Model-making is centuries old, but the introduction of
polystyrene, a stable plastic, in the mid 20th century,
provided the opportunity to make the plastic construction
kit available to the amateur model-maker. Nearly 70 years
later, despite suffering from ups-and-downs, the vibrant
plastic model-making scene has grown tremendously and is now
a world-wide hobby. This manual takes the reader through how
modern model kits are designed and manufactured, how the
scale is decided upon, as well as providing advice on
model-building tools and techniques. The down-to-earth text,
complemented by numerous photographs, provides details of
the ideal workshop set-up for building models.
New in illutrated boards - Large format, large format,
188pp, c900 colour photos
The USAF introduced the F-4
Phantom II into Vietnam in April 1965 from Ubon RTAB,
Thailand. It replaced the previously unsuccsessful F-100
Super Sabre in the MiGCAP role. The F-4C/D soon became the
Air Force's principal fighter over the North, destroying 85
MiGs by the close of 1968. This book describes how the USAF
turned a gunless naval interceptor into an opponent to the
more nimble VPAF MiGs. It explains how the Air Force
gradually followed US Navy initiatives in the use of the
F-4's missile armament but employed very different tactics
and aircrew training. The roles of key personalities such as
Col. Robin Olds are discussed, together with armament and
markings, crews and engagements.
New in card cover - A4 format, 96pp, 9
colour plates, 16 colour photos, b/w photos
The F-4 Phantom II was the USAF workhorse fighter-bomber
for the Linebacker campaign, which eventually saw US forces
withdraw from Vietnam in 1973. This book covers the attacks
on numerous targets in North Vietnamese cities such as Hanoi
and Haiphong, as well as its engagements with Vietnamese
MiG-19s and MiG-21s. The USAF's only ace crew, Steve Ritchie
and Chuck DeBellvue, who scored their five kills during
1972, is also covered in the book which contains many
detailed photographs, a large proportion of which haven't
been published before.
New in card cover - A4 format, 96pp, 9
colour plates, 17 colour photos, b/w photos
Air Chief Marshal Philip Bennet Joubert de la Ferte, the
Commander-in-Chief of Coastal Command in the early war
years, knew that technical advance was the only way to
contain the U-Boat menace. The author describes the role
played by Bletchley Park in de-crypting German codes and
U-Boat operational instructions. He details the development
of ASV and the Leigh Light for night operations and
documents the deployment of new heavy calibre weapons and
depth-charges plus the American Mk 24 Acoustic Homing
Torpedo. .
New in card cover -
A4 format, 146pp, numerous b/w illustrations
A series of beautifully produced, card covered monographs
from Poland, for modellers and aviation enthusiasts,
featuring well known WWII aircraft and units. This volume
includes twelve high quality color plates of various
Lockheed P-38 Lightnings operated in the Pacific Theater by
475th Fighter Group, US Army Air Force. Also includes a set
of photo-etched, brass cockpit parts in 1:72 and 1:48 scale.
Polish/English text
New in card cover
- A4 format, 112pp, 12 color plates & 75 + b/w photos
