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Modelling Scale Figures
Osprey Modelling

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14 Ratings by Goodreads |
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Format
Paperback, 80 pages
Published
United Kingdom, 1 July 2008

Modeling Scale Figures ISBN: 9781846032387Adding a figure to a kit or a vignette can reallybring it to life - yet building and painting figures continues to be a source of frustration to many modellers, with th results all too disappointing. However, help is at hand. The aim of this book is to equip the average modeller with techniques to successfully complete a figure from start to finish, and provides clear and easy to follow instructions on how to select, prepare, assemble, modify and paint realistic figures. Aimed particularly at the beginner and intermediate figure modellers, both those starting out in the hobby andthose returning to it, it begins with a round-up of the range of figures available, a discussion ofscale, and the tools and materials you need to get going. It then moves to exposing general construction and painting techniques, in clear, easy to master, step-by-step tutorials that will increase confidence and develop better technique. Then, using the four most popular historical periods as a framework (Medieval, Napoleonic, the American Civil War, and the modern era), it covers a wide range of individual techniques, such as showing howto paint clothing, body armour, camouflage patterns, flesh tones, weapons and equipment, and how towork in different scales - providing the reader with a veritable arsenal of artistic techniques, almost all of which can be applied to other periods and subjects. Special effects, such as weathering clothing, and adding key accessories and details are also covered in the step-by-step photographic tutorials. If you want to improve your figuremodelling skills, it's a book you shouldn't be without, covering everything you need to help you model figures the right way.

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Modeling Scale Figures ISBN: 9781846032387Adding a figure to a kit or a vignette can reallybring it to life - yet building and painting figures continues to be a source of frustration to many modellers, with th results all too disappointing. However, help is at hand. The aim of this book is to equip the average modeller with techniques to successfully complete a figure from start to finish, and provides clear and easy to follow instructions on how to select, prepare, assemble, modify and paint realistic figures. Aimed particularly at the beginner and intermediate figure modellers, both those starting out in the hobby andthose returning to it, it begins with a round-up of the range of figures available, a discussion ofscale, and the tools and materials you need to get going. It then moves to exposing general construction and painting techniques, in clear, easy to master, step-by-step tutorials that will increase confidence and develop better technique. Then, using the four most popular historical periods as a framework (Medieval, Napoleonic, the American Civil War, and the modern era), it covers a wide range of individual techniques, such as showing howto paint clothing, body armour, camouflage patterns, flesh tones, weapons and equipment, and how towork in different scales - providing the reader with a veritable arsenal of artistic techniques, almost all of which can be applied to other periods and subjects. Special effects, such as weathering clothing, and adding key accessories and details are also covered in the step-by-step photographic tutorials. If you want to improve your figuremodelling skills, it's a book you shouldn't be without, covering everything you need to help you model figures the right way.

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Product Details
EAN
9781846032387
ISBN
1846032385
Other Information
Illustrated
Dimensions
18.3 x 0.5 x 25.2 centimeters (0.25 kg)

Table of Contents

Foreware by Shep Paine
Introduction
Assembly and construction
Painting and finishing
Modelling a mounted knight
Small-scale figures
Large-scale figures
Gallery
Further reading and resources
Glossary
Index

About the Author

Mark J. Bannerman has been modelling for many years, with a long-standing interest in Allied armour of World War II and figure painting. He was born in 1963 and spent many years living abroad, before graduating in 1986 in Business Administration. He now works as a finance manager in the Department of Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is married to Elizabeth, and enjoys travelling, sailing, golf and following European soccer. For the Osprey Modelling series, he has previously authored Modelling Panzer Crewmen of the Heer, Modelling the Matilda Infantry Tank, and Modelling the Churchill Tank.

Reviews

"This is the best modeling book for beginning figure painters that I have read in years. Sharp photography and thorough, yet concise, descriptions will allow the new painter to achieve good results the first time out." --Dave Youngquist, Michigan Toy Soldier, W. Britains, and Old Northwest Trading Company "Modelling Scale Figures offers tips and techniques to both beginners as well as experienced modelers who may believe their skills have reached a plateau... Unlike other figure modeling books on the market, Modelling Scale Figures uses full-color images throughout. Bannerman has an easygoing, conversational style that...is accessible to everyone." --Tim Kidwell, Model Retailer (January 2009) "If you are like me, you can only hope to do as well as these artists, for artists they truly are. This book is really a superb reference for those of us who want to sharpen our skills and provides a number of ways to achieve that goal. A book you'll be referring to many times over." --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2008)

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By on April 16, 2009
Most of the modellers do wonderful job in making tanks and armoured vehicles and what have you but few have the mastery or even a basic skill or just will to do figures as they think the figures are too hard to do. It is true in a way but nothing is impossible. If one person can do, so you can, well not as great as the other but at least your diorama will have more realism with some figures decently done. You will find this book very helpful.
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