Author: Kevin Futter

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v2.2 of “Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v2.2. And for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to just 8 Australian dollars ! (Sale ends midnight 29 August AEST.)

Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale

Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale

In this 103-page eBook, Jan Gabauer builds, paints, and weathers the new Revell 1/32 P-51D kit to produce an excellent rendition of Major Richard A. Peterson’s “Hurry Home Honey”.

The book features not only Jan’s terrific build guide, but also artwork by Juanita Franzi, a review of the kit itself, and an extensive set of appendices covering applicable aftermarket products and reference works.

v2.2 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$12.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

And don’t forget to check out some of our more recent titles:

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v2.2 of “Building the Revell He 219” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to report that the third title in our Build Guide Series, Building the Revell He 219A-7 in 1/32 Scale, has just been updated to v2.2. And to celebrate, for the next 7 days we’ve reduced the price to just 10 Australian dollars!

Building the Revell He 219A-7 in 1/32 Scale

Building the Revell He 219A-7 in 1/32 Scale

In this 117-page eBook, renowned UK modeller Iain Ogilvie tackles the Revell 1/32 scale He 219A-7 kit, finishing it to a superb standard. Along with plenty of hints and tips throughout the build, Iain navigates a simple but ingenious way of correcting the kit’s major flaw: misshapen engine nacelles that are set at an incorrect angle.

v2.2 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

And don’t forget to check out some of our more recent titles:

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v1.1 of “Building NATO’s LanceR in 1/48 Scale” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building NATO’s LanceR in 1/48 Scale by Chuck Wojtkiewicz has now been updated to v1.1. And to celebrate, we’ve reduced the price to just 12 Australian dollars for the next 7 days!

Building NATO’s LanceR in 1/48 Scale

Building NATO’s LanceR in 1/48 Scale

In this 243-page eBook, expert modeller Chuck “chukw” Wojtkiewicz builds the Eduard 1/48 MiG-21 kit, converting it into a Romanian MiG-21MF LanceR using an aftermarket set from Icaerodesign, and a range of other upgrade parts.

Along with Chuck’s tremendous build, we’ve also included some of the artwork he adds to his build commentaries that make them so unique and entertaining to follow. Kapitan Andreea will be accompanying you on your journey!

Version 1.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$16.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

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v2.3 of “Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45 Kai Tei in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v2.3. And to celebrate, for the next 7 days we’ve reduced the price to a mere 8 Australian dollars!

Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45 Kai Tei in 1/32 Scale

Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45 Kai Tei in 1/32 Scale

In this 104-page eBook, noted modeller and KLP author Jan Gabauer takes you through the building, painting, and finishing of the terrific 1/32 scale Ki-45 Kai Tei kit from Zoukei-Mura. Jan navigates the complexities of the build with aplomb, offering tips for overcoming the particular challenges of this kit. The process is very instructive, and results are quite spectacular!

v2.3 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$12.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

And don’t forget our most recent release:

Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale

Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale

In this 209-page eBook, Kevin Futter and Chuck Sawyer tackle the Kitty Hawk Texan/Harvard kit in 1/32 scale. The first build is an out-of-box build using no aftermarket parts and as few modifications to the basic kit as possible. The model is also finished using the kit decals. This build is designed to illustrate what can be achieved using only the kit parts, and highlight any problems with the kit itself.

In the second build, Chuck Sawyer addresses many of the kit’s shortcomings, using a modicum of aftermarket parts and some scratch-building to enhance the accuracy, detail, and realism of the resulting model.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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v1.4 of “Building the Revell Me 262B” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale has now been updated to v1.4! And to celebrate, for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to just 12 Australian dollars!

Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale

Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale

In this 246-page eBook, John Kim builds the Revell 1/32 Me 262B-1/U1 kit to his usual excellent standard, offering plenty of hints and tips for construction and painting along the way. Along with John’s terrific build, we’ve also included some fabulous artwork by James Bentley, accompanied by some historical notes by Mark Proulx, and our usual appendices covering aftermarket and reference options.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

v1.4 Now Available!

$16.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

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v1.3 of “Building the British Phantoms Vol. 3” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the British Phantoms Volume Three has now been updated to v1.3! And to celebrate, for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to just 15 Australian dollars!

