MMP Books
MMP was founded in 1996 by Roger Wallsgrove, to publish Mushroom Model Magazine. This quarterly modelling magazine was developed from Mushroom Monthly, a club newsletter which ran from 1985 to 1995, achieving a world-wide reputation for quality articles, fearless and honest reviews, and a great sense of humour. From 1997 the magazine was produced in collaboration with Robert Peczkowski and Artur Juszczak (Stratus), which meant a big leap in print quality and design. MMP expanded into book publication in 1999, and since then they have built up a list of books on aircraft and aviation history, military vehicles, and military history. Their books are now read around the world and have been received to critical acclaim. In 2006 the decision was made to stop producing the magazine to concentrate on book production; the books being a logical follow-on, and with the same philosophy. MMP’s emphasis is on accessible, well-researched and well-written books, showcasing top-quality photos and artwork, produced to a high standard.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 300
ISBN: 9788365958181
Pub Date: 28 Feb 2019
Series: White Series
Illustrations: photos, color profiles
Description:
Bulgaria is arguably the historically most underrated Axis ally that actually fought the Allies during World War 2. Despite remaining outside the main battleground of the war, the Eastern Front, this Balkan country did take its fair share of warfare, particularly due to the combat activity of its fighter air force against the armada of US bombers and their fighter escorts, in 1943 and 1944. Then, following an about-face in early September 1944, the Bulgarians combatted their former ally, the Germans.
This notable air activity is largely unknown outside Bulgaria, and is not very much popularized even within the country, despite fully deserving the utmost attention.This two-volume book describes and illustrates all the fighter and fighter trainer aircraft used by the Bulgarian armed forces before, during, and shortly after WW 2. These aircraft were procured from the following countries: Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. Emphasis is placed on the most potent German fighter types, the Messerschmitt Bf 109E and G, as well as the top-notch fighter type of France, the Dewoitine D.520. However, rare, exotic models, including the sole locally built prototype that fits the definition, the DAR-5, are also included. The camouflage and markings, as well as the military coding system of these large variety of aircraft types are described in great details. Fully illustrated with many rare photos, most of them seen for the first time in print. Mutinously detailed colour profiles of many representative aircraft type are included as well. Summing up, this lavishly illustrated, full-colour two-volume book, spanning across over 600 pages, is the reference work of the fighter and fighter trainer aircraft, as well as the pilots who flew for the Royal Bulgarian Air Force prior to, during, and shortly after World War 2.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365958167
Pub Date: 04 Jan 2019
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans of the Heinkel He 111 H in 1/32 scale.4 fold-outs in 650 x 297 mm. size.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365958150
Pub Date: 04 Jan 2019
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans of the Junkers Ju 88A in 1/32 scale.4 fold-outs in 650 x 297 mm. size.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365958136
Pub Date: 04 Jan 2019
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans of the Messerschmitt Bf 110 C & D in 1/32 scale.4 fold-outs in 650 x 297 mm. size.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9788365281814
Pub Date: 02 Nov 2018
Illustrations: Over 120 B&W photos, Scale plans
Description:
This book is a compilation in which we will find in one place (two volumes) the stories of all the German battleships that were in Kriegsmarine service. The author describes their history in the order in which they entered the service devoting much attention to their construction and precisely describing the differences among them. He goes back to the history of the service, trying not to forget about the many curiosities in this policy and people who had a direct influence on their fate.
The book includesany excellent quality photographs primarily from private collections.All the ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications, profusely illustrated with scale drawings and color illustrations.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9788365281685
Pub Date: 02 Nov 2018
Series: Yellow Series
Illustrations: B&W photos, Color Photos, Scale Plans, Color Profiles
Description:
This book describes famous Bf 109 G variants with DB 605 A engine. Technical aspects of all variants. Books describes all variants differences in detail.
A detailed technical description is attached. All variants are lavishly illustrated by pictures including strip down and walk around pictures of the fighter and its systems. 1/72 scale plans of all versions.Colour profiles.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 44
ISBN: 9788365958020
Pub Date: 17 Aug 2018
Series: Spotlight ON
Illustrations: color Profiles
Description:
40 colour profiles of the famous Grumman F-14 Tomcat, American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing jet, showing variety of the camouflage and markings of different users.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365958112
Pub Date: 17 Aug 2018
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans of the Junkers Ju 87 B in 1/24 scale.4 fold-outs in 650 x 297 mm. size.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 88
ISBN: 9788365958068
Pub Date: 17 Aug 2018
Series: Polish Wings
Illustrations: B&W photoscolor Photoscolor Profiles
Description:
The first supersonic fighter in the Polish Air Force, MiG-19 and the first version of the MiG-21F-13 are described in the unparalleled details. Many unpublished photos from the private collections. Colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated in a series of specially commissioned colour profiles.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9788365281838
Pub Date: 17 Aug 2018
Series: Camera ON
Illustrations: B&W photos
Description:
The leichter geländegängiger Lastkraftwagen “Einheitsdiesel” (Standard-Diesel Lorry) The development of the standard-lorry started in 1934. It was planned to develop vehicles with 2, 3 and 4 axles with payloads of 1.5, 2.
5 and 4 tons, but in the end, only the model with three axles and 2.5 tons payload entered serial production. Series production started in 1937 and ended in 1940 with more than 14,300 vehicles being built by nine different main vehicle producers. The “Einheits-Diesel” lorries were made identical by all nine manufacturers: Büssing-NAG, Daimler-Benz, FAUN, VOMAG, Henschel, Krupp, Magirus, MAN and Borgward.This profusely illustrated photo album includes many previously unseen pictures, many from private sources in Germany. Whatever the rules might have said, German soldiers took many photos.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9788365281654
Pub Date: 14 Jun 2018
Series: Green Series
Illustrations: B&W photoscolor Photoscolor plates
Description:
This book continues the story of the T-34-85, in postwar service this time. Information is included about postwar production in the USSR, and licensed versions made in Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Poland. A brief summary of the T-34's involvement in conflicts and active service up to 2016 is given.
The most important part of the book describes the camouflage and markings of T-34-85s in service around the world. There are more than 40 especially commissioned color profiles, and 150+ B&W and color photos, many not previously published.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365281975
Pub Date: 04 May 2018
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale Plans
Description:
Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale plans of Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate10 A3 size pages in A4 pb. All versions of the Ki-84 Hayate.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9788365281746
Pub Date: 04 May 2018
Series: Camera ON
Illustrations: B&W photos
Description:
This new photo album, one of first in the MMP/Stratus "Camera On" series, contains 140+ photos of the Sd.Kfz. 10 Leichter Zugkraftwagen 1.
t.The Sd.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9788365958006
Pub Date: 04 May 2018
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 and 1/144 scale of the famous Yak-3 Russian fighter10 A3 size scale plans of all Yak-3 versions.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365281944
Pub Date: 26 Feb 2018
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale Plans
Description:
Scale plans in 1/72 scale plans of Junkers Ju 88 A-D10 A3 size pages in A4 pb. Bomber versions of the Ju 88 A-D.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 20
ISBN: 9788365281937
Pub Date: 23 Feb 2018
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale Plans
Description:
Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 scale plans of Messerschmitt Bf 110 F-G10 A3 size pages in A4 pb. Late versions of the Bf 110, including night fighter are shown.
