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Military Dogs of World War II

Published: December 15, 2023
Book Author(s): Susan Bulanda
Company: Casemate Publishers

One of the newest titles in the Casemate Illustrated Series is Military Dogs of World War II by Susan Bulanda

The book starts with an introduction on dogs in the military and their military roles as Ambulance, Communication, Draft/Sled, Sentry, Mine-Detection, and Messenger Dogs.

The second chapter covers Dogs in the United States Military, and the third chapter covers Great… more

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Detail & Scale Volume 15 F-105 Thunderchief

Published: May 13, 2023
Book Author(s): Bert Kinzey Illustrator: Rock Roszak & Jim Rotramel
Company: Detail & Scale, Inc.

You may be thinking that “I have the previous version (1982) of this book, so I don’t need this one.” – Well, you’d be unwise with that line of thinking.

This new volume on the F-105 Thunderchief has been totally updated. The text and photo captions have been rewritten and when possible, the photographs have all been printed in color. The plastic modeling section has also been updated… more

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U.S. Army Signal Corps Vehicles 1941-45

Published: April 4, 2022
Book Author(s): Didier Andres
Company: Casemate Publishers

The latest title in Casemate’s Illustrated Special series is U.S. Army Signal Corps Vehicles 1941-45 by Didier Andres.

Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. Evolution of the Model K
  3. Radar Trucks
  4. Radio Trucks
  5. Multi-Purpose Vehicles
  6. Specialized Vehicles
  7. Specialized Trailers
  8. Telephony
  9. Special Cases
  10. more

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T-34 "Tyagach" Model 1944 Soviet Recovery Machine

Published: January 4, 2021
Company: ICM

The WWII Soviet T-34 is one of the most recognizable tanks out there. There is nothing about the T-34 that I can tell you that you probably don’t already know.

ICM’s newest release is something that you don’t see too often, and to my knowledge is the first time this variant has appeared in kit form. The ICM #35371 1/35 T-34 “Tyagach” Model 1944 Soviet Recovery Machine. This kit… more

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Boeing B-17 Fortress in RAF Coastal Command Service

Published: January 14, 2020
Book Author(s): Robert M. Stitt
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

Mushroom Model Publications (MMP Books) Boeing B-17 Fortress in RAF Coastal Command Service [Second, Revised Edition] by Robert M. Stitt

This softbound book is 224 pages and includes a wealth of information for the aircraft enthusiast or model builder.

The back cover reads “Rejected as a bomber by the RAF, the B-17 was used extensively as a long-range maritime reconnaissance… more

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Axis Suicide Squads

Published: April 7, 2019
Book Author(s): Justo Miranda
Company: Fonthill Media

Fonthill Media’s Axis Suicide Squads – German and Japanese Secret Projects of the Second World War by Justo Miranda.

Author Justo Miranda has multiple books & publications out on Luftwaffe ‘paper-projects’ and late war designs. He is a tech drawer and Spanish Air Force Museum advisor.

This hardbound book is 224 pages and includes information on both actual aircraft used,… more

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Panzer I & II – Blueprint for Blitzkrieg 1933-1941

Published: June 25, 2018
Book Author(s): Robert Jackson
Company: Casemate Publishers

Pen and Sword Publishers has added to their TankCraft Series. Volume Number 7 titled: Panzer I & II – Blueprint for Blitzkrieg 1933-1941 by Robert Jackson.

This softbound book is 64 pages. Included are some nicely done color profiles, many period wartime photographs, a summary of variants and some description of development, along with a section devoted to modeling the Panzer I… more

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Berge-Panther mit aufgesetztem Pz.Kpfw.IV turm als Befehlspanzer

Published: January 21, 2018
Company: Dragon Models

The German Panther is one of the most important and recognizable tanks of WWII. There were many variations and Dragon’s boxing here is a special conversion by heavy tank destroyer battalion s.Pz.Abt.653. I believe this was a one-off conversion in the field. Basically a Panther D hull with a Panzer IV Ausf. H turret added to the top. There is no history of the vehicle on the directions or box… more

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Soviet SU-85M Tank Destroyer

Published: January 21, 2018
Company: Cyber-Hobby

The Soviet SU-85 is a WWII Soviet self-propelled tank destroyer based on a T-34 chassis. The SU-85m was an improved SU-85 with the SU-100 style commander’s cupola.

This specific kit from Dragon is a reissue with some new parts. This “Orange Box” kit includes Dragon’s “Magic Tracks” as well as a sprue #GA containing Soviet Infantry Equipment. The box itself is a thinner… more

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La-7 Propeller with Tool

Published: January 15, 2017
Company: Quickboost

Quickboost replacement propellers have been around for a few years now, but this is the first chance I have taken to work with one. I have to say I am impressed. This is an ingenious idea, which is very quick and simple – all at a reasonable price. There are other products on the market today which help the modeler to properly align their propeller blades. Quickboost has done something here… more