jmel Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Introducing a new series, the first title in this line will be on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. This was by far the most amazing base I've ever been to, so it is a logical choice to be the centerpiece for the debut. Full coverage of the resident 18th Wing, plus the USMC, Navy, and other USAF assets on the base will be included. Lots of air-airs, action, and people shots. Should be neat. This will follow Neil Dunridge's A-10 book in the queue, and should be ready by Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Nice, bringing back the old "Super Base" concept that Osprey did about 15-20 years ago. This will be cool. M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Nice, bringing back the old "Super Base" concept that Osprey did about 15-20 years ago. This will be cool. M That was definitely the inspiration. I only have 2 of those books, but I really liked that series. Through no fault of their own, they are very outdated now, and, in my opinion, they never got around to covering some of the more interesting/dynamic bases. Parts 2, 3, and 4 are already in progress, and will follow Kadena shortly. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sweet!!! Can't wait for those. Doing Nellis I bet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Jake, you will again leave us with no money left in our pockets! This series of books is a MUST for every aviation enthusiast and with the quality of your work I don't think I will miss any of those! Good luck on your projects and keep us updated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Jake - hope you're going to cover all the ground equipment - AGE, fire, police, line vehicles etc? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Doing Nellis I bet? Nellis is on the list. Few bases are as dynamic as that one. Jake, you will again leave us with no money left in our pockets! This series of books is a MUST for every aviation enthusiast and with the quality of your work I don't think I will miss any of those! Good luck on your projects and keep us updated! Wow, Yannis. Thanks for the kind words! Jake - hope you're going to cover all the ground equipment - AGE, fire, police, line vehicles etc? :) Unfortunately, not directly. There will be photos of some of the AGE stuff in the book, but the emphasis will be placed on the aircraft and people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 When is the tentative release date of the Kadena book? That is still next in the Que ...correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 This has nothing to do with money or Jakes book, but what is the going rate for a kidney on ebay.... just asking!! Guess I better put up another book shelf as well. Kids dont need there room and they should not be living off their parents anyway. I see plenty of four year olds out in the workplace making it on their own! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 When is the tentative release date of the Kadena book? That is still next in the Que ...correct? Yes, sir. I'm nearly finished with the layout. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 AWESOME! My hope is that it is as useful for diorama reference as the "exposed" series is for modeling aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Soooo.... hmmmm... how do I ask this question without sounding like nagging? hmmm.... Say Jake, you must be very excited due to that Kadena book being so very close to release eh? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 I am very excited, and it is very close! I'm waiting for one of the squadrons to come home from Afghanistan so I can include those stories into the book. Then it'll be off to the printers. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Will we get one about Lemoore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Getting close to the end of the year Jake, any good news on this most coveted (by me) title? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Getting close to the end of the year Jake, any good news on this most coveted (by me) title? It's still coming. I got a bit delayed with some issues that crept up with one of the squadrons featured in the book, but it is still coming soon. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Anything on this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 It's coming. It will go to print very, very shortly. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) The printing company has sent me the proofs, so it appears as though this will be available in about two months. 132 pages, all color. $39.95 Jake Edited May 15, 2014 by jmel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Here are some of the completed book. These are the 3 advance copies the printer sent me a few weeks ago. The remainder of the shipment should be here in about a week to 10 days. The links are on and will now accept preorders. http://reidairpublishing.com/products/RAP012.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Ordered! And BTW, I got a Delivery Failure message in my email related to the order. Not sure what happened there... -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi Jake, Ive got 6 or 7 of your titles, yet for some reason, I am always without one these coupons that the sales page alludes to. can you explain where these coupons come from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I got a Delivery Failure message in my email related to the order. Not sure what happened there... Hey, Dave. You sent an e-mail to me and it failed? I am always without one these coupons that the sales page alludes to. can you explain where these coupons come from? You're referring to the 'coupon' box on the order form at checkout? That's really just a default part of the shopping cart that I have no control over. There are times I will run sales, and I'll supply a code to enter to receive the discount. those are usually announced on the Facebook page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Ok, great! I just ordered, thanx for finally getting it out. forgive me in advance if I now point my nag missle in the direction of the hornet modeling guide. whats the tentative date on that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 The Hornet Guide will debut at the IPMS Nationals in August, I hope. The variable is whether the printing company can turn it around fast enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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