Book Review of Finnish Jet Colours White Series, Rainbow No. 9143
Author: Kyosti Partonen
Mushroom Model Publication (MMP)
ISBN: 978-83-65281-35-7
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $62.00
ISBN: 978-83-65281-35-7
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $62.00
This work is based on almost 40 years of study of Finnish Air Force aircraft external finish and markings. It started from model building and searching references, then widening to more systematic photographing of the aircraft and ending in various archives.
The goal has been to show the outer finish of the aircraft, not only in standard form, but also known exceptions. knowing that modelers love them.
Historic aspects of the development and usage of various types in the Finnish Air Forces is also is included for wider interest.
This new book covers front-line and trainer jets deployed by the Finish Air Force. The procurement and operations of their aircraft are described by the well-known Finnish author Kyosti Patonen and are illustrated by many previously unpublished photographs, plus color profiles exclusively created for publication here.
THE BOOK:
Mushroom Model Publications (MMP) is based in the UK. All their books are printed by their associate Stratus in Sandomierz, Poland in the English language. Stratus also does their own line of books in both Polish and English.
This book is hard-bound of 216 pages in 8 1/2" x 11 1/4" page format.
The cover art shows a color photo of 2 Mig-21F-13's flying above the clouds. They are from the Karelian Wing during winter 1982. The closest plane is Soviet Union overhauled MG-92, painted overall dull silver-grey and leading is MG-34 carrying original metallic look-a-like lacquered finish.
The book contains 284 color photos, 97 black and white ones, 63 color profiles, 12 color 2-views, 18 data lists, 41 color squadron insignia.
There is a sheet inserted into the book, that is 8 1/2" x 11" printed on both sides in color on slick coated paper. It is a listing of Special Hobby aircraft kits that have Scandinavian markings: a Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6, kit no SH72394 in 1/72nd scale, a SAAB AJ-37 Viggen, kit no. SH48148 in 1/48th scale, a SAAB SK-37E Stor-Viggen, kit no. SH48150, a SAAB J-21R, kit no SH72207 IN 1/72nd scale and another SAAB J-21R "Attack Version", kit no. SH72246 in 1/72nd scale.
The reverse side of the sheet has 4 more Special Hobby aircraft kits shown: a Fouga M.170 Magister, kit no. SH72373 in 1/72nd scale, a Folland Gnat F. Mk. I, kit no. SH72137 in 1/72nd scale, a F-86K, kit no. SH48123, in 1/48th scale and a MD-500E Helicopter, kit no. SH72346 in 1/72nd scale.
Aircraft shown in the book are: de-Havilland Vampire Mk. 52, Vampire Trainer Mk. 55, Folland gnat Mk. I, Potez-Air fouga FM 170 Magister, Ilyushin IL-28 & II-28R, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21U, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21UM. Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21BIS, SAAB 35BS,CS,FS and S Draken, Bae Hawk Mk. 51 and Mk.51A, Bae Hawk Mk. 66, Gates Learjet 35A/S, McDonnell/Boeing F-18C/D Hornet and the McDonnell/Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.
This book will be of great interest to modelers that want to do a Scandinavian aircraft model or to aviation historians alike.
I want to thank Casemate publishers and Dr. Roger Wallsgrove head-editor of MMP for this book sample.
Casemate is the N.American distributor for MMP books and they sent me this sample. All MMP titles can be seen on Casemates web site at:
The goal has been to show the outer finish of the aircraft, not only in standard form, but also known exceptions. knowing that modelers love them.
Historic aspects of the development and usage of various types in the Finnish Air Forces is also is included for wider interest.
This new book covers front-line and trainer jets deployed by the Finish Air Force. The procurement and operations of their aircraft are described by the well-known Finnish author Kyosti Patonen and are illustrated by many previously unpublished photographs, plus color profiles exclusively created for publication here.
THE BOOK:
Mushroom Model Publications (MMP) is based in the UK. All their books are printed by their associate Stratus in Sandomierz, Poland in the English language. Stratus also does their own line of books in both Polish and English.
This book is hard-bound of 216 pages in 8 1/2" x 11 1/4" page format.
The cover art shows a color photo of 2 Mig-21F-13's flying above the clouds. They are from the Karelian Wing during winter 1982. The closest plane is Soviet Union overhauled MG-92, painted overall dull silver-grey and leading is MG-34 carrying original metallic look-a-like lacquered finish.
The book contains 284 color photos, 97 black and white ones, 63 color profiles, 12 color 2-views, 18 data lists, 41 color squadron insignia.
There is a sheet inserted into the book, that is 8 1/2" x 11" printed on both sides in color on slick coated paper. It is a listing of Special Hobby aircraft kits that have Scandinavian markings: a Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6, kit no SH72394 in 1/72nd scale, a SAAB AJ-37 Viggen, kit no. SH48148 in 1/48th scale, a SAAB SK-37E Stor-Viggen, kit no. SH48150, a SAAB J-21R, kit no SH72207 IN 1/72nd scale and another SAAB J-21R "Attack Version", kit no. SH72246 in 1/72nd scale.
The reverse side of the sheet has 4 more Special Hobby aircraft kits shown: a Fouga M.170 Magister, kit no. SH72373 in 1/72nd scale, a Folland Gnat F. Mk. I, kit no. SH72137 in 1/72nd scale, a F-86K, kit no. SH48123, in 1/48th scale and a MD-500E Helicopter, kit no. SH72346 in 1/72nd scale.
Aircraft shown in the book are: de-Havilland Vampire Mk. 52, Vampire Trainer Mk. 55, Folland gnat Mk. I, Potez-Air fouga FM 170 Magister, Ilyushin IL-28 & II-28R, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21U, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21UM. Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21BIS, SAAB 35BS,CS,FS and S Draken, Bae Hawk Mk. 51 and Mk.51A, Bae Hawk Mk. 66, Gates Learjet 35A/S, McDonnell/Boeing F-18C/D Hornet and the McDonnell/Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.
This book will be of great interest to modelers that want to do a Scandinavian aircraft model or to aviation historians alike.
I want to thank Casemate publishers and Dr. Roger Wallsgrove head-editor of MMP for this book sample.
Casemate is the N.American distributor for MMP books and they sent me this sample. All MMP titles can be seen on Casemates web site at: