31 December 2002
- Wishing you a blessed holidays and best wishes for a happy new year! And may the new year bring you and your family much joy and happiness. Have a great 2003!
30 December 2002
- See our Most Ordered Items Section - a lot of most popular kits, books, magazines and accessories in 2002. Make a gift by New Year!
26 December 2002
- Read more about German WW2 Armour in this issue of Bronekollektsia special series: Armored Vehicles of Reich Directory is available for online ordering (price $12.95). This publication is dedicated to the design, development and battle usage of German WW2 Tanks, SPGs etc. Numerous photographs and diagramas accompany the text. Recommended!
24 December 2002
- Merry Christmas and best wishes!
20 December 2002
- A new issues of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #7 2002 and Technika and Vooruzhenie #8 2002 has came out and are available for online ordering (price $4.95 for each). As usual these publications are dedicated to the armored machines such as tanks, SPGs, air-defence self-propelled vehicles etc . Recommended for military technique enthusiasts!
19 December 2002
- A new issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #9 2002 is available for online ordering (price $4.80). In this issue: ISS Main Expedition Five Mission Chronicle: July 2002, Shuttle Missions Delayed Due To Cracks In Manifolds, Ariane 5 Worked For Europe And Asia, Demonstrator 2: Judgement Day, NASA and ESA are building two new deep space antennas to support the 2003-2004 Mars exploration boom, New Scientific Satellites, World Space Congress-2002, Nuclear Explosions In Space and more 72 pages, 80 photos. Recommended!
18 December 2002
- Another kit of a high quality in quarter scale from RODEN company: 1/48 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter (type 9700) WW1 Fighter model kit (price $27.95) is available for online ordering. After the successful debut of the two-seat Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter fighter, RNAS ordered the Sopwith 9700 single-seat bomber among six new types for its own needs. The first single-seat 1 1/2 Strutter was delivered to the RNAS in June 1916, but official acceptance took place in August. The fuselage of the Type 9700 was modified to provide internal stowage for the bomb load. For easy access to the bomb racks additional doors were installed in the fuselage sides; four bomb doors were installed under the fuselage, opening just before dropping the bomb. The pilot also had a single Vickers synchronized gun. Nicknamed Sopwith Bombers, they were intensively used until the more modern DH4 appeared. After withdrawal from the front line, single-seaters were dispersed between various training units; some converted to the Ship Strutter standard and were based on aircraft carriers. In spite of criticism, the Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter was a conceptual forerunner of many successful designs and deserved fame as one of the classic aircraft of World War One. Highly recommended!
17 December 2002
- 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-1B/1M Soviet WW2 Fighter model kit is available for online ordering (price $7.95). In 1941 year Soviet Union has introduced the new generation of fighter airplanes. They were Yak-1, MiG-3 and LaGG-3. Yak-1 was mixed structure fuselage. It should be noted that wings and stabilizers of that airplane were constructed almost entirly of wood and therefore had very little surface detail. As result of many imrovments like bubble canopy, revised tail surfaces. Armament were in fuselage and carried one 20mm canon MP build into the WK-105PF engine. Two ShKAS 7.62mm machine guns were chaged by one 12.5 mm installed on the left side of the fuselage. Manually operated WISZ-61P proppeler was changed for automatically operated WISZ-105PF. All these improvements gave significant reduction in weight. The new airplane weighed 5900 lbs saveings of almost 500 Ibs compared to old Yak-1. This reduction coupled with a boost in horsepower made a good plane even better. Total production Yak-1 was 8721 airplanes. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
16 December 2002
- We recently received the new issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #8 2002 (price $4.80). Titles in this issue: ISS Main Expedition Four Mission Chronicle: June 2002, European Solution For American Problems, The Paris Summit On ISS, Red Flag With Golden Stars: From Low Orbit To The Surface Of Moon, Big Crew, Big Problems, Enigmatic Voyage Of Kosmos 2387, Before And After Odyssey-4, Mysterious Fate Of DARPASAT, Last Titans etc. 72 pages, 90 photos. Highly recommended!
14 December 2002
- 1/72 T-26 Soviet WW2 Light Tank with Turret A-43 model kit is available for online ordering (price $14.95). The T-26 artillery tank with the turret A-43 was developed in the USSR in 1932-33. It consisted of the partly improved hull of the T-26 tank and of the welded turret A-43 constructed by N.Dyrenkov. The tank was armed with a 76-mm gun (sample of 1910) and with a 7.62-mm machine gun, which were installed in the turret.This model was experimental and didn't produced serial, but the results of the tests of this vehicle had become the basis for developing more perfect artillery tanks T-26-4 and BT-7A. A kit of a high quality. Recommended!
12 December 2002
- NOW IN QUARTER SCALE! Add 1/48 Strutter to your collection of WW1 aeroplanes! 1/48 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter Two-Seat WW1 fighter model kit (price $27.95) is available for online ordering. Among British WWI war planes the Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter occupied an honored place because it was the first Allied fighter equipped with a synchronized machine gun. Designed by the Sopwith Aviation Company in Kingston on Thames led by Thomas Sopwith, it was first known as the Sopwith LCT (or Land Clerget Tractor). First flight of the new plane took place in mid-December 1916 and after successful trials the Sopwith company received an initial order from the Admiralty. The kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
- 1/72 SU-76 Soviet WW2 SPG model kit is available for online ordering (price $14.95). The completely armoured SPG was developed in 1943. It was the divisional gun "ZIS-3" on a tracked chassis. Self-propelled part of the plant was made on the basis of tanks T-70 and 7-60. The armoured body protected crew and units from the fire of the enemy. A turret is immovable; a gun in a turret was limited corners of turn. The machine in weight of 11,2 tons had the maximal speed 44km/h. The power unit consists of two simultaneously connected automobile engines with capacity of 2x70 h.p. The crew consists of four persons. SPG was used in all kinds of fight. It could fired from short stops and from cover. At this time the fighting section could be open. Because of an imperfect design (the unreliable power unit, the closed turret), it was necessary to stop their production. In total it was manufactured 360 machines. A kit of a high quality. Recommended!
11 December 2002
- Maquette company presents: 1/72 Polikarpov I-185 WW2 Fighter model kit is available for online ordering (price $7.95). The I-185 fighter was designed by N.N.Polikarpov's design bureau in 1940. Test flights in 1942 were successful. A small series was built that saw action on 728 IAP on Kalininsky Front with succes. In spite of beautiful perfomance the fighter was not put in series production. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
10 December 2002
- Another kit of a good quality from ACE company: 1/72 9P122 (AT-3 Sagger) Soviet ATGM Vehicle model kit (price $16.95). The 9P122 ATGM system was developed in 1968 and became the definitive ATGM version of the BRDM-2 armored car series. The 9P122 launch vehicle entered service with the Soviet Army at the end of 1968 as a replacement for the 2P32, which was based on the original BRDM vehicle. The 9P122 was first used in combat during the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict (The Yom Kippur War), where it served with Egyptian and Syrian forces. The 9P122 was a relatively cheap and simple mobile anti-tank system compared to other missile systems in contemporary Russian service. As such, it was also widely exported, being sold to many countries including Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yugoslavia, in addition to the usual Warsaw Pact clientele of the Soviet Union. Recommended!
9 December 2002
- ACE company offers a new 1/72 2P27 (AT-1 Snapper) Soviet ATGM Vehicle model kit (price $16.95). The first anti-tank version of the BRDM was developed from 1958 concurrently with the standard reconnaissance model. The ATGM complex was designated 2K16, while the vehicle, designated 2P27, mounted three 3M6 Schmel (Bumblebee) wire guided anti-tank missiles on a retractable launcher in an enclosed rear compartment. The system initially complemented the 2K15 system, which was mounted on an unarmored 2P26 launch vehicle based on the GAZ-69 chassis, though the latter system was eventually replaced by the 2P27. Both systems were intended to supplement conventional antitank guns at Idnger engagement ranges. In the West, the system was better known by its NATO designation "AT-1 Snapper". A kit of a good quality. Highly recommended!
4 December 2002
- Don't forget about this kit of an unique subject! OMF-72001 1/72 Sukhoi Su-12 Soviet Reconnaissance and Artillery Observation Aircraft model kit (price $12.95). In the shortest period, for just 150 days, Su-12, a four-seat reconnaissance and artillery observation aircraft was designed and constructed; despite the successful completion of the State Flight Tests in 1948, only two experimental aircrafts were built. For several years they were used for various military and civil purposes, including aerial photography of the remote areas of the USSR. A kit of a high quality. Recommended!
2 December 2002
- Il'yushin Il-38 against missile submarines book by Arkhiv Publisher is still available for online ordering (price $12.95). Il'yushin Il-38 was the first Soviet aircraft given with airborne digital computer to process large Information volumes with high accuracy. Having been delivered to line requirement the Il-38 became employed for wide range of tasks to be solved. Several aircraft featured radio reconnaissance equipment. Despite significant age the aircraft Is permanently uprated. In this book: The Il-38 in details, The Il-38 origin, The aircraft technical description, Berkut searching-aiming system for the Il-38, Target attack aids, The Il-38 plus Berkut searching-aiming system, ASW complex mastering, Il-38 in action, The ASW complex upgrade, Morskoi Zmei substitutes the Berkut, The Il-38 main characteristics etc. 60 pages, 75 photos, 3 drawings, text in russian and english. Highly recommended!
