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Contents - Issue 90 October 2013
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REGULARS FEATURES
p 4 NEWS p 6 THINK TANK p 32 KHARKOV
What’s new in the world of RG-31 by Stuart Ransley Panzer II Diorama by
military modelling Joaquin Garcia Gazquez
p 16 CHECK POINT IRAQ
p 50 DIARY DATES Kinetic 1:35 R-11 MRAP by p 40 PREVIEW
What’s on with model clubs Andrew Judson Meng 1:35 T-90
and shows worldwide
p 18 PREVIEW p 42 NEW SAMURAI Pt. 1
p 51 BOOKS Meng 1:35 D9R Bulldozer Tamiya’s brand-new 1:35
The latest book releases scale Japanese Type 10 tank
under review p 20 RIDER ON THE STORM by Brett Green ©ADH Publishing Ltd 2013
Steve Zaloga builds Dragon’s
p 52 FIGURES 1:35 M48A3 Mod B p 60 PREVIEW Tel: (UK) 01525 222573
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models p 42 PREVIEW Email: enquiries@modelmilitary.com
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p 54 INCOMING Bronco 1:35 Fiat Topolino
Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane,
MMI’s thoughts on the latest Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QX, UK
kits and accessories
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Late breaking news and
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Newsline - October’13 MMI Newsdesk, ADH Publishing, Doolittle Mill,
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Oliver Publishing – “Case Yellow”

The latest book from Oliver Publishing ad ADH is “Case Yellow
– German Armour in the Invasion of France, 1940”.
This book includes the usual
13 pages of full colour artwork.
Laurent Lecoq contributed to the
illustrations, which depict almost 40
different early war vehicles including
Pz I, Pz II, Pz III, Pz IV and Pz 38(t)
tanks and self-propelled guns as well
as the first StuG's to see action.
There are also many black and
white archive photographs, some
from Dennis Oliver’s personal
collection that have never before
reproduced before.
This book and our other titles
may be ordered now direct from ADH
Publishing at www.adhbooks.com
or from specialist bookshops
worldwide and online Accurate Armour
News and Releases
Inside the Armour New Releases
Accurate Armour’s latest accessory
releases are the final Tank Tie Down
set in the UK series for Modern
Inside the Armour continues its busy release schedule: AFVs and Tank Transporters -
35081(AC) Somua S35. Price £85 revised GPMG ammunition and a set
This new release (under license) of the Airedale of new GPMG's with etched details,
Castings S35 full kit includes all the resin parts ammo and cans with decals. Also
of the original release plus new PE and tools from new are Churchill Tank Idlers for
Inside the Armour PLUS 35084 Somua Stencils. AFV Club kits.
The instructions are provided in exploded Following on from this year’s
diagram style and include full colour paint release of the ARV-I Conversion,
schemes. Accurate Armour now offers the
35084 Somua Stencils. Price £5 ARV Mk-II with interior, and a
In addition to including this in the Somua Release budget set without the insides. Also
the stencils, complete with full colour instructions, new is the Churchill AVRE Mk-VII
will be sold seperately. Features marking schemes Tankdozer conversion for the
for three French Somuas and three Beute Somuas. Tamiya Mk-VII Churchill kits.
35083 Ardeer Aggie (for all AFV Club For a bit if kit-bashing and
Churchills). Price £18 general conversion work Accurate
Includes resin turret, resin barrel, resin mantlet, Armour also has delicate pointed
resin rear shield and decals. stainless steel saw blades designed
All of these releases are available right now to fit the Swann Morton No-3
from Inside the Armour’s website Handle.
www.insidethearmour.com All of these are available right
now from Accurate Armour’s
website www.accurate-armour.com
Riich Models
New Releases
Riich Models has announced another two
new releases – Ostketten workable track
links for 1:35 scale Panzer III and Panzer
IV kits; and a set of three WWII British
Commonwealth Universal Carrier Crew In
Winter Uniform.
The latter will be perfect for Riich
Models’ beautifully detailed Carrier kit.
I wonder if the Ostketten tracks are an
indication of things to come?
Thanks to Riich Models for the
information and images.
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Think Tank - RG-31 Nyala MRAP
An RG-31 being used by
members of the 818th
Engineer Company during
training for route clearance
operations at Fort Leonard
Wood, Missouri. March 28,
2012. (Photo By: Sgt Brett
Miller, US DoD)
RG-31 NYALA MRAP Stuart Ransley examines the history, development and deployment of the
South African RG-31 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
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Close up of the front of an
RG-31 being used by members
of the 818th Engineer
Company during training for
route clearance operations at
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
March 28, 2012. (Photo By:
U
Sgt Brett Miller, US DoD)
S and Coalition forces in During the 1990s, the UN had
Iraq found themselves found itself in Bosnia and required
fighting an intense a mine-protected vehicle for use by
Counter-Insurgency its Peacekeepers. The RG-31 now
Operation after the fall of Saddam known as the Nyala was selected
Hussein. US Military doctrine and in 1995 30 vehicles were
of the time did not allocate ordered, making the UN the first
armoured vehicles for “behind the international customer. Additional
wire” operations and only used vehicles were supplied to NATO
unarmoured HMMWVs and trucks for use by Military Police and for
for patrolling and transport in use as VIP transports and have
the supposedly safe areas. The been used successfully in Lebanon,
insurgents began to use mines Georgia and Kosovo. Side view of an RG-31
and Improvised Explosive Devices, The original companies that showing the mount
which they were able to use to designed the Mamba and RG-31 for the spare tyre.
strike almost anywhere. Rising were sold and eventually became (Photo By: Sgt Brett
casualties resulted in an urgent part of Land Systems OMC, a Miller, US DoD)
program to add armour packages division of BAE Systems.
to trucks and the introduction In 1996, the US Army purchased
of new armoured HMMWVs. The three vehicles for trials purposes.
armoured HMMWVs were never These were shipped direct from
entirely successful due to their South Africa to the Aberdeen
vulnerability to “under belly Proving Ground for trials. The trials
blasts”. were extremely successful with
The US DoD went looking for another nine vehicles purchased.
a solution to the problem. It was The Canadian Army also
decided that it would be easier to showed interest in the vehicle and
purchase an off the shelf solution subsequently deployed 3 RG-31s
rather than go through designing as part of its contribution to the
and developing a new vehicle. International Security Assistance
30 years previously, the South Force in Afghanistan.
African and former Rhodesian The RG-31 vehicles initially
Security Forces had faced a acquired by the US Army were Front quarter view of an
similar mine problem and had first used as part of the Route RG-31 tyre. (Photo By:
developed a solution, the concept Clearance Vehicle family. In this Sgt Brett Miller, US DoD)
of the V shaped hull. This directed role, the RG-31 was used for
the blast outwards and away command and control during route
from the vehicle thus protecting clearance operations. Explosive
the occupants. One of the first Ordnance Disposal teams also used
vehicles to be obtained for testing RG-31’s during disposal operations .
was the RG-31. In October 2004, 2 Combat
Engineers with Bravo Company,
HISTORY 367th Engineer Combat Battalion,
The South African Defence Force wrote the following account:
(SADF) began a program in the "While on a vehicle patrol in
1980s to acquire a new 4 x 4 mine south eastern Afghanistan, our
protected vehicle for internal vehicle suffered a possible mine
security operations. The new strike or Improvised Explosive
vehicle was to replace the aging Device (IED) attack. All 5
Buffel. The Buffel had a number passengers of the vehicle were
of drawbacks when used in the able to exit the RG-31 and run to
internal security role, the main the next vehicle in the convoy,
being that it had an open top where we were treated for minor
troop compartment. The two final injuries and continued to carry on
competitors in the program were with the mission. The driver, the
narrowed down to the Mamba Mk.1 machine gunner, and myself were
designed by Mechem and the RG-31 taken by helicopter to the closest
designed by TFM. medical station and kept overnight
The two vehicles are very similar for observation.
in design due to the requirements After the initial delivery of the Rear view of an RG-31
of the program, to the extent RG-31 vehicles was completed, BAE Mk.3. (Photo By: Sgt
Brett Miller, US DoD)
that they have been misidentified Land Systems OMC entered into a
on a number of occasions. The partnership with General Dynamics
Mamba was the eventual winner. Land Systems and was awarded a
TFM went on to develop the RG-31 contract on 16 February to supply
design by introducing a number an additional 148 RG-31 vehicles
of automotive changes. Originally to the US military. These were
the vehicle was fitted with the delivered from April to December
same engine and transmission 2005. As part of the contract,
as the Unimog 416 series of the Mercedes Benz engine was
trucks this was replaced by the replaced with a Detroit Diesel unit.
Mercedes Benz OM 366 engine and These vehicles were known as
Allison automatic gearbox. This RG-31 Mk3 Charger.
combination had proven successful On 29th November 2005, a
in the RG-12. contract was awarded to General A
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Front view of an RG-31 Mk.3 in Iraq. (Photo by SPC TEDDY WADE, US DoD.) An RG-31 Mk.3 viewed through a Night Vision Device. (Photo by SPC TEDDY WADE, US DoD.)
An RG-31 Mk.3 fitted with a mine roller. (photo US DoD.) A US Army (USA) RG-31 Mine Protected Armored Personnel Carrier (MPAPC) prepares to move
through an Iraqi Army (IA) Traffic Control Point (TCP) on the road to Mahmudiyah, Baghdad Province,
Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (Photo US Army).
B Dynamics Land Systems – Canada, the Department of Defense glass. Access for the driver and explosion. This allows the force of
by the Canadian Government to announced that two soldiers commander is through the cab the explosion to be directed away
provide 50 RG-31 Mine Protected from the 5th Engineer Battalion, side doors and through a rear door from the crew compartment.
Vehicles with an option for 25 1st Engineer Brigade, had been for the troop compartment. There The crew and troops are seated
additional vehicles. The vehicles killed in Baghdad when an IED are two hatches on the roof. The on shock-absorbing seats and have
were fitted with a Kongsberg detonated near their RG-31 vehicle. front one can be fitted with either 4-point harnesses. Firing ports, up
Protector M151 Remote Weapon Further losses occurred through a weapons mount with an AV2 to three per side and two in the
Station, this was equipped with 2006 which resulted in a new gun shield, small turret or Remote rear are fitted to allow troops to
a day and night sighting system, contract being awarded for 60 Weapons System. fire their personal weapons from
which allowed the operator to RG-31 Mk.5 vehicles. These were The RG-31 has a monocoque V the protection of inside the vehicle.
fire the weapon while remaining an improvement on the RG-31 and shaped hull. This hull design has In standard APC configuration, the
protected within the vehicle. provided better protection against proven very effective at protecting vehicle carries a crew of 10 (driver
While the RG-31 provided the IED threat. the occupants from small arms fire, plus 9).
superior protection against the mines and IEDs.
threat of land mines such as Description On the sides of the vehicle the Performance
the Russian made TM57, it was The RG-31 resembles a large SUV storage lockers are fitted with The RG-31 series was originally
found to be vulnerable to large with a double windshield, side cab, shear pins to allow the lockers to powered by a Mercedes-Benz
IED explosions. On 5 May 2006, side and rear windows of ballistic be blasted away in a mine or IED OM-352A diesel, developing
Members of the 818th Engineer Company get on line to

prepare for route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri. March 29, 2012. (Photo By: Sgt Brett Miller)
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VARIANTS
There have been a number of
variants of the RG-31 produced. Front view of
These include: an RG-31 Mk.5E CB35102
RG-31M fitted with Bar
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This version is fitted with a Howitzer M114A1
a mine roller. (Vietnam War)
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Side view of a RG-31 Mk.5E this vehicle has not been fitted with a remote weapons system.
(Photo US DoD.)
Members of the 818th Engineer Company get on line to prepare for route clearance operations at Fort
Leonard Wood, Missouri. March 29, 2012. (Photo By: Sgt Brett Miller.)
B RG-31 Mk.3A Charger developed at Land Systems South

This version was built primarily Africa. Tests have shown that
for export. The Mk.3 was the first these absorb some of the vertical
version used by the US Army. It impulse associated with mine
differed from the earlier versions blasts, reducing the likelihood
as it is fitted with a Detroit Diesel of injury during large landmine
engine. The Canadian Army use the explosions.
Mk.3 but it is fitted with an M151
Protector Remote Weapon System. International Service An RG-31 Mk.5E fitted with Bar Armour and a Mine Roller. (Photo US DoD.)
RG-31 Sabre The RG-31 is now in service with
This version is a logistics/cargo several countries. These include:
vehicle based on the chassis of the • The US Army, who operate over
Mk.3. 2100 Mk5 and Mk5E vehicles.
RG-31 Mk.5 • The US Marine Corps, who
The Mk 5 was designed specifically operate over 277 Mk 5E and
for US forces. It features the Mk5EM vehicles
Cummins engine. • The Canadian Army, who operate
RG-31 Mk.5E 75 RG-31 Mk3 vehicles
The RG-31 Mk.5E (extended) • The United Arab Emirates has
was originally developed for the been operating 76 Mk5 vehicles
US MRAP programme that was since 2007.
established in January 2007. This • The Spanish Army, who operate
version of the RG-31 is a heavier 100 Mk5E vehicles
and stretched variant of the The United Nations, several
standard Mk.5 vehicle. It has an other Aid agencies and Private
increased crew and load capacity Security Companies also operate U.S. Army soldiers scan the area after the convoy including Paktia Provincial Reconstruction Team
and has now been fitted with a the RG-31. n members stopped during a mission to drop humanitarian aide in the Sayed Karem district, Afghanistan,
Feb. 24, 2009. (DoD photo by Fred W. Baker III.)
Protector M151 Remote Weapon
Station, which allows the operator
to fire the weapon while remaining
protected within the vehicle.
RG-31 Mk.5 EM
This variant of the vehicle has
enhanced mine and ballistic
protection over the Mk.5 variant.
It also has better cross country
mobility. The RG-31 Mk.5 EM is
classified as a Category I mine-
resistant ambush-protected
(MRAP) vehicle. An upgraded
version of this vehicle will replace
the Canadian RG-31s as part of the
Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle
(TAPV) programme of Canada.
RG-31 Mk.6
RG-31 Mk.6E
Among the latest developments
(2009) incorporated in the RG-31
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These provide enhanced protection
to the occupants from lumbar
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showcases new slat armour for protection against Rocket
by the shock waves associated Propelled Grenade developed by Army scientists at U.S. Army
with land mine detonations. Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering
The seats incorporate shock Centre (TARDEC) in Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI Jan. 12,
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D6772 1/35 SdKfz 234/4 Panzerspahwagen................... £49.99 MM35105 CMP F15 Ford Truck................................................£TBA UMA35145 BZ-38 Refueller........................................................£TBA
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D7487 1/72 Flakpanzer 341 mit 2cm Flak...................... £21.50 MM35300 Italian 20mm Breda Gun..........................................£TBA UMA38001 European Tram.........................................................£TBA
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D6742 Gebirgsjagers Crete 41......................................... £14.99 MM35204 Russian Fuel Trailer.................................................£TBA UMA16030 Ernst Udet WWI Ace............................................. £11.99
D6593 Stug III Ausf G Late Dec 44.................................. £49.99 MM35126 CMP Ford F.A.T cab 13............................................£TBA UMA35163 German Para’s & Tankers Italy 43......................... £8.99 HOBBY BOSS
D6766 Maultier Ambulance.............................................. £49.99 MM35821 US M5 High Speed Tractor......................................£TBA HBB83801 U.S White 666 Cargo (hard top)..............................£TBA
D6483 3.7cm Flak 37....................................................... £19.50 MM35181 CMP F60L Ford Workshop Lorry.............................£TBA RIICH MODELS (FUTURE RELEASES) HBB85503 U.S M-19 Tank Transporter......................................£TBA
D6712 IJN Type 2 (Ka-Mi) Late........................................ £54.99 MM35151 CMP C30 Chevy GS Truck........................................£TBA RV35014 East Meets West Figs............................................. £8.50 HBB83804 Panzer I Ausf F (VK1801)..................................... £24.99
D6555 Jap Army Inf Peleliu 44........................................ £15.99 RV35011 U/Carrier MkI w/Crew........................................... £31.99 HBB82601 Tiger I (1/16th)...................................................... £69.99
D6774 25 Pdr Field Gun Mk II w/limber.......................... £35.99 BRONCO MODELS RV35018 6 Pdr MkIV A/Tank Gun............................................£TBA
D6772 SdKfz 234/4........................................................... £49.99 BM35065 Panzer 35T (SKP).....................................................£TBA RV30009 M1/6 Pdr Ammo Set................................................£TBA ICM MODELS
D6777 Type 95 Light Tank Hokuman...................................£TBA BM35127 SdKfz 233 7.5cm (1942)...................................... £Phone RV35024 Artillery Tractor CT3 601 (r)....................................£TBA RIC24011 1/24th Type G4 Personnel Car.............................. £33.50
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D6745 S.A.S Jeep................................................................£TBA BM35110 KV-85.................................................................... £Phone RIC24022 1/24th Admiral w/tilt............................................. £31.50
D6719 5cm Pak 38 (sf) 1T Halftrack..................................£TBA BM35124 8 Rad PzFunkwagen SdKFZ 263......................... £Phone TAMIYA RIC35401 Type 2,5-32 1.5T light truck.................................. £24.50
D6480 Panzer I with mine layer....................................... £49.99 BM35062 Versuchsflakwagen 88mm................................... £36.99 TA35329 JGSDF Type 10 MBT................................................£TBA RIC35405 Type LG Army Truck.............................................. £26.80
D6744 Soviet Inf winter 44..................................................£TBA BM35113 Su-152 Early.......................................................... £36.99 RIC35476 Kapitan 2 Door Staff car....................................... £17.80
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AB3551 25 Pdr Ammo Set No 27 Limber W/Cover........... £13.99 SPS-002 Drink Bottles.............................................................£TBA Lge Letter ................................................................................. £1.50
TRUMPETER AB3562 WWII Brit Field Access set .....................................£TBA Small Parcel 1kg ....................................................................... £3.50
TP01555 T-62 ERA model 1962........................................... £32.99 AB3563 T97E2 Track links (M48/60)....................................£TBA AFV CLUB Small Parcel 2kg......................................................................... £5.00
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TP05326 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945.............................. £49.99 MX35097 Vickers Gun Team................................................. £10.99 AF35163 Bofors 40mm M1.................................................. £29.99
TP02519 MSTA-S.....................................................................£TBA MX35077 U.S Artillery Crew................................................... £9.99
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MM35800 US Diamond T 968A 4T Truck (hard & soft tops)...£TBA MX35149 German playing Football......................................... £8.99 AF35236 AEC Matador............................................................£TBA Web: www.lsamodels.co.uk
MM35801 US Diamond T969 Wrecker.....................................£TBA MX3202 Pilots of the Luft WWII............................................ £9.99 AF35246 US .50 Cal M/G set............................................... £12.99 Tel: 0044 (0)1273 705420
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FEATURE ARTICLE: Kinetic 1:35 RG-31 Mk.3 US Army Mine Protected Armoured Personnel Carrier • Kit No. K61012
CHECK POINT IR Andrew Judson adds Kinetic’s new RG-31 MRAP to an urban Iraq
checkpoint diorama using figures and barricades included with the kit.
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IRAQ F
or some time I have
wanted to do a diorama
based in Iraq, but I just
couldn’t make up my mind
what I wanted to do.
When I was asked if I would
like to do a build of Kinetics new
RG-31, I therefore jumped at the
opportunity, and then said, “hey,
how about I do a dio with this one”,
considering Kinetic’s package also
included a set of Masterbox figures
of US soldiers at a check point, and
also J Works’ Barricades set.
Brilliant, so the work began. A
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B Building the RG-31 Screaming Skull. All flesh tones

As the centrepiece of the diorama, were done with Citadel’s great
the RG-31 was the first element to range, and lastly a wash of sepia to
be tackled. This started with the bring out the facial detail.
construction of the suspension and It is just a pity that once in the
driveline over five steps, which was vehicle not much of him can be The front wheel
steering was offset
completed without any hitches or seen at all, but at least I know he
during construction.
problems and with a nice level of is there.
detail. With the interior painting done,
Step 6 in the instructions was I then slightly deviated from the
the building of the front guards instructions and glued the upper
and stowage boxes. Again, no and lower halves together and put
issues here. One could slightly this aside to completely dry.
modify these if they wished to Next, I sprayed all the windows
have them in an open position with three coats of a heavily
with internal detail, though I chose diluted mixture of Tamiya X-25
to leave mine as is. Clear Green through my Badger
the interior was covered in Velocity Airbrush. These were then
Steps 7 through to Step 9. I found all put aside to well and truly dry Photo-etched parts are
that I had to take care to make before handling. The green colour supplied with the kit.
sure everything was in the correct represents the ballistic proof glass
place, or the upper half would not as seen in many photos.
fit in place. With the glass done, I moved on
to building the rest of the kit in sub
Starting to Paint -assemblies - the rear section and
The interior includes
I started to paint now, as access to door, the weapons station, front a dashboard and
some areas would not be possible and rear bumper sections, wheels driver’s controls that
at a later stage. and the remainder of the parts to are perfectly adequate
The base colour was Tamiya go onto the roof. straight from the box.
XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan, followed
by a slight mottling of XF-57 Buff
on the floor, the seats and also on
the inside of the upper half. The
dashboard was painted with XF-69
NATO Black and then dry brushed
lightly with Citadel “Screaming
Skull” - I always get a chuckle
out of their colour names. Once
all base colours were laid down, I
applied a wash of Devlan Mud from
Citadel and also some earth tone
pigments from Mig Productions.
Crewing Up
At this stage I started working on
the driver figure from Legends
Productions. He had to be slightly
modified so that he would fit into
Seats are also
the seat. provided in the
The figure was painted using rear of the cab.
Tamiya and Citadel acrylics, so
as to appear he is wearing the US The upper body was
Army Digi Pattern uniform. To do test-fitted at this
this I started with a base colour of stage to check for
Tamiya XF-74 Olive Drab (JGSDF), any problems. So
followed by random placing far, so good!
of fine dots joined in random
patterns using XF-57 Buff. With
the camouflage done, I applied
a dark brown wash, and then a
light dry brush with my favourite,
The fenders may be assembled and set aside until the rest
of the vehicle is complete.
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FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CAMOUFLAGE
With all the sub-assemblies
finished I put everything together
apart from the wheels and
windows. These would be put on
after the painting was complete.
It was now time to get out
my airbrush yet again and start
bringing this kit to life. I began
with an initial base coat of XF-59
Desert Yellow, left to dry for
approximately half an hour and
then sprayed over the top in The Legends driver was painted and glued to his seat before the upper body
an uneven pattern a mixture of was glued in place. It is only a pity that we won’t see much of him through
XF-59 Desert Yellow and XF-78 the tinted glass.
Deck Tan Wooden, working from
the centre of each area outwards,
to try to create a more three
dimensional look.
Once all was dry, I carefully
applied a pin wash of Dark Brown
through all the panel lines. Once
dried, to tone down the wash, I
gave a light dry brush over these
areas with Citadel Screaming Skull.
I painted the wheels and tyres,
including weathering them up as
with the rest of the kit, and then The upper body has now been glued in place. The treadplate was weathered to depict heavy scuffing in the passenger
using diluted canopy glue. compartment.
Lastly, I glued all the windows in
place, pretty much completing the
vehicle build.
I added another figure, also
from Legend, into the weapon
station. I painted him using the
same techniques and colours as
the driver. Instead of using the
kit’s .50 cal machine, I replaced it
with a Live Resin MG240B, which
I must say is a great bit of casting
and probably the best of its type.
DIORAMA BITS
With the kit built, it was now Catching one last glimpse of our driver before he is hidden behind green tint! The kit’s .50 cal in the Weapon Station has been replaced with a Live Resin’s
time to work on the base of an lovely MG240B.
Iraq street scene by Dioramas
Plus. In this set were five plaster The green colour represents
parts that I glued together using the ballistic proof glass as
a product sourced from my local seen in many photos.
hardware store, Selleys Big Job
Fix All. This is a great product that
I would recommend when working
with plaster type products, and it
is strong. The windows were tinted with three
With the base put together, I coats of a heavily diluted mixture of
then undercoated the road surface Tamiya X-25 Clear Green through the
with Tamiya XF-63 German Grey Badger Velocity Airbrush.
and the rest in XF-57 Buff. Once
dry, I applied a wash of Sepia
followed by a wash of Devlan
Mud, both by Citadel, which really
showed off the great detail
this set has.
After all was
dry, I then
got out my
favourite
colour,
Screaming
Skull, and began
to dry brush areas
randomly giving of
a look of a worn and
weather effected building,
somewhere in the streets of Iraq.
With the main painting done, A The rear door was posed open to reveal some of the detail
inside the cabin.
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B I next made up the store signs

by gluing the paper replicas
supplied in the kit to some pre cut
Evergreen plastic sheets. I then
got out a small piece of sponge
and using Citadels Vermin Brown,
a nice rusty looking colour, dabbed
this around the signs. Next, using
a fine brush and some diluted
vermin Brown, I painted in some
rust streaks, giving the effect
these signs had been there for
quite some time. This was followed
by the addition of corrugated
iron shades. These were painted
in Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminium,
followed by a wash of Devlan Mud
and then Mig Pigments Light Rust
fixed by Mig’s pigment fixer.
Now for all that wiring. Looking
at pictures of buildings in Iraq, one
thing that stood out to me was the
state of their electrical system -
wires going in all directions. So,
using fuse wire of different sizes, Two of the figures from the Masterbox set, The figures were painted using Tamiya and Citadel I added another figure, also being
included with the Kinetic RG-31. acrylics, so as to appear he is wearing the US Army Legend, into the weapon station.
that’s exactly what I did - placed
Digi Pattern uniform.
wires going in all directions.
Lastly, I painted the roller
shutter doors on the building in
Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum, and
then weathered them both up, one
more heavily that the other for
visual effect.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Now I moved onto the road surface
and the barricades.
First, a number of different
dusty tone washes and pigments,
plus a build up of grime was The Iraqi street scene base The paper street signs look very effective after they
applied to the road surface, was from Dioramas Plus. are cut out, mounted on plastic card and weathered.
followed by dirt in the gutters.
The barricades are from J
Works and were included with the
kit. These are all nice when built
but for further effect I applied
some of Tamiya’s Light Sand Grit
effect, Texture Paint, and, once Fuse wire was added to depict
dry, a coat of XF-54 Dark Sea the wild electrical wiring.
Grey, with some final dusting using
Mig Pigments Iraq sand. This was
a nice finishing effect, so I then
moved on to the Plastic type
barricades. These were painted in
XF-69 Nato Black and then lightly
Dry Brushed with Screaming Skull.
Looking at more photos, I then
I really enjoyed painting
placed the barricades in a position
the scarf on the Iraqi
of that that may have been used in civilian figure.
some situations.
SETTING THE SCENE

