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Modeline of California : Pioneer of Modern Lighting

— By Nick Ferrell

A detailed, never-before-told history of the Modeline Lamp Company, including photographs and exploring its designs, influence on modern lighting, and the stories behind its enduring legacy. Readers step into the captivating history of Modeline, the brand that revolutionized interior lighting with its stunning midcentury modern designs.  Richly illustrated and captivatingly...

Modeling Military Miniatures : Tips, Tools, & Techniques

Building upon his previous book, Sculpting Miniature Military Figures, Kim Jones shows how his various techniques and hand-made tools can make the sculptor’s project easier. Kim gives tips on constructing weapons, adding straps and belts to a figure, and creating realistic terrain using materials that can be found around the...

Large Scale Armor Modeling : Building a 1/6 Scale Stuart Tank

This lavishly-illustrated volume takes the reader on an exciting model-building journey as tips, techniques, and artistry intertwine during the construction of a 1/6 scale M5A1 Stuart light tank. Master modeler Bob Steinbrunn uses 234 color photographs and descriptive text to guide the reader in constructing a museum-quality radio-controlled scale model.

Modeling Weapons & Accessories for Military Miniatures

While there are many commercially available weapons and accessories for military miniatures, sometimes you wish you had a different rifle or sword with which to arm your latest figure. In Kim Jones’s third informative book on modeling military miniatures, he shows you how to construct that perfect weapon so your...

Model Boat Building Made Simple

A complete guide to crafting miniature model boats in wood using simple, accessible materials and methods.  Creating a wooden hull from straight pieces of lumber is an artform in itself. Professional model maker Steve Rogers keeps this art alive in miniature by creating stunning, true-to-life replicas. The book includes: •...

Building Architectural Models

Design, construction, and presentation of the three-dimensional architectural model from conceptual drawings. Whether you intend to add flair to your office presentation or charm to your model train set, this book will give you professional insight into designing and producing architectural models--with truly spectacular results. It's a primer for the...

Model Rocketry

A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980.  “Space, the final frontier!” These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood of the nation. The period between 1960 and 1980 was the golden age of space...

Corgi Juniors and Husky Models

Corgi Juniors and Husky Models brings together the story of these small-scale model cars and other toys into one book for the first time. Once the #3 brand in many markets, these toys competed head-to-head with Mattel's Hot Wheels cars and Lesney's Matchbox Series. This widely collected line of diecast...

Monogram Models

Since its beginning in Chicago in the 1940s, Monogram's plastic model kits for cars, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft have captured the imaginations of hobbyists everywhere. The thousands of models Monogram made from 1945 to 1986 are described in detail, shown in over 300 beautiful color photos, with several new images,...

Model Building with Brass

A book that explains various tools and techniques necessary for successfully building models with brass, now in its second edition with a new chapter on shipbuilding. Whether substituting for an existing plastic model kit part or assembly, making a master pattern for casting, or creating a complete scratch-built model, the...