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Publisher of scale modelling build guides in eBook format.

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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 2h
A bit of work involved to get the Hornet's fin and rudder installed. The rudder had a long sink mark at the bottom of each side, while there was also an alignment pin on the fin that had no corresponding hole in the fuselage. Next step is to deal with the gaps and fair it all in. #scalemodels #dbmk
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Time for another DBMK Hornet update. The horizontal tailplanes have been installed, and I've also managed to complete the starboard landing gear assembly. I've now got it glued into one side of its nacelle, and will prime and paint everything prior to joining the nacelles. #scalemodels #dbmk
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Token update on the DBMK Hornet today, with a bit more work done to sort out the various panel joins on the underside, along with making a start on the nacelles. I've also been working on the empennage, and got some primer on the excellent 3D-printed exhausts. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A tiny bit of progress with the DBMK Hornet, with initial work done on fairing in the nose gun panel. Hoping to push this build forward during some down time between book projects! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk #hornet
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Not much time at the workbench this last week or so, but I did manage to eke out a little progress on the DBMK Hornet. The focus was on fitting the nose gun panel. The next step will be to get it faired in to the fuselage. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk #hornet
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
For those of you who haven't seen them yet, here's a selection of sample pages from our new title, "A Modeller’s Guide to the Junkers Ju 388 Volume One" by John McIllmurray. (More available on the website.) www.klp.com.au/product/a-mo... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My wife found this little Corgi Hurricane (Corgicane?) at a market during a trip away recently, but it was missing its display stand, so I knocked up a new one, quick'n'dirty style. Don't need the Kotare kit now.
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I've finally been able to fix the misaligned belly panel on the DBMK Hornet. Still a few minor gaps to deal with, that's easily done. Under-nose gun panel next!
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Current state of the DBMK 1/32 Hornet build. Sadly I haven't had a chance to work on it all week, but hoping to get back to it soon. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk #hornet
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Latest addition to the stash... #scalemodels #eduard #p51 #mustang
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our Wingnut Wings build guides are among our most popular, and "Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale" by Gary Boxall is our most recent. It's currently available for 25% off using the coupon code 25in26 at checkout. www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Day 3 of our September 2026 sale, during which you can receive 25% off the value of your cart by using the coupon code 25in26 at checkout. Let's have a look at some sample pages from Chuck Sawyer's "Building the Airfix Spitfire IXc in 1/24 Scale". www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
While the DBMK Hornet is still my primary current build, I've just thrown this one into the "Winging It" Group Build on LSP. It's one of LukGraph's older resin kits, and as far as I can tell, it's long out of production. Some challenges lie ahead! #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
DBMK Hornet update. The cockpit is finished, and the fuselage is now joined. No demons so far, though a test-fit of the nose cone shows there'll be a gap to fill. The contours appear to match perfectly, however, so at least there won't be any steps to deal with! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #DBMK
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Finally finished up the assembly and installation of the seat harness for the DBMK Hornet, with the seat itself now also installed in the cockpit. Just a few more elements to install and the cockpit will be finished, and I'll be able to finally close up the fuselage. #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Sample pages from the new v3.2 update of "Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale" by John Kim. www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #revell #me262
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Got the instrument panel finished and test-fitted on the DBMK Hornet. Just need to finish assembling the seat harness, and then I can call the cockpit done! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk #hornet
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Some progress on the DBMK Hornet cockpit today. I've done my best to make the all-black interior look as interesting as possible without going overboard. The only thing I've added is some placard decals from airscale and Anyz. Still a long way to go, however! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.9 update of "Building the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V in 1/32 Scale" by Chuck Sawyer. Currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #tempest #specialhobby
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I've finally been able to push the DBMK Hornet off the starting line, with some preliminary construction work in the cockpit. I'm assembling as much as practicable before applying paint. The blue-grey components are 3D-printed parts. So far, so good! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #dbmk #hornet
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v2.7 update of "Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale" by Jan Gabauer. Currently on sale for just 10 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #revell #p51d #mustang
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
And it's done! Airfix's 1/48 Spitfire Vb from 1977, decked out with Aeromaster decals. This was built to practise and further develop my weathering skills, and while it turned out well enough, I certainly have a way to go! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airfix #spitfire
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.9 update of "Building the HpH Fw 189 ‘Uhu’ in 1/32 Scale" by Jan Gabauer. Now available for just 5 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil...
