Crafts & Hobbies - Models

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,...

The Eurofighter program is the most important military and industrial collaboration project that has ever been carried out in the Old Continent. Originally born as an air superiority fighter, intended to counteract the numerical superiority of the Warsaw Pact air forces, after the end...

""Building Model Airplanes That Fly"" by Edwin T. Hamilton is a comprehensive guidebook for hobbyists and enthusiasts who want to learn how to build model airplanes that actually fly. The book covers all aspects of the building process, from selecting the right materials and...

This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the Polish Vickers E tank. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus it features drawings from wartime technical manuals. Photos of the details are in B&W and color.Author: Adam JońcaISBN-10: 8367227158ISBN-13: 9788367227155Publisher:...

"I would highly recommend this publication for modelers and fans of the CR. 714." -IPMS/USAThis book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the CR.714 Caudron plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scale. Also included are drawings...

Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 scale of the famous French Caudron Renault CR.714 Cyclone fighter.Author: Franciszek StrzelczykISBN-10: 8365958244ISBN-13: 9788365958242Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/08/2020Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.00h x 11.50w x 0.20d

This book includes compilations of the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the TK-3, Polish tankette used in 1939.Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. It also contains photos of the details in...

Don't you just love the tiny, little details in LEGO(R) sets? Want to add some detail inside your own buildings? This book is full of mini-builds that any AFOL who is a fan of Modulars, Buildings, or City themes will love! Build furniture, appliances,...

An authoritative guide to modelmaking for theater This third edition of noted scenographer Darwin Reid Payne's landmark text builds upon Payne's theories and exercises to provide a modern exploration of the practice of theatrical modelmaking. With chapters on traditional and contemporary materials, tools, and...

In this issue: We build Revell's new '29 Roadster, Roger Lee builds another brass chassis, Rodney builds a Hudson convertible, and much more...Author: Roy R. SorensonISBN-10: 151966267XISBN-13: 9781519662675Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2015Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is heralded as the ultimate fifth-generation fighter, merging advanced engineering with multinational collaboration. Developed during a time of military reorganization and technological mergers, it integrates the best features of previous generations into a versatile platform for varied operational...

A central resource to all armor modelers from the complete beginner to the more experienced modeler, this book details all the steps involved in creating a realistic and attractive model armored vehicle. Gary Edmundson and his colleagues take the reader through all the steps...

This book is an excellent course in a legendary art form; for less than its price, a reasonable model of a ship in a bottle can be made. Five projects of graduated difficulty are explained clearly step-by-step through drawings, black and white, and color...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This...

In this new book, leading author and modeller Brett Green focuses upon the aircraft and activities of the Luftwaffe on the Eastern Front. With plentiful mono wartime photographs of featured aircraft, fighters and bombers alongside vivid colour photographs of model construction, keen aviation modellers...

In this work by maritime artist Mal Wright, both the official and unofficial paint schemes that adorned ships of the Royal Navy and Commonwealth during World War II are depicted in detail.During the Second World War navies developed low visibility camouflage for their ships,...

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

"...a handy publication for both historians, modelers, and anyone interested in British warships." - The Northern MarinerThe '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 '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 sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This...

In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class....

"Pola" was a Zara-class heavy cruiser of the Italian Regia Marina operating during the Second World War. She was the fourth of four ships in this class (Zara, Fiume, and Gorizia were the other three), and she was built in the Odero Terni Orlando...

Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure...

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...

A richly illustrated guide to modeling the military Land Rover, the world's most iconic military 4x4, filled with previously unseen inspirational photographs and drawings.After the Second World War many American military vehicles become surplus stock and soon found their way into the hands of...

This is the latest edition - fully revised and updated - of the standard work on aerodynamic theory, as applied to model flight. Everything is explained in a concise and practical form for those enthusiasts who appreciate that a better understanding of model behavior...

Choose, fold, customize, and fly your own one-of-a-kind paper airplanes. Modify them to make them fly just how you want! Colorful paper sheets with unique designs to make 100 paper airplanes. 19 different airplane models, each with its own distinctive flying style and shape....

Explores the evolution, use, and technical details of the German Sturmgesch?tz assault guns during World War II, focusing on the Eastern Front.From their introduction in 1940, the German army's Sturmgesch?tz assault guns played a vital role in the campaigns of the Blitzkrieg era, the...

3D RESIN PRINTING FOR BEGINNER: A straight forward guidebook to mastering precision and creativity with 3D resin printingUnlock the fascinating world of 3D resin printing with "3D Resin Printing for Beginners," your comprehensive guide to mastering this cutting-edge technology. Whether you're a hobbyist eager...

