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VOL.8 ISS.97 AUGUST 2013CONTENTS

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Editorial: Editor: Richard A. FranksPublisher: Alan Harman Group Editor: Marcus Nicholls Artist: Richard J. Caruana Administration Manager: Hannah McLaurie Offi ce Manager: Paula Gray Advertisement Manager: Colin Spinner Advertising Sales: Mark Peacock Advertisement Assistant: Joe Brown

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AFV Club seem to have taken it upon themselves to give us nearly the whole collection of later F-5s and this particular version is another in the family

tree. These particular machines have been around since the mid 1970s, upgraded in the 1990s by Israeli Military Industries and used by a whole host of nations. In the beautifully produced box you have nine sprues of neatly moulded light grey plastic, a separate rear fuselage half, some poly caps, a tiny etched fret and a single sprue of reasonably clear transparencies. You also get a single decal sheet containing the four versions on offer: three Chilean and one Moroccan. The plastic is well moulded although there is a little bit of flash on a lot of the components. The cockpit detail is excellent, as is the stuff in the wheel wells, and there are a couple of options in the box with open and closed auxiliary air ducts and

various sizes of drop tanks, as well as the parts particular to the different nations. The external detail won’t be to some people's taste because it is very ‘rivety’ although it’s not really that bad, the panel lines are all neatly engraved and the overall shape is pretty accurate.

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SPECIFICATION: AFV Club 1:48 Northrop F-5E Tiger IIIKit No: AR48S02Materials: IM, PEAvailability: Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and AFV Club stockists worldwidePrice Guide £34.99

BEFORE STARTING:● Humbrol Liquid Poly● Cyanoacrylate● Tamiya masking tape● Tweezers (various types)● X-Acto Modelling knife and #11 blades● Fiskars straight edge scissors

DIMENSIONS: 1:1Span - 26ft 8in (8.13m)Length - 48ft 2in (14.68m)Height - 13ft 4in (4.06m)

DIMENSIONS 1:48Span - 169mmLength - 306mmHeight - 85mm

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PAINTS USED:Alclad II lacquer:ALC104 Pale Burnt MetalALC113 Jet ExhaustALC121 Burnt Iron

Halfords acrylic (aerosol):Grey Plastic Primer

Humbrol super enamel:127 US Ghost Grey128 US Compass Grey

Daler Rowney oil paint:304 Ivory Black

REFERENCES● F-5E & F Tiger II, Detail and Scale Vol.5 by B. Kinzey (Aero Publishers 1982 ISBN 0-8168-501-5-1)● F-5E/F Tiger II by C. Donnet, Lock On No.26 (Verlinden Publications 1995 ISBN 1-9306-072-3-7)● Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter, Famous Aircraft of the World No.43 (Bunrin-do)● Northrop F-5/F-20 by J. Scutts, Modern Combat Aircraft No.25 (Osprey Publishing 1986)● Northrop F-5/F-20/T-38 by F.A. Johnsen, Warbird Tech Vol.44 (Speciality Press 2007 ISBN: 1-58007-094-2)

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SPECIFICATION:

Built & Written by Steve A. Evans from the UK

The whole amazing F-5 Tiger family has been with us for decades and with the continuing equipment upgrades, they will be with us for decades more.

“In what distant deeps or skies, burnt the fi re of thine eyes?”

“The front and rear fuselages are made up as entirely separate entities. This is to

facilitate the various versions and although it could be complicated, the parts fi t

together very well with the minimum of fuss and no fi ller whatsoever”

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nose. All the parts have good build locations although they are randomly strewn about the multitude of sprues. This is an inevitable consequence of AFV Club trying to make so many variants from the mouldings. You also have to deal with some large, slightly clumsy injection gates, which can be a pain on some of the more delicate items. The front and rear fuselages are made up as entirely separate entities. This is to facilitate the various versions and although it could be complicated, the parts fi t together very well with the minimum of fuss and no fi ller whatsoever. The little wings come with fully separate control surfaces of fl aps, slats and ailerons, while the tail surfaces are movable, connected by a separate cross shaft to keep them in line. The undercarriage is very well moulded with lots of nice detail and all the little connecting rods for the undercarriage doors. You even get two nose legs, one standard and one at the extended ‘take off’ position. The location points for the legs are good, although the tabs on the oleos that fi t into the positioning slots on the wings may need a little bit of trimming to get them to sit correctly. Once in place the short legs are quite sturdy. You can model the undercarriage

main doors in the open or closed position, whichever you fancy, and you also get the speed brakes to open if you’d like. The internal detail for all of that is very good, needing only a simple oil wash over the aluminium paint to look pretty good. Stores comprise two types of drop tanks, Sidewinder missiles and an air data pod for the training missions although this last bit isn’t mentioned in the instructions. You also get a little ladder to attach to the cockpit sill, which is a neat touch.

Markings for this one are three Chilean aircraft, all in the two-tone grey scheme, which looks very classy, and a single machine from Morocco in a desert -colour camoufl age scheme with light grey undersides, again classy. The decals are reasonably well printed with good colour and density although maybe not as sharp as some. You get full stencils for all the versions and AFV Club even provide you with the earlier full-colour Chilean National markings if you want to make that version instead (although again, that’s not mentioned in the instructions). The decals work well as they are very thin, so care is needed handling them once wet. But they settle down very well with only the tiniest bit of silvering on some

of the smaller stencils where they cross over panel lines or the rivet dimples. I make no apologies for using a little bit of poetic licence with the weathering on mine because I wanted it to look a bit dirty and well used. In reality the Chilean Air Force machines are kept in very good condition, which is more than can be said for the Moroccan ones as I’ve got some pictures of them looking decidedly worse for wear, so you could go to town on that one.

As you can imagine, with all the little aerials, probes, lights and transparent parts to sort out, fi nal fi nishing is a complicated business but it’s nice when it all comes together. I haven’t mentioned the photo-etched parts yet and the main bit is a canopy frame complete with mirrors. There are a couple of other tiny bits on there and they are tissue paper thin but still quite springy, so care is needed, it’s just a pity that there are no seat-belts, which would have helped a lot. Final surface fi nish in this case is Testors ullcote lacquer, which is something that I haven’t used before but was talked into buying by our Editor at a recent show. I’m glad to say that it worked very nicely indeed, easy to thin and spray and the fi nal sheen has ust a touch of life to it to keep it interesting, very good. ●

FINAL VERDICTonsidering the si e of the model it s a little expensive but you get a lot of stuff in the box and the fi nal result is a very good-looking model. The decal

choices are good, the way it all fi ts together is very well thought out and the detail is bright and crisp, so no worries there. The only negatives are the limited PE in the kit and the transparent parts aren’t perfect (the windscreen on mine was rippled) but apart from those minor niggles what’s not to like, ust look at the fi nished result lovely ext up will be the two-seat - , so keep watching the skies

Plane Factseveloped as a low-cost aircraft to deal with the ever increasing cost of new frontline designs, the - prototype fi rst fl ew in uly

. orthrop won the competition in for an improved International ighter Aircraft I A to replace the - A and the resultant aircraft, which was initially entitled the - A- , was later redesignated the - . sing the more powerful - engines in a lengthened and enlarged fuselage it also carried more fuel. The wings had enlarged leading edge extensions for a larger wing area and improved manoeuvrability, while the avionics were upgraded and included radar initially this was the merson lectric A A - . The - retained the two M cannon of the - A and the fi rst one fl ew on the th August . ffi cial named Tiger II the - underwent numerous upgrades in the next years, the most signifi cant being the new planar array radar merson A A - with a range of nautical miles. orthrop built - s, while more were built under licence in various nations overseas.

“The plastic is well moulded although there is a little bit of fl ash on a lot of the components. The cockpit detail is excellent, as is the stuff in the wheel wells, and there are a couple of options in the box with open and closed auxiliary air ducts and various sizes of drop tanks, as well as the parts particular to the different nations”

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The Zvezda kit of the F-2 comes in their 'snap-fit' range, following on from their Yak-3 kit. The 'snap-fit' label usually does not bode well because in the past similar

concepts were poor at best. Anyway, on opening the rather fragile and floppy box all doubts quickly disappear. Basically, what we get is a regular plastic kit with 'snap-fit' features like locating tabs and pins, but most importantly, the level of detail is not simplified or otherwise compromised. The

kit consists of more than 40 pieces located on two sprues moulded in rather soft plastic plus a single clear canopy. All the parts are cleanly moulded without flash, but on some parts there are couple of sink marks, most noticeable being on the wing surface as a result of their single-piece design. The panel lines are extremely delicate; during the build sequence I deepened them with a scribing tool and I also added a few missing lines on the wing upper surface. Also the small parts look very convincing and some


SPECIFICATION: Zvezda 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2Kit No: 7302Materials: IMAvailability: The Hobby Company Ltd (UK Importer) and Zvezda stockists worldwidePrice Guide £7.50

BEFORE STARTING:● Loctite Super Attak Precision cyanoacrylate● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S● Tamiya masking tape● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty● Tweezers (various types)● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades● Microscale Micro Set and Sol decal solutions

DIMENSIONS: 1:1Span - 32ft 6 1/2in (9.924m)Length - 29ft 8in (9.048m)Height - 8ft 6 1/4in (2.6m)

DIMENSIONS: 1:72Span - 137.8mmLength - 125.7mmHeight - 36.1mm

AIRBRUSHES USED:Iwata HP-BHFor UK distribution and availability visit www.airbrushes.comGabbert TriplexFor worldwide distribution and availability visit www.gabbert-airbrush.de

PAINTS USED:Alclad II lacquer:ALC-115 Semi-Matt Aluminium

Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic:H11 Flat WhiteH12 Flat BlackH66 Sandy BrownH68 RLM 74H69 RLM 75H70 RLM 02H79 Sandy YellowH318 Radome TanH416 RLM 66H417 RLM 76H418 RLM 78

Gunze-Sangyo Mr Color lacquer:Super Clear Gloss III GX100182 Super Clear Matt

Vallejo Model Color acrylic:990 Light Grey70950 Black70953 Flat Yellow70957 Flat Red

Abteilung 502 oil paint:Abt.080 Wash BrownAbt.110 Black

MIG Productions pigments;P027 Light Dust

REFERENCES● Messerschmitt Bf 109E-F, Makettstúdió No.1 (Péta Kladó 1991)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F, Profi le No.184 by M.C. Windrow (Profi le Publications 1967 & 1970)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F by M. Griehl, Luftwaff e Profi le No.13 (Schiff er ISBN: 0-7643-0912-9)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F All Variants by M. Lukasik, Top Drawings No.9 (Kagero 2010 ISBN: 978-83-61220-63-3)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F Vol.I by M.J. Murawski, Monograph No.31 (Kagero 2007 ISBN: 978-83-60445-50-1)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F Vol.II by M.J. Murawski, Monograph No.35 (Kagero 2008 ISBN: 978-83-60445-99-0)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F to G-4 by J. And’al (HT Model 2007 ISSN; 1335-3667)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F, G & K series: An Illustrated History by J. Prien & P. Rodeike (Schiff er ISBN 0-88740-424-3)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F-K, Famous Airplanes of the World No.56 (Bunrin-do, 1976)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F/K, Famous Aircraft of the World No.134 (Bunrin-do 11/1982 ISSN: 65713-48)● Messerschmitt Bf 109F-K: Development, Testing, Production by W. Radinger & W. Otto (Schiff er ISBN 0-7643-1023-2)


SPECIFICATION:

Built & Written by Libor Jekl from the Czech Republic

Although the Messerschmitt Bf 109F is one of the most popular versions in the modelling community, mainly due to the endless count of ‘Experten’ colourful markings, the type has not been that available in 1:72. Actually, there are only three modern kits that could be considered: the excellent, but expensive and not readily available Fine Molds products, the short-run kit of average quality made by A-Model and the Italeri kit that suffers from serious shape issues.

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are really exquisite, for example the wheel hubs are comparable with resin aftermarket parts plus the cockpit is not simplified in any way and it is fully satisfactory for a kit with a closed canopy. The wheel bays are deep enough and feature nice rib details inside. The canopy is cleanly moulded as a single piece with fine framing. On the downside, the propeller and exhaust do not look the part, especially the former which seems to be out of shape and too thick in the blade profile. While the fabric covered ailerons and elevators look good, the rudder raised fabric looks a bit rough so I sanded it all off and left it plain. The compressor air inlet is moulded solid so should be opened with a drill bit, and also omitted are a few details such as the gunsight and aileron mass weights. The decal sheet contains marking for Hans Phillip's machine of I./JG54 in white distemper and a regularly camouflaged machine of 15 (Spanish)/JG51. The decals are not printed to the

highest standards, being very matt with a slightly yellowish carrier film and diffused edges. The bi-lingual instructions are easy to follow and the colour call-outs use Model Master paint references.

For the build of my two examples I eventually opted for alternative markings and the second kit was converted to a tropical F-4Z/Trop version, which is a pretty easy task. Prior to commencing the build I cut off all locating tabs from the larger parts so that they could be easily trial fi tted and disassembled. The cockpit s fl oor is moulded integrally with the wing, on which the seat, rear bulkhead, head armour, cannon breech cover and other small details go on. On the starboard side I added the prominent fuel piping and sprayed the cockpit interior colour (early machines were painted RLM 02, while the later examples received RLM 66) and the details were picked out with Vallejo acrylics. In the case of the fi rst build I decided to open the cockpit, so I also added some Eduard

etched from the set designed for Fine Molds kits. I oined the fuselage halves, the fi t was almost perfect except for the separate inserts with gun openings, which had to be fi lled with cyanoacrylate and sanded smooth. The engine cowling features a very delicate piano hinge at the upper centre line, but I am afraid this detail is so fragile and sensitive to any amount of glue, that I eventually sanded it off and rescribed a new line instead. Some trimming was necessary also on the vertical fi n oint, where the starboard fuselage halves seems to be too thick and thus needed some thinning. Next I could add the wing with assembled and painted cockpit parts that all exhibited very precise and tight fi t. I experienced trouble with the separate wing bottom (centre) component so after removing the locating pins and thinning down the inner surface the fi t was satisfactory, although I still needed to blend the joint lines with Mr Surfacer 500. A little trimming was needed also on the separate fuselage front ring, and after fi xing

Plane FactsDevelopment of the Bf 109F began in 1939 and from February 1940 an improved engine, the Daimler-Benz DB 601E, was developed for use in it. The engineers basically took two Bf - airframes and installed the engine, the fi rst being the r. and the second the V22 (W/Nr.1800). The wing shape remained the same as the E-1, but the span was reduced by 61cm (2ft) by clipping the tips, however this smaller wing had a detrimental effect on the handling so the r. was fi tted with new, semi-elliptical wing tips. The r. was the fourth prototype and fl ew with the clipped wings but with a modifi ed, elbow-shaped supercharger air intake that was eventually adopted for production, and a deeper oil cooler beneath the cowling. On all of the F-series prototypes the fuselage was cleaned up and the engine cowling modifi ed to improve aerodynamics.The F-2 series introduced the 15mm MG 151 cannon with 200 rounds and this Motorkanone was supplemented by two synchronized 7.92mm MG 17s mounted on top of the engine cowl, with 500 rpg, however as the 20mm version of the MG 151 became available, a number of - s were retrofi tted with this in the fi eld. In all about , - s were built from ctober to August by A , Arado,

rla, Messerschmitt at egensburg and . o true tropicali ed version was built, although individual - s were fi tted with sand fi lters in the fi eld.

“The missing Revi gunsight was sourced from the Quickboost range as were the exhausts, which are intended for the Fine Molds kits but can be used here after some trimming”

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FINAL VERDICTThe new ve da kit is a very welcome addition to Bf kits in and despite the snap-fi t nature it is surprisingly well detailed and accurate. This concept of course brings some odd features and compromises for some parts, but still the kit is fully comparable with regular kits. onsidering the recent high price tag and un availability of the ine Molds kit, this several times cheaper kit offers almost an equally good product and in my opinion it has all the potential to become one of the most popular Bf kits ever.

the hori ontal tailplanes the main build stages were practically done. The canopy was cut into three parts for the - version, while the

- Trop received the canopy after painting the fi t is really excellent and the canopy can be ust snapped on without using any glue indeed ust for sure, I secured it anyway . The missing evi gunsight was sourced from the

uickboost range as were the exhausts, which are intended for the ine Molds kits but can be used here after some trimming. The exhaust defl ectors were cut from thin plastic sheet and fi xed above the exhaust with cyanoacrylate.

ith the second build I proceeded in the same manner, ust making the necessary conversion works for the - Trop version. This particular machine already had the rounded style of wheel bays, so these were fi lled in with Tamiya epoxy putty and sanded to shape. The complete compressor inlet with fi lter unit was taken from a uickboost set. The shape of the propeller was slightly modifi ed, thinning the blades fi rst and sanding them to the correct shape. The last difference was the deeper

- type oil cooler, so I tried to reproduce this by installing the kit part in a slightly extended pulled out position.

After priming the kit and adding some decent rivet detail I continued with a painting session, usually my favourite part of the model building. The proposed camoufl age schemes did not interest me I m curious why the manufacturer did not go for some more interesting schemes, at least for the second option , so after a quick raid of my decal banks I decided on ans von ahn s machine from I. with the unique ring type camoufl age using aglecals decals. The ring decals worked beautifully once applied on a gloss surface and over-sprayed with

gloss varnish then sanded with extremely fi ne sandpaper at the edges. I repeated this several times until the carrier fi lm almost completely disappeared. or my second build I went for udolf Sinner s ellow whilst with

and all the markings were sourced from various decal sheets, mainly Techmod and

agero supplements decals. I used un e-Sangyo Mr Aqueous olor acrylics throughout, with the camoufl age colours slightly lightened for scale effect. The - Trop machine was weathered more due to the dusty conditions in orth Africa, so after the fi nal semi-matter varnish was dry the surface was over-sprayed with a thinned mix of ight Tan and ight arth along the bottom of the fuselage and at the wing s root. The wheel bays were dusted using

MI roductions ight ust pigment.At the end I attached the landing legs that fi t

well in pretty massive apertures, thus ensuring the landing gear sits at the correct angle.

nce the canopy parts were glued on I added the aerial mast and installed the wire cut from black fi shing line. Both machines wore the external armoured glass, so the required shape was cut from . mm thick clear plastic and glued to the canopy with small amount of cyanoacrylate. The missing aileron weights I found in my spares box but I was able to fi nd only one set, so still need to add them to the second model. inally, the drop tank with rack was added to the - Trop kit and this was again sourced from my spares. I think it comes from a Tamiya Bf - kit . ●


“In my opinion it has all the potential to become one of the most popular Bf 109 kits ever”

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The Airfi x kit comes from the late s and was of simple construction and suffered from serious shape issues. The Aeroclub kit was more accurate, but due to its

multi-media nature consisting of rather crude plastic parts coupled with white-metal and brass components it was really only suitable for skilled modellers. In avla Models released decent kits of both the . . A and later

. . versions that were certainly some of their better efforts. ecently a new . . A was announced by A Model, and it is offered in four different boxes labelled A AA , ver

orth urope and ver Spain . The origin of the kit can be traced back to avla Models, however the original patterns have been

updated and released in the new ed ine series from A that benefi ts from advanced moulding technology. or the purposes of this review I have the ver Spain version and it is packed in tasty side-opening box with separate tray that is very useful during the build. The plastic parts are located on a single sprue done in light beige-coloured plastic and it immediately attracts the attention, as all the parts are exceptionally cleanly moulded with highly polished surfaces. The engraved panel lines are delicate and the petite raised details like ribs or inspection panels are fi ne too, although a little sanding with a fi ne grade sanding stick can make them even more restrained for this scale. The small parts are perfectly moulded being sharp and well defi ned and I think here


SPECIFICATION: AZ Model 1:72 De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth ‘Over Spain’Kit No: AZ7422Materials: IM, PEAvailability: Hannants (UK Importer) and AZ Model stockists worldwidePrice Guide £12.99

BEFORE STARTING:● Loctite Super Attak Precision cyanoacrylate● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S● Tamiya masking tape● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty● Tweezers (various types)● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades● Microscale Micro Set and Sol decal solutions

DIMENSIONS: 1:1Span - 34ft 0in (10.36m)Length - 34ft 9in (10.59m)Height [Tail up] - 12ft 1in (3.683m)

DIMENSIONS: 1:72Span - 143.9mmLength - 147.1mmHeight - 51.2mm

AIRBRUSHES USED:Iwata HP-BHFor UK distribution and availability visit www.airbrushes.comGabbert TriplexFor worldwide distribution and availability visit www.gabbert-airbrush.de

PAINTS USED:Alclad II lacquer:ALC-115 Semi-Matt Aluminium

Gunze-Sangyo Mr Aqueous Color acrylic:H12 BlackH67 RLM 65 Light BlueH307 GreyH318 Radome

Gunze-Sangyo Mr Color lacquer:Super Clear Gloss III GX100182 Super Clear Matt

REFERENCES● Aeroplane Monthly, October 1973 & July 1985The Aeroplane, 30 November 1945● Wings of Fame Volume 9 (Aerospace Publishing Ltd 1997 ISBN: 1-86184-000-4/1-86184-001-2)


Built & Written by Libor Jekl from the Czech Republic

The ever-popular Tiger Moth in which thousands of pilots earned their wings, has not been well served in 1:72 in the past.

The Gentleman of the Air

SPECIFICATION:

Plane FactsThe . . can trace its ancestry back to the . . T Moth Trainer and . . T Tiger Moth, the latter basically being the Moth Trainer with the upper wing staggered forward and the crew access doors enlarged to improve egress. The . . Tiger Moth Mk I was the same as . . T Tiger Moth but with increased lower wing dihedral and sweepback. It fi rst fl ew on the th ctober and were built. The . . A Tiger Moth Mk II was an improved version with a hp ipsy Ma or engine and plywood rear fuselage decking, while the . . was a winterised version with a hp ipsy Ma or engine, revised, easy-access, cowling, sliding rear canopies, cockpit heating, Bendix wheel brakes and a tailwheel in place of the tailskid. Skis or fl oats could be fi tted and some were fi tted with a Menasco irate engine, if the ipsy Ma or was in short supply. The type was built in anada with , being constructed. The T- was the anadian-built airframe of them ,

similar to the . . and ordered by SAA but diverted and used by the A .

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FINAL VERDICTThis new Tiger Moth kit from A Model fi nally allows a respectable rendition of this famous little plane and is undoubtedly the best Tiger kit to date. The kit remarkably benefi ts from high quality mouldings and easy assembly at least as far as any biplane can be despite its small dimensions, so this makes it suitable even for less experienced modellers.

the improvements thanks to the new technology is most noticeable - the instrument panels, control sticks, wheel hubs and struts are really remarkably well moulded. The only area that is a little bit on the vague side is the opening in the chin cowl, which is moulded together with the front section of the engine and thus does not look that convincing. The etched fret contains parts and these further improve detail, especially in the cockpit areas. The instructions are also new, and have completely new graphics, better drawn building steps and better quality printing in colour also included is a rigging diagram that is very welcome. Anyway, the instructions are universal for all versions so bear this in mind especially with such elements as the anti-spin slats these were introduced in so therefore the Spanish examples could not have them fi tted , folding cover for blind fl ying practice and the exhaust arrangement. The camoufl age schemes are printed on the rear of the box and despite being small they are suffi ciently informative, having the colour call-outs done via umbrol s paint range. The kit offers three Spanish examples a

epublican machine coded - , a ationalist example with - fuselage code and a post-war Tiger from the s. The decal sheet is printed by duard and is of good quality there is also a little errata sheet that corrects the roundel centres for the epublican machine.

The interior of the cockpits, where the build logically starts, looks busy once assembled as all main components are there the fl oor, seats, bulkheads, instrument panels with the framing being moulded on the sidewalls. I reduced the thickness of the seats a little to bring them more into scale and some careful trimming was needed for the rear bulkheads. I was not quite sure about the quoted Interior rey- reen paint as I believe this wouldn t be used in the early s so I painted the interior in a typical interwar scheme black framing, red fabric dope and aluminium for the rest. n the instrument panels I added some instrument decals because they are highly

visible. All the assembled parts were secured into the starboard fuselage half and the whole lot was then closed both bulkheads need a little fi ller to hide their oints, the rest fi tted perfectly.

rom a piece of epoxy putty I created the leather pads that were mounted under the windshields. The separately moulded front cowl needed some test fi tting too and I eventually used a little piece of plasticard to blend the oint on the bottom. The single-piece bottom wing was glued in the fuselage opening and the resulting gap was addressed with cyanoacrylate glue, as there was no such line on the real aircraft. The tailplanes were spot on, having been secured in place with extra thin Mr ement S, and the struts were replaced with brass rod because the plastic parts were too fragile. The assembly of the landing gear is a little bit tricky, as the inner X -shaped part oining both main legs needs to be bent as shown in the instructions. owever, this is mainly due to their tiny si e and the rather fragile plastic so very careful ad ustment is recommended I eventually managed to not break the part unlike some of the other tiny parts in this kit and set the complete assembly with cyanoacrylate glue based on photographs I also added two small braces that A omitted. ow I turned my attention to the wing struts fi rst a trial assembly took place, which revealed the rear outer struts were some mm short. I extended them using . mm copper

wire glued in the ends and applied two-part putty around this wire then sanded it all to shape.

ext I attached the struts in the lower wing continuously checking the geometry, but at this stage the upper wing was only test fi tted without using any glue. I drilled out the holes for the rigging using a . mm drill bit at the same time the upper wing was drilled through. n the upper wing I also removed the slat hinges because they looked too thick and replaced them with new items cut from thin plasticard.

ow the main airframe assembly was done and I could continue with the painting. The kit was primed fi rst using Mr Surfacer . rom

the kit s options I went for the catchy ationalist machine with ight rey upper surfaces and ight Blue underneath. According to the instructions the latter is quoted as A ure Blue, which seems rather odd although I suspect this wasn t meant as reference to the A colour of the same name so I decided on ight Blue instead, choosing erman M . The struts were fi rst sprayed in a light tan colour followed by Burnt Sienna oil paint that was carefully brushed. After a while this was then rubbed away with a stiff brush to create a wood grain effect I treated the propeller in the same manner.

nce the gloss varnish had sealed the surface I applied the decals and these worked without problem, being thin and responding well to the decal solutions. I was little worried about the excessive carried fi lm around each item but after bad experiences I m reluctant to trim the decals as they often disintegrated along the edges they eventually followed the surface with no silvering at all.

After the fi nal coat of semi-matt varnish I attached the windshields that are supplied on clear acetate fi lm but which have to be cut out and gently pressed into the right shape. In the pre-drilled holes in the bottom wing and fuselage I secured all the wires cut from thin heat stretched sprue painted black , before fi xing the upper wing in place. The individual threads were pulled through the upper wing, secured with a drop of cyanoacrylate and after they had dried the upper wing surface was tidied up using debonder and any remaining small gaps were sorted out using Mr Surfacer . Then the upper wing was carefully painted and decalled. At the end I added the few remaining tiny bits like the pitot on the starboard strut that is assembled from several etched parts, the propeller and wheels. They do lack the typical hub covers, so these were punched from vergreen . mm plasticard using my punch and die set and slightly bent to the correct concave shape. ●

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BackgroundHere is the process I use for weathering tyres. I think of this process as accentuating the form of the wheel dramatically, adding darker low lights and highlights to the tyres in order to get the ‘scale weight’ look. The beauty of using weathering pigments is that you can adjust as you go and add light or dark to suit your taste. I’ve found this technique successful on every scale of aircraft and also on vinyl tyres.Mounting the wheels on cocktail sticks is ideal. This provides an axle (so to speak) to turn each wheel to replicate the all-important motion of the wheels while working on them. Here I’ve used a set of 1:48 F-14D resin wheels from Tally Ho. The hubs are airbrushed white and the tyres are then painted by hand rotating the wheels, fi rst letting the paint run around the edge of the hub using capillary action as you would with a pin wash then painting the rest of the tyre. As a rule, matt black is too black for tyres, and referencing full size actual tyres, they should be a very dark grey. The sidewalls are lighter than the contact area around the circumference and this is where the pigments are concentrated on scale tyres, applied in an identical fashion to the drybrush technique.

Pic 1. Stage 1, paint the hubs white (in this case) and the tyres in a dark grey. Here I’ve used Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black. To paint the tyres by hand, let the paint run around the edge of the hub fi rst using capillary action (like a pin wash) then paint the rest of the tyre. Pic 2. Stage 2, seal in the paint layers with a gloss coat. Here I’ve used Klear to protect the paint against the up-coming layers of weathering. Pic 3. Stage 3, to accentuate the detail in the wheel hubs and the tyre tread here I’ve used a black enamel wash, Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Black in this case. Once the wash has settled into the detail, remove the remaining wash from the high spots on the detail with a cotton bud slightly dampened with white spirit. This restores the white adding another layer of contrast and detail. Then when the wash has dried seal it in with a matt coat. At this stage you may

want to add paint chips with dark grey enamel. Pic 4. Stage 4, with pastels or weathering pigments, highlight the raised outer portion of the tyre wall. Here I’ve used Light Sand and Sand from the Tamiya Weathering Set, Master Set A. Then working more highlights into the top of the tyre walls using Snow (white) from the Weathering Set B to provide even more contrast. Pic 5. Stage 5, fi nish the tyres by working black pigment around the tyre where it would contact the ground. Here I’ve used Soot (black) from Weathering Set B. Also work some low light shadow to the bottom of the tyre where it contacts the ground. I’ve sanded a fl at spot to the bottom of these tyres, and therefore added a black shadow around this to create ‘scale weight’ to the tyre. I’ve also added some Mud (dark brown) from Set A to the hub. Pic 7. Stage 6, the end result with pastels, on

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SPECIFICATIONSduard 1:48 Su ermarine S itfi re Mk I c Late ersion

Kit No.: 8181Materials: IM, PA ailability: Creati e Models Ltd, Hannants & LSA Models ( K istribution) and duard stockists worldwidePrice Guide: 27.80

BEFORE STARTING:● hick Cyanoacrylate & Accelerator● Gun e-Sangyo Mr Cement S● amiya Masking a e● Gun e-Sangyo Mr Putty● wee ers● Sanding sticks & fi les● Swann-Morton 3 scal el and blades● Johnson s Future

ACCESSORIES USED:● Brassin 648 098 S itfi re Wheels - S okePrice Guide: 4. 0● Brassin 648 099 S itfi re haust StacksPrice Guide: 4. 0● Brassin 648 100 S itfi re Mk I Cock it InteriorPrice Guide: 22.2

K istribution: Creati e Models Ltd, Hannants & LSA Models

PAINTS USED:amiya acrylic:F-1 Flat BlackF-3 Flat ellowF-21 SkyF-83 RAF Medium Sea GreyK Im orter: he Hobby Com any Ltd

amiya enamel:-11 - Aluminium

MIG Productionsark Washark arth igment

Light arth igmentPigment Fi er

AIRBRUSHES USED:Harder & Steenbeck olutionHarder & Steenbeck Infi nity wo-in-OneBoth a ailable in the K from Little-cars, isit www.little-cars.com

DIMENSIONS: 1:1S an - 36ft 10in (11.23m)Length - 31ft 3. in (9. 4m)Height - 11ft in (3.48m)

DIMENSIONS: 1:48S an - 233.9mmLength - 198.8mmHeight - 72. mm

REFERENCES● S itfi res and Polished Metal: Restoring the Classic Fighter by G. Moss & B. McKee (Airlife Publishing 1999 ISBN: 1-8 310-720-4)● S itfi re: heir History and how to model them by R. Cross & G. Scarborough, Classic Aircraft No.1 (Patrick Ste hens Ltd 1971 ISBN: 0-8 0 9-082- )● S itfi re Mk I by . S lagor & J. Swiatlon, o colours No.14 (Kagero 2009 ISBN: 978-83-61220- 4-1)● S itfi re Mk I in the Israeli Air Force 1948-19 6 by A.

ofe (White Crow Publications 2006 ISBN: 0-9774627-0-6)● S itfi re Mk I & I ngineered by P.H. Monforton (Monforton Press 2008 ISBN: 978-0-9784001-0-1) - Su erb detailed 432 book, but it cost 9 (soon reduced to about 4 by many)● S itfi re Mk I & I of Polish Airmen ol.1 by W. Matusiak (Mirage Hobby 2003 ISBN: 83-88996-0 -3)● S itfi re LF Mk I In etail by F. Koran, . anda, J. Mart nek & M. Khol, S ecial Museum Line No.26 (WWP Wings & Wheels Publications 2002 ISBN: 80-86416-

2 -9)● S itfi re he History by .B. Morgan & . Shacklady (Key Publishing 1987 ISBN: 0-946219-48-6)

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNERKIT BUILD

Built & Written by Daniel Zamarbide Suárez from the Canary Islands


PART 1: Eduard’s big new release for 2013 is this 1:48 Spitfi re Mk IX, for which they have also released a number of upgrade parts in their Brassin range, so with these all to hand Dani starts his build...