29 November 2002
- Mikoyan Jet Fighters in Vietnam books by Tornado publishing house are still available for online ordering! MiG-17 and MiG-19 Jet Fighters in Vietnam book (price $9.95) and Mikoyan MiG-21 Jet Fighter in Vietnam book (price $9.95) tells the combat history of Mikoyan fighters in Vietnam. It is largely dedicated to the years of the war in Vietnam and combat against USA. It provides a valuable view 'from the otver side' on this conflict. A lot of colour illustrations and schemes. These publications are highly recommended for everybody interested in the military and aviation history!
28 November 2002
- A new Defense of Kyiv book is available for online ordering (price $13.95). This book opens one of the pages of the World War II - the episode of the fight on the East Front, the defence of Kyiv, the important centre of the Soviet Union, in summer of 1941. The edition is the first part of the series devoted to the topic "Kyiv. 1941 - 1945". Guided by archival documents, photographic stuff and their own archaeological investigations, the group of authors for the first time in the history of the problem has described in correct chronological order the stages of the city defence - from the first battles to the entrance of Vermaht soldiers to Kyiv. The particular attention in the book is paid to operations of infantry subdivisions and aviation. A separate chapter describes defensive works of Kyiv fortified area. Pill-boxes were inspected by authors personally. The chapter deals with types of defences, the history of their construction in thirties, modernization in 1941 and the present condition of pill-boxes. All the measurements are made by the authors and all the present-day photographs are taken by them. 78 pages, 60 photos. Highly recommended for people who are interesting in the military history!
27 November 2002
- 1/72 ATZ-5-4320 Soviet Refueller model kit is available for online ordering (price $16.95). Ural-4320 modification with diesel engine was a base model for ATZ-5-4320 fuel bowser. ATZ-5-4320 were in service with Soviet and Warsaw Pact armies and Air Forces, and now in UIC countries armed forces. They were widely used in various local conflicts of the end of 20th century. A kit of a high quality. Recommended!
26 November 2002
- 1/72 Ural-43203 Soviet Command Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $16.95). Ural-43203 chassis was produced by Ural car factory in Miass since 1978. It was intended for the installation of the K-4320 shelter, in which command post may be disposed. Command vehicles in Ural-43203 chassis were in service with Soviet and Warsaw Pact armies, and now in UIC countries armed forces. They were widely used in various local conflicts of the end of 20th century. A kit of a high quality. Recommended!
25 November 2002
- 1/72 Ural-4320 Soviet Military Truck model kit is available for online ordering (price $16.95). One of the most well-known in the world in 70s-90s period among Soviet vehicles is Ural-4320 truck with high crosscountry capabilities. Ural-4320 modification with diesel engine was produced by Ural car factory in Miass since 1976. It was an excellentbase model for various army vehicles. Ural-4320 and it's variants were in service with Soviet and Warsaw Pact armies, and now in UIC countries armed forces. They were widely used in various local conflicts of the end of 20th century. A kit of a high quality. Recommended!
22 November 2002
- Military-Wheels (AMOdel) presents: 1/72 M966 Tow Carrier model kit is available for on-line order (price $14.95). The most popular army jeep HMMWV was added to USA armoury in 1985. It has proved itself as one of the most universal, effective and mobile tactical vehicles of the present. In all more than 140000 High Mobile Multi-purpose Vehides of different modifications have been made. HMMWV is widely used in armed forces of almost 40 countries. Kit of a good quality. Highly recommended!
21 November 2002
-Today Maquette company offers another intetresting kit: 1/72 Berezniak-Isaev BI-1 Soviet WW2 Jet Interceptor model kit is available for online ordering (price $5.95). The Bl-1 rocket interceptor was designed by A.J.Berezniak and A.M.Isaev. The first prototype without the engine was constructed in September 1941, on May 15, 1942 the test-pilot captain G.J.Bahchivangjy has for the first engined flight on the second prototype of this aircraft. Bahchivangjy was lost when the third Bl prototype crushed in the test flight. Nevertheless, the tests proceeded, on the next Bl prototypes flied B.N.Kudrin and M.K.Baykalov. The last Bl flights were in the spring 1945. Bl interceptor were not in serial production, but this aircraft became the first Soviet jet fighter.
19 November 2002
- The 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-21 Soviet Jet Fighter model kit (price $12.95) has came out. In 1946 the first Soviet jet fighters successfully passed State tests and were adopted by Air Forces. Practically at once the need for corresponding planes with double-manning appeared. The serial fighter Yak-15 was taken as a base of the construction of training aircraft Yak-21 in Yakovlev design office. The armament was taken away and on its place in front of pilot's cabin, designers placed the second cabin for the trainer. Simultaneously with Yak-21, with regard for heightened demands to fighter, the staff of Yakovlev design office was working out a single-seater fighter Yak-17 and a two-seater fighter Yak-21T (Yak-17UTI). Flying tests of the first training aircraft Yak-21 started in April, 1947. Altrough the aircraft flew well, the tests were stopped because it had already become clear that Yak 21T (Yak-17UTI) would have better charactenstics. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
18 November 2002
- SKIF company presents: 1/35 BMD-1 Soviet Airborne Combat Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $25.95). BMD-1 is the first vehicle in the world especially designed for airborne troops. It could be both-landed from an airplane by usual way or parachuted from such airplanes as An-12, Il-76, An-22 at height from 300m to 1500m. As soon as it was landed it could join battle. The vehicle can negotiate water obstacles. The maximum speed on water is 10 km/hr. BMD-1 was used by Soviet troops in Afghanistan and later by Russian Army in Chechnya. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
11 November 2002
Today Aviapress offers two interesting books:
- A new Bombing Equipment of Russian's Aircraft (1912-1945) book is available for online ordering (price $24.95). This book tells the history of the air bombing weapon in Russia during 1912-1945 years. 700 pages, 300 photos, 50 schemes. Highly recommended!
- Read more about Soviet armour in this book: Soviet Mortars and Missile Systems book is available for online ordering (price $13.95). The publication describes Russian/Soviet mortars and missile systems from first models up to modern ones. Recommended!
8 November 2002
- A new interesting book has been issued: Russian's Marine Aviation book is available for online ordering (price $19.95). This book sets out to give an outline of the history, current state and perspectives of the naval aviation of Russia. Apart from being concerned with the scientific and technological aspects of development of naval airplane and helicopters, the book dwells on multi-role seaplanes and amphibians and score-based naval aviation. Ample space is given to the novel types of planes and helicopters carried abroad heavy carrier cruisers. A separate section is dedicated to the so-called ekranoplanes or airfoil craft, the unique multi-mission interface vehicles holding much promise for the future. The book is lavishly illustrated and addressed to the wide sections of readers. 238 pages, 500 photos.
7 November 2002
- 1/72 T-80 Soviet WW2 Light Tank model kit is available for online ordering (price $12.95). The tank was developed at the beginning of 1943 for replacement of tank T-70 in view of all its lacks. In the new big tower of the tank two persons were placed, the armouring was strengthened. The tank could fire the top floors in street fights and the air aims due to the corner of rise of a gun increased up to 65 degrees. Its arms consist of45-mm gun and 7,62-mm machine gun. The tank in weight of 11,2 tons had the maximal speed 45km/h. The power unit consists of consecutive - connected automobile two engines with capacity of 2x85 h.p. The crew consists of three men. But after there was made a party of machines, on autumn of 1943 it became clearly understood that tanks of this class have exhausted themselves. They were replaced with middle tanks and SAU. In spite of this, tanks T-70 and 7-80 have remained the best tanks of the Second World War. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
6 November 2002
- A new publication by Ildar Bedretdinov has been printed: The attack aircraft Su-25 and its derivatives book (Russian text) is available for online ordering (price $59.95). The present book is the second revised edition on the Su-25 attack aircraft. The attack aircraft Su-25 and its derivatives book is the most comprehensive description of the Su-25's development, design, manufacturing, mass production, and operation. The present edition features fresh facts on various aspects of the attack aircraft's development. The book dwells in detail on the aircraft's specifications and development prospects of the aircraft and its modifications. The book boasts unique pictures, new design drafts of all modifications of the aircraft, as well as a great number of side views. The book is also filled with a host of charts and diagrams. It is written for a wide range of readers, those with an interest in aviation, aircraft experts, and model aircraft builders. Don't forget about The attack aircraft Su-25 and its derivatives book (in English) also available for order!
5 November 2002
- A new kit of a super quality! Maquette company presents: 1/35 122-mm T-34/D-30 Syrian Self Propelled Howitzer model kit is available for online ordering (price $52.95). The T-34-85 was exported to Arabian countries by the USSR. Some tanks in Syrian army were reequiped to the D-30 soviet howitzer for increasing the ferepower of T-34. Syrian army used T-34/D-30 self propelled guns during Arabian-Israel war 1973, in Lebanon war in 1976 and 1982. Highly recommended!
