Modelling the P-40 - Hawk 81, Tomahawk, Warhawk and Kittyhawk

Informationen zum Autor Brett Green Klappentext The P-40 was a dependable warhorse that provided valuable service throughout World War II. The earliest operational variants were used to great effect by the famous 'Flying Tigers' in China, and the P-40 went on to serve in almost every theatre of the war. Modellers are well served with P-40 variants from major manufacturers and after-market companies, and this book helps make the most of the products available. The projects featured in clear step-by-step detail include a 1/32 'Flying Tiger' P-40B, an RAAF Kittyhawk Mk.IV in 1/48, a TP-40N two-seat trainer in 1/48 and an RAF Desert Kittyhawk in 1/72 scale. Superb colour reference photographs and detailed lists of kits and accessories available round off this authoritative treatment. Zusammenfassung The P-40 was a dependable warhorse that provided valuable service throughout World War II. The earliest operational variants were used to great effect by the famous 'Flying Tigers' in China, and the P-40 went on to serve in almost every theatre of the war. Modellers are well served with P-40 variants from major manufacturers and after-market companies, and this book helps make the most of the products available. The projects featured in clear step-by-step detail include a 1/32 'Flying Tiger' P-40B, an RAAF Kittyhawk Mk.IV in 1/48, a TP-40N two-seat trainer in 1/48 and an RAF Desert Kittyhawk in 1/72 scale. Superb colour reference photographs and detailed lists of kits and accessories available round off this authoritative treatment.

Product details

• Authors: Brett Green, Green Brett
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2005
• EAN: 9781841768236
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-823-6
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Osprey Modelling; Osprey Modelling Manuals
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Model-making; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Models, HISTORY / Military / World War II, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles, Warfare & defence, Aircraft and aviation, Carving & modelling, moulding & casting, Hobbies / pastimes, Military vehicles and transport of air, land and sea