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“Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat” Is Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that our latest title, Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale, is now available!

In this 262-page eBook, Chuck Sawyer executes a meticulous build of the Airfix 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat, providing plenty of construction and painting hints and tips along the way. Chuck combines the kit with a selection of aftermarket upgrade parts and other refinements to produce a stunning result that is both inspirational and educational.

Now available from our webstore for just 17 Australian dollars.

Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale

Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale

In this 263-page eBook, Chuck Sawyer executes a meticulous build of the Airfix 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat, providing plenty of construction and painting hints and tips along the way. Chuck combines the kit with a selection of aftermarket upgrade parts and other refinements to produce a stunning result that is both inspirational and educational.

And as with all our books, should more aftermarket products or reference titles be released, or we discover errors that need correcting, we will update the book accordingly. Anyone who purchased the pre-update version gets lifetime free access to all subsequent updated versions! All new purchasers will of course receive the updated version automatically.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

v1.3 Now Available!

$17.00
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And as with all our books, should more aftermarket products or reference titles be released, or we discover errors that need correcting, we will update the book accordingly. Anyone who purchased the pre-update version gets lifetime free access to all subsequent updated versions! All new purchasers will of course receive the updated version automatically.

Stay tuned for more news and information about our next releases!

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v1.2 of “Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that the eighth title in our Build Guide Series, Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale, has now been updated to version 1.2!

Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale

Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale

In this 227-page eBook, Chuck Sawyer undertakes a forensic examination of the Special Hobby 1/32 scale Hawker Tempest Mk V kit, combining it with the Barracuda Studios resin nose upgrade set to produce a stunning model. He leads you through all the pitfalls of construction, and of integrating the resin nose and propellor into the kit.

We’ve included tutorials on decanting spray cans for airbrushing, achieving a flawless, high-gloss base coat, and working with HGW’s Wet Transfer decals.

v1.5 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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This update consists of a few layout and typographical tweaks, and is not considered essential. It is, however, a free download for all existing purchasers: simply log in to your account and re-download the book from the Downloads section of your profile. Alternatively, the link in your original order confirmation email should still work. If you’re having trouble accessing the update, please contact me and we’ll get it sorted out.

Of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest copy of the book!

The release of Chuck’s next KLP title, Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale, is imminent, so stay tuned for the official announcement!

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“Building the Revell Me 262B” Now On Sale!

The 11th title in our Build Guide Series, Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale by John Kim, has just had its first birthday. And to celebrate, for the next five 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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What Our Readers Say

“Most build articles don’t go into the detail you do. I like your sections on history, the build technique , and the references at the end. The incredibly detailed step by step process is amazing with excellent photographs – crisp, great lighting and non busy backgrounds. Photos of the accessories used in each section are almost like advertising as they are very appropriate, such as the Tamiya glue, Eduard 32893 interior, Gunze paint, HGW seatbelts, Windex and others. You have a bodacious publication – keep up the super work!“
– James Fullingim, USA

“Awesome stuff and highly recommended.“
– Les Applebee, Australia

“Another outstanding release. Great step by step photos and text. Thanks John and Kev!”
– Rockie Yarwood, USA

So race on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain!

And as a bit of a sneak peak into what’s happening next year, John’s latest build has just entered our production queue, and is possibly his best work yet!

Stay tuned for more news and information as it comes to hand:

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“Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale” Updated to v1.3!

I’m pleased to announce that our most recent title, Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale by Geoff Coughlin, has just been updated to version 1.3! This update simply adds the new S.50 SAAF conversion set from Guerrilla Models to the Aftermarket section, and is in no way a critical update. It is, however, a free update for all existing purchasers, and new purchasers will always receive the latest version.

Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale

Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale

Airfix’s 2022 release of a new-tool Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 scale has been welcomed by modellers around the globe, and in this 147-page eBook, renowned UK modeller Geoff Coughlin takes you through the building and painting of this new kit. Along with Geoff’s terrific build, we’ve also included some colour profiles by Simon Hill, an overview of the kit itself, and a set of ordnance-related bonus photos.

And as with all our books, should more aftermarket products or reference titles be released, or we discover errors that need correcting, we will update the book accordingly. Anyone who purchased the pre-update version gets lifetime free access to all subsequent updated versions! All new purchasers will of course receive the updated version automatically.

v2.2 Now Available!

v2.0 adds a new 20-page Walkaround section.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00
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Simply log in to your account and re-download the book from the Downloads section of your profile, or use the download link in the original order confirmation email. If you’re having trouble accessing the update, let me know and we’ll get it sorted out.

In other news, Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale should be ready in the next week or so, so stay tuned for more news and updates as they come to hand!

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“Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat” Reaches First Draft!

I’m pleased to announce that our next title, Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale by Chuck Sawyer, has now reached the first draft stage, and is on schedule for publication in the next two weeks. I appreciate that “first draft” sounds like “half way”, but in reality, the book only needs a few tweaks and some spit and polish at this point.

Chuck Sawyer’s immaculate build of the big Airfix Hellcat.

Stay tuned for a release announcement soon!

In the meantime, there’s plenty in our existing catalogue to keep you going:

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Announcing “Building the British Phantoms Volume 2”!

