive green with Signal Red 1951. A full set of stencils is also included
special numbered limited edition (2,500
panels; E31107 in a three-colour wrap-around
camouflage; JG1065 overall light grey with worldwide) with the original box art as per
the first release. Inside you will find a 30+ Verdict: OK, so there are other Mk IXs out there,
medium and dark blue stripes but this one is well moulded with good detail and
year old kit, nothing more, nothing less. Detail
is limited and so you will need to do some can thus be recommended to all bar the complete
Verdict: This is another example of AZ’s novice. Our thanks to AZ Model for the review
excellent sound basic tooling and although scratchbuilding if you want to improve things,
or live with it ‘as is’. Recommended for all those sample.
there is more that you can add, that is entirely
your choice as this one should build well from wanting to harp back in time, or to the avid Reference
the box. The nature of the moulding makes collector, although the price is rather shocking. ● Spitfire: Their History and how to model them by R. Cross &
this one for intermediate and above and our Our thanks to The Hobby Company Ltd for the G. Scarborough, Classic Aircraft No.1 (Patrick Stephens Ltd 1971
thanks to AZ Model for the review sample. review sample. ISBN: 0-85059-082-5)

Reference Reference
● Loach! - The Story of the H-6/Model 500 Helicopter by W. ● Junkers 86 by J. Ledwoch, Militaria No.142
Mutza (Schiffer Publishing Ltd 2005 ISBN: 0-7643-2343-1) (Wydawnictwo Militaria 2001 ISBN: 83-7219-200-7)

Hughes OH-6A Messerschmitt Me 163C Panavia Tornado IDS/

Cayuse ‘International’ Prototypes ECR ‘Special Color’
Scale 1:72nd / AZ Model, Czech Republic Scale 1:72nd / Special Hobby, Czech Scale 1:48th / Italeri, Italy / Materials: IM / Kit
/ Materials: IM, R / Kit No.: AZ7427 / Republic / Materials: IM, R, PE / Kit No.: No.: 2731 / Availability: The Hobby Company
Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and SH72258 / Availability: Hannants (UK Ltd (UK Importer) and Italeri stockists
AZ Model stockists worldwide / Price Importer) and Special Hobby stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £24.99
Guide: £11.40 worldwide / Price Guide: £14.50
• Reissue of kit that was first released in 1992
• New tooling • New tooling • 139 grey-coloured and 12 clear plastic components
• 38 dark grey-coloured and seven clear plastic • 27 grey-coloured and two clear plastic, plus six • Five decal options: IDS, Aeronautica Militare Italiana,
plus four resin components resin and eight photo-etched components 6º Stormo, 154º Gruppo, Ghedi, Italy, 2012 [75th
• Four decal options, identified only by user • Three decal options: V2 as it might have looked Annniversary scheme]; ECR, Aeronautica Militare
nation: ‘ID 2614’ of the República Dominicana; on completion; C-1 in a camouflage scheme it Italiana, 50º Stormo, 155º Gruppo, San Damiano,
01•605 of the Spanish Navy; ‘White SC5178’ of might have adopted had it gone into operational Italy, 2013; IDS, ZA591, No.15 Sqn, RAF Cranwell,
the Venezuelan Air Force; ‘H-205’ of the Danish service; C-1 in RAF markings had it been captured 1990 [1915-1990 No.15 Sqn Anniversary scheme];
Air Force and tested at RAE Farnborough. All schemes are ECR, 46+49, JG32, Lechfeld, Germany, 1998/99;
spurious. IDS, Aeronautica Militare Italiana, 6º Stormo, 154º
Verdict: OK, the Italeri one already exists, but Gruppo, Ghedi, Italy, 2008 [25th Anniversary scheme].
this is a new tooling and the basics are there Verdict: OK, so it is a type that never even got The decals include full stencils and the painting guide
for a nice looking kit of this much neglected to the completed prototype stage, but when is in colour
helicopter type. Suited for intermediate and does that stop Luftwaffe modellers? This is a
simple and effective kit of very high quality Verdict: Now this is a really nice kit, with some
above, our thanks go to AZ Model for the
and it is thus highly recommended to all ‘what superb decal options, and it is still the basis for
review sample.
if?’ fans. Our thanks to Special Hobby for the a sound Tornado in 1:48 at almost half what a
Reference review sample. HobbyBoss one costs, but many will flinch at
● Loach! - The Story of the H-6/Model 500 Helicopter by W. the price, which is double what it was the last
Mutza (Schiffer Publishing Ltd 2005 ISBN: 0-7643-2343-1) Reference time the kit was re-released in the UK (2006)?
● Me 163 Rocket Interceptor Volume 1 by S. Ransom & H-H Recommended to all, with our proviso about the
Camman (Classic Publications 2002 ISBN: 1-903223-12-1) price, and our thanks to The Hobby Company Ltd
for the review sample.

Reference
● Panavia Tornado by K. Barcz, Topshot No.10 (Kagero 2005
ISBN: 83-89088-79-7)

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QUICKBOOST, CZECH REPUBLIC

[www.quickboost.net] / Available in the UK from: Hannants

1:72 Q72415 1:72 Q72416 1:72 Q72417

F-102A Antennas and Details F-102A Bomb Bay Covers Pistons F-102A Anti-Collision Lights
Designed for: Meng kit Designed for: Meng kit Designed for: Meng kit
Price Guide: £4.50 Price Guide: £3.30 Price Guide: £4.50

1:48 Q48534
An-2 Air Intake and Oil Radiator
Designed for: HobbyBoss kit
Material: R
1:48 Q48530 1:48 Q48532
Price Guide: £2.50
S2F Tailwheel Sea Hawk Ejection Seat with
Designed for: Kinetic kit safety belts
Material: R Designed for: Trumpeter kit
Price Guide: £3.30 Material: R
Price Guide: £4.50

1:48 Q48535
An-2 Exhausts
Designed for: HobbyBoss kit
Material: R
Price Guide: £4.50
1:48 Q48529
S2F Radar
Designed for: Kinetic kit
Material: R
Price Guide: £3.30

1:48 Q48533
An-2 Cowl Flaps
Designed for: HobbyBoss kit
Material: R
Price Guide: £3.30

Verdict: The Quickboost range really is superb because it offers simple yet effective updates.
They are all beautifully cast, with superb levels of detail and they are not complex so they 1:48 Q48539
can be recommended to all, regardless of experience. The whole range is stocked in the UK A-20G Gun Barrels
by Hannants, and our thanks to Quickboost for the review samples. Designed for: AMT/Italeri kits
Material: R
Available from: www.quickboost.net Price Guide: £3.30

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 SCALE AIRCRAFT CONVERSIONS, USA
[www.scaleaircraftconversions.com] / Available in the UK from: LSA Models

Verdict: All of these sets are

offered as direct replacements
for the kit undercarriage, but
offer more detail and, where
appropriate, correcting any
errors. The whole range is
distributed in the UK by LSA
Models, and our thanks to Scale
1:144 14414 1:72 72063 1:48 48230 Aircraft Conversions for the
B-52 Stratofortress Landing Gear F/A-18E/F Landing Gear A-3 Skywarrior Landing Gear review samples.
Designed for: Minicraft kit Designed for: Hasegawa kit Note: Has refined main gear shape
Material: WM Material: WM Designed for: Trumpeter kit
Price Guide: £TBA ($12.95) Price Guide: £10.50 ($13.95) Material: WM Available from:
Price Guide: £14.20 ($18.95) www.scaleaircraftconversions.
com
1:32 32073
A-1 Skyraider
Landing Gear
Note: Has
refined main
gear retraction
arms
Designed for:
Trumpeter kit
1:48 48231 1:48 48232 Material: WM
Fw 190D Landing Gear Spitfire PR Mk XIX Landing Gear Price Guide:
Designed for: HobbyBoss kit Designed for: Airfix kit £16.50
Material: WM Material: WM ($21.95)
Price Guide: £10.50 ($13.95) Price Guide: £8.99 ($11.95)

AIRES, CZECH REPUBLIC

[www.aires.cz] / Available in the UK from: Hannants

Verdict: As always these

are superb sets, beautifully
detailed and cast. The level
of detail is superb yet none
of those shown here are
overly complex. They can be
highly recommended to all
1:72 7297 1:72 7298 1:72 7299
except the complete novice,
Sea Harrier FRS.1 Exhaust Nozzles P-40B Radio Equipment F6F Wheels (Type A) & paint masks and our thanks to Aires for
Designed for: Airfix kit Designed for: Airfix kit Designed for: Any F6F kit the review samples.
Material: R Material: R Material: R, Ma
Price Guide: £6.30 Price Guide: £6.30 Price Guide: £3.30
Available from: www.aires.cz

1:48 4591 1:48 4593 1:48 4597

Kfir C2/C7/F-21 Exhaust Nozzle S2F Wheels & paint masks Martin-Baker Mk 4BRM Ejection Seat
Designed for: Kinetic kit Designed for: Kinetic kit Designed for: Mirage 5/5F/5R/50
Material: R, PE Material: R, Ma Material: R, PE
Price Guide: £10.25 Price Guide: £6.30 Price Guide: £3.30

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L-Decal Studio, Czech Republic

[www.lds.airplanephoto.net] Available in the UK from: Hannants

LDS 72003 Spitfire Mk Vb, VII, VIII & IXe

Mk Vb, RY•R, No.313 (Czech) Sqn, RAF Hornchurch, April 1942 (DG/OG/
MSG)
Mk Vb, RS•T, flown by Wg Cdr R. Stanford-Tuck, Biggin Hill Wing, January
1942 (DG/OG/MSG)
Mk VII, MB935, NX•Z, flown by W/O D.F. Phillips, No.131 Sqn, Harrowbeer,
April 1944 (MSG/PRUB)
Mk VII, MD114, DU•G, NO.312 (Czech) Sqn, Skeabrae, Orkney Islands,
February 1944 (MSG/PRUB)
Mk VIII, JF747, ZX•T, No.145 Sqn, flown by Flt Lt I. Shand, mid-1943 (DE/
MS/AB)
Mk VIII, JF447, UF•7, No.601 Sqn, flown by Sqn Ldr S. Skalski,
Mediterranean, 1943 (DE/MS/AB)
Mk IXe, MK329, JE•J, flown by Wg Cdr J.E. Johnson, No.144 (RCAF) Wing,
June 1944 (DG/OG/MSG)
Colour Guide: DG - Dark Green, OG - Ocean Grey, MSG - Medium Sea Grey,
PRUB - PRU Blue, DE - Dark Earth, MS - Mid-stone, AB - Azure Blue
Price Guide: £5.25

LDS 72004 Lysander Mk I, II & III

Mk I, L4723, No.208 (AC) Squadron, Qasaba, Egypt, summer 1939 (DE/DG/S)
Mk I, KJ•L, No.16 (AC) Squadron, RAF Old Sarum, autumn 1938/early 1939
(DE/DG/W/B)
Mk II, ‘3130’, Turkish AF, summer 1940 (DE/DG/S)
Mk II, Escadrille ‘Rennes’, Groupe ‘Bretagne’, CRB 1, Free French AF, Fort-
Lanny, Chad, 1941-42 (DE/DG/SK)
Mk I, LY-121, 2/LeLv.16, Finnish AF, 1941 (DE/DG/S)
TT Mk III, 1587, Canada, December 1942 (T/B)
Colour Guide: DE - Dark Earth, DG - Dark Green, S - Silver, W - White, B -
Black, SK - Sky, Y - Yellow
Price Guide: £7.99

LDS 72005 Wessex HAS.31B, HAS.3, HC.2, HU.5 & Mk 52

HAS.31B, N7-226, RAN (OB/W)
HAS.3, XP153, 143/E, No.826 Sqn, HMS Eagle, late 1960s (BG/Y)
HC.2, XR507, No.22 Sqn, RAF Valley, 1990s (Y)
Mk 52, WA228, Iraqi Air Force, 1964 (DSG/DG/S)
HC.2, XR505, Uruguay Navy, 2010 (DSG/SR)
HU.5, XS484, No.771 NAS, RNAS Culdrose, May 1984 (DG/BG/SR)
Colour Guide: OB - Oxford Blue, W - White, BG - RAF Blue-Grey, Y - Yellow,
DSG - Dark Sea Grey, DG - Dark Green, S - Silver, SR - Signal Red
Price Guide: £9.99

LDS 48003 Spitfire Mk Vb, VII, VIII & IXe

Mk Vb, RY•R, No.313 (Czech) Sqn, RAF Hornchurch, April 1942 (DG/OG/
MSG)
Mk Vb, RS•T, flown by Wg Cdr R. Stanford-Tuck, Biggin Hill Wing, January
1942 (DG/OG/MSG)
Mk VII, MB935, NX•Z, flown by W/O D.F. Phillips, No.131 Sqn, Harrowbeer,
April 1944 (MSG/PRUB)
Mk VII, MD114, DU•G, NO.312 (Czech) Sqn, Skeabrae, Orkney Islands,
February 1944 (MSG/PRUB)
Mk VIII, JF747, ZX•T, No.145 Sqn, flown by Flt Lt I. Shand, mid-1943 (DE/
MS/AB)
Mk VIII, JF447, UF•7, No.601 Sqn, flown by Sqn Ldr S. Skalski,
Mediterranean, 1943 (DE/MS/AB)
Mk IXe, MK329, JE•J, flown by Wg Cdr J.E. Johnson, No.144 (RCAF) Wing,
June 1944 (DG/OG/MSG)
Colour Guide: DG - Dark Green, OG - Ocean Grey, MSG - Medium Sea Grey,
PRUB - PRU Blue, DE - Dark Earth, MS - Mid-stone, AB - Azure Blue
Price Guide: £9.99

LDS 48004 Lysander Mk I, II & III

Mk I, L4723, No.208 (AC) Squadron, Qasaba, Egypt, summer 1939 (DE/DG/S)
Mk I, KJ•L, No.16 (AC) Squadron, RAF Old Sarum, autumn 1938/early 1939
(DE/DG/W/B)
Mk II, ‘3130’, Turkish AF, summer 1940 (DE/DG/S)
Mk II, Escadrille ‘Rennes’, Groupe ‘Bretagne’, CRB 1, Free French AF, Fort-
Lanny, Chad, 1941-42 (DE/DG/SK)
Mk I, LY-121, 2/LeLv.16, Finnish AF, 1941 (DE/DG/S)
TT Mk III, 1587, Canada, December 1942 (T/B)
Colour Guide: DE - Dark Earth, DG - Dark Green, S - Silver, W - White, B -
Black, SK - Sky, Y - Yellow
Price Guide: £11.99

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 L-Decal Studio, Czech Republic Cont...
[www.lds.airplanephoto.net] Available in the UK from: Hannants

LDS 48005 Wessex HAS.31B, HAS.3, HC.2, HU.5 & Mk 52

HAS.31B, N7-226, RAN (OB/W)
HAS.3, XP153, 143/E, No.826 Sqn, HMS Eagle, late 1960s (BG/Y)
HC.2, XR507, No.22 Sqn, RAF Valley, 1990s (Y)
Mk 52, WA228, Iraqi Air Force, 1964 (DSG/DG/S)
HC.2, XR505, Uruguay Navy, 2010 (DSG/SR)
HU.5, XS484, No.771 NAS, RNAS Culdrose, May 1984 (DG/BG/SR)
Colour Guide: OB - Oxford Blue, W - White, BG - RAF Blue-Grey, Y - Yellow, DSG - Dark
Sea Grey, DG - Dark Green, S - Silver, SR - Signal Red
Price Guide: £14.99

Verdict: All of these are excellent sheets and come with

comprehensive instructions. The decals are beautifully printed
by BOA Agency and have perfect register and colour density.
Everything here can be highly recommended, and our thanks
to L-Decal Studio for the review samples.

