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Tiny LEGO® Wonders

Build 40 Surprisingly Realistic Mini-Models!

by Mattia Zamboni ...

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to build 40 miniature models of race cars, airplanes, ships, trains, and more. These fun, compact designs will inspire you to get creative with as few as nine LEGO® pieces. Imagine what you can build with just a handful of LEGO bricks—almost anything!In Tiny LEGO Wonders, you'll create miniscale models of real vehicles like:–A space shuttle–Jets, planes ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to build 40 miniature models of race cars, airplanes, ships, trains, and more. These fun, compact designs will inspire you to get creative with as few as nine LEGO® pieces. Imagine what you can build with just a handful of LEGO bricks—almost anything!In Tiny LEGO Wonders, you'll create miniscale models of real vehicles like:–A space shuttle–Jets, planes
... Read more
Airbrushing Scale Model Aircraft

by Robin Carpenter ...

Airbrushing Scale Model Aircraft is a practical guide to the application and techniques of painting aircraft in any scale. It provides guidance on buying airbrushing equipment, setting it up and operating it safely, and offers detailed explanations of how airbrushes and compressors work, alongside their various components. The reader is taken through basic exercises to learn how to control ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Airbrushing Scale Model Aircraft is a practical guide to the application and techniques of painting aircraft in any scale. It provides guidance on buying airbrushing equipment, setting it up and operating it safely, and offers detailed explanations of how airbrushes and compressors work, alongside their various components. The reader is taken through basic exercises to learn how to control
... Read more
LEGO® Train Projects

7 Creative Models

by Charles Pritchett ...

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies,
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Getting Started with 3D Carving

Five Step-by-Step Projects to Launch You on Your Maker Journey

by Zach Kaplan ...

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of ... Read more

$13.99 USD

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of
... Read more
Incredible LEGO® Technic

Cars, Trucks, Robots & More!

by Pawel Sariel Kmiec ...

From tanks to tow trucks, all the models showcased in this book use LEGO Technic gears, pulleys, pneumatics, and electric motors to really move. You’ll find some of the world’s best fan-created LEGO supercars, construction equipment, monster trucks, watercraft, and more, along with design notes and breakaway views of the truly incredible mechanisms inside.Look closely, and you’ll learn how expert ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From tanks to tow trucks, all the models showcased in this book use LEGO Technic gears, pulleys, pneumatics, and electric motors to really move. You’ll find some of the world’s best fan-created LEGO supercars, construction equipment, monster trucks, watercraft, and more, along with design notes and breakaway views of the truly incredible mechanisms inside.Look closely, and you’ll learn how expert
... Read more
The LEGO® Neighborhood Book 2

Build Your Own Town!

by Brian Lyles, Jason Lyles ...

Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more.Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to creating intricate, bustling LEGO neighborhoods, and cities.In this second volume, a follow up to the runaway best-selling first volume, you'll learn ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more.Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to creating intricate, bustling LEGO neighborhoods, and cities.In this second volume, a follow up to the runaway best-selling first volume, you'll learn
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The Sloop of War, 1650–1763

by Ian McLaughlan ...

"A delight . . . fulfills a long-felt need to do justice to the smaller ships of war that did such sterling service for the sailing Royal Navy."— Ships in ScaleThis is the first study in depth of the Royal Navy's vital, but largely ignored small craft. In the age of sail, they were built in huge numbers and in far greater variety than the more regulated major warships, so they present a particular ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A delight . . . fulfills a long-felt need to do justice to the smaller ships of war that did such sterling service for the sailing Royal Navy."— Ships in ScaleThis is the first study in depth of the Royal Navy's vital, but largely ignored small craft. In the age of sail, they were built in huge numbers and in far greater variety than the more regulated major warships, so they present a particular
... Read more
How to Improve Your Hobby Skills

Build, Paint, and Showcase Better Miniatures

by Joe Baird ...

Series Book 1 - From Beginner to Happy
This eBook will help guide you on the different topics to improve your hobby skills from building miniatures, painting them to a level you are happy, and how to showcase them online.While I focus on Warhammer 40k miniatures, you can use the tips in this book for Warmachine, Age of Sigmar, Infinity, scale models, or really any other plastic miniature. ... Read more

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This eBook will help guide you on the different topics to improve your hobby skills from building miniatures, painting them to a level you are happy, and how to showcase them online.While I focus on Warhammer 40k miniatures, you can use the tips in this book for Warmachine, Age of Sigmar, Infinity, scale models, or really any other plastic miniature.
... Read more
Krylon Paint Has Changed!

by Richard Marmo ...