4 November 2002
- For Soviet Armour Enthuiasts! ACE company offers a new 1/72 SA-13 Gopher Soviet/Russian Mobile SA Missile System model kit (price $13.95). The 9K35 STRELA-10 surface-to-air missile system is intended to defend troops from enemy air attacks in all sorts of combat activities. Its NATO code name is SA-13 GOPHER. The MT-LB light armoured tracked vehicle provides the entire system with excellent cross-country capabilities. The SA-13 GOPHER [ZRK-BD Strela-10] is a short-range, low altitude SAM system. The SA-13 missile (9M37) is 2,2 m long, 0,12m diameter with a 0,4 m wingspan and has a maximum speed of Mach 2. It carries a 5 kg HE warhead. The estimated minimum range of the SA-13 is 500 meters and the maximum effective range of 5000 meters with altitude engagement limits of 10 to 3500 meters. A kit of good quality. Highly recommended!
1 November 2002
- We received a new unique publication : The attack aircraft Su-25 and its derivatives book is available for online ordering (price $69.95). The present book is the second revised edition on the Su-25 attack aircraft. The attack aircraft Su-25 and its derivatives book is the most comprehensive description of the Su-25's development, design, manufacturing, mass production, and operation. The present edition features fresh facts on various aspects of the attack aircraft's development. The book dwells in detail on the aircraft's specifications and development prospects of the aircraft and its modifications. The book boasts unique pictures, new design drafts of all modifications of the aircraft, as well as a great number of side views. The book is also filled with a host of charts and diagrams. It is written for a wide range of readers, those with an interest in aviation, aircraft experts, and model aircraft builders.
31 October 2002
- Read more about Soviet Heavy Tanks of WW2 in this interesting book: The IS tanks in the battles book is available for online ordering (price $9.95). The heavy IS tank that was created during the pick of the tank battles made its own progress into the crushing defeat of the German Army. Starting from February, 1944 there was no one of the attack operations those formidable vehicles don't took part in. During the year and a half of a war heavy ISes gained the glory of the most formidable tank of the Second World war. The experience of their creation and production was assumed as a base for the design and manufacturing of the heavy tanks during the post-war years. The vehicle was adopted by Soviet Army until the beginning of 1960's. 78 pages, 155 photos, 10 schemes. Recommended for Armour Enthusiasts and people who are interested in the WW2 history!
30 October 2002
- A new interesting publication on our web-site: T-90 - the first mass produced Russian tank book is available for online ordering (price $9.95). The main T-90 tank was adopted as an armament ten years ago. It stays as the only one combat vehicle of the new generation delivered to the Armed Forces of Russia. The tank gained the international recognition. T-90 tank was approved by the tankmen of different countries. It was highly evaluated by the possible opponents. 54 pages, 90 photos. Recommended!
29 October 2002
- A new issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine for modelers and military technique enthusiasts M-Hobby #3 2002 has benn printed and is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue: The Nieuport 21 Aicraft Model Kit, The "Named" MiG-31s, The Ar-2 Bomber, The Soviet Airborne Air-to-Ground Missiles, The MiG-1.44 Aircraft Model Kit, The I-153 "Chaika" etc. 48 pages, 80 photographs, 6 line drawings of an Aero Sledges RF-8, MMN aircraft, Ar-2 Aircraft (mass produced). Highly recommended!
28 October 2002
- A new interesting Frontline series book has came out! The First Tiger Tanks book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. This book is dedicated to the history of construction and combat use of the nine pre-production Tiger tanks. 44 pages, 56 photographs, 6 drawings, 7 color profiles. Recommended for WW2 Armour Enthusiasts!
25 October 2002
- A new issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #5-6 2002 have been printed (price $6.0). This issue covers a number of aviation related topics such as The military aircraft of the new generation, The Russian attack aviation forces during 1912-2002 years, Su-37 aircraft: the abortive rush towards the "4+" generation, The test pilot Alexander Vasilyevitch Fedotov, The unknown pages of the Air Forces history, The service schools of the Russian Air Forces, The 7th International Specialized exhibition "The engines 2002", The 3rd International Forum "The high technologies of the defense complex", The 3rd International exhibition "Avia-2002", The International salon of the civil aviation "The Airport Expo-2002", The B-25 "Mitchell" bomber etc. The magazine is well supplied with photographs and color illustrations. 70 pages, 150 photos. Recommended!
- We received a new Military Cronicles series book: The Sturm of Budapest. Elite Forces of a Reich book is available for online ordering (price $15.95). The siege of Budapest came to be known in the history of World War II as one of the most slaughterous battles fought by Soviet troops for seizing a built-up area. That battle lasted 108 days and cost enormous losses for both the opposing forces. One of the reasons for the defence of the city being so long-lasting was the fact that the German-Hungarian garrison of Budapest had a high concentration of the best troops of The Third Reich - the elite SS-units. The present book, telling about the structure, as well as morale and psychology of the elite German military units, contains 18 drawn pictures of uniform and armament, clothing diagrams, a map of combat operations and 117 photographs. Highly recommended!
24 October 2002
- A new issue of Very high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Aviasalony Mira #16 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue: FIDAE is the exhibition far abroad the seas and mountains, The general review of the Chili market of armament, The "Fumacha" piloting group, The aviation biennial in Berlin, The Russian "Igly"(The Needles) will protect the Malaysian sky, The Nizhniy Novgorod Forum of High Techs, The 7th International exhibition "The Engines-2002", The 3rd International Forum "The high technologies of the defense complex", EUROCOPTER: The consortium on the start, MKS (The International Space Station): the forth expedition and more. 80 pages, 160 photos. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
23 October 2002
- We got the new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Aviapanorama magazine #5-6 2002 (price $5.95). Issue includes the topics regarding the up to day events and modern types of Russian aviation and space industry. This issue dedicated to the Yakovlev Yak-130 Russian Modern Training Aircraft, The Moscow Forum "The High Tech of the defense complex", The missiles in the Western Europe, The "Pantsir-C1"(The Armour) anti-missile complex equipped by optoelectronic guidance system, The "Airport-Expo-2002" in Domodedovo, The insurance of the space risks etc. The issue is accompanied by the large amount of Illustrations. 72 pages, 120 photographs.
22 October 2002
- A new issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine for modelers and military technique enthusiasts M-Hobby #4 2002 has came out and is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue as usually you can find the review for the new models, the comments about different kinds of arms etc. A lot of photos and drawings. Recommended!
21 October 2002
- Good news from Maquette company! 1/144R-7A Soviet Intercontinental Ballistic Missile model kit is available for online ordering (price $7.95). The R-7A two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile (project 8K74. NATO code SS-6 Sapwood) was designed under the guidance of chief constructor S.P.Korolev in OKB-1 design bureau Constructor works began in July 2 1958. R-7A was tested on Baykonur firing ground from December 24 1958 to July 1960. R-7A missile complex was added to one's armoury in September 12 1960. Four side blocks of the first missile stage were equipped of liquid propelled rocket RD-107 and four two-chamber control liquid propelled rocket. The second stage was equipped of RD-108 four-chamber liquid propelled rocket. Fuel consisted of T-1 kerosene and liquid oxygen. The control system was the inertial type with radiocorrected. The thermonuclear war-head 46A type. The R-7A serial production was developed on Kuibyshev airplant Nr1. During the Caribbean crisis the SS-6 were stand by near Arkhangel. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
18 October 2002
- We recently received the new issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #7 2002 (price $6.0). Titles in this issue: ISS Main Expedition Four Mission Chronicle: May 2002, Landing Of Soyuz TM-33, TVM Failure, Lori Garver And Lance Bass Want To Be Space Tourists, On Future ISS Crews, Ariane 4 Launched Fifth SPOT Bearing Two Picosats, A Launch Spanning For Five Years: DirecTV-5 In Flight, China Launched Two Scientific Satellites, On The Launch Of Israeli Photoreconnaissance Satellite, There Is Water On Mars: It's Proved, Accident At Baykonur, New Science Missions Of ESA, The Mouse Crew etc. 72 pages, 100 photos. Highly recommended!
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #6 2002 (price $4.95) has came out and is available for online ordering. This publication is completely dedicated to the modern machine guns. The author, Semyon Fedoseev, tells about light machine guns, general-purpose machine guns, assault submachine gun and other types made by different countries. 48 pages, 50 photographs. Recommended for military technique enthusiasts!
17 October 2002
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Typhoon #3 2002 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). The different aspects of a marine history are described in this issue.There are lots of interesting photos and scale drawings. 48 pages, 31 photos, insert with line drawings of Soviet Project 629A submarine. Recommended for all peoples who are interested in the naval area!
16 October 2002
- Read more about the different aspects of an Aerospace industry, Arned forces, Navy and other kinds of weapon in this new issue of a Popular very high illustrated magazine of Russian Defense Industry Military Parade N52 (price $9.95). In this issue: Aircraft Production Association: Outlook for the future,Reconnaissance system armed with the Pchela-1 RPV, Aircraft communications complexes: Current status and perspectives, Microwave power amplifiers for radars, Beriev Be-200: Amphibian of the 21 st century, Radiation and chemical reconnaissance vehicle, Astrophysics lasers to support chemical troops, Chemical reconnaissance and monitoring instruments, New-generation reconnaissance robot, Airmobile forces assault, Multipurpose weapon for urban combat, Missile boat market: Yesterday, today, tomorrow etc. 112 pages, 200 photos, english text.
