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25.01.2022 New books now available at the Viceroy Books website, from the publishers Peko, Harpia, Valiant Wings, Sabot, Trackpad, Panzer Tracts, Philedition and the Queensland Museum ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WW2 - European Theatre - History ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...Continue reading
25.01.2022 4-Wheeled Armoured Cars in Germany WW2 Camera On 21. Germany was at the forefront of the development of armoured cars during the First World War. In the early 1920s, the "Zusatz von Bologne" which was an amendment to the Treaty of Versailles allowed the German Army to produce armoured cars primarily for policing duties and eventually this gave rise to the military Sd.Kfz.13 series in the early 1930s. This publication covers German 4-wheeled cars in great photographic detail, focusing on the armoured cars and their crews as they dealt with the conditions and circumstances in which they found themselves. Rare photographs from the author's own collection have been used to illustrate this book; they were taken by ordinary German soldiers not by official army cameramen whose images are already well known to enthusiasts.
24.01.2022 The Brewster Buffalo New book, 64 pages. The Brewster Buffalo was born as the Brewster F2A for the United States Navy. It was the first monoplane fighter to be introduced into USN service. At the end of the thirties, with war approaching, many European countries were seeking new equipment, particularly modern fighters, and the Brewster looked promising and when war was declared in September 1939, requirements were drastically accelerated and the UK was among the first to plac...e an order. For the British, the Buffalo was not an obvious option as they were already producing two excellent fighters, the Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire, that were far superior to the American design. The Brewster fighter was initially rejected by the British Purchase Commission for this reason. However, the Air Ministry soon realised that production of both Hurricanes and Spitfires would not be enough to meet the RAF's increasing demands and the acquisition of foreign fighters was therefore seriously considered. By the end of 1939, all American manufacturers were overloaded and delivery delays repeatedly extended. Large orders could only be placed with the manufacturers not yet overloaded. The Brewster Corporation was one such manufacturer. Therefore, the Brewster 339 was the only suitable option and appeared to be a good alternative that left Hurricanes or Spitfires to theatres where the RAF was already engaged, like the Far East. When Japan invaded Malaya and Burma in December 1941, the Buffalo was the backbone of the RAF fighter force in the Far East. They faced very experienced Japanese fighter pilots who gave no chance to the young pilots freshly graduated from advanced training schools. The sacrifice of those young Commonwealth pilots, most coming from Australia and NZ would be in vain Burma and Singapore would be lost. About seventy photos and six colour profiles. See more
24.01.2022 Welcome to the Viceroy Books new stock listing. The books come from a variety of publishers: Squadron/Signal, Mark Smith Publishing, Valiant Wings, Ampersand.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Interwar Period - Aircraft in Detail...Continue reading
24.01.2022 The Douglas Boston & Havoc - The Intruders New book, 54 pages. The Douglas Boston or Havoc is one major aircraft of WW2. Designed as a light bomber, it proved to be very versatile and was used with success in various roles over all theatres of operations. In the RAF it served as a night fighter for defensive role (see SQUADRONS! 24), but in the same time the RAF found the type perfectly suited for offensive operations by night to harrass the Germans airfields when the Fighter... Command went to the offensive in the spring of 1941. This book tells how the Boston/Havoc was used between 1941 and 1943 in the intruder role from the UK by three squadrons, Nos. 23, 418 RCAF and 605. 52 pages, over 40 photos, 6 colour profiles. Colour Profiles: DG554/YP-X - 23 Sqn; AW397/YP-U - 23 Sqn; Z2290/TH-F - 418 Sqn; 8321/TH-G - 418 Sqn; W8370/UP-S - 605 Sqn. See more
22.01.2022 Another new title just arrived from Mushroom Publishing on the French cold war fighter - Dassault Mirage III & Mirage 5
20.01.2022 Welcome to the Viceroy Books new stock listing, I will be sending these lists out each time I receive new stock. The books come from a variety of publishers: Lanasta, Valiant Wings, Panzerwrecks, Panzer Tracts, Squadron/Signal, Trackpad, Peko, Volker Ruff, Guideline, Classic Warships ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...Continue reading
20.01.2022 Good news for fans of the excellent - Panzer Tracts range of books, I now have their entire range of books in stock! Panzer Tracts produce a range of books detailing WW2 German vehicles, the books provide the highest level of detail, and the most accurate information compiled after years of research from primary sources, plus scale drawings created after exact measurements were taken of surviving vehicles. If accurate information is important to you, then this series of books is for you. http://viceroybooks.com.au/index.php?manufacturers_id=33
20.01.2022 The Bristol Brigand New book, 48 pages. The Bristol Brigand was developed at the end of WW2 as a replacement for the Bristol Beaufighter. Initially developed as a torpedo-fighter, the design was modified after the war in the aim to use the Brigand as a light bomber. The Brigand was later deployed overseas and served in the Middle East and the Far East, participating to the Malayan Emergency in the early fifties with Nos. 45 and 84 Squadrons, while in UK it was used in its training versions. This book is illustrated with 40 photos and 5 colour profiles. The Bristol Buckingham and Buckmaster are also covered in this book. Colour Profiles: VS816/A - 8 Sqn; RH829/OB-M - 45 Sqn; RH776/K - 84 Sqn; RH811/G - 84 Sqn; RH823/P - 84 Sqn.
