Modeler's Guide to Realistic Painting & Finishing

Modeler's Guide to Realistic Painting & Finishing
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890243916

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.

Painting and Finishing Techniques

Painting and Finishing Techniques
Author: Gary Edmundson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-02-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780964986

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.

Airbrushing and Finishing Scale Models

Airbrushing and Finishing Scale Models
Author: Brett Green
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1849087253

ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. Brett Green details the prerequisites of airbrushing, including the different types of spray equipment and air sources available, offering advice on appropriate thinners, paint ratios and air pressures to ensure the most appropriate paint coverage across a range of different airbrushing applications. He then examines various airbrushing techniques across a wide range of models. Ten step-by-step, illustrated studies ranging from weathered military aircraft to pristine, high gloss motor vehicles, science fiction models, fantasy figures, groundwork and buildings will complete this in-depth guide to getting the best results on your models.

Classic Combat Aircraft

Classic Combat Aircraft
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2007
Genre: Airplanes, Military
ISBN: 0890246963

Learn how to build, modify, detail, paint and weather legendary aircraft from the experts found in FineScale Modeler magazine. The 18 projects feature classic Allied and Axis that include Gabby's Last Jug, a D-Day Spitfire, an American Mosquito, and a late-war Messerschmitt Bf 109.

Airbrushing Basics

Airbrushing Basics
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780890246665

Learn airbrushing tips and techniques from the experts! Using an airbrush gives scale models a smooth, professional-looking finish, but it can seem complex at first. This booklet provides a clear guide on getting the most out of your airbrush, including proper cleaning and maintenance techniques. From the pages of FineScale Modeler magazine.

The Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes

The Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes
Author: Pat Covert
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Automobiles
ISBN: 9780890242650

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.

Modeling Realistic Tanks and Artillery

Modeling Realistic Tanks and Artillery
Author: Mike Ashey
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890243718

Learn how to make realistic models of tanks, towed and self-propelled artillery, and trucks. This easy-to-understand book includes over 400 photos and is written by Kalmbach's most prolific author. Also offers tips on solving common modeling problems.

The Paint Guide for Figures of World War Two

The Paint Guide for Figures of World War Two
Author: Joaquin Garcia Gasquez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Figurines
ISBN: 9782352502982

A beautifully assembled kit is always enhanced by the presence of a well-painted figurine. This statement has become a profession of faith for the author of this book, Joaquin Garcia Guazquez, one of the world's armoured modelling elite; here he has chosen to give us the benefit of his experience painting figurines from WWII, the supreme period for military modelling. Very instructively, using a lot of photographs, and step by step he explains how to paint a successful figurine, from the choice of tools, from the work area to the preparation of the figurine, painting the flesh parts, the uniforms and the accessories, etc. This is required reading, intended to guide you and inspire you when painting figurines to go with your next armoured vehicle or action-packed scene. This Book is in English SELLING POINTS: * This book is intended to guide you and inspire you when painting figurines to go with your next armoured vehicle or action-packed scene. Illustrated throughout

Adam's Armour

Adam's Armour
Author: Adam Wilder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-15
Genre: Models and modelmaking
ISBN: 9780955541391

ADAM'S ARMOUR 2 modelling guide is the ultimate in the painting & finishing of armour modelling! Adam Wilder's pioneering processes and techniques are described by him in the greatest of detail. These present the culmination of many years of Adam's work, many unseen in print until now. Adam's Armour 2 will improve and enrich any modeler's work from beginners to the more proficient. This volume totaling 232 pages covering every aspect of stunning range of finishing techniques which keeps Adam at the forefront of scale armor modeling with Worldwide acclaim.

Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling

Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling
Author: Pat Covert
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 94
Release: 1999
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890243206

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.