MMP Books 49685 Inside: German Instrument Panels EN – a book for modelers and aviation enthusiasts

MMP Books 49685 Inside: German Instrument Panels EN is a unique publication that deserves a place on the shelf of every modeler and enthusiast of German military aviation from the years 1930–1945. The book was prepared by the renowned publisher MMP Books as part of the acclaimed INSIDE series, and its content has been developed in English, allowing the international modeling community unrestricted access to specialized knowledge.

The publication focuses on detailed, precise plans and drawings of instrument panels from the most famous German military aircraft of World War II. Inside the book, you’ll find detailed illustrations and descriptions of cockpits and instrument panels for the following aircraft:

• Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, F-4, G-6, G-12
• Messerschmitt Me 262 A
• Heinkel He 111 P-1
• Henschel Hs 126 B and HS 123
• Dornier Do 17 Z
• Fieseler Fi 156
• Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-3
• Junkers Ju 87 B-1

A special value of this publication is its exceptionally high-quality graphics and reconstructions of panels—showing the layout, markings, and functions of onboard instruments. The book is based on archival sources and workshop materials, making it ideal both as a factual aid during the construction of plastic and resin aircraft models (particularly in the popular scales 1/32, 1/48, 1/72), as well as inspiration for executing realistic cockpit interiors in dioramas.

Product category: scale modeling book, technical literature
Language: English
Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
Range: German military aviation

We recommend this book to both beginner scale model enthusiasts who want to understand the operation of cockpit panels in historical fighters and bombers, as well as advanced modelers seeking authentic details to enhance their own projects.

Difficulty of use: 1/5 (suitable for all skill levels)
Why is it worth it? A unique source of knowledge, extremely precise illustrations, and historical accuracy—an ideal addition to the workshop of any modeler who values historical fidelity and realism in their models.