Building Scale Model Aircraft

Building Scale Model Aircraft
Author: Oscar Gagliardi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2017-05-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781521328019

Building plastic model Aircraft is an amazing hobby that makes your imagination fly, it allows you to express your creativity and relaxes you. This book has been written as a guide for newcomers to the hobby, but it may also be helpful for anybody that enjoys building plastic model aircraft.

How to Build Plastic Aircraft Models

How to Build Plastic Aircraft Models
Author: Roscoe Creed
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1985
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890240656

HĂ„ndbog og vejledning i bygning af modelfly i plastic

Building and Detailing Model Aircraft

Building and Detailing Model Aircraft
Author: Pat Hawkey
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN: 0890247234

Learn how to construct and finish plastic model aircraft by mastering basic and advanced techniques in assembling, aligning, gluing, surface preparation, painting, and decaling.

Collecting Vintage Plastic Model Airplane Kits

Collecting Vintage Plastic Model Airplane Kits
Author: Craig Kodera
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN: 9781580072236

A life-long model builder, collector, and connoisseur, Craig Kodera examines the hobby of plastic model building to give you a book on collecting vintage model airplane kits. The book features more than 400 detailed, high-quality, full-color photos of vintage aircraft model kits and their components, and is written in an engaging and entertaining style to examine what gives specific models their current collectible value. Box wraps, direction sheets, and decals are also covered in detail. This book highlights exactly what collectors should look for (and be aware of) in building their collections. For proper historical perspective, the author covers model kit development in the heyday of the 1950s and 1960s. Comprehensive value and pricing information for vintage kits is shown as well.

Detailing Scale Model Aircraft

Detailing Scale Model Aircraft
Author: Mike Ashey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN: 9780890242056

Teaches how to create accurate and realistic scale aircraft from scratchbuilding to painting. Includes simple techniques for adding interior and exterior details, removing seams, applying decals, and weathering. By Mike Ashey. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 104 pgs.; 249 photos; softcover.

Multimedia Building Techniques for Scale Model Aircraft

Multimedia Building Techniques for Scale Model Aircraft
Author: Robin Carpenter
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2020-04-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785007246

This is a practical guide to getting the best from the many resin and etch detailing kits available to enhance scale model aircraft, and is intended to help beginners and experienced model makers alike. Richly illustrated, it uses six model-building examples, from the very basic application of etch to the major conversions. It includes an overview of the tools required; guidance on building the basic model kit; an explanation of different types of multimedia; the methods for producing etched brass; how to undertake 3D design and 3D printing and, finally, gives the steps for successful resin casting.

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling
Author: Jonathan Mock
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1143
Release: 2014-02-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1844862461

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling is the essential guide to getting the most out of this fascinating and rewarding hobby, explaining how to build scale models to suit all levels of modelling skill. With full colour photography throughout, the book covers the history of modelling and of the Airfix company, and shows how injection moulded kits are made. It then describes and reviews the major modelling scales, as well as outlining the range of paints, tools and accessories that are available. Chapters include guides to choosing a kit, tools for the job, painting, decals, conversions, figure-painting, dioramas and more. Common problems and how to solve them are addressed, and there is also a series of step-by-step construction projects, including expert builds of the F86 Sabre jet, the Aston Martin DBR9, a Panzer IV tank, the Airfix yeoman figure (reissued for the London 2012 Olympics), a Trafalgar class submarine and a scenic diorama.

Modelling Scale Aircraft

Modelling Scale Aircraft
Author: Brett Green
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012-04-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780966474

Brett Green, one of the hobby's leading names, provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the basic techniques and materials needed to build scale aircraft, from opening the kit box to displaying the finished model, all in one clear and easy-to-follow expert guide. The many detailed photographs with step-by-step captions and the accessible and informative text cover every aspect of aircraft kit construction, from initial preparation through all stages of assembly to detailed finishing. This is an essential resource for any aviation modeller.

Scale Aircraft Modelling

Scale Aircraft Modelling
Author: Mark Stanton
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-08-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781861264459

Starting with the very basics, the author guides you through the essential skills and techniques needed to build a scale model aircraft to be proud of. Concentrating on the construction of plastic kits in the popular scales, Scale Aircraft Modelling also looks at how to improve your model or create a different version by using specially manufactured components in plastic, resin and metal. Topics include: Tools; Construction tips; Painting tips; Biplane rigging; Detailing; Airliner modeling; Weathering; Advanced techniques; Using resin and vac-form parts; and Health and safety.

How to Build Dioramas

How to Build Dioramas
Author: Sheperd Paine
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890241950

Learn everything you need to know about making your dioramas look real! This fantastic revised edition will show you how with new projects, new photos, and expert tips. Includes painting, weathering, and detailing tips for figures, aircraft, vehicles, and more! By Sheperd Paine.