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Solution Book. Volume 35: How to paint WW II German Dunkelgelb Vehicles 11,95 €

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0200

The "Solution Book" is a simple and fundamental guide designed to help any modeler achieve results similar to those shown in the individual examples. It makes no difference whether the reader is a beginner or an experienced modelerby following the steps in this guide, you will achieve amazing results using the efficient and effective methods presented here. The design of the "Solution Book" guides you through every step in a very simple and intuitive mannerentirely without textby utilizing a simple icon-based code that indicates exactly what needs to be done at each stage. By following the steps illustrated in this guide, you can achieve outstanding results with very little effort. The example model featured in this "Solution Book" is a StuG III in 1:35 scale, finished in a dark yellow paint scheme.

The Weathering Aircraft. Essentials 37,95 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:09 +0200

A carefully curated selection of the most useful and inspiring content from the model-building magazine *The Weathering Aircraft*, covering every phase and technique involved in building and painting aircraft models of any era and scalefrom interior detailing and painting to weathering and finishing effects.

Solution Book. Volume 34: How to Paint Late WWII RAF Aircraft. 24,95 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:40:07 +0200

This model-making manual explains step by step how to apply a wide variety of effects to models of Royal Air Force aircraft from the late stages of World War II. The booklets in this series almost entirely forgo explanatory text, relying instead on abundant illustrations and symbols that demonstrate the process step by step.

Porto, Jorge: Solution Book Rail Center. Band 4: Railway Scenery 14,95 €

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:55:08 +0200

For model railroaders, one of the great attractions of their hobby is the ability to recreate almost any type of environment on a smaller scale, allowing a variety of locomotives and railcars to be displayed in a limited space. In addition, there are dozens of accessories that enhance any environment while offering a surprising degree of realism. Among all the possible environments, those depicting natural landscapes and vegetation stand out in particular, as they allow trains to be highlighted through a contrast of colors, textures, and materials. The solid and often muted colors of the trains, created by use and the passage of time, are enhanced by the countless shades and colors of the natural landscape. This contrast gives the model liveliness and authenticity and allows the railway pieces to blend impressively into their surroundings. This guide teaches a variety of construction and painting techniques that you can use to build realistic landscapes for your model railways, including effective weathering effects. This useful step-by-step guide shows you all the products you need and which are best suited to achieving the results described. If you follow the recommended application sequence and drying times, you will be rewarded with excellent results.

Solution Book. Volume 29: How to Assemble Scale Models 11,95 €

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:30:03 +0200

This comprehensive guide with step-by-step instructions explains how to assemble scale models. With this guide, any model builder can assemble flawless models similar to those shown in the examples. Whether you are a beginner or already have advanced knowledge and experience, this guide will help you achieve amazing results with minimal effort by simply following a few simple steps.

Solution Book. Band 33: How to paint WW II German Panzer Grey Vehicles 11,95 €

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:09 +0200

The Solution Book is a simple and fundamental guide designed to help every model maker achieve results similar to those shown in the individual examples. It doesn't matter whether the reader is a beginner or an experienced model maker if you follow the steps in this guide, you will achieve amazing results with the efficient and effective methods presented. The design of the Solution Book guides you through each step in a very simple and intuitive way without text, using a simple symbol-based code that indicates what to do in each step. By following the steps shown in this guide, you can achieve excellent results with very little effort. The example model used in this Solution Book is the Pzkpfw. IV Ausf. F2 and G in 1:35 scale from Border Model.

Solution Book. Volume 32: How to paint Late WWII Luftwaffe Aircraft 17,95 €

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:25:08 +0200

This is a simple and basic guide that allows any model builder to easily achieve results similar to those found in the example models in various magazines. With these instructions, you can correctly paint any German fighter from the late phase of World War II. Although a Focke-Wulf 190 was chosen as an example for these step-by-step instructions, the same techniques and methods can also be applied to other Luftwaffe fighter aircraft from this phase of the war. Just pick your favourite model and start painting right away! All of the products shown are easy to use and are best suited for recreating the effects shown. By following the specified application and drying times, you will be rewarded with excellent results.

Solution Book. Volume 31: How to Apply Zimmerit on your Models 11,95 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:35:05 +0200

The design of this helpful series of booklets allows you to follow each step in a simple and intuitive way without text, using simple, symbol-based instructions that show you what to do at each step. By following the steps described in this guide, you can achieve excellent results with very little effort. With the techniques presented here, you can apply Zimmerit to virtually any model. If you follow the described order of application and drying times, you will achieve excellent results. Now select your favourite model and let us guide you step by step through the application of Zimmerit.

Solution Book. Volume 30: How to Paint Early WWII US Navy Aircraft 11,95 €

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:09 +0200

This is a complete 64-page manual with step-by-step instructions in four languages, explaining how to reproduce the various colours and effects commonly seen on U.S. Navy aircraft in the early stages of World War II. The Solution Books series is a simple and basic guide designed to help any model builder easily achieve results similar to those shown in the individual examples. It doesn't matter if the reader is a beginner or an experienced model builder, if they follow the steps in this guide, they will be able to achieve amazing results on their own models using the techniques shown.

