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  • Games Workshop White Dwarf 484

    Games Workshop

    White Dwarf 484

    White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premium Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing content each month such as new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more.

    $11.00
  • Games Workshop White Dwarf 482

    Games Workshop

    White Dwarf 482

    White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premium Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing content each month such as new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more.

    $11.00
  • Warlord Games Wargames Illustrated #413 - May 2022

    Warlord Games

    Wargames Illustrated #413 - May 2022

    Well, it finally got us! After holding out for over two years WiHQ was finally awash with the Coronavirus in March, with five out of six office staff scumming to various levels of infection. Production of this venerable organ, and all associated online...

    $8.95
  • Warlord Games Wargames Illustrated #411 - March 2022

    Warlord Games

    Wargames Illustrated #411 - March 2022

    QUICK FIRE!What projects have your fellow hobbyists been working on this month? OBSERVATION POSTFrom new figure releases for The Silver Bayonet to Anglo-Dutch Wars ships, with several stops in-between, this month’s OP fills you in on loads of new...

    $8.95
  • AK Interactive FAQ 2 AFV Painting Techniques AK038

    AK Interactive

    F.A.Q. 2 AFV Painting Techniques AK038

    First edition published by AK four years ago. We are very proud of our third edition! Considered as the modelling bible when it comes to military vehicles; the pages of FAQ contain the most up to date techniques needed to produce AFV works of art. FAQ is...

    $91.00
  • MMP Books Supermarine Spitfire IIA

    MMP Books

    Supermarine Spitfire IIA

    This book is a compilation of the 4-view color profile, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Supermarine Spitfire IIa.Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Additionally, photos of the details...

    $11.99
  • Harpia Publications Modern Israeli Air Power

    Harpia Publications

    Modern Israeli Air Power

    Israel remains the cornerstone of Middle East conflicts and tensions, and the spearhead of Israeli military might remain the Air Corps (Kheil Ha'Avir) of the Israeli Defense Forces. Renowned for its continuous efforts to maintain dominance in every...

    $65.00
  • Valiant Wings Hawker Typhoon 3rd Edition AM002

    Valiant Wings

    Hawker Typhoon 3rd Edition AM002

    Updated & Revised - now 176 pages! In addition to the second edition content the third edition contains: A 1/24 scale build of the Airfix ‘Car Door’ Typhoon kit by John WilkesUpdated Kit ReviewsUpdated Appendices listing kits, accessories, masks and...

    $49.95
  • Aeronaut Books WWI French Aces Encyclopedia V.7

    Aeronaut Books

    WWI French Aces Encyclopedia V.7

    French fighter pilots inflicted more than half the losses suffered by the German air service in the Great War, and the French aces accounted for nearly half of those. Based on extensive research, noted French aviation historian David Méchin has...

    $49.99
  • Kalmbach Modeling Aircraft 12820

    Kalmbach

    Modeling Aircraft 12820

    Modeling Aircraft by Aaron Skinner and his team of experts at FineScale Modeler, gives you 144 pages of photo-driven, how-to projects. In this all-new book you will learn more about finishing, masking, using cast resin parts, working with photo-etch...

    $24.99
  • Kalmbach Modeling World War II in Europe 12811

    Kalmbach

    Modeling World War II in Europe 12811

    The all-new book, Modeling World War II in Europe, features a variety of modeling subjects that fought in the European Theater from the invasion of Poland in 1939 until the end of the war.  You'll find armor, aircraft, ships, figures, and dioramas -...

    $24.99
  • Kalmbach Out of This World Modeling 12807

    Kalmbach

    Out of This World Modeling 12807

    FineScale Modeler's Aaron Skinner explores science fiction and fantasy with various other modeling experts in the new book, Out of This World Modeling.This project-oriented book features: Models from "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Batman," Anime, and other...

    $24.99
  • Aeronaut Books Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI V.2 CLIV - CLS.1 and Fighters

    Aeronaut Books

    Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI V.2: CL.IV - CLS.1 & Fighters

    This book covers the Halberstadt CL.IV, C.V through C.IX, the CLS.I, and the Halberstadt fighters. The book has 503 photos, 92 of them in color, 34 color profiles, 6 pages of factory colors, and scale drawings of seven types in its 294 pages.

