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Description
Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Perfect paperback |
| Condition | Used very good |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Published date | First produced in 2013 by Media House, under licence from SAM Publications Limited |
| Language | English |
| Collection / Series | Modellers Datafile Scaled Down |
| Size | 29.7 x 21 cm |
| Author | Anthony M. Thornborough |
| Editor | SAM Publications Limited |
Description
It starts with the initial competition for a swing-wing fighter and goes through the navy competition. It contains hundreds of pictures, drawings, and diagrams relating to the F-111.
There are also three appendices - Technical Specifications, Kitography, and Understanding the Subject. The book discusses the differences between versions in detail. It is a superb reference on the F-111, its history, and its variants.
There are 12 chapters dealing with all things Aardvark. The chapters are as follows:
- F-111A Alpha 'Varks and Vietnam Vets
- NASA Testbeds
- F-111B Sea Pigs
- FB-111A SAC "Varks
- F-111C, RF-111C, F-111G "Varks from Oz
- F-111D Cosmic 'Varks
- Warsaw Pact Central Heating
- EF-111A Spark 'Varks
- F-111F Laser 'Varks
- Modelling the F-111 in Popular Scale
- Walk Around
- Technical Diagrams.
One thing that sets this series apart are the modeling sections2. The first section contains 5 builds of the F-111. There are three 1/48th Hobbyboss builds- F-111D/E (twice) and the FB-111A. There is a 1/48th Academy build and one 1/72nd Hasegawa F0-111A build. The builds discuss the issues and problems with the kits, marking options, and any other issues. This is great for modelers wanting to build an F-111.
The second modeling section, the “Kitography”, shows F-111 kits available, decal sheets available, and aftermarket accessories. Pictures of box tops, decal sheets, and photoetch are included.
In summary, it is a highly recommended book for anyone wanting to detail an F-111.
Source: IPMS/USA Reviews
