This new book will be an essential reference for modellers and wargamers who build and paint World War II British armoured fighting vehicles. It provides extensive information on different types of vehicles, describing when they were used, by whom and for what purpose. In addition, the many modifications made to vehicles during the war are included, with guidance on how to create these for models. Step-by-step building and painting guides illustrate vehicles in 1/35, 1/72 and 1/76 scale. This book features models, often with a comparison of models from different manufacturers, for the following: M3 Grant Mk1, including a North African version; Cromwell Mk IV; Royal Marine Centaur; Cavalier Observation Post; Sherman M4A1 and Crab; Crusader III AA Mk 1; Matilda; Morris and Guy Quads; Bedford QLs; Scammell Pioneer Heavy Artillery tractor conversion; Anti-tank guns, e.g. the 'Pheasant', field guns, anti-aircraft guns, etc and, finally, figures which include uniform painting guides.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Tom Cole
EAN: 9781785005473
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 535 g
HEIGHT: 246 cm
PUBLISHED BY: The Crowood Press Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 2019-03-01
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GENRE: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Toys & Games, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Models, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General
WIDTH: 189 cm
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United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Military vehicles, Second World War, Model-making and construction
There is some great material, hints and tips in here, which I think will help both beginner and experienced modeller alike. Tom is a very capable modeller and he demonstrates his skill very well in his models. Recommended without any hesitation.
Tom Cole has been a keen military modeller for many years. A former Royal Air Force Engineering Officer, he has always modelled in small scale and has a particular passion for British and Commonwealth forces of World War II.
