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González, Rubén: F.A.Q. Dioramas. 1.4 Extension. Buildings and Constructions 69,95 €

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:09 +0200

Delve into one of the most complete and fascinating branches of modeling with this extension to the "F.A.Q." book series, dedicated to building structures for dioramas. Throughout the pages of this 1.4 extension, you will discover techniques, materials, countless practical tricks, and a wide
variety of ideas and inspiration to bring the most realistic, detailed, and striking buildings to life. Designed for both hobbyists and experienced modelers, this book is a clear and inspiring guide to creating scenes and dioramas. An essential reference for any modeling enthusiast.

Il Teatrino del Gioppino. Puppet Theater Collection. Proscenio, Palco, Quinte e Marionette dei Teatrini 32,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:07 +0200

Stage your own performances of the most famous operas and ballets. Collect all our fantasy theaters. Admire the magnificent stage set with its audience boxes. Many of these boxes are designed in 3D to add realism and depth to your theater. Once assembled, your mask theater measures 23 cm wide, 18 cm high (at the base), and 18 cm deep. This size allows it to be discreetly placed on a bookshelf, shelves, or other surfaces.

Casanova, Selu: Scale Model Handbook. How to Guides. Volume 5: Mastering 1/35 Military Dioramas 29,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

This is the fifth book in the How to Guides series, which aims to provide all model builders with detailed information on painting and general model building techniques. The books contain high-quality photos and detailed texts that enable readers to easily follow the progress of assembly and painting methods and adopt new model building techniques and different approaches. As usual, this edition comprises 68 pages with 180 images and 123 step-by-step instructions. The author discusses in detail how to create, paint and weather a super diorama from the Second World War on a scale of 1:35. Renowned artist Selu Casanova presents all his painting and weathering techniques in detail, allowing readers to see all the details of the painting and weathering process, as well as all the paints and materials used. A brief historical background is also included. Selu Casanova's goal was to reveal all his secrets about painting and weathering. He explains how he made some modifications to ensure that the scenery perfectly matched his vision! For painting, chipping and weathering, the artist used acrylic paints from Tamiya, Vallejo Model Colour and Panzer Aces, acrylic paints from Scale75, acrylic paints from Lifecolor, products from AMMO Mig Jimenez and oil paints from the Windsor & Newton Winton series.

Battle of Kursk in Dioramas 34,50 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

The Battle of Kursk one of the most monumental and decisive battles of the Second World War is brought back to life in this book for model-making enthusiasts. Inside, you will discover impressive dioramas that immerse you in the drama of the battlefield, including models such as the Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe, Ferdinand, Tiger I, Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. M, StuG III, T-34/76, SU-122 and KV-1. Step-by-step instructions show advanced techniques for building buildings, trenches, bridges and water features, while detailed instructions for painting figures and accessories add the finishing touches of realism.

Dioramag. Volume 19 17,95 €

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:12 +0200

Dioramag: an entire magazine dedicated to dioramas and scenes. You will find the best articles by the world's best model makers and authors. Step-by-step articles, painting techniques, construction techniques, display cases, news, reviews, and much more.

Dioramag Special Crossover 17,95 €

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:41 +0200

The work focuses entirely on modern conflict scenes, selected from the best dioramas featured in the Abrams Squad model-making magazine series to date. This collection showcases the incredible talent of top-tier modellers who have mastered the art of recreating contemporary military scenes with precision, atmosphere, and narrative depth. From urban combat zones to destroyed armoured hulks in the desert, each scene tells a story - visually powerful, emotionally engaging, and technically superb.

Hughes, Martin: Scale Model Handbook. Scale Modelling Manual. Volume 16: Step by Step Painting Flesh, Uniform and Camouflage 18,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

This is the 17th edition in the Scale Model Handbook. Scale Modelling Manual series, which provides detailed information on painting and general model-making techniques for all model makers. The books contain high-quality photos and detailed texts, allowing readers to easily follow the progress of assembly and painting methods and adopt new model-making techniques and different approaches. This edition comprises 36 pages and presents a detailed diorama of the Vietnam War with around 100 images, as well as numerous historical facts and interesting data. The artist took advantage of the opportunity to stay at home for some time in 2019/2020 due to Covid-19 and created a diorama that is super detailed in every respect. Martin Hughes reveals all his techniques and approaches for creating an interesting and realistic diorama. He has divided the entire work into six parts so that readers can more easily follow the creation and design process. In total, this book contains around 100 high-quality photos, including 88 step-by-step or work-in-progress images, with very detailed text so that readers can easily follow the entire process from start to finish. The author has listed all the sets, materials, accessories and colour codes used so that readers can easily identify them.

Dioramag (Band 18) 17,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:35:09 +0200

Dioramag: an entire magazine dedicated to dioramas and scenes. You will find the best articles by the world's best model builders and authors. Step-by-step articles, painting techniques, construction techniques, display cases, news, reviews and much more. Contents: News; White Brick Memories, VG Models facade by Javier Franco; The Americans!. German Sturmpanzer IV and US M5 Stuart by Fabio Marini; Dioramag gallery: Tanarat Ruamwang; Fascination Landscape by Michael Wolff; The Race to the Rhine. Dodge WC 54 ambulance by Erik Gideonse; US Navy RIB boat (1:144) by Won-Hui-Lee; Size Matters. Churchill AVRE Mk. III by Jeff Feller; The Plague by Radek Kosek; Abandoned Factory by Michal Traj.

