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Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale

In this 275-page eBook, John Kim builds the Italeri 1/32 MC.202 “Folgore” kit to his customary impeccable standard. Combining a carefully curated selection of aftermarket parts with some homemade paint masks, John guides you through the building,…
Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale
In this 275-page eBook, John Kim builds the Italeri 1/32 MC.202 “Folgore” kit to his customary impeccable standard. Combining a carefully curated selection of aftermarket parts with some homemade paint masks, John guides you through the building, painting and finishing of this sleek Italian fighter. The book also features 27 pages of historical data and photos from Mark Proulx, which also includes a selection of photos of the restored airframe currently housed at NASM. Especially commissioned profile artwork is by James Bentley. And as a bonus, we’ve included a set of cut files for the paint masks that John used during his build. These are provided in DXF, Studio3 (for the Silhouette platform), PDF, and SVG formats. Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.
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“Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!

I'm pleased to announce that Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale is now available for immediate purchase and download from the KLP Publishing website! The price is 18 Australian dollars. Shop now In this 275-page…
“Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!
I'm pleased to announce that Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale is now available for immediate purchase and download from the KLP Publishing website! The price is 18 Australian dollars. Shop now In this 275-page eBook, John Kim builds the Italeri 1/32 MC.202 “Folgore” kit to his customary impeccable standard. Combining a carefully curated selection of aftermarket parts with some homemade paint masks, John guides you through the building, painting and finishing of this sleek Italian fighter.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale

In this 275-page eBook, John Kim builds the Italeri 1/32 MC.202 “Folgore” kit to his customary impeccable standard. Combining a carefully curated selection of aftermarket parts with some homemade paint masks, John guides you through the building,…
Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale
In this 275-page eBook, John Kim builds the Italeri 1/32 MC.202 “Folgore” kit to his customary impeccable standard. Combining a carefully curated selection of aftermarket parts with some homemade paint masks, John guides you through the building, painting and finishing of this sleek Italian fighter. The book also features 27 pages of historical data and photos from Mark Proulx, which also includes a selection of photos of the restored airframe currently housed at NASM. Especially commissioned profile artwork is by James Bentley. And as a bonus, we’ve included a set of cut files for the paint masks that John used during his build. These are provided in DXF, Studio3 (for the Silhouette platform), PDF, and SVG formats. Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.
www.klp.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
v.12 of “Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v1.2, and is now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now This is a free update for all existing purchasers. And of…
v.12 of “Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Kitty Hawk T-6/Harvard in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v1.2, and is now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now This is a free update for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books. You can check the version number of your previously-purchased copy at the bottom of the Copyright page (iii), or on the front cover to the right of the author’s name.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
v1.2 of “Building the ICM Tiger Moth” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the ICM D.H.82A Tiger Moth in 1/32 Scale by Max Williams has just been updated to v1.2, with the addition of a new aftermarket item from ITA3. It's also undergone the usual layout and typographical…
v1.2 of “Building the ICM Tiger Moth” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the ICM D.H.82A Tiger Moth in 1/32 Scale by Max Williams has just been updated to v1.2, with the addition of a new aftermarket item from ITA3. It's also undergone the usual layout and typographical polishing. And best of all, it's now on sale for a mere 12 Australian dollars! Shop now This is a free update for all existing purchasers.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Hot off its debut at Telfold, this little wonder arrived on my doorstep from DBMK Model Kits this morning. Thanks, guys! This pre-production sample of production parts will be the basis for an upcoming build guide from KLP Publishing. Stay tuned!

#dbmk #seafury #scalemodels #histscalemodels
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
My little "in spirit" presence at Scale Model World in Telford this weekend.
November 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
v2.3 of “Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Build Guide Series No. 15, Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale by Geoff Coughlin, has just been updated to v2.3. This update includes a few minor tweaks, and some additional aftermarket…
v2.3 of “Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Build Guide Series No. 15, Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale by Geoff Coughlin, has just been updated to v2.3. This update includes a few minor tweaks, and some additional aftermarket products, and is not considered a vital upgrade. It is, however, now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! “Excellent work, will be very useful.”
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November 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
“Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore” Reaches First Draft!

