Abrams Squad Special nr 04 Gulf War is a unique publication aimed at military modeling enthusiasts who wish to accurately recreate vehicles from the period of the Gulf War (1990-1991). This special issue, released to mark the 25th anniversary of the conflict, focuses on 1/35 scale combat vehicle models widely used by coalition forces and the Iraqi army.

Across 112 pages of high-quality content, you will find nine detailed step-by-step articles showcasing the assembly and painting of models such as:

• US LAV25 Desert Shield – an American armored vehicle used by the United States Marine Corps
• T-55 1970 – a classic Soviet tank in Iraqi colors, widely employed during the conflict
• M60A1 USMC – the main American tank present in Operation Desert Storm
• AMX30B2 – a French medium tank used by the French army in the Middle East
• Challenger I – the British main battle tank, one of the pillars of the British Land Forces
• US MLRS – an American multiple launch rocket system, vital for fire support
• T-72 – the Iraqi main battle tank of Soviet export design
• M1A1 Abrams – the legendary American tank, a symbol of the technological advancement of the US Army
• Painting camouflage on figures – a step-by-step guide on how to recreate realistic camouflage on miniatures

Each article includes practical how-to tips for assembling, detailing, and painting in accordance with the historical accuracy of vehicles from Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations. The authors (including Andy Taylor, Javier Soler, Vlad Adamec, John Murphy, Andrzej Grechkin, Łukasz Orzyc Musiałek) present their own modeling techniques, ensuring that any enthusiast of historical dioramas and 1/35 scale model collectors will find a source of inspiration and invaluable guidance here.

The publication (softcover, English language) is intended for both beginners and advanced modellers: difficulty level 2/5–4/5 (depending on the article). The magazine is recommended for everyone interested in modern conflicts and those wishing to accurately rebuild vehicles that played a key role during the Gulf War.

This is a unique guide for every military modeller, enriching any collection with practical and historical aspects of building land vehicle models from the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries.