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Our Strongest Book Launch Yet!

Thanks to everyone who purchased Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale for making its launch a huge success! It has already become our strongest book launch ever, and the feedback so far has been fantastic. The comment below, from Nuno Andresen in Portugal, sums it up nicely:

I purchased mine some days ago, read it thoroughly until last night and I am extremely well impressed with it. Beautiful build, spectacular painting, great reading and meticulously presented in a very consistent way that embraces all readers: from novices to experts. The digital format itself, and this has to be said, is an improvement over paper: in my iPad Pro it flows beautifully well and I can enlarge instantly every building detail I want to see sharper and larger. Pagination is pristine and the price is almost offered: it is meaningless. Congratulations to Karim Bibi! A spectacular model and a tremendous digital book. Highly recommended!

Thanks, Nuno!

If you haven’t checked it out yet, hop on over to our webstore and grab yourself a bargain.

Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale

Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale

In this 198-page eBook, Karim Bibi builds the Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Albatros D.Va kit to his usual excellent standard, utilising a variety of aftermarket parts and decals, along with some scratch-building, to produce an award-winning model.

Along with Karim’s terrific build, we’ve also included artwork by Ronny Bar, some historical notes by Greg VanWyndarden, and more than 90 walkaround photos of the Mercedes D.III engine by James Fahey. The v1.1 update introduces a new 12-page tutorial on rigging!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

v1.5 Now Available!

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“Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that our newest title, Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale by Karim Bibi, is now available!

In this 186-page eBook, Karim Bibi builds the Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Albatros D.Va kit to his usual excellent standard, utilising a variety of aftermarket parts and decals, along with some scratch-building, to produce an award-winning model.

Along with Karim’s terrific build, we’ve also included artwork by Ronny Bar, some historical notes by Greg VanWyndarden, and more than 90 walkaround photos of the Mercedes D.III engine by James Fahey—along with our usual appendices listing aftermarket and reference products.

And as with all our books, should any updates be released, anyone who purchased a prior version gets lifetime free access to all subsequent updated versions! All new purchasers will of course receive the updated version automatically.

And all this for just 15 Australian dollars!

Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale

Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale

In this 198-page eBook, Karim Bibi builds the Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Albatros D.Va kit to his usual excellent standard, utilising a variety of aftermarket parts and decals, along with some scratch-building, to produce an award-winning model.

Along with Karim’s terrific build, we’ve also included artwork by Ronny Bar, some historical notes by Greg VanWyndarden, and more than 90 walkaround photos of the Mercedes D.III engine by James Fahey. The v1.1 update introduces a new 12-page tutorial on rigging!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

v1.5 Now Available!

$15.00
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Those of you who have seen Karim’s previous book with KLP, Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale, will know what to expect from this one, and won’t be disappointed!

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“Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U-1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale” Coming Soon!

I’m pleased to announce that work is well under way on our next title, Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U-1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale, by John Kim. Those of you who have seen John’s previous KLP title, Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H in 1/32 Scale, will know what to expect. Not only will the build feature John’s terrific build of the Revell 1/32 scale Me 262B kit, but also artwork by James Bentley, and historical notes by Mark Proulx. It will also include our usual appendices outlining available aftermarket products and reference books for the type.

Publication is slated for the end of 2021, so stay tuned for more news and updates as they come to hand! The easiest way to do that is to subscribe to the blog:

For those of you eagerly awaiting the release of Karim Bibi‘s next title, Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale, I thank you for your patience, and can confirm that its arrival is imminent! It will be worth the wait.

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Quick Update to “Building the Fly Arado Ar 234”

Just when I thought I could sit back smugly and declare the latest round of book updates over, I discover that Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale still required a few tweaks, and so this has now been updated to v1.4. It’s also still 30% off for the next day or so, so head on over to our webstore and grab yourself a bargain!

Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale

Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale

In this 164-page eBook, Kent Karlsen builds not one, but two examples of the Fly Arado 234 kit in 1/32 scale.

The feature build sees Kent take kit 32008, add a ton of scratch-built detail, and then construct an amazing airfield maintenance diorama, in a scene that might have occurred at ‘Fliegerhorst Grove’ air base, in post-surrender Denmark.

For his second build, Kent converts kit 32003 into the V6 four-engine prototype, complete with figures and a Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad from Zoukei-Mura.

v2.2 Now Available!

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“This is outstanding!!! Great job!  What a bargain.”
– James Fullingim, USA

“Well as with all the other KLP guides I’ve bought this is another excellent book. I’d even go to say the best especially with my luv of late war Luftwaffe subjects. Highly recommended.”
– Aaron Scott, UK

“This is clearly a book written by modellers for modellers. The text is clear and concise and the great selection of crisp pictures is welcome. Highly recommended.”
– Julien Dixon, Britmodeller review

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v1.4 of “Building Mac’s Birddog” Now Available & On Sale!

I’m pleased to announced that our second title, Building Mac’s Birddog in 1/32 Scale: A Scale Tribute to Macaulay “Mac” Cottrell, by Eric Galliers, has now been updated to v1.4. And to celebrate, we’ve temporarily reduced the price by 30% to a mere 10 Australian dollars!

Building Mac's Birddog in 1/32 Scale

Building Mac’s Birddog in 1/32 Scale

Written by master modeller Eric Galliers, this 177-page digital book shows you how he built his award-winning 1/32 scale model of Macaulay “Mac the FAC” Cottrell’s Cessna O-1 Birddog. Using the Roden 1/32 scale kit as a basis, Eric modifies it to represent Mac’s Birddog as he flew it in Vietnam in 1968.

v2.2 Now Available!

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The update itself comprises a new Contents page with handy clickable links, and some minor layout and typographical tweaks.