Dan Taylor Modelworks, UK

[www.dantaylormodelworks.com] Available worldwide from: Manufacturer

DTM-T-72012 Horsa Serials - Pegasus Bridge

This sheet offers all six serial numbers for the gliders used in Operation Tonga as follows:
LH469, LJ326, LW943, PF723, PF791 & PF800.
The instructions also include specific notes for each machine, including the chalk numbers applied to these machines (which are not supplied as decals)
Designed for: Airfix/Italeri kit
Price Guide: £5.95

DTM-T-72024 Halifax Serials - Pegasus Bridge

This sheet offers all six serial numbers for the Halifax Mk Vs that towed the Horsa gliders during Operation Tonga as follows:
LL218, 2P•N, A Flight, No.644 Sqn
LL335, 8T•K, B Flight, No.298 Sqn
LL344, 2P•P, A Flight, No.644 Sqn
LL350, 9U•Z, B Flight, No.644 Sqn
LL355, 8T•G, B Flight, No.298 Sqn
LL406, 8A•T, A Flight, No.298 Sqn
The instructions also include specific notes for each machine, how to build the Revell kit to correctly depict them and also their overall camouflage and markings.
Designed for: Revell (#04670) kit
Price Guide: £9.95

Verdict: These are excellent sheets that fill a gap that has existed for quote some time for modellers wanting to depict the aircraft
involved in the operation against the bridge at Benouville, now known to us all as ‘Pegasus Bridge’. The decals are beautifully printed
by The Fantasy Printshop and have perfect register and colour density. They are both highly recommended, and our thanks to Dan Taylor
Modelworks for the review samples.

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 Books
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German Air Projects

1935-1945 - Fighters
by M. Rys / MMP / ISBN: 978-83-61421-76-4 / Price Guide: £29.99 /
176-page, A4, casebound, hardback / English

This is a hardback version, in a larger format, of the two volumes on Luftwaffe

fighter projects of WWII previously produced by MMP. The contents have also been
updated, taking into account any new information that has arisen since the first
editions were produced, and the larger format does allow for bigger illustrations
both line art and 3-D computer generated. The coverage remains in alphabetic
order, so begins with the fighter projects based on the Ar 234, then goes through
Bachem, Blohm & Voss, BMW, Daimler-Benz, Dornier, Fieseler, Focke-Wulf, Gotha,
Heinkel, Henschel, Horten, Junkers, Lippisch and Messerschmitt, before concluding
with a combined section looking at the work of other smaller and less well-known
manufacturers. Throughout you get some great 3-D art from Ronnie Iksthoorn, Neal
Sutton, Tim Cameron, Josef Gatial, Gino Marcomini and Marek Rys, all of which
allows you to better visualise these projects.

VERDICT: THIS IS ANOTHER VERY USEFUL REFERENCE SOURCE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN ‘LUFTWAFFE
46’ SUBJECTS AND A MUST IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE PREVIOUS TWO VOLUMES, OR EVEN IF YOU DO AND YOU
JUST WANT THE UPDATED VERSION. OUR THANKS TO MMP BOOKS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: MMP Books

www.mmpbooks.biz

Unflown Wings; Soviet & Russian Military Aircraft Visual

Unrealised Aircraft Projects Encyclopedia
1925-2010 by J. Winchester /
Amber Books / ISBN:
by Y. Gordon & S. Komissarov / Ian Allan Publishing / ISBN: 978-
978-1-906626-71-6/
1-906537-34-0 / Price Guide: £55.00 / 640-page, A4, casebound,
Price Guide: £24.99 /
hardback / English
448-page, A4, laminated
As the title states, this book details all the various aircraft projects and prototypes card cover / English
created in Russia from 1925 right through to 2010. With so much to cover the
material has been split into sections, each As you can probably
covering a specific design bureau. As a result tell this is a massive
of this the coverage is not in an alphabetic compilation
order, instead it goes as follows: Tupolev, of colour
Polikarpov, Ilyushin, Mikoyan, Sukhoi, side profiles
Yakovlev, Myasishchev and Beriyev. Once backed up
these major manufacturers are covered, with technical
which takes over 2/3rd of the book, you move specification
on to combined sections looking at projects and small
from individuals and then all helicopter and narratives on
rotary wing projects. Throughout all these a massive
sections the detailed narrative is supported number of
with a wealth of images, combining both aircraft types. The coverage is split per era, so you get
period photos of models, mock-ups and other the biplane era, then WWII, then the Cold War and the
equipment, with line art, sketches and other ‘modern’ era, so these are pretty big sections and all-
drawings. On top of that you will find many encompassing. The profiles are not bad, most you will
modern sets of line drawings and colour recognise from Aerospace Publishing, and there are a
images of wind-tunnel models. number of 3D views as well.

VERDICT: A SUPERB TITLE, PACKED WITH TECHNICAL VERDICT:CERTAINLY A USEFUL TITLE, BUT PROBABLY NOT IDEAL NOR
INFORMATION AND IMAGES. THERE CANNOT BE MANY INTENDED FOR THE ENTHUSIAST WHO ALREADY HAS A WEALTH OF TYPE-
PROJECTS AND DESIGNS THAT HAVE BEEN MISSED HERE SPECIFIC TITLES IN THEIR COLLECTIONS. I HAVE TO SAY, THOUGH, THAT
AND THE FACT THAT A GREAT MANY HAVE, OVER THE YEARS, THIS TYPE OF TITLE GIVEN TO A YOUNG AIRCRAFT FAN WOULD PROBABLY
BEEN OFFERED AS KITS, MAKES THIS AN IDEAL TITLE FOR CEMENT HIS ENTHUSIASM FOR LIFE, AND FOR THAT REASON ALONE YOU
THE MODELLER. RECOMMENDED TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED HAVE TO COMMEND AMBER BOOKS FOR PRODUCING IT. OUR THANKS TO
IN PROJECTS AND PROTOTYPES, AS WELL AS RUSSIAN AVIA- CASEMATE UK FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.
TION IN GENERAL, AND OUR THANKS TO IAN ALLAN PUBLISHING FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.
Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: Casemate UK
Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: Ian Allan Publishing www.casematepublishing.co.uk
www.ianallanpublishing.com

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 NEWSLINE
News - Just Released
The below lists UK kit releases since our last edition.
Manufacturer Scale Item # Type Decription Price Note
Academy 1:72 12444 IM General-Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon £5.99 RE
Academy 1:72 12452 IM Grumman TBF-1 Avenger £6.99 RE
Academy 1:72 12455 IM Mikoyan MiG-27 Flogger £5.99 RE
Academy 1:72 12468 IM Curtiss P-40E Warhawk £7.99 RE
Academy 1:72 12492 IM Republic P-47D Thunderbolt ‘Razorback’ £6.99 RE
Academy 1:48 12270 IM Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B £27.99 RE
Academy 1:48 12280 IM Curtiss P-40C Tomahawk £12.99 RE
Academy 1:48 12292 IM Mikoyan MiG-29UB ‘Russian Air Force’ (Ltd Ed) £24.99 RE
Academy 1:48 12293 IM Vought F4U-1D ‘Jolly Rogers’ (Ltd Ed) £14.99 RE
Ace 1:72 72304 IM/PE Grumman Guardian AF-2W Hunter £21.25 RE
Admiral 1:72 7218 IM LF-107 Lunak £9.99 RE
Admiral 1:72 7219 IM LF-107 Lunak ‘International Users’ £9.99 RE
Admiral 1:72 7220 IM Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb Tropical (ex-AZ Model) £12.99 RE
Admiral 1:48 4801 IM Heinkel He 70K ‘Hungarian A.F’ (ex-AZ Model) £34.99 RT
Admiral 1:48 4802 IM Heinkel He 170A (ex-AZ Model) £34.99 RT
AFV Club 1:32 32S02 IM F-16D RSAF Block 52+ (modified ex-Academy) £179.99 RT
Airfix 1:72 01020 IM Focke Wulf Fw 190A-8 £5.99 NT
Airfix 1:72 08001 IM Avro Lancaster B Mk II £24.99 RT
Airfix 1:72 05330 IM Bomber WWII Re-supply Set £16.99 NT
A Model 1:72 72026 IM/FG Energia and Buran ‘A-Monster Ltd Edition’ £399.99 NT
A Model 1:48 4806 IM Yakovlev Yak-52 £17.99 NT
AZ Model 1:72 74016 IM/PE Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra ‘Early Version’ £12.99 NT
AZ Model 1:72 74017 IM/PE Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra Late ‘Vietnam War’ £12.99 NT
AZ Model 1:72 74018 IM/PE Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra ‘Special Markings’ £12.99 NT
AZ Model 1:72 74019 IM/PE Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra ‘International’ £12.99 NT
AZ Model 1:72 74044 IM Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk IXc Recce £12.99 RT
Azur 1:72 A106 IM/R/PE Caproni Ca.310 ‘Italian and Spanish service’ £17.60 RE
Azur 1:72 A088 IM/R/PE Caproni Ca.310 ‘Yugoslavian, Croatian & Hungarian’ £29.99 RT
Cyber-Hobby 1:72 2517 IM Jian Ji-2 + Ji-5 £21.99 RE
Cyber-Hobby 1:72 5113 IM SH-3G USN Utility Transporter £34.99 RT
Eduard 1:48 1179 IM/R/PE Republic P-47D-25 Thunderbolt ‘Jugs over Germany’ £41.75 RT
Eduard 1:72 7421 IM Messerschmitt Bf 110G-2 ‘Weekend Edition’ £10.99 IM
Emhar 1:72 1001 IM North-American FJ-4B Fury £5.99 RE
Great Wall Hobby 1:48 L4813 IM/PE Mikoyan MiG-29 9-13 Fulcrum (Late Type) £54.99 RT
Hasegawa None 60502 IM J-15 Chinese Navy ‘Egg Plane’ £11.99 NT
Hasegawa 1:144 LE02 IM Embraer 170 ‘J-Air’ £29.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 00967 IM Northrop F-20 Tigershark ‘Combo’ (2xs kits) £24.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 01902 IM Lockheed P-2H Neptune (P2V-7) Neptune ‘J.M.S.D.F’ £44.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02031 IM Eurofighter Typhoon Single-seat (Italy/Span) £39.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02032 IM Vought F4U-1A Corsair ‘Combo’ (2x kits) £32.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02033 IM Republic P-47D Thunderbolt ‘RAF Combo (2x kits) £33.49 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02039 IM Kawasaki Ki-45Kai Hei w/projection cannon ‘4th Flt Regt’ £29.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02040 IM Grumman F-14A Tomcat ‘VF-211 Iraqi Freedom’ £43.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02041 IM Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird with D-21B Drone £39.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02042 IM Shenyang J-15 Chinese Navy Fighter £42.49 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02043 IM Bell AH-1S Cobra ‘2011/2012 Kisarazu Special’ (2x kits) £34.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02044 IM Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress ‘Knock-Out Dropper’ £36.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02046 IM Mitsubishi F-1 ‘Sea Camouflage Combo’ (2x kits) £34.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02047 IM McDD CF-18A Hornet ‘Canada Special Markings 2012’ £29.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07330 IM Lockheed P-38J/L Lightning ‘Putt Putt Maru’ £44.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07331 IM Nakajima Ki-44-I with contra-rotating propellors £39.99 RT
Hasegawa 1:48 07332 IM Arado Ar 234C-3 w/BT700 ‘Anti-shipping Attacker’ £39.99 RT
Hasegawa 1:48 07333 IM Mitsubishi A6M2b Type 21 ‘Junyo Fighter Group’ £27.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07338 IM G.D F-16C ‘Tiger Meet 2012’ £39.99 RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07339 IM Sikorsky Sea King HAR Mk 5 ‘HMS Ark Royal’ £64.99 RT
Hasegawa 1:48 07340 IM Lockheed F-104S Starfighter ‘Veltro 1’ £36.99 RE
Hobby Boss 1:72 80290 IM Brewster F2A Buffalo ‘Easy Assemby’ £8.99 NT
Hobby Boss 1:72 80292 IM Messerschmitt Bf 110 ‘Easy Assemby’ £8.99 NT
Hobby Boss 1:72 80293 IM Dornier Do 335 Pfeil ‘Easy Assemby’ £8.99 NT
Hobby Boss 1:72 80298 IM Tupolev Tu-2 ‘Easy Assemby’ £8.99 NT
Hobby Boss 1:48 80388 IM Vought F4U-4B Corsair £29.99 RT
Hobby Boss 1:48 81704 IM Focke-Wulf Ta 152C-11 £14.99 RT
Hobby Boss 1:48 81716 IM Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 £14.99 RT
Italeri 1:72 1322 IM Fiat CR.32 Chirri ‘Historic Upgrade’ (ex-Supermodel) £14.99 RT
Italeri 1:72 1336 IM Panavia Tornado IDS/ECR ‘Special Color’ £11.50 RE
Italeri 1:48 2729 IM North-American A-36A Apache (ex-Accurate Miniatures) £21.99 RE
Kinetic 1:48 48039 IM Grumman S-2F Tracker £39.99 NT
Kinetic 1:48 48045 IM Dassault Mirage 2000-5EI ‘ROCAF with Tow Tractor’ £27.99 RE
Lindberg 1:245 70816 IM Graf Zeppelin (updated ex-Hawk) £129.99 RE
Lindberg 1:100 70565 IM Handley-Page Victor £34.99 RE
Lindberg 1:96 70530 IM Avro Vulcan £29.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 70212 IM Douglas F4D-1 Skyray £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 70506 IM Vought F7U-1 Cutlass £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 70512 IM Grumman OSA-9 Goose £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 70536 IM Convair XFU-1 VTO Pogo £19.99 RE

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 Key NT - New Tooling, RE - Reissue, with or without new decals, RT - Revised Tooling, IM - Injection Moulded Plastic, including Limited Run,
PE - Photo-Etched Brass, R - Resin, RB - Rubber, VF - Vac-formed PLastic, WM - White-metal including Bronze and Pewter

Lindberg 1:48 70542 IM Grumman F-11 Tiger ‘Blue Angels’ £19.99 RE

Lindberg 1:32 70561 IM Gee-Bee Air Racer £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:32 70562 IM Laird Turner Meteor £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 71426 IM Douglas X-3 Stiletto £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 72542 IM Curtiss P-6E £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 72582 IM PT-17 Stearman £19.99 RE
Lindberg 1:48 72583 IM Curtiss Jenny £19.99 RE
Pacific Coast Models 1:32 32016 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk V Series 2 £59.99 NT
Resi-M 1:48 None IM/R Yak-23 Flora (updated ex-Bilek - Limited Edition) £46.99 RE
Revell 1:72 03985 IM Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk IIc £6.50 RE
Revell 1:32 04665 IM Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 (Early & Late Versions) £22.99 NT
Sharkit 1:72 7271 R Horten XVIIIa ‘Fernbomber’ £109.99 NT
Sharkit 1:72 7273 R Sud Est Aviation X-207 £43.99 NT
Tamiya 1:48 61052 IM V-1 flying bomb (Fieseler Fi 103) £9.50 RE
Zvezda 1:72 7204 IM Mikoyan MiG-3 £6.25 RE
Zvezda 1:72 7215 IM Sukhoi S-37 Berkut £14.99 RE

