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: Paperback
Pages: 28
ISBN: 9788366549579
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Single Vehicle
Illustrations: photos, color profiles, scale plans
Description:
This book contains compilations of the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Su-76M Soviet self-propelled gun. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also inlcudes photos of the details in b&w.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9788366549036
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Maritime Series
Illustrations: B&W photos, color photos, maps
Description:
Because of its great distance from German airfields, Scapa Flow was again selected as the main British naval base during the Second World War.For the war, Scapa Flow remained a very busy naval base, with it serving as a staging point for Arctic Convoys to northern Russia, for example. The military base at Scapa Flow remained in use until 1956.
The book presents the detailed history of the naval base during World War II.Many photos and maps help readers explore history of this Royal Navy base.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9788365958976
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Camera ON
Illustrations: B&W photos
Description:
Opel Blitz (German for "lightning") was the name given to various light and middle-weight truck series built by the German Opel automobile manufacturer.Book focused on the light version of the Blitz lorry:Opel Blitz type 3,5-134 & 3,5-157Opel Blitz type 2,0-12Opel Blitz type 2,5-35Opel Blitz type 5200In this volume the author provides a detailed impression of these vehicles through original photographs, taken both during and before the war by the normal German soldiers who both used and served with these now classic lorries.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9788366549418
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, and 1/72 of the Polish RWD-8 aircraft.8 A3 size scale plans of RWD-8 versions.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9788366549388
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Orange Series
Illustrations: B&W photos, color photos, scale plans, color profiles
Description:
The Flying Flatiron and the Harmonious Dragmaster were just two names given to the Gloster Javelin. Designed from the outset as an all-weather day and night two seat fighter, its aim was to take on the large formations of Russian bombers that everyone thought would herald the start of WWIII. This 15 ton behemoth was the first delta wing aircraft to enter RAF service.
It was also the first RAF fighter to be armed with 4 de Havilland Firestreak air to air missiles, and the last aircraft to bear the Gloster name. Constant changes in the specification and design, plus cut backs in the number of prototypes built caused numerous delays. The Javelin entered service in early 1956 and served as a front line fighter for the next 13 years. Flying in Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East, the Javelin defended the dwindling British Empire. It never met the enemy it was designed for. Instead it ended its days flying low over the Borneo and Malaya jungle searching for insurgents, but it soldiered on and performed all the tasks that was asked of it.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9788366549173
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans in 1/72 scale
Description:
Scale plans in 1/72 scale of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief versions.A3 size pages in A4 pb.12 A3 size scale plans.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9788366549456
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Polish Wings
Illustrations: 200 photos, 30 color profiles
Description:
The book describes service of famous Avro Lancaster I/III bombers used by Polish pilots in Britain during 1941-1945.The book has includes 200 photographs (many of which have not been published before) and 30 color profiles (plus top and bottom views of representative aircraft).
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9788366549517
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: Single
Illustrations: photos, color profiles
Description:
This book compiles 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the NAA Mustang III, (P-51B-5-NA). Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also includes photos of the details in B&W and color.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 264
ISBN: 9788365281784
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Series: White Series
Illustrations: 300 B&W and color images
Description:
This book describes in detail the camouflage and markings of the day fighters used by the Polish Air Force from 1939 to 1947. Aircraft of Polish, French, British, American, Soviet, and German origin are shown. The writing team includes the well-known quartet of distinguished Polish aviation historians: Kopanski, Belcarz, Gretzyngier, and Matusiak.
The illustrators are Artur Juszczak, Karolina Holda, Robert Gretzyngier, and Robert Grudzien. This profusely illustrated book includes many historical photographs and color profiles showing the colors and markings carried by the aircraft. Detailed color notes and precise description and illustration of national markings over the period complete a book that will be invaluable to aircraft enthusiasts, historians, and modelers.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9788365958907
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Illustrations: B&W photos, color photos, scale plans, color profiles
Description:
The North American O-47 is an American observation fixed-wing aircraft monoplane used by the United States Army Air Corps. Book describes in the great detail the development history and service history of this overlooked aircraft. Many unpublished photos, color profiles and scale plans complete the story.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9788366549401
Pub Date: 26 Aug 2021
Series: Scale Plans
Illustrations: Scale plans
Description:
Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, and 1/72 of the British Fairey Flycatcher fighter.8 A3 size scale plans of British Fairey Flycatcher versions.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9788366549272
Pub Date: 26 Aug 2021
Series: Single
Illustrations: Scale plans, color profiles, B&W photos, color photos
Description:
This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 (Early). Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also included are photos of the details in B&W and color.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9788365958990
Pub Date: 26 Aug 2021
Series: Camera ON
Illustrations: B&W photos
Description:
The Renault R35, an abbreviation of Char léger Modèle 1935 R or R35, was a French light infantry tank of the Second World War.Designed from 1933 and produced from 1936, the tank was intended as an infantry support light tank. To this end it was relatively well-armored but slow and lacking a good antitank-capacity, fitted with a short 37 mm gun.
At the outbreak of the war, the antitank-role was more emphasized leading to the development and eventual production from April 1940 of a subtype with a more powerful longer gun, the Renault R40. Due to the defeat of France the R35/40 remained the most numerous French tank of the war. About 1680 vehicles having been produced by June 1940.In this volume the author provides a detailed impression of these vehicles through original photographs, taken both during by the normal German
Format: Hardback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9788365958433
Pub Date: 26 Aug 2021
Series: White Series
Illustrations: 200
Description:
US Combat Aircraft Colours over Vietnam 1964 – 1975 covers all fixed – wing combat aircraft operated by US military during the Vietnam War 1964 – 1975. Volume 1 covers aircraft operated by US Air Force, Volume 2 – by US Navy and Marines. The book is illustrated with numerous color and monochromatic photographs and color profiles, depicting various versions and paint schemes, used during various periods of the war.
Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts and scale aero-modellers.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 300
ISBN: 9788365281289
Pub Date: 26 Aug 2021
Illustrations: B&W photos, Color photos
Description:
Book tells the readers about machine guns, automatic rifles, handguns and revolvers, including both the official weapon models in service in the Russian Army in 1914-1917 and weapons not officially approved as weapons in service but nevertheless used by the troops such as obsolete Russian and non-Russian arms both supplied by the allies or captured from the enemies. A special highlight of this book is the part describing the experimental automatic weapons, without which the reader would hardly get the big picture of the state of the Russian defense engineering developments in the early 20th century. For each model described in the book, there is a brief history of how it was designed and started to be used as an approved army weapon, also with the description of the key modifications made to it throughout the period of its manufacturing for further use as in-service weapon.
The book contains a detailed and meticulous description of the field use, strengths and weaknesses of the weapon seen through the eyes of the soldiers. It is the first book written by a Russian weapons history researcher providing a detailed description of machine gun system parts such as mounts, carriers and pack equipment. This book also contains unique information on flare guns and special accessories.Book contains detailed color photos of the guns preserved in different Russian museums.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9788366549296
Pub Date: 23 Jul 2021
Illustrations: B&W photos, color photos
Description:
This series of books provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of its procurement, dimensions, and characteristics, and a summary of each ship's history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos.
An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians.
