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The Supermarine Spitfire MKV

The MK V and Its Variants

by Lance Cole ...

Series series FlightCraft
The story of the Supermarine Spitfire has been told across many years and the debate about it is enduring, yet the Spitfire remains a true icon. For aviation enthusiasts, for historians, for modellers, the word Spitfire conjures many stories and affections. This book presents the Spitfire enthusiast with an up-to-date history of the Spitfire not just in its design and application in war, but also ... Read more

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The story of the Supermarine Spitfire has been told across many years and the debate about it is enduring, yet the Spitfire remains a true icon. For aviation enthusiasts, for historians, for modellers, the word Spitfire conjures many stories and affections. This book presents the Spitfire enthusiast with an up-to-date history of the Spitfire not just in its design and application in war, but also
... Read more
Stug III & Stug IV

German Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe: Western Front, 1944–1945

by Dennis Oliver ...

Series series TankCraft
A guide that blends the history behind this German World War II tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.In the last years of the Second World War the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) and Sturmgeschütz IV (StuG IV) played a vital role as assault guns during the German army's struggle to block the Allied advance on the Western Front. As the Wehrmacht's tank forces declined, these ... Read more

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A guide that blends the history behind this German World War II tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.In the last years of the Second World War the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) and Sturmgeschütz IV (StuG IV) played a vital role as assault guns during the German army's struggle to block the Allied advance on the Western Front. As the Wehrmacht's tank forces declined, these
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The Napoleonic Wars

by Tony Harwood ...

Series series Wargames Terrain and Buildings
"Create good looking buildings and terrain for your gaming table," including a stone well, a Russian windmill, and a Peninsular diorama ( Wargames and Railroads).Any miniature wargame is greatly enhanced by realistic and evocative scenery and buildings, but commercial ready-made pieces can be expensive. Building your own can be a cost-effective and very rewarding alternative, another hobby in ... Read more

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"Create good looking buildings and terrain for your gaming table," including a stone well, a Russian windmill, and a Peninsular diorama ( Wargames and Railroads).Any miniature wargame is greatly enhanced by realistic and evocative scenery and buildings, but commercial ready-made pieces can be expensive. Building your own can be a cost-effective and very rewarding alternative, another hobby in
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The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment

3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf

by Pierre Tiquet ...

Series series Casemate Illustrated
"A fascinating look into the experiences of the men of an elite armored unit that fought on the Eastern Front, written essentially in their own words." — AMPSThe 3rd SS Panzer Regiment was part of the Totenkopf Division—one of the thirty-eight Waffen-SS divisions active during World War II. Notorious for its brutality, most notably a mass execution of British prisoners in the Battle of France, ... Read more

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"A fascinating look into the experiences of the men of an elite armored unit that fought on the Eastern Front, written essentially in their own words." — AMPSThe 3rd SS Panzer Regiment was part of the Totenkopf Division—one of the thirty-eight Waffen-SS divisions active during World War II. Notorious for its brutality, most notably a mass execution of British prisoners in the Battle of France,
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Modelling a German 15cm sIG33(Sf) auf Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B

In 1/35 scale

by Gary Edmundson ...

Series series Osprey Modelling Guides
Part of Osprey Modelling 19: Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle.The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at ... Read more

$2.09 USD

Part of Osprey Modelling 19: Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle.The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at
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The Hawker Hunter

Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

by Martin W. Bowman ...

Series series Images of War
A "well-done" pictorial history of the legendary fighter plane "that both enthusiasts and modelers alike will enjoy" ( ModelingMadness).If ever there was a real pilot's airplane it was the Hunter: an outstanding multipurpose aircraft which excelled in the roles of interceptor fighter, ground attack, reconnaissance, research vehicle, and two-seater trainer, not forgetting its dramatic formation ... Read more

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A "well-done" pictorial history of the legendary fighter plane "that both enthusiasts and modelers alike will enjoy" ( ModelingMadness).If ever there was a real pilot's airplane it was the Hunter: an outstanding multipurpose aircraft which excelled in the roles of interceptor fighter, ground attack, reconnaissance, research vehicle, and two-seater trainer, not forgetting its dramatic formation
... 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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Modelling the Welsh Narrow Gauge Railways

by Chris Ford ...

The Welsh narrow gauge railways, with their colourful histories and vital role in local industry, are an extremely popular subject for both railway enthusiasts and modellers. This book is for anyone interested in modelling the Welsh narrow gauge railways and includes the historical background to the railways; useful reference photographs to help achieve accurate and realistic models; full listings ... Read more

$17.72 USD

The Welsh narrow gauge railways, with their colourful histories and vital role in local industry, are an extremely popular subject for both railway enthusiasts and modellers. This book is for anyone interested in modelling the Welsh narrow gauge railways and includes the historical background to the railways; useful reference photographs to help achieve accurate and realistic models; full listings
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Riverine Craft of the Vietnam Wars

by Roger Branfill-Cook ...

