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 and 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 ...

Part of Osprey Modelling 37: Modelling the Tiger I, a detailed modelling guide on the '321', s.SS.PZ.Abt. 101, Normandy 1944 in 1/35 scale.Probably the most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger I was stepped up after the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme. 1,350 Tigers were produced between August 1942 and August 1944, and The Tiger has proved to be one of the most popular modelling subjects of all time.This...

Cars have always appealed as model subjects as - unlike aeroplanes or military subjects - the real thing is likely to be sitting outside the modeller's house. From the first car kits produced in the early 1950s, mainly dominated by American machinery, we now have a choice of automotive examples from around the world. The joint scale of 1:24/1:25 dominates car models, and it is these scales that will mostly be found in this book, from stock builds to race cars to wild customs. In addition, ...

Brett Green, one of the hobby's leading names, provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the basic techniques and materials needed to build scale aircraft.From opening the kit box to displaying the finished model, this is an all-in-one, easy-to-follow expert guide. The many detailed photographs with step-by-step captions and the accessible and informative text cover every aspect of aircraft kit construction, from initial preparation through all stages of asse...

An accessible guide to modelling everything from castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war, by one of the world's leading modellers.Explore the difficulties of creating a desert landscape, from the sandstone of Arizona to the wastelands of North Africa. Discover the handiwork needed to create the barbed wire death traps of No-Man's Land and the wilderness of Russia in winter. The variety of seasons, environments ...

A detailed story of the first air battles over Africa.

The Sherman was the most widely used Allied tank of World War II and was built in larger numbers than all German tanks combined.There was also a huge number of variants, powered by different engines, and manufactured with different types of hulls and turrets. This book presents an expert guide to modelling the 75mm gun versions used by the US Army in the European Theatre of Operations, in 1/35 and 1/48 scale. The projects featured include an early M4A1 from Operati...

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is probably the world's most advanced air superiority fighter/attack aircraft and is often seen thrilling air-show crowds around the world.It is currently in service with the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, the Spanish, Australian, Swiss and Canadian air forces. This is a detailed guide to modelling the Hornet in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales, covering a variety of colour schemes.The step-by-step modelling projects include a 'Gu...

The F4U Corsair's combat career was longer than that of almost any other World War II fighter aircraft.Its success led to its service around the globe, and it was employed by the US Navy, British Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. After the war, the Corsair also served with the French Navy, in various Latin American Air Forces, and with forces fighting in Korea.This book showcases seven separate Corsair variants modelled across 1/32, 1/48 an...

The Sherman tank was the principal US and Allied tank of World War II - more Shermans were built than all German tanks combined.Not only were large numbers of Shermans manufactured, but a large number of variants emerged powered by different types of engines and with different types of hulls, turrets and other details, making it an ideal subject for any modeller.Steven J Zaloga takes on the Sherman tank in this book, providing a guide to four variants acros...

Book describes technical aspects of the Russo-Japanese Naval War. Contains descriptions of all involved ships, Russian and Japanese ones. Maps, photos.

A step-by-step guide to building six different varieties of the Tiger tank – one of the most popular armour modeling subjects of all time.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 and anti-tank guns in Western Europe and the North African desert. It has proved to be one of the most popular modelling subjects of all time, with a vast and ever-i...