Category: News

I’m pleased to announce that our latest Build Guide in eBook format, Building the DBMK Hawker Sea Fury in 1/32 Scale, is now available for immediate purchase and download. The price is 18 Australian dollars.

In this 266-page eBook, Kevin Futter guides you through the building and painting of the DBMK 1/32 Sea Fury FB.11 kit, including plenty of tips and recommendations along the way. Along with the build itself, we’ve included some historical coverage of the Sea Fury by Mark Proulx, and over 200 photos of the actual aircraft from contributors Mark Proulx, Graham Mahoney, Nick Hutchin, and Paul Gloster.

This book is dedicated to the memory of Kostyantyn Kolobov, who designed the DBMK 1/32 Sea Fury, and was killed in action in January 2026, defending his homeland of Ukraine. Vale Kostyantyn Kolobov.

I’m pleased to report that our next title, Building the DBMK Hawker Sea Fury in 1/32 Scale, has completed the first draft stage, and now enters a brief period of proofing and editing before the final release. This is expected to be in the next 7-10 days.

Along with the build itself, the book includes some historical coverage of the Sea Fury by Mark Proulx, and over 200 photos of the actual aircraft from contributors Mark Proulx, Graham Mahoney, Nick Hutchin, and Paul Gloster.

Stay tuned for more news and an official release announcement!

I’m pleased to announce the launch of our End of Financial Year Sale for 2026! By using the coupon code eofy2026 at checkout, you can receive 20% off the value of your cart.

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That coupon code again:

eofy2026

The sale runs until the end of the month, finishing at midnight, 30 June 2026, AEST.

So hop on over to our store and grab yourself some bargains!

I’m pleased to report that Building the Revell He 219A-7 in 1/32 Scale by Iain Ogilvie has just been updated to v3.2!

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.

Stay tuned for bigger news tomorrow!

I’m pleased to announce that next title in our Build Guide Series will be Building the DBMK Hawker Sea Fury in 1/32 Scale, written by yours truly, with supporting material from Mark Proulx, Graham Mahoney, Nick Hutchin, and Paul Gloster.

Along with the build itself, the book will feature more than 200 Sea Fury photos, along with profile artwork by noted illustrator Richard Caruana.

Work is well under way, with an estimated release window of early-to-mid July. Please stay tuned for more news and information as it comes to hand!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale by Chuck Sawyer has just been updated to v2.0, with a massive 104 new pages of photos and historical data from Mark Proulx. Mark has authored three new articles focussing on Canadian Harvards, supported by nearly 100 new photos. And for the next few days, it’s on sale for just 15 Australian dollars!

This update 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 the title that launched KLP Publishing, Building Brick’s Sabre in 1/32 Scale by Eric Galliers, has just been updated to v3.0, with 16 new pages of photos and historical data by Mark Proulx.

“This is a book written by modeller for modeller and it shows. The text is clear and concise and the pictures crisp. The additional history and words from the pilot really do add to the story of the aircraft. Highly recommended.”
– Julien Dixon, Britmodeller review

This update 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 the second title in our Build Special Series, Building Mac’s Birddog in 1/32 Scale, has just been updated to v3.0, with the addition of new profile artwork from noted illustrator Juanita Franzi. And for the next few days, it’s on sale for just 12 Australian dollars!

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

This update 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 Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale by John Kim has just been updated to v1.1. And for the next few days, is available for just 12 Australian dollars!

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 Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall has just been updated to v1.1. And for the next few days, is available for just 15 Australian dollars!

“Knowing how Kōtare prioritise kits for an easy build, I didn’t expect to need a guide to get the best out of this model. I was wrong. This is much more than a guide, packed with useful modelling tips transferable to any subject, clearly explained with beautiful photography. Superb.”
—Dorland Bray

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.