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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #876, September 2013

Published: September 21, 2013
Company: Model Art

The feature article of September’s issue covers some of battleships of the Pacific during the Second World War. They use the Hasegawa 1/450th Yamato (there are actually two builds of this particular model by two builders), Fujimi 1/700 Kirishima, Pit Road 1/700 USS North Carolina 1944, Dragon 1/700 USS Pennsylvania 1944, and the HP Models HP 1/700 USS Tennessee 1944 as representatives of some… more

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M3 Gun Motor Carriage Detail In Action

Published: September 20, 2013
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

The Squadron Detail In Action series was started in 1971. This series covers the development, testing, and production of aircraft, armored vehicles, and ships. The focus of this book is on the M3 Gun Motor Carriage.

At the beginning of World War Two, the United States realized the need for an effective antitank weapon. Through this need, the Military used the M3 halftrack as… more

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Bf-109E Instrument Panel

Published: August 24, 2013
Company: Eduard

The Bf-109E instrument panel is the second instrument panel released by Eduard, the first being the Bf-110 panel. The kit consists of eighty five plastic parts on two grey-colored sprues, one clear sprue, two photo etch frets (one colored), and one decal sheet.

The construction sequence starts off with the Revi C/12D gunsight. Let me tell you, this is a kit in itself. The build is… more

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The GMC CCKW Truck in US Service

Published: August 23, 2013
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

This is the second book to be released by Squadron Signal Publications under the "Historical Reference" series. As explained in the front of the book, this series is written by using in-depth research of primary documents, giving a very detailed look at the subject matter. It appears that there may other books in the works covering aircraft and vessels. As I have said before, in my opinion… more

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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #874, August 2013

Published: July 27, 2013
Company: Model Art

The August issue starts off with "Model Art New Item Special Information". They cover a multitude of new kits that have just hit the market or are getting ready to. Some of the kits mentioned are the Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1, Wingnut Wings 1/32 AEG G.IV, Wolfpack 1/48 T-38A, Meng 1/35 T-90A, and Takoma 1/16 Renault FT.

The feature article focuses on IJA aircraft and different techniques that… more

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The Complete DUKW Historical Reference

Published: July 12, 2013
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

This is the first book to be released by Squadron Signal Publications in their Historical Reference series. As explained in the front of the book, this series is written by using in depth research of primary documents, giving a very detailed look at the subject matter. It appears that there may other books in the works covering aircraft and vessels. In my opinion this book is like a… more

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C-17 Globemaster III In Action

Published: July 10, 2013
Book Author(s): Bill Norton
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

The Squadron In Action series was started in 1971. This series covers the development, testing, and production of aircraft, armored vehicles, and ships. The focus of this book is on the C-17 Globemaster III.

In 1968, the USAF was looking for a replacement of the C-130. They wanted a medium transport that could carry 67 percent more cargo with STOL capabilities. Two companies… more

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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #871 – 1/700th Scale Ship Model Database 1

Published: July 6, 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 benefit to these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used.

This special issue covers 1/700th scale ships of the IJN, almost all of which are waterline versions.

The first article is about Tamiya… more

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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #48, Summer 2013 – Special Ship Model Edition

Published: July 2, 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 "Fleet Defenders.” They use examples from both World War II and modern-day, with a high focus on the IJN and the JMSDF.

The issue starts off with… more

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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #872, July 2013

Published: July 1, 2013
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 benefit of these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used.

This month’s issue is geared toward the Formula 1 fans, but the issue starts off with a report from the 2013 Shizuoka Hobby Show… more