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...
Amx Ghibli (Italian Aviation)
by Federico Anselmino and Giancarlo Gastaldi
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (Monographs Special Edition in 3D)
by Marek Murawski
In the world of historical painting, Don Troiani stands alone, universally acclaimed for the accuracy, drama, and sensitivity of his depictions of Americas past. His Civil War paintings and limited edition prints hang in the finest collections in the country and are noted internationally as well. Don Troianis Civil War (the first collection of his Civil War art to appear in book form)is a chronological depiction of every face of the war. His most famous and popular works(most of which are in pri...
I'm Off To Go Aircraft Spotting In Newark New Jersey
by Jet Launch Press
The quarterly journal Model Shipwright features a mixture of articles, reviews, news and comment from model makers from around the world, as well as authentic plans, clear diagrams and photographs. Aspects of the hobby covered include dioramas, modelling techniques and tools.
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...
Modelling the SdKfz 251 Halftrack (Osprey Modelling, #6)
by Robert Oehler
The adoption of blitzkrieg tactics in the German Army prior to the start of World War 2 meant that Germany needed a new kind of fighting vehicle for transporting troops around the battlefield in support of the Panzer spearheads. It was in response to this requirement that the armoured half track was developed during the mid-30s. The SdKfz 251 half-track soon became one of the most numerous vehicles in the German World War 2 arsenal, and saw service on every front from Russia to France. This is t...
Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille (Osprey Modelling, #19)
by Gary Edmundson
The Rheinmetall heavy Infanteriegeschutz 33 was the most powerful German support weapon at the beginning of World War II, and in January 1940, the first attempts were made to transform it to a tracked vehicle. An improved version, based on the Panzer II chassis, served in Rommel's Afrika Korps, and further alterations were made during the battle for Stalingrad in 1942. The Grille Ausf. H, the adaptation of the sIG 33 on the Czech Panzer 38(t) chassis, served from 1943 onwards with the schwere In...
Japanese Heavy Cruiser Takao, 1937-1946 (Super Drawings in 3D)
by Janusz Skulski
Takao was the first of four Takao-class heavy cruisers designed to be an improvement over the previous Myoko-class design. The Myoko had proved to be unstable and required modifications, which were incorporated into the Takao design. The Takao-class ships were approved under the 1927 fiscal year budget as part of the Imperial Japanese Navy's strategy of the Decisive Battle, forming the backbone of a multipurpose long-range strike force. Takao was built by the Yokosuka Naval shipyards, and like...
Britain's Toy Soldiers: The History and Handbook 1893-2013
by James Opie
This is the first full-colour history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in. Britains Toy Soldiers were born a...
John Lambert was a renowned naval draughtsman, whose plans were highly valued for their accuracy and detail by modelmakers and enthusiasts. By the time of his death in 2016 he had produced over 850 sheets of drawings, many of which have never been published. These have now been acquired by Seaforth and this is the first of a planned series of albums on selected themes, reproducing complete sheets at a large page size, with an expert commentary and captioning. The initial volumes will concentrat...
For thousands of years, kites have allowed human beings to possess the sky. Whether they resemble fish, dragons, birds, mythical animals or just bits of coloured paper, kites have given wings to the people that hold their strings. Over the course of his many voyages around the world, Hans Silvester has captured the flight of these great birds of the imagination. From China to Bolivia, from Italy to Sri Lanka, each of his photographs catches the beauty and grace of these objects, which belong bot...
Terrain Modelling Masterclass (Modelling Masterclass)
by Richard Windrow
This title helps modellers who wish to display the results of their efforts to the best advantage in a diorama. This book provides detailed information on how to create many different types of terrain; the paints, glues, tools and matenals that will be of help to the modeller; and how these can be obtained both in Europe and the USA. Illustrated with some 200 photographs and written by a master of diorama modelling with a lifetime's experience, this book provides the essential and invaluable gui...
This is a detailed illustrated monograph about the design and development of the SAAB J21 - the classic and unorthodox Swedish fighter plane of the 1940s. The J21 was a domestic attempt to provide the Swedish Air Force with a true high performance fighter during its self-imposed neutrality which made it impossible to acquire modern aircraft from abroad during World War II The J21 emerged as a very advanced airframe with its streamlined shape, twin tail booms, laminar wing profile and ejection se...
Decorating with Wreaths, Garlands, Topiaries and Bouquets
by Carol Endler Sterbenz and Steven Mays
Sterbenz explains how to bring grace and beauty to room settings with the floral arts, whether it be with wreaths, garlands, topiaries, bouquets, or a sheaf of wheat. Instructions for making more than 50 floral designs--organized by season--are complemented by full-color photos. Includes a nationwide resource directory.