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• 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!
  
  
• 23 December 2002
  - 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-1M Normandie WW2 Fighter model kit is available for online ordering (price $7.95). A kit of a good quality. Don't forget about another Yakovlev Yak-1 kit: 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-1B/1M Soviet WW2 Fighter model kit. Both are recommended for aviation fans!
  
  
  
• 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!
  
  
  
• 6 December 2002
  - For Armour Enthuiasts! In the Tanks of WW2 series you can find these interesting books: Tanks of WW2. Red Army Tanks book (price $9.95), Tanks of WW2. Allies Tanks book (price $6.96) and Tanks of WW2. Wehrmacht Tanks book (price $6.95). All books are very well published and richly illustrated.
  
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  
• 20 November 2002
  - A new kit of a good quality! Maquette company presents: 1/400 M-200 Mest' (The Revenge) Soviet Submarine model kit is available for online ordering (price $5.95). Recommended for naval history enthusiasts!
  
  
  
• 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!
  
  
  
  
• 15 November 2002
  - For Soviet/Russian Aviation Fans! Don't forget about the original Pocket Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft series! In this section you can find brief but all-inclusive publications such as All Antonov Aircraft book, All Beriev Aircraft book, Soviet/Russian Exotic Helicopters book, Russian Modern Fighters book, Yakovlev Battle Jet Aircraft book, Russian Startegic Bombers and Missile Carriers book etc.
  
  
  
• 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!
  
  
  
• 13 October 2002
  - OMF-3506 1/35 D-12 Soviet armoured pre-WWII car model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.95).
  
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  
• 26 July 2002
  - Eastern Express company presents: 1/35 KV-1 mod 1942 early version Soviet Heavy Tank model kit is available for online ordering (price $19.95). The early version of KV-1 model 1942 is notable by its new cast tower with an established ZIS-5 gun with course and fodder DT 7.62 MGs. An AA machine gun was usually set on the turret hatch. A kit of a good quality. Don't forget about 1/35 KV-1 mod 1941 late version Soviet Heavy Tank model kit!
  
  
  
• 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!
  
  
  
• 10 July 2002
  - Do you remember about Anti-terror series by ICM company? The relevant kits ICM-35001 1/35 Anti-terror operations in Afghanistan, 2001 model kit (price $16.95), ICM-35002 1/35 Anti-terror operations in Russia, 1996 - 2001 model kit (price $16.95), ICM-35003 1/35 Anti-terror forces on Balkans, 1999 - 2001 model kit (price $16.95), ICM-35005 1/35 Anti-terror operations in Tadzhikistan, 1999 - 2001 model kit (price $16.95), ICM-35006 1/35 Afghanistan campaign Talibian Forces model kit (price $34.95) and ICM-35007 1/35 Anti-terror operation Afghani Northern Alliance Forces model kit (price $34.95) are still available for online ordering!
  
  
  
  
• 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!
  
  
  
• 8 July 2002
  - Good news from Eastern Express company: EST-72214 1/72 Ilyushin Il-2 Soviet WWII attack plane model kit, EST-72215 1/72 Ilyushin Il-2M Soviet WWII attack plane model kit, EST-72216 1/72 Ilyushin Il-2M3 Soviet WWII attack plane model kit, EST-72217 1/72 Ilyushin Il-2M3 Tank Buster with NS-37 guns Soviet WWII attack plane model kit (price $6.00) are available again for online ordering! Hurry up - the quantity of these Sturmovik model kits is very limited and decreasing every day!
  
  
• 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 technique enthusiasts M-Hobby #2 2002 has came out and is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue you can find the review for the new models, the comments about different kinds of arms etc. 48 pages, 100 photos, 7 drawings. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 27 June 2002
  - Today Tornado publishing house presents: Mikoyan MiG-21 jet fighter in Vietnam book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This book tells the combat history of Mikoyan MiG-21 fighter 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. 56 pages, 70 photos, 18 colour illustrations, 9 schemes. Don't forget about the another book from this series: MiG-17 and MiG-19 jet fighters in Vietnam book! Both are highly recommended for everybody interested in the military and aviation history!
  
  
  
• 26 June 2002
  - Read more about the different aspects of naval history in this new issue of a Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #2 2002 (price $6.0). This issue of a popular magazine as usual dedicated to different events in the naval history, ships and their crews, naval engineering, armour etc. 50 pages, 70 photographs.
  - New issue of a Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsija i Vremya #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). The issue covers very interesting topics in the aviation related area. The main subject of this issue is the Antonov An-26 Curl Soviet two-engine turbo-prop transport aircraft. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 25 June 2002
  - We got today a new issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine History of Aviation magazine #5 2001 (price $6.0). This is the latest issue of the popular magazine dedicated to the history of aviation. This issue offers a continuation to the materials published before as well as some new articles. In issue: The King of the First Fights in the Air, The Striking Power of Red Army Airforce (VVS RKKA), Il-4 and DB-3 Bombers, The Melted Skies of Vietnam, Enter the Duck Nose, Plasticart - the Models and the Aircraft etc. The magazine is well illustrated with photographs and contains line drawings. 58 pages, 90 photographs, Inserts with Drawings, 5 Illustrations.
  - New issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #3 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0 ). In issue: The Battle in the Corral Sea - First Carrier Battle, I-Z Airplane, Recoilless Aviation Guns of the 30s, Narration by S.A. Mikoyan on Its Frontline Service etc. 48 pages, 50 photographs, 16 illustrations, 4 diagrams. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 24 June 2002
  - Good news from Tornado publishing house! Now The Combat Usage of Tanks in Vietnam book (price $9.95) is available for online order. This book dedicated to the combat history of the armor forces during Southeast Asian conflicts. 64 pages, 140 photographs, 21 colored illustrations. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 22 June 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine Morskaya Kollektsia #2 2002: The Type Sch Soviet submarines is available for online ordering (price $6.95). The article is completely dedicated to widely known mass-prodused Soviet Type Sch submarines. The illustrations of several ships of that series are enclosed. A lot of photos, illustrations and schemes. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 21 June 2002
  - We received the new issues of the Popular Russian high illustrated aviation magazine Vertolet (Helicopter) #1 2001 and Vertolet (Helicopter) #2 2001 (price $6.0 for each). These issues cover: Siberian aviation, The helicopters of the Mi-family: Mi-8T, Mi-8MTV-l, Mi-8AMT, Mi-6, Mi-10, Mi-26, The safety section, The Salvatory parachute canopy, The transport for the North, The Flying jeep - Mil Mi-2 helicopter, The Sizran aviation academy, The Kamov Ka-22 rotary-wing aircraft, The Russian-European project Mi-38, The AMI-1 lighting system etc. Over 100 photographs, Russian and English text. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 20 June 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 N51 (price $9.95). In this issue: Space Forces Commander receives standard, Wonderful weapon and its designer, Kalashnikov assault rifles of series 100, Space tourism is a reality, Tarcked engineer support vehicles, Problems of extending rocket artillery range of fire, Portable SAM systems with night fighting capability, Laser target designators for small arms and high-precision weapons, Fifth element of the 21st century transportation system, Medium-caliber multiurpose naval gun mounts etc. 88 pages, 140 photos, english text.
  - New issue of Very high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Aviasalony Mira #15 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). Aviasalony Mira magazine covers a wide range of aviation related topics in Russia and abroad. Issue contains articles on history of aviation as well as data on the latest designs. A lot of photos and case illustrations. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 18 June 2002
  - Moskit company presents New Phenomenal exhaust pipes for new subjects: MSK-3207 1/32 Hawker Typhoon / Tempest exhaust pipes (price 13.00), MSK-3208 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M5 / 8 exhaust pipes (price 14.00), MSK-4864 1/48 Douglas A-1 Skyraider exhaust pipes (price 13.00), MSK-4865 1/48 Mitsubishi J2M Raiden exhaust pipes (price 9.00). Super Quality! Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 17 June 2002
  - Another new issue of Popular very high illustrated magazine of Russian Defense Industry Military Parade N50 is available for online ordering (price $9.95). This issue covers a wide range of military technique related topics in Russia. Text both in Russian and English. 100 pages, 160 photos. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 14 June 2002
  - New issue of Popular very high illustrated journal of Russian Defense Industry Military Parade N49 is available for online order (price $9.95). As usually issue of Military Parade The magazine is completely in English! 80 pages, 100+ excellent colour photos of Russian modern weapons, armour and aircraft! Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 13 June 2002
  - Very interesting vacuforms of YuMTK/Interavia are available again for online ordering: 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8 (vacu-formed) Soviet WW2 heavy bomber model kit (price $25.95), 1/72 A-50 Ilyushin (vacu-formed) Soviet modern AWACS plane model kit (price $49.95) and 1/72 Yermolayev Yer-2 (vacu-formed) Soviet WW2 bomber model kit (price $19.95).
  
  
  