News - Coming Soon

Manufacturer Scale Item # Type Decription Note
Academy 1:32 12106 IM G.D./L-M F-16CG [Block 40] Fighting Falcom RT
Airfix 1:72 03003 IM Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk 1 NT
Airfix 1:24 14003 IM North American Mustang Mk IVA (P-51K) RE
Airfix 1:24 16001 IM Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5/A-6 RE
Art Model 1:72 7213 IM Sukhoi Su-25UTG RT
Eduard 1:48 TBA IM I-16 Type 24 ‘Weekend Edition’ RE
Great Wall Hobby 1:48 TBA IM TBD Devastator on floats RT
Hasegawa 1:200 10698 IM Kawasaki C-1 Combo (2x kits) RE
Hasegawa 1:200 10699 IM Lockheed C-130H ‘J.A.S.D.F. Combo’ (2x kits) RE
Hasegawa 1:72 00637 IM McDD F-4EJ Kai Super Phantom ‘No.8 Sqn Panthers’ RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02048 IM Panavia Tornado IDS ‘Italian AF Tornado 25th Anniv.’ RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02050 IM Mitsubishi Ki-100-II ‘28th Flight Regiment’ RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02061 IM Kugisho P1Y1 Ginga Type 11 ‘521st Flying Group’ RE
Hasegawa 1:72 02062 IM Mikoyan Mig-29 ‘Hungarian A.F 70th Anniversary’ RE
Hasegawa 1:72 E41 IM MV-22B Osprey NT 3rd Qtr
Hasegawa 1:48 07326 IM F/A-18C Hornet ‘VFA-192’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07327 IM TA-4F Skyhawk ‘FAC’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07328 IM B5N1 Type 97 Kate ‘12th FG’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07334 IM Supermarine Spitfire Mk VI ‘No.616 Squadron’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07335 IM Nakajima B6N1 ‘601st Flying Group’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07341 IM Kawasaki T-4 ‘Blue Impulse 2012/2013’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07350 IM Kawasaki Ki-100-I Koh ‘59th Flight Regiment’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07351 IM Mitsubishi A6M2-K Zero Type 11 ‘Tsukuba Flying Group’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07352 IM Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 ‘KG200’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07353 IM McDonnell F-15I ‘Iraeli Air Force Ra’am’ RT
Hasegawa 1:48 07354 IM Mitsubishi F-1 ‘No.6 Sqn Sea Camouflage’ RE
Hasegawa 1:48 07355 IM McDonnell F-4S Phantom II ‘Vandy 75’ RE
ICM 1:72 72242 IM Polikarpov U-2/Po-2 RT
Kitty Hawk Model 1:48 80117 IM JAS 39C Gripen NT
Revell 1:144 03989 IM Airbus A350 NT
Revell 1:72 04844 IM Lockheed-Martin F-16C ‘Solo Türk’ RE
Revell 1:48 05725 IM B-25J Mitchell ‘Flying Bulls’ RE
Revell 1:48 05722 IM F4U-4 Corsair ‘Flying Bulls’ RE
Revell 1:32 05724 IM EC135 ‘Flying Bulls’ RE
Special Hobby 1:48 48110 IM/R/PE Heinkel He 115 NT 3rd Qtr 2013
Special Hobby 1:48 48131 IM/R/PE Fairey Firefly Mk I ‘Pacific Fleet’ RT
Special Hobby 1:48 48136 IM/R/PE Fairey Firefly Mk 4/5 ‘Korean War’ NT
Special Hobby 1:32 32044 IM/R/PE Fiat G.50 Serie II ‘Finnish Service’ NT
Special Hobby 1:32 32049 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk V NT 3rd Qtr 2013
Special Hobby 1:32 32052 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk V ‘Hi-Tech’ NT 3rd Qtr 2013
Special Hobby 1:32 32054 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk II NT 3rd Qtr 2013
Special Hobby 1:32 32055 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk VI NT 3rd Qtr 2013
Special Hobby 1:32 32056 IM/R/PE Fiat G.50bis ‘Regia Aeronautica’ NT
Valom 1:144 14403 IM Fokker D.VII ‘Dual Combo’ NT
Valom 1:144 14404 IM RAF S.E.5a ‘Dual Combo’ NT
Valom 1:144 14405 IM Neiuport Ni.17 ‘Dual Combo’ NT
Valom 1:144 14406 IM Albatros D.V ‘Dual Combo’ NT
Valom 1:72 72074 IM/R/PE MD.450 Barougan NT
Valom 1:72 72075 IM/R/PE N.A. Fury FJ-1 NT 2013
Valom 1:72 72076 IM/R/PE Yak-7UTI RT
Valom 1:72 72080 IM/R/PE MD.450 (PAF) RE
Valom 1:72 72079 IM/R/PE Yakovlev Yak-9 (early series) RT
Zoukei Mura 1:48 48-01 IM Kyushu J7W1 Shiden NT 07/2013
Zoukei Mura 1:48 TBA IM Focke-Wulf Ta 152H-1 NT 08/2013

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Aircraft in Action

Heinkel He 112 in Action (SC) B-1 Lancer in Action (SC)

Bernad. Saw only limited action with the Luftwaffe. Used Drendel. The BONE - B-1 Lancer - is the USAF's latest
by the Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. Went swing-wing heavy bomber and has seen action over Iraq,
on to see service with the Spanish, Rumanian, Hungarian Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-1A and B-1B
Gunslingers in Action (SC) and Japanese AFs. Includes A and B series variants, as well variants. 100 b/w photos, black & white line art, full-color
Drendel. The story of the modern day gunfighter - Helicopter as sections on service with the Luftwaffe, Japan, Spain, centerspread and 3 full color cover drawings; 50 pages.
gunships in Vietnam. Covers the origins of the gunship, gunship Hungary, and Rumania. Also covers the rocket propulsion SS1179
tactics, and the various helicopters employed as gunships and experiments with the He-112. Over 100 photos, 13 color
scouts. 99 photos, 10 detail drawings, 9 color photos and drawings, numerous line drawings; 50 pages.
paintings; 50 pages. SS1159
SS1014

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
Reggiane Fighters in Action (SC) reo, Ju 52/3m ho, C-79, Ju 52/3m g3e, Ju 52/3m g4e, Ju
Bristol Blenheim in Action (SC)
Punka. Covers the WWII Italian fighter Re.2000/2001/2002 52/3m g5e/g6e, Ju 52/3m g7e to g12e, Ju 52/3m g14e,
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.
Extensively illustrated with 100 b/w photos, line drawings, and postwar civil service. Over 90 b/w photos, numerous line
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) Gloster Gladiator in Action (SC)

Goodall. America's 1st operational bomber to employ a Harrison. Covers operations in France, Norway, the Middle
BE2 in Action (SC) flying wing design and stealth characteristics has seen East, Malta, and Aden, as well as Gladiators in service
Cooksley Used as fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery combat over Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-2 with Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, China,
spotters and bombers. Includes the BE2a, BE2b, BE2c, BE2d, upgrades, Air Refueling, and B-2 weapons. Also covers Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Iraq, Portugal, Finland, Soviet Union,
BE2e, BE2f, BE2g, and BE12 variants. Over 100 photos, Operation Allied Force and Operation Enduring Freedom. 100 Australia, Free French, and South Africa. Illustrated with 100
40 detail drawings, 2 pages scale drawings, 13 full-color b/w photos, numerous line drawings, 2 pages full color art/ b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color profiles, 3 cover drawings;
drawings; 50 pages. photos; 50 pages. 50 pages.
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Tupolev SB in Action (SC) Sepecat Jaguar in Action (SC)

Stapfer. It saw service in Spain and China and was the Ashley. The Sepecat Jaguar is an Anglo-French strike aircraft,
backbone of the Soviet bomber force when the Nazi's having served with the British, French airforces, and several
invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. Includes the ANT-40-1, export customers. Includes Jaguar A/GR.1, trainer variants,
British and French service, Naval trials, as well as service
C-46 Commando In Action (SC) SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A, Avia B-71, Avia B-71A, Avia
with Oman, Ecuador, India, and Nigeria. Also covers combat
Love. Includes the CW-20/C-55, C-46A, R5C-1, XC-46B, B-71B, SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A (Modified), SB-2-M-103, operations in Iraq, Senegal, Chad, South America, and the
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. Balkans. 97 photos, 26 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50
Also covers operations in the Far East as well as Post War civil Operations in Poland, Finland, Russo-German War, aircraft in pages.
and military service. 100 b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color foreign service. Over 100 photos, 38 line drawings, 10 color
SS1197
profiles, 3 cover drawings; 50 pages. profiles; 50 pgs.
SS1188 SS1194

F-102A Delta Dagger in Action (SC)

Davis. Supersonic interceptor aircraft that entered USAF
F4F Wildcat in Action (SC)
service in 1956. Includes the YF-102, F-102A, XF-92A, YF-
Dann. History of the F4F's development and operational US Liaison Aircraft in Action (SC) 102A, F-102A, TF-102A, F-102B, F-102C, JF-102A, QF-102A,
service. Includes the XF4F-2, XF4F-3, F4F-3, Xf$F-6, F4F-3A, Adcock. Covers L-1 thru L-5 during WW II. Includes and PQM-102A/B variants. Also includes operational and
F4F-3P, F4F-7, F4F-3S, XF4F-5, F4F-4, Xf4F-4, XF4F-8, FM-1, the Stinson L-1 (O-49) Vigilant, Taylorcraft L-2 (O-57) Air Guard service. 100 photos, 35 line drawings, 10 color
FM-2, G-36A, Martlet Mk I, Martlet Mk II/G-36B, Martlet Mk Grasshopper, Aeronca L-3 (O-58) Grasshopper, Piper L-4 (O- profiles; 50 pages.
III, Wildcat Mk IV (F4F-4B), Wildcat Mk V, and Wildcat Mk VI
59) Grasshopper, and the Stinson L-5 (O-62) Sentinel. Over SS1199
variants. Also covers Wildcat exports to Finland, Belgium, and
90 b/w photos. 10 full-color profiles; 50 pages.
Iran. 100 photos, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.
SS1195
SS1191

Fairey Firefly in Action (SC)

Harrison. British WWII Naval Fighter that superceded the
Ilyushin IL-4 in Action (SC) F-16 Falcon in Action (SC) Fairey Fulmar in the Fleet Air Arm, and remained in British
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,
(Experimental), Capsule DB-3, TsKB-30, DB-3M, TsKB-30 N-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,
1970s. Includes the YF-16, F-16A/B, and F-16C/D variants.
DB-3F, DB-3F, IL-4, IL-4TK, and IL-6 variants. Also covers the T.5, TT.5, AS.6, TT.6, AS/T.7, T.7D, U.7, T.8, U.8, and U.9
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,
SS1192 100 photos, 27 line drawings, 7 color profiles; 50 pages. 17 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.
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Aircraft in Action

F-14 Tomcat in Action (SC) Messerschmitt Me 262 in Action (SC)

Drendel. The Tomcat attained speeds greater than Mach 2 Stapfer. The Me 262 not only enjoyed superior speed, but
with its twin afterburning turbofan engines. The versatile it also had deadly firepower: a total of (4) Mk.108 30 mm
aircraft performed the role of fleet air defense, fighter cannon were mounted in the nose of the fighter variant.
escort, tactical air reconnaissance and air-to-surface Its operational service, however, was hampered by its
C-5 Galaxy In Action (SC) strike fighter. This all-color In Action book is the perfect temperamental engines and under-strength undercarriage.
Lippincott. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with complement to the author's other book, "Tomcat!" This A total of 1,433 Me 262s were built during World War II.
color photos and additional information about the Galaxy. reissue features four new pages with color photographs and Covers the production and development of the Me 262 with
Illustrated with 158 photos, 8 color profiles and b/w line ‘On Display’ locations. The book features more than 100 more than 100 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line
drawings; 64 pages. color photos, line drawings, color paintings and seven color drawings; 52 pages.
SS1201 profiles; 56 all-color pages. SS1212
SS1206

Early MiG Fighters in Action (SC) F/A-18 Hornet Color in Action (SC)
Stapfer. Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the
P-47 Thunderbolt in Action (SC) Drendel. While the Super Hornet is a distant relation of
MiG Design Bureau had a near monopoly on the supply of the A-D Hornets, they all trace their roots to the loser of
The P-47. The P-47 was the biggest, most heavily armed, and
fighter aircraft to the Soviet Air Force and the nations within the lightweight fighter competition of the early 1970s,
one of the fastest single engine fighters developed during
Moscow's sphere of influence. Updated with 7 pages of new the Northrop YF-17. The twin-engine YF-17 had a definite
World War II. Indeed, several P-47 experimental aircraft
material and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, advantage in this competition; on 2 May 1975, the Navy
topped 507 mph, and several pilots claim to have flown
plus 10 color profiles, detailed line drawings, and color announced the MDD/Northrop design as the winner. More
the big fighter into transonic speed ranges. More than 100
covers; 56 pages. than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line
photographs, line drawings and color profiles. 60 pages.
SS1204 drawings; 52 pages.
SS1208
SS1214

P-40 Warhawk in Action (SC)

P-51 Mustang in Action (SC)
Dann. British Commonwealth air forces gave the name C-141 Starlifter in Action (SC)
Davis. The P-51 Mustang was one of the most outstanding
Tomahawk to models equivalent to the P-40B/C and Burford. The first C-141 rolled out of the Lockheed Plant in
aircraft developed by the Allies during World War II. Dozens
Kittyhawk to models equivalent to the P-40E and all later Georgia on 22 August 1963 to much fanfare. From there, in
of period photographs from around the world illustrate the
variants. The reissue features four new pages with color war and peace, the C-141's story has been lifted to the stars
production, development, and evolution of the legendary
photographs and locations of Still Airworthy and On Display of aviation history. Illustrated with over 150 color and 8 b/w
Mustang. Illustrated with more than 130 photographs, plus
modern examples of the P-40. Illustrated with more than photographs, 3-view drawing, 3-scheme color camouflage
color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.
100 photographs, 10 color profiles, line drawings; 64 pgs. art, and color profiles; 58 pages.
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Aircraft in Action

F4U Corsair In Action (SC) F-22 Raptor in Action (SC)

Sullivan. The Corsair was first conceived as a high-speed, Drendel. This volume traces the history of the Raptor and
high-altitude fighter for the Navy in 1938 when Chance describes in detail why it is likely to be the world's best
Vought's design team drew up plans for a fighter with a fighter for years to come. With the onset of the Obama
1,800 hp engine and a huge 13-foot propeller - the F4U's Administration, Raptor production was capped at 187 units.
F6F Hellcat in Action (SC) famous inverted gull wing was introduced to allow prop As challenges to US global leadership mount, however, the
Sullivan. The heavily-armed fighters could pack armament clearance. Illustrated with 169 photographs (53 in color) plus Raptor's capabilities will face increasing demand. Illustrated
including six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages. with 169 photographs plus color profiles and detailed line
cannons, wing-mounted rockets and a bomb rack. This book SS1220 drawings; 56 pages.
takes detailed look at F6F Hellcat with 100 photographs,
SS1223
color profiles, detailed line drawings; 60 pages.
SS1216

B-25 Mitchell in Action (SC)

Doyle. The US supplied B-25s to the British Royal Air Force F-84 Thunderjet In Action (SC)
and to the Soviet Union, which flew them against the Nazis Davis. Thunderjets flew 86,408 missions during the conflict
US Navy UAVs in Action (SC) on the Eastern Front. Through period photographs and and took out 60 percent of the ground targets eliminated
Neubeck. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action detailed information, the career of the Mitchell is covered by American forces. In addition, 8 Soviet-built MiG fighters
during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in from the experimental NA-40 prototype to the final met their end thanks to F-84 pilots. After the Korean War,
1991. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators production B-25J model. US Marine Corps PBJ versions are the F-84 took part in the Suez Crisis and the Berlin Crisis
can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel also chronicled. Illustrated with nearly 200 photographs, and stood alert during the first 2 decades of the Cold War.
thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, more than 80 of them rare period photos in original color, Illustrated with 164 photographs plus color profiles and
are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages. detailed line drawings; 72 pages.
equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack.
SS1221 SS1224
SS1217