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Upon opening the box I was struck, as always, by the excellent presentation and engineering of the parts in this kit. Eduard make the sprue layout logical, which

makes fi nding the components easy and thus making the build that much faster, which is further helped by their excellent instructions. I have to say that the rivets are exquisite and


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Stage-by-Stage - Propeller & Spinner

The propeller and spinner components from the box

The blades are sprayed aluminium, then the tips with yellow

Carefully measure an equal distance at each tip...

...then mask this area off

The rest of the propeller is then sprayed matt black

Now a very dark grey is applied in lines to break up the monotone of the black

The painting completed Carefully use a sharp blade to chip away at the paint, not too hard though

The initial chips added to my satisfaction Now to unify the effect, a watercolour pencil is used to add some lighter chips

The end result The whole unit is now sprayed with gloss varnish, so the decals can be applied

Once the decals are dry, matt varnish is applied

the panel lines are subtle, something that the Czech manufacturers seem especially good at. The level of detail in parts such as the exhaust pipes, which are hollow, is sensational and the decal sheet includes a full set of stencils. This is all complemented yet further by the inclusion of die-cut self-adhesive masks for the transparencies and a small, but high quality, fret of pre-painted photo-etched.

When this model came onto the market various resins sets in the Brassin series were also released by Eduard. The level of detail of these resin sets is spectacular and I had the wheels and exhaust stacks as well as the complete cockpit update.

So, with everything ready on the workbench, I began assembling the Spitfi re.

ConstructionOf late I have tended to start all my models with some of the exterior parts that will be used in the fi nal stages of construction, simply because in the past I have found myself rushing these stages in my haste to see the fi nished model. So I’ll start with the propeller and hub. The propeller fi rst of all has a shiny aluminium colour applied, in this case Tamiya X-11 (NB All the paints I will use in this article, except those noted, are from Tamiya). Once the aluminium was dry I applied matt yellow to each tip (XF-3) and when that was dry using a ruler, I marked



the same distance on each of them so that all the yellow tips would be equal once masked. With the propeller tips masked matt black (XF-1) was applied and let to dry for about an hour. Next a very dilute mid-grey thinned with alcohol to a ratio of 90% alcohol and 10% of paint, was applied from the centre of each of the propeller blades to give a little volume to the otherwise fl at of the matt black. nce dry, using a very sharp blade I carefully removing the black, thus revealing the aluminium colour beneath to reproduce the chips seen in the paint in this area. Be very careful not to push too hard with the blade, otherwise you will damage the metallic paint as well, but once you get the hang of it this is a very simple and realistic weathering technique. The fi nal stage of the weathering on the propeller blades was to use a watercolour pencil in a metallic shade to refi ne the

paint chips, after which the whole area was sealed with a coat of gloss varnish. After a few hours, I applied the decals to each blade root and then sealed everything with a coat of matt varnish. The spinner received different treatment, fi rst I applied a base coat of grey-green (XF-21) and once it was completely dry, using a very sharp HB pencil I highlighted the panel lines and screw heads. To tone down the stark pencil lines I mixed some white with the base colour and applied it along the line of the panel. Pencil was then used to apply some chips to the spinner, although this time they were not toned down, just sealed with a coat of clear varnish. nce dry, tape was wrapped around the spinner on the panel line and with chalk grey and brown pastel dust applied with very fi ne strokes in the direction of airfl ow, minor fl uid losses were reproduced. With all this done, I applied a coat of gloss

Plane FactsBy 1942 there was great pressure to get Spitfi res 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 modifi ed to accept a Merlin engine and the Mk IX was born. Many early Mk IXs were converted Mk cs and can be identifi ed by the Type wing with the large double 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 fi nished at Supermarine in une thereafter moving exclusively to the astle Bromwich factory. Machines coming off this production line had a number of major improvements such as the Mark II yro unsight S and the type wing Mk IXe . This saw the removal of the outer . in machine guns and the movement 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 fi nal sub-type of the Mk IX also had clipped wings but retained the non-retracting tail undercarriage and standard Merlin 61 of the other Mk IXs.

The spinner is sprayed XF-21 The seam line is highlighted with an HB pencil

The base colour, lightened with white, is now applied to dull the stark pencil

Pencil again, this time to add some wear marks

All the pencil weathering completed A tape collar is added then pastel dust is brushed in the direction of the airfl ow

The fi nished effect The whole lot is now sealed with gloss varnish

Once dry, the decals are applied MIG dark wash is used to highlight the seamOnce dry, the decals are applied MIG dark wash is used to highlight the seam


The completed spinner, once the matt varnish top coat is applied

"To tone down the stark pencil lines I mixed some white with the base colour and applied it along the line of the panel"

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, FU•Z, No.453 Squadron, Ford, June 1944. Ocean Grey/Dark Green/Medium Sea Grey scheme with black/white stripes around wings and fuselage; Sky spinner, codes (those on bands thinly outlined in black) and rear fuselage band

Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk IXc, MJ840 DU•L, No.312 (Czech) Squadron, 11 June 1944. Ocean Grey/Dark Green/Medium Sea Grey scheme with Sky spinner and codes. Night/white bands around wings and fuselage; Czech roundel below both sides of windscreen, unit badge on port side only. Blue/red roundels above wings

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, EN307, MX•D, 307th Fighter Squadfron, 31st Fighter Group, 12th Air Force USAAF, North Africa, 1943. Dark Earth and Mid-Stone upper surfaces with Azure Blue undersides. Codes in white, serial in black. National markings on fuselage sides, above port and below starboard wings

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, EN315, ZX•6, No.145 Squadron, flown by fighter ace Squadron Leader S. Skalski (five kills). Dark Earth /Mid-Stone upper surfaces with Azure Blue undersides. Red spinner, blue codes outlined white; note Polish flag (reversed) and five white swastikas ahead of windscreen. Blue/red roundels above wings

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, EN199, D•V, No.1435 Squadron, Brindisi (Italy), 1944. Dark Green /Ocean Grey upper surfaces with Medium Sea Grey undersides. Medium Sea Grey codes; red spinner with a thin white backing. No underwing roundels; blue/red roundels above wings. This aircraft is now preserved at the Malta Aviation Museum



Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, MK227, “White 16”, 102º Gruppo, 5º Stormo, Orio al Serio, early 1948. Ocean Grey and Dark Green upper sufaces with Medium Sea Grey undersides. Blue/white spinner, black serial. ‘16’ in white, in small digits, high on fin. Unit badge on fin (both sides). National markings in six positions.

Above: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, NH238, H•60 (ex-MK606), No.322 Squadron, Netherlands Air Force. Light Grey and Jungle Green upper surfaces with Light Blue undersides; orange spinner, white codes. National markings in six positions; Olive Drab anti-dazzle panel. ‘Three mice’ marking on nose

Below & Right: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc, PT529, AH•G, No.332 Squadron, Norwegian Air Force, Vaernes, 1946. Ocean Grey/Dark Green upper surfaces with Medium Sea Grey undersides; Sky rear fuselage band and spinner, the latter having red/white/blue bands around it. White codes, black serials; national markings in six positions

Above: Typical upper surfaces of Spitfires Mk IXc showing position of D-Day Night White bands

Above: Typical undersides of Spitfires Mk IXc showing position of Night/white D-Day bands

Richard J. Caruana © MAI 2013

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varnish and once that was dry the decals were applied and the whole lot

was given a new coat of gloss. The fi nal

task, once the gloss had

dried, was to

apply a panel wash using MIG Productions’ Dark Wash, before it was all given a layer of matt varnish, and fi nally the propeller was mounted into the spinner to complete this element.

UndercarriageNext was the construction of the Brassin wheels and kit undercarriage legs and doors. Now the Brassin wheels have tread, but the model I m going to do, fl own by ierre Clostermann during the days after D-Day, had no tread on the tyres so I had to remove the beautiful detail with a sharp blade. Once

sanded smooth they were ready for paint, so I applied a base coat of matt black (XF-1) and dry pigments starting with earthy tones from the MIG Productions range. The interesting thing about these pigments is that having a variety of earth tones means that once applied you can mix in others to provide nearly an infi nite number of possible shades and colours. I used the pigments from the container in this instance, applied with a fi ne brush and then sealed in place with a pigment fi xer from the same range. If I fi nd the end result is not to my taste, I apply more pigment until I achieve the results I

All the components, painted and weathered prior to fi nal assembly

The completed propeller and

spinner unit

The kit undercarriage components on the right, with the new Brassin wheels on the left

As the option modelled had the plain tyres, the moulded tread had to be removed from the resin wheels

The now ‘smooth’ tyres

Stage-by-Stage - UNDERCARRIAGE

The undercarriage legs had the brake lines added from lead wire

Each oloe then has the mid-section sprayed aluminium

All the undercarriage parts were now sprayed grey (XF-83)

All the ‘raised’ areas on each oleo leg were picked out with the lightened version of the base colour

Shadows were added using an HB pencil

The brake lines were carefully hand-painted black

The wheels hubs were painted in the same way as the oleo legs, and weathered with pencil and a dark wash

The raised letters were picked out in white on the tyres after the black had dried, just to add some interest

Two ‘earth’ pigments from MIG Production are brushed on from the centre outwards



The completed ‘dirty’ tyres after the weathering powder was fi xed with MIG’s special fi xer

The completed wheels with the hubs added

The completed oleo legs

The wheels and oleo legs combined The doors were done in the same manner, just with dirt added along the bottom edgesThe doors were done in the same manner, just with dirt added The doors were done in the same manner, just with dirt added

The completed

undercarriage assemblies

"The fuselage halves required putty along the joint in only two or three places because the fi t of the parts was so good"




The sidewalls are sprayed Interior Grey/Green All raised detail is then picked out with a lighter version of the base colour

All the control boxes are then hand-painted black

Stage-by-Stage - Cockpit Interior

Next are all the electrical cables, which are hand-painted in a red/brown

Details are added with white, grey and silver Vallejo acrylics The whole lot is then sealed with gloss varnish

A dark wash is applied using the MIG Productions enamel-based version

The completed sidewalls once the matt varnish is applied The sidewalls and lower section, all painted and weathered

The kit interior is on the left, while the Brassin version is on the right From the box the kit interior is not bad, the Brassin one is just that little bit extra, though


want. The hubs were painted grey (XF-83) and the bolts and other ‘high’ details were picked out in a lighter shade, then the same system of pencil and Dark Wash as used on the spinner was applied, whilst the air cap was picked out in red. The undercarriage legs had brake lines added from metal wire, then they were sprayed aluminium. Once dry, the moving sections were masked off before being sprayed grey (XF-83) overall. The high

areas were once again highlighted with a lighter shade of grey, then the shadows were picked out with the HB pencil. Next the brake lines were carefully painted matt black (XF-1), then a Dark Wash was applied and the whole lot sealed with varnish. Later the masking could be removed and the legs were attached to the wheel and hub assemblies. The doors were done in the same manner as the oleo legs, although the lower edge of each was

made ‘muddy’ using the same MIG Pigment treatment as used on the tyres.

Cockpitow that all the final

external parts were


"Once sanded smooth they were ready for paint, so I applied a base coat of matt black (XF-1) and dry pigments starting with earthy tones from the MIG Productions range. The interesting thing about these pigments is that having a variety of earth tones means that once applied you can mix in others to provide nearly an infinite number of possible shades and colours"

The seat is also sprayed Interior Grey/Green The back cushion is picked out in black The seat pan is done in a red/brown colour

The composite material used for the seat had a speckled effect, so this is done with a lighter version of the base colour, all carefully applied with a brush

The belts are picked out in a light khaki, with shadows added in a darker shade, then all the metalwork is done with silver

Wear on the metal areas is again done with an HB pencil

The finished result of the pencil weathering Once glossed, a dark wash is applied The completed seat assembly


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completed I turned my attention to the cockpit. I must say that the Brassin set is excellent, the fi nesse of detail is impressive but this same fi nesse has its disadvantage as it can break all too easily although in this instance the parts seemed to have enough fl exibility to withstand some handling, but I did not want to tempt fate nce all resin parts were removed from the casting blocks and the etched from the fret I began to bond the etched armour plate, harness and throttle box in place with cyanoacrylate. The whole cockpit then received a base coat of interior green X - then by mixing this colour with some white I was later to apply it on the raised detail to add depth to the otherwise monotone fi nish. All the little touches of colour like the console controls, cables and others were done with

The main instrument panel with the gunsight on the left The panel was fi rst sprayed with a grey primer base coat Once the black is applied and dry, certain areas are picked out in dark gery

Stage-by-Stage - Cockpit Interior CONT.,

A steady hand allows the dial detail to be applied in white The basic painted details More detail is highlighted in grey, with a dash of red to add some interest

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various Vallejo acrylic colours all applied with a brush, and always done following photos of this area in an original aircraft. Once the cockpit was painted I applied a coat of gloss varnish, then let it dry fully before applying a Dark Wash to every nook and cranny to create a shadow effect that further enhanced the visual effect. The seat was painted and weathered in the same fashion and although pre-painted etched harnesses were included I applied the same painting and weathering techniques as I used for the whole cockpit interior, to unify the overall effect. The instrument panel was also done in the same manner, and even though the panel itself

Yellow for the oil pressure gauge, then other details are picked out in white

The completed instrument panelThe instrument panel is small, but it will be a focal point in the cockpit

The completed instrument panelThe instrument panel is small, but it will be a focal point in the cockpit

The instrument panel and gunsight attached to the front bulkhead




The fuselage half interiors were painted Interior Grey/Green for the immediate cockpit area, and black elsewhere

All of the cockpit interior components laid out ready for assembly

The resin interior fi ts very well indeed

The fuselage halves close up well around the resin interior, with only a couple of spots of fi ller needed



comes as either resin or photo-etched, I used the resin panel that I then hand painted (see accompanying images for the stage-by-stage method used for this). With the cockpit interior fi nished, it only remained to combine all the parts and insert it as a whole inside the fuselage halves, and I found this was achieved with very little trouble. The fuselage halves required putty along the joint in only two or three places because the fi t of the parts was so good.

Next MonthDani will conclude the build and go through, in detail, the painting and weathering stages. ●




Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW807, NU•T, No.240 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), 1950. Aluminium paint overall with all lettering in black. Note open rear fuselage end

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW162, •G, No.204 Squadron, 1952. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Roundel Blue cheatline and spinners. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW195, No.70 Squadron, Fayid, early 1950s. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Yellow cheatline outlined in black. Black spinners and all lettering. Unit crest below cockpit

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW202, •C, No.84 Squadron, Nicosia, 1956. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Light Stone and black ‘Suez’ tripes around rear fuselage and chordwise around wings. All lettering and spinners in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VX508/K, No.110 Squadron, RAF Far East Transport Wing. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Roundel Blue cheatline and spinners. All lettering in black


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Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW844/844, No.114 Squadron, Nicosia (Cyprus), 1956. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Yellow/Black ‘Suez’ stripes around rear fuselage and wings. Green cheatline and spinners. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, WD157, Royal Air Force Flying College, 1959. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dayglo nose, cheatline and tail section, outlined in dark blue; dayglo panels also painted on wings. Dark blue spinners. All lettering in black. RAFFC crest aft of cockpit

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW146/146, NU-Z, No.242 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), RAF Transport Command. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark Blue cheat line. All lettering in black. Red/yellow diamond, outlined in white, on fin with black lettering ‘242-OCU’. RAF Transport Command crest aft of cockpit

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW860/860, No.233 Squadron, RAF Middle East, Khormasksar, early 1960s. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Roundel Blue fuselage cheatline and spinners. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, WD159/Z, CNCS, 1963. Aluminium paint overall with dayglo applied to nose, tail and wings. Blue spinners. All lettering in black



Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW863/863, No.30 Squadron, RAF Transport Command. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark Blue cheat line. All lettering in black. Red diamond outlined in white, with white ‘30’ superimposed on fin. RAF Transport Command crest aft of cockpit

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW193/193, No.52 Squadron, RAF Far East, 1964. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Fabglo applied to nose, tail and wings. Roundel Blue fuselage cheatline. All lettering in black. Red diamond, outlined in white, with white ‘52’ superimposed, on fin

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, XV539, RAF Malta Communications Flight, Luqa (Malta), 1965. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark Blue and white cheatline. Fabglo patches applied to nose, rear fuselage, tail and wings. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW197/197, RAF Air Support Command, 1968. Light Aircraft Grey overall with white fuselage top decking. Roundel Blue fuselage cheatline. Spinners and all lettering in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VX542/542, RAF Signals Command. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Black/yellow cheatline. All lettering and spinners in black



Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VX522/522, No.52 Squadron, RAF Far East, Gan, 1958. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark blue cheatline. White ‘52’ within a dark blue diamond on fin. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta C Mk 2, VX573, 2nd Tactical Air Force (Germany), 1968. Polished natural metal overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark Blue cheatline with white/dark blue edges. Serial in Black. 2nd TAF crest below cockpit, name ‘Loreley’ in blue over a white rectangle, outlined in blue. Dark Blue spinners

Vickers Valetta C Mk 2, VX574, RAF Malta Communications and Target Towing Squadron, Luqa (Malta), 1966’. Polished natural metal overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark Blue cheatline with white border. Serial in Black. RAF Luqa crest below cockpit. Dark Blue spinners

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW856, RAF Malta Communications Flight, Luqa (Malta),1965. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dark Blue cheatline. All lettering in black, red spinners. Experimentally fitted with the Lindholm Mk 3 ASR equipment under the fuselage

Vickers Valetta T Mk 3, WJ461, No 2 Air Navigation School, 1953. Aluminium paint overall with Trainer Yellow bands around rear fuselage and chordwise around wings. All lettering in black; black spinners


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Vickers Valetta T Mk 3, WG259/K, No.1 Air Navigation School, Topcliffe, March 1960. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking. Dayglo areas applied to nose, cheatline and tail section; dayglo wingtips and part of flaps. Green spinner. All lettering in black. No.1 ASN badge below cockpit

Vickers Valetta C Mk 1, VW856, Fighter Command Communications Squadron, 1963. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking (no cheatline). Fabglo panels applied to nose, wings, rear fuselage section, fin and tailplane. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta T Mk 3, WJ491, Aircraft & Armament Experimental Estabishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down, 1972. Light Aircraft Grey overall with white fuselage top decking; rudder is Amuninium painted. Red cheatline, edged in blue. All lettering in black

Vickers Valetta T Mk 3, WJ461/C, C•N, RAF College Cranwell, 1966. Light Aircraft grey overall with white fuselage top decking. Fabglo applied to nose, wings and tail section. Codes and serial in black with serial repeated below wings. Light blue spinner, light blue rear fuselage band edged in dark blue. RAF College Cranwell crest below cockpit

Vickers Valetta T Mk 3, WJ478/T, No.2 Air Navigation School, 1966. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage decking and vertical tail surfaces. Fabglo patches applied to nose, wings, fin and rear fuselage. All lettering in black. Red spinner. No.2 ANS crest aft of cockpit (port only)



Vickers Valetta T Mk 3, WJ484/B, N•B, RAF College Cranwell, 1967. Light Aircraft Grey overall with white fuselage top decking. Fabglo applied to nose, wings and tail section. Codes and serial in black with serial repeated below wings. Light blue spinner, light blue rear fuselage band edged in dark blue

Top view of WJ484 (above) showing the typical placement of Fabglo panels and dayglo painting. However this appears to vary from aircraft to aircraft and can also be present on the tailplane in some cases

Below: Vickers Valetta T Mk 4, WJ483/R, No.2 Air Navigation School, 1964. Aluminium overall with Fabglo panels applied to nose, rear fuselage section, fin and wings. Dayglo cheatline. Red spinner. Black code ‘R’ on fin and serial , the latter repeated below wings

Vickers Valetta T Mk 4, WJ486/E, No.2 Air Navigation School, 1966. Aluminium paint overall with white fuselage top decking and vertical tail surfaces. Fabglo panels applied to nose, rear fuselage section, fin and wings. Dayglo cheatline. Red spinner. Black code ‘C’ on fin and serial , the latter repeated below wings


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SPECIFICATIONSAirfi 1:48 AgustaWestland Merlin HC.3 Kit No.: A14101Materials: IMA ailability: Hornby Hobbies Ltd (Manufacturer) and Airfi stockists worldwidePrice Guide: 6.99

BEFORE STARTING:● hick Cyanoacrylate & Accelerator● Gun e-Sangyo Mr Cement S● Gun e-Sangyo Mr Mark Setter and Softener decal solutions● Gun e-Sangyo Mr Surfacer 00● Johnson s Klear ● Ki Fineline Masking a e● Sanding sticks & fi les● Swann-Morton 3 scal el and blades● wee ers● MIG Productions igments and fi er

PAINTS USED:Alclad II lac uer:Aluminium

Gun e-Sanyo Mr A ueous Hobby Color acrylic:H-1 WhiteH-12 BlackH-30 ClearH-90 Clear RedH-94 Clear GreenH-308 GreyH-320 ark GreenH-330 ark Green

Humbrol enamel:103 Cream121 Pale Stone (FS37 31)

amiya acrylic:-19 Smoke -21 Flat BaseF- 7 Buff

AIRBRUSH USED:Iwata Hi-Line HP-CH

K Im orter: he Airbrush Com anywww.airbrushes.com

DIMENSIONS: 1:1Width, rotors turning - 61ft (18.6m), fuselage 14ft 11in (4. m)Height, rotors turning - 21ft 9in (6.64m), fuselage 16ft 8in ( .08m)

DIMENSIONS: 1:48Width, rotors turning - 387. mm, fuselage 94.8mmHeight, rotors turning - 138.4mm, fuselage 10 .8mm

REFERENCES● Internet


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Contents of the large box adorned with a good box art are what we have come to expect from the modern Airfi x, being a set of four

sprues of medium hard plastic and one of nice clear parts. Detail is a mix of raised

for strengthening plates and recessed for panel lines, all nice and restrained with the exception of a couple of the panel lines on the engine covers. Any colour as long as it is green, there are fi ve choices of markings, ust variations with one special, they are for the record

X from o. Sqn, o. light, Afghanistan, from the Incident esponse Team, Iraq, my choice , o. Sqn, ,

o. Sqn Splat and the most colourful choice, , o. Sqn specially marked commemorating the crash of

sprues of medium hard plastic and one of nice clear parts. Detail is a mix of raised

fi ve choices of markings, ust variations with one special, they are for the record

choice, , o. Sqn specially marked commemorating the crash of

The Great WizardBuilt & Written by John ‘Tigger’ Wilkes from the UK


Having built a 1:72 scale HM.1 for issue 1, I always wanted to make the RAF version but never expected it as a 1:48 kit.

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Cabin fl oor with cockpit parts in place. In this position the back of the instrument panel would foul the fuselage sides later even though it was seated in the correct place, detail is good all around

Halifax LV905 and complete with temporary tiger stripes. Why, I hear you ask, didn't I build this one? Well, I wanted to make a nice dirty operational machine added to which I could not fi nd many good quality images of the colourful bird! The decals are I believe printed by Cartograph and all look very good on the sheet with strong colour density and being in register. A large instruction sheet with colour call-outs to Humbrol-only paints is included as are two separate sheets with the decal and markings guide, which includes a placement guide for the inside of the cargo area as well. Be careful when doing the individual aircraft and do not rely upon the placement guides as reference to what is actually on the model in terms of role equipment as they appear to

have used two slightly different drawings for all versions.

On with the buildFrom the outset I realised that most of this kit was modular in fashion and this means that everything has to be aligned perfectly otherwise down the line something will be off! Luckily you are provided with plenty of pins and slots to get everything square and the fi rst thing to make is the nose gear bay, which then attaches to the cabin fl oor which on my example had a slight bend in the middle, however, this was not to be a problem as there were lots of points where it attaches to the sides to straighten it all up. Painting the cabin fl oor will need some masking and this

is then followed by several decals which I sealed with Johnson's Klear then weathered the whole lot with pigments. Pilot's controls are also added and care will need to be taken removing some of the small parts from the sprues as they have thick gates; I used a small razor saw for this process. Unfortunately in amongst all of the lovely decals there are none for the instruments so these raised details need painting. There are no representations of seat harnesses but this just means that they can be made from aftermarket belts. Now that instrument facia fi ts nicely but you would be better off leaving it loose until later as I found that it fouled the fuselage walls and needed to sand the back of it to get the walls to fi t in place; the only issue with this method is that

Painted, decalled and weathered with the fuselage fl oor and bulkheads in place the whole sub-assembly starts to become quite rigid

Not too many decals in there at this stage but they all add some realism to the model and once all weathered in they look spot on

Fuselage fl oor with the modular wheel bays and cross brace all add some rigidity to the structure, and this has lots of easy-to-follow alignment marks and items to assist in keeping it all square

Two large fuselage inner side panels with decals on. Bear in mind that there are seats to go over these yet and most of the detail higher up will still be visible later especially if you choose to have the doors open

Lots of seats and in fact there are two different styles with the options of having each type in the stowed or down position, the aftermarket boys will have a fi eld day making the lap belts for these

One side panel in and seats added it all starts to get nice and busy in there. I attached these parts with thin superglue as this would run along the tight joint and fi ll any small gaps

"The most colourful choice, ZJ126, No.78 Sqn specially marked commemorating the crash of Halifax LV905 and complete with temporary tiger stripes. Why, I hear you ask, didn't I build this one? Well I wanted to make a nice dirty operational machine added to which I could not fi nd many good quality images of the colourful bird! "

Stage by Stage - Construction

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if you place it further back then it closes the gap between the panel and the pilot's control column and therefore the seats too. Straight away after this you are onto the sub-assembly which makes the undercarriage cross bracing and lifting hook attachment points, and there were no issues encountered with this section as once again everything is keyed to fi t one way. nce the nose gear leg is attached you simply bring the cabin fl oor with bulkheads and cockpit together with the

fuselage belly with main gear strut. At this juncture you will need to be very careful that everything is nice and square because most of the fuselage will attach to this section. A full rear cargo cabin is provided and there are loads of small decals to go in there especially on the walls and ceiling; make sure that you place them before closing the cabin. Now at the rear of the sidewalls there is a slot at the bottom above the main gear bays and I found there was a need to slightly open the

slot to get everything to fi t as advertised. A full option of seats either stowed or in the lowered confi guration is given so I went with a mix of some up and some down. Adding the cargo ramp I found that one of the pivots broke very soon after I had assembled it so I replaced it with a short section of brass inserted into a hole I drilled through the ramp sidewall and fuselage mounting point. Now is the fi rst time that you have to determine the version you want to make as there is a

Plane Factsriginally conceived as a consortium pro ect undertaken by

Industries, nine pre-production prototypes were built between and fi ve by estland , , , and and four by Agusta SpA , , . hen

Agusta and estlands merged in the type designation was changed to A . The type has been is offered in many versions:● Model - Italian avy AS ASu variant, eight built powered by T - -T A engines and fi tted with liradar A S-

radar and oneywell AS dipping sonar● Model - oyal avy AS ASu variant, built designated Merlin M. , powered by TM engines and fi tted with Blue estrel radar, Thomson Marconi AS dipping sonar and range eaper SM● Model - Italian avy early warning variant built , same as Model but with liradar - radar in large underfuselage radome● Series - roposed military utility version with no rear-loading ramp not built● Series eliliner - roposed civil transport with no ramp, tested in using by British International elicopters type not adopted● Series - roposed version of eliliner with full airline avionics for operation from oil platforms type not adopted● Model 410 - Italian Navy transport variant with folding rotors and tail boom built● Model - oyal Air orce transport variant, designated Merlin . built● Model - Italian avy special forces and amphibious assault transport with advanced avionics● Model - roposed civil utility variant with rear ramp type not adopted

● Model - ivil utility variant with rear ramp, one used for Tokyo Metropolitan olice Agency and one used to support US101 bid● Model - anadian orces search and rescue variant, designated - ormorant built● Model - Merlin oint Supporter for oyal anish Air orce, eight acquired for search and rescue and six for tactical transport. The six transport airframes sold to A as Merlin . As and replaced by six new-build machines● Model - ortuguese Air orce search and rescue version

built● Model - ortuguese Air orce fi sheries protection variant

built● Model - ortuguese Air orce combat search and rescue variant built● Model apanese Maritime Self- efense orce mine countermeasures and transport variant built● Model - residential Transport variant for the nited States Marine orps designated - estrel test and production airframes built● Merlin M. - See Model ● Merlin M. - avionics retrofi t of M. s for the oyal avy● Merlin . - See Model ● Merlin . A - See Model ● Merlin . A- lanned conversion of ex- A . As for

oyal aval use● Merlin ASa . - lanned conversion of eight M. s for use in carrier based airborne early warning role● - etrel - Ship-based anti-submarine helicopter for

anada ordered, reduced to and then cancelled in ● - himo - Search and rescue helicopter for anada ordered but later cancelled● - ormorant - See Model ● ockheed-Martin - estrel. See Model

Roof and ramp all painted and decalled ready to install. I kept the weathering down on the roof but made the ramp very dusty

Some sanding of the cockpit fl oor side and bulkhead made a big difference to the fi t of the side fuselage panels which needed some judicious clamping, and I also had to sand the back of the instrument panel to get it all to fi t

Overall shot of the insides which are modular being fi tted into the fuselage which is also modular; this method opens all sorts of possible fi t issues but with patience and knowledge from reading this article you should be able to overcome them with minimal fuss

Most of the fuselage together and the fi rst round of paint, in this case black, is applied to simulate the inner canopy frames. Also this showed up a couple of places where there was a need for some rectifi cation work before the top colour could be applied

Main rotors all cleaned up and in the process of attachment; I found that each blade needed some adjustment to fi t the hub and this is where I tried each blade with each hub, and when I got the best fi tting parts I numbered them and mated them together

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gun support bracket for a General Purpose Machine un M and ammo box to fi t. I made these sub-assemblies and left them off until much later to avoid damage as the gun barrels will stick out and inevitably get broken off. Adding the roof of the cargo area is nice and simple and there are plenty of locating lugs to help alignment, and there is yet another alternative part which is selected depending upon the version you are doing. A small forward nose gear bulkhead is added now and this was not the best of fi ts although to be fair with some persuasion it all went in.

Closing the fuselageMore choices must be made as to the type of windows used in the cockpit, and once done the fi rst side panels of the fuselage can be added. Some heavy duty clamping was needed to get everything at the front end lined up, especially the lower joint, and in the end

I found that to make this oint better I sanded the cockpit fl oor and bulkhead sides a little and this made the fi t much better. The biggest issue I had with this model was very apparent at this stage and that is the instrument panel and cover was sitting too far forward even though I had attached it to the correct position. I went as far as to remove it, then test the fi t again. My solution to this was to sand the back corners of the panel cover until it sat where it should without fouling the side fuselages. A bit drastic on a new kit but it worked. I later found with fi tting the overhead instrument panel that if I had moved the main instrument panel back too far the window framing would not have fi tted. it of the cabin windows was nice and tight and they fi t fl ush with the outer skin when placed correctly. nce the fuselage roof was on I found there were some considerable gaps at the front end and these were fi lled with superglue then a smear of Mr Surfacer

. Adding the nose cover revealed a big mismatch and I ended up adding a mm shim of plastic at the back of the nose cone to make the fi t better. I am not entirely sure if it was my fault or not although I have heard of other modellers having the same problem.