With the barricades in place, I
then took the RG-31 and glued it
into position. Now I started on
the figures, the first being the
US soldiers by Masterbox
also included in the kit. I
assembled each one,
and then in a
construction
line painted and
detailed them all
as per the driver
and gunner figure using the same
colours and techniques. I must
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The mangy looking dog, which was given a base tone of Tamiya XF-57 Buff followed by a wash and a dry Weathering on the rear of the vehicle may be seen here.
brush over the top.
say, that I wasn’t sure how these were done using Citadel flesh allowing them to bond, followed by
would look at first, but I was quite tones and washes, giving a very a last light dusting of pigment. This
Modelspec
satisfied with the finished items, nice overall effect. was the final step, leaving me with Kinetic 1:35 RG-31 Mk.3 US Army Mine Protected
Very nice indeed. Last of the figures was the a completed diorama. Armoured Personnel Carrier Kit No. K61012
I painted the Think One Eighty mangy looking dog, which was
Accessories Used:
Studio figure of the Middle Eastern given a base tone of Tamiya XF-57 CONCLUSION
Civilian per the box top photo using Buff followed by a wash and a dry This was a fun project to work on Masterbox: Check Point Figures (included with
a mixture of Tamiya and Citadel brush over the top of this. It was with interesting challenges along Kinetic kit)
paints, particularly enjoying the then put in place to appear as if it the way, and now I am planning on J Works: Barricade Set (included with Kinetic kit)
Dioramas Plus Iraq Street Scene
challenge of the headscarf. was on the hunt for a tasty little doing another subject. Well you will
Mig Productions Iraqi Commander
I then painted up the Iraqi Police piece of scrap food. have to wait and see!
MK35 Dog
officer, using Tamiya The figures were now glued in Thanks must go to Kinetic for
XF-49 Khaki as a base place. The last little detail was supplying the kit, Brett Green Paints & Finishing Products:
coat, followed by a high pieces of rubbish on the ground, for taking the pictures, and Tamiya Acrylics:
lighting of a lighter shade created simply by scrunching up Stuart Ransley for his time and XF16 Flat Silver, XF49 Khaki, XF54 Dark Sea Grey,
by mixing in a little XF-57 small pieces of tissue soaked in advice along the way, plus his XF57 Buff, XF59 Desert Yellow, XF63 German Grey,
Buff. white glue, and randomly placed complimentary Think Tank. ■ XF69 NATO Black, XF75 IJN Grey, XF78 Deck Tan
All the faces and skin tones down on the ground while wet, Wooden, XF84 Dark Iron, XF85 Rubber Black
Citadel:
Screaming Skull, Vermin Brown, Tallarn Flesh, Elf
Flesh, Dwarf Flesh, Sepia wash, Devlan Mud
✓ Good over all kit; great subject; easy to build.;

lots of extras included.
✗ A little soft in detail in some areas.
Available from
Kinetic kits are available online from Lucky Model
www.luckymodel.com
Rating
This was a fun project to

work on with interesting
challenges along the way.
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KIT PREVIEW Meng 1:35 D9R Armored Bulldozer • Kit No. SS-002
One side of the flat-pack undercarriage assembly.
Meng has kicked

off the 1:35
scale battlefield
earthmoving
market with their The large running gear mounts are well detailed and
should be fast to assemble.
latest release –
PUSHING DIRT
the formidable
D9R Armoured
Bulldozer.
T
he Caterpillar D9 is visibility as well as protection for The main body and cab are
a large track-type the fuel and oil tanks, hydraulics provided as a flat pack on the
tractor designed and and the electrical systems. sprues and build up with separate Delicate detail for the top of the spade.
manufactured by In IDF service, yet further parts for the sides, front and rear.
Caterpillar Inc. It is usually sold protection was added in the The cab is well detailed inside
as a bulldozer equipped with a form of “Sulamot” slat armour and out, including a colourful
detachable large blade and a rear to protect the bulldozer against decal for the instrument panel.
ripper attachment. rocket propelled grenade attacks. The driver’s door is hinged,
The D9, with 354 kW (474 hp) IDF engineers have ironically allowing it to open after assembly
of gross power and an operating dubbed this powerful vehicle and display the seats and controls
weight of 49 tons, is in the upper “Doobi” (Teddy Bear). inside. Meng has thoughtfully
end of Caterpillar’s track-type The US Army used D9 supplied duplicate clear parts for
tractors, which range in size from bulldozers to clear forests in the armoured glass – one tinted
the D3 57 kW (77 hp), 8 tons, to the Vietnam War but after the blue and one totally clear – so you
the D11 698 kW (935 hp), 104 tons. war they were replaced with have a choice depending on your The big main spade part.
The size, durability, reliability, smaller and cheaper Caterpillar personal preferences. I think this
and low operating costs have D7G bulldozers. D7G dozers are is a really nice touch.
made the D9 one of the most still very common in US combat Hydraulic hoses are cut from
popular large track-type tractors engineering battalions, but there the supplied vinyl tubing. Clear
in the world. is a resurgent high demand to instructions are provided for the
Caterpillar Inc. does not replace the lighter D7Gs with length and location of each hose.
manufacture a military version of the newer and more heavily The running gear will be fast to
the D9 per se, but the attributes armoured D9s.* assemble but is very well detailed.
that make the D9 popular for Meng has hit the market with The tracks should not take too
major construction projects the first big 1:35 scale mainstream long either. Although there are
make it desirable for military injection-moulded military five parts per link, there are only
applications as well, and in this bulldozer kit, and it is a beauty. 43 links per side.
role - with Israeli modifications Meng’s D9R features the revised The big dozer blade and its
and armour - it has been cab and additional armour, but associated hydraulic arms are very Additional detail is supplied on the photo-etched fret.
particularly effective for the Israel not the most recent Israeli slat well detailed. If you are careful
Defence Forces and also used by armour. It can’t be long before with assembly, taking care to avoid
KBR in Iraq. we will see either Meng or the excessive glue, the ripper and the
The D9N was the first military aftermarket fill this interesting big spade should be moveable
upgraded variant with additional space though. when the model is finished.
crew cab protection, armoured Meng’s 1:35 scale D9R Meng’s D9R is a pretty
windows and shutters, with an comprises 366 parts in dark spectacular model of a very
increase of 5.5 tons to the weight yellow plastic, 270 parts in black striking battlefield vehicle. Detail
of the basic bulldozer. plastic, 18 parts in clear 18 parts is excellent and engineering
The D9R was further upgraded in tinted clear blue, a set of is thoughtful. This will be an
with an armour suite that consists polythene caps and one length of impressively big model when
of an armoured cab with high flexible vinyl tube. finished too. Despite its large Clear parts…
size, it should be a fairly
straightforward build for armour
modellers with a few kits under
their belts.
Highly Recommended. ■
Thanks to Meng Model

for the sample
www.meng-model.com
Markings are supplied for three vehicles, but the generic The colourful decal for the instrument
numbers add to your choice of subjects. panel. * Background information courtesy of
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ …and a duplicated sprue with tinted windows are included.
18 Model Military International - October 2013 Caterpillar_D9) and Meng’s instructions.
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FEATURE ARTICLE Dragon 1:35 M48A3 Mod. B • Kit No. 3544
RIDER ON THE STO

Steve Zaloga improves Dragon’s brand new 1:35 scale
M48A3 Mod. B kit with the addition of a gun shield cover,
a searchlight, stowage and a number of modifications.
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TORM
D
ragon's new 1:35 scale
M48A3 marks a departure
from their usual product
line, and was a big
surprise when announced in the
early summer of 2013.
The kit represents the late
production M48A3 that was
deployed in Vietnam starting
around 1968. These conversions by
BMY Corp. were sometimes known
internally as the Mod. B, but Army
documents such as the Technical
Manuals usually refer to them as
M48A3 (late production). This is a
different version than the earlier
Tamiya kit, which represents the
initial batch of M48A3 conversions
that had been done at army depots. A
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B STARTING THE MODEL

The Dragon kit is in their Smart
Kit series and is presented in their
usual grey plastic with flexible DS
vinyl tracks and clear plastic for
several sub-assemblies including
the cupola riser, cupola vision
blocks, periscopes, and headlights.
I decided from the outset to do
a tank from the 1-77th Armor, 5th
Infantry Division that fought in
the Quang Tri region of Vietnam
in the 1969 period. This unit had
interesting markings, and I had an
adequate number of photos for
The first step to create a gun shield cover was to recreate the internal framing and
reference in addition to numerous
attachment strips. The Barrel Depot after-market barrel also provides the front
websites devoted to the unit. accordion portion in metal. To the left is the Legend Varo searchlight with the rear With the frame in place, the covering for the gun shield cover was
On a quick inspection of the kit, starting to be re-constructed. sculpted using Aves Apoxie Sculpt epoxy putty.
the first thing I noticed was the
absence of a gun shield cover and
the lack of a searchlight. These
were both standard features on
the late production M48A3. The
old Tamiya kit provided a partial
gun shield cover, but I decided to
make my own. Fortunately, the
after-market Barrel Depot barrel
also includes the complicated
"accordion" portion on the front
of the gun shield cover. My
approached to replicating the
gun shield cover was to create
the internal metal frame, much The finished gun shield cover. The finished gun shield cover with a primer coat. I discarded the Barrel Depot
as on the original example. I did muzzle brake and used the kit part.
this using Detail Associates Brass
Flat Bar .010 x .030 which is rigid resin piece for this assembly. colour from Tamiya acrylic paints. about this, since I planned to cover
enough to hold its shape. I made While the gun shield cover was I didn't keep very close track the rack in stowage.
the strip that attached the gun in the works, I started the hull and of the contents, but it basically I had already purchased the
shield cover to the turret using suspension. The kit goes together involved adding some orange and Legend M48A3 resin accessories
soft fly-fishing lead wire. Once I without any particular problem yellow to various brown colours set for the various stowage items,
had created the basic frame shape, and I found the fit to be generally until I got a colour I liked. The and this contains a resin Varo
I proceeded to duplicate the actual very good. One feature lacking upper hull assembly was fairly 9910 Xenon searchlight, sometime
cover using Aves Apoxie Sculpt in the kit is the set of drainage straightforward. One of the few known by its military nomenclature
epoxy putty. The Late Production holes present on the rear drive upgrades I did to the hull was to as the AN/VSS-1. The resin
batch use a gun shield cover sprockets. Each of the outer halves add the conduit and cover in front example is basically the same as
made of some synthetic, elastic of the drive sprockets should of the infantry telephone box (B1) the Tamiya kit part except for the
material, and so it should not have three equally spaced, oblong as well as the brace under the box. front cover. The rear detail on this
have the extensive folds seen on drainage holes. I drilled these out I also added the pull-handles to the part is very crude, and I scraped it
the covers on the earlier M48A3 and cleaned up the oblong opening fire-extinguisher release on the hull off and re-created the rear detail
tanks. I sculpted this in two stages, with files. front (part D10) from scratch. In retrospect, I
starting the first evening with the I pre-painted some elements should have hollowed out this part
back portion of the cover and the of the suspension before final DETAILING THE TURRET since it is quite heavy and attached
front part of the cover. Once this assembly. I intended to show a The rear turret rack requires to the gun-shield by only a few
was dry, I attached the gun-shield fairly dirty lower hull, and I coated some care due to its complexity. meagre attachments.
(F4) to the trunnion (parts F10, many of the parts with a "home- The M48A3 (late production) had By 1969, most US tank battalion
F-11) and then completed the cover brew" of mud consisting of Liquitex screening on this rack. I tried to in Vietnam were removing the
by filling in the gap. I suspect Ceramic Stucco Acrylic Texture use the old Eduard photo-etch set troublesome .50 cal. machine
that most modellers won't want Gel mixed with some dried leaves for this, but it does not fit the new gun from inside the commander's
to bother with all the work that ground up in a coffee grinder for Dragon kit. Instead I used some cupola and mounting a .50 cal M2
this entails, but I suspect we will a more "organic" texture. I then aluminium screening I had in the heavy machine gun on a pintle
eventually see an after-market mixed up some "Vietnam red clay" stash. I wasn't overly fastidious on the top of the cupola. I have
The outer halves of the drive sprockets need three oblong drainage The kit turret rack is quite delicate but needs screening on this version. The infantry telephone box on the rear right corner had a cable leading
holes each. back into the hull with an armoured strip over the top for protection.
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not found the MWO (maintenance the grenades in the Legend set.
work order) for this, but these Many tanks in the 1-77th
mountings seem to have varied Armor had extensive stowage for
enormously from unit to unit. I additional .50 cal ammunition.
used a Tasca .50 cal machine gun The AFV Club set includes and
for this. assembly of .50 cal boxes, and I
chopped one of the larger sets to
MODEL STOWAGE made a 2x4 assembly for the front
M48A3 tanks in Vietnam were fenders. The 40mm boxes on the
often covered in stowage. I turret rack are also from this set.
started with the Legend resin
set which has several nice items FINISHING THE MODEL
including the folding cots, ammo The base colour of the model
boxes, hand-grenades and sundry is Tamiya XF-62 Olive Drab. As
small items. I had some rucksacks mentioned earlier, I mixed up an
from older Verlinden sets that I orange/brown paint to replicate
used on the rear rack and turret Vietnamese red clay and I wafted
side. For spare track links, I used this on the upper surfaces with the
the multi-part examples from airbrush, especially on the fenders.
AFV Club. I assembled a few I then went back over the model
pre-printed supply boxes from with the airbrush using various The Legend Varo searchlight needs some extensive detail work on the back.
various Hudson & Allen and Plus brown and tan shades, and did a
Models sets. Tank commanders little splotching and streaking
often attached a belt with hand- to break up the finish.
grenades in front of the cupola The markings came from
hatch, and I replicated this using various sources. I adapted the A
Finished model prior to painting.
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B registration numbers from the kit The base colour of the model is
decals. The 5th Infantry Division Tamiya XF-62 Olive Drab.
red diamonds were cut from a Orange/brown paint was mixed
sheet of solid red. The names and to replicate Vietnamese red clay.
lettering came from Microscale HO A little splotching and streaking
broke up the finish.
railroad decal sheets. The 1-77th
Armor had standardized company
tactical markings: HQ Company
(yellow triangle); A Company
(yellow or white diamond); B
Company (yellow or white circle);
C Company (Red square). The
platoon stripes on the gun tube
were in white or yellow. I did a
B Company tank using decals I
foraged out of my decal stash. I
did not bother to put on bumper
codes since I knew they would be
covered with mud. Had I added
them, they would have been 5I^77
B-15 (with the ^ representing the
Armor triangle).
I used my usual weathering
techniques, starting with a
weathering glaze consisting of a
solution of Holbein Sepia oil paint
mixed in a solution of Windsor-
Newton Liquin Fine Detail as the
medium and mineral spirits (white
spirits) as the solvent. I apply
this in various consistencies to
replicate more or less dirt. In some
cases, I apply it in vertical streaks,
in other cases such as flat upper
surfaces, I puddle it. The
glaze dries to a glossy The markings came from various sources.
finish, so I tone this
down by airbrushing
the model with Testor's
Dullcote. I prefer a lacquer-
based flat finish at this
stage as it is more durable
than acrylic finishes when
dealing with multiple
media such as acrylic,
oil and enamels. After
the flat coat, I start doing
the assorted fine painting
including some dry brushing.
There is not much of a
selection of Vietnam era tank
crew figures, and I used the
resin Coree figure. The base
is a simple design based on the
Woodlands pattern camouflage
common at the time that I made
in Adobe Photoshop along with
a label and unit insignia, printed
out on glossy photographic paper
and mounted in a simple 8x10 inch
picture frame. A
“ On a quick inspection of the kit, the

first thing I noticed was the absence of a
gun shield cover and the lack of a search-
light. These were both standard features
on the late production M48A3...
”
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The weathering glaze consisted of a
solution of Holbein Sepia oil paint mixed
in a solution of Windsor-Newton Liquin
Fine Detail as the medium and mineral
spirits (white spirits) as the solvent.
This is applied in various consistencies
to replicate more or less dirt.
The figure comes from Coree.
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B CONCLUSION
In summary, the Dragon M48A3
Patton is a superb kit, but it would
have better with appropriate
features including the gun shield
cover and Xenon searchlight. ■
Modelspec
Dragon 1:35 M48A3 Mod. B Kit No. 3544
A detail view of the rear right side of the turret showing the extensive use of A detail view of the right front of the turret. The spare tracks are from AFV After-Market Parts Used
stowage on the model. The blue and white cooler is from the Legend set. Club, the folded cots and grenades from Legend, the rucksack from Verlinden. Barrel Depot 90mm Barrel (BD35039)
AFV Club Modern US Ammunition Box Cal. 30/
Cal.50/40mm (AF35035)
AFV Club T97E2 (Early) Workable Track
Legend M48A3 Vietnam Stowage Set (LF1074)
Coree US Tanker at Vietnam War (No. 3510)
Paints & Finishing Products
Tamiya XF-62 Olive drab
Tamiya X-9 Brown
Tamiya XF-51 Khaki drab
Tamiya XF-72 JGSDF Brown
Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck tan
Testor’s Dullcote (bottle)
Holbein Sepia oil paint
Winsor & Newton Titanium White oil paint
The external .50 cal heavy machine gun came from Tasca. Many units welded the A view of the stowage on the rear deck. (dry-brushing)
cupola in the forward position since the machine gun could swivel on the pintle.
Decals
Microscale HO Scale Gothic Condensed Letters and
Numbers White 90021
✓ Very good fit; generally accurate; high level of

detail.
✗ Gun shield cover and searchlight not supplied.
Available from
Dragon kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby
Company Limited www.hobbyco.net
Rating
A detail view of the left side of the turret showing the added detail to the Varo
searchlight.
A detail view of the hull front. The cluster of .50 cal ammo boxes is from the
AFV Club plastic set. “ the Dragon
M48A3 Patton is
a superb kit...
”
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HISTORICAL AND DETAIL PHOTOS
The early production M48A3 can be most easily distinguished from the A M48A3 (late production) of Co. B, 2-34th Armor supports Co D, Jungle busting in a M48A3 (late production) of 1-10th Cavalry of Task
late production (Mod. B) by the rounded headlight brush-guards and the 2-14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in a patrol near the Michelin Force Ivy near An Khe, RVN on 26 February 1971. This tank is unusual
distinctive front fender brace as seen on this Marine M48A3 supporting rubber plantation in September 1970. The name “Iron City” is in that the .50 cal heavy machine gun has been mounted in front of the
the 1-5th Marines in the street fighting in Hue on 12 February 1968. carried on the glacis while “The Max” is on the fume extractor. loader’s hatch instead of on the cupola.
A factory-fresh M48A3 (late production) at the conversion centre at Bowen-McLauhlin-York (BMY) in York, A M48A3 (late production) of Co. B, 1-77th Armor during Operation Utah Mesa near Khe Sanh, RVN
Pennsylvania. on 23 June 1969. This company usually had the nickname “Steel Tigers” painted on the gun tube
along with platoon stripes on the fume extractor.
A M48A3 (late production) of Co. C, 1-77th Armor during

operations near Fire Support Base C2, Cam Lo on 8 July 1970.
The company insignia, a red square, is barely visible underneath
the ammo box on the turret front. The Varo searchlight cover
carries the 5th Infantry Division red diamond as does the glacis
plate. Also one the searchlight cover is the log "Hang 'Em High"
from the Clint Eastwood movie while on the gun barrel are two
red stripes behind the fume extractor, and an indecipherable
name on the fume extractor.
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A pair of M48A3 of Co. B, 1-77th Armor setting up defensive positions near Khe Sanh, RVN on 23 June A good example of the extensive stowage on M48A3 (late production) tanks of 2-34th Armor, 25th Infantry
1969 with typical company markings, a two-digit tank number inside the company circle. Division at SAB Blue in January 1960.
This detail view shows the drainage holes on the rear drive sprockets missing from the kit. On the A detail view of the modified headlight brush-guards found on the M48A3 (late production).
actual tank, they are about 6.5 inches long and 3.5 inches wide at their widest point.
A M48A3 (late production) of the 2-34th Armor, 25th

Infantry Division during actions near Chu Chi, RVN
on 23 January 1969. The late production version
can be determined from the reinforcing "X" on the
front fender and the revised shape of the headlight
brush-guards. The dust cover on the Varo searchlight
carries the Roadrunner cartoon "Beep-Beep" with
the abbreviations CALIF. and IND. in either corner,
probably indicating the states of the crewmen.
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An illustration from the
tech manual showing the
mounting details of the Varo
AN/VSS-1 xenon searchlight.
Two detail views of the infantry telephone box on the rear right corner
fender showing the reinforcing brace under the box and the protected
conduit covering the telephone cable on the front of the box.
A detail view of the gun shield cover from the right side.
For modelers interested in subjects

other than Vietnam, there is an ample
palette of colorful schemes such as
this standard MERDC deert scheme
on a M48A3 (late production) of
Co. B, Marine 4th Tank Battalion, 29
Palms, California in April 1976. A detail view of the gun shield cover from the left side.
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KIT PREVIEW Zvezda 1:35 BMD-2 • Kit No. 3577
The main upper hull moulding.
Sink marks mar the surfaces in places.
AIR MOBILE, SOVIET STYLE

Zvezda has re-released their 1:35 scale BMD-2 Infantry
Fighting Vehicle. Andy King casts a 21st Century eye
over the contents.
T
he BMD Infantry Fighting Zvezda of one of their earlier kits then follow up with cyano for
Vehicle was conceived and inside the box you will find six extra strength. For the upper
during the late 1960s sprues moulded in green plastic, hull you insert the clear styrene The top of the turret.
in the Soviet Union and one clear sprue, four lengths of periscopes first and a tip here
was designed to give airborne vinyl track and a decal sheet. The would be to mask off the front
troops mobility and a degree of level of moulding on my sample of the blocks before fitting then
armoured support during forward isn’t up to what Zvezda can do paint them a clear green. When
operations. It stayed in service these days as sink marks are you remove the masks after final
well into the 1980s when it was evident in some visible areas, painting the blocks should look
eventually replaced by the BMD-2. particularly the turret top and hull more realistic.
Externally very similar to the sides plus most parts have some The ATGM mounting on the
earlier model, the BMD-2 also flash present. No interior detail is turret is okay if a little simplified
featured a welded aluminium present and the level of external and again let down by a sink mark
hull with a maximum thickness detail is okay, but a photo-etched in a very awkward place.
of 15mm and was armed with set will improve things somewhat, The painting instructions give Detail around the driver’s hatch.
a 30mm auto cannon and a plus an aftermarket barrel you a choice of five vehicles but
9P135M-1 ATGM launcher (Anti- wouldn’t go amiss either as the kit unless you are fluent in Russian
Tank Guided Missile). supplied item is moulded with a then just go by the numbers
Secondary armament included solid muzzle brake. quoted for Zvezda and Humbrol
two 7.62mm machine guns, one The tracks each side are paints. The drawings only show
in the turret and another in the comprised of two lengths of vinyl the left side too, which makes
bow of the vehicle. It had a crew and again detail is so-so. There working out the camouflage
of four - driver, commander and will be best replaced with ones pattern interesting for the rest of
More awkward sink marks.
two gunners plus it could carry from aftermarket sources such as the vehicle.
four troopers. Powered by a six Ukranian producer Master Club. In conclusion I believe this is
cylinder 15.2 litre diesel engine Looking at the instructions, one of the better BMDs out there
it could achieve a top speed of the assembly sequence starts and as with every kit you can get
80kph (49.7mph) on roads, 40kph with the lower hull. This is made a really nice model if you put the
(24.8mph) cross country and up from four parts that will need work in, but what I find frustrating
10kph (6.2mph) in water as the care to get aligned and for this I’d is that Zvezda is capable of doing
vehicle was fully amphibious. recommend using a liquid cement much better such as their recent
This is another re-release by first to bond the parts together figure sets and T-90 tank.
I’ll recommend it with
reservations as it is only one of
three available kits of the BMD-2
and with some TLC it will scrub up Road wheel detail.
into a decent model as witnessed
by a couple of finished examples
I found online but please Zvezda,
do it some justice and retool the
kit. It’s overdue. ■
Zvezda are distributed in the

UK by The Hobby Company
Limited. www.hobbyco.net
Five marking options are supplied on the decal sheet.
The kit’s vinyl tracks.

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FEATURE ARTICLE Dragon 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf. F • Kit No. 6263
KHARKOV
Joaquin Garcia Gazquez details and
weathers his 1:35 scale Dragon Panzer II,
and adds it to a Kharkov street scene.
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T
he Panzer II is the
common name used for
a family of German tanks
used in World War II.
The official German designation
was Panzerkampfwagen II (often
abbreviated to Pz.Kpfw. II).
Although the Panzer II had
originally been designed as
a stopgap while larger, more
advanced tanks were developed,
it nonetheless went on to play
an important role in the early
years of World War II during the
Polish and French campaigns.
The Panzer II was the most
numerous tank in the German
Panzer divisions beginning with
the invasion of France. It was also
used in both North Africa against
the British and on the Eastern
Front against the Soviet Union.
The Panzer II was supplemented
by the Panzer III and IV in
1940/41. Thereafter, it was used to
great effect as a reconnaissance
tank. By the end of 1942 it had
been largely removed from front
line service and it was used for
training and on secondary fronts.
Production of the tank itself
ceased by 1943 but its chassis
remained in use as the basis of
several other armoured vehicles,
chiefly self-propelled artillery such
as the Wespe and Marder II.
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Construction
When I bought Dragon’s 1:35
Panzer II Ausf. F, Tamiya's newly
tooled kit had not yet been
released so it was the logical The antenna is by Aber
choice. in metal. For the support
Although this is a good kit, it I used the part from the
is still necessary to pay attention Tamiya Panzer II kit,
to some details, especially to the adjusted to the scale.
great quantity of tools situated
over the mudguards which do not
fit where they should.
However, the general fit No specific PE sheet has been
is good, and except for the used to detail the kit. I have
aforementioned details, not too used diverse parts rescued from
the spares box. The convoy light
difficult to correct. is from Tamiya and the pilot is a
It is a great kit. Mig Productions resin item.
The 20 mm. gun and the machine gun

were replaced with the corresponding
RB Model metal barrels.
The headlamps are I added Bronco’s rivets to vision slots. For the
detailed with copper tools I used Modelkasten wing nuts. I also
wire, the supports punched rivets from plastic to detail diverse
of the tools are from elements including the lifting hooks, antenna
the Dragon kit. pots, etc.
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Painting the Base Colours
The Ordinance H.M. 1940, Nr.
864, of 31 July, 1940, required
the considerable simplification of
Panzer camouflage, establishing
RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau as the
standard colour. This dark grey
shade blends well in urban
environments, going unnoticed
amongst the shadows of buildings
and the grey of the asphalt.
My Kharkov Panzer II would be
a good example for the painting
and the weathering of RAL 7021. Vallejo has recently released acrylic primers that incorporate the base Vallejo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used to work the base colour,
colour. This helps speed the work of painting, since the priming and the simulating wear and tear, and simultaneously heightening the large areas
colour base are applied in one stroke. and edges.
The last step for the base colour was dark shading with Tamiya XF-1 Black, heavily diluted in alcohol. Before the decals were added, I applied a base of gloss varnish. After the decals were placed, I used Micro
Set and Sol and once dry, I finished with light satin varnish layer.
The next step was to wear to the paintwork. All the

small frets, wear and surface deterioration was
realised using a treatment of oils, fusing and mixing
diverse colours with Humbrol Enamel Thinner.
Winsor & Newton

Rembrandt
Titan
465 Paynes Grey
735 Oxide Black
94 Transparent Gold Ochre
34 Raw Sienna
430 Brown Ochre
80 Bitumen
157 Mars Violet
416 Sepia
79 Titan Grey
234 Raw Sienna The final result.
54 Ultramarine Light
98 Pink Earth Transparent
1 Titanium White
73 Olive Green
75 Transparent Oxide Brown
74 Raw Umber
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Weathering
Next, the model was made dusty,
with fading and chipping
The dust process starts by airbrushing Humbrol H84 Matt Mid Stone heavily diluted with Thinner. I left the model to dry for approximately 15 minutes, removing the previous dust coat partially with a thin
paintbrush.
I painted the tools with acrylic paints and a brush in good condition including chipping, distinguishing The sweep of the turret on its ring is an
between the wood and the metal parts. interesting effect to depict. A circular
stencil is indispensable for this task.
Mud and Earth
Nothing is better than pigments to represent accumulations of dirt and …and fixing them with artists oils diluted in Humbrol Thinner, dropped The Calibre35 “foot” is perfect to imitate footprints on the vehicle.
dust. It begins by depositing the pigments a brush… onto the pigments with the help of a toothpick.
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The state of the painting process. Grease and oil spots on the engine hatch are painted by The bottom parts are texturised mixing plaster, pigments,
mixing black and bitumen artists’ oil paints. water and acrylic matt gel.
To give variety and chromatic richness, I added pigments by brush and fixed
them with artistic oils diluted in Humbrol Thinner.
Airbrushing Tamiya X-19 Smoke lends a damp semi-sheen.
The vehicle finished now only awaits the tracks.
Finishing the Model

To finish the model, I added the
Friulmodel tracks Item No. ATL-
30 “PzKpfw.II and Wespe”.
Painting of the tracks started
by applying an airbrushed mix of
Tamiya XF-52 Flat Earth with XF-1
Black. Once dry, washes with oils
earth tones and pigments were
used to imitate earth and mud.
Finally I dry-brushed the track
pads with silver acrylic paint, to
the represent the exposed parts
in contact with the ground. Final
weathering was obtained by
airbrushing X-19 Smoke, heavily
diluted.
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Figure
The figure is Verlinden Item No. 758, “German Cold/Wet Dress”
- a classic from this manufacturer that I acquired a long time
ago. It finally seemed to be the perfect chance to paint it, and to
incorporate it into my collection.
The assembly and the preparation of the figure is I started painting the parka and the trousers with the airbrush using the parka, also offering a dirty and earthy tone. The la
very simple. The accessories such as the machine the Andrea Colour “Field Grey Paint Set”. I continued with the brush, Next I painted the face using only the paintbrush. For the base colour I the fitt
gun, spade, canteen, etc., are by Tamiya, better retouching highlights with the Andrea Set “3rd light”, and Vallejo Sunny used a mix with Beige Red 70.804 (60 %) + Old Rose 70.944 (40 %). For with Va
suited to the scale and easier to work with than the Skin Tone 70.845. The last shades are painted adding “2nd Shadow”, the highlights I used a mix of Basic Skintone 70.815 and White 70.951.
original resin parts. Magenta 70.945 and Black 70.950. The shades are outlined with this The lambs wool collar was painted with Khaki Grey base 70.880 with a bit
mixture, and the last light mixture, the lights. of Tan Yellow 70.912 added. I shaded it with Sepia Ink washes 72.091 to
I applied a few filters with 70.872 Chocolate Brown and 70.873 US Field stress the details, I finished the collar by applying highlights of Ice Yellow
Drab to the trousers, to change the tone and in this way to separate it from 70.858 and White 70.951.
Groundwork
I recommend that a model should always be placed on at least a simple base to lend
context to the vehicle. In this case I used Miniart’s Kit No. 36040, “Street Section w/
Tram Lines” as the base.
I always like the surface and the subject to be at an angle on the base to provide
more visual interest.
The power poles in the Miniart kit were too tall for my purposes, as I wanted to
show them partially demolished.
The ground was painted following similar processes that I used for the Panzer
II, beginning with a grey base applied by airbrush, followed by washes, pigments to
imitate mud and land, etc.
The water in the stream was created by gloss varnish dyed with acrylic Burnt
Umber 70.941, to help match the darker colours of the rest of the base.
I also added some small pebbles made for railway modellers, painted with ochre
tones to integrate with the groundwork.
The signs were created on my computer. They were print on thin cardboard, and
then varnished before weathering to integrate them into the scene.
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Modelspec
Dragon 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf. F. Kit No. 6263
Accessories Used:
Friulmodel Item No. ATL-30, “PzKpfw.II and Wespe
Tracks”
Miniart’s Kit No. 36040, “Street Section w/ Tram
Lines”
Verlinden Item No. 758, “German Cold/Wet Dress”.
Aber Antenna
Mig Productions Convoy Light
Tools and Materials Used:
Mr Surfacer 500
Bronco Rivets
Modelkasten Wing Nuts
Round Profile Evergreen Rod
Paints & Finishing Products:
Tamiya Acrylics
Vallejo Acrylics
Andrea Acrylics
Humbrol Enamels
Micro Acrylic Varnish
MIG Productions Pigments - European Dust P028;
Gulf War Sand P037; Dark Mud P033
Winsor & Newton, Rembrandt and Titan Oil Paints
– Various
Humbrol Enamel Thinners
“Crete Marine Colour” watercolour pens
✓ Well detailed; good fit; interesting subject.

