Hood with Lights and Fenders

1961 Jaguar E-Type, Part Three

Trailer left side

German Einheitsanhänger 5t Four-Wheeled Trailer

Completed Kit

Panzerkampfw.V Panther Ausf.D

Side

Mignet HM14 Pou du Ciel (Flying Flea)

Hull Assembly

M4A1 Sherman with U.S. Infantry

Assembly

Normandy Street

Right Front

ERA-3B Skywarrior, Part 3

Finished

Messerschmitt Bf109E Sept. 1940

Engine

KrAZ-255b

Left side

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I

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Finnish & German Seaplane Colours, Finland 1939-1945
Book Author(s)
Kari Stenman and Karolina Holda
Review Author
Frank Landrus
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Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$52.00

One of the latest in Mushroom Model Publications’ White Series, Finnish & German Seaplane Colours, Finland 1939-1945 follows up an earlier volume on Finnish aircraft: (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, Hungarian, 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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Images of War - United States Navy Destroyers
Book Author(s)
Michael Green
Review Author
Keith Gervasi
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Company
Pen & Sword
MSRP
$24.95

The Author: Michael Green is the author of numerous acclaimed books in the Images of War series.

Overview

This classic Images of War book traces the key role played by destroyers of the United States Navy since the first order for 16 in 1898. Prior to the USA’s entry into the First World War a further 63 destroyers were commissioned, and due to the U-boat threat, 267 more were authorized by Congress once hostilities were joined.

Between 1932 and Pearl Harbor, ten new classes totaling 169 destroyers came into service. During the war years American shipyards turned out a further 334 vessels. Of the three classes, the 175 Fletcher-class were judged the most successful.

The Cold War years saw the development of seven more classes. More recently 82 of the stealth shaped Arleigh Burke class have been ordered but the futuristic Zumwalt-class program has been curtailed for cost reasons.

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How to Kill a Panther Tank: Unpublished Scientific Reports from the Second World War
Book Author(s)
Craig Moore
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Fonthill Media
MSRP
$35.00

From the Publisher

One of the few books that explores what British and Commonwealth forces knew about the dreaded Panther tank and how to destroy it using previously unpublished documentation. An excellent reference book for military modelers, historians and tank wargamers (War Thunder/World of Tanks) interested in the iconic Panther with authentic camouflage suggestions. Three chapters cover the design and development of the Panzer V Panther tank.

The first book to list all surviving Panther tanks, provide photographs, and give their current location

Using only original official period documents from the Second World War, How to Kill a Panther Tank: Unpublished Scientific Reports from the Second World War provides the reader with the same information on the Panzer V Panther that was available to British and Commonwealth senior officers/tank crews during the war.

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How to Paint 4BO Green Vehicles
Book Author(s)
Mig Jimenez
Review Author
Michael Reeves
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Company
AMMO by Mig Jimenez
MSRP
$11.85

AMMO by Mig Jimenez have been creating helpful products that can be used in any genre of modeling to recreate weathering and finishing effects that can take one’s model to the next level. In this case, you get a Solution Book that gives you guidance in how to paint 4BO schemes for your Soviet tanks or vehicles. A separately sold Solution Box contains this book as well as the featured products referenced within. The book text is in 4 languages making it accessible to just about anyone- English, Spanish, French, and German. It is easy to follow, no matter what your skill level and the products are quite easy to use.

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The Fighting Corsairs - The Men of Marine Fighting Squadron 215 in the Pacific During WWII
Book Author(s)
Jeff Dacus
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Lyons
MSRP
$27.95

Lyons Press was launched nearly four decades ago as a publishing company dedicated to what founder Nick Lyons described as a lifestyle of "responsible outdoor sport," Lyons Press has evolved into a leading publisher of high-quality books on fishing and hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history, and sports.