Engines nce again the modular method of

construction is present and this means that there is the opportunity to add some internal detail boxes that are in the kit. Before all that I constructed the intakes and made good the seam lines by repeatedly brushing M. . . over the joint several times until it all blended in and the seams disappeared. A similar method was used to construct the exhaust and then everything was bought together. nce again take your time and make sure everything is aligned, I managed to get the construction of the engine pods assembled and onto the

"Unfortunately in amongst all of the lovely decals there are none for the instruments so these raised details need painting"

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Stage by Stage - Paint & Weathering

model whilst they were slightly movable and this aided their placement greatly, especially the top cover with the third engine. Any seams that were present were fi lled with Mr Surfacer smoothed out with a cotton bud soaked with alcohol. losing up of the main gear bays was no problem as everything fi tted fi ne, it ust needed a light smear of Mr Surfacer on the oints especially the one where it oins the fuselage, again choices need to be made as to the version you are building and the fi t of the fl oatation gear or not. n the fi n there are sections that didn t line up too well although with some udicious clamping and superglue followed by light sanding everything fi tted. Be careful of that hori ontal wing, as it is a prime item to get knocked off. ou know how I know that

umps, bumps, aerials and wheels were no dramas to fi t and I did like the fl attened tyres which worked well, I was hunting all over the sprues to fi nd the th section of a wheel half as there are together and for some strange reason the last one is nowhere

A cheap brand of car primer was up next and this gave a nice smooth coat ready for the green, I also gave a light sanding to this primer with some very fi ne green Scotchbrite to give it a slight key

I chose to mix my own colour from Gunze-Sangyo H330 and H320 until I had a shade which I thought looked right; bear in mind also that all of the weathering will darken it up as well so going with a light shade helps later on

All glossed up and the decals applied. I had no problems with the decals apart from their thickness, which took several coats of clear to disguise their edges

My normal Payne's Grey oil wash was left to dry for almost an hour before the excess was removed with kitchen towel and cotton buds in the corners

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With a heavy coat of Vallejo Matt Varnish it all goes quite light again although this will be weathered more and darken again with subsequent layers of dirt

Humbrol enamels, I know I don’t use them much but in this case a mix of Matt 103 and Matt 121 heavily thinned was dusted over the top surfaces from the airbrush. This mix was then streaked downwards with white spirit and a wide fl at brush then left to dry thoroughly

MIG Pigments were applied dry then fi xed with MIG Fixer, and the effect is a nice dusty appearance just like in the pictures of the real thing in operations in Iraq

A pair of masks were made with a compass cutter following the arc of the wiper blades and when removed gave a pleasing result; I removed some of the dusty appearance on the clear parts with white spirit


near, so I fi rst thought I had lost one but do not panic it is there, you ust need to look for it

nce again choices of optional parts depending upon the version you choose are needed, fi t of the fl oatation gear was a little slack around the edges but this was easily solved with some Mr Surfacer. Adding the cockpit side windows was straightforward due to the internal canopy frame which was fi tted earlier, I did fi nd that some slight sanding was needed on the rear face to get the main canopy to fi t nice and snug. Actually the fi t of the main canopy was not perfect and needed some fi ller around the edge to blend it all in. More windows on the rear of the fuselage caused me

To be honest this shot does make it look dirtier than it really is, as in reality it is a bit subtle. Kip fi ne line tape was used for the canopy wiper arc mask, I like this material as it leaves no residue and cuts easily with a sharp blade keeping a nice tight edge

"Once the fuselage roof is on I found there were some considerable gaps at the front end and these were fi lled with superglue then a smear of Mr Surfacer 500"

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FINAL VERDICTI was a little disappointed with the fi t of such a new kit especially after the ynx from the same company, however this does not detract from the fi nished model if you know about the issues then you can easily overcome them with a little time and patience. As a fi nished product I am pleased with the look and stance of the model and everything is there with lots of choices with the exception of the refuelling probe although I am not sure if this is an operational fi t

hilst the decals are very good and comprehensive I was scratching my head why there were no instruments as a decal although to be fair their detail is there, you ust need to paint it it would have been nice to have the choice, though. I can recommend this model to those who have a couple of kits under their belt The big box is impressive but I think the price may be the killer putting it out of the pocket money range so only enthusiasts who really want a Merlin in are going to build this one. I would now like to see a oyal avy bird to complement this one, any chance please Airfi x

some issues, which was of my own making as when I was removing some other windows with the ra or saw I had accidentally cut into one of the bubble windows. I was of the opinion that it was ruined but spent a little while sanding it all out then polishing it back to clarity. In the end you would never know I messed it up More choices are to be made with the doors and they can be in either the open or closed positions. I went with the small port door removed to allow the installation of the M with the main starboard door open.

Rotorsverything is pretty straightforward and I

did not encounter any issues. Some careful painting and masking of the main blades is going to be required and I simply laid down some masking tape then followed with a new scalpel blade the recessed line then removed the masking one side and voila.

Paint!ell the completed model now needs some

colour and unless there is a scheme that I do not know about the A aircraft are overall green, BS c to be exact. umbrol colours are called out throughout the build and they recommend umber from their range. I went in my own direction and came up with a custom mix of my favourite un e-Sangyo brand from and which was matched by eye to colour images I found.

nce all of the clear parts were masked off a quick blast of black was applied to represent

the inner frames of the canopy. heap car primer followed. Then the home-brew mix was applied all over, thinned with cellulose thinners. This got the lear lear treatment after which the decals were applied, which went on without fuss and all settled down fi ne the only thing I fi nd with the decals from artograph is their thickness which meant I needed several thick coats of lear lear to seal them and hide the edges. Any small areas of other colours like the black around the engine intakes was then masked and sprayed. nce completed everything was sealed ready for some dirty work

ooking at images on the web of operational machines in theatre there is an obvious layer of dust and to replicate this I mixed up a batch of the new umbrol enamel Matt and Matt

, which was then thinned down to a very thin mix and dusted on to the model paying particular attention to the upper surfaces. ow the beauty of the enamels is that with some white spirit they can be reactivated and being

over an acrylic base clear it will not attack the work done so far. In essence I simply dragged a damp wide brush down the sides of the fuselage until quite a lot of the dust colour was removed, which also gave the impression of rain streaks, exactly the effect I was after.

hen completed another sealing coat was applied before some MI pigments were applied, which were then dry rubbed to remove any excess and then set into place with MI pigments fi xer. ne fi nal coat of ohnson s

lear and Tamiya lat Base X- was dusted over the model, which gave a nice matt fi nish, but not too matt. A light dusting of Tamiya X- Smoke followed and in order to make some grease and oil stains I opened the airbrush up with no air going through then a quick shot of air splattered the Tamiya smoke, which was highly thinned, onto the model making some nice realistic marks. All that remained was to attach some of those small items like the weapons and aerials on the nose and this one could be called done. ●

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36 MODEL AIRPLANE INTERNATIONAL - June 2013

Above: Lysander TT Mk III, V9817, No.3 Gunnery & Tow Target Flight, 8th Air Force (USAAF), spring 1944. Dark Earth/Dark Green uppersurfaces; Yellow/Night striped undersides. Standard RAF type B roundels above wings, with Type C underneath; US star insignia, outlined yellow, on fuselage sides

Lysander TT Mk III, T1445, W6-K, No.755 Squadron FAA, 1942. Dark Earth/Dark Green uppersurfaces with Yellow/Night striped undersides. Codes in Sky Grey; Type C roundels on fuselage, Type B above and Type C under wings. ‘K’ of code repeated on cowling and under fin flash

Upper and underside views serve both examples illustrated on this page

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Above: Lysander TT Mk III, 2353/53, No.8 Gunner/Bombing School, Lethbridge Alberta (Canada), 1942. Yellow/Black stripes overall with large red/white/blue fin flashes; standard roundels in six positions. Serial, repeated under wings, is yellow over black areas, and black over yellow areas. ‘53’ repeated in yellow in large digits below cockpit

Above & Below: Lysander TT Mk III, V9323, No.8 Gunner/Bombing School, Lethbridge, Alberta (Canada), 1943. Yellow/Black stripes overall with large red/white/blue fin flashes; standard roundels in six positions. Serial, repeated under wings, is yellow over black areas, and black over yellow areas


Original Artwork by

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The basic thinking behind the design of the pusher aircraft, with the engine behind the pilot, was that the problem of firing through the arc of the

propeller was alleviated; a problem that the Fokker E.III had solved in a different way with devastating results. The D.H.2 was designed to redress the balance. With this design came a different looking and visually stimulating aircraft, and happily for us, one that is ideal for a modelling subject.

Up FrontWith the open and proud cockpit invitingly

accessible and highly visible, any concentrated input within this area will be well rewarded and shown off to good effect. The kit is thoughtfully designed to let us enjoy a full complement of sumptuous detail that almost just falls into place. As always, the cockpit build begins with the reproduction of the wood effects on the fl oor pan and surrounding fuselage structural framing. I have described this technique in more detail in previous builds, but briefl y it entails a brushed-on acrylic base coat of a sandy shade followed by light brush streaking of a thinned brown oil paint over this to simulate the wood grain. At this stage it is quite easy to add in the internal supporting wire

SPECIFICATIONSWingnut Wings 1:32 Airco D.H.2 from ‘Duellist’ set Kit No.: 32802Materials: IM, PEAvailability: Manufacturer worldwidePrice Guide: $119.00

BEFORE STARTING:● Thick Cyanoacrylate & Accelerator● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Cement S● Gunze-Sangyo Mr Putty● Tamiya Masking Tape● Tweezers● Sanding sticks & fi les● Razor Saw● Swann-Morton #3 scalpel and blades● Microscale Micro Set and Sol decal solutions● Abteilung 502 Liquid Mask● lastic thread ( at)● - Line fi ne elastic thread (round)

PAINTS USED:Tamiya acrylic:X-31 CopperXF-1 BlackXF-2 WhiteXF-16 AluminiumXF-49 KhakiXF-55 Deck TanXF-56 SteelXF-62 Olive DrabXF-66 Grey

Winsor & Newton oil paint:Burnt UmberRaw Sienna

MIG pigments:Dark Earth

AIRBRUSHES USED:SATAgraf2For worldwide distribution and availability visit www.sata.com

DIMENSIONS: 1:1S an - 28ft 3in (8.61m)Length - 2 ft 2 in (7.68m)Height - 9ft 6 in (2.92m)

DIMENSIONS: 1:32Span - 269mmLength - 240mmHeight - 91.3mm

REFERENCES● AIRCO- The Aircraft Manufacturing Company by Mick Davis, Crowood Aviation Series (The Crowood Press, ISBN: 1-86126-393-7)● Airco .H.2 by B.J. Gray, Windsock atafi le 48 (Albatros Productions 1994 ISBN: 0-948414-63-4)● The Anatomy of an Aeroplane; The De Havilland DH 2 Pusher Scout by B. J. Gray and members of the Cross & Cockade DH2 Research Group, Parts 1-4 (Cross & Cockade International Journal)● Cross & Cockade International ol.20 Nos 1 & 3 (1989),

ol 21 No.3 (1990) and ol.22 No.1 & 4 (1991)● De Havilland Aircraft of World War I, Vol. 1: D.H.1 - D.H.4, Great War Aircraft in Profi le by Colin Owers (Flying Machines Press, ISBN: 1-891268-17-1)● e Ha illand .H.2 by J.M. Bruce, Profi le No.91 (Profi le Publications 1966)● De Havilland DH 2 In Action No.171 by Peter Cooksley (Squadron/Signal Publications 2000, ISBN: 0-89747-408-2)● Hawker C by . Hawker (Mitre Press 196 )● The Aeroplanes of the Royal Flying Corps [Military Wing] by J.M. Bruce (Putnam 1982)● The Air Defence of Great Britain 1914-1918 by C. Cole &

.F. Cheeseman (Putnam 1984)● War in the Air Vols. I, II & V (Oxford University Press 1928, 1931 & 193 )● Wings over the Somme by Wg Cdr G. H. Lewis DFC (William Kimber 197 )


The Air Defence of Great Britain 1914-1918 by C. Cole & .F. Cheeseman (Putnam 1984)

● War in the Air Vols. I, II & V (Oxford University Press 1928, 1931 & 193 )● Wings over the Somme by Wg Cdr G. H. Lewis DFC (William Kimber 197 )

Built & Written by Andy Ieronymides from the UK


The DuellistPart 2: Having thoroughly enjoyed building and completing the Fokker E.III from this ‘Duellist Series’ twin pack, I was now looking forward to tackling part two of the set, the D.H.2.

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shades a yellow sheen to represent the castor oil staining. With the engine proudly perched on its mountings in its exposed position behind the pilot, it can be easily seen and admired from all angles so any extra detail would not go unnoticed. With this in mind, thin copper wire was used to replicate the plug leads running from behind the engine to the plugs located on the sides of the cylinders to show off the completed engine to the full. Some early D.H.2s had a two-blade propeller whereas the later versions used a four-blade type, and the latter was used for this model. Careful painting of the wood grain in the blades will really spark the propeller into life and this was completed using the same oil wash technique as used in the cockpit wood areas. I used a relatively light wood fi nish and a more diffused laminated strip effect in contrast to that more commonly seen on German propeller blades which seemed to have had very highly defi ned light and dark bi-colour wood laminations.

Assemble & PaintWith the front assembled it was now prudent to embark on the painting of the nacelle before the rigging wires got in the way. The kit provides decals for one very interesting marking option but this had been previously used in our faithful magazine for the Roden build of the D.H.2 (See Issue 77). Consequently I had seen photos and a colour profi le in the indispensable indsock atafi le on

the D.H.2 of a machine from C Flight, No.24 Squadron RFC, which was

very attractive and colourful so decided to choose these markings as a change

from the kit option. The photos

show this

Basic tools etc. used to create the wood effect Wood effects applied

Stage-by-Stage - INTERIOR

Cockpit with internal bracing and control wires added The seat looks very effective once painted and with the fabric belt installed

The nacelle assembly assembled

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE!Andy used the D.H.2 from the Duellist set here, but you can also obtain the type separately from Wingnut Wings as follows:Spec: Wingnut Wings 1:32 Airco D.H.2Kit No.: 32028Materials: IM, PEAvailability: Manufacturer worldwidePrice Guide: $65.00

“The wicker seat is crisply crafted and the delicate weave can be easily lifted and then highlighted with a dark brown oil wash over the base coat followed by dry-brushing of the raised detail with a lightened shade of the base coat”

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Plane FactsThe experience gained by the RFC during the early air combats over the Western Front soon highlighted the need for a single-seat fi ghter with forward-facing armament. owever, because no reliable interrupter gear was available in the , eoffrey de avilland redesigned the . . into a smaller, single-seat version and this new type, the . . , fi rst fl ew in uly .The type was armed with a . in ewis machine-gun that originally could be positioned on one of three fl exible mountings in the cockpit, and once pilots got used to aiming the plane and not the gun it proved an effective fi ghter. Moving the gun about in fl ight was cumbersome, so it was soon fi xed in the forward-facing mount but retaining the ability to move it thanks to a clip that allowed it to be released, which was devised by Ma or . . awker. Most . . s were powered by the hp nome Monosoupape rotary engine, although later models had the hp e h ne , and a total of were built.The type has the distinction of being the fi rst single-seat fi ghter to equip any squadron in any air force in the world when it was used by

o. Squadron, at Bertangles, rance on the th ebruary the squadron s was Ma . . awker , S . The type equipped os. , Squadrons, on the estern ront and a few were also used in alestine and Macedonia.

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aircraft with an enlarged compass fairing on the underside of the nacelle (as opposed to the standard small fairing used for the kit). Luckily the kit offers both types so the large fairing was chosen and fi tted to suit my new option. The nacelle had all upper non- fabric areas painted in Battleship Grey with the underside in white whilst the previously clear doped fabric areas had an overcoat of PC10 which was a colour which could have varying hues of Olive or Khaki green. Tamiya Olive Drab was chosen and sprayed on initially as the darkest of the base coat shades followed by a dry-brushing of Tamiya Khaki, which was the lightest of the shades used, along the stitching and fabric wrinkles to highlight and lift the detail. With this masked off, what would

have been the metal areas were sprayed with Tamiya XF-66 German Grey as the base with a darker version of this used to shade and darken up cowl and panel edges to add a touch of depth and variation in the fi nish.

Wing AssemblyThe very nature of the paint fi nish on the wings resulted in some fabulous visual variations partly due to the translucent nature of the clear doping over the lower wing fabric that was set against the more solid fi nish of the upper PC.10. Quite evident in photos was that looking upwards at the underside of the wings revealed that the framework structure was clearly silhouetted and upper wing cockades were faintly discernible. This would provide

plenty of opportunity for experimentation with trying to reproduce this. Work began on the underside of the top wings with the spraying of the cockades that would be faintly visible. Using the kit decal as a template, masks were created so that faded blue, white and red rings were sprayed to create the cockades. Next in line was the marking in and spraying of the main cross spars with dark brown paint before the blanket application of the Clear Doped Linen (CDL) in thinned light coats over the marked spar and cockade cocktail. I stopped adding the CDL mix when I was happy with the image of the underlying spraywork through the transparency of the top fi nish. To fi nish off, the ribs were masked with micro tape and a few light passes of a darkened mix of CDL were

The engine and pushrods etc. were all painted with shades from Gunze-Sangyo’s excellent metallic range

Spark plug leads were added from copper wire The completed and painted engine

Nacelle with the base colours added Dry-brushing Khaki highlights onto the raised detail

Stage-by-Stage - ENGINE

The underside of the upper wing needs to have a ‘ghost’ of the cockade added, so this was done not using the supplied decal, but with paint, matched to the decal

The underside framework and underlying ‘shadow’ cockades were all sprayed on, then the ribs were masked

Thinned brown paint is dusted over the rib masking to give shadow effects when tapes are removed

The overall effect is currently too stark, but will be toned down later

Stage-by-Stage - PAINT & MARKINGS

“Careful painting of the wood grain in the blades will really spark the propeller into life and this was completed using the same oil wash technique as used in the cockpit wood areas”

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sprayed along the length of the edges of the tape to effectively mark out the ribs when the tape was removed. Due to the relatively opaque nature of the upper wing fi nish the structural framework was not really visible so only the rib enhancing method, as was undertaken on the lower wings, was necessary on the upper fi nish. ith the upper and lower fi nishes in place, a coat of acrylic lear was used to seal in the paint and provide a glossy base for the application of the decals.

Decals & MarkingsThe decals were superb, being strong and tough and yet very easy to use, easily settling down with the help of a touch of decal solution and conforming well to all the surface nooks and crannies. Since the serial number for my new chosen marking (6011) was different from the kit marking (7851) I could not use the decal for the rudder as it had this latter serial number incorporated in it. I therefore sprayed in the rudder colours and added the '6011' decal numbers from the spares box. The indsock atafi le shows '6011' with blue painted wheel hubs and blue and white stripes on the outer struts denoting a ‘C’ Flight machine, although other references show this as from ‘A’ Flight with red markings. I liked the blue so trusted in indsock.

Wings and Tail AssemblyThe lower wing-to-nacelle location was perfect, allowing a tight fl awless oint with the correct dihedral thrown in for good measure. It was also now a good time to ust open up the pre-marked rigging points with a 0.5mm drill bit in readiness for the threads. All the struts were painted, including the outer struts with their blue striped markings, and glued into position on the lower wing locating lugs. These lugs are cleverly shaped to only allow the correct strut to fi t into its dedicated place and, owing to their non-angled upright stance, are quite easy to position and align by eye followed with a quick test fi t of the top-wing to check. The underside of the top wing had to have the rigging threads glued into their locations before the top wing could be lowered into position onto the glued-in struts. hen the sturdy assembly was almost dry, the set-up was rested on an open box top (see build photo) to set the correct alignment whilst the glue dried fully. This handy tip had come from ingnut ings website and yes, it worked! The tail booms were very delicate and the fears that surely they could not support the tail assembly without collapsing had spiked my thoughts but happily were totally unfounded.

Rigging Funn fi rst impressions the rigging could

look daunting but with a little thought and

The rib and framework base-work complete on the undersides of both wings and the tailplane

A light overspray of CDL (Clear Doped Linen) to blend and fade everything out. The underside of the top wing has the ‘shadow’ cockades, while the underside of lower wing will have ‘solid’ cockades via decals

Stage-by-Stage - PAINT & MARKINGS

The upper surfaces with the PC-10 mix applied and the ribs masked off using Aizu micro masking tape (1mm)

Shadow effects are created around the ribs by applying a dark shade loosely over the masking tape

The shadow effect are created in the same way over the cockade decals under the lower wing

The wing and tailplane undersides completed

The rudder decal with code that was not used, as the rudder was sprayed and weathered before codes from the spares box were applied

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pre- planning the little minefi eld can be safely negotiated. The instruction booklet was a great aid in this by providing a very comprehensive rigging diagram coupled with some great reference photos. I divided the process into three stages, the fi rst of which was the adding of the wing and undercarriage bracing which would have been A section wire. This was replicated with fl at clear elastic thread that had been stained light grey with a permanent marker pen. As mentioned, the wing threads had previously been glued into the underside of the top wing and were now stretched down to be secured to the upper surface locations in the lower wing with cyanoacrylate plus a brushed dab of accelerator for a fast bond. The second stage covered the rigging of the booms with round cable for which I used fi ne clear - ine elastic stained dark grey. engths of this lovely roundish thread were carefully fed through moulded drilled lugs along the length of the booms and secured at the tail. inally the control wires were added these were a little trickier as they needed routing around pulleys and incorporated the inclusion of the more prominent cable ad usters on the

The rigging would be looped through these eyelets made from twisted wire, that were secured into the wings etc. before fi nal assembly/rigging commenced

Rigging threads are glued into the underside of the top wing

Stage-by-Stage - ASSEMBLY &FINAL DETAILS

Next the lower wing and struts are secured The upper wing can be seen here glued in place and rested in the box to set the alignment

Here we have the rigging on the wings done with fl at silver-grey elastic thread

Threading the round-section elastic onto the tail booms

Routing the control wires around the pulleys and controls The wire adjusters on the control horns were made from brass micro-tube and wire

The Lewis gun with the ammo bag made from masking tape The propeller with laminated wood effect created with acrylic and oil paint

“The tail booms were very delicate and the fears that surely they could not support the tail assembly without collapsing had spiked my thoughts but happily were totally unfounded”

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FINAL VERDICTAlthough fi rst impressions would suggest a complex build, in reality the precision of the engineering ensures a straightforward path and, although the rigging might seem daunting, this can also be safely negotiated with a little patience. This is another top kit from ingnut

ings academy of excellence and it is recommended on every level.

as it worth the effort Totally.

nacelle elevator levers. All of these turnbuckle ad usters were fashioned from tiny lengths of brass micro-tube from Albion Alloys with a wire loop inserted and glued at the ends for the ties see build photo .

Final Touchesinal detail pieces such as the wing gravity

fuel tank were now in place and to this I added a piece of fi ne fuse wire to replicate the fuel line from tank to nacelle. The ewis swivel gun with attached screen was very detailed and could now be added, safe from clumsy fi ngers. In reality this had a bag to catch the spent ammunition to stop these cases from falling into the slipstream and back into the engine.

The kit piece for the bag was a little too rigid looking, so I replaced this with a piece of painted masking tape crumpled to shape.

ecently reviewed here were the excellent ings resin fi gures and I painted and used the

standing pilot who was fabulously crafted and a perfect match for the kit. ●

“The tail booms were very delicate and the fears that surely they could not support the tail assembly without collapsing had spiked my thoughts but happily were totally unfounded”

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NEW RELEASES / KITS

Heinkel He 219A-0 UhuScale 1:32 / Zoukei-Mura, Japan / Materials: IM / Kit No.: SWS No.6 / Availability: Albion Alloys (UK Importer) and Zoukei-Mura stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £TBA (¥16590)

The first thing that strikes you about this kit is the size of the box, sure, it is about the same size or even probably slightly smaller than the Revell version, but boy is it crammed with parts! The lid has some nice artwork by Jerry Boucher, and it is just that, a lid, as once you remove it you will be facing a brown box, as the

contents are within this, it’s not your usual lift-off lid floppy box (or even worse, Revell’s awful end-opening and easily collapsing style!). Once you get the inner box open you will find fourteen grey-coloured sprues, three clear ones and, separately boxed, die-cast undercarriage legs and nose weight. In all there are 483 parts and as we found with their Ta 152 kit, the instruction booklet is a work of art. Designed to look like an official RLM manual, the assembly is dealt with in a logical manner, with lots of clear diagrams and photos at the start showing you what it should look like once that stage is completed. The best way to describe how much detail the kit offers is to go through each of the assembly stages, so here goes.

The fi rst stage deals with the engines and uses parts. nce again the cylinders include moulded inside the pistons and con rods, although there is no

crank in the crankcases, the con rods just overlap/meet up inside it (must be a Japanese thing to include parts you will never ever see again!). The propeller shafts are held by a backplate, so they will rotate freely and include spline detail should you want to show them with the propellers off. All the pipework is separate, even the spark plug lead and tube and the instructions call-out colours of each as you go, along with notes and warnings about placement of certain parts and the fragile nature of others. Once the engines are built you add on the front plate with all the cowl fl ap links and then build up the annular radiators to put in front.

Next you move on to the cockpit interior, which uses 40 parts. Here you have the option of seats with or without moulded belts, plus you can fi t the u and u radar units with or without their hoods. Again their are lots of notes during assembly, not just about how to build this area but about how things work and why you have optional parts. The instrument panel comes as a grey-coloured plastic version to which you add the separate dial decals, or as a clear plastic unit, to which you apply decals and then paint (ZM state you add them on the front, but from behind the clear will work better and result in ‘glazed’ fronts to all the dials - you will have to be careful painting it this way, though).

The third build stage deals with the fuselage and uses parts. irst of all the cockpit tub is trapped between the nose halves, with the oxygen regulators and other details as separate parts to add to the sidewalls. Because the control line access panel in the side of the nose is detailed within the inner cockpit unit, you have the outer access panels separate as well. The inner-nose armoured bulkhead is moulded integrally with the radar antlers, so this should be strong but will mean you have this element attached very early in assembly and thus prone to damage, so probably best to leave all the nose area off until fi nal assembly.

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We love the fact that ZM have done the bases of the antlers as separate parts, which you slide over the antler and secure to the side of the nose, superb! In the rear fuselage halves you have all the electrical boxes, plus the heater unit and on the other side you get all the ribs and control linkage. All the bulkheads are also included and the sides of the fuselage below the wing roots includes all the cables and control rods in that area. The Schräge Musik installation is nicely done with the ammo boxes, feeds and each gun separate and they slide into place then are rotated to clip into the vertical position. As seen in the images of the preserved example in the SA, the veneer fl oor in the aft fuselage, along with the belts in this area are also reproduced - if these are original or post-war additions no-one will ever know. The fuselage is now assembled as the two halves, the lower rear keel and the two covers along each side then the structure above the weapons bay goes into place as you are also going to add all the guns here as well! The rack for the guns, complete with blast tubes, has each cannon breech added along with the ammo feed chutes. You do get the barrels for the guns, but as the instructions point out these are to display the guns separately, because if you attach them to the breech, the gun will no longer fi t into the bay As with the real thing, the access doors in the side of the ventral tray are all separate. The neatest touch is the weight, though, as this does not go under the cockpit or in the engine bays, it goes inside the forward fuel tank in the fuselage, as yes, you get all three! The fi nal fuselage parts are two styles of tail cone, with or without the tail bumper, and the tailplanes and vertical fi ns, all of which have separate control surfaces.

The fourth stage looks at the main wings and uses 62 parts. The whole unit is mounted on to a rib/spar unit like the real thing and the detail is superb with the oil tanks and heater units included, all you don’t get are the fuel cells in the rear of the nacelles. The wing root armament is there, complete with ammo bins and tracks, plus once again you have the option to depict the guns outside the airframe with their correct barrels, instead of the blast tubes that cover this element within the wings. Once all is assembled, the outer skins go on to the inner (upper and lower) and outer (upper, lower and intake) sections.

ow is time to bring all the main assembles together, fi rst the nose is oined to the mid/aft fuselage, then the wings go on and once in place, the wing root fairings cover the oin. The loop antenna and its clear cover fi t on to the dorsal spine before the upper skin is put in place, then fi nally all the gun access doors can go in place on the inboard, upper wing surface.

ow for the landing gear, the assembly of which uses parts. irst of all you choose between the plastic or metal nose and main undercarriage legs, then you have the wheel with separate hubs to ease painting. The main oleo metal legs come as one, whilst the plastic ones are multi-part. The brake pipes and retraction arm with springs go on next, followed by the doors with their cross-linkage. At this

stage the instructions show you the angles, in relation to the ground, that things like the wing tips and nose oleo leg should be.

ow you move on to what M call the fi nal outfi tting and this uses parts. The ailerons go on fi rst, with separate mass balance weights, then the fl aps can be installed up or down. The engine cowls, exhaust dampers and access hatch to the oil tank go on next, before you have to decide if the cowl fl aps will be in the open or closed position; when you go with the latter the linkage rods all have to be shortened slightly. The instructions do kindly point out that if you go for opened or closed, both engines have to be the same, you can t have one with the fl aps open and the other with them closed. Being an A-0 you have the short style spinners, so the backplates for these are the thinner versions. All the radar antennae are in plastic and very effective, you also have the long radio antenna under the fuselage in clear, although the antenna inside is not depicted, so best to paint it as most seem to be done like this anyway. The landing light lenses are next, followed by each tip light, all in clear plastic of course, then you add the radio altimeter ‘T’ antenna before moving on to the fi nal stage, the canopies. I have wondered for a few years how long it would take for a kit manufacturer to make a canopy like the real thing, well here it is, as ZM offer you traditional clear canopies with engraved framework, or separate frames and clear elements, the former being in grey-coloured plastic. The Schräge Musik gunsight and canopy release wheel are all separate parts and you can pose each canopy section open or closed.

The kit offers two decal options r. , , fl own by ptm. rnst-illhelm Modrow, . r. , BB, fl own by ptm. Manfred

Meurer, Stab I./NJG1. Both options have the basic RLM 76 overall with RLM blotches, but the fi rst option also has the half-and-half undersides, with the

starboard wing excluding the leading edge and front of the nacelle in black. ZM also depict bands of black running alongside the nacelle on the port wing, but in truth this was probably heavy exhaust staining? The decal sheet includes full stencils and swastikas that are split in two to get around the laws about this symbol in some nations. A full set of self-adhesive paint masks for the canopies is also included.

Dimensions 1:1Span - 18.5m (60ft 8in)Length - 15.5m (51ft)Height - 4.4m (14ft 5in)

Dimensions 1:32Span - 578.1mmLength - 484.4mmHeight - 137.5mm

References● The Heinkel He 219 ‘Uhu’: A Detailed Guide to the Luftwaffe’s Ultimate Nightfi ghter by Richard A. Franks (Valiant Wings Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0-9567198-4-3)

Verdict: Wow, what a kit! Granted it will cost you, because even at today’s exchange rate the ¥16590 price tag is £109.57 (today’s exchange rate being £0.0066 to the ¥) so it is nearly three times the price of the Revell kit even in Japan. However it is so much more than three times the kit, as it defi es belief in some areas and will keep the superdetailers happy for (probably) a year and us mere mortals building it from the box busy for two or three months at least! As a Luftwaffe modeller this is one kit you will want and you will want to build, as it is just too good to leave in the box. The big question is, would I spend £100 plus on a kit, as thus far my reply has always been no, but with this one I have to say I would save up and bite the bullet as it does not disappoint in any way whatsoever. Yes, it is really THAT good.

Get it while you can!For all of you intending to buy and build this beautiful kit, let us remind you that The Heinkel He 219 'Uhu': A Detailed Guide to the Luftwaffe's Ultimate Nightfi ghter, produced by Valiant Wings Publishing in 2012 is already nearly out of print! As we write this in mid-June, their stock levels are below 100 copies, so if you want one better get it while you can. Order directly from specialist book and hobby shops, ADH Books or directly from Valiant Wings by calling 01234 273434, emailing [email protected] or visiting their website www.valiant-wings.co.uk.