✗ Tools don’t fit where they should.
Available from
Dragon kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby
The last step is the painting of The figure was weathered and dirtied to suggest our soldier on the front line. For this I have used "Crete Marine Colour" watercolour Company Limited www.hobbyco.net
the fittings and weapons, also pens. Their use is simple, starting with the pencil, and then the outlines are blended by a paintbrush moistened in water. I have used
with Vallejo acrylic paints. these colours: Ivory Black 242 50, Chestnut Brown 242 15, Dark Grey 242 35, Umber 242 21, Olive Green Dark 241 91 and English
Red 242 09 Rating
The final result with the figure and the

vehicle fixed to the base
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KIT PREVIEW Meng 1:35 T-90 Russian Main Battle Tank • Kit No. TS006
Meng presents
their latest uber-
kit – the 1:35 scale
T-90 Russian Main The main upper and lower hull parts.
Battle Tank. The

Editor takes a
close look at the
bulging contents.
RUSSIAN FRONT The upper turret shell. Layers of detail will be added to
this.
T
he T-90 Russian Main caps, three tan coloured flexible The engine is crisply detailed and
Battle Tank is a logical vinyl parts, a length of string and a nice touch, even if you are only
development of the long- markings for a wide variety of going to view it through the mesh
serving T-72 family. The T-90s in service. and vents of the closed hatches.
new vehicle was developed in 1989 Moulding quality is first rate, The engine deck is further
by the Uralvagonzavod Design and detail, both moulded in place enhanced with photo-etched mesh
Bureau at Nizhni Tagil, and the and via smaller parts, is excellent. grilles.
title “T-90” was allocated in 1993. Construction commences with The hull, skirts and turret are The flexible mantlet cover looks fantastic. Two tanker’s
The 125mm smooth bore the road wheels – which feature made up from layers that should helmets are supplied in the same material.
2A46M main gun can handle a solid plastic tyres moulded in look very impressive and busy
variety of shells and also laser- place – lower hull and running when finished. The big rear fuel
guided missiles with an impressive gear. The suspension is made drums include all the necessary
rate of fire of 7-8 shots per up from working plastic torsion plumbing and pipework.
minute. The T-90 is capable of bars, onto which the wheels are The gun barrel is plastic, and
engaging ground targets or low- fitted via polythene caps. The made up from seven separate
flying aircraft and helicopters. In idler arm is offset, allowing some pieces. I’m sure it won’t be
fact, it is claimed that the T-90’s adjustment if you wish. long until we see some turned
gun could destroy most modern The tracks are amongst the metal replacements available.
tanks before it was in range of its most original and detailed that I The turret’s characteristic IR
adversary itself. have ever seen. Each link is made Shtora lights are made up from A full engine is also included.
The tank is also up from five parts a combination of clear and solid
fitted with the latest – three in hard parts, and should also look great
optics and electronic plastic and two when assembled. The mantlet is a
countermeasures end connectors two-part plastic assembly with a
including Shtora-1. in a flexible nicely textured flexible vinyl cover
The explosive material. Of these, that is fixed into position.
reactive armour only the track The Commander’s cupola
gives the T-90 a pads are glued. features interior sight detail, and
distinctive look, but Everything else the DShK heavy machine gun
its T-72 heritage is The three photo-etched frets. is slid into place looks great too.
unmistakable from or formed with Instructions are presented in
almost every angle. the assistance of no less than a glossy 22 page booklet, with
Meng burst onto the scene four separate assembly jigs. The construction covered in 43 steps The road wheels are moulded with plastic tyres, not vinyl –
a good move in my opinion.
relatively recently and has tracks will undoubtedly be the via clear drawings and labels. The
been wowing us with every new most challenging aspect of the markings include generic numbers
release. Their all-new 1:35 scale build. In fact, they make up more to permit a very wide range of
T-90 continues the trend of than 75% of the total parts in the vehicles to be modelled straight
quality models. kit, so be prepared to test out the from the box.
Meng’s 1:35 scale T-90 process thoroughly before you The word “awesome” is heavily
comprises 475 parts in dark start your plastic track assembly overused these days, but the
green coloured plastic, 576 black line. In the end, you will have a set description is totally applicable
plastic parts, a further 320 parts of tracks with remarkable detail to Meng’s 1:35 scale T-90. The
in flexible black plastic, 13 parts that are fully workable. contents and detail are quite awe
in clear, 10 parts on three photo- Meng has also included an inspiring.
etched frets, a set of polythene engine and a basic engine bay. The tracks might look a bit Track pads, main track sections and guide horns. There
scary, but the jigs included should are eight of these sprues.
speed up their construction.
This is a truly state-of-the-art
kit with remarkable detail. Meng is
certainly carving a niche for itself!
Highly Recommended. ■
Thanks to Meng Model

for the sample
Markings include generic numbers, allowing The cleanly moulded clear parts. www.meng-model.com The end connectors are supplied Some of the track
flexibility when choosing your modeling subject. in a flexible black material, and assembly jigs as
are simply pressed to fit with provided with the kit.
40 Model Military International - October 2013 the aid of jigs.
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FEATURE ARTICLE Tamiya 1:35 Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 10 Tank • Kit No. 35329
Brett Green gets stuck straight in to Tamiya’s

brand-new 1:35 scale Japanese Type 10 tank.
T
NEW SAMURhe Type 10 is a Third
Generation Japanese
main battle tank designed
as a replacement for the
recently retired Type 74 and the
to pack a punch thanks to its
locally designed 44 calibre 120mm
smooth bore main weapon. This
is equivalent in firepower to the
Rheinmetall gun fitted to the
be fitted to the Commander’s
cupola.
The Type 10’s use of nano-
crystal steel and modular ceramic
composite armour has significantly
TAMIYA’S TYPE 10 IN THE BOX
Tamiya has been quick off the
mark with their brand-new kit of a
brand-new vehicle. Their 1:35 scale
Type 10 tank comprises a modest
currently serving Type 90 tanks. Leopard 2. Longer 55 calibre improved its defensive capabilities 205 parts in dark green plastic,
Development of the new vehicle barrels are also available as an compared to the Type 90. two lengths of flexible vinyl track,
commenced in 1996. 13 Type 10s option and may be seen on later Power is supplied by a 1,200 one sheet of vinyl mesh, one sheet
were delivered in 2010, followed by models. The Type 10 is fitted hp V8 diesel engine and a of die-cut clear acetate, four large
another 13 each in 2011 and 2012. with an auto-loader, meaning a continuously variable automatic and 20 small polythene caps, plus
At 44 tons, the Type 10 is six crew of only three is required – transmission, delivering a top markings for three vehicles.
tons lighter than the Type 90 and Commander, driver and gunner. speed of 70 km/h – either forwards The smooth lines of this modern
dimensionally smaller than its A coaxial machine gun is fitted, or backwards! tank are very obvious from looking
predecessors, but still manages and a further external .50 cal may at the main hull and turret parts.
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The box art of
Tamiya’s brand new
1:35 scale JGSDF
Type 10 Tank.
The hull and the turret are covered with patches of non-skid The texture of the heavy fabric side skirts is superbly done.
texture, hatches, handles and tie-downs.
Engine vents are moulded solid but look good. The top of the turret bristles with detail.
URAI Many of the lumps and bumps

of traditional tanks have been
smoothed over, covered up or
recessed into the hull or turret.
This streamlined design results
The big turret basket is a prominent feature of the Type 10. The die-cut clear sheet for the lenses and vision blocks.
in an even simpler build for the

modeller, but this does not imply
any lack of detail.
The surface textures on this
kit are simply superb. The hull
and turret are covered with anti- Tamiya’s lovely one-piece flexible tracks.
skid patches, hatches, hinges
and tie-downs, all beautifully
done. The heavy skirts are also A Markings are supplied for three vehicles.

JGSDF Type 74 Tank (left) and Type 10 Tank (photo: STRONGlk7 via Wikimedia). Type 10 Prototype No.3 with dozer blade fitted, photographed A Type 10 Tank on the move.
in August 2010 (photo: Daddy178 via Wikimedia).
Sensors and M2 .50 cal machine gun (photo: Los688 via Wikimedia). Rear view of Type 10 Prototype No.3 photographed in August 2010 Commander facing backwards in his cupola Close-
(photo: Daddy178 via Wikimedia). (photo: Los688 via Wikimedia). (photo
B noteworthy, featuring some of the covered by mesh, so they are all

most convincing rubberised drape but invisible anyway. Construction is very straightforward but
that I have ever seen in injection- it still helps to be well organised. Here,
moulded plastic. READY, SET… the wheels, tools and instructions are
All the unique attributes of the Modellers have different priorities spread over my modelling bench.
Type 10 are present, including the and different preferences. Some
armoured external Commander’s will like a simple kit that fits
and gunner’s sights, each offering together well, while others will
the option of open or closed flaps. prefer the challenge of super
The lenses for the sights, as well detail and many parts; and won’t
as the cupola vision blocks, are be fazed by tiny plastic pieces
supplied on a clear die-cut acetate or challenging construction
sheet. In an interesting example of sequences.
recycling, Tamiya has supplied the Me? I suspect like many others,
acetate part for the Type 90 and I have built models at both
provided instructions for cutting it extremes, but I really do like the
into the appropriate sizes for this luxury of a kit that fits perfectly
new model. and doesn’t fight me during the The axles are locked into
position with a pin, but if
The full-length flexible tracks build. desired the suspension could
are flawless. Considering the high Tamiya kits usually match this easily be posed over uneven
quality of the kit parts, and also description, and such was the case ground by snipping off the pin.
bearing in mind that most of the with their Type 10 Tank.
track run is hidden behind the My last two projects have
track guards and low skirts, I think been an all-resin armour kit
after-market tracks would be a (Inside the Armour’s A10 –
waste on this model. see MMI Issues 88 and 89); The outer surfaces of the tyres
The wheels, drive sprockets, and Grey Matter Aviation’s were roughed up with a coarse
Commander’s sight and gun ambitious and comprehensive sanding stick. This also eliminated
barrel are all fitted via poly caps, resin Ha-1112 Buchon conversion the faint raised moulding seam.
allowing the parts to be moveable based on Hasegawa’s 1:32 scale
after assembly. The Commander’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 (see
hatch, the rear of the gunner’s Military Illustrated Modeller,
hatch and the environmental Aircraft Edition, Issue 29). Both
sensor are hinged and therefore these builds were immensely
also moveable. The gun barrel satisfying, but after so much time
is supplied in three pieces – two squinting through clouds of resin
main halves split lengthwise and a dust, I felt like something a little
separate cap for the end. more straightforward.
The road wheels,
The headlights have solid (i.e. I was surprised to find the idler wheels and drive
not clear plastic) lenses, which JGSDF Type 10 Tank on my sprockets assembled and
I would normally consider a doorstep last week, but I am ready for installation.
disadvantage. However, these are always pleased to see Tamiya’s
recessed into the front hull and newest releases. I really didn’t A

Type 10 production model, 1st Armored Training Unit/Eastern Army Combined The 120mm smooth bore gun is very prominent in this view
Brigade, Camp Takeyama, Japan on 27 May 2012 (photo: Los688 via Wikimedia). (photo: Los688 via Wikimedia).
Close-up view of the turret basket on the Type 10 production model A Type 10 prototype demonstration at the JGSDF Fuji School in Gotemba, JGSDF Type10 production model of the 1st Armored Training Unit, Eastern
(photo: Los688 via Wikimedia). Shizuoka prefecture, Japan (photo: T.Goto via Wikimedia). Army Combined Brigade. In Camp Takeyama, Japan
(photo: Los688 via Wikimedia).
Be careful not to cut the small hinges off the bottom of the rear
stowage bins. I did – I thought they were sprue remnants!
The flexible tracks may be glued together using plastic cement. The ends of the tracks were clamped while the glue set.
The wheels and sprockets are simply

pressed into place thanks to the use of
polythene caps. However, I intentionally
glued the idler wheels and drive sprockets
in place so the tracks would not move.
The rear vents look

very effective.

The fit of the tracks was a bit loose straight

from the box. To solve this problem, the idler
arm may be adjusted before it is glued in place,
or two links can be cut from the track lengths
before gluing them.
The headlights are also

recessed into the front
of the hull, making them
even harder to see.
The headlights have solid lenses, but you’ll never be able to tell behind the
mesh guards.
The main elements of the

There is some room for error with The smoke dischargers are buried inside the upper hull come together
the fitting the cover at the top of the turret so I did not bother to remove the raised quickly. Tamiya 10mm tape
mantlet (seen at the bottom of this mould seams. They are seen here before they was used to hold the hull sides
photo). Note the location here. are forever hidden behind the turret sides. in place while the glue dried.
The various sight housings and

rear environmental sensor.
The top and bottom halves

of the turret are joined,
awaiting installation of the
sides and rear panels.

B have any plans to build the kit – competition judges by the track
until I opened the box! guards and skirts.
After the very pleasant If you want to avoid the problem
experiences of building Tamiya’s in the first place, it will be worth
The vinyl mesh was cut to size 1:35 scale Tiran and T-55 Enigma test-fitting the tracks against the
for each of the turret basket kits recently, I was suddenly idler wheel set in various positions
panels, using the templates in
overtaken by the urge to start before you glue the idler arms
the instructions as a guide.
snipping parts off the sprues. (Parts 16) in place. Alternatively,
Based on those two earlier models, you could just shorten the tracks
I assumed it would only take a before you glue them together.
couple of days to put this together. By the way, the tracks can be
As it turns out, I was wrong. It took glued using regular plastic cement.
less than a day to complete basic That’s what I used on mine, and it
construction! worked perfectly.
The tracks were fitted to the
GO! completed lower hull less than four
Racing out of the blocks, I first hours after I started – and that
Some trimming and assembled the wheels and drive includes a break for lunch!
adjustment was required sprockets. The road wheels have
before the parts were a very faint raised moulding seam MOVING RIGHT ALONG
assembled. You’ll need to around the circumference. This The upper hull went together
stay focused to ensure was removed with a coarse sanding astonishingly quickly. Within
that the panels are
aligned correctly – it is stick, which also added a suitably an hour, I had all the upper hull
quite easy to fit parts the worn texture to the tyres. fittings, the track guards, side
wrong way around. The wheels are all fitted via skirts and mudguards in place.
polythene caps. These were This is partly thanks to Tamiya’s
nice and tight. Alignment of all sublime engineering – handles,
the wheels with the ground was hooks, tie-downs and vents are all
perfect. moulded in place - but also due to
The only minor issue that I the sleek design of the Japanese
encountered was that the tracks Type 10 Tank. There just aren’t
were a bit loose when the idler that many protuberances on
wheels were installed per the kit the hull. Even the headlights are
instructions. In the end, I wound recessed deep into the nose.
up cutting the tracks apart and Assembling the turret required a
removing two links before gluing little more focus.
them back together again. The Double-check the position of
rejoined area of the track is the fairing on the top rear of the
not pretty, but I positioned this mantlet. The exact location is
scarred vinyl on the top run, which a little vague. I have provided a
is completely hidden from the photo of this area so you can see
attention of penlights and curious how it is supposed to fit. A
The turret basket in place.

The time spent is well worthwhile.
The entire build was completed

in less than a single day.

The drape of the heavy

skirts looks very realistic.
They should look even
better after careful
painting.
B The lenses for the gunner’s 10, and has further refined their
and Commander’s sights are design philosophy of high levels of
provided as clear die-cut acetate detail, superb surface features and
plastic, and they may be seen modeller-friendly parts breakdown.
behind small open doors. To make I was determined to build this kit
painting easier (mainly to avoid quickly as it was not in my Master
some tricky masking), I glued Plan, but you may wish to linger
these doors shut, so I did not fit a little over the beautiful surface
the clear acetate lenses. textures and detail parts. Without
The breakdown of the turret is doubt, we will also see aftermarket
unusual, with the top and bottom detail sets – turned metal and resin
sections being assembled first, gun barrels, photo-etched mesh for
followed by the sides and the rear, the baskets, individual link tracks
but fit is as good as you would and more – so you can turn this
expect. into a super detailing project if that
The gunner’s and the is what you prefer.
Commander’s hatches both have On the other hand, if all you need
some faint ejector pin circles. is a refreshing sorbet between
These will best be filled and sanded heavy model courses, you can build
before the hatches are attached to the kit straight from the box and
the turret. marvel at the experience. ■
The vinyl mesh sections for the
big turret basket must be cut to
size and glued in place before the Modelspec
basket parts are assembled. Take
Tamiya 1:35 Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type
your time test fitting and make
10 Tank Kit No. 35329
sure you are gluing the mesh to
the insides of the plastic parts – it Materials and Accessories:
is not blindingly obvious in every Olfa hobby knife
case. I had to disassemble one Revell Contacta Cement
of the turret basket sides when I Tamiya Extra Thin Liquid Cement
realised I had glued the vinyl mesh Tamiya Surface Primer
to the wrong side. Less haste and Tamiya Tape (various sizes)
more speed – should have listened Paints & Finishing Products:
to my parents all those years ago…
None yet.
I corrected my error and added
the final fittings to the turret roof.
✓ Straightforward build; unique subject; superb
I started the model around 10:30
surface textures; high level of detail; excellent
am, and finished at 8:00 pm the fit; includes two crew figures.
same day. Remarkable!
✗ A few ejector pin circles on the insides of the
turret hatches.
INTERMISSION
I had no particular interest in Available from
modern Japanese tanks until I Thanks to Tamiya for the sample www.tamiya.com
opened the lid of Tamiya’s 1:35 Tamiya kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby
scale Type 10, then I literally could Company Limited www.hobbyco.net
not resist building it.
Tamiya has delivered another Rating
state-of-the-art kit with its Type

The tracks were cut and two links removed before
they were re-glued, resulting in a tighter fit.
The Commander’s hatch and

the rear of the loader’s hatch
feature workable hinges. They
may be moved after assembly.
NEXT TIME:
Next time Brett paints Tamiya’s
1:35 scale JGSDF Type 10 Tank
and its crew figures.
“ Tamiya has delivered another state-of-the-art kit

with its Type 10, and has further refined their design
philosophy of high levels of detail, superb surface
features and modeller-friendly parts breakdown...
”

