Crafts & Hobbies - Models

This vintage book is a complete guide to building model ships, with information on required tools and equipment, complete directions for design and assembly, instructions for installing engines, and much more. Profusely illustrated and highly accessible, this volume is ideal for those with little...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Join the Intergalactic Star Fleet! You're "go" for liftoff! Paper airplane designer Andrew Dewar has done it again! In his new book, he presents an amazing collection of high-performance paper spaceships for kids who are fascinated by space travel. Step-by-step instructions show you how...

Features more than 140 photographs of Luftwaffe search lights and range finding equipment.This new photo album is number 31 in the MMPBooks/Stratus "Camera On" series and is the first to cover such equipment as Luftwaffe search lights and range finding equipment, of which the...

An illustrated overview outlining the unit histories and the operational deployment of Navy C5M aircraft during the Sino-Japanese and Pacific War.Mitsubishi Babs Vol. II - the world's first high-speed strategic reconnaissance aircraft - completes the history of Japan's revolutionary high-speed strategic reconnaissance aircraft design....

This new book, greatly expanded from the 1995 first edition, describes detailed, step-by-step procedures for sculpting, molding and painting original prehistoric animals. It emphasizes the use of relatively inexpensive materials including oven-hardening polymer clay and wire. Additional tips are offered on how to build...

Discover the exciting world of woodworking and learn how to turn your passion into a unique and fulfilling hobby! This beginner's guide provides all the information you need to get started on your woodworking journey, from the basics of woodworking to choosing the right...

This is the first of two volumes covering Royal Navy 6-inch cruisers of the 1930s and later, this one devoted to three related designs armed with twin mountings.The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly...

"....a well-researched title that covers a lesser known type and that manages to squeeze a heck of a lot into 64 pages." --WarWheelsThe lightning advances of the German armored units during the Polish and French campaigns were spearheaded by fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But...

Step-by-step guidance on building a six-legged insect-like walking robotAuthor: Karl WilliamsISBN-10: 0071412417ISBN-13: 9780071412414Publisher: McGraw-HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/05/2002Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.39h x 7.48w x 0.61d

This book is a compilation in which we will find in one place the technical description of of all the British Rodney and Nelson battleships. The author describes their technical aspects, precisely describing the differences among others. All the ships are described and illustrated...

The definitive collection of LEGO brick lighting techniques with examples of how to light brick creations and animate lighting effects. Includes multiple practical lighting projects that permit hands-on practice of the techniques. Whether a vehicle, house, or entire city, all LEGO creations can become...

"Highly recommended to modelers for the many interesting schemes and to anyone with an interest in aviation history!" -- IPMS/USAThis book contains 40 color profiles of the Grumman F6F Hellcat versions. It also contains specially commissioned profiles with a high level of detail.Author: Zbigniew...

This book covers Finnish trainer aircraft used during WWII. Camouflage and markings of the fighters obtained from France, USA, Germany, UK and the USSR are described in unparalleled detail by the well-known Finnish author Kari Stenman. Contains many unpublished photos and color profiles.Author: Kari...

Model Engine-Making - In Theory and Practice is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As...

The B-29 was ahead of its time that helped usher in a new age of military aviation and provided a tangible bridge between new and old ways.The B-29 Superfortress was the definitive expression in piston-powered offensive air power. It was designed for an air...

Enjoy hours of fun with this classic build-your-own kit, complete with rocket body, detonator, press-out parts, groovy design decals, and a full-color instruction book. Well before Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, people have been fascinated with space--whether it's the movements of the...

In late 1939, the Air Ministry were looking to replace the Blenheim as a medium bomber. Bristol Aircraft Company (BAC) initially came up with a bomber development of the Beaufighter, the Type 161. Due to specification changes and redesigns, the end result was the...

Retired from service close to a quarter century ago, the English Electric (BAC) Lightning has become a cult subject with aviation enthusiasts, especially those who, like the author, remember seeing this mighty interceptor take to the air. As its Avons roared, it rotated on...

The Imperial Naval Staff demanded the development of a destroyer project with powerful weaponry and capable of reaching speed of 40 knots. The project was approved and marked with the symbol "F52", it was included in the financial plan of 1939 "Maru Yon". According...

The PzKpfw V Panther is considered to be one of the finest tanks of World War II due to its combination of mobility, firepower and armour. Developed as a response to the Soviet deployment of heavy armour on the Eastern Front, and later to...

When the Allies crossed the Rhine, Hitler decreed to go down fighting to the last man. A strange triangular bomber launched the 'Nicht l schbares Feuer' over London, destroying the city. Later, a black boomerang of sixty metres dropped two tons of anthrax over...

There is no secret to creating a winning Pinewood Derby car; all racers need is a great design and an understanding of these tips that trick their cars out for maximum speed. In three sections, this handbook takes builders from the beginning of car...

One of the most versatile fighting vehicles in the British army and many other forces for a quarter of a century, the Universal Carrier - more popularly known by its original title of Bren Gun Carrier - was developed as a fast and agile...

The Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka' (a contraction of the German word Sturzkampfflugzeug, ie dive bomber) was arguably the Luftwaffe's most recognizable airplane, with its inverted gull wings and fixed spatted undercarriage. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann as a dedicated dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft, the...

