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: Nicola Cortese About this book The IS (Iosef Stalin) heavy tanks were some of the most widely used AFVs produced by the USSR. First entering combat in 1944, the IS-2 went head-to-head with German tanks such as the Panther, Tiger & King Tiger, & post war IS-2s & IS-3s were exported to China, Cuba & North Korea. This book is packed with easy to follow super-detailing & finishing instructions for building the IS-2, IS-3, & IS-3M variants, as well as for the prototype ISU-152, & features kits from manufacturers such as Dragon, Tamiya, & Fujimi. Advanced scratch-building techniques & working with photo-etched & other after-market accessories in 1/35 & 1/76 scales are covered, making this highly accessible book a welcome addition to any modeller's library. Contents Introduction · Modelling the Iosef Stalin tank · Building the ISU-152 in 135 · Building the IS-2 in 135 · Building the IS-3M in 135 · Building the IS-3 in 135 · Building the ISU-152 SP Gun in 135 · Building the IS-2 in 176 · Further reading & research · Kit availability · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; June 2004; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767574 ...

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: 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 ...

Author: Brett Green About this book The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft in history, & this book focuses on the Messerschmitt Bf 109F & early G models – the Friedrich & Gustav – the workhorses of the German Luftwaffe during the middle years of World War II. Detailing five different builds across the scales, & featuring aircraft in camouflage schemes & markings from the Western Desert to the Russian Steppes, this book is an excellent source of reference for both the beginner & expert modeller, on one of the most effective killing machines of World War II. Contents Introduction · Hidden details of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 · Bf 109F & Bf 109G in plastic · Mediterranean Messerschmitt · Friedrich in white · A Finnish Gustav · Gustav trainer · Wilde Sau · Further reading & websites · Index Paperback; January 2007; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781846031137 ...

Author: Brett Green About this book The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was undoubtedly one of the most significant aircraft of World War II. Despite suffering setbacks in the summer of 1940 at the hands of the RAF, it continued to be used effectively in other theatres & roles until the last days of the war, particularly as a night fighter against RAF Bomber Command's strategic bombing campaign over the Reich. This title shows you how to correct & convert basic 1/48-scale kits of the Bf 110 into many different variants, using a wide selection of aftermarket detail sets, conversions, accessories & decals for both day & night fighter schemes. Contents Introduction · Materials · Modelling the subject · Intermediate build · Advanced build · Master build · ' Special feature' · Further reading, media & websites · Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; September 2003; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767048 ...