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Mushroom Model Publications |
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Dewoitine D.520 by Bartlomiej Belcarz |
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Reviewed By Floyd S. Werner, Jr., #26266 |
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ISBN 83-89450-09-7 MSRP: $22.95 USD The Dewoitine D.520 was the only fighter the French had that was comparable to the Bf-109 during the early part of World War II. It was, in my opinion, one of the finest looking aircraft the French designed. Unfortunately for the French, it was not available in sufficient numbers to have any impact on the outcome of the battle. With the occupation, the Germans evaluated many D.520s and found it to be an excellent aircraft. The Germans used them as trainers, even ordering new ones from the factory. Italy and Bulgaria used them as front line fighters until the end of the war. Also used by the Vichy French right up to the liberation of France, the D.520 was the premier French fighter of the war. Soldiering on until 1953 as a trainer with the French Air Force, the Dewoitine was an excellent design. The latest Mushroom Model Publications book on this famous fighter features wartime and restoration photos of surviving airframes. Plans are included in 1/72nd for all the versions including the planned but un-built versions. The best part for me were the 44 color plates. These profiles alone can provide inspiration for any modeler. The photos are top quality, especially the restoration photos. The photos are clear enough to allow the modeler to detail all the visible detail. With the technical manual photos that are included, the modeler could build a highly detailed model. Over half the book is in full color consisting of the restoration photos and color profiles. This is one of, if not the best, English references covering the D.520. I highly recommend this book to anyone. Now where is my Tamiya kit? Available through most hobby shops via MMD Distributors. Further details can be found at www.mmpbooks.biz. Thanks to Mushroom Models Publication for the review copy. |
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