In the Air: Harrier and DC-10 news by Alan W. Hall

Panzer III: the assault gun variants by Peter Chamberlain

New Books: reviewed for modellers

Sailplan: shrouds, ratlines, and blocks by N. C. L. Hackney

Camels of the 'Aces': drawn and described by Carl Surman

'Swept Seahawk': P1052 conversion by S. J. Kirby

Roman Friends and Foes: the Picts described by Bob O'Brien

Basic Railway Modelling: narrow gauge station by Norman Simmons

Breakdown Landrover: simple conversion by Michael Andress

Short-nose Freighter: aircraft conversion by Alan W. Hall

Bombing Colours: Part 2 of the series, by Bruce Robertson

Narrow Gauge Locomotive: 'Pug' conversion by David Davidson

Military Modelling: Light Tank Mk IV by Chris Ellis

Sherman VC: simple conversion by J. Davies

Lee-Enfield Rifles: guide for modellers by R. H. W. Wright

New Kits and Models: latest releases reviewed

Letters to the Editor: your chance to win a free Airfix kit

Photopage: more rare aircraft pictures from readers

Cover Picture - Simmering gently at Towyn Wharf station, Talyllyn Railway 0-4-0 WT locomotive No 6 Douglas captures the essential charm of narrow gauge railways which makes them an increasingly popular modelling subject. Douglas was one of six built by. Andrew Barclay & Co for the War Department and delivered to the Army Service Corps in February 1918. After World War I it saw service on the RAP Railway at Calshot until 1945 and in 1953 it was presented by its next owners, Abelson & Co, to the Talyllyn Society. To run on the Talyllyn line it was overhauled at Griffin Foundry, Oldbury, and the wheel gauge narrowed from 2 ft 3 in to 2 ft. Delivered on July 19,1954, this four-coupled well tank is one of the most powerful and reliable locomotives on the line. It is 12 ft 5-| ins in length and weighs 6 ton 18 cwt. The picture makes an excellent painting and lining guide for the conversion on page 410 of this issue which is based on Talyllyn No 1.