Building and Painting Scale Figures
Title | Building and Painting Scale Figures PDF eBook |
Author | Sheperd Paine |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing Company |
Pages | 111 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780890240694 |
How to select tools, equipment, and paints to produce great looking figures in a few easy steps. Includes photos showing assembly, painting, and detailing techniques.
Modelling Scale Figures
Title | Modelling Scale Figures PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Bannerman |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 82 |
Release | 2011-03-15 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1846037565 |
This book equips the beginner and intermediate modellers with the techniques required to successfully complete a figure from start to finish, and provides clear and easy-to-follow instructions on how to select, prepare, assemble, modify and paint realistic figures. It also offers a round-up of the range of figures available, a discussion of scale and how to work in differing scales as well as detailing the tools and materials you will need to get going. Modelling expert Mark Bannerman then provides an insight into construction and painting techniques, in clear, step-by-step tutorials that will increase confidence and develop better technique. Covering the four most-modelled historical periods (Medieval, Napoleonic, the American Civil War and the World Wars), this book is the comprehensive guide to figure modelling.
How to Paint Realistic Military Figures
Title | How to Paint Realistic Military Figures PDF eBook |
Author | Lynn Kessler |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780890243800 |
Learn to paint contest-quality military figures with this book! Covers military figures and horses from medieval times to Desert Storm. Includes more tips for resin models and oil paints, new techniques for painting in enamels and oils, and information on camouflage and black-and-white uniforms.
Modelling and Painting Fantasy Figures
Title | Modelling and Painting Fantasy Figures PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Stanley |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 399 |
Release | 2019-01-31 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1785004964 |
A wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the multipart hard plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, this book provides wargamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results. It discusses issues of scale with fantasy miniatures; demonstrates a variety of modelling and painting techniques at different scales; provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting, repairing and painting figures; explains dry brushing techniques, the three colour method, multilayering and shading with washes and, finally, it considers basic techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems. Whether modelling single figures, a handful of warriors for a warband or tackling a huge army for a mass battle game, there is something for every fantasy figure modeller, collector or gamer. Discusses issues of scale with fantasy miniatures. Demonstrates a variety of modelling and painting techniques at different scales. Provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting, repairing and painting figures Lavishly illustrated with 274 colour photographs.
Painting Miniatures for the American Civil War
Title | Painting Miniatures for the American Civil War PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Barber |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2019-01-10 |
Genre | Games & Activities |
ISBN | 1785005103 |
The American War is one of the most popular periods to wargame, and rightly so; it is a fascinating period of history. This book offers the opportunity to learn how to paint wargames miniatures from someone who has been an experienced sculptor and painter. All of the main styles that are used for painting wargames miniatures are covered in great detail. For anyone wanting to start painting for the first time, these pages contain a wealth of information that will help you get started. The book covers: miniature preparation; layer painting; painting with washes; basing; horses and artillery and buildings and scenery. Each chapter is full of detailed step-by-step tutorials on how to paint wargames miniatures for the American Civil War. Superbly illustrated with 205 colour photographs that clearly show each stage of the painting or modelling process.
Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures
Title | Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Farnworth |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 413 |
Release | 2019-01-31 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1785004840 |
The step-by-step building and painting guides in this book illustrate figures in scales from 1/150 to 1/32, which equates to wargame figures sizes from 10mm to 54mm. There are painting recipes featured for twenty- five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. These are: Afrika Korps; Fallschirmjager (parachutists); Feldgendarmerie (military police); Gebirgsjager (mountain troops); Heer (army); Panzer (tank crews); Waffen SS and U-boat crew. Preparation and assembly of white metal and plastic figures is covered in detail, and tutorials include techniques for building a wargames army quickly. Foreword by Rick Priestley it will appeal to all historical wargamers, particularly those interested in WWII and those interested in diorama making and figure modelling. Gives painting recipes for twenty-five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. The latest materials and techniques are covered which will benefit beginners as well as experienced modellers. Superbly illsutrated with 291 colour images.
Painting Civil War Miniatures
Title | Painting Civil War Miniatures PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Davidson |
Publisher | Schiffer Craft |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780887408847 |
Miniature American Civil War figures have become extremely popular in the past few years. Using a clearly photographed step-by-step approach, Mike Davidson utilizes hobby paints and oils to bring these highly detailed miniatures to life. Mike also provides formulas for mixing a variety of Civil War uniform colors. While applied to a particular figure, the lessons and techniques learned from this book will enhance any American Civil War figure the reader may choose to paint. Mike Davidson is also the author of Painting Miniature Military Figures with Mike Davidson.