Guideline Publications for scale aircraft and toy soldier modelling

Guideline Publications caters for hobbyists of every kind: newcomers, award-winning modellers, dedicated collectors, and military, aviation, or railway enthusiasts. Across all our magazines, including Fantasy Figures International, Model Car Truck Motorcycle World, New Model Farmer, and our flagship titles Military Modelcraft International, Scale Aircraft Modelling, and Toy Soldier Collector & Historical Figures, readers will find high-quality photography, informative writing, and accessible design. For railway enthusiasts, we also publish the acclaimed British Railways Illustrated and Railway Bylines. Our magazines remain essential companions for the serious hobbyist.

Alongside our periodicals, Guideline Publications produces an expanding range of books, including the widely respected Warpaint series. All our titles feature original material by internationally recognised hobbyists, historians, and experts. We work closely with leading kit manufacturers, hobby suppliers, museums, and an international team of contributors to ensure our publications remain authoritative, evolving, and of the highest editorial and production standards.

Integrity and honesty underpin our reputation—hard earned and valued by everyone associated with the company. These principles continue to guide our growth as we serve the hobby community for years to come..

To discover how Guideline Publications can help grow your business, please contact:
Tom Foxon Sales & Marketing Director tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk Mobile: +44 (0) 7540153368 Office Tel +44 (0)1582 668411

Our office will be closed from
Monday 22nd December
and re open Monday 5th January 2026.
Our commercial and editorial teams will be available by e-mail tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk for any urgent enquiries

We all wish you a happy holiday season. Our sincere thanks for your goodwill and loyalty throughout the past year. .
Thank you from everyone at Guideline Publications.

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Scale Aircraft Modelling
Despite the doom-mongering of Internet pundits, who have been eagerly predicting the downfall of the printed word for decades, SAM continues to go from strength to strength and approaches its 47th year of publication with content as original and vital as ever. No other magazine has provided such stability and continuity through these challenging times, and we continue to build on this reputation month on month with a balanced selection of news, reference material, and modelling that has maintained our pole position in a changing marketplace.

Because we do acknowledge the Internet, and all it has to offer, at SAM we recognise the need to provide our readers with material that they cannot simply find online and as a result our historical and reference pieces have become widely respected for the coverage they offer, and collected by readers for their ground-breaking research. Offering far more than any other magazine in terms of content, and far less white space than our nearest competitors, our editorial team provide something for everyone, showcasing techniques and products, and demonstrating skills and ideas that can turn an everyday model into a show-stopper. Always inclusive, our core modelling content is aimed at all skill levels and disciplines. There is no 'right' way to build a model. We each assimilate skills and ideas to suit our own tastes, and no publication is better attuned to what its readers want and need from a magazine.

For the best monthly magazine experience make Scale Aircraft Modelling your choice!

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Military Modelcraft International is the world's number one English-language military modelling magazine. Packed each month with timely build reviews, exclusive reference articles, and features from the world's best military modellers, it is essential reading whatever your military modelling interests. Each issue of MMI features builds from the most popular scales - 1/72 and 1/35, as well as 1/48 and 1/16 - and covers everything from World War I to contemporary conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Our reference articles are illustrated with previously unpublished photos, while our exclusive profiles of armoured vehicles provide modelling inspiration whatever your period of interest. Our contributors from across the world bring you the very best in armour modelling, providing both information and inspiration for your hobby..

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Toy Soldier Collector & Historical Figures is the world's premiere magazine for aficionados fascinated by a myriad of aspects of our splendid hobby. It is the one and only magazine that always delivers a captivating blend of feature stories about history with hobby-related angles. They are teamed with new product reviews, collectors' own stories, how-to tips about everything from building and painting model figures to creating dioramas, the latest hobby news and a whole lot more.