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Incoming
Book Reviews
TIGER
BY THOMAS ANDERSON
ISBN 978 1 78096 201 6
OSPREY PUBLISHING
‘Oh no, not another book on the Tiger’ I hear you cry. That was my first
thought when I saw this book, but please read on. I hope that you will be as
pleasantly surprised as I was.
Thomas Anderson is an authority on German Armoured Fighting Vehicles
and can sometimes be seen on online forums and magazine articles. For
this book he has used his own archive materiel, as well as teaming up with
Karlheinz Munch, Henry Hoppe and the late Tom Jentz. The result is a book
that brings us many new and unpublished photographs, as well as the authors
examination of the Tiger’s development, deployment, mechanical operation
as well as a study of it’s armour, armament and ammunition. I believe that
the author’s conclusions as to the widely held view that the Tiger was ‘over-
engineered, difficult to manufacture and unreliable in service’ will raise your
eyebrows as much as mine.
Content
Comprising of 256 pages, this hardbound book contains nine chapters that
look at the Tiger’s Development, Organisation, Mobility, Firepower, Armour,
Combat, Maintenance, Performance Under Fire and the author’s conclusions
wrap it up. We have everything here to cover the Tiger from its evolution
from competing Porsche & Henschel test vehicles up to the Jagdtiger. The
author looks at the organisation of a typical Tiger company, along with the
supporting vehicles, to cover all theatres of deployment. We have a section on
rail transport that provides reports of just how difficult the Tiger was to move
around.
I must admit that I skipped a few chapters and went straight to content on
combat in North Africa, a particular interest of mine. I cannot rate this section
highly enough as the author provides a breakdown of the early actions and
experiences of the Tiger. It includes excerpts from the Tiger Fibel (authors
own collection) showing the Tigers crews where to aim for when up against
Shermans and Lees. Interestingly, there is also a combat report on how the
Tiger crews viewed the 3.7cm gun of the M3 Stuart, which was ‘apparently
very accurate. Fire was especially heavily directed at the driver’s visor,
commander’s cupola and the gap between the hull and turret’.
We then move on to an analysis of combat in the East, which also provides
an excerpt from the Tiger Fibel on where to aim for on a KV1 and T34. We get
detailed combat reports of the Tiger in service, both Tiger 1 and King Tiger, as
well as reports from Soviet sources on the effectiveness of this vehicle.
Chapter 7 is devoted to the maintenance and recovery headaches that went
with keeping a Tiger in action. Everything from replacing a broken torsion
bar (requiring half of the road wheels to be removed) to recovery under fire is
touched up with comment and experience of the recovery crews recorded. A
few pages on the BergePanther round off this section.
An examination of the Tiger under fire rounds off the examination of the
vehicle. Here, we find out that it wasn’t only the Tiger crews receiving
instruction on where to hit their enemy but the Russians also provided guides
for both tank and anti-tank crews.
Perhaps the most interesting section though is the author’s conclusions. To
start with, we have an analysis of combat losses from sPzAbt 503 covering 78
days combat around the Kursk salient. With a daily average of 10 operational
Tigers, 501 soviet vehicles were destroyed for the loss of 24 Tigers. You will
have to buy the book for the rest of it as I cannot ruin your curiosity here!
Conclusion
I have a lot of reference on the Tiger, the bulk of which are limited to its
technical abilities. This book gives the reader a comprehensive overall snapshot
of this revolutionary machine. The after-action reports, combat deployment
analysis and previously unpublished photographs make this a worthwhile
addition to any Tiger library. For me personally I found the sections on combat
in North Africa and maintenance/recovery worth the asking price alone. As a
result, the book comes highly recommended from me.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Osprey Publishing for the sample www.ospreypublishing.com
Graham Tetley
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Figures - A round-up of the latest figure sets on release...
DRAGON
1:35 SCALE
GERMAN BRANDENBURG TROOPS,
LEROS 1943 • KIT NO. 6743
JAPANESE ARMY INFANTRY,
PELEIU 1944 • KIT NO. 6555
Two new sets of Dragon figure sets
landed on my doorstep recently.
The first of these depict
German Para’s from the
elite Brandenburg unit
during the battle for the
Greek island of Leros
during 1943. Situated
in the South Eastern
Aegean Sea and part of
the Dodecanese group MODELKASTEN
of islands it had been 1:32 SCALE WWI PILOT OFFICER • ITEM NO. MKF-5
under Italian occupation With the introduction of the superb 1:32 scale Wingnut Wings aircraft a
since 1912. few years ago, there was the promise of a complete range of figures to
After Luftwaffe air go with the line. These figures have not yet materialised, which is a pity.
attacks from the 26th Modelkasten is not a firm many would associate figures but this has
September 1943, some changed in recent times with their introduction of a range of figures in
500 troops from the various scales that have every indication of being in a class of their own.
Brandenburg Division It helps to have a master sculptor on board and in this case, it is none
landed on the island other than figure master Ichiro Take. Mr Take has a wonderful style and
during the 12th of an uncanny sense of anatomy that translates well into his figures.
November and in only four days the battle was over after British and Italian The figure presented for review is a five piece resin casting and repre-
forces based surrendered. sents a WWI German pilot in dress uniform.
In the rather packed box, we find eight sprues moulded in grey styrene, one The casting quality is outstanding. The figure is part of a larger range of
of which has four very nicely sculpted figures and the rest are made up of eight figures and of all things a dog, each, is available separately. The
weapons and personal equipment. Also included is a container that German series includes mechanics, a seated pilot two other standing pilots and
Paratroops used to airdrop weapons and equipment during operations and a two very well done women in period costume.
MG34 lafette although this is moulded in the folded position only. I am very impressed with this figure. In my opinion it is one of the best
Moulding quality is good apart from mould seams on the figures as well as resin figures I have ever seen. The figure is expensive at first glance
some die lines on the backs of the torso’s. This is an issue that Dragon really but is of very high quality. With a little work and in combination with
should have addressed by now as they can be tricky to fill without obliterating the others in this series would produce a quite outstanding vignette.
surface detail. Modelkasten is notorious for very short runs so if you like these, my
Two of the figures are in full jump order with advice is purchase them now, because you may not be able to source
the exception of the parachute packs (these them when you need them.
would have been disposed of very quickly Highly Recommended.
after landing). As well as having jump smocks Thanks to Creative Models Australia for the review sample
they also feature the rubberised kneepads. www.creativemodels.com.au
The other two appear to be wearing regular Luke Pitt
army tropical uniform but with boots and
webbing gaiters more akin to those supplied
to mountain troops.
The weapons and equipment included are
generic ones found in all recent Dragon figure
sets so items such as the MG42, Gewehr 43
and MP44 can be put in the spares box as these
wouldn’t have been around for the time period
depicted.
In comparison to the packed box of German
troops the set of Japanese infantry is much
leaner and the figures an their equipment
is contained on a single sprue only. The
comments about moulding and detail above
can also be applied to this set, even down to
the die lines. Weapons are confined to just two
bolt-action rifles with bayonets fitted, a Model
99 7.7mm machine gun and a small pistol
which I believe is a late war Type 94.
The officers sword is a bit on the chunky side
(which is of course a limitation of the injection
moulding process) and could do with thinning
down. For some extra detail you could add
some fine thread as the swords and scabbards
were often fitted with cords and tassels.
Apart from the nitpicks with the moulding
these figures are on the whole nicely done and
although they depict specific places and time
periods they can be used in other areas too.
Recommended!
Thanks to The Hobby Company for the samples
www.hobbyco.net
Andy King
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MASTER BOX
“GERMAN INFANTRY DEFENSE –
EASTERN FRONT BATTLE SERIES,
KIT N.º1”. ITEM NO. MB35102. 1:35
SCALE
“GERMAN INFANTRY – OFF TO THE
FRONT, VEHICLE RIDERS, WWII ERA”.
ITEM NO. MB35137. 1:35 SCALE
“PILOTS OF LUFTWAFFE, WWII ERA”.
ITEM NO. MB3202. 1:32 SCALE
Master Box is already a stalwart in the
modelling scene and as far as I am
concerned every one of their releases is
always more than welcome.
As usual, the set is sculpted by A. Gagarin
and the final look is just lovely. On the
back of the boxes we find the assembly BRONCO MODELS
instructions and fully assembled and painted 1:35 SCALE WWII BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH WAR
figures for reference. CORRESPONDENT SET • ITEM NO. CB35140
In the set, “German Infantry Defense – I have often wondered why there was an absence of photographic
Eastern Front Battle Series, Kit n.º1” there equipment in 1:35 scale. Sure, there has been a few aftermarket
are four figures and as the title suggests they sets, but none in
are in a very stressful defensive situation. injected plastic.
The poses and action are absolutely great Bronco Models
and the detail top quality. tend to think
Inside the box, besides the four figures, outside the
we are presented with a sprue full of square in terms
accessories, weapons (MG34, MG42, of delivering
Mauser, MP40, PPSH, Luger, StG44, Beretta different subjects
38a…), helmets, grenades, ammunition with a high
boxes. In fact this sprue provides more stuff degree of style
than is really necessary for the four figures and presentation;
so we will end up with a huge number of this new release
items for future projects. Nice touch from hits the mark on
Master Box. both counts.
Besides the top quality poses, every figure The figures
features a different facial expression. presented for
The box mentions “kit n.º1”, so we can review are
expect more great sets for the “Eastern Front moulded on
Battle Series”. just three plastic
The set “German Infantry – Off to the Front, sprues. All of
Vehicle Riders, WWII Era” presents six figures, the figures are
one of them being the driver. The poses basically moulded
are really nice and relaxed. Like in previous as upper and
set, inside the box we will find a sprue full lower torsos,
of accessories, weapons (MG34, MG42, with the heads
Mauser, MP40, PPSH, Luger, StG44, Beretta and arms as
38a…), helmets, grenades, ammunitions separate items.
boxes… The facial detail,
This set also provides additional parts so if which can make
you buy two sets, you will be able to make or break any
a larger and diverse group of soldiers. This is figure, are very
a nice touch from Master Box. well done and
The set “Pilots of Luftwaffe, WWII era” are a credit to the
provides two pilots and a ground crew sculptor involved.
figure. Please note that this set is in 1:32 The only weak
scale. A common aviation modelling scale. point is the
The detail is top quality and the poses very moulding of the
natural. They will look stunning in a diorama ears, which are
with a Stuka, Bf 109, Fw190… difficult in this
In fact, this set can also be a great medium. The
complement for the already available set uniform details
“Famous Pilots of WWII”. are crisp as are
As usual, all the beautiful box art is signed the fabric folds.
by A. Karaschuk (except the box art from set The figures
MB3202) and are just awesome. Master Box themselves
keeps pushing the limits also when it comes measure out at
to the box art. around 5” 9 or 10 in the old imperial scale and are acceptable in
In conclusion, these new sets from Master height and bulk.
Box are absolutely awesome. The relation The box top is of particular note, as the cover top illustration is first
quality /quantity / price is just great! rate and may be used as a reference point for painting.
They should be real best-sellers and I The all important camera equipment and typewriter (remember
recommend them without any reservation. those) are handled very well.
Highly Recommended. To round the set off a set of well printed rank insignia are included.
Master Box products are available In summary, this is an outstanding figure set and well worth the
from Creative Models Limited www. asking price.
creativemodels.co.uk Highly Recommended.
More details at: www.mbltd.info Thanks to Bronco Model for the sample www.bronco-model.com
José Brito Luke Pitt
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Incoming
BRONCO
1:35 SCALE US M22 LOCUST AIRBORNE TANK (T9E1)
KIT NO. CB35162
We are indeed living in the golden age of modelling.
Surely only a few brief years ago the very thought of a
plastic model of a US M22 light tank would have been
considered unthinkable. This new release from Bronco
is a follow on from their British version (CB-362161) of
KINETIC MODEL KITS the same tank. The US M22 was designed by US firm
Marmon-Harrington, of which 830 were built from 1943
1:35 SCALE RG-31 MK.3 CANADIAN ARMY MINE PROTECTED ARMOURED
onward. The M22 was never used operationally by the
PERSONNEL CARRIER WITH RWS • KIT NO. K61010
US, instead being consigned to training duties in the
The RG-31 design is based on the South African Mamba Armoured Personnel Carrier,
USA. I have always liked the lines of this little tank and
and is built around a V-shaped, blast resistant armoured monocoque hull and high
welcomed the news of its release.
suspension. The US Department of Defence rates the RG-31 as a Category 1 MRAP,
The kit is basically the same as the British version (kit
and it is designed to survive the blast from two TM-57 anti-tank mines exploding
CB-35161) that Brett Green reviewed and built in issue
simultaneously.
85 of MMI, May 2013. This kit’s additions include the US
The RG-31 Mk.3 is the US Army Armoured Personnel
style headlight bush guards and sand screens. Briefly, the
Carrier version fitted with a Detroit Diesel engine.
kit consists of 285 parts in green plastic, nine in clear, 49
Other versions of the RG-31 include the extended
photo-etched parts and one decal sheet with five olive
chassis Mk.5E, the US Mk.5 with a Cummins engine
drab painting options.
and the RG-31 Sabre cargo vehicle.
The quality of the moulding is
In addition to the US Army and South Africa,
outstanding with no pins mark
the RG-31 is operated by a growing number of
or flash that would be visible
organisations including London's Metropolitan
after assembly. As with most
Police, the Canadian Army, Spain (including vehicles
Bronco kits there are a large
deployed to Lebanon and Afghanistan) and more.
number of small parts that need
Kinetic released their debut 1:35 scale RG-31, the
careful removal and clean up but
U.S. Army Mk.3, at the end of 2012. I confess when
thankfully all of them are very
I received this model, I assumed that it would be
well detailed. Surface detail is
substantially the same as the original release but
very well done with subtle weld
with the Remote Weapons Station (RWS) parts and
lines on the hull being the stand
Canadian decals.
out here. The tracks are length
I was wrong.
and link with subtle sag moulded
Andrew Judson compared this new kit with the
in. In fact, the kit is just so well
U.S. version that he built in this issue of MMI, and
done it is both a pleasure to look
advised that the following changes and additions
at and indeed build. You have to
have been made:
hand it to Bronco this is a very
• The interior has a different configuration, with
well done kit.
one row of three seats on the left hand side, one
Highly Recommended.
inwards facing seat on the right hand side, and
Thanks to Bronco Model for the sample
one forward facing seat for RWS operator.
www.bronco-model.com
• There is a radio rack with radios to go into rear of
Luke Pitt
vehicle, also RWS screen and controls.
• All new window frames
• Improved detail on the rear door
• Different roof top hatch layout
• Extra antenna equipment
• Roof top shields for rearward facing operators
• All markings for Canadian ISAF in Afghanistan
These are the definite changes, but there actually
may be more minor ones as well.
Also, if you prefer, the kit may be built with the
original window frames (still supplied in this version)
with only the addition of the RWS.
Kinetic’s 1:35 scale RG-31 Mk.3 Canadian Army
Mine Protected Armoured Personnel Carrier with
RWS is another really interesting kit from Kinetic.
With its growing usage, there will be some
interesting colour and marking possibilities; and
further variants in the future too.
Andrew has advised that the kit builds up easily and
fits well too, so this newest version should hold no
surprises in construction.
Kinetic is to be congratulated for their ongoing
exploration of current MRAPs. Long may it continue!
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Lucky Model for the sample
www.luckymodel.com
Brett Green with additional information by Andrew Judson
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MIG PRODUCTIONS
P500 EUROPE DRY MUD – FINE TEXTURE MIG PRODUCTIONS
P501 EUROPE DRY MUD – ROUGH TEXTURE P251 - DECAL SET
P502 EUROPE WET MUD – FINE TEXTURE P252 - DECAL SOFTENER
P503 EUROPE WET MUD – ROUGH TEXTURE MIG Productions presents the second of two brand new product lines
P506 SUB SAHARA WET MUD – FINE TEXTURE with their Decal Setting and Decal Softening solutions.
P507 SUB SAHARA WET MUD – ROUGH TEXTURE The Decal Set is a clear liquid that will assist decal adhesion. A puddle
MIG Productions has a brand new product line in their of Decal Set may be brushed onto the painted (and ideally gloss coated)
ever expanding range – mud! surface of your model, the decal applied and then another application of
The new range has been launched with three colors and two the Decal Set may be brushed over the top.
different textures: Europe Dry Mud, Europe Wet Mud and Sub Decal Softener will help you with those jobs where the decals are silver-
Sahara Wet Mud with fine and rough texture. ing or refuse to settle into panel lines or around raised details. Once the
According to MIG Productions’ website, their muds are a coloured, slightly decal has been applied and is dry, apply the Decal Softener over the top.
gritty paste made up from acrylic resin, pigment and micro particles. If there are particular problem areas you can prick or slice the decal prior
Applied with a brush or spatula, the product may be shaped to render a to applying the softener. The final step is the most important of all – once
mud terrain in all kinds of conditions, sandy beach, desert dunes. It may the softener has been brushed onto the decal, go away and leave it
be also used for rust and weathered metal textures. alone! The decal may crinkle alarmingly, but it will settle down and flat-
I think even more importantly, MIG’s new Mud product may also be ten out when the solution has completely dried.
applied to the running gear, lower hull and tracks of tanks and other This is another welcome product from the MIG Productions stable, and I
vehicles to depict accumulated dirt, mud and gunk. will be trying it out myself very soon.
For more effects and variations, MIG Productions’ Mud can be mixed with Recommended.
paints, pigments, filters, washes and Acrylic Resin. Available online from Creative Models Limited www.creativemodels.co.uk
This really is a very interesting new range with lots of potential. I’ll Brett Green
certainly be using some of these on my next muddy project, and will let
you know the results!
Recommended. LIFECOLOR
Available online from Creative Models Limited www.creativemodels.co.uk DIORAMA AND WEATHERING SETS
Brett Green Lifecolor has three new sets in their “Easy 3” diorama and weathering range.
Please note that these are not enamel washes or pigments, but acrylic paints designed
to be applied conventionally by brush or airbrush. The paints may be thinned for use
as a glaze or a wash using either water or Lifecolor’s proprietary thinner.
The first set is Scenic Detail Colours – War on the Road. It supplies the following
colours, all in flat finish:
• UA 743 Dirt Road
• UA 744 Middle east Asphalt
• UA 745 European Asphalt
The next set is Grime Effect – Leaking and Stains.
It supplies the following colours, all in semi-gloss
finish:
• UA 746 Lime Green
• UA 747 Dirty Green
• UA 748 Brown Green
Finally we have Damp Effect - Leaking and Stains, also in semi-gloss:
MIG PRODUCTIONS • UA 749 Vegetable Origin Damp Green
OLD BRICK RED PIGMENT. ITEM NO. P053 • UA 750 Vegetable Origin Damp Yellow
CREAM RUST PIGMENT. ITEM NO. P055 • UA 751 Dark Mold
SIN INDUSTRIES THE FILTER: DARK GREEN GREY. P423 In addition to these “Easy 3” acrylic
SIN INDUSTRIES THE FILTER: JAPAN NAVY BLUE. P424 sets, Lifecolor has also recently released
SIN INDUSTRIES THE FILTER: GREEN FOR ALLIED TANKS. P425 a new Uniforms Colours set for IDF
Mig Productions has expanded their Pigments range with three Army. This provides three bottles of
new shades – Old Brick Red and Cream Rust. Armour modellers acrylic paints:
will welcome these three versatile shades. • UA 437 Dark IDF Green
Mig Pigments may be mixed with water, enamel thinners or • UA 438 Medium IDF Green
applied with a soft brush straight from the jar for a dusty effect. • UA 439 Light IDF Green
Sin Industries is another arm of the Mig Productions empire. The All the bottles are plastic with a wide screw
Filter range provides a very thin tint over base colours and multi- cap.
shade camouflage finishes. This delivers a subtler impact than the These are interesting new options, either for
usual enamel wash, and is usually applied over an entire vehicle. modellers who prefer to stick with acrylic
The three new Filters are Dark Green paints for weathering effects, or for those who
Grey, Japan Navy Blue and Green for might like to provide a sympathetic coloured
Allied Tanks. background for pigments and enamel washes.
All five of these new weathering All Recommended.
products will be useful additions to Thanks to The Airbrush Company for the
the modeller’s finishing armoury. samples www.airbrushes.com
All Recommended. Brett Green
Available online from Creative Models
Limited www.creativemodels.co.uk
Brett Green October 2013 - Model Military International 55
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1:48 Scale – A round-up of the latest news and releases
BEING NICE TO ONE ANOTHER
I am sure that a great number of people who
read this column are also active members of the
are for the most part personal, but the online
world brings us into close contact with relative
I am not by any means suggesting that I am
morally superior to any of the readership
various forums and websites currently available. strangers. Not personally knowing those in any way shape or form. In
One of the things I have noticed recently is a with whom one engages, it may fact, I have said some things
disturbing trend of otherwise nice people who are be tempting to conclude that online that may be
defending actions that are, to say the least, morally it is acceptable to apply a perceived as bad form
questionable. lower ethical standard. This in some quarters. All
This leads to the question of whether the anonymity also strips online I am suggesting is
complicated issues regarding ownership, theft, interactions of the sense of that we just try and
torrenting, stalking, lurking, trolling, anonymity shame that might otherwise be a little nice to
and access to information demands a new code of keep bad behaviour in check. one another in our
ethics in this brave new digital age. Basically, I urge all those who online encounters,
Many of the ethical dilemmas raised by the Internet partake online to consider how just as in real life.
are not new, just virtual manifestations of very they would act if their conduct Okay, I’ll climb down
old conundrums. What I find more significant is was to be undertaken in the full from the soapbox and
questionable behaviour that once might have been light of day. I’m sure that 99% get on with the rest of the
considered relatively rare, now seems common. The of us would do and act the column.
proliferation of this behaviour is, in part, due to the same way. It’s just that 1% that Unit next time
anonymity of the online environments we all now may be sporting broken noses Luke Pitt
seem to visit. In the real world our interactions after an equivalent real-life encounter.
THE BODI
1:48 SCALE
SS PANZER CREWMAN, US TANK CREWMAN
ITEM NOS. 48001 AND 48002
Krisztian Bodi’s “The Bodi” line has just expanded with two new 1:48 scale
figures to add to their range of lovely 1:35 scale products already on offer.
These two figures represent an SS Panzer Crew member, and a US Tanker.
Both figures are standing in a relaxed pose, and could be used either in
the hatch of a model, separately as a part of a vignette or diorama, or as a
standalone figure.
Both figures are wearing winter uniforms.
Sculpting is beautifully done, with excellent facial features and convincing
drape to the uniform fabric.
It is great to see such high quality figures in 1:48 scale. I do hope The Bodi
continues with more releases in this line.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to The Bodi for the samples http://www.thebodi.hu
Brett Green
TORO MODELS
1:48 SCALE DONKEY AND DOG • ITEM NO. 48F58
This new addition to from Toro Models is quite a nice little set. Both
of these castings have been released with the addition of figures in
the past, but it is nice to have them as individual items. The Donkey is
cast in two pieces and seems to be rearing backward, the dog on the
other had has been cast as one piece, and is wonderfully detailed and
basically would not be out of place in any setting and in any time frame.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Toro Model for the sample www.toro-model.com.pl
Luke Pitt
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Luke Pitt hosts MMI’s examination of the growing world
of 1:48 scale military models, figures and accessories.
ROYAL MODELS
PHOTO-ETCHED UPDATES
As mentioned in the last couple of columns, we
have been reviewing some of the earlier photo-
etched updates released by Royal Models, as we HAULER
have never reviewed them before. The last two 1:48 SCALE
sets presented for review are: PHOTO-ETCHED UPDATES FOR
THE TAMIYA SD. KFZ.232
ITEM NOS. HLX48336,
HLX48338
I was greatly impressed with the
choice of subject when Tamiya
recently released their 1:48 scale
Sd. Kfz.232.
The kit is sound dimensionally
but lacks some of the finer details
present on the real vehicle. Hauler
has addressed these perceived
shortcomings with the Tamiya kit with not one but two
AMMUNITION BELTS UPDATE ITEM NO. 578
sets for this important vehicle. The first set covers all of the
This is a small photo etch fret that includes six
finer and smaller items on the outside of the vehicle like tool clasps
ammunition belts in various lengths. From the
and the distinctive triangular water cans on the mud guards. The real
dimensions they look to be five US 50 Cal belts
bonus however, on this set, is a clever mesh screen for the mufflers. I
and one 30 Cal belt. I’m not a huge fan of
have my doubts about the pattern of the mesh itself as the real vehicle has
photo etch for ammunition belts as the media
a circular mesh pattern, but it is a noticeable improvement compared to the
is essentially flat where ammunition belts are a
solid kit suppled item. Added to this, two small resin mufflers are included.
combination of both flat and round elements.
The second set concerns itself with the front standoff armour often applied
Some insist that a coat of paint will amend this
to this vehicle. The use of photo-etch on this area of the vehicle will greatly
but I have had little success with this approach.
enhance the finesse of the completed vehicle as all
of the panels are in scale. I’ll go out on a limb here
and say these two sets are an absolute must for the
new Tamiya kit and well worth the asking price.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Hauler for the samples
www.hauler.cz
Luke Pitt
TANK WORKSHOP
1:48 SCALE SD.KFZ. 166 STUMPANZER EARLY
ITEM NO. TWS 48 106
Following on from last month’s review of the Tank Workshop’s Mid
Brummbar, this month we take a quick look at the early version.
Much of what I said last month pertains to this version as well but
TIGER I (PART 2) ITEM NO. 447 to briefly recap all of the angles are sharp and the details crisp. This
The next set is far more appropriate in my version includes all the early features on the casemate as well as the
opinion. It consists of the side skirts and rear addition of the early drive sprockets associated with this version.
mud flaps for the Tiger I. The set is better in The only downside is that the crew hatches are moulded shut.
most regards than others available today, as This conversion is intended for the Tamiya kit and I can confirm that
the side skits include the small lip at the end it fits like a glove to the lower hull assembly of either the metal or
of the skirt itself. This is a timely release as it is plastic hull versions.
well suited to the new Tamiya release of the late Given this conversion costs only $20 I would hazard to guess it
model Tiger I. would be both easier and cheaper to purchase this conversion than
to scratch build it yourself.
Recommended. Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Royal Model for the samples Thanks to The Tank Workshop for the sample www.tankworkshp.com
www.royalmodel.com Luke Pitt
Luke Pitt
BRENGUN MODELS
1:48 SCALE HERMES A1 ROCKET • ITEM NO. BRS48002
The Hermes A1 anti-aircraft rocket was the American version of the German Wasserfall missile. The missile
was gyroscopically controlled via remote radio link from a ground station. The direction of the missile was
achieved by the four graphite rudders placed in the rocket exhaust at launch speeds, and later by the four
air rudders mounted on the tail once higher speeds were achieved. The US tests were conducted in 1947
and 1948, but problems with the rocket engine delayed the launch until 1950.
This new kit from Brengun Models, which is an off shoot of Hauler, consists of 15 NEWS
resin pieces, 9 photo-etched pieces and a small decal sheet with various numbers.
The casting of the resin pieces is first class with the missile in particular showing
TANK WORKSHOP FOR SALE
Tank Workshop has contacted this column in
some very fine engraved detail on the body.
relation to the possible sale of the business. The
Looking over my references on the subject I am in somewhat of a quandary. The
owner has accepted a promotion (yes, most
kit as released has a slimmish main body and I have noted that some wartime
of the aftermarket guys do it as a sideline) and
photos of the Wasserfall missile confirm this shape. I am however finding it difficult
now finds little time to run the business. Anyone
to find photographs of this slim body on the US Hermes version being launched in
who may be interested in the purchase of the
the marking provided. Most reference photos show a fatter body and shallow air
entire line of aftermarket conversions moulds and
rudders at the rear. The slimmer body however has been seen in different markings
apparatus to produce them should contact Jay
in a museum in the United States. I am therefore not entirely certain on the accuracy
Galbierz at www.tankworkshp.com
or the marking choices on this kit.
Recommended.
Thanks to Brengun Models for the sample www.brengun.cz
Luke Pitt
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A round-up of the latest news and releases in 1:72 and 1:76
DRAGON ARMOR PRO SERIES

1:72 SCALE ERSATZ M10 • KIT NO. 7491
The kit comes in the standard lid-and-tray Dragon box with a superb Volstad illustration on the front. This, however, is the best part of the kit as the box contains
few plastic parts and no photo-etched brass at all.
There are two large sprues, one small sprue, a lower hull and DS tracks. Sprue A contains the running gear and a number of parts not for use, such as the
various exhaust pipe variants (more on these later). Sprue C has all the new parts for the M10 conversion, the upper hull, turret, mantlet etc. These are a major
disappointment, however, as they seem to be derived from the ready made range of models. All the hatches are closed, the lift rings are solid, the hull periscopes
are solid and the turret add-on armour is moulded in situ. The rear hull plate is also poor as it has the exhaust pipes moulded on with solid ends, whereas the
examples ‘not for use’ on sprue A have hollow ends! Another major omission is the flap in the add-on glacis plate for the hull machine-gun, although this would
not be too difficult to scratch-build
The tracks are the standard DS type and show good detailing inside and out. The instruction sheet has the old photographic style of assembly diagrams, which
are adequate apart from the fact that many of the numbers shown bear no relationship to the numbers on the sprues! Two painting and marking schemes are
shown, both in olive drab, using the small decal sheet of allied stars supplied. These are for the 150 Pz. Brig., Ardennes 1944.
Overall it is hard to recommend this as it appears to be a hastily produced kit version of a ready-made model, hardly fit for the Armor Pro series.
Thanks to The Hobby Company for the sample www.hobbyco.net
Steve Shrimpton
DRAGON ARMOR PRO SERIES

1:72 SCALE VK.45.02(P)H • KIT NO. 7493
This kit represents another ‘Panzer 46’ vehicle that never got off the drawing board, utilising modified Elefant hulls and ‘Porsche’ King Tiger turrets. This version
has the turret fitted at the rear of the hull. The illustration on the standard Dragon box lid shows great potential, but again the kit is a disappointment, marketed
as an Armor Pro kit, but having no etched brass and many moulding shortcuts reminiscent of ready-made models.
There are two large sprues, two small sprues, upper and lower hulls and DS tracks. The moulding is of a good standard with no flash, sink holes etc., and the
detail is good on the older sprues. The instructions are of the photographic type, with a small addendum for the turret assembly, and two fictional paint schemes
in late war colours.
The upper and lower hulls are new mouldings, but have frustrating features such as closed hatches, moulded on tools and worst of all, moulded on Bosch
headlights. These would all have to be replaced to make a reasonable display model.
The main large sprue carries all the turret components and is the same sprue as in
the Porsche Tiger II kit with its inherent faults, but at least the hatches are open.
The running gear on the remaining sprues is the standard Elefant set-up and is well
detailed as are the DS tracks. Finally, there is a small, well printed decal sheet of large
and small German crosses, as no other marking are shown.
Again, a disappointing kit which can only be recommended to ‘What-If’ fans, willing
to spend some effort to create a good display model.
Thanks to The Hobby Company for the sample www.hobbyco.net
Steve Shrimpton
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KIT PREVIEW Bronco 1:35 Dak “Topolino” (German-Italian) Light Staff Car • Kit No. CG 35156
Bronco’s 1:35 scale

Fiat Topolino is the
fourth representation Impressive packaging!
of this small car in