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Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9Scale 1:48 / HobbyBoss, China / Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: 81716 / Availability: Creative Models Ltd (UK Importer) and HobbyBoss stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £14.99

I had to get hold of one of these before it offi cially arrived in the UK as I have done a bit of research on the D-series of late! Inside the usual format box you will fi nd nine grey-coloured sprues containing

parts and a single clear sprue of fi ve parts. Surface detail is via engraved lines etc. and fabric control surfaces achieved via subtle undulations (no heavy sloppy fabric). The cockpit is built up as a unit comprising fl oor side consoles, instrument panel -part , control column, seat (with moulded cushion) and rudder pedals. You get decals for the instrument panels, although the actual dial surrounds are raised moulded detail. As we all know, the back of the engine can be seen inside the wheel wells and HobbyBoss have done their sums here, as they include a bulkhead and back part of the engine to go into the nose area just like Eduard did with their kit. The tailwheel unit is nice, as one side of the yoke is separate, so you can paint and add the tyre later if you so wish. Much like the old Trimaster kit, HobbyBoss have opted for photo-etched brass for the upper decking under the canopy. The gunsight is clear, although a little nondescript, and you have only one type of head armour/support. The wheel wells are inserts, just like everyone else has done for this area, with the ribs and cannon tubes separate. Both fl aps and ailerons are separate, plus you have clear tip lights. You will need to open up holes in the lower wing half if you are going with the SC50-carrying version, but it is nice to have this rarely-seen option for a D-9. The front cowl ring is separate and you can use it with the cowl fl aps moulded

open or closed. Undercarriage legs and doors are nicely detailed and the wheels feature the cross-ply tread and nice hub detail. Underneath you get the IFF rod antenna, FUG 16ZY mast, DF loop and access step, so nothing forgotten there. You have only one style of propeller but the spinner looks good in overall shape and size. A 300lt drop tank with separate ETC carrier and sway braces goes under the centreline, plus you also have those SC50 bombs (2 under each wing) and their associated racks. The fi nal item to add according to the instructions is the supercharger intake, and this is well moulded and comes with an etched screen in the intake that is trapped in place between the main body of the intake and the outer ring nice . An exhaust defl ector plate is also included as etched.

The kit offers two decal options: W/Nr.500570, ‘Black 12’ of II./JG6, Germany, 8th May 1945; W/Nr.400208, fl own by . . orster, . , April . The decal sheet includes full stencils, RVD bands for JG301 and even swastikas, albeit split in two to get round the banning of this symbol in certain nations

Dimensions 1:1Span - 34ft 5 3/8in (10.50m)Length - 33ft 5 1/4in (10.20m)Height - 11ft 1/4in (3.35m)

ReferencesFocke-Wulf Fw 190D & Ta 152 by Richard A. Franks (Valiant Wings Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0-9567198-2-9)

Verdict: Well, do we need a new 1:48 D-9? If you look at the overall package and then take into account the asking price I think many will say yes. Once we get our offi cial sample will pass it on to one of the team to build and get their assessment, but for now this is certainly one that all Luftwaffe modellers will want to build at least one of, and if it builds as well as it looks, probably a good few more besides!

Gloster Gladiator Mk IScale Airfi x, Materials IM it o. A Availability ornby obbies Manufacturer and Airfi x stockists worldwide rice uide .

Always a good seller, it is no surprise that ornby s re uvenation of the Airfi x catalogue continues with this new-tooled ladiator. In the usual style box you will fi nd two grey-coloured sprues containing

parts and the single clear sprue of fi ve parts. Surface detail is restrained fabric effect and sharp, precise panel lines the latter far better we feel than anything of late from Airfi x, including their new Typhoon. Interior detail is moulded to the cockpit sidewalls with the ejector pin marks well outside

this area. The framework for the interior is moulded with the rear decking area and there is a separate seat, control column and compass mount. As usual, Airfi x include a pilot fi gure, plus you have the open of having the access door open or closed, the latter requiring the removal of that area from the fuselage half. The engine and cowl is built up in six stages, with the exhaust collector ring, engine with separate intake ‘trumpets’, front bracing struts, lower cowling with exhaust pipes, front collector ring and separate cowls - very nice. The struts come moulded with temporary braces in between, which seems a good idea but we suspect it will be hard to remove them later and clean up any resulting marks on the struts? Only the rudder is separate and the instructions make note of removing the aerial mast on the tip, as the fi rst decal option does not have it. There are two styles of intake under the cowling and you have two styles of main wheel, due to the fact that the suspension gave vertical movement to the wheel, not the oleo leg, so you have wheels with the axle pick-up at different heights for an aircraft on the ground or in-fl ight. This version only comes with the fi xed-pitch two-blade wooden propeller, but you do get the nice touch of the inclusion of the starter handle! The canopy is offered in early or late styles, with different windscreen, plus you can display either open or closed. The instructions conclude with a very clear and very welcome set of rigging diagrams, so well done for including this.

The kit offers two decal options, which is the norm for Airfi x kits nowadays , -AM owned by the Shuttleworth Collection and painted in the markings of K7985, No.73 Squadron, Hendon Air Pageant, 1937; ‘Black 26’, No.1 Fighter Squadron, Irish Air Corps, Baldonnel, Ireland, 1940. The decals are nicely printed, although very matt, and include a full set of stencils.

Dimensions 1:1Span - 32ft 3in (9.83m)Length - 27ft 5in (8.36m)Height (tail down) - 11ft 9in (3.57m)

References● Gloster Gladiator Vol.1 Development and Operational History by A. Crawford (Mushroom Model Publications 2009 ISBN: 978-83-89450-59-3)

Verdict: his is another e cellent new tooling from irfi and it once again is impro ed on pre ious ones, so shows how Hornby are learning. It is highly recommended to all, regardless of experience, and our thanks to Hornby Hobbies Ltd for the review sample.

lways a good seller, it is no surprise that ornby s re uvenation of the Airfi x catalogue continues with

the access door open or closed, the latter requiring the removal of that area from the fuselage half. The engine

suspension gave vertical movement to the wheel, not the oleo leg, so you have wheels with the axle pick-up at different heights for an aircraft on the ground or in-fl ight. This version only comes with the fi xed-pitch two-blade

Dimensions 1:72Span - 136.5mmLength - 116.1mmHeight (tail down) - 49.6mm

Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9Scale 1:48 / HobbyBoss, China / Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: 81716 / Availability: Creative Models Ltd (UK

stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £14.99

ISurface detail is via engraved lines etc. and fabric control surfaces achieved via subtle undulations (no heavy sloppy fabric). The cockpit is built up as a unit comprising fl oor side consoles, instrument panel -part , control column, seat (with moulded cushion) and rudder pedals. You get decals for the instrument panels, although the

Dimensions 1:48Span - mmLength - mmHeight - mm

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Northrop XP-79B Flying RamScale 1:72nd / RS Models, Czech Republic / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 92111 / Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and RS Models stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £15.80

An odd choice for a kit, but the XP-79 is such an odd one-off prototype that it has interested modellers for years. Sadly the only prototype was lost after just 14 minutes flight and resulted in the death of test pilot Harry Crosby, but it set the pattern for Jack Northrop’s fascination with the flying wing concept. RS continue to upgrade their old catalogue of resin kits into

plastic, as the XP-79 is one they produced as a resin kit back in 1996. This new plas-tic version comprises 32 grey-coloured plastic parts and a two-part clear canopy; the vertical seam down the middle of this may be the kit’s only true problem area. With limited parts, construction should be straightforward but the diagrams in the instruc-tions are a little vague with regard to certain parts, so care and test assembly will be the name of the game.

The kit offers three decal options and as only one was ever built, two of these are spurious(*): S/No.43-52437, Muroc dry lake, September 1945; AH077, RAE Farnborough, 1946(*); S/No.43-52582, USA Home Defence, Alaska, 1946 (*)

Dimensions 1:1Span - 28ft (8.54m)Length - 14ft (4.27m)Height - 7ft (2.13m)


Reference● The Flying Wings of Jack Northrop by G.R. Pape, J.M. & D. Campbell (Schiffer 1994 ISBN: 0-88740-597-5)

Verdict: This is certainly something a little different, but it should be part of any collection of prototypes or if you have the N9M, XB-35 or YB-49 in your collection, as it is part of the Northrop ying wing story ur thanks to odels for the re iew sample

Junkers Ju 88C-6 Z/NScale 1:72nd / Revell, Germany / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 04856 / Availability: Revell GmbH [UK Branch] (UK Importer) and Revell stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £16.99

This is a revised tooling that uses much of the airframe parts from the A-4 version first produced in late 2011 (See Issue 81). The breakdown of that kit told you other versions were due, well this is the first to surface. It comprises 91 grey-coloured and 16 clear plastic components, the former all with engraved detail. Optional parts for the C-6N or C-6Z versions are highlighted throughout

assembly, but only as ‘A’ or ‘B’, so be careful. Much of the assembly will be as per the A-series, so lots of sub-assemblies and associated joints to deal with. Most of the revisions centre around the nose, with the cannon armament but you also get the single or double rear-facing guns in the cockpit for the Z and N respectively. The radar antenna are all injected plastic and although well moulded this type of item is best reproduced in brass, even in this small scale.

The kit offers two decal options A , fl own by Ma or rin u Sayn- ittenstein, Stab. I .NJG5, Orel, USSR, spring 1943; 5K+DP, 6./KG(Z)3, Poltawa, USSR, April 1943. The decal sheet includes a set of stencils but no swastikas.

Dimensions 1:1Span - 65ft 7 1/2in (20.0m)Length - 47ft 1 1/3in (14.36m) excluding aerial arrayHeight - 16ft 7 1/2in (5.06m)


Reference● Junkers Ju 88, Aero Detail No.20 (Dia Nippon Kaiga Co 1998 ISBN: 4-499-22679-1)

Verdict: This is an excellent product, probably made only slightly less appealing by the comple breakdown of the parts and the lack of all the markings on the decal sheet, howe er the latter is to be e pected as the swastika is banned in Germany ighly recommended to all Luftwaffe modellers, and our thanks to e ell Gmb U ranch for the re iew sample

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McDD AH-64A ‘Gray Camo 2009’Scale 1:48 / Academy, Korea / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 12239 / Availability: Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and Academy stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £16.99 eissue with new decals of kit fi rst released

in 1992 grey-coloured and r clear plastic

components Two decal options S os. and ,

st AT B, South arolina A , Mosul, Iraq,

Verdict: Although the kit is 20+ years old now and has raised detail, it is still a sound model for the type in this scale. The addition of the Cartograf decals and grey scheme should make it a nice alternative from drab AH-64s in your collection. Our thanks to Pocketbond Ltd for the review sample.

Reference● McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing AH-64 Apache, Model Detail Photo Monograph No.1 (Rossagraph 2002 83-916229-0-8)916229-0-8)

Grumman F6F-3 HellcatScale duard, ech epublic / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 84135 / Availability reative Models td,

annants SA Models Distributors) and Eduard stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £13.99 eissue in simplifi ed eekend dition series grey- and tan-coloured and clear plastic

components ne decal option Bu o. , fl own by t . en ildenbrandt, - , ndonga, ecember

1943

Verdict: A quick and easy way to add the F6F-3 to your 1:48 collection, the basic kit is sound and without photo-etched should be within the capabilities of all. Our thanks to Eduard for the review sample.

Reference● F6F Hellcat, Walk Around No.9 by Richard S. Dann (Squadron/Signal Publications 1997 ISBN: 0-89747-079-6)

Douglas P-70 NighthawkScale M M, ech epublic Materials IM, it o. Availability annants Importer and MPM stockists worldwide /

rice uide . evised tooling based on their Boston avoc

series from grey-coloured and clear plastic

components our decal options S o. - , fl own by st t . Second, th S, ew uinea, September

S o. - , st ight ighter perational Training roup, rlando, lorida, late

S o. - , th S, fl own by st t . eyland, written-off in a taxiing accident th une

S o. - , th S, ew uinea, lost on delivery fl ight from ort Moresby to oranda on the th ctober

Verdict: It is good to see MPM continuing their Boston/Havoc series with the P-70, one can only hope a DB-7 is on the cards as well one day to complete the set! Highly recommended to all with a little experience with this type of limited-run kit, and our thanks to MPM for the review sample.

Reference● Douglas Havoc & Boston: The DB-7/A-20 Series by S. Thompson (The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN: 1-86126-670-7)Thompson (The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN: 1-86126-670-7)

McDonnell F-101B VoodooScale nd evell, ermany Materials IM it o. Availability evell mb Branch

Importer and evell stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £12.99 eissue with new decals of kit fi rst released in

1992 grey-coloured and r clear plastic

components Two decal options S os. and ,

st AT B, South arolina A , Mosul, Iraq,

Verdict: This is an excellent kit, about the only thing to watch for is fi tting the cockpit tub up from under the nose, as its alignment is a little sloppy. Highly recommended to all post-war USAF modellers, and our thanks to Revell GmbH [UK Branch] for the review sample.

Reference● F-101 Voodoo by B. Kinzey, Detail in Scale Vol.21 (Squadron/Signal ISBN: 978-0-8306-8131-0)

Lockheed F-4/F-4A LightningScale S Models, ech

epublic Materials IM it o. Availability annants Importer and MPM stockists worldwide / Price

uide . evised tooling grey-coloured and three clear plastic

components ive decal options - A- - , rd hoto roup, aghouat, Algeria, April - - , o. , AA , oomalie reek, Australia, - - , th S, ort Moresby, - , th ,

Barrackpur, India, - A, st Sqn, II , rench A , omugliano d Arco, Italy,

Verdict: RS are certainly offering every version of the Lightning, and this one has some superb decal options so it may be a case of how many you have to build, not if you built one! Highly recommended to all experienced modellers, and our thanks to RS Models for the review sample.

Reference● Lockheed P-38 Lightning by M. O’Leary, Production Line to Frontline No.3 (Osprey Publishing Ltd 1999 ISBN: 1-85532-749-X)

Bell P-400 AiracobraScale M M, ech epublic Materials IM, it o. Availability annants Importer and MPM stockists worldwide / Price

uide . evised tooling grey-coloured and fi ve clear plastic

components Six decal options ells Bells , th S, th

, uadalcanal, autumn ellow , th , ew uinea, hite , th

IA , SS , B , averton, Australia, hite , th S, th , Milne Bay,

ew uinea, anuary Air-A- utie , th S, th , ew uinea, une

Verdict: Although there are other P-39s out there in 1:72, this one is really nicely moulded, with some excellent detail so for a quality P-39 in this scale, this just has to be worth building! Our thanks to RS Models for the review sample.

Reference● Bell P-39 Airacobra by B. Kinzey, Detail & Scale Vol.53 (Squadron/Signal Publications 1999 ISBN: 1-888974-16-8)(Squadron/Signal Publications 1999 ISBN: 1-888974-16-8)

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Consolidated PBY-5A ‘Black Cat’Scale 1:72 / Academy, Korea / Materials: IM / Kit No.: 12487 / Availability: Pocketbond Ltd (UK Importer) and Academy stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £15.99 eissue of kit fi rst released in black-coloured and clear plastic

components ne decal options hite , which is not

identifi ed in any other manner in the instructions

Verdict: Although the kit is now nearly 20 years old it is still the best in town in 1:72. It represents great value for money and with a number of updates out there already (e.g. Quickboost engines, props and cowls, SAC undercarriage & Eduard p/e) it is well worth adding to your collection. It’s certainly why I bought it!

Reference● PBY Catalina by W. Scarborough, Walk Around No.5 (Squadron/Signal Publications 1995 ISBN: 0-89747-357-4)

Messerschmitt Bf 109B-2Scale AM , ech epublic Materials: IM, PE / Kit No.: AMLA72 029 / Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and ALM stockists worldwide /

rice uide . eissue, with new photo-etched and decals, of

Avis kit grey-coloured and clear plastic and photo-

etched components two complete kits Two decal options Black , fl own by ff . M.

Schmid, II. , alberstad airfi eld at terbog, une ellow AS , lug euglehrschule

der uftwaffe, Bradenburg-Briest airfi eld, late

Verdict: OK, so the Avis kit is not that good, but you can cross-kit it with the Tamiya E-3 to make a very nice early-series machine (Libor shows you how in the recent Bf 109 title from Valiant Wings) so it is well worth investing in. Hopefully it will not be too expensive when it reaches the UK, as I obtained this one directly from the manufacturer online. I have a few Tamiya kits waiting and I have always wanted a good B or C in 1:72, so this still looks like the best way to achieve it.

Reference● The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Early Series (V1 to E-9 including the T-series), Airframe & Miniature No.5 by Richard A. Franks (Valiant Wings Publishing Ltd 2013 ISBN: 978-0-9567198-7-4)

Supermarine Spitfi re Mk IXcScale duard, ech epublic Materials: IM / Kit No.: 4429 / Availability: Creative Models Ltd, Hannants & LSA Models (UK Distributors) and Eduard stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £10.99 evised tooling based on Mk IXc released earlier

this year grey-coloured and two clear plastic components ive decal options M , , fl own by ierre lostermann, o. Sqn, ongues-sur-Mer airfi eld, th uly M , , fl own by tto Smik, o. Sqn, orth eald, late August M ,

, o. Sqn, Italy, summer M , , fl own by erry Billing, o. Sqn, Tangmere,

th une M , , fl own by erry Billing, o. Sqn, rance, st uly

Verdict: With two complete kits in the box this is a neat package, and the decals are superb. The kits build well from the box and there is an etched interior available separately should you feel it is necessary. Our thanks to Eduard for the review sample.

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

DFS 39Scale th Master-X, ech

epublic Materials , , it o. MX Availability Manufacturer worldwide rice uide TBA

eissue of kit fi rst released in resin, photo-etched brass and clear

vacformed plastic components o decals, as the original machine was

unmarked

Verdict: This is an excellent kit with lots of detail. The main parts are well moulded and the etched is good, about the only problem may be cutting and fi tting the clear panels accurately, but there again this is intended for the more experienced modeller. Highly recommended to all Luftwaffe modellers, and our thanks to Master-X for the review sample.

Reference● Cockpit Profi le No.4 - Deutsche Flugzeugcockpits und Instrumentenbretter by P.W. Cohausz (Flugzeug Publikations GmbH)

Lockheed F-5A LightningScale S Models, ech

epublic Materials IM it o. Availability annants

Importer) and MPM stockists worldwide rice uide . evised tooling grey-coloured and three clear plastic

components our decal options - A, th S, th B , andaveswar, India, - A, II based

at Alghere, Sardinia, May - A, th S, lorennes, Belgium, ctober - A, th

S, th B , une

Verdict: Another superb kit of an unusual Lightning variant and one that offers some superb colour schemes. Highly recommended to all experienced modellers, and our thanks to RS Models for the review sample.

Reference● Lockheed P-38 Lightning by M. O’Leary, Production Line to Frontline No.3 (Osprey Publishing Ltd 1999 ISBN: 1-85532-749-X)

Douglas B-18A Bolo ‘At War’Scale Special obby, ech

epublic Materials IM, , it o. SH72228 / Availability: Hannants (UK Importer) and MPM stockists worldwide / Price Guide: £29.95 evised tooling grey-coloured and clear plastic plus

resin and photo-etched components our decal options Black , th B , th BS, lark ield, The hilippines, o. , scola

T cnica de Aviacao, AB Bra ilian A , - Black IA , during autumn manoeuvres in ouisiana o. , th BS, th B , Benedict ield, St. roix, S irgin Islands,

Verdict: The Bolo is a subject I cannot resist and I have waited a long while to obtain a wartime version like this. Overall I think the kit is well moulded and detailed, although the resin and etched parts put it outside the scope of the inexperienced. Don’t forget, SAC already do metal undercarriage (#72052) and Eduard do masks (#CX348), with the latter a must with all the complex glazed panels on this one!

Reference● Douglas B-18 Bolo - The Ultimate Look: From Drawing Board to U-Boat Hunter by W. Wolf (Schiffer Publishing Ltd 2007 ISBN: 1-7643-2581-6)Board to U-Boat Hunter by W. Wolf (Schiffer Publishing Ltd

- www.modelairplaneinternational.com

Board to U-Boat Hunter by W. Wolf (Schiffer Publishing Ltd Board to U-Boat Hunter by W. Wolf (Schiffer Publishing Ltd Board to U-Boat Hunter by W. Wolf (Schiffer Publishing Ltd 2007 ISBN: 1-7643-2581-6)Board to U-Boat Hunter by W. Wolf (Schiffer Publishing Ltd

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QUICK & EASY, CZECH REPUBLIC[www.cmkkits.com] / Available in the UK from: Hannants

1:32 Q32159Heinkel He 111H/P Instrument PanelsDesigned for: Revell kitsMaterial: R, PE [PP]Price Guide: £TBA

1:32 Q32160Heinkel He 111H/P Seats with BeltsDesigned for: Revell kitsMaterial: R, PE [PP]Price Guide: £TBA

1:32 Q32164Heinkel He 111H-2/H-3 ExhaustsDesigned for: Revell kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £TBA

Verdict: These are all cleanly cast and the inclusion of the pre-painted photo-etched really makes things like the instrument panels and seats much more effective. They will greatly enhance their intended kit and we highly recommend them to all except the complete novice. Our thanks to CMK for the review samples.Available from: www.cmkkits.com

PROFIMODELLER, CZECH REPUBLICwww.profi modeller.com Available in the from annants

1:32 32134MiG-15T Target Tug conversionInc: New ventral chin insert with blanked-off gun ports, plus wing turbine and cable fairlead all in resin. The etched parts include the blades for the turbine, a template to position these at 90º to each other, support brackets and a couple of access panels. Decals are included for S/No.623906 of the Target Tug unit at Koscise, Czecho-slovakia, 1966-69 in an overall silver schemeDesigned for: Trumpeter kitMaterial: R, PE, DECPrice Guide: £9.45

Verdict: Occasionally I get taken by a subject and not wanting to do a ‘standard’ MiG-15 from my Trumpeter kit this one just had to be purchased. This is the fi rst Profi modeller product I have seen, hence the review, and I have to say the overall product is good, the instructions concise and well thought out and, as a result, this one is certainly within the grasp of all modellers. Highly recommended to all Warsaw Pact aviation fans and note that Profi modeller do a number of other upgrade parts for the Trumpeter MiG-15 (a few of which I will also be purchasing!)Available from: www.profi modeller.com

CMK, CZECH REPUBLIC[www.cmkkits.com] / Available in the UK from: Hannants

1:72 7235Liberator Bomb BayNote: Includes complete bomb bay area, with roof bulkheads and bomb doors to replace kits parts (no bombs included)Designed for: Hasegawa kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £18.20

1:48 4287Rolls-Royce Merlin Mk 45/46Note: Suitable for the Hurricane Mk I, Seafi re Mks I, II & III and Spitfi re PR Mk IV, F Mk Va/b/c and PR Mk VIDesigned for: Various kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £11.40

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1:48 4288Rolls-Royce Merlin Mk 66Note: Suitable for the Spitfi re Mk VIII, LF Mk IX and T Mk 9Designed for: Various kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £11.40

1:48 4293A6M3/5 Zero Tail Cone SetNote: Allows you to open this area and show the new bulkhead/tailwheel oleo and includes separate (replacement) tail cone halvesDesigned for: Tamiya kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £6.80

1:48 4294WWII RAF HC (High Capacity) Bombs, 4,000lb Mk I ‘Cookies’ (x2)Designed for: Various kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £10.60

1:48 4295WWII RAF MC (Medium Capacity) Bombs, 250lb Mk I (x4)Designed for: Various kitsMaterial: RPrice Guide: £7.70

1:48 4296Jumo 004B engineDesigned for: Various kitsMaterial: R, PEPrice Guide: £10.40

Verdict: These are all lovely sets, beautifully cast with e cellent detail. The release of ordnance is very welcome, although the resin fi n supports on the MC250s will be a trial to release from their casting blocks! Ideal for all except the complete novice, our thanks to CMK for the review samples.Available from: www.cmkkits.com

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

1:144 14412McDD MD-80 Landing GearDesigned for: Minicraft kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £9.70 ($12.95)

1:144 14413Douglas C-47/DC-3 Landing GearDesigned for: Roden kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £8.25 ($10.95)

1:72 72062Lancaster B.I/II Landing GearDesigned for: Airfi x kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £12.70 ($16.95)

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

1:48 48226IAI Kfi r C.2/C.7 Landing GearDesigned for: Kinetic kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £12.70 ($16.95)

1:48 48227Spitfi re Mk IXc Landing GearDesigned for: Eduard kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £8.99 ($11.95)

1:48 48228Grumman OV-10A Bronco Landing GearInc: Improved nose leg and accurate wheelsDesigned for: Testors/Italeri kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £13.50 ($17.95)

1:48 48229Messerschmitt Bf 110G-2/G-4 Landing GearDesigned for: Revell-Monogram kitMaterial: WMPrice Guide: £12.70 ($16.95)

Verdict: All of these sets are offered as direct replacements for the kit undercarriage, but offer more detail and, where appropriate, cor-recting any errors. The whole range is distributed in the UK by LSA Models, and our thanks to Scale Aircraft Conversions for the review samples.Available from: www.scaleaircraftconversions.com

WINGS COCKPIT FIGURES, UKwingscockpitfi gures.com Available in the from Manufacturer and M

LSK04 Seated LSK Pilot for Eindecker (E.II or E.III)Sculpted by Steve WarrilowContains: One fi gure, seated, separate arms, three styles of headPrice Guide: £15.00

LSK 05A and B LSK Albatros pilot & Mechanic SetSculpted by Steve WarrilowContains: Two fi gures, pilot seated with separate head, mechanic separate arms and headPrice Guide: £27.50Note: The pilot (#LSK 05A) is available separately (£15.00), as is the mechanic (#LSK 05B/£13.50)

LSK 05E LSK Albatros pilot (sitting on cockpit side)Sculpted by Steve WarrilowContains: One fi gure, seated with three styles of headPrice Guide: £15.00

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WINGS COCKPIT FIGURES, UK. CONT.,wingscockpitfi gures.com Available in the from Manufacturer and M

Verdict: All of these fi gures are superb, both in sculpting and casting and will add a great deal to any diorama setting in which they are used. This is ust the fi rst series of releases, there will be more to follow, and you can purchase with a credit card via M , or by che ue ban transfer payments by emailing david.allen wingscoc pitfi gures.com.Available from: www.wingscoc pitfi gures.com

LSK 07A Seated LSK pilot for Fokker D.VIISculpted by Steve WarrilowContains: One fi gure, seated with separate left handPrice Guide: £15.00

LSK 07A Seated LSK pilot

LSK 08 LSK Hannover/LVG Pilot & ObserverSculpted by Steve WarrilowContains: Two fi gures, seated with arms and headsPrice Guide: £30.00

LSK 10 LSK pilot in greatcoatSculpted by Steve WarrilowContains: One fi gure, standingPrice Guide: £13.50

RFC 07B ‘The Fighting Fees’, RFC FE.2b Pilot and GunnerSculpted by Stephen WarrilowContains: Two fi gures, pilot seated with separate left hand, gunner standing with separate left arm, right glove and scarf - Note the latter is in an ‘in-fl ight’ pose with coat and scarf pillowingPrice Guide: £30.00

LSK 11 LSK pilot in Heinicke parachute

harnessSculpted by Steve

WarrilowContains: One fi gure,

standingPrice Guide: £13.50

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Eduard, Czech Republic[www.eduard.com] Available in the UK from: Creative Models, Hannants and LSA Models

D72003 MiG-21bis StencilsComplete set of stencils for the airframe, plus all pylons/adaptors and the following ordnance: R-3R, R-13 and R-60Price Guide: £5.60

D48012 Fw 190A StencilsComplete set of stencils for the airframe, including drop tankPrice Guide: £5.60

D48013 Bf 109E StencilsComplete set of stencils for the airframe, including drop tank (excludes propeller)Price Guide: £5.60

Verdict: The MiG sheet is quite amazing, as the quality and sheer number of stencils has to be seen to be believed. The Bf 109 sheet offers two complete sets of stencils, whilst the Fw 190 sheet has both black and red styles. Recommended to all, and our thanks to Eduard M.A. for the review samples.

AlleyCat, UK[www.a2zeemodels.co.uk] Available in the UK from: A2Zee Models

ACD72010 Tucano Display Aircraft 2012/2013• ZF239, RA•F, No.72 (Reserve) Squadron, for the 2013 display season and marked to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the squadron’s operational career in North Africa during WWII (DE/MS/AB)• ZF374, No.72 (Reserve) Squadron, as the spare machine for the 2012 display season (GB)• ZF269, No.72 (Reserve) Squadron, fl own by Jon ‘Bondy’ Bond for the 2012 display season (POR/GW/RB)Colour Guide: DE - Dark Earth, MS - Middle Stone, AB - Azure Blue, GB - Gloss Black, POR - Post Offi ce Red, GW - Gloss White, RB - Roundel BlueNote: The colours are matched to Xtracolor, so we presume these will match the stripes of the third option as they are supplied as decalsPrice Guide: £7.50

Verdict: This is an excellent sheet that is printed by Fantasy Printshop so you can be assured of its quality. The diverse selection of schemes will probably have you building all three, as they will look very good indeed! Recommended to all modern RAF fans, and our thanks to A2Zee Models for the review sample.

Wingnut Wings, NZ[www.wingnutwings.com] Available in the UK from: Hannants

1:32 30010 Fokker D.VII F Fighting Fokkers Part 5• S/No.465/18, fl own by Georg von Hantelmann, Jasta 15, October 1918 (R/B/Lz)• S/No.7716/18, fl own by Bruno Loerzer, Jasta 26 & JG III, November 1918 and by Herman Göring, April 1920 (Bl/W/Lz)• S/No.N/K, fl own by Otto Löffl er, Jasta 2, late 1918 (Bl/W/Lz)• S/No.N/K, ‘Red Z’, Jasta 26, November 1918 (Bl/W/Lz)• S/No. N/K, fl own by Fritz Haack, Jasta 46, late 1918 (Bl/W/Lz)Colour Guide: B - Blue, R - Red, Bl - Black, W - White, Lz - Lozenge, Price Guide: $19.00 (£19.99)

Verdict: This sheet comes with comprehensive instructions including many period B&W images of the aircraft in question. The painting guide is obviously linked to the kit instructions, as the main airframe colours are not listed here, but have code letters shown on the diagrams that must refer to those in the kit instructions (albeit most are described in their accompany narrative, so not that confusing). The decals have perfect colour density and register and are highly recommended to all WWI modellers. Our thanks to Wingnut Wings for the review samples

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Xtradecals, UK[www.hannants.co.uk] Available in the UK from: Hannants

1:48 X48-120 Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Part 2• S/No.167914, MM-163 ‘Ridge Runners’, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, SMC, NAS Miramar, 2011 (DGG/LGG)• S/No.168006, MM-363 ‘Lucky Red Lions’, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, SMC, NAS Miramar, 2011 (DGG/LGG)• S/No.168011, MM-163 ‘Ridge Runners’, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, SMC, NAS Miramar, 2011 (DGG/LGG)• S/No.168022, MM-561 ‘Pale Horse’, MAH 16, 3rd MAW, SMC, NAS Miramar, 2011 (DGG/LGG)Note: Decals include a full set of stencilsColour Guide: DGG - Dark Ghost Grey, LGG - Light Ghost GreyPrice Guide: £10.99

1:48 X48-121 BAe Jet Provost T.5 Part 1• XW325, No.6 FTS. RAF Finningley, 1990 (RB/W/R/LAG)• XW370, No.3 FTS, RAF Leeming, 1972 (W/R/LAG)• XW370, No.3 FTS, RAF Leeming, 1973 (W/R/LAG)• XW370, ‘The Swords’, No.3 FTS, RAF Leeming, 1974 (W/R/LAG)• XW370, No.1 FTS, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, late 1980s (W/R/LAG)• XW322, RAF College Cranwell, 1971 (W/R/LAG)• XW322, RAF College Cranwell, 1984 (W/R/LAG)• XW290, ‘Red Pelicans’, CFS, RAF Little Rissington, 1970 (W/R/LAG)• XW290, ‘Red Pelicans’, CFS, RAF Little Rissington, 1972 (W/R/LAG)• XW290, No.3 FTS, RAF College Cranwell, late 70s, early 80s (W/R/LAG)Colour Guide: RB - Roundel Blue, W - White, R - Red, LAG - Light Aircraft GreyPrice Guide: £8.50

1:48 X48-122 BAe Jet Provost T.5 Part 2• XW375, ‘The Poachers’ display team, RAF College Cranwell, 1971 (W/R/LAG)• XW375, ‘The Poachers’ display team, RAF College Cranwell, 1972 (W/R/LAG)• XW375, ‘The Poachers’ display team, RAF College Cranwell, 1975 (W/R/LAG)• XW320, No.1 FTS, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 1985 (W/R/LAG)• XW295, No.1 FTS, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 1985 (W/R/LAG)• XW306, No.6 FTS, RAF Finningley, 1977 (W/R/LAG)• XW310, ‘The Linton Blades’ No.1 FTS, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 1973 (W/R/LAG)Colour Guide: W - White, R - Red, LAG - Light Aircraft GreyPrice Guide: £8.50

1:32 X32-050 Tornado GR.4• Panavia Tornado GR.4, ZA398, 100th Anniversary of No.2 Sqn, RAF Marham (MSG/DSG)• Panavia Tornado GR.4, ZA614, ‘Group Capt Don Finlay’, No.41 Sqn, Squadron CO during Battle of Britain and medal winner in 110 Metre Hurdles at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics, RAF Coningsby, July 2012 (MSG/DSG)Colour Guide: MSG - Medium Sea Grey, DSG - Dark Sea GreyPrice Guide: £9.99

Verdict: These are all excellent sheets, beautifully printed by Microscale and all come with full colour instructions, those for the V-22 including photos of the real aircraft. Highly recommended to all, and our thanks to Hannants for the review samples.