15 October 2002
- The new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #7 2002 is available for order (price $4.95 ). The issue as usually covers a number of a very interesting topics in the aviation related area. 32 pages, 34 photographs, 3 schemes.
14 October 2002
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Bronekollektsia #4 2002: Panzer II German WW2 Light Tank have been issued (price $6.95). This magazine is dedicated to the design, development and battle usage of Panzer II German WW2 Light Tank. Numerous photographs and diagramas accompany the text. 32 pages, 40 photos, 6 drawings. Recommended!
11 October 2002
- Again very interesting kit from AMOdel company! AMO-7264 1/72 Lavochkin La-250 Anakonda Soviet experimental interceptor model kit is available for online ordering (price $15.95). The first experimental La-250A was built on June the 16-th, 1956. From 1956 to 1958 four pre-senal aircraft were built. In July of 1959 the work was stopped. The 3-d prototype of La-250A is exhibited in Monino city museum. Very interesting plane - the last aircraft of the Lavochkin Semyon Alekseevich, chief of the OKB-301 (LaGG-1/3, La-5, La-7 etc).
9 October 2002
- The AMO-7243 1/72 Mikoyan MiG-9L Soviet experimental plane model kit (price $9.95) has came out. In 1946 the first Soviet twin-engined jet-propelled fighter MiG-9 was created in design office of A.I Mickoyan and M.I Gurevich. By its flying-technical tevel and the basic charactenstc the aircraft was at the level of European fighters produced in 1945-1946. In all for the years of senai production 610 aircrafts were built MiG-9 was the first Soviet fighter taking part in mastering the technique of jet bombers interception. In the course of the mark on the missile plane belonging to Air-Surface class, KS-1 type one of the senal aircrafts MiG-9 was reequipped for pointing system testing. The pointing apparatus of KS-1 missile plane and cabin of researching engineer were assembled on the aircraft. The flights began in 1949 and made it possible to master the pointing system and to reduce the time of the completing of the first Soviet missile plane intended for missile earners Tu-4KS and Tu-16KS. Recommended!
7 October 2002
- Eastern Express company presents: 1/72 Mikoyan MiG-21-93 Soviet Fighter model kit is available for online ordering (price $8.95). The MiG-21-93 is a last modification of this world famous fighter. It is intend for upgrade many hundreds MiGs operated in air forces of 40 countries ail over the world MiG-21-93 got a new cockpit new modern avionics and new modern rocket armament (including new strike missiles air to surface class). As result fighting capacity or MiG-21-93 were approximated to possibilities of fourth generation fighters. A kit of a very good quality. Recommended!
5 October 2002
- A new issue of popular Russian high illustrated aviation magazine Vestnik Aviatsiyi i Kosmonavtiki #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). Titles in this issue: KNAAPO - built Su-30MK and Su-35 multirole fighters; Aircraft born in Taganrog; Helicopters built in Kazan; Scientific basis and principles of the information CALS-technologies development, The engine for the multirole systems of orbital injection; "The aerial start" made by "Ilyushin" staff; The pilotless aircraft of the deck base; Aeroflot, the Russian airlines; Tu-204 aircraft above the Pyramids; DefExpo India; Asian Aerospace 2002; The Indian Air and Naval Force Museum; The aircraft of S.V.Ilyushin's OKB (Design Bureau) in the museums of the world and on the pedestals etc. 112 pages, 90 photos, color insert with illustrations and photo on the Su-30MK. Recommended for everyone interested in the Aviation & Space area!
3 October 2002
- For naval history enthusiasts! A new phenomenal publication has arrived: Pyotr Velikiy (Peter the Great) Russian Battleship book is available for online order (price $25.95). The book of S.I.Ovsyannikov represents an attempt of reconstructing architecture of the ship built in Russia at the close of XIX century. The first seagoing ironclad Pyotr Velikiy that left marked signs not only in Russian shipbuilding but in world shipbuilding as well. The monograph framework is somewhat expanded by including the sections that present more completely the ironclad internal arrangement and crew habitability conditions. There are included also the original drawings of the shif at different stages of her design, construction and modernization that allow to conceive technical documentation used at the close of XIX century and beginning of XX century. 168 pages, 50 photos, 60 chemes. Recommended!
1 October 2002
- We received a new unique directory: The Ships and Boats of the USSR Navy, the period of 1939 - 1945 book is available for online order (price $25.95). The present directory gives a first-time detailed presentation on the main ships strength of all the Soviet Fleets, the marine, lake and river flotilles of the period of the World War II. The directory is completed on the basis of the previously classified information of the 1940-ies and the data published by independent historians in the 1990-ies. It contains the tactical and technical data and the histories of all combat ships and boats that were the part of the USSR Navy in 1939-1945 (except auxiliary marine vessels and mobilized river floating facilities). The directory is highly recommended for those interested in the history of the World War II, the history of the Soviet Navy, the military ship building and ship modelling, as well as for the military ship and boat photo collectors.
30 September 2002
- Today we offer publications dedicated to the aircraft of the widely known Soviet designers G.M. Beriev and O.K. Antonov: All Beriev Aircraft book and All Antonov Aircraft book are available for online ordering (price $9.95 for each). The history of aircraft designed by Beriev's and Antonov's OKB (Design Bureau) described in detail in these titles. A lot of photos, illustrations and schemes are included. Highly recommended!
27 September 2002
- A new interesting publication on our web-site: Soviet/Russian Unique Helicopters book is available for online ordering (price $9.95). The book is dedicated to the Soviet/Russian rotary-wing flight vehicles of exotic schemes. Evolution of helicopters by Soviet designers such as Bratukhin, Yakovlev, Kamov, Mil is evaluated. The title contains a lot of interesting photos and illustrations. Recommended!
- The BM-13 Katyusha Soviet WW2 MLRS book from Tornado publishing house is available for online ordering. (price $9.95). This book tells the history of BM-13 Katyusha Soviet WW2 MLRS. In this publication: Many years before Katyusha, The chassis for Katyusha, The fate of Flerov's battery, The rocket artillery in Leningrad, The BM (combat vehicle) on the motorcycle, When chassis is not enough, standard installation on the Studebaker chassis, M-20 and M-30, The Kursk battle, The revolving shells, The missile mounts on the Naval boats, "The attack plane" etc. 52 pages, 60 photos, 10 schemes.
25 September 2002
- Read more about Russian fighters in this interesting publication: Russian Modern Fighters book is available for online ordering (price $9.95). All types of modern Russian jet fighters such as Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter, Mikoyan MiG-31 interceptor fighter, Sukhoi Su-27 fighter, Sukhoi Su-33 fighter are represented. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
- For naval history enthusiasts! The Russian Submarine Killer. Project 705 (Alfa class). Typhoon special issue. is available for online ordering (price $9.95). This publication is dedicated to the Russian small size high speed automated project 705(705K) submarines. In issue: Some factors about the history of project 705 submarine creation, The decisions that defined the appearance of project 705 nuclear submarine, The small size high speed automated project 705 (705K) submarine fighter, The lessons how to exploit the reactor plants of project 705, 705K submarines, The automation of the all-ships systems and the complex automation, The escape from the salvage submarines, M.G. Rousanov is the Chief designer of the project 705 and 705K, The memories of the K-123 Commander, The memories of K-493 Commander, The memories of K-432 Commander, From the histories of the project 705 (705K) submarines crews etc. 72 pages, 60 photos, 1 drawing. Highly recommended!
23 September 2002
- A new book about Soviet aircraft has been printed: Yakovlev Combat Jet Aircraft book is available for online ordering (price $9.95). This publication encompasses period since 1955 up to now. It is dedicated to the combat jet aircraft of A.S.Yakovlev's design bureau. Miscellaneous types of aircraft including reconaissance jets, fighters, bombers and also VTOL aircraft are described. Highly recommended!
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Military magazine Sergeant magazine #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In this issue: Military personnel of the regular cavalry of the Russian Army in June 1812, Senior personnel of the Austrian-Hungarian Armed Forces, Release of "The Military true stories" the French published Russian-language journal's materials, Collective military symbols of the Roman Army, Organization, tactics and staffing peculiarities of the French Cuirassiers' regiments, Veksykology: map case #5, 81st Guardian motorized-rifle Petrakuv regiment, The Marshals of the first Empire, The Todd's organization etc. 48 pages, 50 illustrations. Recommended for those interested in the military history.
21 September 2002
- Today Tornado publishing house presents: The Panzerjager I German WW2 Tank Destroyer book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This book tells the history of Panzerjager I German tank destroyer during the Second World War. The 4,7 PaK (t) Auf PzKpfw I Ausf. B SdKfz 101 ohne Turm, the 4,7 cm PaK (t) auf PzKpfw 35R (f) ohne Turm, organization of the military units, combat service, the hull and the tower, the engine and transmission, the electric equipment, the hanger bracket and running gear, the armament and equipment, the optical equipment and radio station, the painting and table of symbols and emblems, national insignia, tactical markings and the stenciling are reviewed. 58 pages, 100 photos, 7 drawings, 8 illustrations. Recommended!