Building the British Phantoms Volume Three: The F-4J(UK) in RAF Service

Building the British Phantoms Volume Three: The F-4J(UK) in RAF Service

In this 390-page eBook, Geoff Coughlin completes the Building the British Phantoms series with a detailed look at the F-4J(UK) in RAF service. The book features chapters on the F-4J’s inception and key features, along with 9 model builds, 3 colour profiles, a cockpit walkaround, and a foreword by Group Captain Dick Northcote OBE BA RAF (Retd).

v1.4 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$20.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

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v1.3 of “Building the British Phantoms Vol. 2” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the British Phantoms Volume Two has now been updated to v1.3! And to celebrate, for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to just 17 Australian dollars!

Building the British Phantoms Volume Two

Building the British Phantoms Volume Two

In this massive 599-page eBook, Geoff Coughlin—with the aid of a host of contributors—guides you through the specifics of building the FGR.2 Phantom in RAF service. With 11 kit builds, 26 colour profiles, chapters on the Evolution and Key Features of the FGR.2, along with an extensive 113-page Walkaround section, this book is an essential resource for anyone wanting to build this particular version of the British Phantom.

Version 1.3 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$22.00
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The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

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v2.3 of “Building the British Phantoms Vol. 1” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the British Phantoms Volume One has now been updated to v2.3! And to celebrate, for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to just 15 Australian dollars!

Building the British Phantoms Volume One

Building the British Phantoms Volume One

In this 366-page eBook, Geoff Coughlin—with the aid of a host of contributors—guides you through the specifics of building the FG.1 Phantom in Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, and A&AEE service. With six kit builds, 20 colour profiles, chapters on the Evolution and Key Features of the FG.1, along with an extensive 61-page Walkaround section, this book is an essential resource for anyone wanting to build this particular version of the British Phantom.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

Version 2.3 Now Available!

$20.00
Shop now

The update consists of the usual typographical and layout refinements, and is not considered essential or urgent.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

And don’t forget our brand new release, Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale!

Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale

Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale

In this 209-page eBook, Kevin Futter and Chuck Sawyer tackle the Kitty Hawk Texan/Harvard kit in 1/32 scale. The first build is an out-of-box build using no aftermarket parts and as few modifications to the basic kit as possible. The model is also finished using the kit decals. This build is designed to illustrate what can be achieved using only the kit parts, and highlight any problems with the kit itself.

In the second build, Chuck Sawyer addresses many of the kit’s shortcomings, using a modicum of aftermarket parts and some scratch-building to enhance the accuracy, detail, and realism of the resulting model.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$17.00
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Announcing “A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter”!

I’m pleased to announce that our next title will be A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter, by John McIllmurray (principal author) and David E. Brown. This book is set to be John’s magnum opus, and possibly the definitive work on the subject. Work has begun, but with 30GB of material to assemble into eBook format, the development process will not be quick! So I beg for your patience for what is likely to be our largest book yet.

The book is set to include a comprehensive conversion of the Revell 1/32 Ju 88 kit, scale plans, 39 colour profiles, stencil placement guides, loss records, period photos & drawings, historical data, airframe analysis, and more! Subscribe to the blog to stay abreast of developments:

In the meantime, don’t forget any of our recently released titles!

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v2.0 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A (Early) in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v2.0, with 4 extra pages covering its new custom display case.

Not only that, we’ve also reduced its price for the next 7 days to a mere 12 Australian dollars!

Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A in 1/32 Scale

Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A in 1/32 Scale

In this 298-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds, paints, and rigs the giant Wingnut Wings 1/32 Felixstowe F.2A to an award-winning standard. While Gary’s build focusses on the ‘early’ boxing of the kit, his methods are equally applicable to the ‘late’ version, including painting the interior, improving details, creating custom paint masks, making templates for the Aviattic fabric decals, and of course, rigging!

The book also includes a detailed look at the kit by Brett Green, and our usual Appendices covering available aftermarket and reference material.

v3.0 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$17.00
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This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the book using either the original download link in your Order Confirmation email, or log in to your KLP account and download it from the Downloads section of your profile. If you don’t have either, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

And of course, if you don’t have this one, for the next 7 days you can purchase it even more cheaply than usual!

And don’t forget our brand new release, Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale!

Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale

Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale

In this 209-page eBook, Kevin Futter and Chuck Sawyer tackle the Kitty Hawk Texan/Harvard kit in 1/32 scale. The first build is an out-of-box build using no aftermarket parts and as few modifications to the basic kit as possible. The model is also finished using the kit decals. This build is designed to illustrate what can be achieved using only the kit parts, and highlight any problems with the kit itself.

In the second build, Chuck Sawyer addresses many of the kit’s shortcomings, using a modicum of aftermarket parts and some scratch-building to enhance the accuracy, detail, and realism of the resulting model.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$17.00
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Stay tuned for the announcement of our next book project soon!