Crafts & Hobbies - Models

A close up of one of the most produced Classic Trainer aircraft in the world, including huge chapters on the cockpit and maintenance.Author: Robert Pied, Nicolas DeboeckISBN-10: 2931083151ISBN-13: 9782931083154Publisher: Hmh PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/06/2022Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.40h x 9.40w x 0.40d

Have your children ever looked at a pile of bricks and wondered what amazing creations they could build? Do they love designing, constructing, and bringing their ideas to life? Are you looking for a hands-on activity that develops creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence while...

Turn your ideas into real 3D objects-even if you've never touched design software before.Tinkercad for Absolute Beginners is the easiest and most practical way to learn 3D design, modeling, and printing from the ground up. This book removes the confusion, technical jargon, and steep...

"...a superb photo book that should find favor with enthusiasts and modelers alike." -ModelingMadness.ComThis new photo album is number 34 in the MMPBooks/Stratus "Camera On" series and vol. 1 features over 160 photographs of captured and destroyed Soviet aircraft from the Eastern Front in...

"...helpful to a novice in the field and a good read." -The Northern MarinerNaval aviation arrived early in the last century in the form of balloons and airships employed by the British Royal Navy for reconnaissance, and interest was stirring in naval circles in...

A history of the model airplane industry Son of Czechoslovakian immigrants, Edward T. Packard sold his first model airplane in Cleveland in 1919 at the age of thirteen, a simple "Pushers Stick Model." Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight conquering the Atlantic galvanized the aviation industry...

Author: Ryusuke Isjiguro,Tadeusz JanuszewskiISBN-10: 8368377412ISBN-13: 9788368377415Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2027Format: Paperback

Why Your Viking Ship Model Doesn't Sit Level - And How the 4 Correction Changes EverythingThe only workshop manual that corrects the sternpost error, includes full-scale 1:48 cutting templates, and guides you plank-by-plank from keel to sail. You've followed the commercial plans. You've squared...

The Big Book of a Miniature House explains how to create and decorate an exquisite miniature French country house in 1/12 scale.Anyone who has ever hankered after a country retreat can now have one... if only in 1/12 scale. In this superbly presented book,...

Bring your fantasy worlds to life with Fantasy Terrain Building for Beginners, a practical guide to creating immersive miniature landscapes for tabletop adventures. Whether you're building your first dungeon, crafting a dense forest, or designing weathered ruins, this book provides the knowledge and techniques...

An action-packed little box that contains all you need to learn the folding patterns for 15 different aircraft and printed origami paper to make 100 models. Models include fighter jets, passenger planes, drones and spaceships Includes printed sheets of folding paper that feature camouflage...

Detailed, colorfully illustrated instructions guide crafting American WWII armored models, from early M3 through M4 Sherman to the Pershing, with techniques ranging from basic to advanced.A lavishly illustrated book offering detailed how-to steps to build military models of American armored fighting vehicles of World...

Full-colour photographic portfolio of the best models from the definitive modelling show, World Model Soldier Exposition, known informally as World Expo, hosted by the World Model Soldier Federation and held in a different city every three years. Showcasing the world-renowned figure modelling elite and...

"Singing frigates," "Greyhounds of the Oceans" - each of these names contains a little bit of truth about large antisubmarine warfare ships Project 61. Since their emergence until now they are very popular with both maritime specialists and ship lovers. It could not be...

A complete guide for basic to advanced fantasy figure painters.Author: Julio CabosISBN-10: 8496658457ISBN-13: 9788496658455Publisher: Andrea PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2013Pages: 63Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.20w x 0.20d

The limited basin of the Adriatic Sea favoured the operation of the light ships and various types of "microorganisms". The Italian naval command at the end of 1914 already drew attention to the combat capabilities of motor torpedo boats. The design of such a...

This detailed monograph covers the design and development of the P-51B/C Mustang family, the main wartime production variant of this classic fighter.The P-51B/C model introduced the definitive Packard engine and was the mount of many aces. This book contains: Comprehensive technical details of the...

The "Smelyi" type destroyer, Project 30 bis (Skoryi class, according to NATO classification), was the first destroyer designed and built after World War two with new shipbuilding technologies available in the USSR. World War Two demonstrated that all early-built Soviet destroyers had serious flaws....

- Includes free decals in 1:72 and 1:35 scales- Packed with photos in color and black and white The GAZ-67 and the subsequent GAZ-67B were general purpose four wheel drive Soviet military vehicles built by GAZ starting in 1943. By the end of the...

Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 and 1/144 scale of the famous Yak-9P and Yak-9U Russian fighters 10 A3 size scale plans of Yak-9P/Yak-9U versions.Author: Robert PanekISBN-10: 8365958015ISBN-13: 9788365958013Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.00w x 0.20d

The designation of Nieuport is linked with the origins of aviation. Édouard de Niéport (August 24, 1879-September 16, 1911) - a pilot and designer - was one of the aviation pioneers. In 1909 he established the Société d'Aérolocomotion aircraft factory in Suresnes, manufacturing airplanes...

Full-colour photographic portfolio of the best models from modelling show and competition Leon Rampante, Spain in 2005, showcasing the Spanish modelling elite. With numerous photographs and short commentaries detailing the model's conception, this is a must-have for all aspiring and serious modellers everywhere.Author: Andrea...

The Bf 109 F (Friedrich) is the successor of the E version with the same engine in the DB 601E version - produced from the turn of 1940/1941. However, the airframe changed the external appearance completely: a new propeller cap was used, the front...

The Russian cruiser Varyag is one of the most exciting and remarkable battleships concerning construction and armament, serving the USSR Navy during the Cold War.The ship was built in 1979-1989 as one of the four large missile cruisers of the project 1164. NATO designated...

