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The Messerschmitt BF 109 is one of the icons of military aviation, and instantly recognisable as one the Luftwaffe’s most potent warplanes. Originally published in 2007, the SAM Publications Messerschmitt BF 109 ‘G to K’ variants Datafile remains one of the most important and informative books on the subject, and has been a goldmine of information to both enthusiasts and modellers alike. The Bf 109 also continues to be a very popular subject amongst modellers and model manufacturers, and over the fourteen years since its first publication, new kits, accessories and decals have, and continue to be produced, and with this in mind, SAM Publications are reprinting this valuable resource, with all new kit builds, featuring some of the latest models available and an updated Kitography.

The book comprises of 224 pages colour side profiles, detail drawings and photographs of components from various Bf 109 sub-types reproduced from original wartime German manuals, and walk arounds of BF 109 variants. Written by lifelong Luftwaffe enthusiast Lynn Ritger, the Datafile contains copious amounts of information of the types development, and focuses on identifying the different characteristics of the variants. The book then looks at Messerschmitt Bf 109 operations over various fronts, including the English Channel, the Eastern Front, the Western Desert, Night Fighting Operations, Defence of the Reich, Training, and a description of non-Luftwaffe Bf 109 operators. If you are looking for a one-stop information packed book on the Messerschmitt BF 109 ‘G to K’ Variants, then look no further than this revised and reprinted book!

New book belonging to the Scenic Atmosphere editorial line, in which the renowned artist Marcel Ackle shares the procedures and techniques used for building dioramas.

This second volume of the Masterclass series, in which the author shows his personal way of approaching and putting his work into practice, delves into the processes of planning, building and painting different small scenes that, once put together, conform a complete diorama.

Marcel Ackle takes us on a creative journey into the fascinating world of diorama building. Through the creation of a scene, which focuses on an old rural building, he shows us his way of working step by step and the different techniques he has perfected over the years.

Through 14 chapters, the author reveals his techniques, both in construction and painting, as well as exhaustively detailing the planning and design process of the diorama.

The author shows us how to build and paint bricks, plaster, wood, vegetation and accessory elements of different materials, as well as discovering specific techniques to simulate the passage of time and the action of the elements on each of these materials.

Features

• Number of pages: 184
  
• Format: A4
  
• Language: English/Spanish
  
• Authors: Marcel Ackle

D-Day 75th Anniversary

We welcome Tom Cole back to the SMMI team with his a 1:76 Normandy Diorama

Captured T-34

Robin Gilby builds the 1:35 ICM Pz.Kpfw T-34-747(r)

The Desert General

Robin Gilby builds the 1:35 Tamiya Leclerc Series II

Polish Guard

Michał Wójtowicz builds the MiniArt T-60

The Last Strongpoint

Marc Elsoght builds 1 1:35 Berlin diorama

A Learning Sherman

Robert Pieper revisits the Tamiya M4A3

An Armoured ‘Mouse‘

Michael Franz builds the 1:35 Takom Maus V2

SMMI Tank World

The Soviet ZSU-23-4 ‘Shilka’ SPAAG

Maintenance Manual

The ASCOD IFV

Tools & Techniques

Make Some Waves! - Ray Deakin adds the 1:35 Italeri DUKW and some Deluxe Materials products to a watery scene

• Mighty Marine – Desert Shield - Matt Edwards builds the 1:35 Tamiya USMC M60A1 with Explosive Reactive Armour
• Schützenpanzer Puma - Matt ‘Spud’ Edwards builds the recent 1:35 Ryefield Models kit
• German Heavy Hauler - Michael Franz builds the 1:35 Das Werk FAUN L900 and SdAh.115
• Toon T-34 - Jezz Coleman once again delves in the world of the cartoon tank
• Jungle Tiger - Robin Gilby adds the 1:35 Tamiya Tiger 1 into an intriguing diorama!
• Winter T-34 - Snorre Sandviken builds the 1:35 Tamiya T-34/76 – 1943 Production Model
• Polish Infantryman 1939 - Marcin Karadewski builds the 120mm Adalbertus kit
• Patriot Protector - Snorre Sandviken builds the 1:35 Heller kit
• Pressed into Service - Robin Gilby builds the 1:35 ICM Panzerspähwagen P 204 (f) with CDM Turret
• Maintenance Manual - The M88 Recovery Vehicle

This new Super-Book, like its predecessors in this same series of technical manuals called “FAQ”, is dedicated to modeling military vehicles and the techniques used for assembling, painting and weathering.

The difference with the previous book is that we have moved on in the timeframe and this book is a complement of the previous ones. It also explains some new techniques that have appeared these last years, mainly to use in modern vehicles but that can be also used in vehicles of all eras. The most complete book for military vehicles edited until now. The materials that make up modern vehicles and weapons have changed considerably since World War II. Materials that were out of the question on a technological and industrial level back then are now commonplace. The use of these new materials and the manufacturing and assembly methods reflect on the way we paint and weather these models; they require a different approach. Like many other things in life, in the end the purpose is to take up new challenges. In this book we present some of those challenges.

Simply essential for the modeller of military vehicles.

464 Pages. Soft Cover. More than 2.500 images.