P-38 Lightning in Action (SC)

A-10 Warthog in Action (SC) Doyle. The Lightning saw service in Europe, and it was B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (SC)
Drendel. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the A-10 has seen after flying a P-38 to assess the progress of the Normandy Katz. This volume is packed with historical, and recent
service in the Gulf War of 1990-1991; in the Balkans, later in Invasion in 1944, US Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle referred to the photographs of the B-52. As part of his research, the author
the 1990s; in Afghanistan after 2001; and in the occupation Lightning as "the sweetest-flying plane in the sky." Illustrated flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this
of Iraq, beginning in the spring of 2003. Illustrated with with nearly 150 period photographs, a third of them rare volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission
more than 106 photographs, 11 full color paintings, 43 detail original color photos, plus color profiles and detailed line ever published. Illustrated with color profiles, detailed line
drawings and 2 pages of 3-view drawings; 56 pages. drawings; 72 pages. drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.
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Aircraft Walk Around

Bf 109E Walk Around (SC) MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 1 (SC)
Stapfer. The Messerschmitt Bf 109E was the backbone of the Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and
Luftwaffes fighter force from the Invasion of Poland, the would continue in production until 1985. Also the longest
Battle for France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain, production run of any combat aircraft. This title includes
and the Invasion of Russia. This title gives a comprehensive inside and out coverage of the MiG-21F-13 (Fishbed C), PF
F-117A Nighthawk Walk Around (SC) inside and out coverage of the Bf 109E and includes details (Fishbed D), PFM Fishbed F), U (Mongol A), and UM (Mongol
Goodall. Losses of aircraft to radar directed missiles and anti- of engines, cockpits, landing gear, airframe and more. B) variants. Illustrated with over 114 b/w and 100 color
aircraft guns during the Vietnam War led the USAF to develop Illustrated with over 100 b/w and over 100 color photos, 16 photos, 12 color drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
a strike aircraft less visible to radar. Also used in the Persian
Gulf War and more recently in Yugoslavia. Details cockpits,
color drawings, 20 b/w drawings; 80 pages. SS5537
engines, landing gear and weapons. 12 color profiles, 40 SS5534
pages color; 80 pages.
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F-8 Crusader Walk Around (SC)

EA-6B Prowler Walk Around (SC) Barthelmes. The F-8 entered service in 1957 and was to
Michaels. The need for Electronic Warfare aircraft developed remain in US service until 1987, and in French service until
F-15 Eagle Walk Around (SC) after WWII with the rapid development and proliferation of 2000. In Vietnam the F-8s had the highest kill ratio of any
Drendel. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 first sophisticated guided weapons. This title gives inside and out USN aircraft, which earned it the title of "MiG Master". This
entered service in 1974 and became the USAF's premier coverage of fuselage, wings, tail, cockpits, engines, landing title includes interior/exterior photo coverage of cockpits,
fighter of the late 20th and early 21st Centuries. Inside and gear, and more. Illustrated with over 83 b/w and 118 color engines, landing gear, airframes and weapons. Illustrated
out coverage of all variants with emphasis on F-15C and photos, 12 color drawings, 5 b/w drawings; 80 pages. with over 137 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color drawings,
F-15E. Cockpits, radar, weapons, landing gear/wheel wells, SS5535 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
and engines, etc.. Illustrated with 92 b/w and 109 color SS5538
photos, 14 color drawings, 9 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
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UH-1 Huey Gunships Walk Around (SC)

Mutza. Not long after the UH-1s flew their first support roles MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 2 (SC)
(medevac, etc.) in Vietnam in 1962, armed version began Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and would
AH-1 Cobra Walk Around (SC) to appear. This title gives inside and out coverage of the US continue in production until 1985, making it not only the
Mutza. In this title the AH-1 is presented in meticulous detail. Army's workhorse combat helicopter during the Vietnam most produced supersonic jet aircraft ever, but also the
Includes cockpits, engines, weapons, airframe and more. Also War. Includes the UH-1s engines, rotors, airframe, and longest production run of any combat aircraft. With details on
covers US Marine Corps version. Illustrated with 112 b/w and cockpit and cabin plus a wide variety of weapons. Illustrated the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons.
96 color photos, 12 color drawings, and 9 b/w drawings; 80 with over 106 b/w and 97 color photos, 14 color drawings, 7 Illustrated with over 123 b/w and 97 color photos, 12 color
pages. b/w drawings; 80 pages. drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
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Aircraft Walk Around

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Walk Around (SC) Douglas A-26 Walk Around (SC)
A supersonic all-weather counter-air fighter, the Su-27 is Mesko. Only American combat aircraft to see combat
equipped with a look-down/shoot-down weapons system service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Pilot and bombardier/
and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. Its range, navigator were positioned side-by-side, while a single gunner
thrust-to-weight ratio and maneuverability are all significant sat in the rear behind the bomb bay where he operated two
MiG-15 Walk Around (SC) improvements over earlier Soviet fighters; one of the world's remote controlled twin .50-cal machine gun turrets. Over 200
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; photographs, color profiles, line drawings; 80 pages.
(Early), MiG-15bis and Fagot-B (late) variants: with details on SS5551
80 pages.
the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons.
Illustrated with over 100 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color SS5547
drawings, and 27 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
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AH-64 Apache Walk Around (SC)

OV-1 Mohawk All Walk Around (SC) Bernstein. The AH-64 Apache, considered by many to be the
The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was the first turboprop aircraft world’s premiere armed helicopter, has been in service with
to enter into US Army service to fill the role of visual, photo the US Army for more than 2 decades. Designed principally
Me 262 Walk Around (SC) and electronic reconnaissance. The Mohawk was retired from as an antitank helicopter to combat large Soviet armored
Concise history of Messerschmitt's Schwalbe, the world's U.S. Army service in 1996. More than 150 photographs, line formations invading Western Europe, the Apache has had a
first operational turbojet fighter aircraft. An extensive visual major renaissance in recent years. A detailed look illustrated
drawings, and 12 color profiles; 80 pages.
description of the airframe - inside and out from every with more than 200 color photographs, color profiles and
perspective; detail photos are of Me 262A-1 WNr 500071 as SS5549
detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
restored at the Deutsches Museum in Munich. Illustrated with
more than 100 b/w photos, over 100 color photos, 12 full SS5552
color profiles plus line drawings and scrap art; 80 pages.
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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Walk Around (SC)

Werner. The OH-58D was Bell’s answer to the U.S. Army’s
request for a digital platform to aid new artillery. Originally E-2 Hawkeye Walk Around (SC)
unarmed as part of the Army Helicopter Improvement Neubeck. The E-2 Hawkeye is the first U.S. Navy carrier-
Program, the OH-58D was based on the OH-58C. The based aircraft designed specifically to fill the all-weather
MiG-17 Walk Around (SC) helicopter’s success led to the decision to arm it with two airborne early warning mission. In addition to war service,
The MiG-17 'Fresco' followed the MiG-15 'Fagot' into Soviet hard points capable of holding either .50-caliber machine the versatile aircraft has been used by the US Coast Guard
AF service and evolved into a highly maneuverable, reliable guns, seven-shot rocket pods, Air-to-Air Stingers, or Hellfire for patrolling the coastal areas as well as by law enforcement
and easy-to-maintain air combat fighter. Every detail of this missiles. This book takes a detailed look at the Kiowa Warrior agencies for drug traffic interdiction. Takes a detailed look
Cold War fighter aircraft is illustrated with over 200 color with more then 200 color photos, color profiles, and detailed at the E-2 Hawkeye with more than 200 photographs, color
and b/w photos, line drawings and 12 color profiles; 80 pgs. line drawings; 80 pages. profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
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Aircraft Walk Around

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Lancaster Bomber Walk Around (SC)

Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The US Navy began Mackay. Known for its greenhouse cockpit, turret nose,
taking deliveries of the PBY-5A in October 1941 and then twin tail, and 33-foot long bomb bay the Lancaster took
placed orders for over 600 more following Pearl Harbor. During part in Air Marshall Harris’s 'Operation Gomorrah' in July
WWII, PBYs conducted anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, 1943, in which Germany’s industrial center of Hamburg was
F-111 Aardvark Walk Around (SC) convoy escort, search-and-rescue operations, and cargo devastated by round-the-clock bombing raids. In the thick of
Neubeck. This aircraft’s original design met 2 different transport. Some PBY-5As went to the US Army and others to US the air war, the Lancasters also paid a high price - 3,249 were
mission roles for the US military. It served in Vietnam, Libya, Allies - Australia, Britain, Canada and the Free French forces. lost in action. Illustrated with 200 photographs, plus color
and Operation Desert Storm. Currently, the Royal Australian This book presents a comprehensive view of Catalina with 170 profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
Air Force continues to fly the C-model plane, and the aircraft photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 72 pags. SS5563
has one of the best safety records in the Air Force inventory. SS5560
Features 12 color profiles, 3-view illustration, line drawings,
and over 200 color and 21 b/w photos. 80 pages.
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F-102A Delta Dagger Walk Around (SC)

F-89 Scorpion Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The Convair F-102A Delta Dagger was developed
Savage. Equipped with advanced radar for its time, the for the US Air Force as a supersonic interceptor at the onset
Scorpion guarded the Cold War skies over the northern of the Cold War. It featured a 60 degree swept delta wing
Macchi C.205 Veltro Walk Around (SC) frontiers of the United States, ready to confront Soviet to lessen drag coefficient and yield stability at very high
Di Terlizzi. After the war, modified C.205s went on to serve circumpolar nuclear bomber attack, while earning the altitudes. After retirement in the US, 152 of the planes were
the Royal Egyptian Air Force during its 1948 war with Israel. distinction of being the 1st combat aircraft armed with converted to high-speed, unmanned drones for use as test
Close-up look at one of WWII’s most aesthetically pleasing nuclear air-to-air weapons (Genie rockets). Illustrated with targets for newer fighters. More than 200 photographs, plus
and innovative single-seat fighters! Illustrated with 225 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 80 pags. drawings; 60 pages. SS5564
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F4U Corsair Walk Around (SC)

Saab 35 Draken Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The F4U Corsair was arguably the best piston-engine
Putnikov. Sweden's most famous fighter, hailed by some as a carrier-borne fighter ever produced. Designed in 1938 and
F-84F Thunderstreak Walk Around (SC) 'fighter pilot’s dream,' was developed and built by the Saab first flown in 1940, the Corsair remained in production
Neubeck. The F-84F remained in service with several company between 1955 and 1974. Designed with the Cold until 1953, long after many of its contemporaries had been
European air forces for decades, with Greece only retiring its War situation in mind, the Draken was specially tailored to rendered obsolete. In addition to detailed line drawings and
last Thunderstreak in 1984. Illustrated with more than 250 Sweden's particular needs. Illustrated with 260 photographs, color profile illustrations, this volume is packed with over
photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages. plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. 200 photographs, 80 pages.
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Aircraft Walk Around

