Applied Modeling Encyclopedia - Aircraft
Euro Modelismo & Squadron/Signal Publications, ©2003
ISBN 0-89747-466-X
200 pages
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Several months ago, I was pleased to review a book written by our own
Richard Marmo on Building Resin Aircraft. This book was targeted toward
the intermediate modeler seeking to enter the world of multimedia kits.
Now in a joint venture between Euro Modelismo and Squadron/Signal Publications,
a new book has come on the scene and this one is aimed at beginning AND
intermediate modelers. If you've read any of the Euro Modelsmo modeling
magazines, these are extremely high quality publications, much like the
Verlinden modeling publications used to be before they became expensive
advertisements for Verlinden products.
This first volume deals with aircraft modeling and has all of the topics
one would expect of a good modeling how-to publications. What sets this
one apart from the pack are the outstanding illustrations and the open
discussion of easy modeling techniques that will help jump-start the beginning
modeler into some advanced-looking results.
Topics include Basic Aviation Modeling Techniques, Airbrushing (and
with the latest technologies, not a re-hash of old stuff), Metalized Effects
and Camouflage, Interior Detailing, Varnish Effects, The First Jets (The
MiG-15), Modern Fighters (The Su-27), Modern Jets (The F-14A Plus), Special
Painting Techniques, and Aircraft Super Detailing. These 200 pages are
beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions.
This one is a must-have even for more experienced modelers that need to
brush up (no pun intended) on seldom used skills. You can find this title
soon at a hobby shop or bookstore near you, or you can always go online
to Squadron Mail Order and have
some instant gratification.
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