Despite the favored acquisitions abroad by the VVKJ conservatives, in the early 1932 an idea to develop a modern combat airplane was initiated by two young Serbian engineers, Ljubomir D. Ilic and Kosta I. Sivčev, who were at the time employed at the Air...

Henschel Hs 126 was a two-seater, all-metal hinged monoplane with fixed landing gear. The first prototype - Hs 126 V-1 (D-UBYN) - had its flight-test in August 1936. It was powered by a 12-cylinder liquid-cooled JUMO 210 C engine. By the end of 1937...

Douglas SBD Dauntless is one of the most popular American naval bombers of World War II era. The name Dauntless fits well to the aircraft's "personality". SBD was built with the aim of dive bombing, quickly nicknamed "helldiving". Interestingly, one of the successors of...

During its 25-year service, the Renault FT tank was used in many countries around the world: France, Italy, Poland, the United States, Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Turkey, China, the Baltic countries, Soviet Russia, Japan, Romania, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. It was in...

The "H" version of He 111 was the most popular variant of described bomber. The first model of this version - H-0 - was based on the serial He 111P-2 but had Junkers 211A-1 engines, which later were used as a standard propulsion of...

The Grumman's fighters represent the strength of the US Navy Air Force during World War 2. The first of the family to prove itself in combat was F4F Wildcat which took part in defense of Wake Atoll as well as Battle of Midway. Its...

40+ color profiles of Phantom II versions showing variety of the camouflage and markings in different countries Also plan views showing camouflage and markingsAuthor: Jp VieiraISBN-10: 8365281333ISBN-13: 9788365281333Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2017Pages: 42Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.10w x 0.40d

A plane of Polish construction and medium-sized production, a twin-engined bomber built in a low-wing system with a completely metal structure. The plane was characterized by many innovative solutions that made it a true legend in Poland.Author: Maciej NoszczakISBN-10: 839515755XISBN-13: 9788395157554Publisher: KageroLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2018Pages:...

Technical/historical background illustrated with b/w period photos and a selection of detailed walk around photographs highlighting technical details of the PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. A - the second production variant of one of the best-known German tanks in existence. Includes 235 full color photos...

The Lublin R-XIII was the Polish army cooperation plane, designed in the early-1930s in the Plage i Laśkiewicz factory in Lublin. Since 1927, they started working on their own prototypes. Those were designed by J. Rudlicki and his team of more than a dozen...

Following the defeat in the Guadalcanal campaign, at the beginning of 1943, the Navy Technical Department and The High Command of the Imperial Japanese Navy strived to increase the defensive potential of all their warships. Apart from standard refits of the majority of the...

The decision to start the production of the Curtiss P-40 fighter was made primarily due to the relatively low airframe price and the possibility of launching it almost immediately (based on Curtiss P-36s ready fuselages). The P-40 did not have a turbocharger, but despite...

Technical/historical background illustrated with b/w period photos and a selection of detailed walk around photographs highlighting technical details of the PzKpfw IV Ausf. G - the first long-barreled variant of the Wehrmacht's workhorse. Statistics: 239 full color photos of the PzKpfw IV Ausf. G...

Although built in fewer numbers than the PZL P.11, the PZL P.24 was for a period during the 1930's the fastest and most heavily armed single-seat fighter in the world. Having acquired early notoriety at the Paris Salon with their innovative wing design, the...

Launched in 1940, North Carolina was the first U.S. newly built battleship to have taken part in the war in the Pacific. During her busy combat career she demonstrated that battleships could perform very well indeed in their new role as escorts for fleet...

80 pages of archive photos, color profiles on matte coated paper.Author: Stefan Draminksi,Mike Koenig,Hubert MichalskiISBN-10: 8364596136ISBN-13: 9788364596131Publisher: KageroLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/19/2014Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.20w x 0.30d

Includes articles, archive photos, 3D illustrations (with 3D glasses), and drawings of famous warships.Author: Joint PublicationISBN-10: 836543752XISBN-13: 9788365437525Publisher: KageroLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2017Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.30d

In the early stages of World War Two, the Italian Forces in Abyssinia, East Africa, consisting of 200,000 troops and nearly 400 aircraft constituted a grave threat to Kenya and the Sudan. To meet this threat three South African Air Force (SAAF) fighter squadrons...

'The Guard Gives!' The Imperial Guard, this glorious phalanx, the fruit of all the attention of the Emperor Napoleon I, forms a small army in the Grande Armée. This study of its organization, like that of its uniforms and its equipment, is here completed...

Packed with practical tips and advice, Creating the Rural Scene explains the various techniques and materials that will help any modeller produce convincing models of the rural scene. It examines the history and development of the countryside, villages and infrastructure and covers rural industries....

The single-engine Junkers Ju 52 first flew in 1930. Designed and built by the Junkers Aircraft Company of Dessau, Germany, the Ju 52 was originally intended as a cargo aircraft. An upgraded model, the Ju 52/3m, was powered by three engines, excelling as an...

A complete guide of the German Army Light Tank, the Panzer III, using archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations.The Pzkpfw III tank was the mainstay of the Panzer divisions during the Blitzkrieg era, which could fairly be said to have ended with the...

Full of practical tips and useful advice on materials and techniques for the beginner.Andy Singleton has been modeling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of...

The famous Messerschmitt Bf 109 single-seat fighter was one of the most important warplanes of the Second World War. Originally designed during the 1930s, and a contemporary of the equally-legendary Supermarine Spitfire, it was vitally important to Germany's Luftwaffe and was flown in combat...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This...

Discover the world of miniature emergency vehicles in Blue Light Models, a collector's guide to fire, police, and ambulance models from around the globe.This fascinating volume explores the history and artistry behind these meticulously crafted models, showcasing examples in plastic, diecast metal, and tinplate....