B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (SC) B-26 Marauder Walk Around (SC)
Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner
effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional
and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. The B-26 Marauder
Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. A saw service in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Pacific,
B-17G Flying Fortress Walk Around (SC) unique look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. including use by the United States, the Free French, the Royal
Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress is arguably the most famous Illustrated with over 210 photographs; 80 pages. Air Force and the South African Air Force. More than 220
US bomber of World War II, and perhaps all time. The vast photographs, plus numerous detailed line drawings and color
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majority of these aircraft were the G-model, accounting for profiles.
8,680 of the 12,730 Flying Fortresses built. Not surprisingly,
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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.
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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 Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (SC)
has truly global reach. This book contains the most detailed Mackay. This iconic warplane had its origins as a cutting-edge
photographic documentation of the KC-135 inside and out civil airliner in the mid-1930s. Although produced in large
that has ever been published, as well as color profiles of the numbers and exported to many countries before and during
KC-135R in the markings of every major USAF command that the war, few examples survive today. This volume features
has operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs, detailed photographic images of the He 111P-1 restored
detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages. and preserved in Norway, and the He 111H-20 on display in
SS25066 the RAF museum. Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line
drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.
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A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (SC)
Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one
of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During
the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line,
2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with
a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a
top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated
not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air
forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina,
Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in
1956, Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, F9F Cougar Walk Around (SC)
the 1973 Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/ Neubeck. Photographs in this volume illustrate in detail the
Malvinas Conflict in 1982. With a reputation for toughness differences between the various Cougar models, making B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (SC)
and agility, Skyhawks remained a part of the American use of over a dozen display aircraft located in museums Doyle. Profusely illustrated, enhancing color photographs,
arsenal for nearly half a century - the U.S. Navy retired the across the United States as well as one Cougar on display taken both on the ground and in the air, four vintage black-
A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile, the battle-tested warrior in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical research, features and-white images and 14 line drawings further illustrate
continues to serve today other militaries around the world. historical images from the photo archives of both the U.S. details, while five color renderings of aircraft and markings
Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed Navy and Grumman, includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in provide a glimpse at the nature of the crews. Illustrated with
line drawings; 80 pages. its final days, serving as a target drone for later generations. more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.
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Combat Chronicles Aircraft Specials
Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow (SC) MiG Alley - Air to Air Combat Over Korea (SC)
Thompson. Davis. A pictorial record
At The gate Series In this volume we hear of the American pilots
from the crews who and their aircraft who
rode the Black Widow ran up a 10 to 1 victory
into battle all over the ratio over the MiG-15.In
world. The outbreak of all, 976 "North Korean"
war in Europe left no aircraft were shot down
room for doubt that the in the three years of
United States needed the Korean War. This
quickly to come up with title gives a history of
a specialized night the Air War in Korea,
fighter to confront the as well as the pilots
totally new face of air own words of what it
combat. Illustrated was like to fly the F-86
with 152 photographs; 112 pages. Sabre (also F-82, F-51D, F9F-3, B-29, & F3D-2) against
SS6701 North Korean and Soviet pilots. Illustrated with 145 photos, 7
B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles (SC) maps, 28 drawings, 40 full color drawings; 80 pgs.
Douglas DC-9/MD-80 at the Gate Hilton. In early 1945, SS6020
(SC) Peeler. The most successful of all the twin-jet the 40th BG moved to
transports, the DC-9 brought jet travel to the general public. newly-liberated Tinian Planes, Names & Dames Volume 2: Korea (SC)
The DC-9 and its descendants have transported countless from which they took Davis. The art of
people to big cities and tiny towns, serving communities part in the final chapter decorating the front
that had never before known jet travel. Military versions of WWII - the aerial section of military
have served in the aeromedical evacuation, logistics and assault on the Japanese aircraft goes back
VIP transport roles. Traces the development and many users home islands. to the First World War.
of this important aircraft in 200 color and b/w photos, line Introduces you to It was a way of
drawings and color profiles; 80 pages. fellow veterans of the personalizing a
SS5801 40th who relate their piece of machinery
no-less extraordinary that one depended
experiences - ditching on every day. The
in the Bay of Bengal, theme went from
lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind enemy lines in patriotism to the latest
China, taken prisoner after bailing out over Tokyo. Personal trend in music to
accounts from the men who served on the front lines of the sex (girls), and this sort
air war in the Pacific, a unique primary historical source and of art appeared on every type of aircraft. This title covers
a truly exciting read. Illustrated with over 100 photographs; military aircraft nose art of the post war period including the
120 pages. Korean War and the late 50s. Extensively covers the wide
variety of personal and mission markings carried by the
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F-80, F-84, F-86, B-29, F- 51s and other planes in Korea.
Aeroscouts in Vietnam Combat Chronicles (SC) Illustrated with 239 b/w and 47 color photos, 64 pages.
Mutza. The Army SS6058
developed new
tactical doctrine using Red Ladies in Waiting (SC)
helicopters - the Stapfer. This title is
Boeing 737 At The Gate (SC) Tidwell. Few airmobile concept considered by
commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production run that spans - which was based the author as a
more than four decades and service in nearly every nation largely on air cavalry retrospective of the
on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a track record. Takes the units. Such units were early 1990s, the
reader on a journey through the continuing story of the 737 descendants of the US ex-Soviet Union
from the first aircraft to roll of the production line in the Cavalry, which had and Eastern Bloc.
1960s, to the very latest airframes being delivered to major operated as light, The former Soviet
airlines today. The book also offers the reader a look at some horse-mounted Union had a number
of the most interesting 737 liveries as well as parts of the infantry. Packed with of facilities to store
aircraft that few people get to see. Also covered are business more than 30 action and display aircraft,
jets, cargo carriers, and military versions of the 737 that are packed, often hair including complexes
less familiar even to the thousands of air travelers who have raising first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in at Khodinka,
flown aboard this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with Vietnam, this latest addition takes you into the thick of Ramenskoye and
the action. Besides being exciting reading, these personal Tushino. Includes
over 220 photographs; 96 pages.
recollections by dozens of the fighters themselves provide coverage of facilities in
SS28002 invaluable, primary source historical coverage of one Hungary and former East Germany, as well as US aircraft
of America's epic conflicts as experienced by frontline that found their way into Soviet/Eastern Bloc service.
helicopter scouts. Illustrated with 160 photographs; 136 pgs Illustrated with 213 b/w and 56 color photos; 64 pages.
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Pride of Seattle (SC) Aces 3 (SC)
The story of the first 300 Patton. This title gives
Boeing B-17Fs. A the exploits of the aces,
fascinating book
Aircraft Specials revealing the varied
their aircraft and tactics,
from WWI to the War
Arab Air Forces Post WWII (SC) fates of the machines in Vietnam. The stories
Tullis. Traces the history and their crews, diverse, of 59 air aces since
of the air forces of the often tragic, sometimes WWI, plus one tank
Arab nations through inspiring but always ace of WWII. Includes
the turbulent years after interesting. Illustrated such notables as Joseph
WWII and their many with 120 b/w period M. McConnell, Richard
conflicts with Israel as photos, 32 full color "Dick" Bong, Randy
well as many clashes profiles; 64 pages. Cunningham, and Ernst
amongst themselves. SS6074 Udet. Illustrated with 139
Includes Algeria,
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Aces (SC) color drawings, and 62 b/w drawings; 64 pages.
Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Patton. The exploits SS6088
Mauritania, Morocco, of the aces , their
Oman, Qatar, Saudi aircraft and tactics, Worldwide F-16 Markings (SC)
Arabia, Sudan, Syria, from WWI to the The F-16 Fighting
Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Arab Republic, and the Korean Conflict. Falcon, also known as
Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen. Illustrated with 204 Includes such notables the 'Viper', evolved
b/w, 28 color photos, 12 color drawings, 2 maps; 64 pgs. as Manfred von from a 1972 USAF
SS6066 Richthofen (Red Baron), lightweight fighter
Planes, Names & Dames Volume 3 (SC) Gregory (Pappy) prototype program to
Davis. The art of Boyington, Francis S. create a small, low-cost,
decorating the front Gabreski, Herman Graf, air superiority day
section of military and the novel inclusion fighter designed for
aircraft goes back to of Michael Wittmann high performance and
the First World War. as the "Tiger Ace", ease of maintenance
It was a way of and many more. Illustrated with 20 b/w photos, 116 color and achieved combat-
personalizing a piece of drawings, and 48 b/w drawings; 64 pages. ready status in October
machinery that one SS6077 1980. Since then, 21
depended on every foreign nations including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt
Aces 2 (SC)
day. The theme went and Israel have the F-16, making it the most popular fighter
Patton. The exploits of
from patriotism to the in the world. The varied national insignia, squadron markings
air aces - pilots who
latest trend in music and camouflage of these international F-16s are depicted in
shot down five or more
to sex (girls), and this enemy aircraft - have full color. Over 200 color photos; 64 pags.
sort of art appeared on fascinated the world SS6091
every type of aircraft. This third volume of military aircraft since WWI. Successful
nose art covers the Vietnam period (1955-1975). Includes aces combined the killer Tomcat! (SC)
aircraft types such as F-86, F-104, A-26K, UH-1, OV-1C, A-1J instinct, mastery of The F-14 Tomcat is a
Skyraider, F-4E, F-105D, F-8E, and many more. Includes their aircraft andof air supersonic, twin-
some art from foreign airforces. Illustrated with 259 b/w combat tactics, and the engine, variable sweep
and 91 color photos; 80 pages. ability trapidly adjust wing, two-place fighter
SS6068 to changes in their designed to attack and
And Kill MiGs (SC) situation. Chronicles 29 destroy enemy aircraft
Drendel. Revised aces from WWI, WWII and the '67 Arab-Israeli war. 40 b/w
at night and in all
edition. USN, USAF, and drawings, 30 pages color profiles, 64 pages weather conditions.
USMC aerial combat SS6084 The F-14 can track
over North Vietnam, up to 24 targets
1981 Sixth Fleet USN Aircraft Camouflage & Markings 1940-45 (SC)
simultaneously with
shoot down of Libyan Doll. A highly detailed
its advanced weapons
fighters, and Operation and informative look
control system and
Desert Storm. Includes at the variations of
attack six with Phoenix
pilots’ own descriptions camouflage schemes
AIM-54A missiles while continuing to scan the airspace.
of engagements, with and insignias used by
Armament also includes a mix of other air intercept missiles,
lists of USAF and USN the US Navy during
rockets, and bombs. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat has retired
MiG killers in Vietnam, WWII. Includes both
after over 30 years of service. It was the final member of a
as well as section on carrier and land based
family of Grumman cats which began almost seventy years
the North Vietnamese aircraft. Illustrated
ago. This book presents a personal narrative of the testing
Enemy with listing of the MiGs' Kills. Illustrated with 168 with 150 b/w and 6
and operational use of the Tomcat. More than 150 color
b/w and 19 color photos, 46 color drawings, 1 map, 1 b/w color photos, 40 color
drawings; 64 pages. photographs, color paintings, and color profiles; 64 pages.
drawing; 104 pages. SS6092
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Air War Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom (SC) Air Force Colors Volume 1 (SC)
Drendel. All new book Bell. Covers the
covering Allied airpower development and
in the war to topple application of US Army
Aircraft Specials Saddam Hussein. Full Air Corps camouflage
The Aviation Art of Lou Drendel (SC) markings from the post
color and b/w photos
Drendel. Lou Drendel WWI timeframe to
of fighters, bombers,
has been drawing and early WWII. Includes
transports, helicopters,
painting airplanes since Standard Insignia,
and the people who
he can remember. markings and colors,
fly and maintain
Inspired by the model unit markings, VIP
them. Also includes US
airplanes his father built aircraft, GHQAF and
CENTCOM - Air Forces
for him, he took pencil the Designator System,
and Navies Air Order of
and paper and began Training Colors, and
Battles. Illustrated with
drawing. He hasn’t Camouflage. Also
100 b/w and 117 color
stopped yet, more than covers Combat Groups
60 years later. Lou’s art photos; 64 pages.
SS6124 and Squadron Insignia. Illustrated with 198 b/w and 3 color
has been featured in
photos, 67 color aircraft profiles; 96 pages.
dozens of books P-61 Black Widow Special (SC)
published by Squadron/ SS6150
Thompson. During
Signal. Now, they are gathered together in one volume. This World War II, nightly Air Force Colors
book displays more than 200 of the extraordinary works of raids by Luftwaffe Vol 3 (SC)
the famed aviation artist; 64 pages. bombers over Britain This volume traces the history
SS6093 forced the United States of WWII Army Air Force colors
Vietnam Scrapbook An Army Pilot's Combat Tour (SC) to develop night- and marking in both the Pacific
Steinbrunn. In January fighting abilities. The Theater and the Zone of the
1966, Robert P61 Black Widow Interior (ZI). 96 pages, 16 in
Steinbrunn entered the was created as a new color, over 200 photos.
US Army for 4 prototype with airborne SS6152
memorable years. intercept radar. It also
At Fort Rucker, featured four .50 56th Fighter Group (SC)
Alabama, he received caliber machine guns in Flying P-47s, the 56th FG was
training in Bell a top-mounted turret one of the highest scoring USAAF
helicopters, including and four 20mm Fighter Groups in Europe. Traces
the Huey and Iroquois cannons underneath to handle any threats in the darkness. the Group from WWI I through
(UH-1A, B and D The crew consisted of a pilot, a gunner and a radar observer. action in Korea and Vietna m until
models). Afterward, he This book takes a detailed look at the development and today. Over 200 photos, 8 pages
was sent to Fort Knox, implementation of the P-61 Black Widow night fighters with of color, 64 pages.
Kentucky, where he about 200 photographs and detailed line drawings; 64 pages. SS6172
was assigned to A Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, the SS6126
'Ruthless Riders', flying the short-cabin Bell UH-1C gunship. Fighter Squadron
After honing their reconnaissance skills in training, the 3rd Army Aviation in Vietnam Special (SC) 14 - Tophatters (SC)
and 7th Squadrons became the 'eyes and ears' of the 4th Mutza. During The oldest serving squadron in the
Infantry Division, which was based at Camp Enari, Pleiku, in Vietnam, the US Army history of the USN. VF-14 can trace
the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Steinbrunn documented employed a variety of its history back to September of
his time flying helicopters in Vietnam and has compiled his aircraft to accomplish 1919 and serve d in WWII, Vietnam
memories into a memorable book. Illustrated with more than combat missions. and the Persian Gulf Over 175
Following turf and photos, 8 pages of color, 80 pgs
200 photographs; 80 pages.
budget debates with SS6173
SS6098 the Air Force, the Army
Operation Enduring Freedom (SC) 357th Fighter Group (SC)
settled on the use of
Drendel. Noted military Formed in California in
various helicopters and
author Lou Drendel Dec of '42 and equipped
some fixed-wing
outlines the initial Allied with P-39s. More than
observation planes.
military response against one year later, the Group
Using airmobility and
the al-Queda terrorist was thrown into combat
air assault strategies,
network and the Taliban flying P-51 Mustangs
the Army was able to
government in against th e Luftwaffe.
demonstrate the ability to rapidly move significant amounts
Afghanistan that The history and combat
of men and equipment on the battlefield. Army aircraft
provided them safe opera tions from its
were further used as gunships, medevacs, air controllers
haven and training formation to the end of
facilities. Extensively as well as surveillance and transportation. This book takes
a detailed look at the development and implementation of the war in Europe. Over
illustrated with over 200 140 photos, 8 pages
photos - half in full-color, Army Aviation in Vietnam with nearly 200 photographs, color
profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. color profiles, 64 pages.
1 map; 64 pages.
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Detail & Scale
EA-6B Prowler in
Detail & Scale (SC) B-24 Liberator in
Aircraft Specials Kinzey. This title gives Detail & Scale (SC)
31st Fighter Group USAAF WWII (SC) a comprehensive look, Kinzey. Includes a 2-page
The USAAF's 31st Fighter inside and out, of the US modeling summary. Illustrated
Group had an outstanding Navy's primary Electronic with 177 b/w and 55 color
record, flying Spitfires and Countermeasures Aircraft. photos, 10 color drawings, 23
Mustangs in the 8th, 12th Illustrated with 171 b/w b/w line drawings; 83 pages.
and 15th Air Forces. Entering and 35 color photos, 24 b/w SS8264
the war as the first American drawings; 72 pages.
Fighter Group to participate SS8246
in the European Theater P-51 Mustang in Detail F4F Wildcat in
of Operations, the 31st FG & Scale Part 1 (SC) Detail & Scale (SC)
ended the war as the top Kinzey. Complete development Kinzey. Includes a 2 page
scoring Allied fighter group of Allison-powered RAF modeling summary. Illustrated
in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the fifth Mustang Mk I, USAAF with 141 b/w and 57 color
highest overall for the USAAF with 570 1/2 confirmed aerial P-51, A-36, and P-51A and photos, 12 color drawings, 38
victories. Approximately 200 b/w photos, line drawings and Merlin-powered P-51B and b/w line drawings; 80 pages.
40 color profiles; 80 pages. P-51C. Illustrated with 163 SS8265
SS6180 b/w and 30 color photos, and
4th Fighter Group in WWII (SC) 37 b/w drawings; 72 pages.
The 4th initial operated SS8250
F-84 Thunderjet in F-106 Delta Dart in
with Spitfires but changed
Detail & Scale (SC) Detail & Scale (SC)
to P-47s and finally to
Kinzey. Includes complete Kinzey. Includes a 7-page
P-51s. The first 8th AF
modeling summary.
fighter group to penetrate inside and out tour of the
different variants and a Illustrated with 146 b/w and
German air space and
2-page modeling summary. 30 color photos, 25 b/w line
first to engage enemy
aircraft over Paris and Illustrated with 156 b/w drawings; 72 pages.
Berlin, the 4th claimed and 48 color photos, 8 SS8269
1000 kills , the highest of color drawings, 41 b/w line
any USAAF fighter group in drawings; 80 pages. F-100 Super Sabre
WWII. Over 250b/w SS8259 in Detail & Scale (SC)
photos, line drawings, 10 color profiles; 80 pages. P-40 Warhawk in Detail Kinzey. Includes a 8-page
SS6181 & Scale Part 1 (SC) modeling summary.
Kinzey. Extensive interior Comprehensive photo-archive
Hawker Hunter in Color (SC)
and exterior photo coverage showing the F-100 inside and
Robinson. The Hawker
of the different variants. out. Illustrated with 154 b/w
Hunter was designed in
Includes a 2-page modeling and 40 color photos, 28 b/w
1948 as a RAF replacement
for the Gloster Meteor. The summary. Illustrated with 166 line drawings; 72 pages.
Hunter served with the RAF b/w and 51 color photos, 10 SS8270
in the 1950s and 1960s, color drawings, 29 b/w line FJ Fury in Detail & Scale (SC)
and has served with nearly drawings; 80 pages. Kinzey. This title has extensive
twenty foreign air forces. SS8261 photo coverage of the
This title covers every RAF P-40 Warhawk in Detail airframes, cockpits, landing
Squadron to fly the Hawker & Scale Part 2 (SC) gear, engines, and weapons.
Hunter. Illustrated with 54 Kinzey. Includes a 2-page Includes a 2-page modeling
b/w and 6 color photos, 200 modeling summary. Illustrated summary.Illustrated with 170
color drawings; 32 pages. with 152 b/w and 62 color b/w and 36 color photos, 10
SS6506 photos, 10 color drawings, 26 color drawings, 22 b/w line
USAF Europe Volume 2 in Color (SC) b/w line drawings; 80 pages. drawings; 78 pages.
Robinson. Covers the SS8262 SS8272
bombers of SAC, the fighters F/A-18E/F Super
of TAC, transports, the Hornet in Detail &
Military Scale (SC)
Air Lift Command and the Kinzey. Also covers Operation
P-39 Airacobra in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
trainer and liaison aircraft.
Detail & Scale (SC) Freedom, as well as a 4-page
Illustrated with 43 photos,
Kinzey. Illustrated with 185 modeling summary. Illustrated
over 85 full-color drawings;
b/w and 58 color photos, 10 with 206 b/w and 51 color
32 pages.
color drawings, 28 b/w line photos, 5 color drawings, 4
SS6563
drawings; 83 pages. b/w line drawings; 80 pages.
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Armor In Action

