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The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling is the essential guide to making greatlooking model kits and 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, before going on to describe and review 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 the book also features 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 (soon to be reissued in time for the London 2012 Olympics), a Trafalgar class submarine and a scenic diorama.
About the Author
Jonathan Mock is an expert modeller and has been building plastic scale models for more than thirty years. After finishing art school in the 1980s, he worked in publishing as a graphic designer and contributed articles and artwork to modelling titles like Scale Aircraft Modelling, Scale Models International and Plastic Kit Constructor. Jonathan now works on a freelance basis, researching and designing decal artwork for Airfix along with producing work for other companies such as The Aviation Workshop, a job he describes as 'the perfect blend of my modelling, historical and artistic interests'.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've seen a negative review of this. I think it simply needs clarifying that this is a book for the beginner but will give you much useful information about tools and techniques to go to the next level. It takes you through four or five projects using specific kits with some very nice colour photography. I wanted advice on painting and was delighted that this is pretty thorough. I know an experienced modeller will have plenty more to add but for me at my level I'm very happy.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Useful basic intro to plastic modelling techniques. Sections on painting and decals especially good. Some of the techniques described are unlikely to be obvious to a beginner
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This book offers a nice potted history of airfix and how scale models are manufactured, but lacks any real meat when it comes to advice on constructing and finishing scale models. A good gift for any Airfix enthusiast, but lacking in depth for anyone trying to improve their model making know how.
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