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 ...

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: 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 ...

Author: Brett Green About this book The P-47 Thunderbolt, affectionately nicknamed the ‘ Jug’, was one of the most famous fighter aircraft of World War II. Used as both a high-altitude escort fighter & a low-level fighter-bomber, it quickly gained a reputation for being tough & resilient. Many different air forces operated this plane, & it sported a wide range of camouflage schemes, finishes & markings, including stunning nose art. Modellers have been well served with Thunderbolt kits over the years, right up to the latest highly accurate releases. This book takes a step-by-step approach to modelling a wide variety of P-47 types in 1/48-scale, from ‘ Razorbacks’ in USAAF colours to RAF T-bolts in the Far East. It provides expert advice on conversions (including a Bubbletop to a P-47M), adding aftermarket items, detailing, & ways to achieve finest top quality weathering & finishes. Contents Introduction · Modelling the P-47 in 148 scale · Building a P-47C in 148 scale · Tamiya’s P-47D Thunderbolts (148 scale) · Academy’s 148-scale P-47D as a Thunderbolt Mk.II · ' Hot Rod Jug': converting Hasegawa’s 148-scale Bubbletop to a P-47M · Pacific heavyweight: Pro Modeler’s 148-scale P-47N · Further reading, media & websites · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; July 2004; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767956 ...

Author: Stan Spooner About this book The North American P-51 Mustang had a humble genesis as a British request for single engine escort fighters but became, arguably, World War II’s most important fighter aircraft. It had incredible endurance, fantastic maneuverability & excellent high-altitude performance, & served throughout World War II & beyond. This aircraft is one that holds a great deal of interest for many modellers around the world. This book takes the modeller from the aircraft’s beginnings to the ultimate manifestation of this elegant & deadly bird, the F-82 G/H Twin Mustang. Special attention is paid to painting both both interiors & exteriors, with a wide range of different schemes used. Contents Introduction · Building a well-worn P-51A · British shark
- P51 B Mustang III · Creating a 357th FG P-51D · Building a Korean War F-51D · Double the trouble
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Author: Steve van Beveren About this book The Pz Kpfw V Panther is considered to be one of the finest tanks developed during World War II. Developed as a response to the Soviet deployment of heavy armour on the Eastern Front, the Panther established its reputation as one of the first truly universal tanks & its influence can be seen in the design of modern battle tanks to this day. This book details how to model the main variants of this fascinating & significant World War II tank, including the Bergepanther & Pantherturn. It also provides a listing of the main kits & aftermarket sets available. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · Panther Ausf. A · Panther Ausf. D · Panther Ausf. G late version (March APRIL 1945 MAN production vehicle) · Special feature – Bergepanther Ausf. A & Pantherturm · Gallery · Museums & collections · Further reading, media & websites · Available kits & accessories in 135 scale · Index Paperback; June 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769288 ...

Author: Alex Clark About this book Although not as glamorous as vehicles such as the Panther & Tiger, the Panzer IV formed an extremely important part of the German armoured forces during World War II. This title provides detailed 1/72-scale build articles on a Panzer IV Ausf. H in winter camouflage, a Jagdpanzer IV, a late-version Sturmpanzer IV, a final version Sturmgeschütz IV, & a Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind. Conversions, interior detailing, kit-bashing, adding aftermarket figures & parts, finishing & weathering, plus special scale techniques are all covered in detail. A gallery section also features Panzer IV Ausf. H, Panzer IV L/70 (V), & Panzer IV L/70 (A) variants. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · Panzer IV Ausf. H in winter camouflage · Modelling the Jagdpanzer IV · A late version Sturmpanzer IV · Kitbashing a final version Sturmgeschütz IV · Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind · Gallery · References & websites · Museums & collections · Kits & accessories · Index· Colour reference chart· Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; July 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768243 ...