Crafts & Hobbies - Models

Dive into the dazzling world of fashion with our unique 84 pages coloring book designed exclusively for girls aged 8-12! Unleash your creativity and embark on a colorful journey filled with chic dresses, trendy accessories, and runway-ready designs. Why choose our coloring book over...

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...

"[The] photos are razor sharp, revealing incredibly nice color details. HMH certainly has filled a much needed/desired niche here, elevating the walk around type of publications to soaring new heights..." -- Large Scale PlanesPossibly the closest look at the formidable US fighter jet ever...

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...

Historian John D. Marshall wrote, "History is shaped by the memories of those who witness it, and the intentions of those who record it." Vietnam veteran Hiawatha Oakes wrote, "'I can't thank you enough for your efforts in obtaining a photo of my H-21,...

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...

Even after the paint dries, there is still one important decision left to the modeler: how to display the finished work? In this new instructional guide, expert modeler Richard Windrow covers all the common and many less common display techniques including dioramas, simple display...

Looking for a manual that will help you learn the basics of FreeCAD? Then you have come to the right place. In this FreeCAD beginner's guide, an engineer will show you how to succeed in 2D and 3D design! This book is ideal for...

Coloring Book For Girls: Inspirational coloring book with quotes and affirmations designed to empower young girls. 40 fabulous designs to keep girls motivated, busy and when each design is complete, with a renewed sense of confidence and self esteem. There are fairies, hearts, floral...

A guide for modeling Victorian architecture, inspired by a community restoration project.Euston Station was the first intercity railway gateway for London and with the famed Doric Arch became a major landmark of that city. Initially built for the London and Birmingham Railway, it became...

This vintage volume is a complete and novice-friendly guide to making novel model boats and ships. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this book is perfect for the model builder looking for new and interesting projects. Contents include: "Tools and Materials", "Hulls",...

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to designing and making ships in bottles. With simple, easy-to-follow directions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this step-by-step guide is perfect for the novice model builder, and would make for a lovely addition to any bookshelf....

A close-up of the Su-25, the Russian A-10, a widely used close-air support jet usually flying at low altitudes and in use with many air forces. Includes basic version as well as all updated versions.Author: Robert Pied, Nicolas DeboeckISBN-10: 2931083070ISBN-13: 9782931083079Publisher: Hmh PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Airfix has been at the forefront of the model industry since 1955 when the first Airfix aircraft kit appeared in UK branches of Woolworth's. The kits were made to a constant scale and covered a wide variety of subjects, from aircraft to birds and...

This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Romanian PZL P.24 E. Scale plans are in 1/72 scale, plus it features drawings from wartime technical manuals. Photos of the details are in B&W and...

A close up of all the Lockheed-Martin F-16 variants in service today, from the MLU to the Lockheed-Martin F-16 E/F block 60, in service with 23 different countries This book contains with over 330 photographs in 108 pages.Author: Robert Pied, Nicolas DeboeckISBN-10: 2960248813ISBN-13: 9782960248814Publisher:...

A close up at the Dassault Mirage 2000, in service with the Arm e de L'Air and many other air forces. Includes details of all versions, from 2000 B/C to 2000-5 and 2000-9.Author: Robert Pied, Nicolas DeboeckISBN-10: 2960248821ISBN-13: 9782960248821Publisher: Hmh PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2017Pages: 108Format:...

Written by renowned modelling expert and TV visual effects designer Mat Irvine, the Model Builders' Manual provides a practical guide for both novice and experienced model builders, showing how to obtain professional results, with a focus on plastic model kits. In addition to the...

A complete close-up of the Harrier II, in service with the RAF, US Marine Corps, and the Italian and Spanish Navy. Every aspect of the aircraft and the differences between the sub-types are included. 14 pages of cockpit (both single-seat and two-seat versions) are...

Georgios Averof (Θ/Κ Γεώργιος Αβέρωφ) is a Pisa class armored cruiser of the pre-dreadnought era. The ship was the third from the series of Pisa class ships after Pisa and Amalfi. The ship initially (1907) was ordered for Marinha do Brasil, but one year...

This book talks about the various legal aspects of owning, operating, storing, and trading airsoft guns in-depth. It tells you how you may enjoy airsoft legally.Author: Mechboxpro AirsoftpressISBN-10: 1449901441ISBN-13: 9781449901448Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2009Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.21d

Featuring beautifully illustrated chapters on specific aircraft such as the Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2b, Airco DH.2 and Pfalz D.III, First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale takes the reader from the initial inspiration and planning stages, all the way to cockpit...

