Modelling a Fallschirmjager Figure early Fallschirmjager, 'Ready to jump' Operation Merkur, May 1941 In 1/16 scale Written by Jaume Forns
eBook, 24 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-943-5 (1-78096-943-0)
This is one of four guides addressing the subject of modelling a German Fallschirmjäger figure model. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniture scale with confidence and ease. Among the tutorials covered in this guide are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, and figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette and diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork and balancing composition). This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling an early Fallschirmjäger, Operation Merkur, May 1941. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 31 Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures ebook.
Modelling a Fallschirmjager Figure 'Hunting Party' Fallschirmjager, Normandy, 1944 In 1/35 scale Written by Jaume Forns
eBook, 25 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-944-2 (1-78096-944-9)
This is one of four guides addressing the subject of modelling a German Fallschirmjäger figure model. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniture scale with confidence and ease. Among the tutorials covered in this guide are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, and figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette and diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork and balancing composition). This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a Fallschirmjäger, Normandy, 1944. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 31 Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures ebook.
Modelling Fallschirmjager Figures 'Say "Cheese"!' Fallschirmjager Italy, 1943 In 54mm scale Written by Jaume Forns
eBook, 20 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-945-9 (1-78096-945-7)
This is one of four guides addressing the subject of modelling a German Fallschirmjäger figure model. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniture scale with confidence and ease. Among the tutorials covered in this guide are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, and figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette and diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork and balancing composition). This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a Fallschirmjäger in Italy, 1943. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 31 Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures ebook.
Modelling Fallschirmjager Figures 'Tactical withdrawl' Fallschirmjager on the Eastern Front, 1944 In 1/35 scale Written by Jaume Forns
eBook, 30 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-946-6 (1-78096-946-5)
This is one of four guides addressing the subject of modelling a German Fallschirmjäger figure model. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniture scale with confidence and ease. Among the tutorials covered in this guide are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, and figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette and diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork and balancing composition). This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a Fallschirmjäger on the Eastern Front, 1944. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 31 Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures ebook.
Modelling a Waffen-SS Figure SS-Sturmmann, 1st SS-Panzer-Division 'Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler', Kursk, 1943 In 1/35 scale Written by Calvin Tan
eBook, 31 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Military; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-939-8 (1-78096-939-2)
Written by one of the world's leading figure modellers, this guide features a main pattern of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes in clear, step-by-step instructions how to achieve these finishes. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also covered, providing plenty of detail and diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin Tan's superb base artwork and his multi-layered painting technique are brought to the fore in this visually detailed and engaging treatment of one of the most popular figure-modelling subject areas. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a SS-Sturmmann, 1st SS-Panzer-Division 'Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler', Kursk, 1943. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 23 Modelling Waffen-SS Figures ebook.
Modelling a Waffen-SS Figure SS-Scharfuhrer, 1st SS-Panzer-Division 'Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler', Normandy, 1944 In 1/35 scale Written by Calvin Tan
eBook, 24 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-940-4 (1-78096-940-6)
Written by one of the world's leading figure modellers, this guide features a main pattern of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes in clear, step-by-step instructions how to achieve these finishes. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also covered, providing plenty of detail and diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin Tan's superb base artwork and his multi-layered painting technique are brought to the fore in this visually detailed and engaging treatment of one of the most popular figure-modelling subject areas. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a SS-Scharführer, 1st SS-Panzer-Division 'Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler', Normandy, 1944. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 23 Modelling Waffen-SS Figures ebook.
Modelling Waffen-SS Figures Grenadiers, 12th SS-Panzer-Division 'Hitler Jugend', Normandy, 1944 In 1/35 scale Written by Calvin Tan
eBook, 30 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-941-1 (1-78096-941-4)
Written by one of the world's leading figure modellers, this guide features a main pattern of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes in clear, step-by-step instructions how to achieve these finishes. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also covered, providing plenty of detail and diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin Tan's superb base artwork and his multi-layered painting technique are brought to the fore in this visually detailed and engaging treatment of one of the most popular figure-modelling subject areas. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling Grenadiers, 12th SS-Panzer-Division 'Hitler Jügend', Normandy, 1944. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 23 Modelling Waffen-SS Figures ebook.