1:35 scale. Luke Pitt
explores the features
of this new kit.
MECHANICAL MOUSE The one-piece body is even more impressive out of its
clear container.
A
revolution shook the are included with 9 in clear, 16 and produced a one piece wheel
small car world in April in grey for the figures and 151 and tyre combination that has
1936 and Fiat was in sand coloured plastic for the the tread moulded onto the tyre
responsible. vehicle itself. A separate upper itself. The tread detail is good, but
Nothing about the Torinese body moulding is also included, just a little faint. The real problem
car’s specification initially encased in a clear plastic bubble is; even with minor sanding to
suggested that it would become to protect it from damage. remove the seam some of the
a motoring legend. While it The standard of moulding pattern is lost. The hub caps
embodied many clever and is superb. For instance, the on all the wheels are moulded Nice textures on the tyres and seats.
advanced features, none of them sidewalls and mudguards are separately, which will allows the
were new. It was their realisation so thin that they are almost in modeller to have these off; but
and the package they came in that scale. The kit’s details include a the hub nuts will have to be added
was so remarkable. complete engine, fuel tank and if you choose to do this. These are
The car was the Fiat 500A radiator, two separate doors and included on the sprue but are not
Topolino and it was to become an engine bonnet. The front half called out in the instructions.
the yardstick for almost all other of the radiator grill/bodywork 42 photo-etched parts are
small cars of its day. may be positioned open if you included that add to an already
Of course, the car had its faults. wish, exposing the engine. A lot outstanding model. Bronco has
It disliked cold starts, was hard to of thought has gone into this seen fit to include the German
maintain and the battery box was assembly as there is detail on IF8 infantry cart with this release.
so positioned that metallic objects both sides of the radiator grille, This is almost a kit in itself and is The grille is solid but is nevertheless finely rendered.
invariably fell into it and caused both interior and exterior. On very well done. The tarp on the
short circuits. reflection, I would have liked rear is finely rendered, as are the
This new kit from Bronco is the the grille to be see through, but two optional wheels sets, one solid
fourth rendition of a Fiat 500 in maybe I’m asking too much as I and one open.
1:35 scale. The first was the old don’t think this would be possible To round up this new release,
Des Kit example and the second with conventional moulding. two figures are included and they
was from Model Victoria - both in A separate chassis is included are some of Bronco’s best. The
resin. The first injection moulded but this piece misses out on the facial detail is very good, as are
plastic kit was released by Tamiya lightening holes on the outside the fabric folds on the uniforms.
in late 2012, in the guise of a rails of the chassis frame. To be Comparisons between all the
Simca 5 staff car. I therefore fair though, these were hardly kits of this little Fiat now available
found it a little perplexing as to seen unless the vehicle was are inevitable. The old Des Kit can The doors may be posed open or closed.
why Bronco would produce this kit. overturned or on a hoist. The be now relegated to the dust bin.
The kit is presented in a large wheels and tyre assemblies are The Model Victoria kit has some
box with attractive artwork. In a bit of a disappointment. I like minor accuracy issues (namely the
typical Bronco fashion. A very the current trend of having the grill work on top of the bonnet)
well illustrated and precise tyre split down their horizontal but has a superior chassis and
instruction booklet is included, axes with the tread pattern as wheels. The Tamiya kit is a fine kit
with two marking choices (one flat disks. This approach offers and simple to build, but to my eye
captured Olive Drab and one great fidelity of detail. For this kit looks a little basic in places.
Afrika Korps version). 176 parts Bronco has taken a backward step In my opinion, this new kit from
Bronco is the best of the four.
The list of accessories included
is large and the overall execution Parts from the included infantry cart.
of this kit is outstanding. The
moulding on the bodywork is a
case study on how fine plastic
injection moulding can be.
It’s just that good. Highly
Recommended. ■
Thanks to Bronco Models for

the sample
www.bronco-model.com Clear parts include optional closed and open windows.
The photo-etched parts. The decal sheet is crisply printed and includes
some interesting options.
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KIT PREVIEW Dragon 1:35 3.7cm Flak 37 • Kit No. 6483
The beautifully detailed muzzle brake is almost as nice as

a turned metal part.
Nice thin separate armour plates.
STANDALONE FLAK
Dragon’s excellent 3.7cm Flak 37 gun is now available as
Ammunition and handles.
a standalone kit. Andy King takes a look...
O
riginally developed in minimal flash and mould pin marks so it would have been nice of
1935 by Rheinmetall, are only present on the inside of Dragon to include a sprue or two
production of the 3.7cm the gun mount and underneath the of these. Instead you again have
Flak 18 (FLug Abwehr platform. The level of detail is also to look to the aftermarket people
Kanone) was discontinued as early very good although the gun shields for extra ammo boxes or make The base.
as 1936, however development are maybe a bit on the thick side your own from styrene or wood
continued with the Flak 36 that and probably better replaced with strip. Model boat shops are a good
culminated in the Flak 37 and a etched ones. The barrel is a one source for this.
new sighting system. It was used piece moulding and for the purists You have a choice of four
on all fronts and also mounted on could no doubt be replaced with a colour schemes which are all
various vehicles as mobile anti- metal item but of particular note from unidentified units, three
aircraft artillery, more so later is the flash suppressor. This is the from the Western Front and one
models such as the Flak 43 which first time I have seen a injection- from the Eastern Front with
was mounted on a Panzer IV moulded item that is almost colour references from the Testor
chassis as the Ostwind and sWS comparable with an aftermarket Model Master and Mr Hobby paint The main body and breech of the gun.
halftracks. metal one as the horizontal ranges.
This kit has been around for slots at the barrel-end of the The rather excellent box art
a couple of years, usually on the suppressor are hollow, usually by Ron Volstad depicts a crew in
back of some vehicle or other, they are just moulded indents. typical Luftwaffe ground troop
but this is the first time it has Also, the small round indents could uniform and it would have been
been released as a standalone be drilled out to complete the look. a nice addition to the kit, I can
weapon. In the box we find three Altogether a very impressive bit of only hope that Dragon see fit
sprues moulded in a light grey moulding indeed. to release a set of figures to
styrene, one tiny decal sheet and The gun may be modelled complement it as they did with
a cardboard cut-out ammo box. either in combat or travel mode, the 2cm Flak.
As usual, the standard of however there is no transport Apart from the lack of trailer One side of the well detailed mount.
moulding is very good with trailer included which sort of and ammo boxes, this looks
defeats the purpose of to be a lovely little model and
modelling it in travel should build up into a nice replica.
mode really. Oh well, no Although Dragon kit instructions
doubt one is in the works have been getting better recently
somewhere and failing that I would read through them
you could always put it on carefully as no doubt there are
the back of some vehicle! some traps to catch you out but
The only ammo box then again that’s all part of the
supplied is a cardboard one fun of modelling, or so I’m told.
that you cut out and glue Recommended. ■
together but with weapons
such as this with a high Thanks to The Hobby
rate of fire there would be Company for the sample
www.hobbyco.net
a LOT more kicking around
One paper cut-out ammunition box is included. Markings for four guns are provided on the kit’s decal sheet.
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The Last Post..
Jason Woollett
examines a brand
new 1:48 scale kit
from Skunkmodels
Workshop that will
be an interesting
crossover subject
for both aircraft and The one-piece cab.
military modellers.
JET FUELLER
SKUNKMODELS WORKSHOP 1:48 R-11
US/NATO FUEL TRUCK. KIT NO. SW-62001
This is a substantially sized kit, even in 1/48 scale.
T
he R-11 is the primary mobile refuelling vehicle The kit provides one option, which is the access
for The United States Air Force. It replaced door to fuel pump control panel that can be opened
the R-9 Refueller . or closed.
There are currently three models of the The wheels are supplied as all-plastic parts - no
R-11. The first generation was delivered in 1989 to vinyl tyres here.
the Air Force by the Oshkosh Truck Corporation and Clear parts include windscreen, separate quarter
is commonly referred to as the Oshkosh R-11. The Air windows and side windows, and various light lenses.
Force purchased 1,250 Oshkosh R-11s between 1987 The instruction sheet is well laid out with large easy
and 1991. to read instructions, though references will be need
Tyres are provided in solid plastic – hooray!
Deliveries of the second generation R-11 began in for detailed painting as there is no reference for the
1994. The contract for the second generation model cab interior.
was awarded to the Kovatch Corporation, and the Three different US Air Force paint scheme markings
pumping and dispensing systems are mounted on a are provided.The decal sheet offers markings for
Volvo chassis. These models are commonly referred to two gloss dark green vehicles and one desert sand
as the Volvo R-11. example.
Deliveries of the 3rd generation R-11 began in 2004. This will be a great addition to your 1:48 scale
The contract for this model was also awarded to the aircraft diorama or as a standalone model.
Kovatch Corporation, and the pumping and dispensing Highly Recommended. ■
systems are mounted on an International chassis.
Skunkmodel Workshop kits and accessories are
The fuel tanks hold a maximum capacity of 6,000
available online from www.luckymodel.com
US gallons (23,000 L) and are able to deliver fuel at a
rate of 600 US gallons (2,300 L) per minute. Clear parts for the windows and lights.
This third generation model is commonly referred
to as the International R-11 and this is what this Skunk
Models kit represents.
Kinetic’s new 1:48 scale R-11 kit comprises
approximately 159 parts in green and clear plastic and
provides a detailed cab, chassis and a detailed fuel
tank with access ladder and grated walkway. Any colour as long as it is gloss green? Not quite – desert yellow is an option too.
READER’S VIEW – THE NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE The decal sheet includes plenty of stencil
markings.
MMI reader Dave Rigby offers his views on the value of local hobby shops
I
just received my September issue of Model here in Manchester. Since 1971 I have become a regular and so 43
Military International - another great issue. I Before it was a Modelzone store it was the years on I have to say goodbye to friends made
especially enjoyed Pawel Rzymski's M32 B1 - Manchester Model shop, which has been in the same along the way.
awesome. Anything Sherman based suits me ! location since 1958. I started visiting it way back Reading Luke’s editorial just brought home that,
I read Luke Pitts 1:48 in 1971 as an 11 year old boy yes, you can buy any make of kit on the Internet but
commentary on the 1:48 who like many modellers of it can never replace the experience of going into a
scale pages. I am e-mailing my age cut my teeth on Airfix model shop, poring over their stock and buying your
because it struck such a big and Frog kits purchased from next project.
chord with me. local newspaper shops and the Sorry to go on but this just shows how important
Over the last few weeks, like. The model shop was an it is to support your local model shop because one
Modelzone has announced Aladdin’s cave of new wonders day it might not be there. Keep up the great mag!
that they have gone into and it was my first introduction Regards
administration and therefore to 1:35 scale models and of Dave Rigby
the branch I use is closing course Tamiya kits.
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Aircraft in Action
Heinkel He 112 in Action (SC) B-1 Lancer in Action (SC)

Bernad. Saw only limited action with the Luftwaffe. Used Drendel. The BONE - B-1 Lancer - is the USAF's latest
by the Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. Went swing-wing heavy bomber and has seen action over Iraq,
on to see service with the Spanish, Rumanian, Hungarian Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-1A and B-1B
Gunslingers in Action (SC) and Japanese AFs. Includes A and B series variants, as well variants. 100 b/w photos, black & white line art, full-color
Drendel. The story of the modern day gunfighter - Helicopter as sections on service with the Luftwaffe, Japan, Spain, centerspread and 3 full color cover drawings; 50 pages.
gunships in Vietnam. Covers the origins of the gunship, gunship Hungary, and Rumania. Also covers the rocket propulsion SS1179
tactics, and the various helicopters employed as gunships and experiments with the He-112. Over 100 photos, 13 color
scouts. 99 photos, 10 detail drawings, 9 color photos and drawings, numerous line drawings; 50 pages.
paintings; 50 pages. SS1159
SS1014
Junkers Ju 52 in Action (SC)

Stapfer, Mau and Punka. Includes the Single-Engine Ju 52,
Ju 52/3m Pre Series, Ju 52/3m fe, Ju 52/3m ge, Ju 52/3m
Reggiane Fighters in Action (SC) reo, Ju 52/3m ho, C-79, Ju 52/3m g3e, Ju 52/3m g4e, Ju
Bristol Blenheim in Action (SC)
Punka. Covers the WWII Italian fighter Re.2000/2001/2002 52/3m g5e/g6e, Ju 52/3m g7e to g12e, Ju 52/3m g14e,
Mackay. The Bristol Blenheim opened WWII for RAF, flying
Ju 52/3m See, Ju 52/3m MS, CASA 352, and AAAC-1 Toucan
the first operational sortie of a British bomber in WWII. Used in and 2005. Includes Re.2000 in Italian, Hungarian, and
variants. Also covers operations in the Spanish Civil War,
every theater where the British fought, the Blenheim would see Swedish service, Re.2001, Re.2002, and Re.2005 in Italian
Sino-Japanese War, as well as Ju 52/3ms in foreign service
action over Europe, the North African deserts and the jungles service. Also covers Re.2000 service on the Eastern Front.
Extensively illustrated with 100 b/w photos, line drawings, and postwar civil service. Over 90 b/w photos, numerous line
of Asia. Blenheim's were adapted to many roles notenvisioned
drawings, 10 full color profiles, 3 cover paintings; 50 pages.
by its designers, photo reconnaissance, float plane, and night 10 full-color profiles and 3 cover paintings; 50 pages.
SS1186
ffighter. Over 101 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages ofscale SS1177
drawings, 13 full color paintings; 50 pages.
SS1088
B-2 Spirit in Action (SC) Gloster Gladiator in Action (SC)

Goodall. America's 1st operational bomber to employ a Harrison. Covers operations in France, Norway, the Middle
BE2 in Action (SC) flying wing design and stealth characteristics has seen East, Malta, and Aden, as well as Gladiators in service
Cooksley Used as fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery combat over Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. Includes the B-2 with Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, China,
spotters and bombers. Includes the BE2a, BE2b, BE2c, BE2d, upgrades, Air Refueling, and B-2 weapons. Also covers Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Iraq, Portugal, Finland, Soviet Union,
BE2e, BE2f, BE2g, and BE12 variants. Over 100 photos, Operation Allied Force and Operation Enduring Freedom. 100 Australia, Free French, and South Africa. Illustrated with 100
40 detail drawings, 2 pages scale drawings, 13 full-color b/w photos, numerous line drawings, 2 pages full color art/ b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color profiles, 3 cover drawings;
drawings; 50 pages. photos; 50 pages. 50 pages.
SS1123 SS1178 SS1187
1
Aircraft in Action
Tupolev SB in Action (SC) Sepecat Jaguar in Action (SC)

Stapfer. It saw service in Spain and China and was the Ashley. The Sepecat Jaguar is an Anglo-French strike aircraft,
backbone of the Soviet bomber force when the Nazi's having served with the British, French airforces, and several
invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. Includes the ANT-40-1, export customers. Includes Jaguar A/GR.1, trainer variants,
British and French service, Naval trials, as well as service
C-46 Commando In Action (SC) SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A, Avia B-71, Avia B-71A, Avia
with Oman, Ecuador, India, and Nigeria. Also covers combat
Love. Includes the CW-20/C-55, C-46A, R5C-1, XC-46B, B-71B, SB-2-M-100, SB-2-M-100-A (Modified), SB-2-M-103, operations in Iraq, Senegal, Chad, South America, and the
XC-46C, C-46D, C-46E, C-46F, and C-46G/XC-113 variants. SB-bis-3, PS-40, PS-41, PS-41 bis, SB-MMN, USB variants. Balkans. 97 photos, 26 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50
Also covers operations in the Far East as well as Post War civil Operations in Poland, Finland, Russo-German War, aircraft in pages.
and military service. 100 b/w photos, line art, 10 full-color foreign service. Over 100 photos, 38 line drawings, 10 color
SS1197
profiles, 3 cover drawings; 50 pages. profiles; 50 pgs.
SS1188 SS1194
F-102A Delta Dagger in Action (SC)

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

Harrison. British WWII Naval Fighter that superceded the
Ilyushin IL-4 in Action (SC) F-16 Falcon in Action (SC) Fairey Fulmar in the Fleet Air Arm, and remained in British
Stapfer. Includes the DB-3S, DB-3B, DB-3T, DB-3TP, DB-3T Drendel. Over 4000 F-16s have been produced since the mid Service into the mid 1950s. Includes the F.1, F.1A, FR.1, NF.1,
(Experimental), Capsule DB-3, TsKB-30, DB-3M, TsKB-30 N-1, T.1, TT.1, NF.2, T.2, F.3, T.3, FR.4, TT.4, NF.4, FR.5, NF.5, AS.5,
1970s. Includes the YF-16, F-16A/B, and F-16C/D variants.
DB-3F, DB-3F, IL-4, IL-4TK, and IL-6 variants. Also covers the T.5, TT.5, AS.6, TT.6, AS/T.7, T.7D, U.7, T.8, U.8, and U.9
DB-3F in German and IL-4 in Finnish service, Approximately Also covers weapons, and other mission attachments, as well variants. Also covers Firefly operations in the Pacific, Malaya,
90 photos, b/w line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages. as experimental F-16s, and the listing of foreign operators. and Korea, as well as Fireflies in foreign service. 90 photos,
SS1192 100 photos, 27 line drawings, 7 color profiles; 50 pages. 17 line drawings, 10 color profiles; 50 pages.
SS1196 SS1200
2
Aircraft in Action
F-14 Tomcat in Action (SC) Messerschmitt Me 262 in Action (SC)

Drendel. The Tomcat attained speeds greater than Mach 2 Stapfer. The Me 262 not only enjoyed superior speed, but
with its twin afterburning turbofan engines. The versatile it also had deadly firepower: a total of (4) Mk.108 30 mm
aircraft performed the role of fleet air defense, fighter cannon were mounted in the nose of the fighter variant.
escort, tactical air reconnaissance and air-to-surface Its operational service, however, was hampered by its
C-5 Galaxy In Action (SC) strike fighter. This all-color In Action book is the perfect temperamental engines and under-strength undercarriage.
Lippincott. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with complement to the author's other book, "Tomcat!" This A total of 1,433 Me 262s were built during World War II.
color photos and additional information about the Galaxy. reissue features four new pages with color photographs and Covers the production and development of the Me 262 with
Illustrated with 158 photos, 8 color profiles and b/w line ‘On Display’ locations. The book features more than 100 more than 100 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line
drawings; 64 pages. color photos, line drawings, color paintings and seven color drawings; 52 pages.
SS1201 profiles; 56 all-color pages. SS1212
SS1206
Early MiG Fighters in Action (SC) F/A-18 Hornet Color in Action (SC)
Stapfer. Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the
P-47 Thunderbolt in Action (SC) Drendel. While the Super Hornet is a distant relation of
MiG Design Bureau had a near monopoly on the supply of the A-D Hornets, they all trace their roots to the loser of
The P-47. The P-47 was the biggest, most heavily armed, and
fighter aircraft to the Soviet Air Force and the nations within the lightweight fighter competition of the early 1970s,
one of the fastest single engine fighters developed during
Moscow's sphere of influence. Updated with 7 pages of new the Northrop YF-17. The twin-engine YF-17 had a definite
World War II. Indeed, several P-47 experimental aircraft
material and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, advantage in this competition; on 2 May 1975, the Navy
topped 507 mph, and several pilots claim to have flown
plus 10 color profiles, detailed line drawings, and color announced the MDD/Northrop design as the winner. More
the big fighter into transonic speed ranges. More than 100
covers; 56 pages. than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line
photographs, line drawings and color profiles. 60 pages.
SS1204 drawings; 52 pages.
SS1208
SS1214
P-40 Warhawk in Action (SC)

P-51 Mustang in Action (SC)
Dann. British Commonwealth air forces gave the name C-141 Starlifter in Action (SC)
Davis. The P-51 Mustang was one of the most outstanding
Tomahawk to models equivalent to the P-40B/C and Burford. The first C-141 rolled out of the Lockheed Plant in
aircraft developed by the Allies during World War II. Dozens
Kittyhawk to models equivalent to the P-40E and all later Georgia on 22 August 1963 to much fanfare. From there, in
of period photographs from around the world illustrate the
variants. The reissue features four new pages with color war and peace, the C-141's story has been lifted to the stars
production, development, and evolution of the legendary
photographs and locations of Still Airworthy and On Display of aviation history. Illustrated with over 150 color and 8 b/w
Mustang. Illustrated with more than 130 photographs, plus
modern examples of the P-40. Illustrated with more than photographs, 3-view drawing, 3-scheme color camouflage
color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages.
100 photographs, 10 color profiles, line drawings; 64 pgs. art, and color profiles; 58 pages.
SS1211
SS1205 SS1215
3
Aircraft in Action
F4U Corsair In Action (SC) F-22 Raptor in Action (SC)

Sullivan. The Corsair was first conceived as a high-speed, Drendel. This volume traces the history of the Raptor and
high-altitude fighter for the Navy in 1938 when Chance describes in detail why it is likely to be the world's best
Vought's design team drew up plans for a fighter with a fighter for years to come. With the onset of the Obama
1,800 hp engine and a huge 13-foot propeller - the F4U's Administration, Raptor production was capped at 187 units.
F6F Hellcat in Action (SC) famous inverted gull wing was introduced to allow prop As challenges to US global leadership mount, however, the
Sullivan. The heavily-armed fighters could pack armament clearance. Illustrated with 169 photographs (53 in color) plus Raptor's capabilities will face increasing demand. Illustrated
including six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm color profiles and detailed line drawings; 64 pages. with 169 photographs plus color profiles and detailed line
cannons, wing-mounted rockets and a bomb rack. This book SS1220 drawings; 56 pages.
takes detailed look at F6F Hellcat with 100 photographs,
SS1223
color profiles, detailed line drawings; 60 pages.
SS1216
B-25 Mitchell in Action (SC)

Doyle. The US supplied B-25s to the British Royal Air Force F-84 Thunderjet In Action (SC)
and to the Soviet Union, which flew them against the Nazis Davis. Thunderjets flew 86,408 missions during the conflict
US Navy UAVs in Action (SC) on the Eastern Front. Through period photographs and and took out 60 percent of the ground targets eliminated
Neubeck. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action detailed information, the career of the Mitchell is covered by American forces. In addition, 8 Soviet-built MiG fighters
during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in from the experimental NA-40 prototype to the final met their end thanks to F-84 pilots. After the Korean War,
1991. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators production B-25J model. US Marine Corps PBJ versions are the F-84 took part in the Suez Crisis and the Berlin Crisis
can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel also chronicled. Illustrated with nearly 200 photographs, and stood alert during the first 2 decades of the Cold War.
thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, more than 80 of them rare period photos in original color, Illustrated with 164 photographs plus color profiles and
are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages. detailed line drawings; 72 pages.
equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack.
SS1221 SS1224
SS1217
P-38 Lightning in Action (SC)

A-10 Warthog in Action (SC) Doyle. The Lightning saw service in Europe, and it was B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (SC)
Drendel. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the A-10 has seen after flying a P-38 to assess the progress of the Normandy Katz. This volume is packed with historical, and recent
service in the Gulf War of 1990-1991; in the Balkans, later in Invasion in 1944, US Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle referred to the photographs of the B-52. As part of his research, the author
the 1990s; in Afghanistan after 2001; and in the occupation Lightning as "the sweetest-flying plane in the sky." Illustrated flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this
of Iraq, beginning in the spring of 2003. Illustrated with with nearly 150 period photographs, a third of them rare volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission
more than 106 photographs, 11 full color paintings, 43 detail original color photos, plus color profiles and detailed line ever published. Illustrated with color profiles, detailed line
drawings and 2 pages of 3-view drawings; 56 pages. drawings; 72 pages. drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.
SS1218 SS1222 SS10207
4
Aircraft Walk Around
Bf 109E Walk Around (SC) MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 1 (SC)
Stapfer. The Messerschmitt Bf 109E was the backbone of the Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and
Luftwaffes fighter force from the Invasion of Poland, the would continue in production until 1985. Also the longest
Battle for France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain, production run of any combat aircraft. This title includes
and the Invasion of Russia. This title gives a comprehensive inside and out coverage of the MiG-21F-13 (Fishbed C), PF
F-117A Nighthawk Walk Around (SC) inside and out coverage of the Bf 109E and includes details (Fishbed D), PFM Fishbed F), U (Mongol A), and UM (Mongol
Goodall. Losses of aircraft to radar directed missiles and anti- of engines, cockpits, landing gear, airframe and more. B) variants. Illustrated with over 114 b/w and 100 color
aircraft guns during the Vietnam War led the USAF to develop Illustrated with over 100 b/w and over 100 color photos, 16 photos, 12 color drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
a strike aircraft less visible to radar. Also used in the Persian
Gulf War and more recently in Yugoslavia. Details cockpits,
color drawings, 20 b/w drawings; 80 pages. SS5537
engines, landing gear and weapons. 12 color profiles, 40 SS5534
pages color; 80 pages.
SS5526
F-8 Crusader Walk Around (SC)

EA-6B Prowler Walk Around (SC) Barthelmes. The F-8 entered service in 1957 and was to
Michaels. The need for Electronic Warfare aircraft developed remain in US service until 1987, and in French service until
F-15 Eagle Walk Around (SC) after WWII with the rapid development and proliferation of 2000. In Vietnam the F-8s had the highest kill ratio of any
Drendel. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 first sophisticated guided weapons. This title gives inside and out USN aircraft, which earned it the title of "MiG Master". This
entered service in 1974 and became the USAF's premier coverage of fuselage, wings, tail, cockpits, engines, landing title includes interior/exterior photo coverage of cockpits,
fighter of the late 20th and early 21st Centuries. Inside and gear, and more. Illustrated with over 83 b/w and 118 color engines, landing gear, airframes and weapons. Illustrated
out coverage of all variants with emphasis on F-15C and photos, 12 color drawings, 5 b/w drawings; 80 pages. with over 137 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color drawings,
F-15E. Cockpits, radar, weapons, landing gear/wheel wells, SS5535 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
and engines, etc.. Illustrated with 92 b/w and 109 color SS5538
photos, 14 color drawings, 9 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
SS5528
UH-1 Huey Gunships Walk Around (SC)

Mutza. Not long after the UH-1s flew their first support roles MiG-21 Fishbed Walk Around Part 2 (SC)
(medevac, etc.) in Vietnam in 1962, armed version began Stapfer. The MiG-21 began production in 1959 and would
AH-1 Cobra Walk Around (SC) to appear. This title gives inside and out coverage of the US continue in production until 1985, making it not only the
Mutza. In this title the AH-1 is presented in meticulous detail. Army's workhorse combat helicopter during the Vietnam most produced supersonic jet aircraft ever, but also the
Includes cockpits, engines, weapons, airframe and more. Also War. Includes the UH-1s engines, rotors, airframe, and longest production run of any combat aircraft. With details on
covers US Marine Corps version. Illustrated with 112 b/w and cockpit and cabin plus a wide variety of weapons. Illustrated the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons.
96 color photos, 12 color drawings, and 9 b/w drawings; 80 with over 106 b/w and 97 color photos, 14 color drawings, 7 Illustrated with over 123 b/w and 97 color photos, 12 color
pages. b/w drawings; 80 pages. drawings, 11 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
SS5529 SS5536 SS5539
6
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Walk Around (SC) Douglas A-26 Walk Around (SC)
A supersonic all-weather counter-air fighter, the Su-27 is Mesko. Only American combat aircraft to see combat
equipped with a look-down/shoot-down weapons system service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Pilot and bombardier/
and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. Its range, navigator were positioned side-by-side, while a single gunner
thrust-to-weight ratio and maneuverability are all significant sat in the rear behind the bomb bay where he operated two
MiG-15 Walk Around (SC) improvements over earlier Soviet fighters; one of the world's remote controlled twin .50-cal machine gun turrets. Over 200
Stapfer. This title includes inside and out coverage of the foremost combat aircraft and a potent adversary. Over 200
MiG-15 Fagot-A, MiG-15 Fagot-A (modified), Mig-15 Fagot-B color and b/w photos, line drawings and 10 color profiles; photographs, color profiles, line drawings; 80 pages.
(Early), MiG-15bis and Fagot-B (late) variants: with details on SS5551
80 pages.
the airframes, cockpits, landing gear, engines and weapons.
Illustrated with over 100 b/w and 124 color photos, 12 color SS5547
drawings, and 27 b/w drawings; 80 pages.
SS5540
AH-64 Apache Walk Around (SC)

OV-1 Mohawk All Walk Around (SC) Bernstein. The AH-64 Apache, considered by many to be the
The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was the first turboprop aircraft world’s premiere armed helicopter, has been in service with
to enter into US Army service to fill the role of visual, photo the US Army for more than 2 decades. Designed principally
Me 262 Walk Around (SC) and electronic reconnaissance. The Mohawk was retired from as an antitank helicopter to combat large Soviet armored
Concise history of Messerschmitt's Schwalbe, the world's U.S. Army service in 1996. More than 150 photographs, line formations invading Western Europe, the Apache has had a
first operational turbojet fighter aircraft. An extensive visual major renaissance in recent years. A detailed look illustrated
drawings, and 12 color profiles; 80 pages.
description of the airframe - inside and out from every with more than 200 color photographs, color profiles and
perspective; detail photos are of Me 262A-1 WNr 500071 as SS5549
detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
restored at the Deutsches Museum in Munich. Illustrated with
more than 100 b/w photos, over 100 color photos, 12 full SS5552
color profiles plus line drawings and scrap art; 80 pages.
SS5542
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Walk Around (SC)

Werner. The OH-58D was Bell’s answer to the U.S. Army’s
request for a digital platform to aid new artillery. Originally E-2 Hawkeye Walk Around (SC)
unarmed as part of the Army Helicopter Improvement Neubeck. The E-2 Hawkeye is the first U.S. Navy carrier-
Program, the OH-58D was based on the OH-58C. The based aircraft designed specifically to fill the all-weather
MiG-17 Walk Around (SC) helicopter’s success led to the decision to arm it with two airborne early warning mission. In addition to war service,
The MiG-17 'Fresco' followed the MiG-15 'Fagot' into Soviet hard points capable of holding either .50-caliber machine the versatile aircraft has been used by the US Coast Guard
AF service and evolved into a highly maneuverable, reliable guns, seven-shot rocket pods, Air-to-Air Stingers, or Hellfire for patrolling the coastal areas as well as by law enforcement
and easy-to-maintain air combat fighter. Every detail of this missiles. This book takes a detailed look at the Kiowa Warrior agencies for drug traffic interdiction. Takes a detailed look
Cold War fighter aircraft is illustrated with over 200 color with more then 200 color photos, color profiles, and detailed at the E-2 Hawkeye with more than 200 photographs, color
and b/w photos, line drawings and 12 color profiles; 80 pgs. line drawings; 80 pages. profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
SS5546 SS5550 SS5553
7
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Lancaster Bomber Walk Around (SC)

Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The US Navy began Mackay. Known for its greenhouse cockpit, turret nose,
taking deliveries of the PBY-5A in October 1941 and then twin tail, and 33-foot long bomb bay the Lancaster took
placed orders for over 600 more following Pearl Harbor. During part in Air Marshall Harris’s 'Operation Gomorrah' in July
WWII, PBYs conducted anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, 1943, in which Germany’s industrial center of Hamburg was
F-111 Aardvark Walk Around (SC) convoy escort, search-and-rescue operations, and cargo devastated by round-the-clock bombing raids. In the thick of
Neubeck. This aircraft’s original design met 2 different transport. Some PBY-5As went to the US Army and others to US the air war, the Lancasters also paid a high price - 3,249 were
mission roles for the US military. It served in Vietnam, Libya, Allies - Australia, Britain, Canada and the Free French forces. lost in action. Illustrated with 200 photographs, plus color
and Operation Desert Storm. Currently, the Royal Australian This book presents a comprehensive view of Catalina with 170 profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
Air Force continues to fly the C-model plane, and the aircraft photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 72 pags. SS5563
has one of the best safety records in the Air Force inventory. SS5560
Features 12 color profiles, 3-view illustration, line drawings,
and over 200 color and 21 b/w photos. 80 pages.
SS5557
F-102A Delta Dagger Walk Around (SC)