I’m pleased to announce that work has begun on the follow-up to Volume 1 of our Phantom series, and will be entitled Building the British Phantoms Volume Two: The FGR.2 in RAF Service. Geoff Coughlin again delivers in style, with 11 kit builds, 26 colour profiles by Simon Hill, Walkarounds of both FGR.2 XV424 and the Martin Baker Mk 7 ejection seat, and chapters on both the evolution and key features of the FGR.2 in RAF service. If you’ve seen Volume One, then you know what to expect—only, Volume Two will be even bigger!

Our launch target is the second half of January 2023, with some wiggle room to allow for the vagaries of the Christmas holiday period.

And if you haven’t checked out Volume One yet, it’s available from our webshop for a mere 20 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
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Stay tuned for more news and information as it comes to hand!

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v1.2 of “Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale” Now Available!

With the new Airfix 1/48 Buccaneer being a relatively recent kit, new aftermarket products are being developed and released for it on a regular basis. Most recently, Eduard has updated its range to include some photo-etch and mask sets for the new kit, so we’ve updated our book, Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale, to include them.

Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale

Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale

Airfix’s 2022 release of a new-tool Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 scale has been welcomed by modellers around the globe, and in this 147-page eBook, renowned UK modeller Geoff Coughlin takes you through the building and painting of this new kit. Along with Geoff’s terrific build, we’ve also included some colour profiles by Simon Hill, an overview of the kit itself, and a set of ordnance-related bonus photos.

And as with all our books, should more aftermarket products or reference titles be released, or we discover errors that need correcting, we will update the book accordingly. Anyone who purchased the pre-update version gets lifetime free access to all subsequent updated versions! All new purchasers will of course receive the updated version automatically.

v2.2 Now Available!

v2.0 adds a new 20-page Walkaround section.

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00
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In this 115-page eBook, renowned UK modeller Geoff Coughlin takes you through the building and painting of this new kit. Along with Geoff’s terrific build, we’ve also included some colour profiles by Simon Hill, an overview of the kit itself, and a set of ordnance-related bonus photos.

This v1.2 update is free for all existing purchasers—simply log in to your account and re-download the book from the Downloads section of your profile, or alternatively, use the download link in your original order confirmation email if you still have it. If you don’t have an account and no longer have the original download link, please contact me and we’ll sort it out.

All new purchasers will of course receive the updated version automatically.

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“Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV” Now On Sale!

Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale was published as the first title in our Build Guide Series way back on 24 October 2017, and consequently turns 5 today! To celebrate, we’ve reduced its price for the rest of this week by a massive 33% to just 10 Australian dollars. Bargain!

Written by expert modeller Karim Bibi, this 183-page digital book takes you through building the impressive Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale AEG G.IV Late kit. Karim shows you the building, painting, decalling, and weathering techniques he used to produce his stunning model, including how to produce paint masks to replicate the iconic nose markings.

Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale

Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale

Written by expert modeller Karim Bibi, this 183-page digital book takes you through building the impressive Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale AEG G.IV Late kit. Karim shows you the building, painting, decalling, and weathering techniques he used to produce his stunning model, including how to produce paint masks to replicate the iconic nose markings.

Version 1.6 now available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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This is a must-have title for fans of WWI aircraft modelling, so head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain!

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v1.3 of “Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G” is Now Available!

The discovery of a typo in our recent book, Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale, has led to a few more minor tweaks and the release of version 1.3!

As ever, this is a free update for existing purchasers, while new purchasers will of course always receive the latest version. Simply log in to your account and re-download the book (or use the original download link in your order confirmation email if you still have it). If you’ve purchased the book, but don’t have either an account or the original download link, please contact me for a solution.

In this 186-page eBook, Pete Fleischmann takes the Kitty Hawk 1/35 scale HH-60G Pave Hawk kit, and combines it with aftermarket parts, resin figures, and some scratch-building, to produce an outstanding airborne rescue vignette, complete with a wounded Afghan solider being winched aboard. Pete takes you through the build process step-by-step, with plenty of useful tips on painting and detailing the model. There’s also a separate 24-page section in the book where he shows you how he produced the figures.

Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale

Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale

In this 186-page eBook, Pete Fleischmann takes the Kitty Hawk 1/35 scale HH-60G Pave Hawk kit, and combines it with aftermarket parts, resin figures, and some scratch-building, to produce an outstanding airborne rescue vignette, complete with a wounded Afghan solider being winched aboard. Pete takes you through the build process step-by-step, with plenty of useful tips on painting and detailing the model. There’s also a separate 24-page section in the book where he shows you how he produced the figures.

v1.4 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00
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Building the British Phantoms Volume Two

Geoff Coughlin, author of our recent title Building the British Phantoms Volume One, has been beavering away its follow-up, entitled Building the British Phantoms Volume Two, oddly enough! Geoff has been in touch with some news about his progress, which I thought I’d share as something of a teaser:

I just wanted to give you a heads up on this next volume as I’m really excited – it is better by some way than Volume One.

I really just wanted to say that Volume Two stats so far are:

• 306 photos – excluding all the model builds
• 11 model builds covering all three scales: 1:72, 1:48 and a great conversion of the Tamiya F-4J into an FGR.2 – no mean feat by the contributor!
• 11 model gallery entries
• 26 profiles from Simon Hill

So a bit of an epic coming for Volume two. I hope you’ll like V2 as much as I do – a great Foreword too by Dave Gledhill former RAF navigator.

So there you have it, straight from the horse’s mouth: Volume Two is going to be epic! (And no, Geoff, I’m not calling you a horse!)

Volume One has been one of our most popular and successful titles, so if you haven’t checked it out already, I can only encourage you to do so.

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
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