Author: Mark Glidden About this book The F4F Wildcat was an aircraft of the type of which legends are made. Without the handling performance that made the Japanese Zero so famous, it was well regarded for its ruggedness & firepower &, in the hands of a skilled pilot who understood both its strengths & weaknesses, it was capable of holding its own against the best that its opponents had to offer. This book details projects that encompass four variants of the F4 Wildcat. As they were supplied to a number of air forces during the war, including the RAF, there is a wide range of markings available to modellers which are also dealt with in detail. Covering a range of modelling abilities from a beginner's first build to an expert scratch-building extras, this book is illustrated with full-colour step-by-step photographs. Contents Introduction · The F4F-4 Wildcat in detail · Desert cat – Hasegawa’s 172-scale Martlet III · Mc Cuskey’s Midway ride – converting Tamiya’s 148-scale F4F-4 to the F4F-3 Wildcat · Mixed-breed cat – using Tamiya’s 148-scale F4F-4 Wildcat to improve the Sword 148-scale FM-2 · A cat takes to water – converting the Tamiya F4F-4 to the F4F-3S Wildcatfish · Building techniques · Wildcat kits & accessories · Museums & collections · Further reading, video & websites · Index Paperback; October 2007; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781846031106 ...

Author: Brett Green About this book The F4U Corsair's combat career was longer than that of almost any other World War II fighter aircraft. Its success led to its service around the globe, & it was employed by the US Navy, British Fleet Air Arm & the Royal New Zealand Air Force. After the war, the Corsair also served with the French Navy, in various Latin American Air Forces, & with forces fighting in Korea. This book showcases seven separate Corsair variants modelled across 1/32, 1/48 & 1/72 scales. Among the aircraft featured are an F4U-1 Birdcage, an F4U-1A from VF-17 ' Jolly Rogers', a Fleet Air Arm Corsair Mk.II, a Korean War F4U-4 & an F4U-7 French Corsair. Contents Introduction · The F4U Corsair in plastic · The F4U Corsair in detail · F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair, 132 scale · F4U-1A ' Jolly Rogers' Corsair, 172 scale · Fleet Air Arm Corsair Mk.II, 148 scale · South-American FG-1D, 148 scale · Korean War Close Support F4U-4, 148 scale · F4U-5N Paperback; October 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768809 ...

Author: Geoff Coughlin About this book The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 is regarded as one of the best fighters of World War II. Designed by Kurt Tank, it first saw combat in the summer of 1941 & went on to be produced in several variants. It remains a hugely popular subject for aviation scale-modellers. This book, the first of two to cover the Fw 190, provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Fw 190's A, F & G variants in 1/72, 1/48, & 1/32 scale. Key aspects such as creating mottled camouflage patterns, undercarriage & cockpit detailing, final weathering & finishing, & diorama bases to display your models are covered. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · Modelling the subject · Intermediate build: Fw 190 A-5 (132) · Intermediate build: Fw 190 F-8 in 148 · Advanced build: Fw 190 F-8 · Advanced build: Fw 190 A-3 (148 scale) Tamiya resin conversion · Master build: Fw 190 A-8 · Special feature · Further reading, media & websites · Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; March 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769356 ...

Author: Gary Edmundson About this book The ‘ Bison’ & ‘ Grille’ are today’s commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (s IG 33) vehicles of World War II. The s IG 33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at the beginning of the war & from 1940 it was mounted on a range of tracked vehicles. This book demonstrates the construction of five 1/35-scale models of specific examples of the various self-propelled s IG 33 vehicles. The modeller is led through the various skill levels of construction by combining existing kits with some aftermarket accessories & scratch-built items. Contents" Introduction • Materials • Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33B • 15cm s IG33 (sf) auf Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf. B • 15cm Schweres Infanteriegeschütz 33 (Sf) auf Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) Ausf. H (Sd. Kfz.1381) • Special feature • Kits available • Museums & Collections • Further reading, media & websites • Index" Paperback; September 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768403 ...

Author: Glenn Ashley About this book In over 30 years of service, the Harrier has seen significant combat action for the British Royal Navy & the USMC: from the Falklands to Bosnia & Kosovo, from the First Gulf War to Afghanistan, the Harrier has played a key role. It has also seen service for Italy, Spain, & India. Distinctive & widely recognised, the Harrier was the world’s first VSTOL aircraft & its appeal for the modeller is clear. This title covers modelling the Harrier across a variety of scales, from the early version P.1127 through to later models. Advice on weathering, superdetailing, conversions & display bases combines with a wealth of recommended reference sources to create this packed & informative guide to modelling the Harrier. Contents Introduction · Materials · Modelling the Harrier in 172 · Modelling the Harrier in 148 · Modelling the Harrier in 124 · Kits & accessories available · Further reading & research · Museums, collections & reference · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; September 2003; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841766478 ...

