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Plastic Models → Plastic Model Airplanes → Books
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An excellent 64 page, perfect bound paperback reference. 21 foreign nations including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt and Israel have the F-16, making it the most popular fighter in the world! Full-color depiction of the varied national insignia, s quadron markings and camouflage. Color profiles and over 200 color photos!.. This is the ''F-16 Worldwide Markings'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Lou
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An excellent 64 page, perfect bound paperback reference Full-color depiction of the varied national insignia, squadron markings and camouflage Full of colored photos.. This is the ''Tomcat The Grumman F-14'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Au thor; Lou
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An excellent 64 page paperback reference. Provides extensive coverage on the development and use of the B-24. Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs accompanied with a detailed caption. 8 pages of full color paintings with various mar kings, nose art and paint schemes.. The ''B-24 Liberator,'' is a Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Bill
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Dana Bell is the noted camouflage and markings expert. Paperback with gloss coating. Covers the development and application of US Army Air Corps camouflage markings from the post WWI timeframe to early WWII. Heavily illustrated with period black-an d-white photographs and line art. Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. 16 pages containing full color insignias, paint scheme variations, markings and nose art. An excellent reference!. 96 Pages. This is the ''Air
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An excellent 80-page, perfect bound paperback reference covering the USAAF's 31st Fighter Group, and its outstanding flying record. Approximately 200 black-and-white photos, with captions. 40 full-color profiles.. This is ''The 31st Fighter Group i n World War II'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Ron
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An excellent 80-page, perfect bound paperback reference covering the USAAF's 4th Fighter Group, and its outstanding flying record during WWII. Over 250 black-and-white photos, with detailed captions. 10 full-color profiles.. This is the ''4th Fight er Group in World War II'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Larry
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Five years to the day after the first Phantom made its initial flight, the first F-4C took off from Lambert Field on May 27, 1963. It exceeded Mach 2 on its maiden flight, and was immediately accepted by the Air Force. Thus begins this story of the early Air Force Phantoms. Glossy softcover 72 page book. Informative and well written introduction that describes various designs of each early Phantom and talks about its history. Many excellent color and black and white
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Glossy softcover 72 page book. Informative and well written introduction that describes various designs of the F6F Hellcat and talks about its history. Many excellent color and black and white photographs, each depicting a certain aspect of the air craft. Features an interview with Cpt David McCampbell, USN (Retired), the US Navy's all-time leading fighter ace. Includes a modelers summary with descriptions and reviews of kits from various companies. Highly educational and
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Part 1; Prototype through P-51C. Focuses on the many physical details of the aircraft such as cockpit interiors, radar and avionics equipment, armament, landing gear,. and ejection seats. Close-up photography (color and black-and-white) and line dr awings. Special consideration is given to the detail differences between this aircraft's variants and sub-variants. Differences are discussed in. the text and are illustrated with photographs. Scale drawings that show five full
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Includes information on the following; Developmental History, P-47 Variants, XP-47B, P-47B, P-47C, P-47D, P-47G, Experimental Thunderbolts, P-47M, and P-47N. Includes details on the following; Canopy, Cockpit, Props, Landing Gear, Wing and Tail Det ails, and World War II Colors and Markings. Number of Pages; 80. Includes a special section for scale modelers. Illustrated with black and white and color photographs and black/white scale diagrams. Front and back covers are in
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The P-38 Lightning represented a dramatic leap forward for fighter planes of its time. It was faster, bigger, and more heavily armed compared to other fighters, and easily recognizable with its distinctive twin tail booms. Part 1 covers the experim ental models through the P-38H, along with a discussion of the related reconnaissance versions of the plane. 80 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is filled with specifications, facts, and pictures. This is a very
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The P-38 Lightning represented a dramatic leap forward for fighter planes of its time. It was faster, bigger, and heavily armed compared to other fighters and easily recognizable with its distinctive twin tail booms. Part 2 covers the P-38J through P-38M, including the Droop Snoot, Pathfinder, and other special versions of the plane. 80 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is filled with specifications, facts, and pictures. This is a very interesting book that, by
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80 pages of info about the P-40 Warhawk Y1P-36 thru P-40C models. The book is filled with specifications, facts and pictures, including a 16-page color center section showing the different markings and. configurations. This is a very handy guide fo r the modeler trying for that true scale appearance!. One ''P-40 Warhawk In Detail And Scale'', book. This is ''P-40 Warhawk In Detail And Scale'', by Squadron/Signal
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The P-40 Warhawk was Curtiss' well-recognized WWII warplane. The book details the P-40D through XP-40Q, the models created after the larger engine was installed. 80 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is filled with specifications, facts, an d pictures. This is a very interesting book that, by putting the Info w/Pictures, is Educational as well. A great resource for scale modelers, it even includes reviews of popular plastic models. One ''P-40 Warhawk In Detail And
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Although P-39s were one of the most brilliantly designed and engineered fighters of WWII, they became one of the most controversial and disappointing American aircraft of that era. It was conceived as a fast interceptor designed around a hard hitti ng 37-mm cannon that fired explosive shells, ensuring the destruction of any enemy aircraft. But after promising flight tests by the XP-39, the US Army Air Corps mandated removing the turbo-supercharger. This short-sighted and
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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, our most modern Navy fighter was the Grumman F4F Wildcat. Although it was small, it was not as fast or maneuverable as the Japanese Zero Fighter, but it was a very durable machine. And in th e hands of an experienced pilot, the Wildcat could best the feared Zero. Thankfully, the Grumman fighter was able to fend off the enemy until the more powerful Hellcat was available about a year later. Glossy softcover 80 page
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Designed as a flying boat, the PBY looked ungainly and awkward when wheeled ashore on its squatty beaching gear. Its wide hull and huge wing earned it the nickname, ''Dumbo'', after Disney's flying elephant. But to the downed airmen it rescued from the sea, it was THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT IN THE WORLD. Glossy softcover 80 page book. Informative and well written introduction describing various designs of the PBY Catalina and talks about its history. Many excellent color and
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The F-106 Delta Dart was built in fewer numbers than any of the other ''Century Series'' fighters, but for many aviation enthusiasts it is a favorite and is something special when compared to other aircraft. Informative and well written text descri bes the various designs of the F-106 Delta Dart and its history. Many excellent color and black and white photographs, each depicting a certain aspect of the aircraft. Includes a modelers summary with descriptions and reviews of
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Softcover with gloss coating. This book provides in-depth inside & out coverage of all variants of the Navy's new multi-role aircraft. Includes details of the airframe, cockpits, landing gear, engine, camera bay, weapons, and more. Color photog s, full color artwork and profiles. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photographs and line drawings. Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Includes modeling section and drawings. An excellent reference!.
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Number of pages;155 SPECS; 6'' W x 8-1/2'' H Includes information on the following; The Experienced Modeler, Advanced Model Building, Finishing, Displaying, Understanding Paint, Airbrush Painting, Masking Techniques, Special Paint Effects, Weatheri ng, Superdetailing and Figure Painting Illustrated with color photographs Includes color samples, color cross reference charts and measurements reference charts Index 5/21/98dh. 1- Spiral Bound Paperback Book; Modeler's Technical
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