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 ...

Authors: David Parker Gary Edmundson Steve van Beveren About this book Probably the most famous tank of the World War II, the Tiger I was originally conceived in 1941 in response to the German Army’s experience in fighting British tanks & anti-tank guns in Western Europe & the North African desert. Following the invasion of Russia, the appearance of the Soviet T-34 & KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme & 1, 350 Tigers were produced between August 1942 & August 1944. The Tiger has proved to be one of the most popular modelling subjects of all time, with a vast & ever-increasing range of kits, aftermarket products & references available. This title features six different projects from some of the earliest Tigers in North Africa through to the late-production variants at the very end of the war. Contents Introduction • 121’, s. Pz. Abt.501, Tunisia 1943 (135 scale) • ‘321’, s.SS. Pz. Abt.101, Normandy 1944 (135 scale) • ‘322’, s. Pz. Abt.507, East Prussia, November 1944 (135 scale) • ‘1331’, 13.SS-Panzer Regiment 1, Kursk 1943 (135 scale) • ‘F05’, Gruppe Fehrmann, Germany 1945 (135 scale) • ‘323’, Pz. Abt.502, Russia 1943 (116 scale) • Kits available • Further reading, media & websites • Index Paperback; July 2007; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781846031700 ...

Author: Steven J Zaloga About this book Tank destroyers were the US Army's response to blitzkrieg, & were based around the concept of mounting a large anti-tank gun on a light, fast moving vehicle. They served in the Mediterranean, Pacific, & North-West Europe theatres, & were also supplied to other Allied armies. These vehicles form an attractive modelling subject; their open turrets provide plenty of opportunity for detail work, as demonstrated here by the author in clear step-by-step instructions. Packed with tips & techniques from a leading modeller & Allied armour expert, this title covers the M10, M18, M36, & M39, & features modelling projects in 1/35th & 1/72nd scale. Contents Introduction · Kits & materials · Modelling a winter tank destroyer · Modelling a small-scale tank destroyer · Modelling the AFV Club M18 76mm GMC · Converting the AFV Club M18 into the M39 AUV · Further reading · Museums & collections · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; September 2004; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767994 ...

Author: Calvin Tan About this book This book explores the main patterns of Waffen-SS camouflage & dress & describes how to achieve these finishes in clear, step-by-step instructions. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also featured, providing plenty of detail & diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin Tan's superb base artwork & multi-layered painting technique are highlighted in this visually detailed, packed & engaging treatment of one of the most enduring, popular figure-modelling subject areas. The featured subjects include an SS-Sturmmann, an SS-Scharführer, & SS-Schütze, & a Panzergrenadier machine-gunner. Contents Introduction · Materials · Modelling the subject · Intermediate build · Advanced build · Master build · ' Special feature' · Further reading, media & websites · Museums & collections · Kits available · Index Paperback; October 2005; 80p pages; ISBN: 9781841768373 ...

About this book This book takes over where No 7 finished. It tackles the complex problems posed by WWII figure modelling caused by the variety of combatants, uniforms, camouflage schemes, vehicles & weapons, the many theatres of war & the variety of terrain fought over. Paperback; August 2000; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781841761374 ...

Designer: F J Mc Clay Star Rating: *** Drawings for two German miniature submarines & working torpedoes. Two sheet plan show some model construction techniques. Hull of submarine from PVC pipe. Overall length is Approx. 40in For R/C, & electric power. Two sheet plan. ...