I'm pleased to report that our next Build Guide, Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale by John Kim, has reached the first draft stage, and now enters the final round of editing and polishing. This process is usually very quick,…
“Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore” Reaches First Draft!
I'm pleased to report that our next Build Guide, Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale by John Kim, has reached the first draft stage, and now enters the final round of editing and polishing. This process is usually very quick, and I would expect a formal release of v1.0 by the end of next week. This eBook not only features John's superb build of the Italeri Folgore kit, but also 27 pages of historical data and photos by Mark Proulx, and profile artwork by James Bentley.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
v3.1 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall has just been updated to v3.1, and is now on sale for a mere 12 Australian dollars! “What can I say, the book is magnificent!…
v3.1 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall has just been updated to v3.1, and is now on sale for a mere 12 Australian dollars! “What can I say, the book is magnificent! I returned to modelling just after WnW closed so thought I’d never have one of these models, but thanks to the final release earlier this year I managed to snag a few.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
New Payment Options Now Available

I'm pleased to report that I have—finally—implemented an alternative payment option to supplement the existing PayPal solution. This is powered by Stripe, and offers credit and debit card processing, along with services such as Klarna. You can see the additional…
New Payment Options Now Available
I'm pleased to report that I have—finally—implemented an alternative payment option to supplement the existing PayPal solution. This is powered by Stripe, and offers credit and debit card processing, along with services such as Klarna. You can see the additional options in the screenshot below: You can continue to use PayPal if that's your preference, or simply select one of the other options and fill out the relevant details as required. If you experience any issues with any of these payment options, please let me know immediately, and I'll do what I can to address them.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Announcing “Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale”!

I'm pleased to announce that the next title in our Build Guide Series will be Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale by John Kim. The book is planned to feature not only John's terrific build of the Italeri kit, but…
Announcing “Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale”!
I'm pleased to announce that the next title in our Build Guide Series will be Building the Italeri MC.202 Folgore in 1/32 Scale by John Kim. The book is planned to feature not only John's terrific build of the Italeri kit, but aircraft information and photos from Mark Proulx, and profile artwork by James Bentley. Work has begun, with a tentative release by year's end. Stay tuned for more news and information as it comes to hand!
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October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
v1.2 of “Scratchbuilding the Hawker Fury in 1/18 Scale” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that v1.2 of Scratchbuilding the Hawker Fury in 1/18 Scale is now available, and currently on sale for just 15 Australian dollars! Written by genius modeller Peter Castle of airscale fame, this…
v1.2 of “Scratchbuilding the Hawker Fury in 1/18 Scale” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that v1.2 of Scratchbuilding the Hawker Fury in 1/18 Scale is now available, and currently on sale for just 15 Australian dollars! Written by genius modeller Peter Castle of airscale fame, this 415-page eBook teaches you everything you need to know about life, the universe, and everything. Bargain! “Everyone……buy this book, it’s AWESOME! Loads of detailed how-to’s and anyone building a Fury or Nimrod NEEDS the walk-around photo’s.”
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October 26, 2025 at 4:56 AM
v.15 of “Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that "Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale" has just been updated to v1.5, and is now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! It's one of our lesser-known titles, but well-received all the…
v.15 of “Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that "Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale" has just been updated to v1.5, and is now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! It's one of our lesser-known titles, but well-received all the same: "Met and exceeded the expectations. This is a must have if you want to build an accurate HH-60G!"
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October 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
v4.0 of “Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale by Kent Karlsen has just been updated to v4.0, with 5 additional photos courtesy of Mark Proulx. This update is a recommended download for all existing…
v4.0 of “Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Fly Arado Ar 234 in 1/32 Scale by Kent Karlsen has just been updated to v4.0, with 5 additional photos courtesy of Mark Proulx. This update is a recommended download for all existing purchasers, and is of course free. Shop now And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!

