MMP Books – Red Series
German Air Projects
1935-1945 Vol.4
Attack, multi-purpose and other aircraft

by Marek Rys

Reviewed by Rob Baumgartner

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There were countless designs proposed for the Luftwaffe during World War II, and many more leading up to the conflict. Some made it to fruition but most failed to materialize.

The author examines the reasons for some of these failures in Mushroom Model Publications latest release.

This volume, devoted to attack, multi-purpose, and other designs, is the fourth in the series of “German Air Projects 1935-1945”.

The book encompasses these “what might have been” developments and presents them to the reader in a handy well laid out reference source.

There are 64 pages of text and a further 48 that contains the artwork. The latter shows how these aircraft may have looked… had they become operational. All of the images are expertly rendered and the illustrator goes to great lengths to ensure a very realistic appearance for his subjects.

The projects are arranged in alphabetical order according to those companies that conceived them. Each contains an interesting narrative which explains how the type came about, its proposed development, and the ultimate fate of the subject.

Specifications and estimated performance figures are not forgotten, with some comparisons coming in the form of a handy table. These may differ from some other references containing technical data; however the author has made it clear previously that all information comes from original German sources. He also noted that even these “official” sources contained variations.

“Scale” plans are also a feature of this publication. There are a dozen general arrangement drawings plus a further 38 side views, all competently done by Marek Rys.

The book concludes with an addendum that covers aircraft missed in previous volumes, usually due to a lack of information at the time.
 

Much information has recently come to light regarding Germany’s wartime ventures.

These “paper projects” continue to intrigue the public due their ingenuity and boldness with design. This book captures the imagination of the subject matter and relays it in a readable, easily digestible format.

Recommended to all “Luftwaffe ‘46” fans.

Thanks to MMP Books  for the sample.

All MMP Publications books are available direct from the publishers, who now accept credit cards (Visa, MC, Amex, Switch)  

North American distributors are MMD, Australian distributors are Platypus Publications. In Europe, the books are available from any good bookshop (via our UK distributors, Orca). Contact MMP direct in case of difficulties. 

Thanks to Roger at MMP Books  for the sample.

Review Copyright 2013 by Rob Baumgartner
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