F-89 Scorpion Walk Around (SC) Neubeck. The Convair F-102A Delta Dagger was developed
Savage. Equipped with advanced radar for its time, the for the US Air Force as a supersonic interceptor at the onset
Scorpion guarded the Cold War skies over the northern of the Cold War. It featured a 60 degree swept delta wing
Macchi C.205 Veltro Walk Around (SC) frontiers of the United States, ready to confront Soviet to lessen drag coefficient and yield stability at very high
Di Terlizzi. After the war, modified C.205s went on to serve circumpolar nuclear bomber attack, while earning the altitudes. After retirement in the US, 152 of the planes were
the Royal Egyptian Air Force during its 1948 war with Israel. distinction of being the 1st combat aircraft armed with converted to high-speed, unmanned drones for use as test
Close-up look at one of WWII’s most aesthetically pleasing nuclear air-to-air weapons (Genie rockets). Illustrated with targets for newer fighters. More than 200 photographs, plus
and innovative single-seat fighters! Illustrated with 225 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
photographs, color profiles, detailed line drawings; 80 pags. drawings; 60 pages. SS5564
SS5558 SS5561
F4U Corsair Walk Around (SC)

Saab 35 Draken Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The F4U Corsair was arguably the best piston-engine
Putnikov. Sweden's most famous fighter, hailed by some as a carrier-borne fighter ever produced. Designed in 1938 and
F-84F Thunderstreak Walk Around (SC) 'fighter pilot’s dream,' was developed and built by the Saab first flown in 1940, the Corsair remained in production
Neubeck. The F-84F remained in service with several company between 1955 and 1974. Designed with the Cold until 1953, long after many of its contemporaries had been
European air forces for decades, with Greece only retiring its War situation in mind, the Draken was specially tailored to rendered obsolete. In addition to detailed line drawings and
last Thunderstreak in 1984. Illustrated with more than 250 Sweden's particular needs. Illustrated with 260 photographs, color profile illustrations, this volume is packed with over
photographs, color art, and profiles; 80 pages. plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. 200 photographs, 80 pages.
SS5559 SS5562 SS5565
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B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (SC) B-26 Marauder Walk Around (SC)
Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner
effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional
and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. The B-26 Marauder
Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. A saw service in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Pacific,
B-17G Flying Fortress Walk Around (SC) unique look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. including use by the United States, the Free French, the Royal
Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress is arguably the most famous Illustrated with over 210 photographs; 80 pages. Air Force and the South African Air Force. More than 220
US bomber of World War II, and perhaps all time. The vast photographs, plus numerous detailed line drawings and color
SS25054
majority of these aircraft were the G-model, accounting for profiles.
8,680 of the 12,730 Flying Fortresses built. Not surprisingly,
SS25069
with more than eight thousand examples being produced by
three manufacturers, a number of changes were introduced
in the course of the production run. This new addition to
Squadron’s Walk Around series takes the reader over, under,
and through the B-17G, illustrating the subtle - and not so
subtle - changes in gun mounts, turrets, crew positions, and
other details. Ten aircraft were photographed in order to
create this comprehensive look at the famed Flying Fortress -
through more than 300 photos with detailed captions;
88 pages.
SS5567
KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (SC)
Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air
superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (SC)
has truly global reach. This book contains the most detailed Mackay. This iconic warplane had its origins as a cutting-edge
photographic documentation of the KC-135 inside and out civil airliner in the mid-1930s. Although produced in large
that has ever been published, as well as color profiles of the numbers and exported to many countries before and during
KC-135R in the markings of every major USAF command that the war, few examples survive today. This volume features
has operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs, detailed photographic images of the He 111P-1 restored
detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages. and preserved in Norway, and the He 111H-20 on display in
SS25066 the RAF museum. Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line
drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.
SS25070
A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (SC)
Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one
of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During
the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line,
2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with
a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a
top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated
not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air
forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina,
Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in
1956, Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, F9F Cougar Walk Around (SC)
the 1973 Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/ Neubeck. Photographs in this volume illustrate in detail the
Malvinas Conflict in 1982. With a reputation for toughness differences between the various Cougar models, making B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (SC)
and agility, Skyhawks remained a part of the American use of over a dozen display aircraft located in museums Doyle. Profusely illustrated, enhancing color photographs,
arsenal for nearly half a century - the U.S. Navy retired the across the United States as well as one Cougar on display taken both on the ground and in the air, four vintage black-
A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile, the battle-tested warrior in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical research, features and-white images and 14 line drawings further illustrate
continues to serve today other militaries around the world. historical images from the photo archives of both the U.S. details, while five color renderings of aircraft and markings
Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed Navy and Grumman, includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in provide a glimpse at the nature of the crews. Illustrated with
line drawings; 80 pages. its final days, serving as a target drone for later generations. more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.
SS25041 SS25068 SS25071
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Combat Chronicles Aircraft Specials
Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow (SC) MiG Alley - Air to Air Combat Over Korea (SC)
Thompson. Davis. A pictorial record
At The gate Series In this volume we hear of the American pilots
from the crews who and their aircraft who
rode the Black Widow ran up a 10 to 1 victory
into battle all over the ratio over the MiG-15.In
world. The outbreak of all, 976 "North Korean"
war in Europe left no aircraft were shot down
room for doubt that the in the three years of
United States needed the Korean War. This
quickly to come up with title gives a history of
a specialized night the Air War in Korea,
fighter to confront the as well as the pilots
totally new face of air own words of what it
combat. Illustrated was like to fly the F-86
with 152 photographs; 112 pages. Sabre (also F-82, F-51D, F9F-3, B-29, & F3D-2) against
SS6701 North Korean and Soviet pilots. Illustrated with 145 photos, 7
B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles (SC) maps, 28 drawings, 40 full color drawings; 80 pgs.
Douglas DC-9/MD-80 at the Gate Hilton. In early 1945, SS6020
(SC) Peeler. The most successful of all the twin-jet the 40th BG moved to
transports, the DC-9 brought jet travel to the general public. newly-liberated Tinian Planes, Names & Dames Volume 2: Korea (SC)
The DC-9 and its descendants have transported countless from which they took Davis. The art of
people to big cities and tiny towns, serving communities part in the final chapter decorating the front
that had never before known jet travel. Military versions of WWII - the aerial section of military
have served in the aeromedical evacuation, logistics and assault on the Japanese aircraft goes back
VIP transport roles. Traces the development and many users home islands. to the First World War.
of this important aircraft in 200 color and b/w photos, line Introduces you to It was a way of
drawings and color profiles; 80 pages. fellow veterans of the personalizing a
SS5801 40th who relate their piece of machinery
no-less extraordinary that one depended
experiences - ditching on every day. The
in the Bay of Bengal, theme went from
lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind enemy lines in patriotism to the latest
China, taken prisoner after bailing out over Tokyo. Personal trend in music to
accounts from the men who served on the front lines of the sex (girls), and this sort
air war in the Pacific, a unique primary historical source and of art appeared on every type of aircraft. This title covers
a truly exciting read. Illustrated with over 100 photographs; military aircraft nose art of the post war period including the
120 pages. Korean War and the late 50s. Extensively covers the wide
variety of personal and mission markings carried by the
SS36002
F-80, F-84, F-86, B-29, F- 51s and other planes in Korea.
Aeroscouts in Vietnam Combat Chronicles (SC) Illustrated with 239 b/w and 47 color photos, 64 pages.
Mutza. The Army SS6058
developed new
tactical doctrine using Red Ladies in Waiting (SC)
helicopters - the Stapfer. This title is
Boeing 737 At The Gate (SC) Tidwell. Few airmobile concept considered by
commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production run that spans - which was based the author as a
more than four decades and service in nearly every nation largely on air cavalry retrospective of the
on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a track record. Takes the units. Such units were early 1990s, the
reader on a journey through the continuing story of the 737 descendants of the US ex-Soviet Union
from the first aircraft to roll of the production line in the Cavalry, which had and Eastern Bloc.
1960s, to the very latest airframes being delivered to major operated as light, The former Soviet
airlines today. The book also offers the reader a look at some horse-mounted Union had a number
of the most interesting 737 liveries as well as parts of the infantry. Packed with of facilities to store
aircraft that few people get to see. Also covered are business more than 30 action and display aircraft,
jets, cargo carriers, and military versions of the 737 that are packed, often hair including complexes
less familiar even to the thousands of air travelers who have raising first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in at Khodinka,
flown aboard this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with Vietnam, this latest addition takes you into the thick of Ramenskoye and
the action. Besides being exciting reading, these personal Tushino. Includes
over 220 photographs; 96 pages.
recollections by dozens of the fighters themselves provide coverage of facilities in
SS28002 invaluable, primary source historical coverage of one Hungary and former East Germany, as well as US aircraft
of America's epic conflicts as experienced by frontline that found their way into Soviet/Eastern Bloc service.
helicopter scouts. Illustrated with 160 photographs; 136 pgs Illustrated with 213 b/w and 56 color photos; 64 pages.
SS36003 SS6065
10
Pride of Seattle (SC) Aces 3 (SC)
The story of the first 300 Patton. This title gives
Boeing B-17Fs. A the exploits of the aces,
fascinating book
Aircraft Specials revealing the varied
their aircraft and tactics,
from WWI to the War
Arab Air Forces Post WWII (SC) fates of the machines in Vietnam. The stories
Tullis. Traces the history and their crews, diverse, of 59 air aces since
of the air forces of the often tragic, sometimes WWI, plus one tank
Arab nations through inspiring but always ace of WWII. Includes
the turbulent years after interesting. Illustrated such notables as Joseph
WWII and their many with 120 b/w period M. McConnell, Richard
conflicts with Israel as photos, 32 full color "Dick" Bong, Randy
well as many clashes profiles; 64 pages. Cunningham, and Ernst
amongst themselves. SS6074 Udet. Illustrated with 139
Includes Algeria,
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Aces (SC) color drawings, and 62 b/w drawings; 64 pages.
Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Patton. The exploits SS6088
Mauritania, Morocco, of the aces , their
Oman, Qatar, Saudi aircraft and tactics, Worldwide F-16 Markings (SC)
Arabia, Sudan, Syria, from WWI to the The F-16 Fighting
Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Arab Republic, and the Korean Conflict. Falcon, also known as
Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen. Illustrated with 204 Includes such notables the 'Viper', evolved
b/w, 28 color photos, 12 color drawings, 2 maps; 64 pgs. as Manfred von from a 1972 USAF
SS6066 Richthofen (Red Baron), lightweight fighter
Planes, Names & Dames Volume 3 (SC) Gregory (Pappy) prototype program to
Davis. The art of Boyington, Francis S. create a small, low-cost,
decorating the front Gabreski, Herman Graf, air superiority day
section of military and the novel inclusion fighter designed for
aircraft goes back to of Michael Wittmann high performance and
the First World War. as the "Tiger Ace", ease of maintenance
It was a way of and many more. Illustrated with 20 b/w photos, 116 color and achieved combat-
personalizing a piece of drawings, and 48 b/w drawings; 64 pages. ready status in October
machinery that one SS6077 1980. Since then, 21
depended on every foreign nations including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt
Aces 2 (SC)
day. The theme went and Israel have the F-16, making it the most popular fighter
Patton. The exploits of
from patriotism to the in the world. The varied national insignia, squadron markings
air aces - pilots who
latest trend in music and camouflage of these international F-16s are depicted in
shot down five or more
to sex (girls), and this enemy aircraft - have full color. Over 200 color photos; 64 pags.
sort of art appeared on fascinated the world SS6091
every type of aircraft. This third volume of military aircraft since WWI. Successful
nose art covers the Vietnam period (1955-1975). Includes aces combined the killer Tomcat! (SC)
aircraft types such as F-86, F-104, A-26K, UH-1, OV-1C, A-1J instinct, mastery of The F-14 Tomcat is a
Skyraider, F-4E, F-105D, F-8E, and many more. Includes their aircraft andof air supersonic, twin-
some art from foreign airforces. Illustrated with 259 b/w combat tactics, and the engine, variable sweep
and 91 color photos; 80 pages. ability trapidly adjust wing, two-place fighter
SS6068 to changes in their designed to attack and
And Kill MiGs (SC) situation. Chronicles 29 destroy enemy aircraft
Drendel. Revised aces from WWI, WWII and the '67 Arab-Israeli war. 40 b/w
at night and in all
edition. USN, USAF, and drawings, 30 pages color profiles, 64 pages weather conditions.
USMC aerial combat SS6084 The F-14 can track
over North Vietnam, up to 24 targets
1981 Sixth Fleet USN Aircraft Camouflage & Markings 1940-45 (SC)
simultaneously with
shoot down of Libyan Doll. A highly detailed
its advanced weapons
fighters, and Operation and informative look
control system and
Desert Storm. Includes at the variations of
attack six with Phoenix
pilots’ own descriptions camouflage schemes
AIM-54A missiles while continuing to scan the airspace.
of engagements, with and insignias used by
Armament also includes a mix of other air intercept missiles,
lists of USAF and USN the US Navy during
rockets, and bombs. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat has retired
MiG killers in Vietnam, WWII. Includes both
after over 30 years of service. It was the final member of a
as well as section on carrier and land based
family of Grumman cats which began almost seventy years
the North Vietnamese aircraft. Illustrated
ago. This book presents a personal narrative of the testing
Enemy with listing of the MiGs' Kills. Illustrated with 168 with 150 b/w and 6
and operational use of the Tomcat. More than 150 color
b/w and 19 color photos, 46 color drawings, 1 map, 1 b/w color photos, 40 color
drawings; 64 pages. photographs, color paintings, and color profiles; 64 pages.
drawing; 104 pages. SS6092
SS6072 SS6087
11
Air War Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom (SC) Air Force Colors Volume 1 (SC)
Drendel. All new book Bell. Covers the
covering Allied airpower development and
in the war to topple application of US Army
Aircraft Specials Saddam Hussein. Full Air Corps camouflage
The Aviation Art of Lou Drendel (SC) markings from the post
color and b/w photos
Drendel. Lou Drendel WWI timeframe to
of fighters, bombers,
has been drawing and early WWII. Includes
transports, helicopters,
painting airplanes since Standard Insignia,
and the people who
he can remember. markings and colors,
fly and maintain
Inspired by the model unit markings, VIP
them. Also includes US
airplanes his father built aircraft, GHQAF and
CENTCOM - Air Forces
for him, he took pencil the Designator System,
and Navies Air Order of
and paper and began Training Colors, and
Battles. Illustrated with
drawing. He hasn’t Camouflage. Also
100 b/w and 117 color
stopped yet, more than covers Combat Groups
60 years later. Lou’s art photos; 64 pages.
SS6124 and Squadron Insignia. Illustrated with 198 b/w and 3 color
has been featured in
photos, 67 color aircraft profiles; 96 pages.
dozens of books P-61 Black Widow Special (SC)
published by Squadron/ SS6150
Thompson. During
Signal. Now, they are gathered together in one volume. This World War II, nightly Air Force Colors
book displays more than 200 of the extraordinary works of raids by Luftwaffe Vol 3 (SC)
the famed aviation artist; 64 pages. bombers over Britain This volume traces the history
SS6093 forced the United States of WWII Army Air Force colors
Vietnam Scrapbook An Army Pilot's Combat Tour (SC) to develop night- and marking in both the Pacific
Steinbrunn. In January fighting abilities. The Theater and the Zone of the
1966, Robert P61 Black Widow Interior (ZI). 96 pages, 16 in
Steinbrunn entered the was created as a new color, over 200 photos.
US Army for 4 prototype with airborne SS6152
memorable years. intercept radar. It also
At Fort Rucker, featured four .50 56th Fighter Group (SC)
Alabama, he received caliber machine guns in Flying P-47s, the 56th FG was
training in Bell a top-mounted turret one of the highest scoring USAAF
helicopters, including and four 20mm Fighter Groups in Europe. Traces
the Huey and Iroquois cannons underneath to handle any threats in the darkness. the Group from WWI I through
(UH-1A, B and D The crew consisted of a pilot, a gunner and a radar observer. action in Korea and Vietna m until
models). Afterward, he This book takes a detailed look at the development and today. Over 200 photos, 8 pages
was sent to Fort Knox, implementation of the P-61 Black Widow night fighters with of color, 64 pages.
Kentucky, where he about 200 photographs and detailed line drawings; 64 pages. SS6172
was assigned to A Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, the SS6126
'Ruthless Riders', flying the short-cabin Bell UH-1C gunship. Fighter Squadron
After honing their reconnaissance skills in training, the 3rd Army Aviation in Vietnam Special (SC) 14 - Tophatters (SC)
and 7th Squadrons became the 'eyes and ears' of the 4th Mutza. During The oldest serving squadron in the
Infantry Division, which was based at Camp Enari, Pleiku, in Vietnam, the US Army history of the USN. VF-14 can trace
the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Steinbrunn documented employed a variety of its history back to September of
his time flying helicopters in Vietnam and has compiled his aircraft to accomplish 1919 and serve d in WWII, Vietnam
memories into a memorable book. Illustrated with more than combat missions. and the Persian Gulf Over 175
Following turf and photos, 8 pages of color, 80 pgs
200 photographs; 80 pages.
budget debates with SS6173
SS6098 the Air Force, the Army
Operation Enduring Freedom (SC) 357th Fighter Group (SC)
settled on the use of
Drendel. Noted military Formed in California in
various helicopters and
author Lou Drendel Dec of '42 and equipped
some fixed-wing
outlines the initial Allied with P-39s. More than
observation planes.
military response against one year later, the Group
Using airmobility and
the al-Queda terrorist was thrown into combat
air assault strategies,
network and the Taliban flying P-51 Mustangs
the Army was able to
government in against th e Luftwaffe.
demonstrate the ability to rapidly move significant amounts
Afghanistan that The history and combat
of men and equipment on the battlefield. Army aircraft
provided them safe opera tions from its
were further used as gunships, medevacs, air controllers
haven and training formation to the end of
facilities. Extensively as well as surveillance and transportation. This book takes
a detailed look at the development and implementation of the war in Europe. Over
illustrated with over 200 140 photos, 8 pages
photos - half in full-color, Army Aviation in Vietnam with nearly 200 photographs, color
profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. color profiles, 64 pages.
1 map; 64 pages.
SS6127 SS6178
SS6123
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Detail & Scale
EA-6B Prowler in
Detail & Scale (SC) B-24 Liberator in
Aircraft Specials Kinzey. This title gives Detail & Scale (SC)
31st Fighter Group USAAF WWII (SC) a comprehensive look, Kinzey. Includes a 2-page
The USAAF's 31st Fighter inside and out, of the US modeling summary. Illustrated
Group had an outstanding Navy's primary Electronic with 177 b/w and 55 color
record, flying Spitfires and Countermeasures Aircraft. photos, 10 color drawings, 23
Mustangs in the 8th, 12th Illustrated with 171 b/w b/w line drawings; 83 pages.
and 15th Air Forces. Entering and 35 color photos, 24 b/w SS8264
the war as the first American drawings; 72 pages.
Fighter Group to participate SS8246
in the European Theater P-51 Mustang in Detail F4F Wildcat in
of Operations, the 31st FG & Scale Part 1 (SC) Detail & Scale (SC)
ended the war as the top Kinzey. Complete development Kinzey. Includes a 2 page
scoring Allied fighter group of Allison-powered RAF modeling summary. Illustrated
in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the fifth Mustang Mk I, USAAF with 141 b/w and 57 color
highest overall for the USAAF with 570 1/2 confirmed aerial P-51, A-36, and P-51A and photos, 12 color drawings, 38
victories. Approximately 200 b/w photos, line drawings and Merlin-powered P-51B and b/w line drawings; 80 pages.
40 color profiles; 80 pages. P-51C. Illustrated with 163 SS8265
SS6180 b/w and 30 color photos, and
4th Fighter Group in WWII (SC) 37 b/w drawings; 72 pages.
The 4th initial operated SS8250
F-84 Thunderjet in F-106 Delta Dart in
with Spitfires but changed
Detail & Scale (SC) Detail & Scale (SC)
to P-47s and finally to
Kinzey. Includes complete Kinzey. Includes a 7-page
P-51s. The first 8th AF
modeling summary.
fighter group to penetrate inside and out tour of the
different variants and a Illustrated with 146 b/w and
German air space and
2-page modeling summary. 30 color photos, 25 b/w line
first to engage enemy
aircraft over Paris and Illustrated with 156 b/w drawings; 72 pages.
Berlin, the 4th claimed and 48 color photos, 8 SS8269
1000 kills , the highest of color drawings, 41 b/w line
any USAAF fighter group in drawings; 80 pages. F-100 Super Sabre
WWII. Over 250b/w SS8259 in Detail & Scale (SC)
photos, line drawings, 10 color profiles; 80 pages. P-40 Warhawk in Detail Kinzey. Includes a 8-page
SS6181 & Scale Part 1 (SC) modeling summary.
Kinzey. Extensive interior Comprehensive photo-archive
Hawker Hunter in Color (SC)
and exterior photo coverage showing the F-100 inside and
Robinson. The Hawker
of the different variants. out. Illustrated with 154 b/w
Hunter was designed in
Includes a 2-page modeling and 40 color photos, 28 b/w
1948 as a RAF replacement
for the Gloster Meteor. The summary. Illustrated with 166 line drawings; 72 pages.
Hunter served with the RAF b/w and 51 color photos, 10 SS8270
in the 1950s and 1960s, color drawings, 29 b/w line FJ Fury in Detail & Scale (SC)
and has served with nearly drawings; 80 pages. Kinzey. This title has extensive
twenty foreign air forces. SS8261 photo coverage of the
This title covers every RAF P-40 Warhawk in Detail airframes, cockpits, landing
Squadron to fly the Hawker & Scale Part 2 (SC) gear, engines, and weapons.
Hunter. Illustrated with 54 Kinzey. Includes a 2-page Includes a 2-page modeling
b/w and 6 color photos, 200 modeling summary. Illustrated summary.Illustrated with 170
color drawings; 32 pages. with 152 b/w and 62 color b/w and 36 color photos, 10
SS6506 photos, 10 color drawings, 26 color drawings, 22 b/w line
USAF Europe Volume 2 in Color (SC) b/w line drawings; 80 pages. drawings; 78 pages.
Robinson. Covers the SS8262 SS8272
bombers of SAC, the fighters F/A-18E/F Super
of TAC, transports, the Hornet in Detail &
Military Scale (SC)
Air Lift Command and the Kinzey. Also covers Operation
P-39 Airacobra in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
trainer and liaison aircraft.
Detail & Scale (SC) Freedom, as well as a 4-page
Illustrated with 43 photos,
Kinzey. Illustrated with 185 modeling summary. Illustrated
over 85 full-color drawings;
b/w and 58 color photos, 10 with 206 b/w and 51 color
32 pages.
color drawings, 28 b/w line photos, 5 color drawings, 4
SS6563
drawings; 83 pages. b/w line drawings; 80 pages.
SS8263 SS8274
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Armor In Action
Tiger I in Action (SC)

Italian Truck-Mounted Artillery in Action (SC) Doyle. Illustrated with over 200 vintage photographs, plus
Riccio. Italian military planners saw the need for highly color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72 pages.
mobile artillery early in the 20th Century. Accordingly, Italy SS2047
began mounting anti-aircraft weapons on truck chassis
M551 Sheridan in Action (SC) prior to WWI, giving birth to the autocannone, a weapon
Doyle. Beginning in 1966, the Allison Division of General concept which would soldier through both World Wars.
Motors built 1,562 M551s with primary armament being a A unique and lavishly-illustrated survey of the various
152-millimeter gun/launcher capable of firing conventional weapon combinations devised by the Italian military from
ammunition or the Ford-built Shillelagh anti-tank missile. the inception of the autocannone until the end of WWII.
Whatever the conception, this vehicle proved an asset to the Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, plus color
Army in Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm. profiles and detailed line drawings; 56 pages.
Illustrated with 91 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 7 color SS2044
profiles, 3-view drawing, vehicle development illustrations,
and 2 colorized camouflage patterns; 60 pages.
SS2041
WWII US Sherman Tank in Action (SC)
Ervin and Doyle. Nearly 200 period photos, in rare original
color, line drawings, turret, weapons used, Includes color
profiles; 80 pages.
SS2048
M113 APC in Vietnam in Action (SC)

Doyle. Although the M113 has largely been replaced by the
World War II Jeep In Action (SC) Bradley Fighting Vehicle and is now only in limited use by
Doyle. Jeeps were configured for radio gear, armed with the US armed forces, the vehicle remains in use today in the
weapons, and bore stretchers. Large numbers of Jeeps were armed forces of other allies around the world. Illustrated
also delivered to allied nations. This book takes a detailed with 130 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line
look at these vehicles' service during World War II with drawings; 64 pages.
more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line SS2045
drawings; 52 pages. German Armored Cars in Action (SC)
SS2042 Doyle. Packed with more than 220 period photographs,
chronicles development, deployment of Germany's six and
eight-wheeled armored cars before and during WWII; 80 pgs.
SS12050
M48A3 in Vietnam in Action (SC)

Doyle. Just as the Sherman tank was the quintessential
HMMWV In Action (SC) 'American tank' in WWII, the M48A3 Patton tank was the
Doyle. TThis book takes a detailed look at HMMWV with most prominent US battle tank during the Vietnam War years
more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line of the 1960s and 1970s. Illustrated with 109 photos, plus M151 MUTT in Action (SC)
drawings; 52 pages. color profiles and detailed line drawings; 48 pages. Doyle. 220 photographs; 80 pages.
SS2043 SS2046 SS12051
14
Armor Walk Around
M42 Duster Walk Around (SC) Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando

Doyle. The lack of radar tracking system meant the M42 Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The best-known American
was a 'fair weather' shooter against low, slow targets; it just armored car of the post-WWII era, the Cadillac Gage Commando
could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet - a versatile, amphibious, 4x4 vehicle - still looks modern
aircraft. As American involvement in Vietnam increased, 3 even though it made its debut in 1962. The V-100 Commando
Sturmgeschutz III Walk Around (SC) battalions of Dusters were sent to South Vietnam - initially went through numerous changes in light of its extensive and
Cockle. Extensive coverage of the StuG III Ausf G variants for anti-aircraft duties, but with clear skies over the South, varied experience in reconnaissance, convoy escort, riot control,
armed with the 75mm 40 L/48 gun. Inside and out details the M42 was usefully employed as convoy escort, perimeter security, and as a personnel carrier. Illustrated over 200 color
of running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, and base security, and direct fire support. A detailed look photographs plus detailed line drawings; 80 pgs.
engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 118 b/w and 107 color at the M42 Duster with more than 200 photographs, color
SS5708
photos, 18 color drawings, 12 b/w drawings; 80 pages. profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
SS5702 SS5705
Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D Walk Around (SC)

Stapfer. Considered the German Army’s most important
US Tank Destroyers Walk Around (SC) M26 Pershing Walk Around (SC) armored half-track in WWII, the Sd.Kfz.251 allowed the
Mesko. This title follows the development of the M10, M36, Doyle. The basic design of the M26 - the designation the infantry to keep up with the Heer's fast armored elements.
and M18 tank destroyers, with inside and out details of T26E3 had been given when it was classified 'standard' in The vehicle came in 4 models and 23 variants, but the Ausf.D
running gear, hull, fighting compartment, engine deck, March 1945 - was to form the basis of a long line of excellent was the most produced model. Illustrated with over 150 color
engine, and fittings. Illustrated with 145 b/w and 147 color tanks (M46, M47, M48 and M60) that would serve US armed photographs, detailed line drawings, and 8 colored profiles.
photos, 12 color drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages. forces for 40 years. Illustrated with 250 photographs, color A must have book for the armor, modeling, history, and
SS5703 profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. military enthusiast; 80 pages.
SS5706 SS5709
M2/M3 Half-Track Walk Around (SC)