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Samples for reviewBooks Samples for reviewPlease send all items for review to the following address:Model Airplane International, Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, United Kingdom.Companies in the European Union should also add our VAT number, which is GB 789 7020 84

German Air Projects 1935-1945 Vol.4by M. Rys / MMP / ISBN: 978-83-89450-31-9 / Price Guide: £13.99 / 112-page, A5, laminated card cover / English

This latest volume deals with attack, multi-purpose and other aircraft types, with each manufacturer covered in alphabetic order, then each type within each section. The narrative includes as much data as exists on each project, plus a number of them have side profi les or other types of line drawings. The title is concluded with 48 pages of 3D colour artwork depicting various machines ‘in service’.

VERDICT : THIS IS ANOTHER VERY USEFUL REFERENCE SOURCE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN ‘LUFTWAFFE 46’ SUBJECTS AND A MUST IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ANY OF THE PREVIOUS THREE VOLUMES. OUR THANKS TO MMP BOOKS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: MMP Bookswww.mmpbooks.biz

The Other Side of Airfix: Sixty Years of Toys, Games & Craftsby A. Ward/ Pen & Sword Books / ISBN: 978-1-848848-511 / Price Guide: £19.99/$34.95 / 192-page, A4, hardback with separate dust jacket / English

Most of us will have, or will have read, Arthur Ward’s excellent previous titles on the history of Airfi x, well now he has completed his coverage by looking at the various games and craft items that Airfi x produced from the s through to the s. The title is well written and nicely illustrated with lots of photos and the coverage is in chronological order. There are lots of people who were involved with Airfi x from the beginning and throughout its career who have contributed their memories and comments to the narrative, so this is not a stale account of what happened by a third-party - again making it very readable.

VERDICT : AN EXCELLENT TITLE AND A MUST FOR ALL AIRFIX FANS, OR FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE. OUR

THANKS TO PEN & SWORD BOOKS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: Pen & Sword Bookswww.pen-and-sword.co.uk

www.mmpbooks.biz

Dive-Bomber and Ground-Attack Units of the Luftwaffe 1939-45 Vol.2by H. L. de Zeng IV & D.G. Stankey / Ian Allan Publishing / ISBN: 978-1-906537-098 / Price Guide: £55.00/$84.95 / 192-page, A4, hardback with separate dust jacket / English

As the title states, this book offers details on all the various Luftwaffe units involved in dive-bombing or ground-attack during WWII. The narrative is arranged by unit number, so starts with S . and works through to S . , before moving on to the night-attack units

S r. to S r. and concluding with a few individual units. Within each unit’s listing there are details on formation and all operations in which the unit took part, plus operating bases and commanding offi cers. The whole lot is illustrated with a large number of period images, in both black and white and colour plus some modern colour side profi les. The title is completed with a useful section covering the various bombs and cluster bomb units carried by Luftwaffe aircraft

VERDICT : A GOOD TITLE THAT IS MORE GEARED TO AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS BUT ONE WHICH HAS MUCH TO OFFER THE MODELLER. THE MASS OF IMAGES AND OTHER DETAIL INFORMATION IN IT MAKE IT WORTH CONSIDERING FOR YOUR LIBRARY EVEN IF THE PRICE TAG IS A BIT OF A SHOCK! RECOMMENDED, AND OUR THANKS TO IAN ALLAN PUBLISHING FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: Ian Allan Publishingwww.ianallanpublishing.com

OFFER THE MODELLER. THE MASS OF IMAGES AND OTHER DETAIL INFORMATION IN IT MAKE IT WORTH

Lockheed P-38J-L Lightningby R. Peczkowski / MMP / ISBN: 978-83-61421-69-6 / Price Guide: £19.99 / 128-page, A4, hardback with bonded cover / English

This title gives a detail description of the J through M versions of the - , with a combination of period images, diagrams and side profi les.

The narrative looks at each main production version , , then the various production blocks within each type and tells you how they differ from one another. The side profi les are used to highlight the various changes and these combine with plans and lots of four-view colour profi les. All the night-fi ghter, pathfi nder and photo-reconnaissance versions are also covered. The bulk of the cover from page onwards then takes the form of walk-around images of preserved versions as well as detail period images. This section also uses some photos and diagrams from the fl ight manual. Also included as a separate A -si e sheet is a set of scale plans covering the - and M in .

VERDICT :THIS IS A USEFUL REFERENCE SOURCE, BEING A GREATLY EXPANDED REVISION OF THEIR TITLE FROM 2003. IT IS IDEAL FOR ANY MODELLER INTERESTED IN THE P-38 AND IS THUS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. OUR THANKS TO MMP BOOKS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to/Worldwide Distribution: MMP Bookswww.mmpbooks.bizwww.mmpbooks.biz

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Fighters Under Construction in World War Two

by G.M. Simons / Pen & Sword Books / ISBN: 978-1-781590-34-8 / Price Guide: £14.99/$29.95 / 128-page, A4, laminated card cover / English

This title offers an excellent section of wartime images of various British fi ghters and other types being built. Type covered include the Spitfi re, Seafi re, urricane, Typhoon, Tempest, - , Martinet, Beaufi ghter, Mosquito, Master, alrus and ornet. n top of this there are sections on production of the olls- oyce Merlin, apier Sabre, metal propeller blades and ispano mm cannon plus how wiring harnesses were made and how complex shapes in metal were achieved. Most of the images look like they are from wartime publications like Aircraft roduction, so they are a little soft and grainy, as they have been taken from print, not negatives, but they still offer a superb insight into the many types covered and offer a lot of useful information to the modeller.

VERDICT : AN EXCELLENT TITLE FOR THE MODELLER. OUR THANKS TO PEN & SWORD BOOKS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to orldwide istribution en Sword Bookswww.pen-and-sword.co.uk

The Air Staff and AEWby C. Gibson / Blue Envoy Press / ISBN: 978-0-9561951-3-5 / Price Guide: £9.95 / 48-page, A4, card covers / English

Blue nvoy continues their coverage of post-war British aviation pro ects with this study of various A pro ects. As always the detailed narrative looks at each pro ect and includes what images, drawings and diagrams that still exist. A number of them are then brought to life by the excellent colour artwork of Adrian Mann.

VERDICT : THIS IS A SUPERB TITLE, WELL WRITTEN AND BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED IT IS CERTAINLY ONE THAT MAY HAVE A FEW MODELLERS CONSIDERING ADDING SOME VERY UNUSUAL AEW MODELS TO THEIR COLLECTIONS! OUR THANKS TO BLUE ENVOY PRESS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to orldwide istribution Blue nvoy ressblue.envoy.services googlemail.com

Wings of the Black Cross 10by M. Proulx / Eagle Editions / ISBN: 978-0-79794035-9-0 / Price Guide: £TBA / 36-page, American-A4, card covers / English

This is the latest addition to this ever popular series of books looking at photographs of uftwaffe aircraft. In this edition the types covered comprise the Bf , w , Bf , Me ,

e , e , w , Ar , Ar and Ar , u , Me , w

, e , u , u , u and u

, plus there is a page with some captured machines in

A markings including Bf

AX , Bf and

Me from fl own

crashed in Sicily by an American pilot. The title concludes with colour side profi les by Tom Tullis depicting a number of the sub ects seen in the photos.

VERDICT : A USEFUL TITLE, PRODUCED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND ONE WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL LUFTWAFFE MODELLERS. OUR THANKS TO EAGLE EDITIONS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to orldwide istribution agle ditionswww.eagle-editions.com

Messerschmitt Bf 109Fby R. Michuleci / MMP / ISBN: 978-86-61421-75-7 / Price Guide: £15.99 / 128-page, A4, laminated card cover / English

This is the latest addition to the ellow Series from MM and is offered in their usual A format. As usual, the title combines historical text with period photos and colour profi les plus walkaround images of preserved examples and diagrams from the type s manual. ach sub-variant is dealt with including a good number of period photos and this time you get some art of the various engine cowl types plus some nice colour art of the cockpit interior for the - B.

old-out scale plans in of the - are included, with a large colour side profi le of ietrich rabak s - on the reverse. There are other scale views throughout the title. The narrative is followed by a good number of colour side profi les and a selection of walkaround images, mainly showing the example preserved in anada, but also using some period images as well.

VERDICT : ANOTHER VERY USEFUL SOURCE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE TYPE THAT IS JUST RIGHT FOR THE MODELLER DUE TO THE VOLUME OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION IT OFFERS. OUR THANKS TO MMP BOOKS FOR THE REVIEW SAMPLE.

Thanks to orldwide istribution MM Bookswww.mmpbooks.bi

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Model and air shows for 2013EVENTS DIARY

July 27thDownEastCon 2013 at the Garber UMC Ministry Center, 4201 Country Club Road, Trent Wood, NC 28562, USA. For more details contact John Ratzenberger, Email: [email protected], Tel: +252 480 0752

July 28thMidland Model Expo at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre & Golf Course, Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6ER. For more details visit: http://midlandexpo.blogspot.co.uk/

August 11thIPMS Avon Annual Show at the Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3BJ - NOTE NEW VENUE.

August 14th to 17th2013 IPMS/USA National Convention - The Thin-Air Nationals at J.Q. Hammons Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO 80538, USA. For more information contact Chuck Holte, Email: [email protected], Tel: +719 590 6270

August 17th & 18th27th Plastic Model Show and Contest at Centro Vasco, Moreno 3440, Ciudad de Mar del Plata, Argentina. For more details visit www.ipms-mardelplata.com.ar

September 1stEast Riding of Yorkshire Model Show at Driffi eld Showground, Kellythorpe, Driffi eld, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DN. For more details contact Kevin Dolman, Email: [email protected].

September 1stAero Space & Vehicle Club Scale Model Show & Competition at The Leisure Centre, Church Road, Wombourne, South Staffordshire, WV5 9EZ. For more details Email: [email protected]

September 7thWest Cornwall Model Show at St. Johns Hall, Alverton Street, Penzance, TR18 2QR. For more information visit www.freewebs.com/cornishscalemodellers.co.uk

September 8thModel Spectacular 2103 at Sutton Coldfi eld Town Hall, Sutton Coldfi eld, B73 6AB. For more information Email: [email protected]

September 21stIPMS Farnborough Modelfest 2013 at Kings International College, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2PQ. For more information visit www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk

September 22ndIPMS Fenland & Spalding Model Club Wings & Things at Spalding Girls High School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ. For more information visit www.ipmsfenlandandspalding.moonfruit.com

September 28th & 29eDay at Shopping Centre Galerie Butovice, Prague, Czech Republic. For more information visit eee.eday.cz.

September 29thBrampton Scale Model Club and IPMS Brampton St Ives Model Show at Burgess Civic Hall, Westwood Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6WU. For more information visit www.bramptonscalemodelclub.fsnet.co.uk

October 5thNorth Surrey Military Modellers Society, North Surrey Show 2013 at Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DP.

October 5th 2013Abingdon Show (provisional), for more information visit abingdon-ipms.blogspot.co.uk

October 12th & 13thIrish National Model Show (IPMS Ireland Nationals) at the Pearse Hotel, Pearse Street, Dublin 2. For more details contact Philip Jones, Email: [email protected] or visit www.ipmsireland.com/Events.html

October 12th & 13thEuro Modell 2013 at the Fair Ground of Messe Ried, Austria. For more details contact Gottfried Schachinger, Modellbaufreunde Ried im Innkreis, or visit www.euro-modell.com

October 13th 2013Lincoln & Newark Model Clubs Expo 2013 at Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TS. For more information visit www.lincolnmodelclub.co.uk

October 19thIPMS Glasgow Model Fest (Provisional), venue to be confi rmed as change expected.

July 20th‘Get ‘er Done!’ at the First United Methodist Church, 3101 Colusa Highway, Yuba City, CA 95993, USA. For more details contact Bill Terbush, Email: [email protected], Tel: +530 674 8194.

October 20thMerseyside Scale Model Club Model Show, venue etc. to be confi rmed.

October 20thLetchworth Scale Modelling Club Showcase 2013 at Broadway Hotel, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 3NZ.

October 26thFeet Air Arm Museum Autumn Model Show at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, BA22 8HT. For more details visit www.fl eetairarm.com, or call 01935 840565

November 9th & 10thScale ModelWorld 2013 - IPMS 50th Anniversary Show at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 4JH. For more details contact Richard Kent, email: [email protected] or visit www.smwshow.com

November 24thAircraft Enthusiasts’ Fair and Model Show at the Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8DY. For more details visit www.armyfl ying.com

December 1stHamex 5 at Hanslope Village Hall, Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, MK19 7NZ. For more information visit www.little-cars.com

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Academy Plastic Model Co., Ltd., 273-64 Suyu 2-Dong, Kangbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea.Tel: 82-2-908-7000Fax: 82-2-997-3003 Email: [email protected]

AFV Club, Hobby Fan Trading Co., Ltd, No.13 Lane 136, Sec. 3, Chung King N. Road, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.Tel: (02) 259 21750Fax: (02) 2594 1488

Airfi , Hornby Hobbies LtdWestwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent. CT9 4JXTel: +44 (0)1843 233500Fax: +44 (0)1843 233513www.airfi x.com

AlleyCat**See A2Zee Models**

AML, Ke Studánce 1048, 735 14, Orlová-Lutyne, Czech Republic

AZ ModelMendelova 542, 149 00 Praha 4 - Háje, Czech Republic.Tel/Fax: +420 272 940 948Email: [email protected]

A2Zee Models48 Ambrose Rise, Dedridge,Livingstone, West Lothian, EH54 6JTTel: +44 (0)1506 461 790Email: [email protected]

Blue Envoy Press3 Ballston Close, Fatfi eld,Washington, Tyne and Wear,NE38 8LTEmail: [email protected]

CMKMezilesi 718, 193 00 Praha 9,Czech Republic.Tel: +420 2 8192 3909Fax: +420 2 8192 3910Email:[email protected]

Creative Models LtdUnit 6/10, Honeysome Road Industrial Estate, Honeysome Road,Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.PE16 6TGTel: +44 (0)1354 760022Fax: +44 (0)1354 760037Email: [email protected]

Eagle Editions Ltd.P.O. Box 580, Hamilton,MT 59840, USATel: 406 363 5415Fax: 406 375 9270Email: [email protected]

Eduard M.A., 170 Obrnice, Obrnice, 435 21, Czech Republic.Tel: 420 35 6 11 81 86Fax: 420 35 6 11 81 71Email: [email protected]

HannantsHarbour Road, Oulton Broad,Lowestoft, Suffolk. NR32 3LZTel: 01502 517444Fax: 01502 500521www.hannants.co.uk

HobbyBoss www.hobbyboss.comUK Importer: Creative Models Ltd

The Hobby Company LimitedGarforth Place, Knowlhill,Milton Keynes. MK5 8PHTel: 01908 605 686 Fax: 01908 605 666Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Lela Presse S.A.R.L.29, rue Paul Bert, 62230 Outreau,France.Tel: 03 21 33 88 96Fax: 03 21 32 00 39Email: [email protected].

Lifelike Decals2-8-7-202 Kameari, Katsushika, Tokoyo 125-0061, Japan.Fax: +81 3 5680 6733Email: [email protected]://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~lifelike/

Linden Hill DecalsP.O. Box 543, Crugers,NY 10521, USA.Tel: (914) 734 9616Fax: (914) 734 9617Email: [email protected]

LSA Models151 Sackville Road, Hove,East Sussex. BN3 3HDTel/Fax: 01273 705420Email: [email protected]

Master-XKonvova 174, 130 00 Praha 3, Czech Republic.Email: [email protected]

MPM/CMKMezilesi 718, Prague 9 193 00,Czech Republic.www.cmkkits.com

Mushroom Model Publications3 Gloucester Close, Petersfi eld,Hants. GU32 3AXTel: +44 (1)1730 265014Email: [email protected]

Pen & Sword Books Ltd47 Church Street, Barnsley,South Yorkshire. S70 2ASTel: 01226 734555Fax: 01226 734438Email: [email protected]

Pocketbond Ltd. PO Box 80, Welwyn, Herts. AL6 ONDTel: 01707 391509Fax: 01707 327466

Profi modellerwww.profi modeller.com

Quick & Easy**See CMK**

Revell GmbH & Co., KG [UK Branch]Orchard Mews, 18C High Street,Tring, Hertfordshire. HP23 5AHTel: 01442 890285Fax: 01442 827919Email: [email protected]

Revell GmbH & Co., KGAbteilung X, Henschelstr 20-30, D-32257 Bünde, Germany.www.revell.eu

RS ModelsU Iomu 7, 795 01 Rymarov,Czech Republic.Tel/Fax: +420 (0) 647 211 636Email: [email protected]

Scale Aircraft Conversions3795 Shady Hill Drive, Dallas,TX 75229, USA. Tel: (214) 477 7163Email: [email protected]

Special Hobby**See MPM**

Wingnut Wings LtdPO Box 15-319, Miramar,Wellington 6022, New Zealand.www.wingnutwings.com

Wings Cockpit FiguresBay House, Mile Path, Woking,Surrey. GU22 0JXTel: 01483 351477 or 07887 943175 (mobile)www.wingscockpitfi gures.com

Xtradecal**See Hannants**

Zoukei-Mura Inc.JapanTel: 0771 62 4003Fax: 0771 68 1030Email: [email protected] (Japanese only)www.zoukeimura.co.jp

Zvezda Co.Promyshlennaya str., 2,Lobnya, Moscow Region,141730, Russia.

Contact details for companies featured in MAI this month...CONTACTS

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NEWSLINEThe below lists UK kit releases since our last edition.Manufacturer Scale Item # Type Decription Price NoteAirfi x 1:72 03043 IM Westland Sea King HAR.3/Mk 41 £10.99 REAirfi x 1:48 50031 IM RAF Red Arrows Hawk set (inc paints, brushes & cement) £19.99 REAeroplast 1:48 90035 IM Mil Mi-2 ‘Navy version’ £29.99 NTAeroplast 1:48 90036 IM Mil Mi-2 ‘Transport version’ £29.99 NTAeroplast 1:48 90037 IM Mil Mi-2 ‘Attack version’ £29.99 NTAeroplast 1:48 90038 IM Mil Mi-2 ‘Army version’ £29.99 NTAeroplast 1:48 90039 IM Mil Mi-2 ‘50 years’ £29.99 NTAML 1:72 7229 IM/PE Messerschmitt Bf 109B-2 ‘Double Kit’ (ex-Avis) £16.30 RTBrengun 1:72 72006 IM/PE Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib Car door ‘Early production’ £13.99 RTBrengun 1:72 72007 IM/PE Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib Car door ‘Early-Mid/Mid’ £13.99 RTCzech Master Resin 1:72 72-236 R/PE/VF Supermarine Spitfi re Prototypes - F.21 & F.23 £29.99 NTCzech Master Resin 1:72 72-237 R/PE/VF De Havilland Vampire F.2 ‘Elephant ears’ £35.99 RTCzech Master Resin 1:72 G7243 IM/VF Schleicher ASK 13 £19.99 NTEduard 1:72 2114 IM/PE Fokker Dr.I Triplane ‘Stripdown’ (Limited Edition) £27.80 REEduard 1:48 1177 IM/R/PE Striking Eagles (updated ex-Academy - Limited Edition) £61.30 REEduard 1:48 84166 IM Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 ‘Weekend Edition’ £13.99 REEduard 1:48 R008 IM/R/PE Supermarine Spitfi re Mk IX ‘Royal Class’ £69.99 REItaleri 1:72 074 IM Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse £11.25 REItaleri 1:72 1345 IM Macchi C.202/C.205 ‘Double Set’ £14.99 REItaleri 1:48 2727 IM Supermarine Spitfi re Mk Vc £24.99 REItaleri 1:48 2728 IM Republic P-47D Thunderbolt £25.50 REItaleri 1:48 2732 IM Westland Wessex HAS.3 £29.99 RTMark I Models 1:144 14408 IM MiG-19P Farmer B (Czechoslovakia) £8.80 NTMark I Models 1:144 14409 IM MiG-19P Farmer B (USSR, Cuba, Bulgaria & Romania) £8.80 NTMark I Models 1:144 14410 IM MiG-17PFPFU (USSR, Czech, Hungary & Egypt) £10.50 NTMark I Models 1:144 14412 IM Aero L-39C/ZO ‘In USAF, USN & USMC Colours’ £10.50 NTPegasus 1:72 2018 IM/WM Arsenal VG-33 £11.99 RERevell 1:144 04858 IM Sikorsky CH-53G £6.50 RERevell 1:144 04928 IM North-American P-51B Mustang £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04929 IM Republic P-47D Thunderbolt £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04930 IM Vought F4U-1 Corsair £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04931 IM Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04932 IM Curtiss P-40E Warhawk £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04933 IM Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04934 IM Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless £1.99 RERevell 1:144 04935 IM Bell P-39Q Airacobra £1.99 RERevell 1:48 04857 IM Messerschmitt Bf 110G-4 Nightfi ghter £17.99 RERS Models 1:72 92122 IM Curtiss BCF-2 £15.80 NTRS Models 1:72 92146 IM Curtiss F-11C-2 Hawk £15.80 NTRS Models 1:72 92147 IM Reggiane Re.2005 £15.80 RTSpecial Hobby 1:72 72267 IM/R/PE Heinkel He 100D ‘Soviet and Japanese Test Plane’ £14.50 RTSpecial Hobby 1:72 72265 IM/R/PE Douglas B-18 Bolo ‘WWII Service’ £29.99 RESpecial Hobby 1:72 72263 IM/R/PE Messerschmitt Me 163C ‘What-If-War’ £14.50 NTSpecial Hobby 1:72 72258 IM/R/PE Messerschmitt Me 163C ‘Bubble Canopy Version’ £14.50 NTSpecial Hobby 1:72 72259 IM/R/PE Supermarine Seafi re FR Mk 47 ‘Korean War’ £18.60 RTSupermodel 1:72 10009 IM Fiat CR.32 £7.50 RESupermodel 1:48 10502 IM Henschel Hs 129 and Kfz.305 3 Ton Truck £24.99 RETrumpeter 1:48 02868 IM/PE Douglas A-3D-2 Skywarrior £64.99 NTTrumpeter 1:32 02249 IM/PE Grumman A-6A Intruder £149.99 NT

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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

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Manufacturer Scale Item # Type Decription NoteAcademy 1:32 12106 IM G.D./L-M F-16CG [Block 40] Fighting Falcom RTAirfi x 1:72 01020 IM Focke Wulf Fw 190A-8 NTAirfi x 1:72 03003 IM Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk 1 NTAirfi x 1:72 08001 IM Avro Lancaster B Mk II RTAirfi x 1:24 14003 IM North American Mustang Mk IVA (P-51K) REAirfi x 1:24 16001 IM Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5/A-6 REArt Model 1:72 7213 IM Sukhoi Su-25UTG RTEduard 1:48 TBA IM I-16 Type 24 ‘Weekend Edition’ RE Great Wall Hobby 1:48 TBA IM MiG-29 (9-13) Fulcrum C RTGreat Wall Hobby 1:48 TBA IM TBD Devastator on fl oats RTHasegawa N/A 60502 IM J-15 Chinese Navy ‘Egg Plane’ NTHasegawa 1:72 02033 IM RAF Thunderbolt Mk II ‘Combo’ RE Hasegawa 1:72 02035 IM Convair F-102A & F-106A ‘Tiger Squadron Combo’ RE Hasegawa 1:72 02036 IM Grumman F9F-8 Cougar Combo RE Hasegawa 1:72 02042 IM J-15 ‘Chinese Navy’ RT Hasegawa 1:72 02043 IM Bell AH-1S Cobra ‘2011/2012 Kisarazu Special’ RE Hasegawa 1:72 02044 IM Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress ‘Knock-Out Dropper’ RE Hasegawa 1:72 02045 IM Kawanishi E7K1 ‘Battleship Kirishima with catapult’ REHasegawa 1:72 02046 IM Mitsubishi F-1 ‘Sea Camoufl age Combo’ RE Hasegawa 1:72 02047 IM McDD CF-18A Hornet ‘Canada Special Markings 2012’ REHasegawa 1:72 02048 IM Panavia Tornado IDS ‘Italian AF Tornado 25th Anniv.’ REHasegawa 1:72 02050 IM Mitsubishi Ki-100-II ‘28th Flight Regiment’ REHasegawa 1:72 E41 IM MV-22B Osprey NT 3rd QtrHasegawa 1:48 07326 IM F/A-18C Hornet ‘VFA-192’ REHasegawa 1:48 07327 IM TA-4F Skyhawk ‘FAC’ REHasegawa 1:48 07328 IM B5N1 Type 97 Kate ‘12th FG’ REHasegawa 1:48 07330 IM Lockheed P-38J/L Lightning ‘Putt Putt Maru’ REHasegawa 1:48 07331 IM Nakajima Ki-44-I Shoki w/contra-rotating propellers RTHasegawa 1:48 07334 IM Supermarine Spitfi re Mk VI ‘No.616 Squadron’ REHasegawa 1:48 07335 IM Nakajima B6N1 ‘601st Flying Group’ REHasegawa 1:48 07338 IM GD F-16C Fighting Falcon ‘Tiger Meet 2012’ REHasegawa 1:48 07339 IM Sikorsky Sea King HAR Mk 5 ‘HMS Ark Royal’ REHasegawa 1:48 07340 IM Lockheed F-104S Starfi ghter ‘Veltro 1’ REHasegawa 1:48 07341 IM Kawasaki T-4 ‘Blue Impulse 2012/2013’ REHobbyBoss 1:48 81716 IM Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 NTHobbyBoss 1:48 80388 IM F4U-4B Corsair RTKitty Hawk Model 1:48 80117 IM JAS 39C Gripen NTRevell 1:144 03989 IM Airbus A350 NTRevell 1:72 04844 IM Lockheed-Martin F-16C ‘Solo Türk’ RERevell 1:48 05725 IM B-25J Mitchell ‘Flying Bulls’ RERevell 1:48 05722 IM F4U-4 Corsair ‘Flying Bulls’ RESpecial Hobby 1:48 48110 IM/R/PE Heinkel He 115 NT 3rd Qtr 2013Special Hobby 1:48 48131 IM/R/PE Fairey Firefl y Mk I ‘Pacifi c Fleet’ RTSpecial Hobby 1:48 48136 IM/R/PE Fairey Firefl y Mk 4/5 ‘Korean War’ NTSpecial Hobby 1:32 32044 IM/R/PE Fiat G.50 Serie II ‘Finnish Service’ NTSpecial Hobby 1:32 32049 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk V NT 3rd Qtr 2013Special Hobby 1:32 32052 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk V ‘Hi-Tech’ NT 3rd Qtr 2013Special Hobby 1:32 32054 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk II NT 3rd Qtr 2013Special Hobby 1:32 32055 IM/R/PE Hawker Tempest Mk VI NT 3rd Qtr 2013Special Hobby 1:32 32056 IM/R/PE Fiat G.50bis ‘Regia Aeronautica’ NTValom 1:144 14403 IM Fokker D.VII ‘Dual Combo’ NTValom 1:144 14404 IM RAF S.E.5a ‘Dual Combo’ NTValom 1:144 14405 IM Neiuport Ni.17 ‘Dual Combo’ NTValom 1:144 14406 IM Albatros D.V ‘Dual Combo’ NTValom 1:72 72073 IM/R/PE Camproni-Campini CC.2 NT 2013Valom 1:72 72074 IM/R/PE MD.450 Barougan NTValom 1:72 72075 IM/R/PE N.A. Fury FJ-1 NT 2013Valom 1:72 72076 IM/R/PE Yak-7UTI RTValom 1:72 72080 IM/R/PE MD.450 (PAF) REValom 1:72 72079 IM/R/PE Yakovlev Yak-9 (early series) RTZoukei Mura 1:48 48-01 IM Kyushu J7W1 Shiden NT 07/2013Zoukei Mura 1:48 TBA IM Focke-Wulf Ta 152H-1 NT 08/2013

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Issue 76 November ‘11• 1:32 Revell Hawk T.1A

• 1:48 Mirage Hobby Halberstadt CL.II

• 1:32 Trumpeter A-4E

• 1:144 Minicraft RC-121

• N.A. F-86K by Richard J. Caruana

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Issue 77 December ‘11• Roden 1:32 Airco D.H.2

• A double build of the Revell 1:72 B-17G

• Hawker Hunter Pt.1 by Richard J. Caruana

• HobbyBoss 1:32 Spitfire Mk Vb

• Italeri 1:72 C-27J

• Frrom 1:72 PZL P.24

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Issue 78 January ‘12• Fly 1:48 Roland D.VIa

• Aoshima 1:48 Blue Thunder

• Sword 1:72 Re.2001

• Eduard 1:48 MiG-21MF

• Eduard 1:32 Bf 109E-1 B AlleyCat conversion

• SM.84 by Richard J. Caruana

• Wingnut Wings 1:32 D.H.9A

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Issue 75 October ‘11• Tamiya 1:32 P-51D Mustang

• Azur 1:72 Breguet 693

• Aermacchi MB.326 by Richard J. Caruana

• Trumpeter 1:32 F-100D

• CMR 1:72 Vampire NF.10

• Hippo Model 1:48 Gotha G.V

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Issue 79 February ‘12• Airfix 1:72 Harrier GR.7A/GR.9A

• HobbyBoss 1:48 TA-7C

• Oil wash Techniques Guide

• Hasegawa 1:32 J2M3 Raiden

• Italeri 1:48 Hurricane Mk I

• A-6 Intruder & EA-6 Prowler artwork

• Special Hobby 1:72 CA-12 Boomerang

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Issue 80 March ‘12• Fading colours with oil paint

• Trumpeter 1:32 P-51B Mustang

• Eduard 1:72 Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat

• Spitfire F Mk 22-24 by Richard J. Caruana

• Italeri/Kinetic 1:48 F-84F

• HobbyBoss 1:72 Kamov Ka-29

• Trumpeter 1:32 Bf 109G-6

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Issue 81 April ‘12• HobbyBoss 1:48 Yak-38

• The Platz 1:72 Global Hawk

• TechGuide#3 - soft-edged demarcation

• HobbyBoss 1:48 F3H-2 Demon

• Revell 1:72 Ju 88A-4

• Tamiya 1:32 A6M Zero to A6M2-N Rufe conversion

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Issue 82 May ‘12• The basics of figure painting

• Airfix 1:72 Valiant in anti-flash white

• Quick update of the Hasegawa 1:48 J 35Ö

• Tornado IDS by Richard J. Caruana

• The HobbyBoss 1:32 F-84E

• Italeri 1:48 Kiowa

• Sword 1:72 Spitfire Mk IX

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Issue 83 June ‘12• How to paint cockpit interiors

• 1:48 Great Wall Hobby P-61A

• Roden 1:32 Ni.24bis

• Hawker Hart by Richard J. Caruana

• 1:72 Fly Whitley GR Mk VII

• Trumpeter 1:48 Me 509

• Special Hobby 1:72 Sea Balliol

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Issue 84 July ‘12• RS Models 1:72 Ki-61-I Kai

• Cyber-Hobby 1:200 YB-49

• Airfix 1:48 Lynx AH.7

• Tarangus 1:48 Lansen

• AML and Special Hobby 1:72 Ki-43s

• RAF Hunters Pt.2 by Richard J. Caruana

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Issue 85 August ‘12• Brengun 1:72 Bachem Ba 349A Natter

• Tech Guide #6 Eradicating canopy seams

• Airfix 1:72 Spitfire PR.XIX

• Trumpeter 1:48 Su-15 updated

• Hasegawa 1:72 Su-33

• F-102 Delta Dagger by Richard J. Caruana

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Issue 86 September ‘12• Trumpeter 1:48 Spiteful F Mk 14

• Eduard 1:72 Hellcat Mk II - PR Mk II conversion

• Paint chipping and fabric effects

• HobbyBoss1:48 F4U-4

• Azur 1:72 SNCASO Vautour

• Desert Bf 109s - JG27 by Richard J. Caruana

• Wingnut Wings 1:32 Pfalz D.XII

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Issue 87 October ‘12• Admiral 1:72 F6U Pirate

• AZ Model 1:72 MiG-17F

• Revell 1:32 Heinkel He 219

• Painting radial and inline engines

• HobbyBoss 1:48 F7U

• Cyber-Hobby 1:72 Sea Vixen

• Sword 1:72 Sea Gladiator

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Issue 88 November ‘12• Roden 1:144 Douglas C-124A

• Airfix 1:48 Spitfire F.22 in RSAAF markings

• CMR 1:72 Bristol Sycamore

• HobbyBoss 1:48 F7U Pt.2

• Trumpeter 1:32 F-117A

• A-26 Invader artwork

• Eduard 1:48 Bf 109E

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Issue 89 December ‘12• HobbyBoss 1:72 Sea Hawk FGA.6

• CMR 1:72 Scimitar F Mk 1

• How to remove carrier film from decals

• Tamiya 1:72 P-47D with Big ED and Quickboost accessories

• Kitty Hawk Models 1:48 F-35B

• French T-6s in Africa artwork

• Revell 1:72 Halifax» and more...

