Osprey Modelling Manual SC (2003 2nd Series) comic books 2006

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Modelling Panzer Crewmen of the Heer!" By Mark Bannerman. A wonderfully detailed and beautifully finished armour model can easily be let down if accompanied by a poorly painted figure. The addition of scale figures helps provide depth, weight and realism to a model - yet working with figures continues to be most armour modellers' worst nightmare. This book provides tips and techniques for building, converting and painting World War II German Army Panzer crew figures, in clear step-by-step instructions. Among the topics covered are how to paint different uniforms using enamels and oils; converting and scratch-building figures; painting heads and flesh tones; and weathering clothing. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262!" By Robert Oehler, and Brett Green. Developed from a 1938 design by Messerschmitt the Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First seeing combat in July 1944, it proved to be particularly effective against the large Allied bomber formations that were operating over Germany late in the war and more than 1,400 were produced, though less than 300 saw combat. This book showcases six different builds of the Me 262 across the scales from 1/72 to 1/32, across a range of skill levels. It also includes a comprehensive list of all the available kits and aftermarket products. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Sturmgeschütz III!" By Gary Edmundson. The Sturmgeschütz III proved to be one of the more significant German AFVs of World War II. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a self-propelled infantry support gun, its role became more diverse throughout the war and it served as a tank hunter and in front-line Panzer companies; over 9,000 vehicles were built. This book details the construction of four progressively more complicated builds in 1/35 scale, and also includes a gallery covering several different variants of the StuG III. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Mitsubishi A6M Zero!" By Brian Criner. The A6M Rei Shiki Sento Ki (meaning Type Zero fighter) was the result of an order by the Imperial Japanese Navy for a low-wing monoplane with superior speed, range, climbing powers, and manoeuvrability. It famously served as a fighter escort during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and ended the war as the kamikaze plane of choice. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling this popular aircraft across a variety of scales, and features an A6M2-N Rufe, a kamikaze A6M5c, an A6M2 model 21, and a captured A6M5b of TAIC #7, as well as a gallery and walkaround section.. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G!" By Geoff Coughlin. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 is regarded as one of the best fighters of World War II. Designed by Kurt Tank, it first saw combat in the summer of 1941 and went on to be produced in several variants. It remains a hugely popular subject for aviation scale-modellers. This book, the first of two to cover the Fw190, provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Fw 190's A, F and G variants in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scale. Key aspects such as creating mottled camouflage patterns, undercarriage and cockpit detailing, final weathering and finishing, and diorama bases to display your models are covered. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Tiger Tank in 1/72 scale!" By Alex Clark. The Tiger tank is probably the most famous tank of World War II. Both the Tiger I and its successor, the Tiger II, were used as bases for other German vehicles. This book covers a wide range of vehicles based on the chassis of the Tiger I and II tanks in 1/72 scale. It provides a detailed guide to modelling the basic tank versions as well as the Sturmmörser Sturmtiger (Tiger I variant), Jagdtiger (Tiger II variant) and the Panzerjäger Tiger (P) Elefant tank destroyer. A variety of camouflage schemes are described in depth, and the text covers photo-etched parts, resin aftermarket sets, scratch-building, and the use of figures and groundwork. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 29 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Challenger 1 and 2 MBT and Variants!" By Graeme Davidson and Pat Johnston. Introduced to the British Army in 1983, Challenger Main Battle Tanks have served operationally in the Balkans and both Gulf Wars, where their firepower, protection and shock action were instrumental to the success of British forces. In addition to the familiar gun tanks, the Challenger family encompasses the Rhino Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (ARRV), highly modified Desert Challenger 2s operated by the Royal Army of Oman and the radical Falcon 2 being developed by the Jordanian Army. This book covers a wide range of these variants, with each chapter presenting a different build using colour photos to illustrate scratch-building, painting and weathering techniques across a variety of skill levels. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Panther Tank!" By Steve van Beveren. The PzKpfw V Panther is considered to be one of the finest tanks developed during World War II. Developed as a response to the Soviet deployment of heavy armour on the Eastern Front, the Panther established its reputation as one of the first truly universal tanks and its influence can be seen in the design of modern battle tanks to this day. This book details how to model the main variants of this fascinating and significant World War II tank, including the Bergepanther and Pantherturn. It also provides a listing of the main kits and aftermarket sets available. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. "Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures!" By Jaume Ortiz Forns and Daniel Alfonsea Romero. This is the first book to address the subject of German Fallschirmjäger troops for the figure modeller. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniature scale with confidence and ease. Among the tutorials covered in this book are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, and figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette and diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork and balancing composition). The projects featured range from single-figure studies to full-scale dioramas, covering all the major periods and theatres of the war. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Messerschmitt Bf 109B/C/D/E!" By Brett Green. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the most prominent German fighter type of World War II – over 35,000 were built and it served in many different variants and roles throughout the course of the war. It was the true workhorse of the German Luftwaffe throughout the war and continued in front-line service with some European countries for many years afterwards. This title details the early and pre-war variants, including the Bf 109s that flew in the Spanish Civil War, Poland, France and the Battle of Britain, in a series of increasingly complex construction projects. It also details the numerous kits available of this famous fighter. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. "Modelling the T-34/76!" By Jorge Alvear, Michael Kirchoff, and Mig Jimenez. The T-34/76 was the most influential tank design of World War II, with its sloping armour, heavy hitting firepower and rapid mobility. It first saw combat in the summer of 1941, and its qualities soon set it apart from other medium tanks of the period. This book guides the reader through techniques for constructing and finishing four T-34/76 variants in 1/35 scale, presented by four of the world's leading AFV modellers. The projects featured are a T-34/76 from Factory 112, an Early T-34/76 Model 1943 recovered from a swamp, a captured STZ T-34/76 in service with Italian Army, and a German 747(r)-3 conversion on the Western Front. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.