Modellers

This book covers many aspects of the Beaufighter and modeling the aircraft in 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 scales. Also summarizes kits, conversions, decals and after market accessories.

In this book there are 7 brief chapters describing the design, development, and service history of the Lightning. Then there are 14 pages of very well done color profiles, 3 per page. Plastic model kit reviews follow. There is then a very useful section describing the differences between the various Lightning models. Then there are 22 pages reproduced from contemporary technical manuals detailing various Lightning features, 21 pages up close color photos of preserved Lightnings. The last chapter describes the camouflage and markings carried by the Lightning throughout its career.
The book finishes with a number of very useful appendices. They include for the modeller lists of kits, accessories, and decals. For the general enthusiast there are appendices covering engines and armament, specifications, the Lightning family tree, service squadrons, foreign operators, production details, and an extensive bibliography. In the rear there are 8 pages with superb Lightning lines drawings to 1/72nd scale.

The book follows the format of previous books in the series. There are 5 brief chapters describing the design, development, and service history of the Meteor. One of the chapters, by Rudy Binnemans, details the Meteor in Belgian service. This is an interesting way to work in research by others that this series uses often. Then there are 8 pages of very well done color profiles, 5 per page. Plastic model kit reviews follow. There is then a very useful section describing the differences between the various Meteor models. Then there are 17 pages reproduced from contemporary technical manuals detailing various Meteor features. Then there are 5 pages of artwork detailing the cockpits of the various Meteor marks, 14 pages up close color photos of preserved Meteors. Particularly interesting was some detailed shots of the experimental prone pilot cockpit. The last chapter describes the camouflage and markings carried by the Meteor throughout its career with the RAF and other air arms. Outstanding in this chapter is the 2 page spread of RAF squadron markings which made a comeback in the 1950s. The book finishes with a number of very useful appendices. They include for the modeller lists of kits, accessories, and decals. For the general enthusiast there are appendices with specifications of the various Meteor variants, the Meteor family tree, foreign operators, production details, service squadrons, and an extensive bibliography. In the rear there are 8 pages with Meteor lines drawings to 1/72nd scale.