Modeler's Guide to Realistic Painting & Finishing


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Perfect for the beginning plastic modeler who wants to learn more advanced techniques, this photo-driven guide includes an introduction to airbrushing and sections on brush painting, spray painting, weathering, and applying finishes.




The Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes


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One of the hobby's best-known names teaches how to create show-stopping car and truck models with expert finishing and painting techniques. Gives expert tips and explains the basics of paint, equipment, and step-by-step safety techniques. Includes construction projects detailed in full-color photographs. By Pat Covert. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pgs.; 169 color photos and 3 illus.; softcover.




Painting and Finishing Techniques


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Although many modellers can master the basic techniques of construction, it is with the painting and finishing of their kits that many begin to struggle. It is this skill that gives the model its distinctive look and feel and separates the good model form the truly great one. This title presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to addressing the difficulties involved in creating realistic, colourful finishes to armour and aviation models using a variety of different media and techniques. Aimed at both the beginner and the intermediate modeller looking to improve their skills, this chapter-by-chapter guide offers something for everyone.







Basic Structure Modeling for Model Railroaders


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Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling and detailing plastic or wooden structures.




Small-Scale Armour Modelling


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Since the mid-1990s, small-scale armour modelling has seen a great resurgence in popularity, mostly due to model manufacturers in Germany and the many smaller companies that have started selling add-ons and accessories. Using a highly visual, step-by-step approach, this book covers all of the major aspects of small-scale armour modeling, including construction, painting, finishing and presentation. Covering World War II armour, modern vehicles and everything in-between, this book is the ultimate guide for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of small-scale armour models.




How to Paint Realistic Military Figures


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Learn to paint contest-quality military figures with this book! Covers military figures and horses from medieval times to Desert Storm. Includes more tips for resin models and oil paints, new techniques for painting in enamels and oils, and information on camouflage and black-and-white uniforms.




Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling


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Lively and informal writing introduces young or beginning modelers to the fundamentals of modeling scale cars. Covers the basics of assembly, gluing, decaling, and painting, including brush, spray can, and airbrush techniques. Includes a color gallery of finished models for inspiration.




Realistic Model Railroad Design


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Design a freelanced or prototype-based model railroad by selecting a time period, modeling geography, creating a roster, using graphics, and following paint schemes.




Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains


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The author shows you how to build a hi-rail toy train layout such as his Sandy Harbor Terminal Railway. He provides modeling concepts as well as practical techniques for incorporating toy trains and accessories into realistic settings.