HMS Rodney and HMS Nelson were the only battleships of the Nelson class. HMS Rodney was built at Birkenhead Shipyards. She was launched on 28 December 1922, took the sea on 17 December 1925 and was commissioned in November 1927, three months behind Nelson....

This is the second book in a series about weathering and designed with one main audience in mind - the military modeller. As we all know, there are many books concerned with weathering military models available, but they all concentrate on weathering techniques -...

Fold and fly the record-setting distance paper airplanes created by Japan's top designer! Japanese paper airplane designer Takuo Toda is a living legend in Japan, having won every major competition and published over 30 books. This book presents a collection of the very best...

The Japanese Navy ordered two new battleships in 1912. They were an improved version of Fuso type battleships. Their construction was included in the equipment plan 8-4 of the fleet (8 battleships and 4 heavy cruisers), which was approved by the government and parliament....

Littorio was one of the three Italian Littorio class battleships operating during the Second World War, belonging to the Italian "Regia Marina". Littorio (Lictor), in ancient times, was the bearer of the Roman "fasces", which was adopted as the symbol of Italian Fascism.Author: Carlo...

In this work by maritime artist Mal Wright, both the official and unofficial paint schemes that adorned ships of the Royal Navy and Commonwealth during World War II are depicted in detail.During the Second World War navies developed low visibility camouflage for their ships,...

40 color profiles of the Hawker Hurricane I and Supermarine Spitfire I. Specially commissioned profiles with a high levels of detail.Author: Andrzej OlejniczakISBN-10: 8366549143ISBN-13: 9788366549142Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/06/2020Pages: 44Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.50w x 0.40d

The USS Lexington (CV-2) was the second aircraft carrier of Lexington class built by the United States, but the first used operationally; in fact the first was the USS Langley, but as an aircraft carrier she served only as an experimental ship. The history...

Attention: This book is the sequel to the book "CAD Projects with Tinkercad 3D Models Part 1" (ISBN: 9783987421129) as well as to the basics book "Tinkercad - Step by Step" (ISBN: 9783987420115). If you don't have basic knowledge in using "Tinkercad" yet, it...

Author: Frank Fisher, Angie ScarrISBN-10: 8412602374ISBN-13: 9788412602371Publisher: Frank FisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2024Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 10.98h x 8.27w x 0.21d

Provides step-by-step instructions for modeling British & Commonwealth military vehicles from WWII.A lavishly illustrated book offering detailed how-to steps to build military models of the British & Commonwealth forces in multiple modeling scales in the Second World War. The book consists of scratch built,...

The aim of this innovative series is to provide model makers and car enthusiasts with a new standard of primarily visual reference of both full-size cars and their scale models.The aim of this innovative series is to provide model makers and car enthusiasts with...

The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to 'have a go'.The book describes how the author embarked on such projects with great enthusiasm and...

Explores techniques and materials for crafting diverse dioramas, emphasizing imagination in bringing model landscapes to life.Dioramas are invariably associated with scale models, providing a setting or background for a completed kit, though arguably the scenery and buildings on a model railway layout is essentially,...

SM.03 Sazabi Custom features a big, badass robot project from the amazing world of Gundam mecha -- Bandai's incredible 1/100 MG Sazabi Ver Ka kit built with minor custom modifications -- and given a special one-of-a-kind Rinaldi Studio Press style paint job. Working with...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships. Previously, these have generally covered plastic and resin models of 20th century subjects, but this volume is a radical departure - not only a period sailing ship but one...

Tiger Ausf. B included all pros and cons of the German tank construction design. Ideas implicated in the Tiger Ausf. B were based on the previous designs and they omitted excesses and disadvantages of earlier vehicles. This is the tank that allows to evaluate...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to model aeroplanes, including instructions for design and building, historical information, a discussion of notable practitioners and pioneers, information on engines, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of useful tips, this volume was designed...

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Why are the small and unimportant relics of Roman antiquity often the most enduring, in material form and in our...

Everything you need to make beautiful resin dice at home. Whether it's to elevate your role-playing games or as an exciting side hustle, dice making is a fun and rewarding craft.We've spent over a year researching, testing, experimenting and talking to some of the...

First book to fully celebrate the scale model of The Panorama of the City of New York as a metropolis in miniature and a beloved cultural phenomenon. An awe-inspiring metropolis in miniature, The Panorama of the City of New York has achieved cult-like status...

The Hungarian Army made serious efforts to build up an independent, national war industry, which was able to supply the Army with modern armaments and equipment during the war. Among the modern weaponry, the armored vehicles were the top priority beside the aircraft for...