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 ...

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
- the F-82G · Further reading & research · Index Paperback; August 2007; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769417

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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 ...

Author: Robert Oehler About this book The adoption of blitzkrieg tactics in the German Army prior to the start of World War II meant that Germany needed a new kind of fighting vehicle to transport troops around the battlefield in support of the Panzer spearheads. It was in response to this requirement that the armored halftrack was developed during the mid-1930s. The Sd Kfz 251 halftrack soon became one of the most numerous vehicles in German service during World War II, with over 15, 000 produced. This title provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to build some of the most popular Sd Kfz 251 variants in both 1/72 & 1/35 scale. It also

Includes:: camouflage paint schemes & markings. 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 2004; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767062

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Author: Gary Edmundson About this book The Sturmgeschütz III proved to be one of the more significant German AFVs of World War II. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a self-propelled infantry support gun, its role became more diverse throughout the war & it served as a tank hunter & in front-line Panzer companies; over 9, 000 vehicles were built. This book details the construction of four progressively more complicated builds in 1/35 scale, & also

Includes:: a gallery covering several different variants of the Stu G III. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products & kits of all scales. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · Sturmgeschütz IIIB · Sturmgeschütz IIID · Sturmgeschütz IIIG early version (December 1942 production) · Sturmgeschütz IIIG late (May 1944 Production) · Gallery of Sturmgeschütz III models · Museums & collections · Further reading, media & websites · Available kits & accessories · Index Paperback; September 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769493

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Authors: Jorge Alvear Michael Kirchoff Mig Jimenez About this book The T-34/76 was the most influential tank design of World War II, with its sloping armour, heavy hitting firepower & rapid mobility. It first saw combat in the summer of 1941, & its qualities soon set it apart from other medium tanks of the period. This book guides the reader through techniques for constructing & finishing four T-34/76 variants in 1/35 scale, presented by four of the world's leading AFV modellers. The projects featured are a T-34/76 from Factory 112, an Early T-34/76 Model 1943 recovered from a swamp, a captured STZ T-34/76 in service with Italian Army, & a German 747 (r)-3 conversion on the Western Front. Contents Introduction · T-3476, Factory 112, 1942 · Early T-3476 Model 1943 ' Sniper' · STZ T-3476, Italian Army · German T-3476 747 (r)-3, Western Front, 1944 · Bibliography & further reading · Kits & accessories · Index Paperback; September 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769295 ...

Authors: Nicola Cortese Graeme Davidson Samuel Dwyer About this book The T-55 tank first appeared in 1958, a result of numerous improvements made to the (1949) T-54 series, & with a lineage stretching back to the wartime T-34 & the T-44. The T-55 series has seen service around the world with many armed forces, including the Warsaw Pact countries, Afghanistan, Angola, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Egypt, Iran, North Korea, Pol&, Somalia, Sudan, & Vietnam, & has seen action in key modern conflicts, most recently in the two Gulf Wars. This title showcases the talents of several leading modellers, & presents Serbian, Iraqi, Czech, Syrian, & Russian variants across 1/35 & 1/72 scales. It also features several challenging projects that involve extensive scratchbuilding. Contents Introduction · Tools & materials · Czechoslovakian T-55AM2B (Kladivo) · Knocked-out Iraqi Type 69-II · T-55A (172 scale), Iraq · Serbian T-55M-18 Hellcat hybrid · T-55 gallery · Further reading & research · Kits & accessories · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; December 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769004 ...