Guideline Publications for scale aircraft and toy soldier modelling

Guideline Publications
the number one publisher of modelling and hobby-related magazines

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Guideline Publications caters for all hobbyists, whether they be newcomers or prize-winning modellers, dedicated collectors, or military and aviation enthusiasts. Our trademarks of high-quality photography, well-written and informative text, and accessible design feature across all our magazines: Fantasy Figures International, Model Car Truck Motorcycle World, and New Model Farmer, as well as our flagship titles, Military Modelcraft International, Scale Aircraft Modelling and Toy Soldier Collector & Historical Figures. For railway enthusiasts, Guideline Publications also publishes the acclaimed British Railways Illustrated and Railway Bylines. Guideline Publications' magazines are the essential companion for the serious hobbyist.

As well as our world-class range of periodicals, Guideline Publications produces a range of books, including the widely acclaimed Warpaint series. All our titles feature original material written by internationally acclaimed hobbyists, historians and enthusiasts. We pride ourselves on the high editorial and production standards that are the hallmark of the Guideline Publications' brand. We work with the leading kit manufacturers, hobby suppliers, museums, and other institutions, as well as our international team of contributors and highly experienced editors, to ensure our books and magazines continually evolve and maintain their reputation for excellence.

We pride ourselves on our integrity and honesty. It is a reputation hard earned and cherished by everyone associated with the company. Our values as a company have helped us succeed and grow, and we look forward to serving the hobby community for many years to come.

To find out how Guideline Publications can help grow your business please contact Tom, if you have any general questions do contact us. Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk Mobile: +44 (0) 7540153368 Office Tel +44 (0)1582 668411

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Scale Aircraft Modelling Despite the doom-mongering of Internet pundits, who have been eagerly predicting the downfall of the printed word for decades, SAM continues to go from strength to strength and approaches its 47th year of publication with content as original and vital as ever. No other magazine has provided such stability and continuity through these challenging times, and we continue to build on this reputation month on month with a balanced selection of news, reference material, and modelling that has maintained our pole position in a changing marketplace.

Because we do acknowledge the Internet, and all it has to offer, at SAM we recognise the need to provide our readers with material that they cannot simply find online and as a result our historical and reference pieces have become widely respected for the coverage they offer, and collected by readers for their ground-breaking research. Offering far more than any other magazine in terms of content, and far less white space than our nearest competitors, our editorial team provide something for everyone, showcasing techniques and products, and demonstrating skills and ideas that can turn an everyday model into a show-stopper. Always inclusive, our core modelling content is aimed at all skill levels and disciplines. There is no 'right' way to build a model. We each assimilate skills and ideas to suit our own tastes, and no publication is better attuned to what its readers want and need from a magazine.

For the best monthly magazine experience make Scale Aircraft Modelling your choice!

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Military Modelcraft International is the world's number one English-language military modelling magazine. Packed each month with timely build reviews, exclusive reference articles, and features from the world's best military modellers, it is essential reading whatever your military modelling interests. Each issue of MMI features builds from the most popular scales - 1/72 and 1/35, as well as 1/48 and 1/16 - and covers everything from World War I to contemporary conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Our reference articles are illustrated with previously unpublished photos, while our exclusive profiles of armoured vehicles provide modelling inspiration whatever your period of interest. Our contributors from across the world bring you the very best in armour modelling, providing both information and inspiration for your hobby..

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Toy Soldier Collector & Historical Figures is the world's premiere magazine for aficionados fascinated by a myriad of aspects of our splendid hobby. It is the one and only magazine that always delivers a captivating blend of feature stories about history with hobby-related angles. They are teamed with new product reviews, collectors' own stories, how-to tips about everything from building and painting model figures to creating dioramas, the latest hobby news and a whole lot more.

TSC&HF works with leading toy soldier manufacturers and smaller producers from around the globe to bring readers exclusive articles spotlighting the very best that the hobby has to offer. Our international team of dedicated experts and enthusiasts explores military and civilian topics ranging from Ancient history to modern-day armies, navies and air forces. In addition to spotlighting the traditional 54mm/60mm metal and plastic toy soldier markets, we delve into everything from 28mm wargaming figures to model figure kits in all scales.

Creative and dynamic graphic design enhances our engaging and entertaining text complemented by legions of great photos to punctuate our place as the hobby's premier magazine bar none. Our loyal readers always eagerly look forward to every new issue. Subscribing to TSC&HF is a must for any enthusiast who is as serious about collecting as we are!