Krylon spray paint has been a near-universally available acrylic lacquer paint. Thanks to EPA regulations, Krylon has changed. While still near-universally available, it is no longer an acrylic lacquer. Read this free report to learn about changes in formula and application requirements.Whether you build models, do crafts, woodworking or whatever, the changes described in this report affects the ... Read more

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Krylon spray paint has been a near-universally available acrylic lacquer paint. Thanks to EPA regulations, Krylon has changed. While still near-universally available, it is no longer an acrylic lacquer. Read this free report to learn about changes in formula and application requirements.Whether you build models, do crafts, woodworking or whatever, the changes described in this report affects the
... Read more
The LEGO® Architecture Idea Book

1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More

by Alice Finch ...

Take your creations to the next level with The LEGO Architecture Idea Book! These clever building tips will give you endless inspiration for making your own amazing mansions, castles, houses, spooky shacks, and more.Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like columns, doors, windows, and walls. But rather than providing step-by-step instructions, the book includes helpful ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Take your creations to the next level with The LEGO Architecture Idea Book! These clever building tips will give you endless inspiration for making your own amazing mansions, castles, houses, spooky shacks, and more.Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like columns, doors, windows, and walls. But rather than providing step-by-step instructions, the book includes helpful
... Read more
Fletcher Class Destroyers

by Lester Abbey ...

An informative reference for modelers with a brief history of the U.S. Navy ship, its design aspects, and a survey of model kits and reference materials.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 ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An informative reference for modelers with a brief history of the U.S. Navy ship, its design aspects, and a survey of model kits and reference materials.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
... Read more
Wooden Warship Construction

A History in Ship Models

by Brian Lavery ...

"A wonderful book detailing the construction of the Royal Navy's sailing warships" from the maritime historian and author of Nelson's Navy ( Pirates and Privateers).The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world, many of which are official, contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the navy or the shipbuilders themselves, and ranging ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A wonderful book detailing the construction of the Royal Navy's sailing warships" from the maritime historian and author of Nelson's Navy ( Pirates and Privateers).The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world, many of which are official, contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the navy or the shipbuilders themselves, and ranging
... Read more
The Design and Construction of Flying Model Aircraft

by D. A. Russell ...

This book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to designing and constructing model aircraft. Containing step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in model aircraft construction. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Airfoils”, “Airfoil and Fuselages ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to designing and constructing model aircraft. Containing step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in model aircraft construction. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Airfoils”, “Airfoil and Fuselages
... Read more
One-Hour Wargames

Practical Tabletop Battles for those with Limited Time and Space

by Neil Thomas ...

A fun and practical new approach to wargaming that lets you complete a game in about an hour—includes rule sets and scenarios for most popular periods.One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available games require several hours to set up and see to a conclusion; some can even take a whole day or weekend to complete. Apart from time, ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fun and practical new approach to wargaming that lets you complete a game in about an hour—includes rule sets and scenarios for most popular periods.One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available games require several hours to set up and see to a conclusion; some can even take a whole day or weekend to complete. Apart from time,
... Read more
The Marmo Method Modelbuilding Guide #6: Building The Williams Bros. 1/72 scale Curtiss C-46A Commando

by Richard Marmo ...

The sixth addition to The Marmo Modelbuilding Guide series focuses on the construction of the Williams Brothers 1/72nd scale kit of the Curtiss C-46 Commando. While not an easy kit to build...and that's putting it mildly...the author utilizes 134 step-by-step photographs and 9,600 words that will enable you to produce a finished model that anyone can be proud of. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sixth addition to The Marmo Modelbuilding Guide series focuses on the construction of the Williams Brothers 1/72nd scale kit of the Curtiss C-46 Commando. While not an easy kit to build...and that's putting it mildly...the author utilizes 134 step-by-step photographs and 9,600 words that will enable you to produce a finished model that anyone can be proud of.
... Read more
Sovereign of the Seas, 1637

A Reconstruction of the Most Powerful Warship of Its Day

by John McKay ...

"McKay's artful renderings provide a fitting tribute to this amazing vessel and those who participated in her planning and construction." — Pirates and PrivateersSovereign of the Seas was the most spectacular, extravagant and controversial warship of the early seventeenth century. The ultimate royal prestige project, whose armament was increased by the King's decree to the unheard-of figure of 100 ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"McKay's artful renderings provide a fitting tribute to this amazing vessel and those who participated in her planning and construction." — Pirates and PrivateersSovereign of the Seas was the most spectacular, extravagant and controversial warship of the early seventeenth century. The ultimate royal prestige project, whose armament was increased by the King's decree to the unheard-of figure of 100
... Read more
Rigging: Period Ships Models

by Lennarth Petersson ...

A fully illustrated guide to rigging models of historic ships with confidence and accuracy, using a model of the eighteenth-century HMS Melampus.The rigging of period ship models is the ultimate challenge for any modeler. An eighteenth-century man-of-war boasted mile on mile of rigging, more than one thousand blocks, and acres of canvas. To reduce this in scale, and yet retain an accurate ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fully illustrated guide to rigging models of historic ships with confidence and accuracy, using a model of the eighteenth-century HMS Melampus.The rigging of period ship models is the ultimate challenge for any modeler. An eighteenth-century man-of-war boasted mile on mile of rigging, more than one thousand blocks, and acres of canvas. To reduce this in scale, and yet retain an accurate
... Read more
All the Best Rubbish

The Classic Ode to Collecting

by Ivor Noel Hume ...

