books
Reference books are vital for ensuring accuracy in modelling, regardless of genre. While there are myriad hard and softback works out there, showing the real subjects, many also incorporate actual modelling focus. Books are highly useful in terms of how a particular machine looks in terms of finish, as well as finer structural details.
MMP FINNISH TRAINER COLOURS BOOK
If you're looking for a new modelling theme - or want to boost your existing reference cache - MMP's recent book Finnish Trainer Colours 1930-1945 offers heaps of inspiration.
Chris Clifford
NEW US NAVY AIRCRAFT BOOK FROM AMBERLEY
Amberley Publishing's new US Navy aircraft book is a useful entry-level reference for beginners building on a theme.
Chris Clifford
NEW PROPELLER TWILIGHT BOOK FROM CRÉCY
Crécy Publishing’s latest book. Propeller Twilight, explores the last generation of British piston-powered fighters and offers plenty of reference for modellers.
Chris Clifford
SPECIALTY PRESS AIRCRAFT ENGINE BOOK FROM CRÉCY
If you enjoy engine detailing as part of your aircraft modelling, the new Specialty Press reference book on US powerplants is invaluable.
Chris Clifford
PANZER TRACTS PANZER IVH/J REFERENCE
Building the Panzer IV Ausf.H/J and need reference? Look no further than the updated Panzer Tracts book on these variants, which offers superb photos and highly detailed scale drawings.
Chris Clifford
THE DARKEST HOUR VOLUME 2
Helion & Co's The Darkest Hour Vol.2 is now available, further explaining Japan's 1942 offensive in the Indian Ocean... with useful visual reference for modellers.
Chris Clifford
NEW SCHIFFER CATALINA BOOK
No matter which PBY Catalina kit you might consider building - or maybe several on a theme - Schiffer's new hardback reference on the type is a worthwhile investment.
Chris Clifford
PANZER TRACTS BERGEPANTHER BOOK
Reason to rejoice... Panzer Tracts books are now available via Panzerwrecks in the UK - and the latter has just released a reworked volume on Germany's Bergepanther family.
Chris Clifford
NEW REGGIANE FIGHTER BOOK FROM MMP
Italian Air Force fan? If so, MMP's new book on Reggiane RE 2000, 2002 and 2003 fighters is splendid reference... but it also covers export users of the types.
Chris Clifford
BUDGET MiG-15 GUIDE FROM MMP
Got MiG-15bis kits in the stash? If so - and you need suitable reference material - MMP's Single No 44 softback is a splendid budget guide.
Chris Clifford