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine Morskaya Kollektsia #3 2002: Battleships of King Edward VII class is available for online ordering (price $6.95). The article is completely dedicated to widely known battleships of a beginning XX century. The illustrations of several ships of that series are enclosed. A lot of photos, case histories and schemes are included.
19 September 2002
- Read more about famous Soviet fighter in the new interesting publication! Mikoyan MiG-21 Soviet Jet Fighter book is available for online ordering (price $9.95). This book tells the history of Mikoyan MiG-21aircraft. The book includes lots of unknown and never published facts and encompasses the period from 1955 up to now. All stages of creation from maiden ideas to last upgrades and modifications are reviewed. Highly recommended for people who are interested in the aviation history!
- The new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #6 2002 is available for order (price $4.95 ). In issue: Aircraft Designer M. I. Gudkov, Kamov Ka-137 Remote Control Helicopter, To the Anniversary of the Russian Institute of the Aviation Materials, R-9 Ballistic Missile, American Boeing B-17 Bomber, Junkers Ju-88 Bomber, The Gun Armament of Junkers Ju-88 Aircraft, A Report from an Aviation Museum in Peking etc. 32 pages, 40 photographs, 5 diagrams. Recommended!
17 September 2002
- A new interesting books about Russian Air Forces: Russian Military Transport Aviation book and Russian Startegic Bombers and Missile Carriers book are available for online ordering (price $9.95 for each). The books are dedicated to relevant components of Air Forces: the transport aircraft and the strategic weapon carriers. Read these books for extension of your knowledge of a Russian AF!
15 September 2002
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Bronekollektsia #3 2002: Red Army's Artillery Tractors have been issued (price $6.95). This magazine is dedicated to the Red Army's Artillery Tractors at the pre-WW2 period. The "Comsomolets" Tractor, The STZ-5 Transport Tractor, The "Stalinets-2" Transport Tractor, The "Comintern" Tractor, The "Voroshilovets" Tractor and others are its main topics. Numerous photographs and diagrams accomplish the text. 32 pages, 49 photos, 8 diagrams, 4 illustrations.
- The new GAZ-69, GAZ-69A, UAZ-69 and UAZ-69A Soviet Jeeps book (price $12.95) has been issued and is available for online ordering. The book is dedicated to the widely known GAZ-69 and UAZ-69 Soviet automobiles as well as their modifications. Illustrations, pictures, schemes and technical characteristics of different types are included. The book is aimed for the wide range of the readers interested in the historical issues and in the issues covering the techinics development. 48 pages, 79 photos, 7 schemes, 9 drawings. Recommended!
13 September 2002
- A new naval hisorical publication has arrived! Torpedo Boats of The Russian Fleet book just have been printed and is available for online ordering (price $9.95). The 1877-78 Russian-Turkish war showed what a terrible weapon a torpedo was. This war also exposed deficiencies of torpedo carriers. Their lack of seagoing abilities and slow speed sometimes made mine attacks impossible. To provide such attacks bigger ships of special construction,such as torpedo boats, were needed. An impulse of their intensive construction in Russia were strained diplomatic relations with Great Britain as well as the absence of a modern armored fleet in Russia. To defend sea approaches to St.Petersburg almost every domestic dockyard began building a number of relatively inexpensive torpedo boats. The work continued day and night at full speed and by January 1, 1878 the Russian Navy had had as much as 111 ships of this class. 52 pages, 60 photos, 23 schemes. Recommended!
- Read more about the different aspects of a marine history in this new issue of a Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #3 2002 (price $6.0). In issue: The Open All Russia Still Models Competition, Illustrated Chronicle of Sailing Ships, The Death of "Plastun" Clipper, "Admiral" Type Battleships, Imprisoned at Tsushima, The Operations of Soviet Submarines During the Great Patriotic War, We still pity "Riurik", Argentinean Invasion to South Georgia and more. 50 pages, 60 photographs.
11 September 2002
- We received the new issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #5-6 2002(price $5.95). This magazine is fully dedicated to the Petlyakov Pe-8 Soviet Bomber. The birth of aircraft, mass production, combat use, experimental work and projects are covered. Short Technical Description of TB-7 (Pe-8) Bomber with 4 AM-35A engines is also included. 80 pages, 75 photographs, 15 drawings, 10 illustrations. Recommended!
9 September 2002
- A new issue of popular Russian Aviation high illustrated magazine Aviatsija #11 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: Air Forces Combat Operation above the Polar Circle, The Light Amphibious Plane Beriev Be-103, Russian Aircraft That Were Returned, Airborne Sea Mining in 1941-1945, High Speed Bomber De Havilland "Mosquito", Operation "Paravan" etc. 40 pages, 60 photographs, 6 illustrations, insert with line drawings of Beriev Be-103 amphibious aircraft. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
7 September 2002
- Sensation! New phenomenal kit from RODEN company: 1/72 Antonov An-12BK Cub Soviet Military Transport Aircraft kit (price $44.95) is available for online ordering! The An-12 (NATO code name Cub) is one of the most famous Soviet types, developed by Oleg K. Antonov's design bureau in the late 1950s. In December 1957 the first flight of the An-12 took place. After much intensive testing, series production began the following year at the Irkutsk aircraft factory. In 1960 the Voronezh aircraft factory joined in production, followed by the Tashkent factory in 1962. Production ceased in 1973 after 1,213 of this type had been produced. The An-12BK, equipped with more powerful AI-20M engines and some minor changes, was a widely used variant which began production in 1967. Other interesting modifications of the type are the polar An-12PL, the An-12BKL bomber which could carry up to 12 tons of bombs, the An-12BK-PPS with special radio equipment, the An-12BKT tanker, the naval rescue An-12PS and others. A kit of a super quality! Highly recommended!
6 September 2002
- And once again Britania by Eastern Express occurs on our web-site! 1/96 Bristol Britania R.A.F. Command Post model kit is available for order now (price $10.95). Not only commercial variants of Britannia four-engine airliner were produced. A transport plane and and air control post aircaft were also developed. The last one was successful and entered military service. A kit of a good quality as usual. Highly recommended!
5 September 2002
- Another interesting kit from Eastern Express company! 1/96 Bristol 175 Britania Airliner model kit is available for online ordering (price $10.95). Britannia is a four-engine passenger liner. The prototype made its first flight on December 23, 1953. In February 1957 Britania began regular flights to Johanesburg. In December of the same year Britania with new engines began its flights on a line London - New York. Britania except airlines of England was used in Mexico, Canada, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, and Ghana. 85 planes in total were issued. Recommended!
4 September 2002
- Eastern Express company presents: 1/72 Beriev MBR-2bis Soviet WW2 flying boat model kit is available for online ordering (price $10.95). MBR-2, a short-range sea scout, was built in 1932 in Central Design Office of Naval Shipbuilding by a design team led by G.M.Beriev. The M-17-engined MBR-2 prototype has made the first flight of May 3, 1932. In 1935 production of the MBR-2bis with M-34 engines, improved aerodynamics and arms began. For maintenance of a flying boat from terraneous aerodromes the wheel landing gear was developed. Combat application of the MBR-2 was held during conflicts with the Japanese at Lake Khasan in 1937. The plane was used in the Winter war between the USSR and Finland in 1939-40. At the beginning of Great Patriotic war MBR-2 still was the main Red Navy seaplane. It was used throughout the war as the short-range scout, patrol, antisubmarine, saving, transport aeroplane, and as a daytime and night bomber. A kit of a very good quality. Recommended!
3 September 2002
- Read more about armour technique in this issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Armor magazine: TankoMaster #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). Titles in this issue: modern Indian tanks, TMAUS mortar in action, AL FANAD AF 40-8 armored vehicle (BTR), swimming on "Centurion", Gouderian's self-propelled guns, Polish armored vehicles, T-34 and KV tanks assessment, British Imperial military museum, Osprey Military Encyclopedia, Big world of micro technics etc. 48 pages, 54 photos.
2 September 2002
- For WW2 Armour Fans! A new interesting high illustrated publications Tiger German WW2 Tanks at the Eastern Front. Part 1 book and Tiger German WW2 Tanks at the Eastern Front. Part 2 book are available for online ordering (price $11.95 for each). Tiger I tank played a very important part in the battles of the Second World War. The appearance of these tanks on the battlefields allowed delaying the collapse of the Nazi regime in Germany. At the moment of its first appearance, Tiger tank was superior to any tank of the Allies. The achievements of the 502nd, 503rd and 505th heavy tank battalions' crews are more than just impressive. With the advent of the new Soviet tanks and anti tank artillery pieces on the Eastern Front in the middle of 1943 - beginning of 1944, the Tigers superiority gradually disappeared. But still, the Tigers crews often gained the upper hand even in the battles with such a formidable foe as IS-2 tank. Overall, approximately 1000 Tiger tanks took part in the battles on the Eastern Front, and they destroyed around 8000 Soviet tanks. This ration of kills over losses (1:8) was not equaled by any other tank of the Second World War. Both books contain a lot of photos and illustrations. Recommended!
