One of the most popular pursuits in military modeling is the recreation of realistic military vehicles & German WW2 armor ranks at the top of the interest list. In this Expert Modelcraft programme award-winning modeler Graham Dunbar-Brown demonstrates the skill of building & detailing a Henschel production Jagdtiger tank kit from the box to the finished battle scarred veteran “X2” that surrendered at Iserlohn in April 1945. In high quality close-up detail we see the process of detaching & cleaning the parts, assembling the tools, paints & glues, kit assembly with additional detailing, washing, painting & spraying, texturing & weathering. Main program approx. 56 minutes PLUS – these great DVD Extras Profile of Graham Dunbar-Brown Model panorama Correcting common mistakes List of products used or recommended Sources, reference & bibliography Total running time: approx. 85 minutes ISBN No: 978-1-905573-98-1 Product Code CF098 Modeling & Detailing German Armorwith Graham Dunbar-Brown ...

About this book Probably the greatest test of the modeller is achieving the perfectly posed figure. This title explains how best to set up the figure, & goes on to deal with the niceties of painting, facial expressions, clothing etc. With no detail unexplored, everything is clearly explained with step by step photos. Contents Adapting Figures
- Figure Modelling
- Professional Modelling
- Painting Animals & Figures Paperback; February 2000; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781902579238


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Authors: Gary Edmundson Graeme Davidson Steve van Beveren About this book Designed to appeal to all armour modellers from the beginner to the veteran this book details all the steps involved in creating a realistic & attractive model armoured vehicle. Each chapter is illustrated with a range of models covering the whole spectrum of armour modelling, including World War II armour as well as more modern subjects. The authors also cover techniques & subject areas in which they individually excel, highlighting the different tools & approaches required for each individual discipline. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 images, this book contains all the detailed, step-by-step information you need to become an expert armour modeller. Contents 1. Introduction 2. References as source of research, inspiration, motivation, etc. 3. Basic construction 4. Advanced Construction & Techniques 5. Finishing 6. Presentation Paperback; November 2008; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781846032875 ...

Authors: Jaume Ortiz Forns Daniel Alfonsea Romero About this book This is the first book to address the subject of German Fallschirmjäger troops for the figure modeller. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform & equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniature scale with complete confidence & ease. Among the tutorials covered in this book are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, & figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette & diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork & balancing composition). The projects featured range from single-figure studies to full-scale dioramas, covering all the major periods & theatres of the war. Contents Introduction · ' Ready to jump': early Fallschirmjäger, Operation Merkur, May 1941 · ' Hunting party' Fallschirmjäger, Normandy, 1944 · ' Say cheese!': Fallschirmjäger in Italy, 1943 · ' Tactical withdrawal': Fallschirmjäger on the Eastern Front, 1944 · Bibliography & further reading · Figures available o Index Paperback; October 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768960 ...

About this book Since WWII tanks have proved themselves in every conflict
- Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, the Gulf, the Arab-Israeli
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Author: Mark Bannerman About this book This book equips the beginner & intermediate modellers with the techniques required to successfully complete a figure from start to finish, & provides clear & easy-to-follow instructions on how to select, prepare, assemble, modify & paint realistic figures. It also offers a round-up of the range of figures available, a discussion of scale & how to work in differing scales as well as detailing the tools & materials you will need to get going. Modelling expert Mark Bannerman then provides an insight into construction & painting techniques, in clear, step-by-step tutorials that will increase confidence & develop better technique. Covering the four most-modelled historical periods (Medieval, Napoleonic, the American Civil War & the World Wars), this book is the comprehensive guide to figure modelling. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: General Construction Techniques
- Chapter 3: General Painting Techniques
- Chapter 4: Medieval Figures
- Chapter 5: Napoleonic Figures
- Chapter 6: American Civil War Figures
- Chapter 7: Modern Era
- Chapter 8: Displaying Figures Chapter 9: Figure Gallery
- Chapter 10: Further Reading & Research Paperback; July 2008; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781846032387







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Authors: Graeme Davidson Pat Johnston About this book Introduced to the British Army in 1983, Challenger Main Battle Tanks have served operationally in the Balkans & both Gulf Wars, where their firepower, protection & shock action were instrumental to the success of British forces. In addition to the familiar gun tanks, the Challenger family encompasses the Rhino Armoured Repair & Recovery Vehicle (ARRV), highly modified Desert Challenger 2s operated by the Royal Army of Oman & the radical Falcon 2 being developed by the Jordanian Army. This book covers a wide range of these variants, with each chapter presenting a different build using colour photos to illustrate scratch-building, painting & weathering techniques across a variety of skill levels. Contents Introduction · Challenger 1 Mk 3, Kings Royal Hussars, Op Agricola, c.1999 · Challenger 2, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Op Telic c.2003 · Challenger 1 Mk 3, 4th Armoured Brigade, Op Granby c.1991 · Desert Challenger 2, 1st Tank Regiment, Royal Army of Oman, Ex ' Saif Sareea II' c.2001 · Challenger Armoured Repair & Recovery Vehicle, 32 Regt RE, Op Grapple, United Nations Protection Force, Bosnia-Herzegovina c.1995 · Challenger 2, Royal Dragoon Guards, Op Telic, c.2005 · Falcon 2 AB9C5, 7th Tank Battalion, 99th Armoured Brigade, Jordanian Army · Gallery · Further reading · Kits & accessories · Index Paperback; May 2006; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841769271 ...

Authors: Mark Bannerman Dinesh Ned About this book The Churchill saw much action in World War II, from the 1942 raid on Dieppe, through the heat of the battles in North Africa, to the bitter fighting in Normandy 1944 & into the Reich in 1945. Despite criticism that it was slow & outmoded in terms of design, it proved itself a rugged & solid vehicle. This title provides a comprehensive guide to modelling the Churchill across a range of skill levels, featuring challenging builds of numerous marks & variants, including brideglayers, flame-throwers (such as the Crocodile) & customised assault vehicles (such as the spigot-mortar armed ARVE). Contents Introduction · Accessories, tools & materials · Churchill Mk.III, 14th (Canadian) Calgary Tank Regiment, Dieppe, 1942 · Churchill Crocodile, Germany 1945 · Churchill AVRE with SBG, 79th Armoured Division, France, 1944 · Churchill Mk.V (CS), 6th Guards Tank Brigade, Holland 1945 · Churchill gallery · Further reading & research · Kit & accessories available · Tips & tricks · Index · Colour reference chart Paperback; September 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768694 ...

Author: Roy Sutherland About this book First entering service in 1941 the legendary 'all-wooden' Mosquito was one of the best twin-engined aircraft of its size to see action in World War II. The addition of radar turned the Mosquito into the RAF's premier night fighter, & it achieved great success in the defence of Britain, with some 600 raiders & 600 V1 rockets falling to its guns between 1942 & 1945. The design's superb performance, & ability to escape interception by enemy fighters also made the Mosquito the ideal choice for the RAF's photographic reconnaissance force. This wide range of roles across multiple theatres & air forces are all reflected in the variety of kits built & colour schemes shown throughout this book. Contents Foreword · Introduction · Building the Tamiya 148-scale de Havilland · Converting Tamiya’s 172-scale Mosquito FB Mk. VI to a NF Mk. XIII · Converting Tamiya’s 148-scale Mosquito B Mk. IV to a PR Mk. XVI · Converting Tamiya’s 148-scale Mosquito NF Mk. XIII to an NF Mk. XIX · Gallery · Further reading · Index Paperback; August 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841767659 ...