19.01.2022 Red Wings in the Winter War 1939-40 A recently arrived new release from Mushroom Model Publications, 280 pages with 16 pages of colour profiles. The book describes and illustrates the operations of the Soviet air force along the Finnish-Soviet front during the Winter War of 1939-1940. The book includes over 350 photographs, most of which have never published before, 28 specially commissioned colour profiles and 5 maps. This is a must-have book for any student of Soviet aviation history.
19.01.2022 Welcome to the Viceroy Books new stock listing. The books come from a variety of publishers: Trackpad, Landers, Rinaldi Studio Press, Philedition, SabingaMartin, Valiant Wings, Panzer Tracts. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------...Continue reading
18.01.2022 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019 - Volume One Part One - Aircraft Carriers: Fleet Carriers The first in a four-part series which provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of the procurement, dimensions and characteristics, and a summary of each ship's history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos. An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians. Volume One Part One covers Fleet Carriers.
18.01.2022 Krupp Protze Lorry Camera On 22. The L 2 H 43 and L 2 H 143, better known by the nickname given to it by the troops that used it "Krupp-Protze"" (Krupp Boxer), was a specialized multi-purpose designed six-wheeled 6x4 (six wheel, 4 wheel drive) German light off road truck and artillery tractor produced between 1934 and 1941. It was fitted with the Krupp M-304 flat four engine, a 4-cylinder horizontally opposed petrol engine that originally delivered 55bhp but was upgraded to deliver 60bhp in 1936. The Krupp Boxer saw extensive service on all of the operational fronts where the German army was engaged. This book covers the Krupp-Protze in great photographic detail focusing on the trucks and their crews as they dealt with the conditions and circumstances they found themselves in.
18.01.2022 New from Lanasta Publishing is the book - Frigate HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck - an interesting subject for modern warship enthusiasts
18.01.2022 The Grumman F6F Hellcat : A Complete Guide To The Famous American Naval Fighter The new title from Valiant Wings has just arrived, and it is packed with information on this iconic aircraft - 40+ pages of technical information; 30+ pages of walk-around images and technical diagrams; 15+ pages of camouflage and markings; 20+ pages of model builds and modelling information; 200+ photographs including wartime images, Colour side views and four-views by Richard J. Caruana; 3D isometric views of all variants by Wojciech Sankowski; Specially commissioned extensive full kit builds in four scales by Libor Jekl, Steve A. Evans & John 'Tigger' Wilkes; Specially commissioned front cover artwork by Arkadiusz Wrobel; Set of 1/48 scale plans.
17.01.2022 A new title recently arrived from Mushroom Publishing for the WW2 Naval enthusiast - Battleships Nelson & Rodney - Both ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications.
17.01.2022 SU-85 and SU-100 on the Battlefield SU-85 & SU-100 on the Battlefield (Vol.9) features 98 photos of the SU-85 and SU-100 in Russian and German service. Text from the hand of Russian AFV guru Neil Stokes. English/Hungarian text.
