IPMS Number
42892
Marc K. Blackburn
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Panzer II vs 7TP: Poland 1939Published: May 8, 2015 In the modeling community, Osprey Publishing is well-known. I doubt that there is a modeler in this group who does not have something from Osprey in their bookshelves. They have several ongoing series that tackle a variety of topics, including the ‘Duel’ series. As the title suggests, each book concentrates on two similar pieces of equipment and how they stack up against each other. The sixty-… more |
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Junkers Ju 52, A History: 1930-1945Published: April 5, 2015 Specialty Press is a publisher and distributor of aviation books. Their long running series on in-depth design and operational histories of various aircraft in the Luftwaffe continues with the publication of their comprehensive look at the Junkers Ju 52. What the C-47 was to the Allies, the Ju 52 was to the Axis. The trimotor transport served as the primary pre-war civil aviation aircraft for… more |
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Cherbourg 1944: The First Allied Victory in NormandyPublished: February 19, 2015 Osprey is a publishing house in the United Kingdom that should be familiar to most modelers, historians, and military history buffs. They have several ongoing series that tackle a variety of topics, including famous campaigns in military history. The 278th volume of their campaign series tackles the capture of the French port city of Cherbourg in June, 1944. The author of the volume is one of… more |
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T-26 Light Tank: Backbone of the Red ArmyPublished: December 13, 2014 The New Vanguard series from Osprey Publishing is not so new anymore, but they continue to produce one quality publication after another. It seems that at one point they will run out of topics, but thankfully, they have not. The series’ most prolific author, armor expert Steven Zaloga has turned his attention to the T-26. As the subtitle of this book suggests, it was one of the most prolific… more |
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British Forces Quad Bikes and CrewPublished: August 22, 2014 Airifx continued their string of new releases related to British forces in Afghanistan with the Quad Bikes and crew. Basically, these are all-terrain vehicles adapted for military use. There are two complete vehicles and their accompanying trailers with four crew members. These are new kits, so the molding is superb. Given the diminutive size of these vehicles, however, the parts are rather… more |
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BAE WarriorPublished: May 29, 2014 Airfix continues its 1/48 line of military vehicles from Operation Herrick in Afghanistan. This new release is the warrior infantry fighting vehicle fitted with slat armor and jamming devices for IEDs. Like the American Bradley and the Russian BMP, the Warrior first entered service in 1984 and has been updated as time as gone on. Armed with a 30 mm cannon and a 7.62 mm machine gun, it carries… more |
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Opel Blitz (Daimler built, L701 Einheitsfahrerhaus)Published: March 18, 2014 Roden continues with their line of 1/72 Opel Blitz truck kits in 1/72 scale. The Opel Blitz was one of the most popular three ton trucks produced by the Germans during the Second World War. Manufactured in a 4x2 and 4x4 version, this kit represents the last production model of the truck. Rather than using sheet metal throughout the vehicle, the cab was manufactured from wood. Production… more |
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Japan Ground Self Defense Force 3-1/2 ton Fuel Tank VehiclePublished: March 7, 2014 Aoshima has released a number of vehicles of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), including this little gem. I don’t know anything about the ground equipment of the JGSDF, but this is what’s included as a description, “JGSDF 31/2 ton Fuel truck is mainly assigned to Logistic Support Regiment, utilized for fuel supply to tanks, armored vehicles, and other various vehicles in the field.… more |
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AFT-9 Anti-Tank Missile LauncherPublished: January 13, 2014 Hobby Boss continues to release new and interesting military subjects from China’s People’s Liberation Army. If you look at their catalog, over the past several years they have released a variety of kits based on armored cars, for example, this kit is similar to the Hobby Boss kit no. 82485, Wheeled Tank Destroyer, though the vehicle for this kit is a later variant. The HJ 9… more |
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Russian Armored High Mobility Vehicle Tiger, GAZ 233014 STSPublished: October 25, 2013 While Meng does not have many kits on the market, they have quickly gained the respect of many modelers for the exquisite detail of their kits. They continue their trend of releasing very interesting, modern subjects. The High Mobility Vehicle, manufactured by the GAZ group of Russia, is a multi-purpose, diesel-powered patrol vehicle. It first premiered in 2001 and pilot production started in… more |