Blaine Singleton
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Images of War US Naval Aviation 1945-2003Published:
OverviewIn this highly-illustrated second volume of his history of US Naval Aviation, Leo Marriott takes the reader through the extraordinary developments in design and capability that transformed American aircraft and aircraft carriers after the Second World War. He describes the succession of conflicts in which they were deployed. Increasingly advanced jets replaced propeller-driven aircraft, and nuclear-powered carriers allowed the US Navy to project American military power across the world. As the many remarkable photographs in this book show, wherever naval aviation was involved, it played a crucial role, especially in the Korea and Vietnam wars. The vessels built in the 1940s to fight in the war against Japan gave way to a new generation of super carriers.… more |
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Republic P-47C-5-RE - Single, Number 43Published:
The book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the Republic P-47C-5. Scale plans are in 1/72 & 1/48 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also included are photos of the details in B&W and color. For any person wishing to build the P-47C model, this book would be a great resource. There are 3 view drawings showing the fuselage formers, wing rib size and location, panel lines on the aircraft and rivet lines. There are technical drawings for the construction of landing gear, cockpit layout and dashboard instrument locations to name a few. This book can be used to give extra detail your model’s cockpit. One page focuses on the area of the cockpit containing map pocket storage and other pocket storage areas… more |
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F-104C Vietnam WarPublished:
In the BoxInstructions: The instructions were divided into six pages of clearly marked parts and their construction sequence. There was also a page for the four different paint schemes. Sprues: 3 molded in gray plastic Clear plastic: 1 sprue Decal Sheet: With markings for three different countries United States, Japan and Taiwan. Building the ModelCockpitThe cockpit was assembled along with other parts into the forward parts of the fuselage sides (the whole fuse is in four different sections). Assembly was not an issue, make sure you get the pilots seat frame and bulked slotted firmly in the cockpit floorboard because the top of the fuse interlocks with the bulked and if the seat is not completely down, the top of the… more |
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SM.02 S-65 City TractorPublished:
SM.02 S-65 City Tractor features a civilian-based project created from the excellent 1/35 Trumpeter Stalinetz S-65 Russian Army tractor kit, with a finish that is designed to explore other realms of possibilities. This model will illustrate how a city owned operation might have utilized this one-time military tractor. The finish was heavily influenced by the many worn-out city tractors seen in the great Pacific Northwest. 6.5" x 7.5", 128-page softcover, perfect bound, uniquely designed uncoated Linen cover stock. Interior pages are the same high-quality paper stock as the TANKART books, which helps to create a stylish and cool presentation with tons of character. In the BookIf you are interested in building painting and weathering something other than a… more |
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The Grumman E-2 HawkeyePublished:
Phoenix Publications The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is a paper back, has 96 pages and is full of great photos of the Hawkeye. The history of the E-2 Hawkeye is quite extensively covered from the original idea to the variants that have been built, to today’s serving aircraft. Included in the book is a section devoted to the international service of the Hawkeye and a detailed walkaround as highlights of the book. The last section of the book covers building the Kenetic E-2C 1/48 scale model and shows three different nationality versions, the United States, French and Mexican Navy builds. This is my kind of book, filled with lots of glossy colored images of the airplane and not a whole lot of writing. All the photos are high quality and a joy to look at. I recommend the… more |
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The Grumman E-2 HawkeyePublished:
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, Real to Replica Blue Series by Phoenix Publications. The book is a paper back, has 96 pages and is full of great photos of the Hawkeye. The history of the E-2 Hawkeye is quite extensively covered from the original idea to the variants that have been built, to today’s serving aircraft. Included in the book is a section devoted to the international service of the Hawkeye and a detailed walkaround as highlights of the book. The last section of the book covers building the Kenetic E-2C 1/48 scale model and shows three different nationality versions, the United States, French and Mexican Navy builds. This is my kind of book, filled with lots of glossy colored images of the airplane and not a whole lot of writing. All the photos are high… more |
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F-105 Scale PlansPublished:
In the BookThere are no chapters in this book. It’s contents are only 3 view drawings of the F-105 in 1/72 scale. Depicted in the drawings are the
The first set of drawings also include all the fuselage formers AA through GG. Given that the book is only 3 view drawings and has 8 pages there is not a lot to write about. If you are a 105 fan than this would be something to add to your collection. This book would be a definite must if you are building a model true to scale and reference material. The drawings are high quality and very detailed. SummaryI want to thank Casemate and IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review the publication. |
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Scale Model Details - Sherman Set #16Published:
Value Gear is known as a supplier of high-quality detail parts for armor kits as well as other subjects. Their accessories add to the detailed interest of any armor kit. All the parts in this kit are resin and have an amazing amount of detail in them. These accessory items are directed to the M-4 Sherman Easy 8 tank. I say items “directed to” because there are several armor kits that these items could be used on. Package contentsThe package contains 2 bundles of logs, 2helmet ruck sack combinations, bundle of tarps and storage boxes, a large tarp and 5 bundles of blankets. Painting MaterialsThe first thing I did was to wash the resin barrels in soapy water to remove any residue that may be on the pieces. I decided for ease… more |
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Battle of Peleliu 1944Published:
About the AuthorJim Moran has been a student of the history on the United States Marine Corps, amassing a huge collection over the past forty years. He has assisted Hollywood productions on uniform and equipment details for Flags of Our Fathers, The Pacific (HBO miniseries) and Windtalkers. Jim is as associate member of the Second Marine Division Association, UDS Marine Raider Association, Marine Corps Association and the US Marine Corps League as well as being the “on-board” historian to the US Marine League. In the BookThe book is a paper back, has 241 pages, and has great photos and maps of the areas of the campaign. The book is divided into eight chapters:
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F-84F Thunderstreak/RF-84F ThunderflashPublished:
Aviation Collectables is a company based in Italy that has several books on aircraft printed in Italian and English. The books contain several color and black and white high definition photos. This book covers the F-84F and the RF-84F in the Italian Aviation Series. The book starts out with picture of US Air Force F-84 and RF-84 jets then transitions in what the Italian Air Force used. ContentsThe book is divided into ten chapters all covering the use of the F-84F and RF-84 in the Italian Air Service.
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