The Supermarine Swift
A Technical Guide
Valiant Wings Publishing
Airframe Detail No.4
S u m m a r y |
| Publisher and Title: |
Valiant Wings Publications – Airframe Detail No. 4 - The Supermarine Swift
Author: Richard A. Franks |
| ISBN: |
978-0-9930908-9-9 |
| Media: |
Soft Cover, A4 portrait format, 146 pages, numerous black & white images plus a few in colour, extensive detail sketches, isometric drawings, colour profiles, technical description and variant details, and a modelling section. |
| Price: |
Available on-line from Valiant Wings Publishing and Hannants for £12.95, and stockists worldwide. |
| Review Type: |
First Read |
| Advantages: |
An abundance of useful detail images and drawings, informative on variants, modeller-focused. |
| Disadvantages: |
None noted. |
| Conclusion: |
This is a superb reference for anyone interested in the innermost details of the Supermarine Swift and its camouflage and markings. It has the added benefit of an informative build article on the leading kit in 1/72 scale, plus a list of kits, accessories and decals released to date.
Aimed very much at modellers, this book should not be overlooked by the pure plane enthusiast with an interest in the nuts and bolts aspects of this interesting aircraft. I highly recommend this Airframe Detail edition, and look forward to more in the series. |
Reviewed by Mark Davies
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Valiant Wings’ Airframe Detail series is unashamedly pitched at modellers with an emphasis on airframe details, a focus on variant differences, coverage of colour scheme, and a modellers’ information section. Nonetheless, they should also appeal to aircraft enthusiasts as well, provided that they are not seeking any sort detailed operational accounts or service history.
The graphic design of the book is most pleasing, and it is laid out in the following sections:
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Glossary.
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Brief History – Provides a precis of the Swift’s development and operational use, details the various marks, has period photos, and lists technical specifications.
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Technical Description – Divided into different airframe sections, this is “the meat” of the book, dealing with every aspect of the Swift’s anatomy. It is replete with photos, many in colour, and technical detail drawings from aircraft manuals; with many useful and interesting notes accompanying these.
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Camouflage & Markings – Thorough discussion and notes dealing with finishes and markings; plus numerous colour profiles by Richard J. Caruana.
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Building a FR Mk.5 – A build article covering Airfix’s 1/72 scale Supermarine Swift.
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Appendices – There are three appendices covering:
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Available kits, accessories, and decals in multiple scales,
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A list of squadrons and other units that operated the Swift, and
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A comprehensive bibliography.
The overall quality of production is very good, logically laid out, and easy to read.
This is a superb reference for anyone interested in the innermost details of the Supermarine Swift and its camouflage and markings. It has the added benefit of an informative build article on the leading kit in 1/72 scale, plus a list of kits, accessories and decals released to date.
Aimed very much at modellers, this book should not be overlooked by the pure plane enthusiast with an interest in the nuts and bolts aspects of this interesting aircraft. I highly recommend this Airframe Detail edition, and look forward to more in the series.
Thanks to Valiant Wings Publishing for the sample.
Review Copyright © 2016 by Mark Davies
This Page Created on 15 June, 2016
Last updated
15 June, 2016
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