• 11 June 2002
  - ACE company presents: 1/72 T-55 Soviet Main Battle Tank model kit (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. T-55 has seen extensive combat service and largest postwar tank battles the 1967, 1973 and 1982 Middle East wars, the India-Pakistan war, the Vietnam war, the Soviet-Afghan war, the Iran-Iraq war, the Gulf war and the recent Anti Terror Coalition war in Afghanistan. Different T-54/55 versions were used in the mentioned conflicts. A kit of good quality. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 10 June 2002
  - RODEN company presents today: 1/72 Fokker D.VII Alb (early) German WWI fighter model kit (price $8.95) is available for online ordering. In spring 1918 the German fighter aircraft inventory was totally obsolete and needed much newer planes. Fokker factories had limited capacities and was at the same time also busy developing a new prototype V18 with better performances compared to D.VII (this plane would later become well-known as Fokker E.V/D.VIII, or, colloquially, Flying Razor). Idflieg solved this problem simply: soon Albatros Flugzeugwerke that stopped at this moment production of an obsolete Albatros D.VI type, received an order on a license production of D.VII at its factories. Apart from main factory based in Johanisthal, Albatros had an OAW (Ostdeutschen Albatros Werken) branch factory in Schneidemuhl, and these two plants could build many more aircraft than Fokker plants. Albatros-built D.VII was absolutely similar to early-built ones by Fokker, and only presence of Alb (to Albatros) letters added to the the serial distinguished these airframes. About 2,600 aircraft were built under license (together with OAW plant), more than half of the entire Fokker D.VII production. Allies captured many D.VIIs just after the end of VWI; all other aircraft were scrapped subject to the Armistice conditions. The kit is of a good quality. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 7 June 2002
  - Another new title The Russian cadets, 1864 - 1917. The history of the military colleges book (price $9.95) by AST publishing house is available for online ordering. The purpose of the military reforms of 1861 to 1874 was creation of the mass army and elimination of Russia's military inferiority revealed by the Crimean war of 1853-1856. Special attention was paid to the preparation of the officer staff. First military infantry colleges were opened in 1863 like Konstantinovskoye and Pavlovskoye Colleges in St.Petersburg and Alexandrovskoye in Moscow. The college students were called cadets. The book mainly dwells on the system of education of future officers of the Russian Imperial Army, their uniforms, military insignia and organization of training. Unique photos and color pictures suplement the text to illustrate the uniform of the Russian cadets. 62 pages, 28 photos, 8 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 5 June 2002
  - RODEN company presents: 1/72 Albatros D.ll Oeffag s.53 German WWI fighter model kit (price $8.95) is available for online ordering. After the successful debut of the German Albatros D.l and D.ll in late 1916, Austro-Hungary obtained the license rights for D.II production. Because each Austrian aircraft manufacturer had its own identification figure (Oeffag had number 5) and each aircraft type had an individual key, Albatros D.II (Oeffag) received the serial number 53. Oeffag designers improved the German design: wing and airframe structure was strengthened and a more powerful (185hp) Austro-Daimler engine was installed which gave additional maneuverability to the Oeffag design (it was slightly heavier than the German Mercedes D.Illa, and top speed was unchanged). The most noticeable feature was a complete enclosure of the engine cylinders by detachable panels, although these were often removed in warmer weather conditions to prevent overheating. In total, 16 aircraft of the D.ll (Oeffag) type were built, with the serial numbers 53.01-53.16. Together with the more modern D.III (Oeffag), these planes were intensively used until the last days of World War One. The kit of a good quality. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 4 June 2002
  - We recently received the new interesting book from AST publishing house: The Italian and Swiss Suvorov's campaigns of 1799 book (price $9.95) is available for online order. The book describes the Italian and Swiss military campaigns of A.V. Suvorov and it discovers in details the way of the military actions of the Russian forces, their opponents and allies. The book mainly describes the arrangement, uniform, equipment and armament of the Russian, Austrian and French armies. Besides the popular scientific literature on this theme the book is notable for its historical authenticity, depth and novelty of the involved archive material and also contains a lot of illustrations. The book is addressed to the wide range of the readership interested in the military history. 44 pages, 27 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 3 June 2002
  - AST publishing house tenders an interesting novelty! The colours and standarts of the Russian Imperial Army of the end of 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries book (price $9.95) is available for order. This source gives a detailed interpretation of the history of the Russian banners and standards as symbols of the military valour of the Russian Imperial Army. The author presents not only detailed info on the evolution of the banner samples and army emblems but also the ways and fates of many Russian banners during the years of the World War I. The book was written for a wide range of readers keen on the military history. 46 pages, 8 photos, 8 ilustrations.
  
  
  
• 1 June 2002
  - Our summer period opens with new 1/72 GAZ-67 Soviet Army jeep model kit (price $8.95) from Eastern Express company. GAZ-67, a staff automobile, was a jeep developed and started in production in 1943 at an automobile factory in Gorky. This car is a further development of Auto and Tractor Research Institute (model AR-NATI) and V.Grachev's Series Production Design Bureau (GAZ-61, GAZ-64) samples. The GAZ-67 design incorporated many units of other GAZ series cars, GAZ-MM, GAZ-AAA, GAZ-61, GAZ-64. It has allowed to adjust, within most limited time, manufacture of an inexpensive and very reliable vehicle. The cross-county ability of GAZ-67 have nomatch even today. Recommended for armour and vehicle fans!
  
  
  
• 31 May 2002
  - Another traditionally interesting offer from RODEN company for WWI Aviation Fans! 1/72 Albatros D.IlI German WWI fighter model kit (price $8.95) is available for online order. The appearance of the Albatros D.III was closely influenced by then recent French designs, in particular Nieuport. Of course Nieuport fighters were not true biplanes but "sesquiplanes" (i.e. 1.5-wingers). The lower wing was built around a single spar, and the chord of the lower wing was narrower in comparison with the upper wing. The Albatros designers completely rebuilt the wing cellule; all other elements of the Albatros D.II (fuselage, tail unit, undercarriage) were retained. Interplane struts received a new configuration: parallel struts were replaced by V-struts. The first mass production aircraft reached the frontline in December 1916 and were accepted with enthusiasm of many pilots. Production of the Albatros D.III increased from month to month: in March 1917, 137 were in frontline service, with 327 in May, and 446 in November of the same year. The first half of 1917 was the star time for the Albatros D.III. The introduction of the British S.E.5 and French Spad S.VII immediately made it obsolete. But at the end of 1918, when the Fokker D.VII dominated in the sky, many Albatros D.llls were still defending the air space of Germany. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 30 May 2002
  A new excellent kits from Eastern Express company!
  - 1/35 BT-7A Soviet WW2 Commander tank model kit (price $19.95) is available for online ordering The BT-7A takn was a further update of the BT-7 created in 1934 at KhPZ. A new tower was installed that had a 76mm gun. The tank had a differential mechanism of horizontal prompting with manual and electrical drive and two machine guns and a P-40 antiaircraft installation. The CO version of the tank received a 71-TK-1 radio. BT-7A took part in many battles of the Second World War.
  - 1/35 Mikoyan MiG-31BM Foxhound Russian modern interceptor fighter (price $10.95) is available for online ordering. As you know at present MiG-31 is the Russian Anti-Aircraft Defense (PVO) Flagship. A kit of very good quality. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 29 May 2002
  - Eastern Express company presents: 1/35 BT-7 mod 1937 late version Soviet WW2 tank model kit (price $19.95) is available for online ordering. The BT-7 tank was created on the basis of BT-5 light wheel/track tank. It had a new hull configuration and the armour was improved. Part of armour sheet joints was made by welding. In 1937 BT-7 got a new conical tower. BT-7 tanks took part in many battles of the Second World War. A kit of good quality. Highly recommended!
  - Good news from RODEN company for WWI Aviation Fans! 1/72 Albatros D.lI German WWI fighter model kit (price $8.95) is available for online order. The D.ll version had a deserved reputation of one of the best fighters of its time and was ordered to production in amount of 200 aircraft; moreover, LVG company acquired a license for additional 75 aircraft, designated D.ll LVG. In mid-1916 first batches of D.ll arrived in the army's "Flugpark". A kit of very high quality. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 28 May 2002
  - New issue of Very high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Aviasalony Mira #14 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). Aviasalony Mira magazine covers a wide range of aviation related topics in Russia and abroad. The issue contains articles on aviation history as well as latest design reports. A lot of photos and drawings. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  - A new kit of a very high quality! 1/72 Antonov An-26 Curl Soviet Military two-engine turbo-prop transport aircraft model kit (price $39.95) is available for online ordering. A transport aircraft derived from Antonov An-24 emerged in 1968 following a decade of its progenitor's successful service. Being named An-26, it was specified to have 5.5t cargo capability and to ensure continued air operations from semi-prepared airfields. Furthermore, the airlifter has 38 to 40 passenger capacity and provides accommodation of 24 injured with medical men escort in medevac version. The aircraft features a pressurized cabin with cargo loading devices. The tail fuselage loading gate allows for paratrooper boarding and different airborne vehicles landing. The An-26 is equipped with weather radar and autopilot. OPB-1P optical sight provides precise load drop. Some An-26s have special adaptors beneath the fuselage to take bombs or other weaponry. The model kit includes photo-etched parts. Limited edition. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 27 May 2002
  - Only 5 days remain! Hurry!
  May Maquette Aircraft Model Kits Super Offer from AviaPress: Buy 3 any Maquette model kits and get fourth Maquette Aircraft Model kit absolutely free! Do not forget to mention your choice in "Other notes or instructions" field in order form. This offer is valid only during May and you can only get a Maquette aircraft model kit as your free choice.
  
  
  
• 25 May 2002
  - Another cool magazine from Russia! New issue of popular Russian Aviation high illustrated magazine Aviatsija #10 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). 50 pages, 80 photos, 17 color illustrations, 1 large insert with scale scheme of B-58 Hustler aircraft. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 24 May 2002
  - Add these kits of the Sukhoi's fighters to your collection! Sukhoi Su-22M4 JBG 77 jet fighter-bomber model kit (price $9.95) and Sukhoi Su-22M4/R Desert Shield jet fighter-bomber model kit (price $9.95) are available for online ordering. The Su-22 (Su-17, Su-20) planes are designated as Su-17 Fitter in the NATO code and individual versions are distinguished with suffix characters. It is possible to suspend 150 variants of weapons (including nuclear arms) onto a Su-17/22. The Sukhoi planes named Su-20/22 were delivered to the former Warsaw Pact armies and they still serve with many air forces of the third world, e.g. Poland, Germany. Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Libya. All Sukhoi 17/20/22 variants have fighter bomber and reconaissance capabilities. The recce version has an -R designation after the type name. The kit is of a good quality. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 23 May 2002
  - A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Armor magazine TankoMaster #1 2002 has arrived! (price $5.95 . An entire issue is dedicated to Soviet medium Self-Propelled Guns, such as the 122,0 mm Su-122 Soviet SPG, the 85,0 mm Su-85-1 Soviet test SPG, the 100,0 mm SU-100 Soviet SPG etc. There are lots of interesting photos, scale drawings and performance data. Highly recommended!
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Typhoon #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). In issue: heavy "Kiev" and "Minsk" cruisers of project #1143, No.3 surface ship division of the Black Sea Fleet, Martyrologium (the losses list) of the underwater accidents: April, 12, 1970, K-8. Commanding Officer department of the Navy Academy named after N.G.Kuznetsov. A.A.Berzin: My developing of the Arctic zone, The way to the captain's bridge, The destroyers leave to China, The future of the Russian Fleet, The story of the Captain G.V. Targonin, The assembly-campaign of the Black Sea Fleet and the Ukrainian naval forces in 2001. 48 pages, 30 photos, 1 scheme. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 22 May 2002
  - Military-Wheels (AMOdel) presents two kits of a very interesting subject: 1/72 HMMWV M988 Army jeep model kit and 1/72 HMMWV M1025 Army jeep model kit are available for on-line order (price $12.95). The most popular HMMWV army jeep was added to the USA armoury in 1985. It has proved itself as one of the most universal, effective and mobile tactical vehicles of the present. All in all over 140,000 high mobile multi-purpose vehicles of different modifications have been made. HMMWV is widely used in armed forces of almost 40 countries. Kits of a good quality. Highly recommended!
  - Good news from AMOdel company (Vacuum Lion special series): VLI-701 1/72 Antonov An-8 Soviet Military Transport Aircaft model kit (price $29.95) and VLI-702 1/72 Antonov An-12 Soviet Military Transport Aircaft model kit (price $33.95) are available again for online ordering. Kits include vacuformed items (wings, fuselage, tailplane), injection moulded items (canopy, engines, propellors, landing gear etc) and a set of photo etched parts. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 21 May 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Aviapanorama magazine: #1-2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). The issue includes topics on up-to-date events and modern types of Russian aviation and space industry. This periodical is dedicated to the latest developments in the aerospace technology. The issue contains a large amount of Illustrations. 64 pages, 110 photographs. Recommended!
  - We just received the new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #3 2002 (price $4.95). In this issue, Ilyushin Il-76 military transport, "Pchela" ('bee') aircraft and the future of remote control aircraft, the PG-61 biplane, an interview with V.M. Chuiko, Director General of Association "Union of Aviation Motors", the M-56 Aircraft, The Potez 25 French reconnaissance bomber, The R-6 helicopter by I.I. Sikorsky, Aviation: the Weapon of War, Operations against Iraq, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, some touches to the portrait of A.M. Matvejenko, Rector of Moscow Aviation Institute. 32 pages, 45 photographs. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 20 May 2002
  AviaPress presents interesting magazines for modelers and military technique enthusiasts:
  - New issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0 ). In issue: Aircraft of 1MTAP, Fiat BR.20 bomber; Tracking the Stalin's Falcons; Curtiss P-40 E against Japan; aircraft color schemes, Fiat BR.20 drawings, illustrations of DB-3, Bf 109F, Fiat BR.20, Fiat BR.20M, Kittyhawk I, P-40E, P-40K, A6M2-N "Rufe", F4U-5N Corsair, F86F-25 Sabre, F86F-40 Sabre, Sea Harrier FRS.1, Meteor FR.9, Mirage IIIC etc.
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Bronekollektsia #2 2002: Foreign Middle and Main Battle Tanks, 1945-2000 have just been printed (price $6.95). This issue of Bronekollektsia is dedicated to the main and middle battle tanks of the foreign producers. The publication provides a description, design peculiarities and evaluation of most of the modern tanks. Numerous photographs and diagrams accomplish the text. 32 pages, 60 photographs, 17 diagrams, 6 illustrations.
  - Read more about the different aspects of a naval history in this new issue of a Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #1 2002 (price $6.0). Its topics are: Ship Models by Kombrig, Admiral Type Battleships, British Submarines at the Baltic Sea, Description of the German Heavy Cruiser Admiral Scheer's Raid in the Karsk Sea, August 1942, Little Known Historical Facts, Review of Hitler's Submarine War by K. Blare, The Combat Deployment and Usage of Canberra Aircraft During the Conflict in South Atlantic, Large Anti-Submarine Ship Kerch. 50 pages, 70 photographs.
  
