Crafts & Hobbies - Models

In this issue we show you how to use Archer's Transfers to add weld beads and louvers to your next mold, how to make a simple one piece mold with Alumilite's Super Casting Kit, TDR 3D printed Pro Mod chassis, Dr. Cranky's book reviewed,...

We have a ton of cool stories that will inspire you and get you fired up to build this winter In the last issue we gave you a glimpse of Amalgam's unbelievable scale replica's in our centerfold. In this issue we take a closer...

Viva Yo Wargame Rules For The Spanish Civil War by T.L. Jones Whether you are a seasoned wargamer or new to the hobby, you will find something to inspire you in these carefully spelt out and wide ranging wargame rules.Move a mule, manhandle a...

From tanks to tow trucks, all the models showcased in this book use LEGO Technic gears, pulleys, pneumatics, and electric motors to really move. You'll find some of the world's best fan-created LEGO super-cars, construction equipment, monster trucks, watercraft, and more, along with design...

It just may be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO(R) bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities----provided you follow the LEGO Company's official (and sensible) rules. This means no cutting or tampering with bricks, creating models that...

Scale Model Life Magazine Volume 8 features some show cars and police cars, and a few others in this issue. Including Tom Daniel's 1/12 Big Red Baron show car kit, and AMT's Depth Charger Aqua Rod. The George Barris custom Bathtub Buggy is here...

Immerse yourself in all aspects of muscle car model kits with this detailed volume by author Tim Boyd, a world-leading authority on the subject.Boyd walks you through the entire era of muscle car model kits, covering the options, collectability, variety, availability, and value of...

Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, shares the secrets of his success in this accessible 'how-to' guide to painting miniatures. He takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of materials (unlike other available guides...

Now available in paperback, Philip Reed's latest building guide tackles what many regard as the ultimate expression of the ship model maker's art, the Navy Board model. His step-by-step construction of a miniature 1/192 scale model of HMS Royal George of 1715 demonstrates all...

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 is regarded as one of the best fighters of World War II. Designed by Kurt Tank, it first saw combat in the summer of 1941 and went on to be produced in several variants. It remains a hugely popular subject...

The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was undoubtedly one of the most significant aircraft of World War II. Despite suffering setbacks in the summer of 1940 at the hands of the RAF, it continued to be used effectively in other theatres and roles until the last...

Coloring book for Kids - English - Turkish This Coloring book by nerdMedia contains numerous and lovingly drawn motifs for children and toddlers. ★ The fun and easy way to learn Turkish.★ 72 beautiful motifs for children and toddlers to color in★ Available in...

This special re-print edition of Charles Miller's masterpiece "Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments" is a guide to kite making and flying kites. Written in 1915, this classic text provides insight into kite design and construction, as well as how to fly kites. Included are plans...

Big variety in this issue. MCB builds it's first diesel truck Clay Kemp builds a IMCA Modified, we use Tamiya paints on a box stock '61 Impala build, add more details to our Foose pick up, and SIX pages of NNL East pictures Will,...

The highlight of this issue has to be DAVID THIBODEAU'S MARTINI MUSTANG REPLICA David shows us how he created this fantastic replica. I finally finish the Gilmore Tanker project. The box stock build for this issue is Revell's T-Bolt. There's a special edition of...

What makes model building so special is how it can bring people of various backgrounds and ideas together in one place. We meet online and proudly show our model building skills off. We show our work areas, our "man caves" and more off. We...

This book is compilations of the 4-view color profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless. Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and...

The purpose of this book is to collect, in an easily readable form, the basic technical data that concern the British army as engaged in the North-West European campaign between 6th June 1944 and 8th May 1845. The author's aim has been to include...

Uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the Panther battalions of the Panzer brigades.In July 1944, with the Eastern Front crumbling and the first cracks appearing in the Normandy defenses, Hitler ordered the creation of a new type of unit based...

In 1936, the D-513 fighter designed by Emil Dewoitine made its first flight. It was supposed to be the successor of the slightly outdated D-500 and D-510, built according to modern trends with a closed cabin and a retractable undercarriage. Unfortunately, the tests turned...

Pulleys. Adding pulleys to your model is another great way to add realism to your motors. In this issue we will take a close look at the pulley kits available, and then show you the best way to attach them to your motor. Our...

Provides a step by step guide to building 3D objects from 2D drawings The book has been prepared for those interested in, or studying, Design and Technology and is designed to both introduce and consolidate the link between two and three-dimensional thinking. Models figure...

I have a challenge. How do I approach it? I learned something. How do I interpret it? I see an opportunity. What do I create? I have an idea. How do I build it? I tried something. How do I evolve it? 3D printing...

This book contains 8, A3 size scale plans in 1/72 scale of the Soviet WW2 transport aircraft Lisunov Li-2.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8366549895ISBN-13: 9788366549890Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2022Pages: 16Format: Paperback

A complete photographical portrait of the iconic Spitfire, as it was used near the end of the Second World War and afterwards, based on most of the 39 airworthy aircraft preserved around the world.Author: Robert Pied, Nicolas DeboeckISBN-10: 2931083143ISBN-13: 9782931083147Publisher: Hmh PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2022Pages:...

