Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling
“Clear photos, step-by-step instructions, and explanatory text make this a winner for beginners and for those who might want to return to modeling.” — Historical Minatures Gaming Society

Whether you are just entering the hobby or reacquainting yourself with it, this book provides simple step-by-step advice on how to get started on a build – regardless of whether it is a ship, tank, aircraft or spaceship – along with guidance on tools and equipment. The wealth of handy tips on basic modeling techniques includes eliminating seams, painting and applying decals. This useful guide also covers more advanced methods, such as scratch-building and repairing/replacing parts, along with helpful hints on finding and using reference material, plus it dispels a few modeling myths along the way. Released initially as a 12-part series in Airfix Model World magazine, this is the first time these Back to Basics articles have been drawn together into a single volume, for every modeler's convenience.
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Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling
“Clear photos, step-by-step instructions, and explanatory text make this a winner for beginners and for those who might want to return to modeling.” — Historical Minatures Gaming Society

Whether you are just entering the hobby or reacquainting yourself with it, this book provides simple step-by-step advice on how to get started on a build – regardless of whether it is a ship, tank, aircraft or spaceship – along with guidance on tools and equipment. The wealth of handy tips on basic modeling techniques includes eliminating seams, painting and applying decals. This useful guide also covers more advanced methods, such as scratch-building and repairing/replacing parts, along with helpful hints on finding and using reference material, plus it dispels a few modeling myths along the way. Released initially as a 12-part series in Airfix Model World magazine, this is the first time these Back to Basics articles have been drawn together into a single volume, for every modeler's convenience.
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Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling

Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling

by Stuart Fone
Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling

Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling

by Stuart Fone

Overview

“Clear photos, step-by-step instructions, and explanatory text make this a winner for beginners and for those who might want to return to modeling.” — Historical Minatures Gaming Society

Whether you are just entering the hobby or reacquainting yourself with it, this book provides simple step-by-step advice on how to get started on a build – regardless of whether it is a ship, tank, aircraft or spaceship – along with guidance on tools and equipment. The wealth of handy tips on basic modeling techniques includes eliminating seams, painting and applying decals. This useful guide also covers more advanced methods, such as scratch-building and repairing/replacing parts, along with helpful hints on finding and using reference material, plus it dispels a few modeling myths along the way. Released initially as a 12-part series in Airfix Model World magazine, this is the first time these Back to Basics articles have been drawn together into a single volume, for every modeler's convenience.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781802822083
Publisher: Key Publishing
Publication date: 11/18/2022
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Tools of the Trade 4

Chapter 2 The First Cuts 10

Chapter 3 Colour Dilemmas 16

Chapter 4 Let There be Light 22

Chapter 5 Smooth Building 28

Chapter 6 Bring on the Brush 34

Chapter 7 Marvellous Markings 42

Chapter 8 Weather Beaten 52

Chapter 9 Varnished Truths 62

Chapter 10 Aftermarket Extras 73

Chapter 11 Scratch-building Starters 80

Chapter 12 Looking it Up 90

Glossary 92

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