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: 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 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 ...

Authors: Robert Oehler Brett Green About this book Developed from a 1938 design by Messerschmitt the Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First seeing combat in July 1944, it proved to be particularly effective against the large Allied bomber formations that were operating over Germany late in the war & more than 1, 400 were produced, though less than 300 saw combat. This book showcases six different builds of the Me 262 across the scales from 1/72 to 1/32, across a range of skill levels. It also

Includes:: a comprehensive list of all the available kits & aftermarket products. Contents The Messerschmitt Me 262 · The Messerschmitt Me 262 in plastic · The Kits · Further reading, media & websites · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; February 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768007

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Author: Brian Criner About this book The A6M Rei Shiki Sento Ki (meaning Type Zero fighter) was the result of an order by the Imperial Japanese Navy for a low-wing monoplane with superior speed, range, climbing powers, & manoeuvrability. It famously served as a fighter escort during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, & ended the war as the kamikaze plane of choice. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling this popular aircraft across a variety of scales, & features an A6M2-N Rufe, a kamikaze A6M5c, an A6M2 model 21, & a captured A6M5b of TAIC 7, as well as a gallery & walkaround section. Contents Introduction · Tools of the modeller · A6M2-N Rufe (148) · Kamikaze A6M5c (172)
- A6M2 model 21, Pearl Harbor (148) · Captured A6M5b, TAIC 7 (132) · Zero gallery · References & further reading · Zero colour matrix chart · Zero walkaround · Kits & accessories available · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; July 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768663
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Author: Brett Green About this book The P-40 was a dependable warhorse that provided valuable service throughout World War II. The earliest operational variants were used to great effect by the famous ' Flying Tigers' in China, & the P-40 went on to serve in almost every theatre of the war. Modellers are well served with P-40 variants from major manufacturers & after-market companies, & this book helps make the most of the products available. The projects featured in clear step-by-step detail include a 1/32 ' Flying Tiger' P-40B, an RAAF Kittyhawk Mk.IV in 1/48, a TP-40N two-seat trainer in 1/48 & an RAF Desert Kittyhawk in 1/72 scale. superb colour reference photographs & detailed lists of kits & accessories available round off this authoritative treatment. Contents Introduction · The P-40N in detail · P-40B ' Flying Tiger', 132nd · ' Kiwi' Kittyhawk Mk. Ia, 148th · RAAF Kittyhawk Mk.IV ' Black Magic', 148th · French P-40F, North Africa, 148th · A Warhawk built for two: TP-40N trainer, 148th · RAF Desert Kittyhawk Mk. Ia, 172nd · Further reading & websites · Index Paperback; January 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768236 ...