  
  
• 19 May 2002
  - May Maquette Aircraft Model Kits Super Offer from AviaPress: Buy 3 any Maquette model kits and get the fourth Maquette Aircraft Model kit absolutely free! Do not forget to mention your choice in "Other notes or instructions" field in order form. This offer valid only during May and you can get as free choice only Aircraft Model Kit of Maquette company.
  
  
  
• 18 May 2002
  May Super Offer from AviaPress: Buy 3 any Maquette model kit and get fourth Maquette kit absolutely free! Do not forget to mention your choice in "Other notes or instructions" field in order form.
  - And once again Zvezda company presents a sample of arms from an arsenal of today's Russian army: 1/35 BTR-80 Russian armored troop-carrier is available for online ordering (price $13.95). All-eight-wheel armored personnel carrier BTR-80 was added to battle structure at the beginning of eighties. Additionally to the crew of 3 it can carry up to 8 infantrymen. It is equipped by 2 machine-guns one of which is a large-caliber KPVT of 14,5 mm. High quality. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 17 May 2002
  - New issues of Very high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Aviasalony Mira #12 and Aviasalony Mira #13 are available for online ordering (price $6.0 for each). Aviasalony Mira magazines as usual covers a wide range of aviation related topics in Russia and abroad. The issue contains articles on history of aviation as well as data on the latest designs. A lot of photos and case illustrations. Highly recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 16 May 2002
  - ACE company presents: 1/72 GAZ-67B Soviet Army Jeep model kit (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. Wide-track GAZ-67 was introduced in August 1943. A production of the further improved model the GAZ-67B began in January 1944 and continued until 1953 when the famous in Russia GAZ-69 replaced it on the production line. 92843 GAZ-64 and GAZ-67B vehicles were built between 1943 and 1953. The GAZ-67 served with Soviet, Polish, Chinese and North Korean armies and took part in the Korean war. A kit of good quality. Recommended!
  - New 1/35 T-72B Soviet Main Battle Tank model kit by Zvezda company is available for online order (price $13.95). This tank is a further modernization of the T-72 which was produced from 1985. In comparison with the previous variants this one differs due to a new and improved 125 mm smoothbore gun, perfected firing devices, a more powerful engine, reinforcement of the front side of the turret by a new multi-layer armor. Additionally a package of guided rockets 9K120 "Svir" (AT-11 Sniper) improves the firepower. Also good quality as usual. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 15 May 2002
  We recently received the new interesting model kits from AMOdel company! Both kits are of a very good quality!
  - The 1/72 IS-1 (Iosyf Stalin) the Soviet pre-WW2 experimental fighter model kit (price $10.95) has came out. In the late thirties an experimental fighter of an original design was developed under the direction of chief designer V.V.Shevchenko. It was a biplane with a radial engine, but its lower wing could be retracted in flight together with landing gear, which transformed it into a monoplane. The first flight of airplane IS-1 (losyf Stalin) was held May 29,1940. In January 1941 the second prototype - IS-2 with a stronger engine was completed. Flight tests of IS-1 and IS-2 did not bring the required flight performance. Therefore this idea was abandoned.
  - The unique 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger Soviet Navy carrier baset VTOL fighter and strike aircraft model kit (price $15.95) is available for online ordering! In a number of countries in 1950s, activities on creation of a vertical takeoff and landing airplane were begun. Yakovlev design bureau in the USSR created an experimental airplane indexed Yak-36. It was demonstrated for the first time at Domodedovo air show in 1967. Its development Yak-38 made its first flight on December 2, 1970. The power plant of an airplane consist of two RD-36 35FVR engines and one R-27V-300 engine. 231 Yak-38 aircraft of different modifications were completed. They went into service with the Societ Naval Aviation. A Yak-38U double seater was designed for training. Yak-38 was based on Kiev class cruisers and was phased out in the 1990s.
  
  
  
• 14 May 2002
  - New issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #2 2002 (price $4.95 ) is availible for online ordering. In issue: The MiG-31 the Anti-Aircraft Defense (PVO) Flagship, The Beriev Be-103 Amphibious Plane, On the Project of a Utility Plane - a Descendant of Be-32, On the Project of Michail Efimov's Airplane, On the Project of Supersonic Passenger Liners Suggested by S.V. Iliushin OKB (Design Bureau), On the Project of the Nuclear Flying Boat "60M", Gigantic Helicopter V-12, EC-130E - The Fighter of an Ideological Front, The High Altitude Reconnaissance Plane Junkers Ju-86R, The Ar-232 - German Transport Planes, The Curtiss "Hawk" Fighter and Its Modifications, Flight Safety etc. 32 pages, 50 photographs. Recommended!
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #1-2 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota magazine as usual covers a wide range of aviation related topics in Russia and abroad. Issue contains articles on history of aviation as well as data on the latest designs. A lot of photos and case illustrations. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 13 May 2002
  - For Soviet/Russian Aviation Fans! New Il'yushin Il-38 against missile submarines book of Arkhiv Publisher just have printed (price $12.95). Il'yushin Il-38 was the first Soviet aircraft supplied 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 its significant age the aircraft is permanently upgraded. In this book: The Il-38 in detail, the Il-38 origin, 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 performance data etc. 60 pages, 75 photos, 3 drawings, text in russian and english. Highly recommended!
  - The new Frontline series book has arrived! Battle for Moscow book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering now. This book is dedicated to the tanks operated during the Battle of the Moscow, October-December 1941. It covers organization, combat strength, types of tanks and deployment of the Red Army tank units in documents which had never published before. 100 photographs, maps and color drawings. Also highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 11 May 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Mir Aviatsii #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: Swedish airmen in Russia; The development history of Tupolev's famous SB (ANT-40) fast bomber; Aleksandr Moskalyov's unorthodox LT (SAM-23) light assault aircraft project; Famous pilots gallery: The wartime and post war flying career of Ivan Ivanovich Kabakov; Tajik snapshot: the story of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Tajikistan, 1998; The Tupolev Tu-214 enters service an eyewitness report from the first revenue flight with Dalavia Far East Airlines; USAF & RAF strategic reconnaisance over the Soviet Union in the 1950s. Part 2; Keith Dexter charts the development of numbered Soviet aviation fac tones in 1921 - 1941. Part 1; Aircraft in colour: Ka-27PL helicopters artwork. 52 pages, 50 photos, 9 illustrations. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 10 May 2002
  - We recently receive new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace Industry magazine Aerospace Courier #3 2001(price $6.0). In issue: In issue: Tupolev Tu-214 airliner, Russian Radio-electronics Industry at MAKS-2001, Sea Dragon Russian Maritime Patrol Mission Suite, Cosmonauts Medical Selection, Humanity and Space in XXI Century, Expo, Around the world, etc. Completely Bilingual (Russian and English text), lots of interesting photos. Highly recommended!
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #3 2002 (price $4.95) have printed and available for online ordering now. This issue as usual tells about wide range of military technique problems. Highly recommended for modelers, military technique enthusiasts and people who are interested in the armour history!
  
  
  
• 9 May 2002
  - New issues of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine Morskaya Kollektsia #6 2001: The Bditelny and other proj 1135 frigates and Morskaya Kollektsia #1 2002: The destroyers of Trible type are available for online ordering (price $6.95 for each). Interesting facts. A lot of photos and schemes. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 8 May 2002
  - New issues of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #3 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue: Piloted Missions: ISS Main Expedition Four Mission Chronicle: January 2002, Piloted Flights, Projects and Plans: Russian Plan Of Launches For 2002, Angara Boosters: A Mid-Air Rescue, Military Space: Russia Leased Daryal Radar In Azerbaijan, Prospects of Russian-Ukrainian Cooperation, Launch Sites: Plesetsk To Grow, Probes, Companies, Agencies and Organizations, Space Science etc. 74 pages, 100 photos.
  