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Fantasy Figures International is the essential companion for every hobbyist. Whether you are a miniature painter, sci-fi modeller or tabletop gamer, FFI's six issues a year bring you feature articles, step-by-step tutorials and showcase show reports from across the world. We bring you news of new releases, in-depth interviews with some of the best-known names in the hobby, and tips and techniques that will help you take your hobby to the next level. Easy-to-follow tutorials and crystal-clear photography make each issue a resource to return to time and time again. Whether it be Warhammer or Gunpla, Maschinen Krieger or Star Wars. FFI is the magazine for every serious hobbyist..

To find out how Fantasy Figures Int can help grow your business please contact Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk TeL: +44 (0) 7540153368

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British Railways Illustrated
Now in its 34th year of publication, and long known by its cheerful acronym 'BRILL', British Railways Illustrated focuses on the nationalised and early modernisation era of British Railways from 1948 to the 1970s, although any aspect of vintage railway operations is grist to the mill as long as it is well-researched and written. The camera, we are told, never lies, but it can be 'economical with the truth, so BRILL's remarkable team of contributors paint a bigger picture, with extended and informed captions bringing to life the classic black and white photography that constitutes the bulk of its content. Featuring a colour cover, 56 pages of text and, typically, 60-70 high quality black and white images, most issues include maps and plans/diagrams where appropriate. 'History with a good helping of nostalgia' is its hallmark with some humour thrown in.

To find out how British Railwats Illustrated can help grow your business please contact Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk TeL: +44 (0) 7540153368

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Railway Bylines
Companion magazine to British Railways Illustrated, Railway Bylines, now in its 30th year, focuses on the backwaters of our railway system, bringing to life long-gone industrial systems, country branches, narrow gauge and mineral lines. With a wide-ranging editorial remit the magazine covers the rolling stock, buildings and infrastructure, and while its content is largely focussed on pre-1970s subjects, material is planned and programmed for its interest and rarity and frequently strays outside these parameters.

Featuring a colour cover, 56 pages of text and, typically, 60-70 high quality black and white images, most issues include maps and plans/diagrams where appropriate. The research skills and erudition of our team of contributors ensures an informed and enjoyable read with a light touch that matches its often out-of-the-way and off-beat subjects.

To find out how Railway Bylines can help grow your business please contact Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk TeL: +44 (0) 7540153368
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Model Car Truck Motorcycle World
Your Home For Amazing Automotive Modelling & Diecast Collecting!

Model Car, Truck and Motorcycle World Magazine is the place to go for automotive modelling and collecting. It is the only magazine dedicated to, and specifically designed for car, truck, and motorcycle modellers, as well as diecast model collectors. Our pages are packed with superb plastic kit builds, how to guides and step-by-step projects covering all automotive subjects. There are also plenty of hints and tips on how to get the most out of your hobby, and whether this be cars, trucks, or motorcycles, every full-colour 72-page issue is packed with features and exclusive articles for modellers of all skill levels. Then there is the News Centre, where you can find an up to date look at new kits and accessories, see what is happening in the world diecast collecting, reviews of new releases and also get reports from model shows around the globe.

The magazine has an engaging reader friendly style, using an expansive layout with clear images and concise text, that puts you the modeller at the heart of every page. With a fast-growing readership and social media following, be sure to make Model Car, Truck and Motorcycle World your go-to magazine for the very best in auto-modelling and diecast collecting.

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Model Farmer & Commercial Machinery World

Model Farmer & Commercial Machinery World is the UK's best magazine for collectors of agricultural equipment models in all scales, focusing on all age groups from kids to serious adult collectors.

Each issue keeps the reader up to date on releases and announcements from the various model manufacturers and kit producers, both for agricultural and construction related themes and actively welcomes our readers to contribute stories about their collection, or specific projects that they have undertaken. Filled with diecast model reviews, giving the lowdown on the latest replicas to hit the market along with show reports from the UK and Europe covering some of the biggest and most recognised events.

Plastic model kits will be featured in the magazine, with In the Box articles showing the contents of each kit before model building experts take over to highlight their build and painting techniques. Conversions and modifications to existing models will give a taste of the skills of hobbyists to create that one-off exclusive model with How To tutorials covering various weathering approaches. Find out about other collectors and their collecting habits with the Collector Profile stories providing interesting insights into the mind of a collector.