Issue 90 January ‘13• Skunkworks 1:48 Reaper

• Ibex 1:48 T-6 Texan II

• Wingnut Wings 1:32 Roland D.VIa

• Pre-shading Tech Guide

• Trumpeter 1:32 Ju 87B

• Airfix 1:48 Sea Vixen review

• Airfix 1:72 A6M Zero» and more...

Issue 91 February ‘13• R.V. Aircraft 1:72 MiG-23ML

• Trumpeter 1:72 J-11

• Trumpeter1:48 J-8B

• Hasegawa 1:72 F-15E

• Airfix 1:72 Spitfire F.22 to F.24 conversion

• Italeri 1:48 Ju 87D

• Nieuport No.28 artwork» and more...

Issue 92 March ‘13• The Academy 1:48 T-50

• Special Hobby 1:72 Seafire F.45

• Roden 1:48 T-28D

• Italeri 1:72 Sunderland Mk I

• HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14A Tomcat

• Fiat BR.20 Artwork

• Revell-Monogram 1:48 Me 410» and more...

Issue 93 April ‘13• Kwik Build of the ICM 1:72 Po-2

• Eduard 1:48 Spitfire Preview

• Humbrol Clear varnish bench test

• Trumpeter 1:48 MiG-23M

• Swiss Bf 109s artwork

• Revell 1:32 Lynx» and more...

Issue 94 May ‘13• Eduard 1:72 Bf 110G-2 Kwik Build

• CMR 1:72 Hunting-Percival Provost T Mk 1 Kwik Build

• Kitty Hawk Models 1:48 Jaguar

• Wingnut Wings 1:32 E.III

• Short Stirling artwork

• 1:48 Trumpeter F-100F updated» and more...

Issue 95 June ‘13• CMR 1:72nd Venom NF Mk 2/2A

• Sea Venom F(AW) Mk 21/22/53

• Gallery Models 1:48 H-34 Choctaw

• Airfix 1:48 Spitfire PR Mk XIX

• Wingnut Wings 1:32 F.E.2b

• Special Hobby 1:72 P-35A

• Supermarine Walrus artwork» and more...

Issue 96 July ‘13• Airfix 1:72 A-4P

• Planet Models 1:72 Martin-Baker MB.2

• Trumpeter 1:48 MiG-21F-13

• Trumpeter 1:32 A-4F into an A-4H

• Academy 1:48 F-4B

• 1:32 P-61 from HobbyBoss

• Operation Husky - The Invasion of Sicily» and more...

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Heinkel He 112 in Action (SC) Bernad. Saw only limited action with the Luftwaffe. Used by the Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. Went on to see service with the Spanish, Rumanian, Hungarian and Japanese AFs. Includes A and B series variants, as well as sections on service with the Luftwaffe, Japan, Spain, Hungary, and Rumania. Also covers the rocket propulsion experiments with the He-112. Over 100 photos, 13 color drawings, numerous line drawings; 50 pages.SS1159

Reggiane Fighters in Action (SC) Punka. Covers the WWII Italian fighter Re.2000/2001/2002 and 2005. Includes Re.2000 in Italian, Hungarian, and Swedish service, Re.2001, Re.2002, and Re.2005 in Italian service. Also covers Re.2000 service on the Eastern Front. Extensively illustrated with 100 b/w photos, line drawings, 10 full-color profiles and 3 cover paintings; 50 pages.SS1177

B-2 Spirit in Action (SC) Goodall. America's 1st operational bomber to employ a flying wing design and stealth characteristics has seen combat over Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-2 upgrades, Air Refueling, and B-2 weapons. Also covers Operation Allied Force and Operation Enduring Freedom. 100 b/w photos, numerous line drawings, 2 pages full color art/photos; 50 pages.SS1178

B-1 Lancer in Action (SC) Drendel. The BONE - B-1 Lancer - is the USAF's latest swing-wing heavy bomber and has seen action over Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-1A and B-1B variants. 100 b/w photos, black & white line art, full-color centerspread and 3 full color cover drawings; 50 pages.SS1179

Junkers Ju 52 in Action (SC) Stapfer, Mau and Punka. Includes the Single-Engine Ju 52, Ju 52/3m Pre Series, Ju 52/3m fe, Ju 52/3m ge, Ju 52/3m reo, Ju 52/3m ho, C-79, Ju 52/3m g3e, Ju 52/3m g4e, Ju 52/3m g5e/g6e, Ju 52/3m g7e to g12e, Ju 52/3m g14e, Ju 52/3m See, Ju 52/3m MS, CASA 352, and AAAC-1 Toucan variants. Also covers operations in the Spanish Civil War, Sino-Japanese War, as well as Ju 52/3ms in foreign service and postwar civil service. Over 90 b/w photos, numerous line drawings, 10 full color profiles, 3 cover paintings; 50 pages.SS1186

Gloster Gladiator in Action (SC) Harrison. Covers operations in France, Norway, the Middle East, Malta, and Aden, as well as Gladiators in service with Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, China, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Iraq, Portugal, Finland, Soviet Union, Australia, Free French, and South Africa. Illustrated with 100 b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color profiles, 3 cover drawings; 50 pages.SS1187

Gunslingers in Action (SC) Drendel. The story of the modern day gunfighter - Helicopter gunships in Vietnam. Covers the origins of the gunship, gunship tactics, and the various helicopters employed as gunships and scouts. 99 photos, 10 detail drawings, 9 color photos and paintings; 50 pages.SS1014

Bristol Blenheim in Action (SC) Mackay. The Bristol Blenheim opened WWII for RAF, flying the first operational sortie of a British bomber in WWII. Used in every theater where the British fought, the Blenheim would see action over Europe, the North African deserts and the jungles of Asia. Blenheim's were adapted to many roles notenvisioned by its designers, photo reconnaissance, float plane, and night ffighter. Over 101 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages ofscale drawings, 13 full color paintings; 50 pages.SS1088

BE2 in Action (SC) Cooksley Used as fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery spotters and bombers. Includes the BE2a, BE2b, BE2c, BE2d, BE2e, BE2f, BE2g, and BE12 variants. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages scale drawings, 13 full-color drawings; 50 pages.SS1123


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C-46 Commando In Action (SC) Love. Includes the CW-20/C-55, C-46A, R5C-1, XC-46B, XC-46C, C-46D, C-46E, C-46F, and C-46G/XC-113 variants. Also covers operations in the Far East as well as Post War civil and military service. 100 b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color profiles, 3 cover drawings; 50 pages.SS1188

F4F Wildcat in Action (SC) Dann. History of the F4F's development and operational service. Includes the XF4F-2, XF4F-3, F4F-3, Xf$F-6, F4F-3A, F4F-3P, F4F-7, F4F-3S, XF4F-5, F4F-4, Xf4F-4, XF4F-8, FM-1, FM-2, G-36A, Martlet Mk I, Martlet Mk II/G-36B, Martlet Mk III, Wildcat Mk IV (F4F-4B), Wildcat Mk V, and Wildcat Mk VI variants. Also covers Wildcat exports to Finland, Belgium, and Iran. 100 photos, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.SS1191

Ilyushin IL-4 in Action (SC) Stapfer. Includes the DB-3S, DB-3B, DB-3T, DB-3TP, DB-3T (Experimental), Capsule DB-3, TsKB-30, DB-3M, TsKB-30 N-1, DB-3F, DB-3F, IL-4, IL-4TK, and IL-6 variants. Also covers the DB-3F in German and IL-4 in Finnish service, Approximately 90 photos, b/w line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.SS1192

Tupolev SB in Action (SC) Stapfer. It saw service in Spain and China and was the backbone of the Soviet bomber force when the Nazi's invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. Includes the ANT-40-1, SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A, Avia B-71, Avia B-71A, Avia B-71B, SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A (Modified), SB-2-M-103, SB-bis-3, PS-40, PS-41, PS-41 bis, SB-MMN, USB variants. Operations in Poland, Finland, Russo-German War, aircraft in foreign service. Over 100 photos, 38 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pgs.SS1194

US Liaison Aircraft in Action (SC) Adcock. Covers L-1 thru L-5 during WW II. Includes the Stinson L-1 (O-49) Vigilant, Taylorcraft L-2 (O-57) Grasshopper, Aeronca L-3 (O-58) Grasshopper, Piper L-4 (O-59) Grasshopper, and the Stinson L-5 (O-62) Sentinel. Over 90 b/w photos. 10 full-color profiles; 50 pages.SS1195

F-16 Falcon in Action (SC) Drendel. Over 4000 F-16s have been produced since the mid 1970s. Includes the YF-16, F-16A/B, and F-16C/D variants. Also covers weapons, and other mission attachments, as well as experimental F-16s, and the listing of foreign operators. 100 photos, 27 line drawings, 7 color profiles; 50 pages.SS1196

Sepecat Jaguar in Action (SC) Ashley. The Sepecat Jaguar is an Anglo-French strike aircraft, having served with the British, French airforces, and several export customers. Includes Jaguar A/GR.1, trainer variants, British and French service, Naval trials, as well as service with Oman, Ecuador, India, and Nigeria. Also covers combat operations in Iraq, Senegal, Chad, South America, and the Balkans. 97 photos, 26 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.SS1197

F-102A Delta Dagger in Action (SC) Davis. Supersonic interceptor aircraft that entered USAF service in 1956. Includes the YF-102, F-102A, XF-92A, YF-102A, F-102A, TF-102A, F-102B, F-102C, JF-102A, QF-102A, and PQM-102A/B variants. Also includes operational and Air Guard service. 100 photos, 35 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.SS1199

Fairey Firefly in Action (SC) Harrison. British WWII Naval Fighter that superceded the Fairey Fulmar in the Fleet Air Arm, and remained in British Service into the mid 1950s. Includes the F.1, F.1A, FR.1, NF.1, T.1, TT.1, NF.2, T.2, F.3, T.3, FR.4, TT.4, NF.4, FR.5, NF.5, AS.5, T.5, TT.5, AS.6, TT.6, AS/T.7, T.7D, U.7, T.8, U.8, and U.9 variants. Also covers Firefly operations in the Pacific, Malaya, and Korea, as well as Fireflies in foreign service. 90 photos, 17 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.SS1200


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Aircraft in Action

C-5 Galaxy In Action (SC) Lippincott. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with color photos and additional information about the Galaxy. Illustrated with 158 photos, 8 color profiles and b/w line drawings; 64 pages.SS1201

Early MiG Fighters in Action (SC) Stapfer. Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the MiG Design Bureau had a near monopoly on the supply of fighter aircraft to the Soviet Air Force and the nations within Moscow's sphere of influence. Updated with 7 pages of new material and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, plus 10 color profiles, detailed line drawings, and color covers; 56 pages.SS1204

P-40 Warhawk in Action (SC) Dann. British Commonwealth air forces gave the name Tomahawk to models equivalent to the P-40B/C and Kittyhawk to models equivalent to the P-40E and all later variants. The reissue features four new pages with color photographs and locations of Still Airworthy and On Display modern examples of the P-40. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs, 10 color profiles, line drawings; 64 pgs.SS1205

F-14 Tomcat in Action (SC) Drendel. The Tomcat attained speeds greater than Mach 2 with its twin afterburning turbofan engines. The versatile aircraft performed the role of fleet air defense, fighter escort, tactical air reconnaissance and air-to-surface strike fighter. This all-color In Action book is the perfect complement to the author's other book, "Tomcat!" This reissue features four new pages with color photographs and ‘On Display’ locations. The book features more than 100 color photos, line drawings, color paintings and seven color profiles; 56 all-color pages.SS1206

P-47 Thunderbolt in Action (SC) The P-47. The P-47 was the biggest, most heavily armed, and one of the fastest single engine fighters developed during World War II. Indeed, several P-47 experimental aircraft topped 507 mph, and several pilots claim to have flown the big fighter into transonic speed ranges. More than 100 photographs, line drawings and color profiles. 60 pages.SS1208

P-51 Mustang in Action (SC) Davis. The P-51 Mustang was one of the most outstanding aircraft developed by the Allies during World War II. Dozens of period photographs from around the world illustrate the production, development, and evolution of the legendary Mustang. Illustrated with more than 130 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.SS1211

Messerschmitt Me 262 in Action (SC) Stapfer. The Me 262 not only enjoyed superior speed, but it also had deadly firepower: a total of (4) Mk.108 30 mm cannon were mounted in the nose of the fighter variant. Its operational service, however, was hampered by its temperamental engines and under-strength undercarriage. A total of 1,433 Me 262s were built during World War II. Covers the production and development of the Me 262 with more than 100 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.SS1212

F/A-18 Hornet Color in Action (SC) Drendel. While the Super Hornet is a distant relation of the A-D Hornets, they all trace their roots to the loser of the lightweight fighter competition of the early 1970s, the Northrop YF-17. The twin-engine YF-17 had a definite advantage in this competition; on 2 May 1975, the Navy announced the MDD/Northrop design as the winner. More than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.SS1214

C-141 Starlifter in Action (SC) Burford. The first C-141 rolled out of the Lockheed Plant in Georgia on 22 August 1963 to much fanfare. From there, in war and peace, the C-141's story has been lifted to the stars of aviation history. Illustrated with over 150 color and 8 b/w photographs, 3-view drawing, 3-scheme color camouflage art, and color profiles; 58 pages.SS1215


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Aircraft in Action

F6F Hellcat in Action (SC) Sullivan. The heavily-armed fighters could pack armament including six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm cannons, wing-mounted rockets and a bomb rack. This book takes detailed look at F6F Hellcat with 100 photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 60 pages.SS1216

US Navy UAVs in Action (SC) Neubeck. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in 1991. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack. SS1217

A-10 Warthog in Action (SC) Drendel. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the A-10 has seen service in the Gulf War of 1990-1991; in the Balkans, later in the 1990s; in Afghanistan after 2001; and in the occupation of Iraq, beginning in the spring of 2003. Illustrated with more than 106 photographs, 11 full color paintings, 43 detail drawings and 2 pages of 3-view drawings; 56 pages.SS1218

F4U Corsair In Action (SC) Sullivan. The Corsair was first conceived as a high-speed, high-altitude fighter for the Navy in 1938 when Chance Vought's design team drew up plans for a fighter with a 1,800 hp engine and a huge 13-foot propeller - the F4U's famous inverted gull wing was introduced to allow prop clearance. Illustrated with 169 photographs (53 in color) plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.SS1220

B-25 Mitchell in Action (SC) Doyle. The US supplied B-25s to the British Royal Air Force and to the Soviet Union, which flew them against the Nazis on the Eastern Front. Through period photographs and detailed information, the career of the Mitchell is covered from the experimental NA-40 prototype to the final production B-25J model. US Marine Corps PBJ versions are also chronicled. Illustrated with nearly 200 photographs, more than 80 of them rare period photos in original color, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.SS1221

P-38 Lightning in Action (SC) Doyle. The Lightning saw service in Europe, and it was after flying a P-38 to assess the progress of the Normandy Invasion in 1944, US Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle referred to the Lightning as "the sweetest-flying plane in the sky." Illustrated with nearly 150 period photographs, a third of them rare original color photos, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.SS1222

F-22 Raptor in Action (SC) Drendel. This volume traces the history of the Raptor and describes in detail why it is likely to be the world's best fighter for years to come. With the onset of the Obama Administration, Raptor production was capped at 187 units. As challenges to US global leadership mount, however, the Raptor's capabilities will face increasing demand. Illustrated with 169 photographs plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 56 pages.SS1223

F-84 Thunderjet In Action (SC) Davis. Thunderjets flew 86,408 missions during the conflict and took out 60 percent of the ground targets eliminated by American forces. In addition, 8 Soviet-built MiG fighters met their end thanks to F-84 pilots. After the Korean War, the F-84 took part in the Suez Crisis and the Berlin Crisis and stood alert during the first 2 decades of the Cold War. Illustrated with 164 photographs plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.SS1224

B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (SC) Katz. This volume is packed with historical, and recent photographs of the B-52. As part of his research, the author flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission ever published. Illustrated with color profiles, detailed line drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.SS10207


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Aircraft Walk Around

F-117A Nighthawk Walk Around (SC) Goodall. Losses of aircraft to radar directed missiles and anti-aircraft guns during the Vietnam War led the USAF to develop a strike aircraft less visible to radar. Also used in the Persian Gulf War and more recently in Yugoslavia. Details cockpits, engines, landing gear and weapons. 12 color profiles, 40 pages color; 80 pages.SS5526

AH-1 Cobra Walk Around (SC) Mutza. In this title the AH-1 is presented in meticulous detail. Includes cockpits, engines, weapons, airframe and more. Also covers US Marine Corps version. Illustrated with 112 b/w and 96 color photos, 12 color drawings, and 9 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5529

F-15 Eagle Walk Around (SC) Drendel. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 first entered service in 1974 and became the USAF's premier fighter of the late 20th and early 21st Centuries. Inside and out coverage of all variants with emphasis on F-15C and F-15E. Cockpits, radar, weapons, landing gear/wheel wells, and engines, etc.. Illustrated with 92 b/w and 109 color photos, 14 color drawings, 9 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5528

Bf 109E Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. The Messerschmitt Bf 109E was the backbone of the Luftwaffes fighter force from the Invasion of Poland, the Battle for France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain, and the Invasion of Russia. This title gives a comprehensive inside and out coverage of the Bf 109E and includes details of engines, cockpits, landing gear, airframe and more. Illustrated with over 100 b/w and over 100 color photos, 16 color drawings, 20 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5534

EA-6B Prowler Walk Around (SC) Michaels. The need for Electronic Warfare aircraft developed after WWII with the rapid development and proliferation of sophisticated guided weapons. This title gives inside and out coverage of fuselage, wings, tail, cockpits, engines, landing gear, and more. Illustrated with over 83 b/w and 118 color photos, 12 color drawings, 5 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5535

UH-1 Huey Gunships Walk Around (SC) Mutza. Not long after the UH-1s flew their first support roles (medevac, etc.) in Vietnam in 1962, armed version began to appear. This title gives inside and out coverage of the US Army's workhorse combat helicopter during the Vietnam War. Includes the UH-1s engines, rotors, airframe, and cockpit and cabin plus a wide variety of weapons. Illustrated with over 106 b/w and 97 color photos, 14 color drawings, 7 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5536

MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 2 (SC) Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and would continue in production until 1985, making it not only the most produced supersonic jet aircraft ever, but also the longest production run of any combat aircraft. With details on the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons. Illustrated with over 123 b/w and 97 color photos, 12 color drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5539

MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 1 (SC) Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and would continue in production until 1985. Also the longest production run of any combat aircraft. This title includes inside and out coverage of the MiG-21F-13 (Fishbed C), PF (Fishbed D), PFM Fishbed F), U (Mongol A), and UM (Mongol B) variants. Illustrated with over 114 b/w and 100 color photos, 12 color drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5537

F-8 Crusader Walk Around (SC) Barthelmes. The F-8 entered service in 1957 and was to remain in US service until 1987, and in French service until 2000. In Vietnam the F-8s had the highest kill ratio of any USN aircraft, which earned it the title of "MiG Master". This title includes interior/exterior photo coverage of cockpits, engines, landing gear, airframes and weapons. Illustrated with over 137 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5538


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Douglas A-26 Walk Around (SC) Mesko. Only American combat aircraft to see combat service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Pilot and bombardier/navigator were positioned side-by-side, while a single gunner sat in the rear behind the bomb bay where he operated two remote controlled twin .50-cal machine gun turrets. Over 200 photographs, color profiles, line drawings; 80 pages.SS5551

MiG-15 Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. This title includes inside and out coverage of the MiG-15 Fagot-A, MiG-15 Fagot-A (modified), Mig-15 Fagot-B (Early), MiG-15bis and Fagot-B (late) variants: with details on the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons. Illustrated with over 100 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color drawings, and 27 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5540

Me 262 Walk Around (SC) Concise history of Messerschmitt's Schwalbe, the world's first operational turbojet fighter aircraft. An extensive visual description of the airframe - inside and out from every perspective; detail photos are of Me 262A-1 WNr 500071 as restored at the Deutsches Museum in Munich. Illustrated with more than 100 b/w photos, over 100 color photos, 12 full color profiles plus line drawings and scrap art; 80 pages.SS5542

MiG-17 Walk Around (SC) The MiG-17 'Fresco' followed the MiG-15 'Fagot' into Soviet AF service and evolved into a highly maneuverable, reliable and easy-to-maintain air combat fighter. Every detail of this Cold War fighter aircraft is illustrated with over 200 color and b/w photos, line drawings and 12 color profiles; 80 pgs.SS5546

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Walk Around (SC) A supersonic all-weather counter-air fighter, the Su-27 is equipped with a look-down/shoot-down weapons system and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. Its range, thrust-to-weight ratio and maneuverability are all significant improvements over earlier Soviet fighters; one of the world's foremost combat aircraft and a potent adversary. Over 200 color and b/w photos, line drawings and 10 color profiles; 80 pages.SS5547

OV-1 Mohawk All Walk Around (SC) The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was the first turboprop aircraft to enter into US Army service to fill the role of visual, photo and electronic reconnaissance. The Mohawk was retired from U.S. Army service in 1996. More than 150 photographs, line drawings, and 12 color profiles; 80 pages.SS5549

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Walk Around (SC) Werner. The OH-58D was Bell’s answer to the U.S. Army’s request for a digital platform to aid new artillery. Originally unarmed as part of the Army Helicopter Improvement Program, the OH-58D was based on the OH-58C. The helicopter’s success led to the decision to arm it with two hard points capable of holding either .50-caliber machine guns, seven-shot rocket pods, Air-to-Air Stingers, or Hellfire missiles. This book takes a detailed look at the Kiowa Warrior with more then 200 color photos, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5550

AH-64 Apache Walk Around (SC) Bernstein. The AH-64 Apache, considered by many to be the world’s premiere armed helicopter, has been in service with the US Army for more than 2 decades. Designed principally as an antitank helicopter to combat large Soviet armored formations invading Western Europe, the Apache has had a major renaissance in recent years. A detailed look illustrated with more than 200 color photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5552

E-2 Hawkeye Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The E-2 Hawkeye is the first U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft designed specifically to fill the all-weather airborne early warning mission. In addition to war service, the versatile aircraft has been used by the US Coast Guard for patrolling the coastal areas as well as by law enforcement agencies for drug traffic interdiction. Takes a detailed look at the E-2 Hawkeye with more than 200 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5553


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F-111 Aardvark Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. This aircraft’s original design met 2 different mission roles for the US military. It served in Vietnam, Libya, and Operation Desert Storm. Currently, the Royal Australian Air Force continues to fly the C-model plane, and the aircraft has one of the best safety records in the Air Force inventory. Features 12 color profiles, 3-view illustration, line drawings, and over 200 color and 21 b/w photos. 80 pages.SS5557

Macchi C.205 Veltro Walk Around (SC) Di Terlizzi. After the war, modified C.205s went on to serve the Royal Egyptian Air Force during its 1948 war with Israel. Close-up look at one of WWII’s most aesthetically pleasing and innovative single-seat fighters! Illustrated with 225 photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 80 pags.SS5558

F-84F Thunderstreak Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The F-84F remained in service with several European air forces for decades, with Greece only retiring its last Thunderstreak in 1984. Illustrated with more than 250 photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages.SS5559

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The US Navy began taking deliveries of the PBY-5A in October 1941 and then placed orders for over 600 more following Pearl Harbor. During WWII, PBYs conducted anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, convoy escort, search-and-rescue operations, and cargo transport. Some PBY-5As went to the US Army and others to US Allies - Australia, Britain, Canada and the Free French forces. This book presents a comprehensive view of Catalina with 170 photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 72 pags.SS5560

F-89 Scorpion Walk Around (SC) Savage. Equipped with advanced radar for its time, the Scorpion guarded the Cold War skies over the northern frontiers of the United States, ready to confront Soviet circumpolar nuclear bomber attack, while earning the distinction of being the 1st combat aircraft armed with nuclear air-to-air weapons (Genie rockets). Illustrated with 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 60 pages.SS5561

Saab 35 Draken Walk Around (SC) Putnikov. Sweden's most famous fighter, hailed by some as a 'fighter pilot’s dream,' was developed and built by the Saab company between 1955 and 1974. Designed with the Cold War situation in mind, the Draken was specially tailored to Sweden's particular needs. Illustrated with 260 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5562

Lancaster Bomber Walk Around (SC) Mackay. Known for its greenhouse cockpit, turret nose, twin tail, and 33-foot long bomb bay the Lancaster took part in Air Marshall Harris’s 'Operation Gomorrah' in July 1943, in which Germany’s industrial center of Hamburg was devastated by round-the-clock bombing raids. In the thick of the air war, the Lancasters also paid a high price - 3,249 were lost in action. Illustrated with 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5563

F-102A Delta Dagger Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The Convair F-102A Delta Dagger was developed for the US Air Force as a supersonic interceptor at the onset of the Cold War. It featured a 60 degree swept delta wing to lessen drag coefficient and yield stability at very high altitudes. After retirement in the US, 152 of the planes were converted to high-speed, unmanned drones for use as test targets for newer fighters. More than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5564

F4U Corsair Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The F4U Corsair was arguably the best piston-engine carrier-borne fighter ever produced. Designed in 1938 and first flown in 1940, the Corsair remained in production until 1953, long after many of its contemporaries had been rendered obsolete. In addition to detailed line drawings and color profile illustrations, this volume is packed with over 200 photographs, 80 pages.SS5565


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B-17G Flying Fortress Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress is arguably the most famous US bomber of World War II, and perhaps all time. The vast majority of these aircraft were the G-model, accounting for 8,680 of the 12,730 Flying Fortresses built. Not surprisingly, with more than eight thousand examples being produced by three manufacturers, a number of changes were introduced in the course of the production run. This new addition to Squadron’s Walk Around series takes the reader over, under, and through the B-17G, illustrating the subtle - and not so subtle - changes in gun mounts, turrets, crew positions, and other details. Ten aircraft were photographed in order to create this comprehensive look at the famed Flying Fortress - through more than 300 photos with detailed captions; 88 pages.SS5567

A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (SC) Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line, 2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina, Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in 1956, Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, the 1973 Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict in 1982. With a reputation for toughness and agility, Skyhawks remained a part of the American arsenal for nearly half a century - the U.S. Navy retired the A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile, the battle-tested warrior continues to serve today other militaries around the world. Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS25041

B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (SC) Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. A unique look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. Illustrated with over 210 photographs; 80 pages.SS25054

KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (SC) Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force has truly global reach. This book contains the most detailed photographic documentation of the KC-135 inside and out that has ever been published, as well as color profiles of the KC-135R in the markings of every major USAF command that has operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.SS25066

F9F Cougar Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. Photographs in this volume illustrate in detail the differences between the various Cougar models, making use of over a dozen display aircraft located in museums across the United States as well as one Cougar on display in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical research, features historical images from the photo archives of both the U.S. Navy and Grumman, includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in its final days, serving as a target drone for later generations.SS25068

B-26 Marauder Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. The B-26 Marauder saw service in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Pacific, including use by the United States, the Free French, the Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force. More than 220 photographs, plus numerous detailed line drawings and color profiles.SS25069

Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (SC) Mackay. This iconic warplane had its origins as a cutting-edge civil airliner in the mid-1930s. Although produced in large numbers and exported to many countries before and during the war, few examples survive today. This volume features detailed photographic images of the He 111P-1 restored and preserved in Norway, and the He 111H-20 on display in the RAF museum. Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.SS25070

B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Profusely illustrated, enhancing color photographs, taken both on the ground and in the air, four vintage black-and-white images and 14 line drawings further illustrate details, while five color renderings of aircraft and markings provide a glimpse at the nature of the crews. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.SS25071


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At The gate Series

Douglas DC-9/MD-80 at the Gate (SC) Peeler. The most successful of all the twin-jet transports, the DC-9 brought jet travel to the general public. The DC-9 and its descendants have transported countless people to big cities and tiny towns, serving communities that had never before known jet travel. Military versions have served in the aeromedical evacuation, logistics and VIP transport roles. Traces the development and many users of this important aircraft in 200 color and b/w photos, line drawings and color profiles; 80 pages.SS5801

Boeing 737 At The Gate (SC) Tidwell. Few commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production run that spans more than four decades and service in nearly every nation on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a track record. Takes the reader on a journey through the continuing story of the 737 from the first aircraft to roll of the production line in the 1960s, to the very latest airframes being delivered to major airlines today. The book also offers the reader a look at some of the most interesting 737 liveries as well as parts of the aircraft that few people get to see. Also covered are business jets, cargo carriers, and military versions of the 737 that are less familiar even to the thousands of air travelers who have flown aboard this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with over 220 photographs; 96 pages.SS28002

Combat ChroniclesCombat Chronicles of the Black Widow (SC) Thompson. In this volume we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face of air combat. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages.SS6701B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles (SC)

Hilton. In early 1945, the 40th BG moved to newly-liberated Tinian from which they took part in the final chapter of WWII - the aerial assault on the Japanesehome islands. Introduces you to fellow veterans of the 40th who relate their no-less extraordinary experiences - ditching in the Bay of Bengal,

lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind enemy lines in China, taken prisoner after bailing out over Tokyo. Personal accounts from the men who served on the front lines of the air war in the Pacific, a unique primary historical source and a truly exciting read. Illustrated with over 100 photographs; 120 pages.SS36002Aeroscouts in Vietnam Combat Chronicles (SC) Mutza. The Army developed new tactical doctrine using helicopters - the airmobile concept - which was based largely on air cavalry units. Such units were descendants of the USCavalry, which had operated as light, horse-mounted infantry. Packed with more than 30 action packed, often hair raising first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in Vietnam, this latest addition takes you into the thick of the action. Besides being exciting reading, these personal recollections by dozens of the fighters themselves provide invaluable, primary source historical coverage of one of America's epic conflicts as experienced by frontline helicopter scouts. Illustrated with 160 photographs; 136 pgsSS36003

Aircraft SpecialsMiG Alley - Air to Air Combat Over Korea (SC) Davis. A pictorial record of the American pilots and their aircraft who ran up a 10 to 1 victory ratio over the MiG-15.In all, 976 "North Korean" aircraft were shot down in the three years of the Korean War. This title gives a history of the Air War in Korea, as well as the pilots own words of what it was like to fly the F-86 Sabre (also F-82, F-51D, F9F-3, B-29, & F3D-2) against North Korean and Soviet pilots. Illustrated with 145 photos, 7 maps, 28 drawings, 40 full color drawings; 80 pgs.SS6020

Planes, Names & Dames Volume 2: Korea (SC) Davis. The art of decorating the front section of military aircraft goes back to the First World War. It was a way of personalizing a piece of machinery that one depended on every day. The theme went from patriotism to the latest trend in music to sex (girls), and this sort of art appeared on every type of aircraft. This title covers military aircraft nose art of the post war period including the Korean War and the late 50s. Extensively covers the wide variety of personal and mission markings carried by the F-80, F-84, F-86, B-29, F- 51s and other planes in Korea. Illustrated with 239 b/w and 47 color photos, 64 pages.SS6058

Red Ladies in Waiting (SC) Stapfer. This title is considered by the author as a retrospective of the early 1990s, the ex-Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc. The former Soviet Union had a number of facilities to store and display aircraft, including complexes at Khodinka, Ramenskoye and Tushino. Includes coverage of facilities in Hungary and former East Germany, as well as US aircraft that found their way into Soviet/Eastern Bloc service. Illustrated with 213 b/w and 56 color photos; 64 pages.SS6065