  
  
• 7 May 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Mir Aviatsii #3 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: The 2nd long range reconnaissance regiment of the Supreme Command, transformed into the 47th Independent Guards reconnaissance regiment in February 1943. The leading recce regiment of the Frontal aviation, which tested and mastered such important planes as the Tu-2R, Yak-27R and, finally, MiG-25R and Su-24MR: Unit history (1941-2001), Flight into the Stratosphere: The recollections of the first service pilot, a man who made to fly the MiG 25R reconnaissance aircraft, Afghan War episodes Memories of a pilot who flew the MiG-21R and Su-17M3R reconnaissance aircraft etc. 56 pages, 90 photos, 26 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 6 May 2002
  - New section at www.AviaPress.com: Rare Items!
  You can find and buy here model kits that are not produced any more, books and magazines that are out of print now. This section is the last chance for you to buy the products you need! Hurry up - the number of items in this section is very limited and decreasing every day!
  
  
  
  
• 4 May 2002
  - AviaPress announces the May Sale!!!
  Zvezda model kits at 20% lower prices - only in May!
  - Also don't forget to visit our BIG MAGAZINE SALE SECTION - Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika Sale and BIG BOOK SALE SECTION - Frontline Illustrations series Sale. Hurry up - the number of items for sale is limited and decreasing every day!
  
  
  
  
• 3 May 2002
  - The new issues of Popular high illustrated Russian Armor magazine TankoMaster #5 2001 and TankoMaster #6 2001 has arrived! (price $5.95 for each). In issues: The Kirasyr Austrian light tank, The KV-1 model kit by Eastern Express company, The tanks in Chechnya, The combat motorcycles, The T-55 Soviet tank etc. There are lots of interesting photos, scale drawings and characteristics. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 2 May 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #2 2002 (price $4.95) is available for online ordering. The issue is completely dedicated to anti-tank arms and tactics of a Soviet Infantry at WW2. It contain many photos and case illustrations. Highly recommended for modelers, military technique enthusiasts and people who are interested in the armour history!
  
  
  
• 1 May 2002
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine for modelers and military technique enthusiasts M-Hobby #1 2002 has came out and is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: The review for the new models, Comments about air-to-air missiles, Soviet/Russian MLRS BM-21 Grad etc. 48 pages, 80 photos, 4 drawings, 10 schemes.
  
  
  
• 30 April 2002
  - Military-Wheels (AMOdel) presents: MWH-3504 1/35 Separate track complect for KV-1, KV-2, KV-8, KV-14 Soviet Heavy WW2 tanks model kit (price $5.95) is available for online ordering. Limited Edition! Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 29 April 2002
  - New issue of Russian popular military historical illustrated magazine Polygon magazine #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue:Aerosan in Great Patriotic War, Soviet aerosans, Russian and Soviet aerosans, The life story of a A T-43 (completion), Antisubmarine weapons of lend-lease, The childhood of Artsturm, Antitank grenaded, Our answer to Bombardier etc. 56 pages, 128 photos, 3 drawings (NKL-26 aerosan, T-43 tank, SturmGeschutz III Ausf B). Recommended!
  
  
  
• 26 April 2002
  - ICM company presents: 1/48 Moscow Air Defence. Soviet AF model kit (price $39.95) is available for online order. The model kit includes fighters MiG-3 (122 parts), Yak-7DI (69 parts), Spitfire F.IX C (79 parts) with pilots and ground personnel (96 parts).The kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 25 April 2002
  - A new resin kit of a super quality!
  - 1/35 BMD-1 Soviet Airborne Combat Vehicle model kit (price $89.95) is available for online ordering. Combat Vehicle shared in the local conflictings and battle operations in Afghanistan, Nagorny Carabach, Chechnya and other in 1/35 scale now! Add this unique subject to your Armour collection. Hurry up as the kit number is limited!
  
  
  
• 24 April 2002
  - New issue of Popular Very High Illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Zeughaus #16 is available for online ordering (price $9.95). The military historical journal Zeughaus has been published since 1991. Now it's the only Russian scientific issue devoted to little known facts of the history of Russia and Soviet Union uniforms, awards, weapons and banners. All the articles published in Zeughaus are based on rare archives and plentifully illustrated with pictures drawn by journal's painters, photos and slides of original pieces from state museums and private collections. Many articles can be regarded by right as discoveries in the field of applied branches of historical science. The authors of the journal are chief experts of Russian militaria. In this issue: Warriors on mediewal russian seal-rings; Colours of the russian new model army in the 17th century; Infantry of the rowing boat flotillas 1788-96; Continuation of early Russian marines' history etc. 40 pages, 60 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 23 April 2002
  - The new Kombat series book has came out: Submarines of the Soviet Navy in the WW2 1941-1945. Part 1: The Baltic Fleet book (price $13.95) is available for order. This issue is dedicated to the poorly researched subject of the operations by the Soviet Submarine Fleet at the Baltic Sea during the Second World War. The book provides a large amount of details of the tactical and strategic environment at the time and combat missions performed by the Soviet submarines. The magazine would appeal to all interested in military history. 96 pages, 100 photographs.
  - Bastion presents: Russian Air-to-Air Missiles, Russian Nuclear Submarines with Ballistic Missiles, 2nd generation of the Soviet Post-WW2 tanks book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This issue covers numerous subjects related to the development of sea, air and land related military technology. The issue also provides a special report on Moscow aviation show - MAKS-2001. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs. Recommended for readers interested in the development and history of military technology and contemporary arsenals! 52 pages, 70 photographs, 18 diagrams.
  
  
  
• 22 April 2002
  - For Armour and Military Technique Enthusiasts! 1/72 URAL-375D Soviet Army refueller model kit (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. Trucks of Ural trade-mark are the most popular Soviet motor-cars. Reliability, high cross-country capability, ability to operate at outside temperature within the limits from -50 to +50°C, at the height of up to 4500 meters above the sea level prove that the automobile's unique when performing different works any time of year and under any road conditions. High quality. Recommended!
  - We recently received the new interesting kit: 1/500 Kursk project 949A Russian nuclear submarine cruiser model kit (price $22.95) is available for online order. 24 rocket containers on each side of the hull contain rockets the Granite are capable to destroy any ship of the opponent. In the Russian Navies this submarine have nicknamed Killer of carriers. Highly recommended for Navy fans!
  
  
  
• 20 April 2002
  - Maquette company presents: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-9 Soviet fighter interceptor model kit (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. The Su-9 prototype - experimental aircraft T-3 - had it maiden flight in May 26 1956. About 1000 Su-9 and some training two-seats fighter were produced until 1962. The Su-9 was add into armoury of Soviet Air Defence Service in October 1960 and was adopted in it until the end of 1970s. About 30 air regiments was armed with Su-9, including 3 regiments in Moscow Air Defence Region. Su-9 took part in the U-2 USAF reconnaissance aircraft interception. A kit of good quality. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 19 April 2002
  - And once again Maquette company pleases you: 1/72 Morko Moraani Finnish fighter model kit (price $5.95) is available for online ordering. The Morko Moraani fighter was the Finnish modification of then obsolescent French Morane Saulnier 406 fighter used in the Finnish Air Force during the World War II. The Morko Moraani was developed in 1943 when some captured Soviet engines M-105PA with VISh-61P propellers were married to the MS.406 airframe, and has seen operational service. A rare subject recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 17 April 2002
  - A new exellent kit from Maquette: 1/35 Pz.II Ausf.D German Light Tank model kit (price $10.95) is available for online ordering! The Pz.ll light tanks was the main tank type of German army in the pre-war years. It were used by Panzerwaffe in Polish campaign in 1939, in France in 1940 and in the Barbarossa operation against the USSR. A kit of high quality. Recommended for WW2 Armour Fans!
  
  
  
• 16 April 2002
  - Read about all 2002 Zvezda model kits in the useful Zvezda Color Catalogue for 2002 (price $6.95). A fullest coverage of assortment from the Russian kit manufacturer. Make your selection better with this catalogue!
  - Maquette presents: 1/35 Marder III German WW2 Self-propelled Gun model kit (price $19.95) is available for online ordering. Interesting subject: Marder III Self-propelled Gun on the base of Pz.38(t) light tank armed PaK 36 (captured Soviet 7,62 cm divisional guns F-22) was used by Panzerwaffe during the Barbarosa campaign and in the North Africa. Good quality. Highly recommended for WW2 Armour Fans!
  
  
  
• 15 April 2002
  - ICM company presents: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-2R Soviet WWII reconnaissance plane model kit (price $14.95) is available for online order. The Su-2 was one of new generation aircraft introduced into the Red Army Air Firce shortly before WWII. Very good quality as usual. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 13 April 2002
  We are pleased to offer two very interesting kits!
  - The new 1/72 Kamov Ka-15M Soviet anti-submarine helicopter model kit (price $10.95) by AMOdel company has came out. This helikopter remained in servce for almost 20 years from its first flight on April 14, 1953. By virtue of its small size and manoeuvrability the Ka-15 successfully performed take-offs from and landings on the ship's small helipad even in sea state 6 conditions. Unique subject, very high quality. Recommended!
  - Good news from ICM company: 1/35 Soviet-Afghan War 1979-1988 Soviet motorized infantry model kit (price $9.95) is available for online order. The model kit includes 33 parts for assembly of four figures. Good quality. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 12 April 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Bronekollektsia #1 2002: The Soviet Supertanks is available for online ordering (price $6.95). This issue presents many interesting facts about Soviet Heavy and Multi-turrel tanks: history of the development, production and modernization, test and experimental samples etc. Wide range of Soviet tanks such as T-35, T-100, T-150, SMK, KV, and their armour are discussed. 32 pages, 33 photos, 5 illustrations, 22 schemes. Highly recommended!
  - Good news from Maquette company: 1/72 Boeing 307/C-75 Stratoliner model kit (price $16.95) is available again for online ordering.
  
  
  
• 11 April 2002
  - AMOdel presents the Vacuum Lionspecial series: VLI-701 1/72 Antonov An-8 Soviet Military Transport Aircaft model kit (price $29.95) and VLI-702 1/72 Antonov An-12 Soviet Military Transport Aircaft model kit (price $33.95). Kits include vacuformed items (wings, fuselage, tailplane), injection moulded items (canopy, engines, propellors, landing gear etc) and a set of photo etched parts. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 10 April 2002
  - New issue of a Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsija i Vremya #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). The issue covers: Antonov An-26 and An-38-200 aircraft, the first Tupolev flying boat, Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Attack Aircraft etc. The magazine contains many photos and illustrations, scale drawings of F-117A and MDR-2 (ANT-8) aircraft. Very interesting and crucial topics. Recommended!
  - Also now you can order new issue of most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #1 2002 (price $4.95 ). Krylia Rodiny magazine as usual covers a wide range of aviation related topics in Russia and abroad. Issue contains articles on history of aviation as well as data on the latest designs. A lot of photos and case illustrations. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 9 April 2002
  - New issues of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #1 2002 and Cosmonautics News #2 2002 are available for online ordering (price $6.0 for each). These issues cover: Piloted Missions; International Space Station; Cosmonauts, Astronauts, Crews; Launches; Probes; Launch Vehicles, Rocket Engines; Spacecraft; Launch Sites; Companies, Agencies, Organizations; People; History etc. 74 pages and over 120 photos in each magazine. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 8 April 2002
  - The new Kombat series book has came out: Hetzer German WW2 SPG - a Small but Dangerous Animal book (price $9.95) is available for you to order. This publication tells the story of creation, development and usage of a German "Hetzer" self-propelled gun. The history of development and upgrade of the vehicle and experimental projects based on its design are also highlighted. The text is illustrated by numerous photographs and drawings. 48 pages, 87 photographs, 30 diagrams, 9 illustrations. Recommended For WW2 Armour Enthusiasts!
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace Industry magazine Aerospace Courier #6 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: aerospace cooperation, Science & industry, Science for aviation and cosmonautics, Economics & finances, Air transport, Expo, Around the world, etc. Completely Bilingual (Russian and English text), lots of interesting photos.
  