Choose from ninety-one different models and build and fly your very own paper airplane. Now, any kid can turn a stack of paper into his or her own private air force Making Paper Airplanes is your complete reference packed with colorful diagrams, graphics, and...

First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine. While steam is no longer "the most important power of the day," this book remains a fascinating in-depth resource for those with either a...

When studying solid geometry, there is no substitute for holding a model in your hands, and this fun but challenging book offers that very opportunity. Twelve cut-and-assemble models of icosahedra offer children and professional mathematicians alike a tangible way to appreciate the structure and...

"...squeezes a lot of useful information into a modest 64 pages and is a useful addition to any library of German armored cars." -- War WheelsExperience in the Polish and French campaigns had convinced the German high command of the value of fast-moving, armed...

Dedicated to the bomber variants of the Junkers Ju 88. It contains scale drawings of all subvariants of the A-variant. Also included are color profiles of 4 aircraft.Author: Marek Murawski, Marek RyśISBN-10: 8364596276ISBN-13: 9788364596278Publisher: KageroLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2015Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.10w x...

Japanese aircraft carrier "Kaga". She was initially being built as a battleship, but as a result of a coincidence she became one of the first large carriers in history. She was a part of Japanese Kidō Butai, a group of carriers that decided about...

Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you've spent hundreds of hours...

Make traditional, simple, and fun papercraft models with this easy origami book!The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values.The models presented in this series include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog, and...

Make traditional, simple, and fun papercraft models with this easy origami book!The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values.The models presented in this series include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog, and...

This is an enlarged edition of a work that has been accepted as the most complete exposition of model shipbuilding. The book is unusual in its attention to minute and authentic detail, supplying more than a thousand diagrams. Included are details and features of...

The Dornier Do 335A did not meet all the Luftwaffe requirements. First, the cockpit armor was too weak, which excluded the machine from the role of a fighter intercepting heavily defended Allied bombers. Therefore, in the summer of 1944, a modified version of the...

During the late 1920s, the South American nation of Argentina began building a powerful naval fleet to defend its 2,500-mile (4,000km) coastline and critical navigation lanes - the fleet was named Flota de Mar. This was an era when fleet commanders relied on ship-borne...

In 1904, the Brazilian Congress approved a fleet renewal program involving the construction of 28 ships of various classes, including 3 battleships. The implementation of the program, which was the work of the Minister of the Navy, Admiral Julio Cesar de Noronha, was to...

The English Electric Lightning (later known as BAC Lightning) is the first British fighter to achieve twice the speed of sound. The plane was constructed in the 1960s (339 copies were built).On October 29, 1959, the first serial version of the fighter was tested--Lightning...

The Thunderjet in Italy continues the success of the new book by di Luigino Caliaro. The twenty-one chapters describe in detail the F-84G Thunderjet, from the genesis of the project to use in the USA with the USAF, through the Korean War, to arrive...

"The Helldiver of the Navy" which traces the very brief and troubled history of the American bomber with the "anchor" in the fuselage, the diatribe with the Air Force that in fact opposed the use of Helldivers by the Navy Military and prevented the...

Introduction. The origins and development. In service with the Air Force. Against the flames. The civil G.222. G.222 abroad.Modeling notes. Technical Data and Military Serial Number.Author: Federico Anselmino, Giancarlo GastaldiISBN-10: 889052314XISBN-13: 9788890523144Publisher: Aviation CollectablesLanguage: ItalianPublished: 11/01/2013Pages: 64Format: Paperback

F-86K "Saber Jet". In service with the Italian Air Force. Modeling notes. Appendices.Author: Federico AnselminoISBN-10: 8890523131ISBN-13: 9788890523137Publisher: Aviation CollectablesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages: 40Format: Paperback

Before Columbus discovered America in 1492, the indigenous population of North American is estimated to have been around five million. The Europeans brought with them diseases previously unknown on the continent, including small pox. As part of their preordained quest of colonization, they took...

This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the McDonnel F-4B Phantom II. Scale plans are in 1/72 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. It also includes photos of the details in B&W and...

Scale plans in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72 and 1/76 scale of the famous FV 4201 Chieftain Main Battle Tank10 A3 size scale plans of the Chieftain versions.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 836595866XISBN-13: 9788365958662Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.00w x 0.20d

The next book in the popular Polish Wings series is on the French flying boats in Polish Navy Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft from 1918 to 1939.More than 120 photos, mostly unpublished, and many color profiles.Author: Marcin WarzynkowskiISBN-10: 8365958503ISBN-13: 9788365958501Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The book describes painting models of armored weapons, showing various simple painting and weathering techniques that allow the reader to create a spectacular model. A guide for both beginners and advanced modelers. The techniques presented with the use of products from various manufacturers, without...

Scale plans in 1/700, 1/350 and 1/200 of the IJN Destroyers Matsu Class.A3 size pages in A4 pb.12 A3 size scale plansAuthor: Grzegorz NowakISBN-10: 8365958384ISBN-13: 9788365958389Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.00w x 0.10d

The next book in the popular Polish Wings series is on the famous Russian WW2 bombers in Polish Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft during WW2 and postwar period. More than 120 photos, mostly unpublished, and many color profiles.Author: Lechoslaw MusialkowskiISBN-10: 8365958422ISBN-13: 9788365958426Publisher:...