Mesko. These halftracks saw service on every front during GPA and DUKW Walk Around (SC)
WWII, and served in many countries for decades after the US Military Motorcycles of WWII Doyle. Production of the GPA, essentially an amphibious
end of the war. This title includes inside and out coverage of Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The advent of the Jeep, ended in 1943, just as the career of the DUKW, a
the US Army personnel halftracks during WW II. Also covers Jeep took over the motorcycle's role in military service, and virtual aquatic truck, was on its way to becoming the 'gold
the M4 Mortar Carrier, M16 MGMC, and Israeli variants. the bikes were relegated to veteran vehicles of the past. standard' by which other amphibians are measured to this
Illustrated with 130 b/w and 114 color photos, 12 color Illustrated with over 200 color photographs, 11 black-and- day. Illustrated with 263 high quality photographs, color art,
drawings, 8 b/w drawings; 80 pages. white photographs and color art by Don Greer; 80 pages. and profiles; 80 pages.
SS5704 SS5707 SS5710
15
Armor Walk Around
M24 Chaffee Walk Around (SC) M7 Priest Walk Around (SC)

Doyle. As American-built armor came into contact with Doyle. Nicknamed the Priest because of its pulpit-like anti-
Axis forces in WWII - first of all in North Africa - it quickly aircraft ring, the vehicle was intended to provide armored
became clear that the 37mm cannon favored on US armor units with organic, highly-mobile artillery support. Production
Pre-Standardized Jeep Walk Around (SC) was simply inadequate against the tough armor of their began in April 1942 and it first went into combat with British
Doyle. Three distinct versions of a reconnaissance car were adversaries. Packed with over 200 photos, plus color art and at the Second Battle of El-Alamein in the autumn of that
produced before they were standardized into the World War profiles; 80 pages. year, with US forces first taking the American-built vehicle
II-era Jeep. This book takes a detailed look at Jeep’s early SS5714 into engagements in Tunisia somewhat later. Packed with
evolution with more than 250 photographs, color profiles more than 230 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed
and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. line drawings; 80 pages.
SS5711 SS5717
M113 APC Walk Around (SC)

Doyle. The M113 family of vehicles is arguably the most
successful series of armored personnel carriers of all time.
M3 Medium Tank Walk Around (SC) The driver was provided with four M17 periscopes, and his GMC CCKW Truck Walk Around (SC)
Doyle. The M3 Medium Tank was designed as an interim hatch had provision for an M19 infrared periscope as well. Doyle. This volume is packed with detailed photographs and
answer to European battlefield conditions at the start of The commander's station, just aft of the driver, had a cupola highlights modifications through the years of its service - a
World War II. This book takes a detailed look at the M3 equipped with five M17 periscopes and an M2 HB machine wooden truck bed to save on precious steel, an open cab to
Medium Tank with more than 200 photographs, color profiles gun. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and allow for more cargo room in ship holds, 2 designs for axles,
and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. detailed line drawings; 72 pages. negative electrical system and a winch that was installed
SS5712 SS5715 on a third of the trucks. Illustrated with more than 190
photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings;
80 pages.
SS5718
M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle

Pz.Kpfw Panzer 38(t) Walk Around (SC) Walk Around (SC) Doyle. The M88 Armored
Stapfer. The Panzerkampfwagen 38 (tschechisch) - Armored Recovery Vehicle was designed and developed in the late
Combat Vehicle 38 (Czech) was one of the most important 1950s. The M88 had been so successful that it was taken as
tanks in the Wehrmacht arsenal in the first half of WWII. the basis for the new upgraded recovery vehicle, which is still M5/M5A1 Stuart Walk Around (SC)
Illustrated with over 300 photographs, color art, and profiles; in use today - the M88A2. Illustrated with 175 photographs, Mesko. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus
80 pages. plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
SS5713 SS5716 SS5719
16
Armor Walk Around
FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk M551 Sheridan Walk Around (SC)
Around (SC) Doyle. Introduced in 1917, the Renault Hughes. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight
FT-17 and its American-built copy, the M1917, revolutionized detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
tank design. The vehicle's rotating turret, rear-engine, driver- SS27026
M3A1 White Scout Car Walk Around (SC) forward design are characteristics of the most advanced
Doyle. The White Motor Company began serial production of tanks even today. This volume presents a careful study of
the four-wheel-drive M3A1 Scout Car in 1940. Illustrated with the details and variations of this innovative vehicle, inside
more than 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal
the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving
line drawings; 80 pages.
examples of these machines, preserved on three different
SS5720 continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the
photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.
SS27023
Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Walk Around (SC)

Stapfer. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed
line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages.
SS27027
M108/109 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Walk Around (SC)
Doyle. Introduced in the early 1960s, the M108/109 marked M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (SC)
the transition from open-topped to fully enclosed self-propelled Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years
artillery. Illustrated with more than 315 photographs, plus of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more
color profiles and detailed line drawings; 88 pages. powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250
SS572 photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line
drawings; 80 pages.
SS27024
M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk Around (SC)

SS27029
Valentine Tank Walk Around (SC)

Doyle. Though not the 1st tank to go into battle against the
Axis in WWII, Valentine has distinction of having highest
production numbers of any wartime British tank, arguably M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (SC)
the most variations. After the war, Valentines continued to Doyle. Examines the armored and soft-skin versions of
serve several British Commonwealth armies late as 1950s. this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds of
Illustrated with 250 photos, plus color profiles and detailed color photos and some of the finest restored examples in
line drawings; 88 pages. existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (SC)
SS5722 SS27025 SS27031
17
Detail In Action Armor Specials
US Armor Camo
& Markings of
Detail In Action WWII (SC)
Mesko. This book attempts
to give a broad overview
of the various schemes
and identifications used on
U.S. military vehicles from
1941-1945. Illustrated with
177 b/w photos, 27 color
drawings; 64 pages.
SS6090
K5(E) Railgun Detail in Action (SC) Tank Warfare

Doyle. The German K5(E) 280mm railgun is arguably on Iwo Jima (SC)
the most effective weapon of its type ever developed. Harper. A small section
M50A1 Ontos Detail in Action (SC) Boasting an 11-mile range, the 24 massive guns of this devoted to Japanese
Doyle. 'The Thing' - the meaning of the Greek word 'Ontos' type were deployed from Italy to the Russian Front, and tanks is also included.133
is an apt name for this ungainly vehicle. Originally developed even along the English Channel Coast. Today, only two of photos (many never before
for the Army, which then discarded it, the Ontos was instead these fearsome artillery pieces remain. Through a collection published), 14 vehicle color
adopted by the Marine Corps. Conceived as a potent, of 55 vintage black and white photos - many of them plates, 12 color movie stills
lightweight, mobile 6-barrel tank killer to counter a feared previously unpublished - and more than 170 photos of the and excerpts from official
mass Soviet armored attack in Europe, the Ontos instead two preserved examples in the US and France, the intricacies documents; 96 pages.
rose to fame in the jungles of Vietnam where its six 106mm of these massive weapons are explored in detail. In addition,
SS6096
recoilless rifles proved deadly against massed infantry the book is augmented by nine illustrations; 80 pages.
attacks, as well as being well-suited for urban assault work. SS5902
This volume incorporates over 60 period photos chronicling Soldiers In Action
the development and use of the Ontos, plus a further
150 detailed walk-around photos providing an in-depth Modeling series
exploration of this unique fighting machine; 72 pages.
SS5901
US Infantry-Vietnam (SC)
Mesko. Includes an overview of operations in Vietnam
from the first US involvment to US withdrawal. Also covers
weapons and equipment. 108 photos, 51 detail drawings, 4
maps, 14 full color drawings; 50 pages.
Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (SC) SS3006
Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form
US Airborne
of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche
in Action ( SC)
engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the
Thompson. Over 100 photos,
failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank
40 detail drawings, 16 color
destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the
Converting and Detailing Plastic drawings; 50 pages.
Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately
given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume Figures (SC) Chilstrom. Renowned miniaturist Bill SS3010
explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand Chilstrom shares his tips and techniques for bringing injection
and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the molded plastic figures to life. His award winning diorama
LRRP's in Action
ill-fated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-and- 'In the Footsteps of the Grand Armée' is the focus of this Vol.1 (SC)
white photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, book. Bill detailed and converted 28 figures, three horses, Burford. These small units
110 full-color photos of the only surviving examples of two wagons and a mule in the building of this diorama. penetrated deep behind
each type illustrate the nuances of the construction and Many step-by-step and in-progress photos accompany the enemy lines to gather
subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank
informative text clearly illustrating what to do to really information on enemy base
killers. Also features 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15
enhance stock plastic figures. All color; 64 pages. camp locations.
masterful color profiles; 80 pages.
SS6097 SS3011
SS39001
18
Warships In Action Ship Specials
USS Tennessee in World War II (SC)
Simmons. Commissioned
Warships In Action in June of 1920, the US
battleship Tennessee saw
service in some of the
most crucial and
dramatic battles in the
Pacific Theater of WWII.
Docked on Pearl Harbor's
Battleship Row on 7
December 1941, her crew
manned anti-aircraft guns
and fought back as bombs
US Subchasers In Action (SC) ripped through her deck.
Connelly. During WWI, German U-boats took a heavy toll on The year 1944 saw the
merchant and military ships. This book takes a detailed look Tennessee take part in battle after battle (including Surigao
US Destroyers in Action Part 2 (SC) at US Sub Chasers with more than 100 photographs, color Strait, the last battleship vs battleship action in naval history)
Adcock. This title covers the development and operational profiles and detailed line drawings; 52 pgs. as US forces worked their way towards the Japanese Home
service of the Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Fanning, and Craven SS4033 Islands. In 1945 she took part in the attack on Iwo Jima.
class destroyers. Illustrated with approximately 100 photos, Enriched with exclusive, eye-witness accounts from members
b/w line drawings, and 6 color profiles; 50 pages. of her crew, chronicles the dramatic career of one of America’s
SS4020 most battle-tested warships with over 200 photographs, color
profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
SS6094
US Navy Flying Boats and Amphibians
in WWII (SC)
Adcock. Soon after
the early aviation
pioneers learned to
fly, their attention
turned to water. It was
more abundant than
PT Boats in Action (SC) land and presented a
Doyle. American Patrol Torpedo - or PT - boat crews served vast landing area. With
valiantly in every theater during WWII. From the Aleutians nearly 200 photographs,
Gato-Class Submarines in Action (SC) to the Mediterranean, these men harassed enemy shipping, color profiles and
Stern. More than 100 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line launched attacks against much more formidable warships, detailed line drawings,
drawings and color covers; 20 color photos, up-to-date rescued downed air crews, and spirited General Douglas this special Squadron/
information, where the surviving vessels can be viewed. MacArthur to safety from Corregidor Island in March of 1942. Signal book looks at the
SS4028 PT boats also laid mines and smokescreens, coordinated various flying boats and
air-sea rescue actions, and conducted intelligence and raiding amphibians and the contribution they made; 80 pages.
operations. This volume chronicles the evaluation, use, and SS6095
eventual destruction of the US PT boat fleet through 180
photographs, many of them color. Coverage includes ELCO,
Higgins, and Huckins boats; 64 pages.
SS4034
Ship Specials
U-Boat War (SC)
The story of Hitler's U-
Boat fleet operations
from 1939 to 1945.
Provides an extensive
Japanese Light Cruisers of WWII
collection of photographs
in Action (SC) Patton. These fast ships, carrying
and color paintings of
seaplanes and heavy torpedo armament, generally were used
the men, submarines US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII, Part
as flagships for destroyer flotillas and submarine squadrons.
and insignia of the U- I Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts (SC)
Of these, 9 were sunk by Allied submarines, 11 were sunk by
boat fleet. Includes Adcock. When WWII ended in 1945, the fleet was restored to
US aircraft, 2 were sunk by US torpedo boats or destroyers,
appendices, 8 pages in Standard Navy Gray to await the next revolution in deceptive
and 3 were still afloat at the end of the war. Includes never
before published photos, 90 b/w photos, 6 color profiles, line color. 64 pages. paintwork. Illustrated with 116 b/w photos, 2 color photos,
drawings, color covers; 58 pages. SS6078 and over 30 color renderings/profiles; 68 pages.
SS4025 SS6099
19
On Deck Series
USS Pampanito On Deck (SC) Iowa-Class Battleships on Deck (SC)

Stern. The USS Pampanito, a Balao-class fleet submarine, was Doyle. More than 270 color photos, 88 pages.
commissioned in late 1943 and went into action in the Pacific SS5607
at the height of WWII. Illustrated with 265 highly detailed
USS Alabama on Deck (SC) photographs, color profiles, and intricate line drawings; 80
Adcock. Now a museum ship berthed at Mobile's Battleship pages.
Memorial Park in her namesake state, she is a unique SS5604
floating memorial and tribute to the men who crewed her.
Additional illustrations include 73 b/w and 85 color photos,
detailed line art and color cover paintings; 80 pages.
SS5601
Higgins PT Boat On Deck (SC)

Doyle. Illustrated with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.
SS26008
ELCO 80 PT Boat On Deck (SC)

Doyle. Say "PT Boat" and the image that comes to mind is
that of the 80-foot patrol torpedo boat built by the Electric
Launch Company (ELCO) in Bayonne, New Jersey.
USS Lexington (CV-16) On Deck (SC) Packed with over 200 photographs, plus color art and
Adcock. The USS Lexington joined the fleet in 1943 and saw profiles; 80 pages.
extensive action throughout WW2. Post war modernization SS5605
allowed her to continue in service until 1991! Extensive color
and b/w photography, full color aircraft and ship paintings,
40 pages of color; 80 pages.
SS5602
USS Kidd On Deck (SC)
Doyle. Illustrated with 234 photographs; 80 pages.
SS26010
Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers On Deck (SC)

Goodall. The largest naval vessels in the world are the
Nimitz-class super aircraft carriers. USS Carl Vinson was
the first to launch air attacks as part of Operation Enduring
Ohio-Class SSBN on Deck (SC) Freedom in Afghanistan. In the mid-1990s USS Theodore
Goodall. Since its inception in 1960, strategic deterrence has Roosevelt supported NATO air strikes against Bosnian Serbs
been the sole mission of the fleet ballistic missile submarine during fighting in former Yugoslavia. USS Abraham Lincoln
(SSBN), which provides the nation's most survivable and backed up Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom
enduring nuclear strike capability. Unprecedented bow-to- in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. Illustrated with more USS Massachusetts On Deck (SC)
stern look, this critical US weapon system more than 200 than 300 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line Doyle. Illustrated with 286 photographs, and color profiles;
color, b/w photos, line drawings and 8 color profiles; 80 pgs. drawings; 80 pages. 96 pages.
SS5603 SS5606 SS26011
20
Non-Military Vehicle
Squadron At Sea
USS Texas Squadron At Sea (SC)

Doyle. The USS Texas proudly saw combat in both World Wars
I and II, and since 1948 has been preserved in her namesake American Fire Apparatus Volume
state as memorial to American servicemen. Armed with 10 1: Pumpers (SC) Mutza. Organized companies
14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 tons, the battleship is of firefighters first appeared in Colonial America and were
USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (SC) still a formidable sight as she enters into her second century.
Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources mobilized, like local militias, on a volunteer basis. Like military
This expansive volume tells the tale of the Texas and her equipment, firefighting apparatus evolved in tandem with
throughout the country, this volume follows the history of crew. Loaded with black-and-white and color photos not only
one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the technological advances. This volume traces the development of
showcase the construction, numerous voyages, modifications, the chief and best-known fire-fighting apparatus 'the pumper
life of the crews that manned her and follow her through combat action, and ultimate preservation of the ship, but also
the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her or fire engine' from hand-drawn pumps, through horse-drawn
show the vessel as a home, office, and workshop for the men vehicles in the 19th Century to the advanced fire trucks of
appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped who served as her crew. These historic images are augmented
through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, the 21st Century. Chapters introduce the early years of the
with five line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as pumper, follow its motorization, and then, decade-by-decade,
and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime well as nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as
salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too meticulously review the evolution of the fire truck from the
the many camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 1930s until today. The book’s dedication to the firefighters
is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to the
350 photographs; 152 pages. who gave their lives on 9-11 serves as a reminder that the
1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the Arizona
and her men brought to you as you've never seen them SS34003 nation's First Responders stand guard together with the armed
before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed line forces on the front lines of our defense. Illustrated with over
drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages. 300 photographs; 96 pages.
SS34001 SS6401
USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (SC)

Doyle. Faced with the restrictions of the Washington Navy
Treaty, the US Navy had a choice: either scrap their partially
USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (SC) complete, battlecruiser Saratoga, which along with her sister
Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the American Fire Apparatus: Volume 2
ship Lexington were intended to be the most powerful in Aerial Equipment (SC) Mutza. As the urban
USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship the world; or convert them into an aircraft carriers. Having
to enter service during WWII and took part in every major skyline rose and horse power gave way to motorization, the
survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as need increased for better ladders and other aerial equipment
naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took
decorated US battleship of WWII. After a brief stint post war to fight fires in tall buildings. Ladders grew longer and the
part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported trucks that carried them evolved. Improved aerial ladders
as a training ship, the North Carolina - dubbed in the press as thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Deemed
the 'Showboat' - was laid up in reserve, before her eventual were fixed to truck beds and new methods were devised to
too old for the victorious Navy's postwar needs, her final get water and firefighters to building heights. The hundreds
movement to Wilmington, in her namesake state, and her duty was to test the survivability of an atomic blast. Still
preservation as a war memorial. This volume traces the of unique and dramatic photos that pack this volume feature
afloat after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to fire trucks equipped with a wide spectrum of devices evolved
history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting the bottom of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and
the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her over more than a century, including aerial ladders, elevating
still rests there today, where she welcomes the occasional platforms, aerial ladder platforms, and water towers. The
pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to scuba diver. All these exploits, as well as others, including
counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Generously illustrated book illustrates the evolution of the styles and function of
Saratoga's numerous refits, are presented and profusely the vital 'hook-and-ladder trucks' that are an integral part
with more than 330 photographs - many of them color, illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing the ship,
detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that document of fire departments throughout the United States. Containing
her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line drawings and more than 320 photographs, including rare, historic photos
the various camouflage schemes worn by both the ship and 25 color renderings; 160 pages.
her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages. and dramatic color shots; 96 pages.
SS34004 SS6402
SS34002
21
The Battle of Salamis 480 BC: The Britain 1940: The RAF Fights a Desperate
'Wooden Walls' that Saved Greece (SC) Battle Against the Luftwaffe (SC)
Includes the historical Stavropoulos, Terniotis,
elements of the battle, Valmas, Varsamis, and
Great battles a brief biography of the Vourliotis. The
father of the great confrontation between
Thermopylae victory, Themistocles, and Britain's Royal Air Force
480 BC: The Most chapters from the Persian and Germany's Luftwaffe
Unequal Battle in point of view as well. Also was the first large scale
History (SC) addresses the lesser- success against Hitler's
Belezos and Kotoulas. known details of the aggression, and it is one
The definitive history of battle to assist in of the defining episodes in
the fabled battle at the understanding the the long history of the
pass of Thermopylae. For overwhelmingly difficult British nation. Enriched
2 and 1/2 days Spartan conditions under which with color and b/w
King Leonidas lead his 300 the Greek fleet prevailed. photographs (including 10
along with a contingent Enriched with color and b/w photos, maps and tactical page Photographic Tribute to the Battle of Britain), color maps,
of Thespians against the 50 aircraft profiles and 9 color uniform illustrations. A fitting
movements and color uniform plates; 96 pages. English Text.
massive Persian army of tribute and record of "their finest hour"; 160 pages.
Xerxes I. Amply illustrated with photos, maps and color SS7004
SS7007
plates to create a panorama of the men, equipment and The Battle of Berlin: The Collapse of D-Day 1944: The Allied Invasion
the world they fought in. Written in Greece and expertly the 'Thousand-Year' Reich 1945 (SC) of Normandy (SC)
translated into English, includes glossary; 100 pages. Stavropoulos, Vourliotis,
Stavropoulos, Vourliotis,
SS7001 Terniotis, Kotoulas, Valmas,
and Zouridis. By the dawn Papadopoulos, Valmas,
Marathon 490 BC: Athens Crushes Persian of 1945, the Western Allies Kampouris and Terniotis.
Might (SC) had driven back Hitler’s The Allies launched
Belezos, Giannopoulos, last, desperate effort in the their invasion of
Kotoulas and Ardennes. However, the German-occupied Europe
Grigoropoulos. The Allies' insistence on after 18 months of
Battle of Marathon is Germany's unconditional preparation - three and
a landmark in world surrender deterred the
history. Through their one half million troops,
Germans from making any more than ten thousand
victory, the Athenian concession over ending the
and Plataean hoplites warplanes and an armada
war - Hitler and the Nazi
did not merely saved their faithful saw their only option to be a fanatical Wagnerian of nearly five thousand
cities from destruction, but stand leaving only Germany's ruins to commemorate the sea-going vessels stormed 'Fortress Europe' and opened the
they also destroyed the tragedy. Further, it was already clear that another kind of war long awaited second front against Hitler's Reich. Includes
myth of the 'invincibility' was right around the corner. Illustrated with color and b/w the Allied bid for air superiority, the landings, a photo file,
of the Persians and photographs, color maps, 8 aircraft and 9 armor profiles, and opposing commanders and forces, portable weapons and
proved the superiority of their armor, weaponry and tactics. 14 color uniform plates; 128 pages. English text. many lesser known details of the making of the new Western
Reveals the causes of the Persian invasion, follows the Front. Amply illustrated with more than 60 b/w and 30 color
SS7005
unknown Marathon runner in his run to announce the victory
photos, 6 maps, 21 equipment profiles, 13 uniform plates and
and relates the captivating myths created by the historical Kursk 1943: The Greatest Tank
battle that still remain a part of the oral tradition of this epic. Battle in History (SC) additional specially commissioned art; 136 pages.
Enriched with photographs, maps of the area and tactical Great Battles of the SS7008
battle movements and color illustrations of uniforms. Written World; Kampouris, Military Essays
in Greece and expertly translated into English. 104 pages. Zouridis, Theodoratos,
Byzantine Armies 325 AD-1453 AD (SC)
SS7002 Stavropoulos, Varsamis,
Vourliotis, Gedeon, Military Essays; Belezos.
El Alamein 1942: The Axis Major Valmas. In the summer Reveals the checkered
Defeat in Africa (SC) of 1943, after two years historical course of the
After a bloody 12-day of total war on the Eastern empire and its military
battle, the Africakorps Front, the Germans were organization, which was
was forced to retreat. The ready to meet the Soviets compelled to defend its
soon-to-be-legendary on the decisive battlefield. territories and culture
8th Army had smashed The greatest tank battle of against a horde of
German dreams of all time proved to be the belligerent enemies from
dominating North Africa. beginning of the end for
Enriched with color without and from the
the Third Reich. The elite panzer formations were decimated
and b/w photographs, state's own bureaucracy
and would never again regain their former strength. Nothing
color maps, aircraft and could turn the fortunes of the war for the Axis and their Soviet within. Illustrated with
tank profiles and color flood was not to be stopped until the ruins of Berlin. Illustrated 75 photos, maps and
illustrations of uniforms; with color and b/w photographs, color maps, 12 aircraft and additional graphics plus 13 full color plates. Also includes a
120 pages. English text. 18 armor profiles, and 12 color uniform plates; 136 pages. glossary of Greek and Latin terms; 136 pages. English text.
SS7003 SS7006 SS8001
22
Aircraft In Action
TBF/TBM Avenger In Action (HB) F3D Skyknight in Action (HB)

Doyle. Designed by Grumman as a replacement for the Carey. The US Navy's first all-weather jet fighter, the Douglas
Douglas TBD Devastator, Avenger production began prior F3D Skyknight, traces its origins to 1945, when the Navy
to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and it remained in began studies for a jet-powered, carrier-based night fighter.
US Navy service until October 1954. This all-new edition is This book chronicles the development and operational history
B-52G/H Stratofortress in Action (HB) filled with 212 vintage photos, 29 of them in color, these of the Navy fighter from conception to duty in the Korean
Katz. More than any other weapon system, the legendary are augmented by five color profiles and a like number of War, to service as a night interceptor in Vietnam, where it was
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of American detailed line drawings; 80 pgs. an ECM/ELINT platform, jamming North Vietnamese missile
military power in the popular imagination. Boeing delivered SS50225 and anti-aircraft sites. Illustrated with more than 196 photos
the last B-52 in 1962. Five decades later, the B-52 remains and 10 line drawings; 80 pages.
in front-line service, most recently taking part in combat over SS50229
Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more amazingly, current plans
are for the B-52 to remain in service until 2040. This volume
is packed with historical and recent photographs of the B-52,
including some that were released by the US Air Force and its
contractors just for use in the book. As part of his research,
the author flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight
report in this volume is the most detailed description of a
B-52 mission ever published. Illustrated with color profiles,
detailed line drawings and over 190 photographs; 88 pages.
SS50207
B-29 Superfortress In Action (HB)