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v3.2 update of "Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45 Kai Tei in 1/32 Scale" by Jan Gabauer. Currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Final weathering pass on the Airfix Spitfire, this time focusing on oils. The underside is considerably more grubby now, and the upper surfaces have had some selective dot filtering. I also fixed the wonky prop, which looks marginally better, but still a little goofy. #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v2.1 update of "Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale" by Karim Bibi. Currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #wingnutwings
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Time to showcase a refreshed set of sample pages from one of our non-aircraft titles, "Building Large Scale Sci-Fi & Fantasy Models" by Jason Gares. 8 builds, 473 pages, 20 Australian dollars. Bargain! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #scifimodels #fantasymodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
First weathering pass on the Airfix Spitfire. I realise that the underside looks a little overdone - as does the wing root chipping - but I'm trying to push past my natural timidity when it comes to weathering. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airfix #spitfire
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Airfix Spitfire with all the decals on, and VMS satin varnish over the top. I wasn't able to eliminate all the silvering, but did at least reduce it somewhat. And I must say VMS has a *very* different definition of "satin" to me! Weathering next... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airfix #spitfire
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Shiny Happy Spitfire, with Aeromaster decals. Though printed by Cartograf (in 2004!), they're stiff, and prone to silvering. I had some tenting issues over some raised detail on the lower wing surfaces, so I've got plenty of remedial work ahead of me. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #spitfire #airfix
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Today's update on this old Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Vb completes the main painting with some RAF Dark Green from Mr. Hobby. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airfix #spitfire
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Finally finished the Minicraft 1/144 737-300. I tried to go big with this one, and it bit back in places, so it's far from perfect, but I'm happy with it overall. Hectoli resin wheel bays, Extratech PE details, Hawkeye and Skyline decals. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #boeing #b737 #ansett
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.1 update of "Building the Airfix Spitfire IXc in 1/24 Scale" by Chuck Sawyer. Now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airfix #spitfire
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.2 update of "Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale" by Gary Boxall. Now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #wingnutwings
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.2 update of "Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale" by Gary Boxall. Currently available for just 15 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
RoboBros (BroboCops?). The dude on the left is the Huia kit, representing old mate from the first movie, while the guy on the right is the Horizon effort from RoboCop 3, featuring a "jet pack". They're both vinyl kits, and allegedly the same scale (1/6), but the jet pack guy is noticeably larger.
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Time for another set of sample pages, this time John Kim's "Building the Hasegawa Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale". 224 pages, 17 Australian dollars. Bargain! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.2 update of "Building the Tamiya F-16C Aggressor in 1/32 Scale" by Chuck Sawyer. Now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.2 update of "Building the Tamiya F-35B in 1/48 Scale" by Gary Boxall. Now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #f35
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Another build I was pleased to make some progress with this weekend is this ancient Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Vb kit. The Dark Earth is from SMS, and will be paired with an ancient jar of Dark Green from Gunze, which could be interesting. Stay tuned! #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airfix #spitfire
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I managed to get the landing gear installed on the Minicraft 737. I had to snip the nose wheel leg to mate with the provided nubbin in the resin wheel bay, and overdid it a tad. It now sits slightly nose down, unfortunately. I'm just telling people the pilot is fat. Really fat. #scalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Sample pages from "Building the Tamiya F-4B Phantom II in 1/48 Scale" by Geoff Coughlin. www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Refreshed sample pages from the new v1.6 update of "Building the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII in 1/32 Scale". www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels #wingnutwings
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Sample pages from the new v3.0 update of "Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale". Currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! This new version introduces 11 new photos from the Mark Proulx Collection, this time featuring Harvard Mk 4, 20464. www.klp.com.au/product/buil...
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Sample pages from the v2.2 update of "Building the Hasegawa Ki-61-I Tei Hien in 1/32 Scale" by John Kim. Now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
With work proceeding on John McIllmurray's new Ju 388 title, let's take a look at some refreshed sample pages from its massive predecessor, "A Modeller’s Guide to the Ju 88 G-6 Night Fighter". Over 1200 pages across 4 PDFs for just 40 Australian dollars. Bargain! www.klp.com.au/product/a-mo...
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Sample pages from the v1.4 update of "Building the Airfix Gannet AS.1/AS.4 in 1/48 Scale" by Gary Boxall. www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.4 update of "Building the Airfix Sea King HU.5 in 1/48 Scale" by Geoff Coughlin. www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Sample pages from the new v1.5 update of "Building the Trumpeter P-47D Razorback in 1/32 Scale" by John Kim. Currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! www.klp.com.au/product/buil... #scalemodels #histscalemodels
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KLP Publishing @klppublishing.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"Pull yourself together, man!" #scalemodels #robocop
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