30 August 2002
- Another issue of a Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine: Samolety Mira #4 2000 is available for online ordering (price $5.0). In this magazine: The R-12 experimental model by K.A.Kalinin, The T-37 fighter interceptor, The MiG-21 and F-5 jet fighters, Il-76 model is stopped to be released to Europe, The "Mitsubishi" A5M2 fighter,
The "Nakadzima" Ki-27 fighter, Yak-14 transportation glider, The Gota company' "flying container", Russia is a participant of the international aviation programs and more. 48 pages, 65 photos.
29 August 2002
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #5 2002 (price $4.95) has came out and is available for online ordering. In issue: The tanks of the Ural wagon building works, The "Storm" flying bomb, The use of the depleted uranium for the non-nuclear ammunition, The possible way how to increase the military qualities of the tanks, The "Crusader" 155-mm self-propelled howitzer, The landing of the tanks, The tanks in the Korea, The fiery sword, About the classification of the automatic, self-firers, The underground struggle in the time of the World War I etc. 48 pages, 50 photographs. Recommended for military technique enthusiasts!
28 August 2002
- A new issue of a Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsija i Vremya #3 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). The issue covers very interesting topics in the aviation related area such as ILA-2002, Spanish pilots-volunteers in Workers' and Peasants' Red Army AF, Pioneers: man and aircraft, One of exhibits' history, Temple in the honor of aviators, Aviasvit-XXI and Ukrainian-Russian collaboration, ILA Airshow - unfinished bridge between East and West, Hindustan is ablaze etc. The main subject of this issue is the Mil Mi-10 Soviet cargo helicopter. 44 pages, 60 photos, 13 illustrations, supplementary sheet with drawings of the Mil Mi-10 helicopter. Recommended!
27 August 2002
- New Military Cronicles series book: Douglas A-20 in the Russia book has been issued and is available for online ordering (price $15.95). American Douglas A-20 (known by British name Boston in Russia) was most widespread foreign bomber in the Soviet aviation. During the Great Patriotic War years the USSR had more planes of this type, then the USA. About 3000 bombers were supplied in accordance to Lend-Lease terms. These planes flew over land and sea. Bostons served as bombers, reconnaissance planes, torpedo-bombers, heavy night fighters and high-speed transports. Armies of other countries used many A-20s too, but Soviet Air Force was main user of these planes. Some years after war ending Bostons served with Soviet Air Force, Navy Aviation and Civil Air Fleet. 72 pages, 108 photos, 12 colr illustrations, 3 drawings. Highly recommended for people who are interested in the aviation history!
26 August 2002
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Armor magazine TankoMaster #3 2002 has arrived! (price $5.95). The issue consists of interesting armour related topics such as The "KC-8C" tank of the "Eastern Express" firm, Dmitry Lavrenenko, the tank ace, The Type 62 Chinese tank, The first armored train, The Neubaufahrzeung (NBFZ) German tank, The manual of T-34 tank, The new models of Nizhy Novgorod "Navigator" company and more. 48 pages, 80 photos, 6 drawings. Highly recommended!
24 August 2002
- Find out an interesting facts in this issue of Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine: Samolety Mira #3 2000 is available for online ordering (price $5.0). In issue: The hard time for N.Polykarpov, The Su-10 model is the first jet bomber from Design Bureau named D.Sukhoy, The come back for "Mrya", The profession is navigator,
The "Kawasaki" Ki-10 fighter, The square named in a memory of I.I.Sycorsky, The S-55 Sykorsky is the first among the best ones etc. 48 pages, 60 photos, 4 drawings.
23 August 2002
- Read more about famous Soviet aircraft in the new interesting publication! Tupolev Tu-16 Bager Soviet Twin-engine Jet Heavy Bomber and Missile Carrier book by Tornado publishing house is available for online ordering (price $9.95). This book tells the history of Tupolev Tu-16 Bager aircraft. By the end of 1981 487 items of Tu-16 complexes were there as the part of the Long Range aviation and about 474 items in the Naval Air Forces. And about two nundred of them were the launcher of K-10m complex. As for the other sub-units of the Forces and in the industry the 156 aircraft were exploited. In the eighties' years the mass withdrawal of Tu-16 model and the exchange of it for the supersonic Tu-22M model. That's why on the eve of the Soviet Union disintegration about 173 models of Tu-16 aircraft were saved on the European part of the country. Eighty one aircraft were the property of the Air Forces and ninety two of them were given to the Navy. In Russia Tu-16 were officially withdrawed in 1994. A lot of photos, illustrations and schemes. Don't forget about the another books dedicated to the Tupolev Tu-16 Bager (i.e. Tupolev Tu-16 Soviet Long Range Bomber and Missile Carrier book, Tupolev Tu-16 book by Arkhiv Publisher). Recommended for everybody interested in the military and aviation history!
22 August 2002
- New issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #4 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0 ). In issue: The history of the air wars: The fighter command of the Russia in the World War I, The Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter, The air war in Nigeria, 1969-1970, The military palette etc. 48 pages, 50 photos, 6 drawings, 16 illustrations. Recommended for people who are interested in the military and aviation history!
21 August 2002
- A new interesting Frontline series book has came out! Battle of Khalhin Gol book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. This book is dedicated to the Soviet-Mongolian forces operated during the Nomonhan incident (Halha river region, May-September 1939) against Japanese Kwantung Army. This book shows Soviet and Japanese views on different events of combat operations. It reads about organization, combat strength, types of ground weapons and employment of the Red Army and Japanese Kwantung Army in documents which had never published before. There are 100 photographs, maps and 10 color drawings.
20 August 2002
- We recently received the new issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #6 2002 (price $6.0). As usually you can find in this issue a lot of subjects dedicated to Aerospace industry (i.e. Piloted Flights, Cosmonauts, Astronauts and Crews, Satellites, Launches, Companies, Agencies and Organizations, Launch Vehicles and Rocket Engines, Projects and Plans, Jubilees, History, Conferences and Exhibitions etc). A lot of photos and case histories. Highly recommended!
19 August 2002
- Again a new issue of popular high illustrated Russian aviation magazine Vertolet (Helicopter) #4 2001 has apppeared on our website and is available for ordering (price $6.0). In this issue: Air Show title which is devoted totally to the Helitech'2001 exhibition, a review of the paper presented in 'Rotor&Wing' magazine (it is devoted to the problem of cockpit equipment), A new generation of automatic control systems, the tender organized by the Ministry of Defence in order to select the best training helicopter to train and retrain military pilots, The helicopter operations in Chechnya, The helicopter's safe takeoff from small landing spots, Russian Mi-17 helicopters used in military conflict between India and Pakistan in the State of Kashmir, etc. 50 pages, 100 photos.
17 August 2002
- Another issue of a popular and heavily illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #5 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: Columbia Pays Official Visit To Hubble, Progress Ml-7 Leaves To Deploy Kolibri, Day Of Docking With Progress Ml-8, ISS Flight Control: Cooperation Or Rivalry, Third Test Flight Of Shen Zhou, Koronas-F: First Results, European Supersatellite In Orbit: Envisat 1 Launched, TDRS-I In Orbit Just Not In The Intended One, JCSat 2A and Astra 3A In Flight, Proton Lofts Intelsat 903, Ariane 5 Cryogenic Stages Tested, Russian Rocketplane For Jumps Into Space etc. 72 pages, 80 photos. Highly recommended!
16 August 2002
- A new issue of the popular high illustrated Russian aviation magazine Vertolet (Helicopter) #3 2001 is available for order (price $6.0). In this issue: Moscow aviation and space show (MAKS-2001), The domestic helicopter-building: Kamov Company, Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, Kazan Helicopters, Rostvertol and Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant; The new light autogyros from Irkutsk and Lukhovitzi; The helicopter's exhibits of MAKS-2001; The military exercises in Kazan; A story of demonstration flights of the Mi-17-lV in Tibet; The information about Russian and foreign helicopters which have been upgraded during the last 10 years; The Eagles group from the Training Centre for Flight Personnel of Military Aviation etc. Highly recommended!
15 August 2002
- We received a new issue of popular illustrated Russian military history magazine Polygon magazine #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). Subjects in issue: Target - Constanta, Horizontal upgrade, Snowmobiles of the thirties, S.P. Monster of Third Reich, Red Army's two-headed salamander, The tank minefield sweep, Trench warfare, The terminator of Pheinmetall tanks, Lend-lease antisubmarine weapon, The inspection trip to the front, etc. 56 pages, 111 photos, 10 drawings. Interesting miscellaneous subjects. Recommended!
14 August 2002
- New issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #4 2002 is out and available for online ordering (price $6.0). This issue covers a lot of interesting topics such as: The ISS Main Expedition, Space Cycler From Buzz Aldrin, Insurance To Space Tourist, State Awards For Cosmonauts, Second Qualification Flight Of H-2A, HESSI Entered Solar Watch, EchoStar VII In Orbit, Intelsat 904 In Flight, Baykonur Prepares To Launch Soyuz-2, Jason-1 Is Ready For Work and more. 72 pages, 90 photos. Highly recommended!