Doyle. While most often remembered as the type of aircraft
that dropped the first atomic bomb, and for its extensive use S-3 Viking In Action (HB)
in bombing Japan during the latter stages of WWII, the B-29 Elward. The Lockheed S-3 Viking was developed in the late
also saw plenty of combat during the Korean War. Individual 1960s to serve as a dedicated carrier-based anti-submarine
sections of the book explore the interior and armament of aircraft. . It also provides an overview of some of the more
these bombers, as well as their production by Boeing, Martin, significant variants that were studied, but never fully pursued,
and Bell. Illustrated with 248 photographs, 90 of them in full such as the Carrier On-Board Delivery (COD) and dedicated
color; 88 pages. (KS) refueling variants. It also discusses the aircraft’s role in
SS50227 Operation Desert Storm and how the lessons learned from that
conflict impacted the Vikings' mission during the latter part of
the 1990s and early 2000s. Illustrated with 186 photographs,
line drawings, and numerous color profiles; 80 pages.
B-17 Flying Fortress in Action (HB) SS50230
Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs
than any other US aircraft in WWII and is arguably the Aircraft Specials
iconic bomber of that epic conflict. First flown in 1935, the Aces & Wingmen II Volume 1 (HB)
aircraft was repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected Morris. Includes chapters
in response to combat experience. Also highlights the roles
covering thirteen different
played by individual aircraft and their crews, such as the
'Memphis Belle', which completed 25 missions over enemy Fighter Squadrons, and
territory; 'Stage Door Canteen', christened by Winston histories of the 353rd and
Churchill's daughter; and 'All American', which demonstrated 354th Fighter Groups.
the incredible toughness of the Flying Fortress by returning B-24 Liberator in Action (HB) Also lists Aces with the
safely to base despite having its tail nearly sheared off by Doyle. Lavishly illustrated with almost 250 authentic wartime 355th Fighter Group.
a Messerschmitt. An unmatched, lavishly illustrated account photos, including over 80 in vintage color, with supplemental Over 600 b/w and 31 color
of one of the greatest warplanes of all time, a must have! drawings and color profiles. Experimental versions, classic photos, with 56 color
Perfect binding. Illustrated with 200 vintage photographs, bombers, freighters, tankers, reconnaissance birds - even the drawings; 256 pages.
plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. rare gunship version - are shown; 88 pages. SS0001
SS50219 SS50228
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KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around (HB) B-26 Marauder Walk Around (HB)
Katz. Many air forces can conduct missions such as air Doyle. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner
superiority and ground attack, but only the US Air Force workings and outer features of the B-26G, with additional
has truly global reach. For more than five decades, the coverage of the B-26, B-26B, and B-26C. Initially dubbed
essential enabler of this global reach has been the KC-135 "the Widowmaker" due to its high wing loading and high
A-4 Skyhawk Walk Around (HB) landing speeds. More than 220 photographs, plus numerous
Stratotanker. Unarmed and unglamorous, the KC-135 has
Drendel. The carrier-capable Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is one detailed line drawings and color profiles.
been one of the most successful and enduring aircraft in US
of the most successful modern combat aircraft. During SS65069
Air Force history. Primarily based on the author's extensive
the 25 years in which the A-4 was on the production line, access to operational KC-135 aircraft on the ground and in
2,960 Skyhawks were built. A relatively light aircraft, with
flight, this book contains the most detailed photographic
a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds and with a
documentation of the KC-135 inside and out that has ever
top speed exceeding 600 mph, the Skyhawk was operated
been published, as well as color profiles of the KC-135R
not only by the US Navy and Marines but also by the air
in the markings of every major USAF command that has
forces of Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Malaysia, Argentina,
operated that variant. Illustrated with 240 photographs,
Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Introduced in 1956,
Skyhawks played major roles in the Vietnam War, the 1973 detailed line drawings and color profiles; 88 pages.
Arab-Israeli October War, and the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict SS65066
in 1982. Navy retired the A-4 as recently as 2003. Meanwhile,
the battle-tested warrior continues to serve today other
militaries around the world. Illustrated with 205 photographs,
color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.
SS65041 Heinkel He 111 Walk Around (HB)
Mackay. Although produced in large numbers and exported
to many countries before and during the war, few examples
survive today. This volume features detailed photographic
images of the He 111P-1 restored and preserved in Norway,
and the He 111H-20 on display in the RAF museum.
Illustrated with 228 photos, detailed line drawings and color
profiles; 88 pages.
SS65070
F9F Cougar Walk Around (HB)
Neubeck. The first swept-wing carrier-based fighter aircraft
built for the USN, the F9F Cougar marked a major leap
forward in the area of naval aircraft design from its
predecessor, the straight-wing Grumman F9F Panther. The
prototype of the first version of the Cougar, the F9F-6, first
B-29 Superfortress Walk Around (HB) took to the air in September of 1951, six months after
Savage. Equipped with pressurized cabins for high-altitude contract award. There were several different models of the
effectiveness, with an electronic fire-control system, Cougar. The F9F-6 was followed by the F9F-7 and F9F-8.
and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, the B-29 addition there were also two reconnaissance models - the
Superfortress was the most advanced aircraft of WWII. Two F9F-6P and the F9F-8P - as well as a two-seater trainer
of those planes, the Superfortresses Enola Gay and Bockscar, version, the F9F-8T. The contemporary photographs in this
dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in volume illustrate in detail the differences between the various
1945. Yet over all, the B-29 received less notoriety than its Cougar models, making use of over a dozen display aircraft B-25 Mitchell Walk Around (HB)
storied elder siblings, the B-17 and B-24, perhaps because located in museums across the United States as well as one Doyle. Soaring into the pages of history with Jimmy
its service areas - the China, Burma, and India Theater and Cougar on display in Argentina. Grounded in solid historical Doolittle's famed Tokyo Raiders, the North American B-25
the Western Pacific - were less publicized than was the war in research, the book also features historical images from the Mitchell was the most-produced American medium bomber
Europe. Designed by Boeing, nearly 4,000 B-29s had been photo archives of both the U.S. Navy and Grumman, and also of World War II. Profusely illustrated, this volume examines
turned out by the time production ended in 1946. A unique includes rare photos of F9F Cougar in its final days, serving the nuances of the external features and explores the
look at the plane that ushered in the nuclear age. Illustrated as a target drone for later generations of fighters. Illustrated inner workings. Enhancing color photographs, taken on the
with over 210 photographs; 80 pages. with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. ground and air, 4 vintage blk/wht images, 14 line drawings.
SS65054 SS65068 Illustrated with more than 200 photographs; 80 pages.
SS65071
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Combat Chronicles Armor In Action
B-29 Superfortress Combat
Chronicles (HB)
At The Gate Series Hilton. With its pressurized
cabins for high-altitude
operation, its long
range, large bomb
capacity, and turbo-
supercharged engines,
the B-29 Superfortress
was the epitome of cutting
edge American air power
during WWII. The author,
a photographer with the
40th Bomb Group and a German Armored Cars in Action (HB)
veteran of 83 Superfortress Doyle. Germany began developing its heavy armored cars
missions, offers a first-hand, eye-witness account and shares well before the outbreak of World War II. Germany's early
Boeing 737 At The Gate (HB) his experiences on reconnaissance and bombing missions, six-wheel armored cars were based on 6x4 truck chassis, and
Tidwell. Few commercial aircraft have enjoyed a production flying the 'Hump' and taking off from an advanced base their off-road mobility was limited. These vehicles soon gave
run that spans more than four decades and service in in Sichuan, China, to pummel Japanese occupation forces way to an expanding series of eight-wheel drive/eight-wheel
nearly every nation on Earth. The Boeing 737 has such a throughout Asia. Then in early 1945, the 40th BG moved to steer vehicles fitted with a variety of armament. In time
track record. Takes the reader on a journey through the newly-liberated Tinian from which they took part in the final these too were supplanted by even larger armored cars
continuing story of the 737 from the first aircraft to roll of chapter of WWII - the aerial assault on the Japanese home incorporating refinements based on lessons learned from the
the production line in the 1960s, to the very latest airframes islands. Introduces you to fellow veterans of the 40th who vehicles' field experience, such as heavier armor, armament,
being delivered to major airlines today. The book also relate their no-less extraordinary experiences - ditching in and an air-cooled engine. Packed with more than 220 period
offers the reader a look at some of the most interesting the Bay of Bengal, lost in the Siberian Taiga, downed behind photographs, this book chronicles the development and
737 liveries as well as parts of the aircraft that few people enemy lines in China, taken prisoner after bailing out over deployment of Germany's six and eight-wheeled armored
get to see. Also covered are business jets, cargo carriers, Tokyo. Personal accounts from the men who served on the cars before and during WWII; 80 pages.
and military versions of the 737 that are less familiar even front lines of the air war in the Pacific, a unique primary SS52050
to the thousands of air travelers who have flown aboard historical source and a truly exciting read. Illustrated with
this legendary Boeing liner. Illustrated with over 220
over 100 photographs; 120 pages.
photographs; 96 pages.
SS76002
SS68002
Combat Chronicles
Aeroscouts in Vietnam
Combat Chronicles of
Combat Chronicles (HB)
the Black Widow (HB)
Mutza. During the late
Thompson. Dramatic first-
1950s and early 1960s,
hand accounts by the pilots,
U.S. Army planners sought
radar observers, and
to increase the Army?s
gunners who saw combat
helicopter force. The Army
aboard the first dedicated
developed new tactical
US night fighter in WWII fill
doctrine using helicopters
this unique volume, the first
- the airmobile concept -
in Squadron/Signal's new
which was based largely on
Combat Chronicles series M151 MUTT in Action (HB)
air cavalry units. Such units
that brings you action- Doyle. The M151 was intended to be a lightweight, high-
were descendants of the US
packed, eye-witness war mobility replacement for the M38A1, itself a successor to the
Cavalry, which had
stories, interviews, and first- famed World War II jeep. Dubbed the Military Utility Tactical
operated as light,
hand reminiscences from the Truck or "MUTT" by the military - GIs almost universally
horse-mounted infantry.
front lines. In this volume referred to the vehicle as a "jeep." The series' service life
Air cavalry troopers were, in essence, horse soldiers, and
we hear from the crews who rode the Black Widow into battle spanned more than 40 years and four manufacturers,
helicopters were their steed. True to their proud and colorful
all over the world. The outbreak of war in Europe left no room and the vehicles saw service everywhere the US GI was
heritage, the Air Cavalry not only employed tactics used by
for doubt that the United States needed quickly to come up deployed. This volume chronicles the development and field
their forefathers of the Indian wars, they embraced their
with a specialized night fighter to confront the totally new face use of the M151 series in Europe, the Middle East and, of
culture as they deployed in the grueling conflict in Indochina.
of air combat. Northrop was able to come up with designs for course, there is extensive coverage of the vehicles' service
Packed with more than 30 action packed, often hair raising
a new, specially designated night fighter and a contract for in Vietnam. The photos, many previously unpublished, are
first-hand accounts of helicopter scout combat in Vietnam,
what was to become the P-61 Black Widow was signed on 11 augmented by seven line drawings. Illustrated with 220
this latest addition takes you into the thick of the action.
January 1941. After the first production aircraft rolled off the photographs; 80 pages.
Besides being exciting reading, these personal recollections
assembly line in October 1943, the P-61 went on to operate in SS52051
by dozens of the fighters themselves provide invaluable,
the European, Pacific, China-Burma-India, and Mediterranean
primary source historical coverage of one of America's
Theaters of the war. Experience WWII as it was seen by the
epic conflicts as experienced by frontline helicopter scouts.
men in the cockpit of this history-making radar-equipped night
Illustrated with over 160 photographs; 136 pages.
interceptor. Illustrated with 152 photographs; 112 pages.
SS76003
SS7701
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Armor Walk Around
M551 Sheridan Walk Around (HB) Diamond T 4-ton Truck Walk Around (HB)
Hughes. First deployed in combat in Vietnam, the M551 Doyle. As it became increasingly apparent that the United
Sheridan is the first US tank to be fully amphibious and also States could not avoid getting involved in World War II,
airborne capable. Photos of the sub-variants of the M551 the US Army stepped up its efforts at modernization and
Sheridan, such as the 'Product Improvement Program,' A1, industrial mobilization. Toward this end, the Quartermaster
FT-17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walk
and VISMODs round out this profile of the versatile historic Corps ordered a series of 4-ton 6x6 trucks from Chicago-
Around (HB) Doyle. This volume presents a careful
tank. Illustrated by more than 240 photographs plus eight based Diamond T Motor Car Company. The chassis of the
study of the details and variations of this innovative vehicle,
inside and out. Two-hundred thirty-seven photographs reveal detailed line drawings; 80 pages. artillery prime mover was adapted for use a dump truck, a
the intimacies of no fewer than 14 of the finest surviving SS67026 long-wheelbase truck to transport bridging equipment, and
examples of these machines, preserved on three different what would become the US Army's standard medium wrecker
continents. Nine detailed line drawings supplement the during WWII. The design of the Diamond T was so successful
that it is widely recognized as the forerunner of the Army's
photos and comprehensive captions; 80 pages.
post-WWII M-series trucks, which were utilized for 50 years.
SS67023 For this book, the finest preserved examples of the classic
Diamond T were sought out and extensively photographed,
resulting in a volume packed with color photographs
augmented by five period black-and-white photos. Illustrated
with 232 photographs; 80 pages.
SS67031
Detail In Action
Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Walk Around (HB)
Stapfer. Pictures of Jagdpanzer 38 vehicles in Bulgarian and
Swiss service appear here for the first time, and the SK-23
steam-powered recovery vehicle based on the Hetzer is also
M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around (HB) documented along with extensive coverage of the G 13,
Hughes. The standard US light tank during the early years including the first-ever color photographs of that variant's
of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more interior. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus detailed
powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Illustrated with 250
line drawings, and color profiles; 80 pages.
photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line
SS67027
drawings; 80 pages.
SS67024
Ferdinand / Elefant Detail in Action (HB)

Doyle. In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form
of an unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche
engineers at the behest of the German army, converted the
failed chassis into one of the largest and most potent tank
destroyer designs of World War II. Initially fielded as the
Ferdinand, the vehicles were further modified, and ultimately
given a new - and apt - name: 'Elefant.' This new volume
explores not only the combat history of both the Ferdinand
and Elefant, but also chronicles the development of the ill-
fated Porsche Tiger design through 88 period black-and-white
M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Walk photos. Further enhancing its utility to the enthusiast, 110
M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (HB) Around (HB) Doyle. Engine and drive train, driver's full-color photos of the only surviving examples of each type
Doyle. This volume examines armored and soft-skin versions compartment, weapons and sighting systems, and stowage illustrate the nuances of the construction and subsequent
of this massive vehicle, and its trailers, through hundreds - both interior and exterior - are all carefully presented. wartime modification of these giant tank killers. Also features
of color photos and some of the finest restored examples in Illustrated with 230 color photographs, 5 black and white 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful color
existence. Illustrated with over 230 photographs; 80 pages. photographs, 5 line drawings, and 4 profiles; 80 pages. profiles; 80 pages.
SS67025 SS67029 SS79001
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Squadron At Sea On Deck Series
Squadron At Sea
USS Texas Squadron At Sea (HB) Higgins PT Boat On Deck (HB)

Doyle. Armed with 10 14-inch guns and displacing 32,000 Doyle. This illustrated volume showcases details of Higgins
tons, the battleship is still a formidable sight as she enters PTs preserved in Massachusetts, Texas, even an operational
USS Arizona Squadron at Sea Series (HB) into her second century. This expansive volume tells the tale example in Oregon - the sole operational WWII PT . More
Doyle. Packed with rare photographs unearthed from sources of the Texas and her crew. Loaded with black-and-white than 80 color photographs, these preserved vessels are
throughout the country, this volume follows the history of and color photos not only showcase the construction, augmented by nearly 40 vintage photos illustrating rarely
one of America's most iconic naval vessels. Glimpse the numerous voyages, modifications, combat action, and seen fine details of the wooden shipbuilders' craft. Illustrated
life of the crews that manned her and follow her through ultimate preservation of the ship, but also show the vessel with over 120 photographs; 80 pages.
the maintenance and refits that dramatically changed her as a home, office, and workshop for the men who served SS66008
appearance. Describes the horrific explosion that ripped as her crew. These historic images are augmented with five
through her hull on the dark morning of 7 December 1941, line drawings illustrating her key configurations, as well as
and a series of unique photos document the years of wartime nine color profiles depicting her aircraft, as well as the many
salvage work aboard the sunken battleship. Chronicled too camouflage schemes she wore. Illustrated with over 350
is Arizona’s ongoing service as a tomb and memorial to photographs; 152 pages.
the 1,177 men who perished with her. A testament to the SS74003
Arizona and her men brought to you as you've never seen
them before. Illustrated with 288 photographs, 5 detailed
line drawings, 7 color illustrations; 120 pages.
SS74001
USS Kidd On Deck (HB)

Doyle. Documented in color close-up photos are the details of
the exterior of the ship, as well as her interior spaces, where
destroyer sailors lived, fought, and some died, painstakingly
restored and preserved today in Baton Rouge by the
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission. Illustrated with
USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea (HB) 234 photographs; 80 pages.
Doyle. When commissioned in 1927, Saratoga's decks SS66010
teamed with fabric-covered biplanes, and the ship and her
crew projected US military power far beyond the nation's
USS North Carolina Squadron at Sea (HB) shores. So impressive was Saratoga that she and her crew
Doyle. Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the served as a backdrop for two major Hollywood motion
USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship pictures. In 1941 she was called to do what she was built for,
to enter service during WWII and took part in every major and for the next four years plied the Pacific, her biplanes
naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most replaced by the famed Wildcats, Hellcats, Dauntlesses and
decorated US battleship of WWII. This volume traces the Avengers that prosecuted the war against Japan. Having
history of the North Carolina, photographically documenting survived two torpedo hits by Japanese subs, as well as
the evolution of armament and electronics that elevated her repeated bomb and Kamikaze strikes, at war's end she took
pre-Pearl Harbor design to its peak - bristling with guns to part in the huge Magic Carpet operation that transported
counter the threat of kamikaze attack. Records not only the thousands of US servicemen back to the mainland. Still afloat
ship's wartime operations that earned her 12 battlestars, after the first nuclear explosion, she was sent to the bottom
of Bikini Atoll by the second of the blasts, and still rests USS Massachusetts On Deck (HB)
but also her crew and their work and recreation. Generously
illustrated with more than 330 photographs - many of there today, where she welcomes the occasional scuba diver. Doyle. This book documents the warship through an
them color, detailed line drawings and 11 color profiles that Profusely illustrated with 383 color and b/w photos capturing impressive collection of images and data tables revealing the
the ship, her crew and aircraft supplemented by 11 line ship the ship and how it functioned as a fighting machine as
document the various camouflage schemes worn by both the
drawings and 25 color renderings; 160 pages. well as a home to her almost 1,800-man crew. Illustrated with
ship and her scouting aircraft.; 136 pages.
SS74004 286 photographs, and color profiles; 96 pages.
SS74002
SS66011
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Oliver Publishing
Viking Summer:
5.SS-Panzer-Division in Poland
Our first title, Viking
Summer: 5.SS-Panzer-
Division in Poland, 1944,
includes:
A general history of
the period and detailed
accounts of the Kovel
and Warsaw battles. 13
pages of colour artwork
by Dennis Oliver depicting
over 40 different vehicles
including Sdkfz 251
half-tracks, Pzkw IV and Pzkw V Panther tanks and
others. Many never before published black and white
photographs. Detailed tables showing vehicle types
and allocations. Comprehensive explanation of vehicle Model Tech Manual LVT2 and LVT(A)2 (SC)
markings and numbering systems. LPP010
ADH027
STUG:
Assault Gun Units In The East Project LTVs Amtanks: LVTA1,
The second title in this LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC) Information from
series, STUG: Assault factory blueprints, tech manuals and bulletins, photos,
Gun Units In The East, personal narratives and exhisting vehicles. Tips on building,
Bagration To Berlin, is the detailing and weathering are provided throughout. Figure
first volume in a two part sculpting and painting pointers provided by Bill Chilstrom.
set and includes: LPP008
Histories of the German
Army’s assault gun units,
volume two will contain
Waffen SS, Luftwaffe and
obscure units. Colour
artwork by Dennis
Oliver depicting over 40 different vehicles with details
of unit markings and insignia. Explanation of vehicle
characteristics and production and field modifications.
Campaign maps and diagrams Model Tech Manual LVT(A)1, LVT(A)4, LVT(A)5 (SC)
ADH028 LPP011
Fortress: German Armour In

The Defence Of Sicily
A detailed history of
the units involved and
their actions in Sicily by
well known author and
researcher Claude Gillono
13 pages of colour
artwork by Dennis
Oliver depicting over 30
different vehicles and
guns including half-tracks,
assault guns, Pzkw III,
Pzkw IV, Pzkw VI Tiger Project LTVs Amtracks: LVT2 and
tanks and the deadly 88mm Flak gun. Black and white LVT(A)2 (SC) Models, photos and layout with tips
archive photographs, many never before reproduced on building, detailing, painting and weathering.
Campaign map. Detailed tables showing vehicle types LPP009
and allocations. Illustrations of unit insignia and vehicle
markings. LVT Line Drawings: LVTA1, LVT2, LVTA2, LVTA4 (SC)
ADH029 LPP012
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Airframe & Captured The Messerschmitt Me 262
Miniature No 2: Butcherbirds Vol.1 Airframe & Miniature
The Hawker J.Jackiewicz & R.Bock Series: Under the expert
Typhoon inc. The English text, soft cover, 128 guidance of series editor
Hawker Tornado pages, 329 photos, 28 multi- Richard Franks, this
by Richard A. Franks. views painting schemes and exhaustively researched
128 pages packed with vital 127 side profiles. Entire book is book covering the popular
information that no active published in colour Messerschmitt Me 262 for
aviation modeller should be ADH021 the avid enthusiast.
without. 116 pages of technical
• 40+ pages of technical information Hacks Utility Planes information, full colour
• 20+ pages of walkaround images and technical of the Mighty Eighth profiles, walkaround
diagrams J. Jackiewicz images, diagrams,
• 5+ pages of camouflage and markings Continuation and sequel for camouflage and marking details, a wealth of
• 25+ pages of model builds and modelling information the 'Assembly Ships'. English photographic resource plus comprehensive model
• 200+ photographs including wartime images text, soft cover, 132 pages, 267 builds and information on kits both past and present.
• Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana photos, 195 colour profiles. Entire Every active aviation modeller should have this series
• 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz book is published in colour. by their workbench. This is the first in the series, The
• 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds ADH022 Messerschmitt Me 262 by Richard Franks, available now.
• A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans FW-190 In Foreign By Richard A. Franks
ADH015 Service (Captured • 116 pages packed with vital information that no active
Airframe & Butcherbirds Vol. 2) modeller of aviation subjects should be without
Miniature No.3 J.Jackiewicz, S.Fleischer, R.Bock • Over 40 pages of technical information
The Focke-Wulf English text, soft cover, 100 • Over 10 pages of full colour profiles
Fw 190D and Ta pages, 215 photos, 112 side • Over 20 pages of walkaround images and technical
152 profiles. Entire book is published diagrams
by Richard A. Franks. in colour. • Over 5 pages of camouflage and markings
160 pages packed with vital ADH023 • Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling
information that no active information
Japanese Aircraft • Over 200 photographs including wartime images
aviation modeller should be
in Foreign Service • Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana
without.
J.Jackiewicz & S.Fleischer • 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jakiewicz
• 60+ pages of technical information
English text, soft cover, 128 • 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds by Steve
• 20+ pages of walkaround images and technical
pages, over 300 photos, 187 Evans and Richard Franks
diagrams
side profiles and colour plates. ADH013
• 5+ pages of camouflage and markings
Entire book is published in
• 20+ pages of model builds and modelling information
colour.
• 200+ photographs including wartime images
• Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana ADH024
• 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz
• 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale full kit builds Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks
• A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans By Don Barnes, John Crump & Roy Sutherland
ADH017 Ninth Air Force P-47 units have been long overlooked,
Airframe & despite their significant contribution to victory in WWII.
Miniature No 4: Their war was close to the ground, dive-bombing and
The Hawker strafing in support of the US Army at the Normandy
Tempest landings, and in the race across France, Belgium and
This fourth book in our much Germany. "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks" is a new book
acclaimed series contains a offering a personal view of one of the most decorated and
massive 128 pages packed effective P-47 units in the Ninth Air Force. This rich visual
with vital information that no account of the 365th Fighter-Bomber Group, the "Hell
active modeller and Tempest Hawks", is presented in 320 pages with over 500 photos,
enthusiast should be without. most published for the first time. The book also features 98
• Over 40 pages of technical information thoroughly researched and detailed colour profiles of their Thunderbolts, illustrated by Don Barnes. All but three of
• Over 20 pages of walkaround images and technical the aircraft profiled have languished in obscurity for the past 65 years, brought to light for the first time here.
diagrams Published with full cooperation of the 365th FG Association, and with the kind help of the men and families who
• Over 5 pages of camouflage and markings shared memories and personal photo albums, this book is a testament to their strength, courage and sacrifice helping
• Over 25 pages of model builds and modelling information bring an end to the war in Europe. Don Barnes, John Crump and Roy Sutherland interviewed and befriended over 20
• Over 200 photographs including wartime images surviving pilots from the 365th FG. Maps, charts and photos of surviving artifacts illustrate the very detailed, almost
• Colour side views and four-views by Richard Caruana day-to-day record of the Hell Hawks’ missions. Additionally, more than 100 sidebars, many written by the men of
• 3D isometric views of all variants by Jacek Jackiewicz the 365th, themselves, give life and humanity to the story. This unique book offers an extraordinarily personal and
• 1/72 and 1/48 scale full kit builds by Libor Jekl and illustrative portrait of the lives of P-47 pilots.
Steve Evans Inspired by the excellent book "Hell Hawks" by Bob Dorr and Tom Jones, this book is a companion piece, providing
• A full set of fold-out 1/48 scale plans is included much additional information and a rich visual picture of the 365th during the last year of the war in Europe.
ADH026 ADH025
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Airframe How to build the Tamiya
Album No 1: Steel Wheeled Tiger I
The Heinkel He The Tiger I is one of the most popular
219 Uhu modelling subjects in 1:35 scale. In
This new series of books this book, world-renowned modeller
will offer everything that Angus Creighton concentrates on the
modern modellers want Steel Wheeled version of the famous
when they are tackling a German WW2 Tank. With five
specific subject and will versions of the Tiger portrayed in great detail, particular
include: attention is paid to subtle production differences, as well
Attack on Pearl Harbor • Period diagrams as focusing on the rare command version and Borgward
Covering all of the major aspects of the Japanese attack • Data from flight manuals BIV control vehicle. With step-by-step guides covering and
on Pearl Harbor, this book is written so that it will • Data from spare parts catalogues painting, applying zimmerit and adding markings.
appeal to both the layman, seeking an understanding • Walkaround images of preserved examples ADH001
of what happened on the “Day of Infamy,” and to the • Fully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and How to build the Tamiya
enthusiast who wishes to learn much more information production machines Fairey Swordfish A full
than is usually found in a book of this size. Photos with • Full colour profiles and concise camouflage and colour, high quality guide describing
detailed captions, extensive artwork, charts, tables, marking notes in great detail the building, detailing
maps, and text combine to make this a comprehensive • A wealth of pictures of the recently restored NASM and painting of Tamiya’s stunning
yet very affordable reference on one of the most example 1:48 Fairey Swordfish. Inside you’ll
important dates in world history. By Bert Kinzey. • Pictures before, during and after restoration find over fifty pages of clear, easy
• More than 145 Photographs • Isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz to follow photographs of the model
• 46 Art Illustrations • Colour profiles and camouflage detail by Richard being constructed plus shots of the real thing. TMMI’s
• 6 Maps J. Caruana Geoff Coughlin has built two complete models, one in
• 8 Tables • 100 pages in total grey with wings extended and a camouflaged machine
• Illustrations showing all types of Japanese aircraft Publication well in advance of the Revell and with wings folded back for carrier stowage.
used in the attack with markings applied to the Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale kit releases. ADH002
aircraft flown by many of the group commanders and by Richard A. Franks
other pilots ADH030 How to build the Tamiya
• Illustrations of American Army and Navy aircraft that Bristol Beaufighter
were in the air over Oahu during the attack including The 60 page book includes
those flown by pilots who shot down Japanese aircraft information on:
Airframe • Building the basic model;
• Information and data on each of the six aircraft
Album No.2: • The six detailed versions of the
carriers used by the Japanese as well as illustrations
The Hawker Beaufighter;
of the markings carried by their aircraft
Sea Fury • Details of production variations;
• Complete information on the composition of both
A Detailed • Weathering;
attack waves including numbers and types of aircraft
Guide to The • and many other handy hints and tips!
flown, armament carried, carrier assignments, unit
Fleet Air Arm’s ADH003
assignments, targets assigned, and the names of
Last Piston-
group leaders
engine Fighter How to build the
• Maps showing the routes of the attack waves and how
by Richard A. Franks Tamiya Spitfire
the torpedo, dive bombing, and horizontal bombing
Our second title in the Airframe Album series will Mk.IXc and Mk.VIII
attacks were carried out in the Pearl Harbor area Revised edition with extra pages
cover the Hawker Sea Fury, and follows on neatly
• List and map of American ships present in or near covering the Spitfire Mk.VIII.
from our Airframe and Miniature titles on The
Pearl Harbor during the attack The complete guide to bulding
Hawker Typhoon and recently published Hawker
• Table of ships of the Pacific Fleet not at Pearl Harbor Tamiya's amazing 1:32 Spitfire
Tempest.
during the attack and indicating their locations Mk.IXc written by Brett Green. The
• Period diagrams
• Official U. S. Navy damage report and information as book now features 4 models, by Brett and Marcus Nicholls,
• Data from flight manuals and spare parts
to when all but three of the sunk and damaged ships Roy Sutherland and now Chris Wauchop. Hundreds of
catalogue
were returned to action with the fleet images, reference photos and how to get the very best from
• Walkaround images of preserved examples
• Photographs showing the ships listed on the Navy the model. Also features lists of after market parts...
• Pictures before and during restoration of the
damage report before, during, and after the attack ADH011
restored TFC and airworthy FAA examples
• Japanese mistakes and the eventual fates of each of How to build the
• Fully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and
the Japanese ships that took part in the attack Tamiya P-51D Mustang
production machines by Jacek Jackiewicz
• A look at the Special Attack Unit of five midget The complete guide to bulding
• Colour profiles and concise camouflage detail by
submarines and the U. S. Navy ships that engaged Tamiya's amazing 1:32 P-51D
Richard Caruana
them written by Brett Green.
• 100 pages
ADH014 • An overview of all Hawker Sea Fury kits available Exhaustive step-by-step guide to
in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales construction plus models, by Brett,
ADH031 Mark Glidden and Roy Sutherland.
Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the
very best from your model. Also features lists of after
market parts and decals.
ADH016
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Oliver Publishing – “Case Yellow”

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Members of the 818th Engineer Company get on line to

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Open from 09.00 to 17.30 Monday to Saturday.

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B RG-31 Mk.3A Charger developed at Land Systems South

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B Building the RG-31 Screaming Skull. All flesh tones

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B I next made up the store signs

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

SETTING THE SCENE

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✓ Good over all kit; great subject; easy to build.;

This was a fun project to

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One side of the flat-pack undercarriage assembly.

Meng has kicked

Thanks to Meng Model

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RIDER ON THE STO

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B STARTING THE MODEL

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Finished model prior to painting.

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“ On a quick inspection of the kit, the

The figure comes from Coree.

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✓ Very good fit; generally accurate; high level of

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A M48A3 (late production) of Co. C, 1-77th Armor during

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A M48A3 (late production) of the 2-34th Armor, 25th

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