TIGER I
ON THE WESTERN FRONT by Jean Restayn. HISTORIE & COLLECTIONS
Publishers, 144 pages, hard cover - An excellent
book
that is full of period black & white photographs. The photo's are
large and clear which is invaluable in doing your research prior to
modeling a Tiger. The book uses the photo's to tell the story
of the Tiger's in WWII. Each chapter covers a specific
battalion, detailing it's operational history and locations, logistical data, and
paint/numbering scheme. A must buy.
Panzer
Colors by Bruce Culver/Bill Murphy.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 95 pages, soft cover. - There
are 3 books that make up
this
set. Book I covers the "Camouflage of the German Forces from 1939
to 1945". In addition to detailed information, each page contains 2
to 3 period black & white photographs to help tell the story. It
covers things like methods of application and how camouflage changed
throughout the war. A must buy for anyone who models.
Panzer Colors II by Bruce Culver.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 95 pages, soft cover. - Book II
in the series covers the "Markings of the
German
Forces from 1939 to 1945". It covers items like the national
insignia, vehicle numbers, divisional signs/symbols/insignias, tactical
signs, license plates, service numbers, victory markings, command and
rank pennants, vehicle names, and award shields/crests. To
tell the story, the book uses a combination of text, period black & white
photographs, line drawings, and color artwork. The book is a must
buy if you want to add those little details that make an average model,
outstanding.
Panzer Colors III by Bruce
Culver.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 95 pages, soft cover. - Book III
in the series covers the "Markings of the
German
Forces from 1939 to 1945". It covers how each division,
battalion or unit actually used and applied the markings detailed in
Book II. Like that book, Book III uses a combination of text,
period black & white photographs, line drawings, and color artwork to
tell the story. The book is another must buy if you want to
add those little details that make an average model, outstanding.
All material
contained herein is © copyrighted by Front Range Armored Group
