Guideline Publications

Guideline Publications Guideline Publications is the UK no1 publisher of modelling & hobby-related magazines. For further information visit: www.guidelinepublications.co.uk

For over 25 years we have delivered the best editorial content, listening to our readers, advertisers & friends in the hobby developing our titles in partnership Our determination is to bring the best hobby and modelling titles in the business. We are hard at work designing our next issues of Scale Aircraft Modelling, Military Modelcraft Int, Fantasy Figures International and Model Railway News p

lus out latest books. Remember, when you're stuck inside all our titles are available via our website, either as downloads or just to order as single issues. For all small businesses this is a tricky time, but rest assured we're still here and the support our readers give us through direct sales and subscriptions are invaluable. All submissions which are used within the magazines are paid for – so if you’d like to earn a little bit of extra money from your hobby then get in touch, and who knows you could be the next writer published in our magazines and featured on our websites!

Coming soon Warpaint Special No 7 Pre order available at the https://tinyurl.com/warpaint-7helldiverCurtiss SB2C Hell...
15/07/2025

Coming soon Warpaint Special No 7 Pre order available at the https://tinyurl.com/warpaint-7helldiver
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver By Kev Darling £25.00
This latest Warpaint Special features 116 pages packed with historical photographs and information and is a welcome addition to the series. Colour profiles and scale plans by Sam Pearson complete this tour de force by author Kev Darling.
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was one of those aircraft that was either loved or hated, there was no middle ground. Forged in a hurry for the forthcoming war the Helldiver was designed in a hurry and built by mostly underskilled personnel while being bombarded by the customer with their extra changes and demands. Despite this pressure Curtiss managed to produce a prototype that flew, even though it would soon reveal strength and build problems. The first production model, the Dash-1, was beset by many problems that saw one carrier captain demanding that the Helldivers be removed and the offloaded Douglas Dauntless dive-bombers be reinstated. From the SB2C-3 onwards, after undergoing a full modification programme, a competent combat aircraft would emerge.
Used throughout 1944-45 the Helldiver squadrons, now operating from the fast carriers, took the war to the Japanese all the way to Tokyo. Post 1945 the Helldiver would stay on active service until replaced by the Douglas AD-1 Skyraider. Overseas usage would see later build models being operated by France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Thailand. The Royal Navy also formed a single squadron that would never deploy on active service. Undergoing flight testing in Britain, Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown would declare that the Helldiver was the worst aircraft he had ever flown.

15/07/2025

All August issues at the printers... get the issue first www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
Guideline Publications caters for all hobbyists, whether they be newcomers or prize-winning modellers, dedicated collectors, or military and aviation enthusiasts

30/06/2025

All July issues on sale now www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
Get your magazine delivered to your door &
Guideline Publications produces a range of books, including the widely acclaimed Warpaint series. 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 and magazines continually evolve and maintain their reputation for excellence.

30/06/2025

Issue 11 Model Car Truck Motorcycle World on sale now www.guidelinepublications.co.uk Never miss an issue 4 issues from £25.00
Despite the abundance of scale model magazines on the marketplace it has been years since a dedicated title for automotive subjects was available. Model Car Truck & Motorcycle World showcases kit builds, conversions, and super-detailing projects covering all types of automotive subject, focusing on plastic construction kits, but also includes items of news and reviews for those interested in die cast and collecting.
The magazine presents step-by-step builds of cars, trucks, and motorcycles, with plenty of hints and tips on how to get the best out of your hobby, with a round up every issue of new items coming on to the marketplace

27/06/2025

Issue 32 Fantasy Figures Int on sale www.guidelinepublications.co.uk Delivered to your door & 6 issues from £32
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

27/06/2025

July issue Railway Bylines on sale www.guidelinepublications.co.uk Never miss an issue 6 issues from £33.
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.

27/06/2025

July issue BRILL - British Railways Illustrated on sale now www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
Never miss an issue 12 issues from £60
'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.

Warpaint 148 Dassault Mystère & Super MystèreBy Andy Evans Pre Order now https://tinyurl.com/Warpaint-148The Dassault MD...
25/06/2025

Warpaint 148 Dassault Mystère & Super Mystère
By Andy Evans Pre Order now
https://tinyurl.com/Warpaint-148
The Dassault MD.452 Mystère was a straightforward development of the successful Dassault Ouragan with a 30-degree swept wing and modified tail surfaces. The aircraft saw extensive service with the French air force, evolving first into the Mystère IVA, and the Super Mystère, which was the first Western European supersonic aircraft to enter mass production. Both the Mystère IVA, and the Super Mystère saw extensive combat use with the Israeli Air Force, while other operators of Mystère deriviatives included India and Honduras.
While aimed at both the general aviation enthusiast and the scale modeller, this latest addition to the Warpaint range follows on the heels of newly-tooled kits from Czech manufacturer Special Hobby, and is designed to help add both detail and context to a modelling project.
The book includes all the usual Warpaint features, with walkarounds of museum exhibits, and artwork and scale drawings by Sam Pearson.

20/06/2025

July issue SAM - Scale Aircraft Modelling out now and or www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
12 issues fro £60 delivered to your door. SAM the official no1 selling magazine.
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.

20/06/2025

July issue Military Modelcraft International on sale and or www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
Never miss an issue delivered to your door 6 issues from £33
Military Modelcraft is the official the no1 selling 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.

29/05/2025

All the June issues on sale www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
Never miss an issue and get the July issues first!!
As well as our world-class range of periodicals, Guideline Publications produces a range of books, including the widely acclaimed Warpaint series. 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 and magazines continually evolve and maintain their reputation for excellence.

We pride ourselves on our integrity and honesty. It is a reputation hard earned and cherished by everyone associated with the company. Our values as a company have helped us succeed and grow, and we look forward to serving the hobby community for many years to come.

Address

Dunstable

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441582668411

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Guideline Publications posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Guideline Publications:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Guideline Publications

Guideline Publications is the UK’s leading publisher of modelling and hobby-related magazines. With a world-class portfolio of titles and an international Social Media presence, Guideline Publications has a dedicated readership that is constantly expanding into new areas. Scale Aircraft Modelling is the UK’s best-selling aviation modelling title, covering both modelling and aviation history. Military Modelcraft International is similarly the UK’s leading title, covering military vehicle modelling and reference. Fantasy Figures International is the only UK magazine dedicated to fantasy and Sci-Fi modelling. Toy Soldier Collector is the first-choice magazine for collectors of toy and model figures of all shapes and sizes. Guideline Publications have recently acquired two railway titles: the long-established British Railways Illustrated and Railway Bylines, catering to railways enthusiasts of all ages and covering the ‘golden age’ of British Railways.

All of Guideline’s modelling and hobby titles are characterised by a truly international team of contributors. All our titles also feature first-class writing by internationally renowned authors and experts, as well as crystal-clear step-by-step photography to allow our readers to get the most out of their hobbies. Guideline titles are the ‘go-to’ for unbiased and respected reviews of the latest products and our Social Media presence means we are also first to share news of new releases from across the hobby sector. Guideline Publications also publish a range of books and bookazines, including the world-famous Warpaint aviation series, to complement our magazines.