Supermarine Spitfire by Osprey
Item Number: OSPMAN18
Modelling Manuals 18
About this book
Osprey Modelling Manual 18 examines Reginald Mitchell's classic Spitfire ' the only RAF type in continuous production throughout WWII (over 20,000 were built in some 40 major variations), and an airframe adaptable as a fighter, fighter-bomber and PR aircraft. This book provides all the details needed to model the main Spitfire Marks ' the Mks V and IX ' and other Spitfire variants. Includes a full roundup of the models available on the market, details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest.
Contents
Introduction ' brief history of the Spitfire, brief survey of Spitfire models ' Modelling the Spitfire ' painting and construction, superdetailing, weathering ' Modelling Spitfire production modifications and variants ' Detailed walkround photographs ' Scale drawings ' Camouflage and markings ' Model round-up ' details of Bf109 models and accessories currently available ' References ' bibliography, museum listing, web sites