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Warpaint no 146 Grumman A-6 Intruder & EA-6B Prowler

60 pages * £19.00 * over 8 pages Colour Profiles * 200+ Images *detailed plans*

The US Navy's experience in the Korean War showed the need for a new long-range strike aircraft with high subsonic performance at very low altitude that could penetrate enemy defences and find and destroy small targets in any weather. The Grumman A-6 Intruder was designed with these needs in mind and was a true bomb truck. From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq the Intruder proved its worth, able to catty a plethora of weaponry and pack a mighty punch. From the Intruder airframe the KA-6D tanker variant was derived, along with the specialised EA-6A Intruder and then the EA-6B Prowler, a sophisticated four-seat electronic warfare variant, packed with jamming equipment and electronics.
Like the A-6, the Prowler was used by both the Navy and Marine Corps. After nearly thirty-seven years and with 693 airframes constructed, on February 28, 1997, VA-34 the Blue Blasters, retired the Navy's last operational A-6E Intruders. The Navy retired its Prowlers in 2015, however, the Marines Corps carried on flying the EA-6B into the early months of 2019. Warpaint 146 is packed full of all the usual historical and reference material, with wal-karounds of both Prowler and Intruder, colour artwork by Sam Pearson, and a well-paced narrative that places this essential aircraft in context and show-cases its role in US naval operations over nearly sixty years.

* Complete and detailed history
* Scale plans
* In detail pictures
* Pages of superb colour camouflage drawings and photography
* Complete production list
* Squadrons, units and individual aircraft serials and codes
* Comprehensive specification

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Colour Conundrum no 4 By Paul Lucas 84 pages - £23.00

As with the previous three volumes, the articles reprinted in this fourth collection have not been reproduced in the sequence that they were originally published, but have been loosely grouped together in three sections to a common theme and arranged in chronological order within that section. The first deals with the Battle of Britain and for the first time in the compendium series includes some material that relates to the German Luftwaffe. The second section deals with some of the colour schemes that were applied to British Bombers and Strike aircraft from 1944 to 1964, including a previously unpublished Colour Conundrum that deals with an attempt to improve the camouflage of the RAF's Night Bombers. The third section contains material that deals with a number of 'Counterfactual' subjects, with another hitherto unpublished piece on the possible adoption of the Canadian CF-105 Arrow by the RAF.

With original research based on surviving records in the National Archive at Kew the aim of these articles is to throw fresh light upon some old questions, to challenge some long held views on aircraft camouflage and markings, and to pose new questions that had arisen as a result of the research to which the answers were not yet known.

Panzer Vor! - German Armour 1939-1945 in Profile
84 pages £20.00

Imperial Armour - Modelling AFV's of the Japanese Army 1939-2020
84 pages £20.00

Colour Conundrum no 3 by Paul Lucas
84 pages

Dambusters and the Lancaster
84 pages

Colour Conundrum no 2 by Paul Lucas
84 pages

Modern Railways - Changing Trains by Gary Hatcher
84 pages

Colour Conundrum By Paul Lucas
84 pages

Northern Powerhouse by Ian Edmondson
84 pages plus 4 cover

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Specialist Suppliers

ICM specializes in plastic model kits and the production of moulds.

ICM Holding is a Ukrainian manufacturer, working both for the national market and exporting to many countries in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia.

Our aim is to expand the popularity of scale modeling, and develop it as a serious hobby and interesting pastime for the younger generation.

We intend to reach our goal through the continual development and investment in the scale model market, both domestic and abroad.

Providing quality 1/30th scale Miniature Figures, Vehicles and much more.

We are a family company which was established as a result of our great hobby for modeling and interest in aviation as well as its history.

Our goal is to share and distribute our interests.
We have been dealing with modeling for years (which is confirmed by numerous successes in various competitions (Euro Militaire and Model Scale World in Telford), so we do know how addictive an activity it is, and how much joy and rest it brings in everyday life.

We approach our business with great commitment and joy arising from the possibility of combining work with private interests.

Sprue Brothers Models, LLC sets the industry standard in service, selection, and shipping.

Sprue Brothers Models, LLC is your online source for military plastic model kits, related aftermarket accessories, reference items, tools and supplies.
We stock over 34,500 different items, with over 473,000 products ready to ship to our customers at any given time.
This gives Sprue Brothers Models, LLC the distinction of having the largest selection, by far, of any model shop in North America.

Our state-of-the-art, 20,000 sq ft warehouse/fulfillment facility is located in Liberty (metro Kansas City), Missouri, USA.