Author: Graeme Davidson About this book The M113 family of vehicles has proved to be one of the most popular military designs of the last 40 years. Introduced in the early 1960s, the series has encompassed numerous variants, served in over 50 countries & in several conflicts. This book is designed to appeal to modellers of intermediate skill & features five progressively challenging projects covering a range of different versions of the M113, including reconnaissance, fire support, APC & air defence variants. Step-by-step photos illustrate scratchbuilding, painting & weathering techniques. It also contains detailed listings of all the kits & aftermarket products available for this heavily modelled subject. Contents Introduction · Identifying M113 variants, & how to model them · Tools · Modelling Projects · Special Project: M-113 ‘ Lynx’ Reconnaissance Vehicle, Canadian Army · Further Reading, Media & Websites · Museums & Collections Paperback; January 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768229 ...

Author: Steven J Zaloga About this book The M3 & M5 Stuart were the most significant light tanks of the US Army, as well as many other allied armies, during World War II. They have proved to be popular modelling subjects ever since, largely due to the large number of kits available in many different scales covering a broad selection of the different variants used. The Stuarts were also painted in a wide range of colourful camouflage schemes, reflecting their widespread service, & this adds to their appeal. This title shows a number of different ways to model this popular tank in 1/35 scale, covering construction, painting & weathering the vehicle. Contents Introduction · Materials · Modelling the subject · Intermediate build · Advanced build · Master build · ' Special feature' · Further reading, media & websites · Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; November 2003; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767635 ...

Author: Samuel Dwyer About this book The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility & heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, & offers diverse challenges to modellers of all abilities. Conversions, interior detailing, kit bashing, adding aftermarket figures & parts, creating different finishes & weathering techniques are all covered in step-by-step visual detail. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · 135 scale Marder IIIM (Sd Kfz 138, Panzerjager 38 (t) mit Pa K 403 Ausf M); late-war, Eastern Front (intermediate) · Marder III (Sd. Kfz. 139, Panzerjager 38 (t) fur 7.62cm Pa K36 (r)); Eastern Front (advanced) · Marder II (7.5cm Pa K402 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II); in Italy (master) · Creating a Marder diorama: ' Yesterday's Heroes' · Further reading, media & websites · Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; July 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768557 ...

Author: Mark Bannerman About this book The Matilda tank saw action in almost all theatres of World War II, from Europe to the Pacific. Born in the interwar years, & developed with numerous modifications following combat testing, the Matilda is perhaps most famous for its role in the desert campaigns of 1940-41, thus acquiring its nickname ' Queen of the Desert'. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Matilda tank across a variety of types, colour schemes & scales, & features excellent reference photos. Using clearly explained techniques & methods, & featuring the work of several top modellers, this step-by-step guide to building, finishing & displaying the Matilda in European, Western Desert & Australian service presents a creative & enagaging approach to modelling the ' Tilly'. Contents Introduction · A brief history of the Matilda · Tools & materials · Essential tools · Brushes, airbrushes & paints · Modelling the Matilda in small scale · Infantry Tank Mark I, A11 Matilda, 176 scale · Matilda Mk. III, Malta Tank Squadron, 176 scale · Small-scale gallery · Desert Matilda, 172-scale ESCI, by Rick Bennett · Modelling the Matilda in 135 scale · Australian Matilda Mk. IV ' Frog' · Walk around a frog · British Desert Matilda, 1941 · 135 gallery · ' Arras' A12 Matilda, by Steve Zaloga · Desert Matilda Mk. III, 7th RTR, by Juan L. Mercada Pons · Scratchbuilding a German Matilda ' Oswald' · Museums, collections & reference · Further reading & research · Websites · Kits & accessories available · Kit list · Conversions & after-market kits · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; February 2004; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767581 ...

Author: Brett Green About this book The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the most prominent German fighter type of World War II – over 35, 000 were built & it served in many different variants & roles throughout the course of the war. It was the true workhorse of the German Luftwaffe throughout the war & continued in front-line service with some European countries for many years afterwards. This title details the early & pre-war variants, including the Bf 109s that flew in the Spanish Civil War, Pol&, France & the Battle of Britain, in a series of increasingly complex construction projects. It also details the numerous kits available of this famous fighter. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · Modelling the subject · Intermediate build: Fw 190 A-8 · Intermediate build: Fw 190 AD variant · Advanced build: Fw 190 D-9 ‘ Black 10’ W. Nr. 500618 · Master build: Fw 190 A-8 · Special feature · Further reading, media & websites · Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; July 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769400 ...