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Modelling and Painting World War I Allied Figures

Modelling and Painting World War I Allied Figures

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This book provides a step-by-step guide to creating realistic small-scale models of World War I forces, aviation, and armoured cars, with over 325 high-quality photographs and detailed instructions. It covers the appearance of soldiers, equipment, and painting techniques to create realistic textures. Tips are provided to help beginners experiment with sculpting, converting, and painting their WWI projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd


This comprehensive guide empowers you to craft your own realistic small-scale models from the era of The Great War, encompassing a wide range of subjects such as the forces, aviation, and armoured cars of Great Britain, the Commonwealth, France, and Belgium. Additionally, it delves into the involvement of other Allied Nations, Russia, and Italy. With an impressive collection of over 325 high-quality photographs, this book provides a detailed glimpse into the appearance of soldiers during WW1, showcasing authentic clothing and equipment examples for reference.

The guide offers a series of 'step by step projects' that guide you through the process of creating figures and busts, utilizing a diverse range of scales, mediums, and materials. Each project is accompanied by an 'Important Steps and 'Key Points guide, along with a recommended painting palette. Furthermore, 'How to illustrations showcase various techniques and highlight intricate details, while 'How to explanations delve into painting techniques to achieve realistic textures for skin, clothing, and equipment, such as serge battledress and canvas webbing.

Numerous tips are provided to assist you in setting up your projects, ensuring you are fully prepared to embark on your own artistic journey. These tips aim to boost your confidence in sculpting, converting, and painting your WW1 projects, allowing you to develop your unique approach and bring these historical figures to life.

Weight: 535g
Dimension: 246 x 189 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719840920

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