Making Scale Models

Author: Mark Friend
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847977715
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Making Small Scale Models is for those who have never made a model before or want to develop or increase their skills. From cutting a straight line to making a scaled human figure that 'lives', through to creating beautifully detailed buildings and finely detailed furniture, the book takes you through each stage of the process. Topics covered include methods for a wide range of disciplines, from theatre design to railway modelling to interior design; a practical guide to tools and materials; basic techniques for constructing scale models using simple, readily available materials; step-by-step guides to projects designed to practise and develop skills; and advanced ideas focus on colour, texture and form to bring models to life. Superbly illustrated with 111 colour photographs.

The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling

Author: Dennis Glaasker
Publisher: No Starch Press
ISBN: 159327615X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling displays amazing, fan-built LEGO recreations of real-life vehicles, showing off every amazing detail with high-quality photographs. You'll love poring over dozens of models, including Formula 1 racers, construction vehicles, ships, trains, airplanes, and all kinds of trucks. Authors Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman share their own impressive LEGO models as well as highlight models from builders around the world. The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling also includes tips and tricks that describe the design and building process.

Building Amazing Creations

Author: Sean Kenney
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250196116
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
A behind-the-scenes exploration of a master builder's body of work—for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. Internationally celebrated artist Sean Kenney creates his art with LEGO bricks. Acclaimed by PBS Arts and BBC Arts, Sean has five global touring exhibits of his work and is recognized as one of the greatest builders in the world. Here is a personalized compendium that features an in-depth look at Sean's magnificent creations, from animals, vehicles, and architecture to baseball, robots, and much more. This book is for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Model-making

Author: David Neat
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847977294
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
Model-making: Materials and Methods focuses primarily on the wide variety of materials that can be employed to make models; those which have been favoured for a while and those which are relatively new. The book looks at how these materials behave and how to get the best out of them, then illustrates a range of relatively simple methods of building, shaping, modelling, surfacing and painting with them. Useful features of the book include: the different uses of models in various disciplines; the sequence of making; planning and construction, creating surfaces, painting and finishing; methods of casting, modelling and working with metals; step-by-step accounts of the making of specially selected examples; simple techniques without the need for expensive tools or workshop facilities; a 'Directory' of a full range of materials, together with an extensive list of suppliers. This book is intended for students of theatre production, art & architecture, animation and theatre/television set designers where accurate scale models are necessary, and is also of interest to anyone involved with the process of making forms in 3D and the challenge of making small-scale forms in general. Superbly illustrated with 185 colour photographs.

Architectural Scale Models in the Digital Age

Author: Milena Stavric
Publisher: Birkhäuser
ISBN: 3990435272
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
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Building Scale Model Aircraft

Author: Oscar Gagliardi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521328019
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
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.

Scale Model Detailing

Author: Terry Spohn
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780890242094
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Procedures for making parts, airbrushing, weathering ; pictures and photos ...in comprehensive resources.

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling

Author: Jonathan Mock
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844862461
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 1143

Book Description
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.

Building & Detailing Scale Model Ships

Author: Mike Ashey
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780890242407
Category : Models and model making
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Shows how to turn an average ship model into a highly detailed masterpiece. Provides hundreds of simple techniques for building, detailing, scratchbuilding, and modifying scale model ships. Includes hundreds of close-up photographs and tips on scratchbuilding detailed parts, seam removal, weathering, and much more. By Mike Ashey. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 112 pgs.; 240 bandw and 32 color photos; softcover.

Scale Model Life

Author: Bruce Kimball
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781517128265
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
This issue of Scale Model Life looks at building, stripping, painting, and detailing die-cast model cars and trucks. Why accept a die-cast car as it comes in the box? Now you can strip it, modify it, add details, and repaint it to match your style! From pre-painted model cars, to modifications on pre-assembled ones, you can mix and match, swap wheels, repaint them, and make the model car you always wanted.