13 August 2002
- Read more about aviation world in this new issue of Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Mir Aviatsii #2 2002 (price $9.95). In issue: The Tupolev SB bomber in the Winter War with Finland, Keith Dexter charts the development of numbered Soviet aviation factories in 1921 - 1941 (part 2), Soviet could have beens: the IS TsAGI fighter project by Matus R Bisnovat, Vladimir Ratkin analyses the Red Army Air Force's actions during the Khar'kov offensive operation on the South-Western Front in May 1942, Ace gallery: The wartime and postwar flying career of Dmitry Andreyevich Kalinin, USAF & RAF strategic reconnaissance over the Soviet Union in the 1950s (Part 3), The history of the Soviet Air Defence Force s 35th Fighter Regiment (part 1), A fighter regiment as a strategic deterrent Former 35IAP pilot Vitaliy Ivannikov describes the unit service in East Germany, The Black Sea Fleet Air Arm in the Crimea etc. 52 pages, 40 photos. 9 illustrations of SB aircaft, 15 drawings of ANT-40-2WrC aircraft. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
12 August 2002
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace Industry magazine Aerospace Courier #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In issue: Russia's far-eastern cosmodrom, Optimum MiG-29 modernization strategy, Plesetsk assures Russia's sovereign access to orbit, Russia's parachutes, Robots against terrorists, The Munich airport - Bavaria's resplendent gateway, etc. 80 pages, 110 photos, russian and english text!
10 August 2002
- For WW2 Armour Fans! 1/35 Sturmgeschutz III Ausf F WW2 German Assault Gun model kit from Zvezda company is available for online ordering (price $14.95). In the beginning of the WW2 the Germans got acquainted with the Soviet tanks the Germans and understood the necessity to increase the firepower of their armored vehicles. In February 1942 the production of the Sturmgeschutz III Ausf F with the 75 mm Stuk 40 gun with the long barrel up to 43 calibre started. About 120 vehicles of that type were produced before the planned modification. A kit of a good qualty. Recommended!
8 August 2002
- Another kit of a good quality by Zvezda company: 1/72 Kamov Ka-52 Russian combat helicopter model kit is available for online ordering (price $9.95). The Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Russian combat helicopter is a two-seater version of the Ka-50. It is equipped with advanced electronic and radar devices that allow operation at any time of the day and under any weather conditions. This chopper is extremely fast and manoeuvrable. Its vital parts are well protected against enemy fire. The Ka-52 can carry an extensive array of weapon systems. Recommended!
7 August 2002
- For Armour Enthuiasts! Zvezda company presents a new iteresting kit: 1/35 BMP-2 Soviet/Russian infantry fighting vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $14.95). This tracked vehicle is a modernized version of the BMP-1, it is equipped by a 2A42 30 mm automatic gun, by two PKT machine guns, anti-tank armour and suited for transportation of 7 soldiers. The BMP-2 is air transportable and able to ford rivers and waterways.
6 August 2002
- SIGA company presents: 1/72 Martin AM-1 (early) Mauler US Navy Attack Plane model kit is available for online ordering (price $16.95). The Martin "Mauler" is probably one of the least known US Navy aircraft to have actually entered squadron service. Its career was eclipsed by the superior performance of the Douglas Skyraider that was its contemporary design. A "Naval fighters number twenty four Martin AM-1 Mauler" book by Bob Kowalski was used for manufacturing the kit. Special thanks to Bob Kowalski and Steve Ginter. Kit of a very good quality. Recommended for Aviation Enthuiasts!
5 August 2002
- Sensation! The new resin kit of a very high quality by Combrig company! Retvizan battleship model kit is available in 1/350 scale now (price $219.95)! This is one of the best battleships of the time that served as the baseline model for a whole series of American combatants. Her armour protection distinguished her from other Russian battleships featuring the armoured deck, the mam and upper strakes were extended with 51-mm plates. She was laid down at the Crump shipyard (US) on 17 July 1899, launched on 10 October 1900 and commissioned in December 1901. Photoetched parts are included. Highly recommended!
3 August 2002
- The 1/72 Kamov Ka-26 Soviet light helicopter model kit (price $14.95) has came out. The first circuit flight of the Ka-26 took place on August 18,1956; the prototype was flown by test pilot V.V.Gromov. The State trials were successfully completed in the autumn of 1967 and production was launched in the town of Kumertau at a factory, which had been purpose-built in 1962. The Ka-26 helicopter was first demonstrated at the autumn exhibition in Moscow in 1965. Thanks to its efficient construction the helicopter could be easily transformed from and into the passenger version. The helicopter was widely used in the natonal economy of the USSR and was exported to many countries. Recommended!
2 August 2002
- Read more about Soviet WW2 attack (assault) aircraft in this publication: The low-flying attack aircraft of the Red Army, 1941-1945 book (price $39.95). On basis of the archive materials the process of the attack aircraft development for the Red Army Air Force in pre-war period is considered in details. Optimisation aspects of the aircraft for the battlefield adequate to the Eastern Front war specifics are found. Authors approach some secrets related to the Il-2 attack plane and raise some issues not discussed in the Russian press beforehand. The book shows how opinions on the character of the future war influenced the process together with the achievements in airframe and engine design in the USSR, and how the traditional and original types of aviation armament were applied. This book is recommended to a wide range of readers who are keen on aviation. The book includes over 200 photos, schemes and pictures, some of them published for the first time.
1 August 2002
- A new Mikoyan MiG-23 Soviet fighter book (price $9.95) has been issued and is available for online order. The book is dedicated to one of the most legendary Soviet aircraft, the MiG-23 fighter. This publication tells the story of the type development. Photographs, drawings, schemes and technical characteristics of its modifications are also included. The book targets a wide range of the readers interested in historical issues and in issues of the military equipment development. 48 pages, 50 photos, 7 schemes, 2 illustrations.
31 July 2002
- We recently received a new interesting book, MiGs versus Sabres by Ye.Pepelyaev (The Memories of the Pilot) is available for on-line ordering (price $9.95). The book has been written by famous Soviet fighter-ace of Korean War Col. Yevgeny Pepelyaev and includes lots of unknown and never published facts. Highly recommended for all who are interested in Korean Air War history and Soviet aces' biography. The book might be called interesting both for wide range of the readers and for the narrow circle of specialists. It might be referred to the class of the memories literature also it can be used as the subject to learn the base of the aviation battle tactics, the principles of the military training for the aviation formations, units and sub-units, the history of military art by some specialists, for the education of young people. The name "MIGs versus Sabres" was rather happy choice. It attaches special accent to those distant events and gives the most full characteristics for that historical period the existed confrontation of two systems, sciences, technologies, people and military technics. The taken book name directly reflects the main book content, also shows the sharpness of the struggle for the predominance between US and Soviet pilots in the Korean sky. 208 pages, 50 photos.
30 July 2002
- Aviapress offers a unique anniversary monography: The Airborne troops of Russia book (price $29.95) is available for online ordering. This book is fully dedicated to the Soviet/Russian Airborne troops. The Airborne troops of Russia often referred to as the "winged infantry", "the blue berets" or other epithets that Guardian Airborne forces were awarded. Irrespective of circumstances, the power, bravery and reliability of people who live with the "No one but us" slogan always stayed. The title is also a requiem to the memory of the fallen heroes whose names must not be forgotten. It is the book of the glory and prowess of the living ones, the book of the current generation of the Airborne troops servicemen. 236 pages, 300 photos. Recommended!
29 July 2002
- Tupolev Design Bureau Aircraft book (price $29.95) is available for online ordering. The book informs the readership about nearly all types of the aircraft's that were created in the oldest Russian Design Bureau. The book is supplied by a significant quantity of illustrations. Many of them are published for the first time. Highly recommended for the wide range of specialists and the aviation fans!
27 July 2002
- Good news from the Maquette company! 1/72 Kamov Ka-60 Kassatka Russian Combat Helicopter model kit is available for online ordering (price $12.95). Kamov Ka-60, a new helicopter of Kamov Design Bureau, was first publicly presented in July 1998. Kamov Ka-60 can transport 16 passengers or 2 tons of cargo. At present Kamov Ka-60 only exists as a test aircraft.
25 July 2002
- And once again Zvezda company presents a very iteresting kit: 1/350 K-141 Kursk Russian nuclear submarine cruiser model kit is available for online ordering (price $15.95). The Kursk was built under the 949A project and was intended to fight aircraft carrier groups. It was put into operation as part of the Northern fleet early 1995. The Kursk was tragically lost on August 12th, 2000.
24 July 2002
- An exellent kit of a unique subject from Maquette company: 1/500 British R-100 airship model kit just have been issued (price $15.95)! The passenger airship R-100, meant for use in transatlantic airlines (England-Canada and England-Egypt-India), was built by the Airship Guarantee Company LTD of Howden in 1929. The R-100 made it maiden flight at December 16, 1929 and July 29 1930 it left Cardington to Canada carrying 44 passengers and 38 crewmembers. 78 hours later R-100 moored at the Montreal Mast (included in this kit). While in Canada, the R-100 flew tours to Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls and on to New York State, and then came back to Great Britain. Thanks to favourable wind, the airship travelled back for 58 hours only, in spite of one engine trouble. This travel was a great success of Britain aeronautics, but after the new R-101 airship catastrophe, the R-100 was used for research purposes only.
