Armor Modelers Guide (Finescale Modeler)
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Sheperd Paine, a giant in the modeling community, passed away in 2015. At the time, he was completing work on this book. He did not plan to include any of his own work in the Armor Modelers Guide, but instead feature projects by these talented, inspiring modelers: Greg Cihlar • Andy Gulden • John Maher • John Rosengrant • Dan Tisoncik • Roy Wells Review: Book - Great reference book. On time and as advertised Review: Great Reference - Received this book last week. I had been doing quite a bit of research lately on weathering models. I've been building for about 65 years. My first kit s Strombecker wood F-86. Anyway, I have lot's of building time but most before all of the more current exotic techniques and products were available. Even now reading Jimenez, Wilder, and other experts, I find myself overwhelmed by the creative process. BUT, Shep Paine gave me hope. He explains various techniques in a fashion that an old hat like me can feel comfortable with. Everything doesn't have to be perfect and there is no particular right way to most anything. Makes me feel good. By the way, for the avid detailist and accuracy types, I recommend Adam Wilder's books. So, this reference book covers just about every aspect of armor modeling. The weathering techniques can be applied to other subjects too. My initial approach was to skim through the topics. Then I delve in more to learn about specific issues. After that it's a constant reference depending on my current building interest. This is an excellent book at a reasonable price. Plenty of pics and easy reading. Highly recommended.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 237 Reviews |
D**R
Book
Great reference book. On time and as advertised
M**Z
Great Reference
Received this book last week. I had been doing quite a bit of research lately on weathering models. I've been building for about 65 years. My first kit s Strombecker wood F-86. Anyway, I have lot's of building time but most before all of the more current exotic techniques and products were available. Even now reading Jimenez, Wilder, and other experts, I find myself overwhelmed by the creative process. BUT, Shep Paine gave me hope. He explains various techniques in a fashion that an old hat like me can feel comfortable with. Everything doesn't have to be perfect and there is no particular right way to most anything. Makes me feel good. By the way, for the avid detailist and accuracy types, I recommend Adam Wilder's books. So, this reference book covers just about every aspect of armor modeling. The weathering techniques can be applied to other subjects too. My initial approach was to skim through the topics. Then I delve in more to learn about specific issues. After that it's a constant reference depending on my current building interest. This is an excellent book at a reasonable price. Plenty of pics and easy reading. Highly recommended.
J**R
GREAT GUIDE tofor Modelers of AFV's!!
Tips and Hints on how to Up your Game and Create the effects you want on your Armor Models. Painting, Shading, and many more tips for modelers from the novice to a long time expert, Plenty of Pictures to go along with the Text. This is a very useful Book and You will Appreciate the Info contained in It!! Great Price as Well.
A**R
Really Helpful Book
I'm a relative beginner in doing more than just building scale models, and most of my earlier experience was with aircraft anyway. So I was hoping this would give me some useful tips to save me messing up my armor models. I wasn't disappointed! The book is divided into 2 sections - the first is the basics - how to assemble, paint, etc. It even has a section on dioramas, and painting figures. The second section is various projects, and give detailed info on specific models and scenes. I've learned a lot, and would recommend this for anyone building scale model armor.
K**B
Excellent guide to modeling armored vehicle subjects, by one of the world's greatest modelers.
Military vehicles in combat wear severely and quickly in operations and modelers strive to show that accurately in their models. It isn't just paint, rather it's appropriate, realistic weathering and building them as a snapshot in time. Shep Paine's book guides a modeler in how to show that operational condition, adding that wear and tear to your models. A high quality publication with color images with black & white illustrations as well.
A**R
Some new and some old bit a good buy all around
This is another good book from finescale. There was a bit of re used stuff from the how to make dioramas version from the late 90's. That being said for the price it is a good investment. I mostly build aircraft but want to do some armor and this provides a number of good tips and tricks. Shep Paine will be missed I have admired his builds since I can remember...
F**L
This is the quintessional American go to reference
Shep Paine won awards and almost created the art of dioramas in the US. Best here is faces which are hardest for me. Parts on a tank. (Dozens of boxes of tank tools areburied at a formerUS base in Japan brand new from that minor conflict in SEA). Great deal lots of photos and exp!anations. 144 pp. Kalmbach
C**S
Excellent Book - Highly Recommended!
This is an Excellent Modelling book. It contains updated info from his classic books, and a wealth of new info, and is compiled and written by people who knew and loved Shepard Paine, truly one of the best Modellers ever. - Also, lately I have purchased and read several of these armor modelling guide type books, and this one honestly stands out as one of the best even amongst those such as the Osprey Masterclass series (which I also highly recommend). Clear, concise, and enjoyable to read and look at. Highly Recommended for the beginner to the advanced modeller. Happy Modelling:)
P**.
Superbe livre
J'ai acheté ce livre afin de me perfectionner et de voir le travail de pro. Hé bien franchement pas du tout déçu, je l'adore. Très bonnes explications faciles à suivre. Aucun regret très bon achat.
P**A
Leerzaam
Prima boek voor beginner en gevorderde modelbouwer. Met veel plezier gelezen en prima voor naslagwerk.
A**R
Received today and just started to read this wonderful book
Lots of interesting facts
S**S
Armour Modelling guide.
Comprehensive step by step guide from beginner to advanced modeller.
R**L
Ideal para iniciarse en el modelismo
Excelente libro para iniciarse en el modelismo, repleto de fotos y pasos para armar así como tips muy valiosos.
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