Modelling a Waffen-SS Figure SS-Schutze, 3rd SS-Panzer-Division 'Totenkopf' Vienna, 1945 In 1/35 scale Written by Calvin Tan
eBook, 24 pages | Shire | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-942-8 (1-78096-942-2)
Written by one of the world's leading figure modellers, this guide features a main pattern of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes in clear, step-by-step instructions how to achieve these finishes. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also covered, providing plenty of detail and diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin Tan's superb base artwork and his multi-layered painting technique are brought to the fore in this visually detailed and engaging treatment of one of the most popular figure-modelling subject areas. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a SS-Schütze, 3rd SS-Panzer-Division 'Totenkopf' Vienna, 1945. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 23 Modelling Waffen-SS Figures ebook.
Modelling the late Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2, Panzer-Regiment 8, 15.Panzer-Division, Deutsches Afrika Korps, 1942 Written by Tom Cockle
eBook, 38 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-947-3 (1-78096-947-3)
The Panzerkampfwagen IV was the only German tank to have been produced continuously throughout the whole of World War II, going through several upgrades and improvements along the way. With the Panzerkampfwagen III, it provided the backbone of the Panzer Divisions over the years of both victory and defeat. This guide covers the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2, Panzer-Regiment 8, 15.Panzer-Division, Deutsches Afrika Korps, 1942. This guide also features a gallery of other Panzer IV modelling projects. Further information for the modeller including a list of museums and collections, further reading, websites and a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales is also available. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 38 Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV ebook.
Modelling the late Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H 'Fruhe' version, 4.Panzer-Division, Russia 1944 Written by Tom Cockle
eBook, 37 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-948-0 (1-78096-948-1)
The Panzerkampfwagen IV was the only German tank to have been produced continuously throughout the whole of World War II, going through several upgrades and improvements along the way. With the Panzerkampfwagen III, it provided the backbone of the Panzer Divisions over the years of both victory and defeat. This guide covers the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H 'Frühe' version, 4.Panzer-Division, Russia 1944. This guide also features a gallery of other Panzer IV modelling projects. Further information for the modeller including a list of museums and collections, further reading, websites and a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales is also available. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 38 Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV ebook.
Modelling the late Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J, II.Panzer-Division, Kotzing, Bavaria, 1945 Written by Tom Cockle
eBook, 38 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Military; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-949-7 (1-78096-949-X)
The Panzerkampfwagen IV was the only German tank to have been produced continuously throughout the whole of World War II, going through several upgrades and improvements along the way. With the Panzerkampfwagen III, it provided the backbone of the Panzer Divisions over the years of both victory and defeat. This guide covers the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J, II.Panzer-Division, Kotzing, Bavaria, 1945. This guide also features a gallery of other Panzer IV modelling projects. Further information for the modeller including a list of museums and collections, further reading, websites and a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales is also available. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 38 Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV ebook.
Modelling the late Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J, 5.Panzer-Division, East Prussia, 1944 Written by Tom Cockle
eBook, 37 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-950-3 (1-78096-950-3)
The Panzerkampfwagen IV was the only German tank to have been produced continuously throughout the whole of World War II, going through several upgrades and improvements along the way. With the Panzerkampfwagen III, it provided the backbone of the Panzer Divisions over the years of both victory and defeat. This guide covers the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J, 5.Panzer-Division, East Prussia, 1944. This guide also features a gallery of other Panzer IV modelling projects. Further information for the modeller including a list of museums and collections, further reading, websites and a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales is also available. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 38 Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV ebook.
Modelling a German 15cm sIG33 Sturminfanteriegeschutz 33B In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 30 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Military; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-930-5 (1-78096-930-9)
The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at the beginning of the war, and from 1940 it was mounted on a range of tracked vehicles. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle. The modeller is led through the various skill levels of construction by combining existing kits with some aftermarket accessories and scratch-built items. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 19 Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille ebook.
Modelling a German 15cm sIG33(Sf) auf Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 29 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Modern; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-931-2 (1-78096-931-7)
The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at the beginning of the war, and from 1940 it was mounted on a range of tracked vehicles. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle. The modeller is led through the various skill levels of construction by combining existing kits with some aftermarket accessories and scratch-built items. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 19 Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille ebook.
Modelling a German 15cm sIG33 (Sf) auf Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf.H (SdKfz I38/I) In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Modern; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-932-9 (1-78096-932-5)
The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at the beginning of the war, and from 1940 it was mounted on a range of tracked vehicles. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle. The modeller is led through the various skill levels of construction by combining existing kits with some aftermarket accessories and scratch-built items. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 19 Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille ebook.
