I have received more than a few e-mails expressing concern over the activities of certain individuals and the break from site updates so I thought it best to set things straight on that subject.
As I said in my post below I have dismissed everything to do with these sad individuals who have nothing to offer the hobby other than to tear things down.
And no I haven’t heard from anyone, nor will I over information that is freely available elsewhere on the net.
So please don’t worry on that score, I just have some unrelated issues being worked though and hopefully will be able to resume site updates shortly.
The hobby is in good shape so enjoy the seemingly endless stream of great new releases.
To quote Winston Churchill; "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life."
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
New Flakpanzer IV books
I must confess a special interest in AA vehicles and in particular the many and varied German Flak vehicles from truck mounted to the special built Flakpanzers. Two new books on the Panzer IV based Flakpanzers due for release shortly should shed more light on the subject especially the elusive "Ostwind"
Due for release on April 30 is the Panzer Tracts No. 12-1 - Flakpanzerkampfwagen IV and other Flakpanzer projects development and production from 1942 to 1945
Thanks to surviving Krupp records, for the first time the design evolution, production changes, and history of the “Moebelwagen” and other Flakpanzer projects have been correctly sorted out. Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving Pz.38 f. 2 cm Flak, “Moebelwagen”, “Wirbelwind”, a “Kugelblitz” turret and superstructure and associated Pz.Kpfw.IV components. These exacting measurements plus original drawings of the “Ostwind” and “Wirbelwind’ turret bodies were used in creating new detailed as-built drawings. This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, and wartime reports of the Flakpanzer. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. 35 scale drawings and 81 photos illustrate this 68 page book.
The second is a revised edition from Nut & Bolts due for publication on May 15:
Nuts & Bolts Vol.25: Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind (Sd.Kdz. 161/4), Ostwind & Kugelblitz
Author Detlev Terlisten & Heiner F. Duske
168 pages A4, glue-bound, approx. 284 photos, of these 66 historical shots of the three types of Flakpanzer IV with all known variants in b/w, a number of them previously unpublished;
191 colour photos of surviving Wirbelwind vehicles, 27 colour photos of all three models from Tony Greenland, English / German captions,
34 pages English / German text, 20 pages of scale drawings of all versions in 1:35 scale from John Rue, 11 pages of camouflage schemes and ammunition from Laurent Lecocq, and a table of organization of units using the Flakpanzer IV (Kriegstärke-Nachweisungen KStN),
revised and enlarged (almost double size) edition of Vol.13, available in military book- and modelshops or in case you cannot find a supplier order direct at hfd.duske@t-online.de
Both books should be must have for fans of the Flakpanzer IV.
Due for release on April 30 is the Panzer Tracts No. 12-1 - Flakpanzerkampfwagen IV and other Flakpanzer projects development and production from 1942 to 1945
Thanks to surviving Krupp records, for the first time the design evolution, production changes, and history of the “Moebelwagen” and other Flakpanzer projects have been correctly sorted out. Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving Pz.38 f. 2 cm Flak, “Moebelwagen”, “Wirbelwind”, a “Kugelblitz” turret and superstructure and associated Pz.Kpfw.IV components. These exacting measurements plus original drawings of the “Ostwind” and “Wirbelwind’ turret bodies were used in creating new detailed as-built drawings. This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, and wartime reports of the Flakpanzer. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. 35 scale drawings and 81 photos illustrate this 68 page book.
The second is a revised edition from Nut & Bolts due for publication on May 15:
Nuts & Bolts Vol.25: Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind (Sd.Kdz. 161/4), Ostwind & Kugelblitz
Author Detlev Terlisten & Heiner F. Duske
168 pages A4, glue-bound, approx. 284 photos, of these 66 historical shots of the three types of Flakpanzer IV with all known variants in b/w, a number of them previously unpublished;
191 colour photos of surviving Wirbelwind vehicles, 27 colour photos of all three models from Tony Greenland, English / German captions,
34 pages English / German text, 20 pages of scale drawings of all versions in 1:35 scale from John Rue, 11 pages of camouflage schemes and ammunition from Laurent Lecocq, and a table of organization of units using the Flakpanzer IV (Kriegstärke-Nachweisungen KStN),
revised and enlarged (almost double size) edition of Vol.13, available in military book- and modelshops or in case you cannot find a supplier order direct at hfd.duske@t-online.de
Forum Poll closed
Thanks to all those who voted on the proposed PMMS Forum, your input is much appreciated.
Interestingly the percentages were constant throughout the voting period only varying by a point or two either way.
The final numbers were;
Yes: 644 (64%)
No: 358 (35%)
Total: 1002
This gives a good indication of things to consider as well as other issues and there will be further updates on this shortly. I will hopefully be able to update the situation regarding the site shortly as well, thanks for your patience and understanding.
There has certainly been no letup in the new releases to keep everyone poor with more interesting stuff to come during the year.
Cheers
Terry A
Interestingly the percentages were constant throughout the voting period only varying by a point or two either way.
The final numbers were;
Yes: 644 (64%)
No: 358 (35%)
Total: 1002
This gives a good indication of things to consider as well as other issues and there will be further updates on this shortly. I will hopefully be able to update the situation regarding the site shortly as well, thanks for your patience and understanding.
There has certainly been no letup in the new releases to keep everyone poor with more interesting stuff to come during the year.
Cheers
Terry A
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Russian Spetnatz Ballistic Shooting Knife
History and Background:
Manufacturer: Ostblock (USSR)
Country of Origin: Russia
Era Produced: 1980s
Military Use: Made for the Spetsnaz, Soviet Special Forces group, throughout the 1980s.
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Russian Spetnatz Ballistic Shooting Knife
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Manufacturer: Ostblock (USSR)
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Manufacturer: Ostblock (USSR)
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Video: Lethal Tic-Tac
Note: The past few days I have tried to update my follower list here on Google but Google is having problems, so I will have to wait till they resolve their issues.
Video: Lethal Tic-Tac
Note: The past few days I have tried to update my follower list here on Google but Google is having problems, so I will have to wait till they resolve their issues.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tec-9 Pistol
Available in Full Auto, Semi-Auto, or conversion kits are readily available.
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Tec-9 Pistol
Available in Full Auto, Semi-Auto, or conversion kits are readily available.
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Yesterday, I cleaned up my Twitter Page.
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Steyr M9A1, 9mm Pistol
Emailed to me from a recent purchaser.
--->Hello everyone, sorry for no postings the last few days, I have been quite ill.
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Steyr M9A1, 9mm Pistol
Emailed to me from a recent purchaser.
--->Hello everyone, sorry for no postings the last few days, I have been quite ill.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
PMMS Discussion Forum
Hi Guys.
I've added a small poll on the question of PMMS having its own Modeller's forum.
One thing to consider; is there enough forums about already and would another just make things more confusing?
Or would having one on site allow discussion on new kits and reviews in the one place.
I've noticed that many PMMS visitors already frequent the established forums, hence the question?
The proposed forum would only having about 6 categories to keep things simple and people would have to register to make postings.
Let me know what you think by casting a vote.
Cheers
I've added a small poll on the question of PMMS having its own Modeller's forum.
One thing to consider; is there enough forums about already and would another just make things more confusing?
Or would having one on site allow discussion on new kits and reviews in the one place.
I've noticed that many PMMS visitors already frequent the established forums, hence the question?
The proposed forum would only having about 6 categories to keep things simple and people would have to register to make postings.
Let me know what you think by casting a vote.
Cheers
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