Crafts & Hobbies - Models

Make your own origami models with this book and printed papers. The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan. By focusing on the experience of creating beautiful paper models, this collection of 15 projects specific to Japanese culture will guide you on...

Volume № 8 of the Profile & Scale series details the Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter to an entirely new standard of authenticity. More than 65 Yak-9 examples are faithfully documented in full-colour profile, many appearing for the first time. Forty-four pages of original and not...

26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft is a comprehensive guide for every novice or intermediate RC pilot or pilot to be. We cover everything from how to pick the perfect aircraft to match your skills and pocketbook to where to find...

We have some really great feature cars in this issue to inspire you! Francis Laflamme's '70 Plymouth Hemi GTX has some unbelievable machine work in it! Claude Thibodeau shows us what scratch building is all about with his LSR car! And Rick Doering's Pro...

Finally a clear way to solve the overwhelming rubiks cube!!This book has color illustrations and a VIDEOGUIDE with several videos to help you solve rubiks cube quickly.The rubik's cube for years has been a challenge.With this book, you can learn to assemble the cube...

Special EXPANDED issue! We just had too much for this issue, we had to add pages. We take a look at distributors in this issue and start a new series on model paint. We BUILD the new MENG 1/12th scale GT40, a 1/18th scale...

HMS Invincible was the lead ship of a class of British light aircraft carriers built between 1973 and 1985, originally designed as "through-deck cruisers" (TDC). This set them apart from conventional helicopter-carrying ships of the time, which typically featured a flight deck in the...

3D printing without prior knowledge - 7 days to your first 3D print2 in 1: You will receive the eBook in PDF format free of charge when you buy the paperback Wouldn't you also like to own your own 3D printer and realise your...

Special TEN YEAR Anniversary issue This issue is packed Build ups in this issue; Chrysler 300, the new Jeep Wagoneer, '29 Ford Roadster--adding details, John Teresi's Coors Corvette F/C, and Roy's Pro Street '55 Chevy Feature cars include; Michael Bale's wild crew cab, Speed's...

We build some super cars A Lamborghini race car, we finish the Golden Paganini, a supercharged Camaro, and Roy builds a Pro Street Daytona that is going viral on the internet Our cover car is a cool garage find Mustang by Rick Gonzalez Part...

Scale plans in 1/48 scale of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief versions.24.6 x 11.7 in size pages in an A4 paperback.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8366549194ISBN-13: 9788366549197Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2021Pages: 18Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.20w x 0.40d

Scale plans in 1/48 scale of the Mil Mi-24D/V.A3 size pages in A4 pb.12 A3 size scale plans.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8366549186ISBN-13: 9788366549180Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.10w x 0.20d

This book is a compilation of the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Henschel Hs 126B-1. Illustrated are plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also included are photos of the...

This book is a compilation of the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the NAA P-51B-1-NA. Illustrated are plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also, photos of the details in B&W...

This volume is the most detailed study yet presented of the M3 Lee/Grant tanks, illustrating and describing the development, production, and use of these iconic vehicles by US, Commonwealth, and Russian forces during WWII. The tanks, their power plants, and production techniques used by...

The time has come to learn How to Cut your Hair at Home Do you know the difference between a shaving razor and a grooming scissor? Do you know they look totally different, and they can do different things to your hair? Knowing what...

"Wallis Rigby; Paper Model Monarch" tells the story of how Mr. Rigby created a small empire in the publishing industry by designing books of Paper Models of airplanes, boats, cars, ships, spaceships, and toys of all kinds. In the 1940s and 1950s the name...

Introduction. The origins and development. In service with the Air Force. An American "Silver Star" in Caselle. Modeling notes. Technical Data and Military Serial Number.Author: Federico AnselminoISBN-10: 8890523158ISBN-13: 9788890523151Publisher: Aviation CollectablesLanguage: ItalianPublished: 03/01/2014Pages: 64Format: Paperback

"Seeking authoritative airframe and paint references for that 1:48-scale Kinetic or Hobby Boss AMX? Grab this cool, compact chronicle." -- CybermodelerPictures of the Ghibli directly from our personal archives, some referring to the initial operational use! Aviation Collectables Company is the only publishing house...

This book is compilations of the 4-view color profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the PLZ P11.a. Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and color.Author:...

This book is compilations of the 4-view color profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the NAA P-51D-5-NA Mustang. Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and...

This book is compilations of the 4-view color profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the PZL P.11a. Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and color.Author:...

The Blackburn Shark torpedo/spotter/reconnaissance biplane was thoroughly overshadowed by its competitor, the Fairey Swordfish. In reality though, the Shark was more modern than the Swordfish and performed better, and had it not been bedeviled with engine trouble in its early service, might have gone...

The Type XXI U-boat was one of the few types of weapon that, despite being unable to take part in combat, completely changed the character of naval actions at sea. It was the first true submarine in history. The other types of vessels designed...

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was constructed in the early 1940s at Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. in Bethpage. Unlike its predecessor, the Grumman F4F Wildcat, the Hellcat received a low gear, with widely spaced wheels on the main chassis. Significantly increased both wings and fuselage...

