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Hot on the heels of the v1.5 update from a couple of days ago, we now have the v2.0 update of A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter! This was partly due to spotting an error in one of the photo captions, which has been corrected now, and also because John wanted to include 2 new photos in the Engines chapter. As a result, an extra page has been added to the book, and the version incremented to 2.0. We’ve also extended the sale until the end of this week, which means you can get this 4-part, 1200-page eBook set for just 30 Australian dollars!

“Wow! I have just purchase this new book and can’t recommend it highly enough – absolutely outstanding in every respect. Love the profiles especially not to mention the huge resource it will be for anyone with any interest in WW2 Luftwaffe aircraft. Just buy it, it’s incredible value for money.”
– Geoff Coughlin, UK

A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter

In this epic 1,031-page eBook, Ju 88 G-6 devotee John McIllmurray covers every conceivable aspect of the history and development of this important Ju 88 sub-type. The main document contains over 1,000 images, and 106,000 words! There’s a full conversion of the Revell 1/32 Ju 88 A-1 kit to a G-6, along with 39 colour profiles, stencil guides, painting schemes, aircraft and unit data, structural analyses, aircraft losses, pilot claims, and much more. In short, it really is the definitive modeller’s guide to the Ju 88 G-6.

$40.00 Original price was: $40.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00.

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This is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the books 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.

In something of a rarity, I’ve actually published updates to two books this morning. The first one sees Building the Tamiya F-4B Phantom II in 1/48 Scale by Geoff Coughlin updated to v1.1, with the usual raft of typographical and layout polishing. And for the next few days, it’s available for just 10 Australian dollars!

Building the Tamiya F-4B Phantom II in 1/48 Scale

In this 115-page eBook, renowned UK modeller Geoff Coughlin takes you through the building and painting of the excellent Tamiya F-4B in 1/48 scale. Geoff also uses a small selection of aftermarket products to enhance the model.

We’ve also included our usual Appendices covering available aftermarket products and reference books.

v1.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00 Original price was: $15.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.

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The second update corrects some minor corruption in the PDF output for the previous version of Building Race #80 Spitfire Mk XIVe in 1/18 Scale by Peter Castle. This has been corrected now, and v3.3 has been uploaded to the website.

Building Race #80 Spitfire Mk XIVe in 1/18 Scale

This 573-page eBook features Peter Castle‘s award-winning conversion of the HpH Models 1/18 Seafire 47 to represent a Spitfire XIVe—specifically, Race #80, as flown by James McArthur in the Tinnerman Air Races at Cleveland, Ohio, on 4 September 1949.

v3.3 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$23.00

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I would urge all purchasers of this title to update their copies to this latest version as soon as practicable. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

In order to obtain your free update, simply re-download the books 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.

I’m pleased to report that John McIllmurray‘s 1000-page opus on the Ju 88 G-6, A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter, has just been updated to v1.5. And for the next 5 days, is available for just 30 Australian dollars! This eBook actually consists of 4 separate files, and the artwork volume has also been updated to v1.3.

“Luftwaffe enthusiast and friend of John’s – purchased, downloaded…..jaw still on the floor! Kudos to you for creating such a professional product”
– Neil Page, https://falkeeins.blogspot.com/

A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter

In this epic 1,031-page eBook, Ju 88 G-6 devotee John McIllmurray covers every conceivable aspect of the history and development of this important Ju 88 sub-type. The main document contains over 1,000 images, and 106,000 words! There’s a full conversion of the Revell 1/32 Ju 88 A-1 kit to a G-6, along with 39 colour profiles, stencil guides, painting schemes, aircraft and unit data, structural analyses, aircraft losses, pilot claims, and much more. In short, it really is the definitive modeller’s guide to the Ju 88 G-6.

$40.00 Original price was: $40.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00.

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.

I’m pleased to report that v1.5 of Building the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall has just been updated to v1.5. And for the next few days, it’s on sale for just 15 Australian dollars!

“Once again, Gary has not only provided the Wingnut Wings devotees with an amazing reference work, but an outstanding reference to model builders of other WWI aircraft kits as well. Terrific techniques and wonderful photographs throughout.”
– Joshua Allfree, USA

Building the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII in 1/32 Scale

In this 382-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds not one, but two Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII kits in 1/32 scale. The first and most extensive build sees Gary detailing, modifying, and improving the kit to produce Gotthard Sachsenberg’s brightly-coloured machine. The second build leverages the first, and focuses on what it takes to produce a post-war Dutch version of this famous WWI aircraft. We’ve also included our usual Appendices section, covering available aftermarket and reference material.