- New photos of assembled ALA-012 1/35 SiG-33(Sfl) Bison II German WW2 SPG model kit to our Model Gallery. This model was built by Mr. Stefaan Bouwer, South Africa.
23 July 2002
- We recently received a new interesting kit by Eastern Express company: 1/35 KV-1 mod 1941 late version Soviet Heavy Tank model kit is available for online ordering (price $19.95). KV-1 ("Klim Voroshilov") heavy tank was the first Russian heavy tank with a one-turret layout. Is went into service in 1939. In 1941 the tank got a 76,2 mm ZIS-5 gun with an ammunition load of 114 outrigger booms and armour protection of 25 mm thick screens. The late version of KV-1 model 1941 is characterised by the welded simplified tower with a gun of ZiS -5 with DT 7,62 course and fodder machine guns. In 1940-1942 about 4800 tanks KV of different modifications were delivered. KV tanks were widely used in combat at initial stages of the Great Patriotic War. A kit of high quality. Recommended!
22 July 2002
- For Soviet Armour Enthuiasts! ACE company offers a new 1/72 T-54 Soviet Main Battle Tank model kit (price $12.95). The T-54 was developed by the Morozov design bureau at the Uralvagonzavod (Urals Rail-car Factory) in Nizhni Tagil, best known for its earlier efforts on the legendary T-34 of World War 2. The T-54 itself was plagued with teething problems, mandating series of improvements that eventually culminated in the classic T-54A in 1951. The T-54 is the most widely produced member of this tank series, with some 35,000 built in the USSR, 5 500 in Poland and Czechoslovakia, and over 16,000 of the Type 59 derivative in the PRC. A kit of good quality. Highly recommended!
19 July 2002
- New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #3-4 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). This issue of the popular aviation periodical is dedicated to the latest developments in the area of aviation engines. It also covers a number of other aviation related topics including historic ones. The magazine is well supplied with photographs and color illustrations. 96 pages, 150 photographs. Recommended to Aviation Fans!
18 July 2002
- Bastion presents: Russian Submarines before 1918 book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This issue of the famous periodical is dedicated to the design and development of Russian submarine forces before and during the First World War. The magazine provides information on main designs and history of usage of Russian submarines. The issue will appeal to all those interested in the history of marine technology and Russian Navy. 76 pages, 40 photographs, 20 diagrams.
17 July 2002
- The new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #4 2002 is available for online ordering (price $4.95 ). Titles in this issue: a number of articles about aviation engines producers, Tupolev Tu-22M Supersonic Bomber and its modifications, C-XXI Aerospace system, Angara-Baikal space accelerator etc. 32 pages, 20 photographs. Recommended!
16 July 2002
- We got a new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Aviapanorama magazine #3-4 2002 (price $5.95). The magazine includes coverage of the up to day events and modern types of Russian aviation and space industry. This issue dedicated to the Tupolev Tu-154 jet airliner, the JSF program, air safety problems, electronic equipment of the Air Traffic Control systems, The Rokot space launcher vehicle etc. The issue is accompanied by the large amount of Illustrations. 64 pages, 100 photographs.
15 July 2002
- New issues of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #2 2002 and Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #3 2002 are available for online ordering (price $4.95 for each). In these issues: Iliushin's Civil Airliners, Soviet/Russian air-to-air missiles, Mikoyan's fighters, The Apollo 11 flight and another Aerospace related topics. A lot of photos and illustrations. Recommended!
13 July 2002
- A new model kit from Zvezda company: 1/72 Mil Mi-8T Soviet Army multi-purpose helicopter model kit (price $8.76 - only during July, regular price 10.95) is available for online ordering. This is a military modification of the civilian model Mi-8. For this purpose it is equipped with heavy machine guns and air to ground missiles. This helicopter can also carry several fully equipped soldiers, its first use in combat was during the Afghanistan war.
12 July 2002
- For Soviet Armour Enthusiasts! 1/72 BT-5 Soviet wheel-track tank model kit is available for online order (price $12.95). Light wheel-track tank BT-5 was created as a result of modernisation and improvement of combat and technical characteristics of the tank BT-2 (fought in Spain, Mongolia, Finland and also during the World War II in 1939-1945). The main difference of BT-5 became a new turret with more powerful arms. An engine "Liberty" was also changed for a native M-5 (than it was M-17), was enlarged a size of fuel and lubricant systems, was improved transmission construction and some elements of tracks. BT-5 was a fast tank that was one of the most mass-produced tanks of the Soviet Army in mid thirties. The kit is of a good quality. Recommended!
11 July 2002
- A new interesting kit of a very good quality Ural-375D Soviet Military Truck model kit (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. Trucks of Ural trademark are most popular Soviet automobiles. Reliability, high cross-country capability, ability to operate at extreme outdoor temperatures, at altitudes of up to 4500 meters above the sea level prove that the
automobile is unique when performing different tasks any time of year and under any road
conditions. High dynamic qualities and cross-country capability make it possible to use Ural trucks alongside with armoured vehicles both on cruising and in frontline operations. Highly recommended!
9 July 2002
- Good news for Soviet Armour Enthusiasts! The artillery of the special capacity book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This book is the first edition that is dedicated to the Russian national super-power land guns. Not any one type of the weapon depended so much on the "big policy" or the personal interests of the leaders then that one did. Until the present time the data on the systems of special capacity is the top-secret item or just hidden in the hardly reached archives. You can find the history about creation of the giants guns, their military application, the description of the construction and the tactical possibilities in this book. 42 pages, 45 photos, 7 drawings. Recommended!
6 July 2002
- We got today the new kit of a very high quality! KrAZ-255B Soviet Cross-country truck model kit (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. Full-scale production of new model KrAZ-255B of Kremenchug automobile plant with new diesel engine YMZ-238 begin in 1965 and finished 1979. KrAZ-256B cross-country truck is designed for transportation of cargo and passengers in metallic beds and towed trailers on any roads. Add this subject to your AFV collection!
5 July 2002
- New Military Cronicles series book: Combat operations near Lake Khasan book (price $15.95) has been issued and is available for online ordering. This book tells about Combat operations at Lake Khasan started on July 29, 1938 and continued on a large scale until August 11 of the same year. The bone of contention was a small segment of Soviet territory on the Soviet-Manchurian border in the Far East. As a result of an intense armed struggle between large units of the Red Army's 39th Rifle Corps and Japanese units of the Kwantung and Korean Army, Mikado's troops were ousted from the Soviet territory, and the territorial conflict was settled on conditions favourable for the USSR. The present book narrates about the military expansion of Japan in China in the 1930s and about battles fought in the vicinity of Lake Khasan. It contains 80 photographs, 20 drawings of armament and uniforms of the adversaries, and a map of the theatre of operations. Highly recommended for people who are interested in the military history!
4 July 2002
- New issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #4 2002 is available for online ordering (price $4.95). The main subject of this issue is the Tupolev Tu-16 Badger Soviet twin-engine jet heavy bomber. Also another Aerospace related topics are included. 40 pages, 56 photos. Recommended!
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Typhoon #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). The different aspects of a marine history are described in this issue.There are lots of interesting photos and scale drawings. Recommended for all interested in the naval history.
3 July 2002
- New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace Industry magazine Aerospace Courier #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In issue: Russian President Vladimir Putin in Khrunichev Space Centre, Rosaviakosmos 10th anniversary, Defense Systems Group is ready for modernization the Union State's air defence, Automated Control System defends the airspace, Earth seen from orbit, Russian Federal Program of Aviation Industry Development, Agat's new technologies, JSC MPO-Rumyantsev, Corrida in the skies of Spain, Facts on file etc. 64 pages, 90 photos, Russian and English text!
- The new issue of Popular Very High Illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Zeughaus #17 just has been printed (price $9.95). Zeughaus is the only Russian scientific issue devoted to little known facts of the history of Russia and Soviet Union uniforms, awards, weapons and banners. In this issue: The rise of military symbols in Ancient Russia, brief review of new archaeological finds, The Russian infantry in the 17th century: uniform, arms and
armours of the infantry regiments, Mounted rifles in the russian army at 1788-1796: structure and uniform of the regiments in the army of Catherine the Great, everyday life and service of the Russian army at the end of 1790s, Who was allowed to wear spurs in the Russian army, First insignia of the Red army mentioned in official papers etc. 48 pages, 70 illustrations. Highly recommended!
1 July 2002
- The new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #4 2002 (price $4.95) has came out and is available for online ordering. In issue: DP Degtiariov Pekhotny (Infantry Degtiariov) machine gun, 9M17 Anti-Tank Guided Missile of Falanga Complex, Missile Forests of Moscow Suburbs, Kronprince Wilhelm Goes to
War; Infantry Artillery: Bright Past and Unknown Future; On the Concept of the Modern Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Tanks in Korea, Underground Warfare During WWI etc. 40 pages, 70 photographs. Recommended for military technique enthusiasts and people who are interested in the armour history!
28 June 2002
- New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine for modelers and military
View Shopping Cart/Checkout