TSC&HF works with leading toy soldier manufacturers and smaller producers from around the globe to bring readers exclusive articles spotlighting the very best that the hobby has to offer. Our international team of dedicated experts and enthusiasts explores military and civilian topics ranging from Ancient history to modern-day armies, navies and air forces. In addition to spotlighting the traditional 54mm/60mm metal and plastic toy soldier markets, we delve into everything from 28mm wargaming figures to model figure kits in all scales.

Creative and dynamic graphic design enhances our engaging and entertaining text complemented by legions of great photos to punctuate our place as the hobby's premier magazine bar none. Our loyal readers always eagerly look forward to every new issue. Subscribing to TSC&HF is a must for any enthusiast who is as serious about collecting as we are!

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Fantasy Figures International is the essential companion for every hobbyist. Whether you are a miniature painter, sci-fi modeller or tabletop gamer, FFI's six issues a year bring you feature articles, step-by-step tutorials and showcase show reports from across the world. We bring you news of new releases, in-depth interviews with some of the best-known names in the hobby, and tips and techniques that will help you take your hobby to the next level. Easy-to-follow tutorials and crystal-clear photography make each issue a resource to return to time and time again. Whether it be Warhammer or Gunpla, Maschinen Krieger or Star Wars. FFI is the magazine for every serious hobbyist..

To find out how Fantasy Figures Int can help grow your business please contact Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk TeL: +44 (0) 7540153368

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British Railways Illustrated
Now in its 34th year of publication, and long known by its cheerful acronym 'BRILL', British Railways Illustrated focuses on the nationalised and early modernisation era of British Railways from 1948 to the 1970s, although any aspect of vintage railway operations is grist to the mill as long as it is well-researched and written. The camera, we are told, never lies, but it can be 'economical with the truth, so BRILL's remarkable team of contributors paint a bigger picture, with extended and informed captions bringing to life the classic black and white photography that constitutes the bulk of its content. Featuring a colour cover, 56 pages of text and, typically, 60-70 high quality black and white images, most issues include maps and plans/diagrams where appropriate. 'History with a good helping of nostalgia' is its hallmark with some humour thrown in.

To find out how British Railwats Illustrated can help grow your business please contact Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk TeL: +44 (0) 7540153368

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Railway Bylines
Companion magazine to British Railways Illustrated, Railway Bylines, now in its 30th year, focuses on the backwaters of our railway system, bringing to life long-gone industrial systems, country branches, narrow gauge and mineral lines. With a wide-ranging editorial remit the magazine covers the rolling stock, buildings and infrastructure, and while its content is largely focussed on pre-1970s subjects, material is planned and programmed for its interest and rarity and frequently strays outside these parameters.

Featuring a colour cover, 56 pages of text and, typically, 60-70 high quality black and white images, most issues include maps and plans/diagrams where appropriate. The research skills and erudition of our team of contributors ensures an informed and enjoyable read with a light touch that matches its often out-of-the-way and off-beat subjects.

To find out how Railway Bylines can help grow your business please contact Tom Foxon, Sales and Marketing Director, - tom@guidelinepublications.co.uk TEL: +44 (0) 7540153368

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Model Car Truck Motorcycle World
Your Home For Amazing Automotive Modelling & Diecast Collecting!

Model Car, Truck and Motorcycle World Magazine is the only magazine dedicated to, and specifically designed for, car, truck, and motorcycle modellers, as well as diecast model collectors. Our pages are packed with superb plastic-kit builds, how-to guides, and step-by-step projects covering all automotive subjects. There are also plenty of hints and tips on how to get the most out of your hobby, and whether this be cars, trucks, or motorcycles, every full-colour 72-page issue is packed with features and exclusive articles for modellers of all skill levels. Then there is the Pitstop, where you can find an up-to-date look at new plastic kits, forthcoming releases, and accessories. The world of diecast collecting is not forgotten either with a dedicated diecast news area, plus a reviews section. On top of that, there are reports from model shows around the globe.

