ERA-3B Skywarrior, Part 1

Published: April 19, 2016
Company: Trumpeter

This is the first installment, “First Look,” of Trumpeter’s Douglas ERA-3B 1/48^th scale variant to be released by Trumpeter in 2016. The plane represents the US Navy, VAQ-33 ‘Firebirds’, ERA-3B, 104/GD BuNo. 146447. The ERA-3B variant was converted from the RA-3B variant as an electronic aggressor aircraft serving with the VAQ-33 and VAQ-34. I won’t bore you with a long lengthy… more

U.S. Half-tracks Part 2

Published: April 4, 2016
Company: The Ampersand Publishing Group

The Ampersand Group, Inc. and David Doyle in conjunction with Hobbylink Japan have published another book on U.S. Army Half-tracks in the Military Modeling Series. Part 2 is a continuation of their previous book, Part 1, with Part 2 covering half-tracked multiple gun motor carriages and gun motor carriages.

What you get is an 8-1/2" x 11" glossy hardbound book covering 448 pages with… more

US Army Green Beret in Afghanistan 2001-02

Published: March 20, 2016
Book Author(s): Leigh Neville
Company: Osprey Publishing

Osprey Publications have given us another excellent book in the Warrior Series. Osprey's "US Army Green Beret in Afghanistan 2001-02" book delves into the making of a Green Beret from recruitment to the daily lives during the Afghanistan conflict. This publication is divided into 11 sections:

• Introduction: History and Tradition
  In this section the reader… more

Valentine Infantry Tank 1938-45

Published: March 14, 2016
Book Author(s): Bruce Newsome
Company: Osprey Publishing

Osprey Publications have given us another excellent book for the military historian or for the model builder wanting a good reference book to include in his library. This publication was written by Bruce Oliver, PhD, a lecturer in International Relations at the University of California Berkeley who has several publications to his name.

The Valentine, Infantry Mk III was a light duty… more

Hauler's Euro Pallet (2 pcs)

Published: March 1, 2016
Company: Hauler

Hauler is a Czech Republic company specializing in producing high quality resin and PE after market accessories including resin kits. In their line of products are the Euro Pallets. Actual Euro Pallets are standardized by the European Pallet Association which must meet the specifications such as size and number of special nails in a designated pattern. The sizes of the Euro Pallet in 1:1 scale… more

M48 Patton - A Visual History of the U.S. Army's Mid 20th Century Battle Tank

Published: February 22, 2016
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Ampersand Publishing

This latest addition to the Ampersand Group's Visual History Series contains a wealth of information not only for the historical buff but, to the serious modeler whose dedication for detail will provide immense resource. David Doyle and Ampersand Group, Inc. have provided the serious modeler a welcomed addition to his library.

At first glance one sees a clear, detailed, color cover… more