Hi guys -

I know it has been a very long time in the works, the end is finally near. This is a brief news update that the release of TA 3 Modern Armor is finally close at hand, and a formal release date announcement is pending. Currently we estimate delivery to our warehouse approx. May 23-26 and will tighten that up as we get closer.

In addition, here is the final reveal of the contents. 6 full model chapters, 3 technique chapters and 16 expanded pages to 224 total pages. Pre-orders will stay open until delivery. $30USD + shipping.

I have a lot of info and new images posted on our Facebook page too, please feel free to browse and/or Like our page to see the latest news. Also please direct any questions or concerns you might have to my email: [email protected]



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Michael Rinaldi, RSP
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It has been a long time, but I'm sure it will be well worth it in the end. Can't wait to get the new volume...

Cheers,
Mario

Can't wait and very happy that the AMX 30 is in there. Of course we will immediately start begging for the next axis one!

Me too, I'm also doing a special companion article for Brett Green and his magazine Model Military International using the MENG AMX-30B. Should be good fun!

And yes, I am actually OK with that! I've been hard at TA 4 German Armor.

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Michael Rinaldi, RSP
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Well, my preorder has been in since this was announced, so I very much look forward to this. And will have a review up here probably 2 days after it arrives! I confess I am really looking forward to the techniques for multi-colored camouflage this time around. One request I might make is if you ever do a 1939-1940 French tank that would be lovely. I ask because the paint schemes are extremely colorful (they use lilac and sky blue, for heaven's sake!) and in my hands they get dull and far less interesting once the weathering starts.

Steven Zaloga did a this lovely one: but you get the idea on the vibrancy of the colors.

Oh and I am very glad not to see a bunch of sand colored models in the book. I know it's where modern armor has been most used in battle the past 25 years but gahhhhh it's boring!

Well there's a couple in Sand for sure, but I did try to spread it out, and Andy's exceptional MT-LB is Iraqi. It was part of the reason I added the AMX-30B in 3-tone NATO and the T-72B in overall green to add more balance.

There will be more camo scheme variety in the next Modern Armor release too. Soooo many schemes to paint! Plus the vast array of kits is really helping. Expect Vietnam, MERDEC, and many others to follow. Same with the other TA books in fact, I really am just getting starting, and want to cover more schemes with each release. That's always been a part of the books' goals and intentions. I've partnered with MENG and AFV Club, so I'm super excited where this is all going! Like seriously excited.

To that end - TA 3 MODERN ARMOR UPDATE

• SHIPPING to RSP June 2-6.
• SHIPPING all pre-orders and global dealer pre-orders June 9.


TA3 MODERN ARMOR 6 full model chapters, 3 technique chapters and 16 expanded pages to 224 total pages.

NOTE: Pre-orders will stay open until June 1. $30USD + shipping.

Looking forward to reading it, Mike. Given Trumpy's announcement of an MT-LB it's really going to be even more worthwhile down the road. Keep up the good work!