The evolution of the compact, or portable, lathe has brought many a model engineer's life-long ambition to reality. No longer regarded as the scaled-down variant of the long-established permanent workshop machine, they are purpose-designed tools of remarkable ingenuity in their own right. Compact lathes (such as the Unimat III, Peatol, Shearline and Cowell range) are inexpensive, self-contained, adaptable to a broad range of machining techniques and ideally suited for beginners and those with working space restrictions. Stan Bray's comprehensive introduction to the subject covers the technology and the components, the machining operations and facilities which will enable the novice or experienced operator quickly to reach full proficiency and achieve the highest standards of lathe work.

Building Revell's most popular models, the 1/12 scale Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 car kit. This book covers building the kit several ways, from nearly stock, to doing an an engine swap, to even a themed project. You will know this car model inside and out, with tips, examples, and full color images. While the kit is a good one, offered by one of the Hobbies best known model companies, Revell, this book will take the assembly of this kit to an even better level. See what you can do with only a few modifications and painting ideas. Step by step instructions show you ways you can make your GT500 even better, but still enjoy the build with a minimum of fuss.

A great book on Building Model boats with some new ideas of how to use Styrofoam in the body of boats and ships. An easy way to build the model boat of your dreams with new ideas that will take a lot of guess work out of the drawing boat plans the old fashioned way so time to get started.

In this issue we have a very spooky '32 sedan by John Teresi, a large scale '32 roadster and Honda GP car by Ken Leslie, Nathan "Skip" Perrine shows us a cool gas station. Our ProMod chassis project continues, and we build a pair of flamed '56 Chevies, plus much, much more...

Building Scale Ferrari Models of Great Italian Sports Cars. Follow along as several Ferrari scale model cars are built and assembled. Learn tips and techniques to create your own plastic super cars from kits. Each Ferrari car is unique on it's own, with technology and engineering that would rival an F16. Building your own model of these great cars lets you peek inside and see just how sports cars were really made This book includes models such as: Hasegawa's 250TR, Revell's 599 GTO, Revell's Enzo, and Monogram's Miami Vice Testarossa. Each car is very different, and let's you see how these models can be great projects for you to build.