Crafts & Hobbies - Models

This book is no 4 in the "Dioramas and Models"series by Bj rn Jacobsen in which he presents his models and dioramas. The book has 157 pages, 490 pictures, and numerous tips and guidance that will help you create and improve the building of...

A short guide to collecting Indian Model Motorcycles.Author: Howard BradleyISBN-10: 8648124395ISBN-13: 9798648124394Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/23/2020Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

The time has come to learn How to Cut your Hair at Home Do you wanto to start to learn Haircutting Basics, how to Cut Men and Women Hair and how to choose your Cutting Tools?If yes, keep reading Anyone can do a haircut....

This book concentrates on the making of realistic damages to a plastic model.Most of the contents in this book are from different world-renowned dioramas, described in detail in some of Bj rn Jacobsen's other books.The difference is that all the damage-making parts are highlighted...

40 color profiles of the famous F-15 Eagle, a US Cold-War era jet aircraft. US and foreign users are shown in variety of camouflages.Author: Jp VieiraISBN-10: 8365958910ISBN-13: 9788365958914Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2021Pages: 80Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.30w x 0.40d

This book was written to redress this imbalance and tell the true story behind the development and operational deployment of the world's first high-speed strategic reconnaissance aircraft, which began 6,000 miles further east and four years prior to the momentous events in Europe, under...

This book from the series "Inside" shows detailed drawings of the German aircraft instrument panels in great detail.Instrument panels of the following aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Messerschmitt Me 262 A, Heinkel He 111 P-1, Henschel Hs 126 B, Dornier Do 17 Z, Messerschmitt...

The M60 was a second-generation American main battle tank, the last in the line of Patton tanks that had first been developed at the end of World War II. It entered operational service with the US Army in 1960 and some 15,000 M60s were...

The first volume in a continuing series, "The Nifty '50s" is a model builder's workbench manual featuring nine iconic '50s cars. This book includes ideas, tips, tricks and techniques to help builders create their own model cars from the "nifty '50s." Filled with comprehensive...

BUILD - RACE - WIN - REPEAT...The Rise & Fall of the Golden Years of Slot Car Racing Explained. Text includes articles from the main magazines of the period. Also includes a Worldwide Racing Directory, listing active slot car raceways from different countries in...

In over 30 years of service, the Harrier has seen significant combat action for the British Royal Navy and the USMC: from the Falklands to Bosnia and Kosovo, from the First Gulf War to Afghanistan, the Harrier has played a key role. It has...

Scenes from nature spring to life in Mike Doyle's latest curated collection of LEGO art, Beautiful LEGO: Wild From botanical marvels to adorable critters--such as a sea otter family made from 3,500 LEGO pieces--every page is sure to delight the artist and naturalist in...

The LEGO(R) Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy...

2019 Reprint of 1926 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Profusely illustrated. The author has written a book with many drawings to illustrate, in working detail, the construction of the more important fittings of the ship, its...

When the Allied armies landed on the Normandy beaches on 6 June 1944 the backbone of the armored reaction force awaiting them was made up of 758 Pzkpfw IV tanks, a number which represents almost half the fully-tracked vehicles available for the defence of...

The book contains color profiles of the MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-19 and MiG-21 aircraft belonging to the Warsaw Pact country. The first volume includes machines from the USSR and Poland.Author: Marcin GeckiISBN-10: 836667343XISBN-13: 9788366673434Publisher: KageroLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2021Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.10w x 0.10d

If you are a fan of WWI aircraft then this is a book for you. Showcasing a selection of builds of the stunningly high detailed kits available from New Zealand based brand Wingnut Wings. This publication is the second in a series of books...

This book explores the main patterns of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes how to achieve these finishes in clear, step-by-step instructions. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also featured, providing plenty of detail and diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin...

For the first time, Richard O'Brien has collected hundreds of articles and features he wrote for various toy soldier collecting magazines in one compelling book. Filled with pictures and information on the best known -- and the most obscure -- toy soldiers of the...

This new issue of Scale Model Life Magazine takes up back to the 1970's with the Moebius For pickup trucks. We also build the Boyd's Hauler, the Dodge Deora Custom, Ford Lightning, 1955 Ford F100, and more. Plenty of model ideas and tips for...

The best comprehensive guide to Rc Helicopters to date with most of the information a pilot needs to enjoy all that this hobby has to offer. This guide will help you to learn how to fly, repair and modify your helicopter.This book is for...

One of the most creative thinkers in chess history, Aron Nimzovich was a strong tactician whose innovative strategies became standard theories. His brilliantly eccentric, entertaining account of his greatest performance analyzes 30 of the best games from the 1929 Carlsbad International Chess Tournament. This...

The construction of the train layout in this book started in 2008 and was completed in 2015. Photos show the elevated observation and control platform. The ceiling is painted black to hide it as much as possible. There are three lighting systems for the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This issue of Scale Model Life looks at building, stripping, painting, and detailing die-cast model cars and trucks. Why accept a die-cast car as it comes in the box? Now you can strip it, modify it, add details, and repaint it to match your...