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Aircraft SpecialsArab Air Forces Post WWII (SC) Tullis. Traces the history of the air forces of the Arab nations through the turbulent years after WWII and their many conflicts with Israel as well as many clashes amongst themselves. Includes Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Arab Republic, and the Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen. Illustrated with 204 b/w, 28 color photos, 12 color drawings, 2 maps; 64 pgs.SS6066Planes, Names & Dames Volume 3 (SC)

Davis. The art of decorating the front section of militaryaircraft goes back to the First World War. It was a way of personalizing a piece of machinery that onedepended on every day. The theme went from patriotism to the latest trend in music to sex (girls), and this sort of art appeared on

every type of aircraft. This third volume of military aircraft nose art covers the Vietnam period (1955-1975). Includes aircraft types such as F-86, F-104, A-26K, UH-1, OV-1C, A-1J Skyraider, F-4E, F-105D, F-8E, and many more. Includes some art from foreign airforces. Illustrated with 259 b/w and 91 color photos; 80 pages.SS6068And Kill MiGs (SC) Drendel. Revised edition. USN, USAF, and USMC aerial combat over North Vietnam, 1981 Sixth Fleet shoot down of Libyan fighters, and Operation Desert Storm. Includes pilots’ own descriptions of engagements, with lists of USAF and USN MiG killers in Vietnam, as well as section on the North Vietnamese Enemy with listing of the MiGs' Kills. Illustrated with 168 b/w and 19 color photos, 46 color drawings, 1 map, 1 b/w drawing; 104 pages.SS6072

Pride of Seattle (SC) The story of the first 300 Boeing B-17Fs. A fascinating book revealing the varied fates of the machines and their crews, diverse, often tragic, sometimes inspiring but always interesting. Illustrated with 120 b/w period photos, 32 full color profiles; 64 pages.SS6074Aces (SC) Patton. The exploits of the aces , their aircraft and tactics, from WWI to the Korean Conflict. Includes such notables as Manfred von Richthofen (Red Baron), Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, Francis S. Gabreski, Herman Graf, and the novel inclusion of Michael Wittmann as the "Tiger Ace", and many more. Illustrated with 20 b/w photos, 116 color drawings, and 48 b/w drawings; 64 pages.SS6077Aces 2 (SC) Patton. The exploits of air aces - pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft - have fascinated the world since WWI. Successful aces combined the killer instinct, mastery of their aircraft andof air combat tactics, and the ability trapidly adjust to changes in their situation. Chronicles 29 aces from WWI, WWII and the '67 Arab-Israeli war. 40 b/w drawings, 30 pages color profiles, 64 pagesSS6084USN Aircraft Camouflage & Markings 1940-45 (SC) Doll. A highly detailed and informative look at the variations of camouflage schemes and insignias used by the US Navy during WWII. Includes both carrier and land based aircraft. Illustrated with 150 b/w and 6 color photos, 40 color drawings; 64 pages. SS6087

Aces 3 (SC) Patton. This title gives the exploits of the aces, their aircraft and tactics, from WWI to the War in Vietnam. The stories of 59 air aces since WWI, plus one tank ace of WWII. Includes such notables as Joseph M. McConnell, Richard "Dick" Bong, Randy Cunningham, and Ernst Udet. Illustrated with 139 color drawings, and 62 b/w drawings; 64 pages.SS6088

Worldwide F-16 Markings (SC) The F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the 'Viper', evolved from a 1972 USAF lightweight fighter prototype program to create a small, low-cost, air superiority day fighter designed for high performance and ease of maintenance and achieved combat-ready status in October 1980. Since then, 21

foreign nations including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt and Israel have the F-16, making it the most popular fighter in the world. The varied national insignia, squadron markings and camouflage of these international F-16s are depicted in full color. Over 200 color photos; 64 pags.SS6091

Tomcat! (SC) The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep wing, two-place fighter designed to attack and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in all weather conditions. The F-14 can track up to 24 targets simultaneously with its advanced weapons control system and attack six with Phoenix AIM-54A missiles while continuing to scan the airspace. Armament also includes a mix of other air intercept missiles, rockets, and bombs. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat has retired after over 30 years of service. It was the final member of a family of Grumman cats which began almost seventy years ago. This book presents a personal narrative of the testing and operational use of the Tomcat. More than 150 color photographs, color paintings, and color profiles; 64 pages.SS6092


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Aircraft SpecialsThe Aviation Art of Lou Drendel (SC) Drendel. Lou Drendel has been drawing and painting airplanes since he can remember. Inspired by the model airplanes his father builtfor him, he took pencil and paper and began drawing. He hasn’t stopped yet, more than 60 years later. Lou’s art has been featured in dozens of books published by Squadron/Signal. Now, they are gathered together in one volume. This book displays more than 200 of the extraordinary works of the famed aviation artist; 64 pages.SS6093Vietnam Scrapbook An Army Pilot's Combat Tour (SC)

Steinbrunn. In January 1966, Robert Steinbrunn entered the US Army for 4 memorable years. At Fort Rucker, Alabama, he received training in Bell helicopters, including the Huey and Iroquois (UH-1A, B and D models). Afterward, he was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he

was assigned to A Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, the 'Ruthless Riders', flying the short-cabin Bell UH-1C gunship. After honing their reconnaissance skills in training, the 3rd and 7th Squadrons became the 'eyes and ears' of the 4th Infantry Division, which was based at Camp Enari, Pleiku, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Steinbrunn documented his time flying helicopters in Vietnam and has compiled his memories into a memorable book. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.SS6098Operation Enduring Freedom (SC) Drendel. Noted military author Lou Drendel outlines the initial Allied military response against the al-Queda terrorist network and the Talibangovernment in Afghanistan that provided them safe haven and training facilities. Extensively illustrated with over 200 photos - half in full-color, 1 map; 64 pages.SS6123

Air War Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom (SC) Drendel. All new book covering Allied airpower in the war to topple Saddam Hussein. Full color and b/w photos of fighters, bombers, transports, helicopters, and the people who fly and maintain them. Also includes US CENTCOM - Air Forces and Navies Air Order of Battles. Illustrated with 100 b/w and 117 color photos; 64 pages.SS6124P-61 Black Widow Special (SC)

Thompson. During World War II, nightlyraids by Luftwaffebombers over Britainforced the United Statesto develop night-fighting abilities. The P61 Black Widow was created as a new prototype with airborneintercept radar. It alsofeatured four .50caliber machine guns ina top-mounted turret and four 20mm

cannons underneath to handle any threats in the darkness. The crew consisted of a pilot, a gunner and a radar observer. This book takes a detailed look at the development and implementation of the P-61 Black Widow night fighters with about 200 photographs and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.SS6126

Army Aviation in Vietnam Special (SC) Mutza. During Vietnam, the US Army employed a variety of aircraft to accomplish combat missions. Following turf and budget debates with the Air Force, the Army settled on the use of various helicopters and some fixed-wing observation planes. Using airmobility and air assault strategies, the Army was able to demonstrate the ability to rapidly move significant amounts of men and equipment on the battlefield. Army aircraft were further used as gunships, medevacs, air controllers as well as surveillance and transportation. This book takes a detailed look at the development and implementation of Army Aviation in Vietnam with nearly 200 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS6127

Air Force Colors Volume 1 (SC) Bell. Covers the development and application of US Army Air Corps camouflage markings from the postWWI timeframe to early WWII. Includes Standard Insignia, markings and colors, unit markings, VIP aircraft, GHQAF and the Designator System, Training Colors, and Camouflage. Also covers Combat Groups and Squadron Insignia. Illustrated with 198 b/w and 3 color photos, 67 color aircraft profiles; 96 pages.SS6150

Air Force Colors Vol 3 (SC) This volume traces the history of WWII Army Air Force colors and marking in both the Pacific Theater and the Zone of the Interior (ZI). 96 pages, 16 in color, over 200 photos.SS6152

56th Fighter Group (SC) Flying P-47s, the 56th FG was one of the highest scoring USAAF Fighter Groups in Europe. Traces the Group from WWI I through action in Korea and Vietna m until today. Over 200 photos, 8 pages of color, 64 pages.SS6172

Fighter Squadron 14 - Tophatters (SC) The oldest serving squadron in the history of the USN. VF-14 can trace its history back to September of 1919 and serve d in WWII, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Over 175 photos, 8 pages of color, 80 pgsSS6173

357th Fighter Group (SC) Formed in California in Dec of '42 and equipped with P-39s. More than one year later, the Group was thrown into combat flying P-51 Mustangs against th e Luftwaffe. The history and combat opera tions from its formation to the end of the war in Europe. Over 140 photos, 8 pages color profiles, 64 pages.SS6178


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Aircraft Specials31st Fighter Group USAAF WWII (SC) The USAAF's 31st Fighter Group had an outstanding record, flying Spitfires and Mustangs in the 8th, 12th and 15th Air Forces. Entering the war as the first American Fighter Group to participate in the European Theater of Operations, the 31st FG ended the war as the top scoring Allied fighter group in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the fifth highest overall for the USAAF with 570 1/2 confirmed aerial victories. Approximately 200 b/w photos, line drawings and 40 color profiles; 80 pages.SS61804th Fighter Group in WWII (SC) The 4th initial operated with Spitfires but changed to P-47s and finally to P-51s. The first 8th AF fighter group to penetrate German air space and first to engage enemy aircraft over Paris and Berlin, the 4th claimed 1000 kills , the highest of any USAAF fighter group in WWII. Over 250b/w photos, line drawings, 10 color profiles; 80 pages.SS6181Hawker Hunter in Color (SC) Robinson. The Hawker Hunter was designed in 1948 as a RAF replacement for the Gloster Meteor. The Hunter served with the RAF in the 1950s and 1960s, and has served with nearly twenty foreign air forces. This title covers every RAF Squadron to fly the Hawker Hunter. Illustrated with 54 b/w and 6 color photos, 200 color drawings; 32 pages.SS6506USAF Europe Volume 2 in Color (SC) Robinson. Covers the bombers of SAC, the fighters of TAC, transports, the

Military Air Lift Command and the trainer and liaison aircraft. Illustrated with 43 photos, over 85 full-color drawings; 32 pages. SS6563

Detail & ScaleEA-6B Prowler in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. This title gives a comprehensive look, inside and out, of the US Navy's primary Electronic Countermeasures Aircraft. Illustrated with 171 b/w and 35 color photos, 24 b/w drawings; 72 pages.SS8246

P-51 Mustang in Detail & Scale Part 1 (SC) Kinzey. Complete development of Allison-powered RAF Mustang Mk I, USAAF P-51, A-36, and P-51A and Merlin-powered P-51B and P-51C. Illustrated with 163 b/w and 30 color photos, and 37 b/w drawings; 72 pages.SS8250

F-84 Thunderjet in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes complete inside and out tour of the different variants and a 2-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 156 b/w and 48 color photos, 8 color drawings, 41 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.SS8259

P-40 Warhawk in Detail & Scale Part 1 (SC) Kinzey. Extensive interior and exterior photo coverage of the different variants. Includes a 2-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 166 b/w and 51 color photos, 10 color drawings, 29 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.SS8261

P-40 Warhawk in Detail & Scale Part 2 (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 2-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 152 b/w and 62 color photos, 10 color drawings, 26 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.SS8262

P-39 Airacobra in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Illustrated with 185 b/w and 58 color photos, 10 color drawings, 28 b/w line drawings; 83 pages.SS8263

B-24 Liberator in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 2-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 177 b/w and 55 color photos, 10 color drawings, 23 b/w line drawings; 83 pages.SS8264

F4F Wildcat in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 2 page modeling summary. Illustrated with 141 b/w and 57 color photos, 12 color drawings, 38 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.SS8265

F-106 Delta Dart in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 7-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 146 b/w and 30 color photos, 25 b/w line drawings; 72 pages.SS8269

F-100 Super Sabre in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Includes a 8-page modeling summary. Comprehensive photo-archive showing the F-100 inside and out. Illustrated with 154 b/w and 40 color photos, 28 b/w line drawings; 72 pages.SS8270

FJ Fury in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. This title has extensive photo coverage of the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines, and weapons. Includes a 2-page modeling summary.Illustrated with 170 b/w and 36 color photos, 10 color drawings, 22 b/w line drawings; 78 pages.SS8272

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in Detail & Scale (SC) Kinzey. Also covers Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, as well as a 4-page modeling summary. Illustrated with 206 b/w and 51 color photos, 5 color drawings, 4 b/w line drawings; 80 pages.SS8274


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Armor In Action

HMMWV In Action (SC) Doyle. TThis book takes a detailed look at HMMWV with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.SS2043

M551 Sheridan in Action (SC) Doyle. Beginning in 1966, the Allison Division of General Motors built 1,562 M551s with primary armament being a 152-millimeter gun/launcher capable of firing conventional ammunition or the Ford-built Shillelagh anti-tank missile. Whatever the conception, this vehicle proved an asset to the Army in Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm. Illustrated with 91 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 7 color profiles, 3-view drawing, vehicle development illustrations, and 2 colorized camouflage patterns; 60 pages.SS2041

World War II Jeep In Action (SC) Doyle. Jeeps were configured for radio gear, armed with weapons, and bore stretchers. Large numbers of Jeeps were also delivered to allied nations. This book takes a detailed look at these vehicles' service during World War II with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pages.SS2042

M151 MUTT in Action (SC) Doyle. 220 photographs; 80 pages.SS12051

Italian Truck-Mounted Artillery in Action (SC) Riccio. Italian military planners saw the need for highly mobile artillery early in the 20th Century. Accordingly, Italy began mounting anti-aircraft weapons on truck chassis prior to WWI, giving birth to the autocannone, a weapon concept which would soldier through both World Wars. A unique and lavishly-illustrated survey of the various weapon combinations devised by the Italian military from the inception of the autocannone until the end of WWII. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 56 pages.SS2044

M113 APC in Vietnam in Action (SC) Doyle. Although the M113 has largely been replaced by the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and is now only in limited use by the US armed forces, the vehicle remains in use today in the armed forces of other allies around the world. Illustrated with 130 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.SS2045

M48A3 in Vietnam in Action (SC) Doyle. Just as the Sherman tank was the quintessential 'American tank' in WWII, the M48A3 Patton tank was the most prominent US battle tank during the Vietnam War years of the 1960s and 1970s. Illustrated with 109 photos, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 48 pages.SS2046

Tiger I in Action (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with over 200 vintage photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.SS2047

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

German Armored Cars in Action (SC) Doyle. Packed with more than 220 period photographs, chronicles development, deployment of Germany's six and eight-wheeled armored cars before and during WWII; 80 pgs. SS12050


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Armor Walk Around

Sturmgeschutz III Walk Around (SC) Cockle. Extensive coverage of the StuG III Ausf G variants armed with the 75mm 40 L/48 gun. Inside and out details of running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 118 b/w and 107 color photos, 18 color drawings, 12 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5702

US Tank Destroyers Walk Around (SC) Mesko. This title follows the development of the M10, M36, and M18 tank destroyers, with inside and out details of running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 145 b/w and 147 color photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5703

M2/M3 Half-Track Walk Around (SC) Mesko. These halftracks saw service on every front during WWII, and served in many countries for decades after the end of the war. This title includes inside and out coverage of the US Army personnel halftracks during WW II. Also covers the M4 Mortar Carrier, M16 MGMC, and Israeli variants. Illustrated with 130 b/w and 114 color photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.SS5704

M42 Duster Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The lack of radar tracking system meant the M42 was a 'fair weather' shooter against low, slow targets; it just could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet aircraft. As American involvement in Vietnam increased, 3 battalions of Dusters were sent to South Vietnam - initially for anti-aircraft duties, but with clear skies over the South, the M42 was usefully employed as convoy escort, perimeter and base security, and direct fire support. A detailed look at the M42 Duster with more than 200 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5705

M26 Pershing Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The basic design of the M26 - the designation the T26E3 had been given when it was classified 'standard' in March 1945 - was to form the basis of a long line of excellent tanks (M46, M47, M48 and M60) that would serve US armed forces for 40 years. Illustrated with 250 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5706

US Military Motorcycles of WWII Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The advent of the Jeep took over the motorcycle's role in military service, and the bikes were relegated to veteran vehicles of the past. Illustrated with over 200 color photographs, 11 black-and-white photographs and color art by Don Greer; 80 pages.SS5707

Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The best-known American armored car of the post-WWII era, the Cadillac Gage Commando - a versatile, amphibious, 4x4 vehicle - still looks modern even though it made its debut in 1962. The V-100 Commando went through numerous changes in light of its extensive and varied experience in reconnaissance, convoy escort, riot control, security, and as a personnel carrier. Illustrated over 200 color photographs plus detailed line drawings; 80 pgs.SS5708

Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. Considered the German Army’s most important armored half-track in WWII, the Sd.Kfz.251 allowed the infantry to keep up with the Heer's fast armored elements. The vehicle came in 4 models and 23 variants, but the Ausf.D was the most produced model. Illustrated with over 150 color photographs, detailed line drawings, and 8 colored profiles. A must have book for the armor, modeling, history, and military enthusiast; 80 pages.SS5709

GPA and DUKW Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Production of the GPA, essentially an amphibious Jeep, ended in 1943, just as the career of the DUKW, a virtual aquatic truck, was on its way to becoming the 'gold standard' by which other amphibians are measured to this day. Illustrated with 263 high quality photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages.SS5710


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Armor Walk Around

Pre-Standardized Jeep Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Three distinct versions of a reconnaissance car were produced before they were standardized into the World War II-era Jeep. This book takes a detailed look at Jeep’s early evolution with more than 250 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5711

M3 Medium Tank Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M3 Medium Tank was designed as an interim answer to European battlefield conditions at the start of World War II. This book takes a detailed look at the M3 Medium Tank with more than 200 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5712

Pz.Kpfw Panzer 38(t) Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. The Panzerkampfwagen 38 (tschechisch) - Armored Combat Vehicle 38 (Czech) was one of the most important tanks in the Wehrmacht arsenal in the first half of WWII. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages.SS5713

M24 Chaffee Walk Around (SC) Doyle. As American-built armor came into contact with Axis forces in WWII - first of all in North Africa - it quickly became clear that the 37mm cannon favored on US armor was simply inadequate against the tough armor of their adversaries. Packed with over 200 photos, plus color art and profiles; 80 pages.SS5714

M113 APC Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M113 family of vehicles is arguably the most successful series of armored personnel carriers of all time. The driver was provided with four M17 periscopes, and his hatch had provision for an M19 infrared periscope as well. The commander's station, just aft of the driver, had a cupola equipped with five M17 periscopes and an M2 HB machine gun. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.SS5715

M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle was designed and developed in the late 1950s. The M88 had been so successful that it was taken as the basis for the new upgraded recovery vehicle, which is still in use today - the M88A2. Illustrated with 175 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5716

M7 Priest Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Nicknamed the Priest because of its pulpit-like anti-aircraft ring, the vehicle was intended to provide armored units with organic, highly-mobile artillery support. Production began in April 1942 and it first went into combat with British at the Second Battle of El-Alamein in the autumn of that year, with US forces first taking the American-built vehicle into engagements in Tunisia somewhat later. Packed with more than 230 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5717

GMC CCKW Truck Walk Around (SC) Doyle. This volume is packed with detailed photographs and highlights modifications through the years of its service - a wooden truck bed to save on precious steel, an open cab to allow for more cargo room in ship holds, 2 designs for axles, negative electrical system and a winch that was installed on a third of the trucks. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5718

M5/M5A1 Stuart Walk Around (SC) Mesko. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5719


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Armor Walk Around

M3A1 White Scout Car Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The White Motor Company began serial production of the four-wheel-drive M3A1 Scout Car in 1940. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5720

M108/109 Self-Propelled Howitzer Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Introduced in the early 1960s, the M108/109 marked the transition from open-topped to fully enclosed self-propelled artillery. Illustrated with more than 315 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 88 pages.SS572

Valentine Tank Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Though not the 1st tank to go into battle against the Axis in WWII, Valentine has distinction of having highest production numbers of any wartime British tank, arguably the most variations. After the war, Valentines continued to serve several British Commonwealth armies late as 1950s. Illustrated with 250 photos, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 88 pages.SS5722

FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Introduced in 1917, the Renault FT-17 and its American-built copy, the M1917, revolutionized tank design. The vehicle's rotating turret, rear-engine, driver-forward design are characteristics of the most advanced tanks even today. This volume presents a careful study of the details and variations of this innovative vehicle, inside and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving examples of these machines, preserved on three different continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.SS27023

M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (SC) Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250 photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS27024

M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (SC) Doyle. Examines the armored and soft-skin versions of this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds of color photos and some of the finest restored examples in existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages.SS27025

M551 Sheridan Walk Around (SC) Hughes. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS27026

Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Walk Around (SC) Stapfer. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages.SS27027

M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk Around (SC) SS27029

Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (SC) SS27031


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Detail In Action

M50A1 Ontos Detail in Action (SC) Doyle. 'The Thing' - the meaning of the Greek word 'Ontos' is an apt name for this ungainly vehicle. Originally developed for the Army, which then discarded it, the Ontos was instead adopted by the Marine Corps. Conceived as a potent, lightweight, mobile 6-barrel tank killer to counter a feared mass Soviet armored attack in Europe, the Ontos instead rose to fame in the jungles of Vietnam where its six 106mm recoilless rifles proved deadly against massed infantry attacks, as well as being well-suited for urban assault work. This volume incorporates over 60 period photos chronicling the development and use of the Ontos, plus a further 150 detailed walk-around photos providing an in-depth exploration of this unique fighting machine; 72 pages.SS5901

K5(E) Railgun Detail in Action (SC) Doyle. The German K5(E) 280mm railgun is arguably the most effective weapon of its type ever developed. Boasting an 11-mile range, the 24 massive guns of this type were deployed from Italy to the Russian Front, and even along the English Channel Coast. Today, only two of these fearsome artillery pieces remain. Through a collection of 55 vintage black and white photos - many of them previously unpublished - and more than 170 photos of the two preserved examples in the US and France, the intricacies of these massive weapons are explored in detail. In addition, the book is augmented by nine illustrations; 80 pages.SS5902

Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (SC) Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the ill-fated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-and-white photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, 110 full-color photos of the only surviving examples of each type illustrate the nuances of the construction and subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank killers. Also features 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful color profiles; 80 pages.SS39001

Detail In Action

Modeling series

US Armor Camo & Markings of WWII (SC) Mesko. This book attempts to give a broad overview of the various schemes and identifications used on U.S. military vehicles from 1941-1945. Illustrated with 177 b/w photos, 27 color drawings; 64 pages.SS6090

Converting and Detailing Plastic Figures (SC) Chilstrom. Renowned miniaturist Bill Chilstrom shares his tips and techniques for bringing injection molded plastic figures to life. His award winning diorama 'In the Footsteps of the Grand Armée' is the focus of this book. Bill detailed and converted 28 figures, three horses, two wagons and a mule in the building of this diorama. Many step-by-step and in-progress photos accompany the informative text clearly illustrating what to do to really enhance stock plastic figures. All color; 64 pages.SS6097

Armor Specials

Tank Warfare on Iwo Jima (SC) Harper. A small section devoted to Japanese tanks is also included.133 photos (many never before published), 14 vehicle color plates, 12 color movie stills and excerpts from official documents; 96 pages.SS6096

US Infantry-Vietnam (SC) Mesko. Includes an overview of operations in Vietnam from the first US involvment to US withdrawal. Also covers weapons and equipment. 108 photos, 51 detail drawings, 4 maps, 14 full color drawings; 50 pages.SS3006

US Airborne in Action ( SC) Thompson. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 16 color drawings; 50 pages.SS3010

LRRP's in Action Vol.1 (SC) Burford. These small units penetrated deep behind enemy lines to gather information on enemy base camp locations. SS3011

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Warships In Action

US Subchasers In Action (SC) Connelly. During WWI, German U-boats took a heavy toll on merchant and military ships. This book takes a detailed look at US Sub Chasers with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pgs.SS4033

US Destroyers in Action Part 2 (SC) Adcock. This title covers the development and operational service of the Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Fanning, and Craven class destroyers. Illustrated with approximately 100 photos, b/w line drawings, and 6 color profiles; 50 pages.SS4020

Japanese Light Cruisers of WWII in Action (SC) Patton. These fast ships, carrying seaplanes and heavy torpedo armament, generally were used as flagships for destroyer flotillas and submarine squadrons. Of these, 9 were sunk by Allied submarines, 11 were sunk by US aircraft, 2 were sunk by US torpedo boats or destroyers, and 3 were still afloat at the end of the war. Includes never before published photos, 90 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line drawings, color covers; 58 pages.SS4025

Gato-Class Submarines in Action (SC) Stern. More than 100 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line drawings and color covers; 20 color photos, up-to-date information, where the surviving vessels can be viewed. SS4028

Warships In Action

PT Boats in Action (SC) Doyle. American Patrol Torpedo - or PT - boat crews served valiantly in every theater during WWII. From the Aleutians to the Mediterranean, these men harassed enemy shipping, launched attacks against much more formidable warships, rescued downed air crews, and spirited General Douglas MacArthur to safety from Corregidor Island in March of 1942. PT boats also laid mines and smokescreens, coordinated air-sea rescue actions, and conducted intelligence and raiding operations. This volume chronicles the evaluation, use, and eventual destruction of the US PT boat fleet through 180 photographs, many of them color. Coverage includes ELCO, Higgins, and Huckins boats; 64 pages.SS4034

Ship Specials

Ship SpecialsU-Boat War (SC) The story of Hitler's U-Boat fleet operations from 1939 to 1945. Provides an extensive collection of photographsand color paintings of the men, submarines and insignia of the U-boat fleet. Includes appendices, 8 pages in color. 64 pages.SS6078

USS Tennessee in World War II (SC) Simmons. Commissioned in June of 1920, the US battleship Tennessee saw service in some of the most crucial and dramatic battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII. Docked on Pearl Harbor's Battleship Row on 7 December 1941, her crew manned anti-aircraft guns and fought back as bombs ripped through her deck. The year 1944 saw the Tennessee take part in battle after battle (including Surigao Strait, the last battleship vs battleship action in naval history) as US forces worked their way towards the Japanese Home Islands. In 1945 she took part in the attack on Iwo Jima. Enriched with exclusive, eye-witness accounts from members of her crew, chronicles the dramatic career of one of America’s most battle-tested warships with over 200 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS6094US Navy Flying Boats and Amphibians

in WWII (SC) Adcock. Soon after the early aviation pioneers learned to fly, their attention turned to water. It was more abundant than land and presented a vast landing area. With nearly 200 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings, this special Squadron/Signal book looks at the various flying boats and

amphibians and the contribution they made; 80 pages.SS6095

US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII, Part I Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts (SC) Adcock. When WWII ended in 1945, the fleet was restored to Standard Navy Gray to await the next revolution in deceptive paintwork. Illustrated with 116 b/w photos, 2 color photos, and over 30 color renderings/profiles; 68 pages.SS6099


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On Deck Series

USS Alabama on Deck (SC) Adcock. Now a museum ship berthed at Mobile's Battleship Memorial Park in her namesake state, she is a unique floating memorial and tribute to the men who crewed her. Additional illustrations include 73 b/w and 85 color photos, detailed line art and color cover paintings; 80 pages.SS5601

USS Lexington (CV-16) On Deck (SC) Adcock. The USS Lexington joined the fleet in 1943 and saw extensive action throughout WW2. Post war modernization 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

Ohio-Class SSBN on Deck (SC) Goodall. Since its inception in 1960, strategic deterrence has been the sole mission of the fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), which provides the nation's most survivable and enduring nuclear strike capability. Unprecedented bow-to-stern look, this critical US weapon system more than 200 color, b/w photos, line drawings and 8 color profiles; 80 pgs.SS5603

USS Pampanito On Deck (SC) Stern. The USS Pampanito, a Balao-class fleet submarine, was commissioned in late 1943 and went into action in the Pacific at the height of WWII. Illustrated with 265 highly detailed photographs, color profiles, and intricate line drawings; 80 pages.SS5604

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. Packed with over 200 photographs, plus color art and profiles; 80 pages.SS5605

Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers On Deck (SC) Goodall. The largest naval vessels in the world are the Nimitz-class super aircraft carriers. USS Carl Vinson was the first to launch air attacks as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In the mid-1990s USS Theodore Roosevelt supported NATO air strikes against Bosnian Serbs during fighting in former Yugoslavia. USS Abraham Lincoln backed up Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS5606

Iowa-Class Battleships on Deck (SC) Doyle. More than 270 color photos, 88 pages.SS5607

Higgins PT Boat On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.SS26008

USS Kidd On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with 234 photographs; 80 pages.SS26010

USS Massachusetts On Deck (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with 286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages.SS26011


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Squadron At Sea

USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (SC) Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources throughout the country, this volume follows the history of one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the life of the crews that manned her and follow her through the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to the 1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the Arizona and her men brought to you as you've never seen them before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed line drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages.SS34001

USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (SC) Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship to enter service during WWII and took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most decorated US battleship of WWII. After a brief stint post war as a training ship, the North Carolina - dubbed in the press as the 'Showboat' - was laid up in reserve, before her eventual movement to Wilmington, in her namesake state, and her preservation as a war memorial. This volume traces the history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Generously illustrated with more than 330 photographs - many of them color, detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that document the various camouflage schemes worn by both the ship and her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages.SS34002

USS Texas Squadron At Sea (SC) Doyle. The USS Texas proudly saw combat in both World Wars I and II, and since 1948 has been preserved in her namesake state as memorial to American servicemen. Armed with 10 14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 tons, the battleship is still a formidable sight as she enters into her second century. This expansive volume tells the tale of the Texas and her crew. Loaded with black-and-white and color photos not only showcase the construction, numerous voyages, modifications, combat action, and ultimate preservation of the ship, but also show the vessel as a home, office, and workshop for the men who served as her crew. These historic images are augmented with five line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as well as nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as the many camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 350 photographs; 152 pages.SS34003

USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (SC) Doyle. Faced with the restrictions of the Washington Navy Treaty, the US Navy had a choice: either scrap their partially complete, battlecruiser Saratoga, which along with her sister ship Lexington were intended to be the most powerful in the world; or convert them into an aircraft carriers. Having survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Deemed too old for the victorious Navy's postwar needs, her final duty was to test the survivability of an atomic blast. Still afloat after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to the bottom of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and still rests there today, where she welcomes the occasional scuba diver. All these exploits, as well as others, including Saratoga's numerous refits, are presented and profusely illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing the ship, her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line drawings and 25 color renderings; 160 pages.SS34004

Non-Military Vehicle

American Fire Apparatus Volume 1: Pumpers (SC) Mutza. Organized companies of firefighters first appeared in Colonial America and were mobilized, like local militias, on a volunteer basis. Like military equipment, firefighting apparatus evolved in tandem with technological advances. This volume traces the development of the chief and best-known fire-fighting apparatus 'the pumper or fire engine' from hand-drawn pumps, through horse-drawn vehicles in the 19th Century to the advanced fire trucks of the 21st Century. Chapters introduce the early years of the pumper, follow its motorization, and then, decade-by-decade, meticulously review the evolution of the fire truck from the 1930s until today. The book’s dedication to the firefighters who gave their lives on 9-11 serves as a reminder that the nation's First Responders stand guard together with the armed forces on the front lines of our defense. Illustrated with over 300 photographs; 96 pages.SS6401

American Fire Apparatus: Volume 2 Aerial Equipment (SC) Mutza. As the urban skyline rose and horse power gave way to motorization, the need increased for better ladders and other aerial equipment to fight fires in tall buildings. Ladders grew longer and the trucks that carried them evolved. Improved aerial ladders were fixed to truck beds and new methods were devised to get water and firefighters to building heights. The hundreds of unique and dramatic photos that pack this volume feature fire trucks equipped with a wide spectrum of devices evolved over more than a century, including aerial ladders, elevating platforms, aerial ladder platforms, and water towers. The book illustrates the evolution of the styles and function of the vital 'hook-and-ladder trucks' that are an integral part of fire departments throughout the United States. Containing more than 320 photographs, including rare, historic photos and dramatic color shots; 96 pages.SS6402


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Great battles

D-Day 1944: The Allied Invasion of Normandy (SC) Stavropoulos, Vourliotis, Papadopoulos, Valmas, Kampouris and Terniotis. The Allies launched their invasion of

German-occupied Europe after 18 months of preparation - three and one half million troops, more than ten thousand warplanes and an armada of nearly five thousand

sea-going vessels stormed 'Fortress Europe' and opened the long awaited second front against Hitler's Reich. Includes the Allied bid for air superiority, the landings, a photo file, opposing commanders and forces, portable weapons and many lesser known details of the making of the new Western Front. Amply illustrated with more than 60 b/w and 30 color photos, 6 maps, 21 equipment profiles, 13 uniform plates and additional specially commissioned art; 136 pages.SS7008

Thermopylae 480 BC: The Most Unequal Battle in History (SC) Belezos and Kotoulas. The definitive history of the fabled battle at the pass of Thermopylae. For 2 and 1/2 days Spartan King Leonidas lead his 300 along with a contingent of Thespians against the massive Persian army of Xerxes I. Amply illustrated with photos, maps and color plates to create a panorama of the men, equipment and the world they fought in. Written in Greece and expertly translated into English, includes glossary; 100 pages.SS7001Marathon 490 BC: Athens Crushes Persian

Might (SC) Belezos, Giannopoulos, Kotoulas and Grigoropoulos. The Battle of Marathon is a landmark in world history. Through their victory, the Athenian and Plataean hoplites did not merely saved their cities from destruction, but they also destroyed the myth of the 'invincibility' of the Persians and

proved the superiority of their armor, weaponry and tactics. Reveals the causes of the Persian invasion, follows the unknown Marathon runner in his run to announce the victory and relates the captivating myths created by the historical battle that still remain a part of the oral tradition of this epic. Enriched with photographs, maps of the area and tactical battle movements and color illustrations of uniforms. Written in Greece and expertly translated into English. 104 pages.SS7002

The Battle of Salamis 480 BC: The 'Wooden Walls' that Saved Greece (SC)

Includes the historical elements of the battle, a brief biography of the father of the great victory, Themistocles, and chapters from the Persian point of view as well. Also addresses the lesser-known details of the battle to assist in understanding the overwhelmingly difficult conditions under which the Greek fleet prevailed.