  
  
• 6 April 2002
  - It's Finally Arrived!
  - The Russian mighty 'Bear' in 1/72 scale now! 1/72 Tupolev Tu-95 Bear Soviet/Russian Strategic Bomder model kit (price $159.95) is available for online ordering. Forget about other Tu-95 models as now there is the only accurate and correct one. It's of Amodel company! Add this unique subject to your Cold War collection. Hurry up as the kit number is limited!
  
  
  
• 5 April 2002
  - The new Frontline series book has arrived: Ferdinand and Elefant German WW2 Self-Propelled Guns book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. The issue has a broad selection of interesting information on the history and combat use of famous German SPGs. Lots of interesting photos, scale drawings and performance data. Highly recommended!
  - Moskit company presents New Phenomenal exhaust pipes for new subjects: MSK-3511 1/35 Wespe Sd.Kfz.124 exhaust pipes (price 9.95), MSK-3514 1/35 Sd.Kfz.250 all versions exhaust pipes (price 10.95), MSK-3521 1/35 Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J early versions exhaust pipes (price 14.95), MSK-3523 1/35 BRUMMBAR, StuG.IV, Jagdpanzer IV mid production Pz IV H type exhaust pipes (price 14.95), MSK-3525 1/35 BERGEPANTHER Ausf.A exhaust pipes (price 13.95), MSK-3527 1/35 Soviet BT-7 WW2 Light Tank exhaust pipes (price 9.95), MSK-3528 1/35 Soviet KV-1, KV-1s, KV-2, KV-8, KV-85 Heavy WW2 tanks exhaust pipes (price 9.95), MSK-3529 1/35 Soviet SU-152 (KV-14) Soviet WW2 SPG exhaust pipes (price 10.95), MSK-3530 1/35 PzKpfw II Ausf.F, Marder II (Sd.Kfz.131) exhaust pipes (price 10.95), MSK-3531 1/35 PzKpfw.38(t) Ausf.G, Grille Ausf.H (Sd.Kfz.138\1) exhaust pipes (price 11.95), MSK-3532 1/35 Marder III Ausf.H (Sd.Kfz.138 & 139) exhaust pipes (price 11.95), MSK-3534 1/35 15cm SIG 33 auf SFL II Bison exhaust pipes (price 11.95), MSK-4863 1/48 Round pipes for R.R Griffon engined versions of Spitfire and Seafire exhaust pipes (price 9.95. are available for online ordering. Super Quality! Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 4 April 2002
  - AviaPress announces theApril Sale!!!
  Eastern Express model kits at 20% lower prices - only in April!
  - Also remember to visit our BIG MAGAZINE SALE SECTION - Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika Sale and BIG BOOK SALE SECTION - Frontline Illustrations series Sale. Hurry up - the number of items for sale is limited and decreasing every day!
  
  
  
• 3 April 2002
  - Today Tornado publishing house presents: MiG-17 and MiG-19 jet fighters in Vietnam book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This book tells the combat history of MiG-17 and MiG-19 fighters in Vietnam. 60 pages, 50 photos, 19 colour illustrations. Recommended for everybody interested in the military and aviation history.
  
  
  
• 2 April 2002
  - Today Tornado publishing house presents new interesting books: The tank battles at the Eastern front. Part I book (price $9.95) and The tank battles at the Eastern front. Part II book (price $9.95) are available for online ordering. Both volumes cover tank battles on the Eastern front during WWII. It is a lot of colour case histories, more than 60 pages and 180 photos in each volume. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 1 April 2002
  - Combrig company presents two new ship resin model kits: COM-70142 1/700 Bayan Russian armored cruiser model kit (price $42.95) and COM-70116 1/700 Boyarin Russian light cruiser model kit (price $39.95). Unique subjects of a very high quality!
  
  
  
• 29 March 2002
  - For Soviet Armour Enthusiasts! T-80 Soviet Main Battle Tank book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This book provides extensive T-80 development details. It also narrates on modifications and upgrade efforts on this combat vehicle undertaken in the Soviet Union/Russia and other countries. The text is supplemented with numerous photographs and diagrams. 56 pages, 86 photos, 11 diagrams. Recommended!
  - Tornado publishing house presents: T-62 Soviet Main Battle Tank book (price $9.95) is available for order. In this book: Heirs of the legendary T-34, Development history, The tank composition and view from inside, Modernization, Operational history, Variants, Conclusion. 52 pages, 40 photographs, 15 drawings and 4 colored illustrations. Also recommended!
  - For Soviet/Russian Aviation Fans! Bastion presents: Bombers of the USSR and Russia 1945 - 2000. Part II: Long-Range Bombers and their modifications book (price $22.95) is available for online ordering. Second edition, with revisions and additions. This A4 sized hardcover publication covers more than 100 bombers and bomber systems (incl. projects). Hundreds of b/w photos and line drawings. 318 pages. Highly recommended! Still available is the first volume of the series, Bombers of the USSR and Russia 1945 - 2000. Part I: Heavy Bombers book (price $22.95).
  
  
  
• 28 March 2002
  - New issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #1 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.0 ). This issue contains many interesting facts about a number of aircraft, such as Fairey Battle, Curtiss P-40 in Soviet Naval Aviation, etc. 48 pages, 50 photos, 5 color illustrations, scale drawings and schemes. Recommended for all Aviation Fans!
  - New Frontline series book: Panther Pz.Kpfw V German WW2 tank at the Kursk Salient book (price $10.95) is available for online ordering. This book covers usage Panther tank at the Kursk Salient (to learn more about this great WW2 battle you can see ART-001 Kurskaya Duga book by M-Hobby Publishing). Interesting info on the first combat use of these tanks. 56 pages, 82 photos, 5 case histories and 4 drawings. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 27 March 2002
  - New issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine History of Aviation magazine #4 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: The DB-3T Soviet WW2 torpedo bomber, The Me-210/410 fighter, Polish AF units in the USSR during WW2, Air battles in Vietnam. Illustrations of the airplanes: Ilyishin DB-3TP, Yakovlev Yak-1B and Yak-9M, Mikoyan MiG-15bis etc. 66 pages, 70 photographs, 17 drawings. Recommended!
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #6 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). Different aspects of navy history covered. 48 pages, 50 photos. Recommended for all interested in the naval area!
  
  
  
• 26 March 2002
  - New original digest of popular Russian high illustrated magazine for modelers and military technique enthusiasts M-Hobby Digest #1 is available for online ordering (price $18.95). This digest encompasses the materials on ground armoured and cargo vehicles published in earlier issues of M-Hobby magazine. The digest is lavishly supplied with line drawings and photographs. The publication will appeal to those interested in history and modelers. 100 pages, 150 photographs, 30 drawings. Highly recommended!
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Military magazine Sergeant magazine #4 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). Articles on world military history are in this issue. 48 pages, 43 illustrations. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 25 March 2002
  - Today Zvezda company presents: 1/35 Red Army WW2 Tank Infantry model kit (price $4.95) is available for online ordering. The kit consists of 4 soldiers. Good quality. Highly recommended! Don't forget about the 1/35 Red Army WW2 Infantry (Kit 1) and 1/35 Red Army WW2 Infantry (Kit 2) ones!
  - New Military Cronicles series book: On flanks of Stalingrad book (price $15.95) is available for online ordering. This book tells about battle operations on the middle and upper Don after the beginning of the victorious Soviet offensive near Stalingrad on 19 November 1942. This issue contains 135 photos, 4 schemes and 12 colored illustrations. Recommended for people interested in the military history.
  
  
  
• 22 March 2002
  - New issue of Popular Very High Illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Zeughaus #15 is available for online ordering (price $9.95). Zeughaus has been published since 1991. Now it is Russia's only scientific issue devoted to little known facts of the history of Russian and Soviet Union uniforms, awards, weapons and banners. All the articles published in Zeughaus are based on rare archives and plentifully illustrated with pictures by the journal's artists, photos and slides of original pieces from state museums and private collections. Many articles can be rightfully regarded as discoveries in the field of applied branches of historical science. The authors of the journal are chief experts of Russian militaria. In this issue: Warriors in medieval Russian seal-rings; Colours of the Russian new type army in the 17th century; Infantry of the rowing boat flotillas 1788-96; Continuation of early Russian marines history etc. 40 pages, 60 illustrations.
  - New Frontline series book: Trophies of air battles 1941 - 1945 book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. This book evaluates the Luftwaffe losses at the Eastern front in 1941-45. Brief review of the main operations of the Great Patriotic War is given, including the war of the USSR against Japan in Far East. The majority of trophy aircraft photos is published for the first time. The book contains over 100 photos and 16 colour profiles of captured German and Japanese aircraft.
  - New Military Cronicles series book: Baltic strategic defensive operation 22 June up to 9 July 1941 book (price $15.95) is available for online ordering. The Baltic strategic defensive operation was held by troops of Northwestern Front. From 22 June to 9 July 1941, in Lithuania and Latvia the Red Army waged heavy defensive battles and was forced to retreat to Estonia and north-western areas of Russia. As a result of that severe resistance, Soviet troops slowed down the advance of Heeresgruppe Nord and inflicted considerable losses to its attack force. This book describes these events and contains in addition 15 colour drawings of uniforms and armaments, 2 combat operation maps and 92 photographs.
  