16.01.2022 The Supermarine Spitfire Mk V : The New Zealanders New book, 40 pages. Paradoxically, the Mk.V, which ended up being the most numerous variant of the famous fighter built, was not even an intended development of the design. Indeed, it was only considered because of the abandonment of the Spitfire Mk.III. As the Luftwaffe was continually improving its formidable Messerschmidt Bf 109, the latest version of which, the Bf 109F, clearly outclassed the Spitfire Mk.II, the British h...ad no other option but to rapidly find a successor to the latter. At this time, at the end of 1940, the British did not know what the Germans' were planning and expected them to carry on undertaking daylight raids upon the return of nicer weather. The RAF, therefore, wanted to be ready to counter the new German fighter developments. A solution was soon found by mounting a Merlin 45 (former Merlin III), a simplified version of the Merlin XX, on a slightly strengthened Spitfire Mk.I or Mk.II air frame. Several Spitfires were thus modified, with either a Merlin 45 or Merlin 46, during the first weeks of 1941. The resulting feedback was good and the Air Ministry requested that Supermarine modify, as early as possible, Spitfires already on the assembly lines so they could be put into service as rapidly as possible. This is how the Spitfire Mk.V came to be. In 1941, the Spitfire Mk V progressively became the backbone of the Fighter Command and among the squadrons that switched onto the Spitfire Mk V, there is only one New Zealander squadron, 485. The operational usage of the Spitfire Mk V by the New Zealanders is here described in 36 pages, 32 photos and illustrated with six colour profiles. See more
15.01.2022 The long awaited Fourth book from Rinaldi Studio Press has arrived. "Tank Art 4: German Armor" features all new content, which demonstrates the most advanced modelling techniques, and explains when to use them. The book details multiple kits from initial build and customising, through to painting, weathering and finishing. http://viceroybooks.com.au/product_info.php
15.01.2022 Welcome to the Viceroy Books new stock listing, I will be sending these updates out each time I receive new stock. The books come from a variety of publishers: Valiant Wings, Classic Warships Publishing, SabingaMartin, Volker Ruff, Panzerwrecks, Pen & Sword, Trackpad, Squadron/Signal ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Victorian Era - Uniforms & Equipment in Detail...Continue reading
15.01.2022 Welcome to the Viceroy Books new stock listing, I will be sending these emails out each time I receive new stock. The books come from a variety of publishers: Sabot Publications, SabingaMartin, Philedition, Blue Steel, Squadron/Signal, Valiant Wings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...Continue reading
14.01.2022 A new title from Mushroom Publications has arrived covering the WW2 fighter Macchi C.205 Veltro
14.01.2022 Battle of Britain Defenders This book is the latest in a new reference series for aircraft modellers called 'Spotlight On' and presents detailed illustrations of the aircraft that defended the UK skies during the Battle of Britain: the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I and the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I. The book contains 40 colour plan and profile views of the camouflage, colours, markings and cockpit instrument panel with a very high level of detail.
13.01.2022 Several Panzer Tracts titles are now back in stock after a shipment of over 50 books arrived from the U.S. https://viceroybooks.com.au/index.php?manufacturers_id=33
13.01.2022 Back in stock again is the excellent book from Valiant Wings covering The Hawker Tempest (2nd Edition) - A Complete Guide to the RAF's Last Piston-engine Fighter https://viceroybooks.com.au/product_info.php
13.01.2022 A new title from Trackpad Publishing has arrived covering the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) family of vehicles in 100 pages with approx 350 photos.
12.01.2022 Rinaldi Studio Press has released the Third Edition of their extremely popular Scale Modelling book - Tank Art 1: German Armor. This new edition is completely revised, has been expanded by another 64 pages to 288 pages, and features 2 new modelling subjects, in addition to the 6 models featured in the Second Edition. The Modelling Technique chapters have also been expanded with new caption boxes, and new photos. http://viceroybooks.com.au/product_info.php
11.01.2022 Tough Truck! Australian Army Land Rovers 1949 to 2012 The new title from Trackpad publishing covers the history of the Australian Army Land Rover covering over 60 years. This hefty 1.4kg Hardcover book has 276 pages and 1,000+ photos and diagrams. The Land Rover’s period of continuous service with the Australian Army spans an impressive 64 years. It is indeed one Tough Truck!
