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Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale

In this 301-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII kit in 1/32 scale, modifying it to represent an unarmed post-war Belgian aircraft. Gary offers plenty of tips for detailing, modifying, and improving the kit to produce a…
Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale
In this 301-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII kit in 1/32 scale, modifying it to represent an unarmed post-war Belgian aircraft. Gary offers plenty of tips for detailing, modifying, and improving the kit to produce a high-quality scale replica. Additionally, Mike Butler provides a detailed tutorial on how he painted the pilot figure featured on the cover, whom he has playfully dubbed “Henk”. We’ve also included our usual Appendices section, covering available aftermarket and reference material. Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.
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I knew I wasn't really that close with the wing-to-fuselage join on the Welsh 777, so I've focussed on getting a strong bond, rather than a clean one. I've reinforced both joins all the way around with black CA, and cleaned up the excess with cotton buds and debonder.

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January 18, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Progress on our next title, "Building The Hawker Hunter
in Worldwide Service", is going well, and we're over 250 pages in! We also have a slightly revised cover image. Projected to launch by the end of February.

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January 18, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Finally got the wings on the Welsh 777, but there's lots of filling and sanding ahead before the result is acceptable!

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January 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM
v3.0 of “Building the British Phantoms Vol. 1” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the British Phantoms Volume One has been updated yet again, this time to v3.0! This update features a new 44-page FG.1 build in 1/144 scale by Akiyoshi Kishino, which he completely designed…
v3.0 of “Building the British Phantoms Vol. 1” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the British Phantoms Volume One has been updated yet again, this time to v3.0! This update features a new 44-page FG.1 build in 1/144 scale by Akiyoshi Kishino, which he completely designed and 3D-printed himself. The book is on sale briefly again for just 16 Australian dollars, before returning to a new normal price of $21 AUD (sale ends at midnight, Sunday 18 January…
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January 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I've put together a quick'n'dirty grass mat base for the Trumpeter Emil. This is really just to prevent the undercarriage from splaying over time - and eventually collapsing altogether. And like the rest of the build, is deliberately low-effort!

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January 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
For those of you wondering if it's really worth the bother to ditch the convenience of decals and paint your markings on, here's a model I built in 2008...

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January 10, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Announcing “Building the Hawker Hunter in Worldwide Service”!

I'm pleased to announce that our next title will be Building the Hawker Hunter in Worldwide Service by Geoff Coughlin. This will be the sixth title in our Modeller's Monograph Series, and will feature a similar format to our existing…
Announcing “Building the Hawker Hunter in Worldwide Service”!
I'm pleased to announce that our next title will be Building the Hawker Hunter in Worldwide Service by Geoff Coughlin. This will be the sixth title in our Modeller's Monograph Series, and will feature a similar format to our existing British Phantoms trilogy. Along with the usual historical and modelling content, the book will also contain a Foreword by former Hunter pilot Stephen Murray, and profile artwork by J.P. Viera. Work is about to get under way, so stay tuned for more news and updates as they come to hand!
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January 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
v3.0 of “Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale has now been updated to v3.0, and is currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! This update includes 7 new photos from the Mark Proulx…
v3.0 of “Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Airfix Buccaneer S.2C in 1/48 Scale has now been updated to v3.0, and is currently on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! This update includes 7 new photos from the Mark Proulx Collection. Shop now This update 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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January 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
And with that, the Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109E-4 in Bulgarian markings is done. My first completion for 2026, and quite possibly my best so far. Very pleased with how well it turned out for such a low-effort build. ResKit exhausts, Barracuda wheels, and a minor prop mod.

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January 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Something as simple as a slightly grubby panel line wash can really bring a model to life. For the upper surfaces, I used Tamiya's "Dark Brown" product, which is terrific. For the blue lower surfaces, I went with a certain Spanish product that was far less terrific.

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January 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
In the home stretch now!

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January 2, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Ta da! Touch ups on the morrow.

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January 1, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Last model building update for the year!
December 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
25%-Off Happy 2026 Sale!

Our recent Black Friday sale was such a success that we've decided to kick off the New Year with another one! This time, use the coupon code happy2026 at checkout to receive 25% off the value of your cart (excluding the new Pfalz book). The sale ends at midnight, 4 January…
25%-Off Happy 2026 Sale!
Our recent Black Friday sale was such a success that we've decided to kick off the New Year with another one! This time, use the coupon code happy2026 at checkout to receive 25% off the value of your cart (excluding the new Pfalz book). The sale ends at midnight, 4 January 2026 AEDT. That coupon code again: happy2026 With over 40 titles in our current catalogue, there's plenty to choose from!
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December 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I've finally been able to move on to the painting stage with the Trumpeter Emil. The canopy was masked up using Bare Metal Foil, then the frames painted in RLM 02, followed by black to provide some additional colour density. The RLM 04 is SMS. #scalemodels #histscalemodels
December 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
v1.1 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII” Now Available!