Series Book 26 - ShipCraft
"Provides clear and succinct descriptions of the various craft used not only by American forces but those of the French and South Vietnamese Navy." — Army Rumour Service ( ARRSE)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, highlighting ... Read more

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"Provides clear and succinct descriptions of the various craft used not only by American forces but those of the French and South Vietnamese Navy." — Army Rumour Service ( ARRSE)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, highlighting
... 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 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

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"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
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
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

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"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
The Unofficial LEGO® Technic Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition

by Pawel Sariel Kmiec ...

This thoroughly updated second edition of the best-selling Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide is filled with tips for building strong yet elegant machines and mechanisms with the LEGO Technic system. World-renowned builder Pawe? "Sariel" Kmiec covers the foundations of LEGO Technic building, from the concepts that underlie simple machines, like gears and linkages, to advanced mechanics, like ... Read more

$20.99 USD

This thoroughly updated second edition of the best-selling Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide is filled with tips for building strong yet elegant machines and mechanisms with the LEGO Technic system. World-renowned builder Pawe? "Sariel" Kmiec covers the foundations of LEGO Technic building, from the concepts that underlie simple machines, like gears and linkages, to advanced mechanics, like
... 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

$10.43 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
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

$11.69 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
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

$11.69 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
The LEGO® Power Functions Idea Book, Volume 1

Machines and Mechanisms

by Yoshihito Isogawa ...

This first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You’ll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle.You’ll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball ... Read more

$14.99 USD

This first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You’ll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle.You’ll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball
... 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

$11.69 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
Battlefields In Miniature

Making Realistic And Effective Terrain For Wargames

by Paul Davies ...

"For the modeller and wargamer . . . looking for something more when recreating their battles in a table-top game or exhibiting their work." —José Manuél Rico Cortés ("Mister JM"), Miniaturas JMLike a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic ... Read more

$18.17 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"For the modeller and wargamer . . . looking for something more when recreating their battles in a table-top game or exhibiting their work." —José Manuél Rico Cortés ("Mister JM"), Miniaturas JMLike a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic
... Read more
The Ship of the Line

A History in Ship Models

by Brian Lavery ...

"A beautiful book . . . a goldmine of information to anyone interested in the capital ships of the sailing navy of the 17th and 19th Centuries."—Ships in ScaleThe 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 from ... Read more

$12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A beautiful book . . . a goldmine of information to anyone interested in the capital ships of the sailing navy of the 17th and 19th Centuries."—Ships in ScaleThe 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 from
... Read more
Advanced Terrain Modelling

by Richard Windrow ...

An accessible guide to modelling everything from castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war, by one of the world's leading modellers.Explore the difficulties of creating a desert landscape, from the sandstone of Arizona to the wastelands of North Africa. Discover the handiwork needed to create the barbed wire death traps of No-Man's Land and the wilderness of Russia in winter. ... Read more

$14.84 USD

An accessible guide to modelling everything from castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war, by one of the world's leading modellers.Explore the difficulties of creating a desert landscape, from the sandstone of Arizona to the wastelands of North Africa. Discover the handiwork needed to create the barbed wire death traps of No-Man's Land and the wilderness of Russia in winter.
... Read more
Hawker Hurricane and Sea Hurricane

by Martin Derry, Tony O'Toole, Neil Robinson ...

Series series FlightCraft
This fully illustrated volume examines the legendary RAF fighter with full details on its WWII service and design modifications.The Hawker Hurricane was aeronautical engineer Sidney Camm's masterpiece. The fighter entered Royal Air Force service in 1937 and quickly became one of the most important aircraft in Britain's military arsenal—especially in the first three years of the Second World War. ... Read more

$10.43 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This fully illustrated volume examines the legendary RAF fighter with full details on its WWII service and design modifications.The Hawker Hurricane was aeronautical engineer Sidney Camm's masterpiece. The fighter entered Royal Air Force service in 1937 and quickly became one of the most important aircraft in Britain's military arsenal—especially in the first three years of the Second World War.
... Read more
LEGO® Micro Cities

Build Your Own Mini Metropolis!

by Jeff Friesen ...

Create your own custom city with building instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities!Build a beautiful LEGO® city that's small enough to hold in your hands! Filled with striking photos, step-by-step instructions, and countless ideas for customization, LEGO Micro Cities shows you how building small can open up new possibilities for the creative builder. You'll learn everything ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Create your own custom city with building instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities!Build a beautiful LEGO® city that's small enough to hold in your hands! Filled with striking photos, step-by-step instructions, and countless ideas for customization, LEGO Micro Cities shows you how building small can open up new possibilities for the creative builder. You'll learn everything
... Read more

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