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
M551 Sheridan in Action (SC) prior to WWI, giving birth to the autocannone, a weapon
Doyle. Beginning in 1966, the Allison Division of General concept which would soldier through both World Wars.
Motors built 1,562 M551s with primary armament being a A unique and lavishly-illustrated survey of the various
152-millimeter gun/launcher capable of firing conventional weapon combinations devised by the Italian military from
ammunition or the Ford-built Shillelagh anti-tank missile. the inception of the autocannone until the end of WWII.
Whatever the conception, this vehicle proved an asset to the Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, plus color
Army in Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm. profiles and detailed line drawings; 56 pages.
Illustrated with 91 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 7 color SS2044
profiles, 3-view drawing, vehicle development illustrations,
and 2 colorized camouflage patterns; 60 pages.
SS2041
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

M113 APC in Vietnam in Action (SC)

Doyle. Although the M113 has largely been replaced by the
World War II Jeep In Action (SC) Bradley Fighting Vehicle and is now only in limited use by
Doyle. Jeeps were configured for radio gear, armed with the US armed forces, the vehicle remains in use today in the
weapons, and bore stretchers. Large numbers of Jeeps were armed forces of other allies around the world. Illustrated
also delivered to allied nations. This book takes a detailed with 130 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line
look at these vehicles' service during World War II with drawings; 64 pages.
more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line SS2045
drawings; 52 pages. German Armored Cars in Action (SC)
SS2042 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.
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Armor Walk Around

M42 Duster Walk Around (SC) Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando

Doyle. The lack of radar tracking system meant the M42 Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The best-known American
was a 'fair weather' shooter against low, slow targets; it just armored car of the post-WWII era, the Cadillac Gage Commando
could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet - a versatile, amphibious, 4x4 vehicle - still looks modern
aircraft. As American involvement in Vietnam increased, 3 even though it made its debut in 1962. The V-100 Commando
Sturmgeschutz III Walk Around (SC) battalions of Dusters were sent to South Vietnam - initially went through numerous changes in light of its extensive and
Cockle. Extensive coverage of the StuG III Ausf G variants for anti-aircraft duties, but with clear skies over the South, varied experience in reconnaissance, convoy escort, riot control,
armed with the 75mm 40 L/48 gun. Inside and out details the M42 was usefully employed as convoy escort, perimeter security, and as a personnel carrier. Illustrated over 200 color
of running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, and base security, and direct fire support. A detailed look photographs plus detailed line drawings; 80 pgs.
engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 118 b/w and 107 color at the M42 Duster with more than 200 photographs, color
SS5708
photos, 18 color drawings, 12 b/w drawings; 80 pages. profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
SS5702 SS5705

Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D Walk Around (SC)

Stapfer. Considered the German Army’s most important
US Tank Destroyers Walk Around (SC) M26 Pershing Walk Around (SC) armored half-track in WWII, the Sd.Kfz.251 allowed the
Mesko. This title follows the development of the M10, M36, Doyle. The basic design of the M26 - the designation the infantry to keep up with the Heer's fast armored elements.
and M18 tank destroyers, with inside and out details of T26E3 had been given when it was classified 'standard' in The vehicle came in 4 models and 23 variants, but the Ausf.D
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
SS5703 profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. military enthusiast; 80 pages.
SS5706 SS5709

M2/M3 Half-Track Walk Around (SC)

Mesko. These halftracks saw service on every front during GPA and DUKW Walk Around (SC)
WWII, and served in many countries for decades after the US Military Motorcycles of WWII Doyle. Production of the GPA, essentially an amphibious
end of the war. This title includes inside and out coverage of Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The advent of the Jeep, ended in 1943, just as the career of the DUKW, a
the US Army personnel halftracks during WW II. Also covers Jeep took over the motorcycle's role in military service, and virtual aquatic truck, was on its way to becoming the 'gold
the M4 Mortar Carrier, M16 MGMC, and Israeli variants. the bikes were relegated to veteran vehicles of the past. standard' by which other amphibians are measured to this
Illustrated with 130 b/w and 114 color photos, 12 color Illustrated with over 200 color photographs, 11 black-and- day. Illustrated with 263 high quality photographs, color art,
drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages. white photographs and color art by Don Greer; 80 pages. and profiles; 80 pages.
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Armor Walk Around

M24 Chaffee Walk Around (SC) M7 Priest Walk Around (SC)

Doyle. As American-built armor came into contact with Doyle. Nicknamed the Priest because of its pulpit-like anti-
Axis forces in WWII - first of all in North Africa - it quickly aircraft ring, the vehicle was intended to provide armored
became clear that the 37mm cannon favored on US armor units with organic, highly-mobile artillery support. Production
Pre-Standardized Jeep Walk Around (SC) was simply inadequate against the tough armor of their began in April 1942 and it first went into combat with British
Doyle. Three distinct versions of a reconnaissance car were adversaries. Packed with over 200 photos, plus color art and at the Second Battle of El-Alamein in the autumn of that
produced before they were standardized into the World War profiles; 80 pages. year, with US forces first taking the American-built vehicle
II-era Jeep. This book takes a detailed look at Jeep’s early SS5714 into engagements in Tunisia somewhat later. Packed with
evolution with more than 250 photographs, color profiles more than 230 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed
and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. line drawings; 80 pages.
SS5711 SS5717

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 GMC CCKW Truck Walk Around (SC)
Doyle. The M3 Medium Tank was designed as an interim hatch had provision for an M19 infrared periscope as well. Doyle. This volume is packed with detailed photographs and
answer to European battlefield conditions at the start of The commander's station, just aft of the driver, had a cupola highlights modifications through the years of its service - a
World War II. This book takes a detailed look at the M3 equipped with five M17 periscopes and an M2 HB machine wooden truck bed to save on precious steel, an open cab to
Medium Tank with more than 200 photographs, color profiles gun. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and allow for more cargo room in ship holds, 2 designs for axles,
and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. detailed line drawings; 72 pages. negative electrical system and a winch that was installed
SS5712 SS5715 on a third of the trucks. Illustrated with more than 190
photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings;
80 pages.
SS5718

M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle

Pz.Kpfw Panzer 38(t) Walk Around (SC) Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M88 Armored
Stapfer. The Panzerkampfwagen 38 (tschechisch) - Armored Recovery Vehicle was designed and developed in the late
Combat Vehicle 38 (Czech) was one of the most important 1950s. The M88 had been so successful that it was taken as
tanks in the Wehrmacht arsenal in the first half of WWII. the basis for the new upgraded recovery vehicle, which is still M5/M5A1 Stuart Walk Around (SC)
Illustrated with over 300 photographs, color art, and profiles; in use today - the M88A2. Illustrated with 175 photographs, Mesko. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus
80 pages. plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
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Armor Walk Around

FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk M551 Sheridan Walk Around (SC)
Around (SC) Doyle. Introduced in 1917, the Renault Hughes. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight
FT-17 and its American-built copy, the M1917, revolutionized detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
tank design. The vehicle's rotating turret, rear-engine, driver- SS27026
M3A1 White Scout Car Walk Around (SC) forward design are characteristics of the most advanced
Doyle. The White Motor Company began serial production of tanks even today. This volume presents a careful study of
the four-wheel-drive M3A1 Scout Car in 1940. Illustrated with the details and variations of this innovative vehicle, inside
more than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal
the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving
line drawings; 80 pages.
examples of these machines, preserved on three different
SS5720 continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the
photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.
SS27023

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 M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (SC)
the transition from open-topped to fully enclosed self-propelled Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years
artillery. Illustrated with more than 315 photographs, plus of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more
color profiles and detailed line drawings; 88 pages. powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250
SS572 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 M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (SC)
the most variations. After the war, Valentines continued to Doyle. Examines the armored and soft-skin versions of
serve several British Commonwealth armies late as 1950s. this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds of
Illustrated with 250 photos, plus color profiles and detailed color photos and some of the finest restored examples in
line drawings; 88 pages. existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (SC)
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Detail In Action Armor Specials
US Armor Camo
& Markings of
Detail In Action 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

K5(E) Railgun Detail in Action (SC) Tank Warfare

Doyle. The German K5(E) 280mm railgun is arguably on Iwo Jima (SC)
the most effective weapon of its type ever developed. Harper. A small section
M50A1 Ontos Detail in Action (SC) Boasting an 11-mile range, the 24 massive guns of this devoted to Japanese
Doyle. 'The Thing' - the meaning of the Greek word 'Ontos' type were deployed from Italy to the Russian Front, and tanks is also included.133
is an apt name for this ungainly vehicle. Originally developed even along the English Channel Coast. Today, only two of photos (many never before
for the Army, which then discarded it, the Ontos was instead these fearsome artillery pieces remain. Through a collection published), 14 vehicle color
adopted by the Marine Corps. Conceived as a potent, of 55 vintage black and white photos - many of them plates, 12 color movie stills
lightweight, mobile 6-barrel tank killer to counter a feared previously unpublished - and more than 170 photos of the and excerpts from official
mass Soviet armored attack in Europe, the Ontos instead two preserved examples in the US and France, the intricacies documents; 96 pages.
rose to fame in the jungles of Vietnam where its six 106mm of these massive weapons are explored in detail. In addition,
SS6096
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 Soldiers In Action
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

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.
Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (SC) SS3006
Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form
US Airborne
of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche
in Action ( SC)
engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the
Thompson. Over 100 photos,
failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank
40 detail drawings, 16 color
destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the
Converting and Detailing Plastic drawings; 50 pages.
Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately
given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume Figures (SC) Chilstrom. Renowned miniaturist Bill SS3010
explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand Chilstrom shares his tips and techniques for bringing injection
and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the molded plastic figures to life. His award winning diorama
LRRP's in Action
ill-fated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-and- 'In the Footsteps of the Grand Armée' is the focus of this Vol.1 (SC)
white photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, book. Bill detailed and converted 28 figures, three horses, Burford. These small units
110 full-color photos of the only surviving examples of two wagons and a mule in the building of this diorama. penetrated deep behind
each type illustrate the nuances of the construction and Many step-by-step and in-progress photos accompany the enemy lines to gather
subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank
informative text clearly illustrating what to do to really information on enemy base
killers. Also features 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15
enhance stock plastic figures. All color; 64 pages. camp locations.
masterful color profiles; 80 pages.
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Warships In Action Ship Specials
USS Tennessee in World War II (SC)
Simmons. Commissioned
Warships In Action 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
US Subchasers In Action (SC) ripped through her deck.
Connelly. During WWI, German U-boats took a heavy toll on The year 1944 saw the
merchant and military ships. This book takes a detailed look Tennessee take part in battle after battle (including Surigao
US Destroyers in Action Part 2 (SC) at US Sub Chasers with more than 100 photographs, color Strait, the last battleship vs battleship action in naval history)
Adcock. This title covers the development and operational profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pgs. as US forces worked their way towards the Japanese Home
service of the Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Fanning, and Craven SS4033 Islands. In 1945 she took part in the attack on Iwo Jima.
class destroyers. Illustrated with approximately 100 photos, Enriched with exclusive, eye-witness accounts from members
b/w line drawings, and 6 color profiles; 50 pages. of her crew, chronicles the dramatic career of one of America’s
SS4020 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
PT Boats in Action (SC) land and presented a
Doyle. American Patrol Torpedo - or PT - boat crews served vast landing area. With
valiantly in every theater during WWII. From the Aleutians nearly 200 photographs,
Gato-Class Submarines in Action (SC) to the Mediterranean, these men harassed enemy shipping, color profiles and
Stern. More than 100 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line launched attacks against much more formidable warships, detailed line drawings,
drawings and color covers; 20 color photos, up-to-date rescued downed air crews, and spirited General Douglas this special Squadron/
information, where the surviving vessels can be viewed. MacArthur to safety from Corregidor Island in March of 1942. Signal book looks at the
SS4028 PT boats also laid mines and smokescreens, coordinated various flying boats and
air-sea rescue actions, and conducted intelligence and raiding amphibians and the contribution they made; 80 pages.
operations. This volume chronicles the evaluation, use, and SS6095
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
U-Boat War (SC)
The story of Hitler's U-
Boat fleet operations
from 1939 to 1945.
Provides an extensive
Japanese Light Cruisers of WWII
collection of photographs
in Action (SC) Patton. These fast ships, carrying
and color paintings of
seaplanes and heavy torpedo armament, generally were used
the men, submarines US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII, Part
as flagships for destroyer flotillas and submarine squadrons.
and insignia of the U- I Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts (SC)
Of these, 9 were sunk by Allied submarines, 11 were sunk by
boat fleet. Includes Adcock. When WWII ended in 1945, the fleet was restored to
US aircraft, 2 were sunk by US torpedo boats or destroyers,
appendices, 8 pages in Standard Navy Gray to await the next revolution in deceptive
and 3 were still afloat at the end of the war. Includes never
before published photos, 90 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line color. 64 pages. paintwork. Illustrated with 116 b/w photos, 2 color photos,
drawings, color covers; 58 pages. SS6078 and over 30 color renderings/profiles; 68 pages.
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On Deck Series

USS Pampanito On Deck (SC) Iowa-Class Battleships 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
USS Alabama on Deck (SC) photographs, color profiles, and intricate line drawings; 80
Adcock. Now a museum ship berthed at Mobile's Battleship pages.
Memorial Park in her namesake state, she is a unique SS5604
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

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
Ohio-Class SSBN on Deck (SC) Freedom in Afghanistan. In the mid-1990s USS Theodore
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
(SSBN), which provides the nation's most survivable and backed up Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom
enduring nuclear strike capability. Unprecedented bow-to- in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. Illustrated with more USS Massachusetts On Deck (SC)
stern look, this critical US weapon system more than 200 than 300 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line Doyle. Illustrated with 286 photographs, and color profiles;
color, b/w photos, line drawings and 8 color profiles; 80 pgs. drawings; 80 pages. 96 pages.
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Squadron At Sea

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 American Fire Apparatus Volume
state as memorial to American servicemen. Armed with 10 1: Pumpers (SC) Mutza. Organized companies
14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 tons, the battleship is of firefighters first appeared in Colonial America and were
USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (SC) still a formidable sight as she enters into her second century.
Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources mobilized, like local militias, on a volunteer basis. Like military
This expansive volume tells the tale of the Texas and her equipment, firefighting apparatus evolved in tandem with
throughout the country, this volume follows the history of crew. Loaded with black-and-white and color photos not only
one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the technological advances. This volume traces the development of
showcase the construction, numerous voyages, modifications, the chief and best-known fire-fighting apparatus 'the pumper
life of the crews that manned her and follow her through combat action, and ultimate preservation of the ship, but also
the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her or fire engine' from hand-drawn pumps, through horse-drawn
show the vessel as a home, office, and workshop for the men vehicles in the 19th Century to the advanced fire trucks of
appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped who served as her crew. These historic images are augmented
through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, the 21st Century. Chapters introduce the early years of the
with five line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as pumper, follow its motorization, and then, decade-by-decade,
and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime well as nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as
salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too meticulously review the evolution of the fire truck from the
the many camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 1930s until today. The book’s dedication to the firefighters
is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to the
350 photographs; 152 pages. who gave their lives on 9-11 serves as a reminder that 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 SS34003 nation's First Responders stand guard together with the armed
before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed line forces on the front lines of our defense. Illustrated with over
drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages. 300 photographs; 96 pages.
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USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (SC)