    $59.99
  • Kagero Ju87D/G Stuka Vol.1 Monograph 3D #54

    Kagero

    Ju87D/G Stuka Vol.1 Monograph 3D #54

    This monograph of the most famous dive bomber of World War II focuses on the design and combat operations of the late marks of the Stuka: the Ju 87D dive bomber and strike aircraft and the Ju 87G tank buster. In addition to the detailed description of...

    $24.95
  • Kagero Soviet Heavy Fighters 1926-1949

    Kagero

    Soviet Heavy Fighters 1926-1949

    Soviet Heavy Fighters 1926 – 1949 showcases some of the lesser known, often forgotten, aircraft types, as well as a group of young and prolific aircraft designers who never had a chance to flourish under difficult wartime conditions and limitations...

    $46.95
  • Aeronaut Books Hannover Aircraft of WWI

    Aeronaut Books

    Hannover Aircraft of WWI

    Hannover Aircraft of WWI by Colin A. Owers & Jack Herris tells the story of these potent warplanes with text, production data, specifications, and contemporary and modern photos. The book has 274 photos, 68 in color, 36 color profiles, and 1/48 scale...

    $49.99
  • Aeronaut Books WWI French Aces Encyclopedia V.8

    Aeronaut Books

    WWI French Aces Encyclopedia V.8

    French fighter pilots inflicted more than half the losses suffered by the German air service in the Great War, and the French aces accounted for nearly half of those. Based on extensive research, noted French aviation historian David Méchin has...

    $59.98
  • Aeronaut Books The Kaisers Flyers in Macedonia 1915-1918

    Aeronaut Books

    The Kaiser's Flyers in Macedonia 1915-1918

    This book discusses the diplomacy and military operations of World War I in the Balkans. This general overview is supplemented by photos of German aviators and aircraft in the theater, although it does not include operational history. The book has 362...

    $69.99
  • MiG Ammo MiG Gravity Sci Fi Perfect Modeling 6110

    MiG Ammo

    MiG Gravity: Sci Fi Perfect Modeling 6110

    "In the year 2019 we will celebrate 50 years since the small step for a man but big step for humanity. But there are many more years in which man has looked to the stars with wonder and facination.From AMMO we join the tribute to the future with a...

    $49.95
  • Aeronaut Books Art of the Dogfight Vol.4

    Aeronaut Books

    Art of the Dogfight Vol.4

    Art of the Dogfight by noted aviation historian and aviation art enthusiast and supporterJames Wilberg, MD, is a 4-volume set of essays on WWI aviation describing various aspects of aviation history heavily illustrated by paintings, photographs, and...

    $49.99
  • Aeronaut Books Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI Vol.1 A-Types to CIII

    Aeronaut Books

    Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI Vol.1: A-Types to C.III

    This book covers the early A-type and B-type Halberstadts, the well-known CL.II, and the rare C.III prototype. The CL.II was very important on operations and its coverage is the main part of the book. The book has 333 photos, 12 in color, 30 color...

    $49.99
  • Aeronaut Books Fokker Aircraft of WWI Vol.4 V.1-V8, F1 and Dr1

    Aeronaut Books

    Fokker Aircraft of WWI Vol.4: V.1-V8, F1 & Dr1

    Fokker Aircraft of WWI, Volume 4 V.1–V.8, F.I, & Dr.I is the story of Fokker’s renaissance after the failure of his early biplane fighter designs. Fokker became famous due to his Eindecker fighters; his early biplane fighters which followed were...

    $39.95
  • Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles Vol.4

    Avonmore Books

    Pacific Profiles Vol.4

    The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles to date of aircraft which served in the Pacific theater. Volume Four focuses on the US Navy, US Marine Corps and RNZAF squadrons which operated land based F4U series Corsair fighters...

    $42.95
  • Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles Vol.3

    Avonmore Books

    Pacific Profiles Vol.3

    The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese & Allied aircraft in the Pacific theater.Volume Three illustrates, by squadron, USAAF Fifth Air Force A-20 series medium bombers operating in New Guinea...

    $42.95
  • Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles Vol.2

    Avonmore Books

    Pacific Profiles Vol.2

    The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese & Allied aircraft in the Pacific theater.Volume Two illustrates, by unit, Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) bomber and other supporting aircraft types...

    $42.95
  • Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles Vol.1

    Avonmore Books

    Pacific Profiles Vol.1

    The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese aircraft in the “South Seas” theater.Volume One illustrates, by unit, Japanese Army Air Force fighter aircraft operating in New Guinea and the Solomons from...