Since its founding in 1989, Special Hobby has evolved and is still developing.
They react to the changing conditions on the market and also to the demands and wishes of business partners and modellers.

Today, Special hobby makes injected model kits in the following product lines: Special Hobby (aircraft), Special Armour (military vehicles) and Special Navy (ships and submarines).

The CMK product line makes resin accessories, models and figures not only for Special Hobby but also for kits of other brands.

David Doyle Books

Our retail shop is located in the Hamlet of Bailieboro, Ontario. Located just off of Peterborough County Road 28, 15 minutes south of the City of Peterborough, and 15 minutes north of Hwy 401 (take the Peterborough turnoff at Port Hope), we have 304 sg. ft of display space where you can see our large selection of military action figures, military miniature figures as well as die-cast military vehicles and aircraft.

Wip 3 D

We are an importer and distributor of plastic model kits, jigsaw puzzles and art and craft products in the UK.

Many weekly special offers, up to 40% discount We have been trading since March 2003 and our mission has always been to bring a wide range of kits to modellers which previously had not been accessible in the UK market.
We currently deal with over 400 retailers and are happy to announce this number is still growing!
We started out in a very small 1000 square foot industrial unit which grew into 3000 sq ft, 6000 sq ft and currently in our new warehouse we have 24,000 sq ft of floor space.

Imperial Miniatures produces white metal 54mm scale miniatures for collectors and hobbyists. We offer spare parts to repair a wounded ‘old soldier', castings to paint yourself and complete sets or dioramas painted to your own individual taste; both boxed and unboxed to suit your needs. Our ranges are drawn from the "All the Queen's Men" ranges produced by Derek Cross until 2007 and the "Dorset Model Soldiers" ranges produced by Giles Brown until 2016.

Print Scale publishing group : production of high-quality decals.

We are a company of enthusiasts: press operators, designers, historians, which have come together for the purpose of production of high-quality decals for modelers.

We hope our products will win respect and repute among modelers in our country as well as beyond.

All business partnership propositions are welcome!
Print Scale publishing group is interested in co-operation and partnership with all persons interested in creation of new decals: designers, modelers, historians, as well as with on-line stores and wholesale purchasers of our products.

If you are thinking of selling your collection and don't have the time to sell the models individually yourself and would like to receive a firm offer rather than an estimate from toy auction houses then Andrew would like to hear from you.

Since childhood I have been an avid collector.
I initially collected coins and stamps, moving on to collecting diecast toys during my teens and then into adulthood.

Watching TV programmes like Lovejoy and Antiques Roadshow together with the collector within me sparked the desire to work in this field.

Decals
Our decals are printed by well-established and most prominent decal printers in the industry.
They are extremely thin, strong and with a minimum of carrier film very easy to apply.
The difference between 32nd and 35th scale is for this size of details quite insignificant, so feel free to apply our label and stencil decals in order to enhance large scale airplane cockpits as well as all military armor kits.
Resin parts
Ultra high quality 3D printed resin parts.

Arma Models

At Historex Agents we pride ourselves in providing all our customers with the most prompt and professional service available.
If you require further assistance to your questions, please feel free to contact us in whichever way is most convenient for you.

Email:
sales@historexagents.
com
Telephone Number: 01304 206720
Fax Number: 01304 204528

Address:
Wellington House
157 Snargate Street
Dover, Kent CT17 9BZ

Some questions:
Are you a model shop?
No, we are a mail order company.

Plastic model kits, hobby supplies, decals, paints and more.

Welcome to Thunderbird Models, stocking a wide selection of model kits and hobby products.

Producers of the Thunderbird Models line of civil aviation decals, paint masks and resin accessories.

Shipping to the UK and the rest of our little blue planet.

Scale plastic model aircraft, AFVs, cars, ships, science fiction and science fact.
Decals, paint, tools and accessories.

About Thunderbird Models
Formed in England in 2010 as an online retailer of plastic models and hobby supplies, Thunderbird Models released its first own-brand decal sheet in 2013.

Redfrog Hobbies

Modelsvit Balkans Ltd is a General partner and importer of Ukrainian brand "Modelsvit", specializing in production of unique Soviet warplanes scale kits and establishing itself as a quality leader in the "short run" production technology.

As a Trade representative of ModelSvit, our mission is to spread Our brand recognition Worldwide, providing to our partners profitable business solutions, good service and correct attitude.