Vidal, Diego Cuenca/Redondo, Javier: Landscape of War. Band 5: The Greatest Guide - Diorama 39,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

In this volume, the authors delve into the fascinating world of industrial dioramas, providing detailed step-by-step instructions on the most advanced and effective techniques for designing, building and painting these complex scenes. The book covers not only construction, but also various painting techniques, including methods for weathering all components, from buildings to terrain and accessories. You will discover how to use a wide range of products to achieve realistic effects and bring your industrial dioramas to life.

Dioramag (Band 17) 17,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

"Dioramag": an entire magazine focussing on dioramas and scenery. You will find the best articles from the best modellers and authors in the world. Step-by-step articles, painting techniques, building techniques, showcases, news, reviews and much more. The contents: "We found a big bird" M-32 and V-1 diorama; "Are these Beetles?". Diorama with British Achilles; Showcase Dioramag; "Pioneers of the deep"; "Argentan". Diorama with M5 Stuart; "HMS Venomous"; "Wheeled Sniper". Diorama with AMX-10; "Need a lift?". Diorama with Hansa-Brandenburg W.18 and merchant ship.

Chacón, J. David Hernández / Vidal, Diego Cuenca / Villanueva, Lechu / Redondo, Javier / Orczyc-Musialek, Lukasz: Landschaften im Modell - Volume 5: Industrial landscapes 2 39,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

In the fifth volume of the Landscapes in Models series, the authors again show the recreation of industrial plants. However, the third diorama shows a destroyed harbour facility occupied by aliens. Once again, the many tips and step-by-step instructions are exciting and allow you to apply your knowledge to other scenes. The conceptual background is explained, the use of various materials is shown and the application of colours, pigments and ageing effects is demonstrated.

Content:
Abandoned base - Industrial bilding
Panzerwerke - Industrial building
Naval Base ZULU - Port area

Demiras, Stelios (Hrsg.): Scale Modelling Manual Volume 12 11,37 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:11 +0200

This is the 12th Modelling Manual in our now well-established series about scale modelling, where our aim is to bring a lot of concentrated information about painting and general modelling techniques for all modellers at a competitive retail price.

Each manual offers a detailed approach to a specific topic, offering a lot of different approaches and techniques and, in most cases, is written by one author. The contents will be carefully selected and presented in a way that all readers should find something new to try and to adapt to their own methods. Each book will have high quality photos and a detailed text, so the reader can easily follow the progress of the assembly and painting of each theme, and help to adopt new modelling techniques and different approaches.

In previous editions the length of each theme was limited due to the number of pages taken for other content, but here there are no such limitations. Each theme will be presented in a most detailed and explanatory manner so there will be no omissions or unanswered questions.

Depending on the themes and contents, real painted colour chips of hues and mixes will be added with information on how to use them. In this series we will include various modelling aspects from Historic and Fantasy, Scale Models, Dioramas, Vignettes, Figures, Busts, Techniques and History You Can Model.

In this issue we'll cover the detailed painting process of a large, complicated 1/10 scale fantasy bust from the well-known company Big Child Creatives (Signature Series). The master artist Ernesto Reyes Stalhuth explains in 28 pages, his painting process that includes how to use paintbrushes, the airbrush and a wet palette. Please note that he also wrote down the approximate mixing proportions for brush painting using a wet palette, and exact colour matches for the airbrush. All these are covered in 52 step-by-step large format illustrations that reveal all the techniques, tips, and effects on how to succeed in producing an award-winning creation of a complicated fantasy bust.

CONTENTS SCALE MODELLING MANUAL Vol.12

Preparation, Assembly and Priming with black primer using the airbrush.
Painting the fur and body details.
Painting the back of the body and detailing the abdomen with the airbrush.
Painting the helmet.
Painting tattoos, wooden shoulders and neck protectors.
Painting the arm straps, the gems and the waist belt.
Painting the shield and the spears.
Painting the axe.
Painting the skulls and the knife in its sheath.
All around views of the finished bust presented in full page photos.

Demiras, Stelios (Hrsg.): Scale Modelling Manual Vol.11 18,95 €

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:55:07 +0200

This issue has 32 pages, instead of the usual 24, and with 105 pictures, were covering a WWI Diorama in Detail, along with a lot of historical information and interesting data. The basic diorama is supplied as a kit on which artist Roman Novikov-Okhonskiy extended the base and added a lot more features, some accessories and a scratch-built figure, so the final result is a master class diorama. As this super diorama was a custom-made order for a collector, via Attica Miniatures, the artist did not have step-by-step or in-progress photos. However, Attica Miniatures provided us with high quality, large format photographs with five of them spread over two pages so the viewer can easily study every tiny detail on the diorama. The artist explains as much as possible about his work in a very detailed text.