    $42.95
  • Duke Hawkins Books MiG-31 Foxhound Flying With The Russian AF

    Duke Hawkins Books

    MiG-31 Foxhound Flying With The Russian AF

    A close up of the MiG-31 Foxhound. The first publication offering this much of detailed photographs of the Mach 3 Russian interceptor. Fuselage, landing gear, engine, wings and a unique close-up of the cockpit (both front and aft cockpit) of the standard...

    $31.00
  • MMP Books North American O-47

    MMP Books

    North American O-47

    The North American O-47 was a pre-war American observation fixed-wing monoplane aircraft used by the United States Army Air Corps. It had a low-wing configuration, retractable landing gear, and a three-blade propeller. It was larger and heavier than most...

    $52.00
  • MMP Books Polish Fighter Colors 1939-47 Vol.2

    MMP Books

    Polish Fighter Colors 1939-47 Vol.2

    This book describes in detail the camouflage and markings of the day fighters used by the Polish Air Force from 1939 to 1947. Aircraft of Polish, French, British, American, Soviet, and German origin are shown. The writing team includes the well-known...

    $62.00
  • Osprey Publishing Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1946-1960 V301

    Osprey Publishing

    Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1946-1960 V301

    A study of the Soviet and NATO armored forces that faced each other off in Central Europe in the early Cold War, and how their technology, tactics, and doctrine were all rapidly developed. For 45 years, the most disputed point in the World was the...

    $18.99
  • Abteilung 502 Secrets of Leviathan Sculpting and Painting ABT715

    Abteilung 502

    Secrets of Leviathan: Sculpting & Painting ABT715

    This book under the ABT502 label is an art book, especially designed by Michael Kontraros for all fans of his work, and in general for those modelers who appreciate fantasy figures. This artistic book, with a very unique layout that shows us the steps of...

    $49.99
  • Aeronaut Books Medal of Honor Vol.4 Marine Aviation WW2 Pt.2

    Aeronaut Books

    Medal of Honor Vol.4: Marine Aviation WW2 Pt.2

    Medal of Honor Volume 4 Marine Aviators of WW2, Part 2 tells the story of five Marine aviators who earned their countries highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, in World War 2. Every aircraft in which the medal was won is shown in color profiles,...

    $34.99
  • Aeronaut Books Medal of Honor Vol.3 Marine Aviation WW2 Pt.1

    Aeronaut Books

    Medal of Honor Vol.3: Marine Aviation WW2 Pt.1

    Medal of Honor Volume 3 Marine Aviators of WW2, Part 1 tells the story of six Marine aviators who earned their countries highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, in World War 2. Every aircraft in which the medal was won is shown in color profiles,...

    $39.99
  • Aeronaut Books Medal of Honor Vol.2 Interwar Years

    Aeronaut Books

    Medal of Honor Vol.2: Interwar Years

    Medal of Honor Volume 2 Interwar Years 1919–1939 tells the story of the six American aviators to earn their countries highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, between the world wars. Every aircraft in which the medal was won is shown in color...

    $24.99
  • Aeronaut Books Medal of Honor Vol.1 Aviators of WWI

    Aeronaut Books

    Medal of Honor Vol.1: Aviators of WWI

    Medal of Honor Volume 1 Aviators of WWI tells the story of the first American aviators to earn their countries highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, in the first great air war. Every aircraft in which the medal was won is shown in multiple color...

    $34.98
  • Aeronaut Books Art of the Dogfight Volume 3

    Aeronaut Books

    Art of the Dogfight Volume 3

    Art of the Dogfight by noted aviation historian and aviation art enthusiast and supporterJames Wilberg, MD, is a 4-volume set of essays on WWI aviation describing various aspects of aviation history heavily illustrated by paintings, photographs, and...

    $49.99
  • Aeronaut Books Austro-Hungarian Fighter Units Vol.1

    Aeronaut Books

    Austro-Hungarian Fighter Units Vol.1

    Austro-Hungarian Fighter Units of WWI tells the story of the fighter units of a largely forgotten empire in detailed text, photos, maps, and color profiles. Volume 1 tells the story of associated Fliks 68/J, 72/J, and 74/J with 68 photos, 2 maps, 13...

    $24.99
  • Kagero Focke-Wulf Fw190A Camouflage and Decal

    Kagero

    Focke-Wulf Fw190A Camouflage & Decal

    The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a single-seat, single-engine German fighter from World War II. It was produced in over 20,000 units, including about 6,000 in the fighter-bomber version.

    $27.95