Modeling Classic Combat Aircraft


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Modeling Classic Combat Aircraft brings together a collection of FineScale Modeler magazine articles on modeling some of the world's most popular and notable combat aircraft of the last 60 years. The articles featured in the pages of this book were deliberately selected and edited by FSM Editor Mark Thompson to provide you with a unique opportunity to peer over master modelers' shoulders as they work step-by-step to assemble, convert, detail, paint, and decal such historic warbirds as the P-51 Mustang, Messerschmitt Bf 109, A6M5 Zero, Avro Lancaster, MiG-17, F-14 Tomcat, B-52H, and many others. Regardless of the scale or era of aircraft you prefer, you'll find in Modeling Classic Combat Aircraft easy-to-follow diagrams, crisp photos, concise instructions, and the proven techniques that will help you complete realistic and dramatic showcase models. Book jacket.




Classic Combat Aircraft


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Learn how to build, modify, detail, paint and weather legendary aircraft from the experts found in FineScale Modeler magazine. The 18 projects feature classic Allied and Axis that include Gabby's Last Jug, a D-Day Spitfire, an American Mosquito, and a late-war Messerschmitt Bf 109.




Thunder in the Heavens


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A pictorial examination of 14 classic American aircraft used during World War II, accompanied by personal narratives from the pilots who flew them.




The Great Book of Fighters


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This epic undertaking in the field of aviation publishing records the history of every fighter aircraft ever flown -- more than 1,200 in all! Whether it's an obscure prototype that never flew in combat or a renowned warbird from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam or the Gulf War, each entry is listed alphabetically by manufacturer's name and accompanied by a selection of photography, exclusive color profile drawings and fabulous cutaways.




Aircraft Anatomy of World War II


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Full specifications for each aircraft including dimensions, powerplant, weight, performance, and armament.




Classic Military Aircraft Colouring Book


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The perfect gift book for aircraft fans of every age! With detailed line drawings of some of the greatest combat aircraft from WWI and WWII, this stylish and original colouring book will provide hours of fun. AGES: 6 plus SELLING POINTS: * Accurate line drawings of 30 classic warbirds * 60 great aircraft stickers in authentic colours * Essential facts for every featured aircraft * Perforated pages to colour in, pull out and keep Includes 60 colour stickers




Curtiss Fighter Aircraft


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Making use of primary Curtiss documents, as well as the combined resources of the world's leading historians of the subject, the authors have skillfully resolved myths and woven a comprehensive study of the often very confusing story of these classic airplanes. Making use of previously unpublished documents and photographs, this massive, life-long work will stand as a legacy to the memory of those wonderful shapes, the men and women who built them, flew them and took them to war, and the lasting contributions they have made, collectively, to aviation history and the defense of democracy.




Modern Military Aircraft


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"This material was originally published as part of the reference set Aircraft of the World"--Title page verso.




Visual Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft


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Provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to every major military aircraft type ever flown, all illustrated with a detailed profile artwork, accompanied by brief details and specifications.




Classic Fighters


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Photographs and brief descriptions of fighter planes, with some cutaway schematics.