Doyle. Faced with the restrictions of the Washington Navy
Treaty, the US Navy had a choice: either scrap their partially
USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (SC) complete, battlecruiser Saratoga, which along with her sister
Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the American Fire Apparatus: Volume 2
ship Lexington were intended to be the most powerful in Aerial Equipment (SC) Mutza. As the urban
USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship the world; or convert them into an aircraft carriers. Having
to enter service during WWII and took part in every major skyline rose and horse power gave way to motorization, the
survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as need increased for better ladders and other aerial equipment
naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took
decorated US battleship of WWII. After a brief stint post war to fight fires in tall buildings. Ladders grew longer and the
part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported trucks that carried them evolved. Improved aerial ladders
as a training ship, the North Carolina - dubbed in the press as thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Deemed
the 'Showboat' - was laid up in reserve, before her eventual were fixed to truck beds and new methods were devised to
too old for the victorious Navy's postwar needs, her final get water and firefighters to building heights. The hundreds
movement to Wilmington, in her namesake state, and her duty was to test the survivability of an atomic blast. Still
preservation as a war memorial. This volume traces the of unique and dramatic photos that pack this volume feature
afloat after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to fire trucks equipped with a wide spectrum of devices evolved
history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting the bottom of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and
the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her over more than a century, including aerial ladders, elevating
still rests there today, where she welcomes the occasional platforms, aerial ladder platforms, and water towers. The
pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to scuba diver. All these exploits, as well as others, including
counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Generously illustrated book illustrates the evolution of the styles and function of
Saratoga's numerous refits, are presented and profusely the vital 'hook-and-ladder trucks' that are an integral part
with more than 330 photographs - many of them color, illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing the ship,
detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that document of fire departments throughout the United States. Containing
her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line drawings and more than 320 photographs, including rare, historic photos
the various camouflage schemes worn by both the ship and 25 color renderings; 160 pages.
her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages. and dramatic color shots; 96 pages.
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The Battle of Salamis 480 BC: The Britain 1940: The RAF Fights a Desperate
'Wooden Walls' that Saved Greece (SC) Battle Against the Luftwaffe (SC)
Includes the historical Stavropoulos, Terniotis,
elements of the battle, Valmas, Varsamis, and
Great battles a brief biography of the Vourliotis. The
father of the great confrontation between
Thermopylae victory, Themistocles, and Britain's Royal Air Force
480 BC: The Most chapters from the Persian and Germany's Luftwaffe
Unequal Battle in point of view as well. Also was the first large scale
History (SC) addresses the lesser- success against Hitler's
Belezos and Kotoulas. known details of the aggression, and it is one
The definitive history of battle to assist in of the defining episodes in
the fabled battle at the understanding the the long history of the
pass of Thermopylae. For overwhelmingly difficult British nation. Enriched
2 and 1/2 days Spartan conditions under which with color and b/w
King Leonidas lead his 300 the Greek fleet prevailed. photographs (including 10
along with a contingent Enriched with color and b/w photos, maps and tactical page Photographic Tribute to the Battle of Britain), color maps,
of Thespians against the 50 aircraft profiles and 9 color uniform illustrations. A fitting
movements and color uniform plates; 96 pages. English Text.
massive Persian army of tribute and record of "their finest hour"; 160 pages.
Xerxes I. Amply illustrated with photos, maps and color SS7004
SS7007
plates to create a panorama of the men, equipment and The Battle of Berlin: The Collapse of D-Day 1944: The Allied Invasion
the world they fought in. Written in Greece and expertly the 'Thousand-Year' Reich 1945 (SC) of Normandy (SC)
translated into English, includes glossary; 100 pages. Stavropoulos, Vourliotis,
Stavropoulos, Vourliotis,
SS7001 Terniotis, Kotoulas, Valmas,
and Zouridis. By the dawn Papadopoulos, Valmas,
Marathon 490 BC: Athens Crushes Persian of 1945, the Western Allies Kampouris and Terniotis.
Might (SC) had driven back Hitler’s The Allies launched
Belezos, Giannopoulos, last, desperate effort in the their invasion of
Kotoulas and Ardennes. However, the German-occupied Europe
Grigoropoulos. The Allies' insistence on after 18 months of
Battle of Marathon is Germany's unconditional preparation - three and
a landmark in world surrender deterred the
history. Through their one half million troops,
Germans from making any more than ten thousand
victory, the Athenian concession over ending the
and Plataean hoplites warplanes and an armada
war - Hitler and the Nazi
did not merely saved their faithful saw their only option to be a fanatical Wagnerian of nearly five thousand
cities from destruction, but stand leaving only Germany's ruins to commemorate the sea-going vessels stormed 'Fortress Europe' and opened the
they also destroyed the tragedy. Further, it was already clear that another kind of war long awaited second front against Hitler's Reich. Includes
myth of the 'invincibility' was right around the corner. Illustrated with color and b/w the Allied bid for air superiority, the landings, a photo file,
of the Persians and photographs, color maps, 8 aircraft and 9 armor profiles, and opposing commanders and forces, portable weapons and
proved the superiority of their armor, weaponry and tactics. 14 color uniform plates; 128 pages. English text. many lesser known details of the making of the new Western
Reveals the causes of the Persian invasion, follows the Front. Amply illustrated with more than 60 b/w and 30 color
SS7005
unknown Marathon runner in his run to announce the victory
photos, 6 maps, 21 equipment profiles, 13 uniform plates and
and relates the captivating myths created by the historical Kursk 1943: The Greatest Tank
battle that still remain a part of the oral tradition of this epic. Battle in History (SC) additional specially commissioned art; 136 pages.
Enriched with photographs, maps of the area and tactical Great Battles of the SS7008
battle movements and color illustrations of uniforms. Written World; Kampouris, Military Essays
in Greece and expertly translated into English. 104 pages. Zouridis, Theodoratos,
Byzantine Armies 325 AD-1453 AD (SC)
SS7002 Stavropoulos, Varsamis,
Vourliotis, Gedeon, Military Essays; Belezos.
El Alamein 1942: The Axis Major Valmas. In the summer Reveals the checkered
Defeat in Africa (SC) of 1943, after two years historical course of the
After a bloody 12-day of total war on the Eastern empire and its military
battle, the Africakorps Front, the Germans were organization, which was
was forced to retreat. The ready to meet the Soviets compelled to defend its
soon-to-be-legendary on the decisive battlefield. territories and culture
8th Army had smashed The greatest tank battle of against a horde of
German dreams of all time proved to be the belligerent enemies from
dominating North Africa. beginning of the end for
Enriched with color without and from the
the Third Reich. The elite panzer formations were decimated
and b/w photographs, state's own bureaucracy
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 within. Illustrated with
tank profiles and color flood was not to be stopped until the ruins of Berlin. Illustrated 75 photos, maps and
illustrations of uniforms; with color and b/w photographs, color maps, 12 aircraft and additional graphics plus 13 full color plates. Also includes a
120 pages. English text. 18 armor profiles, and 12 color uniform plates; 136 pages. glossary of Greek and Latin terms; 136 pages. English text.
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Aircraft In Action

TBF/TBM Avenger In Action (HB) F3D Skyknight in Action (HB)

Doyle. Designed by Grumman as a replacement for the Carey. The US Navy's first all-weather jet fighter, the Douglas
Douglas TBD Devastator, Avenger production began prior F3D Skyknight, traces its origins to 1945, when the Navy
to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and it remained in began studies for a jet-powered, carrier-based night fighter.
US Navy service until October 1954. This all-new edition is This book chronicles the development and operational history
B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (HB) filled with 212 vintage photos, 29 of them in color, these of the Navy fighter from conception to duty in the Korean
Katz. More than any other weapon system, the legendary are augmented by five color profiles and a like number of War, to service as a night interceptor in Vietnam, where it was
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of American detailed line drawings; 80 pgs. an ECM/ELINT platform, jamming North Vietnamese missile
military power in the popular imagination. Boeing delivered SS50225 and anti-aircraft sites. Illustrated with more than 196 photos
the last B-52 in 1962. Five decades later, the B-52 remains and 10 line drawings; 80 pages.
in front-line service, most recently taking part in combat over SS50229
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 S-3 Viking In Action (HB)
in bombing Japan during the latter stages of WWII, the B-29 Elward. The Lockheed S-3 Viking was developed in the late
also saw plenty of combat during the Korean War. Individual 1960s to serve as a dedicated carrier-based anti-submarine
sections of the book explore the interior and armament of aircraft. . It also provides an overview of some of the more
these bombers, as well as their production by Boeing, Martin, significant variants that were studied, but never fully pursued,
and Bell. Illustrated with 248 photographs, 90 of them in full such as the Carrier On-Board Delivery (COD) and dedicated
color; 88 pages. (KS) refueling variants. It also discusses the aircraft’s role in
SS50227 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.
B-17 Flying Fortress in Action (HB) SS50230
Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs
than any other US aircraft in WWII and is arguably the Aircraft Specials
iconic bomber of that epic conflict. First flown in 1935, the Aces & Wingmen II Volume 1 (HB)
aircraft was repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected Morris. Includes chapters
in response to combat experience. Also highlights the roles
covering thirteen different
played by individual aircraft and their crews, such as the
'Memphis Belle', which completed 25 missions over enemy Fighter Squadrons, and
territory; 'Stage Door Canteen', christened by Winston histories of the 353rd and
Churchill's daughter; and 'All American', which demonstrated 354th Fighter Groups.
the incredible toughness of the Flying Fortress by returning B-24 Liberator in Action (HB) Also lists Aces with the
safely to base despite having its tail nearly sheared off by Doyle. Lavishly illustrated with almost 250 authentic wartime 355th Fighter Group.
a Messerschmitt. An unmatched, lavishly illustrated account photos, including over 80 in vintage color, with supplemental Over 600 b/w and 31 color
of one of the greatest warplanes of all time, a must have! drawings and color profiles. Experimental versions, classic photos, with 56 color
Perfect binding. Illustrated with 200 vintage photographs, bombers, freighters, tankers, reconnaissance birds - even the drawings; 256 pages.
plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. rare gunship version - are shown; 88 pages. SS0001
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Aircraft Walk Around

KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (HB) B-26 Marauder Walk Around (HB)
Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner
superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional
has truly global reach. For more than five decades, the coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. Initially dubbed
essential enabler of this global reach has been the KC-135 "the Widowmaker" due to its high wing loading and high
A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (HB) landing speeds. More than 220 photographs, plus numerous
Stratotanker. Unarmed and unglamorous, the KC-135 has
Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one detailed line drawings and color profiles.
been one of the most successful and enduring aircraft in US
of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During SS65069
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 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
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
B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (HB) took to the air in September of 1951, six months after
Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude contract award. There were several different models of the
effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, Cougar. The F9F-6 was followed by the F9F-7 and F9F-8.
and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 addition there were also two reconnaissance models - the
Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. Two F9F-6P and the F9F-8P - as well as a two-seater trainer
of those planes, the Superfortresses Enola Gay and Bockscar, version, the F9F-8T. The contemporary photographs in this
dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in volume illustrate in detail the differences between the various
1945. Yet over all, the B-29 received less notoriety than its Cougar models, making use of over a dozen display aircraft B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (HB)
storied elder siblings, the B-17 and B-24, perhaps because located in museums across the United States as well as one Doyle. Soaring into the pages of history with Jimmy
its service areas - the China, Burma, and India Theater and Cougar on display in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical Doolittle's famed Tokyo Raiders, the North American B-25
the Western Pacific - were less publicized than was the war in research, the book also features historical images from the Mitchell was the most-produced American medium bomber
Europe. Designed by Boeing, nearly 4,000 B-29s had been photo archives of both the U.S. Navy and Grumman, and also of World War II. Profusely illustrated, this volume examines
turned out by the time production ended in 1946. A unique includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in its final days, serving the nuances of the external features and explores the
look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. Illustrated as a target drone for later generations of fighters. Illustrated inner workings. Enhancing color photographs, taken on the
with over 210 photographs; 80 pages. with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. ground and air, 4 vintage blk/wht images, 14 line drawings.
SS65054 SS65068 Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.
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Combat Chronicles Armor In Action
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 turbo-
supercharged 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 German Armored Cars in Action (HB)
veteran of 83 Superfortress Doyle. Germany began developing its heavy armored cars
missions, offers a first-hand, eye-witness account and shares well before the outbreak of World War II. Germany's early
Boeing 737 At The Gate (HB) his experiences on reconnaissance and bombing missions, six-wheel armored cars were based on 6x4 truck chassis, and
Tidwell. Few commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production flying the 'Hump' and taking off from an advanced base their off-road mobility was limited. These vehicles soon gave
run that spans more than four decades and service in in Sichuan, China, to pummel Japanese occupation forces way to an expanding series of eight-wheel drive/eight-wheel
nearly every nation on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a throughout Asia. Then in early 1945, the 40th BG moved to steer vehicles fitted with a variety of armament. In time
track record. Takes the reader on a journey through the newly-liberated Tinian from which they took part in the final these too were supplanted by even larger armored cars
continuing story of the 737 from the first aircraft to roll of chapter of WWII - the aerial assault on the Japanese home incorporating refinements based on lessons learned from the
the production line in the 1960s, to the very latest airframes islands. Introduces you to fellow veterans of the 40th who vehicles' field experience, such as heavier armor, armament,
being delivered to major airlines today. The book also relate their no-less extraordinary experiences - ditching in and an air-cooled engine. Packed with more than 220 period
offers the reader a look at some of the most interesting the Bay of Bengal, lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind photographs, this book chronicles the development and
737 liveries as well as parts of the aircraft that few people enemy lines in China, taken prisoner after bailing out over deployment of Germany's six and eight-wheeled armored
get to see. Also covered are business jets, cargo carriers, Tokyo. Personal accounts from the men who served on the cars before and during WWII; 80 pages.
and military versions of the 737 that are less familiar even front lines of the air war in the Pacific, a unique primary SS52050
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
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Combat Chronicles
Aeroscouts in Vietnam
Combat Chronicles of
Combat Chronicles (HB)
the Black Widow (HB)
Mutza. During the late
Thompson. Dramatic first-
1950s and early 1960s,
hand accounts by the pilots,
U.S. Army planners sought
radar observers, and
to increase the Army?s
gunners who saw combat
helicopter force. The Army
aboard the first dedicated
developed new tactical
US night fighter in WWII fill
doctrine using helicopters
this unique volume, the first
- the airmobile concept -
in Squadron/Signal's new
which was based largely on
Combat Chronicles series M151 MUTT in Action (HB)
air cavalry units. Such units
that brings you action- Doyle. The M151 was intended to be a lightweight, high-
were descendants of the US
packed, eye-witness war mobility replacement for the M38A1, itself a successor to the
Cavalry, which had
stories, interviews, and first- famed World War II jeep. Dubbed the Military Utility Tactical
operated as light,
hand reminiscences from the Truck or "MUTT" by the military - GIs almost universally
horse-mounted infantry.
front lines. In this volume referred to the vehicle as a "jeep." The series' service life
Air cavalry troopers were, in essence, horse soldiers, and
we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle spanned more than 40 years and four manufacturers,
helicopters were their steed. True to their proud and colorful
all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room and the vehicles saw service everywhere the US GI was
heritage, the Air Cavalry not only employed tactics used by
for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up deployed. This volume chronicles the development and field
their forefathers of the Indian wars, they embraced their
with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face use of the M151 series in Europe, the Middle East and, of
culture as they deployed in the grueling conflict in Indochina.
of air combat. Northrop was able to come up with designs for course, there is extensive coverage of the vehicles' service
Packed with more than 30 action packed, often hair raising
a new, specially designated night fighter and a contract for in Vietnam. The photos, many previously unpublished, are
first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in Vietnam,
what was to become the P-61 Black Widow was signed on 11 augmented by seven line drawings. Illustrated with 220
this latest addition takes you into the thick of the action.
January 1941. After the first production aircraft rolled off the photographs; 80 pages.
Besides being exciting reading, these personal recollections
assembly line in October 1943, the P-61 went on to operate in SS52051
by dozens of the fighters themselves provide invaluable,
the European, Pacific, China-Burma-India, and Mediterranean
primary source historical coverage of one of America's
Theaters of the war. Experience WWII as it was seen by the
epic conflicts as experienced by frontline helicopter scouts.
men in the cockpit of this history-making radar-equipped night
Illustrated with over 160 photographs; 136 pages.
interceptor. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages.
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Armor Walk Around