Modelling a German 15cm sIG33 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf) (Bison II) In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 26 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Modern; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-933-6 (1-78096-933-3)
The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at the beginning of the war, and from 1940 it was mounted on a range of tracked vehicles. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle. The modeller is led through the various skill levels of construction by combining existing kits with some aftermarket accessories and scratch-built items. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 19 Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille ebook.
Modelling a German 15cm sIG33 auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) (Sf) Ausf.K In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 25 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Military; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-934-3 (1-78096-934-1)
The 'Bison' and Grille' are today's commonly used names for the German self-propelled 15cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 (sIG33) vehicles of World War II. The sIG33 was the most powerful support weapon for the German infantry at the beginning of the war, and from 1940 it was mounted on a range of tracked vehicles. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle. The modeller is led through the various skill levels of construction by combining existing kits with some aftermarket accessories and scratch-built items. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 19 Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille ebook.
Modelling a Sturmgeschutz III Sturmgeschutz IIID in 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 39 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-936-7 (1-78096-936-8)
The Sturmgeschütz III proved to be one of the more significant German AFVs of World War II, with over 9,000 being produced up until April 1945. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a self-propelled infantry support gun, its role became more diverse throughout the war and it served as a tank hunter and in front-line Panzer companies. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 22 Modelling the Sturmgeschütz III ebook.
Modelling a Sturmgeschutz III Sturmgeschutz IIIG early version (December 1942 production) In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 39 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; History - Modern; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-937-4 (1-78096-937-6)
The Sturmgeschütz III proved to be one of the more significant German AFVs of World War II, with over 9,000 being produced up until April 1945. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a self-propelled infantry support gun, its role became more diverse throughout the war and it served as a tank hunter and in front-line Panzer companies. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 22 Modelling the Sturmgeschütz III ebook.
Modelling a Sturmgeschutz III Sturmgeschutz IIIG late (May 1944 production) and vignette In 1/35 scale Written by Gary Edmundson
eBook, 36 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Modern; History - Military - World War II; Crafts & Hobbies - Models | $2.99 | June 19, 2012 | 978-1-78096-938-1 (1-78096-938-4)
The Sturmgeschütz III proved to be one of the more significant German AFVs of World War II, with over 9,000 being produced up until April 1945. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a self-propelled infantry support gun, its role became more diverse throughout the war and it served as a tank hunter and in front-line Panzer companies. This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. Key aspects such as finishing techniques, including painting and displaying your model are also covered. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 22 Modelling the Sturmgeschütz III ebook.
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Just Born's Marshmallow Peeps is holding a Deck the Peeps Holiday Art Contest. Entries to the contest must be photographs uploaded in jpeg, jpg or gif file format. More than one project per contestant may be submitted but only one image per entry. Entries may include houses/structures, wall art, crafts, art for consumption, apparel and more. Entries must use at least two different kinds of Peeps. Entries will be accepted until January 5, 2012. You can enter the contest and view the rules and prizes here.
Mark Montano is the author of two big ass books of crafts. Montano says you can make the craft projects in The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2 using objects available in your home. Masks, pillows and scarves are some of the craft projects found in the book. Montano also has ideas for reinventing old pairs of shoes and cargo pants. Take a look:
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Legoland in California recently opened its doors to new applicants. For people who love to build with Lego bricks this is pretty much a dream job. The company needed only six model builders but there were 150 applicants. Things got pretty emotional at the tryouts. Take a look:
Ever wanted to make your own beauty supplies but wasn't sure how to start? A couple of my favorite crafters are launching a line of DIY beauty craft kits, but they need your help to get started!
One of my personal missions as a crafts writer is to make vegan crafting and green crafting accessible to everyone. A big part of doing that is helping folks find cruelty-free, eco-conscious alternatives to animal products. Sometimes, though, I get a question that totally stumps me, and when that happens I feel very lucky to have an awesome community of eco-crafters to turn to!
First and foremost, it is important to avoid using plastic water bottles if at all possible. You can recycle them, but as Becky wrote in the Ten Projects for Plastic Bottles post, all of that recycling requires energy and not all bottles can be recycled. In that same post, Becky shared the idea of using a plastic bottle as a votive holder. I had a plastic bottle after hiking this week and decided to make my own version of a water bottle candle holder!
First off, who in their right mind does not love coffee and/or cookies?? This event is going to have it all and I can’t wait! Meet local artisans, watch craft demos (I’ll be showing how I make my fantabulous lotions) and get all sorts of yummy goodies! Not only will fabulous local bakers be showcasing [...] No related posts.
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