“A delight. All the Best Rubbish is one of those rare volumes that both instruct and entertain. I recommend it to any collector.” —Harold L. Peterson, Chief Curator, US National Park ServiceIvor Noel Hume, the former chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg, offers a delightful, anecdotal, and informative celebration of the joys of collecting.In his newly revised edition, All the Best Rubbish ... Read more

$6.99 USD

“A delight. All the Best Rubbish is one of those rare volumes that both instruct and entertain. I recommend it to any collector.” —Harold L. Peterson, Chief Curator, US National Park ServiceIvor Noel Hume, the former chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg, offers a delightful, anecdotal, and informative celebration of the joys of collecting.In his newly revised edition, All the Best Rubbish
... Read more
Rigging: Period Fore-and-Aft Craft

by Lennarth Petersson ...

"[A] very useful little reference book . . . for members who strive to achieve an accurate set of rigging lines on their models."—BottleshipsEmploying superb, clear draftsmanship, this book illustrates each and every detail of the rigging of typical period fore-and-aft vessels.The rigging of period ship models is arguably the most complex task that any modeler has to accomplish; the intricacies ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"[A] very useful little reference book . . . for members who strive to achieve an accurate set of rigging lines on their models."—BottleshipsEmploying superb, clear draftsmanship, this book illustrates each and every detail of the rigging of typical period fore-and-aft vessels.The rigging of period ship models is arguably the most complex task that any modeler has to accomplish; the intricacies
... Read more
Building a Miniature Navy Board Model

by Philip Reed ...

The expert model maker takes readers through every stage of building a miniature navy board model in this fully illustrated step-by-step guide.In this clear and detailed volume, Phil Reed tackles the ultimate expression of the ship model maker's art: The Navy Board model. These early eighteenth-century works of art are well represented in major maritime museums and private collections. Here, Reed ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The expert model maker takes readers through every stage of building a miniature navy board model in this fully illustrated step-by-step guide.In this clear and detailed volume, Phil Reed tackles the ultimate expression of the ship model maker's art: The Navy Board model. These early eighteenth-century works of art are well represented in major maritime museums and private collections. Here, Reed
... Read more
The LEGO® Architect

by Tom Alphin ...

Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You’ll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way! ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You’ll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way!
... Read more
Modelling a Tiger I s.Pz.Abt.507, East Prussia, November 1944

In I/35 scale

by Dinesh Ned ...

Series series Osprey Modelling Guides
Part of Osprey Modelling 37: Modelling the Tiger I, a detailed modelling guide on the '322', s.Pz.Abt. 507, East Prussia, November 1944 in 1/35 scale.Probably the most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger I was stepped up after the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme. 1,350 Tigers were produced between August 1942 and August 1944, and The Tiger has ... Read more

$2.32 USD

Part of Osprey Modelling 37: Modelling the Tiger I, a detailed modelling guide on the '322', s.Pz.Abt. 507, East Prussia, November 1944 in 1/35 scale.Probably the most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger I was stepped up after the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme. 1,350 Tigers were produced between August 1942 and August 1944, and The Tiger has
... Read more
Working techniques for model shipbuilding

by Robert Volk, Peter Davies-Garner ...

Robert Volk has already built several museum models and here he shares his wealth of experience with all ship model builders. Using the example of a pilot schooner in 1:50 scale, the construction, divided into individual sections, is described in detail: From the hull to the rigging, from the steering wheel to the fresh water barrel, nothing is missing that makes a perfect ship model. The reader ... Read more

$16.30 USD

Robert Volk has already built several museum models and here he shares his wealth of experience with all ship model builders. Using the example of a pilot schooner in 1:50 scale, the construction, divided into individual sections, is described in detail: From the hull to the rigging, from the steering wheel to the fresh water barrel, nothing is missing that makes a perfect ship model. The reader
... Read more
Avro Shackleton

by Martin Derry, Neil Robinson ...

Initially projected as a maritime reconnaissance version of the Lincoln bomber, itself a development of the famous wartime Lancaster which saw post-war service in a General/Maritime Reconnaissance role, (see Flight Craft No 4), the Avro Shackleton, (named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton) was a completely new design, powered by four Rolls Royce Griffon 57 engines driving six blade ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Initially projected as a maritime reconnaissance version of the Lincoln bomber, itself a development of the famous wartime Lancaster which saw post-war service in a General/Maritime Reconnaissance role, (see Flight Craft No 4), the Avro Shackleton, (named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton) was a completely new design, powered by four Rolls Royce Griffon 57 engines driving six blade
... Read more

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