Dick Montgomery
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Ship Plans No. 1 - Japanese Destroyer MinekazePublished: February 3, 2020 MMP has published Ship Plans No.1 featuring the Japanese Destroyer Minekaze. This publication consists of a number of fold-out line drawings of the Minekaze in 1/350th scale, 1/200th scale, and 1/700th scale. The line drawings show the vessel as configured in 1920, 1939, and 1944. Much detail is shown including railings, rigging, armament, depth charge racks, antennas, and utility… more |
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German Aircraft Instrument Panels Vol. 2Published: August 5, 2015 This is the second volume of the “Inside” series of books featuring the instrument panels of various German WWII aircraft. MMP Books previously released Vol 1 which covered the Bf-109F-4, Bf-110E, Fi-156 Storch, Fw-190A-3, Hs-123, and the Ju-88A-4. This second volume covers the Bf-109E, Me-262A, Ju-87A, He-111, Hs-126 and the Do-17. A special treat awaits the reader. The panel… more |
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"Hawa" Vol 1: Centenary Datafile 168Published: August 4, 2015 Centenary Datafile 168 is the first in a set of Datafiles that cover the Hannover CI.II/CI.IV/CI.IIIA series of aircraft. The history of the “Hawa” is presented in this issue, supplemented with 50+ period photos and six pages of technical drawings in 1/72nd and 1/48th by Mick Davis. Included within is a discussion on the very unique and interesting geometry of the “Hawa” as well as… more |
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Windsock World War Centenary Vol.31, No.2Published: August 3, 2015 Windsock World War Centenary Summer 2015 is the second edition of Volume 31. This edition’s cove story features the Sopwith Pup. The main feature is a detailed build log for the Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup. Rob Partridge is the builder and his article provides detailed descriptions and images of how to go about assembling the WNW kit. If you’ve never built a WNW kit then the Pup is an excellent… more |
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2016 CalendarPublished: March 10, 2020 Cross & Cockade, International (CCI) is best known for its excellent assortment of books and publications covering “The Great War” in the air. The artwork in these publications is of the highest caliber and the writing is superb. CCI also provides calendars and IPMS has just received the 2016 version of this annual calendar. Each page features artwork by a list of artists who… more |
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JigPublished: August 1, 2015 While this jig is sold by Vertigo-Miniatures on the web, the review item was supplied by Unique Model Miniatures, so a big shout-out to Jon of UMM! Some Assembly RequiredThis Vertigo-Miniatures jig requires assembly, and that is just a bit ironic since it will be of considerable help to the hobbyist during the assembly process of one’s latest modeling project. Assembly is… more |
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Camouflage & Markings: The Battle for Britain-RAF May to Dec, 1940Published: June 30, 2015 I am a “History of the Battle of Britain” enthusiast, and as an offshoot of that enthusiasm I am a follower of all things “RAF”. When given the opportunity to review Guidelines Publications new “Camo & Markings” book I jumped at the chance. As an enthusiast of the “historical aspect”, I found this publication to be superb. As a scale modeler I found this book to be an excellent… more |
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BAE Sea Harrier FRS.1Published: June 26, 2015 I don’t usually build aircraft which do not have propellers but I like Airfix models and I like the Harrier. It’s an incredible bit of engineering that allows a jet to hover like a helicopter! So, when Hornby-Airfix provided this kit as a review sample to IPMS/USA, I jumped (no pun on the phrase Jump-Jet intended) at the opportunity build an Airfix Harrier. This kit has a long history… more |
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Mitsubishi A6M ZeroPublished: February 10, 2022 Considered by many to be the most famous aircraft used by the Japanese in World War II, the Zero is the subject of hundreds of books. And yet, with all of the information already available on the A6M this book, illustrated and authored by Artur Juszczak will make an excellent addition to your research library. The advertising literature for this publication indicates that drawings and… more |
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Panzer Colours of the III ReichPublished: May 3, 2015 Mushroom Model Publications has published another it its “Spotlight On” series, this book featuring German armor color schemes from 1918 to 1944. Written and illustrated by Thierry Vallet this offering traces the evolution of panzer colors and camouflage from pre-war through the end of WWII. Each page features a large profile illustration of a piece of armor, in full color with a “color square… more |