Solution Book. Band 3: How to Weather British Trains 21,95 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:55:08 +0200

This complete 96-page guide with step-by-step tutorials explains how to apply the various colours and effects to British railway models. By following the steps in this guide, you can achieve amazing results using the efficient and effective methods shown. The design of the Solution Book allows the reader to follow each step in a very simple and intuitive way, without text, using a simple icon-based guide that takes you through each step. By following the steps shown in this guide, you can achieve excellent painting results with very little effort.

Quijano, Diego: Solution Book. Volume 27: How to Paint Metal Finished Aircraft 11,95 €

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

This modelling manual explains step by step how to realistically reproduce the metal surface of aircraft without painting. The booklets in this series almost completely dispense with explanatory texts, relying instead on lavish illustrations and symbols that show the modeller how to proceed step by step. Of course, the techniques explained here can also be applied to aeroplanes from the 1950s and 1960s, just think of the gleaming silver "Sabres" or the paintless B-52s. But various Soviet aircraft types from the Cold War period also flew without a coat of paint at times.

Solution Book. Volume 28: How to Paint Rebel Galactic Starships 11,95 €

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:52:20 +0200

This "Soultion Book" provides everything the modeler needs to paint and weather a model of a Rebel space fighter from the "Star Wars" saga. Although the creators have chosen a B-Wing as an example for the step-by-step instructions, the same processes can be applied to any other Rebel Alliance space fighter in exactly the same order and using the same methods and products. With the "Solution Book" design, each painting step can be followed in a simple and intuitive way without text, using a simple icon-based code that shows what to do at each step. By browsing through each "Solution Book", the reader can follow each step in a simple and intuitive way to apply the different products and techniques.

Solution Book. Volume 26: How to Paint NATO and Bundeswehr Vehicles 11,95 €

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

The typical three-colour NATO camouflage was first used in the 1980s and is still widely used today. It has become standard not only for the Bundeswehr and the US Army, but also for the military vehicles of many NATO members, such as France, the Netherlands and Turkey. The camouflage consists of a three-colour scheme of olive drab, black and brown and is one of the oldest camouflage patterns used by the largest number of countries and different vehicles. Vehicles using this camouflage include the "Leopard" 2, M1 "Abrams", M60 "Patton", "Leclerc", AMX-10, AMX-10P, VBL, PzH 2000, "Marder" 1, "Puma", "Boxer" MRAV, "Luchs", "Fennek", "Wiesel" 1 and 2, "Dingo", VCC-80 Dardo, YPR-765, the MOWAG "Piranha" series, LVTP7/AAVP7A1, M2/3 "Bradley", M113, M117, M109 and M270, among many others. This is a simple and basic guide that any modeller can use to easily achieve similar results to those found in the example models in the various magazines. These instructions can be used to correctly paint a wide range of Bundeswehr and NATO vehicles. Although a "Leopard" 2 tank was chosen as an example for this step-by-step guide, the same techniques and methods can be applied to other vehicles from the same period.

Solution Book. Volume 25: How to paint early WWII Luftwaffe Aircraft 11,95 €

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:55:07 +0200

This is a simple and basic guide that any modeller can use to easily achieve similar results to those found in the example models in the various magazines. With these instructions you can correctly paint any German fighter from the early phase of the 2nd World War. Although a Messerschmitt Bf 109 was chosen as an example for this step-by-step guide, the same techniques and methods can be applied to other Luftwaffe fighters from this phase of the war.

Gil, Manuel: Solution Book 24: How to Paint and Lacquer Scale Cars 11,95 €

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:12 +0200

With this Solution book you can learn how to paint and lacquer any model of civilian vehicle, both road and competition, cars, motorcycles, trucks or other vehicles. This book shows all the necessary and most suitable products to perform each step. If you follow the order of application and the recommended drying times, you will be rewarded with excellent results.

Solution Book. Volume 22: How to Paint WWII USA ETO Vehicles 11,95 €

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:55:07 +0200

The "Solution Book" design allows you to follow each step in a simple and intuitive way without text, using a simple icon-based code that clearly shows what to do at each step. The work shows in detail how to realistically paint and weather American military vehicles in the European theatre of war of World War 2.

Solution Book. Volume 21: How to paint WWII German WWII Mid-War Vehicles. Colour and Weathering System 11,95 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:30:07 +0200

This model building manual explains step by step how to correctly apply a camouflage paint including the matching dirt and operational marks on a vehicle model of the German Wehrmacht from the middle phase of World War 2. A 1:35 scale model of a Panzerkampfwagen IV with side and turret skirts serves as an example.

However, the painting techniques presented in the booklet can also be applied to virtually any other vehicle model of the German armed forces from the period in question.

Solution Book. Rail Center. Volume 1: How to Weather German Trains 19,95 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:50:10 +0200

This complete 64-page guide with step-by-step tutorials explains how to apply the different colours and effects common to American rolling stock. By following the steps in this guide, you will be able to obtain amazing results with the efficient and effective methods shown.

The "Solution Book's" new design allows you to follow each step in a very easy and intuitive manner without text by using a simple icon-based guide to walk you through each step. By following the steps shown in this guide, you will be able to achieve excellent results with very little effort.

Solution Book. Band 20: How to Paint WWII Soviet Winter Vehicles 11,95 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:50:10 +0200

This model building manual explains step by step how to correctly apply a winter camouflage paint including the matching dirt and operational marks on a Soviet vehicle model from the World War II era. The example model is a T-34/85 with a characteristic green base coat.