  
  
• 21 March 2002
  - Today Eastern Express company presents: 1/35 Miles M14 Magister I trainer aircraft model kit (price $4.95) is available for online ordering.
  - For Soviet and Russian Aviation Fans! Zvezda company presents: 1/72 Mikoyan MiG-31B Foxhound Russian modern interceptor fighter model kit (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. Good quality. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 20 March 2002
  - For Soviet Armour Fans! Eastern Express company presents: EST-35109 1/35 BT-7 Soviet pre-WW2 tank mod. 1935 late version model kit (price $19.95) is available for online ordering. Good quality as usual. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 19 March 2002
  - Sensation! The Sukhoi's Mach 3 monster-bomber is in 1/72 scale now! 1/72 Sukhoi T-4 Sotka (100) Soviet Heavy Supersonic Bomber model kit (price $117.95) is available for online ordering. The symbol of Cold War era is ready to join the line on your shelf. Only 200 kits manufactured! Hurry! Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 18 March 2002
  - For Armour and Military Technique Fans! 1/35 URAL-4320 ATs-5.5 Soviet Army refueller model kit (price $39.95) is available for online ordering. Limited edition. Very high quality. Photoetched parts and vacuformed fuel tank are included. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 16 March 2002
  - AviaPress Offers March Sale to our customers:
  ICM model kits at 20% lower prices! Only in March!
  
  
  
• 15 March 2002
  - New issues of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #10 2001 and Technika and Vooruzhenie #1 2002(price $4.95 for each) are available for online ordering. The magazines contain many photos. Highly recommended for modelers, military vehicle and equipment enthusiasts.
  
  
  
• 14 March 2002
  - New issues of popular Russian high illustrated aviation magazine Vestnik Aviatsiyi i Kosmonavtiki #6 2001 and Vestnik Aviatsiyi i Kosmonavtiki #1 2002 are available for online ordering (price $6.0 for each). New issues contain interesting articles about the Russian and International aerospace industry, civil aviation, military aircraft, air shows and exhibitions etc. 96 pages, 120 photos in the #6 2001 and 152 pages, 230 photos in the #1 2002! Recommended for all who is interested in Aerospace.
  
  
  
• 13 March 2002
  - New issues of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #12 2001 and Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #1 2002 are available for online ordering (price $4.95 for each). Very interesting and up-to-date topics as usual. Info about Yakovlev Yak-130 Russian new advanced trainer aircraft, Ilyushin Il-10 Soviet WWII/postwar assault plane, P-80C Shooting Star US jet fighter, Ilyushin Il-89 and Il-96-300 Russian airliners, Mikoyan fighters, Energiya and Buran Soviet space system and other subjects. Lots of interesting photos and scale drawings. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 12 March 2002
  - AST publishing house presents new interesting books today! First is The German Army. From 1939 to 1940 book (price $9.95). This book aimed for the wide range of the readers that are really enjoy the history of army and military uniform of the German Army. Some facts are given regarding the "blitzkrieg", it means the flash-like war between Germnany and Poland, Denmark, Norway and France. Second is The Vermacht's tank divisions book (price $9.95). Info, verified until last detail, is supplemented by unique photos. Color illustrations are prepared on the base of the documents of the military time and give a specific idea about the uniform of the servicemen of the Wehrmacht tank troops. Both books have a lot of photos and drawings. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 11 March 2002
  - New issue of Russian popular military historical illustrated magazine Polygon magazine #4 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue: The Black Sea Fleet at the defense of Constance, People'sfighter He.162, The life story of T-43 tank, A failed "Bantam", Artillery tank, finnish style, Artillery armament of german tanks and self-propelled guns, Actions of artillery units in great patriotic war etc. 56 pages, 70 photos, 8 drawings. Interesting and miscellaneous subjects. Recommended!!
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #5 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In this issue: The story about Diego-Suares, The operations in the North Ocean seas, British submarines in the Baltic Sea and more. 50 pages, 40 photos and schemes. Also recommended!
  
  
  
• 9 March 2002
  - Tornado publishing house presents: Chechnya 1994 - 2000. Russian Army against bandits book(price $9.95) is available for order. This book tells about combat operations in Chechnya during both wars from 1994 till 2000. 70 pages, 100 photographs.
  
  
  
• 8 March 2002
  - For Soviet Aviation Fans! OMF-72001 1/72 Sukhoi Su-12 Soviet reconnaissance and artillery observation aircraft model kit (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. A unique subject: Su-12, a four-seat reconnaissance and artillery observation aircraft was designed and constructed in a shortest period of just 150 days; despite the successful completion of state flight tests in 1948, only two experimental planes 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 high quality kit. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 7 March 2002
  - New issues of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #5 2001 and Aviamaster #6 2001 are available for online ordering (price $6.0 for each). In these issues you can find many interesting facts about a series of airplanes and helicopters, such as Sukhoi Su-38 Russian civil aircraft, Kamov Ka-26 Soviet civil helicopter, Potez P.542 French fighter, Polikarpov I-16 Soviet prewar/WWII fighter, Mil Mi-24 Soviet attack helicopter, P-51 Mustang WWII fighter, F-80 Shooting Star jet fighter, Mikoyan Mig-15 Soviet jet fighter (Aviamaster #5 2001), Yakovlev Yak-7 Soviet WWII fighter, Petlyakov Pe-2 Soviet dive bomber, some facts about Battle in Moscow Skies (Aviamaster #6 2001) etc. More than 40 pages in each issue, a lot of photos, color case histories and schemes. Highly recommended for all Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 6 March 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Aviapanorama magazine: #9-10 2001 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). This issue includes the topics regarding the up to date events and modern types of the Russian aviation and space industry. It talks about exhibitions and salons such as "SAKS-2001" and "Aviation Expo/China'2001" and others. Also it describes new aircraft and helicopter designs. Pictures of several types are included like Russian Navy carrier fighter MiG-29K and Russian Navy carrier fighter Su-33 and etc. Those interested in production and design will also find useful names of aviation and space centres and design bureaus. 64 pages, 100 photos. Recommended!
  - New Issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #11 2001 is available for online ordering (price $4.95). Very interesting and up-to-date topics as usual. Lots of interesting photos and scale drawings. Also recommended!
  
  
  
• 5 March 2002
  - Good news from RODEN company for WWI Aviation Fans! ROD-001 1/72 Albatros D.I German WWI fighter model kit (price $7.95) and ROD-035 1/72 Fokker D VII Alb (late) German WWI fighter model kit (price $7.95) are available for online ordering. Superior quality, superb decals. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 4 March 2002
  - New issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine History of Aviation magazine #3 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: The DB-3F (DB-3M) bombers at the WWII, The Me-210/410 fighter, "Hunters" return, Engines for supersonic speeds, Rocket Engines, The Egyptian fighters in local war (1969), The illustrations of the airplanes: Ilyishin DB-3F; Messershmitt Me-410 etc. 58 pages, 70 photographs, 6 drawings. Recommended!
  - New issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #10 2001 is available for online ordering (price $4.95). In issue: The first Russian aviation salon of XXI century - MAKS-2001, Tupolev supersonic aircraft, B-2 Spirit bimber, Junkers Ju-87 German WWII bomber, etc. 48 pages, 80 photos, 10 schemes. Interesting information. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 2 March 2002
  - New issues of Popular Byelorussian Aviation Historical magazine Aeroplan #1 2001 and Aeroplan #2 2001 are available for online ordering (price $5.0 for each). In issues: the in-depth story about the history of Heinkel He-111 German WWII bomber (Aeroplan #1 2001), article about development and employment of the Mil Mi-8 Soviet Army helicopter, some facts from the history of Mikoyan MiG-23 Soviet fighter and Polikarpov I-153 Soviet WWII fighter (Aeroplan #2 2001). More than 30 pages in each issue, a lot of photos, color case histories and schemes.
  
  
  
• 1 March 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Typhoon #7 2001 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). This issue of Typhoon magazine presents a wide range of materials on the history and modern developments in Russian Navy. The text is illustrated with drawings and photographs. 48 pages, 60 photographs, 6 drawings.
  - For Soviet WW2 Armour Fans! Soviet Medium Tanks in the Second World War. T-34 Tank book (price $9.95) of Tornado just have printed and is available for order. This book makes an attempt to accumulate in one volume the fragmented photo-materials illustrating the development of the Soviet Tank Forces during WWII. The main part of the book consists of more than 100 photographs found in the archives of the Soviet Union and Central European countries, which have never been published yet. 66 pages, 140 photographs, 7 illustrations. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 28 February 2002
  - Another cool magazine from Russia! New issue of popular Russian Aviation high illustrated magazine Aviatsija #9 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). 48 pages, 50 photos, 8 color illustrations, 1 large insert with scale scheme of Tupolev Tu-95RC Naval Reconnaissance Plane.
  - For Soviet WW2 Armour Fans! The USSR Tanks (1945 - 1991). Part 2 book(price $9.95) and The USSR Tanks (1945 - 1991). Part 3 book(price $9.95) of Tornado are available for order. This books makes an attempt to accumulate in one volume the fragmented photo-materials illustrating the development of the Soviet Tank Forces after WWII.
  
  
  
• 27 February 2002
  - Read more about Kamov's helicopters in this superb book: Kamov's OKB 50 Years (1948-1998) Part 2 book (price $59.95). Kamov Helicopter Design Bureau: history and designed rotorcraft from its creation in 1948 to our times. Large thick colorful album, format >A4, hard cover, excellent paper and polygraphic quality. Hundreds of color and b/w photos, schemes and drawings, most of them published at the first time. Highly recommended! Don't forget about the previous volume: Kamov's OKB 50 Years (1948-1998) Part 1 book (price $59.95).
  
  
  
• 26 February 2002
  - New issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsija i Vremya #6 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). A lot of photos, schemes and illustrations. Very interesting and vital topics. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 25 February 2002
  - New issues of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine Technika and Vooruzhenie #9 2001 (price $4.95) and Technika and Vooruzhenie #11-12 2001 (price $5.95) are available for online ordering.
  
  
  
• 23 February 2002
  - AMOdel company presents: AMO-7240 1/72 Kamov Ka-26 Soviet light helicopter model kit (price $15.95) is available for online ordering.
  - Maquette presents: MAQ-7252 1/72 Kamov Ka-25 Soviet Navy helikopter model kit (price $9.95) is available for online ordering.
  
  
  
• 22 February 2002
  - - For Naval Fans! Combrig company presents new resin model kits of ships: COM-70219 1/700 Gromoboi cruiser (1914) (price $41.95), COM-70222 1/700 Vyborg coast defense ship (price $36.95), COM-70298 1/700 Vainamoinen Coast defense ship (Finnish) (price $36.95), COM-70299 1/700 Ilmarinen coast defense ship (Finnish) (price $36.95), COM-70303 1/700 Grozny missile cruiser Pr.58 (price $41.95), COM-70304 1/700 Variag missile cruiser Pr.58 (price $41.95), COM-70314 1/700 Vitse-Admiral Drozd m.cruiser Pr.1134 (price $46.95). Unique subject, very high quality! Also a lot of old Combrig resin model kits are available again for online order!
  