We added a lot of interesting information for the first ever British tank used in battle, the Mark I, its historical data, and some camouflage painting guides with AK-Interactive and Andrea paints. Details on the construction and assembly Instructions for the Super Diorama Kit S3-S04, with texts and photos kindly supplied by Andrea Miniatures on How to Work with Resin Kits and Metal Parts, the Assembly - Painting Process - Step-by-Step Instructions.
How to Prepare and Assemble Metal Figures, once again with photos kindly supplied by Andrea Miniatures, plus How to Paint the Terrain, How to Paint and Weather the Mark I Tank and Preparing a Figure for Painting.

In total this book has 105 high quality photos, 82 of which are step-by-step or in-progress sequences, with a very detailed text, so the reader can easily follow the whole procedure in detail from start to finish. The author has included all the sets, materials, accessories, and paint codes he used so the reader can easily identify them.

Nouaillier, Emmanuel: From Reality to Realism. Step by Step Guide for Scale Modelers 27,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

A book in which the renowned artist Emmanuel Nouaillier presents the processes and techniques used to reproduce the facades of dilapidated buildings to scale. This volume, in which the author shows his personal approach and the realisation of his work, deals with the processes of extreme wear and tear of buildings as well as the construction and painting of the various materials. materials.

Dioramag (Band 16) 17,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:14 +0200

"Dioramag": an entire magazine focussing on dioramas and scenery. You will find the best articles from the best modellers and authors in the world. Step-by-step articles, painting techniques, building techniques, showcases, news, reviews and much more.

Contents:

"MEN AND WHALES" by Per-Olav Lund

"FACCIATA A VENEZIA" by Pere Pla

"THE SHADOW OF MY LONG-LOST SON" M-5 Stuart Diorama by Jaffe Lam

"THE LAST BATTLE" Berlin 1945 Diorama by Kim Ho Joon

"MIG-21 GRAVEYARD IN PÁPA" by Peter Horvath

"THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Churchill and Cromwell tanks Diorama by Konstantinos Tsiompris

"SAFARI" Toyota FJ43 Diorama by Imad Bouantoun

Showcase Dioramag: Daniel Buchmeier

"MINDSCAPE" BTR-80 Diorama by Masaya «Miyabi» Yamashiro

Harvey, Sharon: Making Miniature Scenes 26,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:35:09 +0200

Explore the amazing art of making miniatures, using simple inexpensive materials and the recycling of little bits and pieces found around the home. Discover the joy of creating and, using whatever craft skills you may have, learn how to create your own little world in miniature. "Making Miniature Scenes" opens up this miniature world to all, novice and expert alike, giving a clear guide on where to get inspiration for, and how to plan and build, your dioramas. Details of how to make miniatures using different materials and suggestions as to where they can be obtained. Detailed guides to five complete projects in different scales. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to all the elements of the projects, including furniture, soft furnishings, artwork, plants, food, fixtures and fittings, and lighting.

Ackle, Marcel: Diorama by Marcel Ackle. Construction and painting techniques 59,95 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:55:09 +0200

This second volume of the Masterclass series, in which the author shows his personal way of approaching and putting his work into practice, delves into the processes of planning, building and painting different small scenes that, once put together, conform a complete diorama. Marcel Ackle takes us on a creative journey into the fascinating world of diorama building. Through the creation of a scene, which focuses on an old rural building, he shows us his way of working step by step and the different techniques he has perfected over the years. Through 14 chapters, the author reveals his techniques, both in construction and painting, as well as exhaustively detailing the planning and design process of the diorama. The author shows us how to build and paint bricks, plaster, wood, vegetation and accessory elements of different materials, as well as discovering specific techniques to simulate the passage of time and the action of the elements on each of these materials.

Dioramag. Volume 15 17,95 €

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:50:06 +0200

"Dioramag": an entire magazine focussing on dioramas and scenery. You will find the best articles from the best modellers and authors in the world. Step-by-step articles, painting techniques, building techniques, showcases, news, reviews and much more.

Content: "The Calm Before the Storm" by Thomas Birzer; News; "Old Greek Faccade" by Kostas Georgiu; "Light in the Darkness" by Boris Bakker; Diorama Classics: "Operation Cedar Falls" by Uwe Kern; "If you have poop" by Dirk Vangeel; "U-201 Schneemann". U-Boat Diorama by Toshihiro Kugimiya; "Counter Attack in Normandy" by Jiasheng Wu; "Ave Maria" by Nikolas Triantafillou; Showcase Dioramag: Christian Bruer; "A Cat and a Ketten" by Johan Augustson; "Dear but not forgotten" by Michael Schneider.

Miniature Terrain Making. Volume 1 49,90 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:30 +0200

This book is about something great: creating miniature worlds. It is intended to accompany, inspire and motivate. It aims to help turn fantasies into reality. Selected projects and examples are used to explain techniques that can be used to create fascinating terrain for tabletop games. Or you can simply tinker for the sake of tinkering.