As always, existing purchasers can download the latest version for free, while new purchasers will of course receive the updated version. For more information on how this works, please see my recent article on obtaining free book updates.

Here’s what some of our readers have said about this title:

“Outstanding book! love it”
– Raphael Jumentier, France

“…it is surely the best source to build a Vietnam war O-1! Highly recommended!”
– Thierry Laurent, Belgium

“I went through the whole book and I have to confirm that it is the top class product
there is everything – perfect build, interesting story and quality walkaround photos”
– Jan Gabauer, Slovakia

“The Bird Dog book is excellent, got the Roden kit, and it’s been very helpful.”
– Graeme Buckley, New Zealand

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Monday, 1 November.

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v1.2 of “Building Brick’s Sabre” Now Available & On Sale!

I’m pleased to announced that our very first title, Building Brick’s Sabre in 1/32 Scale: A Scale Tribute to K.J. “Brick” Bricknell, by Eric Galliers, has now been updated to v1.2. Not only has this version been expanded by an additional 14 pages, but we’ve also temporarily reduced the price by 30% to a mere 10 Australian dollars!

Building Brick’s Sabre in 1/32 Scale

Building Brick’s Sabre in 1/32 Scale

Written by master modeller Eric Galliers, this 123-page digital book shows you how he built his award-winning 1/32 scale model of K.J. “Brick” Bricknell’s CAC Sabre. Using the Italeri 1/32 scale F-86F kit as a basis, Eric modifies it to the Avon-powered configuration employed by CAC-built RAAF Sabres, to produce an exquisite replica of Brick’s Sabre as he flew it in 1963.

v2.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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The update itself comprises a new Contents page with handy clickable links, a new set of Appendices that cover available aftermarket and reference items, and some minor layout and typographical tweaks.

As always, existing purchasers can download the latest version for free, while new purchasers will of course receive the updated version. For more information on how this works, please see my recent article on obtaining free book updates.

Here’s what some of our readers have said about this title:

“…this is what a model book should be like in this format…”
– John Svendsen, Australia

“Very nice ebook!! Highly recommended!”
– Tiberio Riva, Italy

“…it’s excellent. Not only a great how to, but a lot of back story of the Aussy Sabre and the pilot. That said, the real good part is the customer service.”
– Chuck Cook, USA

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Sunday, 31 October.

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v1.3 of “Building the Fly Arado Ar 234” Now Available & On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale, by Kent Karlsen, has now been updated to v1.3. And to celebrate, for the next five days we’ve reduced the price by 30% to just 10 Australian dollars!

Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale

Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale

In this 164-page eBook, Kent Karlsen builds not one, but two examples of the Fly Arado 234 kit in 1/32 scale.

The feature build sees Kent take kit 32008, add a ton of scratch-built detail, and then construct an amazing airfield maintenance diorama, in a scene that might have occurred at ‘Fliegerhorst Grove’ air base, in post-surrender Denmark.

For his second build, Kent converts kit 32003 into the V6 four-engine prototype, complete with figures and a Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad from Zoukei-Mura.

v2.2 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00
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The update itself consists mainly of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links. As always, existing purchasers can download the latest version for free, while new purchasers will of course receive the updated version. For more information on how this works, please see my recent article on obtaining free book updates.

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Saturday, 30 October.

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“Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late” Anniversary Sale!

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the first-ever title in our Build Guide Series, Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale, by Karim Bibi. To celebrate, we’ve taken a full 30% off the cover price, and it’s now a mere 10 Australian dollars!

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!

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So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale ends at midnight, Friday 29 October. Several of our other titles are also currently discounted, so check those out, too.

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v1.4 of “Building the HpH Fw 189 ‘Uhu’ in 1/32 Scale” Now Available & On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the HpH Fw 189 ‘Uhu’ in 1/32 Scale, by Jan Gabauer, has now been updated to v1.4. And to celebrate, for the next 5 days, we’ve reduced the price to just 5 Australian dollars!

Building the HpH Fw 189 'Uhu' in 1/32 Scale

Building the HpH Fw 189 ‘Uhu’ in 1/32 Scale

In this 74-page eBook, Jan Gabauer tackles the impressive mixed-media 1/32 scale Fw 189 kit from HpH Models. Jan navigates the complexities of the build with aplomb, offering tips for working with resin assemblies, and overcoming the particular challenges of this kit.

v1.6 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$8.00
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The update itself consists mainly of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links, and fixing a few typos. As always, existing purchasers can download the latest version for free, while new purchasers will of course receive the updated version. For more information on how this works, please see my recent article on obtaining free book updates.

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Thursday, 28 October.

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Quick Update of “Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H”

Just when you think you’ve dotted all your T’s and crossed all your I’s, along comes life with a lesson in humility! While reviewing the recent update to John Kim’s Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H in 1/32 Scale, I noticed that some text had become obscured by graphics in a couple of places. This obviously needed to be fixed, so fix it I have, and now present v1.3 for your downloading pleasure. Of course, new purchasers will automatically receive this latest version.

Mea culpa!

If you’ve not bought this fantastic digital title yet, check it out in our store below:

Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H in 1/32 Scale

Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H in 1/32 Scale

In this 167-page eBook, John Kim takes you through the building, painting, and finishing of the terrific 1/32 scale Ta 152H kit from Zoukei-Mura.

Zoukei-Mura released two variants of the kit: an initial Ta 152H-1 kit, and a follow-up Ta 152H-0 release with refined tooling. Wanting to build a Ta 152H-0, but not being able to find the correct kit, John decided to take the earlier Ta 152H-1 release and backdate it to H-0 configuration. John takes us through not only the simple panel line modifications required for the backdating process, but also his building, painting, and weathering processes to produce the terrific model you see in the book.

v1.7 Now Available!

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$15.00
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