Modelling the F4U Corsair

Modelling the F4U Corsair
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 84
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ISBN-10 : 9781780964843
ISBN-13 : 1780964846
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Modelling the F4U Corsair by : Brett Green

Download or read book Modelling the F4U Corsair written by Brett Green and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 and 1/72 scales. Among the aircraft featured are an F4U-1 Birdcage, an F4U-1A from VF-17 'Jolly Rogers', a Fleet Air Arm Corsair Mk.II, a Korean War F4U-4 and an F4U-7 French Corsair.

Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262

Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 84
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ISBN-10 : 9781780966861
ISBN-13 : 1780966865
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262 by : Robert Oehler

Download or read book Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262 written by Robert Oehler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 range of skill levels. It also includes a comprehensive list of all the available kits and aftermarket products.

Modelling Luftwaffe Jets and Wonder Weapons

Modelling Luftwaffe Jets and Wonder Weapons
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9781780961613
ISBN-13 : 1780961618
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Modelling Luftwaffe Jets and Wonder Weapons by : Brett Green

Download or read book Modelling Luftwaffe Jets and Wonder Weapons written by Brett Green and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the Allies largely relied on mass production to help them win World War II, Germany put a great deal of their limited resources into new technologies and wonder weapons. In addition to these tangible assets, which were used with varying degrees of success, the drawing boards of Germany were littered with dozens of advanced designs that never reached the prototype or production stages. Many of these operational and paper projects advanced the pace and influenced the direction of aircraft development in the decades following World War II, with many of the German engineers responsible for these innovations seamlessly continuing their roles in the United States and the USSR. Modellers have had a long fascination for the Luftwaffe's jet arsenal and secret weapons of fact and fiction and this new Osprey Masterclass will explore the Luftwaffe jets and rocket planes that saw service at the end of World War II.

Il-2 Shturmovik

Il-2 Shturmovik
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Publisher : Fonthill Media
Total Pages : 405
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Book Synopsis Il-2 Shturmovik by : Jason Nicholas Moore

Download or read book Il-2 Shturmovik written by Jason Nicholas Moore and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Modelling the P-47 Thunderbolt

Modelling the P-47 Thunderbolt
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 9781780966441
ISBN-13 : 178096644X
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Modelling the P-47 Thunderbolt by : Brett Green

Download or read book Modelling the P-47 Thunderbolt written by Brett Green and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 and a low-level fighter-bomber, it quickly gained a reputation for being tough and resilient. Many different air forces operated this plane, and it sported a wide range of camouflage schemes, finishes and 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, and ways to achieve top quality weathering and finishes.

Flower Class Corvettes

Flower Class Corvettes
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 181
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ISBN-10 : 9781783469604
ISBN-13 : 1783469609
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Flower Class Corvettes by : John Lambert

Download or read book Flower Class Corvettes written by John Lambert and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2010-10-30 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to creating models of the World War II warship, featuring history on the ship as well as crafting tips. The “ShipCraft” series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring color profiles, highly detailed line drawings, and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references—books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites. This volume includes all the features of the regular series, but the extent has been doubled to include far more detailed drawings of a class of ship that was built in huge numbers and in many variations. Mainstay of the Atlantic battle against the U-boats, Flower class corvettes were used by the British, Canadian, French, and U.S. Navies. “An excellent guide to an important ship in the Second World War, for modeler and maritime enthusiasts alike.” —The Nautical Magazine

The Swordfish Story

The Swordfish Story
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Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 0304357111
ISBN-13 : 9780304357116
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Swordfish Story by : Ray Sturtivant

Download or read book The Swordfish Story written by Ray Sturtivant and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most unlikely star of the air defense of England against the Nazis was an obsolete biplane known as the "Stringbag"--a version of the Fairey Swordfish that earned legendary battle honors. Endearing to its pilots for its maneuverability and simplicity, this torpedo-spotting aircraft was the standard carrier-borne torpedo bomber, and participated in such crucial operations as the "Bismarck" attack, Norway, and Channel Dash. Along with its battle record, fully illustrated details are given for its variants, squadrons, and a history of all individual aircraft.