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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 182-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.

Version 2 introduces 14 additional pages of photos and material about the Focke-Wulf Ta 152 H-0/ R11 currently housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington.

v2.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$16.00
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v1.5 of “Building the Revell P-51D-5NA” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that our title, Building the Revell P-51D-5NA in 1/32 Scale, by Jan Gabauer, has now been updated to v1.5. And to celebrate, we’ve reduced the price to just 9 Australian dollars for the next 5 days!

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

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

In this 104-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.

v2.5 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$14.00
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The update itself consists mainly of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links, and is in no way an urgent update. Of course, 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 book:

“lovely e book, just like all the others, highly recommended.”
– Aaron Scott, UK

“great publication – not to mention a fantastic model by Jan – on how to get the best out of the kit, very nice artwork also.”
– Andrew Birnie, UK

“Got the book, great source of inspiration!”
– Raphael Jumentier, France

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Wednesday, 27 October.

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v1.6 of “Building Race #80 Spitfire Mk XIVe in 1/18 Scale” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that Building Race #80 Spitfire Mk XIVe in 1/18 Scale, by Peter Castle, has now been updated to v1.6. And to celebrate, we’ve reduced the price to just 16 Australian dollars for the next few days!

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

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 September 4th 1949.

v3.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$22.00
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This is our biggest title at 567 pages, so 16 Australian dollars is quite a bargain!

The update itself consists mainly of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links, and is in no way an urgent update. 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 book:

“Hands down one of the best modelling books I’ve ever read.”
– Chris Becker, Australia

“An excellent tour de force. I like the format very much and it is easy to follow, thorough.
Peter Castle is the dedicated modeler that my book was intended to help. That he took his effort to such an extreme is truly amazing. He deserves every award and recognition coming his way. People say “it’s not brain surgery” but in his case I would have to say “it’s exactly that”. Such fine detail, the making of thousands of parts, developing techniques to make each part. Awesome!”
– Paul Monforton, Canada

“I was bowled over by the AEG book and i learned quite a few things about enhancing an exisiting kit. this book eclipses te former as it almost a scratchbuild. if you ever want to get inspired into aircraft modelling this is the book to go to. again the tutorials are clear and concise. Kudos to the author Peter Castle“
– Jan Hendriks, The Netherlands

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Thursday, 27 October.

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v1.2 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, by Jan Gabauer, has just been updated to v1.2. And to celebrate, for the next few days, we’ve reduced the price to just 9 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 176-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!

v3.0 introduces a new section featuring around 120 exclusive photos of the NASM Ki-45 by Tim Hortman.

v3.0 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$16.00
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The update itself consists of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links, and is in no way an urgent update. Of course, 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 book:

“Just purchased. What a wealth of information! Thank you so much! Worth every penny! The model looks exquisite!“
– Dennis Karpenka, USA

“Great book and mega props to Jan on his build!!  Love it!”
– Derek Brown, USA

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight Tuesday, 25 October.

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v1.2 of “Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H” Now Available & On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that Building the Zoukei-Mura Ta 152H in 1/32 Scale by John Kim has now been updated to v1.2. And to celebrate, for the next five days, we’ve reduced the price to just 12 Australian dollars!

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

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

In this 182-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.

Version 2 introduces 14 additional pages of photos and material about the Focke-Wulf Ta 152 H-0/ R11 currently housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington.

v2.1 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$16.00
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The update itself consists of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links, and is in no way an urgent update. Of course, 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 this coming Monday, 25 October.

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v1.3 of “Building the Revell He 219” Now Available & On Sale!

We continue with our efforts to update our books with the v1.3 release of Building the Revell He 219A-7 in 1/32 Scale, by Iain Ogilvie. And to celebrate, for the next five days we’ve reduced the price to just 12 Australian dollars!

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

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

In this 152-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.

v3.0 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$16.00
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This new update introduces a new Contents page with clickable links, and eight new pages of photos featuring the fully-assembled He 219 at the Udvar-Hazy Center, an annex of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, plus a few minor tweaks along the way.

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 readers have to say about this book:

“I then purchased your eBook and it is outstanding!  Of all the reference I have on the He 219, this was a great addition on the building aspect.”
– James Fullingim, USA

“…the book is fantastic!”
– Juan Benitez

“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

So, head on over to our webstore and grab yourselves a bargain! The sale will run until midnight this coming Saturday, 23 October.

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v1.1 of “Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V” Now Available & On Sale!

Hot on the heels of the v1.2 update of Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale, I’m pleased to announce that Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale, by Chuck Sawyer, has now been updated to Version 1.1. And to celebrate, we’ve reduced the price by 25%, from 16 Australian dollars to just 12!

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

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

In this 228-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.

v1.7 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$17.00
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The update itself consists of the addition of a handy Contents page with clickable links, and is in no way an urgent update. Of course, 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 this coming Friday, 22 October.

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v1.2 of “Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late” is Now Available!

With the impending release of Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale, by Karim Bibi, I thought I’d take the opportunity to update and expand Karim’s earlier title: Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale.

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 1.7 now available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

$15.00
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The Version 1.2 update includes a new bio for Karim, a new Contents page with clickable links, and the introduction of a new Appendices section covering aftermarket and reference items. This brings it in line with our more recent titles, and adds 13 pages to the book overall.

And for existing purchasers of the book, you can download the new update for free! Long-time customers will already know that we offer free lifetime updates to all our titles whenever they’re released, as long as you didn’t purchase it as a guest (if you did, contact me and we can sort it out). For new purchasers, the price remains the same as it has always been: just 15 Australian dollars. Bargain!

Here’s what some of our readers have said about Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale:

“I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Go grab a copy!”
– Bob’s Buckles, England

“Having purchased two of the WNW AEG’s, this e-book looked too good to pass up. Easily downloaded from KLP’s web store, it comes in an easy to read PDF. Haven’t read the entire book as of yet, but the information and tips gathered from a cursory read this far are brilliant! A definite highly recommended!”
– Military Replicas In Scale, via Facebook

“Yes, this is a great book, worth every penny and then some!“
– Tracy Hancock

So, download your updated copy, or head over to our webshop and grab yourselves a bargain!

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“Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va” Reaches First Draft!

I’m pleased to announce that our next book, Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale, by Karim Bibi, has reached the first draft stage. This means we’re not more than a few short weeks away from a release date now, and our aim is to have it finished and launched by the end of October. Stay tuned for more news and updates as work progresses. You can subscribe to the blog directly so that you’re notified by email when a new post is made:

And don’t forget our range of existing digital titles at bargain prices, including Karim’s earlier book on building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV late kit.

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A New Chapter Begins!

Last Thursday was my last day at the day job, bringing to an end my 18-year I.T. career. Under lockdown conditions, there really wasn’t even anyone to say goodbye to. I did, however, receive this awesome farewell gift from my team mates:

Thanks, lads!

I’d love to say that it will be full steam ahead with KLP Publishing from here on out, but I have the small complication of having to find a new house to contend with. Lockdown here in Melbourne has made the search for a new place almost impossible, and having sold our existing place the day before it came into effect means we’re running out of time. Luckily, we have the option to rent the current place after settlement, which while not ideal, at least means we won’t be homeless.

So, as I venture into the great unknown, I’d like to once again sincerely thank you all for the support you’ve shown me so far, and hope that you can continue to do so into the future!

My next task will be to get Karim’s excellent Albatros book over the line.

Stay tuned for more news and updates!