Ventura Publications

Merlin PR Spitfires in detail- Pt 2

by  Malcolm Laird & Wojtek Matusiak

Reviewed By  Floyd S. Werner, Jr., IPMS# 26266

MSRP:$19.37 ISBN: 0-9582296-5-1 Review Book Supplied by Mushroom Model Publications Website: www.mmpbooks.biz Picking up where the Volume one left off, which covered the operational use of the PR Spitfires, this new book from Ventura Publications covers the nuts and bolts of the Spitfires used in the photo recon role. This book covers the designations which are specific to the photo recon aircraft. For me the PR numbering system was very confusing, however, this book breaks down the how and why for the unique system. Covered in this 64 page softbound book are photos, manual illustrations, and scale drawings. The photos are of exceptional quality. There are 24 color pictures and 59 black and white photos. It sounds clique but many of the photos are brand new. The pictures cover the photo equipment, as well as, the aircraft themselves. There are war time manual photos that highlight the differences of the PR aircraft. These are perfect for the model builder. As a modeler you are also treated to four view plans for both 1/72nd and 1/48th. The color profiles are top notch and really inspirational. The PR Spitfires are some of the most colorful Spitfires with everything from blues to Sky to white. As a modeler this is what you want to see. All these photos and profiles are complimented by the drawings. There are over 100 drawings of the systems and the installations used on the PR Spitfires. Great stuff. For the price this is an excellent value. Everything that a modeler needs to complete a PR Spitfire is here, drawings, photos, manual illustrations, and beautiful profiles. This book is literally a one stop shop on PR Spitfires for the modeler and aviation historian. Highly recommended. Thanks to Mushroom Model Publications for the review copy.