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

Build Your Dream RC Airplane from Scratch: The Ultimate Guide to DIY Remote Control Aircraft ConstructionMaster the art of building RC airplanes from scratch with this comprehensive guide to remote control aircraft construction and DIY RC plane building. Learn how to build balsa wood...

By the end of 1944 the Wehrmacht had been pushed back to the borders of Germany and the Army's defensive efforts increasingly relied on ad-hoc units scraped together from depleted tank and infantry formations. Despite the dire strategic situation and the ever-crumbling front, industrial...

This vintage book is a complete guide to building model historical boats, with information on tools and equipment, complete directions for assembly, practical tips and hints, and more. Profusely illustrated and highly accessible, this volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and...

Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 scale of the Italian FIAT G.55 aircraft12 A3 size scale plans of RWD-8 FIAT G.55.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8368377072ISBN-13: 9788368377071Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2026Pages: 12Format: Paperback

Creating a diorama offers modellers a chance to display their figures and vehicles in a realistic setting, often providing a 'snapshot' of a moment in history. Creating a Military Modelling Diorama provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, design and build a diorama and...

A wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the multipart hard plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other...

If you're thinking about getting into model trains or maybe just want to make your setup a bit cooler, Model Railroad Guide's got you covered. If you ever get a little lost trying to figure out which track to use or what scale fits...

This antiquarian book contains a collection of historical articles on the planning and construction of model sails. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, the articles of this guide will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in building model...

Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of young boys and men alike. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called Roy Cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for...

Covering British, French and German trenches of the Western Front, Modelling WW1 Trench Warfare includes the different construction, materials and repair methods used during the conflict. Each chapter includes the historical background, together with step-by-step instructions. With over 300 photographs, this book covers why...

Get your hands busy with this beginner-friendly guide to model making. Experienced model maker Raymond Francis Yates shares his tips and tricks in creating miniature replicas of cars, planes, ships, and buildings. With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed illustrations, this book will inspire creators of...

With easy-to-follow instructions and stunning photos, this volume guides readers on how to build a classic Christmas designs from standard LEGO parts they are likely to have in their collection. Full color.Author: Chris McVeighISBN-10: 159327940XISBN-13: 9781593279400Publisher: No Starch PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/23/2018Pages: 216Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize:...

From about the middle of the seventeenth century, the Navy's administrators began to commission models of their ships that were accurately detailed and, for the first time, systematically to scale. These developed a recognized style, which included features like the unplanked lower hull with...

The Boy's Book of Model Aeroplanes: How to Build and Fly Them, with the Story of the Evolution of the Flying Machine (1910) by Francis A. Collins is a comprehensive guidebook for young boys who are interested in building and flying model aeroplanes. The...

"What a fantastic painting guide filled with tips and techniques for beginner and veteran modelers." -- Historical Minatures Gaming SocietyThe books in the scale modeling SM Series focuses on one main project with the most comprehensive coverage from start to finish. The SM Series...

Model Airplanes are Decadent and Depraved tells the story of the American glue-sniffing epidemic of the 1960s, from the first reports of use to the unsuccessful crusade for federal legislation in the early 1970s. The human obsession with inhalation for intoxication has deep roots,...

Author: André Jouineau,Jean MonginISBN-10: 2840484951ISBN-13: 9782840484950Publisher: Editions HeimdalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2017Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 12.00h x 8.50w x 0.70d

Science fiction and fantasy movies of the 20th century feature many iconic figures and monsters, and the ability to create and own many of them in the form of models provides fans with an opportunity to mingle amongst the greats and not so greats....

During WWII, the German armed forces were by far the largest users of half-track vehicles. These vehicles served in the Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe, and Waffen-SS as personnel carriers, artillery tractors, engineering vehicles, and self-propelled platforms for anti-aircraft guns. Among them was the versatile Sd.Kfz. 11,...

Back in print after a long absence! Loved by both children and collectors, Britains toys and models are known for their play value and realism. Releasing its first toy soldiers in 1893 using a new hollow casting process, Britains has since produced many exciting...

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world, many of which are contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the navy or the shipbuilders themselves, ranging from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day. Treated...

There are many "how-to" books in today's world of scale modeling, but none has covered the "why's", as well as, the "how-to's"...the artistic approach...until now. In TANKART, a painting and weathering guide book series, the focus is on taking real-life observations of paint and...

Fold adorably KAWAII paper models of all your favorite animals! Tatsukuri Origami is a one-man folding sensation on YouTube, with over 140,000 subscribers and over 40 million views. His book presents over 40 of his most popular animal models with incredibly clear and simple...

Reading Śiva is an illustrated bibliography on the Hindu god Śiva in the arts, crafts, coins, seals and inscriptions from South and Southeast Asia. It results from a century of ABIA bibliographic work and covers over 1500 academic publications since 1672. This scholarly and...

The French aircraft carrier Clemenceau was one of the largest and most powerful ships that served the Marine Nationale. Her keel was laid in November 1955 at the Brest Arsenal Ch. Atlantique in St. Nazaire, and she was launched two years later - on...

