Learn everything you need to know about making your dioramas look real! This fantastic revised edition will show you how with new projects, new photos, and expert tips. Includes painting, weathering, and detailing tips for figures, aircraft, vehicles, and more! By Sheperd Paine.

Sheperd Paine's legacy continues in his final book which features some of the best armor modelers in the world. The book covers all aspects of armor building including doing research, basic kit assembly, painting and decaling, weathering, creating battle damage, adding equipment, and posing and painting figures, as well as diorama planning. Modelers of all skill levels will find tips and techniques to use on their latest builds.

Building an effective diorama involves a variety of modeling skills as well as imagination, research, and planning. This book shows you how to plan and compose a diorama; select the proper base; create wedgie dioramas that highlight figures; paint and position figures; use an airbrush; and cast your own resin parts.--From back cover.

Learn how to build, modify, detail, paint and weather legendary aircraft from the experts found in FineScale Modeler magazine. The 18 projects feature classic Allied and Axis that include Gabby's Last Jug, a D-Day Spitfire, an American Mosquito, and a late-war Messerschmitt Bf 109.

Noted diorama expert Justo Mira brings you some of his best along with never before seen work in this 74 page full color book. Although the book is based on smaller 1/72 scale dioramas, the tips and techniques can be applied to any scale.Justo gives you in depth explanations and great step-by-step photos of how he creates his masterpieces. Available in English and Spanish.By: Justo Mira

Perfect for the beginning plastic modeler who wants to learn more advanced techniques, this photo-driven guide includes an introduction to airbrushing and sections on brush painting, spray painting, weathering, and applying finishes.