jmel Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Since the first edition of The Modern Eagle Guide sold out a few years ago, I get constant questions about reprinting it. Rather than simply reprinting the first edition, I took this opportunity to increase the size and scope of the book, as well as correct a few mistakes and improve the printing and layout. The 2nd Edition is much larger than the first book, coming in at 204 pages and 1034 full-color images. About 75% of the images are all new, taken over the past two or three years. It gives greater coverage of the early jets, but also better coverage of the export jets such as the Korean, Saudi, and Singapore export Strike Eagles. This is currently at the printers. I have the proofs in hand so I expect the completed books back here by late next month or early March. Retail cost will be $39.95. Like usual, it will be available at the Reid Air Publications website. Before anyone asks, the Modern SLUF Guide was only barely affected by the Eagle Guide release and will go to the printers very shortly. It, too, is shaping up to be a huge book with about 180 pages and well over 1,000 images. Thanks for all the support over the years, everyone. It's hard to believe it's been over seven years since I printed the first Modern Eagle Guide. Edited January 20, 2016 by jmel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Siamese11 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Look forward to both books when they are out. I am a lucky one and found a copy of the first eagle book a couple years ago. Great work on all of your books. Look forward to picking up both this copy of the eagle and SULF book. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Great news Jake! My copy of the first edition went up in my fire, so now I can replace it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red14 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 best news I've heard all day! will they be going up for pre-order? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Missed the 1st one But I will NOT miss it this time around!!!!! Thank YOU!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf_el_Real Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 GREAT NEWS!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spang Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Great news ... one for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 This is good news! I'm sure it will be well received, thanks for getting reprinted and expanded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vodnik Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Jake, How do you feel - is there any value for a modeler (not a book collector) to keep the original edition if I plan to buy a new one as well? Is there anything in the original edition that you think could still be useful for someone who buys the new one? Edited January 20, 2016 by Vodnik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fight's On Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 great news. I will take that. I have the first edition but I will not say no to this one as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Excellent news! Still kicking myself for selling the first edition. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Platycqb Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Same as a few posters above, missed the 1st edition, will not miss the update. Thanks Jake! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon053 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hello Birthday present!!! I am lucky enough to have the first edition, this will go right next to it on the model building table. Three F-15s currently being worked on, so this will be a huge help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marv Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Can we pre-order this new edition? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1089 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Excellent! Will have to get a copy if it's available here in the UK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Soooo excited for this book! This comment really has no purpose other than to be the equivalent of an Internet fist pump!!!! Steve Edited January 21, 2016 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Excellent Jake, I will be in for two books! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Finally Jake! I missed the 1st edition,time to save money!!! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yessss..... Waiting with bait on my breath.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Jake, How do you feel - is there any value for a modeler (not a book collector) to keep the original edition if I plan to buy a new one as well? Is there anything in the original edition that you think could still be useful for someone who buys the new one? That's a tough one. I would like to think that the new edition renders the 1st Edition obsolete and far inferior, but there may well be some images from the 1st edition that are useful, since most of the imagery in that book is not repeated in the 2nd Edition. I think you'll need to be the judge for yourself once you lay hands on the new copy. will they be going up for pre-order? Can we pre-order this new edition? Possibly, but not yet. I want to have a very firm date as to when they'll be available, and I want that date to be fairly close. Right now, the best date I have is 26 FEB. Excellent! Will have to get a copy if it's available here in the UK! Like all of our books, they are available worldwide. Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the enthusiasm! You guys that are waiting on The Modern SLUF Guide, hang in there. I know it keeps getting delayed, but I really want it to be as thorough as possible. There's really no reason to do a book that doesn't cover all A-7 versions, but that is a big challenge since the US stopped flying them nearly 25 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'll be looking forward to more coverage of the foreign Strike Eagles. Those are most of the ones I want to build, and the coverage was somewhat thin in the first edition. Cheers, Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 the coverage was somewhat thin in the first edition. Agreed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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