A compilation for aero modellers of 4-view colour profiles, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the SPAD 61C1, with scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals.Author: Artur JuszczakISBN-10: 8368377161ISBN-13: 9788368377163Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2025Pages: 24Format:...

This new photo album is number 37 in the MMPBooks/Stratus "Camera On" series and is the first to cover such a broad selection of Germany's medium off-road passenger cars, including the *Mittlerer geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen* and related vehicles. It features over 140 photographs showing these...

Ready to dive into the wild world of RC cars? Seriously, it's a blast. Doesn't matter if you've never even touched a controller or you're already out there zipping around the track-Building RC Cars has your back. Think of it as your no-nonsense, slightly...

Get your hands busy with this beginner-friendly guide to model making. Experienced model maker Raymond Francis Yates shares his tips and tricks in creating miniature replicas of cars, planes, ships, and buildings. With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed illustrations, this book will inspire creators of...

This book presents 90 high-quality colour profiles of third-generation MiG-21 variants, including the MF, M, and R models used by the Polish Air Force. It is an essential visual reference for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and scale modellers focused on accurate camouflage and markings.Detailed captions...

The Avro Vulcan, arguably the best known of the British 'V-Bombers', was an integral part of Britain's nuclear deterrent. During the Cold War several RAF squadrons were equipped with Vulcans, including some assigned to Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) sorties to counter immediately any threat...

Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the best fighter aircraft of the World War Two era and the most effective fighter of the US Navy. There is no doubt that Hellcats won complete air superiority for the Americans over the vast areas of the...

The How To Make It Book Of Crafts by Sprague, Curtiss is a comprehensive guide to crafting various DIY projects. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a specific craft such as woodworking, painting, jewelry making, and more. Each section includes...

This book, from the "Italian Aviation Series," is a new title, not a reprint of a previous product, updated with the information available at October 31, 2016, in the book we also included recent photographs of Tornado ECR of the 6th Stormo and the...

Fully illustrated guide to creating realistic and highly detailed finishes on models of WWII German and Russian tanks.The Second World War is a favorite for modelers, and this comprehensive guide to techniques suitable for 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scale tank models will be invaluable...

The LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS(R) NXT 2.0 set offers hundreds of building elements, programming software, and powerful electronics that you can use to create amazing robots. But where do you begin? This eagerly awaited second edition of the bestselling Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide is...

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, using scale plans to highlight differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance...

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 sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This...

Uses contemporary photographs and meticulously researched, superbly presented color and monochrome illustrations.Combining the destructive firepower of the 75mm gun with the mobility of the Pzkpfw IV medium tank, the Jagdpanzer IV was quite possibly the most effective tank destroyer of the Second World War....

Bulgaria is arguably the historically most underrated Axis ally that actually fought the Allies during World War 2. Despite remaining outside the main battleground of the war, the Eastern Front, this Balkan country did take its fair share of warfare, particularly due to the...

The North American P-51 Mustang had a humble genesis as a British request for single engine escort fighter. The projects in the book take the modeller from the aircraft's beginnings to the ultimate manifestation of this elegant and deadly bird, the F-82 G/H Twin...

There are many "how-to" books in today's world of scale modeling, but none has covered the "why's", as well as, the "how-to's"... the artistic approach... until now. In TANKART, a painting and weathering guide book series, the focus is on taking real-life observations of...

The T-55 tank first appeared in 1958, a result of numerous improvements made to the (1949) T-54 series, and with a lineage stretching back to the wartime T-34 and the T-44. The T-55 series has seen service around the world with many armed forces,...

This richly illustrated book offers a complete guide to building model truck kits, across all of the popular scales. Concentrating on civilian vehicles, renowned modeller George Dent describes the fundamental processes involved in kit-building, including preparation and assembly of components, detailing and modification work...

The birth of the Ninth Squadron (Novena Escuadrilla) of the Spanish Navy Fleet Air Arm (Flotilla de Aeronaves in short FLOAN) took place in 1987 with the receipt of the first three AV-8B aircraft from McDonnell Douglas factory in St. Louis on October 6...

World War II saw a large variety of uniforms on battlefields around the globe. Mike Davidson, using a clearly photographed, step-by-step approach, employs hobby paints and oils to recreate twentieth century warriors. Starting with commercially produced figures, he guides the reader through the process...

In this our fifth book in this modelling series we undertake an excursion into a new scale, modelling in TT120. Falling between the popular stalwarts of OO and N, the Market Deeping club were challenged to create a display layout in this scale, based...

A book that explains various tools and techniques necessary for successfully building models with brass, now in its second edition with a new chapter on shipbuilding. Whether substituting for an existing plastic model kit part or assembly, making a master pattern for casting, or...

Welcome to the exhilarating world of radio-controlled (RC) aviation! Whether you're an aspiring pilot or a hobbyist looking to take flight, "Flying High" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of flying RC helicopters and planes.In the vast realm of RC aviation, the...