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(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Abrams Squad is devoted to Modern Warfare modelling. It includes articles by the best modellers and writers in the world, with step-by-step articles, painting and building techniques. This issue reviews Trumpeter's SA-4: the Soviet Skyward Sword, a Syrian T-55, an Italian KM900 4x4 Armoured Car in S. Korean service, a Tamiya 1/48 M1A2 Abrams… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Abrams Squad is devoted to Modern Warfare modelling. It includes articles by the best modellers and writers in the world, with step-by-step articles, painting and building techniques. This issue reviews the US Army's M3A3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle by Kinetic, Trumpeter's model of the Russian MAZ-543 Crane, the M1A1 Main Battle Tank AIM Tusk modified… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Caters for the experienced war-gamer seeking larger scale battles and campaigns. The author describes how to conduct campaigns and how to form a club. Sections 3 and 4 look at refighting real-life campaigns including the Franco-Prussian war, going on to look at various campaigns including the Viking Raid, French and Indian War, the Boer… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Reviews the entire range of model cars and selected other wheeled and tracked vehicles, individually and mass-produced, proceeding from the earliest prototypes to contemporary, radio-controlled, miniature racers. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Andre Deutsch) (ISBN: 0233962875) (Pagination: 208pp b/w and col illustrations) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) A total view of military modelling. Chapters on the periods, also on single figure modelling, weapons, equipment and mounts. Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Soft-skinned Vehicles, Artillery etc (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Peerage Books) (ISBN: 185052050X) (Pagination: 192pp, 250 col illustrations and diagrams, large format) (Condition: Good in torn d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) A modeller's guide to Soviet Era armour from the days of the Cold War and the Warsaw Pact, in use by nations in regional in wars including Iraq, Libya, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Egypt (Yom Kippur). The the book covers construction, painting and weathering of the following : 1. Destroyed ZSU-23-4, Iraq 2. “Misrata Steadfastness”,… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Originally published in 1980, this book intended as a practical but attractive guide for all collectors of diecast model vehicles. The author guides the less experienced through models from Britain's major manufacturers such as Dinky, Spot-on, Corgi and Lesney. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Promotional Reprint Co.) (ISBN: 1856482537) (Pagination: 160pp illustrations) (Condition: good+ in dustjacket)… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) In 1973 the famous toy firm 'Britains' produced a new form of toy model soldier, since then some 150 manufacturers have produced such models, this is a comprehensive guide and gazetteer to these producers (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Argus Books Ltd) (ISBN: 1854860518) (Pagination: 128pp, 50 col. and numerous b/w illustrations) (Condition: Good in dw)… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) from old favourites such as the Austin 7 to Grand Prix racers. Written by an expert and illustrated with a wealth of fine photographs and detailed drawings. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Patrick Stephens) (ISBN: 0850594545) (Pagination: 152pp drawings and photographs) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Founded in 1939 by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys (and girls) of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the 1950s to the present,this Book is a nostalgic look at one of the greatest brands ever.… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) A record of the world's miniature armies from 1850 to the present day (1989). This is a comprehensive guide to collecting toy soldiers from the earliest tin 'flats' of the 18th century, through the golden age of lead soldiers to the metal and plastic figures of today. More than 2,000 toy soldiers are illustrated… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Illustrated boards with faded spine and small grazes on front. A century of major changes in children's toys, dolls, doll's houses, tinplate toys. trains, toy soldiers, diecast toys and TV toys. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Bracken Books) (ISBN: 185891244X) (Pagination: 96pp extensively illustrated.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Ideal for those looking for information on British AFVs of the Second World War. From the speedy and manoeuvrable Crusader and Cromwell to the slower heavily armoured Matilda and Churchill, it traces the development, service life and special variants of each vehicle with data tables, photos and 1:76 scale plans. Also included are notes… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) This volume presents the art of figure painting, sculpting, conversions, ground presentation and scenery. It is an inspiration for beginner or master modeller, featuring the work of 21 artists. There are 35 award winning models, 5 step-by-step instructional articles, and 26 uniform illustrations. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Periscopio Publications) (ISBN: 9789606740497) (Pagination: Large format, 178pp,… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) A collection of the work of some of the world's very best military modellers. The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour and each modeller provides hints and tips to those striving to achieve their level of expertise. There are step-by-step masterclasses plus a directory of modelling societies and suppliers in the United States… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) 4th edition. A compact compendium featuring 40 pages of rules for numerous campaigns traversing Biblical times. (Published: 1973) (Publisher: Wargames Research Group) (Pagination: 40pp with quick reference sheets) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Long considered one of the very best publications on the subject, the author has traced the history of the model soldier to 1958. (Publisher: Seeley Service) (Pagination: 240pp, 8 col & 92 b/w plates, 53 text ills) (Condition: Good. dustjacket poor, torn with pieces missing. Text and Boards unmarked.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) A study of models in metal, plastic and other materials in all the popular scales. The book includes hints and tips on tools, materials, animation and conversion, home moulding, carving, painting and display. (Published: 1975) (Publisher: Patrick Stephens) (ISBN: 0850591651) (Pagination: 152pp, drawing and photographs) (Condition: Reading copy only. Text clean and unmarked.) UL-XXXXXX… Read more

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) French text. Photographs and descriptions of model soldier collections from the Egyptians to 1912. (Published: 1967) (Publisher: Bibliotheque des Arts) (Pagination: 272pp extensively illustrated with colour plate and black and white photographs.) (Condition: Good. darkened spine and marks on page edges. Slipcase worn and marked.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) French text. c1950s. The world of the the tin soldier or, more exactly, lead or tin figurines manufactured from the late 17th century through to the early 20th century. Extensively illustrated with mainly black and white photos, with a fold-out colour double page plus several other colour plates. Some of these have become detached… Read more