Auster Book Review
By David L. Veres
| Date of Review | February 2022 | Title | Auster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Adrian M. Balch | Publisher | Guideline Publications |
| Published | 2015 | ISBN | n/a |
| Format | 60 pages, softbound | MSRP (GBP) | £17.00 |
Review
The classic Auster “Air Observation Post” (AOP) enjoys full-on “Warpaint” treatment in the 131st installment of the popular series.
And author Adrian M. Balch handily recaps key variants in just 64 picture-packed pages – including cover.
Coverage kick-starts with design and development notes – then segues to British, “foreign”, and “overseas” service.
Dozens of period B&W photos season the study. Color images of preserved examples further augment the account. And over 65 color plates – profile and plan views – provide plenty of markings examples.
A two-page spread of close-ups also explores Austers “in detail”. And 1:72-scale drawings chart Auster Mks 1-9 evolution.
Unfortunately, Airfix’s vintage, 1/72 AOP 6 remains the only kit available.
Recommended!
My sincere thanks to Guideline Publications for this review sample!