M551 Sheridan Walk Around (HB) Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (HB)
Hughes. First deployed in combat in Vietnam, the M551 Doyle. As it became increasingly apparent that the United
Sheridan is the first US tank to be fully amphibious and also States could not avoid getting involved in World War II,
airborne capable. Photos of the sub-variants of the M551 the US Army stepped up its efforts at modernization and
Sheridan, such as the 'Product Improvement Program,' A1, industrial mobilization. Toward this end, the Quartermaster
FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk
and VISMODs round out this profile of the versatile historic Corps ordered a series of 4-ton 6x6 trucks from Chicago-
Around (HB) Doyle. This volume presents a careful
tank. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight based Diamond T Motor Car Company. The chassis of the
study of the details and variations of this innovative vehicle,
inside and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal detailed line drawings; 80 pages. artillery prime mover was adapted for use a dump truck, a
the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving SS67026 long-wheelbase truck to transport bridging equipment, and
examples of these machines, preserved on three different what would become the US Army's standard medium wrecker
continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the during WWII. The design of the Diamond T was so successful
that it is widely recognized as the forerunner of the Army's
photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.
post-WWII M-series trucks, which were utilized for 50 years.
SS67023 For this book, the finest preserved examples of the classic
Diamond T were sought out and extensively photographed,
resulting in a volume packed with color photographs
augmented by five period black-and-white photos. Illustrated
with 232 photographs; 80 pages.
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Detail In Action
Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Walk Around (HB)
Stapfer. Pictures of Jagdpanzer 38 vehicles in Bulgarian and
Swiss service appear here for the first time, and the SK-23
steam-powered recovery vehicle based on the Hetzer is also
M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (HB) documented along with extensive coverage of the G 13,
Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years including the first-ever color photographs of that variant's
of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more interior. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed
powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250
line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages.
photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line
SS67027
drawings; 80 pages.
SS67024

Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (HB)

Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form
of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche
engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the
failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank
destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the
Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately
given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume
explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand
and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the ill-
fated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-and-white
M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, 110
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
of this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds - both interior and exterior - are all carefully presented. wartime modification of these giant tank killers. Also features
of color photos and some of the finest restored examples in Illustrated with 230 color photographs, 5 black and white 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful color
existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. photographs, 5 line drawings, and 4 profiles; 80 pages. profiles; 80 pages.
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Squadron At Sea On Deck Series

Squadron At Sea

USS Texas Squadron At Sea (HB) Higgins PT Boat On Deck (HB)

Doyle. Armed with 10 14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 Doyle. This illustrated volume showcases details of Higgins
tons, the battleship is still a formidable sight as she enters PTs preserved in Massachusetts, Texas, even an operational
USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (HB) into her second century. This expansive volume tells the tale example in Oregon - the sole operational WWII PT . More
Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources of the Texas and her crew. Loaded with black-and-white than 80 color photographs, these preserved vessels are
throughout the country, this volume follows the history of and color photos not only showcase the construction, augmented by nearly 40 vintage photos illustrating rarely
one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the numerous voyages, modifications, combat action, and seen fine details of the wooden shipbuilders' craft. Illustrated
life of the crews that manned her and follow her through ultimate preservation of the ship, but also show the vessel with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.
the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her as a home, office, and workshop for the men who served SS66008
appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped as her crew. These historic images are augmented with five
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
is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to photographs; 152 pages.
the 1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the SS74003
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 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.
Doyle. When commissioned in 1927, Saratoga's decks SS66010
teamed with fabric-covered biplanes, and the ship and her
crew projected US military power far beyond the nation's
USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (HB) shores. So impressive was Saratoga that she and her crew
Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the served as a backdrop for two major Hollywood motion
USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship pictures. In 1941 she was called to do what she was built for,
to enter service during WWII and took part in every major and for the next four years plied the Pacific, her biplanes
naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most replaced by the famed Wildcats, Hellcats, Dauntlesses and
decorated US battleship of WWII. This volume traces the Avengers that prosecuted the war against Japan. Having
history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as
the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took
pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported
counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Records not only the thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Still afloat
ship's wartime operations that earned her 12 battlestars, after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to the bottom
of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and still rests USS Massachusetts On Deck (HB)
but also her crew and their work and recreation. Generously
illustrated with more than 330 photographs - many of there today, where she welcomes the occasional scuba diver. Doyle. This book documents the warship through an
them color, detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that Profusely illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing impressive collection of images and data tables revealing the
the ship, her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line ship the ship and how it functioned as a fighting machine as
document the various camouflage schemes worn by both the
drawings and 25 color renderings; 160 pages. well as a home to her almost 1,800-man crew. Illustrated with
ship and her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages.
SS74004 286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages.
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Viking Summer:
5.SS-Panzer-Division in Poland
Our first title, Viking
Summer: 5.SS-Panzer-
Division 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 Model Tech Manual LVT2 and LVT(A)2 (SC)
markings and numbering systems. LPP010
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STUG:
Assault Gun Units In The East Project LTVs Amtanks: LVTA1,
The second title in this LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC) Information from
series, STUG: Assault factory blueprints, tech manuals and bulletins, photos,
Gun Units In The East, personal narratives and exhisting vehicles. Tips on building,
Bagration To Berlin, is the detailing and weathering are provided throughout. Figure
first volume in a two part sculpting and painting pointers provided by Bill Chilstrom.
set and includes: LPP008
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 Model Tech Manual LVT(A)1, LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC)
ADH028 LPP011

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 Project LTVs Amtracks: LVT2 and
tanks and the deadly 88mm Flak gun. Black and white LVT(A)2 (SC) Models, photos and layout with tips
archive photographs, many never before reproduced on building, detailing, painting and weathering.
Campaign map. Detailed tables showing vehicle types LPP009
and allocations. Illustrations of unit insignia and vehicle
markings. LVT Line Drawings: LVTA1, LVT2, LVTA2, LVTA4 (SC)
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Airframe & Captured The Messerschmitt Me 262
Miniature No 2: Butcherbirds Vol.1 Airframe & Miniature
The Hawker J.Jackiewicz & R.Bock Series: Under the expert
Typhoon inc. The English text, soft cover, 128 guidance of series editor
Hawker Tornado pages, 329 photos, 28 multi- Richard Franks, this
by Richard A. Franks. views painting schemes and exhaustively researched
128 pages packed with vital 127 side profiles. Entire book is book covering the popular
information that no active published in colour Messerschmitt Me 262 for
aviation modeller should be ADH021 the avid enthusiast.
without. 116 pages of technical
• 40+ pages of technical information Hacks Utility Planes information, full colour
• 20+ pages of walkaround images and technical of the Mighty Eighth profiles, walkaround
diagrams J. Jackiewicz images, diagrams,
• 5+ pages of camouflage and markings Continuation and sequel for camouflage and marking details, a wealth of
• 25+ pages of model builds and modelling information the 'Assembly Ships'. English photographic resource plus comprehensive model
• 200+ photographs including wartime images text, soft cover, 132 pages, 267 builds and information on kits both past and present.
• Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana photos, 195 colour profiles. Entire Every active aviation modeller should have this series
• 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz book is published in colour. by their workbench. This is the first in the series, The
• 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds ADH022 Messerschmitt Me 262 by Richard Franks, available now.
• A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans FW-190 In Foreign By Richard A. Franks
ADH015 Service (Captured • 116 pages packed with vital information that no active
Airframe & Butcherbirds Vol. 2) modeller of aviation subjects should be without
Miniature No.3 J.Jackiewicz, S.Fleischer, R.Bock • Over 40 pages of technical information
The Focke-Wulf English text, soft cover, 100 • Over 10 pages of full colour profiles
Fw 190D and Ta pages, 215 photos, 112 side • Over 20 pages of walkaround images and technical
152 profiles. Entire book is published diagrams
by Richard A. Franks. in colour. • Over 5 pages of camouflage and markings
160 pages packed with vital ADH023 • Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling
information that no active information
Japanese Aircraft • Over 200 photographs including wartime images
aviation modeller should be
in Foreign Service • Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana
without.
J.Jackiewicz & S.Fleischer • 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jakiewicz
• 60+ pages of technical information
English text, soft cover, 128 • 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds by Steve
• 20+ pages of walkaround images and technical
pages, over 300 photos, 187 Evans and Richard Franks
diagrams
side profiles and colour plates. ADH013
• 5+ pages of camouflage and markings
Entire book is published in
• 20+ pages of model builds and modelling information
colour.
• 200+ photographs including wartime images
• Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana ADH024
• 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz
• 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks
• A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans By Don Barnes, John Crump & Roy Sutherland
ADH017 Ninth Air Force P-47 units have been long overlooked,
Airframe & despite their significant contribution to victory in WWII.
Miniature No 4: Their war was close to the ground, dive-bombing and
The Hawker strafing in support of the US Army at the Normandy
Tempest landings, and in the race across France, Belgium and
This fourth book in our much Germany. "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks" is a new book
acclaimed series contains a offering a personal view of one of the most decorated and
massive 128 pages packed effective P-47 units in the Ninth Air Force. This rich visual
with vital information that no account of the 365th Fighter-Bomber Group, the "Hell
active modeller and Tempest Hawks", is presented in 320 pages with over 500 photos,
enthusiast should be without. most published for the first time. The book also features 98
• Over 40 pages of technical information thoroughly researched and detailed colour profiles of their Thunderbolts, illustrated by Don Barnes. All but three of
• Over 20 pages of walkaround images and technical the aircraft profiled have languished in obscurity for the past 65 years, brought to light for the first time here.
diagrams Published with full cooperation of the 365th FG Association, and with the kind help of the men and families who
• Over 5 pages of camouflage and markings shared memories and personal photo albums, this book is a testament to their strength, courage and sacrifice helping
• Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling information bring an end to the war in Europe. Don Barnes, John Crump and Roy Sutherland interviewed and befriended over 20
• Over 200 photographs including wartime images surviving pilots from the 365th FG. Maps, charts and photos of surviving artifacts illustrate the very detailed, almost
• Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana day-to-day record of the Hell Hawks’ missions. Additionally, more than 100 sidebars, many written by the men of
• 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz the 365th, themselves, give life and humanity to the story. This unique book offers an extraordinarily personal and
• 1/72 and 1/48 scale full kit builds by Libor Jekl and illustrative portrait of the lives of P-47 pilots.
Steve Evans Inspired by the excellent book "Hell Hawks" by Bob Dorr and Tom Jones, this book is a companion piece, providing
• A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans is included much additional information and a rich visual picture of the 365th during the last year of the war in Europe.
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Airframe How to build the Tamiya
Album No 1: Steel Wheeled Tiger I
The Heinkel He The Tiger I is one of the most popular
219 Uhu modelling subjects in 1:35 scale. In
This new series of books this book, world-renowned modeller
will offer everything that Angus Creighton concentrates on the
modern modellers want Steel Wheeled version of the famous
when they are tackling a German WW2 Tank. With five
specific subject and will versions of the Tiger portrayed in great detail, particular
include: attention is paid to subtle production differences, as well
Attack on Pearl Harbor • Period diagrams as focusing on the rare command version and Borgward
Covering all of the major aspects of the Japanese attack • Data from flight manuals BIV control vehicle. With step-by-step guides covering and
on Pearl Harbor, this book is written so that it will • Data from spare parts catalogues painting, applying zimmerit and adding markings.
appeal to both the layman, seeking an understanding • Walkaround images of preserved examples ADH001
of what happened on the “Day of Infamy,” and to the • Fully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and How to build the Tamiya
enthusiast who wishes to learn much more information production machines Fairey Swordfish A full
than is usually found in a book of this size. Photos with • Full colour profiles and concise camouflage and colour, high quality guide describing
detailed captions, extensive artwork, charts, tables, marking notes in great detail the building, detailing
maps, and text combine to make this a comprehensive • A wealth of pictures of the recently restored NASM and painting of Tamiya’s stunning
yet very affordable reference on one of the most example 1:48 Fairey Swordfish. Inside you’ll
important dates in world history. By Bert Kinzey. • Pictures before, during and after restoration find over fifty pages of clear, easy
• More than 145 Photographs • Isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz to follow photographs of the model
• 46 Art Illustrations • Colour profiles and camouflage detail by Richard being constructed plus shots of the real thing. TMMI’s
• 6 Maps J. Caruana Geoff Coughlin has built two complete models, one in
• 8 Tables • 100 pages in total grey with wings extended and a camouflaged machine
• Illustrations showing all types of Japanese aircraft Publication well in advance of the Revell and with wings folded back for carrier stowage.
used in the attack with markings applied to the Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale kit releases. ADH002
aircraft flown by many of the group commanders and by Richard A. Franks
other pilots ADH030 How to build the Tamiya
• Illustrations of American Army and Navy aircraft that Bristol Beaufighter
were in the air over Oahu during the attack including The 60 page book includes
those flown by pilots who shot down Japanese aircraft information on:
Airframe • Building the basic model;
• Information and data on each of the six aircraft
Album No.2: • The six detailed versions of the
carriers used by the Japanese as well as illustrations
The Hawker Beaufighter;
of the markings carried by their aircraft
Sea Fury • Details of production variations;
• Complete information on the composition of both
A Detailed • Weathering;
attack waves including numbers and types of aircraft
Guide to The • and many other handy hints and tips!
flown, armament carried, carrier assignments, unit
Fleet Air Arm’s ADH003
assignments, targets assigned, and the names of
Last Piston-
group leaders
engine Fighter How to build the
• Maps showing the routes of the attack waves and how
by Richard A. Franks Tamiya Spitfire
the torpedo, dive bombing, and horizontal bombing
Our second title in the Airframe Album series will Mk.IXc and Mk.VIII
attacks were carried out in the Pearl Harbor area Revised edition with extra pages
cover the Hawker Sea Fury, and follows on neatly
• List and map of American ships present in or near covering the Spitfire Mk.VIII.
from our Airframe and Miniature titles on The
Pearl Harbor during the attack The complete guide to bulding
Hawker Typhoon and recently published Hawker
• Table of ships of the Pacific Fleet not at Pearl Harbor Tamiya's amazing 1:32 Spitfire
Tempest.
during the attack and indicating their locations Mk.IXc written by Brett Green. The
• Period diagrams
• Official U. S. Navy damage report and information as book now features 4 models, by Brett and Marcus Nicholls,
• Data from flight manuals and spare parts
to when all but three of the sunk and damaged ships Roy Sutherland and now Chris Wauchop. Hundreds of
catalogue
were returned to action with the fleet images, reference photos and how to get the very best from
• Walkaround images of preserved examples
• Photographs showing the ships listed on the Navy the model. Also features lists of after market parts...
• Pictures before and during restoration of the
damage report before, during, and after the attack ADH011
restored TFC and airworthy FAA examples
• Japanese mistakes and the eventual fates of each of How to build the
• Fully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and
the Japanese ships that took part in the attack Tamiya P-51D Mustang
production machines by Jacek Jackiewicz
• A look at the Special Attack Unit of five midget The complete guide to bulding
• Colour profiles and concise camouflage detail by
submarines and the U. S. Navy ships that engaged Tamiya's amazing 1:32 P-51D
Richard Caruana
them written by Brett Green.
• 100 pages
ADH014 • An overview of all Hawker Sea Fury kits available Exhaustive step-by-step guide to
in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales construction plus models, by Brett,
ADH031 Mark Glidden and Roy Sutherland.
Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the
very best from your model. Also features lists of after
market parts and decals.
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