09.01.2022 For fans of the Squadron/Signal Publications books, I am pleased to now have access to the Australian distributor. The first shipment with 35 titles has just arrived and been added to my store https://viceroybooks.com.au/index.php
09.01.2022 Another new title from Trackpad Publishing now in stock - Danish Leopard 2A5DK in Afghanistan, illustrated in over 200 photos. This In the Field book looks at the Danish Leopard 2A5DK as it appeared in the desert sands of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, from 2007 until 2014
06.01.2022 Another new title from Mushroom Publishing - Just Paint : How to Paint Your Military Model - This book describes the detailed painting models of tanks and armoured weapons. It shows various simple painting and weathering techniques that allow the reader to create a spectacular finished model. This is a guide for both beginners and advanced modellers.
05.01.2022 I recently received a restock of the excellent Tank Art 1 (3rd Edition) book which details several advanced painting and weathering techniques for scale model armour, with exquisite photography and step by step instructions, it is a superb reference for any modeler.
04.01.2022 Leopard AS1: Leopard in Australian Service Now back in stock, this 288 page hardcover book features 800+ photos and diagrams. Although never called upon to fire their guns in anger, they formed the armoured fist of the RAAC for thirty never-to-be-forgotten years. This book covers all aspects of the Australian Leopard family with a thorough look at the initial trials, the tank’s introduction into service, technical problems, training exercises, maintenance and modifications. Each of the different variants and their capabilities are examined, as well as camouflage and markings, ammunition, crew dress, training equipment and the Leopard’s tactical and strategic mobility.
02.01.2022 Billy Stutt and the Richmond Flyboys - the New South Wales State Aviation School 1915-1918 and Beyond New book, 314 pages. After 25 years of diligent research, noted Aero Historian Neville Hayes presents the often overlooked story of the training of pilots at Richmond, New South Wales, for service in World War I. While the Defence Department's Central Flying School at Point Cook struggled to keep training planes in the air, the NSW Government put together an Aviation School o...n Ham Common at Clarendon, complete with land, buildings, aircraft, experienced instructional pilots and mechanics, to train pilots for service abroad. After the War, the land and building became the fledgling Richmond Air Base, now the top arm of Aerial Defence in Australia. Liberally interspersed with many previously unseen photographs, the work is less a traditional history presentation and more the bringing to life the story of the student pilots, the part they played in the Great War of 1914-18, and the politics behind the scenes. This book is for the descendant families, many of whom know little more that 'he said he was a flyer'. And to keep alive the names of those who served the Nation, some of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. See more
02.01.2022 A new title from Mushroom Model Publications, a detailed photo study of the german: 3.7 Cm Flak 18/36/37
01.01.2022 I am pleased to announce I now have the new book by Stuart Bates and Peter Suciu in stock - A Gallery of Military Headdress - Volume 1 A Gallery of Military Headdress is a highly valuable resource that examines this often overlooked component of military uniforms. The book features over 280 high quality colour photographs, detailing an extensive range of military helmets, caps, hats, turbans, etc from a wide variety of nations and across many time periods. Many of the most we...ll know and more obscure types of headdress from the U.K, Europe and America are covered in detail, but there is also extensive coverage of the Middle East, Central Asia and India. A Gallery of Military Headdress includes original articles from noted authors Peter Suciu, Stuart Bates, Benny Bough and Pedro Soares Branco. Topics include the development of the French Adrian helmet, the history of Communist Bloc helmets, British Bearskin caps, the British Home Service Helmet, Scottish headdress, the origin and evolution of spiked helmets, military conical hats and much more. Heavily illustrated with colour illustrations, modern and period photographs, and accompanied by extensive texts detailing the history and the factors which influenced the design of the headdress. A Gallery of Military Headdress is the third book authored by Peter Suciu and Stuart Bates on the history of the military headdress. Based on their own extensive collections and research, plus contributions from many other collectors and historians from around the world, this book is a comprehensive and accessible reference work that will appeal to anyone with an interest in military uniforms. https://viceroybooks.com.au/product_info.php
01.01.2022 New titles just arrived from Lanasta Publishing, including this two volume set that provides an illustrated history of paint schemes and nose art on the North American B-25 Mitchell in service with the United States armed forces, and foreign users. Featuring over 1,600 illustrations, the two books provide a complete overview of the B-25 Mitchell during and after WW2. https://viceroybooks.com.au/advanced_search_result.php
