Your latest Empire City Decals...Fighters over China!
Empire City Decal's next sheet is now in stock: ECD7209/4809 Fighters over China! A total of (9) schemes will cover Japan (Ki-10 & Ki-27), Soviet Union (I-153 & I-16), and Nationalist China (Gloster Gladiator & Henschel Hs 123).
*please note: there is a print error on the 48th scale set. All 48th scale customers will receive an errata piece as soon as it's available...thanks for your patience and support!
Fighters Over China 72nd scale set, $14
Fighters Over China 48th scale set, $14
Fighters Over China 72nd/48th scale set, $25
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Resources for modeling Fighters over China! __________________________________________________________________________________________
Fighters Over the Steppe
Kongdratiev, Air Battles of the 20th Century, Moscow, 2008
With the ever-increasing availability of archival information from former Soviet files, this book was a welcome addition to my shelf. Perfect bound with high quality stain paper, Fighters Over the Steppe offers a fine blend of archival photos (old favorites with some new images, high quality color plates, and scale drawings of the major types involved in the Khalkin Gol/Nomonahon Incident. The Russian-only text may be challenging to some, but the photos and color schemes will provide ample inspiration for the modeler looking for something different for their early VVS aircraft. Japanese involvement is also covered, although limited to mostly well-known images from the JAAF perspective. In particular, the "demon head" Ki-27 featured in the Fighters Over China set is presented here, with a reasonably clear of this particular a/c after it was downed and inspected by Soviet troops.
A Russian friend (thanks Viktor!) secured a copy for me; I have little idea about its current availability or distribution.
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Kawasaki Ki-10 Perry
Januszewski & Szeremeta, Wisniowa, Moscow, 2007
With the back-to-back release of the ICM 72nd scale and Fine Molds 48th scale Perry, this inaugural title from Polish publisher, Tenzan, was very timely. Drawing heavily on Soviet archival material from a captured Ki-10, this monograph provides a one-stop for all things "Perry". Scale plans, high quality color plates, photos and technical drawings, this monograph is essential for the modeler looking to superdetail their Perry kit. I'm eager to see what this publisher offers next!
I purchased this title directly from Poland. It can be obtained directly from the publisher here.
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Chalchyn-Gol 1939
Kolomyjec, Wydawnictwo Militaria, Warsaw, 2002
Wydawntictwo Militaria focuses mainly on armor subjects, but their a/c monographs should not be overlooked. Their Chalchyn-Gol monograph stays true to their usual armor format, but offers the a/c modeler a wider perspective into the campaign, as seen from the ground. Although the focus is Soviets forces, numerous photos of captured and destroyed Japanese equipment are included to illustrate the variety of machines put forth by both sides of this conflict. A small section covers airpower. From the photos, one quickly notices the complete absence or trees or any form of natural cover and the similarties between this campaign and the later North Africa theater are apparent.
I purchased this while in Europe last year. It can be obtained through the Wydawnictwo Militaria site.
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Your next Empire City Decals...Lend-Lease Heroes &
Flashpoint T-55s!
We'll return to the skies of Europe with ECD7210/4810: Lend Lease Heroes! Markings will cover the Supermarine Spitfire, P-40 Warhawk, P-39 Airacobra (2 schemes), Hawker Hurricane (2 schemes), A-20 Havoc, and B-25 Mitchell. Color profiles will be posted soon. This new set will be available at the IPMS-USA Nats in Columbus, OH in August!
The great response to my first armor sheet, ECD 3501 Stalin's Diplomat, has encouraged this next 35th scale set: ECD3502: Flashpoint T-55s. The sheet covers a hefty (24) different T-55s from all corners of the globe, from the Cold War to present day. If you're looking for those elusive South Sudan Liberation Front markings for your Tamiya kit, you'll find them here. This sheet will also be released at the IPMS-USA Nats in Columbus, OH in August.