Thanks to eagle-eyed customers Ira Campbell and Joshua Allfree, who pointed out a number of errors and omissions in out latest release, Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale, I've just updated it to v1.1. Shop now This…
v1.1 of “Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII” Now Available!
Thanks to eagle-eyed customers Ira Campbell and Joshua Allfree, who pointed out a number of errors and omissions in out latest release, Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale, I've just updated it to v1.1. Shop now This update 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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December 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Creeping towards the painting stage with the Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109E-4. Prop and rudder just dry-fitted at this stage. I need to tidy up some ghost seams on the wing leading edges and get the canopy parts done, and then I can move on to painting! Finished before 2026? #scalemodels #histscalemodels
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
v2.1 of “Building the Hasegawa Ki-61” Now Available & On Sale!

I'm pleased to report that Building the Hasegawa Ki-61-I Tei Hien in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v2.1, and is now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now This update consists of the usual typographical and layout…
v2.1 of “Building the Hasegawa Ki-61” Now Available & On Sale!
I'm pleased to report that Building the Hasegawa Ki-61-I Tei Hien in 1/32 Scale has just been updated to v2.1, and is now on sale for just 12 Australian dollars! Shop now This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and 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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December 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
On the KLP Publishing website, I've just published a brief look at some of what we have planned for 2026.

www.klp.com.au/2025/12/22/a...

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A Look Ahead to 2026
With our final book for 2025 in the bag, I thought I’d take this opportunity not only to thank you all for your support of KLP Publishing throughout the year, but also take a brief look at wh…
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December 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A Look Ahead to 2026

With our final book for 2025 in the bag, I thought I'd take this opportunity not only to thank you all for your support of KLP Publishing throughout the year, but also take a brief look at what's planned for 2026. But first, let's look back at the eight titles we released in…
A Look Ahead to 2026
With our final book for 2025 in the bag, I thought I'd take this opportunity not only to thank you all for your support of KLP Publishing throughout the year, but also take a brief look at what's planned for 2026. But first, let's look back at the eight titles we released in 2025: Recommended products Along with these 8 new releases, we also published updates to at least 30 existing titles in our catalogue, and as always, these updates are free to existing purchasers.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For those of you who haven't seen them yet, here's a selection of sample pages from our latest title, "Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale".

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December 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII” Now Available!

I'm pleased to announce the immediate availability of our last title for 2025, Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall. Shop now In this 301-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII kit in 1/32…
“Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII” Now Available!
I'm pleased to announce the immediate availability of our last title for 2025, Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall. Shop now In this 301-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII kit in 1/32 scale, modifying it to represent an unarmed post-war Belgian aircraft. Gary offers plenty of tips for detailing, modifying, and improving the kit to produce a high-quality scale replica.
www.klp.com.au
December 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale

In this 301-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII kit in 1/32 scale, modifying it to represent an unarmed post-war Belgian aircraft. Gary offers plenty of tips for detailing, modifying, and improving the kit to produce a…
Building the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII in 1/32 Scale
In this 301-page eBook, Gary Boxall builds the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.XII kit in 1/32 scale, modifying it to represent an unarmed post-war Belgian aircraft. Gary offers plenty of tips for detailing, modifying, and improving the kit to produce a high-quality scale replica. Additionally, Mike Butler provides a detailed tutorial on how he painted the pilot figure featured on the cover, whom he has playfully dubbed “Henk”. We’ve also included our usual Appendices section, covering available aftermarket and reference material. Note: all our prices are in Australian dollars.
www.klp.com.au
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
v1.1 of “Building WWI Aircraft Dioramas” Now Available & On Sale!

I’m pleased to report that Building WWI Aircraft Dioramas in 1/32 Scale by Jeroen Veen has just been updated to v1.1, and is now available for just 10 Australian dollars! Shop now This update consists of the usual typographical and…
v1.1 of “Building WWI Aircraft Dioramas” Now Available & On Sale!
I’m pleased to report that Building WWI Aircraft Dioramas in 1/32 Scale by Jeroen Veen has just been updated to v1.1, and is now available for just 10 Australian dollars! Shop now This update consists of the usual typographical and layout tweaks, and 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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December 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Even more work on the Trumpeter Emil! I painted the gun troughs and surrounding area on the cowling in RLM04 to avoid an impossible masking situation later, and then installed it onto the fuselage. I also found a resin cockpit hatch out of an old True Details set, and slapped it on. #scalemodels
December 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM