Through a collection of dramatic and informative photographs, supplemented by cutaway illustrations, this book, the first in a mini series of three, highlights the agility and flexibility of this dedicated RAF and RN trainer. With the T1 and T1A versions soon to be retired from UK service (eventually to be replaced by the BAE Systems Hawk T2) this book looks set to represent a fitting tribute to the type, flown by all fast jet pilots since its introduction into service in late 1976. In order to...
Polish Wings 20: Yakovlev Yak-1, Yak-3, Yak-7, Yak-9
by Wojciech Zmyslony and Wojciech Sankowski
This new book in the popular Polish Wings series tells the story of the most famous family of Soviet fighter aircraft. It covers Yak-1, Yak-3, Yak-7 and Yak-9 deployed in the Polish Air Force during WWII and in late 40s. The Yakovlev Yak-1 was a World War II Soviet fighter aircraft, produced from early 1940, a single-seat monoplane with a composite structure and wooden wings. The Yak-1 was extremely manoeuvrable, fast and well armed, and, just as importantly, it was easy to maintain and reliable...
10 fold-out A3-format scale plans for 1/72 and 1/48 scale modellers for the later (1940-1945) more powerful variants of the Luftwaffe's WWII twin-engine fighter-bomber.
The Morane Saulnier MS.406 was a speedy French fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Morane Saulnier starting in 1938. It was France's most numerous fighter plane at the outbreak of World War II. During the Battle of France, 1940, casualties were many, amounting to approximately 400 aircraft being lost in the air and on the ground. This profusely illustrated photo album includes over 150 previously unseen pictures of the MS.406, many from private sources in Germany.
The most impressive LEGO models often take careful planning (and lots of pieces), but with some inspiration, a little imagination, and a number of tried-and-true techniques, you too can turn bricks into a masterpiece.In The Art of LEGO® Design, author Jordan Schwartz explores LEGO as an artistic medium. This wide-ranging collection of creative techniques will help you craft your own amazing models as you learn to see the world through the eyes of some of the greatest LEGO builders. Each concept...
This is the illustrated story of two of Britain's most successful and popular inter-war (1930s) fighter aircraft. It contains: A complete and comprehensive history of the development & service of both aircraft; Scale plans, photographs and drawings from technical manuals; Rare black and white archive photographs.
Flight Craft 22: Mitsubishi A6M Zero (Flight Craft)
by Robert Jackson
The quality of Japanese aircraft came as an unpleasant surprise to the Allies at the outbreak of the Pacific War, and it was personified in one type, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero. One of the finest aircraft of all time, the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero fighter) first flew on 1 April 1939\. It soon showed itself to be clearly superior to any fighter the Allies could put into the air in the early stages of the Pacific campaign. Armed with two 20mm cannon and two 7.7mm machine-guns, it was highly manoeu...
Cool Notebook for Lego Fans, College Ruled Journal Walk Across Legos for You
by Useful Books
Amx Ghibli (Italian Aviation)
by Federico Anselmino and Giancarlo Gastaldi
Painting Miniatures for the American Civil War (Crowood Wargaming Guides)
by Steve Barber
The American War is one of the most popular periods to wargame, and rightly so - it is a fascinating period of history. This book offers the opportunity to learn how to paint wargames miniatures from someone who has been an experienced sculptor and painter. All of the main styles that are used for painting wargames miniatures are covered in great detail. For anyone wanting to start painting for the first time, these pages contain a wealth of information that will help you get started. The bo...
Boeing (Mcdonnell Douglas) F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets Vol. II (Monographs)
by Salvador Mafe Huertas
The FACA programme (Future Fighter and Attack Aircraft) was once the largest investment in armaments made in Spain. When choosing the F-18 of McDonnell Douglas (today Boeing), the Air Force has had since 1986 - for the first time in its history - one of the most advanced fighter planes ever designed, with very wide possibilities for adapting new systems throughout its operational life, as evidenced by the Retrofit made in the early 1990s and the current MLU. The FACA program (which ultimately...
Notebook (Leather Style Collection - Journal, Notebook, Diary, Composi, #5) (Marble and Gold Notebooks, #1)
by Shady Grove Notebooks
The Mirage F1 emerged from a series of design studies performed by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Having originally sought to develop a larger swept wing derivative of the Mirage III, which became the Mirage F2, to serve as a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) propulsion testbed akin to the Dassault Mirage IIIV, however, it was soon recognised that the emerging design could function as the basis for a competent fighter as well. Both the Mirage F2 and a smaller derivative, refe...
Here Barbie can wear the popular styles of the 1990s: the sweater jacket, the fuzzy sleeveless shell, and the funky fur coat. Also included are 1940s and 1960s dresses and two wedding dresses....Because the instructions are clear and the photographs striking, most talented knitters will enjoy this book. "Booklist." Generally recommended for even the smallest public library. "Library Journal." "
This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five projects you can build yourself as a beginner: an inspiration tile, kitchen cutting board, custom block stamp, fidget spinner, and balsa wood glider. The book also features aspirational projects from makers in the community, like an electric guitar,...
Journal Your Life's Journey
by Blank Book Billionaire and Journal Your Life's Journey