MOUNTAINOUS STINGERS
Among the non-US operators of the McDonnell Douglas F/A- 18, Switzerland is unusual in that the country voted in a national referendum to adopt the type and, having taken delivery of it, uses the Hornet almost exclusively for air-defence.
TANK GENERALS
Schiffer Military’s ode to the M3 Lee and Grant tanks (named after two American Civil War generals) makes for a fascinating read, covering not just the type’s development and service, but also highlighting the constraints in its design and explains how the M3’s intended form with its turreted main armament evolved into the M4 Sherman.
SHADE STUDY AND MORE...
This second part of MMP’s White Series treatise on Yugoslavian fighter aircraft liveries between 1918-41 (the first featured in AMW123, February 2021) picks up where its predecessor left off, covering later aircraft in the country’s service.
PROWLING PANZERKNACKER
Specialised tank-busters were a rare breed during World War Two, with requirements for heavy armour and weaponry adversely affecting performance.
Hawksworth ‘Hall’ sound
The arrival of a new batch of GWR ‘Modified Hall’ 4-6-0s from Bachmann for ‘OO’ gauge prompted MIKE WILD to take a fresh look at the model’s potential for sound. In this step by step guide, we install a ZIMO decoder and powerful speaker for a realistic and immersive driving experience.
SCRATCH BUILDING WITH TECHNOLOGY
TRISTRAM NEAL was inspired to build his own 0-4-0PT for ‘OO’ gauge using modern 3D printing and milling techniques to develop it from scratch. In this guide Tristram reveals why he chose the design and how he developed it into the finished locomotive.
GLOBAL CLASSROOMS
In decal form, the BAe Systems Hawk hasn’t received much attention, so this splendid largescale offering from Euro Decals will be appreciated by fans of the type, providing five airframes, with one each from the UK, Jordan, Finland, Kenya and Indonesia.
Exclusive water tank for Locomotion
Locomotion Models has unveiled its second exclusive souvenir ‘OO’ gauge wagon – a six-wheel water tank.
Dapol Class 66 EP lands
Dapol has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Class 66 diesel for assessment by the company’s development team.
DCC Concepts adds Ground Signal Control
DCC Concepts has added a new ground signal interface control board (Cat No. DCD-GSC.1) to its range of model railway electronics and accessories.