Mushroom Model Publications

Potez 63 Family Orange Series 8109

by  Jose Fernandez

Reviewed By  D.M. Knights, IPMS# 17656

MSRP: $39.95 ISBN: 978-83-89450-65-4 Website: www.mmpbooks.biz I'll start with a confession. I love the Mushroom Model Publications (MMP) books. This latest book in the Orange Series is on the French light reconnaissance bomber/heavy fighter. The book covers all of the Potez 63 family, including the Potez 63-11. The first half of the book covers all of the solid nosed versions, 630-637. The second half covers the 63-11 with the redesigned fuselage and glass nose. The Potez was designed as a heavy fighter/light bomber. As such it fills the same class as the Me-110 and the later DeHavilland Mosquito. Like the later two aircraft the Potez series was used in the night fighter and reconnaissance roles as well. The Potez family of aircraft were used not only by the French, but the Germans, Hungarians, Romanians, and Greeks. The book is clearly targeted at the modeling audience. This publication is a treasure trove for the modeler. In addition to the text supplying the history of the development of the aircraft, there are tons of photos including plenty of detail shots. There are plenty of detail shots to allow a modeler to go to town detailing their favorite Potez model. In the back of the book there are numerous color side views as well as a set of plans in 72nd scale. I highly recommend this book for anyone with even a passing interest in the subject. It is a great value for the money. Review sample courtesy of the publisher, Mushroom Model Publications, UK.