  
  
• 21 February 2002
  - The Battle of Crimea 1941-1942 (Military Chronicles series 2002/1) book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. This issue of Military Chronicles is fully dedicated to the combat on the Crimean Peninsular in 1941-1942. Some of the events described in the issue have been previously under-researched and the text provides a very good account of them for the first time. The issue will appeal to all those interested in military history. The book contains 114 photos, 12 diagrams and 12 colored illustrations.
  - For Armour Fans! OMF-3503 1/35 KV-1 Soviet Heavy WWII Tank model kit (price $11.95) is available for online ordering. Very big kit, high quality. Recommended!
  - For Naval Aviation Fans! AMOdel company presents: AMO-7257 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger Soviet Navy carrier based VTOL fighter and strike aircraft model kit (price $15.95) is available for online ordering now. Good quality as usual. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 20 February 2002
  - New issues of most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine Krylja Rodiny #11 2001 and Krylja Rodiny #12 2001 are available for online ordering (price $3.96 for each). Krylia Rodiny magazine as usual covers a wide range of aviation related topics in Russia and abroad. Issues contains articles on history of aviation as well as data on the latest designs. Very interesting and vital topics. The journals contain many photos and case illustrations.
  - Eastern Express company presents: EST-35161 1/35 BRDM-1 Soviet Armoured Êeconaissance Ìehicle model kit (price $19.95), EST-35162 1/35 BRDM-U Command Vehicle model kit (price $19.95), EST-72286 1/72 Blackburn Shark II torpedo-bomber model kit (price $6.95) are available for online ordering. Good quality as usual. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 19 February 2002
  - Military Museum presents a lot of new interesting books: Kulikovo Battle 1380 Story (Russians vs Mongols) book, Ice Battle 1242 (Russians vs Teuton Crusaiders), Tiger German WWII Heavy Tank book, T-64 Soviet Main Battle Tank book are available for online ordering. Recommended for armour and military history fans!
  
  
  
• 18 February 2002
  - New Frontline series book: History of KV Soviet WWII Heavy Tank book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. This book is dedicated to the development of KV tank from 1939 till the end of 1941, mass-produced modifications, experimental versions and projects on KV chassis, as well as the usage of KV tanks in combat. This issue contains more than 100 photos, 10 pages of drawings and 12 color illustrations.
  - T-72 Soviet Main Battle Tank book (price $9.95) by Sergey Suvorov is available for online ordering now. This book provides extensive details as to development and combat usage of T-72 main battle tank. It also narrates about modifications and modernization efforts on this combat vehicle undertaken in the Soviet Union and other countries. The text is accompanied with numerous photographs and diagrams. 64 pages, 133 photographs, 23 diagrams.
  -For Navy Fans! Nuclear submarines of the Soviet & Russian Navy book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. This issue contains names, technical, building and career data on all Soviet and Russian nuclear submarines, except experimental SSN of Uniform X-Ray and NORSUB-5 classes. It's the last work of the late naval historian Captain Sergey Berezhnoy (1940 - 2000). This issue is the 4th part of the reference book on postwar Soviet/Russian Navy. Three previous parts issued by Morskaya Kollektsia magazine contained data on large surface ships, frigates and corvettes. 80 pages, 137 photos, 60 schemes. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 17 February 2002
  - AviaPress Offers February Sale to our customers:
  Maquette model kits at 20% lower prices! Only During February!
  
  
  
• 16 February 2002
  - M-Hobby 2001 Year Set for only $26! Six excellent high illustrated magazines at incredible low prices! Hurry! The number of magazines is limited!
  
  
  
• 15 February 2002
  - Military Museum presents: The Defensive Operation Near Lake Balaton book (price $21.95) is available for online ordering. This book is dedicated to the one of famous battles of the WWII battle near Lake Balaton (Hungary) in 1945. The Soviet troops of 3-rd Ukrainian front have mirrored a counteroffensive of German 6-th army and 6-th tank army SS also have plotted by it a high-gravity defeat, having broken the schedule of the opponent to leave to Danube and to restore a defense on its western coast. Hard cover, A4 album format, unique photos and drawings. Interesting Subject. Highly recommended!
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #9-10 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: "Rosaviacosmos" is oriented to the priority directions; The interview with the Governor of the Sverdlov region E. Rossel; The exhibitions: MAKS-2001, IDEF-2001, LIMA-2001, SAKS (The first Siberian aerospace salon); What will be the fighter of the fifth generation; The military aviation of Russia; The air ace Timur Apakidze; The human factor as the reason for the aviation tragedies; The helicopters of Mi brand; The pilotless aviation systems; Will the Anti-missile Defense save from terrorism; The hi-tech at the market of the aviation services; "Space Shuttle": conception and performance; The Furer's reserve variant nd many other. 80 pages, 140 photos. Very interesting and vital topics. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 14 February 2002
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #7-8 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: MAKS is the time of the unique opportunities; The rockets from the Korolev, the Moscow region; The "Sukhoi" corporation: modernization and after-sale service of Su-24, Su-25, Su-27 and Su-30 models; The modern radio-electronic complexes, this is the reality; The aviation of the Russian Navy; The difficult fate of the ecranoplans (wing-in-ground effect crafts); The 60th anniversary of the day of the creation of the regime "Normandia-Neman"; The exploiting expenses on MiG-29 aircraft; The pilotless aviation systems; Through the North Pole to America; The aerial navigation on a way from administration to the market economy; The amateur aviation etc. 160 pages, 230 photos! Recommended for Aviation Fans!
  
  
  
• 13 February 2002
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine for modelers and military technique enthusiasts M-Hobby #6 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: The review for the new models, Master's comments about soldiers figures for dioramas and painting Ki-43-II, New generation on card models and more. 48 pages, 121 photos, 4 drawings, The drawings of ZiL-157 truck.
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #5-6 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: Aviaprom enterprise is looking for the strategy of the revival, The pursuit aviation of the 21st century, The front ace Vitaliy Popkov, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, talks about the beginnings of the Great Victory, The deck fighter MiG-29K, The helicopter Ka-226, The combat helicopter Ka-50 "The Black shark", MAKS-2001, ASSAD: the new horizons, The evolution of the board radio location complexes, The Internet club of the Aviation and Cosmic Enterprises, The repair and modernization of the Russian Aviation and many other. 96 pages, 140 photos.
  
  
  
• 12 February 2002
  - ALAN company presents: ALA-015 1/35 German WWII 150 mm SPG Grille-M model kit (price $23.95) is available for online ordering. High quality. Recommended!
  - Military-Wheels (AMOdel) presents: MWH-7210 1/72 T-34-85 NVA type 63 Soviet WWII Medium Tank model kit (price $14.95) and MWH-7211 1/72 T-34-85 Soviet WWII Repair Retriever model kit (price $14.95) are available for online ordering. Also highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 11 February 2002
  - For WWII Aviation Fans! Maquette presents: MAQ-7236 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10/R2 German WWII fighter model kit (price $4.95) and MAQ-7237 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-3 Soviet WWII fighter model kit (price $4.95) are available for online ordering now.
  
  
  
• 9 February 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Armor magazine TankoMaster #4 2001 is available for online ordering (price $5.95). This is a joint issue of Tankomaster magazine and Bastion journal. It contains an excellent high illustrated and complete reference book of Soviet/Russian Heavy Self-Propelled Guns. The issue has incredibly wide selection of rare and never published information regarding history and combat use of Soviet SPG's. There are lots of interesting photos, scale drawings and characteristics. Highly recommended !
  
  
  
• 8 February 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine Morskaya Kollektsia #5 2001: The destroyers of Akitsyki type is available for online ordering (price $6.95). That article described the specialized project of Japenese antiaircraft destroyers that were in action during the Second World War. It's given the list of the names of the ships, the brief history of its creation and some battles they took part in. Also the illustrations of several ships of that series are enclosed. 32 pages, 43 photos, 18 schemes.
  
  
  
• 7 February 2002
  - New interesting model kit for very reasonable price. For Navy fans! Maquette presents: MAQ-4003 1/400 Russian Nuclear Submarine Cruiser Kursk model kit is available for online order (price $12.95).
  - Also MAQ-35011 1/35 Russian WWI Cavalry model kit from Maquette is available for online ordering now (price $5.95).
  
  
  
• 6 February 2002
  - Good news from ICM company: ICM-48068 1/48 Spitfire HF.IX E Free French Air Forces fighter model kit (price $15.95), ICM-48069 1/48 Spitfire MK.IX E Italian Air Forces fighter model kit (price $15.95) and ICM-48073 1/48 Spitfire LF.IX E Soviet Air Forces fighter with Pilots and Ground Personnel model kit (price $16.95) are available for online order. Very high quality as usual. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 5 February 2002
  - For WWII Aviation Fans! MAQ-7235 1/72 Lavochkin La-5 Soviet WWII fighter model kit (price $4.95) is available for online ordering now.
  - New issue of popular Russian high illustrated aviation magazine Vestnik Aviatsiyi i Kosmonavtiki #7 2000 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). There are many interesting articles about Russian and World Aerospace Industry, including: Aviation industry - The BE-200 multiprpose amphibian airplane from Irkutsk city, UMPO JSC in the global market city etc, Civil aviation - Modern reliable and feul-savng engines, Integration of Russian and Ukrainian engine builders etc, Aviation of the 21st century - Guided weaponry of Sukhoi fighters, Sukhoi SU-30K interceptor, Sukhoi SU-30MKI multi-purpose two-seat fighter etc, Aviation salons and exhibitions - Gydroaviasalon 2000 in Gelendjik. 88 pages, 167 photos, 1 large insert with scale scheme, text in english.
  
  
  
• 4 February 2002
  - For Soviet and Russian Aviation Fans! Zvezda company presents: ZVD-7207 1/72 Sukhoi Su-33 modern Russian Navy carrier fighter model kit (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. Good quality. Recommended!
  - MAQ-7223 1/72 Experimental (originally designed to investigate problems at subsonic speeds) Fairey FD.2 model kit (price $4.95) from Maquette is available for online ordering.
  
  
  
• 2 February 2002
  - Unknown Battle in Moscow Skies, 1941-1942 (Part II) book (price $17.00) is available for online ordering now. The book by Dmiti Khazanov is dedicated to Air Forces actions during the second half of the Battle of Moscow 1941-1942. On the basis of the Soviet and German documents of the time, and using the eyewitnesses' accounts, the author managed to paint a vivid picture of the Red Army's counter-offensive at Moscow not only in the skies, but also on the ground. In the book the author also provides comparative analyses of the data from different German and Soviet sources, in particular regarding the losses and failures. 126 pages, 200 photographs, 38 color illustrations.
  
  
  
• 1 February 2002
  - Panzertruppen 1945. Organization and armament book (price $13.95) is available for online ordering now. In this book: Organization and armament, Armoured Divisions, Motorized Infantry Divisions, Large Units of Self-propelled Artillery, Independent Brigades, Independent Armoured Elements, Armoured Elements of Infantry Divisions. 48 pages, 48 photos, 15 illustrations, completely in English.
  
