Even after the paint dries, there is still one important decision left to the modeller. How to display the finished work?In this guide, expert modeller Richard Windrow covers all the common and many less common display techniques including dioramas, simple display cases, mirror stands, domes for individual figures, deep 'picture frame' boxes, and even light boxes.In a book crammed with pictures of beautiful models on display, from World War II tanks to mode...

An accessible guide to modelling everything from castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war, by one of the world's leading modellers.Explore the difficulties of creating a desert landscape, from the sandstone of Arizona to the wastelands of North Africa. Discover the handiwork needed to create the barbed wire death traps of No-Man's Land and the wilderness of Russia in winter. The variety of seasons, environments ...

Learn how to display the results of your modelling efforts in a stunning diorama.This book provides detailed information on how to create many different types of terrain; the paints, glues, tools and materials that will be of help to the modeller; and how these can be obtained both in Europe and the USA.Illustrated with some 200 photographs and written by a master of diorama modelling with a lifetime's experience, this book provides the essential and invalu...

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 Sherman tank was the principal US and Allied tank of World War II - more Shermans were built than all German tanks combined.Not only were large numbers of Shermans manufactured, but a large number of variants emerged powered by different types of engines and with different types of hulls, turrets and other details, making it an ideal subject for any modeller.Steven J Zaloga takes on the Sherman tank in this book, providing a guide to four variants acros...

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along with photos and descriptions, this unique guide covers:

Brett Green, one of the hobby's leading names, provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the basic techniques and materials needed to build scale aircraft.From opening the kit box to displaying the finished model, this is an all-in-one, easy-to-follow expert guide. The many detailed photographs with step-by-step captions and the accessible and informative text cover every aspect of aircraft kit construction, from initial preparation through all stages of asse...

The Sherman was the most widely used Allied tank of World War II and was built in larger numbers than all German tanks combined.There was also a huge number of variants, powered by different engines, and manufactured with different types of hulls and turrets. This book presents an expert guide to modelling the 75mm gun versions used by the US Army in the European Theatre of Operations, in 1/35 and 1/48 scale. The projects featured include an early M4A1 from Operati...

Part of Osprey Modelling 37: Modelling the Tiger I, a detailed modelling guide on the '1331', 13./SS-Panzer Regiment I, Kursk 1943 in 1/35 scale.Probably the most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger I was stepped up after the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme. 1,350 Tigers were produced between August 1942 and August 1944, and The Tiger has proved to be one of the most popular modelling subjects of all ti...

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 material...

A detailed story of the first air battles over Africa.

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is probably the world's most advanced air superiority fighter/attack aircraft and is often seen thrilling air-show crowds around the world.It is currently in service with the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, the Spanish, Australian, Swiss and Canadian air forces. This is a detailed guide to modelling the Hornet in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales, covering a variety of colour schemes.The step-by-step modelling projects include a 'Gu...