$20.00

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.

I’m pleased to report that Building the Hasegawa/Alley Cat Ki-100 in 1/32 Scale by Harvey Low has just been updated to v1.2, and for the next few days, is available for just 8 Australian dollars. This is one of our smallest books, and one of only two titles (so far) in the Build Article Series, but still contains a wealth of information.

“Harvey Low does and absolutely marvelous job building, painting, and weathering the Alley Cat Ki100 resin conversion using the Hasegawa Ki-61 as a base kit. The descriptions of work performed are clear and concise, and the photography is great. He describes in detail the process of building the kit, and his weathering is nothing short of spectacular. If you love IJN/IJA aviation subjects, go to KLP’s website and order it right away! You won’t be disappointed!!!”
– Brian Thoresen, Valhalla Scale Model Works

Building the Hasegawa/Alley Cat Ki-100 in 1/32 Scale

In this 54-page eBook, renowned modeller Harvey Low combines the Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-61 kit with the Alley Cat conversion set to produce a stunning model of the Kawasaki Ki-100. Harvey guides you through the construction and painting of the model, not only outlining his weathering and finishing techniques, but also detailing his custom paint mix for the upper surface green colour (ANA #7).

$10.00

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.

I’m pleased to report that Building the Airfix Gannet AS.1/AS.4 in 1/48 Scale by Gary Boxall has just been updated to v1.3. And for the next few days, is available for just 12 Australian dollars!

“…this is a VERY complete book and well worth the price.”
– Lee Breshears, USA

Building the Airfix Gannet AS.1/AS.4 in 1/48 Scale

In this 164-page eBook, award-winning modeller Gary Boxall describes the building, painting, and finishing of the Airfix 1/48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 kit. After a brief look at the kit itself, Gary leads you step-by-step through each phase of the build, helping you to avoid any pitfalls and get the most out of the kit.

$16.00

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.

I’m pleased to report that Building the Airfix Sea King HU.5 in 1/48 Scale by Geoff Coughlin has now been updated to v1.3, and for the next few days, is available for just 12 Australian dollars!

Building the Airfix Sea King HU.5 in 1/48 Scale

In this 189-page eBook, renowned UK author and modeller Geoff Coughlin takes you through the building, painting, and weathering of the Airfix 1/48 Sea King kit. Geoff shows you how to achieve an impressive result right out of the box, only adding some scratch-built seat belts and FOD covers as icing on the cake.

$15.00

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.

I’m pleased to announce our May 2026 sale, during which you can receive 20% off the value of your cart by using the coupon code may2026 at checkout. This applies to our entire catalogue, with the exception of the new Airfix Spitfire book. The sale ends midnight, Tuesday 5 May 2026, AEST.

That coupon code again:

may2026

Please visit our webstore to use the coupon code and grab yourself some bargains:

https://www.klp.com.au/shop

I’m pleased to report that Building the ICM D.H.82A Tiger Moth in 1/32 Scale, by Max Williams, has been updated to v1.4, and for the next few days, is available for just 12 Australian dollars!

“…a fantastic well researched read – I really enjoyed it. I always prefer it when the author is personally acquainted with the subject matter”
– John McIllmurray, Hungary

Building the ICM D.H.82A Tiger Moth in 1/32 Scale

In this 263-page eBook, Max Williams tackles the ICM 1/32 Tiger Moth kit, wrestling it into submission with a number of aftermarket additions and scratch-built improvements.

Along with Max’s terrific build, we’ve also included his detailed comparison of the three extant Tiger Moth kits in 1/32 scale, and an extensive walkaround of Tiger Moth ZK-BEF by Zac Yates.

v1.4 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$17.00

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.

I’m pleased to report that Building the British Phantoms Volume Three: The F-4J(UK) in RAF Service, by Geoff Coughlin, has just been updated to v2.1, and for the next few days, is on sale for just 15 Australian dollars!

“I have had a quickish skim through the contents and can hardly believe the amount and accuracy of the detail. Quite a magnificent effort.”
– Group Captain Dick Northcote OBE BA RAF (Retd)

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

In this 393-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).

v2.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$20.00

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This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.

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.