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Amateur Radio
1933-2012
Wireless Institute of Australia
“Amateur Radio is a forum for WIA members’ amateur radio experiments, experiences, opinions and news.”
Ancestry
1994-2010
U.S.
“Ancestry Magazine was a general interest genealogy magazine owned by Ancestry.com Operations Inc. The magazine began as Ancestry Newsletter, a small, genealogy-industry newsletter in 1983, and became a four-color, 68-page, glossy print, bimonthly publication in 1994. After more than 25 years in print, the magazine was discontinued with the March/April 2010 issue.” -Wikipedia. Google magazines, Ancestry back issues online.
Bricks ‘n Pieces
1979-1999
UK: The LEGO Club
“The official magazine of the LEGO club. Legos are plastic bricks for making buildings and other things.
Campaigns: An International Magazine of Military Miniatures
1975-84
California: Marengo Publications
For miniature collectors, war-game enthusiasts, and military historians.
Crafts ‘n Things
1975-1978
Ill: Clapper Publishing
Introduces readers to a wide variety of home crafts, with instructive articles and beginner projects.
Creative Beads and Jewellery
Up to 2016
UK: Practical Publishing
“Ideas and inspiration for all levels of beadcrafts and jewellery making” Lots of projects, with step-by-step instructions.
HispaBrick
2009-2020
Lego
A magazine for Lego, the plastic blocks used to build model buildings and other things.
Hobbies Weekly
1935-1950
UK: Hobbies Limited
Includes projects for building or making useful items for around the home, and touches on many other hobbies.
Hobby Magazine Collection
1920s-2016
Various Publishers
Many hobby magazines through the 20sh and early 21st centuries. Titles include: Australian Model Engineering, Radio Control Car Action, Model Airplane News, Model Military International, Hobbies Weekly, Scale Aviation Modeler, Airfix, Mecanno, Workbench.
Meccano
Meccano Magazine Website
1916-1981
UK: Meccano
“Meccano is a model construction system created in 1898 by Frank Hornby in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The system consists of reusable metal strips, plates, angle girders, wheels, axles and gears, and plastic parts that are connected using nuts and bolts. It enables the building of working models and mechanical devices. In 1913, a very similar construction set was introduced in the United States under the brand name Erector. In 2000, Meccano bought the Erector brand and unified its presence on all continents.” – Publisher.
Papercraft Essentials
2020 to 2022
UK: Practical Publishing
“Britain’s best-selling papercraft magazine”. 3 full issues and 2 sample versions of the Australian publication.
Rock & Gem
1976-2007
California: Behn-Miller Publishers
Tutorials on making jewelry, articles about gemstones and rocks, interviews, field trips, more.
Models
Airfix Magazine
1960-1992
UK: Knightsbridge
“Airfix Magazine was the first British magazine dedicated to the hobby of plastic modelling. It was launched in 1960 in association with the model kit company Airfix, and ceased publication in 1993. It covered various scale modelling subjects, including aircraft, railways, ships, vehicles (military and civilian), and military figures.” – Wikipedia.
American Aircraft Modeler
1968-1975
Reno, Nevada: Potomac Aviation
No history of this magazine was found. Edward C. Sweeney, Jr. was the president of the publisher, Potomac Aviation of Reno, in the last issues that we have. American Aircraft Modeler Magazine.
DieCastX – Model Car Magazine
DieCastX Magazine Website
2005-2009
Connecticut: AirAge Media
“Die Cast X, the #1 die cast magazine, takes an insider’s look at collecting and the history behind diecast cars and trucks. With award-winning journalists, industry pros and renowned photographers contributing expertly written editorial and visually compelling photography, Die Cast X connects the car lover to the diecast world by focusing on the styles and personalities behind the greatest vehicles. Each issue shows how leading designers and manufacturers translate full-size vehicles into exact scale models, as well as how diecast models have helped shape the automotive industry and motorsports.” – DieCastX Magazine Website.
Fantasy Modeling
1980-81
U.S.: Fantasy Modeling
Articles about models for fantasy role-playing games, military miniatures. Interviews with professionals in the film industry, designers.
FineScale Modeler
1982-1985
Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing
Products, tutorials, interviews. Models of cars, boats, aircraft, military vehicles etc.
Military Miniatures in Review
1993-2012
Florida: Ampersand Group
Lots of info about kits, kit producers, assembly of kits etc.
Model Engineer
1951-1978
UK: Model & Allied Publications
For people who build replica steam engines and other engines, and models of all scales, from scratch, rather than from plastic kits.
Model Military International
2006-2016
UK: ADH Publishing
“All the information you’ll ever need to create the best military models.
Modeler’s Resource
1995-2005
California: Adroit Publications
“For the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Vehicular & Figure Model Builder”.
Scale Aviation Modeller
Scale Aviation Modeller Magazine Website
1994-2009
UK: SAM
“Offers the latest news, previews, and product information on aircraft modeling. Regular features include reviews of the latest kits, information on decals and other accessories, air combat history, and an events calendar and directory of clubs and societies.” – Internet Archive. Hobby magazines pdf. Scale Aviation Modeller Magazine.
Scale Models
1969-1976
UK: Model & Allied Publications
Models of cars, airplanes, ships & boats, military equipment. Expert advice on building, and historical background of the vehicles.
Railroads and Model Trains
Australian Model Engineering
ca 1994-2004
Higgins, Australia: Australian Model Engineering Pty Ltd.
This magazine appears to focus on model trains much larger than “toy trains”; these are often large enough for people to sit on. Craft Magazines Free.
Australian Model Railway Association Journal
1952-1996
Australia
News and articles from model builders and collectors, and their clubs, from around Australia.
B&O Modeler
B&O Modeler Magazine Website
2005-2011
U.S.: B&O RR Historical Society
“The B&O Modeler Magazine is a publication of the B&O RR Historical Society produced for the purpose of disseminating B&O modeling information. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Historical Society exists for the furtherance of historical research into the history of the B&O Railroad Company; education of the public in the history, purpose and social benefits of railroading with emphasis on the role of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company …” – B&O RR Historical Society.
Model Railroader
2009
Waukesha, Wisconsin: Kalmbach Publishing
News, products, reviews, step-by-step tutorials on building trains and layouts, articles by the experts.
N-Scale
2021-2023
Washington: Platinum Publications
For people who collect N-Scale model railroads and build layouts.
Railroad Model Craftsman
1965-1982
New Jersey: Carstens Publications
Info about kits, building trains and layouts, background histories of the real trains, reviews.
Rail Travel News
1970-2004
California: Message Media
News about railroads in the U.S. for railway enthusiasts. Covers the replacement of commercial passenger service by Amtrak in real time.
Railroad Magazine
1959
Ohio: Popular Publications
“The Magazine of Adventurous Railroading – Founded 1906”. Articles of historical and current railroads of interest to railway enthusiasts.
Network – Railways of Australia
1978-1991
Melbourne: Railways of Australia “Network”
Published by the railroads for passengers, railway employees, and people in related businesses, it includes profiles of railroad lines, news about equipment, articles of interest to travelers.
Newsrail
1978-2000
Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division)
“The Magazine of the Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division)”.
Railroad Model Craftsman
1965-1982
New Jersey: Carstens Publications
Model train news, profiles of equipment, construction techniques, layouts.
Miscellaneous Railroad and Model Train Magazine Collection
Collection
Many Publishers
Old Railroad magazines and model train magazines together. Most are in English, with some French and German titles.
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