DATAFILE 44-BRISTOL SCOUTS (h)
BRISTOL FASHION!
JUST the one copy remaining now of this excellent DATAFILE published in 1994. Somewhat creased in a number of places on outer covers and several pages, but it's complete. The full story of the Bristol Scouts is meticulously related by Jack Bruce with over 90 rare wartime images each accompanied by informative, fulsome captions. Ian Stair contributes the highly detailed drawings of most variants spread over four pages that will prove invaluable to modellers of these attractive early fighter aeroplanes. Detailed Colours and Markings section supported by three colour profiles on the back cover and a then current listing of available model kits, a tally long since increased since the book's publication in 1994. One copy remaining.
THE Bristol Scout was a true WWI pioneer-the first VC awarded for aerial combat went to Captain Lanoe Hawker flying one,whilst the type was used for the first-ever trials flying from a carrier ship and,once 'demobbed', provided excellent service in training schools all over the UK;an excuse for modellers to really go to town on some colourful finishes. Jack Bruce describes all the major variants of this sprightly biplane with over 94 rare images from the JMB/GSL Collection whilst Ian Stair provides detailed structure drawings as well as his usual 1:72/1:48 scale plans, there are GAs of the prototype,Scout A and also the B,C and D variants. Three pages of close-up photos show armament fits and Ray Rimell presents three colourful profiles on the rear cover along with a 1994 kit listing. For anyone modelling this great little aircraft you need look no further.Just one copy left in good condition with a few cover and page creases.