Uncertain Allies looks at the U.S. military's experience in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater during World War II through the eyes of Joseph Stilwell, the commanding general of all American forces in those three countries. Accomplished historian Eric Setzekorn, focuses on two key themes: uncertain...

Known as 'Fat Albert', Lockheed's ubiquitous C-130 Hercules was a product of combat experiences gained during the Korean War, a conflict that highlighted the need for a rugged transport aircraft designed with a do-anything, go-anywhere ethos in mind. First flown in August 1954, the...

This wonderful collection personal ropecraft recipes combines an expanded and now full-colour collection of projects from popular Knot Craft, together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs.Readers can learn how to make 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders and doorstops....

The major American space programs that carried crews are well known. From Mercury, Gemini and Apollo in the 1960s and into the 1970s, through to the 1980s Space Shuttle, which made its final flight in 2011, they have all made their mark - even...

Suitable for both those starting out in this hobby and more experienced modellers alike, Modelling German World War I Aircraft is a one-stop guide to the creation of realistic models of German military aircraft of World War I. Examples of injection-moulded plastic, resin, vac-form,...

Twenty of the coolest vehicles ever dreamed up, ready to come to life brick by brick Black Ops Bricks reconstructs the finest military and spy jets, trucks, and ships ever built. Inside you'll find step-by-step, full-color illustrations showing you how to create the best...

Unleash your inner artist with Pop Art Makeup, the ultimate beginner's guide to creating stunning and professional face painting designs with ease! Whether you're getting ready for a themed party, a fun family gathering, or a creative event, this guide is packed with everything...

"Several pages of plan drawings are provided and there is also a very nice section on the varied camouflage schemes carried by these ships." -- ModelingMadness.ComThe 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of popular warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each...

When the First World War ended the then recently established Royal Air Force was awash with aircraft of all descriptions. More surprising, perhaps, was the fact that despite an ongoing cull of obsolescing types, on the last day of 1919, the RAF still possessed...

Models of sailing ships, with their towering masts and billowing sails, have always held a special fascination for model makers because they capture all the romance of the sea, shipboard life, and a fighting spirit. However, many would-be modelers are discouraged by the inherent...

Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of young boys and men alike. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called Roy Cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for...

Detailed construction plans for the popular "Hobby-Vac" vacuum forming machine. (also called Thermoforming) Form flat plastic sheets over a mold using heat and vacuum. Infra-red heat is used to soften a plastic sheet, then stretch it over a mold and pull it down with...

Important note: This course assumes basic knowledge in FreeCAD. If you are a beginner, be sure to get the beginner's course: "FreeCAD - Step by Step" first."FreeCAD - Design Projects" is the book for all who want to deepen their knowledge in the use...

Israel Aircraft Industries manufactured 51 single and ten two-seater Mirage 5s, the IDFAF named them Nesher; after an outstanding performance in the Yom Kippur War, most were sold to Argentina in the late 70s.By the beginning of the decade, the Argentine Air Force was...

Aircraft Modelling presents a distinguished line-up of master modellers to guide you through the essential aspects of advanced plastic modelling. Via a combination of immaculate photographs, step-by-step instructions, friendly advice, and easy-to-follow techniques, you will be shown how to convert, modify, and superdetail kits,...

DescriptionDo you have talents in the art that you wish to cultivate? Or are you a newbie but have this inner desire to embrace the gift of human creative skill and imagination?If you answered yes to one of these questions, then keep reading. You...

The work on the design of future long-range active antiaircraft and antisubmarine ship - as it was initially determined - was conducted by the Leningrad CKB-17 in close cooperation with OKB-938 led by N.I. Kamov. The author of the ship's design, which was given...

Forget step-by-step instructions -- you're ready to design your own LEGO creations! The LEGO Builder's Handbook is the only guide you need for building totally out-of-this-world, wholly original models. How do you make the leap from following explicit instructions for constructing official LEGO sets...

This record book is handy for keeping track of handmade, model horse sized tack.Author: Jenna MurphyISBN-10: 1974681475ISBN-13: 9781974681471Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2018Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

For many wargamers, WW2 is synonymous with large fleets of tanks and other AFVs battling each other across the European countryside or amidst the rubble of cities. Here Andy Singleton lends the benefit of his experience as a professional modeler and painter to help...