The magazine has an engaging reader-friendly style, using a clean layout with clear images and concise text to best showcase each model or feature. This helps puts you, the modeller, at the heart of every page. With a fast-growing readership and social media following, you should make Model Car, Truck and Motorcycle World your essential magazine for the finest in auto-modelling and diecast collecting.

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Model Farmer & Commercial Machinery World

Model Farmer & Commercial Machinery World is the UK's best magazine for collectors of agricultural equipment models in all scales, focusing on all age groups from kids to serious adult collectors.

Each issue keeps the reader up to date on releases and announcements from the various model manufacturers and kit producers, both for agricultural and construction related themes and actively welcomes our readers to contribute stories about their collection, or specific projects that they have undertaken. Filled with diecast model reviews, giving the lowdown on the latest replicas to hit the market along with show reports from the UK and Europe covering some of the biggest and most recognised events.

Plastic model kits will be featured in the magazine, with In the Box articles showing the contents of each kit before model building experts take over to highlight their build and painting techniques. Conversions and modifications to existing models will give a taste of the skills of hobbyists to create that one-off exclusive model with How To tutorials covering various weathering approaches. Find out about other collectors and their collecting habits with the Collector Profile stories providing interesting insights into the mind of a collector.

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Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling REVIEW

Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling REVIEW was started in 1989 by Roy C Link in partnership with Mike Brown. Roy's concept for the REVIEW was the setting of subject material - prototypes and models - in the best possible light.
In 1994 (from issue 19) Roy had to hand over to Mike Brown through poor health. In 1997 Mike then relinquished editorship due to ill health so Roy took back the REVIEW again (from issue 32).

In 2012 (from issue 89) the REVIEW was sold to Greystar with Bob Barlow as editor with Roy remaining responsible for design and layout. Printing was also changed to Lavenham Press in Suffolk with Lavenham performing the quarterly mailing (formerly a manual process).
Unfortunately Bob died suddenly in 2015 so the REVIEW reverted back to Roy from issue 103. All the administration details had died with Bob, but with help from John Clutterbuck the list of subscribers was reestablished and new IT facilities and online shop put in place.

In 2017 John and Marion Clutterbuck formally took over the REVIEW business under the Narrow Gauge and Industrial banner.
In March 2025 Guideline Publications included this fine magazine in their line-up to ensure its continued success.

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Warpaint 150 RAF Harrier 11

60 pages * £17.00 * over 10 pages Colour Profiles * 150+ Images *detailed plans*

The essential Warpaint series celebrates its milestone 150th release with a subject close to the hearts of all military aviation enthusiasts, telling the all-to-brief story of the Har-rier II in British service.
Lavishly illustrated with contemporary photographs covering all aspects of the aircraft's development and operational service, this account starts with the replacement of the RAF's GR.3s with the GR.5, followed shortly by the even-more-capable GR.7, and ends with final deployment of the type to Afghanistan as part of Joint Force Harrier..
As with previous titles in the series the book includes a comprehensive walkaround, scale plans and colour profiles by Sam Pearson, and draws another line in aviation histo-ry under a type that reached the end of its service prematurely. The Harrier has been covered in all the major scales by the model kit industry and, with a myriad of high quality detail shots of the aircraft both at work and at rest, this latest Warpaint repre-sents an essential reference for a modelling project.

* Complete and detailed history
* Scale plans
* In detail pictures
* Pages of superb colour camouflage drawings and photography
* Complete production list
* Squadrons, units and individual aircraft serials and codes
* Comprehensive specification

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Aviation, Military Fantasy & Railway Books

Guideline Publications produces a range of books. All our titles feature original material written by internationally acclaimed hobbyists, historians and enthusiasts. We pride ourselves on the high editorial and production standards that are the hallmark of the Guideline Publications' brand. We work with the leading kit manufacturers, hobby suppliers, museums, and other institutions, as well as our international team of contributors and highly experienced editors, to ensure our books continually evolve and maintain their reputation for excellence.

Aviation, Military, Fantasy & railway Books

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