I'm pleased to announce that Build Guide Series No. 30, Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall, is now available for immediate purchase and download! The price is 20 Australian dollars. Shop now In this 317-page…
“Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale” Now Available!
I'm pleased to announce that Build Guide Series No. 30, Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall, is now available for immediate purchase and download! The price is 20 Australian dollars. Shop now In this 317-page eBook, Gary takes the terrific Kōtare 1/32 scale Bf 109K-4 kit, and turns out not one, but three…
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October 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale

In this 317-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds three examples of the terrific Kōtare 1/32 scale Bf 109K-4 kit, guiding the reader through the building, painting, decalling and weathering stages of each build, offering plenty of tips, tricks and insights…
Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale
In this 317-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds three examples of the terrific Kōtare 1/32 scale Bf 109K-4 kit, guiding the reader through the building, painting, decalling and weathering stages of each build, offering plenty of tips, tricks and insights along the way. We’ve also included some historical information courtesy of Mark Proulx, containing some terrific photos of period aircraft, genuine airframe artefacts, and some analysis of the Bf 109G-6 currently residing at the Australian War Memorial. Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
v2.5 of “Building the Revell P-51D-5NA” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale by Jan Gabauer has now been updated to v2.5, with the usual tweaks and some additional aftermarket entries. And for the next 7 days, it's available for…
v2.5 of “Building the Revell P-51D-5NA” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale by Jan Gabauer has now been updated to v2.5, with the usual tweaks and some additional aftermarket entries. And for the next 7 days, it's available for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now This is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
v1.1 of “Building the Hasegawa Bf 109K-4” Now Available!

It seems appropriate that, while researching aftermarket products to include in the upcoming Kotare Bf 109K-4 build guide, I managed to find a few items I'd missed for our recently-released counterpart build guide for the Hasegawa kit. And…
v1.1 of “Building the Hasegawa Bf 109K-4” Now Available!
It seems appropriate that, while researching aftermarket products to include in the upcoming Kotare Bf 109K-4 build guide, I managed to find a few items I'd missed for our recently-released counterpart build guide for the Hasegawa kit. And so, Building the Hasegawa Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale has been now updated to v1.1, with the addition of 4 new pages of aftermarket products, and some tidy-ups here and there.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
v3.0 of “Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45 Kai Tei in 1/32 Scale has been updated to v3.0! This update introduces a new section featuring around 120 exclusive photos of the NASM Ki-45 by Tim Hortman. And the next 5…
v3.0 of “Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Zoukei-Mura Ki-45 Kai Tei in 1/32 Scale has been updated to v3.0! This update introduces a new section featuring around 120 exclusive photos of the NASM Ki-45 by Tim Hortman. And the next 5 days are last during which you'll be able to purchase it at the current price of 12 Australian dollars. After that, the price will increase to $16.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4” Reaches First Draft!

I'm pleased to report that our next Build Guide, Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall, has just reached the first draft stage. Despite the name, this actually means that we're in the home stretch, and a formal release is…
“Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4” Reaches First Draft!
I'm pleased to report that our next Build Guide, Building the Kotare Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall, has just reached the first draft stage. Despite the name, this actually means that we're in the home stretch, and a formal release is quite imminent. The book has been expanded from the initial concept to now feature 3 builds—each covering one of the markings options supplied in the kit.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New (second-hand) camera. Now to figure it out!
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
20% Off Back Online Sale!

Those of you who follow myself or KLP Publishing on social media will be aware that last week was a difficult one for both myself and the business. It all started with losing our Internet access in the early hours of Monday morning thanks to a dead modem, moved through to…
20% Off Back Online Sale!
Those of you who follow myself or KLP Publishing on social media will be aware that last week was a difficult one for both myself and the business. It all started with losing our Internet access in the early hours of Monday morning thanks to a dead modem, moved through to my wife being rushed to hospital Tuesday night and ultimately having her gallbladder removed, and encompassed the KLP server being offline for hours at a time during this period.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
v1.6 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale has now been updated to v1.6, and for the next 5 days, will be available for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now Just a few of the usual…
v1.6 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale has now been updated to v1.6, and for the next 5 days, will be available for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now Just a few of the usual layout and typographical tweaks with this one. This is free for all existing purchasers. And of course, new purchasers will always receive the latest version of any of our books.
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October 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Newest addition to the stash, thanks to Craig at Aeroworks. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #italeri #macchi
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Revised cover image for the upcoming Kotare Bf 109K-4 build guide!

#kotare #klppublishing #messerschmitt #bf109 #bf09k4 #buildguide #scalemodels #histscalemodels
September 27, 2025 at 5:06 AM