Tanks of Hitler's Eastern Allies

Published: June 22, 2013
Book Author(s): Steven J. Zaloga
Company: Osprey Publishing

Much has been written in regard to the tank battles that happened on the eastern front with heavy emphasis on either the Germans or the Russians. This book looks into the smaller countries and the vehicles that were used during this campaign. By reading the book, you find out that some of these countries were not true allies to Germany. Many were forced to side with Germany and some tried to… more

Model Art - Air Model Special No. 1: Air War Over Vietnam, U.S. Navy Aircraft, Part 1

Published: June 15, 2013
Company: Model Art

This is one of Model Art Modeling Magazine’s special editions. The text is mainly in Japanese with some English subtitles throughout. One attraction of these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used.

This issue starts off with sixty nine pages of models. These pages are chock-full of color photographs, line drawings, and tips and tricks to… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #870, June 2013

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: Model Art

Model Art Modeling Magazine is a Japanese publication that is released monthly. The text is mainly in Japanese with some English subtitles throughout. The magazines’ striking feature is the high quality of the photographs showing the models used.

This issue has two feature articles instead of just one, as normal. The first article covers the Pz.Kpfw. IV. They use models of an… more

Fortress – German Armour in the Defence of Sicily

Published: February 3, 2020
Book Author(s): Claude GIllono
Company: ADH Publishing

ADH Publishing is a UK-based magazine company that produces a multitude of model related magazines. Some examples are Military Illustrated Modeler, Model Military International, Tamiya Model Magazine International, and Model Airplane International, along with a host of RC magazines.

This magazine covers the units of the German Army in defense of… more

Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific

Published: May 28, 2013
Book Author(s): Andrew Thomas
Company: Osprey Publishing

This book follows the operational use of the Spitfire starting in Australia, moving into India, then onto Rangoon, The East Indies, and then with the last mission being flown on 10 August 1945. The last mission that day was a search for a Mosquito in distress.

The author takes you on a journey as the book goes along, using many first-hand accounts and after-action reports. It is… more

M103 Heavy Tank 1950 - 74

Published: May 24, 2013
Book Author(s): Kenneth W. Estes
Company: Osprey Publishing

Following the conclusion of World War II the U.S. Army and the U.S.M.C. were in dire need of a heavy tank to keep up with the Soviet armor force. After many years of development and testing the M103 was ready to go into production. Through the development of the M103 there were several variants developed. The main variant being the M51 heavy tank recovery vehicle. The M103 never served in a… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #868, May 2013

Published: May 6, 2013
Book Author(s): Various
Company: Model Art

Model Art Modeling Magazine is a Japanese publication that is released monthly. The text is mainly in Japanese with some English subtitles throughout. One quality about these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used.

In this months magazine the feature article on probably one of the most daunting tasks that many modelers fear. Finishing models in… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #867, Special Edition “RR Mechanics – Major Robots in Golden Age"

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: Model Art

This is Model Art Magazine’s Mechanics – Major Robots in Golden Age. As with the regular Model Art Magazine this is printed in Japanese with some English subtitles.

This special issue covers “Mechanic Models” with an emphasis on models from the 80’s. The subjects of this issue are covered with the use of built up models that are shown in full color photographs.

So what is a… more

SH-3 Sea King Landing Gear

Published: April 6, 2013
Company: Scale Aircraft Conversions

Scale Aircraft Conversions is a maker of metal landing gear to replace kit parts. This landing gear set is for the Hasegawa 1/48th SH-3 Sea King. Included in the set you get two main landing gear struts, two retraction actuators, two torque links (scissors), and the tail wheel.

After comparing the kit parts to SAC’s parts this is what I have come up with. SAC’s gear will give your model… more

Model Art Modeling Magazine, #47, Spring 2013 – Special Ship Model Edition

Published: April 5, 2013
Company: Model Art

This is Model Art Magazine’s special quarterly issue that focuses on naval subjects. As with the regular Model Art Magazine, this is printed in Japanese with some English subtitles.

This special ship model edition focuses on the “Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands” and the naval vessels involved from both the U.S. Navy and the IJN.

The issue starts off with a two-… more