Crafts & Hobbies - Models

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...

Modelling Naval Ships in Small Scales provides a wealth of practical guidance on building and painting realistic model naval ships aimed at those who are new to this hobby through to the experienced modeller. An in-depth look at the creation of four models is...

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...

The F-14 Tomcat is more than just a naval plane, it has marked an era in the same way that aircraft like the F-4 Phantom II, the different models of the mythical Mirage, the F-86 Sabre, the P-51 Mustang, and the Spitfire did. The...

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....

Continuing with the study of the lesser known Air Forces that fought in the skies of Europe during World War II, in this book we want to remember the Italian Air Force that after the Armistice in 1943 remained under the command of Benito...

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...

The introduction into British army service of the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) was originally intended to take a mere eighteen months from design to production, but in the event, it took something closer to ten years. Why this was so is an...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...