The chapters in this book include: The Large Cruiser of 1910 - J-Seydlitz by Gary Staff & Marsden SamuelThe large Cruiser of 1911 - K-Derffinger by Gary Staff & Marsden SamuelHMS Furious - the last of the large light cruisers by Jan RadziemskiThe battles...

Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 scale plans of Messerschmitt Bf 110 A-D 10 A3 size pages in A4 pb. Early versions of the Bf 110 are shown.Author: Maciej NoszczakISBN-10: 8365281929ISBN-13: 9788365281920Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2018Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.30d

Book covers Finnish Jets used Finnish Air Force. Camouflage and markings of the fighters are described in unparalleled detail by the well-known Finnish author Ky sti Partonen. Many unpublished photos, and exclusive color profiles. - dH Vampire Mk 52 and Vampire Trainer Mk 55-...

Scale plans in 1/700, 1/350 and 1/200 of the IJN Destroyer Minekaze.A3 size pages in A4 pb. Also details in 1/100 are shown.Author: Grzegorz NowakISBN-10: 8365281066ISBN-13: 9788365281067Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2015Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.00w x 0.10d

HMS Duke of York was the third of the King George V class battleships to be built after a lull in battleship design and construction following the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty. The battleship was laid down on May 5, 1937 at John...

Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 of Il-28 bomber variants. All bomber versions are shown.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8363678775ISBN-13: 9788363678777Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2015Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.11h x 11.34w x 0.16d

7 Me 262 A Schwalbe. 1/48 and 1/32 scale plans of the Me 262 A Schwalbe includes all A versions: Me 262 A-1a Me 262 A-1a/Jabo Me 262 A-2a Me 262 A-1a/U3 Me 262 A-1a/U4Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8363678430ISBN-13: 9788363678432Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/22/2014Pages: 10Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Comprehensive history of the design, development and operational use of the U.S.-built Staghound armored car, widely used by British, Canadian, Polish and New Zealand armored car regiments during World War Two. Contains: 131 archive photos, 6pp all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Staghound I, II...

In 1961 the first Armoured Fighting Vehicles appeared in the ever-expanding range of Airfix kits. The 1960s and 1970s are considered by many as the golden age of kit building and the enthusiastic schoolboys and young men building these kits became known as the...

This book is a compilation of the 4-view color profile, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Supermarine Spitfire IIa. Scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Additionally, photos of the details are in B&W...

We are now 48 Pages And published four times a year In this new, bigger issue we have 14 PAGES of GSL coverage The very best GSL coverage you'll ever see Then there's 6 pages of NNL East coverage, we take a look at...

This issue is all about "inspiration." The dictionary describes it like this: "the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative." After checking out all the amazing model cars in this issue, you'll be heading for the...

John Teresi amazes us with his latest creation; a replica of his Dads V8 drag bike Kurt Wilson brings us some contest coverage. We build the new Foose Pickup by Revell, and complete our Porsche 918. For extra fun we visit real car museums,...

This is our first big Greater Salt Lake City International Model Car Championship issue Let's hope we get to do it again in another two years Our coverage is more about attending the event, then it is about the cars that were there. There's...

Learn the techniques and tips for building wargaming miniatures. Covering topics like proper glue, the right tools for the job, sculpting, and kitbashing, this book goes in depth on many topics for plastic and metal models. I use pictures from my own projects to...

This is the first full-color history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry...

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...

From the most basic cutting and assembling methods to advanced painting, texturing, and finishing techniques, this invaluable guide covers every aspect of producing models for stage sets. Useful hints on producing a range of different models--including buildings and structures, organic elements such as trees...

The Tiger has proved to be one of the most popular modelling subjects of all time, with a vast and ever-increasing range of kits, aftermarket products and references available. Probably the most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger was designed in response...

The Churchill saw much action in World War II, from the 1942 raid on Dieppe, through the heat of the battles in North Africa, to the bitter fighting in Normandy 1944 and into the Reich in 1945. Despite criticism that it was slow and...

The 'Phabulous' Phantom first took to the air on 27 May 1958 and has been in service around the world for many decades. The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Turkey have all operated...

Indulge your love for LEGO(R) by making the challenging, quirky, and occasionally practical designs in Geeky LEGO Crafts. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build handy bookends, geeky coasters, a stylish wine rack, adorable pencil holders, and much more.Author: David ScarfeISBN-10: 1593277679ISBN-13: 9781593277673Publisher: No Starch...

In this special "As seen on the web" issue of MCB, we'll take a look at some of those great products that has everyone talking about them on the web We will attend "ValleyCon" at the Petersen Museum, but we'll also visit the Blackhawk...

Bow to Stern: How to Build a Model Ship from Scratch, is a beginners guide for hobbyists who wish to begin the craft of building model ships, or improve upon their current approaches. Experienced model ship builder, R.F. "Bob" Raymond, was frustrated by the...

A fitting sequel to his popular Boat Modeling. Build nine models using the lift method: a tugboat, an English cutter, a lobsterboat, sardine carriers, a fishing schooner, a torpedo-stern launch, a Friendship sloop, and a day cruiser. Table of Contents: Building the Basic Half...