Enriched with color and b/w photos, maps and tactical movements and color uniform plates; 96 pages. English Text.SS7004The Battle of Berlin: The Collapse of the 'Thousand-Year' Reich 1945 (SC) Stavropoulos, Vourliotis, Terniotis, Kotoulas, Valmas,and Zouridis. By the dawn of 1945, the Western Allies had driven back Hitler’s last, desperate effort in the Ardennes. However, the Allies' insistence on Germany's unconditional surrender deterred the Germans from making any concession over ending the war - Hitler and the Nazi faithful saw their only option to be a fanatical Wagnerian stand leaving only Germany's ruins to commemorate the tragedy. Further, it was already clear that another kind of war was right around the corner. Illustrated with color and b/w photographs, color maps, 8 aircraft and 9 armor profiles, and 14 color uniform plates; 128 pages. English text.SS7005

El Alamein 1942: The Axis Major Defeat in Africa (SC) After a bloody 12-day battle, the Africakorps was forced to retreat. The soon-to-be-legendary 8th Army had smashed German dreams of dominating North Africa. Enriched with color and b/w photographs, color maps, aircraft and tank profiles and color illustrations of uniforms; 120 pages. English text.SS7003

Kursk 1943: The Greatest Tank Battle in History (SC) Great Battles of the

World; Kampouris, Zouridis, Theodoratos,

Stavropoulos, Varsamis, Vourliotis, Gedeon, Valmas. In the summer of 1943, after two years

of total war on the Eastern Front, the Germans were ready to meet the Soviets on the decisive battlefield. The greatest tank battle of all time proved to be the beginning of the end for

the Third Reich. The elite panzer formations were decimated and would never again regain their former strength. Nothing could turn the fortunes of the war for the Axis and their Soviet flood was not to be stopped until the ruins of Berlin. Illustrated with color and b/w photographs, color maps, 12 aircraft and 18 armor profiles, and 12 color uniform plates; 136 pages.SS7006

Britain 1940: The RAF Fights a Desperate Battle Against the Luftwaffe (SC) Stavropoulos, Terniotis, Valmas, Varsamis, and Vourliotis. The confrontation between Britain's Royal Air Force and Germany's Luftwaffe was the first large scale success against Hitler's aggression, and it is one of the defining episodes in the long history of the British nation. Enriched with color and b/w photographs (including 10 page Photographic Tribute to the Battle of Britain), color maps, 50 aircraft profiles and 9 color uniform illustrations. A fitting tribute and record of "their finest hour"; 160 pages. SS7007

Military EssaysByzantine Armies 325 AD-1453 AD (SC) Military Essays; Belezos. Reveals the checkered historical course of the empire and its military organization, which was compelled to defend its territories and culture against a horde of belligerent enemies from without and from the state's own bureaucracy within. Illustrated with 75 photos, maps and additional graphics plus 13 full color plates. Also includes a glossary of Greek and Latin terms; 136 pages. English text.SS8001


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Aircraft In Action

S-3 Viking In Action (HB) Elward. The Lockheed S-3 Viking was developed in the late 1960s to serve as a dedicated carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft. . It also provides an overview of some of the more significant variants that were studied, but never fully pursued, such as the Carrier On-Board Delivery (COD) and dedicated (KS) refueling variants. It also discusses the aircraft’s role in Operation Desert Storm and how the lessons learned from that conflict impacted the Vikings' mission during the latter part of the 1990s and early 2000s. Illustrated with 186 photographs, line drawings, and numerous color profiles; 80 pages. SS50230

Aces & Wingmen II Volume 1 (HB) Morris. Includes chapters covering thirteen different Fighter Squadrons, and histories of the 353rd and 354th Fighter Groups. Also lists Aces with the 355th Fighter Group. Over 600 b/w and 31 color photos, with 56 color drawings; 256 pages.SS0001

B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (HB) Katz. More than any other weapon system, the legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of American military power in the popular imagination. Boeing delivered the last B-52 in 1962. Five decades later, the B-52 remains in front-line service, most recently taking part in combat over Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more amazingly, current plans are for the B-52 to remain in service until 2040. This volume is packed with historical and recent photographs of the B-52, including some that were released by the US Air Force and its contractors just for use in the book. As part of his research, the author flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission ever published. Illustrated with color profiles, detailed line drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.SS50207

B-17 Flying Fortress in Action (HB) Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other US aircraft in WWII and is arguably the iconic bomber of that epic conflict. First flown in 1935, the aircraft was repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected in response to combat experience. Also highlights the roles played by individual aircraft and their crews, such as the 'Memphis Belle', which completed 25 missions over enemy territory; 'Stage Door Canteen', christened by Winston Churchill's daughter; and 'All American', which demonstrated the incredible toughness of the Flying Fortress by returning safely to base despite having its tail nearly sheared off by a Messerschmitt. An unmatched, lavishly illustrated account of one of the greatest warplanes of all time, a must have! Perfect binding. Illustrated with 200 vintage photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS50219

TBF/TBM Avenger In Action (HB) Doyle. Designed by Grumman as a replacement for the Douglas TBD Devastator, Avenger production began prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and it remained in US Navy service until October 1954. This all-new edition is filled with 212 vintage photos, 29 of them in color, these are augmented by five color profiles and a like number of detailed line drawings; 80 pgs.SS50225

B-29 Superfortress In Action (HB) Doyle. While most often remembered as the type of aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb, and for its extensive use in bombing Japan during the latter stages of WWII, the B-29 also saw plenty of combat during the Korean War. Individual sections of the book explore the interior and armament of these bombers, as well as their production by Boeing, Martin, and Bell. Illustrated with 248 photographs, 90 of them in full color; 88 pages.SS50227

B-24 Liberator in Action (HB) Doyle. Lavishly illustrated with almost 250 authentic wartime photos, including over 80 in vintage color, with supplemental drawings and color profiles. Experimental versions, classic bombers, freighters, tankers, reconnaissance birds - even the rare gunship version - are shown; 88 pages.SS50228

F3D Skyknight in Action (HB) Carey. The US Navy's first all-weather jet fighter, the Douglas F3D Skyknight, traces its origins to 1945, when the Navy began studies for a jet-powered, carrier-based night fighter. This book chronicles the development and operational history of the Navy fighter from conception to duty in the Korean War, to service as a night interceptor in Vietnam, where it was an ECM/ELINT platform, jamming North Vietnamese missile and anti-aircraft sites. Illustrated with more than 196 photos and 10 line drawings; 80 pages. SS50229

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Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (HB) Mackay. Although produced in large numbers and exported to many countries before and during the war, few examples survive today. This volume features detailed photographic images of the He 111P-1 restored and preserved in Norway, and the He 111H-20 on display in the RAF museum. Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.SS65070

A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (HB) Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line, 2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina, Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in 1956, Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, the 1973 Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict in 1982. Navy retired the A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile, the battle-tested warrior continues to serve today other militaries around the world. Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS65041

B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (HB) Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. Two of those planes, the Superfortresses Enola Gay and Bockscar, dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Yet over all, the B-29 received less notoriety than its storied elder siblings, the B-17 and B-24, perhaps because its service areas - the China, Burma, and India Theater and the Western Pacific - were less publicized than was the war in Europe. Designed by Boeing, nearly 4,000 B-29s had been turned out by the time production ended in 1946. A unique look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. Illustrated with over 210 photographs; 80 pages.SS65054

KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (HB) Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force has truly global reach. For more than five decades, the essential enabler of this global reach has been the KC-135 Stratotanker. Unarmed and unglamorous, the KC-135 has been one of the most successful and enduring aircraft in US Air Force history. Primarily based on the author's extensive access to operational KC-135 aircraft on the ground and in flight, this book contains the most detailed photographic documentation of the KC-135 inside and out that has ever been published, as well as color profiles of the KC-135R in the markings of every major USAF command that has operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.SS65066

F9F Cougar Walk Around (HB) Neubeck. The first swept-wing carrier-based fighter aircraft built for the USN, the F9F Cougar marked a major leap forward in the area of naval aircraft design from its predecessor, the straight-wing Grumman F9F Panther. The prototype of the first version of the Cougar, the F9F-6, first took to the air in September of 1951, six months after contract award. There were several different models of the Cougar. The F9F-6 was followed by the F9F-7 and F9F-8. addition there were also two reconnaissance models - the F9F-6P and the F9F-8P - as well as a two-seater trainer version, the F9F-8T. The contemporary photographs in this volume illustrate in detail the differences between the various Cougar models, making use of over a dozen display aircraft located in museums across the United States as well as one Cougar on display in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical research, the book also features historical images from the photo archives of both the U.S. Navy and Grumman, and also includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in its final days, serving as a target drone for later generations of fighters. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages.SS65068

B-26 Marauder Walk Around (HB) Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. Initially dubbed "the Widowmaker" due to its high wing loading and high landing speeds. More than 220 photographs, plus numerous detailed line drawings and color profiles.SS65069

B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (HB) Doyle. Soaring into the pages of history with Jimmy Doolittle's famed Tokyo Raiders, the North American B-25 Mitchell was the most-produced American medium bomber of World War II. Profusely illustrated, this volume examines the nuances of the external features and explores the inner workings. Enhancing color photographs, taken on the ground and air, 4 vintage blk/wht images, 14 line drawings. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.SS65071


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At The Gate Series

Boeing 737 At The Gate (HB) Tidwell. Few commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production run that spans more than four decades and service in nearly every nation on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a track record. Takes the reader on a journey through the continuing story of the 737 from the first aircraft to roll of the production line in the 1960s, to the very latest airframes being delivered to major airlines today. The book also offers the reader a look at some of the most interesting 737 liveries as well as parts of the aircraft that few people get to see. Also covered are business jets, cargo carriers, and military versions of the 737 that are less familiar even to the thousands of air travelers who have flown aboard this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with over 220 photographs; 96 pages.SS68002

Combat Chronicles

Combat Chronicles

Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow (HB) Thompson. Dramatic first-hand accounts by the pilots, radar observers, and gunners who saw combat aboard the first dedicated US night fighter in WWII fill this unique volume, the first in Squadron/Signal's newCombat Chronicles series that brings you action-packed, eye-witness war stories, interviews, and first-hand reminiscences from the front lines. In this volume we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face of air combat. Northrop was able to come up with designs for a new, specially designated night fighter and a contract for what was to become the P-61 Black Widow was signed on 11 January 1941. After the first production aircraft rolled off the assembly line in October 1943, the P-61 went on to operate in the European, Pacific, China-Burma-India, and Mediterranean Theaters of the war. Experience WWII as it was seen by the men in the cockpit of this history-making radar-equipped night interceptor. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages.SS7701

B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles (HB) Hilton. With its pressurized cabins for high-altitudeoperation, its longrange, large bombcapacity, and turbo-supercharged engines,the B-29 Superfortresswas the epitome of cutting edge American air powerduring WWII. The author,a photographer with the 40th Bomb Group and a veteran of 83 Superfortress

missions, offers a first-hand, eye-witness account and shares his experiences on reconnaissance and bombing missions, flying the 'Hump' and taking off from an advanced base in Sichuan, China, to pummel Japanese occupation forces throughout Asia. Then in early 1945, the 40th BG moved to newly-liberated Tinian from which they took part in the final chapter of WWII - the aerial assault on the Japanese home islands. Introduces you to fellow veterans of the 40th who relate their no-less extraordinary experiences - ditching in the Bay of Bengal, lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind enemy lines in China, taken prisoner after bailing out over Tokyo. Personal accounts from the men who served on the front lines of the air war in the Pacific, a unique primary historical source and a truly exciting read. Illustrated with over 100 photographs; 120 pages.SS76002

Aeroscouts in Vietnam Combat Chronicles (HB) Mutza. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, U.S. Army planners sought to increase the Army?s helicopter force. The Army developed new tactical doctrine using helicopters - the airmobile concept - which was based largely on air cavalry units. Such units were descendants of the US Cavalry, which had operated as light, horse-mounted infantry. Air cavalry troopers were, in essence, horse soldiers, and helicopters were their steed. True to their proud and colorful heritage, the Air Cavalry not only employed tactics used by their forefathers of the Indian wars, they embraced their culture as they deployed in the grueling conflict in Indochina. Packed with more than 30 action packed, often hair raising first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in Vietnam, this latest addition takes you into the thick of the action. Besides being exciting reading, these personal recollections by dozens of the fighters themselves provide invaluable, primary source historical coverage of one of America's epic conflicts as experienced by frontline helicopter scouts. Illustrated with over 160 photographs; 136 pages.SS76003

German Armored Cars in Action (HB) Doyle. Germany began developing its heavy armored cars well before the outbreak of World War II. Germany's early six-wheel armored cars were based on 6x4 truck chassis, and their off-road mobility was limited. These vehicles soon gave way to an expanding series of eight-wheel drive/eight-wheel steer vehicles fitted with a variety of armament. In time these too were supplanted by even larger armored cars incorporating refinements based on lessons learned from the vehicles' field experience, such as heavier armor, armament, and an air-cooled engine. Packed with more than 220 period photographs, this book chronicles the development and deployment of Germany's six and eight-wheeled armored cars before and during WWII; 80 pages.SS52050

M151 MUTT in Action (HB) Doyle. The M151 was intended to be a lightweight, high-mobility replacement for the M38A1, itself a successor to the famed World War II jeep. Dubbed the Military Utility Tactical Truck or "MUTT" by the military - GIs almost universally referred to the vehicle as a "jeep." The series' service life spanned more than 40 years and four manufacturers, and the vehicles saw service everywhere the US GI was deployed. This volume chronicles the development and field use of the M151 series in Europe, the Middle East and, of course, there is extensive coverage of the vehicles' service in Vietnam. The photos, many previously unpublished, are augmented by seven line drawings. Illustrated with 220 photographs; 80 pages.SS52051

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Armor Walk Around

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 photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, 110 full-color photos of the only surviving examples of each type illustrate the nuances of the construction and subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank killers. Also features 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful color profiles; 80 pages.SS79001

Detail In Action

FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk Around (HB) Doyle. This volume presents a careful study of the details and variations of this innovative vehicle, inside and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving examples of these machines, preserved on three different continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.SS67023

Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (HB) Doyle. As it became increasingly apparent that the United States could not avoid getting involved in World War II, the US Army stepped up its efforts at modernization and industrial mobilization. Toward this end, the Quartermaster Corps ordered a series of 4-ton 6x6 trucks from Chicago-based Diamond T Motor Car Company. The chassis of the artillery prime mover was adapted for use a dump truck, a long-wheelbase truck to transport bridging equipment, and what would become the US Army's standard medium wrecker during WWII. The design of the Diamond T was so successful that it is widely recognized as the forerunner of the Army's post-WWII M-series trucks, which were utilized for 50 years. For this book, the finest preserved examples of the classic Diamond T were sought out and extensively photographed, resulting in a volume packed with color photographs augmented by five period black-and-white photos. Illustrated with 232 photographs; 80 pages.SS67031

M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (HB) Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250 photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS67024

M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (HB) Doyle. This volume examines armored and soft-skin versions of this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds of color photos and some of the finest restored examples in existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages.SS67025

M551 Sheridan Walk Around (HB) Hughes. First deployed in combat in Vietnam, the M551 Sheridan is the first US tank to be fully amphibious and also airborne capable. Photos of the sub-variants of the M551 Sheridan, such as the 'Product Improvement Program,' A1, and VISMODs round out this profile of the versatile historic tank. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight detailed line drawings; 80 pages.SS67026

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 documented along with extensive coverage of the G 13, including the first-ever color photographs of that variant's interior. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages.SS67027

M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk Around (HB) Doyle. Engine and drive train, driver's compartment, weapons and sighting systems, and stowage - both interior and exterior - are all carefully presented. Illustrated with 230 color photographs, 5 black and white photographs, 5 line drawings, and 4 profiles; 80 pages. SS67029


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Squadron At Sea

On Deck Series

USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (HB) Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources throughout the country, this volume follows the history of one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the life of the crews that manned her and follow her through the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to the 1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the Arizona and her men brought to you as you've never seen them before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed line drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages.SS74001

USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (HB) Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship to enter service during WWII and took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most decorated US battleship of WWII. This volume traces the history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Records not only the ship's wartime operations that earned her 12 battlestars, but also her crew and their work and recreation. Generously illustrated with more than 330 photographs - many of them color, detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that document the various camouflage schemes worn by both the ship and her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages.SS74002

Squadron At Sea

USS Texas Squadron At Sea (HB) Doyle. Armed with 10 14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 tons, the battleship is still a formidable sight as she enters into her second century. This expansive volume tells the tale of the Texas and her crew. Loaded with black-and-white and color photos not only showcase the construction, numerous voyages, modifications, combat action, and ultimate preservation of the ship, but also show the vessel as a home, office, and workshop for the men who served as her crew. These historic images are augmented with five line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as well as nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as the many camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 350 photographs; 152 pages.SS74003

USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (HB) Doyle. When commissioned in 1927, Saratoga's decks teamed with fabric-covered biplanes, and the ship and her crew projected US military power far beyond the nation's shores. So impressive was Saratoga that she and her crew served as a backdrop for two major Hollywood motion pictures. In 1941 she was called to do what she was built for, and for the next four years plied the Pacific, her biplanes replaced by the famed Wildcats, Hellcats, Dauntlesses and Avengers that prosecuted the war against Japan. Having survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Still afloat after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to the bottom of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and still rests there today, where she welcomes the occasional scuba diver. Profusely illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing the ship, her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line drawings and 25 color renderings; 160 pages.SS74004

Higgins PT Boat On Deck (HB) Doyle. This illustrated volume showcases details of Higgins PTs preserved in Massachusetts, Texas, even an operational example in Oregon - the sole operational WWII PT . More than 80 color photographs, these preserved vessels are augmented by nearly 40 vintage photos illustrating rarely seen fine details of the wooden shipbuilders' craft. Illustrated with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.SS66008

USS Kidd On Deck (HB) Doyle. Documented in color close-up photos are the details of the exterior of the ship, as well as her interior spaces, where destroyer sailors lived, fought, and some died, painstakingly restored and preserved today in Baton Rouge by the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission. Illustrated with 234 photographs; 80 pages.SS66010

USS Massachusetts On Deck (HB) Doyle. This book documents the warship through an impressive collection of images and data tables revealing the ship the ship and how it functioned as a fighting machine as well as a home to her almost 1,800-man crew. Illustrated with 286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages.SS66011


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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 markings and numbering systems.ADH027

STUG: Assault Gun Units In The East

The second title in this series, STUG: Assault Gun Units In The East, Bagration To Berlin, is the first volume in a two part set and includes:Histories of the German Army’s assault gun units, volume two will contain Waffen SS, Luftwaffe and obscure units. Colour artwork by Dennis

Oliver depicting over 40 different vehicles with details of unit markings and insignia. Explanation of vehicle characteristics and production and field modifications. Campaign maps and diagramsADH028

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 Gillono13 pages of colour artwork by Dennis Oliver depicting over 30 different vehicles and guns including half-tracks, assault guns, Pzkw III, Pzkw IV, Pzkw VI Tiger

tanks and the deadly 88mm Flak gun. Black and white archive photographs, many never before reproducedCampaign map. Detailed tables showing vehicle types and allocations. Illustrations of unit insignia and vehicle markings.ADH029

Project LTVs Amtanks: LVTA1, LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC) Information from factory blueprints, tech manuals and bulletins, photos, personal narratives and exhisting vehicles. Tips on building, detailing and weathering are provided throughout. Figure sculpting and painting pointers provided by Bill Chilstrom.LPP008

Project LTVs Amtracks: LVT2 and LVT(A)2 (SC) Models, photos and layout with tips on building, detailing, painting and weathering.LPP009

Model Tech Manual LVT2 and LVT(A)2 (SC) LPP010

Model Tech Manual LVT(A)1, LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC) LPP011

LVT Line Drawings: LVTA1, LVT2, LVTA2, LVTA4 (SC) LPP012

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Thunderbolts of the Hell HawksBy Don Barnes, John Crump & Roy SutherlandNinth Air Force P-47 units have been long overlooked, despite their significant contribution to victory in WWII. Their war was close to the ground, dive-bombing and strafing in support of the US Army at the Normandy landings, and in the race across France, Belgium and Germany. "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks" is a new book offering a personal view of one of the most decorated and effective P-47 units in the Ninth Air Force. This rich visual account of the 365th Fighter-Bomber Group, the "Hell Hawks", is presented in 320 pages with over 500 photos, most published for the first time. The book also features 98

thoroughly researched and detailed colour profiles of their Thunderbolts, illustrated by Don Barnes. All but three of the aircraft profiled have languished in obscurity for the past 65 years, brought to light for the first time here.Published with full cooperation of the 365th FG Association, and with the kind help of the men and families who shared memories and personal photo albums, this book is a testament to their strength, courage and sacrifice helping bring an end to the war in Europe. Don Barnes, John Crump and Roy Sutherland interviewed and befriended over 20 surviving pilots from the 365th FG. Maps, charts and photos of surviving artifacts illustrate the very detailed, almost day-to-day record of the Hell Hawks’ missions. Additionally, more than 100 sidebars, many written by the men of the 365th, themselves, give life and humanity to the story. This unique book offers an extraordinarily personal and illustrative portrait of the lives of P-47 pilots.Inspired by the excellent book "Hell Hawks" by Bob Dorr and Tom Jones, this book is a companion piece, providing much additional information and a rich visual picture of the 365th during the last year of the war in Europe.ADH025

The Messerschmitt Me 262Airframe & Miniature Series: Under the expert guidance of series editor Richard Franks, this exhaustively researched book covering the popular Messerschmitt Me 262 for the avid enthusiast.116 pages of technical information, full colour profiles, walkaround images, diagrams,

camouflage and marking details, a wealth of photographic resource plus comprehensive model builds and information on kits both past and present. Every active aviation modeller should have this series by their workbench. This is the first in the series, The Messerschmitt Me 262 by Richard Franks, available now. By Richard A. Franks•116pagespackedwithvitalinformationthatnoactive

modeller of aviation subjects should be without•Over40pagesoftechnicalinformation•Over10pagesoffullcolourprofiles•Over20pagesofwalkaroundimagesandtechnical

diagrams•Over5pagesofcamouflageandmarkings•Over25pagesofmodelbuildsandmodelling

information•Over200photographsincludingwartimeimages•Coloursideviewsandfour-viewsbyRichardCaruana•3DisometricviewsofallvariantsbyJacekJakiewicz•1/72,1/48and1/32scalefullkitbuildsbySteve

Evans and Richard FranksADH013

Airframe & Miniature No 2: The Hawker Typhoon inc. The Hawker Tornado by Richard A. Franks.128 pages packed with vital information that no active aviation modeller should be without.

•40+pagesoftechnicalinformation•20+pagesofwalkaroundimagesandtechnical

diagrams•5+pagesofcamouflageandmarkings•25+pagesofmodelbuildsandmodellinginformation•200+photographsincludingwartimeimages•Coloursideviewsandfour-viewsbyRichardCaruana•3DisometricviewsofallvariantsbyJacekJackiewicz•1/72,1/48and1/32scalefullkitbuilds•Afullsetoffold-out1/48scaleplansADH015

Airframe & Miniature No.3The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D and Ta 152by Richard A. Franks.160 pages packed with vital information that no active aviation modeller should be without.

•60+pagesoftechnicalinformation•20+pagesofwalkaroundimagesandtechnical

diagrams•5+pagesofcamouflageandmarkings•20+pagesofmodelbuildsandmodellinginformation•200+photographsincludingwartimeimages•Coloursideviewsandfour-viewsbyRichardCaruana•3DisometricviewsofallvariantsbyJacekJackiewicz•1/72,1/48and1/32scalefullkitbuilds•Afullsetoffold-out1/48scaleplansADH017

Airframe & Miniature No 4:The Hawker TempestThis fourth book in our much acclaimed series contains a massive 128 pages packed with vital information that no active modeller and Tempest enthusiast should be without.

•Over40pagesoftechnicalinformation•Over20pagesofwalkaroundimagesandtechnical

diagrams•Over5pagesofcamouflageandmarkings•Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling information•Over200photographsincludingwartimeimages•Coloursideviewsandfour-viewsbyRichardCaruana•3DisometricviewsofallvariantsbyJacekJackiewicz•1/72and1/48scalefullkitbuildsbyLiborJekland

Steve Evans•Afullsetoffold-out1/48scaleplansisincludedADH026

Captured Butcherbirds Vol.1J.Jackiewicz & R.BockEnglish text, soft cover, 128 pages, 329 photos, 28 multi-views painting schemes and 127 side profiles. Entire book is published in colourADH021Hacks Utility Planes of the Mighty EighthJ. JackiewiczContinuation and sequel for the 'Assembly Ships'. English text, soft cover, 132 pages, 267 photos, 195 colour profiles. Entire book is published in colour.ADH022FW-190 In Foreign Service (Captured Butcherbirds Vol. 2)J.Jackiewicz, S.Fleischer, R.BockEnglish text, soft cover, 100 pages, 215 photos, 112 side profiles. Entire book is published in colour.ADH023Japanese Aircraft in Foreign ServiceJ.Jackiewicz & S.FleischerEnglish text, soft cover, 128 pages, over 300 photos, 187 side profiles and colour plates. Entire book is published in colour.ADH024


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Airframe Album No 1: The Heinkel He 219 UhuThis new series of books will offer everything that modern modellers want when they are tackling a specific subject and will include:

•Perioddiagrams•Datafromflightmanuals•Datafromsparepartscatalogues•Walkaroundimagesofpreservedexamples•Fullydetailed3Disometricviewsofprototypeand

production machines•Fullcolourprofilesandconcisecamouflageand

marking notes•AwealthofpicturesoftherecentlyrestoredNASM

example•Picturesbefore,duringandafterrestoration•IsometricviewsbyJacekJackiewicz•ColourprofilesandcamouflagedetailbyRichard

J. Caruana•100pagesintotalPublication well in advance of the Revell and Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale kit releases.by Richard A. FranksADH030

Airframe Album No.2: The Hawker Sea FuryA Detailed Guide to The Fleet Air Arm’s Last Piston-engine Fighterby Richard A. Franks

Our second title in the Airframe Album series will cover the Hawker Sea Fury, and follows on neatly from our Airframe and Miniature titles on The Hawker Typhoon and recently published Hawker Tempest.•Perioddiagrams•Datafromflightmanualsandspareparts

catalogue•Walkaroundimagesofpreservedexamples•Picturesbeforeandduringrestorationofthe

restored TFC and airworthy FAA examples•Fullydetailed3Disometricviewsofprototypeand

production machines by Jacek Jackiewicz•Colourprofilesandconcisecamouflagedetailby

Richard Caruana•100pages•AnoverviewofallHawkerSeaFurykitsavailable

in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scalesADH031

Attack on Pearl HarborCovering all of the major aspects of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this book is written so that it will appeal to both the layman, seeking an understanding of what happened on the “Day of Infamy,” and to the enthusiast who wishes to learn much more information than is usually found in a book of this size. Photos with detailed captions, extensive artwork, charts, tables, maps, and text combine to make this a comprehensive yet very affordable reference on one of the most important dates in world history. By Bert Kinzey.•Morethan145Photographs•46ArtIllustrations•6Maps•8Tables•IllustrationsshowingalltypesofJapaneseaircraft

used in the attack with markings applied to the aircraft flown by many of the group commanders and other pilots

•IllustrationsofAmericanArmyandNavyaircraftthatwere in the air over Oahu during the attack including those flown by pilots who shot down Japanese aircraft

•Informationanddataoneachofthesixaircraftcarriers used by the Japanese as well as illustrations of the markings carried by their aircraft

•Completeinformationonthecompositionofbothattack waves including numbers and types of aircraft flown, armament carried, carrier assignments, unit assignments, targets assigned, and the names of group leaders

•Mapsshowingtheroutesoftheattackwavesandhowthe torpedo, dive bombing, and horizontal bombing attacks were carried out in the Pearl Harbor area

•ListandmapofAmericanshipspresentinornearPearl Harbor during the attack

•TableofshipsofthePacificFleetnotatPearlHarborduring the attack and indicating their locations

•OfficialU.S.Navydamagereportandinformationasto when all but three of the sunk and damaged ships were returned to action with the fleet

•PhotographsshowingtheshipslistedontheNavydamage report before, during, and after the attack

•Japanesemistakesandtheeventualfatesofeachofthe Japanese ships that took part in the attack

•AlookattheSpecialAttackUnitoffivemidgetsubmarines and the U. S. Navy ships that engaged them

ADH014

How to build the Tamiya Steel Wheeled Tiger IThe Tiger I is one of the most popular modelling subjects in 1:35 scale. In this book, world-renowned modeller Angus Creighton concentrates on the Steel Wheeled version of the famous German WW2 Tank. With five

versions of the Tiger portrayed in great detail, particular attention is paid to subtle production differences, as well as focusing on the rare command version and Borgward BIV control vehicle. With step-by-step guides covering and painting, applying zimmerit and adding markings. ADH001

How to build the Tamiya Fairey Swordfish A full colour, high quality guide describing in great detail the building, detailing and painting of Tamiya’s stunning 1:48 Fairey Swordfish. Inside you’ll find over fifty pages of clear, easy to follow photographs of the model

being constructed plus shots of the real thing. TMMI’s Geoff Coughlin has built two complete models, one in grey with wings extended and a camouflaged machine with wings folded back for carrier stowage. ADH002

How to build the Tamiya P-51D MustangThe complete guide to bulding Tamiya's amazing 1:32 P-51D written by Brett Green.Exhaustive step-by-step guide to construction plus models, by Brett, Mark Glidden and Roy Sutherland.

Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the very best from your model. Also features lists of after market parts and decals.ADH016

How to build the Tamiya Spitfire Mk.IXc and Mk.VIIIRevised edition with extra pages covering the Spitfire Mk.VIII.The complete guide to bulding Tamiya's amazing 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IXc written by Brett Green. The

book now features 4 models, by Brett and Marcus Nicholls, Roy Sutherland and now Chris Wauchop. Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the very best from the model. Also features lists of after market parts...ADH011

How to build the Tamiya Bristol BeaufighterThe 60 page book includes information on: •Buildingthebasicmodel;•ThesixdetailedversionsoftheBeaufighter; •Detailsofproductionvariations;

•Weathering;•andmanyotherhandyhintsandtips!ADH003

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