MMP Books 81982 Russian Aviation Colours 1909-1922: Vol 4 EN is a unique publication for modelers and enthusiasts of early 20th-century Russian aviation history. This English-language A4-format book consists of 128 pages, all richly illustrated with color photographs, graphics, and profiles of historical aircraft, making it an exceptionally attractive and valuable knowledge base for modelers building replicas of Russian airplanes from 1909-1922.

The publication belongs to the category of modeling and historical literature and is recommended for all modelers interested in military aviation from World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the Civil War period of 1917-1922. The fourth volume of the series primarily focuses on the aviation of units fighting against the Bolsheviks – the White Army and other formations opposing the Soviets. The authors have conducted an exceptionally thorough review and reconstruction of emblems and markings used on Russian military aircraft, drawing both from public archives and private collections. The presentations are complemented by original photographs and recreated, colorful emblems and insignias – an invaluable aid when painting models in 1/32, 1/48, or 1/72 scale.

• Format: A4, 128 pages, full color
• Language: English
• Historical period: 1909-1922 (World War I, Russian Civil War, revolutionary period)
• Describes aircraft operated by: Russian Empire, White Army, and anti-Bolshevik units
• Detailed aircraft profiles as well as identification of markings and paint schemes
• Excellent aid for dioramas and painting realistic model airplanes
• Category: historical and modeling books

The book MMP Books 81982 Russian Aviation Colours 1909-1922: Vol 4 EN is an invaluable source of knowledge for plastic, resin, and 3D-printed modelers. Detailed illustrations and descriptions help refine details and accurately recreate the colors and insignias of airplanes from this lesser-known period in aviation history. The product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in early 20th-century aviation. The degree of difficulty in using the historical material in modeling is rated at 3/5, mainly due to the need to interpret historical illustrations and relate them to specific model kits.