Crafts & Hobbies - Models

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:...

The first supersonic fighter in the Polish Air Force, MiG-19 and the first version of the MiG-21F-13 are described in the unparalleled details. Many unpublished photos from the private collections. Colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated in a series of specially commissioned...

Scale plans in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 and 1/144 scale of the famous Yak-3 Russian fighter 10 A3 size scale plans of all Yak-3 versions.Author: Robert PanekISBN-10: 8365958007ISBN-13: 9788365958006Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.30d

In February 1938, the United States Navy opened a competition for a new fighter. His maximum speed and operational ceiling were to exceed all the machines that the American aviation had at the time. Among others, the Chance Vought company entered the competition. The...

Developed by one of the most famous German airplane manufacturing companies at the request of Yugoslavia, the Dornier Do 22 was never adopted by the Luftwaffe and was condemned to obscurity as one of the peripheral airplane types. With only 29 manufactured in total,...

The story of one of the most famous combat vehicles of the 20th century, the German Panzerkampfwagen V "Panther" medium tank, would not have started without the confrontation of the Wehrmacht with the Soviet T-34. Following the alarming reports that began to be sent...

Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale plans of Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate 10 A3 size pages in A4 pb. All versions of the Ki-84 Hayate.Author: Maciej NoszczakISBN-10: 836528197XISBN-13: 9788365281975Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2018Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.00w x 0.20d

Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 SAAB 29 Flygande Tunnan variants.A3 size pages in A4 pb. All subversions are shown.Author: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8365281457ISBN-13: 9788365281456Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2017Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.00w x 0.20d

This monograph is dedicated to the German Ta 154 night fighter which supposed to be an answer to the British Mosquito. The book covers both Ta 154 development history and the combat record of only few of those fighters ever deployed. Numerous rare archive...

Scale plans of all Starfighter's versions.F-104AF-104BF-104C/DF-104GF-104SCanadian versions.Plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scaleAuthor: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8363678724ISBN-13: 9788363678722Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/19/2015Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.10w x 0.20d

1/48 and 1/32 scale plans of following aircraft: MiG-15 MiG-15bis UTI MiG-15 all Polish VariantsAuthor: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8363678341ISBN-13: 9788363678340Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2014Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.10w x 0.50d

1/72 and 1/48 scale plans of the IA-58 Pucara includes all versions: Prototype Bigua IA-58CAuthor: Dariusz KarnasISBN-10: 8363678333ISBN-13: 9788363678333Publisher: MMPLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2014Pages: 5Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.10w x 0.50d

The sixth title in the series is devoted to the history of JG 26 "Schlageter". The 28 page book with English text contains a chronological overview of the unit's activities, which is supplemented with 41 photos and color profiles of 4 aircraft. The book...

- Origin and combat history of Germany's Arado Ar 196 This superb monograph is devoted to the Ar 196, a shipboard reconnaissance aircraft, which became the standard aircraft of the Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. Loved by its pilots for its superior handling both...

'The Guard Gives ' The Imperial Guard, this glorious phalanx, the fruit of all the attention of the Emperor Napoleon I, forms a small army in the Grande Arm e. This study of its organization, like that of its uniforms and its equipment, is...

On 30 March 1972, while peace negotiations had been dragging on for four years in Paris, the North Vietnamese launched a wide scale offensive in order to break the stalemate. At that date, practically no American ground forces remained in South Vietnam where a...

On 30 March 1972 the South Vietnamese positions along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separated the North from South Vietnam were suddenly shelled by hundreds of heavy guns and multiple rocket launchers. Caught in a series of outposts of what was the former 'McNamara...

he RAF's First Delta Wing FighterThis is a detailed and well-illustrated account of the Gloster Javelin in service, from the prototype to the few remaining preserved examples. It features more than 65 specially commissioned and highly accurate side, four-view and squadron badge illustrations in...

Model engineers have been making models of internal combustion engines since the invention of the real thing, but it has always been surrounded by a mystique, and a perceived difficulty that has put many people off.Author: Malcolm StrideISBN-10: 1861269218ISBN-13: 9781861269218Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)Language: EnglishPublished:...

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...

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...

Model making is a beautiful and skilful craft, and architectural model making is a vital part of the building process. The architectural model is often the first time that a building is visualized in 3D. It can capture the excitement of the architect's vision...

"For those interested in US aircraft of the Second World War, but from lesser-known theaters, this is a must-have book. The author clearly knows the subject and it shows." -- Internet ModelerThe culmination of more than 50-years of research, this first volume in a...

This unique take on diorama building will show readers how to build compact dioramas of large scenes by combining several scales of models to force perspective. Scale modelers will learn the tools, tricks, and techniques of the diorama builder with some interesting solutions to...

Want to know what your partner or significant other is thinking?Make your conversations more memorable. This book will be your go to source for great conversation starters or introspectionYou will be provided with: ★ lots of questions that will give you lots to think...

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...

Take your robotics skills to the next level with this guide to mastering LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and LEGO(R) SPIKE Prime. You've learned the basics of LEGO(R) robotics with your Robot Inventor or SPIKE Prime kit, and now you're ready for more. This full-color,...

A hands-on, beginner-friendly guide to building and programming robots with LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and LEGO(R) SPIKE Prime. You're the new owner of a LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor or SPIKE Prime kit. Now what? This full-color, illustrated instructional guide teaches you the basics of...

Inside this activity book, you'll find three fantastic Doctor Who model-building challenges to complete. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and fact file pages, press out the pieces to create cool keepsake models of the TARDIS, a Dalek, K-9, and a sinister Cyberman head!Author: VariousISBN-10: 1405921706ISBN-13: 9781405921701Publisher:...

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was the most-produced American supersonic military jet with 5,195 aircraft being produced. By any standards the F-4 has been incredibly successful, used not only by the USAF and US Navy but many air forces around the world including...

Many old workboats still exist today, though in this age of fiberglass they are an endangered species. To many, the skill and craftsmanship of the builders who made them will never be forgotten. There is a talent that borders on art in creating a...

Whether you are wondering what the toy cars, and trucks at the bottom of your toychest are worth, or are a serious collector, this new book will be useful to you. Ed Force, one of America's foremost collectors and experts on miniature toy vehicles,...

This complete reference includes many photographs previously unavailable to the general public, nearly 200 line drawings, foldout inboard and outboard profiles, deck plans, and standing and running rigging plans.Author: Nepean LongridgeISBN-10: 0870210777ISBN-13: 9780870210778Publisher: US Naval Institute PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1980Pages: 283Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.14lbsSize: 9.83h x...

"I enjoyed reading this more than the real dictionary. Turns out there's an actual name for that little piece with a handle on it and the medium-sized circle-y one!' - HAMISH BLAKE Welcome to the most comprehensive A­-Z of creative builds and insider tips...

This book reviews the development of rolling stock in 20th Century India across all the major gauges - broad, metre, 2' 6", and 2'. During the colonial era, underframes and sometimes entire vehicles were usually imported from Britain, but Indian railway companies had latitude...

This issue we have some great race car projects to share with you, some painting tips, and dig into our gas station diorama. We also take a look at another Alpha multimedia kit, and finish the Bugatti Chiron we started last issue. Lots of...

John Franklin has been collecting traditional toy soldiers for over sixty years, mostly Britains but, as the title suggests, including other interesting additions. In this book he shares some of the in-depth knowledge gained through experience and countless hours of careful research, but most...

Every General's aim is to end a war by Christmas, and Montgomery, perhaps, saw his opportunity in a bold strike across the southern portion of the Netherlands close to the borders of an embattled Reich. Still heady from earlier victories in the Normandy campaign,...