The Books & Magazines menu page showcases an extensive library of reference materials, instructional guides, and periodicals covering military modeling, model railroads, painting techniques, and historical documentation from leading publishers worldwide.
Military Modeling & Reference Publications
- MIG Jimenez: Specialized weathering and painting magazines including The Weathering Magazine series covering desert effects, armament, abandoned vehicles, and aircraft details
- AFV Modeller: Armor and military vehicle modeling magazines with step-by-step build articles and reference books on tanks and armored fighting vehicles
- Classic Warships: Naval history pictorial books featuring warship photography and technical details of vessels like USS Lexington and Takao Class Cruisers
- David Doyle: Comprehensive military vehicle documentation with rare photographs covering Allied-Axis series and vehicle histories
Aircraft Modeling & Aviation History
- Doolittle Media: Aircraft modeling guides with step-by-step builds for kits including Hawker Typhoon and Spitfire
- Phoenix Publishing: Aviation Modelling Magazine featuring monthly issues with aircraft modeling techniques and inspiration
- Squadron Signal Publications: Aircraft and vehicle history books including the "In Action" series with development history and technical details
- Ginter Books: Naval aviation history with the Naval Fighters series covering specific aircraft development and service records
- Kagero Publishing: Aircraft and vehicle technical documentation with detailed drawings, color profiles, and scale plans
Scale Modeling Techniques & Instruction
- Kalmbach Publishing: Model railroad and general modeling guides covering benchwork, painting, weathering, scenery, and DCC wiring
- Vallejo: Acrylic painting and weathering technique books with step-by-step projects for diorama construction
- Schiffer Publishing: Military history and technical reference books with illustrated histories and specifications
- Guideline Publications: Figure and fantasy modeling magazines including Fantasy Figure International and Military Modelcraft International
- Model Shipways: Wooden ship model construction guides covering hull construction, planking, and rigging techniques
- Osprey Publishing: Military history and uniform reference books with illustrated histories of military forces and equipment
- Bare-Metal Foil: Metallic finishing technique guides with application instructions for realistic metal finishes
Model Railroad & Scenery Resources
- Bachmann Trains: Model railroad planning guides covering track planning, layout design, and E-Z Track system configurations
- Peco: Track systems and wiring guides with product information and modeling tips
- Atlas: Model railroad layout design books with intermediate-level plans for various spaces
- Woodland Scenics: Realistic scenery construction and painting guides with comprehensive instructions and videos
The breadth of topics covered ranges from beginner to advanced levels, emphasizing the quality reference materials and instructional content from respected publishers in the hobby industry.