A complete photographical portrait of the SU-22 Fitter, the export version of the Russian Su-17; Russia's first swing-wing fighter.Author: Robert Pied, Nicolas DeboeckISBN-10: 2931083135ISBN-13: 9782931083130Publisher: Hmh PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2022Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.43h x 9.47w x 0.36d

Hop in for a complete tour of the tiny world this British toy maker created. Explore four decades of diecast production, following the route the industry took as it shed outdated techniques for state-of-the-art cars James Bond would have been proud of. Written from...

IN THIS ISSUE: How-To Polish Paint, How-To Do Bare-Metal Foil, How-To Add Brake Details, and detailing a Vintage F/C FEATURE CARS: Rob Smorey's Pro Mod 55, Mark Townsend's "Butter Dish?", Tyrone Power's Pro Mod 55, Sox & Martin Heritage Cars, Neil Vanzile's "Mooneyes" Dragster,...

Building Scale Ferrari Models of Great Italian Sports Cars. Follow along as several Ferrari scale model cars are built and assembled. Learn tips and techniques to create your own plastic super cars from kits.Each Ferrari car is unique on it's own, with technology and...

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...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the design and construction model trains and railways, with information on using electricity to power signalling systems, engines, ramps, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended for...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to building, rigging, and sailing model boats. Written in clear, simple language and full of helpful illustrations and detailed diagrams, this book is ideal for the novice model builder, and will be of considerable utility to those...

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for the building of dolls houses and furniture. How to Make Dolls' Houses provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for building a variety of houses, beginning with a simple model schoolhouse that could be made cheaply and...

This issue is Packed How to: Colder Solder, Gas Truck details, Parachute Details, Venom Part 2, Big Buck Build: Injector details, detailing a snap kit, mold casting part two, and FIVE feature carsAuthor: Roy R. SorensonISBN-10: 1511665327ISBN-13: 9781511665322Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/08/2015Pages:...

This is book no 2 in the "Dioramas and Models"- series by Bj rn Jacobsen. For all model makers who want to expand their hobby into making dioramas and for all who wish to improve their diorama building technique, this book is a wellspring...

This special re-print edition of Paul N. Hasluck's book "Building Model Boats: Including Sailing and Steam Vessels" has not been available to those interested in model boats and ships since its first publication in 1899. Chapters include Building Model Yachts, Rigging and Sailing Model...

The Albatros D.III, often called "De-drei," is a neat single-seat biplane fighter armed with two guns firing through the propeller. It goes up like a balloon and at full throttle it reaches 170 kilometers per hour.Author: Tomasz J. Kowalski, Wojciech Fajga, Vitor CostaISBN-10: 8365437953ISBN-13:...

Author: Stefan DraminksiISBN-10: 8362878983ISBN-13: 9788362878987Publisher: KageroLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2014Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.40d

The Grebe and Gamecock were progressive developments of the line of fighters designed by Henry Folland, starting with the SE5 and -5A of WW1. They served in turn with the RAF throughout the 1920s, and export versions were still in service at the start...

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...

Model-making: Materials and Methods focuses primarily on the wide variety of materials that can be employed to make models; those which have been favoured for a while and those which are relatively new. The book looks at how these materials behave and how to...

FOREWORD by Philippe de Lespinay (Los Angeles Slot Car Museum Curator). Thingies stand proudly as slot-car rebels in this newest work by author and slot-racing enthusiast Carlo Tonalezzi. Vibrant photos of these classic model cars adorn the pages as a brief history explains how...

Description: This tutorial-based book allows readers to create a first-person game from start to finish using industry-standard (and free to student) tools of Maya, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. The first half of the book lays out the basics of using Maya and Substance...

Building a drone is fast becoming one of the coolest DIY projects among people all over the world. Irrespective of the level of education, age or even the economic backdrop of where a person lives, you can build your own flying machine with very...

This is book no 3 in the "Dioramas and Models"-series by Bj rn Jacobsen.The book has more than 500 pictures and numerous tips and guidance that will help you create your military diorama.All the books from Bj rn Jacobsen have been written with one...

Contained within this authoritative text is the exciting history of the manufacture of toy forts and castles in western Europe throughout the turbulent nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 800 images, this book provides detailed information on who made these castles, palaces,...

Since its beginning in Chicago in the 1940s, Monogram's plastic model kits for cars, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft have captured the imaginations of hobbyists everywhere. The thousands of models Monogram made from 1945 to 1986 are described in detail, shown in over 300 beautiful...

Long of line, incredibly fleet, with tall, raking masts and clouds of sail, the great Yankee clipper ships stir dreams of romance and adventure. This book focuses on clipper ships, and is of interest to maritime historians, model makers, and dreamers alike.Author: William L....

Make Your Duck Decoys Come to LifeCarving duck decoys has become a popular craft amongst today's hobbiests. But as important as good carving practices is the ability to give your decoys a life-like finish. This guide by expert illustrator and carver Anthony Hillman presents...

This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the T-72M Soviet main battle tank. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. It also contains photos of the details in B&W.Author: Przemyslaw...