RC Flying is both a fun and exciting hobby. Nothing beat watching an aircraft under your control gracefully take off and head up into the sky But there are things a new RC pilot must know from how to choose their first aircraft to...

Want to learn how to scratchbuild using brass and solder? Roger Lee shows us how. In a very indepth article Roger shows us how scratchbuild a ProMod chassis in brass Steve Hinson's Wild Coupe, Revell's '49 Mercury Woody is built, and we share tips...

Building Hot Rod Model Cars. In this book, get tips and ideas for building one of the most popular types of car models: the Hot Rod. Several different kits are built with step by step descriptions to help you build your own model projects....

Tell someone you like to race radio-controlled model sailboats, and you might get a raised eyebrow or the usual question, is it propelled with a motor? But those folks have no clue what fun they are missing: This underappreciated sport can be enjoyed by...

Build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using clear explanations, you will learn about important design trade-offs and how to choose among them. The latest research and techniques are discussed using easy to understand language. You will discover: The special challenges faced...

Hollywood movie monsters are enduring pop culture standards. Kids and adults around the world recognize Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy. Although monsters are Aurora's most famous products, the company created model kits of all varieties, including historic sailing ships, sports cars,...

Scale Model Life Magazine features model cars and trucks, along with modeling tips and ideas to help build better models. This issue features Revell's 1957 Ford, a Revell Chevy Nova big block, a Monogram full size Ford Bronco, Revell's new 1970s Ford Bronco, a...

Until fairly recently, machining has been a high-cost manufacturing technique available only to large corporations and specialist machine shops. With today's cheaper and more powerful computers, CNC milling and 3D printing technology has become practical, affordable, and accessible to just about anyone.Tabletop CNC machines...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to constructing a model steam engine and single-acting toy engine. The detailed and comprehensive manual is recommended for the serious model enthusiast with an interest in miniature engineering, and is not to be missed by the discerning...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of installing miniature steam engines in model vehicles. Highly-detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility enthusiasts with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition...

This vintage book is a complete guide to designing and building model boats, with information on required tools and equipment, rigging, fitting engines, sailing, and many other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and highly accessible, this volume is ideal for those with little previous experience,...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to building model ships, being a practical handbook on the craft of historical ship modelling. Written in simple, plain language and covering everything from necessary tools to making miniature guns, this is a book that will appeal...

This vintage book contains an detailed, step-by-step guide to constructing model ships in bottles. Complete with simple, clear instructions and handy, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest in making bottle ships, and it would make for a wonderful addition...

This vintage book contains an detailed, step-by-step guide to constructing model ships in bottles. Complete with simple, clear instructions and handy, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest in making bottle ships, and it would make for a wonderful addition...

This vintage book is a pictorial manual explaining how to design and construct model buildings. A highly accessible and novice-friendly guide, "Pictorial House Modelling" is ideal for the novice, and is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in model building. Contents include: "House...

This vintage book contains a fascinating and detailed guide to constructing ships in bottles, with information on technique, materials and tools, rigging, and much more. Complete with simple, clear instructions and handy, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest in...

In this issue Steve Morgan with a 14 page ( ) how-to article where Steve shares all his building tips for the Henry "J" Led Sled on our cover Hinging doors, building engine bay covers, custom headers, and more Peter Matheil's 1/43rd scale STP...

Building, Detailing, and Converting the 1:35 scale Italeri PT-596 provides ideas, suggestions, inspiration, and pointers for building this famous kit of a World War II PT Boat. Written by a noted naval historian with input from four scale ship modelers and noted researcher it...

Model kits of houses and buildings can be fun and a creative way tobring a story to life in a small setting. You can use them with any form of modeling. From dioramas, to cars that need a garage, to aircraft that need a...

For those people just starting to learn how to fly RC aircraft, or for those thinking about entering this great hobby, there are often questions that come up that need answers. Questions about what type of aircraft to purchase, how to learn best how...

Building Revell's most popular models, the 1/12 scale Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 car kit. This book covers building the kit several ways, from nearly stock, to doing an an engine swap, to even a themed project. You will know this car model inside and...

We have so much packed into this special "Race Cars & Customs" issue that I almost ran out of space on the contents page. We've got some really interesting builds in this issue including a how-to on a custom '54 Buick from a modeler...

We've got some really interesting cars and articles in this issue. Brass sprint cars to '37 Ford snowplows How to use Alclad and how to do 3D printing. Cool HEMIs, and moreAuthor: Roy R. SorensonISBN-10: 1481040634ISBN-13: 9781481040631Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2012Pages: 42Format:...

A comprehensive and highly detailed tutorial on how to build an old gas station scale model diorama from scratch including: - plans in 12 different scales: 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/16, 1/18, 1/25, 1/32, 1/43, 1/64, 1/87 - 3D step-by-step guide, - parts...

We have two very nice feature cars in this issue, Stan Pinnick's replica of the "Golden Indian" Pontiac, and Dave Mehelich's '34 Ford is replicated by Michelmore Rod & Kustom. We build the new Foose Corvette by Revell, and try to finish two BRE...