Popular Publications

Books

PARMA HOBBY carries a wide range of books for all manner of hobbyists: from railroading to model building to diorama building to building radio controlled boats, cars and airplanes.

We carry books that cover just about every conceivable hobby subject, for everyone from beginners to expert.  There are books on ideas for train layouts; and books on how to build buildings and how to make them look realistic.  There are books on how to paint figures and give them life-like features.  There are books on how to build tanks and airplanes and how to make them look like they were in a desperate fight, just barely coming out in one piece.

There are technical books that delve into the inner workings of everything from R/C cars and planes to how an airbrush is used.

 "If there's a book that you need, and we don't have it, we can get it!"
 

Magazines

PARMA HOBBY offers a wide range of magazines for hobbyists.  We carry:

 Model Railroader

The world's most popular model railroading magazine!  Covers the hobby from beginner to expert.  Features step-by-step modeling projects, full-color layout photos, how-to stories and tips from the experts.

 Model Railroad Planning Annual

Packed with track plans, great layout ideas, full-color photos and plenty of how-to information, this magazine is a great addition to your reference library.

 Classic Toy Trains

Captures your imagination and sparks your enthusiasm for toy trains!  Issues include reviews of the latest locomotives and accessories, track planning ideas, great photos of the best layouts and information on collecting.

 Model Airplane News

This is your best source for the latest information on the model aviation hobby.  Each issue includes the latest tips, techniques, news and reviews.

This popular British magazine covers the building and flying of scale model masterpieces.  Each issue provides a free set of scale model plans, and tips on flying, finishing and detailing.

 Finescale Modeler

Learn the secrets of building realistic and accurate models of aircraft, ships, tanks, historical figures and more.  Experts share their tips and techniques in ten issues a year.

 Airbrush Action

The only publication able to keep up with the ever-growing popularity of airbrushing.  Each issue includes the latest news, product information, feature stories, and tips and tricks from leading airbrush experts.  Also, amazing full color photos show the art and skill of the hobby.  Published 6 times a year.

 Scale Auto

Formerly called ScaleAuto Enthusiast, and published 6 times a year, this magazine can help you build better models of your favorite cars.  Each issue is packed with how-to tips and techniques, kit reviews, a giant new products section and today's greatest models.

 Contest Cars Annual

Published by ScaleAuto once a year, this giant publication is packed with ideas, great models and inspiration from some of the world's contest-winning models and modelers.

 Model Cars Magazine

Published nine times a year, this magazine is devoted to the avid car modelers providing great photos, kit reviews, contest news and information about model car clubs.

 O Gauge Railroading

Published seven times a year, O Gauge Railroading is devoted to all things "O", including Bill Barrett's "In the Backshop", a review of new and upcoming product releases, industry news and general information on how to improve your railroad layout.