Second Edition
The Westland Whirlwind
A Detailed Guide to the RAF's Twin-engine Fighter
We are delighted to announce the second edition of our fourth title in the Airframe Album series, perfectly timed for the release of the new 1/32nd scale Special Hobby kit.
Contents include historical and modern photographs and detail images; period diagrams; data from flight manuals; Isometric views by Wojtek Sankowski; colour profiles by Richard J. Caruana; camouflage and marking notes; walkaround images; Updated - lists of all Whirlwind kits, accessories and decals; New - build of the new 1/32nd scale Special Hobby kit by Steve Evans; New - 1/48th scale plans.
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2nd Edition
The Heinkel He 219 'Uhu'
A Detailed Guide to the Luftwaffe's Ultimate Nightfighter
We return to where the Airframe Album range started back in 2012 with a second, much expanded edition of our very first title in the series, The He 219 is a popular aircraft modelling subject, confirmed by two reprints of our first edition. Much has changed regarding available knowledge and references concerning the type so it seems right to re-introduce this title in an expanded and revised format.
The modelling map of the He 219 has changed considerably over the past nine years so this title is a new book partly-rewritten, and expanded from the first edition to contain at least 128 pages packed with vital information that no active modeller and Luftwaffe enthusiast should be without.
The Henschel Hs 129
A Detailed Guide to the Luftwaffe's Panzerjäger
Our seventeenth title in the Airframe Album series is an essential companion for anyone tackling the Zoukei-Mura (1/32nd), Hasegawa (1/48th), Italeri and older kits in 1/72nd scale.
Contents include a wealth of historical photographs and detail images; period detail images during production and service; data from flight manuals; isometric views by Juraj Jankovic; colour profiles by Richard J. Caruana; camouflage and marking notes; lists of all Hs 129 accessories, decals & masks; and kit builds of the Hasegawa 1/48th Hs 129B-2 & Zoukei-Mura 1/32nd Hs 129B-2/R3 by Steve Evans.
Second Edition: Airframe Detail No.1
The BV 141
A Technical Guide
Our first title in this series proved popular and sold out quite quickly. Many who missed out on it first time round have been asking to see it back. The Bv 141 is an esoteric Luftwaffe type but nonetheless one of great interest to scale model enthusiasts.
Whether you are tackling the recently tooled Hobbyboss 1/48 scale kit or grappling with the old Airfix offering in 1/72 scale our first Airframe Detail title is essential reading.
Second Edition: Airframe & Miniature No.1
The Me 262
A Complete Guide to the Luftwaffe's
First Jet Fighter
Completely Revised and Updated
Valiant Wings Publishing’s returns to where it all started ten years ago with a much expanded Second Edition of our very first title. This is the sixty-second book that we have published in our ten-year history.
The modelling map of the Me 262 has changed considerably over the past ten years so this title is a new book - completely rewritten, redesigned and expanded from the First Edition containing 208 pages packed with vital information that no active modeller and Luftwaffe enthusiast should be without.
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Keep watching for our new titles during 2021.
IPMS/UK SMW 2021 dates have been announced!
For more information visit the IPMS/UK website
Paints & Materials
We can send Mr Hobby paint and materials by UPS to UK addresses only. As each shipment is subject to a Hazardous Goods surcharge we recommend that you buy in bulk for cost efficiency. This may be useful for clubs or modelling groups wanting to share costs. Unfortunately we cannot supply outside the UK. Please note that paint and materials classified as Hazardous Goods must be ordered separately from books, kits and other accessories.
Paints and materials are also available at shows and to callers at our warehouse. Personal visitors to the warehouse are welcome - please call in advance to check that we have your preferred colours or materials in stock.
Covid-19 Update
It is still business as usual at Valiant Wings Publishing. However, we are taking appropriate measures to minimise risk to recipients of our books and other products. Our warehouse is now open to personal callers on a collect and pay by card basis on Monday and Thursday afternoons and at other times on request. Please call 07963 956221 in advance,
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Changes to Online Payments
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Covers the historical aspects of the battles in the air and at sea over Midway between the 4th and 7th June 1942. The historical narrative is by Patrick Branly with numerous period images and colour profiles by Richard J Caruana.
Six specially commissioned kit builds: 1/72nd Airfix Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’ and Hasegawa Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless by Libor Jekl, plus the 1/144th Sweet A6M2b Zero, 1/48th Academy Vought SB2U Vindicator, Italeri TBF/TBM Avenger and Hasegawa Nakajima B5N ‘Kate’ by Steve Evans.
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