  
  
• 31 January 2002
  - For Real Aviation History Enthusiast! Roden company presents: ROD-008 1/72 PKZ-2 Austro-Hungarian WWI helicopter model kit (price $8.0).The world first real helicopter. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 30 January 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #12 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: Second Russian Visiting Crew, Raduga-1: Military Comsat System Replenished, Piloted Missions, International Space Station, Cosmonauts. Astronauts. Crews, Launches, Probes, Launch Vehicles. Rocket Engines, Spacecraft, Launch Sites, Companies, Agencies, Organizations, People, Jubilees, History, Biographies etc. 74 pages, 100 photos.
  
  
  
• 29 January 2002
  - News from KP/MasterCraft company: KPC-054 1/72 Lavochkin La-5FN Soviet Aces Part I model kit (price $6.0) and KPC-055 1/72 Lavochkin La-7 Soviet Aces Part I model kit (price $6.0) are available for online order. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 28 January 2002
  - Soviet Long Range and Naval Aviation missiles book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering now. The book informs the reader about the wide and branched generation of aviation ordnance have been creatingin the Soviet Union for 75 years period. The missifes to arm Long Range Aviation and Naval Aviation are taking one of the main places there. 92 pages, 100 photos, 30 schemes, russian and english text.
  - New Frontline series book: Prelude to Barbarossa Operation book (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. This issue consists a detailed account and analysis of the Red Army's and Wehrmacht's Land forces weaponry by the 22nd of June 1941. For the first time information about number of tanks, artillery and tractors in the Red Army by June 1941, based on the unpublished archives materials, is brought to you in this issue with as well as 75 photographs and color maps. 80 pages, 75 photos.
  
  
  
• 27 January 2002
  - Ground Attack Fighter-Bomber Sukhoy Su-25 book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. The book contains very detailed information on the structure, design history and combat usage of Sukhoy Su-25 ground attack fighter-bomber. It is intended for the readers interested in the aviation. 46 pages, 113 photographs, 13 drawings, 8 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 26 January 2002
  - Tank destroyer Pz.IV/70(V) book (price $10.95) is available for online ordering. This book describes the development and employment of the Pz.lV/70(V) tank destroyer (one of the last production models of the Third Reich's armour). In addition to 139 photographs of the Pz.lV/70(V) in combat and drawing of the example displayed at the Kubinka tank museum, there are drawings of the primary production versions of the Pz.lV/70(V) tank destroyer as well as colour pictures of its camouflage pattern. 64 pages, 6 illustrations, 16 drawings.
  
  
  
• 25 January 2002
  - News from ICM company: ICM-35241 1/35 PzKpfw II (F) Flamingo WWII german flame-thrower tank model kit (price $20.95) and ICM-35242 1/35 Battle of Stalingrad, 1942. German tank and infantry troops model kit (price $25.95) are available for online order. Very high quality as usual. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 24 January 2002
  - Long Range Bomber and Missile Carrier Tu-16 book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. The book is a narrative on the creation and development of the famous Soviet long-range bomber and missile carrier Tupolev Tu-16. It is intended to all readers interested in the history of aviation. 176 pages, 60 photographs.
  
  
  
• 23 January 2002
  - AST publishing house presents: Korean War 1950 - 1953 book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. The book covers the course of combat operations, armed forces of the participants of the war in Korea in 1950 - 1953. It also describes their uniform and insignia. The text is accompanied with unique photographs and color illustrations are created on the basis of the wartime documents. The book would appeal to the wide group of readers interested in the history of armed forces and uniforms. 46 pages, 30 photos, 10 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 22 January 2002
  - For Age Of Battles game funs! Zvezda company presents: ZVD-8016 1/72 Livonian Knights, XIII century (price $4.95). The kit consists of 9 mounted and 24 foot soldiers.
  
  
  
• 21 January 2002
  - Hurry! Only 10 days remain! ZVEZDA sale and 3+1 program are continued!
  - Buy 3 any Zvezda model kit and get fourth Zvezda kit absolutely free! Plus free illustrated Zvezda catalogue! Do not forget to mention your choice in "Other notes or instructions" field in order form.
  - Also don't forget to visit our BIG MAGAZINE SALE SECTION and BIG BOOK SALE SECTION! Hurry! The number of sale copies are limited and decreasing every day!
  
  
  
• 19 January 2002
  - Good news from RODEN company for WWI Aviation Fans! ROD-016 1/72 Gotha G.V German WWI bomber model kit (price $24.95) is available for online ordering. Very high quality, superb decal. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 18 January 2002
  - For Space Fans! Start company presents: STA-018 1/288 Vulcan heavy carrier rocket model kit (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. Good decal. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 17 January 2002
  - OKB-144 company presents: OKB-006 1/144 Tupolev Tu-16K-26 Bager-G Soviet twin-engine jet heavy bomber model kit (price $13.95) is available for online ordering. Good quality, photoetched parts and 2 missiles KSR-5 included.
  
  
  
• 16 January 2002
  - IDK models company presents ex-ICM kits: IDK-35001 1/35 T-28 mod. 1936 Soviet WWII medium tank model kit (price $22.95), IDK-35002 1/35 T-28 mod. 1938 Soviet WWII medium tank model kit (price $22.95) are available for online ordering. Long awaited model kits, good quality, recommended!
  
  
  
• 15 January 2002
  - ACE company presents: ACE-72136 1/72 SNAR 10 Artillery Location Radar Vehicle model kit (price $12.95) is available for online ordering. Good quality, photoetched parts included.
  
  
  
• 14 January 2002
  - Eastern Express company presents several ex-TOKO kits: EST-72301 1/72 Antonov An-74 cargo aircraft model kit (price $25.95), EST-72302 1/72 Antonov An-72P patrol aircraft model kit (price $25.95), EST-72303 1/72 Antonov An-74 Arctic cargo aircraft model kit (price $25.95) are available for online ordering. Recommended!
  
  
  
• 12 January 2002
  - ICM company presents: ICM-35005 1/35 Anti-terror operations in Tadzhikistan, 1999 - 2001 model kit (price $15.95), ICM-35006 1/35 Afghanistan campaign Talibian Forces model kit (price $32.95), ICM-35007 1/35 Anti-terror operation Afghani Northern Alliance Forces model kit (price $32.95) are available for online ordering.
  
  
• 11 January 2001
  - German Army at the Eastern Front. 1943-1945 book (price $9.95) is available for online ordering. The book informs the reader about the changes, which occured in the units of the German ground forces at the Eastern Front after its defeat in Stalingrad and until capitulation of Germany in 1945. The text is accompanied with unique photographs and color illustrations. The book would appeal to the wide group of readers interested in the history of armed forces and uniforms. 62 pages, 38 photos, 8 illustrations.
  
  
  
• 10 January 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Cosmonautics News #11 2001 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). In issue: Piloted Missions, International Space Station, Cosmonauts. Astronauts. Crews, Launches, Probes, Launch Vehicles. Rocket Engines, Spacecraft, Launch Sites, Companies, Agencies, Organizations, People, Jubilees, History, Biographies etc. 74 pages, 100 photos.
  
  
  
• 9 January 2002
  - ZVEZDA sale and 3+1 program are continued!
  - Buy 3 any Zvezda model kit and get fourth Zvezda kit absolutely free! Plus free illustrated Zvezda catalogue! Do not forget to mention your choice in "Other notes or instructions" field in order form.
  - Also don't forget to visit our BIG MAGAZINE SALE SECTION and BIG BOOK SALE SECTION! Hurry! The number of sale copies are limited and decreasing every day!
  
  
  
• 8 January 2002
  - New issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine MKL-200104 Morskaya Kollektsia N4 2001: The Arc Royal carrier is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In this issue: The description of the construction, The military career, The general estimation of the project etc. 32 pages, 42 photos, 6 illustrations, 5 schemes, plans and data tables.
  
  
  
• 7 January 2002
  - Again good news from ICM company: ICM-72073 1/72 Polikarpov I-16 type 18 Soviet WW2 fighter model kit and ICM-72072 1/72 Polikarpov I-16 type 28 Soviet WW2 fighter model kit (price $7.95) are available for online ordering. Good quality. We recommend as well as presented before ICM-72071 1/72 Polikarpov I-16 type 24 Soviet WW2 fighter model kit.
  
  
  
• 5 January 2002
  - ICM company presents: ICM-48081 1/48 Pilots and Ground personnel Royal Air Force Fighter Command (1939 - 1945) model kit (price $8.95) is available for online ordering. Good addition for ICM-48071 1/48 Spitfire MK XVI WWII British fighter model kit, ICM-48062 1/48 Spitfire Mk VII Royal Air Forces fighter model kit, ICM-48061 1/48 Spitfire Mk X Royal Air Forces fighter model kit, ICM-48123 1/48 Mustang Mk.III RAF WW2 fighter model kit. Highly recommended!
  
  
  
• 4 January 2002
  - PST presents: PST-72037 1/72 Pz.Kpfw.754(r) German WW2 Heavy Tank model kit, PST-72038 1/72 KV-T Soviet WW2 Armoured Tow Tractor model kit and PST-72039 1/72 IS-2MT Soviet WW2 Armoured Tow Tractor model kit are available for on-line order (price $11.95). Unique subject, good quality.
  
  
  
• 3 January 2002
  - ICM company presents: ICM-35001 1/35 Anti-terror operations in Afghanistan, 2001 model kit, ICM-35002 1/35 Anti-terror operations in Russia, 1996 - 2001 model kit and ICM-35003 1/35 Anti-terror forces on Balkans, 1999 - 2001 model kit (price $15.95) are available for online ordering.
  
  
  
• 2 January 2002
  - Avico publishing house presents:
  AVC-001 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myasischev Aircraft, Volume 2, part 1 (price $49.95). The rocket and missiles projects of Myasischev Design Bureau OKB-23 during 1951-1960 years. More than 100 b&w and color photos, plans and drawings, 156 pages.
  AVC-002 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myasischev Aircraft, Volume 2, part 2 (price $49.95). The history of Myasischev Design Bureau OKB-23 aircraft since 1951 till 1960 years. More than 100 b&w and color photos, color pictures, plans and drawings, 252 pages.
  AVC-003 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myasischev Aircraft, Volume 2, part 3 (price $49.95). The history of Myasischev Design Bureau OKB-23 aircraft since 1951 till 1960 years. More than 100 b&w and color photos, color pictures, plans and drawings, 248 pages.
  AVC-004 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antonov Aircraft, Volume 1 (price $49.95). The history of Antonov Design Bureau. More than 80 b&w and color photos, color pictures, plans and drawings, 154 pages.
  Excellent books. Very good quality, highly recommended!
  
  
  
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