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Phoenix Scale Modelling International – July/August 2023
Book Author(s)
The Phoenix Team
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Phoenix Scale Publications
MSRP
$12.99

Phoenix Scale Modelling International is a multi-interest modeling magazine hailing from Great Britain. While its cover price is reasonable (equivalent to $6.55 for the £5.99 price), postage will almost double that price. There is a digital version available which drops the price down to £4.99 for a single issue, or £19.99 for an annual subscription.

The July/August 2023 issue of Phoenix Scale Modeller International is divided into six general interest, color coded sections:

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North American A-5/RA-5 Vigilante
Book Author(s)
Andy Evans
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Phoenix Scale Publications
MSRP
$15.00

From the Phoenix Scale Publications website, “Phoenix Scale Publications is a partnership of four people who have worked in the modelling and aviation press for many years and have come together to produce two brand-new, high-quality modelling titles and a new book series – for modellers, by modellers – with each partner bringing their own unique talents.”

This Air Profile Book is authored by Andy Evans, who, during his 40-year career has been involved with five aviation and modelling magazines, as well as an author of numerous articles. His accomplishments include over 60 aviation and modelling books to his name.

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Finnish Trainer Colours 1930 - 1945
Book Author(s)
Editor: Roger Wallsgrove
Authors: Kari Stenman
Illustrators: Andrzej Olejniczak and Karolina Holda
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$65.00

One of the latest in Mushroom Model Publications’ White Series, Finnish Trainer Colours 1930-1945 follows up earlier volumes on Finnish aircraft: 2021’s Finnish & German Seaplane Colours 1939-1945; 2018’s Finnish Jet Colours; 2018’s Finnish Bomber Colours, 1939-1945; 2015’s Finnish Fighter Colours, 1939-1945, Volume 2; and 2014’s Finnish Fighter Colours, 1939-1945, Volume 1. MMP is calling this book part of their "Rainbow Series." I'm guessing that refers to their large format camouflage and markings set of books in their "White" series that have addressed Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, and Sweden. This series seems to share a commonality of discussing the specific topic of the evolution of a countries' evolution in markings. To that end, this book utilizes many previously un-published pictures and focuses in on individual aircraft to supplement with superb color illustrations.

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German Fighters of the Great War Volume 1
Book Author(s)
Ronny Bar
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Mortons Books
MSRP
$45.00

Mortons Media Group was established in the 19th century and has been producing book-length publications since the early 2000s. The company established a dedicated books division in 2019 and Mortons Books has already earned a reputation for publishing high-quality titles by authors who are true experts in their field. For the best reads on rail, aviation, nostalgia and history, look no further. This book, part of their imprint Tempest Books, addresses all aspects of aviation history covered in authoritative detail. The aviators and aircraft of the Second World War are profiled by our titles alongside more modern fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft and transports. 'Secret projects' and experimental designs are also an important part of the Tempest Books portfolio.

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WWII German 5 Litre Oil Cans
Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Hauler
Scale
1:48
MSRP
$8.00

Hauler has provided another addition to the great Accessories releases with this WWII German 5 5-litre oil can set. The set includes a 6 oil can.

The detail quality is great. The parts only need to be removed from the mold base, cleaned up are ready to paint.

The only assembly after painting them green is to add the single decal.

Thanks go to Hauler for providing this kit to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them.