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v1.5 of “Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that our very first Build Guide, Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale, has just been updated to v1.5. And to celebrate, for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to a mere 12 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 1.5 now available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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For the curious, this update includes a few typographical tweaks, some minor layout improvements, and a couple of upgraded images.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

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.

And don’t forget out latest releases!

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Announcing “Building the Airfix Gannet in 1/48 Scale”!

I’m pleased to announce that the next title in our Build Guide Series will be Building the Airfix Gannet AS.1/AS.4 in 1/48 Scale, by Gary Boxall.

We are in the preliminary phases of developing this title, so stay tuned for more news and information!

And don’t forget our most recent release, available now for immediate purchase and download:

Chevron and Cross: Camouflage Paints and Camouflage Schemes of the Royal Hungarian Air Force

Chevron and Cross: Camouflage Paints and Camouflage Schemes of the Royal Hungarian Air Force

In this 417-page eBook, author Károly Magó covers the camouflage paints and schemes of the Royal Hungarian Air Force from inception until 1945 in forensic detail. Using historical photos, original documentation, and extensive primary research, the author sets out to answer the following basic question: “whether the Hungarian Air Force had used Hungarian or German standardised colours and shades to paint the aircraft”.

Along with extensive discussion of the subject, the book features over 200 photos, dozens of original source documents, period advertisements, and colour comparisons using salvaged aircraft pieces. Written with a modeller’s eye, the book also includes 46 colour profiles by Viktor Szalai.

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7th Anniversary Sale!

Today—31 March 2024— is the 7th anniversary of the public launch of KLP Publishing, and to celebrate, we’re having a 20%-off sale on all titles! Simply use the coupon code 7YEARS at checkout to receive 20% off the value of your shopping cart.

That coupon code again:

7YEARS

The sale runs for 7 days, and ends 7 April 2024.

I’d like to thank all our customers and friends for a great 7 years, and especially for the amazing support we’ve received since taking KLP Publishing full-time in late 2021. We have many great titles planned for 2024, so stay tuned for more news and information as it comes to hand!

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“Building the Special Hobby Tempest” Now On Sale!

Build Guide Series No. 8, Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale, turns 3 today. And to celebrate, for the next 7 days, we’ve reduced the price to a mere 12 Australian dollars!

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.

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

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

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So, head over to our webstore and grab yourself a bargain!

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v2.0 of “Building the Airfix Buccaneer” Now Available and On Sale!

I’m pleased to announce that we’ve just added a brand-new 28-page Walkaround section to Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale, and thus released a Version 2.0 update! These photos, taken by Tony Patrickson of Anbarún Models, feature Buccaneer S.2 XV361 at the Ulster Aviation Society museum in Northern Ireland.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, for the next 7 days, we’ve also reduced the price to a mere 12 Australian dollars! The discounted price ends at midnight, Monday 26 February 2024, AEDT.

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

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

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In this 116-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 a brand-new Walkaround section.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

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.

And don’t forget our latest releases!

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v1.2 of “Building the Trumpeter P-47D” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that our recent Build Guide, Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale, has now been updated to v1.2! Thanks to Fred Bachofner, we’ve been able to add many new titles to the References appendix at the end of the book.

Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale

Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale

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In this 322-page eBook, John Kim tackles the Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D “Razorback” kit, combining it with a small selection of aftermarket items to turn it into a masterpiece. Expertly built and masterfully weathered, John’s build is full of tips and tricks to get the best out of this model. The result is a stunning model that is both instructive and inspirational.

This a free update for all existing purchasers, and of course new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.

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.

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“Building the Airfix Sea King” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that our latest eBook title, Building the Airfix Sea King HU.5 in 1/48 Scale, is now available!

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

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

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In this 187-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.

We’ve also included 80 walkaround images of the real helicopter in the final section of the book, which should prove useful for the super-detailers among you!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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“Building the Airfix Sea King” Reaches First Draft!

I’m pleased to report that our next title, Building the Airfix Sea King HU.5 in 1/48 Scale by Geoff Coughlin, has just reached the first draft stage, and is due for imminent release. Look out for a formal announcement soon!

In the meantime, don’t forget to check out our newest release, Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale by John Kim.

Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale

Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale

In this 322-page eBook, John Kim tackles the Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D “Razorback” kit, combining it with a small selection of aftermarket items to turn it into a masterpiece. Expertly built and masterfully weathered, John’s build is full of tips and tricks to get the best out of this model. The result is a stunning model that is both instructive and inspirational.

v1.2 Now Available!

Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.

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Stay tuned!

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v1.1 of “Building the Trumpeter P-47D” Now Available!

Hands up those of you who keep writing the previous year into your dates long into the new one. Yeah, me too—right into the publication date on the Copyright page of our current book! D’oh!

While hardly the most egregious error you could imagine, being the obsessive type means I couldn’t let it remain uncorrected, and so now we have v1.1 of Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale by John Kim. This is obviously not considered an urgent update!

This is of course a free download for all existing purchasers, and new purchasers will always received the latest version. To confirm which version of any of our books you might have, check the version number at the bottom of Page iii:

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.

2024 is already shaping up to be a big year at KLP Publishing, so stay tuned!

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“Building the Trumpeter P-47D” Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that the twentieth title in our Build Guide Series, Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale, is now available!

Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale

Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale

$18.00
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In this 319-page eBook, John Kim tackles the Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D “Razorback” kit, combining it with a small selection of aftermarket items to turn it into a stunning masterpiece. Expertly built and masterfully weathered, John’s build is full of tips and tricks to get the best out of this model.

Along with John’s terrific build, we’ve also included an extensive kit review by Chris Sherland, and our usual selection of Appendices detailing available aftermarket and reference items.

Stay tuned for more news and updates as they come to hand!