In that regard, we are pleased to propose you the following benefits of doing business with us:
- Attractive discounts;
- Fast international delivery;
- Convenient online ordering;
- Variety of payment methods;
- Special product's offers, including exclusive scale kits on request;
- Marketing and advertising support;

If you're interested in a future partnership with us, please send us a request via the online Contact form, or reach directly our Sales Department by the following email:
sales@modelsvit-eshop.

Our innovative selection creates new possibilities
At MiniArt we take great pride in our choice of kits.
You won't find warmed-over remakes or run-of-the-mill models.
We take pains to select subject matter that has either never been done in a plastic kit, or has never been done to our high standards for quality and accuracy.
Our selective choices generate new opportunities for serious modellers to enrich their imagination.
Quality beyond the ordinary In creating tanks, armored vehicles and artillery, we cut no corners.

Eduard Model Accessories was formed in 1989 in the basement of co-owner Ctirad Kuraks house in Most, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic).

Two years previous, Mr.
Kurak and Vladimir Sulc had started making photo etch for themselves and had decided that it was possible to sell to shops, so in 1990 the first photo etch, a 1/48th scale Su 25K, was produced for sale.

In that year many more sets were made and sales were so good that they moved into a proper office and opened up a production line in 1991.

The online store for plastic model kits, plastic figures and accessories
Hannants is a family business, established in Lowestoft in 1890 and now into the fourth generation.
We are modellers.
Your guarantee of service.

Our policy is to offer the largest range of kits, decals, accessories, paints, books etc.
from the main manufacturers to the smallest cottage industry supplier.
This is backed by vast stocks and a large staff so that we can give a quick turn round to your order.

The best of the modelling world for your customers too!
We have been part of the modelling world for 30 years.
Bet on an experienced dealer with perfect customer service.
Choose from a wide offer of resin, plastic models, photo etched parts, dioramas, modelling tools and accessories.
We deliver the best Czech and other worldwide brands all over the world.

Why become our partner
A wide range of models and modelling accessories, quality and great customer service – these are the basic pillars of our business.

Treefrog Treasures Military Miniatures
Bring Your Love of History to Life!
Offering the finest in military miniature soldiers.

Why collect toy soldiers?
People collect military miniatures and diorama supplies for all sorts of reasons.
Some have a love of history and enjoy re-creating it.
Others collect to honor those who have served in the military.

We keep an extensive archive of past and present military miniatures catalogs, as well as information from leading brands: King & Country and W.

The Vallejo Company was established in 1965, in New Jersey, USA In the first years the company specialized in the manufacture of Film Color, waterbased acrylic colours for animated films (cartoons).
In 1969 the company moved to Spain; in those years many important cartoon studios were based in Europe.

The special qualities and unique formula of Film Color soon became known, and the product was used by most of the important studios on the continent.

Do you know what Warhammer 40K Yogi Bear, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Flintstones have in common? Vallejo, the best acrylic paint manufacturer in the world.

I love scale models since my childhood, it was almost a dream for me to get in the modelling business and connect personal hobby with professional occupation.
During my career I had designed hundreds of PE sets, decals, masks and colour instructions for plastic models for variety of producers (Eduard, MPM, Special Hobby, AVI Print).
You can easily recognize my work by signature - Dead Design.

In the beginning I will focus on items I know very well - the masks for canopies and markings, right now for subjects that were neglected or inappropriately designed by other producers.

Britain's

Meridia Hobby is a web based organization operating by aviation enthusiasts, plastic modelers, book authors editors as well as publishers.

Meridia Hobby was primarily formed to offer all that concerning the "pictorial world" of military aviation.
We are specializing in aviation publications, color artworks, slides, prints, and decals.

We offer also a second hand items in our https://meridiahobby-container.
zoeysite.
com/2nd-hand-stuff web page, where you could find decals, sheets, books, and other stuff which are hard to find because not longer available or definitively out of prints.

ArJay HOBBIES - THE BACKGROUND
ArJay Hobbies is an internet-based vendor created by Richard Reynolds, a modeller of some 30 years experience whose passion is military aircraft.
Over the years his builds and reviews have appeared in a number of magazines, books and internet review sites.

Richard wants to bring a carefully chosen range of quality kits to the market, with the emphasis on "the good stuff" - offering only kits that he would choose to build himself.

Rich is assisted by Frank Reynolds, an aviation modeller who built his first kit in 1958 and believes that his total builds now exceed 750.

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